Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Travis Nathan Phay
Jun 1, 2021
Travis Nathan Phay passed way on June 1, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born April 17, 1986 in Florida to parents Ronald Glen Phay and Jetty Lucinda (Tate) Cook. He grew up in the Seminole/Bowlegs area. He was the Chief Operating Superintendent for Cougar King Construction in Seminole.
Travis enjoyed fishing, driving his...
Yevonne LaVae (Quick) Drake
Jun 1, 2021
Yevonne LaVae (Quick) Drake , age 81 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma passed away at her home under the loving care of Halo Hospice on Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Vamoosa Cemetery East of Konawa, Oklahoma under...
Rhonda Sue Underwood
May 31, 2021
Rhonda Sue Underwood passed away at the age of 60 on May 31, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a resident of Ada, Oklahoma and a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. She was born December 7, 1960 in Prague, Oklahoma to parents Tecumseh Underwood and Nagie (Harjo) Underwood.
Rhonda was a...
Ennis "Peewee" Rayfield Buxton
May 22, 2021
Ennis “Peewee” Buxton. He was 76, died at his home Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born and raised in Starks, Louisiana and moved to Seminole in 2002. Married to Billie Thompson in 2003.
He worked as tugboat captain for over 25 years for various companies and retired from Kirby Transportation in 2016. After...
Donnie Ray Lam
May 21, 2021
Donnie Ray Lam, 74, Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home in Maud, Oklahoma. Donnie was born on November 3, 1946 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Edward Olen Lam, Jr. and Myrtle Irene (Jeffers) Lam. Donnie grew up in the Tribbey, Macomb and Wanette communities, but most of all, he loved...
Mary Jane (Johnson) Anthony
May 19, 2021
Mary Jane (Johnson) Anthony , age 93 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma pass away from this life Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday May 24, 2021 at Rosedale Cemetery...
Annie Lee Johnson
May 19, 2021
Annie Lee Johnson departed this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, peacefully into the arms of the Lord. She was born in Elwood, Oklahoma on January 6, 1921. She was one of nine children born to Nick and Norah (Davis) Johnson. Annie received her early education and was baptized in the community of Elwood, Oklahoma. She married James...
Bernice Marie (Billie) Cook
May 12, 2021
Bernice Marie (Billie) Cook, age 57, passed away at her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 12, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma to parents Joe Johnson Billie, Sr. and Cora Mae (McCulla) Billie. She a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. She married Stephen A. Cook in 1989. She was...
Velma Louise Anson
May 11, 2021
Funeral services for Velma Louise (Ivey) Anson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Seminole.
Rev. Joseph P. Schwarz will officiate. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Seminole, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.
Visitation is planned for 6 p.m. Sunday...
James "Jim" Charles White
May 9, 2021
James “Jim” Charles White, Seminole resident, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jim was born on February 26, 1942, in Seminole, OK, to Glen and Virgie “Kate” Eula (Petross) White. He graduated from East Central University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English in 1965. Jim dedicated himself to protecting and serving others during his...
Gordon Lee Brewer
May 9, 2021
Gordon Lee Brewer , age 48 and a resident of Tonkawa, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Vamoosa Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. ...
Curtis Ernest "Ernie" Baird, Jr.
May 7, 2021
Curtis Ernest Baird, Jr. , age 65 years, eleven months, and three days, and a resident of Macomb, Oklahoma passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home.
At Ernie’s request, no service is planned, and arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.
Theresa Maria (Cuadra) Crowell
May 5, 2021
Theresa Maria (Cuadra) Crowell , age 63 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Viewing for Theresa will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15th at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, and cremation...
Jeanese Belle (Jones) Factor
May 4, 2021
Jeanese Belle Factor, 80, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born May 27, 1940 in Seminole County, Oklahoma to Jack and May (Burgess) Jones. Jeanese was a tribal member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
Jeanese grew up in Native American boarding...
Jerold Edwin Boepple
May 1, 2021
Jerold Edwin Boepple, 80 year-old Okemah, Oklahoma resident, passed away on May 1, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born October 29, 1940 in Great Bend, Kansas to parents Edward and Dorothy June (Roesle) Boepple. He was a high school graduate. He married Merle Deane Carpenter on February 2, 1963 in Ellinwood, Kansas. Jerold worked for Halliburton...
Edward Wayne Turner
Apr 28, 2021
Edward Wayne Turner, Oklahoma City resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Del City, Oklahoma. Edward was born October 3, 1953, in Oklahoma City, OK to Jake Alvin and Edna (Lynch) Turner. He worked in entertainment as an Elvis impersonator and truck driver. He was loved by his family and will be dearly missed.
...Betty Bernice (Rhodes) Ward
Apr 26, 2021
Betty Bernice Ward, a Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Betty was born on April 23, 1931, in Anadarko, OK to Dennis Flynn and Alma Jane (Herring) Rhodes.
Betty was raised in Central California. Her mother was a cook for a ranch and cooked the meals for...
Ray Lee Jacomo, Jr.
Apr 21, 2021
Ray Lee Jacomo, Jr., longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away at the age of 61 on April 21, 2021. He was born May 9, 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Ray Lee Jacomo, Sr. and Ella (Seaman) Jacomo. He grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from East Ascension Academy in East Ascension Parish...
Pamela Lynn Trout
Apr 20, 2021
Pamela Lynn Trout, Wellston resident, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pamela was born November 18, 1960, in Seminole, OK, to James and Barbara Rae (Miller) Dye. She grew up in Seminole, OK then moved to Moore, OK until she came to reside in Wellston, OK.
Pamela married Hilton LaWayne...
Helena Hope Young
Apr 20, 2021
Helena Hope Young, Seminole resident, passed away on April 20, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Helena was born on February 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA, to Donald Elmer and Ruth Emily (Ringel) Hudson.
Many have stories and memories of our time with Helena. Here are a few pieces that give a little of...