Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Jerri Lafawn Angelly
Nov 15, 2024
Tecumseh resident, Jerri (Duck) Angelly, 63, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City.
Jerri, the daughter of Johnny and Wanda (Fletcher) Duck, was born August 6, 1961, in Ada. She grew up in Konawa, and graduated from Konawa High School, with the class of 1979. Jerri worked for BIOS, in the Developmental Disabilities Service Division, a job that she...
Johnny "John" Ray Meek
Nov 13, 2024
Johnny “John” Ray Meek, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home at the age of 80. John was born on June 15, 1944 in Seminole to Virgil Johnny Meek and Agnes Florene (Pixley) Meek. He grew up in Seminole and spent most of his life in this area.
John married the love of his life,...
Laura Mae (Kirby) Jolly
Nov 11, 2024
Laura Mae (Kirby) Jolly, age 94 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away and returned back home to be with her Heavenly Father on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2024 at Seminole Care and Rehab Center in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, and burial will...
Wanda Diane Barton
Nov 7, 2024
Wanda Diane Taylor Barton, age 68, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. She was born in Chickasha, OK on November 13, 1955 and shared that birthday with her maternal grandmother, Cora Bush of Chickasha, OK. Wanda’s parents were J. Albert “Bud” Taylor and Helen Norene (Bush) Houck. Wanda graduated from Seminole High School and enjoyed serving as secretary of...
Dakota Joseph Underwood
Nov 2, 2024
Dakota Joseph Underwood, Okemah resident, passed away on November 2, 2024 in Shawnee, OK at the age of 17. Dakota was born on July 5, 2007 in Shawnee to Waylon Andrew Underwood and Kathryn Jolleen Shepard.
Dakota was an amazing kid and one could count on him for anything. He liked playing basketball. He loved fishing, spending time with his brother...
Andrea Lynn Larney
Nov 2, 2024
Seminole resident, Andrea Lynn Larney, 59, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Shawnee.
Andrea, the daughter of James Wisdom and Elizabeth (Adair) Jones, was born September 7, 1965, in Wewoka. She graduated from Wewoka High School with the class of 1983. Andrea continued her education throughout her life, she took classes at Seminole State College as well as Gordon Cooper...
Colonel John W Harris
Nov 2, 2024
Colonel John W. Harris, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Col. Harris soared peacefully to his eternal resting place, at his Oklahoma home of nearly fifty years, surrounded by family and friends.
A decorated veteran and pilot, the colonel was awarded the:
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Shereata Ann Ellis
Oct 31, 2024
Seminole resident, Shereata Ann Ellis, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Shawnee, at the age of 67 years.
Shereata, the daughter of George and Mary (Chandler) Glenn, was born February 2, 1957, in Seminole. She graduated with the Bowlegs High School class of 1975. On January 23, 1981, she married Carl Ellis, in Bowlegs. Shereata was a retired clerical worker...
Pauline Cross
Oct 30, 2024
Pauline Cross, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. Born on October 4, 1933, she was a beloved member of her family and a long-time resident of Seminole, Oklahoma. Pauline lived a life filled with faith, love, and devotion, always putting others first and leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met.
Pauline was preceded in death by her...
Georgetta Walker
Oct 29, 2024
Seminole resident, Georgette Walker, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Seminole, at the age of 85 years.
Georgetta, the daughter of Jeff Walker and Stella (Wolf) Walker Washington, was born January 7, 1939, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Georgetta graduated from Derby High School, just south of Wichita, Kansas. She spent most of her life in Los Angeles California, where she started...
Jeffrey Keith Harjo
Oct 26, 2024
Jeffrey Keith “Cufe” Harjo was born on April 13, 1963 and entered eternal life on October 26, 2024. He passed with his loved ones by his side. He was the son of the late Roly Harjo and Beatrice Sarkechee Harjo. He was a resident of Shawnee and a former resident of Seminole. He was blessed with a son, Daniel who...
Mary Sue (Brooks) Jones
Oct 26, 2024
Mary Sue (Brooks) Jones, age 86 a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away October 26, 2024 at Seminole Care and Rehab Center in Seminole, Oklahoma.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate.
Mary was born February 20, 1938 in...
Barbara Alice Ross
Oct 25, 2024
Barbara Alice Ross, Earlsboro resident, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 75. Barbara was born on January 26, 1949 in Martinez, CA to William Reid and Joy (Eglin) Reid.
Barbara was a loving and caring person and was beautiful inside and out. She was artistic and creative and even wrote a book. She...
Amanda "Mandy" Williams
Oct 24, 2024
Seminole resident, Amanda “Mandy” Williams, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home, at the age of 96.
Mandy, the daughter of Thomas and Lillie Mae (Wood) Hulbutta, was born November 22, 1927, in Limestone, Oklahoma. She started school in Limestone, but left school at an early age to work. Mandy was married to Cecil Harjo and then Jim Williams...
Tricia LeAnn Carpenter
Oct 21, 2024
Seminole resident, Patricia LeAnn “Tricia” Carpenter, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, in Shawnee.
Tricia, the daughter of Frank and Betty Sue (Franks) Carpenter, was born June 21, 1979, in Big Spring, Texas. She attended Varnum Public Schools before transferring to and graduating from Earlsboro High School, with the class of 1997. After high school, Tricia attended Seminole State College, followed...
John Wesley Seifried Jr.
Oct 21, 2024
John Wesley Seifried Jr., life-long Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home, at the age of 85. John was born March 9, 1939 in Seminole, OK to John Wesley Seifried Sr. and Susie (Boring) Seifried. He married the love of his life, Bobbie Carol Longacre on June 3, 1960 in Seminole, OK. John proudly served...
Eugene Dale "Tattoo" Faust
Oct 21, 2024
Eugene Dale “Tattoo” Faust, age 61 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord October 21, 2024 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.
Per Tattoo’s request, there will be a memorial celebration of life scheduled for a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.
Tattoo was born May 7, 1963...
Jerry Wayne Gibson Sr
Oct 20, 2024
Oklahoma City resident, Jerry Wayne Gibson Sr., passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Oklahoma City.
Jerry, the son of John and Lula (McCracken) Gibson Slowey, was born November 30, 1943, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. He grew up in Tishomingo, before moving to and settling into the Oklahoma City metro area. Jerry took and job that became a career, working in flooring....
Reta Aleen Roy
Oct 20, 2024
Maud resident, Reta Aleen Roy, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home, following a 17-day bout with cancer. Early this month, a tumor was discovered inside Reta’s spinal cord, she fought bravely.
Reta, the daughter of Albert and Lena (Gracy) Schleicher, was born June 16, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from high school, she went to work for...
Joanna Mary Harjo
Oct 19, 2024
Joanna Mary Harjo, Konawa resident, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Oklahoma City at the age of 71. Joanna was born on September 2, 1953 in Talihina, OK to Jonases “Smokey” Harjo and Mary Ellen (Scott) Harjo. She grew up in Maud, OK and Texas. She married Curtis Gentry on August 6, 2002 in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Joanna enjoyed...