Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Robert  Myers Rushing

Robert Myers Rushing

Nov 28, 2018

Robert M. “Bob” Rushing, Sr., 84, Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Robert was born November 24, 1934 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Hadley Rushing and Winnie Townsend. Robert graduated from Tecumseh High School in Tecumseh, Oklahoma in 1952. Bob was a longtime Seminole resident from the early 1960’s to 2010 when he moved back...

Aldean Harris

Aldean Harris

Nov 28, 2018

Retha “Aldean” (Phillips) Harris, 87 year old longtime Little, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 3, 1931 in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Virgil Phillips and Willie Lee (Davis) Phillips. Aldean graduated from Wilburton High School in 1947.  On May 14, 1950 she married...

Leona Kelley-Leonard

Leona Kelley-Leonard

Nov 27, 2018

Leona Michelle (Kelley) Leonard, 47 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  She was born February 2, 1971 in Gravette, Arkansas to parents Robert Leon Kelley and Edna May (Janes) Kelley. Following her high school graduation, Leona served in the United States Army. Leona married...

Sherry Pace

Sherry Pace

Nov 24, 2018

Sherry Michelle Pace, 52 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 in Seminole, Oklahoma at the age of 52. Sherry was born October 28, 1966 in Portland, Oregon. She married Kevin Pace on February 14, 2005 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She attended the Lord’s Community Church in Seminole. Sherry is survived by her husband Kevin...

Erma  June (Bussey)  Taff

Erma June (Bussey) Taff

Nov 23, 2018

Erma June (Bussey) Taff, 72 year old longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was born August 18, 1946 in Maud, Oklahoma to parents William Franklin “Frank” Bussey and Anna “Lucile” (Work) Bussey. Erma grew up in Maud and graduated from Maud High School...

David Bonebrake

David Bonebrake

Nov 22, 2018

David Earl Bonebrake, 72 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born October 30, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Earl Bonebrake and Norfleet “Fleety” (Ayers) Bonebrake. David graduated from Seminole High School in 1964 and went on to continue his education at Seminole...

Darden Lee " Dorothy" Smith

Darden Lee " Dorothy" Smith

Nov 20, 2018

Darden Lee “Dorothy” Smith, 97, longtime Seminole County resident, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 20th at Avonlea Cottage of Seminole, OK.  She was born December 24th, 1920 in Konawa, Oklahoma and preceded in death by her parents William Albert Collins,Jr. and Willie Leona Greer and four beautiful sisters, Mildred, Ruth, Jean and Jerri. Dorothy grew...

Darden Lee "Dorothy" Smith

Darden Lee "Dorothy" Smith

Nov 20, 2018

Darden Lee “Dorothy” Smith, 97, longtime Seminole County resident, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 20th at Avonlea Cottage of Seminole, OK.  She was born December 24th, 1920 in Konawa, Oklahoma and preceded in death by her parents William Albert Collins,Jr. and Willie Leona Greer and four beautiful sisters, Mildred, Ruth, Jean and Jerri. Dorothy grew...

Glenn  Dale Nail

Glenn Dale Nail

Nov 19, 2018

Glenn Dale Nail, age 81 and a former resident of Wanette, Oklahoma, passed away from this life Monday, November 19, 2018 at Sunset Estates Nursing Home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma following complications from pneumonia.  He had been battling with alzheimer’s since 2017. A graveside service under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, November...

William  James Dobson

William James Dobson

Nov 15, 2018

William James “Jim” Dobson, 74 year old longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident,  passed from this life Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Stroud Regional Medical Center in Stroud, Oklahoma.  He was born March 25, 1944 in Haileyville, Oklahoma to parents Evelyn Louise (Black) Dobson and Eugene James Dobson. Following his graduation from Haileyville High School, Jim served in the United States Navy. ...

Francisco  Martinez Zapata

Francisco Martinez Zapata

Nov 14, 2018

Francisco Martinez Zapata, 78, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Seminole.  Francisco was born September 5, 1940 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Gregoria Zapata Mendez and Alejandro Martinez Marques. Francisco was a plantsman at Millers Plant Farm from 1987 until 2002. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Seminole, Oklahoma. He is survived by...

Robert  K. Crockett

Robert K. Crockett

Nov 13, 2018

Robert Kenneth Crockett, 62, Midwest City, Oklahoma resident, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his home in Midwest City. Robert was born January 16, 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama to and June (Kruger) Crockett and James R. Crockett. Robert had worked for several years at the OU Health Science Center as an HVAC Technician. Robert coached girls fast pitch softball and...

Pamela Greene

Pamela Greene

Nov 13, 2018

Pamela Ann (Medlock) Greene, 64 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Alliance Health in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She was born February 25, 1954 in Madera, California. Pamela was raised in Alabama where she had attended college.  She began working as a registered medical assistant in 1991.  In 1999 she moved to...

Alpha Young

Alpha Young

Nov 7, 2018

Alpha Mae Young, 81 Alpha Mae Young, 81, longtime Seminole resident was born November 19, 1936 along with twin sister, Wanna Williams. Alpha was born in Oakman, Oklahoma Pontotoc County to parents, Dan Richardson and Alpha Bernice (Anderson) Richardson.  Alpha passed away, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Seminole. She graduated from Varnum High School, North of Seminole, where she was...

Robin  Ann (Stanberry)  Turnbow

Robin Ann (Stanberry) Turnbow

Nov 5, 2018

Robin Ann (Stanberry) Turnbow a Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 55.  Robin was born February 27, 1963 in Orange County, California to parents, Bobby Allen Stanberry and Betty (Foster) Stanberry. After attending Wolf and Bowlegs public schools, Robin worked as a detention officer at Carter Hall Juvenile Detention Center...

James Morrison

James Morrison

Nov 1, 2018

James Edward Morrison, 79 year old Little, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was born November 10, 1938 in the Red Mound Township located north of Seminole, to parents Alta May (Hunt) Morrison and James E. Morrison Sr. James worked for the city of Seminole running heavy equipment until his retirement in...

Larry Holder

Larry Holder

Oct 31, 2018

Larry Dean Holder, 70 year old Maud, Oklahoma resident and former Seminole resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born January 19, 1948 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Larry grew up in Seminole where he attended school before enlisting in the United States Army in 1968.  During his 8...

Sharon Willis

Sharon Willis

Oct 30, 2018

Sharon Marie (Nelson) Willis, 71 year old current Okemah, Oklahoma and former Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Creek Nation Hospital in Okemah, Oklahoma.  She was born May 5, 1947 in Norman, Oklahoma to parents Kenneth Nelson and Thelma Ruth (Campbell) Kheil. Sharon was raised in Harrah, Oklahoma. She was a member of...

JoAnne Cleary

JoAnne Cleary

Oct 28, 2018

JoAnne Cleary, 89 year old longtime Saint Louis, Oklahoma resident passed from this life Sunday, October 28, 2018 at her home.  She was born July 14, 1929 in Bowlegs, Oklahoma to Glen Bliss Harris and Jo (Simms) Harris. JoAnne was raised in Saint Louis where her father Rev. Glen Harris, was the pastor of the Assembly of God Church.  She...

Tommy  "Tom" Hilbert

Tommy "Tom" Hilbert

Oct 28, 2018

Tommy Neil “Tom” Hilbert, 61 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Seminole.  He was born April 7, 1957 in Auburn, California to parents Allen Lloyd Hilbert and Ruby June (Kane) Hilbert. Tom attended New Lima Public Schools.  He worked for Central Disposal in Prague, Oklahoma. Tom is survived by his mother, Ruby...