Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Kenneth  Gene Harbeston

Kenneth Gene Harbeston

Oct 7, 2019

Kenneth Harbeston went peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior on Monday, October 7, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born the only child of Ed and Marie (Horn) Harbeston in Mounds, Oklahoma on March 21, 1935. He was raised east of Seminole, graduating from Strother High School in 1952, the only boy in his graduating class. As a...

JoAnn (Bateman)  Oakley

JoAnn (Bateman) Oakley

Oct 5, 2019

JoAnn Bateman Oakley, born September 11, 1937 to Truman R. and Winnie Lorene Brown Bateman in Durant, Oklahoma, passed from this life on October 5, 2019 as a result of a stroke in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 82. JoAnn graduated from Seminole High School in 1955. She was very active in Mixed Chorus, Glee Club and Girls’...

Joe  D. Peeper

Joe D. Peeper

Oct 5, 2019

Joe D. Peeper, 69 year old Seminole Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Seminole, Oklahoma.  He was born April 15, 1950 in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Loretta Marie (Morris) Peeper and Alvin Dee Hodge. Joe had many business ventures.  He was self-employed being the owner and operator of Peeper Cattle Ranch, owner - operator Peeper...

Donald Fixico

Donald Fixico

Oct 5, 2019

Donald “Duck” Fixico, 72 year old current Shawnee, Oklahoma resident and former Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Saturday, October 5, 2019 at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee.  He was born August 30, 1947 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Oscar Fixico and Emma (King) Fixico. Donald was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma the Nurcup...

Kenneth  Melvin Lawrence

Kenneth Melvin Lawrence

Oct 4, 2019

Kenneth Melvin Lawrence,  age 67 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be at the home.  A Wake service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 9th at the home under...

Helen  Virginia (Loftis)  Rush

Helen Virginia (Loftis) Rush

Oct 3, 2019

Helen Virginia (Loftis) Rush, former Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on October 3, 2019 at her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 93. She was born May 25, 1926 in Little Rock, Arkansas to parents Henry Loftis and Sara (Cline) Loftis. She worked as a nurse’s aide in nursing homes in the Oklahoma City area until her...

Petra  Ulrika (Adams)  Thurman

Petra Ulrika (Adams) Thurman

Oct 1, 2019

Petra Ulrika (Adams) Thurman, Seminole resident, received her angel wings on October 1, 2019, she was 60 years old. On April 27, 1959, Petra was born in Karlsruhe, Germany to parents Rosemarie (Bertsch) Adams and adoptive father, Howard Ellsworth Adams. Petra is fondly remembered as a free spirit and for her love of life.  Her younger brothers remember her always...

Forrest  Wayne New

Forrest Wayne New

Sep 30, 2019

Forrest Wayne New, 88 year old Wewoka, Oklahoma resident, passed away September 30, 2019 at his home. He was born December 8, 1930 in Bowlegs, Oklahoma to parents George Harrison New and Ollie Maxine (Carney) New. He was a high school graduate. He was a farmer, cow herder and oil field worker. Forrest served his country in the United States...

Tamara  Rene Harper

Tamara Rene Harper

Sep 30, 2019

Tamara Rene Harper, age 33 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home Monday, September 30, 2019. A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church located at 126 N. Konawa Street under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Ron Gadberry will officiate.   Tamara was born October...

Clarence Clark

Clarence Clark

Sep 26, 2019

Clarence M. “C.M.” (Chuck) Clark, a longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Regency Skilled Nursing and Therapy Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Clark battled congestive heart failure for several years. He was born August 27, 1929 in Meeker, Oklahoma to parents Milton E. Clark and Lula (Martin) Clark. Clark served in the United States Army from...

Thelma  Mae Whitt

Thelma Mae Whitt

Sep 26, 2019

Thelma Mae Whitt, 94, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was born January 4, 1925 in Stroud, Oklahoma to parents William Lee Russell and Lillie Lillian (Hulsey) Russell. She married James L. Whitt on December 25, 1943 in Stroud, Oklahoma and sadly, he passed away February 6, 2006. Thelma received her...

James  Lawrence Hubbard

James Lawrence Hubbard

Sep 24, 2019

James Lawrence Hubbard, loving and devoted husband and wonderful father, passed from this life on September 24, 2019 in Seminole, Oklahoma at 91 years of age. James, a resident of Lima, Oklahoma, was born September 30, 1927 in Lima, Oklahoma as the only child to parents Edward Douglas Hubbard and Elizabeth (Gross) Hubbard. James attended Lima Elementary and Middle schools...

Don  Michael O'Steen

Don Michael O'Steen

Sep 23, 2019

Don Michael O’Steen, age 69 and a long-time resident of the Seminole county area, passed away at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City.  He passed away from this life as a hero for one last time while saving his granddaughter during a tragic accident at his home. A memorial service with military honors is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, November...

William  David Gordon

William David Gordon

Sep 21, 2019

William David Gordon, age 82, longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 21, 2019. William was born June 29, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents William Elmer Gordon and Mae Vaughn (Ladner) Gordon. He was a high school graduate. He married Jennie Gordon on December 10, 1963 in Gainesville, Texas. Sadly, she passed away...

Clarence  Ray Romine

Clarence Ray Romine

Sep 21, 2019

Clarence Ray Romine, age 78, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home. He was born May 5, 1941 in Alicia, Arkansas to parents Amos and Bertha (Barker) Romine. He attended school in Walnut ridge, Arkansas and farmed with his parents until he was drafted into the army. He served two years active duty...

James Clifton

James Clifton

Sep 21, 2019

James William “Jim” Clifton, 75 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 6, 1944 in Quinton, Oklahoma to parents Mary Grace (Reeves) Clifton and John Isaac Clifton. Jim graduated from Kiowa High School. On June 10, 1965 Jim married the love of...

Luis Rey Picazo Sanchez

Luis Rey Picazo Sanchez

Sep 21, 2019

Luis Rey Picazo Sanchez, 10 year old Seminole, Oklahoma boy was received by God, Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Seminole County, Oklahoma. Luis was born July 11, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Antonia Sanchez Martinez and Jose Luis Picazo Rico. Luis was a 4th grade student at Varnum Public Schools. Luis is survived by his mother Antonia Sanchez and...

Barbara  Ann Murray

Barbara Ann Murray

Sep 20, 2019

Barbara Ann Murray, 65, Edmond, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Friday, September 20, 2019, in Edmond. Barbara was born on October 27, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Melvin Kerr and Donna Gene (Paulk) Kerr. Barbara grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended U. S. Grant Public Schools and graduated from U. S. Grant High School in in 1971. Barbara...

James Huff

James Huff

Sep 20, 2019

James Huff, 63, longtime Saint Louis, Oklahoma resident, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  James was born on September 10, 1956 in Pryor, Oklahoma to John Tracy and Francis (Bailey)  Huff. James worked in the oilfield driving a tank truck and building fences for Bill Laird Oil Services.  He loved working his cattle, playing pool...

Amelia  Laveta Phelps

Amelia Laveta Phelps

Sep 20, 2019

Amelia Laveta (Lowry) Phelps, 87, longtime Konawa, Oklahoma, resident, died Friday, September 20, 2019, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Amelia was born on May 15, 1932, in Konawa, Oklahoma to Donald Webster and Elva Ethel (Morgan) Lowry. Amelia was a very talented artist.  She had a very strong interest in Oklahoma History. Amelia loved playing rook with her friends, Nelma, Shirley, and...