Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Amayah  Rose Devine

Amayah Rose Devine

Jul 20, 2019

Amayah Rose Devine, passed away before her time on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Grace Community Church in Vamoosa, Oklahoma, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  James Brunson will officiate. She is survived by her parents, Christian Tanyan and...

Ember  Marie Bowman

Ember Marie Bowman

Jul 19, 2019

Ember Marie Bowman was born and passed away on July 19, 2019 at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ember is survived by her mother; Anna Bowman and her grandparents; Larry and Barbara Bowman and James Watson, all of Wetumka, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents; Dorothy Watson and Benny and Helen Bowman. Funeral services for Ember...

Lester Coy "Buddy" Remer

Lester Coy "Buddy" Remer

Jul 18, 2019

Lester Coy "Buddy" Remer, 85, passed away on July 18, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born April 1, 1934 in Pelsor, Arkansas to parents Charles Lester Remer and Wilsie Mae (Standridge) Remer. Lester graduated from Varnum High School in Seminole, Oklahoma in 1952. He married Lillian Rozella Welcher on March 1, 1954 at the Church of God in...

Pearliree Roberson

Pearliree Roberson

Jul 18, 2019

Pearliree Gordon Roberson, 97, Lima, Oklahoma resident, became absent from the body and now present with her Lord, on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home. Pearliree was born on September 6, 1921 in Lima, Oklahoma to Felix Gordon and Willie Mae (Jackson) Gordon. She grew up in Lima and attended school there. Pearliree moved to California where she met...

Maria  Katharina Martin

Maria Katharina Martin

Jul 17, 2019

Maria Katharina (Schwarz) Martin, age 78, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away July 17, 2019 in Sparta, Wisconsin. Maria was born May 26, 1941 in Bliesen, St. Wendel, Germany to parents Nikolaus Schwarz and Katharina (Eisel) Schwarz. She  graduated from high school in Germany. Maria married Donald Lee Martin on July 4, 1963 in Baumholder, Germany. Sadly, Don passed away...

Marvin  James Botsford

Marvin James Botsford

Jul 10, 2019

Marvin James Botsford, 83, longtime Seminole resident, passed away, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Marvin was born July 2, 1936 in Otto, New York to Ralph James Botsford and Alice Eugenia (Maus) Botsford. Marvin served in United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958 as a radio mechanic and attained the rank of A1C.  After his time in...

Dennis  Charles Harviston

Dennis Charles Harviston

Jul 9, 2019

Dennis Charles Harviston, age 64, passed away at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma on July 9, 2019. Dennis was born October 4, 1954 in Liberal, Kansas to parents Russell Claydean Harviston and Vinnie Lee (Middleton) Harviston. He was a high school graduate and a private in the United States Marine Corps. He married Anita Lively on February 8, 2000 in...

Richmond  Jone Cully

Richmond Jone Cully

Jul 9, 2019

Richmond Jone Cully, age 82 and long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate, and burial will follow at the Cully Family Cemetery.  Casket bearers are Jeremiah Cully, Justin Cully, Dalton...

Velma  Louise Baine

Velma Louise Baine

Jul 9, 2019

Velma Louise (Scott) Baine, 86 year-old Macomb, Oklahoma resident, passed away at her home on July 9, 2019. She was born April 16, 1933 in Romulus, Oklahoma to parents Dell Thurman Scott and Bell (Hargus) Scott. She graduated from Macomb High School where she was an all-star basketball player. She also attended college. Louise married William Baine on December 5,...

Kathleen  Nichole Barton

Kathleen Nichole Barton

Jul 6, 2019

Kathleen Nichole Barton, 41-year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away July 6, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born December 21, 1977 in Anaheim, California to parents David Lee Barton and Judy Holt. She graduated from high school in Tehachapi, California. Kathleen moved to Seminole in 2008 and worked as an Administrative Assistant with the Department of Human Services....

William  Howard McDonald

William Howard McDonald

Jul 1, 2019

William Howard McDonald, 62, Tulsa, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019. William was born on September 12, 1956 in Cromwell, Oklahoma to William Harding “Bill” McDonald and Ilene (Snodgrass) McDonald. William grew up in Seminole County. William worked in the Construction Industry.   William is survived by his wife Anne McDonald of Georgia, his sister Betty Boggs of Haskell,...

Wanda  Oleta Baxter

Wanda Oleta Baxter

Jun 29, 2019

Wanda Oleta Baxter, 85, longtime Little, Oklahoma resident, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, South in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Wanda was born December 2, 1933 in Henry, Oklahoma to Ralph Franklin Wilson and Gladys Ellen (Eastwood) Wilson. Wanda was a Home Health Care aide. During her life she also had worked as a Nurse’s Aide...

Don  Keith Beauford

Don Keith Beauford

Jun 24, 2019

Don Keith Beauford joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, the 24th of June 2019. He is survived by his dedicated wife of 66 years Juanelle Beauford of the home, his daughter and son-in-law Laree and C.L. Barnett and family, his son and daughter-in-law Matt and Carla Beauford and family, including many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. As well as...

Martha  Lee Mooney

Martha Lee Mooney

Jun 21, 2019

Martha Lee Mooney, 80, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2019 at Cornerstone Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Martha was born July 17, 1938 in rural Seminole County, Oklahoma, to Irene C. (Cornelius) Miller and Dixie Alec Miller.  Martha was a member of the Seminole/Creek Tribes of Oklahoma. Martha entered the United States Navy at an early age and attained the rank...

Frankie  Darlene (Frump)  Smith

Frankie Darlene (Frump) Smith

Jun 19, 2019

Frankie Darlene (Frump) Smith, age 82 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, departed from this life surrounded by her family Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. A Celebration of Life will be held for Frankie Darlene Smith at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Konawa Performing Arts Center (PAC) under the direction...

Joann  Julia Posey

Joann Julia Posey

Jun 19, 2019

Joann Julia (Jones) Posey, 79 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her home in Seminole.  She was born November 20, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Agnes "Joy" (Gengler) Jones and Henry Jones. Following high school graduation, Joann married Charles Leonard Posey on April 5, 1959 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Joann...

Beverly Bicknell

Beverly Bicknell

Jun 14, 2019

Beverly A. Bicknell, 67, passed away June 14, 2019 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was born July 3, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Arthur Lee Reid and Thelma (Sweeden) Reid. Beverly graduated from Holdenville High School in 1969. She married Gary Bicknell in Las Vegas, Nevada in September of 1994. Beverly was of the Baptist faith and worked at...

Walter  Mack Johnson

Walter Mack Johnson

Jun 9, 2019

Walter Mack Johnson, Sr., was born on March 4, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away on June 9, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was the fourth son to the late Rev. Eugene Johnson and late Myrtle Johnson of Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Walter worked as a CNC machinist for twenty years being last employed by Canary Wellhead. Walter was survived...

Edward  Earl Loving

Edward Earl Loving

Jun 8, 2019

Edward Earl Loving, 67, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma, resident, passed away, Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Edward was born August 19, 1951 in Seminole, Oklahoma to David Loving, Sr. and Elsie (Pulliam) Seyfert. Edward grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School. Edward was a self-employed carpenter and was well known for...

Robert  John Kenyon

Robert John Kenyon

Jun 7, 2019

Robert John “Robbie” Kenyon, 31, Perry, Oklahoma resident, passed away in Perry on Friday June 7, 2019. Robert was born on October 26, 1987 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Robbie was a graduate of Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. Robbie spent several years of his life in Florida and grew to have a great love for the beach. Robbie...