Jady Owen "J.O." Gorden

Jady Owen "J.O." Gorden

Apr 4, 2018

Jady Owen "J.O." Gorden, 74 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born January 9, 1944 in Clayton, Oklahoma to parents Emery Owen Gorden and Nancy (Davis) Gorden.  J.O. graduated from Clayton High School in Clayton, Oklahoma.  He worked as an electrician and...

Oliver Lurry

Oliver Lurry

Apr 4, 2018

Oliver Thomas Lurry II, Oliver Thomas Lurry II, was born April 4, 2018 at Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents, Joshua Thomas Lurry and Kimberlee Anne (Salinas) Lurry. Oliver went back to Heaven, April 4, 2018. Oliver leaves to cherish his memories; parents, Joshua and Kimberlee Lurry; grandparents, John and Jacqui Bertrem, David and Letha Salinas, Ric and Andrea Lambert and Angela...

Lisa  Gay (Young)  Rhodd

Lisa Gay (Young) Rhodd

Apr 2, 2018

Lisa Gay (Young) Rhodd, age 57 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Monday, April 2, 2018, and a funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Jim Kelly will officiate. Lisa was born March 13, 1961 in Enid, Oklahoma to Eldon Young and Mary...

Daniel Edney

Daniel Edney

Apr 2, 2018

Daniel Edney, 74, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, died Monday, April 2, 2018 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Daniel was born July 25, 1943 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Charlie Edney and Marjorie (Wilcox) Edney. Daniel grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole Public Schools. Daniel lived in Seminole most all of his life until he moved to the Harrah, Choctaw area about...

Andrew Harjo

Andrew Harjo

Apr 1, 2018

Andrew Harjo, 83 year-old longtime Seminole County, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life April 1, 2018 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born September 15, 1934 in Wolf, Oklahoma to parents Marie (Powell) Harjo and Turner Harjo. Andrew married Ramona Warledo in May of 1954 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Andrew is a member of the Seminole Nation...

Nick Silas

Nick Silas

Mar 30, 2018

Nicholas Ray “Nick” Silas, 60 year old Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life to eternal life on March 30, 2018 in Odessa Texas.  He was born June 6, 1957 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Barbara (Garner) Silas and Kenneth Silas. Nick moved with his family to Maud, Oklahoma when he was four years old.  He graduated from Maud High...

Toris Louie

Toris Louie

Mar 30, 2018

Toris Emanuel Louie, 77, New Lima resident, died Friday March 30, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Toris was born March 6, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Moman Louie and Betty E. (Wandick) Louie. Toris had served his country in the United States Navy; he also served as a deacon at the Scipio Baptist Church. Toris loved farming and reading. He...

Alonzo Williams-Newton

Alonzo Williams-Newton

Mar 28, 2018

Alonzo Williams-Newton, Jr., 60, lifelong Seminole resident passed away , Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. Alonzo was born July 14, 1957 in Seminole, Oklahoma to his parents Wilhelmina ( Williams) Newton and Alonzo Newton, Sr.. Alonzo graduated from Seminole High School and attended Seminole State College. He worked for Commercial Brick for several years and enjoyed spending time...

Zaiden Phillips

Zaiden Phillips

Mar 27, 2018

Zaiden James Phillips, infant son of Emily Rose Phillips, passed away, Tuesday March 27, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Zaiden is survived by his mother, Emily Phillips of Shawnee, Oklahoma, one brother Damien Pleets, two sisters Jade Pleets and Jocelyn Pleets, grandparents; Stacey and Beverly Cooper of Earlsboro, Oklahoma, great grandparents; Luther Haymond and Karen Washington of...

Shirley  Ruth (McLeister)  Berry

Shirley Ruth (McLeister) Berry

Mar 26, 2018

Shirley Ruth (McLeister) Berry, age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. A service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at the church of Christ in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Dale Choate will officiate. Shirley was...

Mark Crawford

Mark Crawford

Mar 26, 2018

Mark E. Crawford, 57 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life March 26, 2018 at his home in Seminole surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 25, 1960 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents David M. Crawford and Edna Fay (Duncan) Crawford. Mark graduated from Maud High School in 1978.  He went on to work in the...

Phillip  Leon Floyd

Phillip Leon Floyd

Mar 22, 2018

Phillip Leon Floyd, 70 year old longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Morristown, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 25, 1947 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Charles William Floyd and Fannie Charlean (Lashley) Floyd. Phillip graduated from Seminole High School in 1966 and went on to attend college. Phillip...

Wesley Pebworth

Wesley Pebworth

Mar 20, 2018

Wesley Wayne Pebworth, 31 year old lifelong Seminole County, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Seminole County.  He was born August 14, 1986 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents Madelyn Ann Talamasey and Wayne Pebworth. Wesley was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Wesley was a member of Tallahassee Presbyterian Church.  He enjoyed watching...

Byron  Lynn Cole

Byron Lynn Cole

Mar 20, 2018

Byron Lynn “Keg” Cole, age 57 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in a motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 3 just north of Seminole. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Asher Public School located on N. Division St. in Asher under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of...

Daniel  David Khoury

Daniel David Khoury

Mar 19, 2018

Daniel David Khoury, age 92 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City to live forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Celebrating Mr. Khoury’s life and birth, a Rosary service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in...

Jessica E. Coody Burden

Jessica E. Coody Burden

Mar 13, 2018

Jessica Elaine (Coody) Burden, 66 year old Wewoka, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at her home in Wewoka surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 30, 1951 in Talihina, Oklahoma to parents Jimmy Coody and Amanda Little. Following graduation from Pleasant Grove High School in Seminole County, Jessica went on to attend Business...

John  E. Massay

John E. Massay

Mar 11, 2018

John Edmond Massay was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 2, 1932. John was the son of William Hazel Massay and Mavis (Ivey) Massay. John passed away, Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 85. John moved to Seminole in 1942 and lived in Seminole till 1981 when he moved to Edmond, Oklahoma.  While in...

Sherrie  Lynn Arbuckle

Sherrie Lynn Arbuckle

Mar 10, 2018

Sherrie Lynn (Driver) Arbuckle, 60 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 21, 1957 in Houston, Texas to parents George Edward Driver and Betty Joan (Hardwick) Driver. Sherrie graduated from Bowlegs High School in Bowlegs, Oklahoma. She married Sylvester Arbuckle in...

Tommy  F. Hudson

Tommy F. Hudson

Mar 9, 2018

Tommy F. Hudson,age 75 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.  Bro. Gary Choate will officiate.  Casket bearers are Kerry Hudson, Jeff...

Norma  Jean Phillips

Norma Jean Phillips

Mar 5, 2018

Norma Jean Phillips, 83, longtime Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Norma Jean was born May 3, 1934 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Norman Leon Melton and Rosa Mae (Driskill) Melton. Norma Jean was a retired special education teacher for over 20 years at Paden Public Schools. She was a mentor to her students and...