Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Gary Carlton Doner

Gary Carlton Doner

Sep 15, 2024

Gary Carlton Doner, age 83, of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Vamoosa Cemetery, with Pam Shirk officiating. While Gary will be cremated, a room will be set up with some of Gary’s photos and collectibles, along with his register book to...

Jeannie Renda Jones

Jeannie Renda Jones

Sep 14, 2024

Jeannie Renda (Blocker) Jones life-long Seminole resident passed from this earthly home on September 14, 2024 at OU medical center surrounded by her loving family and friends. Jeannie was born July 21, 1981 to Travis Blocker and Bertha Lindsay Deere in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  

Jeannie was a member of Muscogee Creek Nation. She attended Varnum schools. Jeannie was known for her...

William "Bill" Robert Roselius

William "Bill" Robert Roselius

Sep 9, 2024

William “Bill” Robert Roselius, Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 in Seminole, at the age of 87. Bill was born on February 25, 1937 to Oliver Lawrence and Alma Leta (Sleeker) Roselius at home in a small wooden house built by his father and grandfather in Etowah, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Dewey High School and...

Judy Carol McGee

Judy Carol McGee

Sep 6, 2024

Judy Carol McGee, Maud resident, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 in Maud at the age of 80. Judy was born on June 5, 1944 in Seminole County, Oklahoma to Frank and Bertha Beatrice (Thomas) Orr. She was later adopted by Bud and Edna Iona (Thomas) Byers. 

In her earlier years Judy worked for Wrangler. She then began her long...

Richard Arlen Norman

Richard Arlen Norman

Sep 5, 2024

Richard Arlen Norman, age 90, of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Ada.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma. Bro Andy Quinton will officiate. 

Richard was born January 18, 1934 in Hazel, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Lula (Cole) Norman. He graduated from Maud High School....

Imogene Dicken

Imogene Dicken

Sep 3, 2024

Imogene Dicken, Shawnee resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Warr Acres at the age of 95. She was born on March 7, 1929 in Seminole, OK to William Robert and Clara Edith (Kitchen) McDaniel. She was raised in Seminole. She married Sam Wynn and moved to Missouri where she lived most of her life. 

Imogene enjoyed needle point...

Sarah Jane Cunningham

Sarah Jane Cunningham

Sep 2, 2024

Sarah Jane Cunningham, 81, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, in Edmond. 

Sarah was born to H.K. and Lucille Smith, on September 27, 1942, in Vernon, Texas. On December 23, 1960, she married Larry Cunningham at the Rock Crossing Church in Grayrock, Texas. She and Larry enjoyed 63 years of marriage prior to his passing on July 23 of this year....

Sydney Burl Sanders

Sydney Burl Sanders

Sep 1, 2024

Sydney Burl Sanders, age 85 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away September 1, 2024 at Corn Heritage Village & Rehab in Corn, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa, Oklahoma. Rev. Wesley Martin and Rev. Don Russell will officiate, and burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery...

Teddy Kay Knizek

Teddy Kay Knizek

Aug 31, 2024

Seminole resident, Teddy Kay Knizek, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Shawnee. 

Teddy, the daughter of Teddy and Edith (Hale) Bruce, was born November 22, 1945, in Seminole. She attended Seminole Schools. On November 30, 1963, Teddy married Harold Knizek, in Seminole. Teddy worked for many years at KFC in Seminole. She was very active, enjoying bowling and quilting, fishing,...

Mary "Sue" Lofton

Mary "Sue" Lofton

Aug 30, 2024

Mary “Sue” Lofton, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 in Seminole, at the age of 97. Mary was born on January 5, 1927 in Rudy, AR to James Monroe and Elsie Lea Barlow. She married her late husband, Lonnie Dale Lofton on November 24, 1947 in Seminole. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2001.

Sue...

Bobby Joe Rhodes

Bobby Joe Rhodes

Aug 27, 2024

Miami resident, Bobby Joe Rhodes, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. 

Bobby, the son of Talmadge Rhodes and Jewel (Hurst) Osborn, was born June 24, 1960, in Wewoka. He attended Pleasant Grove Schools. Bobby was a handyman, who enjoyed working on cars and fishing.  

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Bobby is survived by his daughter and...

Daniel "Danny" Lynn Massay

Daniel "Danny" Lynn Massay

Aug 27, 2024

Daniel “Danny” Lynn Massay, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home at the age of 59. Danny was born on May 23, 1965 in Seminole to Bobby Lynn and Glenda Sue (White) Massay. He was a 1983 graduate of Seminole High School. 

Danny is survived by his two daughters, Heather Gordon and husband, John and...

Wayne Pebworth

Wayne Pebworth

Aug 25, 2024

Seminole resident, Wayne Pebworth, AKA Sokv G V Lon, entered into the spirit world. 

Wayne was born on June 3rd, 1967, at the Seminole Municipal Hospital, to H.L. and Rosetta (Clark) Pebworth. He was baptized at Tallahassee Presbyterian Church, January 28, 1968, by Dr. Eugene Wilson. Wayne graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, with the class of 1984. He loved watching...

Myra Katherine Harjo

Myra Katherine Harjo

Aug 23, 2024

Myra Katherine Harjo, Moore resident, passed away on August 23, 2024 in Moore at the age of 75. Myra was born on November 23, 1948 in Tahlequah, OK to John Brown and Inez Jane (Doxtator) Harjo. 

Myra loved her friends at Santa Fe Place. She loved making bracelets, playing games on her tablet and attending the Senior Center. No matter how...

David Neal Weaver

David Neal Weaver

Aug 18, 2024

David Neal Weaver, age 63 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at his home August 18, 2024.

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

David was born October 30, 1960 in Vernon, Texas to Walter Frank Weaver and Bessie Mae (Bowland) Weaver. He was a...

Ronald Glen Sipes, Sr.

Ronald Glen Sipes, Sr.

Aug 18, 2024

Ronald Glen Sipes Sr. passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at St Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, at the age of 69. 

He was born March 4, 1955, in Hobart, Oklahoma to Billy Roger and Lela Loeva (Williamson) Sipes. 

Ronald married Deborah (Debbie) Lynn (Dockery) Sipes in Wewoka on April 28, 1973. Ronald was devoted to his family. He enjoyed fishing, traveling...

Richard Frederick Hathaway

Richard Frederick Hathaway

Aug 18, 2024

Richard Frederick Hathaway, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Norman, OK at the age of 73. Richard was born on August 21, 1950 in Shawnee, OK to Ralph Wendell and Martha Jean (Swink) Hathaway. He proudly served in the United States Army and National Guard and served two tours in Vietnam. He lived in many...

Johnny Odis Knight

Johnny Odis Knight

Aug 16, 2024

Johnny Odis Knight, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Seminole, at the age of 65. Johnny was born on November 15, 1958 in Fresno, CA to Earl Thomas and Francis Marie (Helms) Knight. He proudly served in the United States Army. Johnny worked as a pipe fitter for Tel Star Construction. He enjoyed motorcycles and...

Steven "Steve" Carl Casteel

Steven "Steve" Carl Casteel

Aug 16, 2024

Steven “Steve” Carl Casteel, Eufaula, OK resident, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Eufaula at the age of 55. Steve was born on August 18, 1968 to Carl Steven Osbin Jr. and Phyllis Marie Osbin. Steve’s step-father, Virgil Casteel alongside Phyllis raised him as he grew up in Seminole and around the Strother school area. He was a...

Felicity Lynn Walker

Felicity Lynn Walker

Aug 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Felicity Lynn Walker on August 15th, 2024. Felicity was born on March 6, 2000 in Oklahoma City to Jessica Atkinson. She was the beloved sister to Daniel Walker of Lincoln County, Faith Mick and Tristan Mick of Bethel Acres, and Jaclyn VanMeter of Patterson, New York. She was the cherished granddaughter of...