Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Arrie Lee Effinger, Jr.

Arrie Lee Effinger, Jr.

Nov 4, 2020

Arrie Lee Effinger, Jr., age 64, passed away November 4, 2020 at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born October 23, 1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents Arrie Lee Effinger and Melba Jane (Kilgore) Effinger. Arrie was a high school graduate and was self-employed as a maintenance worker and carpet layer. Arrie served his country in the...

Ronald Eugene Long, Jr.

Ronald Eugene Long, Jr.

Nov 4, 2020

Ronald E. Long Jr. (R.J.),age 40, passed away on November 4, 2020 at  his  home in Shawnee,  Oklahoma. He was a member of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation of Canada tribe. He was born April 6th, 1980 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Ronald E. Long Sr. and Cheryl Long. He worked in food services as...

Juanita (Carlton)  Hays

Juanita (Carlton) Hays

Nov 2, 2020

Juanita (Carlton) Hays passed from this life on November 2, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1937 at home in Holdenville, Oklahoma to V.I. Carlton and Mary A. Sanders. Juanita married Bob Hays and gave birth to two sons, Timothy and Johnathon Hays.

Juanita lived and worked as a nurse and secretary in...

Shannon Renee (Beck)  Eason

Shannon Renee (Beck) Eason

Nov 1, 2020

Shannon Renee (Beck) Eason, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2020 at her home in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born November 20, 1971 in Lea County, New Mexico to parents Frank Beck, Jr. and Sharon (Batchelor) Beck. She moved to Oklahoma and met Jason Eason and they were married in 1990.

Shannon...

Larry Allen Smith

Larry Allen Smith

Oct 29, 2020

Larry Allen Smith , age 77 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City.

A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church west of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen...

Linda Jane (Russell)  Doner Clayton

Linda Jane (Russell) Doner Clayton

Oct 25, 2020

Linda Jane (Russell) Doner Clayton, age 74 and a lifetime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Richard Winters will officiate.  Casket bearers are her grandsons,...

Vernon Ray Isaacs

Vernon Ray Isaacs

Oct 25, 2020

Vernon Ray Isaacs , age 89 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully from this life Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home.

A memorial graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Maxwell Cemetery.  Rev. Drew Isaacs and Bill Isaacs will officiate. ...

George Ed Tebe

George Ed Tebe

Oct 24, 2020

George Ed Tebe, age 67, passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was born in on August 19, 1953 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents Rev. John Cordell Tebe and Nora (Charty) Tebe. He grew up in the Vamoosa area. He married Donna Easley on March 27, 1999 in Gainesville, Texas.

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Vivian Fleming Brower

Vivian Fleming Brower

Oct 23, 2020

Vivian (Fleming) Brower, 95, former longtime Seminole county resident, passed from this life on Friday, October 23, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she had been living. Vivian was born November 2, 1924 in Rising Star, Texas, to Ancel Harvey Fleming and Martha Jewel (Montgomery) Ridley.

Vivian married Conrad Brower on March 4, 1945, in Oklahoma City,...

Clifford C. Grisham

Clifford C. Grisham

Oct 23, 2020

Family funeral services for longtime New Lima resident ,Clifford Grisham, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M.,Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at Swearingen Funeral Home.  Pastor Tommy Azlin will officiate at the service and Clifford’s nephew, Steven Grisham, Oklahoma City, will give a eulogy. Burial will follow at Little Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the United States Army. Pallbearers...

Samuel " Sam" Franklin Laffoon

Samuel " Sam" Franklin Laffoon

Oct 22, 2020

Sam Laffoon, 86, former Oklahoma Highway Patrolman, a loving and devoted father has been called to Glory.  Sam was born on October 5, 1934 in Konawa, Oklahoma to William Jefferson Laffoon and Victoria (Bolton) Laffoon.

Sam was known as a fair and honest man, loved and respected by those his life contacted, family and friends alike.  Sam...

Bobby Royce Withers

Bobby Royce Withers

Oct 21, 2020

Bobby Royce Withers, age 87, passed away October 21, 2020 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born April 26, 1933 in Friendship, Oklahoma to parents Buford Meek Withers and Hazel Alta (Fry) Withers. He was raised in the Wetumka, Oklahoma area and was a graduate of Wetumka High School. He lived in Bowlegs, Oklahoma before moving to Seminole Care...

Norma Lee (Smith)  Johnston

Norma Lee (Smith) Johnston

Oct 17, 2020

Norma Lee (Smith) Johnston, age 95, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born September 19, 1925 in Oilton, Oklahoma to parents Montie C. Smith and Lenora Gertrude (Cotner) Smith. She graduated from Prairie Valley High School in Seminole, Oklahoma where she played basketball.  Norma had been a resident at Avonlea Cottage in...

Grover Holliger, Jr.

Grover Holliger, Jr.

Oct 16, 2020

Grover Holliger, Jr., age 62, passed away on October 16, 2020 at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born June 26, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Grover B. Holliger and Lucille E. (Phillips) Holliger. Grover worked as an oilfield truck driver at Tiger Trucks in Seminole.

Grover is survived by numerous...

Roland Robertson

Roland Robertson

Oct 14, 2020

Roland Robertson, 92, lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. Roland was born August 2, 1928 in Seminole, Oklahoma, to William Houston and Ora Mae (Barrett) Robertson. Roland grew up in Seminole and attended Dora Public School.

Roland was the Water Superintendent for 44 years...

Frederick Calvin Ritter

Frederick Calvin Ritter

Oct 14, 2020

Frederick Calvin Ritter , age 65 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.

No memorial service is planned at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.

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Donna Faye (Harrington)  Galbraith

Donna Faye (Harrington) Galbraith

Oct 9, 2020

Donna Faye (Dinwiddie) Galbraith left this life on October 9th, 2020 at her home in Panama City Florida. She was born on November 27th, 1965 in San Jose California to Phylis Irene (Chase) Harrington and Gerald Rex Harrington. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 19 years Joel Franklin Dinwiddie who left this life...

Glen Dale Carrell

Glen Dale Carrell

Oct 9, 2020

Glen Dale Carrell, 82, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home in Seminole. Glen was born July 30, 1938 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Chambliss Julie Carrell and Zell Christine(Vineyard) Carrell.

Glen was the owner and operator of Carrell's Auto Supply in Seminole for many years. Glen also served...

Sue (Reddin)  Clark

Sue (Reddin) Clark

Oct 9, 2020

Sue (Reddin) Clark, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, lost her battle with cancer at the age of 70 on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born August 1, 1950 in Waco, Texas to parents Bill D. and Florene (Thomas) Reddin. The family moved to Seminole in 1955 to own and operate the Reddin Grocery Store. ...

Norma Dean (Boyce)  DeLonais

Norma Dean (Boyce) DeLonais

Oct 8, 2020

Norma Dean (Boyce) DeLonais , age 85 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020 surrounded by her family at home.

A Rosary is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church near Konawa.  Fr. Joseph...