Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Clint Evans

Clint Evans

Oct 23, 2009

Clint M. Evans, 80 year-old, longtime Seminole County resident passed from this life Friday, October 23, 2009 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born March 27, 1929 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents Onie Evans and Eunice Marie (Fallin) Evans. Clint served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant.  He also earned his Masters Degree from...

Earnest Stillwell

Earnest Stillwell

Oct 22, 2009

Earnest Stillwell, Sr., 85 May 2, 1924 - October 22, 2009 Longtime Seminole resident Earnest Stillwell, Sr. passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 85. He was born on May 2, 1924 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Henry and Elum (Flenoy) Stillwell. Earnest married Mable (Sneed) Stillwell on May 10, 1947 and she preceded...

Deborah Billie

Deborah Billie

Oct 22, 2009

Deborah Denise Billie, 51 year-old, lifelong Seminole resident passed from this life on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was born September 18, 1958 in Claremore, Oklahoma to parents Thomas Lee Billie and Edna (Johnson) Billie. Deborah graduated from Strother High School in 1978.  She is also a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. She leaves to...

Harrol Boyles

Harrol Boyles

Oct 22, 2009

Harrol Leroy Boyles, age 78, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at his home in Asher, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26th at First Baptist Church of Asher, Oklahoma, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Burial will follow at Wanette Cemetery.  Dwayne Johnson will officiate.  Pallbearers are Chase Everett,...

Robert Dennie

Robert Dennie

Oct 21, 2009

Robert Eugene “Gene” Dennie, age 84 and long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, died in his home from complications of prostate cancer. Gene was born on June 11, 1925, in Washington, Oklahoma, to Mary Anner (Johnston) and Robert Lee Dennie.  The family moved back to Konawa when he was two years old.  Except for a few years, Gene lived in Konawa...

Juanita Lively

Juanita Lively

Oct 21, 2009

Juanita Bell (Jackson) Lively, 88 year-old, lifelong Seminole County resident passed from this life Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  She was born June 27, 1921 in Seminole County, Oklahoma to parents Tom Jackson and Mattie (Mosbey) Jackson. Juanita attended Carr City School near Maud, Oklahoma.  She was also a member of the Seminole First Assembly...

Mike Coy

Mike Coy

Oct 21, 2009

Longtime Shawnee resident, Michael Ray Coy, 51, passed peacefully from this life October 21, 2009. He was born May 13, 1958 in Tarrant County, Texas to Joe and Jewell Geneva Coy, who preceded him in death. Mike attended Grove Elementary School and Shawnee High School. Mike spent his career as an auto, truck and heavy equipment mechanic. He also worked...

Gene Dennie

Gene Dennie

Oct 21, 2009

Robert Eugene “Gene” Dennie, age 84 and long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, died in his home from complications of prostate cancer. Gene was born on June 11, 1925, in Washington, Oklahoma, to Mary Anner (Johnston) and Robert Lee Dennie.  The family moved back to Konawa when he was two years old.  Except for a few years, Gene lived in Konawa...

Willie  Mae Saunders

Willie Mae Saunders

Oct 21, 2009

Willie Mae (Sneed) Saunders, 81 year-old lifelong Seminole resident, who’s name you can not hardly mention without a smile appearing on your face, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 21, 2009 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  She was born June 23, 1928 in Texas to parents Henry Lee Sneed and Johnnie (Burton) Sneed. Willie...

Marvin Galloway

Marvin Galloway

Oct 20, 2009

Marvin Gregory Galloway, a Seminole county resident passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Marvin was born on March 26, 1949 in Hartsville, South Carolina to parents William Bryan and Gertrude (Fowler) Galloway. Marvin moved to Seminole county from Las Vegas, Nevada 1-½ years ago, he also served in the United States Army and his religious affiliation was Church of Christ....

Annette Brannon

Annette Brannon

Oct 16, 2009

Annette Brannon, 52 year-old, longtime Seminole County resident passed from this life October 16, 2009 at Midwest City Regional Hospital.  She was born March 9, 1957 in Seminole to parents Frank Brannon and Savannah (Talton) Brannon. She attended Faith 7 School in Shawnee and was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Survivors include one brother, Gerald Brannon;...

Matilda Silas

Matilda Silas

Oct 13, 2009

Matilda Ann (Lehman) Silas, age 69 and long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa.  Fr. Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. will officiate.  Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Jody...

Jerry Medlock

Jerry Medlock

Oct 11, 2009

Jerry Wayne Medlock Former longtime Seminole resident Jerry Wayne Medlock passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009 in Healdton, Oklahoma at the age of 65. He was born on September 8, 1944 in McCurtain, Oklahoma to Woodrow Wilson and Dovie Dolly (Reece) Medlock.  He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School west of Seminole, he loved horses, hunting and enjoyed play...

Wanda Scott

Wanda Scott

Oct 10, 2009

Wanda Tipton Scott, age 75 and former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, finished her journey on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13th, at Konawa City Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. T. J. Hawkins will officiate.  Pallbearers are Bob Guthrie, Ken Daniels, Archie Hall, and Robby Wood.  Honorary...

Dora Hill

Dora Hill

Oct 3, 2009

Dora “Toostie” May Hill, 57 Gone to be with her mom, dad and brothers was a loving wife, mom, sister, aunt, grandmother and dear friend, an outgoing lady who helped and loved many, never asking for anything in return. She was a leader of her family with a kind, gentle nature, soft-spoken smile, hug and laughter who will be greatly...

James  Fred Ellison

James Fred Ellison

Oct 3, 2009

James Fred Ellison, 89, longtime Seminole resident died Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Del City, Oklahoma. Fred was born March 1, 1920 in Baxten County, Arkansas to Grover Cleveland and Emily Ora (Farnell) Ellison. Fred and his parents moved to Seminole from Arkansas in 1921. Mr. Ellison attended and was a graduate of Seminole High School, he attended college and...

Grace Hall

Grace Hall

Oct 2, 2009

Grace Marie Hall, 84, longtime Seminole County resident died Saturday, October 2, 2009 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center in Seminole. Mrs. Hall was born March 21, 1925 to Dick and Alice McGirt in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.   Mrs. Hall married Robert L. Hall on March 22, 1967 in Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Hall worked in several job capacities during her lifetime...

May Scott

May Scott

Oct 2, 2009

May Sue (Foster) Scott, age 55 and long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, October 2nd, at Carl Albert Indian Health System Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. A Wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5th, at High Springs Baptist Church of Konawa.  Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6th, at High...

Jimmie Hurst

Jimmie Hurst

Oct 1, 2009

Jimmie Louise (Pittman) Hurst, 89 year-old, longtime Maud resident passed from this life Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Seminole Estates Care Center in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was born August 31, 1920 in Burkburnett, Texas to parents James and Caroline (Burris) Pittman.  The Pittman family moved to the Maud area during the oil boom because Jimmie’s father was a rig builder. ...

Anna Simmons

Anna Simmons

Oct 1, 2009

Anna Simmons Longtime Seminole resident Anna Loyce Prince Simmons went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Seminole, at home with her husband, Sonny, at her side. She was born June 13, 1941, to parents Leon John and Aline Loyce (Kirby) Prince Thrasher, in Sulphur. Anna and Sonny (Hugh Sonny Simmons) were married Nov. 2, 1957,...