Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Wesley Mitchell

Wesley Mitchell

May 25, 2018

Wesley Mitchell, Jr., age 68 and a former resident of Seminole County in Oklahoma, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Ada Care Center in Ada, Oklahoma. No memorial service is planned at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Wesley was born November 24, 1949 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Wesley Mitchell,...

James Sullivan

James 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 45 years. Sue preceded him...

Doyle Hughes

Doyle Hughes

May 25, 2018

Doyle Hughes, 77 year old lifelong Asher, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 5, 1941 at his home in Macomb, Oklahoma to parents Mabel Leoma (Waldrup) Hughes and Wilbur Alberta "W.A." Hughes. Doyle attended Macomb Public Schools.  He went...

Emily  Grace Maggard

Emily Grace Maggard

May 22, 2018

Emily Grace Maggard was born at 10:38 a.m., on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents, “Margaret” Elaine (Burgess) Maggard and Timothy Wayne “Tim” Maggard.  Emily weighed 2lbs. 15oz. and only lived a short 47 minutes. She suffered from Thanatophoric Dysplasia, a fatal skeletal disorder. Emily was true to her name, “Emily” which means...

Helen White

Helen White

May 22, 2018

Helen Ruth (Fires) White, 80 year old longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 peacefully at her home.  She was born March 30, 1938 in Texas to parents Nellie Z. “Lois” (Eldred) Fires and Robert Haywood Fires. Helen attended Grove Public School near Davis, Oklahoma.  She enjoyed reading and fishing.  Helen owned and operated...

William  "Bill" Bowman

William "Bill" Bowman

May 20, 2018

William Chester “Bill” Bowman, 67 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Baptist Integris Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born February 25, 1951 in Fort Stockton, Texas to parents Matt Edward Bowman and Naomi Faye (Warden) Bowman. Bill worked several years in the oilfield as a steamer operator. On...

Johnny Pearson

Johnny Pearson

May 18, 2018

Johnny M. Pearson a life long Seminole county resident passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home in Seminole county at the age of 74.   Johnny was born September 10, 1943 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents, Mryl and Dorothy Pearson.   Johnny joined the Air Force after high school and served during the Vietnam War. While in the Air Force...

Winona Neel

Winona Neel

May 18, 2018

Winona "Diane" Neel, age 58 and a resident of Seminole, Oklahoma passed away from this life Friday, May 18, 2018 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.  Will Macsas will officiate, and burial will follow at Little Cemetery.  Diane was born May...

Clarence  Wayne Carpitcher

Clarence Wayne Carpitcher

May 17, 2018

Clarence Wayne Carpitcher, 54 year old Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.  He was born June 28, 1963 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents Andrew Carpitcher and Imogene (Hill) Carpitcher. Clarence was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (the Tallahassee Band).  He worked as a handyman...

Jaunita Stafford

Jaunita Stafford

May 16, 2018

Jaunita Marie Stafford’s family said goodbye to a very precious lady on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, just two days before her 85th birthday. She passed away at age 84 at her home in Bowlegs, Oklahoma. Jaunita was born May 18, 1933 in Seminole County, Oklahoma to Roger Clarence Chandler and Cora Frances (McBroom) Chandler. Jaunita was a longtime member of...

Rickey  Allen Kiser

Rickey Allen Kiser

May 16, 2018

Rickey Allen Kiser, 64 year old McAlester, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in McAlester.  He was born February 17, 1954 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Curtis DeWayne Kiser and Donna Jean (Radford) Kiser. Rickey attended Seminole Public Schools and Ada Public Schools.  He went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps where he...

Eva  Mae Simpson-Cooper

Eva Mae Simpson-Cooper

May 13, 2018

Eva Mae (Simpson) Cooper, 65 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life into eternal life on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  She was born November 27, 1952 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents J.C. Simpson Sr. and Virginia (Dial) Simpson. Eva graduated from Pleasant Grove High School located in Seminole County, Oklahoma in...

Linda  Sue Carroll

Linda Sue Carroll

May 13, 2018

Linda Sue (Fletcher) Carroll, 70 year old Konawa, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her home.  She was born March 3, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Charles Torrence Fletcher and Imogene (Perry) Fletcher. Linda married Robert Ellis “Bobby” Carroll on October 8, 1982 in San Antonio, Texas.  Linda was a homemaker.  The couple...

Lincoln William Cole Kelly

Lincoln William Cole Kelly

May 13, 2018

Lincoln William Cole Kelly, age two months, passed away from his short life too soon on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at The Children’s Hospital at St. Francis in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He brought an abundance of joy to all who have been fortunate enough to meet him, and Lincoln will be greatly missed. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m....

Donna  Jo (Compston)  Martin

Donna Jo (Compston) Martin

May 12, 2018

Donna Jo (Compston) Martin, age 74 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed from this life Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Pastor, Steve Littrell will officiate,...

Mayola  L. Keesee

Mayola L. Keesee

May 12, 2018

Mayola L. Keesee was born on August 15, 1939 to Henry and Dealthree Keesee. Mayola earned her education in Oklahoma's New Lima School System, graduating from Douglas High School in 1958. Growing up she shared her special childhood moments with her three brothers William, Marvin and Charles as well as her sister Irma Jean. Mayola moved to Baltimore in pursuit...

James  Eugene Galbreath

James Eugene Galbreath

May 10, 2018

James Eugene Galbreath, 69, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on, Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Seminole, Oklahoma. James was born on January 2, 1949 to Dexter Galbreath, Sr. and Mary “ Sisty” Lorraine ( Kipp) Galbreath. James married Cynthia ( Spraker ) Galbreath on June 24, 1988 in Badger Creek, Montana and She preceded him in death on June 14,...

Donald Posey

Donald Posey

May 8, 2018

Donald Leroy Posey, 85 year old longtime Seminole, Oklahoma  resident,  passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Seminole. Donald was born on February 20, 1933 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to LeRoy Posey and Madge (Jones) Posey. Donald was a high school graduate and was the owner of a paint and body shop and auto salvage yard. Donald served his country...

Helen Wyatt

Helen Wyatt

May 5, 2018

Helen “Florita”  (Smith) Wyatt, age 74 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, peacefully passed Saturday, May 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long struggle with Multiple System Atrophy. A memorial celebration of life is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma.  Richard Winters will officiate,...

Gerald McMicheal

Gerald McMicheal

May 4, 2018

Gerald Wayne McMicheal, 91 Gerald Wayne McMicheal, Seminole county resident passed away at his residence May 4, 2018 at the age of 91. Gerald was born September 13, 1926 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to parents, Robert Lee McMicheal and Lulu (Henry) McMicheal. Gerald married Phyllis Hack on June 3, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gerald owned and operated McMicheal Auto Glass....