Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

David Cross

David Cross

Jan 10, 2010

David Leon Cross was born on December 23, 1952 in San Jose, California to Leon and Bernice Cross. He returned to Bowlegs with his Mom and Dad when he was 6 weeks old.  He spent the rest of his life in the area of Seminole and Shawnee. He started school at Bowlegs and graduated there and went on to Vo-Tech....

Ralph Stone

Ralph Stone

Jan 10, 2010

Ralph W. Stone; 95 Ralph W. Stone “Stoney” long time Seminole resident passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Seminole, Oklahoma. Stoney was born August 14, 1914  in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to parents Charlie and Blanch (Epperson) Stone. Stoney was of the Baptist faith and owner and president of Josie Oil and Gas. Stoney married Mildred “Hannah” Williams in 1935, moved...

Kenneth  Iver Warling

Kenneth Iver Warling

Jan 6, 2010

Kenneth Iver Warling, age 53 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11th at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel located in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate. Kenneth was born on January 20, 1956, in...

Richard Basque

Richard Basque

Jan 6, 2010

Longtime Seminole resident Richard Basque, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Seminole, Oklahoma at the age of 52. He was born on February 15, 1957 in Hilo, Hawaii to Richard Basque Sr. and Marlene Tavares Isaac. Richard married Jennifer Lynn (Griffin) Basque on September 9, 1978 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He worked for Miller Truck Lines in Stroud,...

Jack Lucy

Jack Lucy

Jan 3, 2010

Jackie Lavoy “Jack” Lucy, 68 year-old, life long area resident passed from this life January 3, 2010 at his home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.  He was born April 28, 1941 in Maud, Oklahoma to parents Robert Garland Lucy and Ruth Deloris (Pratt) Lucy.   Jack graduated from Harjo High School in 1958 and went on to serve our country in the United...

Helen Winlock

Helen Winlock

Jan 2, 2010

Helen A. (Young) Winlock, 79 year-old, Seminole resident passed from this life on January 2, 2010 in Seminole County, Oklahoma.  She was born February 25, 1930 in Coalgate, Oklahoma to parents Arthur Young and Gay (Henderson) Young. Helen graduated from Coalgate High School and worked as a private nurse.  She enjoyed gardening flowers, rock hunting and garage sales. Survivors include...

Johnny Eversole

Johnny Eversole

Jan 1, 2010

Johnny Wess Eversole, 64 year-old, longtime Maud resident passed from this life January 1, 2010.  He was born December 22, 1945 in Chandler, Oklahoma to parents Wess Eversole and Mildred (Higgins) Eversole. Johnny graduated from Saint Louis High School in Saint Louis, Oklahoma.  Following graduation he served our country in the United States Army. Following his retirement from the Army...

Ronnie Crawford

Ronnie Crawford

Jan 1, 2010

Former longtime Seminole resident Ronnie G. Crawford passed away on January 1, 2010 in Augusta, Kansas at the age of 68. He was born on March 3, 1941 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Frank Wade Crawford and Frankie Irene (Nall) Crawford.  He was a 1959 Graduate of Seminole High School and he attended Seminole State College before graduating from OSU in...

David Cole

David Cole

Dec 31, 2009

David Lee Cole, 63 year-old, longtime Seminole resident passed from this life Thursday, December 31, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born October 7, 1946 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents David Andrew Cole and Naomi Faye (Griffin) Cole. David graduated from New Lima High School and worked as a truck driver for many years. Survivors include his two daughters...

Yolanda Robledo

Yolanda Robledo

Dec 31, 2009

Yolanda Robledo, age 46 and a former resident of Seminole County, passed away at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Thursday, December 31, 2009. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Konawa, Oklahoma on Saturday, January 2, 2010, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home located in Konawa,...

Guy Basque

Guy Basque

Dec 31, 2009

Guy Paul Basque, 48 year-old, Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life Thursday, December 31, 2009 at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma.  He was born April 14, 1961 in Hilo, Hawaii to parents Richard Basque, Sr. and Marlene (Tavares) Basque. Guy worked as a truck driver and had moved to Seminole from Mesquite, Texas two and a half months ago. ...

Ken Taylor

Ken Taylor

Dec 31, 2009

Longtime Seminole resident Kenneth “Ken” Taylor passed away on December 31, 2009 in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 79.   He was born on December 3, 1930 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Major Taylor and Alma (Adams) Taylor. He married Francene (Crane) Taylor on May 17, 1952 and she preceded him in death on March 6, 2009. He worked for Wonder...

Gaylord Crook

Gaylord Crook

Dec 30, 2009

Gaylord Bryan Crook,78 year old, Fort Smith, Arkansas resident passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009,at Saint Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 78. Gaylord was born October 24, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Bryan Jennings and Hazel Neil (Beebe) Crook. Gaylord was a Heating and Air Engineer and worked for 24 years as a...

Alice Meek

Alice Meek

Dec 30, 2009

Alice M. Meek, 65 year-old, Norman resident passed from this life Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in Norman, Oklahoma.  She was born December 21, 1944 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents, Mike Champ and Zella Mae (Combs) Champ. Alice married James “Leroy” Meek on April 6, 1960 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Alice had worked as a Nursing C.N.A. at Midwest City Regional Hospital...

Amy  Renfro Findley

Amy Renfro Findley

Dec 29, 2009

Amy Leann (Renfro) Findley, 38 year-old, life long Seminole resident passed from this life Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in Ada, Oklahoma.  She was born August 29, 1971 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Bert E. Renfro and Linda C. (McKee) Renfro. Amy attended the First Assembly of God Church in Wewoka and worked in the healthcare industry caring for mentally disabled...

Bernice  Mary (Thomas)  Storms

Bernice Mary (Thomas) Storms

Dec 26, 2009

Bernice Mary (Thomas) Storms, age 90, passed away at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma, on Saturday, December 26, 2009. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Zimmerman Cemetery in Polo, Missouri under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Fr. Bob Rost will officiate.  Visitation is Tuesday and Wednesday...

Amelia Deer

Amelia Deer

Dec 26, 2009

Amelia Madeline Deer, 72, lifelong Seminole resident, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Integris Seminole Medical Center. Amelia was born March 6, 1937, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Rev. Willie and Winey (Johnson) Haney. Mrs. Deer was a longtime director of the Seminole Nation Older American Program and after retirement she was primarily a homemaker. She was a graduate of Strothers...

Everett Williams

Everett Williams

Dec 24, 2009

Everett R. Williams, Sr. 89, Sasakwa resident died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the Wewoka Care and Rehab Center in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Mr. Williams was born August 6, 1920 in Lamar, Missouri to Ossie and Laura (Clingenpeel) Williams. Mr. Williams moved here five years ago from Arkansas and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Sasakwa. He...

Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson

Dec 24, 2009

Christopher Dwayne “ Chris “ Johnson, 37, Seminole resident died a hero in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24, 2009, while he was helping a woman stuck on side of the road during the recent winter storm. Chris was born July 3, 1972 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Mike and Neoma (Weaver) Johnson. Chris married Teresa (Jones)...

George Winters

George Winters

Dec 18, 2009

George Louis Winters, long time Konawa, Oklahoma resident passed away at his home, Friday, December 18, 2009 at the age of 57. George was born May 26, 1952 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to parents George L. and Mary (Johnston) Winters. George moved from Okinawa to Oklahoma City and then from Oklahoma City to Konawa in 1969. He was employed with McClure...