Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Lu Conger

Lu Conger

Jan 18, 2016

Lu Ella Conger, 83, lifelong Seminole resident, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Colonial Estates Nursing Home in Shawnee, where she had been staying for a short time. She was born on February 12, 1932 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Archie Lee Parsons and Sarah (Vela) Parsons. Lu sold Avon Products for over 30 years, which she loved, because she...

John  Bryant McCartlin

John Bryant McCartlin

Jan 18, 2016

John Bryant McCartlin, 51 year old, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.  He was born December 26, 1964 in Dallas, Texas to parents, Glen McCartlin and Maggie (Smith) McCartlin. John participated in a program at St. Gregory’s in Shawnee called, “Home Integrations Supported Living”.  The program, thanks...

Charles  Clifford Belcher

Charles Clifford Belcher

Jan 18, 2016

Charles Clifford “Perk" Belcher, Seminole resident, died January 18, 2016 at his home in Seminole. Charles was born January 18, 1930 in Clendenin, West Virginia, to Walter and Lula (Norwell) Belcher. Charles served in the U. S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. Charles was retired from International Harvester after 21 years   as a diesel mechanic. After retirement he worked as...

Thelma  Louise (Pippins)  Morris

Thelma Louise (Pippins) Morris

Jan 17, 2016

Thelma Louise (Pippins) Morris, age 82 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital. Services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Asher, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.   Pastor Dale Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow at 3:00...

David  Ray Green

David Ray Green

Jan 14, 2016

David Ray Green, 59 year old Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his home in Shawnee.  He was born March 7, 1956 in Boise City, Oklahoma to parents, Gilford Lee Green and Dianna Jean (Cowen) Green. David had worked as a carpenter for many years.  He was also affiliated with the Church of...

Charley  James Gilbert

Charley James Gilbert

Jan 12, 2016

Bishop Charley James Gilbert, Jr., 75, lifelong Seminole county resident, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Charley was born October 12, 1940 in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Charley Gilbert Sr. and Eva Lee (Sandrige) Gilbert. Charley served his country in the U.S. Army as a sergeant from 1961 to 1967. He was a certified auto body technician for Fred...

Douglas  Ann (Smith)  Collins

Douglas Ann (Smith) Collins

Jan 10, 2016

Douglas Ann (Smith) Collins, age 78 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away from this life Sunday, January 10, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa, Oklahoma.  Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.  Rev. Pam Shirk will officiate. Douglas Ann was born March 17,...

Michael  Ray Harjo

Michael Ray Harjo

Jan 9, 2016

Michael Ray Harjo, 51, Mcloud, Oklahoma resident died, Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Michael was born September 28, 1964 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Raymond Marcey Harjo and Susie (Johnson) Harjo. Michael was raised in Seminole, Oklahoma and was a proud member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Michael was a cook at the Red Fork restaurant in...

Vausy  Carr Cumpton

Vausy Carr Cumpton

Jan 8, 2016

Vausy Vernell (Coots) Carr Cumpton, 61 year old lifelong Bowlegs resident passed from this life on Friday, January 8, 2016 in Wewoka, Oklahoma where she was currently residing at Elmwood Manor.  She was born March 3, 1953 in Norman, Oklahoma to parents Vernon Coots and Helen Marie (Smith) Coots. Vausy married Bill Cumpton, he preceded her in death. Vausy was...

Lymon  "KATCV" Yargee

Lymon "KATCV" Yargee

Jan 4, 2016

Lymon “KATCV” Yargee, Sr. 65 year old, longtime Seminole and Hughes County resident, passed from this life on January 4, 2016 in Seminole County, Oklahoma following a tragic auto, pedestrian accident.  Lymon was born on June 30, 1950 in Horntown, Oklahoma to parents, John Yargee and Lizzie (Lowe) Yargee. Lymon married Deanna Jo Tiger in the Creek Nation of Oklahoma. ...

Reta Newman

Reta Newman

Jan 3, 2016

Reta Mae (Hardin) Jarvis Newman, 81, longtime Seminole county resident, passed from this life on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at her home north of Seminole. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Praise Center Assembly of God Church, east of Little. Pastor Chris Lee will officiate the services. Reta was born to Benjamin...

Martha Palmer

Martha Palmer

Dec 31, 2015

Martha Mae Palmer, 82, longtime Seminole resident, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Martha was born May 6, 1933 in Konawa, Oklahoma to Walter Ceasar and Nancy (Alexander) Burgess. Martha grew up in the Konawa area and attended Vamoosa School in Seminole County and was a proud member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Martha was a homemaker;...

Shelia  Christine (Higdon)  Hatton

Shelia Christine (Higdon) Hatton

Dec 31, 2015

Shelia Christine (Higdon) Hatton, age 56 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away from this life December 31, 2015 at her home. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9th at the River Church located in Ada, Oklahoma.  Jeremy O’Brian will officiate, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Shelia was...

David Hargis

David Hargis

Dec 30, 2015

Melvin David Hargis, 54, lifelong Seminole resident, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in Seminole, Oklahoma. David was born June 28, 1961 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Melvin Eugene and Nancy Etta (Littlejohn) Hargis. David attended Seminole Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in the class of 1979. He attended and graduated from Seminole State College and while at SSc he...

Bulena  Marie Brannon

Bulena Marie Brannon

Dec 27, 2015

Bulena Brannon, “Beauty” transitioned peacefully surrounded by family at her side on December 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. She was born June 22, 1924 to Robert and Nellie Brannon. She married Herman Stillwell who preceded her in death. She was referred to as “Beauty” by family and friends. Her great grandchildren gave her the loving name Grand or Fishing...

Toni  Diane Rawls

Toni Diane Rawls

Dec 26, 2015

Toni Diane (Schornick) Rawls, 60 year old longtime Cleveland County resident, passed from this life on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home in Norman, Oklahoma.  She was born June 8, 1955 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents, Clarence Franklin Schornick and Irma Louise (Barton) Schornick. Toni graduated from Noble High School in Noble, Oklahoma in 1973. Toni was a homemaker...

Ann  B. Kemp

Ann B. Kemp

Dec 25, 2015

Annella Belle (Carpitcha) “Ann B.” Kemp, 93 year old former Seminole County resident, passed from this life in Seminole, Oklahoma on Christmas evening, December 25, 2015.  She was born March 6, 1922 in Maud, Oklahoma to parents Jimpsey Carbitcha and Lucinda (Coker) Carbitcha. After graduation from Central School, Ann joined the United States Army Air Force.  While in the Army...

Willie Thompson

Willie Thompson

Dec 23, 2015

Willie B. Thompson, 90 Willie B. Thompson, long time Seminole county resident passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 90. Willie was born October 10, 1925 at Shreveport, Louisiana in Caddo Parish county to parents, Sandy Thompson and Hattie (Cudjo) Thompson. Willie served in the United States Army and was employed as a truck...

Fredilene  Marie Jones

Fredilene Marie Jones

Dec 23, 2015

Fredilene Marie Jones, 80, longtime Seminole resident died, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Fredilene was born December 16, 1935 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Walter and Blanche Jeanette (Knight) Cordes. She moved to Seminole in 1977 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fredilene was a bookkeeper in the family oil business with her husband Ralph in Genesis, Inc. She was a very...

James  Melvin Malone

James Melvin Malone

Dec 23, 2015

James Melvin Malone, Jr. of Vallejo, California passed from this life at the age of 48.  James was born in Fresno, California to parents James Melvin Maline, Sr. and Shryl Jeanne (Heck) Malone. James passed from this life on Wednesday. December 23, 2015 at Sutter Solano Hospital in Vallejo, California. He is survived by his mother, Shryl Jeanne (Heck) Larson...