Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Mark  Allen Carr

Mark Allen Carr

Mar 30, 2019

Mark Allen Carr “Big Iron”, 67-year-old Bowlegs, Oklahoma resident, passed away due to a lengthy illness Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mark was born December 24, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Billy John Carr and Dorsalene “Honey” Upton Carr. Mark married Marsha Carlene (Prescott) Carr on August 5, 1976. Mark worked in the oil field...

Lonnie Smith

Lonnie Smith

Mar 30, 2019

Lonnie “Darryl” Smith, 73 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Darryl was born February 11, 1946 in Prague, Oklahoma to parents Benjamin Franklin Smith and Ruth Helen (Rogers) Smith. Darryl was active in the Memory Lane Cruisers auto club, was a CB/Ham radio operator known as “Pony” and played bass guitar...

Virginia Schauer

Virginia Schauer

Mar 30, 2019

Virginia Ruth (Estes) Schauer 09 December 1931 – 30 March 2019 Virginia Ruth, the first-born child of Thelma Ruth (Brown) and Ezra Le Roy Estes Jr., was born December 9, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. In Late December 1948, Clyde introduced Melvin to Virginia on a blind date just months before she graduated from Dalhart High School in 1949. Upon marring...

Charles  Wayne Deere

Charles Wayne Deere

Mar 29, 2019

Charles Wayne "Pops" Deere of Sherman, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 71. He was born on September 24, 1947 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Taylor Harjo and Cindy (Deere) Harjo. He was of the Methodist faith. Charles graduated from Strother High School in 1965.  He married Marguerite “Marcie” (Hause)  Deere on August 27,1980...

Margaret  Deloris (Abbott)  Kuestersteffen

Margaret Deloris (Abbott) Kuestersteffen

Mar 28, 2019

Margaret Deloris (Abbott) Kuestersteffen, age 85 and a life-long resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away from this life Thursday, March 28, 2019 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Rev. Pam Shirk will officiate. Margaret was...

Jackie Jones

Jackie Jones

Mar 28, 2019

Jackie Allen Jones, 50 year old lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Thursday, March 28, 2019 following a motorcycle accident in Hughes County.  He was born June 26, 1968 in the old Seminole Hospital to parents, Nancy Lee (Hill) Gordon and Jackie Kelly “Big Jackie” Jones.  Jackie graduated from Seminole High School in 1986.  Jackie was self-employed...

Benjamin Dunn

Benjamin Dunn

Mar 27, 2019

Benjamin Timmy Dunn, 67, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Benjamin was born on July 8, 1951 to Noah Dunn, Sr. and Louisa (Harjo) Dunn. Benjamin was a truck driver and machinist. He graduated from Haskell Indian University and enjoyed visiting and being with his family. Benjamin is survived by his brother  Norman Simmons...

Bobby E. Jones

Bobby E. Jones

Mar 24, 2019

Bobby E. " Bob" Jones, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully March 24, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born August 12, 1939 in Waycross, Georgia to James Riley and Helen (Carter) Jones.  He was the oldest son and second of five children.  At the age of ten, the family moved to Jacksonville, Florida. After high school, Bob...

Pamela  Lee Harrod

Pamela Lee Harrod

Mar 23, 2019

Pamela Lee Harrod, 65, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pamela was born October 21, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Paul Loyd Lewis and Frances Lee (Chastaine) Lewis. Pamela was a Registered Nurse and worked at St. Paul’s Hospital in Dallas, Texas for several years. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, making jewelry and...

John  A. Smith

John A. Smith

Mar 23, 2019

John A. Smith, 81, longtime Bowlegs, Oklahoma resident, passed away March 23, 2019 in Seminole, Oklahoma. John was born December 16, 1937 in Paden, Oklahoma to parents, Arley Newton Smith and Norma Evelyn (Coleman) Smith. John was self-employed and owned his own construction company. John is survived by his son Rick Smith of Bowlegs, Oklahoma, his brother; Jerry Smith of...

Sandra  Renae Larney

Sandra Renae Larney

Mar 22, 2019

Sandra Renae Larney, 57, Wewoka, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home in Wewoka. Sandra was born December 17, 1961 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Samsochee James Harjo and Imogene (Little) Harjo.  Sandra was a homemaker, sno-cone maker at Frost Bites and an administrative assistant at the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. She was a member of the Seminole...

Bill Harrison

Bill Harrison

Mar 22, 2019

George William “Bill” Harrison, 77 year old longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home near Maud.  He was born February 11, 1942 in Blocker, Oklahoma to parents Lymon Harrison and Mary Lee (Thrasher) Harrison. Bill had served on the Maud Auxiliary Police force in 1969 and 1970.  He worked in construction and...

Major Donald Lee Martin

Major Donald Lee Martin

Mar 21, 2019

Major Donald " Don" Lee Martin, Ret., 78, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Donald was born January 21, 1941 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Paul Martin and Myrtle ( Becks) Martin. Don entered the United States Army, and had attained the rank of Major, and had a distinguished career,  before his honorable discharge from...

Pearl Emmitt

Pearl Emmitt

Mar 19, 2019

Pearl Emmitt Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident, Pearl Dea (Bailey) Emmitt, 80, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Temple of Praise Church located at 1100 University Ave. in Seminole, Oklahoma with Pastor Jeff Nance officiating the service.  Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole, Oklahoma. Pearl died Tuesday, March 19, 2019...

Lorne  Dean Fixico

Lorne Dean Fixico

Mar 17, 2019

Lorne Dean Fixico, 52 year old Shawnee, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Pawnee, Oklahoma.  He was born July 31, 1966 to parents Rev. Thomas Fixico and Katie (Haag) Fixico. Lorne graduated from Strother High School in 1984.  He was a member of the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribe of Oklahoma. Lorne worked as a brick...

George  Junior Nelson

George Junior Nelson

Mar 17, 2019

George Junior Nelson, 89 year old Seminole County, Oklahoma resident, passed away March 17, 2019 at his home. George was born on October 17, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska to George H. Nelson and Iva (Cue) Nelson. George was a high school graduate and attended college for two years. George married Mary Helen Cruson on April 27, 1948 in San Diego,...

Naoma  "Grandma" Houck-Robinson

Naoma "Grandma" Houck-Robinson

Mar 14, 2019

Naoma Louise (Lee) “Grandma” Houck-Robinson, 95 year old long time Seminole, Oklahoma resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born March 19, 1923 in McClain County, Oklahoma to parents George Washington Lee and Mary Magdalene (Williams) Lee. On June 2, 1941 Naoma married William Henry “Bill”...

Judy  Marlene (Watkins)  Loftis

Judy Marlene (Watkins) Loftis

Mar 14, 2019

Judy Marlene (Watkins) Loftis, age 66 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Rev. Drew Isaacs will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemtery.  Casket bearers are Willie Livesay, Chris McHaney, Clayton Palmer, Johnny Lewis, Tommy Lewis,...

Patricia Colclazier

Patricia Colclazier

Mar 13, 2019

Patricia Joy “Pat” Colclazier, age 89, passed away peacefully March 13, 2019 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born on November 18,1929 in Durant, Oklahoma to Theron and Louise (Pohlman) Stratton. Pat graduated from Durant High School in 1947.  She attended Southeastern State College in Durant for two years. On June 19, 1949, she married James “Jim” Lee Colclazier, her high...

Ronald  Lynn High

Ronald Lynn High

Mar 11, 2019

RONALD LYNN HIGH APRIL 1. 1959—MARCH 11, 2019 Ronald Lynn High, age 59 of Seminole, OK and formerly of Altus, OK departed this life March 11, 2019. Ronald was born in Altus, OK to parents Alton High, Sr. and VeEtta (Lett) High.  He attended public schools and graduated Altus High School in 1978. After high school graduation, Ronald worked for...

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