Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Oartie Anderson

Oartie Anderson

Apr 15, 2013

Oarten Hale “Oartie” Anderson, 68 year-old longtime Seminole resident passed from this life on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Midwest City Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 17, 1944 in Sterling, Colorado to parents Johnie E. Anderson and Cora Ella (Josh) Anderson, both parents preceded him in death. In the mid 1970’s Oartie served as under sheriff in Douglas,...

Jackie  Kelly Jones

Jackie Kelly Jones

Apr 14, 2013

Jackie Kelly “Big Jackie” Jones, 68 year-old lifelong Seminole resident passed from this life on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born May 11, 1944 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents, Jack Jones and Laverne "Skinney" (Jordan) Jones.  Big Jackie served in the Oklahoma National Guard, a member of the Elks Lodge of Seminole,...

Sherman  Otis Whitley

Sherman Otis Whitley

Apr 14, 2013

Sherman Otis Whitley, 78, longtime Seminole resident died Sunday, April 14, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sherman was born May 21, 1934 in Milfay, Oklahoma to Cecil and Sadie (Price) Whitley. Sherman moved to Seminole 40 years ago from Phoenix, Arizona. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole. Sherman owned and operated Whitley and Son’s Janitorial...

Mary  Vivian Morris

Mary Vivian Morris

Apr 13, 2013

Mary Vivian Morris, 97, Seminole resident, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Vivian was born August 27, 1915 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Winford Fizer Matthews and Ara Dell (Barnett) Matthews. Vivian grew up in Seminole and graduated from Seminole High School and Seminole Junior College. She attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. She married Harold Wayne Morris...

John Griffin

John Griffin

Apr 12, 2013

John “Rusty” Edward Griffin, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 12, 2013 surrounded by his family in his Seminole home. Born Dec. 21, 1946, John lived 66 wonderful years. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 18, at the First Baptist Church of Seminole with Pastor Marvin Kehl officiating. His cremains will be on...

"Vee" Veline Loretha (Battles)  Scott

"Vee" Veline Loretha (Battles) Scott

Apr 9, 2013

“Vee” Veline Loretha (Battles) Scott, age 62 years, three months, and thirteen days, and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 following a year-long battle with cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 12th at the Assembly of God Church in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home...

Helen  C. Downing

Helen C. Downing

Apr 9, 2013

Lifelong Seminole resident, Helen C. Downing, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the age of 88, at theSeminole Care and Rehabilitation Center in Seminole.  Helen was born November 4, 1924 in Wewoka Oklahoma to Albert and Letha (Floyd) Slay.   Helen grew up in the Seminole area and attended Seminole Public Schools.  Helen was one of the first employees of Blue...

Roman Hill

Roman Hill

Apr 8, 2013

One Seminole resident will leave a hole in the lives of many, many people as he leaves this earth to enter his eternal life. Dave “Roman” Hill, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City; he was 66 years old. He will be joining his wife, Dora “Tootsie” May (Carbitcher) Hill, who preceded him...

Dr.  Cal Hunter

Dr. Cal Hunter

Apr 8, 2013

Dr. Clarence “Cal” Hunter, 86 year-old Paden, Oklahoma resident went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, April 8, 2013 from his earthly home in Paden, Oklahoma.  He was born February 2, 1927 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to parents Mary Adline (Brammer) Hunter and Clarence Hunter, Sr. Dr. Cal is a retired pastor and Director of Missions.  He holds...

John Anderson

John Anderson

Apr 8, 2013

John Wesley “ J.W. “ Anderson, 69 passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born in Noble, Oklahoma on February 18, 1944 to Andes and Pearl (Shaw) Anderson. John was a resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma. John worked at Eaton Corp. in Shawnee and retired in 2007 after 15 years with the company. John was also...

Leo Stephens

Leo Stephens

Apr 6, 2013

Leo James Stephens, 91, longtime Seminole resident died Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Seminole. Leo was born November 1, 1921 in Egypt, Oklahoma to Charles James and Nannie Elizabeth (Myers) Stephens. Leo moved to Seminole in 1954 from California. Leo was a member of the Bowlegs First Baptist Church and had retired from working in the Seminole oilfields in 1987;...

Kayden  Paul Tiger-Ambriz

Kayden Paul Tiger-Ambriz

Apr 6, 2013

Kayden Paul Tiger-Ambriz, infant son of Zecheriah Aaron Ambriz and Ashley Tiger died Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Yukon, Oklahoma. His parents Zecheriah and Ashley survive Kayden. He is also survived by his grandmothers; LaDeana Tiger and Allyson McDaniel and Patricia Ambriz, great grandfather, Tom Jones, grandfather, Federico Ambriz, great grandmothers, Rosanna Jones and Shirley McBride and great-great-grandmother Stella Lena....

Richy  Lee Harjo

Richy Lee Harjo

Apr 5, 2013

Richy Lee Harjo, age 46 and a resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home in Wewoka. A wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9th at High Springs Baptist Church of Konawa.  Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10th at the church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral...

Kathleen Taylor

Kathleen Taylor

Apr 2, 2013

Viola “Kathleen” (Conder) Taylor, 70 year-old longtime Seminole resident passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Midwest City Regional Hospital in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She was born May 13, 1942 in Vertrees, Kentucky to parents Walter Conder and Hazel (Stark) Conder. On August 9, 1972 Kathleen married Charley L. Taylor...

Bonnie  Grisso Parks

Bonnie Grisso Parks

Mar 31, 2013

Bonnie Lee (Fortner) Grisso Parks, 91, longtime Seminole resident and educator, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where she had lived for the past 7 years. Bonnie Lee was born May 7, 1921 in Cleora, Oklahoma to Walter Slaten and Margaret (Axley) Fortner. Bonnie Lee was a longtime educator in the Seminole Public School system. She first taught...

Robert Snow

Robert Snow

Mar 30, 2013

Robert “ Bob “ Snow, 77, longtime Seminole resident died, Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Bob was born December 3, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Kenneth Augustus and Opal (Clark) Snow. Bob came to Seminole in 1990 from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bob was a home builder for the majority of his working life, however he was involved...

Angela  Lynn (Harjo)  Spencer

Angela Lynn (Harjo) Spencer

Mar 29, 2013

Angela Lynn (Harjo) Spencer, age 45 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2nd at Middle Creek Baptist Church #2 of Holdenville under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  George Harjochee and David Harjo and LeRoy...

Mae Homesley

Mae Homesley

Mar 29, 2013

Mae Antoinete Homesley, 67 Life long Seminole county resident Mae Antoinete Homesley passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at her home at the age of 67. Mae was born January 28, 1946 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma to parents, Alphonso P. Homesley and Marguerite (Pegram) Homesley. Being of the Baptist faith, Mae was a member of the Union Baptist Church of Shawnee,...

Nora  Bear Lefthand

Nora Bear Lefthand

Mar 28, 2013

Nora Bear Lefthand, 72, lifelong Seminole resident died, Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Nora was born May 10, 1940 in Seminole to Porter and Venis (Edward) Bear. Nora grew up in the Little community and attended and graduated from Prairie Valley High Scholl west of Little. She was a longtime cook at the former Seminole Municipal Hospital and...

Walter  Haskell Lamb

Walter Haskell Lamb

Mar 28, 2013

Walter Haskell Lamb, age 95 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Valley View Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 1st at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Pastor Jerry States will officiate.  Burial will follow in Konawa Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Walt Lamb, Byron Lamb,...