Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Jaxilynn Rae "Jaxi" Jackson

Jaxilynn Rae "Jaxi" Jackson

Dec 12, 2014

Jaxilynn Rae “Jaxi” Jackson, 3 months and 9 days old passed from this life on Friday, December 12, 2014 in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was born September 3, 2014 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents Candice Elizabeth (Jackson) and James Curtis Shull. Jaxi is spending her first Christmas in Heaven.  She is leaving to cherish her memory; her mother, Candice Elizabeth Hannah...

Elbert  Edwin Brown

Elbert Edwin Brown

Dec 10, 2014

Elbert Edwin “Tom“ Brown, 89, lifelong Seminole resident, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his home in Seminole. Elbert was born on May 25, 1925 in Seminole County to Annie Bell (Robertson) and Edward Frank Brown, he was the youngest of twelve children. Elbert attended Twin Oak grade school and Varnum High School where he graduated and later attended Seminole...

Leonard Rivers

Leonard Rivers

Dec 9, 2014

Leonard Lee Rivers, 60 year old Earlsboro area resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his home.  He was born December 2, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents Linzy Lee Rivers and Letha Mae (Napoleon) Rivers. Leonard worked for years at TDK and then for Wolverine until his recent retirement.  Both companies are located in Shawnee,...

Mel Hicks

Mel Hicks

Dec 8, 2014

Mel Hicks (Mzhickteno), Jr. 53, died Monday, December 8, 2014 at the home of his aunt and uncle Lee and Johnny Daniels. Mel was born September 12, 1961 in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of Marjorie (Arpoika) Holland and Mel Hicks (Mzhickteno) Sr. both deceased. Mel’s working career ranged from a golf pro teaching many how to play golf, retail store...

Dorothy  Laverne Corona

Dorothy Laverne Corona

Dec 5, 2014

Dorothy Laverne Corona, 50, Seminole resident died, Friday, December 5, 2014 at her home in Seminole. Dorothy was born on April 4, 1964 to Mary Laverne (McDaniel) and Hughie Rains, in Rockcastle, Kentucky. Dorothy moved to Seminole five years ago from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dorothy was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her favorite TV show the...

Lou  Carol (Hopper)  Brown

Lou Carol (Hopper) Brown

Nov 29, 2014

Lou Carol (Hopper) Brown, 68 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident and former Noble, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on November 29, 2014 at Integris Seminole Medical Center in Seminole.  She was born September 27, 1946 in Norman, Oklahoma to parents Lester Hopper and Alice Marie (Briggs) Hopper. Lou was a Noble High School graduate who later went to work...

Jerry  Don Bounds

Jerry Don Bounds

Nov 29, 2014

Jerry Don Bounds, age 62 and a life-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, November 29,2014 at Integris Medical Center in Seminole, Oklahoma. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Phillip Bentley will officiate.  Pallbearers are Joe Morgan, Shane Impson, Frank...

James Wheeler

James Wheeler

Nov 29, 2014

James Ike Wheeler, 84, longtime Seminole/Earlsboro resident, died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at his home. James was born January 16, 1930 in Cyril, Oklahoma to Ruby (Burcon) and Alexander Wheeler. James came to the Seminole area 30 years ago from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. James worked for Beard Oil Company as a superintendent for over 30 years. He is survived by...

Sharon Wood

Sharon Wood

Nov 28, 2014

Sharon June Wood, 48 Sharon June Wood, lifelong  Seminole resident, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at the age of 48 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sharon was born April 25, 1966 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to parents, Joe Francis Griffith and Thelma Jean (Ledbetter) Griffith. Sharon graduated from Varnum High School. She loved attending bike rallies, camping, fishing and outside activities....

Billy Gillespie

Billy Gillespie

Nov 25, 2014

Billy Gillespie Funeral services for lifelong Seminole County resident Billy Frank Gillespie are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at the Church of Christ, north of Seminole. Jim Brooke will officiate. Burial is scheduled for Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home. Billy died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at his home east of Seminole,...

Larence Conway

Larence Conway

Nov 24, 2014

Larence Conway, age 54 passed away on November 24, 2014 at his home in Oklahoma City.  No service is planned at this time and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, Oklahoma. Larence was born on December 7, 1959 in Seminole to Joe Nathan Conway and Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Conway.  After graduation from Seminole High School,...

Serenity Hannah

Serenity Hannah

Nov 21, 2014

Serenity Peyton Hannah, infant daughter of Leslie Ann ( Haire) and Mark James Hannah, Jr. died Friday, November 21, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Hopsital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She is survived by her parents Mark and Leslie Hannah of Seminole, Oklahoma, brother Mark James Hannah III and Sister Dalilah Ann Hannah both of Seminole. Her grandparents Robert  and Charla Lamoureux of...

Phillip Morris

Phillip Morris

Nov 20, 2014

Harry Phillip Morris, 78, longtime Seminole resident died, Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Oklahoma. Phillip was born March 16, 1936 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Vaden Elizabeth (Smith) and Harry Oakes Morris. Phillip attended New Lima Public Schools and graduated in 1954; he attended East Central University, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa University...

Edna Cagle

Edna Cagle

Nov 18, 2014

Edna Mae (Merchant) Cagle, longtime Seminole resident, entered Heaven’s gates Tuesday, November 18, 2014; she enjoyed 88 years. Edna was born December 15, 1925 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Jake Grady and Thelma (King) Merchant.  On July 14, 1946 she married Tony Cagle, Sr. in Oklahoma, he entered Heaven’s gates on September, 2, 2008. Edna received an Associate’s degree from...

Donald Douthit

Donald Douthit

Nov 18, 2014

Donald Eugene Douthit, 78, Seminole resident, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in Seminole, Oklahoma, he was born, February 21, 1936 , to Lottie May (Simmons) and James Lloyd Douthit, in New Lima, Oklahoma. Donald attended God’s Glory Church in Seminole, Oklahoma and was a retired Road Grader Operator for Pottawatomie County and retired at the age of 72. He loved...

Linda Parkhurst

Linda Parkhurst

Nov 17, 2014

Linda Lee Parkhurst, 89, longtime Seminole resident, died Monday, November 17, 2014 in McLoud, Oklahoma. Linda was born November 9, 1925 in Mulberry, Arkansas to Emily Catherine (Mainord) and John Luther Sullivan Harris. Linda was a First Grade teacher at Wilson Elementary in Seminole for many years; she retired from teaching in 1993. During the 1940’s she worked for Gulf...

Jewelie Marzett

Jewelie Marzett

Nov 16, 2014

Jewelie Mae Dunlap Marzett, was born to Jewel Dunlap and Lonada (Brannon) Dunlap, September 17, 1939 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. Jewelie was the first born. She was fondly called “Mae” by her family, dear friends and close relatives. She was named Jewelie after her father Jewel. She was also a very rare precious “Jewel” to all that knew her! She attended...

Margaret Rich

Margaret Rich

Nov 16, 2014

Margaret Elizabeth "Sally" Rich, 80 year old lifelong Seminole County, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home in Seminole.  She was born March 8, 1934 in rural Cromwell, Oklahoma to parents, Earl LeClair Simonton and Mary Elizabeth (Edmundson) Simonton. On October 21, 1957 Margaret married Warren Marion Rich in Seminole, Oklahoma.  Sadly he...

Sheryl Dickenson

Sheryl Dickenson

Nov 16, 2014

Sheryl Dickenson, age 54 and a resident of Pioneer Nursing Home, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014.   Sheryl was born on July 20, 1960 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Anna (Whitmore) and Thomas Dickenson.  She lived in Texas before moving to Seminole.  She had a special place in the hearts of everyone at the home, and a memorial service is...

Jean  Elizabeth Litke

Jean Elizabeth Litke

Nov 16, 2014

Jean Elizabeth ( Gette) Litke, 81, longtime Del City, Oklahoma resident, died Sunday,  November 16, 2014 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Jean was born March 12, 1933 in Davis, Oklahoma to Iva Cecile (Shafer) and Okay Gettle. Jean graduated from Davis High School, in Davis, Oklahoma and had lived most of her adult life in Del City, Oklahoma. Jean was a member...