Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Bruce  Dewayne Benson

Bruce Dewayne Benson

Nov 25, 2017

Reverend Bruce Dewayne Benson, 67,  Earlsboro, Oklahoma resident left this world for his eternal home Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Bruce was born on January 27, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Reverend Bob and Martha Benson. Bruce co-owned and operated Benson Construction with his son Brian Benson and built many homes and church buildings.  Bruce was also...

Jackie  Arnold Robinson

Jackie Arnold Robinson

Nov 25, 2017

Jackie Arnold Robinson, 76, longtime Seminole resident, died Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jackie was born July 23, 1941 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Sherman Robinson and Lelia (Rumsey) Robinson. Jackie served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, from 1964 to 1968. During his service time with the U.S. Navy he served on river...

Peggy  Ann Sullivan

Peggy Ann Sullivan

Nov 25, 2017

Peggy Ann Sullivan, 66 year old Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  She was born August 23, 1951 in Vernon, Texas to parents Kathryn “Sue” (Bellar) Sullivan and Jimmy Sullivan. Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn “Sue” Bellar in December of 2009. Her mother’s two sisters, Rena Glasgow...

Ruby (Walton)  Claborn

Ruby (Walton) Claborn

Nov 25, 2017

Ruby (Walton) Claborn, age 89, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2017 at Sasakwa Baptist Church.  Rev. Gary Choate and Rev. Wesley Martin will officiate. Service is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Ruby was born in Sasakwa December 11,...

Loretta  "Joan" Gillham

Loretta "Joan" Gillham

Nov 23, 2017

Loretta “Joan” (Hollis) Gillham, 76 year old longtime Tecumseh, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Thursday 23, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She was born October 21, 1941 in Purcell, Oklahoma to parents Clarence Hollis and Florence (Hughes) Hollis. Joan worked as a waitress at the “Arrow Café” in Tecumseh, Oklahoma for several years. On May 2, 1990 Joan married...

Bettie  Louise (Moore)  Scott

Bettie Louise (Moore) Scott

Nov 22, 2017

Bettie Louise (Moore) Scott, age 89, a resident of Crowder, Oklahoma and former long-time resident of Oklahoma City, passed from this life surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Assembly of God Church in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. ...

Joe  Clyde Stackhouse

Joe Clyde Stackhouse

Nov 21, 2017

Joe Clyde Stackhouse, 70 year old longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Colonial Estates Care Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was born June 4, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Joyce (Grooms) Stackhouse and Clyde E. Stackhouse. Joe had worked several jobs throughout his life. He had worked in the petroleum...

Annette  Gail Stark

Annette Gail Stark

Nov 21, 2017

Annette Gail Stark, age 54 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away from this life Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Rev. Dwayne Johnson will officiate, and burial will follow at Wanette Cemetery.  Casket bearers are Cody Stark, Keith...

Guss  Andrew Williams

Guss Andrew Williams

Nov 15, 2017

Guss Andrew Williams, age 92 and a resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Oklahoma Veteran’s Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma. A service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Viewing will be Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Guss was born January 27, 1925 in...

Jana  Lois McNeill

Jana Lois McNeill

Nov 14, 2017

Jana Lois (Mahoney) McNeill, 75 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born August 17, 1942 in Maud, Oklahoma to parents Zachariah Harald Mahoney and Sarah Elizabeth (Harkey) Mahoney. Jana graduated from Tuskahoma High School in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma.  She attended the First United Methodist Church...

Melvin  Meril Burkhart

Melvin Meril Burkhart

Nov 14, 2017

Melvin Meril (Davis) Burkhart, 92, longtime Seminole resident, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born March 24, 1925, in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma to Charlie Davis and Lulu Ann (McFarland) Davis. Melvin and her husband Bert Burkhart owned and operated the Circle B Chuckwagon Steakhouse south of Seminole for many years. They also started and operated the...

Leslie  Richard Lookingbill

Leslie Richard Lookingbill

Nov 12, 2017

Leslie Richard Lookingbill, 78, former longtime Seminole resident, now of Fairland, Oklahoma, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Joplin, Missouri. Leslie was born on February 6, 1939 in Turley, Oklahoma, near Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Lyle L. Lookingbill and Jessie Lee (Haas) Lookingbill. Leslie grew up in northeast Oklahoma and later attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M University where he graduated with a...

Irene  Harjo Carpitche

Irene Harjo Carpitche

Nov 9, 2017

Irene Harjo Carpitche, 92, longtime Seminole County resident, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Rose Manor Nursing Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Irene had been living in Shawnee, Oklahoma for the past few years, near her daughter. Irene was born in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on August 13, 1925. She was of the Seminole/Creek Nation Tribes of Oklahoma. Irene lived most of her...

Mikah Jerrad Lee Moreno

Mikah Jerrad Lee Moreno

Nov 9, 2017

Mikah Jerrad Lee Moreno, 42, Mcloud, Oklahoma resident, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Mikah was born May 21, 1975 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Mario Gandarilla Moreno and Donita Susan (Walls) Moreno. Mikah was a tribal member of the Creek Nation of Oklahoma. Mikah had worked as a auto mechanic at Sears Automotive Department. He enjoyed watching...

John  Dexter Roberts

John Dexter Roberts

Nov 8, 2017

John Dexter “ Dex” Roberts, Jr., 51, Seminole resident, died November 8, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at St. Johns Hospital. Dex was born May 7, 1966 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he grew up. Dex was a High Volume Technician at Enviro Systems ( Zodiac Aerospace) in Seminole, Oklahoma, where he built galley chillers for Boeing 747 Dreamliner’s. Dex loved...

Clinton  "Chick" Palmer

Clinton "Chick" Palmer

Nov 7, 2017

Clinton Lee “Chick” Palmer, 85 year old Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was born December 18, 1931 in Punkin Center, Oklahoma (near Maud, Oklahoma) to parents Jesse Lee Palmer and Mary Jane (Robertson) Palmer. Chick graduated from Maud High School in 1951.  On August 27th,...

Philip  R. Neill

Philip R. Neill

Oct 30, 2017

Philip R. Neill, a longtime certified public accountant active in Seminole community affairs, died Monday after a brief illness. He was 76. Services are set for 1 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2017 at Seminole First United Methodist Church, at 910 W. Wrangler Blvd., in Seminole, Oklahoma with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.  Pastor Mark Watson will officiate at the service....

Minnie  Lou Andrison

Minnie Lou Andrison

Oct 29, 2017

Minnie Louise (McDoniel) Andrison was born April 4, 1929 in Marianna, Arkansas to Minnie G. and M.W. “Mac” McDoniel.  She passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 88. Minnie lived most of her life in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma holding both bachelors and master’s degrees in education. ...

Charles  Dean Campbell

Charles Dean Campbell

Oct 27, 2017

Charles Dean Campbell, 73, Eufaula, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, October 27, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charles was born April 6, 1944 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Charles Arthur Campbell and Miranda “Catherine” (Partain) Campbell. Charles lived in Seminole county for 19 years and attended several public schools in Seminole county. He always said he was educated primarily in the school of...

Bobby Northrip

Bobby Northrip

Oct 24, 2017

Bobby Joe Northrip, 78, lifelong Seminole resident died, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Bobby was born on February 13, 1939 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Clarence Northrip and Zelma (Simpson) Northrip. Bobby attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in 1957. Bobby married his sweetheart, Shirley Jean (Belyeu) Northrip on June 20, 1958 in Seminole, Oklahoma...