Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Eric Haney

Eric Haney

Jan 4, 2014

Eric Pyle “Packy” Haney,44 Eric Pyle “Packy” Haney, born in Seminole on March 24, 1969 to parents Ernie Pyle Haney and Dora Bear Haney passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 44. After graduating from High School, Packy worked for Coates Roofing, CoJac and Citizen Potawatomi Nation. He was a member of the Hitchitee...

Ben  Michael LeBarre

Ben Michael LeBarre

Jan 3, 2014

Ben Michael "Mickey" LeBarre, 59, of Seminole, crossed the great divide on Friday. He was born to the late Benny and Eunice LeBarre, March 26, 1954, in Seminole, OK.  Mickey graduated from Seminole High School in 1972.  Mickey was a lifelong resident of Seminole, OK. Mickey is survived by two brothers: Larry LeBarre, of Houston, Texas; Robin LeBarre, of Oklahoma...

Bill Harrison

Bill Harrison

Jan 2, 2014

James William “Bill” Harrison, 87, Maud area resident, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Shawnee, Oklahoma. Bill was born August 22, 1926 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Ruth Rosetta(Travis) and Lee Wood Harrison. Bill lived most of his life in the Harjo and Maud areas of Pottawatomie County. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and...

Bob Laird

Bob Laird

Dec 30, 2013

Bob Laird, 83 year-old, lifelong Maud area resident passed from this life on Monday, December 30, 2013 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.  He was born January 10, 1930, the youngest of 11 children born to Lee and Minnie Mae (Barrick) Laird.  At the time of his birth, the Laird family was living around Thorn Lake in the Punkin Center area (north east...

Curtis  Wayne Harjo

Curtis Wayne Harjo

Dec 29, 2013

Curtis Wayne " Bonnie"  Harjo, 42, longtime Bowlegs, Oklahoma resident died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the Wewoka Care Center in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Curtis was born January 21, 1971 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Mary Jane ( Carbitcher) and Johnson Harjo. Curtis was an asbestos removal contractor working in demolition and construction industry. Curtis is survived by two daughters Nina Harjo...

Louis  "Shorty" Snodgrass

Louis "Shorty" Snodgrass

Dec 28, 2013

Louis “Shorty” Snodgrass, 66 year-old long time Saint Louis and Konawa, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2013.  He was born on July 19, 1947 in Doniphan, Missouri to parents Quincy Snodgrass and Maxine (Woodruff) Snodgrass. Shorty attended Saint Louis, Oklahoma High School with the class of 1965.  He later worked in the oilfield and enjoyed...

Margaret  Ruth Schroeder

Margaret Ruth Schroeder

Dec 27, 2013

Services for longtime Seminole resident Margaret Ruth Schroeder, 89, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2014, Graveside at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Seminole.  Viewing will be Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Swearingen Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.  The oldest of eight children, Margaret Ruth was born on November 6, 1924 in Kaw...

Jessica  Guinn Brummett

Jessica Guinn Brummett

Dec 26, 2013

Jessica Erin Guinn Brummett, 35, Seminole resident died  Thursday, December 26, 2013 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jessica was born September 16, 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Connie Kay (Briscoe) Guinn and Estel James Guinn, Jr.   Jessica was a self-employed business owner and had moved to Seminole two years ago from Stillwater, Oklahoma.   Jessica is survived by her husband Brian Brummett...

Paul Mathews

Paul Mathews

Dec 24, 2013

Longtime Seminole County public servant and philanthropist Paul Mathews, 86 years-old, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Midwest City Regional Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2013 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma with Pastor Marvin Kehl and Greg Walker officiating the service.  Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole, Oklahoma....

Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

Dec 20, 2013

Stephen Keith “ Steve” Smith, 50, of Ames, Oklahoma died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Bass Medical Center in Enid, Oklahoma.  Steve was born May 19, 1963 in Prague, Oklahoma. Steve is survived by his parents Shirley and Ray Carson of Ames, Oklahoma. Steve was a former Seminole resident. Steve attended school in Hennessey, Oklahoma and worked as a Hydro...

Donald Canfield

Donald Canfield

Dec 17, 2013

Donald Lloyd “ Don” Canfield, 84, longtime Seminole resident died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Don was born November 16, 1929 in Spencer, Oklahoma to Lloyd and Margaret “Muna” (Shadrick) Canfield. Don married the love of his life, Lula (Hill) Canfield, on May 20, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she preceded him...

Skinner Hollingsworth

Skinner Hollingsworth

Dec 15, 2013

Glenn Vincent “Skinner” Hollingsworth, 85 year-old longtime Seminole resident passed from this life Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his home in Seminole.  He was born August 17, 1928 in Harjo, Oklahoma to parents Claude James Hollingsworth and Rena (Nadeau) Hollingsworth. Skinner served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he received Korean Service Medal...

Smith  Dewey John

Smith Dewey John

Dec 13, 2013

Dewey John Smith, 93 year-old Maud, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home in Maud.  He was born September 19, 1920 in Skaggs City, Oklahoma to parents, D.O. Smith and Edna May (Tosh) Smith. As a child Dewey John was diagnosed with the polio disease, and no one thought he would survive through...

Secquindolyn Rhodes

Secquindolyn Rhodes

Dec 11, 2013

Secquindolyn Rhodes, a life long Seminole county resident, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 72. Secquindolyn was born October 19, 1941 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents, Sam Alford Rhodes and Delia Mae (Samuel) Rhodes. Secquindolyn earned her Master’s Degree in Education after graduating from High School. She taught at Strother Schools, and was...

Emilia Luna

Emilia Luna

Dec 10, 2013

Emilia Baca Luna, 82, Seminole resident, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Elmwood Manor in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Emilia was born August 8, 1931 in Lubbock, Texas, to Margarita (Martinez) and Randolph Baca. Emilia was a homemaker, wife and mother, who love quilting, embroidering, puzzles and watching her “ Cowboy Shows ”. She married Manuel Luna on May 10, 1947 in...

Keitha  Lea Watts

Keitha Lea Watts

Dec 6, 2013

Keitha Lea Watts, 71, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, December 6, 2013 in Irving, Texas. Keitha was born September 19, 1942 in Carmi, Illinois to Violet Beatrice (Caffey) Rogers and Buel Williams. Keitha moved to Seminole, 8 years ago from Holdenville, Oklahoma. Keitha worked in several restaurants in the area as a waitress for many years. Keitha married Kyle...

Allen " Buford" Harvey

Allen " Buford" Harvey

Dec 5, 2013

Allen “Buford” Harvey, Jr., 54, lifelong Seminole resident died, Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his home in Seminole. Buford was born October 24, 1959 in Seminole, Oklahoma to A.B. and Wanda Harvey. Buford grew up in the Seminole, Bowlegs area and attended Bowlegs Schools and graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1977. He was a member of the Bowlegs Assembly...

Allen Harvey

Allen Harvey

Dec 5, 2013

Allen “Buford” Harvey, Jr., 54, lifelong Seminole resident died, Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his home in Seminole. Buford was born October 24, 1959 in Seminole, Oklahoma to A.B. and Wanda Harvey. Buford grew up in the Seminole, Bowlegs area and attended Bowlegs Schools and graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1977. He was a member of the Bowlegs Assembly...

Daejah  Blanton Ayers

Daejah Blanton Ayers

Nov 29, 2013

Daejah Sharee Blanton Ayers, 3 months Daejah Sharee Blanton Ayers, Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at the Children’s Center in Bethany, Oklahoma at the age of 3 months. Daejah was born August 15, 2013 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents, Ray Charles Blanton and Joyce Elaine Ayers. Daejah is survived by her parents, Ray Charles Blanton, and...

Charlene Keiser

Charlene Keiser

Nov 28, 2013

Charlene Yvonne Barker Keiser, 79, died peacefully in her home in Houston, TX on November 28, 2013. Charlene was born September 5, 1934 in Shawnee, OK to Audrey and James Barker.  Charlene graduated top of her class from Seminole, Ok High School.  As a young lady, Charlene fell in love with her soul mate James “Jim” Thomas Keiser.  Jim and...

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