Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Velma Louise Anson

Velma Louise Anson

May 11, 2021

Funeral services for Velma Louise (Ivey) Anson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Seminole.

Rev. Joseph P. Schwarz will officiate. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Seminole, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Visitation is planned for 6 p.m. Sunday...

James "Jim" Charles White

James "Jim" Charles White

May 9, 2021

James “Jim” Charles White, Seminole resident, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma.  Jim was born on February 26, 1942, in Seminole, OK, to Glen and Virgie “Kate” Eula (Petross) White.  He graduated from East Central University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English in 1965. Jim dedicated himself to protecting and serving others during his...

Gordon Lee Brewer

Gordon Lee Brewer

May 9, 2021

Gordon Lee Brewer , age 48 and a resident of Tonkawa, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Vamoosa Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. ...

Curtis Ernest "Ernie" Baird, Jr.

Curtis Ernest "Ernie" Baird, Jr.

May 7, 2021

Curtis Ernest Baird, Jr. , age 65 years, eleven months, and three days, and a resident of Macomb, Oklahoma passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home.

At Ernie’s request, no service is planned, and arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.

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Theresa Maria (Cuadra)  Crowell

Theresa Maria (Cuadra) Crowell

May 5, 2021

Theresa Maria (Cuadra) Crowell , age 63 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Viewing for Theresa will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15th at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, and cremation...

Jeanese Belle (Jones)  Factor

Jeanese Belle (Jones) Factor

May 4, 2021

Jeanese Belle Factor, 80, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born May 27, 1940 in Seminole County, Oklahoma to Jack and May (Burgess) Jones. Jeanese was a tribal member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

Jeanese grew up in Native American boarding...

Jerold Edwin Boepple

Jerold Edwin Boepple

May 1, 2021

Jerold Edwin Boepple, 80 year-old Okemah, Oklahoma resident, passed away on May 1, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born October 29, 1940 in Great Bend, Kansas to parents Edward and Dorothy June (Roesle) Boepple. He was a high school graduate. He married Merle Deane Carpenter on February 2, 1963 in Ellinwood, Kansas. Jerold worked for Halliburton...

Edward Wayne Turner

Edward Wayne Turner

Apr 28, 2021

Edward Wayne Turner, Oklahoma City resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Del City, Oklahoma.  Edward was born October 3, 1953, in Oklahoma City, OK to Jake Alvin and Edna (Lynch) Turner.  He worked in entertainment as an Elvis impersonator and truck driver.  He was loved by his family and will be dearly missed.

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Betty Bernice (Rhodes)  Ward

Betty Bernice (Rhodes) Ward

Apr 26, 2021

Betty Bernice Ward, a Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Betty was born on April 23, 1931, in Anadarko, OK to Dennis Flynn and Alma Jane (Herring) Rhodes.

Betty was raised in Central California. Her mother was a cook for a ranch and cooked the meals for...

Ray Lee Jacomo, Jr.

Ray Lee Jacomo, Jr.

Apr 21, 2021

Ray Lee Jacomo, Jr., longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away at the age of 61 on April 21, 2021. He was born May 9, 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Ray Lee Jacomo, Sr. and Ella (Seaman) Jacomo. He grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from East Ascension Academy in East Ascension Parish...

Pamela Lynn Trout

Pamela Lynn Trout

Apr 20, 2021

Pamela Lynn Trout, Wellston resident, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Pamela was born November 18, 1960, in Seminole, OK, to James and Barbara Rae (Miller) Dye.  She grew up in Seminole, OK then moved to Moore, OK until she came to reside in Wellston, OK.

Pamela married Hilton LaWayne...

Helena Hope Young

Helena Hope Young

Apr 20, 2021

Helena Hope Young, Seminole resident, passed away on April 20, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Helena was born on February 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA, to Donald Elmer and Ruth Emily (Ringel) Hudson.

Many have stories and memories of our time with Helena.  Here are a few pieces that give a little of...

Ola Mae (Chesser)  Clark

Ola Mae (Chesser) Clark

Apr 19, 2021

Ola Mae Chesser Clark, 96, passed away peacefully Monday, April 19, 2021, in Houston, Texas.  She was born just north of Seminole, Oklahoma, on March 27, 1925, to Cratie Adus Combs Chesser and Clarence Lloyd Chesser.  Her parents owned Chesser’s Grocery. As a teenager, Ola Mae worked at the store, as well as the Chieftain theater on Main.  ...

Mike Preston Berry

Mike Preston Berry

Apr 19, 2021

Mike Preston Berry, Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seminole, Oklahoma.  Mike was born on May 4, 1967, in Seminole, OK to Benjamin Franklin Berry Sr. and Delois Meanger (Washington) Berry.

Mike spent most of his life in New Lima and Seminole.  He was a truck driver and oilfield worker. ...

Russell "Rusty" Gene Harcrow

Russell "Rusty" Gene Harcrow

Apr 19, 2021

Russell “Rusty” Gene Harcrow, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on April 19, 2021 at the age of 62. He was born in Idabel, Oklahoma on June 5, 1958 to parents James Lewis Harcrow, Sr. and Dolores Charlene (Warren) Harcrow. He spent most of his youth in Crowley, Louisiana, developing his love for all things Cajun....

Donald "Keith" Yerby

Donald "Keith" Yerby

Apr 18, 2021

Donald “Keith” Yerby, Wewoka resident, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home in Wewoka, Oklahoma.  Keith was born on July 4, 1961, in Seminole, OK, to Donald Lee and Carolyn Marie (Laxton) Yerby.  He was the owner and president of Goff, Inc. and was very proud of his work.

Keith married...

Evalyn Lee (Blackwood)  Maxwell

Evalyn Lee (Blackwood) Maxwell

Apr 18, 2021

Evalyn Lee (Blackwood) Maxwell , age 74 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. ...

Suitki Warledo

Suitki Warledo

Apr 16, 2021

Suitki Warledo, Tulsa resident, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Suitki was born September 8, 1978, in Oklahoma City, to Roy Claud Warledo and Wynema Sue Howell.

Suitki was a loving person, with a big heart, bright smile and enthusiastic wave.  She was always ready to help anyone in need...

Sidney Orvil Russell

Sidney Orvil Russell

Apr 15, 2021

Sidney Orvil Russell, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Orvil was born on June 29, 1931 in Maud, Oklahoma to Sidney Francis and Ira Edith Russell. He spent his childhood in the North Rock Creek area and graduated from Shawnee High School. During his teens he loved to race motorcycles and followed the...

Odella "Odell" Teresa (O'Quinn)  Dingler

Odella "Odell" Teresa (O'Quinn) Dingler

Apr 15, 2021

Odella “Odell” Teresa Dingler, Yukon resident, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Yukon, OK.  Odell was born on April 19, 1927, in Lourdes, Newfoundland, to George and Margaret (March) O’Quinn (Aucion).  She lived in Wewoka for 41 years and Seminole for 27 years after moving from Stephenville, Canada.  Odell spent her later years close to family...