Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Gregory Steven Campbell
Jul 29, 2017
“Steve” Campbell, age 63, and a former long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, transitioned peacefully Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Springfield, Missouri after complications resulting from liver failure. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, 16006 S. Rock Creek Road in Shawnee, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of...
Jason Shannon
Jul 28, 2017
Jason Ashley Shannon, 38 years old, was called home Friday July 28, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jason was born February 11, 1979 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Melodie Newton-McGregor. In 1997 Jason graduated from Seminole High School. He enjoyed working in the oilfield and most of all driving trucks. He loved serving the Lord, and spending time with family and...
Henry English
Jul 22, 2017
Henry Alton English, Jr. 72 year old lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born April 2, 1945 in Seminole to parents Henry Alton English, Sr. and Corine (Johnson) English. Henry went on to serve in the United States Army. On June 13, 1966...
Daniel J. Brackett
Jul 21, 2017
Daniel J. Brackett, 76, died unexpectedly on July 21, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dan was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, on June 10, 1941, to Clara Mae Goforth Brackett and Roy Lawrence Brackett who preceded him in death. His dedication to helping others led Dan into various aspects of the medical field including the following: research physiologist at Veterans Affair...
Agness Bernice (Edwards) Brown
Jul 20, 2017
Agness Bernice (Edwards) Brown, age 86 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2017 at First United Methodist Church located at 301 W. First in Konawa, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Pam Shirk will...
Philip Harjo
Jul 19, 2017
Philip Joseph Harjo, 68, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born December 30, 1948 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Charles Harjo and Mary (White) Harjo. Philip was a roofer and construction worker and was a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma. Philip is survived by, his wife of 32 years, Jean Harjo;...
Lana Davis-Bowlegs
Jul 19, 2017
Lana Davis Bowlegs, 83, longtime Seminole County resident, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. Lana was born June 22, 1934 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to Abler Davis and Nora (Tiger) Davis. Lana was a seamstress and homemaker. She loved sewing, word puzzles, going to great-grandkids ballgames, watching OSU football and Thunder Basketball. She was a member of the Little...
Dorothy Ruby Walker-Hook
Jul 18, 2017
Dorothy Ruby Hook, 87, died at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on July 18, 2017. Ruby was born September 30, 1929 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Arthur and Effie (Long) Walker. She was married to the love of her life Robert L. Hook in Galveston, Texas on August 16, 1946. Robert died in 2009. Robert worked for Mobil Oil and...
Rebecca Lee Odell
Jul 16, 2017
Rebecca Lee Odell, age 32 and a life-long resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Fr. Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. will officiate and burial will follow at Sacred Heart...
Raymond J. Savage Sr.
Jul 16, 2017
Raymond J. Savage Sr., 69 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. He was born May 22, 1948 in Moline, Illinois to parents George P. Savage and Patricia M. (Lewis) Savage. Raymond was a retired truck driver who also made a run for the Seminole County Commissioner seat. Raymond was...
Elizabeth Gates
Jul 14, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Charlotte Edmunds Gates, age 87, and longtime Seminole resident, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2017. Betty was born on November 13, 1929 in Wallingford, Vermont to parents George F. Edmunds and Mary P. (Jacobs) Edmunds. Betty married Ervin F. Gates on June 16, 1948 at the Warrensburg Methodist Church in Warrensburg,...
Tommy Chance Smith
Jul 14, 2017
Tommy Chance Smith, age 30 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in Konawa, Oklahoma. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Ed Bray will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. A register book is available for signing at the...
Jackie "Jack" Cantrell
Jul 14, 2017
Jackie Russell “Jack” Cantrell, 57 year old longtime Seminole County, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Seminole Hospital. He was born March 17, 1960 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents, Weldon J. Cantrell and Barbara (Stone) Cantrell. Jack married Holly Marie (Morris) on October 15, 2011 at Wallace Ave. Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Jack...
Juanita Dees
Jul 11, 2017
Juanita “Essie” Azlin Dees passed from this life on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Juanita was born to parents, W.L. Azlin and Cleo Jane (Little) Azlin on November 8, 1927 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Her step-mother was Pearl (Yarbrough) Azlin. In her younger years, Juanita enjoyed motorcyle riding, playing badminton, softball, dancing the “Jitterbug” and doing the “Mashed Potato”....
Denver Clyde Merrell
Jul 10, 2017
Denver Clyde Merrell, age 79 and a life-long resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away from this life July 10, 2017 at Alliance Health Hospital in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Ed Bray and Ed George will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa...
A. C. Wheeler Trammell
Jul 7, 2017
Thirteen day old baby boy, A. C. Wheeler Trammell of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed Friday, July 7, 2017 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Cross Timbers Church of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Ed Bray will officiate, and burial will follow...
Robert Edward Dockrey
Jul 7, 2017
Robert Edward Dockrey, 60, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, July 7, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Robert was born on December 20, 1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents, Lee Edward Dockrey and Laveda Faye (Souders) Dockrey. He grew up in the Johnson Community. He attended Johnson and North Rock Creek Elementary, Earlsboro High School as well as Seminole State College and...
Derek Parks
Jul 6, 2017
Derek Shane Parks, age 42, of Oklahoma City, former lifetime resident of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Born October 14, 1974, Parks had lived a large part of his life in Seminole. He attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated with honors from Seminole...
Wilbert Ray Onstott
Jul 4, 2017
Wilbert Ray “Doc” Onstott, 83, passed from this earthly life, Wednesday, July 4, 2017, at Calera Manor Nursing Home in Calera, Oklahoma. Doc was born on March 7, 1934, in Achille, Oklahoma to Penny and Pearl Onstott. He attended and graduated from Achille School in 1952. He also attended Southeastern State University. Doc has been a resident of Seminole, Oklahoma...
Ralph Eugene Castor
Jul 3, 2017
Ralph Eugene Castor, Jr., 80, longtime Seminole resident, died Monday, July 3, 2017 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Ralph was born September 7, 1936 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Ralph Eugene Castor and Elsie Inez (Sims) Castor. Ralph was an automotive parts manager for many years at the Broadway Garage Oldsmobile dealership and the Ford dealership in Seminole, Oklahoma. Ralph was a member...