Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Wanda  Oleta Baxter

Wanda Oleta Baxter

Jun 29, 2019

Wanda Oleta Baxter, 85, longtime Little, Oklahoma resident, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, South in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Wanda was born December 2, 1933 in Henry, Oklahoma to Ralph Franklin Wilson and Gladys Ellen (Eastwood) Wilson. Wanda was a Home Health Care aide. During her life she also had worked as a Nurse’s Aide...

Don  Keith Beauford

Don Keith Beauford

Jun 24, 2019

Don Keith Beauford joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, the 24th of June 2019. He is survived by his dedicated wife of 66 years Juanelle Beauford of the home, his daughter and son-in-law Laree and C.L. Barnett and family, his son and daughter-in-law Matt and Carla Beauford and family, including many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. As well as...

Martha  Lee Mooney

Martha Lee Mooney

Jun 21, 2019

Martha Lee Mooney, 80, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2019 at Cornerstone Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Martha was born July 17, 1938 in rural Seminole County, Oklahoma, to Irene C. (Cornelius) Miller and Dixie Alec Miller.  Martha was a member of the Seminole/Creek Tribes of Oklahoma. Martha entered the United States Navy at an early age and attained the rank...

Frankie  Darlene (Frump)  Smith

Frankie Darlene (Frump) Smith

Jun 19, 2019

Frankie Darlene (Frump) Smith, age 82 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, departed from this life surrounded by her family Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. A Celebration of Life will be held for Frankie Darlene Smith at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Konawa Performing Arts Center (PAC) under the direction...

Joann  Julia Posey

Joann Julia Posey

Jun 19, 2019

Joann Julia (Jones) Posey, 79 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her home in Seminole.  She was born November 20, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Agnes "Joy" (Gengler) Jones and Henry Jones. Following high school graduation, Joann married Charles Leonard Posey on April 5, 1959 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Joann...

Beverly Bicknell

Beverly Bicknell

Jun 14, 2019

Beverly A. Bicknell, 67, passed away June 14, 2019 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was born July 3, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Arthur Lee Reid and Thelma (Sweeden) Reid. Beverly graduated from Holdenville High School in 1969. She married Gary Bicknell in Las Vegas, Nevada in September of 1994. Beverly was of the Baptist faith and worked at...

Walter  Mack Johnson

Walter Mack Johnson

Jun 9, 2019

Walter Mack Johnson, Sr., was born on March 4, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away on June 9, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was the fourth son to the late Rev. Eugene Johnson and late Myrtle Johnson of Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Walter worked as a CNC machinist for twenty years being last employed by Canary Wellhead. Walter was survived...

Edward  Earl Loving

Edward Earl Loving

Jun 8, 2019

Edward Earl Loving, 67, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma, resident, passed away, Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Edward was born August 19, 1951 in Seminole, Oklahoma to David Loving, Sr. and Elsie (Pulliam) Seyfert. Edward grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School. Edward was a self-employed carpenter and was well known for...

Robert  John Kenyon

Robert John Kenyon

Jun 7, 2019

Robert John “Robbie” Kenyon, 31, Perry, Oklahoma resident, passed away in Perry on Friday June 7, 2019. Robert was born on October 26, 1987 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Robbie was a graduate of Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. Robbie spent several years of his life in Florida and grew to have a great love for the beach. Robbie...

Judith  Francis (Klotz)  Smith

Judith Francis (Klotz) Smith

Jun 7, 2019

Judith Francis (Klotz) Smith, age 78 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away from this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Swearingen Home of Konawa, Oklahoma is in charge the cremation, and the family would like to thank Aspire Hospice of Ada for the love and care given to Judith....

Betty  "Maurine" (Logan)  Hudson

Betty "Maurine" (Logan) Hudson

Jun 6, 2019

Betty “Maurine” (Logan) Hudson, age 89 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Golden Rule Nursing Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Funeral services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.  Visitation is...

Beth Shipman

Beth Shipman

Jun 6, 2019

Beth Shipman, 85 years of age, joined her beloved husband, Bill Shipman, in the arms of our Savior on Thursday, June 6, 2019, following a long and valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.  She was born Nettie Elizabeth Walker on July 8, 1932 in Cromwell, Oklahoma to Fred Ervin and Marta Unita (Parks) Walker.  She was a 1950 graduate of Wewoka...

Melissa Hathaway

Melissa Hathaway

Jun 6, 2019

Melissa May Hathaway, 50 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Melissa was born November 30, 1968 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to parents Jimmie Lee Lightle, Jr. and Mary Ellen (Cotts) Lightle. Melissa married Michael Hathaway on March 2, 2012 in Wisconsin. She was a caregiver. Melissa is survived by her daughters; Michelle...

Carolyn  Preston (Painter)  Martin

Carolyn Preston (Painter) Martin

Jun 6, 2019

Carolyn Preston (Painter) Martin, age 71 passed away at her home surrounded by her family and friends. A memorial service will be planned at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Carolyn was born April 8, 1948 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Carol Preston Painter and Marie (Southern) Painter.  She was a...

Annette  Marie Howell

Annette Marie Howell

Jun 5, 2019

Annette Marie Howell, 55, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Ada, Oklahoma. She was born on October 2, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to George Edward Howell and Shirley Ann Howell. Annette attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in 1980. She later attended  Seminole Junior College, East Central University and the University...

Spencer  Dale Horton

Spencer Dale Horton

Jun 3, 2019

Spencer Dale Horton, age 21 passed away from this life too soon at Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma due to an auto accident near Tuttle, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Jason Phares will officiate, and burial will follow at Dora Cemetery.  Casket bearers...

Janice Hughes

Janice Hughes

Jun 2, 2019

Janice Evelyn (Marshall) Hughes, 85 year old of Seminole, Ok, passed away from this life on June 2, 2019 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center. Janice was born January 2, 1934 to Marvin Jack Marshall and Dola Elzora Christine (Miles) Marshall in Seminole, Ok. Janice was raised in Seminole, Ok and graduated from Seminole High School in 1952. Janice married...

Lois  C. Sorrell

Lois C. Sorrell

May 29, 2019

Lois C. Sorrell, 91 longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Wednesday, Mary 29, 2019 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Lois was born January 15, 1928 in Twin Falls, Oklahoma to John Christopher and Bessie (Carrigan) Christopher. Lois married Sherman Sorrell on August 29, 1946 in San Pablo, California, and he preceded her in death on June 12, 2010. Lois graduated from High...

Geneva  "Jean" (Seay)  Johnson

Geneva "Jean" (Seay) Johnson

May 28, 2019

Geneva “Jean” (Seay) Johnson, age 87 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa.  Rev. Steve Littrell will officiate, and burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery. Jean was born...

Robert  "Bob" Hurst

Robert "Bob" Hurst

May 26, 2019

Retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Pilot, Robert Gene “Bob” Hurst, 79 year old Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Sunday, May 26, 2019 while working on his farm in Maud.  He was born August 22, 1939 in Maud, Oklahoma to parents John Charles “J.C.” Hurst Jr. and “Jimmie” Louise (Pittman) Hurst.  Bob attended school at Carr City and Pleasant...