Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Richard Clayton Porter

Richard Clayton Porter

Jun 14, 2021

Richard Clayton Porter , age 68 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City.

A memorial celebration of life service is planned for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Konawa, Oklahoma under the direction...

Jean Dale (Sexton)  Akerman

Jean Dale (Sexton) Akerman

Jun 12, 2021

Jean Dale (Sexton) Akerman , age 94 and a life-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home.

A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,  Konawa.  A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June...

Thomas "Tommy" Leroy Arnold

Thomas "Tommy" Leroy Arnold

Jun 11, 2021

Thomas Leroy (Tommy) Arnold, longtime Seminole resident, peacefully passed from the arms of his loving family into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 11, 2021. Tommy was born May 14, 1960 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Seth Thomas and Maxie Wayne Lee Arnold. He was a member of a family with deep roots in...

Jamie Lee Morris

Jamie Lee Morris

Jun 11, 2021

Jamie Lee Morris , age 65 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on June 11, 2021 at Fountain View Manor in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate, and burial...

James "Babe" Lee Jones Jr

James "Babe" Lee Jones Jr

Jun 10, 2021

Shawnee resident James “Babe” Lee Jones Jr., 72, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Shawnee.

Babe, the son of James Jones and Cora Jones, was born October 13, 1948 in Seminole.  He grew up in Bowlegs, he then went to school at Haskell Indian School in Lawrence Kansas.  After high school, James...

Norma Lee (Birkicht)  Goss

Norma Lee (Birkicht) Goss

Jun 9, 2021

Norma Lee Goss, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Weatherford Texas, surrounded by loved ones.

Norma, the daughter of Ira Oliver and Beulah Belle (Parsons) Birkicht, was born June 1, 1942, in Shawnee.  She graduated high school at Prairie Valley School.  On July 6, 1971, she married Donald Franklin Goss at her mother’s home; they...

Keith Strickland

Keith Strickland

Jun 9, 2021

Edward “Keith” Strickland, Tecumseh resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Keith was born on December 10, 1952, in Stratford, Oklahoma, to Edward Leroy and Iris Fern (Eoff) Strickland.

Keith pursued his studies and played baseball at Seminole State College and East Central University.  He married Deena Kay Taylor...

Minnie "Shugo" Louise Hardin Nokes

Minnie "Shugo" Louise Hardin Nokes

Jun 8, 2021

Minnie Louise Hardin Nokes, longtime Ada resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at her home, with her family by her side.  Minnie was born on October 28, 1938, in Wanette, Oklahoma, to Benjamin Leslie and Ruby (Briggs) Hardin.  In 1945 she moved with her family to the family farm south of Ada.  She attended Ahloso school...

James "Jim" Williams

James "Jim" Williams

Jun 6, 2021

James (Jim) Williams passed from this earth Sunday, June 6, 2021. Jim was born on October 23, 1953, in Farmington, New Mexico to Betty (Gordon) Williams and Charley Williams.

Jim was preceded in death by his dad Charley and his sister Dorene.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife Bettie M....

Jimmy Ray Underwood

Jimmy Ray Underwood

Jun 6, 2021

Maud resident Jimmy Ray Underwood passed away on Sunday, June 6, at the age of 77, surrounded by family.

Jimmy, the son of Gerald and Elsie (Jones) Underwood, was born July 23, 1943 in Pauls Valley.  He proudly served in the US Navy.  On March 20, 1982, he married Oleta Richard.  Jimmy worked in...

Jim Bob Sandfur

Jim Bob Sandfur

Jun 3, 2021

Jim Bob Sandfur , age 40 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at his home Thursday, June 3, 2021.

A Wake service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday,...

Muriel Elizabeth Dodds

Muriel Elizabeth Dodds

Jun 1, 2021

Muriel Elizabeth Dodds, born February 11, 1926 in Batavia, Ohio, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 1, 2021 with her two loving daughters by her side. Muriel moved to Las Vegas 50 years ago from Illinois, and enjoyed almost 20 years as a teacher at Western High School. After retiring,...

Travis Nathan Phay

Travis Nathan Phay

Jun 1, 2021

Travis Nathan Phay passed way on June 1, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born April 17, 1986 in Florida to parents Ronald Glen Phay and Jetty Lucinda (Tate) Cook. He grew up in the Seminole/Bowlegs area. He was the Chief Operating Superintendent for Cougar King Construction in Seminole.

Travis enjoyed fishing, driving his...

Yevonne LaVae (Quick)  Drake

Yevonne LaVae (Quick) Drake

Jun 1, 2021

Yevonne LaVae (Quick) Drake , age 81 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma passed away at her home under the loving care of Halo Hospice on Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Vamoosa Cemetery East of Konawa, Oklahoma under...

Rhonda Sue Underwood

Rhonda Sue Underwood

May 31, 2021

Rhonda Sue Underwood passed away at the age of 60 on May 31, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a resident of Ada, Oklahoma and a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. She was born December 7, 1960 in Prague, Oklahoma to parents Tecumseh Underwood and Nagie (Harjo) Underwood.

Rhonda was a...

Ennis "Peewee" Rayfield Buxton

Ennis "Peewee" Rayfield Buxton

May 22, 2021

Ennis “Peewee” Buxton. He was 76, died at his home Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born and raised in Starks, Louisiana and moved to Seminole in 2002. Married to Billie Thompson in 2003.

He worked as tugboat captain for over 25 years for various companies and retired from Kirby Transportation in 2016. After...

Donnie Ray Lam

Donnie Ray Lam

May 21, 2021

Donnie Ray Lam, 74, Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home in Maud, Oklahoma. Donnie was born on November 3, 1946 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Edward Olen Lam, Jr. and Myrtle Irene (Jeffers) Lam.  Donnie grew up in the Tribbey, Macomb and Wanette communities, but most of all, he loved...

Mary Jane (Johnson)  Anthony

Mary Jane (Johnson) Anthony

May 19, 2021

Mary Jane (Johnson) Anthony , age 93 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma pass away from this life Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday May 24, 2021 at Rosedale Cemetery...

Annie Lee Johnson

Annie Lee Johnson

May 19, 2021

Annie Lee Johnson departed this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, peacefully into the arms of the Lord. She was born in Elwood, Oklahoma on January 6, 1921. She was one of nine children born to Nick and Norah (Davis) Johnson. Annie received her early education and was baptized in the community of Elwood, Oklahoma. She married James...

Bernice Marie (Billie)  Cook

Bernice Marie (Billie) Cook

May 12, 2021

Bernice Marie (Billie) Cook, age 57, passed away at her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 12, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma to parents Joe Johnson Billie, Sr. and Cora Mae (McCulla) Billie. She a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. She married Stephen A. Cook in 1989. She was...