Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Bobby Morrison

Bobby Morrison

Feb 16, 2018

Bobby Jack Morrison, 79, Konawa resident, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home. Bobby was born June 5, 1938 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Joseph Ervan Morrison and Lucy (Kane) Morrison. Bobby graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1956; he later attended Murray State College and Okmulgee Tech School. He loved fishing, brush hogging, lawn mowing and was a member...

Karen Chotkey

Karen Chotkey

Feb 15, 2018

Karen Rosaland Barnett-Chotkey was born October 21, 1962, in Huntington Park, California, to parents Bill and Mary Jo Barnett.  She descended paternally from the Muskogee Nation and maternally from the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.  She made a profession of faith in Christ Jesus at the age of eight.  Karen was an accomplished musician who played the piano, violin, and string...

Herbert  "Herb" Williams

Herbert "Herb" Williams

Feb 15, 2018

Herbert Duaine “Herb “Williams, 80, longtime Seminole resident, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Herb was born on August 14, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Wiley Wesley Williams and Jessie Jewel (Kiker) Williams. Herb grew up in Wewoka and attended New Lima Schools and graduated from New Lima High School. Herb went to work at Tinker Air Force...

Herb Williams

Herb Williams

Feb 15, 2018

Herbert Duaine “Herb “Williams, 80, longtime Seminole resident, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Herb was born on August 14, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Wiley Wesley Williams and Jessie Jewel (Kiker) Williams. Herb grew up in Wewoka and attended New Lima Schools and graduated from New Lima High School. Herb went to work at Tinker Air Force...

Esther Chastain

Esther Chastain

Feb 14, 2018

Esther Joy Chastain, 83 Esther Joy Chastain, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident and former long time Seminole county resident, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 83. Esther was born April 1, 1934 in Pelsor, Arkansas to parents, C.L. Remer and Wilsie Mae (Standridge) Remer. Esther graduated high school and attended Oklahoma Baptist University of Shawnee,...

Phillip Harjo

Phillip Harjo

Feb 10, 2018

William Phillip Harjo, 70 William Phillip Harjo, 70 longtime Seminole County resident, made his final journey February 10, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Phillip was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on September 3, 1947, to parents Charley Harjo and Leta Faye Price Harjo. Phillip spent his childhood and most of his adult life in Seminole County. Phillip attended Maud...

Jocelyn Eicher

Jocelyn Eicher

Feb 9, 2018

Jocelyn E. Eicher, 63 Jocelyn E. Eicher, Wewoka, Oklahoma and former Seminole resident passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 in Wewoka, Oklahoma at the age of 63. Jocelyn was born September 1, 1954 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to parents, Elvin Eicher and Vivian May Eicher. Jocelyn was employed at the Wrangler Manufacturing Plant and she also was a sign painter. Jocelyn...

Jamie  Dean Powell

Jamie Dean Powell

Feb 9, 2018

Jamie Dean Powell, 49 years old Seminole County resident, passed from this life on Friday, February 9, 2018 in Seminole, Oklahoma.  He was born June 11, 1968 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents Samuel Powell and Virginia (Yahola) Powell. Jamie worked as a Framer, Carpenter and also worked as a Seminole Nation Firefighter. Jamie was a member of the Creek Nation...

Belinda Tolleson

Belinda Tolleson

Feb 6, 2018

Belinda Tolleson, 61 year old Bowlegs, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Alliance Health Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She was born March 1, 1956 in Mena, Arkansas to parents Theodore Roosevelt Tolleson and Margie Lucille (Dunigan) Tolleson. Belinda was a homemaker. Survivors include her mother, Margie Tolleson of Mena, Arkansas; her husband, Charlie...

John  G. Baier

John G. Baier

Feb 4, 2018

John G. Baier, 82, Garden City, Kansas resident, died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Seminole Care and Rehab Center in Seminole, Oklahoma. John was born August 9, 1935 in Holcomb, Kansas to Phillip David Baier and Mary Elizabeth Burgardt. John had lived a short time in Seminole to be near his daughter Anita Smith. John was water Well Specialist and...

Braxton Stuteville

Braxton Stuteville

Feb 3, 2018

In Loving Memory of Braxton Aaron Stuteville February 1st 2018-Febuary 3rd 2018 Our precious little angel, Braxton Aaron Stuteville, beloved infant son of Garrett and Jessica Stuteville, of Seminole, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 3rd, 2018.  Braxton was a true show of strength and courage during his short time with us. He brought joy and love to...

Charles Birkicht

Charles Birkicht

Jan 30, 2018

Ira “Charles” Birkicht, 77 year old longtime Seminole County and current Prague, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Seminole Hospital.  He was born December 17, 1940 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents Beulah (Parson) Birkicht and Ira Oliver Birkicht. Charles graduated from Prairie Valley High School in 1959.  Charles went on to serve in the...

Mary  Curtis Shawver

Mary Curtis Shawver

Jan 30, 2018

Mary Curtis Shawver, 76, former longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, now living in Flower Mound, Texas where she passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Flower Mound, Texas. Mary was born on June 2, 1941 in Maud, Oklahoma to Curtis Clark Christian and Maxine (Houston) Christian.  Mary married Duane Shawver on June 22, 1962 in Seminole, Oklahoma and he preceded...

Mike Moore

Mike Moore

Jan 30, 2018

James Michael “Mike” Moore, 67 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2018 at his home in Seminole.  He was born May 14, 1950 in Alva, Oklahoma to parents Beverly Ann (Wheelock) Moore and James Frank Moore. Mike graduated from Shamrock High School in Shamrock, Texas.  He went on to play football at Oklahoma...

Michael  Steven Johnson

Michael Steven Johnson

Jan 26, 2018

Michael Steven "Mike" Johnson, age 55 and a resident of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly Friday morning, January 26, 2018 in Seminole. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.  Ray Don and Alan Wade Johnson will officiate and Rev. Jeff Nance will assist.  The family will greet guests and...

Shirley Edwards-Nash

Shirley Edwards-Nash

Jan 25, 2018

“Heaven’s Gain” Shirley Avon Stargell Nash was born on May 29, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Joe and Mae Lee (Jackson) Stargell. She was a graduate of Earlsboro High School located in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. She received certification from the Department of Human Services as a provider for the elderly, and as a foster parent. She was a nurse’s aide at...

Gladys  Marie Pearson

Gladys Marie Pearson

Jan 24, 2018

Gladys Marie Pearson, 91, Choctaw, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gladys was a longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident. She was born April 7, 1926 in Arbeka, Oklahoma near Boley, Oklahoma, to her parents, Eli Watkins and Fadtra (Louie) Watkins Downing. Gladys worked for Blue Bell Plant (now Wrangler) as a cutter in the sewing...

Deborah  Ann Evans

Deborah Ann Evans

Jan 24, 2018

Deborah Ann Evans, 70, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Alliance Health Seminole Hospital. Deborah was born September 20, 1947 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Leonard Harvey Lemmings and Alice Naomi (Criswell) Lemmings. Debroah grew up in the Seminole area and attended Bowlegs Grade School and later transferred to Pleasant Grove School, where she graduated from the...

Sharon Gates

Sharon Gates

Jan 23, 2018

Sharon Kay (Reed) Gates, 66, former longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, now living in Gilbert, Arizona where she passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Gilbert, Arizona.  Sharon was born on November 4, 1952 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Rudolph Oliver Reed and Betty Jean (Whited) Reed. Sharon attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in the...

Adelyn  Mae Shepherd

Adelyn Mae Shepherd

Jan 23, 2018

Adelyn Mae “Addie” Shepherd, 3 month old daughter of Dillon Colby Shepherd and Victoria Anne- Marie Boyce, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Addie was born to her loving Mother and Father on September 29, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Addie leaves to cherish her precious memories, her Mother and Father Dillon Shepherd  and...