Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

J.D. Stastny

J.D. Stastny

May 3, 2020

J.D. Stastny, age 82, longtime Prague, Oklahoma resident, gained his wings on May 3, 2020 surrounded by his wife and son.  He was born March 25, 1938 in Prague, Oklahoma to parents Charles Max Stastny and Verna Ella (Dukes) Stastny. J.D. grew up in Paden, Oklahoma and graduated from Paden High School. J.D. worked as a tool pusher for Morgan...

Earl  Gene Bryce

Earl Gene Bryce

May 3, 2020

Earl Gene Bryce, age 79 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at his home Sunday, May 3, 2020. A memorial service will be planned at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Earl was born August 28, 1940 in Los Angeles, California.  His parents were Hayden Woodrow Bryce and Virginia...

Haney Atyia

Haney Atyia

May 3, 2020

Haney Atyia was born December 23, 1927 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Mr. & Mrs. Shaheen (Nellie Hill) Atyia, and passed from this life on May 3, 2020 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 92.

At an early age, Haney and his parents moved to Seminole, Oklahoma where he grew up in a loving...

Troy Donahue Newton

Troy Donahue Newton

May 2, 2020

Troy Donahue Newton, age 59, passed away May 2, 2020 at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born April 18, 1961 in Seminole to parents Alonzo Newton, Sr. and Wilhelma (Williams) Newton. Troy grew up in Seminole and graduated from Seminole High School in 1980. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Seminole.

Troy...

Amber Faith Beebe

Amber Faith Beebe

May 1, 2020

Amber Faith Beebe, 29, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, May 1, 2020 in Oklahoma City. Amber was born January 22, 1991 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Ronald Edward Beebe, Sr. and Mary Catherine (Brandt) Beebe. Amber grew up in Vicksburg, Michigan and moved to Oklahoma in the fall of 2013.

Amber was a...

Bobby Loving

Bobby Loving

Apr 30, 2020

Bobby Joe Loving, resident of Del City, Oklahoma and former Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life at the age of 65 on April 30, 2020, at Alliance Health in Midwest City, Oklahoma.   Bobby was born on January 16, 1955, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents David Loving and Elsie (Pulliam) Loving.  Bobby grew up in Seminole, lived in Wewoka,...

Minnie Ruth Harjo

Minnie Ruth Harjo

Apr 30, 2020

Minnie Ruth Harjo , age 89 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Oklahoma.

A funeral service will be planned at a later time.  Burial will be at Vamoosa Cemetery, and the funeral will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of...

Norma  Elizabeth Tate

Norma Elizabeth Tate

Apr 30, 2020

Norma Elizabeth Tate, 85, longtime Seminole resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Norma was born November 3, 1934 in Colony, Oklahoma to Stewart and Olive (Gyles) Barnes. Norma grew up on her family farm as a young girl where she was the 7th born of 10 children. Later she attended Southwestern Bible...

Louis Whatley

Louis Whatley

Apr 28, 2020

Louis Whatley, Earlsboro, Oklahoma resident, passed away April 28, 2020 in Seminole at the age of 65. He was born January 19, 1955 in Golden Beach, Oregon to parents Edward Louis Whatley and Marion Evelyn Reta Devault. He grew up in Hilmar, California and Shawnee, Oklahoma. He received his GED and was self employed as a sign painter. He enjoyed...

Gene Knight

Gene Knight

Apr 28, 2020

Gene Knight, 91, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his home in Seminole. Gene was born October 8, 1928 in McLoud, Oklahoma to Riley Thomas Knight and Hazel (Coleman) Knight. Gene served his country in the United States Air Force for over 21 years, he retired as a Tech sergeant  and was honorable discharged  in...

Lisa  Rene Mullins

Lisa Rene Mullins

Apr 27, 2020

Lisa Rene Mullins, age 54 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away Monday afternoon April 27, 2020 in an auto accident south of Konawa. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Lisa was born November 12, 1965 in Enid, Oklahoma to Hughey...

Howard Williams

Howard Williams

Apr 27, 2020

Howard Williams, age 94,  a longtime resident of Bowlegs, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Monday, April 27, 2020.  Howard was born on September 10, 1925, in Cromwell, Oklahoma to parents Robert Montgomery Williams and Leona (Bryer) Williams. He grew up at Plant 13 and after he married he moved to Bowlegs, Oklahoma.  Howard married Patricia June Taber...

Billie  Fern O'dor

Billie Fern O'dor

Apr 26, 2020

Billie Fern O’dor, 87 years , longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on April 26, 2020, at her home in Earlsboro, Oklahoma.  Billie was born to parents, Georgia Anna (Bramlett) and Bert Marshall Harris on April 10, 1933, in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.  Billie grew up in Seminole and was a graduate of Varnum High School in 1952. Billie  married George...

Salina  Mae (Hill)  Alexander

Salina Mae (Hill) Alexander

Apr 25, 2020

Salina Mae (Hill) Alexander, age 89 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2020. A wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28th at her home located at 306 Lincoln Dr. in Konawa.  Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29th at High Springs...

Jimmy  N. Armstrong

Jimmy N. Armstrong

Apr 24, 2020

Jimmy N. Armstrong, Sr., 73 year old Tecumseh, Oklahoma resident, passed away April 24, 2020 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born August 29, 1946 in Shawnee to parents Loyd Noel Armstrong and Luvina M. (Stark) Armstrong. He grew up in Tecumseh and graduated from Tecumseh High School. He was in the United States Army, served three tours in Vietnam and...

Grayson  Lane Atchison

Grayson Lane Atchison

Apr 24, 2020

Grayson Lane Atchison, age 76, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away April 24, 2020 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. He was born July 7, 1943 to John Paris Atchison and Sara Jane (Flud) Atchison in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Later he was joined by two brothers, Richard Atchison and Robert Atchison. The family lived in California for some time and then returned to...

Joan  Isabell Bartosh

Joan Isabell Bartosh

Apr 24, 2020

Joan Isabell Bartosh, 79, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at her home in Seminole.  Joan was born on July 20, 1940, in Denver, Colorado to parents Delbert Valentine Coates and Grace (Johnstone) Coates.  She spent many years in Golden, Colorado, before moving to Seminole. Joan married John Bartosh on August 7, 1960, in Denver,...

Gary Paul Trout

Gary Paul Trout

Apr 22, 2020

Gary Paul Trout, age 61, passed away April 22, 2020 at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born in Seminole on November 9, 1958 to parents Iloff Lonzo Trout and Ruth (Moore) Trout. Gary lived his entire life in Seminole. He attended school in Bowlegs and graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1976.

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Denver Malone

Denver Malone

Apr 20, 2020

Denver Carlock Malone passed away April 20, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born July 7, 1946 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Lewis Malone and Vina Deial. He joined church at an early age and later united at Open Arms of Faith Church. Denver had served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in...

Karen  Marlene Brewer

Karen Marlene Brewer

Apr 18, 2020

Karen Marlene Brewer, 80, longtime resident of Bowlegs, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at St, Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Karen was born on December 18, 1939 in Paden, Oklahoma to Gordon White and Bertha (Southard) White. Karen came to Seminole, Oklahoma as a young girl in the early 1950’s and attended Seminole Public Schools,...