Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Patsy Arbuckle

Patsy Arbuckle

Sep 12, 2021

Seminole resident Patsy Arbuckle passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at a Muskogee hospital at the age of 80.

Patsy, the daughter of Richard and Minnie (Rae) Williams, was born September 7, 1941 in Seminole County Oklahoma.  She graduated high school with the Wewoka class of 1960.  Patsy loved doing embroidery, but nothing was as important to...

Jimmie D. Morgan

Jimmie D. Morgan

Sep 12, 2021

Jimmie D. Morgan, 84, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Sunday, September 12, 2021. Jimmie was born July 20, 1937 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Dorothy (Green) Morgan and F.G. “Faye” Morgan. Jimmie grew up and spent many years in Okemah, before moving to Seminole in 1969, where he spent the remainder of his life.

Jimmie was the...

Phillip Gene Smith, Jr.

Phillip Gene Smith, Jr.

Sep 11, 2021

Phillip Gene Smith, Jr., Seminole resident, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma.  Phillip was born on January 19, 1977, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Phillip Gene Smith, Sr. and Sherry Lee (Abney) Winlock.

Phillip was a welder and enjoyed creating and building new things.  He loved to praise the Lord and played music at...

Bryon Jeffrey Machado

Bryon Jeffrey Machado

Sep 9, 2021

Bryon “Pepe” Jeffrey Machado of Seminole, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 66.

Bryon, the son of John and Midge (Hargrave) Machado, was born April 15, 1955 in Oxnard California.  He graduated from the Santa Clara High School in Oxnard, California class of 1974.  Shortly after high school the Machado family moved to Seminole. ...

Beverly Sue Williams

Beverly Sue Williams

Sep 6, 2021

Seminole resident Beverly Sue Williams died Monday, September 6, 2021 in Oklahoma City.

Beverly, the daughter of Albert Jack and Vonnie Nadine (Hand) Williams, was born July 16, 1948 in Prague.  Beverly graduated from New Lima High School with the class of 1966.  She then attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, receiving her bachelor’s degree in...

Norma Deane (Renner)  Kiker

Norma Deane (Renner) Kiker

Sep 6, 2021

Norma Deane Kiker, longtime Seminole resident, passed away on September 6, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Norma was born on March 8, 1940, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Theador Adison and Ulva Rae (Eldridge) Renner.

Norma married Stanley Wayne Kiker in Bowlegs, Oklahoma.  She spent most of her life in the Wolf area.  Norma enjoyed...

Betty Marie (Ashby)  Buchanan

Betty Marie (Ashby) Buchanan

Sep 3, 2021

Betty Marie Buchanan, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on September 3, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born August 4, 1936 in Maud (Wolf), Oklahoma to Walter Andrew Ashby and Eva Lenora (Johnson) Ashby. She attended Wolf School and later attended Bowlegs School where she graduated. She married B.W. “Buck” Buchanan on June 5, 1954...

Kathryn Othelda (Sartors)  Stevens

Kathryn Othelda (Sartors) Stevens

Sep 3, 2021

Kathryn Othelda (Sartors) Stevens , age 72 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away September 3, 2021 at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of St. Louis, Oklahoma.  Pastor Clyde Lindsey of the First Baptist...

Jack Porter Sullivan

Jack Porter Sullivan

Sep 2, 2021

Jack Porter Sullivan, Seminole resident, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 85.  Jack was born on December 14, 1935, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Leo Parker and Daisy Dixie (Blackwell) Sullivan.

Jack married Edna Grace Barry on September 28, 1957 in Garwood, New Jersey.  He was an...

Donna Ara (Butler)  Walker

Donna Ara (Butler) Walker

Aug 31, 2021

Donna Ara (Butler) Walker , age 68 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Konawa Cemetery in Konawa, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral...

Harold Lloyd Cross

Harold Lloyd Cross

Aug 31, 2021

Harold Lloyd Cross, 90, entered into eternal life with Christ, August 31, 2021.  Harold was a longtime resident of Seminole, born in the Tide Water Boom camp south of Seminole on June 26, 1931.  He worked at Bethlehem Supply, Industrial Supply, and finally retired from Republic Supply in 1992.

Papa loved Jesus, and his family is a...

Barbara Ann (Sandel)  Jones

Barbara Ann (Sandel) Jones

Aug 31, 2021

Barbara Ann (Sandel) Jones , age 83 passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa, Oklahoma.  Chaplain Keith Cole will officiate, and burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery.  Casket bearers are Landyn...

Larry Van Beauford

Larry Van Beauford

Aug 29, 2021

Larry Van Beauford, Seminole resident, passed away at his home, on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 71.  Larry was born on June 6, 1950, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Derald Van and Dorothy Pearl (Wren) Beauford.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked as Senior Inspector...

Grace LaFlora (Renfro)  Gaines

Grace LaFlora (Renfro) Gaines

Aug 29, 2021

Grace LaFlora Gaines, Maud resident, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her home in Maud, Oklahoma.  Grace was born May 24, 1927 in Maud, Oklahoma to William Morton and Clytie Mae (Wade) Renfro.   She spent her life in Stockton, California and Maud, Oklahoma.  She spent two years in Germany while her husband was stationed there. ...

Delores Marie (Flanagan)  Robertson

Delores Marie (Flanagan) Robertson

Aug 29, 2021

Delores Marie (Flanagan) Robertson, passed away on August 29, 2021 at her home in Bowlegs, Oklahoma. She was born August 20, 1946 in Dustin, Oklahoma to parents Robert E. Flanagan and Sadie (Graham) Flanagan. She graduated from Dustin High School. Delores married Roy H. Robertson, Jr. on August 8, 1964 in Dustin. Delores was a pastor’s wife and...

John Jay Nichols

John Jay Nichols

Aug 27, 2021

John Jay Nichols, 83 of Seminole passed on August 27, 2021 at Midwest City hospital. He was born September 1937 in Jackson Mississippi. John owned and operated various businesses for 60 plus years.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Jaunita Cowell gone in June 2015 and Grandson Jonathon Nichols March 2020.

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Charlotte Louise (Harvey)  Phares

Charlotte Louise (Harvey) Phares

Aug 26, 2021

Charlotte Louise Phares, passed away at the age of 67 on August 26, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born on July 5, 1954, in Texas to parents Richard Franklyn Harvey and Virginia Maxine (McClintock) Harvey. She grew up in Oklahoma City and the Harrah/Newalla areas in Oklahoma.

Charlotte was a homemaker. She was...

Melba Jean (Wells)  Burton

Melba Jean (Wells) Burton

Aug 25, 2021

Melba Jean (Wells) Burton , age 79 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Asher, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home...

Melba Jean (Wells)  Burton

Melba Jean (Wells) Burton

Aug 25, 2021

Melba Jean (Wells) Burton , age 79 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Asher, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home...

Donna Sue (Ferrell)  Blakemore

Donna Sue (Ferrell) Blakemore

Aug 24, 2021

Donna Sue Blakemore of Seminole passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 75.

Donna, the daughter of Frank and Velma (Johnson) Ferrell, was born January 16, 1946 in Campbell, MO.  Donna enjoyed gardening as well as preparing for weddings, she created wedding flower arrangements and wedding cakes.  She was a Sunday  ...