Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Mary Ann Glenn

Mary Ann Glenn

Aug 18, 2021

Mary Ann Glenn of Bowlegs passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 85.

Mary, the daughter of Roger and Cora (McBroom) Chandler, was born December 27, 1935 in Bowlegs.  She graduated from Bowlegs High School with the class of 1954.  On June 6, 1954, Mary married George Mickel Glenn, in Bowlegs.  Mary spent...

Jerry Dale Streater

Jerry Dale Streater

Aug 18, 2021

Jerry Dale Streater, 85, Sapulpa, Oklahoma resident, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on, Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Jerry was born January 2, 1936 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Thomas Albert Streater and Rachel Clare (Coley) Streater. Jerry spent most of his life in the Wewoka, Oklahoma area.

Jerry served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Jerry...

Betty Lou Posey

Betty Lou Posey

Aug 17, 2021

Betty, the daughter of Samuel “Newt” and Louella "Babe" (Cole) Williams, was born at home on July 29, 1928, just south of Seminole.

Her parents were brought to Seminole by Oklahoma oil. Her family lived in oil company houses until her family were able to purchase their own. She graduated Bowlegs High School in 1946. She was...

Jimmy Dwayne "JD" Gray

Jimmy Dwayne "JD" Gray

Aug 14, 2021

Jimmy Dwayne “J.D.” Gray , age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at his home, Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Bishop Preston Draper will officiate, and burial will follow at Atwood...

Martha Ann Johnson

Martha Ann Johnson

Aug 13, 2021

Martha Ann Johnson of Seminole passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the age of 84.

Martha, the daughter of William Cecil and Viola (Wilson) Cartwright, was born November 25, 1936, in Heavener, Oklahoma.  Martha married Clarence Edward Johnson, May 20, 1954, in Tempe, Arizona.  Martha enjoyed gardening and sewing; she loved her dog, she loved...

Armand Dustin Colvin

Armand Dustin Colvin

Aug 12, 2021

Armand Dustin Colvin, Seminole resident, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 97.  Armand was born on January 9, 1924, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to LeRoy Vincent and Theressa (Johnston) Colvin.  As a young man who was declined the opportunity to serve his country in the military he worked in the ship...

Janis Leigh (Sockey)  Phillips

Janis Leigh (Sockey) Phillips

Aug 12, 2021

Janis Leigh (Sockey) Phillips , age 60 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away from this life Thursday evening August 12, 2021 at her home under Kindful Hospice care.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Rev. Mitch Williams...

Stephen Lawrence ("Steba")  Harrison

Stephen Lawrence ("Steba") Harrison

Aug 11, 2021

Stephen Lawrence "Steba" Harrison , age 55 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his home.

A Wake service is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening August 15th at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  A Graveside service is scheduled for...

Glenda Glee Lewis

Glenda Glee Lewis

Aug 11, 2021

Glenda G Lewis, 94, of Maud, passed on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her home.

Glenda, the daughter of Lee and Thelma (Mershon) Haley, was born March 8, 1927, in Higgins Texas.  January 8, 1945, Glenda married Togie Lewis, in Durant.  Glenda and Togie shared 69 years of marriage, prior to his death in February of 2014. ...

Richard Lee Bloxham

Richard Lee Bloxham

Aug 10, 2021

Richard Lee “Wheels”  Bloxham of Shawnee, was born February 7, 1985 in Oklahoma City.

Richy is survived by his mother, Melvena Slater; grandfather, Richard Slater; father, Ricky Cornelius Bloxham; brothers, Ricky Cornelius Bloxham Jr. and Joshua Ray Slater; sister, Paula Stowe Castillo; and several nieces and nephews.

From the family to Richy; To my child,...

Dale Gene Pease

Dale Gene Pease

Aug 10, 2021

Dale Gene Pease was the sixth child of James Lester & Flora May Pease, born in Seminole, Oklahoma on August 15, 1936.

Siblings and their spouses include: Theda and Jack Landrith of Earlsboro, Oklahoma. Thaddeus was a brother that was still born. Levaughn “Sonny” and Fran Pease of Belvidere, Illinois. Myra and Eddie Lawson of Long Beach,...

Bonnie Lounell Wheeler

Bonnie Lounell Wheeler

Aug 8, 2021

Bonnie Lounell Wheeler of Shawnee, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 69.

Bonnie, the daughter of Raymond and Bonnie (Russell) Lanham, was born September 18, 1951 in Stuart.  Bonnie went to school in Stuart and Hydro, before ultimately graduating from Holdenville High School.  She married Don Wheeler on February 20, 1970 in...

Donia Lorraine (Bolton)  White

Donia Lorraine (Bolton) White

Aug 7, 2021

Donia “Rene” Lorraine White, Tecumseh resident, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.  Donia was born on May 6, 1928, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Rollie and Ruth Lee (Gibbs) Bolton.  Donia lived in Texas, San Fernando/Sun Valley, California and then Oklahoma in her later years. She enjoyed sewing and canning.  She had a...

Eleanor Marie (Bell)  Nicholson

Eleanor Marie (Bell) Nicholson

Aug 6, 2021

Eleanor Marie Nicholson, Shawnee resident, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 78.  Eleanor was born on September 25, 1942, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Jimmy and Nellie (Yeager) Bell.  She enjoyed her career as a registered nurse for the State of Oklahoma.  Eleanor was a Seminole Nation tribal member.  She was...

Michael James Yarbrough

Michael James Yarbrough

Aug 4, 2021

Michael James Yarbrough, Wewoka resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Seminole, OK.  Michael was born on August 5, 1958, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to James Allen Yarbrough and Alice (West) Tiger.  He was a “jack of all trades” and worked in construction.  He truly enjoyed carpentry.

Michael married Carolyn Wood on November...

Rory Gene Stricklin

Rory Gene Stricklin

Aug 3, 2021

Dr. Rory Gene Stricklin passed away on August 3rd, 2021 in Wagoner, Oklahoma. He was born on November 16, 1978 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Rory grew up on his parents' dairy farm milking cows and living the farm life. He attended school at Prague Public Schools where he was a valedictorian, all state in football, and an American Farmer...

Betty (Morton)  Poplin

Betty (Morton) Poplin

Aug 3, 2021

Betty Morton Poplin was born to Jessie Mae and Stanton Reid Morton on June 28, 1929, in Oswego, Kansas. She passed away on August 3, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Betty grew up in Okmulgee. After high school she met and married Fred C. Turner. They moved to Mobile, Alabama, followed by moves to Steubenville, Ohio and Waterville, Maine. While...

Aubrey Ervin Irons

Aubrey Ervin Irons

Aug 2, 2021

Aubrey Ervin Irons, Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home at the age of 80. Aubrey was born on December 30,1940 in Valliant, Oklahoma to Richard Aubrey and Lilly Bell (Beene) Irons. He proudly served his country as seaman apprentice in the United States Navy.

Aubrey married Martha Lay on February 14,...

Glendon Fred Garner

Glendon Fred Garner

Aug 1, 2021

Glendon Fred Garner, Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed away on August 1, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born May 31, 1934 in Maud to Arthur Garner and Iva (Patterson) Garner. Glendon graduated from Maud High School where his nickname was “Tuffy Garner”. He lived for a while in Fort Worth, Texas, but came back to Maud....

Leo Amos Alexander, Jr.

Leo Amos Alexander, Jr.

Aug 1, 2021

Leo Amos Alexander, Jr. , age 64 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away at his mother’s home in Konawa, Oklahoma, Sunday morning August 1, 2021.

A Wake service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 4th at High Springs Baptist Church of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen...

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