Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Leroy Brooks

Leroy Brooks

Oct 17, 2024

Maud resident Forrest Leroy Brooks, passed away at the age of 87 on October 17, 2024. he was born December 11, 1936, in Maud, Oklahoma to William Lee and Beulah Belle (Choat) Brooks. Leroy spent his school days at Maud Public Schools. Once he completed his studies, he joined the U.S. Navy at the early age of 19 and was...

Wanda Lee Crenshaw

Wanda Lee Crenshaw

Oct 16, 2024

Wanda Lee (Clark) Crenshaw, age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away from this life October 16, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Pastor Zac Christian will officiate.

Wanda was born November 7, 1943 in Eagletown, Oklahoma to Roy...

Judy F Smith

Judy F Smith

Oct 15, 2024

Seminole resident, Judy F Smith, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City. 

Judy, the daughter of Thurman and Lela (Wood) Vass, was born August 28, 1947, in Shawnee. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School, with the class of 1965. On October 23, 1964, she married James Eugene “Gene” Smith, in Shawnee. Gene preceded her in death on...

Robert Paul Holtman

Robert Paul Holtman

Oct 14, 2024

Robert Paul Holtman, age 78 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away October 14, 2024 at his home.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Robert was born September 5, 1946 in Slaton, Texas to Osie Glenn Holtman and Joy Talitha (West) Holtman. He graduated from...

Dora Laverne Jacks

Dora Laverne Jacks

Oct 11, 2024

Dora Laverne (Kean, Willoughby) Jacks was born on January 21, 1928 in McLean, Texas to Albert and Cora Kean. Dora was the oldest of 11 children and grew up in Seminole.

Dora passed away on October 11, 2024 at the age of 96 and was surrounded by her family.

Dora was retired from Tinker Air Force Base where she worked for many...

Wanda Mae Neely

Wanda Mae Neely

Oct 8, 2024

Wanda Mae (Kinder) Neely, age 89 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at Ballard Nursing Center in Ada, Oklahoma.  A special "thank you" goes to Shaena Abbott at Ballard's for all of her love and care given to our mother over the years.  And, "thank you" to Elara Caring Hospice of Ada for all of their amazing...

Larry George England

Larry George England

Oct 5, 2024

Larry George England passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Seminole at the age of 63.

Larry was born in Los Angeles, California on January 24, 1961, to Corena and George England Sr. He graduated from Maud High School with the class of 1979 and later attended Gordon Cooper Vo Tech. Larry worked at Wrangler and was a journeyman electrician. He...

Kenny Glenn Stanberry

Kenny Glenn Stanberry

Oct 4, 2024

Seminole resident, Kenny Glenn Stanberry, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, in Oklahoma City. 

Kenny, the son of Kenneth Ray and Alene (Griggs) Stanberry, was born May 14, 1947, in Richmond, California. He grew up in the Seminole area and attended Wolf Schools. Kenny proudly served in the US Army. A craftsman most of his life, Kenny’s specialty was cabinetry and...

Charlie Jack Harjo

Charlie Jack Harjo

Oct 4, 2024

Charlie Jack Harjo, age 51 and a resident of Bethany, Oklahoma passed away October 4, 2024 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City.

A wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024 at High Springs Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. He will be taken to the church at 4:00 p.m. from the...

Delbert Alfred Franklin

Delbert Alfred Franklin

Oct 3, 2024

Delbert Alfred Franklin, age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away October 3, 2024 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Delbert was born November 10, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Harry Franklin and Virginia (McSay) Sair. After graduating from high school,...

Thurma Nell Howell

Thurma Nell Howell

Oct 2, 2024

Graveside services for Thurma Nell Howell are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Pontotoc Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK. 

Thurma passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on September 11, 1943 to Thurman Edward Howell and Velma Lee (Welchell) Howell in Roff,...

Sherry Dobson

Sherry Dobson

Oct 1, 2024

Sherry A. Dobson, Shawnee resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City at the age of 62. Sherry was born on May 19, 1962 in Shreveport, LA to Holly and Joani Spangler. She spent her entire adult life in Oklahoma with her husband and his family. She married the love of her life, James Dobson on August...

Kathryn "Kathy" Laverne Carter

Kathryn "Kathy" Laverne Carter

Oct 1, 2024

Kathryn “Kathy” LaVerne (Roberts) Carter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the age of 81. Kathryn, daughter of Lee and Lela Roberts was born on August 10, 1943, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She graduated as valedictorian from Moss High School in 1961, where she was a star basketball and softball player. She went on to play collegiate basketball...

Dennis "Wayne" Mullings

Dennis "Wayne" Mullings

Oct 1, 2024

Dennis Wayne Mullings, Maud resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City at the age of 76. Wayne was born on January 2, 1948 in Okmulgee, OK to Alvin Lawrence and Nina Mae (McMillin) Mullings. He married Lou Ellen Bland on February 17, 1968 in Ada, OK. 

Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Floyd Norton

Floyd Norton

Oct 1, 2024

Floyd Norton, Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home at the age of 89. Floyd was born on July 21, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA to Floyd June and Margret Caroline (Huling) Norton. Floyd married Pat Powell on September 7, 1957.

Floyd was a graduate of David Starr Jordan High School in Long Beach, California. He...

Jeffrey Don Powell

Jeffrey Don Powell

Sep 30, 2024

Seminole resident, Jeffrey Don Powell, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City. 

Jeffrey, the son of Samuel and Virginia (Yahola) Powell, was born July 24, 1971, in Wewoka. He attended school in the Wewoka School system. Jeffrey was a fire fighter for the BIA. He enjoyed doing leather work; he also enjoyed reading, particularly books about gangsters, he was...

Susan Mozelle Holtman

Susan Mozelle Holtman

Sep 20, 2024

Susan Mozelle (Dyer) Holtman, age 77 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at her home September 20, 2024.

A private memorial celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Susan was born June 20, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas to Ebby Byron Dyer and Adelia Marie...

Dewey Lonzalo Short

Dewey Lonzalo Short

Sep 20, 2024

Dewey Lonzalo Short, a beloved Daddy, Pop, Papa, Papa George, Father-In-Law, Brother, Uncle, and friend, went to join the love of his life on September 20, 2024, at the age of 85. After spending days with his son Robin Short, Dewey left this world in the comforting arms of his daughter Nancy and grandson Logan. He had previously been surrounded...

Arthur Ray Cline

Arthur Ray Cline

Sep 18, 2024

Arthur Ray Cline “Bonnie”, 71 years old Maud, OK resident passed away on September 18, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on September 27, 1952 in Claremore, OK to Lester Cline and Nora Williams. A graduate of Maud High School, Art then went to Roswell, NM to further his interest in mechanics. There he then met his future...

Steven John Moore

Steven John Moore

Sep 17, 2024

Steven John Moore, a beloved resident of Maud, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 

Born on May 14, 1973, in Lawton, Steven was the son of Steven Moore and Kathy (Edmondson) Whitson. He graduated from Mansfield High School in Arkansas with the Class of 1991 and later attended Gordon Cooper, where he became an Electrical Contractor. Known...