Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Jimmy  Allen Richardson

Jimmy Allen Richardson

Jun 23, 2018

Jimmy Allen Richardson, 70, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident died, Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jimmy was born February 1, 1948 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Clura Gerald Richardson and Juanita (Griffin) Richardson. Jimmy attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in 1966 , received an Associate of Science degree from Seminole Junior College in 1972 and...

Dawn  Cross Smith

Dawn Cross Smith

Jun 22, 2018

Dawn Michelle (Cross) Smith, 49 year old lifelong Bowlegs, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life to eternal life on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her home in Bowlegs.  She was born July 12, 1968 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Hanley “Leon” Cross and Bernice (Sullinger) Cross. Dawn graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1986 and went on to continue her...

Janice  Cecilia Kernell

Janice Cecilia Kernell

Jun 20, 2018

Janice Cecilia (Wolf) Kernell, 67 year old Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at SSM Health St. Anthony in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  She was born December 15, 1950 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Martha (Alexander) Wolf and Delmar Wolf, Sr. Janice was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (the Mekusukey Band). Janice...

Linda Helbach

Linda Helbach

Jun 19, 2018

LINDA REYNOLDS HELBACH Linda Carol Reynolds Helbach, born October 25, 1948, to Wayne and Hazel Reynolds of Little, died June 19, 2018, in her home in the Houston suburb of Fulshear, Texas. Linda was raised in the community of Little, north of Seminole where her parents and her Aunt Mable Jackson ran a country grocery store for over 50 years. ...

Janet  Greer Keith

Janet Greer Keith

Jun 15, 2018

Janet Greer Keith, 63 year old Earlsboro, Oklahoma resident, passed away June 15, 2018 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Janet was born on September 5, 1954 in San Joaquin, California to parents, George Earl Simmons and Jimmie Gammill Simmons. Janet was a waitress in several different restaurants. She also worked and retired from Walmart.  Janet is survived by her daughter; Tamara Bost...

Isaac  Otis Brannon

Isaac Otis Brannon

Jun 14, 2018

Isaac Otis Brannon, 74, Longtime Shawnee Resident, died Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Isaac was born September 12, 1943 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Isaac Edward Brannon and Juanita Odessa (Lawrence) Brannon. Isaac was a warehouse foreman for Shawnee Mills in Shawnee, Oklahoma and had worked for them over 36 years. He loved rodeos and bull riding. He attended...

Patsy  Jean Brown

Patsy Jean Brown

Jun 12, 2018

Patsy Jean (Welcher) Brown, a long-time Seminole resident, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  She was born May 14, 1933 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents, John and Hazel Welcher. Patsy was a student of Varnum High School, and after graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Hershel Pack of Seminole.  Patsy and their daughter,...

Eugene  "Sonny" Lindsay

Eugene "Sonny" Lindsay

Jun 11, 2018

Eugene Pace "Sonny" Lindsay, 77 year old longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on July 10, 1940 to parents Willie Lindsay and Lizzie (Coody) Lindsay. Sonny was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (the Mekvsukey Band). Sonny attended Pleasant...

George Dillon

George Dillon

Jun 6, 2018

George Andy Dillon, 71 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home in Seminole.  He was born August 1, 1946 in Stroud, Oklahoma to parents Richard Erving Dillon and Ethel Alberta (Halstead) Dillon. George worked at the Seminole Water Department as a lineman for many years. George was a member of the...

Steven  Wesley Burris

Steven Wesley Burris

Jun 5, 2018

Steven Wesley “Bub” Burris, age 38 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma, entered into his eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Rev. Brandon Leslie, Pastor of St. Lewis Baptist Church,...

Shane Dorsey

Shane Dorsey

Jun 4, 2018

Shane Dorsey, 38 Shane L. Dorsey, Oklahoma City resident, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at Integris Southwest Medical Center at the age of 38. Shane was born April 5, 1980 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents, Alvin Lynn Dorsey and Bertha Ann (Hardy) Dorsey. Shane worked in the construction industry removing asbestos. He was the family clown, always joking and...

Eva (Rhodd)  Jordan

Eva (Rhodd) Jordan

Jun 3, 2018

Eva (Rhodd) Jordan, 96 year old long time Saint Louis, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home in Saint Louis surrounded by her loving family.  Eva was born April 2, 1922 at her family home at Sacred Heart, Oklahoma (near Konawa) to parents John Baptist Rhodd and Adeline (Thorpe) Rhodd. Eva has been a...

Lewis Gillespie

Lewis Gillespie

Jun 2, 2018

Lewis James Gillespie, 71, passed away on June 2, 2018, Saturday morning at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City with family at his bedside.    He was born on October 14, 1946 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Oscar and Phoeba Gillespie.    For years the family traveled to several western states, harvesting fruit and vegetables every summer. He attended New Lima High School...

Juddie Lovelace

Juddie Lovelace

May 31, 2018

Juddie Ann Lovelace, a longtime resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.  She was born July 28, 1960 in Stigler, Oklahoma to parents Russell Lavone Gibson and Bessie Leola (Lane) Gibson. She graduated from Quinton High School. Juddie was married to Tim Lovelace and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1981....

Vincent Pepe

Vincent Pepe

May 31, 2018

Vincent Nicholas Pepe long time Seminole county resident passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 56. Vincent was born August 26, 1961 in Fowler, California to parents, Vincent Thomas Pepe and Dorlas June (Hogwood) Pepe. Vincent graduated from Maud High School in 1981. Vincent worked at the Seminole Company and Joe Mills Well Service...

Charles  Edward Lamirand

Charles Edward Lamirand

May 30, 2018

Charles Edward Lamirand, age 82 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma. A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018 at Wanette Cemetery in Wanette, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate.  Charles will...

JoWanna Morris

JoWanna Morris

May 30, 2018

JoWanna Morris, longtime Seminole County resident, passed away on May 30, 2018 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born on June 11, 1957 in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Joe Bill Morris and Mary LaJuana Griffin. JoWanna was a resident of Oakridge Home in Wewoka, Oklahoma for 30 years, but had most recently moved to Pioneer Nursing Home in Seminole. She loved...

Norman  Eugene Ranells

Norman Eugene Ranells

May 28, 2018

Norman Eugene Ranells, age 58 and a former resident of Seminole County in Oklahoma, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at his home in Sulphur, Oklahoma. A memorial service is planned for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Grace Community Church in Vamoosa, Oklahoma.  Rev. Drew Isaacs will officiate, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home...

Eugene Bush

Eugene Bush

May 26, 2018

Eugene "Steele" Bush, age 79 and a former resident of Seminole County in Oklahoma, passed away at Ada Care Center in Ada, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 26, 2018. A memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Fr. Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. will officiate, and burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

James  Ira Sullivan

James Ira Sullivan

May 25, 2018

James Ira Sullivan, 89, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Colonial Estates Nursing Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. James was born August 27, 1928 in Electra, Texas to H.C. Sullivan and Opal Irene (Adams) Sullivan. James married, Catheryn Sue (Bellar) Sullivan on March 31, 1945 in Altus, Oklahoma, they were married for 64 years. Sue preceded him...