Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Janet Lynn Shrum
Apr 29, 2022
Seminole resident Janet Lynn Shrum passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, in Prague.
Janet, the daughter of Jule William Maskrod Sr. and Juanita (Thornton) Maskrod, was born April 29, 1946, in Bartlesville. She grew up in the Bartlesville and Dewey areas and graduated from Dewey High School with the class of 1964. On July 10, 1964, she...
Richard Anthony Jones
Apr 27, 2022
Richard Anthony Jones was called home April 27th, 2022 at the age of 72. He was born January 21st, 1950 in Seminole to the already departed (and dearly missed) Fred Robert and Lula (Kernell) Jones.
He attended Pleasant Grove and played multiple sports until he began to work in the oil fields at the age of 16. ...
Franklin Taylor Russell
Apr 23, 2022
Franklin Taylor Russell , age 72 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at Norman Regional Hospital April 23, 2022.
A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Phillip Mullins will...
Martha Ann Fairbanks
Apr 21, 2022
Martha Ann Fairbanks, long-time Earlsboro resident, passed away Thursday, April 21st, 2022, at the age of 81, peacefully in her home surrounded by family.
She was born June 24, 1940 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Reed Frank and Lucy Coker Lena. She graduated from Wewoka High School in 1959. She worked various jobs in Wewoka...
William "Bill" Donald Davisson
Apr 20, 2022
Seminole resident William Donald “Bill” Davisson passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Oklahoma City.
Bill, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Gray) Davisson, was born January 23, 1936 in Duncan, Oklahoma. He graduated with the Seminole High School class of 1954. Bill went on to Oklahoma State University, where he got his degree in engineering. While...
Dewey Lee
Apr 20, 2022
Dewey Lee left this world behind for his eternal home in Heaven on April 20, 2022 at the age of 75 years. He is now alive eternally in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dewey served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Dewey then began working at Tinker Air Force...
Gina Diane Craddock
Apr 15, 2022
Gina Diane Craddock , age 48, was welcomed into heaven on April 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2022, at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Pastor Bruce Sanders will...
Leo Jack Tiger
Apr 13, 2022
Leo Jack Tiger, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 73. He was born on November 13, 1948, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Willie Jack Tiger and Marie (Powell) Tiger. He grew up in the Lima area and spent most of his life in Seminole. He was a...
Neta Diana "Maw Bevan" Bevan
Apr 13, 2022
Seminole resident Neta Diana “Maw Bevan” Bevan passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Seminole.
Neta was born April 1, 1955 in Killeen, Texas to Moritz Edward Reissig and Emmaline Neta Reissig. Neta married the love of her life, Larry Wayne Bevan on August 12, 1969, in Killeen, Texas.
Neta is survived by her children,...
Marie Jesse
Apr 11, 2022
Marie Jesse , age 87 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma on April 11, 2022 under Loving Care Hospice.
A Wake service will be held 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Funeral...
Carole "Ruth" (Clark) Morgan
Apr 10, 2022
Carole Ruth Morgan, Seminole resident, passed away in Shawnee, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the age of 78. Ruth was born on June 24, 1943 in Okemah, Oklahoma to E.D. “Wiley” Clark and Georgia Thelma (Jacobs) Clark. She grew up in Okemah and moved to Seminole in 1969. Ruth married Jim Morgan on June 27, 1959...
James "Mike" Michael Garner
Apr 10, 2022
James Michael "Mike" Garner , age 64 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at his home April 10, 2022.
A private family graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Konawa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Beverly Altizer will officiate, and casket bearers are...
Cornell Jackson Harjo
Apr 8, 2022
Cornell Jackson Harjo, Seminole resident, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Ada, Oklahoma, at the age of 43. Cornell was born on January 22, 1979, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Jimmy Lee Harjo and Sherry Harjo. Cornell enjoyed watching basketball and football.
Cornell is survived by his mother, Sherry Harjo of Seminole; three...
Starla Fern Burns
Apr 8, 2022
Seminole resident Starla Fern Burns passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at her home.
Starla, the daughter of Hershel Ring and Martha (Smith) Novotny, was born March 17, 1962 in Seminole. Starla was a waitress for many years, working at different restaurants.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Starla is survived...
Jewell "Jean" Emogene (Miller) Tatum
Apr 8, 2022
Jewell Emogene (Miller) "Jean" Tatum , a long-life resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home April 8, 2022 under the care of Frontier Hospice, and she was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father at the age of 93.
A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14,...
William "Willie" Joseph Bowlegs
Apr 8, 2022
Seminole resident William Joseph Bowlegs passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 in Seminole. Although he wasn’t in his house, Willie was with his wife, Jo by his side.
Willie, the son of Billy Joe Bowlegs and Georgia (Harjo) Day, was born October 16, 1951 in Wewoka. After graduating from high school, Willie joined the...
Max Leonard Waller
Apr 7, 2022
Max Leonard Waller, Seminole resident, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Max was born on August 30, 1942, in Konawa, Oklahoma to Leonard Lewis Waller and Thelma Faye (Vance) Ramey. He graduated from Seminole High School where he served as FFA president. He spent his youth playing football and riding horses. He attended Murray State...
Martin Kyle Pinson
Apr 7, 2022
Martin "Kyle" Pinson , age 62 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at his home April 7, 2022.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, and a memorial service will be planned at a later date....
David Alan Jones
Apr 7, 2022
David Alan Tulsey Jones, 65, lifelong resident of Seminole, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, April 7, 2022. Dad was born on April 23, 1956 to Fred and Lula (Kernell) Jones in Talihina, Oklahoma. Dad was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Nurcup Harjo Band member. He grew up in a...
Terry Renee (Weems) Swearingen
Apr 7, 2022
Terry Renee Swearingen, 69, lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home in Seminole surrounded by her family. Terry was born July 27, 1952 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Billy Ray “Bill” Weems and Connie Lou (Conner) Weems. Terry attended Wilson Elementary and Seminole High School where she graduated in 1970. Terry...