Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Bennie Cunningham
Sep 28, 2016
Bennie Wayne Cunningham, 52 Bennie Wayne Cunningham, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the age of 52 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bennie was born September 15, 1964 at Amarillo, Texas to parents, Billy Wayne Cunningham and Donna Elaine Roberts. Bennie married Gwendolyn Diane (Geraldon) Cunningham on February 13, 1993 at...
Jonathan D. Eck
Sep 26, 2016
Jonathan D. Eck, age 64, passed away at Elmwood Manor Nursing Home in Wewoka, Oklahoma on September 26, 2016. Services are pending at this time. Jonathan was born December 3, 1951 in New Haven, Connecticut to Ruth (Ponders) and Robert Eck. He earned a bachelor Degree and was an instructor for OU. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral...
Jeremy Culver
Sep 25, 2016
Jeremy Michael “Ferret” Culver, 39 Jeremy Michael “Ferret” Culver, a long time Seminole county resident passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home in Seminole County, Oklahoma. Jeremy was born November 4, 1976 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Sheryl Ann (Switzer) Yetter. Jeremy moved to Seminole 25 years ago from Katy, Texas. Jeremy attended Maud High School and played...
Dutch Pierce
Sep 20, 2016
Margret Verdie Lee “Dutch” Pierce, 87 year old longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her home in Maud. She was born December 12, 1928 in Tilly, Arkansas to parents, James Edward Fountain and Lela Ola (Ross) Fountain. Dutch married Verlin “Charlie” Pierce on December 1, 1950 in Henderson, Texas. Dutch’s early occupations...
Wanda Lou Conner
Sep 16, 2016
Wanda Lou Conner, 71, longtime Seminole resident died, Friday, September 16, 2016 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Wanda was born September 8, 1945 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Lawrence L. Lewis and Shirley ( Knight) Lewis. Wanda also lived in Santa Maria, California for several years. Wanda was a homemaker and also for many years she worked at several Seminole businesses, including Homeland...
Annette Green Miller
Sep 16, 2016
Annette Green Miller, 86, longtime Sasakwa, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, September 16, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Ada, Oklahoma. Annette was born on July 22, 1930 in Stratford, Oklahoma to William H. Green and Mary Agnes (Bouska) Green. Throughout her life, Mrs. Miller worked as a librarian and established both a children's library and medical library at several...
Roland James Neal
Sep 12, 2016
Roland James Neal, 65, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident and formerly of Seminole, Oklahoma, died Monday, September 12, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after a lengthy illness. Roland was born January 21, 1951 in Seminole, Oklahoma where he grew up. Roland attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in 1969. While at Seminole High School he was an outstanding...
Nora Lillian Hayes
Sep 12, 2016
Nora Lillian Hayes, 38, Bache, Oklahoma resident, died Monday, September 12, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Nora was born July 28, 1978 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Richard Lawrence Dickie and Audrey Lynn Hayes. Nora went to join the heavens after a tragic accident riding her motorcycle that she enjoyed so much. Nora met the love of her life, Chris Factor,...
James L. Phillips
Sep 12, 2016
James Lewernce Phillips, Jr., 53, Wewoka resident, died Monday, September 12, 2016 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. James was born on February 3, 1963 in Madera, California to James Phillips, Sr. and Pauline Phillips. James moved to Seminole County 17 years ago from Madera, California. James was disabled but was great at working on cars, small motors, building and many other things....
Ethleen (Lusty) Harjo
Sep 11, 2016
Ethleen (Lusty) Harjo, 66 year old Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her home in Shawnee. She was born April 10, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents, John Wayne Lusty and Elizabeth (Williams) Lusty. Ethleen was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (the Mekusukey Band). She was a homemaker and...
Kenneth Tiffin
Sep 11, 2016
August 2, 1933 - September 11, 2016 LUFKIN, TEXAS Kenneth Levon Tiffin, 83, of Lufkin, Texas, died Sunday, September 11, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 2, 1933 in Remas, Oklahoma, to the late Homer Henry Tiffin and Ora Lee (Bodkin) Tiffin. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. There will be a luncheon Saturday,...
Gerald Loyd Davis
Sep 10, 2016
Gerald Loyd Davis, 88, former longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Gerald was born December 18, 1927 in Texas, to Joseph H. Davis and Roxie (Sparks) Davis. Gerald was a carpenter for most of his adult life. He had served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Venora ( Peek) Davis on August...
Austin James Guthrie
Sep 7, 2016
Austin James Guthrie, 19, Seminole resident, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Austin was born May 26, 1997 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Shelly J. ( Heffley) Wood and Cameron Wood. Austin had attended Seminole Public Schools, loved playing video games, music, working on his car and electronics. He is survived by his parents Shelly and Cameron Wood, grandparents,...
Mildred Evelyn Jones
Sep 5, 2016
Mildred Evelyn Jones, 90, died Monday, September 5, 2016 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Mildred was born January 4, 1926 to William J. Melton and Lennie (Owens) Melton. Mildred moved to Seminole from Maud, Oklahoma 70 years ago. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole. Mildred worked for many years at Oklahoma Tire and Supply and Arkla...
Lydia Lynn Mitchell
Sep 5, 2016
Lydia Lynn Mitchell, 41 year old lifelong Seminole County, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Monday, September 5, 2016 at her home. Lydia was born March 16, 1975 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents, Martin Lee “Chief” Mitchell, Jr. and Idalena (Larney) Mitchell. Lydia graduated from Strother High School in 1993 and she worked as a CNA – Certified Nurse’s...
Kevin Dewayne Grant
Sep 4, 2016
Kevin Dewayne Grant, age 46 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away, Sunday, September 4, 2016 at his home. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Wesley Martin will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Honorary Casket Bearers are Richmond Cully, Jerry Skarky, William...
Belinda Harjoche
Sep 3, 2016
Belinda “Billie” Harjoche, 74, longtime Seminole area resident, passed from this life on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Billie was born on November 13, 1941 in Seminole, Oklahoma to James Jones, Sr. and Cora (Miller) Jones. She was a homemaker and took good care of her family and loved being with them. She graduated from Bowlegs High School...
Aidyn Elliott Tilley
Sep 2, 2016
Aidyn Elliott Tilley, 7, Seminole Wilson Elementary student, died Friday, September 2, 2016 near Henryetta, Oklahoma. Aidyn was born November 10, 2008 in Ada, Oklahoma to Mitchell Lee Tilley and Kimberly Daine (Lena) Tilley. Aidyn was a First Grade student at Wilson Elementary School in Seminole, Oklahoma. He loved playing baseball, video games and being on his tablet. He was...
Elizabeth O'Donnell
Sep 1, 2016
She extends her hand to the poor, Yes she reaches out her hands to the needy. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Charm is deceitful and beauty...
Jereldeen Fairchild
Sep 1, 2016
Jereldeen Fairchild, 73, Bowlegs resident died September 1, 2016 at Seminole Care and Rehab Center, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jereldeen moved to Bowlegs, from Bonham, Texas last month. She was born on February 9, 1943 in Wade, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Baptist Church, and had worked in the medical field most of her adult life. She was married...