Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Jerry Don Richards

Jerry Don Richards

Nov 27, 2022

Jerry Don Richards, Seminole resident, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 69.  Jerry was born on September 10, 1953 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma to Floyd Richards and Louise (Sanderson) Richards.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, old cars and spending time with his family.  He loved his daughter, grandchildren and...

Vausey Marie (Brazell)  kramer

Vausey Marie (Brazell) kramer

Nov 26, 2022

Vausey Marie (Brazell) Kramer , age 97 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away November 26, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Coyle, Oklahoma.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Michael Isaacs...

Donald Wayne Tillman

Donald Wayne Tillman

Nov 24, 2022

Donald Wayne Tillman , age 70 a resident of Moore, Oklahoma and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away November 24, 2022 at Norman Regional Hospital.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate,...

Jimmie Louis Little

Jimmie Louis Little

Nov 24, 2022

Wewoka resident Jimmie Louis Little passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Seminole at the age of 81.

Jimmie, the son of Marvin and Cecil Little, was born March 28, 1941, in Wewoka.  After graduating from Wewoka High School, Jimmie continued his education and received his bachelor’s degree in English from East Central University.  Jimmie took that...

Shayla Dawn Nielsen

Shayla Dawn Nielsen

Nov 23, 2022

Shayla Dawn Nielsen, Konawa resident, passed away on November 23, 2022 at the age of 34.  Shayla was born on September 13, 1988 in Ada, Oklahoma to Donald Gene Nielsen and Sherri (Lindsay) Fixico.

Shayla is survived by her father, Donald Gene Nielsen; mother and step father, Sherri and Max Fixico; son, Cayxin Parsons;...

Brenda Kay "Tvklake" (Wolf)  Harjo

Brenda Kay "Tvklake" (Wolf) Harjo

Nov 23, 2022

Brenda Kay (Wolf) "Tvklake" Harjo , age 63 and resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma, passed away November 23, 2022 at SSM Health Saint Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

A Wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022 at High Springs Baptist Church, and funeral services are scheduled for 1:00...

Barbara Eileen Rains

Barbara Eileen Rains

Nov 22, 2022

Prague resident Barbara Eileen Rains passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Prague at the age of 85.

Barbara, the daughter of Earl Ray Findley and Ina (Mayberry) Golden, was born October 10, 1937, in Hunter, AR.  She spent a great deal of her early life on a rice farm in Arkansas.  After graduating from DeWitt High...

Cecil Roy Teter

Cecil Roy Teter

Nov 22, 2022

Cecil Roy Teter, Sr., Maud resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home, at the age of 67.  Cecil was born on April 19, 1955.

Cecil married Lavonna Sue Works-Teter on April 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Maud, Oklahoma.  Cecil loved taking care of his dog, Bossy.  He also...

Donald Fay Dean Sr.

Donald Fay Dean Sr.

Nov 22, 2022

Donald Fay Dean, Sr., of Inola, Oklahoma, passed Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Claremore.

Donald, the son of John and Marie Feese, was born March 21, 1933, in Tulsa.  After graduating from high school, Donald joined the US Air Force, ultimately reaching the rank of TSGT. Donald married Hattie Herron on September 21, 1958; they enjoyed 53...

Gary Omer Wilburn

Gary Omer Wilburn

Nov 21, 2022

Gary Omer Wilburn, Quinton, Oklahoma resident, passed away November 21, 2022, at the age of 74 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born February 14, 1948, in Springhill, Louisiana to Reu Omer Wilburn and Geri (Hulsey) Wilburn. He was a high school graduate and received his bachelor’s, master’s, and Master of Divinity degrees. Gary married Evelyn Marie Bevier on...

Sheri Lynn Barnett

Sheri Lynn Barnett

Nov 15, 2022

Sheri Lynn Barnett, age 59, of Oklahoma City passed away at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City on November 15th, 2022. She was born to Fredricka English & Danny Cole on August 9th, 1963 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She married Stephanie Sims and were together for 10 years until her sudden death on February 10th, 2021.

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Tara Chiffon Winrow

Tara Chiffon Winrow

Nov 15, 2022

Tara Chiffon “Coach T” Winrow, 47, was called home to be with God on November 15, 2022.  She was born on November 23, 1974, in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was the second born child of Ginger Winrow.  She was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Galilee Baptist Church in Seminole,...

Donna Sue Mason

Donna Sue Mason

Nov 12, 2022

Tecumseh resident Donna Sue Mason passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Tecumseh at the age of 61.

Donna, the daughter of Virgil Phillip Wood Sr. and Mary Marie (Madragon) Wood, was born September 17, 1961, in Clovis, New Mexico.  She graduated from Bowlegs High School with the class of 1979.  Donna was a beautician for many...

Shelby Grace Gentry

Shelby Grace Gentry

Nov 11, 2022

Shelby Grace Gentry , age 22 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away from this life November 11, 2022 in an auto accident when swerving to miss a dog, west of Konawa.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the PAC Auditorium of Konawa High School under...

Daryl Lynn Rhodd

Daryl Lynn Rhodd

Nov 10, 2022

Seminole resident Daryl Lynn Rhodd passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his home.

Daryl, the son of Leonard and Colleen (Johnson) Rhodd, was born December 14, 1964, in Houston, Texas.  Daryl attended high school at Our Savior Lutheran High School in Houston.  Daryl was a truck driver; he drove for J. AM. Distributing in Houston for...

Maxine (Harjo)  Carpitcher

Maxine (Harjo) Carpitcher

Nov 9, 2022

Maxine (Harjo) Carpitcher , age 61 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma, left this world for her heavenly home November 9, 2022 at OSU Medical in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Maxine took her last breath surrounded by her loving husband, kids, and grandkids.

Maxine will be taken to the family home Friday, November...

Glenda Paulett (Doverspike)  Parod

Glenda Paulett (Doverspike) Parod

Nov 9, 2022

Glenda Paulett (Doverspike) Parod , age 76 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home under Scissortail Hospice on November 9, 2022.

A memorial service will be planned for a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

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Bernice Luvina Benefield

Bernice Luvina Benefield

Nov 8, 2022

Bernice Luvina Benefield, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

Bernice, the daughter of Victor and Rhoda (Harjo) Hardy, was born March 27, 1952, in Talihina.  She graduated from Ardmore High School with the class of 1970 and then continued her education, receiving her bachelor’s degree in business.  In February of 1980, she married...

Leota June Mears

Leota June Mears

Nov 7, 2022

Tulsa resident Leota Mears passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at her home at the age of 94.

Leota, the daughter of William and Ida (Ray) Lackey was born June 21, 1928 in Seminole.  She was married to Albert Mears.  Leota was a waitress at several different restaurants in Tulsa over the years.

She was...

Russell Kyle "Rusty" Bolen

Russell Kyle "Rusty" Bolen

Nov 6, 2022

Russell Kyle "Rusty" Bolen , age 33 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away near Sasakwa, Oklahoma on November 6, 2022.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Rev. Ed Bray will officiate, and burial will follow at Konawa...