A memorial service for Seminole native Charles Melvin "Chuck" Adams was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Fairfax, Okla.

Pastor Bill Bray officiated with services under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.

Adams, 80, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at Stillwater Medical Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1927 in Seminole to Melvin "Tude" Adams and Lettie Irene (Oliver) Adams.

He was a longtime resident of Fairfax and received his early education in the Seminole schools.

Adams served in the U.S. Air Force as a radar operator during the Korean War. On Dec. 31, 1955 he married Vianna Dolores "Woogie" Carlie in Lindsey, Okla.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and he enjoyed golf, fishing and his cats.

His parents and one brother, Nealon Adams, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; one son, Mike Adams of Glencoe; one brother, Oliver Adams of Seminole; and one sister, Jeannine Murray of Midwest City.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Sophia Bevelhymer Adams will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Wewoka, with Rev. Michael Vanlandingham and Rev. Dan Anderson officiating.

Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Sophia Lynn (Bevelhymer) Adams, age 40, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 30, 2007. She was born Jan. 30, 1967 to Earl and Ruby (Jones) Bevelhymer in Holdenville.

She attended New Lima and Wewoka Schools and graduated from Seminole Junior College.

She was a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional Assistant at Oakridge Nursing Home for 20 years. She has a passion for the arts and was known for her hard work and willingness to help everyone.

Sophia was a loving and energetic person who always had a smile on her face. Sophia loved life and her family, especially her three boys, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her brother, Robbie Bevelhymer; her paternal grandparents, Herman and Nan Bevelhymer; and her maternal grandparents, Oda E. and Lillian Jones, preceded her in death.

Sophia is survived by her parents, Earl and Ruby Bevelhymer of Wewoka; her three sons, Robbie Chase Whitebird, Dillon and Dakota Darr, of Wewoka; one brother, Tony Bevelhymer and Melissa of Wewoka and three sisters, Vicky Anderson, Christy Findley and Mike, all of Wewoka, and Penny Kelly and Ryan of Thailand.

Sophia is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

Pall bearers for the services will be Scott Slovacek, Richard Beyr, Chris Anderson, Joey Yahola, Matt Cone and Bryan Cain.

Funeral services with military honors for William Joel Addington were held at 10 a.m. Nov. 13, 2007 at Vian First Baptist Church.

Burial followed at Konawa Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Addington, 75, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 in Vian. He was born Nov. 19, 1939 in Chickasha to Retta and Terry Addington.

He was a retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant and was of the Baptist faith.

On May 6, 1960 he married Cathryn Mae Addington and she survives him.

Also surviving are his two daughters, Debra Heard of Konawa and Teresa Puckett of Davis; two sons, Robert Gale of Muldrow and Don Addington of Slidell, La.; three brothers, Alonzo Berl Addington of Noble, Dean Addington of Kingston and John Addington of Holdenville; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services were his grandsons.

Funeral services for Gary Ainsworth were held Oct. 1, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Ada under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada. Interment followed at Kiowa Cemetery.

Ainsworth, 60, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 in Ada. He was born July 28, 1947 in Atoka and was raised on a ranch in the Chockie community.

He graduated from Kiowa High School in 1965 and Murray State College in 1967, with an Associate’s degree in Science. Ainsworth earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Southeastern State College in May 1969.

After graduating college in 1969, he entered the U.S. Army at Fort Ord, California for training and continued his service with the U.S. Army Reserve, 95^th Division, in Durant, Okla., until his honorable discharge in 1976.

Returning to the Kiowa area in 1980, Ainsworth owned and operated a general construction company and a convenience store. He was also extensively involved in the creation of Three Rivers Produce in Atoka; AquaFarms Catfish in Holdenville; the USDA/OSU Research Station in Kane, Okla.; and Texhoma Floating Catfish Farm in Platter Flats, Okla.

In 1989 he became the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager for LOOK, Inc., a medical device manufacturer in Ada, before it closed in 2004. He also purchased State Beauty Supply of Ada in 1997.

Ainsworth was a 32^nd degree Mason and a member of the Blue Lodge in Calera, Okla., where he had previously served as Worshipful Master, and was a member of the Elk’s Lodge in Durant.

On Jan. 17, 1967 he married Linda S. Hallmark.

Surviving is his wife, Linda, of the home; two daughters, Lisa Ainsworth of Konawa and Landa Ainsworth of Portland, Ore.; parents, Jack and Media Ann (Cox) Ainsworth of Chockie; and one brother, David Ainsworth of Chockie.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Joseph John "Joe" Albus are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery with services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Albus, 71-year old longtime Mesquite, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at her daughter’s home in Brownsboro, Texas. He was born Jan. 25, 1936 in Mexico, Mo., to John Edward Albus and Thelma Elizabeth (Heinley) Albus.

He graduated from Mexico (Mo.) High School and went on to be a long-distance truck driver for Sittion Motor Line, based in Missouri.

Albus lived in Oklahoma for a time before making Mesquite, Texas his home in 1985. He was also a member of the Truck Drivers Teamster Union.

He married "Patricia" Jean (Ruminer) Albus and she survives him of the home.

Other survivors include: three sons, William "Bill" Albus of Tulsa, Joe Edward Albus, Jr., of Murphysboro, Tenn., and Earnest Harper of Mannford, Okla.; four daughters, "Phyllis" Kay Dodson of Brownsboro, Texas, Marie Frances of Sapulpa, Betty Hammons of Mannford, Okla., and JoVanna Hill of Houston, Texas; one sister, Margaret Porter of Tulsa; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Leo Amos Alexander, Sr. are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at High Springs Indian Baptist Church in Konawa with Rev. Dorsey Nero and Rev. Houston Tiger officiating. 

Wake services will be held on this evening, June 26 at High Springs Indian Baptist Church in Konawa. Interment will follow services at Vamoosa Cemetery,

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Alexander, 72, died Saturday, June 23, 2007.  He was born Sept. 22, 1934 in Konawa to Julia Factor and Sando Alexander.

Leo married Salina Mae Hill in 1955 at First Baptist Church in Konawa. 

He enjoyed playing and coaching basketball and softball.  Most of all, Leo enjoyed going to church at Seminole Baptist Church, where he had been a Deacon for many years.

Surviving is his wife Salina of the home; one son, Leo Alexander, Jr. of Konawa; two daughters, Serena Alexander of Konawa and Shirley Alexander of Seminole; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; aunts, Pauline Walker and Virginia Bolen; uncles, Huebert Alexander and Leroy Alexander, Sr and a host of other family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Herschel Mitchell, Joshua Henson, Jordan Mitchell, Steven Alexander, Blake Alexander and Dillon McClain. Honorary bearers will be Kevin Mitchell and Arvel Snow III.

Graveside services for Konawa native Margaret Allen are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Vista Cemetery in Konawa with Rev. Danny Daniels officiating.

Services are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home, Midland, Texas.

Allen, of Midland, Texas, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1924 in Konawa to Everett and Vertie Townsend.

She was raised and educated in Konawa and later married Claud Allen on May 24, 1942. She was a homemaker most of her life and lived in Lubbock for many years before moving to Midland to be with her son.

Her parents; husband; daughter, Carol Heard; three brothers, Roy, Lon and Bill Townsend; and two sisters, Edith Green Lee and Emma McCracken, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her son, Harold Allen of Midland, Texas; daughter, P.K. Harmon of Flower Mound, Texas; two brothers, Gene Townsend of Lindsey and Benton Townsend of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Nettie Marie (Cross) Allen are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Breat Allen officiating the service.

Interment is scheduled to follow at the Prague Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Allen, 93, passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2007.

She was born on Sept. 27, 1914 in Wuldrow, to Zachary Taylor and Sarah Ann (Watts) Cross.

She married William "Clyde" Allen in Welty on July 31, 1937.

The couple later moved to the Seminole area where Allen was a devout mother, housewife and Baptist.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Jackie Ray Allen, and sisters Thelma Allen, Verley Hamilton, Floy Davenport, and Grace Rice.

Survivors include four sons; William "Joe" Allen, Chesapeake, Va., "Jerry" Clyde Allen, Okmulgee, "Neal Allen Southern Jr., Lake Butler, Fla., Frankie "Joe" Allen, Seminole County; two daughters, Bonnie "Charlene" Welliver, of the home, and Donna "Jean Holland"; son in law, Jerry Holland, Earlsboro.

Allen’s grandsons will serve as casket bearers.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident, hairdresser and beauty shop owner Arvilla Altman are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wade Robertson officiating.

Services will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Arvilla died on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 in Shawnee at the age of 95. She was born on a farm in Foster, Okla. on Jan. 11, 1912 to Arthur W. and Stella Mae (McConnell) Pickett.

She attended Foster Schools and graduated from Maysville High School.

In 1936 she came to Seminole and worked at the Tonkawa Beauty Shop with Lou Blevins, her aunt. She married Vance Altman and they later moved to Fort Morgan, Colo., for two years where he worked for an oil company.

When they returned to Seminole she resumed her profession at Tonkawa Beauty Shop. She later bought Nell’s Beauty Shop at 323 E. Oak, and changed the name to Arvilla’s Beauty Shop where she stayed in the same location for over 36 years. She has been a beauty operator for over 60 years.

She attended the Harvey Road Baptist Church, where she taught the Senior Adult Ladies Class for approximately 12 years. She had been a member of BPW since the club was chartered in 1949.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Vance Altman on Jan. 31, 1988 and sister Meathel Spradlin.

Three sisters, Armintha Blackwood of Pauls Valley, Agatha Whitten Blair of Norman and Marcella Ratcliff of Mira Loma, Calif., survive her.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A private family service for Wewoka resident Treva Amos will be held at a later date with arrangements under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Treva passed away Friday, April 20, 2007 in an Oklahoma City hospital at the age of 70 years. She was born Sept. 5, 1936 in Holdenville to Travis and Opal May (Crisenbury) Huckabay.

She graduated from Holdenville High School and was a homemaker.

Treva was a member of The Glad Tidings Church of God in Seminole and she married Richard Dean Amos on June 17, 1954 in Beeville, Texas.

Treva loved her Spanish classes and trips to Mexico, along with lawn bowling. She was selected to the World Lawn Bowlers in Fiji and Scotland.

Two brothers, Manuel and Kenneth Huckabay, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Richard of the home; two daughters, Sherry Lyn Shaeffer of Oregon and Tammie Dee Peterson of Texas; son, Ronnie Dean Amos of California; four grandchildren, Drew, Madi, Brian and Marisa and one brother, Twelis Dewayne Huckabay of California.

Funeral services for longtime Maud resident Betty Reed Anderson are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Maud; Greg Goss and Rev. Bobby Shatto will officiate.

Burial will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud. Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, Maud.

Betty, 67, passed from this life Friday, Aug. 3, 2007 at her home in Maud. She was born Sept. 4, 1939 in Ardmore.

She married Donnie Elbert "Don" Reed, and together they had four children. Don tragically died in an automobile accident in 1982.

Betty later met and married Noel "Junior" Anderson; he preceded her in death in 1994.

Betty worked for Pottowatomie County Commissioners in Shawnee as the road and bridge coordinator until she was recently diagnosed with cancer.

She moved to the Maud area 46 years ago from Tatum, N.M. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Maud.

Betty leaves to cherish her memory two sons and a daughter-in-law, Russ and Sherry Reed of Meeker, and Rick Reed of Maud; three daughters and sons-in-law: Angela and Scott Gibbs of Holdenville, Elizabeth and Gary Job Barnhart of Wewoka and Kathy Stacy of Eufaula; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jerry Jones of Okmulgee and Raymond and Virginia Jones of Ardmore; one sister-in-law, Laveta Reed of Midland, Texas; seven grandchildren: Courtney Lunsford, Charley Nichole Barnhart, Coty Job Barnhart, Taylor Don Reed, Jaden Tyce Gibbs, Lorlie Langston, Faith Flick and Caleb Stacey.

Betty is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends.

Betty is preceded in death by her two husbands; one sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Bobbie Franklin and by one brother, Fred Jones.

Casket bearers will be J.P. Lucy, Jessie Williams, Logan Allison, Richie Adams, Ashley Postman and Glen Bowers.

Honorary bearers will be Buck Day, Jerry Richards, Paul Lucy, Clifton Grove, Joe Childers, Bob Guinn and Floyd Cox.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services are scheduled for longtime Seminole resident Dorene Andrews at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Don Ramsey officiating. 

A reception will be held following the service at the Seminole Best Western Hotel Inn & Suites.

Dorene passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at the age of 44.

She was born Jan. 22, 1963 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Theodore "Ted" Wayne and Lena (Rains) Maxwell.

She married Jerry Lawrence Andrews on May 26, 1982 in Woodward, Oklahoma. 

Dorene was co-owner of Tower Machine and once owned the restaurant Dorene’s at Granny Ferns in Seminole.

She loved to travel to tropical destinations; some of her favorite places include Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Jamaica and Key West Florida where she was planning to visit again soon.

Dorene also loved visiting New York and Las Vegas, were she had been many times. Dorene enjoyed photography, shopping, tanning, and loved gambling.

She loved attending concerts; some of her favorite artists were George Strait, Rod Stewart, Gary Allen and Big & Rich.

Dorene was known for making the best chicken strips, French fries and homemade gravy ever.

She had a love for animals, especially her dog Tabitha and her cat Mary Jane.

She was a beloved wife and an amazing mother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Her father precedes her in death.

Survivors include her mother, Lena Maxwell of Atoka; her husband Jerry Andrews of the home; two sons, Jason Allen Smithart of Seminole, and Jesse Dale Andrews of Norman; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Shay Maxwell of Seminole, Teddy and Crystal Maxwell of Seminole; and two sisters and brother-in-law, Earlene and Jack Fomby of Atoka, and Charlene Gwinn of Louisiana and a special niece, Anita and husband Mark Zurline.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident and Funeral Director Harry Raymond Arnhart are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating the service and Rev. Tom Newell assisting.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, north of Seminole, with military honors, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Harry Raymond Arnhart, 86-years-old, passed from this life Saturday, May 12, 2007 in Seminole. He was born March 24, 1921 in Drumright to parents Tom Arnhart and Amy (Winsett) Arnhart.

Harry graduated from Drumright High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, Harry was an Aviation Metal Smith receiving the Victory Metal, American Area Campaign Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Metal.

Following his service to this Country Harry went on to continue his education at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in Texas.

On March 24, 1941 Harry married Martha Mae Phillips in Drumright. Harry and Martha moved to Seminole to help his aunt Ora Gibson run the Gibson Funeral Home until 1954.

Harry would partner with the Chadwick Funeral Home in Seminole that was owned at that time by Rex Sommerville and Gene Swearingen.

The Funeral Home became known as Sommerville-Swearingen-Arnhart Funeral Home.

After Rex Sommerville retired, Harry sold his interest in the Funeral Home to Robert E. Swearingen in 1983.

Harry then started a transportation service he named "M-T Services" that catered to Oklahoma Funeral Homes until his retirement in 2006.

Harry was a longtime member of the Seminole Church of God and had received his 50-year pin from the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association; he had also been a longtime member of the Seminole Lion’s Club.

When Harry turned 80 he renewed his pilots license because of his love for flying. Harry also enjoyed his morning coffee at McDonalds and the group of people he fellow shipped with there.

He enjoyed the "Heritage House" in Seminole where he would have lunch and play dominoes and had made many dear friends there.

Harry had always been very active always, bike riding, logging over 3,000 miles on his red Schwinn bicycle, walking while keeping tabs on how far he could walk in a day, and swimming at the Seminole State College pool.

Harry has touched many lives through the years caring for the people of Seminole and surrounding communities.

He will be missed by many.

Harry is preceded in death by his father, Tom Arnhart; his mother, Amy (Winsett) Arnhart-Fitch; one infant daughter, Ramonda Lynn Arnhart; his wife, Martha Arnhart who died on Sept. 8, 1996; one son, Terry Donald Arnhart who died on April 25, 2001; one granddaughter, Darcy Leigh Arnhart who died on Jan. 13, 2006; and by one great granddaughter, Mandi Star Arnhart who died on Jan. 15, 2007.

Harry is survived by one son, Jerry R. Arnhart and his wife Charlotte of Oklahoma City; one grandson, Randy Arnhart and his wife Dawn of Moore; two step grandchildren, Traci Silverson of Largo, Fla. and Daniel Nowlan of Calgary Alberta Canada; two great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Jeron Arnhart of Moore; and five step-great-grandchildren, Rachel and Tyler Silverson and Sean, Brandon and Caitlan Nowlan.

Harry is also survived by his "Funeral Home" family; Bob, Terry, Sassy, Beau, Hugh, Brent, Carl, Kay, David, Carole, Chris, Melba, Matt and Dawn.

Pallbearers will be: Homer Neill, Ray Jackson, Ralph Pippin, Hugh Megee, Bob Griffith, and Bill Hooten.

Honorary Bearers will be: Bob Swearingen, Herb Gunter, Bedford Brewer, Ronnie Conner and Gary Snow.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Oklahoma City area resident Mandi Starr Arnhart are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with G.C. Gray officiating.

Interment will follow at Bower Cemetery in Eufaula under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Arnhart passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007 in Oklahoma City at the age of 27.

She has fought a long hard battle with Leukemia since the age of three and then diabetes since the age of ten to which she finally succumbed.

Mandi was born on Aug. 20, 1979 to the late Darcy Leigh Arnhart. Her stepfather is Michael Lockhart of Oklahoma City and she is the granddaughter of Jerry Arnhart and Linda Arnhart of Canadian, Okla. and Barbara Lindecamp of Oklahoma City and the late George Lindecamp.

She is the great-granddaughter of Harry R. Arnhart of Seminole and the late Martha Arnhart, and maternal great-grandparents the late LeRoy and Pauline Collins.

Surviving is her great aunt, Paula Geuin of Canadian, Okla. and late uncle, Kenneth Geuin and two uncles, Randy Arnhart and Kevin Lindecamp of Oklahoma City.

Her father, Tony Graham and brother, Jeran Graham also survives her.

She has left to cherish her memories her precious pet Ginger and a small but loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends.

She is also preceded in death by one great uncle Terry Arnhart.

Visitation will be held at Swearingen Funeral Home until the service time on Saturday. 

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Ruby Pauline Ashlock-Rose, 87, of Tecumseh, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Allen Cemetery in Allen.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Ruby passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 in Tecumseh. She was born Feb. 8, 1920 in Lovelady, Okla. to Charlie and Francis Wilkinson.

On Dec. 13, 1937 she married James Marshall Ashlock. They had two daughters, Joyce and Judy. Mr. Ashlock preceded her in death in 1972.

In June 1975, she married Cleatus Rose, who preceded her in death in 1987.

She continued to make her home in Tecumseh until her death.

Her parents; one brother, Joe Wilkinson, and three sisters, Ozella Mays, Juanita Moore and Corene Julian also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Harris and husband, Joe of Blackwell and Joyce Jackson and husband, Jimmy, of Bethel Acres; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two sisters, Velma Moore and June Wellington.

To share memories, or to sign the guest book online, go to cooperfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident John Keith Atkins are set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Seminole.

The services will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, with interment to follow at the Atkins Family Cemetery in Stonewall.

Steve Foster and David Atkins will officiate the services.

John Atkins died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Tulsa, at the age of 42.

He was born Aug. 12, 1964, in Colgate, to John C. Atkins and Katherine Deere.

He lived in Oklahoma for four years.

Atkins worked as a firefighter and paramedic in Garland, Texas, for many years. As a second job, he remodeled homes in Texas.

He was a member of the New Heights Baptist Church in Garland.

Atkins was preceded in death by his step-mother Kay Atkins.

He is survived by his parents, John C. Atkins of Garland, Texas, and Katherine Deere of Tecumseh; an adopted son, John Micah Atkins; a daughter, Ashley Nicole Atkins; step-mother Darla Atkins; a brother, Forrest Atkins; and a sister, Pamela Hurst.

Messages of condolences may be left for the family at swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for former Seminole County resident David Lee Atkinson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the First Church of God, 1025 E. 9^th, Shawnee.

Rev. Tom Harrison will be officiating and interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole.

Atkinson died Monday, May 28, 2007 in Oklahoma City. He was born Feb. 23, 1950 in Seminole to Richard and Juanita Self Atkinson.

He graduated from Seminole High School in 1968, but also attended Varnum High School. Atkinson served in the United States Air Force from March 1969 till March 1972.

His father Joseph Richard Atkinson, and his grandparents John and Sadie Atkinson preceded him in death.

 Surviving is his mother Juanita Sherman of Wewoka; one son, Major David Atkinson of Sacramento, Calif.; one daughter, Alysia Dobson of Corona, Calif.; stepmother, Bonnie Atkinson of Seminole; one brother Jerry Atkinson of Seminole; two sisters, Teresa Wolf, Jr. of Shawnee and Renee Huntley of Wewoka and six grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Cromwell native, Frances Wells (Walker) Austin, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene of Plainville, Kan., with Rev. Daryl Sherraden officiating.

Burial will follow at Plainville Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, Kan.

Austin, 80, of Plainville, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at her home in Plainville. She was born Dec. 27, 1926 in Cromwell to Fred E. and Marta U. (Parks) Walker.

She graduated from Wewoka High School and from Draughon’s Business College in Tulsa.

Austin worked for Mid-Continent Petroleum Company in Tulsa; Department of Public Welfare and Department of Public Health, both in Seminole; and the Texas Employment Commission in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Following this, she then was the Rooks County Appraiser for 18 years, retiring in December 1991.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainville, and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #479 of Plainville and later of Hays Chapter #228.

On May 26, 1950 she married Farris F. Austin in Wewoka.

Her parents; husband (March 3, 2002); son, Jim Austin (Aug. 3, 2005), and one grandson, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her daughter, Alisa Dreher of Plainville; sons: Frank Austin of Tustin, Calif., Darrell Austin of Fort Collins, Colo.; stepdaughter, Gwen Ollis of Creal Springs, Ill.; sisters: Beth Shipman of Maud and Mimi Lee of Maud; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Jimmie Austin are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Seminole. Rev. Russell Vicars and Pastor Tommy Clark will officiate the service.

Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Jimmie Austin passed from this life Friday, Aug. 3, 2007 at the age of 90. He was born May 22, 1917 in Sasakwa to A.L. and Zadie Austin.

He married his high school sweetheart, Lucille Marie Pruitt, on Dec. 29, 1937, in Holdenville. She preceded him in death on July 12, 2004.

At the age of twelve Jimmie got a job driving a team of mules in the oilfields. After high school he started work in the oilfields, working for J.B. Barnes Drilling Company, D.B. Malemee Oil Comapany, and Viersen and Cochran Company.

At the age of 34, Jimmie bought his first drilling rig and began Austin-Dunham Drilling Company.

In 1953 he formed the Austin Drilling Company and in 1958 he along with his sons started Austin & Sons Drilling Company.

During his thirty-one years in the drilling business, he drilled over 1400 wells. In November 1981 he sold all his drilling rigs and began increasing his volume of activity with working interests in oil and gas wells.

He formed Austin Equipment Sales Company and began buying oilfield equipment including components for drilling rigs. In 1990 he sold all of the oilfield equipment and began concentrating on his investments and cattle company.

Jimmie sold the cattle business in 2001. He was the president of Austin Management Corporation, Austin Drilling Inc., and Austin Production Company.

Jimmie was an active participant and supporter of golf. In 1975 he helped the City of Seminole expand the town's nine-hole course into an exceptional 18-hole venue, which he operated for many years.

In keeping with his love for golf, Jimmie was a major contributor to the renovation of the University of Oklahoma Golf course, and the course is named in his honor.

A grandfather of four and great-grandfather of seven, Mr. Austin had a special interest in youth activities, especially youth golf.

As a civic leader for Seminole and for the state of Oklahoma, he served on numerous Seminole city commissions, also as a member of the Oklahoma Turnpike Commission and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

He worked diligently with the Chamber of Commerce and the Seminole Industrial Authority to recruit industry to the area. He was appointed as Commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in 1987, and continued as Commissioner until 2003.

He was the founder of the Seminole Golf Foundation, Inc., and member of the Seminole Municipal Airport Board.

He was the former director of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, International Association of Drilling Contractors, American Petroleum Institute, and Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association.

He was a former member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Seminole Water Authority board.

In recognition of his professional and civic achievements, he was honored many times, including induction into the Seminole State College Hall of Fame for his contributions to civic and youth programs, selected as "Man of the Month" by the Oklahoma Petroleum Club, and "Citizen of the Year" by Seminole Chamber of Commerce.

Jimmie and Marie were significant supporters of the Seminole Hospital.

Jimmie supported all areas of education with an emphasis on higher education. Together with his wife, Marie, they endowed a Biblical Research Center and established the Jimmie and Marie Austin Scholarship Fund at Oklahoma Baptist University.

They also established the Jimmie and Marie Austin Scholarship Fund at Seminole State College and actively supported many other programs of the college.

Jimmie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Seminole.

Jimmie is survived by his two sons and their wives, Paul D. and Jane Austin, and Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin all of Oklahoma City.

His four grandchildren and their spouses, Guy and Julie Austin of Norman; Christy and Steve Barnes of Douglas, Okla.; John and Susan Austin of Norman; Mark and Jennifer Austin of Norman also survive him.

Seven great-grandchildren also survive him, Alexandria Marie Austin and Cameron Cole Austin of Norman, Oklahoma; Shea Lynn Barnes of Douglas, Okla.; Coner Elizabeth Austin, Hunter Douglas Austin, Parker Amis Austin and Carter Reed Austin all of Norman.

Jimmie is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family has designated the following as appropriate for memorial donations:

Jimmie and Marie Austin Scholarship fund at Seminole State College, P.O. Box 351, Seminole, Oklahoma 74818-0351 (Phone 405-382-9950)

Jimmie and Marie Austin Scholarship fund at Oklahoma Baptist University c/o Development Office, 500 W. University, OBU Box 61275, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804 (Phone 405-878-2020)

The University of Oklahoma Foundation for the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Course Endowment Fund, 1000 Asp Avenue Room 216, Norman, Oklahoma 73019 (Phone 405-325-0311).

The casket will remain open only for visitation.

A memorial service for longtime Maud resident Mary Ann Azlin is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Maud with Rev. Tim Harjo officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Mary Ann Azlin passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 in Shawnee at the age of 69. She was born July 31, 1937 in Maud to Dewey Belton and Effie Elizabeth (Shelton) Silas.

She married Gene Azlin in Wewoka in March of 1965 and she was a retired cook for Maud Schools, where she worked for over 30 years.

She loved to read, cook and watch her grandkids play sports. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving is her husband, Gene of the home; one son, Jimmy Wayne Hanks of Ponca City; three daughters, Terri Colvin of Shawnee, Vicki Hanks of Maud and Linda Azlin of Maud; eight grandchildren, Billy Colvin, Jimmy Hanks Jr., Jacob Vloedman, Chris Colvin, Terra Vloedman, Jessica Farani, Eddie Hanks and Garon Nelson.

She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Kyla, Chandler and Landon Colvin, Michael, Hanna and Isabella Hanks, Aden and Heaven Bond and Bryler Lewis.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Sasakwa native Frances May Babb are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Swearingen Chapel, Konawa, with Rev. Robert Teel officiating.

Interment is to follow at Wolf Cemetery in Wolf, and visitation is set for 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Chapel, Konawa.

Services are under the direction of Hale’s Funeral Home, Davis.

Babb died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in Sulphur at the age of 82. She was born May 21, 1925 in Sasakwa to Adam and Betty (Freeman) Jones.

Being one of eight children, and knowing the importance of family, she passed that legacy on to her children and their families.

On July 3, 1941 she married W.A. Babb in Sasakwa; he preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1986. She attended both the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Konawa and Davis.

Her parents; two sons, Bobby and Jerry Babb; and six sisters and one brother, also preceded her in death.

Survivors include four daughters: Carolyn Williams of Davis, Virginia Weaver of Davis, Pat White of McLoud, and Gayla Palmer of Seminole; five sons: James Babb of Seminole, Dale Babb, Gary Babb, and Marty Babb, all of Ada, and Keith Babb of Springer; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.

Her grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.

In celebration of the life of Jack Ray Bailey, funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Interment followed at Rest haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Longtime Seminole resident, Jack Bailey, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 82. He was born Feb. 8, 1925 in Purcell, Okla., to William Ray "Bill" and Frances Lydia (Neville) Bailey. He lived in Seminole for 62 years.

On April 26, 1945 he married Alma "Sissy" (Clark) Bailey in Seminole.

He was a self-employed auto mechanic, electrician, builder and jack-of-all-trades. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church and built a second home at Eufaula Lake and enjoyed spending time there with family and friends.

Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alma "Sissy" Bailey, of Seminole; three daughters: Jackie Bailey of McKinney, Texas, Jo Ann Anson of Tecumseh, and Judy Capps of Harrah; one son, Danny Ray Bailey of Shawnee; and three sisters, Ollie Switzer of Norman, Helen Kennan of Edmond, and Nellie Sue Longworth and husband Gene of Stillwater.

He is also survived by six grandchildren: Stephanie Mills of McKinney, Texas, Cary Burton and husband Loren of Ninnekah, Okla., Kellye Karstetter of Oklahoma City, Rachelle Farkas and husband Eric of McKinney, Texas, Matt Darr of Seminole, Sandra "Sissy" Bailey of Shawnee; 13 great-grandchildren; and his first great-great granddaughter, Jayden Faith Mortenson, that will be born on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Frances Bailey; two brothers, James and Joe Bailey; and three sisters: Willie Motley, Virginia Thomas and Lou Ella Bailey.

Pallbearers were: Matt Darr, Loren Burton, Jaron Burton, Chase Burton, Eric Farkas, Dustin Mills, Brett Walker and Jason Lozier.

Honorary bearers were: Bill Clark, Gary Darr, Roger Mills, Tom Anson, Marvin Dunn and Eldon Shepherd.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident, Harold "Wayne" Baker, were held on Friday, March 30, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Choctaw. Burial followed at Little Cemetery.

Baker, 45, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Midwest City Regional Hospital. He was born Sept. 30, 1961 in Oklahoma City to Wayne and Morna Baker.

He worked as a machinist at Tinker Air Force Base for 24 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding his Harley and restoring and showing his ’56 Ford.

His mother (1998) and grandparents, Chester and Ruby Baker and Lucy Burgett preceded him in death.

Surviving is his daughter, Shelbi Mullinax of Bridge Creek; one grandchild; twin brother, Terrell "Wyatt" Baker of Corpus Christi, Texas; two sisters, Susan Chadick of Ada and Sally Perry of Seminole and his father, Wayne Baker of Bowlegs..

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Kenneth W. "Wink" Ballard are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Wewoka.

Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Wewoka. Services are under the direction of Stout Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Kenneth William Ballard passes away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 in California. He was born to Wilbert Marion Ballard and Fannie Mae Ballard in Cheyenne, Okla., on Nov. 16, 1915.

His youth was enjoyed among the beautiful rolling hills of western Oklahoma with his sister Bernice and brothers Royal, Jody and Dwight.

After graduating from Cheyenne High School he studied agriculture at Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater.

On Dec. 28, 1937 he married Geneva Nadine Bryan of Heavener, Okla. Their early married life was in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas near Donna. Then they moved to western Oklahoma near Reydon, where they began farming.

With the beginning of a family, they moved to Oklahoma City and then to Wewoka in 1949.

Kenneth and Geneva operated Ballard’s Grocery Store and served many generations of Wewoka’s students for noon-time meals.

His extensive years in retail business contributed to his family’s comfort and made possible for their son’s formal education.

Service to his Lord was through personal witness on the importance of church, family and education. He was active in different witnessing and leadership activities with the First Baptist Church of Wewoka.

He enjoyed regular participation in the choir and frequently shared his gift of voice through solos. Much of his and Neva’s social enjoyment came from friends within the church and regular after service visiting, coffee and cake.

A personal highlight of Kenneth’s was the celebration with family and friends at their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1987; and pride in 63 years of marriage to Geneva.

Kenneth is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Garla Kay of Avalon, Calif.’ his grandsons, Blaine Cullen Ballard of Los gatos, Calif., and Brant Kerwin and Jamie Ballard of Dublin, Calif.; along with his two great-grandsons, Sean Danniel and Andrew James Ballard.

His wife, Geneva, and his sister and brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Beatrice June Banks are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Wewoka.

Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka.

Beatrice June Banks, the eldest daughter of Ida and Morris Myers, was born on May 20, 1914, in Montpelier, Miss.

When Beatrice was two years old, the family migrated to Wewoka, Okla. where Beatrice remained for the majority of her life. With four younger siblings, Beatrice enjoyed the responsibilities of being an older sister. She cared for them as their "second" mother.

At an early age, Beatrice’s parents enrolled her in piano lessons and a love for music quickly developed.

Beatrice obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Bishop College in 1936, and continued on to the Chicago Conservatory of Music where she received a degree in piano.

Several years later, in 1957, Beatrice earned a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Oklahoma.

Beatrice had a 45-year career as a high school and elementary school teacher in the Wewoka Public Schools.

In 1939 Beatrice married James C. Scott, and eight years later they celebrated the birth of their only child, Maurice ("Skipper").

The couple was incredibly devoted to their son and enjoyed every moment they spent with him.

While putting family first, Beatrice remained highly involved in the community. She was the organist, pianist and choir director for St. Paul Baptist Church, an active member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and volunteered at the local museum.

Beatrice shared her passion for music by teaching piano to neighborhood children for many years, and later expanded her artistic talent by becoming an avid painter after retirement.

In 1968, James passed away and the relationship between Skipper and his mother developed into an extraordinary love. Beatrice was also a cherished mother-in-law to Kathy and adored by her grandchildren, Sara and Scotty.

A brother, Lennell Myers, a sister, Mildred Carlton and numerous nieces and nephews, also survives her.

Beatrice spent the last seven years in Denver, Colo. with her family. Skip describes his mother as having a quiet, strong spirit that encouraged those around her to conquer their fears and follow their dreams.

She was a "constant beacon of light" to all who were blessed to know her.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Leamon Darrel Barnes are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Darrel passed away March 3, 2007 at the age of 75 years. He was born September 21, 1931 in Holdenville to Edward M. and Eva (Smith) Barnes.

He graduated from Wewoka High School. Darrel married June Ledbetter of Hoisington, Kan.

He was Sharp Shooter and expert rifleman in the United States Army

He enjoyed golf, cars, military history and was a devoted husband and excellent father.

Darrel was employed by Carter Oil Company and Humble Oil Company that later became Exxon.

He lived in Oklahoma City for 18 years and was employed by Lutson and Company CPA Firm. He attended Oklahoma City University to obtain his bachelor’s degree in accounting and then earned his CPA certificate.

He was employed by Farm Fresh Dairy in Ponca City as the controller and worked for them for a number of years, before having his own accounting business.

His parents Edward and Eva Barnes, and brother Carl Barnes preceded Darrel in death.

Survivors include his Daughter, Terri Barnes Carlat and husband Joseph Dane Carlat; granddaughter, Dana Marie Carlat; brother, Leon Barnes and wife Alma; sisters, Monnie Reich and Hazel Morphis; sister-in-law, Imogene Barnes; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Cleta May Barnhart were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Chesser Sr. officiating.

Interment followed the funeral at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Barnhart died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 in Wewoka. She was born May 26, 1923 in Pottawatomie County to Seth Thomas and Lou Della (Crownover) Stone.

On Oct. 26, 1940 she married Tob Barnhart in Holdenville and they moved to Wewoka and made their home.

She was a cashier for Morgan’s Mug Restaurant in Wewoka for over 40 years and was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Wewoka.

Her parents and husband preceded her in death.

Surviving are sons, Leon Barnhart and Kenneth Barnhart; daughters, Linda Gean, Treva Anderson and Robin North; sister, Etta Willis; 29 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services were Richard "Rick" Barnhart, Clayton Bruce Whitlock, Charlie Whitlock and Lonnie Gates.

Graveside services for former Seminole resident Winifred Helen "Gwen" (Sims) Barrett were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.

Services were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Gwen passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at Ranch Terrace Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Okla. She was born Nov. 7, 1917 in Norge, Okla., to parents Charley Lewis Sims and Dolly Edith (Wheeler) Sims.

Mrs. Barrett married her husband Theodore William Barrett on Nov. 18, 1933 in Duncan, Okla. The Barretts lived in Seminole County from 1934 to 1959 and moved to Sapulpa in 1962. She was a homemaker and had also worked as a cook at both Varnum and Twin Oaks Schools.

Gwen was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Shawnee.

Her parents, Charley Lewis Sims and Dolly Edith (Wheeler) Sims; her husband Theodore William Barrett; one daughter Bobbie Jean Reeves; and four brothers Charlie Brady Sims, Eldon Sims, Tom Sims and Bobby Sims preceded Gwen in death.

Gwen leaves to cherish her memory daughters and sons-in-law: Erma June and "Sug" Hale of Las Animas, Colo., Doris Helen Freeman of East Point, Mich., Patricia Ann and Larry Neer of Oklahoma City, and Starla Kay and Marlin Southerland of Sapulpa; one son and daughter-in-law, Teddy Mitchell and Sonya Barrett of Littleton, Colo.; one son-in-law, Doyle Reeves of Dallas, Texas; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Dan Sims of Shawnee, Tony Sims of Penticton, British Columbia and Wesley and "Vi" Sims of Shawnee; one sister and a brother-in-law, Jacqueline and Bill Farris of Newalla; one sister-in-law, Sena Sims of Tulsa; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Maud resident William "Bill" Bassett will be held at 2 p.m. today at Cummings Cemetery with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating and the United States Navy presenting military honors.

Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, Maud.

William "Bill" Bassett passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in Norman, at the age of 81. He was born on Oct. 5, 1925 in Cromwell to Harold Elmer and Hazel (Bridgeman) Bassett.

He married Tawana Lee (Bussey) Bassett on Oct. 30, 1942 in Maud. He retired twenty years ago from Buck Exploration where he was in the oilfield.

Bassett served in the United States Navy receiving the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with five stars, serving during World War II.

His parents, one sister, and one grandchild Clinton Bassett precede him in death.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. Bassett and his wife Carolyn of Maud; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary L. Byrd and husband Walter of Poetry, Texas and Linda Johnson and husband Donnie of Vici, Okla.; one brother, Richard Bassett of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren, Alan Bassett, Mark Estes, David Estes, Kerta Thrower, Michael Emmerick, Trena Hopson, Larrianne Bishop, and Clynt Johnson and 15 great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A private family service will be held in the honor of Wewoka native Kennith Silas Beamer of Oologah.

Beamer, 83, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 in Claremore. He was born March 29, 1924 in Wewoka to Henry E. and Lottie (Redford) Beamer.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and married Mary Tom.

Together they raised two daughters and she preceded him in death in 2005.

Beamer worked as an electrician for Circle L. Electric in Tulsa before retiring. He belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #584.

After retiring he worked as a handyman and helped with the Oologah restoration. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

His parents, wife and one brother, Byron Beamer, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his daughters, Lou Ann Frost of Claremore and Rebecca Beamer of Oologah; one brother, Carl Beamer of Bullhead, Ariz.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Graveside services for former Seminole resident Lorene C. (Criswell) Beattie, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Father Basil M. Keenan, O.S.B. will officiate.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Beattie passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2007 in Tulsa at the age of 91.

She was born to Arthur A. Criswell and Ola (Chastain) Criswell in Wewoka on March 15, 1916.

She married Fred C. Beattie in Wewoka. He preceded her in death in 1992.

Beattie attended the University of Oklahoma and was of the Catholic faith.

She lived in Seminole County for 30 years before moving to Oklahoma City and later to Tulsa.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Raymond Criswell; and one sister, Annell Gregg.

Beattie is survived by two nephews, Lawrence J. Gregg, M.D. of Tulsa and Dan Criswell, M.D. of Lawton; and one niece, Sally Criswell Guldenschue.

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, P.O. Box 164, Seminole Okla. 74818-0164.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former longtime Seminole resident Bonnie Evalee Beckett are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at highway Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Beckett, 87, died Monday, July 30, 2007 in Cleveland, Okla. She was born on Jan. 11, 1920in Gabriel, Ark., to Richard Austin and Tennessee Evalee (Bohanan) Austin.

On Sept. 15, 1942 she married Youkle Beckett in Okemah and worked at Pat’s Café as a waitress for 20 years and at Doyle’s Quick Stop for five years.

She was a member of the Highway Baptist Church for 54 years.

Her parents; husband (Oct. 27, 1990); one daughter, Phyllis Hoffman (1977); one sister; and three brothers, preceded her in death.

Surviving is one son, Jim Beckett of Hominy, Okla.; one sister, Nellie Smith of Tulsa; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent o the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole student Corey J. Beckwith are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, N.Y. with Fred M.S. Downs officiating.

Interment will follow at Taylor Rural Cemetery, Taylor, N.Y.

Beckwith, 35 of Taylor, N.Y., went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 at his home. He was born June 1, 1971 in Cortland, N.Y. to Alan and Karol Smith Beckwith.

He attended grade school in Seminole and was a 1990 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School in Cincinnatus.

Beckwith was employed as a superintendent and a heavy equipment operator for Procon Construction Company in Vestal, N.Y.

He was a member of the Ideal Street Baptist Church in Seminole, McGraw Sportsman’s Club (McGraw, N.Y.) and the Sons of the American Legion post #973 (South Otselic, N.Y.).

Corey truly enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his free time hunting, fishing and trap shooting. He would often spend time helping his friends or lending a hand to several local farmers.

A loving husband, father, son and brother, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Surviving is his wife, Paula; children, Arielle Emily, Cody James and Tyler Robert Beckwith; mother, Karol Hart of Plano, Texas.

He also leaves behind his father, Alan (Linda) Beckwith of Willet, N.Y.; sisters, Dana (Charles) Holley of Seminole and Lindsey Beckwith of Willet, N.Y.; a brother, Raymond (Tracy) Smith of Willet; paternal grandmother, Veronica Beckwith of Taylor; maternal grandmother, Laura Smith of Cortland; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his canine companion, "Bud".

Those wishing to remember Corey are asked to consider the McGraw Sportsman’s Club, P.O. Box 805, McGraw, N.Y. 13101, or the Emergency Squad, c/o Elaine Oros, 5771 McFarland Road, Cincinnatus, N.Y. 13040.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent by visiting www.klsharpfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services and interment for former Seminole resident Marcy (Marcelene) Hill Belew were held on Monday at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Marcy, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. Marcy was born to Walter and Laura Lorena Hill in Bristow, Okla., and was raised in Seminole. 

She attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, Okla., studying piano and organ. Marcy received numerous national piano competition honors.

Marcy was Secretary of the Year 1984 of the Coastal Bend Chapter of Professional Secretaries International. 

An excellent executive assistant, Marcy worked over the years for Prescon Construction, Stevenson & Stevenson, Whataburger, KIII-TV, and Driscoll Foundation Children’s Hospital, where she was named January 1991 Employee of the Month.

Marcy remained an avid bridge player and always enjoyed getting a foursome together and substituting in numerous bridge groups whenever possible. 

She used her musical gifts to play for the Agape Class of First United Methodist Church, and retirement and nursing homes during the Holidays.

Marcy was married for 54 years to the late George B. Belew.  Her parents, and two brothers, Herbert and Chalmer Hill, also preceded her in death. 

Marcy is survived by her daughter, Georgia Lynn Porcher of Leander, Texas; grandchildren: Marcy Porcher of Leander, Texas; Jimmy Thompson of Deer Park, Texas and Christopher Porcher of Corpus Christi, Texas; two great-grandsons, Tyler and Matthew; and nieces, Bobbi Kretschmar, Cleveland, Texas and Kay Hare, Boston, Massachusetts. 

She is greatly missed by family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Driscoll Foundation Children’s Hospital or one’s preferred charity.

Funeral services for Holdenville native Edward Lee Bender were held today at Immanuel Baptist in Norman with Bro. Bryce Scott officiating.

Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman. Following services Ed will be moved to Shawnee Tribal grounds, where he will be laid to rest at daybreak Thursday morning.

Mr. Bender, 57, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 in Norman. He was born on Oct. 15, 1949 in Holdenville to Lotman and Mary L. Bean Bender.

He was a longtime resident of Norman and the Little Axe area. He attended Norman High School and graduated in 1967.

Edward was a retired Vietnam Veteran Marine since 1993.

His mother; his father; mother-in-law, Lucille Longhorn, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Judy Longhorn Bender of the home; son, Jason Bender; daughters, Leah Bates, Lisa Botone and Leal Bender; brothers, Coleman Bender and Jonas Bender; sisters, Sherri Prevost and Cindy Scott and six grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service for David Alan Bennett, formerly of Wewoka, has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Penn. Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church, 1320 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, where he was a member.

David Alan Bennett was born in Seminole on Sept. 2, 1954 to Denver Adrian Bennett and Helen Claye Bennett. 

Denver was in the ice business and Helen worked for the state Watershed Department, so David learned about serving dying causes from an early age. 

The Bennetts resided in Wewoka until David graduated from high school.

On Friday, April 6, 2007, David returned to the VA Hospital for what he believed would be nothing more than routine tests. 

The results were not what David hoped for, and he was kept for further evaluation. His health continued to both improve and deteriorate over the next two weeks. 

Though he put up a valiant fight, David ultimately lost his long struggle when his liver finally failed him. On Monday, April 23, 2007, sometime after 11:15 a.m., David went to be with Our Lord. 

His loving wife Donna was by his side the entire time and was with him when he passed away. He was 52 years young. 

In the course of his lifetime, David touched so many people in so many ways and that proof was seen in the many visitors that trailed in and out of the ICU in his final days. 

Throughout David’s extended hospital stay, he never lost his sense of humor and he entertained his visitors with his wisecracks and managed to make people smile even in this difficult time.

During his early schooling, David took piano lessons and showed somewhat of a flair for music. His most significant influences in music and in life during the formative years were his organ instructor, Stephenia Lobaugh; band director, Chelsea C. Cook; and countless rock, blues, and jazz bands. 

The latter were not always the best of influences, and David, being in touch with the Zeitgeist of the sixties and seventies, unfortunately incorporated chemical experimentation into his repertoire, forming habits that hampered him for decades.

David attended Central State College in Edmond, majoring in music and psychology, and---well, being a musician in college in the early seventies was something of a major in itself! 

Four years after matriculating, and clueless as to what to do with himself, David joined the Regular Army, where one is told what to do, and served in the 1st Armored Division in Germany. 

An unusual accident left him a ten-percent disabled veteran, and David received all his medical treatment from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. 

The habits David discovered in college and reinforced in the military soon came back to haunt him, and David wound up a ward of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for a short stretch.

This experience seemed to straighten David out, and he finished a B.S. in accounting from Central State University.  He then began roughly a decade and a half working in the accounting field. 

During that time he completed his MBA, graduating with honors near the top of his class. In addition to his accounting career, David worked steadily as a church organist as well as playing for countless weddings, funerals, and social events requiring cheesy dinner music.

Middle age started out unkind for David as he relapsed into substance abuse, went to federal prison (the "Club Fed" as he affectionately called it), and was diagnosed with late-phase liver disease. 

During this time, David finally let the love of Christ touch his life, and became a true believer. 

His medical condition improved remarkably, and upon release, David returned to Oklahoma to work for the Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (CJAMM) of the United Methodist Church, serving as the first site manager for the Exodus House in Tulsa for two years before returning to Oklahoma City to work for CJAMM’s Redemption Church ministries as administrator and church musician, then as a grant writer.

During this time, David had not only the benefit of having God in his life, but was blessed with so many valuable mentors, including the Rev. Dr. Dale Tremper, Director of Skyline Urban Ministries (405-236-5212), the Rev. Dr. Virginia Grey, Volunteer Coordinator of Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries of Tulsa (405-530-2014), and the Rev. Tony Zahn, Director of The Education and Employment Ministries (405-235-5671). 

David asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to any or all of these ministries.  Please call the phone numbers listed for instructions on where to mail your contributions.

In 2003, the stars aligned and David finally found his other half, the love of his life, Donna Gail Thompson. 

On Aug. 13, 2005, Donna and David were wedded at Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City.  They lived in wedded bliss for the remainder of David’s life, and they both believe that they will live happily ever after together in their greater glory.

During their first year of marriage, the affectionate couple purchased a house in Oklahoma City before an unexpected interruption occurred. 

Donna knew that the vows included the words "in sickness and in health", but did not expect the "sickness" part to rear its ugly head so soon. 

David’s liver failed in July of 2006, and he received a liver transplant at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., under the auspices of the VA umbrella of care. 

The first year was a struggle, but thanks to Donna’s constant loving care, David’s health finally rebounded and life returned to some semblance of normal.

David was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Denver James Bennett, who was a Baptist minister who always accepted churches in Wyoming and Colorado, places far from the Southern Baptist Convention headquarters. 

He is survived by his wife, Donna, in their home in Oklahoma City, and three stepdaughters, Amber and Wendy, from a previous marriage, and Lauren, Donna’s daughter.

He will be missed tremendously by all those who knew him.  May God Bless David Alan Bennett and all those who love and miss him dearly.

David Bennett composed the following poem:

Life has rhythm

Life has a beat

Life is music

Life has feet

- so dance! 

Ed. Note: David Bennett wrote most of the obituary before his passing, and it was his wish for it to be published, "as is".

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Charlene Faye Berry are scheduled for 12 p.m. Saturday at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Shawnee with Rev. James Grayson officiating.

Interment is to follow at Earlsboro Cemetery with services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Berry, 52, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Nov. 27, 1953 in Seminole to Bobby Lee and Lucy Mae (Harris) Williams.

She was a cook at Tinker Golf Course in Oklahoma City for many years.

Her parents; one brother, Marvin Harris; grandmother, Lizzie Mar Harris; and grandfather, Arthur Harris, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Dana Johnson of Oklahoma City and Charlotte Evett Berry of the home; son, Jackie Arnold Berry of the home; companion, Gordon Holliman of the home; twin sister, Darlene Winrow of Earlsboro; sisters, Irma Cheatham of Earlsboro, Veronica Bernard of Earlsboro and Gerner Williams of Texas; brothers, Maurice Harris of Shawnee, Rodney Harris of Spencer and Mike Williams of Chandler; and three grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Chad Bettelyoun are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Henry officiating.

Interment is to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home, Shawnee.

Bettelyoun, 33 of Hollywood, Fla., died in a four-wheeler accident Monday, Jan. 1, 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was born March 9, 1973 in Lynnwood, Calif. to Lester and Donna (Whiteley) Bettelyoun.

He is a 1991 graduate of Seminole High School.

His grandfather, Woodrow Whiteley and grandparents, Isac and Sofia Bettelyoun preceded him in death.

Survivors include his parents of Shawnee; grandmother, Dennie Whiteley of Shawnee; brothers, L.J. and Wally Bettelyoun of Seminole, Isac Bettelyoun of Florida, Charles and John Bettelyoun of Shawnee and sisters, Sofia Fowler of Shawnee and Sonia Rich of Norman.

In lieu of flowers the family has suggested donation be made in his memory to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident and pastor, Ray Bevelhymer, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Services will be under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Ray Bevelhymer went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at his home at the age of 70. Ray was born in Wewoka on Aug. 24, 1936 to Herman and Nan (Smith) Bevelhymer.

His parents preceded him in death.

He grew up on a dairy farm southwest of Wewoka and graduated from New Lima High School at the age of 16 years in 1953.

Ray then enlisted in the United States Navy for four years. After serving his country he married Janice Pollard on Feb. 14, 1959. They made their home on a farm near his childhood home place.

Ray was a hard worker and everyone was fond of his sweet and kind spirit. He saw the best in people and never spoke a bad word of anyone.

He served as pastor of the bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving is his loving wife, Janice, of the home; sister, Ann Cain of Wewoka; brothers, Earl Bevelhymer of Wewoka, Darrell Bevelhymer of Arlington, Texas and Jake Bevelhymer of Oklahoma City and many nieces and nephews who thought "Uncle Ray" was a very special Christian and loving uncle.

Graveside services for newborn Scotland Nicole Bible are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Drew Isaacs officiating.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Bible died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007 at Carl Albert Hospital in Ada at birth. She is the daughter of Byron and Racheal (Moore) Bible of Sasakwa.

Survivors include her parents; sisters, Ivy Bible and Presley Kirkwood of the home; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Dona Hudson and Norman Moore; paternal grandparents, Gary and Shelly Bible; great-grandparents, Sam and Arnetta Harjo, Melba Sprawl, Tom and Brenda Hudson, V.L. and Alice Watters and Wayne and Beatrice Bible, all of Sasakwa.

Funeral services for Earlsboro resident Travis "T.J." James Billings are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Earlsboro High School auditorium.

Services are under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel, Moore.

T.J. passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, on what was to be his 18^th birthday. He was born on Sept. 25, 1989 to Martin and Pamela Billings.

He liked music and was currently learning to play the guitar. T.J. was a junior at Earlsboro High School and he loved to watch sports, especially OSU.

T.J. had a great personality and loved spending time with his family and friends.

His mother and three uncles, Barry and Heavy Odom and Harry Billings, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his father; two sisters and brother-in-law Christina Billings and Christy and Stephen King; two brothers and sister-in-law, Marty Billings and Kenneth and Donna Billings and five nephews, Dustin, Brandon, Ryan and Dylan Billings and Trevor King.

Funeral services for Colton Preston Wayne Billingsley, relative of many Seminole County residents, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at the Pittsburg School baseball field.

Rev. George Spears is set to officiate.

Burial will follow at Blanco Cemetery in Blanco, Okla.

In case of rain, the services will be held at the Pittsburg School gym.

Casket bearers are listed as Hunter Wilson, Tony Dawkins, Billy Wilson, Henry Hudson, Johnny James, Cody Duke, and Western Thomason. Honorary bearers will be members of the Pittsburg baseball and basketball teams.

Billingsley died Saturday, May 19, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, at the age of 15.

He was born Sept. 17, 1991 in McAlester to Steve and Kelly Billingsley.

Colton Billingsley was active in sports, participating in archery, fishing, boating, hunting and camping.

He was a freshman at Pittsburg High School, where he was a member of the baseball and basketball teams.

He was a member of the Pittsburg First Methodist Church.

Billingsley is survived by his parents; brother, Micah; sisters, Taylor and Chandler, all of the home; sister, Kayla Janes of Wewoka; grandparents Terry and Darline Williams of Blanco; grandmother Mary Lou Billingsley of Wewoka; great-grandmothers Vivian Dodson of Sallisaw and Faye N. Williams of McAlester; great-grandfather Richard McCormick; and others.

A memorial benefit fund has been set up in Billingsley’s name at BancFirst in McAlester and at the Security State Bank in Wewoka.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Albert L. Black are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at East Main Church of Christ, Holdenville.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Albert passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was born Sept. 10, 1934 in Indianola, Okla., to Miles David and Evie Olivia (Robinson) Black.

Albert entered the United States Navy on Dec. 2, 1953 and served on the U.S.S. Yorktown during the Korean conflict as a Petty Officer 3^rd Class upon discharge on Oct. 11, 1957.

He attended Spaulding Schools and drove a truck for Seminole County until his retirement in 1980 due to illness.

On Oct. 29, 1974 he married Elaine Gleason Schardt. His greatest love was his family and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He was a member of the East Main Church of Christ, Holdenville.

His parents and two brothers, Carl and J.R. Black preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife. Elaine Black, of the home; five sons and two daughters, Dennis Black and wife Carol of Parkville, Mo., Don Black and wife Dee Dee of Grandview, Mo., Mark Black and wife Lorene of Seminole, John Black and wife Tam of Kapolei, Hawaii, Michael Black and wife Lisa of Wewoka; Pamela Macey of Overland, Kan., and Angela Tillis and husband Reginald of Magnolia, Texas; 20 grandchildren; five sisters and one brother, Jean Garvin, Dorothy Jones, Shirley Arthur, Jane Keeney, Joann Jumet and Oscar Black; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Geneva Black will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Wade Robertson officiating.

Interment will follow at Tecumseh Mission Cemetery in Tecumseh, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole..

Geneva Black passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007 at the age of 85. She was born on Oct. 25, 1921 in Tecumseh to Robert and Louella Mae (West) Dockery.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Mary Black of Seminole; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lillian Compton of Maud and Veta and Larry Wilson of Oklahoma City and one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Jean Dockery of Wewoka.

Four grandchildren also survive her, Rhonda Canfield, Sherry Beasley, Dean Pence and Aaron Compton as well as seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thurman Black in 2004; two brothers, Louie Dockery and Lee Dockery and one sister: Bernice Doty.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Sasakwa resident Donald John Blackburn are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Sasakwa with Rev. James Hopkins and Wesley Martin officiating.

Interment is to follow at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Blackburn, 73, died Sunday, June 24, 2007 in Ada. He was born Jan. 21, 1934 in Sasakwa to John Ellis and Nellie Josephine (Eberle) Blackburn.

After graduating from Sasakwa Schools he worked as a farmer and rancher, and also worked as a farm and oil field mechanic. He was also a volunteer for Sasakwa Fire Department and a member of First Baptist Church, Sasakwa.

On Aug. 20, 1966 he married Mary Louise Tucker in Seminole.

His parents; infant son, Johnnie Lee Blackburn; two brothers, Eutah and Lloyd Douglas Blackburn; three sisters, Inez, Bessie Pearl and "little sister" Blackburn, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; sons, Donald James Blackburn and Eugene Charles Blackburn, both of Sasakwa; two granddaughters; three grandsons; two brothers, Jesse Blackburn of Sasakwa and Joseph Eugene Blackburn of St. George, Utah; three sisters, Irene Eudaley of Grapevine, Texas, Eula Mae Clark of Oklahoma City and Alvenia Degge of Wewoka.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Clark, David Reggio, Danny Reggio, Kenneth Welch, John Matthew Clark, Derek Clark and Brandon Sims.

Honorary bearers will be Levi Blackburn, Austin Blackburn, Colton Blackburn, Kelly Blackburn, Danielle Blackburn and Grace Blackburn.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Pauline "Gladys" Blackwell are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Free Well Baptist Church with Rev. Robert McClure.

Interment is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery and is under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Pauline went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 in Wewoka. She was born July 6, 1916 in Shawnee to William Foster and Montie (Cox) Gray.

Pauline was a cook, devoted housewife, mother and grandmother. She loved quilt making, crocheting, making ceramics, and was an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church, Wewoka, for many years.

Her parents; husband, Euarl Blackwell; son, Jack Blackwell; grandson, Ronald Blackwell; sisters, Nellie Lathrop and Thelma Clary; and brother, Lloyd Gray.

Survivors include daughter, Karlita and husband Jim Smith of Petaluma, Calif.; son, Tom and wife Lori Blackwell of Wewoka; daughter-in-law, Jane Blackwell of Oklahoma City; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A special thanks to the kind and caring staff of Elmwood Nursing Home.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Roy Russell Blanton are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Delmar Humes officiating.

Interment is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Roy passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 in Oklahoma City. He was born Nov. 12, 1917 in Wewoka to Tom Luther Blanton and Laura (Talley) Blanton.

Roy was a member of Mission Home Baptist Church. He was in the United States Army during World War II and later worked for the Oklahoma State Highway Department and retired.

Roy loved woodworking, gardening and listening to music.

He and Georgia "Pauline" Jackson married Feb. 27, 1943 in Wewoka.

His parents and siblings: Nathan Blanton, Otis Blanton, Ruby Blanton, Sylvia Krause, Iva Buckner, and Edith Blanton, preceded him in death.

Survivors include sons, James Blanton and wife Joy of Seminole, Jerry Blanton and wife Linda of Chandler, Don Blanton and wife Beverly of Oklahoma City and Wendell Blanton of Wewoka; daughter, Darlene Choate and husband Mickey of Sasakwa; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pall bearers will be: Tom Walls, Tommy Walls, Gene Goodnight, Larry Koon, Dan Houser and Charles Belcher.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Donald Wayne "Donnie" Blassingame are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Seminole. Rev. Bobby Shatto will officiate the service.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Blassingame, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at his home north of Seminole. He was born March 1, 1949 in Shawnee to parents, Jeff Carl Blassingame and Frances "Biddy" (Johnson) Blassingame.

He graduated from Dale High School in 1967 and worked as a route sales driver working for the Coors Company for 15 years and then for Budweiser for 10 years.

 His father preceded him in death.

Survivors include his mother, Frances "Biddy" Blassingame of Shawnee; one son, Brian Blassingame of Seminole; one daughter, Stephanie of Maud; former wife and the mother of his children, Joann Cantwell of Seminole; brothers, Jimmy Blassingame and Stevie Blassingame, all of Shawnee; one sister, Cindy Halbert of Shawnee; and five grandchildren. 

Casket bearers will be: Eddie Carter, Bobby Hayes, Noland Long, Jimmy Brewer, Warren Blassingame and Joe Blassingame.

Honorary bearers will be: David Hodges and Dee Hodges.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to Bank NA, 206 E. Wanda Jackson Blvd., Maud, OK, 74854.

Messages of condolence can be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for former longtime Cromwell resident, Virgil Bleeker.

Bleeker, 63, of Santos, Texas died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 in Santos, Texas. He was born June 10, 1944 in Cromwell to Albert and Louise Bleeker.

He graduated from Butner High school and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Bleeker worked in the oilfield.

His parents preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Shirley Bleeker of the home; one daughter, Dena Bleeker of Florida; four stepsons: Wade, David, Billie, and Kenny Bleeker; one sister, Claudene Parker of Haskell; and two brothers, Dwaine Bleeker of Eureka Springs, Ark., and Frank Bleeker of Cromwell.

Graveside services for Moore resident Carolyn Joy Boatman will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Little Cemetery, Seminole, and officiated by Pastor Roy Robertson, Bowlegs Assembly of God Church.

Carolyn Joy Boarman was born July 22, 1932 to William and Selma Bruce in Norman. She died peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 27, 2007 at the Moore Nursing Center.

In 1949 Joy married Lee Roy Arnold (deceased) and she has three loving children from that union: daughter, Treva Vaughn and husband Jim of Norman, and sons Jimmie and Damon Arnold of Earlsboro.

She later married Joe H. Boatman (deceased) in 1963 and from this union has one loving son, James Boatman of Oklahoma City.

Though she loved her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was especially close to her granddaughter, Jolisha Boatman, whom she raised.

She is also survived by one sister, Pauline Martin; one brother, Larry Bruce and wife Carolyn of Seminole; and a dear uncle, Jack Bishop and wife Lorene of Norman.

Joy was preceded in death by both husbands; parents; brothers, Jimmy Bruce, Jerry Bruce, John Bruce and Vandle Bruce; sister, Wanda Phillips; and granddaughter, Samantha Arnold.

Joy’s family sincerely thanks the special angels of Moore Nursing Center, Crossroads Hospice, and Good Shepherd Hospice.

Visitation and condolences may be made at John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel, 120 S. Broadway in Moore.

Graveside services for former Wewoka resident, Lois Mae Walker Bohanon, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Oakwood Cemetery Pavilion.

Services will be conducted by Rev. Meredith Robinson and under the direction of Demuth Funeral Home, Oklahoma City.

Lois Mae passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. She was born in Yowell, Texas as the third of five children to Walter Wesley Walker and Lucyle Brimm Walker.

Lois Mae moved to Wewoka in 1936 to establish a home with her husband, Andrew Bohanon. They raised three children, Josh Lee Bohanon, Andrewette Bohanon Wood and Webster Walker Bohanon.

She was a member of the Eastern Star Seminole Chapter #452 and the American Legion Auxiliary; retiring from Civil Service at Tinker Air Force Base in 1977.

Lois Mae was preceded in death be her parents; husband, Andrew; both sons, Josh and Webb; all four of her siblings, Jack Walker, Cleo Walker Bonner, Bill Walker and Webster Walker; and one great-grandson, Ryan Mitchell Wood.

She is survived by daughter, Andrewette Wood and fiancé Jack Gregg of Edmond; daughter-in-law, Judy Bohanon of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren, James Bonner Wood and wife Brenda, Lee Ann Wood and partner Kerry VanEss, Robert Andrew Wood and wife Tammy, Josh Lee Bohanon II and wife Amanda and James Webster Bohanon; six great-grandchildren, Candice and husband Jay, Stephanie, Audrey, Breanna, Addyson and Wyatt; and one great-great grandson, Cooper Ryan.

Three nephews and one niece, Joe Lee Walker, Jackie Mae Walker, John Brimm Walker and Paul Edward Walker and sister-in-law, Viola Sullivan, also survive Lois Mae.

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert McCaffree and the staff of Mercy Hospice, especially Sonja, Nicki and Denise.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Mercy Hospice, 4401 W. Memorial Rd., Suite 143, Oklahoma City, OK 73134.

Funeral services for Holdenville native Lester Lee Bottoms are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the First United Methodist Church in Wagoner with Rev. Randy Mitchell officiating.

Interment is to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole under the direction of Hersman-Nichols Funeral Home, Wagoner.

Lester Lee Bottoms passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 in Tulsa at the age of 81 years. He was born Oct. 4, 1925 in Holdenville to Grover Cleveland and Addie Belle (Tucker) Bottoms.

Lester married Verna Lou McCluskey on Dec. 25, 1948 in Seminole.

He served with the United States Navy aboard submarines during World War II, where he was a radioman and electronic tech on the U.S.S. Pompon from 1943 to 1945.

Lester attended Seminole Junior College and OSU before working in the oilfields for National Supply Company in Healdton and then Thompson Pump Company in Drumright.

While working in the oilfield, Lester was called in to the ministry after which he graduated from seminary at S.M.U. in Dallas, Texas.

He began his ministry as pastor in the United Methodist Church in Ft. Gibson-Woodall in 1966. He also served as pastor at Aline-Cleo Springs, Fargo-May, Shindler-Grinola-Foraker, Hydro, Selecman-St. Paul United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, in Alva at Oterbein and Hartshorne-Haileyville.

Lester retired in June of 1991 and he was a member of the First United Methodist Church, an avid genealogist and a member of the WWII Subs Veterans, serving both as National and State Chaplain.

His parent, wife Verna (Feb. 5, 2006) and one brother preceded him in death.

Lester is survived by his sons, Dr. Keith L. Bottoms and wife, Lynne, of Broken Arrow, Carl S. Bottoms and wife, Carol, of Ponca City, Glen E. Bottoms and wife, Aurora, of The Colony, Texas and Leslee Dale Bottoms and wife, Cindy, of Wagoner; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Garrell Bottoms of The Woodlands, Texas and Loyd Bottoms of Mixa. Mo.; sisters, Naomi Rafferty of Cushing and Julia Fairbanks of Shawnee and many nieces, nephews ad friends.

Funeral services for former Sasakwa resident Georgia Bougio are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, Wewoka.

Interment is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Bougio, 79, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 in Oklahoma City. She was born Nov. 8, 1927 in Holdenville to George Jackson and Myrtle Lee (Mundell) Ward.

She attended school in Sasakwa and on June 18, 1959 she married Theodore Bougio.

Her parents; husband (March 6, 1993); son, Jess Bucklyet Doolen; brothers, George Ward, Bill Ward, Leroy Ward; and sisters, Beulah Ward, Myrtle Faye Williams, and Marie Young, preceded her in death.

Surviving is son, Henry Walker Peters of Newcastle, Okla.; daughter, Shelia Runae McKeel of Tuttle; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Duncan resident Jorene Driskill Bowers are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Little cemetery with Rev. Lonnie DaVoull officiating.

Interment is under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home, Duncan.

Jorene, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 in Lawton. She was born Sept. 15, 1928 in Bristow to Thompson A. and Rhoda (Shirley) Ingram.

On Aug. 8, 1947 she married Eugene Dale Driskill, Sr. They were happily married for 21 years and raised their three children in Shawnee.

Eugene preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1968. Jorene married Walter Lee Bowers on Nov. 5, 1987 and they moved to Duncan in 1995. They enjoyed each other’s comfort, love and company until Lee passed away on March 27, 2004.

Jorene was a homemaker and attended Ray of Hope Church.

Survivors include a son, Eugene Dale Driskill, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Betty, of Duncan; two daughters, Cindy Davis of Ingleside, Texas and Connie Miller and son-in-law, Frank, of Duncan’ eight grandchildren’ and 17 great-grandchildren.

Jorene will be greatly missed by her beloved dogs, Tilly and Little Bear.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.granthamfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral services for Sasakwa native Gwen "Jane" Boydstun are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Stonewall, with Gary Jamar officiating.

Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery in Stonewall.

A wake service will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at 6 p.m., at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.

Boydstun died May 20, 2007, at Carl Albert Hospital in Ada, at the age of 60.

She was born Sept. 12, 1946, in Sasakwa, to Robert Harjo and Francis (Burgess) Tanyan.

Boydstun attended Ardmore and Vamoosa Schools, graduating in 1964. She continued her education, getting her Certified Nursing Attendant’s certification.

She lived in and around Seminole County most of her life, marrying Bobby Boydstun Sr. in 1964. He preceded her in death in 1990.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jennifer Kay Tue; the grandparents who raised her, Nancy (Alexander) Burgess and Walter Caesar Burgess.

Boydstun is survived by a son, Bobby Boydstun Jr. of Ada; a daughter, Wendie Wood of Newalla; a brother, Lee Wayne Wood of Denton, Texas; and a sister, Nancy Jo Hernden of Seminole.

Messages of condolences may be left for the family at swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for the great-granddaughter of Junior and Virginia Rogers of Seminole are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kirby & Family Funeral Service Chapel, Mountain Home, Ark.

Rev. Marc Johnson will officiate and burial will follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain Home.

Services are under the direction of Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services.

Madelyne Taylor Boyt entered in to eternal rest on Monday, April 2, 2007 in Mountain Home, Ark., at the age of nine years, eight months and 16 days.

She was born July 16, 1997 in Bakersfield, Calif., to Sean Michael and Angela Williams Boyt and she was of the Christian faith.

Madelyne was a 4^th grade student at Guy Berry Elementary School in Mountain Home. She sang in the school choir and loved art, drawing and had a passion for animals (especially lions and dogs).

Surviving are her parents of Lakeview; one brother, Nathan Michael Boyt of Lakeview; paternal grandparents, Michael Ray Boyt of Lakeview and Cindy Anderson of Bakersfield, Calif.; paternal great-grandparents, Paul Mojica of Bakersfield and Junior and Virginia Rogers of Seminole and Jodi Stroud of Lakeview; maternal grandparents, Michael and Jeanie Williams of Bakersfield and Myra Williams of Bakersfield and maternal great-grandfather, Virgil Williams of Delta, Colo.

The family asks that memorials be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Terry Lee Brennan are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Seminole First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David McDougal officiating.

Rev. Malcom Tiger, Rev. Eddie Goodin and Rev. Frank Moppin will assist the services.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Terry Lee Brennan passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 49, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.

He was born Aug. 1, 1957 in Denison, Texas to Lawerence Daniel and Louise "Billie" (Tiger) Brennan.

He graduated from Holdenville High School in 1977. He met and later married Dessie Moore on June 29, 1979 in Bowlegs.

He served four years in the Ada National Guard.

Terry moved back to Seminole from Konawa seven years ago. He and his wife attended Seminole First Free Will Baptist Church in Seminole.

Terry worked for the City of Seminole Street Department, where he stopped working on July 31 due to illness.

His father, Lawerence Daniel Brennan (2002); two sisters, Reba Jayne Scott (1970) and Lee-Ann Scott (1968) and one brother, Tommy Brennan (1988) preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Dessie Brennan of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jason S. and Sandra Brennan of Stillwater and two daughters and a son-in-law, Tara L. and Ricky Isaacs of Tecumseh and Jennifer L. Brennan of Seminole.

Other survivors include his mother, Louise "Billie" Scott of Shawnee; stepfather, Johnson Scott of Oklahoma City; stepmother, Carolyn Brennan of Sheridan, Wyo.; six brothers, Larry Brennan of Maud, Gordan Scott of Shawnee, David Scott of Okmulgee, Lee Scott of Meeker, Acee Scott of Shawnee and Matt Brennan of Laurel, Mont.; eight sisters, Sharon Reyes of Greenville, Texas, Savina Miller of Ada, Gwen Scott of Rowlett, Texas, Saundra Harley of Okmulgee, Joan Randazzo of Rowlett, Texas, Laurie Wood of Sheridan, Wyo., Gail Shaffer of Gillette, Wyo., and Mary Legerski of Sheridan, Wyo. and four grandchildren, Jacob and Yahaira Brennan, both of Stillwater and Alexus and Trey Isaacs, both of Tecumseh.

Casket bearers for the services will be: Noe Reyes, Chillaine Jose Reyes, Timothy Moore, Axel Barner, Blaze Randazzo and Biagio Randazzo.

Honorary bearers will be: Marc Brennan, Chris Moore and Zack Barner.

Funeral services with military honors are scheduled for lifelong Seminole resident James "Chester" Brinker for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Historic Strothers Chapel located in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Quincy Hammonds is to officiate the service. Services are entrusted to Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Chester passed from this life Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Seminole. He was born Oct. 29, 1918 in Nowata, Okla., to parents Pearl (Marler) Brinker and Lawrence Brinker.

Chester served in the United States Army during World War II.

Chester married Ethelda Stubbs on Nov. 8, 1945 in Seminole. Chester worked as a welder and then after his retirement he along with his wife worked as cattle ranchers and farmers. He was a member of the Church of the First Born in Shawnee.

Mr. Brinker leaves to cherish his memory one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and his wife Edna Brinker of Seminole; one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and her husband John Nicholson of Seminole; one sister and brother-in-law, Avis and her husband Delbert Bradford of Granbury, Texas; and four grandchildren and their spouses: Kevin and wife Jade Brinker of Seminole, Jason and wife Missy Brinker of Seminole, Shelley and husband Arvey Howell of Nashville, Tenn., and Tracy and husband Chris Carrell of Seminole.

In addition, 12 great-grandchildren: Nicholas Brinker, Trevor Brinker, Jacque Sinor, Brian Sims and Chandler Carrell all of Seminole, Jessica Waldron and John Waldron of Tecumseh, Garrison Carrell of Mustang, Taylor Howell, Houston Howell, Nate Howell and Blake Howell all of Nashville, Tenn.; and one great-great grandchild, Desirae Waldron and another great-great grandchild is expected in December, all survived him.

Chester is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Ethelda Brinker, who died April 30, 2002; two sisters, Pauline Ledford and Omagine Brinker and two brothers, Rodney and Calvin Brinker.

Casket bearers will be: Kevin Brinker, Jason Brinker, Nicholas Brinker, Chris Carrell, Arvey Howell and John Robert Waldron

Honorary bearers will be members of the Church of the First Born in Shawnee.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Holdenville resident, Sharon Joan Brinlee, 63, are scheduled for 2 pm, Thursday at Capitol Heights Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Jim Crawford officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

Sharon passed away at home on Monday, June 4, 2007 after a short battle with cancer. Sharon Joan Brinlee was born Sept. 23, 1943 in Holdenville to Laverne "Bun" Smith and Marie Carroll Smith.

She was a graduate of Holdenville High School. On May 31, 1961 Sharon married Curtis Brinlee and the couple made their home in Holdenville.

She was a member of Capitol Heights Missionary Baptist Church and taught the kindergarten Sunday school class for 20 years. Sharon was also the secretary for the Capitol Heights Ladies Auxiliary.

She was recently retired with 36 years of dedication to Dr.’s Irby and Irby. Sharon loved to read and collected figurines and ornaments. Her brightest smile came when she spent time with her grandchildren.

Her parents and one sister, Peggy Elliott, preceded Sharon in death.

Survivors include her husband, Curtis, of the home; son, Kerry Dean and wife, Becky, of Seminole; daughter, Angela Gail Enos, and husband, Steve, of Holdenville; grandchildren: Katy and Kory Brinlee of Seminole, Brittany and Amber Simpson, of Holdenville; sister, Geraldine Smith and husband, Robert, of Holdenville; sister, Carolyn May, of Shawnee; brother, Larry Smith and wife, Sandy, of Shawnee; brother, Gary Smith and wife, Linda, of Eufaula; extended family members: mother-in-law, Madge Brinlee, of Holdenville; brother-in-law, Hartsell Brinlee and wife, Joetta, of Okemah; brother-in-law, Alton Brinlee and wife, Penna, of Olive Branch, Mississippi; brother-in-law, Kenneth Brinlee and wife, Collene, of Holdenville; sister-in-law, Pat Ray and husband, Ed, of Wetumka; and step-grandchildren, Mitch and Blake Enos, of Holdenville. Sharon leaves numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and a community of friends.

Pallbearers are Bob Irby, Mark Olney, Benny Miller, Charlie Ownbey, Jim Smith, and Chase Phillips. The men of Capitol Heights Missionary Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial services for Wewoka resident Paul Junior Brinsfield are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Gleaners Holiness Church, Wewoka, with Rev. Larry Chesser and Rev. Lloyd Cross to officiate.

Services are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home of Holdenville.

Brinsfield, 64, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 at his home. He was born July 9, 1943 in Sapulpa to Clarence and Bertha M. (Meneely) Brinsfield.

He was raised in Wewoka until the age of 15, when his family moved to California. He spent his adult life in California before moving back to Wewoka in September 1999.

Brinsfield worked all his life as an auto and diesel mechanic, and worked for many years repairing and maintaining Freightliner Trucks.

He also worked for various car dealerships before operating his own shop and garage, Paul’s Auto Repair, in Wewoka.

His parents; two sisters, Betty Howdeshell and Irma DeBarge; on granddaughter; and adopted daughter, Ineka Edmondson, preceded him in death.

Surviving are six children: Raimie Mires of Wewoka, Paula Vallejo of Spaulding, Nancy Khorremdel of Torrance, Calif., Jennifer Brinsfield, Joseph Brinsfield and Jessica Brinsfield, all of Wewoka; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Edward Lamb of Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Bertha Mae Phillips of South Carolina; adopted daughter, Dana Hamilton; and adopted sister, Clara Payton.

Graveside services for Wewoka area resident Eugene Earl Bristow are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Vamoosa Cemetery with Rev. Larry Chesser, Jr., officiating.

Interment will follow under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumka.

Bristow, 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007 at his home near Wewoka. He was born Feb. 18, 1942 in Shawnee to Joshua Bristow and Dorothy Hughes Bristow.

He was raised in the Shawnee and Oklahoma City areas where he attended school. He later relocated to California where in 1969 he married Mary Johnson at Santa Anna.

The couple lived there three years before returning to Oklahoma in the early 1970’s. Aside from a short time in Texas, the couple mostly lived in Oklahoma where he worked as a truck driver in the oil fields.

Bristow and his wife settled in the Wewoka area some 23 years ago.

He enjoyed yard work and tinkering with his lawnmowers.

His parents, brother Bobby and an infant son, Joshua Barney Bristow, preceded him n death.

Surviving is his wife, Mary, of the home; three children, Debra Dunn of Lowell, Ark., Eugene Bristow jr. of Wewoka and Rita Giboney of Midland, Ark.; brother, Ray Bristow of Seminole; sister, Linda Nelson of Shawnee; stepbrother, Johnny Stephens of Oklahoma City; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for lifelong Maud resident Ella "Janet" Brock are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Maud, under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home of Maud.

Burial is set to follow at Wolf Cemetery in Seminole County.

Brock died in her Maud home on Sunday, June 17, 2007, at the age of 59.

She was born on Jan. 15, 1948, in Maud, to Lillard Terry "T-boy" Palmer and Mildred Berniece (Duncan) Palmer.

Brock worked for Citizen State Bank in Maud and then for Acker Industries in Wewoka until 2002.

She was a former member of the Maud Round-up Club and was a bunco player.

Brock was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her former husband and the father of her children, W.R. Brock of Tecumseh; two sons, Ty Brock and Todd Brock, both of Maud; special friend Bill Randell, of the home; two brothers, Travis Palmer and Terry Palmer, both of Maud; two sisters, Robin Pack of Maud and Holli Jackson of Bethel Acres; and one grandchild is expected.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Christopher Albert Broome are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Brumley-Mills Chapel with Rev. Andy Young officiating.

Interment is to follow at the Broome Family Cemetery under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home, McAlester.

Broome, 41, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 in Tulsa. He was born May 12, 1966 in McAlester to Paul J. and Martha Beatrice (Beeler) Broome.

He has lived in the McAlester are most of his life and worked on oil field rigs. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

His parents preceded him in death.

Surviving are siblings: Mary Ann Summers of Ohio, James Broome of McAlester, Andrea Jarschae of Seattle, Wash., Brenda Broomw of McAlester, Martha Pearson of Tulsa, Paul Broome of Wewoka, Ernie Broome of Seminole, Janet Cook of McAlester, Mary Loving of Tulsa and Kenneth DeWees of Tulsa.

Pallbearers will be: James Broome, Paul Broome, Ernie Broome, Kenny DeWees, Ricky Cook and Mike Ott.

Honorary bearers will be: Jeff McGehee, Clifford Myers, Danny Myers, Trey Cook, Payton Broome, and Heath Broome.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Benjamin "Big Ben" Brown are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel, Seminole, with Manuel Revas officiating.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Brown died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 in Oklahoma City at the age of 66. He was born on March 5, 1941 in Wanette to Cornelious A. and Ellen (Smith) Miller Brown.

He worked for Plumbers and Pipe Fitter Local #344 in Oklahoma City for many years and was a member of the union for 31 years.

His parents; one daughter, Angela Dawn Paul; two sisters, Betty Brown and Sally Brown; and two half-brothers, Marion Dodie and Sonny Dodie, preceded him in death.

Surviving are two sons, Bennie Brown of Bowlegs and Benjamin Brown Jr., of McAlester; two brothers, Leonard brown of Texas and Delmer Brown of Kansas; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be: Ricky Williams, Eddie Loving, Dallas Johnson, Albert Corona, Danny England, and Mike Worley.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Seminole native Carl L. "Pottsie" Brown are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Sapulpa with Rev. Doyle Pryor officiating.

Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Brown, 70 of Sapulpa, died Thursday, June 21, 2007. He was born June 7, 1937 in Seminole to Carl Evan and Mary Etta (Dunigan) Brown.

He attended Seminole Schools and graduated from Seminole High School. In 1958 he married Ginger Rush in Seminole.

Brown retired from Explorer Pipeline after 33 years of service. He also served in the United States Navy and was a member of First Baptist Church, Sapulpa.

He enjoyed fishing and golfing, and coached baseball for 13 years.

Surviving is his wife of the home; son, Cheyenne Brown of Sapulpa; daughters, Sabrina Bridges of Owasso and Renee Enlow of Sapulpa; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and brother, Leslie Dale Brown of Ne Sidell, La.

Funeral services for Danny Eugene Brown are scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday at Coney Island Tabernacle with Rev. Charles Troglin officiating.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Brown died on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 in Springfield, Colo., at the age of 65. He was born on Nov. 18, 1941 in Kansas City, Mo., to Clement Edward and Leota Mae (Lindsay) Brown.

He was a self-employed cement finisher and was of the Baptist faith.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother; and sister, Juanita Mae Cafferty, who passed away on Oct. 31, 2007 in Fowler, Colo., she was cremated and her ashes will be interred with him. 

He is survived by one son, Danny Eugene Brown, Jr. of Rome Ga.; four daughters: Sheila Moody of San Diego, Calif., Judy Brown of Grand Prairie, Texas, Juanita Sue Brown of Louisville, Texas, and Denise Colding of Armuchee, Ga.; one brother, Robert Brown of Seminole; numerous grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

 Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A celebration of life service for longtime Seminole County resident Stanley Dean Brown has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Stout-Philips Funeral Chapel.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Stanley passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 in Oklahoma City at the age of 70 years. He was born Aug. 24, 1936 in Ada to John and Mabel (Wood) Brown.

He attended school in Sasakwa and received his associate’s degree in electronics from Okmulgee Tech.

He worked for the OG&E, Seminole; Wewoka Police Department; Seminole County Sheriff’s Department; Geo-Tech; Seminole Nation as a security guard; and after his retirement with The Nation, he opened his own business, Hawk Enterprises.

His parents, John and Mabel Brown, wife, Allison (Cook) Brown and brother, Beauty Bill Brown preceded him in death.

Surviving is daughter, Kellye Ann Brown of Montana; son, Tracy Dean Brown and wife, Angie, of Sasakwa; stepson, Jonathan Brown of Wynnewood; brother, John R. Brown of Whitehorse Yukon Territory, Canada; special friend, Mary Ann Brown of Wewoka; nephew, Dorsey Brown; aunts, Ruby Smith of Choctaw, Juanita Ryan of Noble and Tabby Sparks of Orange, Calif.; grandchildren, Dana Streater, Sean Brown and wife, Krysten, Landon Brown, Cortlyn Brown, Katelyn Brown and Allison Brown and one great-grandchild, Logan Brown.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County native Cecil Bruner are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson, Rev. Brandon Kemble officiating.

Interment is to follow at Middle Creek #2 Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Cecil, age 88 of Wewoka, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 at Holdenville Hospital and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born Aug. 15, 1918 in Seminole County to Grant and Louysa Bruner.

He was married to Lucinda Mae Frank and she preceded him in death.

Cecil was a cook at Berry’s Waffle House for over 25 years and was a deacon at Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and fishing.

His parents, brothers, Charlie Bruner and Roger Coody and sister, Nettie Wright also preceded him in death.

Surviving is his daughter, Zora Kemble and husband, Curran of Tahlequah; grandchildren, Johnnie Sue Belcher of Oklahoma City and Brandon Kemble of Ft. Gibson, Okla. and great-grandchildren, Nikia, James and Olivia Kemble.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Carl Bryant are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Stout-Philips Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Factor officiating.

Interment is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Bryant, 36, died in a house fire on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006. He was born Dec. 27, 1970 in Wetumka to Mitchell Graham and Mildred Irene (Gore) Bryant.

He graduated from Wewoka High School and attended Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech for two years studying welding and small engines.

Bryant worked for Dean Goforth as a truck driver and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and of the Baptist church.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pranks on family and friends.

His father and two brothers, Tommy Lee Bryant and Jimmy Ray Bryant preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother, Mildred Irene Bryant; daughter, Krystal Marie Bryant; brothers, Lester Bryant of Wewoka, Roger Bryant of Seminole and Kenneth Bryant of Eufaula and sister, Audrey Gasaway of Ada.

Our beloved Glenda F. Buck passed away on June 2, 2007 in San Diego, Calif., while visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Martina Buck and Dr. Mario Chojkier.

She is going to be laid to rest at the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Konawa, next to her father Elmer Johnston, her mother Lorena Boyd Johnston, her sister Mary Winters and her brothers, J.E. Johnston and Jack Johnston.

Glenda is survived by her finance' Bob Valderas, her daughter Dr. Martina Buck, her son-in-law, Dr. Mario Chojkier, her son Kevin Buck and a host of other family and friends.

Glenda spent many years abroad with her late husband George Buck and family and now she has come home.

A Rosary service will be held on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Konawa with Father Matthew Brown, O.S.B. officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mario Chojkier, George Winters, Kevin Buck, Bob Valderas, Charles Johnston and Gene Dennie.  Honorary bearer will be David Green.

Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

A private memorial service for Konawa resident Gordon Ewing Bunch will be held at the family’s home at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Bunch, 89, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007 at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada. He was born on May 19, 1918 in Deming, N.M. to Claude Bunch and Edna (Horne) Burnham.

He served three years in the United States Navy Seabees 73^rd Battalion in the South Pacific during World War II.

On Feb. 20, 1948 he married Lela O. Vickers in Texas and she preceded him in death on June 28, 1984.

He worked as a mechanic in the oilfield.

His parents also preceded him in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Judith Blackburn of Ada and Lea Hoyle of Konawa; one sister, June Blalock of East Helena, Mont.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bowlegs graduate George Alexander Burgess are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Houston Tiger and rev. Jimsey Harjo officiating.

Interment is to follow at the Harjo-Burgess Family Cemetery in Wolf under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Burgess, 52 of Wolf, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 in Holdenville. He was born May 26, 1955 in Holdenville to Alexander and JoAnn (Harjo) Burgess.

He was raised in the Vamoosa, Wolf and Bowlegs areas and attended school and graduated from Bowlegs High school in 1974.

After high school he attended Murray State Jr. College on a baseball scholarship and received his associates degree. He attended Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee and served in the Oklahoma National Guard from July 1976 to July 1982.

In August 1963 he was baptized as a member of Cedar Creek Eufaula Baptist Church and worked in the oilfields for many years.

His parents, Alexander and JoAnn Burgess, Junior Walker, brother, Robert Lee west and a baby sister preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children, George Alexander Burgess Jr., Christopher Lee Burgess and Gary Joe Burgess, all of Wewoka, Sonya Kay Lunceford of Seminole, Mia Lynn Burgess and Mariah Lynn Burgess, both of Coalgate; one grandson and siblings, Nita Kay Jacobs of Holdenville, Samuel Lee Harrison of Wewoka, Amelia Ann Harjo of Oklahoma City, Shirley Harrison of Yeager, Joammie Wood of Spaulding, Charles Burgess of Wolf, Claude A. Burgess of Lexington, Gwendolyn Warrenburg and Marcella Bryan, both of Tecumseh.

Pallbearers will be Roland Miller, Ray Davis, Dale Jesse, Allen Foster, Benjamin Emarthle and Charlie Harjo.

Honorary bearers will be nephews, Adam Cole, Dewayne Welch, James Motley, Herman Foster and Ambrose Cully.

Graveside services for Bowlegs resident Joyce May Ellis Burgess were held today at 10 a.m. at Sac and Fox Cemetery in Stroud.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.

Burgess died Saturday, March 3, 2007 in Oklahoma City at the age of 57. She was born on May 28, 1949 in Pawnee to Edgar and Myrtle May (McKinney) Ellis.

Surviving is her husband, Charles Burgess of the home; sons, Wilson Conklin Harjo of Prague, Vinsent Mike Harjo II of Seminole and Virgil Gene Harjo of Wewoka; daughter, Jerri Lynn Harjo of Davenport; brothers, Elvis E. Ellis of Midwest City, Jackson Ellis of Shawnee, Leroy Ellis of Norman and Virgil Ray Ellis of Shawnee and sisters, Mildred Marceleno of Prague, Peggy Ellis of Meeker, Gloria Jean Ellis of Agra, Lela J. Lopez of Altus and Gail Marez of Prague.

Funeral services for longtime Konawa resident Rebekah Jane Burgess are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Community Church in Vamoosa with Pastor Pam Shirk officiating.

Interment is to follow at Spring Baptist Church Cemetery in Sasakwa.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Burgess, 21, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 near Goldsby, Okla. She was born April 3, 1986 in Stillwater to Danny and Alice J. (Walker) Burgess.

She graduated from Konawa High School in 2004 and she worked as a customer service representative at Interactive Response Technologies in Ada.

She enjoyed singing, telling jokes and spending time with her family and friends, especially her daughter, Adeline Elizabeth.

Her father preceded her in death.

Surviving is her mother, Alice Burgess of Konawa; her daughter, Adeline Elizabeth of the home; maternal grandparent, Jesse and Betty Walker of Konawa; paternal grandmother, Mary Brown of Wewoka; and four brothers, Bill Dooley of Brunswick, Ga., Patrick Dooley of Ft. Worth, Texas, Daniel Burgess of Norman, and Jonathan Burgess of Apache, Okla.

Casket bearers will be: Lawrence Walker, Bill Dooley, Patrick Dooley, Daniel Burgess, Jonathan Burgess and Adam Palmer.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident, Joyce Burkhart, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Long officiating.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Burkhart, 79, died Sunday, May 6, 2007 in Tupelo, Miss., while staying with her daughter. She was born Nov. 15, 1927 in Oklahoma City to Walter C. Chambers and Ardie B. (Conner) Chambers.

On March 7, 1958 she married Ted Burkhart in Gainesville, Texas and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2005.

She was a beautician and owned the Fashionette Beauty Salon for over 20 years and was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Seminole.

Her parents and one son, Mike Moss, also preceded her in death.

Surviving is one son, Kris Burkhart of Seminole; one stepson, Donald Burkhart of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Kathy Courtney of Yukon, Cheryl Chahcoi of Olathe, Kan., and Tammy Jenkins of Tupelo, Miss.; one stepdaughter, Donna Weber of Yukon; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Casket bearers for the services will be: Dwight Weber, Don Burkhart, Kyle Renton, Doug Todd, Buck Vaughn and Moe Chahcoi.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Mary Louise (Carter) Burnett will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Burnett died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at the age of 75 at Solara Hospital in Shawnee. She was born Feb. 13, 1932 in Ft. Cobb, Okla., to Harold Earl Carter and Olive (Jordan) Hendrix.

She worked in a jean factory for many years in Oklahoma City and also worked for Caddo Housing Authority for several years and was a housewife.

Her parents; one son, Forrest Sumter; two stepdaughters, Donna Griffin and Patty Burnett; one brother, Don Carter; and one sister, Carolyn Koch, preceded her in death.

Surviving is son, Jimmy Sumter of Texas; stepdaughter, Phyllis Winters of St. Louis, Mo.; two stepsons, Tommy Burnett of Lexington, Okla., and Jimmy Burnett of Kansas; two brothers, David Carter of Ft. Cobb and Dee Carter of Catoosa; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for former Wewoka resident Wanda L. Burris are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Burris, 77, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 following a long illness.

Her husband, Colbert Jackson Burris, parents, and one grandson preceded her in death.

Surviving are daughters, Kay Caswell of Granbury, Texas and Carol Wood of Midwest City; sons, Michael Burris of Tahlequah and Barry Burris of Oklahoma City; and three grandchildren.

Services for longtime Seminole County resident Roger W. Butner will be held at the First Baptist Church in Wewoka on Friday at 10 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Mr. Butner died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances M. Faught Butner and his brother, J.D. Butner.

Mr. Butner was born Sept. 30, 1910 in Butner, Okla., to Thomas E. and Mary Ann (Parker) Butner.

A graduate of Butner High School, he attended East Central University in Ada, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1930. He then attended the University of Oklahoma Law School, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1933.

After Japan’s invasion of Pearl Harbor, Roger served the United States Army in Hawaii as a Master Sergeant in military intelligence.

Upon discharge from the Army and while an Assistant County Attorney, Roger married Frances Marguerite Faught of Wewoka, on May 11, 1948. She has served as an Army staff sergeant and the two kept in close contact throughout the war.

Roger’s father and uncle were Oklahoma pioneers and the duo, Tom and George Butner, followed the railroad west from Prairie Grove, Ark., to Shawnee in 1886.

During their journey, the brothers drove a team of mules, unloading freight and supplies in the area. After briefly exploring the territory, they found their home in the Seminole Indian Nation.

The Butner family also staked a claim in the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889. Soon thereafter a community, a school, and a Baptist Church were established bearing the Butner name. The Butners are listed as one of the "First Families of the Twin Territories," having settled prior to statehood.

Roger Butner retired from the United States Postal service after serving as Wewoka’s Postmaster for 27 years. He was a longtime rancher, a Mason, and a member of the Lion’s Club and American Legion.

A lifelong Sooner fan, Roger enjoyed all sports especially football, and was a wrestler at OU.

Also preceding him in death are half-brothers, Charlie and Raymond Borden, and half-sister, Nettie Borden Stephens.

Surviving family members include his children, George and Trisha Butner of Wewoka, Rick and Tina Butner of Wewoka, and Barbara Butner of Norman; grandchildren, Roger Rhett Butner, Brooke Butner, Dan Hopper, Brett Butner, Blaine Butner, Jenna Butner, Kristin Butner, Mollie Butner and Amy Hopper; and many other nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers include: George Butner, Rick Butner, Rhett Butner, Dan Hopper, Brett Butner, Blaine Butner, and Barbara Butner.

Honorary bearers include: Barry Tucker, Jim Hopper, Jimmy Butner, Mark Williams, Robert Faught and Zane Faught.

The family would also like to express their gratitude to Roger’s caregivers – Nora Bryant, Lori Blackwell, Carol Williams and Maureen Whittington, and the Caring Connection staff – for their wonderful care and attention.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Calm Waters center for Children and Families, 4334 N.W. Expressway, Suite 101, Oklahoma City, OK, 73116, (www.calmwaters.org).

Sharon Elaine Nunnelley Bynum went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 18, 2007, at the age of 60 years, at her residence in Richland, Texas.

She was born in Allen on Nov. 2, 1946, to Thurman "Jim" Ernest Nunnelley and Sarah Venietta Watts Nunnelley.

Sharon loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren, "spoiling" them every time she had a chance.

She enjoyed sewing and crafts and could talk to anyone and made new friends all the time.

She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church in Mildred.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Jeannie Sue Fredrick.

Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Ronald Douglas Bynum; son, Sean Douglas Bynum and wife Jennifer; four grandchildren, Taitum, Arron, Landon, and Cole Dylan Bynum; sister, Gail Ibery of Earlsboro; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and loved ones.

Visitation was Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, and funeral services were set to be held today at 10 a.m. at Griffin-Roughton, in Texas, with another service to be held tomorrow (Wednesday, May 23) in Allen, Oklahoma.

The Allen service will be at the First Baptist Church at 2 p.m., with burial following in the Allen Cemetery.

Pallbearers were listed as Scott Fredrick, Carl Fredrick, Cody Fredrick, Kyle Ibery, Kevin Ibery, and Danial Davis. Honorary bearers included Richard Fredrick and Robert Ibery.

An online register book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Beatrice Lucille Caffey are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Robyn Thompson-Goggs officiating.

Burial is to follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home, Hennessey.

Caffey, 85, died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Integris Bass Baptist Hospital in Enid. She was born Jan. 11, 1922 in Stratford to James and Minnie Goodman Reavis.

On Jan. 11, 1942 she married Paul Newton Caffey in Seminole and they moved to Dover in 1961 and then Hennessey in 1962. The Caffey’s owned and operated Seminole Trucking in Hennessey for a number of years.

Her husband, one sister and one brother preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sons, Paul N. Caffey of Hennessey and Michael Don Caffey of Enid; one daughter, Jo Beall of Hennessey; one sister, Lorraine Drake of Tulsa; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family asks that memorial donations may be made in her name to Coronado Masonic Lodge #56, with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

Graveside services and burial for Seminole native Wanda Leona Keller-Callahan was held on Monday, July 2, 2007 at Westwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Services were conducted by Rev. Emmitt Elbert and Rev. John T. Berry and under the direction of Keller Memorial Funeral Home of Boley.

Callahan died Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Edwards Redeemer Nursing Home. She was born on Sept. 4, 1938 in Seminole to Clarence B. and Hattie Keller.

She received her elementary education in Seminole County and graduated from Douglass High School, Wewoka, with the Class of 1956.

Callahan and her brother were members of the Church of the Living God in Seminole and she was affiliated with Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City, after moving to the Boley area.

Her marriage to Clarence Callahan Sr. produced one son before it ended in divorce. She was a beautician by profession.

Her parents and brother, Fred Keller Sr., preceded her in death.

Surviving is her son, Willard Callahan and a granddaughter.

Graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Elsie Mae (Brewer) Cane are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Seminole with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

 Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Elsie passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Seminole Estates Nursing Center at the age of 81. She was born on May 22, 1925 in Calvin, Okla., to Jesse and Icie Belle (Brown) Brewer.

 She met and married Charles Cane on July 1, 1955. Elsie owned and operated Mae’s Beauty Shop in Seminole for 32 years.

She has also been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary since 1948.

She is survived by her husband Charles Cane of the home, sister-in-law, Betty Jo Weems and a close friend and caregiver Brenda Reynolds of Seminole.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Ella Frances (Dority) Capps are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Stout-Philips Funeral Chapel with Dr. Larry Elwell and Rev. Homer Young officiating.

Burial is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Seminole.

Ella passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 at Wewoka Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 2, 1914 in Park City, Utah to Milton Henry and Loretta Marie (Payne) Dority.

She attended school in Utah.

Ella married Alfred Capps, on June 5, 1943 in Las Vegas, Nev.

She attended college at St. Mary’s of the Wasach and went to nursing school and worked as a nurse.

Later she worked with her mother in a restaurant that they owned. She moved to California and met Al, and worked at McDonald’s Douglas, Tulsa, as "Rosie Riveter", she later worked for Edna Looney Products and Seamproof.

Preceding Ella in death are her parents; sister, Mary Dority; Dee Killen; brothers, John Monroe Dority (who was killed in Pearl Harbor), Milton Dority and Melvin Dority.

Survivors include husband, Alfred "Al" Capps of Wewoka; special friend and daughter, Sheila Qualls of Wewoka; brother, Richard Dority of Park City, Utah; sister, Carol Roberts of Park City, Utah; brother-in-law, David Capps of Holdenville; brother-in-law, Ken Killen of Henderson, Nev.; sister-in-law, Nellie Elwell of Joshua, Texas, and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Andre Lamon Carolina are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Wewoka.

Interment will follow in the Westwood Cemetery and will be under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home of Wewoka.

Carolina died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 in Tulsa at the age of 34.

He was born to Andrew Smith and May Carolina on June 10, 1973 in Wewoka.

Carolina graduated from Wewoka High School in 1991, and was a member of the St. Joseph Baptist Church in Wewoka where he was saved at an early age.

He attended the University of Oklahoma and East Central University before joining the United States Marine Corps in 1993.

He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif., until he was honorably discharged in 2000.

Carolina married Natalie (Nease) Carolina on Feb. 25, 1994 in Wewoka, and they had one daughter, Kyndal Catherine on Nov. 26, 2006.

In 1997, Carolina graduated from Park College in California with his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and from the University of Tulsa in 2001 with his law degree.

He was currently practicing law at Carolina and Morgan Law Firm in Tulsa.

Carolina was a member of the American Bar Association and also enjoyed writing, recording and producing music.

He is survived by his wife, Natalie and one daughter, Kyndal Catherine, both of the home; father, Andrew Smith and wife Andrienna, Bakersfield, Calif.; maternal grandfather, Richard Carolina Sr., Wewoka; one sister, Syreeta Cotton, Oklahoma City; three sisters, Andrea Smith, Bakersfield, Calif., Ebonie Johnson, Bakersfield, Calif., and half-sister, Danielle Broussard; and one half-brother, John Broussard.

Funeral services for lifelong Wewoka resident Manuel Carolina, Sr. are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Wewoka with Rev. Lee Bennson officiating.

Burial is to follow at Westwood Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka.

Carolina, 61, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 in Wewoka. He was born Feb. 15, 1946 in Wewoka to Walter Lee and Dolly (Dimple) Carolina.

He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was employed by Coats Roofing Company.

His father; two sons: Iven and Jason; one brother, Jerry; and two great-grandchildren, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother of Wewoka; wife of 28 years, Annie (Brown), of the home; sons: Manuel Jr., Kevin, Sidney and Ronnie of Oklahoma City, and Jimmy Cudjoe of Wichita Falls, Texas; and daughters: Teresa Kendricks of Virginia Beach, N.C., Felicia Gordon of Atlanta, Ga., Lisa Cudjoe and Kasandra Carolina of Oklahoma City, and Lisa Carolina of Wewoka.

Also surviving are sisters: Yetta Carolina of Los Angeles, Calif., Janice Carolina of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gracie Carolina of Wewoka; brothers: David, Walter Jr., Ralph and Cassious of Oklahoma City, Mandell of DeSoto, Texas, Jonah of Colorado Springs, Colo., Roger, Melvin and Rodney of Wewoka; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Graveside services for former Seminole resident Delois June Carrigan are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. John Haynes officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Carrigan, 59 of Stonewall, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Stonegate Nursing Center in Stonewall. She was born on May 4, 1947 in El Reno to Odis Jean and Mildred Viola (Welliver) Carrigan.

She attended First Baptist Church of Ada.

Surviving are two sisters, Jean Trobaugh and Lynett Jones, both of Ada and brother, Wendell Carrigan of Okemah.

Messages of condolence for the family may be sent at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Services for Konawa resident Roy Clemons Carroll were held today at 1 p.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Konawa with Rev. Mark Streetman officiating.

Interment was held at the Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of the Swearingen Funeral Home of Konwa.

Carroll died Saturday at the Francis Care Center in Ada at the age of 95. He was born Oct. 23, 1911 in Konwa to Walter Clemons Carroll and Nora (Mathis) Carroll.

Carroll married his wife Eva Carroll March 3, 1949 in Guthrie. Carroll worked in the oilfields and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Konawa and was a member of the Konawa Masonic Lodge.

Carroll also served on the Konawa City Council for several years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother and three sisters.

Survivors include one son, Walter Carroll of Konawa, two stepdaughters, LaDonna Willis, Canton, and Joyce of California; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will beheld at a later date for former Seminole resident Delores Ann Barton Carter of California.

Interment will be held in California next to her husband.

Carter died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 in Hemit, Calif. She was born on Aug. 21, 1944 in Ft. Smith, Ark.

She was raised and attended school in Seminole.

Her father, Allen Barton of California and her husband, Roger Carter, preceded her in death.

Surviving are four sons, Leonard Hensley, John Hensley, Randy Hensley and Ski Hensley, all of Calif.; several grandchildren; mother and stepfather, Wallie and Mildred Haggard of Seminole; three brothers, Tommy Barton and James Barton, both of Shawnee and Larry Haggard of Seminole and two sisters, Linda Chesser of Shawnee and Bonnie Chesser of Holdenville.

Funeral services for Seminole County native Jesse Carl Castor are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, in the Drumright Church of Christ with Mr. Clay Webb officiating.

Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m., Monday in Maple Grove Cemetery, Seminole.

Services have been entrusted to the Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Oilton, Okla.

God blessed Jesse with being 91 years, one month and 14 days when he passed on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 in Cushing. Jesse was born Dec. 18, 1915 in Seminole County to Albert L. Castor and Lola E. Chaney.

His mother, dad, brothers and sisters preceded Jesse in death.

He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; his four children, Jeffrey C. Castor of Coweta, David and Christie Castor of Sapulpa, Nannetta and Marvin Carter of Winston Salem, N.C., Paul and Shirley Castor Sr. of Drumright; grandchildren, Paul and Dave’lon Castor of Oilton, Jamie Castor-Eason of Broken Arrow, Joseph Castor of Oilton, Jarod Carter of Jacksonville, Fla., Mathew Carter of Jacksonville Fla., Shelli Castor and Shannon Castor Of Sapulpa and five great-grandchildren.

He had a great love for his family, working with wood, making picture frames, and especially his favorites were cooking, canning, and sharing recipes.

He had put on Christ in baptism in Tracy, Calif. on Dec. 14, 1947 and was an active member with the Church of Christ in Drumright.

We will surely miss his smiles and witty sayings.

Condolences and an online guest book are available online at www.palmarlerfh.com.

Funeral services for Sasakwa native James B. Caudill, Sr. were held at 2 p.m. today at Lillye Chapel, Fisher Funeral Home in Holdenville.

Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Larry Chesser, Sr. and Rev. Rick Madron officiating.

Services were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Caudill, 77 and longtime Seminole County resident, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born in Sasakwa on Feb. 5, 1930 to Steve Adam and Catherine (Walker) Caudill.

He was raised in the Konawa area before moving to Holdenville at a young age. On June 18, 1955 he married Dortha Green in Wagoner, Okla.

They lived in Holdenville for eight years before moving to Modesto, Calif., in 1963, where he worked in the auto salvage business for nine years.

The couple returned to Oklahoma in 1972 to live in Wewoka for the next 35 years and they owned and operated D&J Auto Salvage for many years. They sold the salvage yard and established Caudill Tire Sales.

Caudill was also in the ministry for more than 30 years. With the exception of one year in 1999 when he pastored the Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church, north of Yeager, he was an evangelist traveling the state and preaching in various churches.

His parents; one daughter, Katherine; one son, Michael; three sisters, Lucille Hatman, Mary Begley and Pat Eller; and four brothers, Everett Caudill, Lloyd "Junior" Caudill, Marshall Eller and Floyd Eller, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife Dortha of the home; eight children: Doris Brown of Holdenville, James B. Caudill Jr. of Golden Valley, Ariz., Renee Foster of Wewoka, Annette Conley of Holdenville, Jamie Caudill of Holdenville, Jeffrey Caudill of Wewoka, Gregory Caudill of Wewoka and Joshua Caudill of Ada; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six sisters: Gloria Ledbetter of Seminole, Joyce Brinlee of Holdenville, Virginia Cambron of Houston, Texas, Francine Crosston of San Diego, Calif., Jean Binkley of Midwest City, and Nellie Abbot of Fort Worth, Texas.

Graveside services for Wewoka native, William "David" Cellars are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Fairview Cenetery in Shawnee with Rev. Amanda B.P. Lockwood officiating.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Cellars died Friday, March 30, 2007. He was born Feb. 22, 1971 in Wewoka to Johnny and Willie Mae (Rose) Cellars.

He attended school in Shawnee and was the manager of Seminole Scraps Works.

On Dec. 15, 1990 he married Shannon Wands in Cromwell and was of the Baptist faith.

His grandparents, Orvel N. and Roberta Jean Cellars and J.W. and Ruby Rose preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife; father, Johnny Cellars of Eufaula; four children, Cody Alan, Lacey Dawn, Jessica Fate and Cameron David Lee Cellars; brothers, John Nolan Cellars of Wanette and James Lee Cellars of Seminole and sister, Christa Shea Alred of Eufaula.

There are no services scheduled at this time for longtime Seminole resident Cynthia Denise Chandler.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home. Seminole.

Chandler, 45, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born on Nov. 12, 1961 in Cushing to Samuel Laffoon and Rose Marie (Weinsauer) Keener.

She moved from Eufaula at the age of six years old and was a graduate of Bowlegs High School in 1980 and then received her Bachelor of Science degree from East Central in 1991.

On Aug. 24, 1981 she married Raymond Chandler in Seminole. Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for the last 17 years, teaching 13 years at Earlsboro Schools and four years at Strothers Schools.

She was a member of El Shaddai Temple in the Strothers area, Earlsboro Teacher’s Association and the Oklahoma Education Association.

Her life centered around her church, her family, and her teaching of children.

Surviving is her husband, Raymond, of the home; mother, Rosie Marie Keener of Bowlegs; father, Sam Laffoon of Shawnee; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Melissa Chandler of Seminole; one daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Joshua White of Seminole and two brothers, Sam Laffoon, Jr. of Oklahoma City and Daniel Laffoon of Shreveport, La.

Messages of condolence to the family may be sent to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Friends and family are encouraged to visit the funeral home and sign the guest book.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Mildred Lucille Chandler are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City.

Burial will follow at Westwood Cemetery in Wewoka. Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka.

Chandler, 87, of Oklahoma City, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. She was born Aug. 11, 1920 in Valdosta, Ga., to William Albert Maxey and Willie Mae (Brice) Chandler.

She lived in Seminole County along with her family during her children’s early years. Her husband, Wayne C. Chandler, taught school in the area.

Chandler was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Society, the Douglass Alumni Association in Wewoka, and the Langston University Alumni Association.

She received her Master’s degree at Central State University (known today as the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond).

Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; sons, Wayne C. Chandler, Jr. and Albert Morris Chandler of Oklahoma City; daughter, Cheryl K. Chandler of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Lois Sheppard of Berkley, Calif., Bernice Maxey of Los Angeles, Calif., Fannie Hansberry of Ellicott City, Md., and Betty Dickerson of Roslyn Harbor, N.Y.; brothers, Gerald "Butch: Maxey and William "Pat" Maxey of Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Alvin W. "A.W. Jack" Chesser were held today at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of Christ at Little with Rusty Dawson officiating.

Interment followed at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Chesser, 88, died Sunday, July 22, 2007 in Shawnee. He was born on July 28, 1918 in Seminole County to Homer Earl Chesser and Effie (Castor) Chesser.

He married Reba Erselle Downs on Oct. 19, 1938 in Red Mound, Okla., and she preceded him in death on July 16, 1995.

Chesser had worked for Phillips Petroleum in Shidler, Okla., as a unit foreman until his retirement in 1980. After his retirement he returned to his home in Seminole County.

He then married Kathryn Patricia Ryon on Dec. 30, 1995 in Seminole County.

Chesser is a member of the Church of Christ at Little.

Surviving is his wife of the home; four sons, keith Chesser of Shidler, Jim Chesser of Chouteau, Tom Chesser of Holdenville and Don Chesser of Holdenville; one daughter, Carole Lichti of Huntsville, Ark.; one brother, Dempsey Chesser of Seminole; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Casket bearers for the services were Keith Chesser, Jim Chesser, Tom Chesser, Don Chesser, Jimmy Chesser and Bryon Chesser.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Seminole native J.O. Chilcoat are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Little Cemetery with Lloyd Friggle officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Chilcoat, 72, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at his home in Harrah. He was born in Seminole on Jan. 29, 1935 to Ocie Lee and Grave Irene (Isbell) Chilcoat.

On Nov. 9, 1957 he married Bettie Lou Brasher in Ada and has worked for Atlantic Richfield for many years as a meter chart technician before retiring in 1985.

He served in the United States Army as a Private First Class from 1954 to 1956 and was a member of the American Legion.

Surviving is his wife of the home, Bettie Lou Chilcoat; daughter, Gail Jones of Harrah; three brothers, Bill Chilcoat of Sulphur, Bob Chilcoat of Hot Springs, Ark., and Larry and Ida Chilcoat of Sulphur and two grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Private family services are pending for former Seminole resident Jim Alan Chilcote with Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Chilcote died Thursday, July 12, 2007 in Guthrie at the age of 54.

He was born on March 18, 1953 in Seattle, Wash.

Chilcote was a lifelong Seminole resident and for the last year had been residing in Guthrie.

He was a nurse with several Seminole nursing homes and the Seminole hospital before becoming disabled.

Chilcote married Janice Lou (Blackwood) on Feb. 20, 1999.

He was a member of the Woodcrest Baptist Church in Guthrie.

Chilcote was preceded in death by his mother, and his wife, Janice.

He is survived by one daughter, Monica Flores, Guthrie; one sister, Doris Melton, Seminole; and three grandchildren.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service for Seminole resident Grady Chisum will be planned at a later date by the members of the family.

Grady passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2007 in Seminole. He was born Dec. 12, 1942 in California to Letha and Cecil Chisum.

His greatest joy came from making Dream Catchers for people and he enjoyed fishing and camping. Grady had a wonderful sense of humor and liked to make people he came in contact with smile.

His parents and one sister, Margaret Volkmer of Seminole, preceded him n death.

Surviving him are three daughters, Christina Huduhinson, Letha Archer and Krystal BeHara; one son, Grady Lee Chisum of Ohio; seven grandchildren, Calon Huduhinson, Jennifer Davidson, Amber Chisum, Ashley Chisum, Cody BeHara, Shannon BeHara, and Aaron Archer; one great-granddaughter, Kelee Dewitt; two sister, Velma Richards of Tahlequah and Brandy High of Seminole; and one brother, David Chisum of Florida.

Funeral services for former Holdenville resident Willie Duane Chupco were held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Salt Creek United Methodist Church north of Holdenville, and was to rest in the Brown Family Cemetery. 

Rev. David Dunson, Rev. Frank Moppin, and Rev. Malcolm Tiger were the officiating ministers with services under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Chupco died on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, in Holdenville, at the age of 50 years. He was born on Feb. 21, 1957, in Talihina to Louie Chupco and Molly Brown.

He was brought up north of Holdenville and attended Holdenville Schools graduating from Holdenville High School in 1975. He was actively involved in the Holdenville FFA, and enjoyed showing calves. 

Chupco worked for several years at Big Yank garment factory in Wewoka. He had worked the past 13 years for Tyson Foods in Holdenville, and attended Wes Watkins Area Vo-Tech School in Wetumka.

 He was a member of Salt Creek United Methodist Church, and he enjoyed going to church, fishing, and playing the guitar.

His father preceded him in death.

His daughter, Melinda Chupco; his mother, Molly Brown, both of the home and the mother of his child, Sissie Kay Buck of Holdenville, survive him.

Pallbearers were Scott Babb, Joe Tiger, Jimmy Taylor, Junior McGeeley, Paul Fixico and Nathan Long. Honorary pallbearers were Kenny Brown, Allen Yargee, Daryl Byerly and Doug Scott.

Memorial services for former Seminole resident Stella Lenora Claborn are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.

Stella Lenora Claborn was born to Morgan and Clara (Cook) Grant on Oct. 23, 1916 in Minco, Okla. She passed from this life on June 22, 2007.

She married her high school sweetheart, Marshall Andrew Claborn, in 1940. Leonora and Marshall moved to Seminole in 1960 and owned and operated the Borden Milk Company franchise in Seminole.

While in Seminole she was a member of the First Christian Church, and also an active member of Beta Sigma Phi for many years.

After Marshall died, Lenora sold the business and moved back to Okalahoma City, and started her many travels around the world and enjoyed her life to the fullest.

Her parents, beloved husband of 29 years, son Morgan Paul Claborn and sister, Maurine Bejeck, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Billie Loydene Beal and husband, Ralph; granddaughters, Janice Burnsed, and Melissa Fraser and husband Hugh; grandsons, Mark Claborn and wife Penny, Steven Claborn and wife Tracy and Greg Beal and wife Karen and great-grandchildren, Evan Lackey, Nic Burnsed, Derek Claborn, Drew Claborn, Dillon Claborn and Madison Claborn.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident, Georgia L. (Barlow) Clagg, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel, Tecumseh.

Burial will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Clagg, 79 of McLoud, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 in Shawnee. She was born May 3, 1928 in Rudy, Ark., James M. and Elsie (Amyx) Barlow.

She was raised in Seminole and was a graduate of Seminole High School. Following her marriage, she lived in McLoud for over 30 years.

On June 15, 1951 she married Harold Clagg in Little and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and her family.

Her parents; one son, Gary Lee Clagg; and one grandchild preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Harold Clagg of the home; one son, James H. Clagg of McLoud; one daughter, Jackie S. Molen of Blanchard, Okla.; one sister, Mary Sue Lofton of Seminole; on brother, James H. Barlow of Midwest City; three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for former Seminole area resident Billie Guzon Clark are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Interment is to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Clark, 85 of Shawnee, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007 in Placerville, Calif. He was born April 24, 1921 in Maysville, Okla. to James Warner Clark and Lula Bell Frizzel.

In 1970 he married Edith Florence Hack in Duncan, Okla. She preceded him n death on Jan. 20, 2004.

He was a retired automotive body and fender repairman and had shops in Shawnee and Seminole areas for several years.

Clark was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Shawnee.

His parents and one grandchild, Carrie Broughton also preceded him n death.

Surviving is his daughter, Janice Brasiel of Placerville, Calif.; one brother, J.L. Clark of Roswell, N.M.; one sister, Cathy of Choctaw; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Messages of condolence to the family may be sent at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Services for Seminole resident Paul R. Clinedinst will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Clinedinst, 79, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 in Norman. He was born in Mt. Solon, Va., to Charles C. Clinedinst and Virginia (Harmon) Clinedinst.

On Aug. 12, 1972 he married Mary Francis Bass in Dayton, Va., and moved to Seminole in December 1993 from Virginia.

He was a truck driver and mechanic who contracted with several trucking companies.

Clinedinst served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War as a radioman third class. He sailed around the world during his time in the service.

Surviving is his wife of the home; three sons, Dale Richard Clinedinst of Apple Valley, Calif., Scott Clinedinst of Riverside, Calif., and Paul Richard Clinedinst, Jr., of Riverside, Calif.; one daughter, Tammara Lynn Farnsworth of Vallejo, Calif.; one brother, Charles "Jack" Clinedinst of Mt. Solon, Va.; one sister, Dorothy Snyder of Winston Salem, N.C.; and six grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Charles was a railroad man. He was fourth generation of railroad in the Coates family. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were railroad men.

Charles started as a brakeman and ended his career as Superintendent of Operations for the Oklahoma City Santa Fe Railroad having served 40 plus years.

Charles was born March 6, 1925 in Francis, Okla., to Charles W. and Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Coates. There were four boys in the family; Harry who is now deceased, Howard who was killed in World War II and surviving brother James A. "Pinky" Coates of Seminole.

Charles passed from this life on Dec. 25, 2007 to wait in Heaven for his beloved wife, Geneva after 63 years of marriage. He was saved during a revival held at the Vamoosa schoolhouse and baptized in the Bowles’ family pond along with his other brothers by Pastor Roy Autry.

Charles loved his Lord and his church. Charles loved his church and led his family to always be faithful to attend. He read his bible daily and he could be heard praying in the sunroom often calling the names of his wife and children.

While attending First Baptist, Moore, he became interested in the Tape Ministry and continued in that until he became too ill to attend church continuing this ministry at his present church; Eagle Heights.

He loved the small children and always had a hug and "Smarties" to give them as they came and left, as well he had mints and jellybeans for the adults.

He was privileged to lead the man who sprayed his yard and trees to the Lord, as well as a 10 year old in the foyer of the church.

He was very proud to baptize his Great Grandson at Eagle Heights. During World War II, Charles served in the Coast Guard, but because of a bad hip, he received a medical discharge.

He loved animals and pets abounded the house and there was always a dog or two constantly at his side along with chickens, rabbits, doves, raccoons, cats and the fish who were in the backyard pond that he fed all year as well as the birds and the geese.

Many pleasant hours were spent with his Dad and brothers in Eastern Oklahoma fishing along with his other fishing buddies.

While lost in a snowstorm in the mountains for three days with a couple friends they were assisted by some mountain people who later sold Charles 40 acres where he built a cabin, which he and Geneva enjoyed for over 20 years.

He loved his garden and working in the yard planting flowers to please Geneva. His yard sand garden were a show place to many, as well were his many trees and all of the pecan tress that he planted in the yard.

Survivors include his wife Geneva; daughter, Middy Ann Gumtau and her husband Art; granddaughter, Kara Ann Whilden and her husband Tom; grandson, Lloyd Lawton; great-grandson, Cameron Tom Whilden; and many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews who mourn his loss.

At the time of his death he was surrounded by his family who told him "He did good."

The family wishes to thank Faith Hospice who served with love and care, especially Gayla, Trish, Judith and Chaplain Keith Ruminer as well as Janice who has been Charles’ caregiver and done so much.

We will always be grateful that God sent these people to help us.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Eagle Heights Church in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for former longtime Seminole resident Grace Lee Colbert are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the New Galilee Temple of Praise and Deliverance with Pastor Crawford officiating.

The church is located at 338 W. Russell Street in Seminole. Services will be under the direction of Keller Memorial Funeral Home, Boley.

Colbert of Desoto, Texas, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at the Linwood Nursing Home in Dallas, Texas.

While living in Seminole she worked in the sewing factory during World War II and later she did domestic work in the area. She moved to Desoto in 2000.

Her husband, Booker T. Colbert, one brother and one sister preceded her in death.

Surviving are one sister, Kathryn Morgan of Pueblo, Colo.; two daughters, Betty Colbert and Marilyn C. Pope; one son, Tommy Colbert; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for longtime Asher area resident Edward Donald Coleman are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Vista Cemetery, west of Konawa.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Coleman, 78, died Saturday, April 14, 2007 in Konawa. He was born Aug. 12, 1928 in Asher to Ed and Crissie (Henderson) Coleman.

He married Patsy Sue Orr in Purcell and she preceded him in death on March 7, 2006.

Coleman was a heavy equipment operator in construction and the oilfield. He also ran a motor grader for Pottawatomie County.

His parents and one brother, Wallace Coleman, also preceded him in death.

Surviving is one son, Kenneth Coleman of Konawa; one daughter, Dawna Brittain of Ada; one brother, Gene Coleman of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Elaine H. Coley are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Mission Home Baptist Church with Rev. Delmar Hume officiating.

Rev. Michael Vallandingham will assist and interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Elaine passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at Holdenville Hospital at the age of 92 years. She was born April 6, 1915 in Wewoka to Edgar and Mina (White) Fox.

On Jan. 28, 1931 Elaine Hope Fox married Joe Coley. She loved to fish and go camping and spent many summers on the Illinois River.

She was a seamstress and worked out of her home, making clothes for many people and friends in Wewoka. In the 60’s she made all of the cheerleader and twirler costumes, sewing the sequins on by hand on each of the costumes.

She loved to shop and have garage sales. Her grandchildren knew Elaine as "Mamaw".

Her parents; husband, Joe Coley; sister, Violet Bagwell; infant sister, Norma Jean; and brother, Don Fox, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her daughters, Joyce Keesee and Sharon Galletano, both of Wewoka; grandchildren, Whitnei Grubbs, Sherri Rush, Linda Davidson and Ronnie Keesee; great-grandchildren, John and Joey Davidson, James and Andrew Keesee and Brooklyn Rush; great-great grandchildren, Kandyce and Kobe Davidson and Jackson and Coley Keesee; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Wewoka resident Gearold "Lightnin" Thomas Collier were held today at 1 p.m. at the Lone Dove Cemetery in Sasakwa under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Collier, 83, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. He was born July 3, 1923 in Seminole County to Ramon and Ida Collier.

He was a sergeant for the United States Army, serving from 1941 – 1946 during World War II in the infantry/parachute platoon.

Collier was highly decorated with the WWII Victory ribbon, American Theater ribbon, American defense Service ribbon, AP Theater ribbon, one Bronze Star EAME Theatre ribbon, three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart from injuries he sustained at the EAME Theater on June 1, 1944.

He was an oilfield worker and helped drill the wells in Saudi Arabia in 1948-1949. Collier worked for Phillips Petroleum Company and as an installer for radio towers.

In his retirement years he took up the hobby of gardening.

His parents; two sisters, Elsie and Wanda; one son, Michael; and one granddaughter, Shawna Gayle preceded him in death.

Surviving is one brother, Raymond W.; three sons, Terry Ray, Raymond A. and Orville Lee; one daughter, Penny K.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration or the VFW of choice.

Funeral services for Etta Comstock were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Resthaven Funeral Home with interment at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Arrangements were under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home, Shawnee.

Etta, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 in Wewoka. She was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Boynton, Okla., to Lee and May (Waters) Guinn.

She was retired from Tinker Air Force Base and was a member of Temple Baptist Church; and was an Eastern Star member.

Her parents and a sister, Lorene Cannon of Seminole, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Deny Comstock of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Donna Reeves of Midwest City, and Bill and Beverly Stubbs of Shawnee; five grandchildren: Julie Roach, Chris Reeves, Shawn Reeves, Brian Finley and Jeff Finley; her sister, Florene Tinsley; her brother, Furman Guinn; her brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Dolly Comstock; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Alice Conger are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Chesser officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Alice Jolene Conger passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at the age of 65 at her home. She was born on July 31, 1941 in Lamar, Okla. to Luther and Lula Marie (Wright) Conley.

Alice married Floyd Conger on July 18, 1987 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She retired in 2003 as a health care provider.

Her father, one son, Jamie Conger and son-in-law, Mike Stetzel, precede her in death.

She is survived by her husband of the home; mother, Marie Conley of Holdenville; three sons, Robert Lay of Wewoka, Delbert Lay and wife Jill of Norman, Dean Lay and wife Rhonda of Seminole; four daughters, Tresa and husband Frank McCorry of Boise, Idaho, Lori Osborne and husband Shawn of Shawnee, Amy Dye and husband Brian of Shawnee and Tina Conger of McAlester; one brother, Tony Conley of Holdenville and two sisters, Loretta Brown of Abilene, Texas, and Jerry Jett of Holdenville.

She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, Jamie, Jessica and husband Mike, Anna and husband Roy, Shannon and husband Keith, Selina, Chelsei, Ryan, Scotty, Jordon, Grace, Zoe, Callie, Max, Rena, Ryan, Tiphannie, D.J., Dustin, Tyler, Javen, Jessica, Kane, McKinze, Emilee, Jace, Tyler, Maci, Ashley and Riley and seven great-grandchildren: Tyler, Micheal, Jacob, Isabella, Kayla, Kalob, and Mason.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Thurman Wayne Conger are scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Delmar Hume officiating.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Thurman Wayne Conger passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 70. He was born on Aug. 12, 1936 in Wewoka to Jessie James and Dora (Kersey) Conger.

He married Cheryl (Nickle) Conger on Aug. 11, 1989 in Seminole. He was a self employed Auto Body repairman in Wewoka.

He loved traveling back roads, hunting, fishing, going to the coffee shop and fixing up old cars. He loved spending time with his family.

His parents and one brother, Jack Conger, precede him in death.

Fourteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends also survive him.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Conger, Todd Taylor, Jesse Saywer, Larry Sawyer, Judge Sawyer, Sterling Conger and Mike Wells.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Wewoka residents Sybil Alene Conley are set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

The service will be under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home of Wewoka.

Conley died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Wewoka, at the age of 87.

She was born Oct. 30, 1919, in Boonville, Ark., to Maluster Cook and Maud Morgan.

She married Leroy Conley in 1958 and he preceded her in death in July 1996.

Sybil Conley was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, James Cook; and a sister, Eula Mae Phelps.

Conley is survived by her sister, Sylvia Irene Payne; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident C.B. "Red" Conner are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Chris Stinnett is to officiate with interment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

C.B. "Red" Conner, 92, passed from this life Sunday, March 11, 2007 in Kingston, Okla. He was born Nov. 4, 1914 in Grand Saline, Texas to parents, W.T. Conner and Bertha Mae (Brown) Conner.

On Dec. 23, 1938 "Red" married Louise J. Johnson in Claremore. He worked at Tinker Air Force Base for over 20 years, retiring in 1975. He then owned and operated Conners Landscaping after the retirement.

Mr. Conner was a member of the Seminole Church of Christ.

His parents; his wife, Louise J. Conner (May 1, 1997); one sister, Lucille Sprinkle; one brother, Orvin Conner; one grandson, Brandon Conner; two great-grandchildren, Layla and Brandi; and one daughter-in-law, Beverly Conner, preceded him in death.

Mr. Conner is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, C. Wayne Conner of Mephis, Tenn., Charles and Lnda Conner of Klahoma City and Gale and Lousanna Conner of Oklahoma City; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David McKinney of Kingston; three sisters, Doris Jimison of Stillwater, Lawan Morris of Enid and Dorothy Friend of Enid; 26 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Private visitation by the family of lifelong Seminole County resident Johnny Fleming Conway is scheduled from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday and followed by cremation.

Conway, 46, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 in Holdenville. He was born on July 9, 1961 in Seminole to Joe Nathan and Mary (Watson) Conway.

He was self-employed, working on computers and many other odd jobs. Conway was a graduate of Seminole High School.

His parents and two brothers, Jerry and Larry Conway, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his spouse Bonnie Conway of Holdenville; three step-sons: Rickey Chesser of Wewoka, Shannon Haggard of Holdenville, and Anthony Chesser of Oklahoma City; one step-daughter, Charletta Chong Sang of Holdenville; six brothers: Charles Conway, Alonzo Conway, Clarence Conway, Larence Conway and Richard Conway all of Oklahoma City, and Dale Conway of Seminole; four sisters: Doris Carter of McAlester, Clarice Caggs of Anadarko, Alta Griffis of Norman and Freeda Conway of Seminole; and one step-grandchild.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Franklin D. Cooper are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel, Wewoka.

Interment is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Cooper, age 73 years, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born July 22, 1934 in Kilgore, Texas to Levi Lewis and Viva (Counts) Cooper.

He graduated from Wewoka High school and later earned an Associate’s degree in Accounting.

Cooper lived in Odessa and Ft. Worth, Texas, for a number of years and then moved to Fayetteville, Ark. He was an accountant for MLT Management in Fayetteville.

He was a member of the Assembly of God Church and supported St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

His parents and one sister, Frances Dunniplin, preceded him in death.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Marshall Till, Fred Ginsburg, Gerald Tarvin, Kevin Lawyer, Keith Lawyer and Rob Lane.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Neva P. Cooper were held today at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Seminole with interment following in the Maple Grove Cemetery officiated by Rev. David Karges, Rev. Gary Wilburn and the honorable Frank H. Seay

Services were entrusted to the Leonard and Marker Funeral Home of Bixby and the Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Neva P. Cooper was born on Oct. 19, 1924 in Byers, Kan., to Luther and Hattie (Dougherty) Stotts. She passed from this life on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 in Bixby, Okla., at the age of 82 years, nine months and 22 days.

Neva had lived in the Bixby community for the past five years and was formerly a longtime resident of Seminole.

She was retired from the Seminole County Health Department after working many years as the County Nurse.

Neva had been a member of the Seminole First United Methodist Church since 1949 where she was active in the United Methodist Women and had served on the church building committee as well as several other positions within the church.

She also served in volunteer positions with the Seminole Children’s Museum and the Seminole Hospital Board.

While she lived in Bixby, she attended the Bixby First United Methodist Church. She loved playing bridge and was involved with a bridge club until her health would not allow her to continue.

She married E. Keith Cooper on Sept. 7, 1949 at the Friends Church in Byers, Kan., and after almost 35 years together, he preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1982.

Neva was also preceded by her six siblings; Luther Stotts, Sylvia Stotts, Chester Stotts, Elva Stotts Franks, Juanita Stotts Hemphill and Ivan Stotts.

She is survived by four children, Nevin Cooper and wife Ronda, of Tulsa, Kent Cooper and wife Edy, of Cleveland, Okla., Cathy Cooper Cott and husband Dan, of Tahlequah, Okla., and Carol Cooper Nutter and husband Greg, of Katy, Texas; seven grandchildren, Allison Cooper Wright and husband Jason, Nevin Blaine Cooper, Jason Scott and Jenilyn Spates, Mallory Scott, Meredith Cott, Samantha Nutter and Keith Nutter; two great-grandchildren, Jake Wright and Caden Wright as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Casket bearers are Roger Stotts, Eugene Stotts, Marlin Stotts, N. Blaine Cooper, Jason P. Scott, Travis Condray, Spencer Condray, Keith Nutter and Jason Wright.

Music will be provided by Sandy Peters and Emily Sims.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

A Celebration of Life service for Seminole resident, Ree Perry Cooper is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Sulphur.

Interment is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday at Sulphur Cemetery.  

Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

She was a graduate of Waurika High School and attended the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, Okla.

She is a member of the First Baptist Church in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Ree met and married Charles Freeman Cooper on Sept. 8, 1941 in Waurika, together they resided in Sulphur, where lived from 1945 until 1997 where she then moved to Seminole to make her home.

She has been a resident of Seminole Estates Nursing Home for the past five years where she was cared for by a very devoted and caring staff, for which her family will forever be grateful.

Her parents, son-in-law, Gerald Lynn Moreland and great granddaughter, Cami Smith preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Snider and Vickie Cooper of Davis, Okla., and daughter Rebecca Lee Moreland of Seminole.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Charlie and Robin Cooper of Davis, Heather and Jeff James of Seminole, Brandon and Karin Moreland of Edmond, and Devin and Anthony Smith of Edmond.

Ree is also survived by great grandchildren, Lexia and Jackson Cooper of Davis, Jenson and Jacey James of Seminole, Emma, Meagan, Jillian and Bradley Moreland of Edmond and Conner and Catelyn Smith of Edmond.

She also leaves to cherish her memories three very special sisters-in-law, Dolores Snider, of Yukon, Mary Lacy Snider of Fredrick and Edna Cooper of Broken Arrow, and several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Maud resident Peggy Ann Copeland are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Vaden Morgan officiating with the assistance of James Zeller.

Interment is to follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Copeland, 24, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007 at Texoma Medical Center. She was born Aug. 9, 1982 in Moore to Jerry Wayne and Mary (Gober) Copeland.

She lived most of her life in Maud and attended Maud Schools until moving to Denison, Texas in May of 2000 to attend the School for the Blind and Impaired her senior year.

Copeland had been active in Special Olympics and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America (F.H.A.). She was very active while attending the School for the Blind and Impaired.

Her mother (March 12, 2005) and her paternal grandmother, Lena Faye Copeland (1982) preceded her in death.

Surviving is her father and stepmother who raised her, Jerry and Elizabeth Copeland of Denison, Texas; twin brother, Patrick Wayne Copeland of Garland, Texas and brother, Roy Copeland of Denison; two sisters, Carole Maxon and LaTisha Vansickle, both of Denison; paternal grandfather, Leonard Copeland of Sherman, Texas; maternal grandparents, Peggy and Roy Gober of Tupelo, Miss. and maternal step-grandparents, Carole and Bennie Pierce of Macomb.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Steven Lee Cornelison are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating.

Interment is to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Cornelison, 58, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. He was born Oct. 14, 1948 in Seminole to Harvey and Juanita (Meeks) Cornelison.

He graduated from Seminole High School and attended Seminole Junior College for two years. He was affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Seminole.

Cornelison had worked for the Oklahoma Tax Commission since 1988, doing computer security. He also worked for Cornelison Engine for several years.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1974 as a computer specialist.

Surviving is his mother, Juanita Cornelison of Seminole and one brother, Wade Cornelison of Lufkin, Texas.

Casket bearers will be: Mike McCoy, Mike Cornelison, Ken Green, Floyd Griffin, Garrett Cornelison and Daniel Cornelison.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Raymond Dewayne Corona are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeremy Benson will officiate the service, assisted by Rev. Bruce Benson.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Corona, 21, died Monday, May 14, 2007 in Seminole County. He was born Nov. 13, 1985 in Wewoka to Raymond Roman Corona and Barbara Sue (Kelough) Corona.

He was a member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church.

His father, who died July 31, 1995, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother, Barbara Corona of Seminole; maternal grandmother, Betty Jean Kelough of Wewoka; three brothers, Albert Corona of Seminole, Kenneth Corona of Moore and Michael Kelough of Konawa and three sisters, Carolyn Corona of Seminole, Vickie Haskins of Seminole and Kathy Taylor of Purcell.

Casket bearers will be: Dalwayne Smith, Wendell Smith, Daniel Sanders, Donvie Sanders, James Sanders, Kyle Smith, Gary Sanders and Jerry Cummings.

Honorary bearers will be; Amos Smith, Joe Bob Clower and Charlie Arbuckle.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A mass of Christian burial for former Seminole resident, E. F. "Gene/Coach" Corrotto, has been scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Ed Menasco officiating. 

Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service, Norman. 

A prayer vigil will be 7 p.m. tonight at the Primrose Chapel.

Coach Corrotto, 93 of Norman, passes away Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 in Norman. He was born Feb. 23, 1914 in Ft. Smith, Ark., to W.L. and Annie Metzger Corrotto.

Gene was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he played football halfback from 1936 to 1938. 

He was the 1938 OU football team captain and played on OU’s first Orange Bowl team with an undefeated regular season. Gene received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma.

He was a Naval Officer during World War II serving as a boat crew commander. After World War II, Gene came back to Oklahoma and coached athletics at Bartlesville, Seminole, Tulsa Central High School, Tulsa University, Arkansas University, Kansas University and he coached at Norman High School from 1958 to 1973. 

He was the alumni coach every year for the OU Football Varsity-Alum games.

Coach Corrotto was a member of the OU Letterman’s Club, and the Oklahoma Coaches Association.  He was the first coach inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame in 1967. 

He was also inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame and the Who’s Who Southern Personality.

Gene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

His parents; his wife, Bertha; five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

He is survived by two sons, Gary Corrotto of Tulsa and Shane Corrotto of Norman; his daughter, Dale Corrotto and her husband, Jack Falin of Tampa, Fla.; his brother, Bob Corrotto of Ft. Smith Ark.; two sisters, Imelda Cooksey of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Kathryn Madden of Tulsa; and three grandchildren, Shane "T. R." Corrotto, Carly Danielle Marie Corrotto and Audra Jennings.

Bearers will be Mike Foutch, Joe Sterr, Steve Flowers, Gene Mears, Bob Thompson, and Dan Quinn.

Honorary bearers will be Mike Simmons, Charlie Joseph, Jay Upchurch, Paul Blevins, Gary King, Barry Switzer, Tim Kuhlo, Tom Thomas, Dean Blevins, Dwight Johnson, Wayne Veal, Gary Rawlinson, Bob Barry, Sr., Jack Kimberling, Dr. Gerald McCullough, Bob Vance, Tommy Gallahar, Blake Woolbright, Jerry Thompson, Frank Thompson, Jay Wilkinson, Jake Tullius, Bill Hetherington, John Carroll and Kyle Logan.

The family has suggested the Norman Public School Athletic Department as appropriate for memorial contributions.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Wynema "Tukie" Cothern are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doyle Long officiating.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, Seminole, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Cothern died Friday, Sept. 22, 2007 at the age of 83. She was born on Nov. 4, 1923 in Coalgate, Okla., to John and Pearl (Clark) Rogers.

She attended the Immanuel Fellowship Church and was a homemaker.

On June 28, 1947 she married Benny Cothern in Mississippi; he preceded her in death on April 20, 1997,

Her parents, husband, five sisters and four brothers precede her in death.

She is survived her son Jackie Dale "Pug" Ryan of Seminole; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Matilda "Maxine" Cowan are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Earl Hood and Herschel Davis officiating.

Interment will follow at Coker Family Cemetery near Maud under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Matilda "Maxine" Cowan passed away on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007 in Maud at the age of 77. She was born on Dec. 12, 1929 in Pleasant Grove to Jose Remigo and Lucinda (Coker) Castilla.

She was an L.P.N. at Seminole Hospital for many years and retired in 1992.  She was a member of the Achena Presbyterian Church.

She married Wallace R. Cowan, Sr. on Aug. 6, 1952 in Camp Kilmer, N.J.

She is survived by her husband Wallace Cowan of the home; one son, Wallace R. Cowan Jr. of Maud; one daughter, WaDean Cowan of Maud; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Tony and Mary Costello of Tucson, Ariz., Russell Wilson of Shreveport, La., Danny and Leigh Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz.; five sisters and brother-in-law: Anne Kemp of Conroe, Texas, Majel Carpitcha of Oklahoma City, Marie Grow, Peoria, Ariz., Lupe and Leo Ibanez of Alice, Texas and Betty and husband Steve Feigel of Orem, Utah; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dorval and Joan Cowan of Bartlesville and sister-in-law, Mary of Bartlesville.

Four grandchildren: D’Nay and husband Derek Rowsey, Danielle Hamilton, John Grove, Lori and husband Bryan Brewer and five great grandchildren: Desiree Patterson, Emily Hamilton, Colton Grove, Hailee Grove and Devin Brewer also survive her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ivan in 1999 and one daughter, Valera Faye in 1957.

A special thanks goes to Sharon Booker, Companions in Caring Hospice of Ada, Linda Davis and the ladies of Med-Cor of Seminole, for all the special care they gave to Maxine.

Casket bearers will be John Grove, Derek Rowsey, Herschel Davis, Steven Brewer, Frank Williams and Robert Wells.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Beneva Ann Cowell are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home Chapel in McAlester.

Interment is to take place following at Lone Grove Cemetery, near Scipio.

Services are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home, Hartshorne.

Cowell, 63 died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at her home.

Surviving is her husband, Billy Wayne Cowell of the home; one daughter, Melissa Ann Kirkland of Wewoka; two grandsons; six great-grandchildren; three sisters; and five brothers.

Graveside services for Wewoka resident Jerry Edward Cox are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery with Bro. Larry Chesser oficiaitng.

Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka.

Cox, 47, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 in Wewoka. He was born June 7, 1960 in Winchester, Ky., to Troy E. and Beulah Cox.

His father preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother, Beulah Cox of Wewoka; daughter, Jelisa M. Cox of Winchester, Ky.; and sisters, Feloria (Tobie) Rider and Mildred (Teresa) Broussard, both of Wewoka, Vivian Griffett and Kelly Crowe, both of Winchester, Ky.

Pallbearers for the service will be Doug Mayo, Jewell Rider III, Joe Timmins, Bobby Silva, Jewell Rider II, Marchus McFadden and Ronnie Creel.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Amozette Crabtree were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Long officiating.

Interment followed at 3:30 p.m. at Hartford Cemetery in Hartford, Ark. Services were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Crabtree, 73, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 in Seminole. She was born Jan. 5, 1934 in Hartford, Ark., to Pink and Hazel (Sims) Crabtree.

She lived in Seminole for more than 54 years, where she was a seamstress and a dry cleaning operator at the East Side Dry Cleaning Company for 11-1/2 years.

Crabtree was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, where she was very active in the church choir.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving are two brothers, William Cecil Crabtree of Oklahoma City and James Lecil Crabtree of Howe, Okla.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Wrangler Jean Company employee Dale Wayne Crabtree were held today at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church of Howe.

Interment will be at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home, Heavener.

Crabtree, 42 of Howe, died after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Ft. Smith, Ark. He was born on June 17, 1964 in Poteau to James and Imogene (Thrift) Crabtree.

He was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Howe and worked for Wrangler for 21 years before moving back to Howe, where he bought a poultry farm, in 2004.

Crabtree was diagnosed with cancer in January of 2006.

Surviving is his fiancée, Kim Middleton, of Ft. Smith; parents of Howe; one sister, Carol Houck of Seminole and two brothers, David Crabtree of Seminole and Kenneth Crabtree of Howe.

Graveside services for Seminole resident Thelma Molly Good Craft are set for 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Gable Cemetery west of Prague.

Rev. Don Gill is set to officiate the service, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Craft died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at Seminole Estates Nursing Home, at the age of 88.

She was born Dec. 10, 1918, in Shamrock, to Henry Good and Cora Alice Lumpkin Good.

The family moved to Seminole County from Davenport in 1926, and she lived in the county ever since.

In August 1935, she married William Doddie Craft in Wewoka.

Thelma Craft was a wife, mother, and a cook for Seminole Junior College until she retired in 1988.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole.

Craft was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Marlene Craft Wallace; a granddaughter, Rena Kay Craft; two brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by a son, John Craft, of Seminole; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Swearingen Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service has been scheduled for longtime Guymon resident, Barbara Joan Craig, at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Memorial United Church in Guymon.

She will be interred with a private ceremony for the family at Guymon Memorial Cemetery.

Craig, died at her residence in Dallas, Texas on Friday, March 16, 2007. She was born in Guymon on Dec. 7, 1922 to Paul and Ruth Smith.

She was a graduate of Guymon High School in 1940 and went on to earn her college degree at Panhandle A&M in business with a minor in home economics.

In 1941 she met Virgil Craig and the couple married Aug. 23, 1942. While her husband served in the Army Air Corps., she taught business, shorthand, typing and bookkeeping at Beaver High School in Beaver, Okla.

She was a longtime member of Victory Memorial United Methodist Church and after her move to Dallas; she became a member of the Schreiber Memorial United Methodist Church.

Craig was a Charter Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mothers and Daughters Home demonstration Club and the Martha Ruth Circle. She also served on the Board for Mobile Meals and Dunaway Manor for several years while living in Guymon.

Her husband, her parents, brother, Burton Smith and sister, Phyllis Thayer preceded her in death.

Surviving are her four children, Neil Craig of Seminole, Carol Craig Potter of Dallas, Hal Craig of Tampa, Fla., and Chad Craig of Tulsa; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victory memorial United Methodist Church or to the Virgil Craig Scholarship Fund.

Graveside services for former Wewoka resident Gladys Crawford are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with Alan Eck officiating.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Crawford died Monday, May 14, 2007 at Hugley Hospice center in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was born July 17, 1911 to Doc Ledbetter and Monah (Taylor) Ledbetter.

She attended Wewoka Schools and enjoyed painting, dealing in Real Estate and was of the Baptist faith.

She married Audie Crawford in Tulsa and he preceded her in death.

Her sons, Buddy and Gary Hensley, brothers, Luther, J.R. Ledbetter and Sylvan Ledbetter and sisters, Edna Colier, Helen Berry and Lillie Wilson preceded her in death.

Survivors include son, Jack Hensley of Houston; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident James L. Crawford are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the Historic Strother Chapel, located in the center of Maple Grove Cemetery.

The United States Navy will provide military honors and services will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Crawford, 81, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 at his home in Seminole. He was born July 12, 1926 in Ranger, Texas to Homer David "Bob" Crawford and Myrtle Lee (Hall) Crawford.

He graduated from Seminole High School in 1947 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. While in the service he earned the rank of Seaman Second Class V-6 and was also honored with the Point System Medal, the Victory Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal.

On Nov. 23, 1949 he married Donna Rose Smart in Henryetta and he worked as a gauger for Koch Oil Company for 34 years.

Surviving is his wife of almost 58 years, Donna, of the home; three daughters, Rose Mary Crawford of Shawnee, Jamie Lynn Clement of Colbert, Wash., and Terri Ann Hudson of Moore; one son, Keith Crawford of Seminole; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Honorary bearers for the services will be: ken Clement, Kyle Bennett, Jeff Kuhns, Lowell Lay, Keith Crawford, Clay Crawford, Kenneth Terrell, Joe Speer and Leon Penuel.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Joe Lewis Crawford are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Earl M. Temple Memorial Chapel in Oklahoma City.

Interment is to follow at Westwood Cemetery, Wewoka, under the direction of Temple & Sons Funeral Directors, Inc., 2801 N. Kelley Ave., Oklahoma City.

Crawford, of Oklahoma City, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007 in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Roy Marland Crawford are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at The Lords Community Church in Seminole with Jimmy and Juanita Moreland and Jeff Smith to officiate.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Roy Marland Crawford (ordained minister) passed into the Father’s arms Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee. He was born Jan. 11, 1939 in Seymour, Texas to Ray Eugene and Nora Elizabeth (Russell) Crawford.

Roy married Cathy Ann Smith on July 10, 1973 in Seymour, Texas where he worked as a drilling operator in the oilfield.

Together they moved to Seminole in 1976, where he later worked as a welder at Independent Tank Company and retired.

Roy is a member of the Lords Community Church in Seminole.

His parents; one sister, Theda Myers; one brother, William Andrew Crawford; and one grandson, Ethan Crawford, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy Ann Crawford of the home; one son, Christopher Crawford; five daughters and sons-in-law: Royal and Rich Morphis, Rowena Crawford and companion, Dennis Robertson, LaNora and Andrew Buswell, Elizabeth Crawford and Racketa Crawford, all of Seminole; 10 adopted children: Kathy and Jon Keith, Tracy Chadwick, Phil Norton, Mark Norton, Patty Goad, Wanda Carder, Kayleigh Whisenhunt, Janet Hicks, and Catrina Simpkins; and two sisters, Barbara Haynes of Deymour, Texas and Thena Richardson of Bridge Port, Texas.

Also surviving are six grandchildren: Edward Dodson, Katie Dodson, Roxanne Nunnelley, Helena Nunnelly, Hunter Morphis and Raidyn Morphis; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Casket bearers will be: Lash Blankenship, Jon Keith, Phil Norton, Edward Dodson, Micah Smith and Roy L. Smith.

Honorary bearers will be: Dennis Robertson, Roy (Spunky) Smith and J.R. Rivera.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident John Richard Creach are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Amanda B.P. Lockwood officiating.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Creach died Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee. He was born Jan. 27, 1930 in Holdenville to Frank and Ernestine (King) Creach.

He graduated from Wewoka High school and attended college. Later he became the manager of Nelson Furniture in Wewoka for a number of years.

Creach was a member of First United Methodist Church (Wewoka), Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club and Skeet Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He served in the United States Navy on the USS Boxer during the Korean War and was among the first seamen to arrive in Korea.

His father preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother, Audra Creach, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Chris Edward Crenshaw, grandson of longtime Wewoka residents Melvin and Claudia Nurse, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at the Moore City Cemetery.

Rev. Harvey Spear will officiate.

Services will be under the direction of Bill Merritt Funeral Service of Bethany.

Crenshaw passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the age of 56 after a long illness.

Chris was born in Lawton, OK to Al Edward and Doris Marie (Nurse) Crenshaw on Dec. 23, 1950.

He grew up in Moore and upon graduation from Moore High School in May 1969, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

Upon completion of his tour of duty in May 1975, he returned home to work in construction and ranching in Southeastern Oklahoma for many years.

Later he obtained his certification to become a Registered Barber, working in the Oklahoma City area. Later in life he worked for many years at Tyson Foods.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother Doris Marie Smith in 2004, grandparents Melvin and Claudia Nurse, Wewoka; Cecil and Mae Crenshaw, Comanche; and a brother Rob Riddell, Oklahoma City.

He is survived by his daughters, Somer de Crenshaw,Oklahoma City, and Courtney Rae Crenshaw, Henderson, Texas; son, Pvt. Christopher Crenshaw, Ft. Jackson, SC; two grandchildren, Seanah-Lisa and Colt DeWayne both of Oklahoma City; his parents, Al and Dora Ann Crenshaw, Oklahoma City; two brothers, Craig Crenshaw and wife Michelle and sons, Choctaw, and Clay Crenshaw and wife Cindy and children, Perkins; one sister, Sherry Elaine Pearce and husband Paul and sons, The Colony, Texas; loving uncle and aunt, Harold and Delores Theus, Okla. City; aunt, Peggy Tinsley, Duncan; and many cousins, friends and his special life-long friend, Linda Glidden, Moore.

Chris loved to laugh. He loved his children and his family; he loved to be outdoors and he loved animals.

He had an amazing mind and he was so gifted with his hands in creating many beautiful pieces of wooden artistry.

Chris’s passing will leave a void in all our hearts and he will always be remembered with much love by all of his family and friends.

He fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith and he has been given his Crown of Righteousness.

He now rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Rest in Peace Our Dearest Chris, Rest in Peace. For those who wish to remember Chris please do so by making a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society in his name or to the charity of your choice.

You are invited to share your thoughts and fond memories of Chris with the family at www.MeM.com. Arrangements under the direction of Bill Merritt Funeral Service, 6201 N.W. 39^th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008. 405/789-5622.

Graveside services for Chandler resident Velma Dee Crews are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located near Chandler, with Pastor Ron Crews officiating.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.

Velma departed this life on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 in Glenpool, at the age of 87 years. She was born on Feb. 27, 1920 in Antler, Okla.

She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Ella (Gentry) Jackson. Velma married Marion Crews in Shawnee on May 8, 1945.

Velma was a member of the Chandler Assembly of God Church and was a homemaker.

Her parents, husband, seven brothers and three sisters preceded Velma in death.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Ron and Gaitha Crews of Mounds, Steven and Judy Crews of Oklahoma City, and Gary and Debbie Crews of Chandler; one sister, Bessie Kidwell of Napa, Calif; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends.

Graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Inez Ruby Cunningham are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Rest haven Memorial Gardens.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Cunningham, 95, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007 at Seminole Estates Nursing Center. She was born July 14, 1912 in Wyandotte, Okla., to James N. and Mary (Cardwell) Cunningham.

On Nov. 21, 1929 she married Melvin Cunningham and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1998.

She was a homemaker who raised four children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchildren.

Her parents; brothers, Everette Cunningham, Lee Cunningham, Abb Cunningham, Ebb Cunningham, and Joe Cunningham; and one sister, Ida Cunningham, also preceded her in death.

Surviving is one son, Louie Cunningham of Seminole; three daughters, EuVonne Priest of Waco, Texas, Mildred Jackson of Sand Springs, and Melvina Qualls of Waco, Texas; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom she raised.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for 67-year-old Seminole resident Billie Sue (Martin) Curtis are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Assembly of God Church in Bowlegs with Rev. Wesley Martin to officiate.

Burial is to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Billie passed from this life Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 in Seminole. She was born March 31, 1940, east of Maud in Pottawatomie County to parents, Rev. "L.G." Lois Graden Martin and Sister Eleanor (McCulloch) Martin.

Billie graduated from Saint Louis, Okla., High School and was a member of the Sasakwa Assembly of God Church, where her brother Wesley is the minister.

She worked for "Loving Care" home health care in Shawnee as a caregiver and nurse’s aid.

Billie leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Doug McElroy of Gainesville, Fla., and Kellie and Rick Taylor of Seminole; six brothers, John and Neta Martin of Greenville, Texas, David Martin of Maud, Wesley and Joyce Martin of Sasakwa, Timothy and Linda Martin of Maud, L.G., Jr. and Julia of Maud and Luther Martin of Maud; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Frieda Lee Martin of Maud, Becky Duncan of Sulphur, and Cindy and Ronnie Robertson of Seminole; two grandsons, Zack Taylor and his wife Stephanie of Seminole and Adam Taylor of Stillwater; and a host of other family and dear friends.

Billie is preceded in death by her parents and by on brother, Daniel Leon Martin.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Masters Dahl II was born Jan. 19, 1949 and passed away on Nov. 29, 2007.

Ken was born in Shawnee and raised in Oklahoma City to loving parents Kenneth Masters Dahl and Doris (Liddell) Dahl.

He graduated from Putnam City High School and attended OU while helping his father in the home building business.

At the time of his death, he was one of the owners in the family business, Commercial Brick Corporation in Wewoka.

Ken married the "love of his life," Pamela Bruton, on Feb. 7, 2007.

He accepted her daughter, Sharon, as his own, and her two sons, Tanner and Hunter, as his own grandsons.

Ken was a kind, generous, and giving man to everyone he knew and to some he didn’t know.

He loved life, was a super photographer, a Harley Davidson fanatic, a computer buff, enjoyed traveling, nature and reading, and had a soft heart for children and animals.

His love for his mother and wife was profound, although he didn’t always express it.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Masters Dahl.

He is survived by his mother, Doris; wife, Pamela; daughter, Sharon; grandsons, Tanner and Hunter; many dear aunts, uncles and cousins; his extended family members; as well as numerous friends.

Heartfelt thanks go out to those who helped care for Ken, Star Jackson, Kathy Snow and Sequeeta Potter.

Also, to those from Angelic Hospice of Shawnee, specifically, Amy, Tamia, Lori and Darrell.

Ken will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken’s name to Angelic Hospice Care in Shawnee.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home, located at 100 West Strothers Ave. in Seminole.

Funeral services for former Konawa resident David Madison Dailey, Sr., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at the Tom M. Wages Chapel in Snellville, Ga.

Interment followed at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.

David, age 72 of Snellville, Ga., passed away on Oct. 16, 2007. He was born Sept. 15, 1935 in Konawa to the late Dr. F.M. and Lois Dailey.

He was a 1953 graduate of Konawa High School and in 1957 he graduated from Oklahoma A&M, earning a BS in Forestry.

After graduation he began a career with the U.S. Forest Service in Florida. He was later transferred to Lufkin, Texas, where he met and married Richie Burks in 1962.

David’s career with the USFS spanned more than 42 years including service in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia and New Mexico. He retired in January 1998 in Atlanta, Ga.

David served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Lilburn, Ga.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Richie Dailey of Snellville, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, David Jr. and Nancy Dailey of Loganville, Ga.; two grandchildren, Matthew Tyler Dailey and Jonathan David Dailey, both of Loganville; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Charles Kolar of St. Louis, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for former Seminole area resident Loyce "Anita" Daniels is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow.

Services are under the direction of Floral Haven in Broken Arrow.

Anita Daniels, 57, passed away in Tulsa Friday, Feb. 9, 2007. She was born July 13, 1949 in Oklahoma City.

She graduated from Byng High School in 1967 and married Lewis Daniels on Feb. 2, 1970 in Stratford.

Anita lived in the Seminole area for 19 years and she was a graduate of East Central University where she earned a teaching degree.

Her husband; mother, Dortha Randell; her grandfather, William "Bill" Beam and three brothers preceded her in death.

Anita is survived by three children, Johnny Daniels of Tulsa, Mark Daniel of Dover, N.H., and Holley Daniels of Owasso; five grandchildren; one brother and two sisters.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Barbara Ann (Jackson) Darr were held today at 2 p.m. at Highway Baptist Church in Little with Rev. Scott Lenaburg officiating.

Interment followed at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Barbara Darr, 54, passed away Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Nov. 10, 1952 in Ada to Johney P. Jackson and Doris (Wyckoff) Jackson.

On May 18, 1974 she married Kenneth Dale Darr in Seminole and he preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 2006.

She graduated from New Lima High School and was a homemaker and worked as a secretary for Austin Drilling and the Seminole Chamber of Commerce.

Her father, Johney R. Jackson (1979); husband, Kenneth Dale Darr (2006); and one brother, Bruce Jackson (1959) preceded her in death.

Surviving is her mother, Doris Jackson of Seminole; two daughters, Mandy and Ashley Darr, both of Seminole; one brother and sister-in-law, Johney P. and Vera Jackson Jr., of Houston, Texas; two sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Clute of Colorado and Linda Jackson of Oklahoma City; and four brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Peggy Darr of Noble, Gary and Kelly Darr of Mineral Wells, Texas, Alan Darr of Bowlegs and Tim and Debbie Darr of Seminole.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Loma "Lucille" (Hopkins) Hines Darr are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the Historic Strothers Chapel, located in the center of Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole.

Her longtime friend and minister, rev. Allen Wood, will officiate the service.

Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Loma "Lucille" (Hopkins) Hines Darr, 87 years old, passed from this life Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 at Seminole Estates Care Center. She was born March 9, 1920 in Healdton, Okla., to parents West Hopkins and Cassie Mae (Webb) Hopkins.

Lucille moved to Seminole from Healdton with her parents when she was 11 years old, traveling in a covered wagon. She told the story that when they reached Maud her father had to lead the team of horses through the town because they were spooked by the sound of the steam engines

Lucille graduated from Seminole High School and had worked several years cooking at the Seminole Public Schools cafeteria. She later became the dietician at the old Seminole Hospital and worked there until her retirement in 1982.

Lucille was a longtime member of the Freewill Baptist Church serving as church secretary and she was also in the Women’s Auxiliary at the church.

Lucille married Benny S. Hines in March of 1960 in Durant, Okla. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1979. She later married Edwin L. "Ed" Darr on Aug. 18, 1983 in Seminole. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2001.

Lucille leaves to cherish her memory one son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Gloria Ritchie of San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Carroll Lowe of Maud; five grandchildren: Steve and his wife Brenda Snow of Gravette, Ark., James and his wife Joy Bradley of Siloam Springs, Ark., Raymond Ritchie of Fort Worth, Texas, Terri and his wife Terry Powell of Sacramento, Calif., and Melody and her husband Rinehart Wilke of Seminole, Fla.

Other survivors include 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; including special friend George Fain of Seminole and her special friend and provider, Amanda Pierce of Seminole; as well as a host of other family and dear friends.

Her parents, two husbands, two brothers, one sister and one great-grandson, Daniel Bradley who died in April of 1992, precede Lucille in death.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident, Leoma Davidson, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Wewoka Church of Christ with Bro. Lendal Bolin officiating.

Interment is to follow at Tate Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Davidson died Friday, March 30, 2007. She was born Nov. 22, 1926 in Sugar Grove, Ark., to Luther L.E. and Bertie (Self) Catlett.

She attended Wewoka Public Schools and worked for Big Yank Factory for 37 years. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.

On July 2, 1945 she married Harold Davidson in Norman.

Her parents and three brothers, Hoyt, Doyle and Glenn Catlett preceded her in death.

Surviving are two children, David E. Davidson of Prague and Debra Madron of Ellabell, Ga.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be John Davidson, Joey Davidson, Chris Sebastian, Michael Sebastian, Michael Harrington and Andrew Landsdown.

Honorary bearers will be George Madron and Less Landsdown.

Funeral services for Sasakwa resident Barbara Ann Davis will be 2 p.m. Monday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Houston Tiger and Rev. Jimmy Freeman officiating with burial at CrossRoads Cemetery, Sasakwa.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Barbara Ann Davis of Sasakwa passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Valley View Hospital in Ada at the age of 44 years. She was born Dec. 16, 1962 in Waldon, Ark., to Andrew and Juanita House.

She married Arthur Raymond Davis Jr. "Bejohn" on Nov. 7, 1992 in Sasakwa.

Barbara enjoyed arts, crafts, knitting, and spending every moment with her grandchildren and husband. She was a loyal OU fan and watched every game.

Survivors include her husband, Arthur Davis Jr. of the home; her two loving grandchildren, Alyssa and Makayla of, Sasakwa; her good friend and mother of her two grandchildren, Angela Schrader, of Sasakwa; one special brother-in-law, Terry K. Davis "Bondo" of Sasakwa; one special niece, Leah Davis, Sasakwa; four brothers: Jerry Morrow, Hot Springs, Ark., Henry Moore, Talera, Calif., Donnie Moore, Hot Springs, Ark. and Greg Lanier Texarkana, Ark.; two sisters, Betty Howerton, Ark., and Cindy Hickey, Texarkana, Ark.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be: Abe Davis II, Bill Davis Jr., Chris Fixico, Donnie Moore, Mick Clary, and Jesse Howard.

Honorary bearers will be: Terry K. Davis, Larry Simmons, Chuck Hooper, Bernie Augustine, and Tom Ledgerwood.

Graveside services for Wewoka resident China B. Davis were held today at 11 a.m. at Westwood Cemetery in Wewoka with Rev. B.G. Renfro of Parker’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka.

Davis, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006 at Elmwood Nursing Home, Wewoka. She was born Feb. 2, 1942 in Nobletown Community, Wewoka to Henry Madkins and Berlene Davis.

She enjoyed cooking and had worked most of her life until her health began to fail. Davis is a former employee of Julia’s Café, Claybrook Cleaners, Aldridge Hotel and Tinker Air Force Base.

Davis was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, where she attended regularly until her failing health.

Her parents; two daughters, Cassandra Davis and Shermaine Thompson; three brothers, Floyd Perry, Roy Madkins and Howard Davis and one sister, Sylene Davis preceded her in death.

Surviving are three sons, Alphonso (Billy) Graham, Franklin (Bobo) Gray, both of Wewoka and Oscar (Tojoe) Gray of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Hazel Banks of Seminole, Betty Alexander of Wewoka and Brenda James of Choctaw; sister, Jessie Gray of Wewoka; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Crystal LeAnn Davis are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Tallahassee Presbyterian Church.

Interment is to follow at Tallahassee Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Wake services are scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at Tallahassee Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dorsey Nero and Rev. Robert Kernell officiating.

Davis, 25, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at Carl Albert Indian Hospital. She was born April 2, 1980 in Shawnee to Leroy and Dorothy (Larney) Davis.

She grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole High School and Seminole State College. She was currently employed at Wal-Mart of Seminole.

Davis attended Tallahassee Presbyterian Church.

Her grandfather, Amos Brown and grandmother, Grace, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her parents; daughter, Grace Marie Davis; brothers, Joel, Siah, Tim and Chris and sister, Erica.

Pallbearers for the services will be J.R. Hagis, Leo Moppin, Bubby Harjo, Isaac Harjo, Daniel Tanyan and Adam Tanyan.

Honorary bearers will be Chris Daniels, Domenik Davis, Brandon West, Donovan Davis, Cory Madden and Bo Lindsey.

Memorial services for Holdenville resident Gary Douglas Davis are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Home, Holdenville, Oklahoma with Jose Velazquez officiating.

Services will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Davis died on Saturday, March 31, 2007 in Holdenville at the age of 44. He was born on Aug. 31, 1962 in San Rafael, Calif., to Jessie Joe and Mavis Harlene (Bryant) Davis.

He lived most of his life in California and moved to Holdenville approximately 15 years ago. He had worked as a guard at Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville.

Davis was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Holdenville and also served in the United States Air Force.

His parents precede him in death.

He is survived by three sons, Jason Davis of Oklahoma City, Joshua Davis of Noble and Jeremiah Davis of Holdenville; one stepdaughter, Jessica Davis of Holdenville; one brother, Curtis Davis of Dallas, Texas and one sister, Kim McGinnis of Seminole, Oklahoma.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.

Graveside services for Seminole native Gloria Jean "Sister" Tiger Davis are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Tiger Cemetery in Seminole.

Services are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra, Texas.

Davis, 73, of Electra, Texas died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was born Feb. 22, 1933 in Seminole to Edmund Tiger and Lucy McGirt Tiger.

She had served in the United States Army as a cook and after her tour of duty; she raised her family and then received her LVN license. She was employed at the Bethania Hospital until her retirement in 1980.

Davis was a former resident of Iowa Park, Texas and moved to Electra in 1990 where she was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ. She enjoyed the outdoors and bird watching.

One grandson, James Edmund McGee, one brother, Jim Tiger and one sister, Eva Towery preceded her in death.

Survivors include four daughters, Karla Owen of Electra, Geraldine Hare of Freeland, Mich., Jolene Taylor of Lubbock, Texas and Jamie Kubicek of Electra; two sons, Amos Edmund Davis of Oklahoma City and Walter Lee Davis of Ft. Smith, Ark.; four brothers, Marland Tiger and Don Tiger, both of Seminole, Pembrook Tiger of California, and Randall Tiger of Shawnee; three sisters, Opal Cloud of Kansas, Nema Alderman of Wilburton, Okla., and Wanda Barber of Maude; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Margaret Pearl Davis are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Mullins officiating.

Burial is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Davis 84, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Wewoka Nursing Center. She was born May 10, 1923 in Kansas City, Mo., to Tucker T. and Minnie (Arnold) Belle Davis.

She was employed by Texaco as a land lease person and retired in 1986, at which time she moved back to Wewoka. She attended the First Baptist Church of Wewoka.

Her parents and three brothers, Paul, Roy V. and Robert T. Davis preceded her in death.

Pallbearers will be Pat Comstock, J.M. Windle and Paul Loeffelholz.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Rosetta Eliza Davis are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Wewoka with Rev. E.G. Bert, St. Stephens Baptist Church, Wewoka, officiating.

Interment is to follow at Westwood Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka.

Davis, 85, died Saturday, May 26, 2007 in Oklahoma City. She was born Oct. 22, 1921 in Lima, Okla., to Thomas Jefferson and Laura Cyrus Davis.

She lived in Seminole County all her life and was an avid worker in her church, until her health began to fail.

Davis worked as a housekeeper outside the home as well as taking care of her own family. Following the death of her husband, she moved to Oklahoma City with her son.

She was a member of Scipio Baptist Church, Lima, where she served as a Sunday school teacher. In addition, she was a member of the Women’s Missionary Society.

Her parents, husband, one son, four brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Surviving is her son, Freddy Davis of Oklahoma City; sister, Mattie Starnes of Wewoka; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services for longtime Wewoka resident Susan Denise Davis are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Louis Cox officiating.

Burial is to follow at Maple Grove cemetery, Wewoka under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Born March 26, 1963 at Wewoka Hospital to Jack D. Davis and Anna Lee Davis. She passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 in Wewoka.

Susan is survived by her mother, Anna Lee Davis of Wewoka; sister, Vicki Feuerborn; brother, Jackie Davis; special nieces and nephews, Amy Hadley, Dustin Hatfield, Mitch and Brandon Davis; and her extended family at Wewoka Nursing Center.

Even though Susan could not walk and was born with Cerebral Palsy, she lived a happy and productive life.

She graduated from Wewoka High School in 1982 and in 1977 she and her sister visited Hawaii to see her brother, who was stationed there with the U.S. Army.

One of her most happiest vacations was deep fishing at Galveston, Texas with her uncle, Ray Osborn. Susan had also visited Texas, Mexico, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Arkansas and Kansas.

In her earlier years, she had mastered driving a 4-wheeler, riding horses, camping, hand stitching purses, painting and crafts; and was a computer geek.

Susan loved the Lord and one of her favorite songs was "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You".

Even though is will be sad for us not to have Susan here on earth anymore, we can be assured that Susan is walking and strolling over Heaven with God.

A memorial service for longtime Seminole resident Carolyn Dean Davisson are scheduled for 11 am, Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Seminole.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Carolyn Dean Davisson, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 at Seminole Municipal Hospital.

She had fought a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Cremation followed her demise.

Carolyn was born Jan. 14, 1940 to Anna (Fogle) and Everett Turley at Seminole’s Harber Hospital. She graduated from Seminole High School in 1958.

On Oct. 28, 1958 Carolyn married Bill Davisson, also of Seminole. The couple left immediately following their wedding for a stint in the United States Army.

They were stationed in several locations in New York and in Florida.

After Bill left the military, the couple made their home in Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island, Florida. While living there, Carolyn was employed by McDonald Douglas Aerospace. 

She was a member of the NASA Apollo 1 through Apollo 18 launch team. She served on the team during Apollo 11’s first manned landing on the moon.

Carolyn was also on teams involved with NASA's first manned space laboratory. In Florida, Carolyn was active in Jaycee A’s, the women’s Auxiliary to the Jaycees.

In 1980, Bill and Carolyn moved to the Corpus Christi, Texas area. They lived in that location for about 22 years where Carolyn was employed by Exxon Oil Company as Administrative Assistant to the President of Exxon.

She was also made Pipeline Division Chief Clerk, a position that few women have held.

The Davissons returned to Seminole in 2004 after their retirement. Carolyn was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Seminole. She was also a member of Seminole Arts Council, and a former member of Self Culture Club.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Everett Turley, and by her sister, LeWanda Carmack.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Davisson; her two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill Davisson, Jr. and wife, Jan of Sugarland, Texas and Craig and his wife, Kristie of Tampa, Fla.

The Davisson’s have four grandchildren, Angela, Ben, Carolyn and Katie Davisson. A niece Cindy Uptigraph of Norman also survives Carolyn.

Carolyn had many friends who will miss her greatly.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to First United Methodist Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1314, Seminole 74868 or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123 or cancer.org.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Georgia (Harjo) Day are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hitchitee Church, with burial to follow at Harjo Underwood Family Cemetery.

Mike Harjo, Mildred Harjo and Ted Underwood are to officiate.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Day, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 at Colonial Estates Nursing Home in Shawnee. She was born on Sept. 20, 1931 in Seminole County to Peter and Mary (Spencer) Harjo.

She was a homemaker, member of the Sweet Potato Clan and her tribal name is Ca-te. Day is also a member of the Hitchitee United Methodist Church and the Cheyahv Ceremonial Ground.

Her parents; one son, Alex Pete Wolf; three sisters and two brothers, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters: Virginia Cunningham of Edmond and Mary Wolf Cully of Konawa; one son, William Joseph Bowlegs of Irving, Texas; five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Tecumseh Underwood, Victor Underwood, Ted Underwood, Percy Harjo, Bruce Harjo, Nathan Harjo and Willie Frank Haney.

Wake services will be held tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Jack Ancel Dearing Jr. were held today at 2 p.m. in the Stout-Phillips Chapel with Freeman Whitlock officiating and Glen Pence.

Interment followed in the Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Jack Ancel Dearing Jr. passed away at his home Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Jack was born Sept. 19, 1922 in Oklahoma City to J.A. and Barbara (Geinger) Dearing.

Jack attended school at Central High School in Oklahoma City.

He was a World War II Army Veteran.

Jack married Nona (Campbell) Dearing on Dec. 20, 1947. Jack was employed with the Rice Amusement Company in Oklahoma City from 1947 to 1955.

Nona and Jack moved to Wewoka in 1955 at which time he began employment with Siler Music Company and retired in 1986.

Jack was a member of the Community in Christ Church in Seminole and Senior Citizens in Wewoka.

Three Sisters, Mary Vickery, Lucille Rice and Helen Rhoden and one brother, Lewis Dearing preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Nona Dearing of the home; three children, Dan J. and wife Linda Dearing of Seminole, David Dearing and wife Carolyn Curtis of Wewoka and Donna and husband Kraig Rogers of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, Ryan and wife Linda Hutchison, Teresa and husband Terry Rowlan, Logan Dearing and Lincoln Dearing; two step-grandchildren, Dustin Curtis and Carissa Curtis and three great-grandchildren, Chase Rowlan, Nathan Hutchison and Alyssa Rowlan

Serving as pallbearers will be Art Garner, Mike Rice, Ryan Hutchison, Terry Rowlan and Jason Weatherly.

Graveside services for Seminole resident Marvin Luther Deatherage are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Keith Thomas.

Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home, Shawnee.

Deatherage, 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 in an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Sept. 23, 1929 in Shawnee to Luther Marvin and Beulah (Blalock) Deatherage.

On Jan. 16, 1954 he married Patsy E. Roberts and had served in the United States Army.

Deatherage owned and operated a monument company and later was an aircraft painter at Tinker Air Force Base.

His parents and wife preceded him in death.

Surviving are sons, Marvin Dean Deatherage of Holdenville and Mark W. Deatherage of Seminole; daughter, Judy Thomas of Moore; six grandchildren; and sisters, Maxine Alexander of San Antonio, Texas, Marcene Massey of Shawnee, Lou Benton of Oklahoma City, and Deanie Wells of Shawnee.

Graveside services for lifelong Seminole county resident Alvie Mitchell are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Dennis Yeubanks will officiate.

Sanders, 66, died Friday, Dec. 21 in Seminole.

He was born on February 20, 1941 in Wewoka to Fred Mitchell and Estell Joyce Sanders and married Marie (Smith) Sanders on September 5, 1959.

Sanders worked in the oilfield as a rig manager for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife in January 2006.

He is survived by two sons, mark Sanders, Seminole, Jason Sanders, Aurora, Colo.; three sisters, Rita Orr, Choctaw, and Sue Smith, Linda Sanderson, both of Wewoka; six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Graveside services for lifelong Bowlegs resident, Helen Louise Deck, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Little Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Deck, 74, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 in Seminole. She was born May 22, 1933 in Covington, Okla., to William Henry Deck and Minnie (Heneke) Deck.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was a member of the Bowlegs First Baptist Church.

Her parents an one son, Ronald Medley Deck (1988) preceded her in death.

Survivors include: one son, Billy Deck of Bowlegs; on daughter, Debra Givray of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; one brother, William Deck of Enid; two sisters, Doris Ann Sturgill of Yukon and Virginia Howard of Enid; and five grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral mass for lifelong Seminole County resident Jim Jerry Decker is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Prague with Rev. Shane Tharp officiating.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Shawnee and services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.

Decker died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007 at his Seminole County home at the age of 93. He was born in Seminole on Aug. 14, 1914 to Michael and Frances Rose (Horinek) Decker.

He served his country in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during World War II. Decker was a farmer and rancher as well as a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.

His parents, two brothers, and five sisters preceded him in death.

Surviving are sisters, Rose Drescher of Oklahoma City, Ann Rogers of McLean, Va., and Margaret May of Oxnard, Calif.

A celebration of the life of longtime Seminole resident, Patricia Kimberly "Kim" Decker, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lewis Walters officiating.

Interment is to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Kim passed from this life Thursday, April 19, 2007 in Oklahoma City, following a long battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 29, 1060 in Seminole to parents, Richard Norman and Patricia (Ogden) Norman.

Kim attended Seminole Schools and received her Associate’s degree from Seminole State College and her Bachelor’s degree from East Central University in Ada.

She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Shawnee and had worked as an accountant with Finley and Cook Accounting Firm in Shawnee.

Kim leaves to cherish her memory two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scotty and Bonnie Decker of Seminole and Jesse Mendinghall of the home; father and stepmother, Richard and Marilyn Norman of Konawa; two sisters, Teresa Norman of Seminole and Cindy Rudich of Seminole; maternal grandmother, Leona Maxwell of Seminole; two grandsons, Nolan and Conlan Decker of Seminole; one aunt, Colleen Fletcher of Seminole; sister-in-law, Kim and her husband Lonnie Kean of Seminole; three cousins, Terry Fletcher of Seminole, Steve Fletcher of Bixby and Rob Fletcher of Maud.

In addition, Kim leaves her special "Heart friend", Lesli Blazer of Seminole; as well as a host of other special family and friends including her "Work Family" at Finley and Cook Inc., and the friends who are too many to mention.

Kim is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia (Ogden) Norman Stockton, and her husband Charles "Keith" Decker, who died Jan. 26, 1983, and by her paternal grandmother, Lula Norman.

Casket bearers will be: Ben Aguirre, Larry Hicks, Meryel Jay, Vernon Rattan, Daryle Presley and Troy Childers.

Honorary bearers will be: Sonny Miller, Terry Fletcher, Steve Fletcher and Rob Fletcher.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services with military honors for longtime Shawnee resident Wilbern "Tip" Dees are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Dees, 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007 at Sulphur Veterans Home. He was born Aug. 19, 1917 in Eufaula to Herby Albert and Letha Pearl (McCurley) Dees.

He was a farmer, construction worker and truck driver for many years.

Dees married Beatrice Jones, of Seminole County, in 1951 and she preceded him n death on April 18, 2001.

In addition, his parents; three sisters, Blanch Turner, Edna Turner and Leona Russell and one brother, Verlin Dees of Arkansas preceded him in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Caroline Helen Cole of San Jacinto, Calif. and LeKatha Fay Dees of Oklahoma City.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service for Bowlegs resident Jesus "Jesse" Diaz is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Willet, N.Y.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Jesus "Jesse" Diaz, 79, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at his home. Jesse was born in Cherryvale, Kan., on June 10, 1927, a son of the late Generoso and Josephine (Suarez) Diaz.

His family moved to Solon Pond, N.Y., in 1928,where Jesse grew up and attended school.

A longtime farmer in Willet, he lived a long and prosperous life and touched the hearts of many, young and old.

He has lived his last 20 years in Bowlegs, where he enjoyed what he loved the most in life – "raising and fighting chickens", which he enjoyed for many years in New York. Ask those that remember the "Diaz Cock Fight Raid" of 1971.

Jesse served his country in the Merchant Marines and the United States Army, returning to marry Mildred Gofgosky of Willet on July 15, 1946.

They enjoyed 61 years together and raised seven children.

He worked at the old Cincinnatus Bordens Milk Plant; the Lisle Co-op Milk Plant; the Hartford Milk Plant; part-time at the Coventry Milk Plant; and spent 40 years farming in Willet and Marathon, N.Y.

He loved to bowl and play pitch with many wonderful friends he enjoyed in his life. In his younger years he was also an avid baseball player.

He was preceded in death by his son, Stanley (Doc) Jess Diaz in 1973; his great-granddaughter, Jessica Mae Rice in 1994; his brothers, Angel, Joseph, Emilio, Frank, Raymond and Henry; and his sister, Josephine (Don) Wight.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred (Gofgosky) Diaz of Bowlegs; his brother, Manual and Ulrica Diaz of Ala.; his sister, Sara and Harold Brown of Marathon, N.Y.; children, Diane Johnson of Seminole, Jesse Diaz of Syracuse, N.Y., Kenneth and Patricia (Gilbert) Diaz of Cincinnatus, N.Y., Donna Goff of New Milford, Pa., Darla and Larry Rutan of Willet and Debi and Michael Docalavich of Maiden, N.C.; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Jesse may be directed to the Seminole Fire Department.

Funeral services for lifelong Maud resident, Henryetta (Williams) Dick, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Seminole.

Chaplain Donnie Knight and Rev. Malcom Tiger are to officiate. Wake services are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel.

Interment is to follow services at the William’s Family Cemetery, southeast of Maud, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Dick, 68, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at her home. She was born Nov. 22, 1938 in Maud to Joney Williams and Ellen (Chupcogee) Williams.

She was a longtime member of the Achena Presbyterian Church, southeast of Maud, and enjoyed singing hymns and in her native Seminole language.

On Dec. 2, 1972 she married Walter A. Dick in Shawnee and he preceded her in death April 14, 1990.

Her parents and one sister, Lela Williams (November 2005) also preceded her in death.

Surviving is one daughter, Diana Nero of Maud; one brother, Charlie Williams of Maud; and two great-great nephews, whom she helped raise, Jarrod Cline of Prague and Joseph Davis of Shawnee.

Casket bearers will be: Tony Berryhill, Jarrod Cline, Joseph Davis, Lynn Pettite, John Shaw and Tony Estep.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Frances (Wilson) Dobbins, 76-year-old former Seminole County resident, passed from this life July 7, 2007, in Humble, Texas.

She was born June 18, 1931, in Wilmer, Ala., to Alex A. Wilson and LeElla (Harper) Wilson.

Frances married Thomas Vincent Dobbins in 1956 in Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 2002.

Mrs. Dobbins earned her bachelors degree from East Central University in Ada and then her Masters Degree from Oklahoma University in Norman.

She worked as a home economics teacher for many years.

She started teaching in 1952 at Varnum for five years and then Maud Schools for five years before moving to Enid, where she taught in nearby Carrier Schools for three years before taking a job with the Oklahoma Department of Education where she served as nutrition coordinator from 1965 until 1974.

She then relocated to Pensacola, Fla., along with her husband who had been transferred with Exxon Oil Company.

In Florida, she worked for Florida Department of Citrus. Then again in 1981 Mr. Dobbins was transferred to Houston, Texas to work for Exxon.

Frances then worked for Humble, Texas, schools as the Food Service Director until she was 71 years old.

Frances was a member of the Church of Christ and was very active in the schools she worked at. She had served as a school sponsor on many occasions and was involved with the F.H.A. (Future Homemakers of America).

She leaves to cherish her memory two nieces: Sally Kelton of Oklahoma City, and Sue Bohannon and her husband Gary of Maud, as well as her special caretaker, Yolanda Edmonds of Humble, Texas.

Also surviving are great nieces and nephews: Stephanie and Aaron Corbett of Oklahoma City, Jeff Kelton of Oklahoma City, Lisa and Sean Troub of Chickasha, and Kim and Shane O’Daniel of Weatherford.

Great-great nieces and nephews who survive her are: Rennie Troub and Rory Troub of Chickasha, and Hunter O’Daniel and Luke O’Daniel of Weatherford.

Frances is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends.

Mrs. Dobbins is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Dobbins, one brother-in-law, Homer Dobbins (2006), one sister, Mary Pate (1969) and by one nephew, Tommy Pate (1972).

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Cummings Cemetery in Maud.

Frank Brewer will officiate the service. Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home in Maud.

Messages of condolence can be sent to the family online at swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for former Wewoka resident Stephen A. Douglas are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. John Lively officiating.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Stephen A. Douglas passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 at the age of 94. He was a resident of Epworth Villa, Oklahoma City. He was born Dec. 20, 1912 in Wewoka.

Stephen A. Douglas was the son of Stephen Abraham and Pearle (Sampson) Douglas, who were early day pioneers to the Indian Territory. Mr. Douglas Sr. owned one of the first mercantile shops in Wewoka and Pearle taught English at the Emanhaka Indian School for Girls.

In addition to a 33-year career with the United States Post Office, Douglas was an avid painter of scenes of Oklahoma and the Southwest.

He served in the South Pacific during World War II and is best known for his cartoon-like drawings depicting Army life on the envelopes mailed to his first wife, Carolyn, at home.

This collection is now part of the historical museum of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.

On Dec. 28, 1972 he married Pauline Platt in McAlester.

This gentleman will be missed greatly by his family and many friends.

Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife, Pauline Platt Douglas, of the home; three children, Stephen A. Douglas Jr. and wife Elise of Cooper, Texas, Dianne Douglas of Ruston, La. and Mary Douglas Field of Hamilton, Bermuda and three grandchildren, Christopher L. Douglas of Kilgore, Neb., Gregory W. Douglas of Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Timothy M. Douglas of Cooper, Texas.

His brother, Claude L. Douglas and two sisters, Helen Lawson and June Peebles of Wewoka preceded him in death.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident, Donna Lee Douthit, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Church of God in Shawnee with Rev. Charles Higgins officiating.

Interment is to follow at Vamoosa Cemetery, Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Donna passed away in Earlsboro, at the age of 71. She was born on June 19, 1935 to Troy D. and Evelyn (Massey) Adams in Seminole.

She was an Avon representative and a homemaker. She also did volunteer work for the Seminole Housing Authority. She attended the Johnson Church of God in Shawnee.

On Dec. 14, 1950 she married Monroe V. Lee in Ft. Smith, Ark.

Her parents; husband, Monroe V. Lee, on Oct. 5, 1982; two sons, Virgil Lee and Troy Lee and two brothers, Bill Adams and Melvin Adams, preceded her in death.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Faye Sipes of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Georgia and Tom Herron of Earlsboro and Mona and Terry Dixon of Seminole; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Lee of Tulsa; three brothers, Charles Adams of Spavinaw, Okla., Calvin Adams of Kansas, Okla., and Gary Adams of Mannford, Okla., and one sister June Ussery of Tulsa.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Walter Maxwell Downey are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jess Powers officiating.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Walter Maxwell Downey passed away on Friday, May 18, 2007 at the age of 92. He was born on May 31, 1914 in Tyrone, Mo. to Suemma Josephine (Aldridge) Downey.

He married Helen Zenith Downey on July 23, 1934 in Seminole; she preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2003.

 He worked for Consumer’s Gas Station as an attendant for many years, drove a taxicab, and was a gasoline truck driver for many years,

He loved his senior citizens activities and dances, as well as having lunch with his friends at the Heritage House.

His parents, wife, brothers: Edmond Arlo Downey and Delbert Fulk, and grandson, Kirby Lee Little preceded him in death.

He is survived by four sons, Walter Dale Downey of Seminole, Barnett Eugene Downey of Sherman, Texas, William Keith Downey of Crane, Texas and Kenneth Ray Downey of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Joyce Darlene Burnett of Seminole, La Wana Sue Holder of Oklahoma City, and Sharon Kay Baker of New Braunsfels, Texas; one brother, Bob Fulk of Missouri; two sisters, Lavaun Lay and Zella Mackey, both of Missouri; and close companion, Vivian Haffner of Seminole.

He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as a host of other family and friends.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Holdenville resident, James K. Doyle are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at High Springs Baptist Church, Okemah.

Interment is top follow at Highland Cemetery in Okemah.

Rev. Jimmy Alexander and Rev. Frank Moppin are to officiate with services under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Doyle, 40, died on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 in Holdenville. He was born on July 23, 1967 in Claremore to George and Nora Doyle.

He was raised in Tulsa and graduated from Coweta High School in 1985. Doyle attended Rogers State College for three years, where he majored in criminology.

Doyle trained in Green Bay, Wis., and was an avid kick boxer. He was a member of Snake Creek Baptist Church in Bixby.

On March 20, 2004 he married Bobbie Jean Powell in Bixby and worked as a security officer for Holiday Inn and as a police officer for the Lighthorsemen and the City of Beggs.

Doyle also served the City of Broken Arrow as a reserve officer.

The couple recently moved their family to Holdenville and began to start a new chapter in their lives.

Surviving is his wife of the home; sons, Steven Ray Doyle and Matthew Wayne Doyle, both of Holdenville; daughter, Suzanne Renee Doyle of Cleveland, Okla.; parents, George and Pauline Doyle of Wewoka; brother, Michael McChristian; and sister, Mary Sue Horner.

Pallbearers will be: Chris Powell, O.C. Powell, Danny Wind, Richard Fixico, Stan Johnson, and Walter Factor.

Honorary bearers will be Charles Carey, Pastor Ray Samuel, Bill Alexander, Pastor Rex Shrum and Keno Shrum.

Funeral services for Maud native Jay Smyth Drewry are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette, La.

Rev. Perry Sanders, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church will officiate at the services and will be assisted by Rev. Steve Horn, Pastor of First Baptist Church.

Interment will take place in Greenlawn Cemetery in Lafayette under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home.

Drewry, 81, passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He was born the son of the late W.P. Drewry and the former Mary Floye Smyth.

He was a Mason with Hope Lodge. Mr. Drewry was a member of the "Over the Hill Gang" which met regularly at Mel’s Diner. He retired from Southern Flow Measurements after 25 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael David Drewry; one sister; and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Leeta Moreland Drewry; one son, Rick J. Drewry and wife, Shotsie; one daughter-in-law, Sandy Drewry; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four sisters, and two brothers.

Visiting hours will be observed on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will continue on Thursday, from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Pallbearers will be Troy Drewry, Eric Drewry, Tony Delcambre, Aaron Delcambre, Tex Green and Randy Kenerson.

Honorary pallbearers will be his Sunday School Class and the Oilfield Gang.

Memorial contributions can be made in the name of Jay Smyth Drewry to Vision 71, Bldg. Program of First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3888, Lafayette, LA 70502.

Personal condolences can be sent to the Drewry family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.

Funeral services and burial for former Seminole resident Otis Drewry are scheduled for Tuesday at Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home in Hayward, Calif.

Drewry, 89 of Hayward, Calif., died Thursday, July 5, 2007 in California. He was born in October 1917 in Maud to W.P. and Mary (Floy) Drewry.

In 1938 he married Willie Smith in Seminole County and was retired from the City of Oakland, Calif.

His parents, wife, three brothers, two sisters and one great-great grandson preceded him in death.

Surviving are two daughters; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lorene Chandler, Louise Smith and Mary Williams, all of Seminole and one brother, Brice Drewry of California.

Funeral services for Lee Don Droke, 61-year-old Putnam resident, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church of Putnam with Dennis Adair officiating.

Burial is to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Mound Valley cemetery in Thomas, Okla., under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home of Thomas.

Droke died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 in Putnam at his home. He was born on June 12, 1945 in Clinton to Martin Stephen and Nell Ola (Holland) Droke.

He was the fourth of four children and was raised in the Putnam area. He was a member of the Roseland Assembly of God Church and a member of the Tommy Burnett’s Assembly of God Church in Phoenix, Ariz.

Droke graduated from Putnam High School in 1963. He attended Broadcasting School of the South in Atlanta, Ga.

He joined the United States Army in 1965, spending one year at Ft. Bliss, Texas. The remainder of his tour was spent in Tokyo, Japan.

Droke returned to the Putnam Community for several years, helping his dad with the farming and ranching business.

In 1976 and 1977 he traveled to Saudi Arabia to build prefab housing and reverse osmosis water purification facilities.

Several years later he moved to Oklahoma City to care for his mother. He returned to the family farm in the Putnam area in 2003.

His parent and one brother, Loren Keith Droke, preceded him in death.

Surviving is one brother, Bill Droke of Oklahoma City and one sister, Bonnie Battles of Seminole.

Funeral services for lifelong Konawa resident, Eddie Lee Duck are scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Konawa with Carl Wills, Richard Winters and Frank Brewer officiating. 

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Ed died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City, at the age of 79.  He was born on Sept. 7, 1927 in Konawa to Bill and Lillie (Payne) Duck. 

He served in the United States Air Force and married Nancy (Barnett) on March 13, 1969 in Westminster, Calif. 

He worked as a police officer, oilfield worker, farmer and owned a service station. 

Ed enjoyed raising watermelons. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Konawa and the Disabled American Veterans.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Duck of the home; three sons, Steve Duck of Del City, Eddie Duck, Jr. of Noble and Kevin Duck of Konawa; three brothers, Jim Duck of Konawa, Claud Duck of Shawnee and Johnny Duck of Earlsboro; two sisters, Billie Crownover of Jones and Anna Roe of Konawa; eight grandchildren, Stephanie Snow, Johnny Duck, Brandon Duck, Denise Duck, Chris Duck, Katlynn Duck, Ashley Duck and Barrett Duck; six great-grandchildren, Logan Snow, Lakin Snow, Seth Duck, Brise Duck, Denver Duck Tyler Duck, Nathyn Duck, Justyn Duck and Austin Duck.

His parents; one brother, Harold Duck and one sister, Gerladine Meadows, preceded him in death.    

Serving as casket bearers will be Carl Wyatt, Burnus Fisher, Mike Boren, Jim Lowe, Danny Clayton and Gerald Jackson. Honorary bearer will be Lillard Berry.

Memorial services for longtime Seminole resident, Melton Earnest are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday at the First Assembly of God in Bowlegs with Rev. Roy Robertson officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Earnest died on Friday April 6, 2007 at Seminole Medical Center at the age 73. He was born July 28, 1933 in Okemah to Thomas Henry and Buelah Mae (Hicks) Earnest.

He married Deloris (Dodson) on May 2, 1986 and served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1956.

Earnest was a member of the First Assembly of God in Bowlegs. He was active in teaching Sunday school and was the leader of the Royal Rangers at Little Assembly of God.

He worked as a pump technician for Oklahoma Pump Company for eleven years.

His parents, two brothers: John Earnest and Alva James Earnest and two sisters: Billie Neal and Tommie Wescovich preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Deloris Earnest of the home; one son, Terry Allen Earnest; four daughters, Tersa Lynn Earnest, Tonie Ruth Evans, Cindy Fleming of Seminole, and Beth Turner of Seminole; five sisters, Naomi Coons of Brea, Calif., Mary Scovel of Placerville, Idaho, Betty Sande of Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Patsy Light of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Faith Cinko of Yuma, Ariz.; three brothers, Cecil Earnest of Pahrump, Nev., Jimmy Earnest of Hutchinson, Kan., and Sammy Earnest of Aurora, Colo., and nine grandchildren.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Services for longtime Cromwell resident Kenneth I. Edgmon are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Burial is to take place at the Little Cemetery.

Edgmon died Tuesday at the Seminole Medical Center at the age of 85. He was born Oct. 2, 1921 in Rudy, Ark. to Samuel and Idar (Medlin) Edgmon.

He married Johnnie "Ella Mae" Devine July 2, 1946. Edgmon was a Cromwell resident since 1948 where he was a rancher and pumper until his retirement.

Edgemon was a World War II veteran in which he was stationed in England. He was a Master Mason since 1949 and was currently a member of Holdenville Lodge.

He also served on the Butner Board of Education from 1968 to 1970.

His parents, wife, three brothers and six sisters precede him in death.

 Survivors include two sons Gary and Ricky Edgmon of Tecumseh and one sister, Esther Rather of Bullhead City, Arizona.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole County resident Sammy Joe Edwards are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Lima High School Auditorium with Rev. E.G. Bert, Sr. of St. Stephens Baptist Church of Wewoka officiating.

Burial will follow at Lima Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary.

Edwards, 65 of Lima, died Friday, May 18, 2007 in Lima. He was born in Lima on May 11, 1942 to Sam Henry and Lenora (Hunter) Edwards.

He worked in the oilfields for 12 year; Wrangler for five years; Lillian Russell for 16 years; Goff Industries for four and one half years; Commercial Brick for one year; Amos Construction for one year; and retired from Central Plastic after working there for four and one half years.

Edwards was also a farmer and enjoyed horses and rodeos.

He was a member of Scipio Baptist Church, Lima, where he served on the Deacon Board. Edwards was a member of Sunday school, was a Pastor’s aide and a member of the Brotherhood.

His parents; one sister, Sammie; and three brothers, Alonzo, Perry, and baby Edwards, preceded him n death.

Surviving is his wife, Wilzetta Edwards of the home; sons, Michael of Shawnee and Bryant of Seminole; daughter, Sidney Green of Shawnee; sisters, Princella Ross, Rosetta Cravens, Carol Ann Morris and Sonobia James; brothers, Lorenzo, Terry, Kenneth, Wallace and Kim Edwards; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident, David Wayne Ellis, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday at Akasvmkv Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Factor officiating.

Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.

Mr. Ellis died on Monday, April 16, 2007 in Ada. He was born June 24, 1959 in Ada to Paul and Peggy Sue Ott Ellis.

He graduated from Sasakwa High School and attended college for three years.

While at Seminole State College, he was the president of the Student Government Association. He was a member of Alpha Theta Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International, on the Dean’s Honor list, the English Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta, and he had many other accomplishments.

He was a brick and stone mason as well as a musician, pianist, songwriter and composer of Christian songs.

Survivors include a son, James Daniel Ellis of Allen; parents, Paul and Peggy Sue Ellis of Allen; grandmother, Gladys Cole of Stratford; brother, Paul Timothy Ellis of Allen; three sisters, Deborah Bell, Mary Martinez and Teri Johnson, all of Wewoka; one brother-in-law, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bearers for the services are: Stanley Johnson, Michael Stringer, Timmy Ellis, Brandon Boyd, Stanley Johnson II and Mark Howell.

Honorary bearers are: George Sharp, Enrique Martinez II, Larry Short, Jeffrey Waters II, Jeff Jones and Bobby Malone.

Graveside services for Jacob Wayne Ellis and Luke Ryan Ellis are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Little Cemetery with Kris Steele officiating.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

The twins are the sons of Garrett Wayne and Rachel Lanae (Rhodes) Ellis of Seminole and were born on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 in Oklahoma City.

Luke went to Heaven on Saturday, July 21, 2007 and was joined by Jacob on Sunday, July 22, 2007.

Survivors include their grandparents, Don and Nancy Ellis of Seminole, Ray Rhodes of Longdale, Okla., and Jeanie Emmons of Longdale; great-grandparents, Bobby J. "Oldpal" Thompson of Seminole and Earl and Netta Ellis of Prague; uncles, Robert Gonzalez of Chicago, Ill., Chris Ellis of Seminole and Dusty Rhodes of Oakwood, Calif., and aunts, Julie Skelton of Hamilton, Mont., and Tonya Pembrooke of Seminole.

A guest book is available to share memories online at www.ParksBrothers.net.

Graveside services for Jacob Wayne Ellis and Luke Ryan Ellis are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Little Cemetery with Kris Steele officiating.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

The twins are the sons of Garrett Wayne and Rachel Lanae (Rhodes) Ellis of Seminole and were born on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 in Oklahoma City.

Luke went to Heaven on Saturday, July 21, 2007 and was joined by Jacob on Sunday, July 22, 2007.

Survivors include their grandparents, Don and Nancy Ellis of Seminole, Ray Rhodes of Longdale, Okla., and Jeanie Emmons of Longdale; great-grandparents, Bobby J. "Oldpal" Thompson of Seminole and Earl and Netta Ellis of Prague; uncles, Robert Gonzalez of Chicago, Ill., Chris Ellis of Seminole and Dusty Rhodes of Oakwood, Calif., and aunts, Julie Skelton of Hamilton, Mont., and Tonya Pembrooke of Seminole.

A guest book is available to share memories online at www.ParksBrothers.net.

Funeral services for Cromwell resident Rev. Andrew Estep are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the New Life Church in Wewoka with Rev. Larry Chesser Jr. officiating.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home.

Estep died Monday, April 16, 2007 in Holdenville at the age of 95. He was born May 8, 1911 in Arkansas to Jim and Emm (Carrigan) Estep.

He came to Oklahoma with his family when he was only two years old and they settled in the Cromwell area, where he attended school.

At 23 he married Eva Shankles and they also made their home in Cromwell and he worked for Carter Oil Company.

As a young man he entered the ministry and was ordained through the Pentecostal Holiness Church. He pastored churches in Wewoka, Holdenville, Henryetta, Pauls Valley, Ponca City, Fox, Kingston, Wetumka and Cromwell.

In the early 1940’s Estep and his wife began a life of a traveling evangelist. They held revival meetings all across the Midwest for several years.

He began pastoring again and never lost his passion for evangelism. Estep served as pastor and evangelist some 63 years and was the oldest ordained minister in his conference.

Estep enjoyed watching boxing and rodeos on television and spending time with his family.

His wife, six brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.

Surviving are two children, Rosetta Walton of Wetumka and Timothy Estep of Post Falls, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Bob Estep, Eugene Estep, Mark Gaddy, Silas Gaddy, Jimmy Upton and Ronnie Upton.

Graveside services for Seminole resident Irene Fairfax Evans are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler with Rev. Glen Pence officiating.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.

Irene Fairfax Evans departed this life in Seminole on Nov. 5, 2007, at the age of 88 years. She was born on Dec. 7, 1918 in Tryon and is the daughter of Wilbur Garland and Mary Ann (Melchert) Haley.

She graduated from Carney High School in 1937. Irene married Leo "Pete" Wesley Evans on March 21, 1952 in Burlington, Colo.

She was a homemaker and master gardener. Irene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cortez, Colo.

Her parents and two brothers, Ira E, Howser and J.B. Howser preceded Irene in death.

Survivors include nieces and nephews: Daryl and Cheri Howser of Seminole, Jerrod and Tyler Howser of Stillwater, J.B. and Sondra Hoser of Oklahoma City, David Bryan Howser of Weatherford, Marvin Evans of Stroud, Lovita Brewer of Stroud and Alan and Sue Crump of Maumelle, Ark.; special friends, Jimmy and nelda Barnett of Albuquerque, N.M.; and other relatives and friends.

A guest book is available to share your memories online at www.ParksBrothers.net.

Funeral Services for Seminole resident Gladys Marie Farmer are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Lee Lewis conducting services. Burial will follow at Little Cemetery.

Farmer died on Thursday, Dec. 20 at Seminole Estates.

She was born on November 20 1919 in Bald Hill to Tom and Cora Nelon.

She was a graduate of Sasakwa High School and married Dick Townsend who was later killed in a tragic automobile accident years later, leaving the deceased a widow with one child at an early age.

She later married Lee Farmer of Atoka and had three more children.

Farmer and her husband owned a dairy in California from 1946 until she returned to Oklahoma in 1988.

She suffered the loss of her speech in 1995 following a stroke and was lovingly called "Ge Ge" by the staff who took care of her following her stroke.

Farmer remained active in the First Baptist Church and had many friends with whom she loved to play Spades.

She was a fun loving, generous person and will be solely missed by all who knew her.

Farmer is survived by three sons, bob Townsend, Coeur d’ Alene Idaho, Leroy Farmer, Wenatchee, Wash., Jerry Farmer, Seminole; one daughter, Kathy Lewis, Amsterdam, Mo.; one brother, Cecil nelon, Oklahoma City; three sisters, Polly Patterson, Lodi, Cali; Jo Marquis and Peggy Ja kson, Seminole.

She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Her brother Dale Nelon and sister Elena Tuttle preceded her in death.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Mary "Lucilla" Farmer are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at First Church of Nazarene, Wewoka, with Rev. Meredith Robinson officiating.

Interment is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Mary Lucilla Farmer passed away on Tuesday. May 29, 2007 at Wewoka Nursing Center. She was born in Norman on May 28, 1908. She just celebrated her 99^th birthday the day before on Memorial Day with many friends and family.

Her youngest sister, Agnes Lee Farmer, April 1, 2005, preceded her in death.

Her younger sister Neely May Farmer survives her, at 97 years of age.

Lucilla was raised in Stella, Okla., and moved to Wewoka in 1926 where she continued her education. All three sisters lived together in Wewoka for almost 80 years - except for they years Lucilla worked in Oklahoma City.

She was employed by the laundry and dry cleaners and also Rothschild’s.

Lucilla was a dedicated Christian and member of the Nazarene Church in Wewoka. She and her sisters rarely missed any services. Her love of Jesus Christ led her to write two books on Bible study and interpretation.

She could quote Bible verses for anyone who needed help, or to answer question about a Christian life and also taught Sunday school.

She was talented in sewing, cooking, and writing. She took a computer courses at the high school, at the age of 95 years to help her in her research and writing.

She was a loving sister and devoted Christian. The three sisters dedicated themselves to their cherished Mother’s care for many years.

Lucilla and her sisters had always been a symbol in the town of Wewoka and surrounding areas to loving, caring sisterhood-and a tribute to loyalty and faithfulness.

Funeral services for longtime Konawa resident Bonnie Pearl (Walton) Fidler were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church in Konawa. Interment followed at Konawa City Cemetery.

Rev. Steve Lawrence officiated the services, which were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Bonnie Pearl (Walton) Fidler, 76 years old, passed from this life Friday, March 16, 2007. She was born April 10, 1930 in Sasakwa to parents Chieftin Walton and Agnes Bell (Eaton) Walton.

Bonnie married Jarrett E. Fidler on Jan. 19, 1965 in Ada. She was a member of the Konawa First Assembly of God Church and was also a homemaker.

Both parents, her father, Chieftin Walton, her mother, Agnes Bell (Eaton) Walton-Chambers and her husband, Jarrett E, Fidler (Nov. 16, 2006) preceded her in death.

Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Everett J. Travels and his wife Donna of Romance, Ark., Rocky S. Travels and his wife Carlotta of Sasakwa, Tracy G. Fidler and his wife Michelle of Asher, Tony E. Fidler and his wife Debie of Ponca City and Terry E. Fidler and his wife Carla of Lexington, Okla.; three daughters, Bonnie Paullett "Pat" Travels of North Dakota, Ruth Ellen Andrews of Oklahoma City and Twyla Diana Cobbs of Yukon; one sister, Joyce Marie Jordan of Noble, Okla. and 19 grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be; Veldon Spicer, Eugene Spicer, Allen Prescott, Larry Schellenberger, Darrell Mackey and Preston Throckmorton.

Messages of condolence to the family may be sent at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

James Fife passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at his residence in Seminole, Okla., at the age of 93 years.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1913 in Seminole County to Phillip Fife and Anochee Tiger.

Services will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Malcolm Tiger officiating.

Interment will be at the Ross Family Cemetery, north of Seminole, with full Military Honors.

James attended Prairie Valley School and Mekusukey Mission. He served in the 3^rd Infantry Division as Sergeant during World War II.

He was a member with Wewoka Indian Baptist Church as deacon and acting pastor.

Preceding him in death are his parents, wife Addie, two brothers, Houston Ross and Archie Fife, two sisters, Munah Fife and Nora Fife Tiger, three nephews, Benny and Lloyd Tebe and Howard L. Tiger.

He is survived by one sister, Elsie Ross Spencer, Seminole, a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Nathan Harjo, Sam Spencer, Brian Spencer, Stephen Spencer, Josh Lena, Simon Larney, Jeff Tiger and Cody Harjo.

Honorary bearers will be Winfred Fife, Cecil Larney, Bill Larney, Ryder Larney, Eli Holata, Roy Holata and Bobby Jack Spencer.

Funeral Services for Longtime Wewoka resident, Elmer Jason Findley, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Wewoka, with Rev. Michael Vanlandingham officiating.

Interment is to follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Mr. Findley passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007 in Shawnee. He was born July 18, 1920 in Norwood, Mo., to Jason E. and Ora Calhoun Findley.

He graduated from Norwood High School in Norwood, Mo., and later attended college.

Elmer and Letha Catherine Hogan married March 29, 1942 in Hartville, Mo. He retired after 28 years with American Airlines as a mechanic.

Elmer served on the USS Robert E. Hopkins, USS Alcoa Pennant and USS William Byers with the United States Navy during World War II in the Philippines and Guam.

He received the Good Conduct medal; and the Asiatic, American, and European Theatre ribbons.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Wewoka and he loved to Golf, fish, and spend time with his grandsons.

Preceding him in death are his parents, son Elmer Richard Findley, brothers Ray and Paul Findley and sister Ruth Fabers.

Survivors include his wife, Letha Catherine Findley; grandsons, Mike Findley, Jo Don Findley, Shane Findley, and Aaron Findley; brother, Herbert Findley and great-grandchildren, Taron Findley, Triston Findley, Brayden Findley, Dalton Findley, Reagan Findley, Morgan Findley, Braxton Findley, and Christopher Findley.

Graveside services for former Asher resident Hester E. Fisher are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Vista Cemetery in Pottawatomie County.

Visitation for friends are scheduled for 5-7 p.m. tonight at Browning Funeral Home in Evansville, Ind. and from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday at Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Hester Fisher, 90, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She was born March 22, 1916 in Findley, Okla.

Her husband George W. Fisher preceded her in death.

Surviving are brothers, Gilbert Allen of Gallup, N.M. and Ralph Allen of Oakridge, Tenn.; sister, Clara Ingram of Evansville, Ind.; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospital Home, 601 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47725.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Good Samaritan Home and Staff of the West Wing for all of their excellent and loving care for Hester.

Funeral services for lifelong Konawa resident Geneva Christine (Berry) Fisher are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa with Richard Winters officiating and Randall W. Nunley assisting.

Interment is to follow at Konawa City Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Fisher, 83, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada. She was born Dec. 9, 1923 in Konawa to Luther Arnold and Allie Lee (Minton) Berry.

She graduated from Konawa High School in 1942 and was voted the first female as Most Outstanding Athlete in Konawa High School.

Following high school she worked at Douglas Aircraft during World War II.

On Dec. 1, 1968 she married Lloyd L. Fisher in Seminole.

She enjoyed fishing, raising chickens, ducks and geese, and selling fresh vegetables from her garden. Fisher was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Konawa.

Her parents; two brothers, Gene and Roscoe Berry and two sisters, Bonnie Scott and Peggy Ledford preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; one son, Randall W. Nunley of Enid; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be Randy Wayne Nunley, Robbie Lee Nunley, Bobby Berry, Gerald Glynn Berry, Donnie Kiker and Barry Streetman.

Honorary bearers will be Milton Courtney, Dan Khoury, Burnus Fisher, Arnold Robertson, Larkin Goodrich, Bret Hill and Richard Chase.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Maud resident Cory Allen Fletcher, 37, are scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Maud.

Interment will follow at Cummins Cemetery in Maud.

Rev. Carl Whitfield and Brad Haskins will officiate the services.

Fletcher died Friday, May 25, 2007, at the age of 37, at Seminole Medical Center.

He was born June 21, 1969, in Shawnee, to Jennings Edgar Fletcher and Shirley Louise (Horner) Fletcher.

Cory Fletcher worked at Faith 7 in Shawnee, and was a member of the People’s First in Shawnee.

He attended the First Baptist Church in Maud.

Fletcher moved from Shawnee to Seminole County about 10 months ago.

He enjoyed participating in Special Olympics.

He was preceded in death by both his parents; a brother, James "Neil" Fletcher; and a sister, Jacqueline Deane Fletcher.

Fletcher is survived by a brother, Barry Fletcher.

Casket bearers will be Steve Fletcher, Rob Fletcher, Jeremiah Fletcher, Cory Fletcher, Mike Stalnaker, and Tommy King. Honorary bearers are listed as Larry Fletcher, Terry Fletcher, Doug Horner, and Bo Horner.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Richard Wayne "Truckdriver" Flowers are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roy Robertson officiating.

Interment is to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Flowers, 59, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 in Norman. He was born May 9, 1948 in Fletcher, Okla., to Clinton Odell and Ruth (Maguire) Flowers.

On June 17, 1978 he married Mary Ann Roth in Seminole. He was a self-employed truck driver for 48 years for R.W. Flowers Trucking.

He was a member of the Seminole Elks Lodge and served in the United States Navy from 1965 – 1968.

His mother preceded him in death on July 3, 1999.

Surviving is his wife Mary Ann Flowers of the home; father, Clinton "C.O." Flowers of Shawnee; one son, Clinton Wayne Flowers of Oklahoma; brothers, Michael Flowers of Edmond and Russell of Coppell, Texas; one sister, Vicki Hope of Mont Belvieu, Texas; and two grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Seminole resident Elaine Foote are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Westlake Presbyterian Church, Bethany.

Elaine, 65, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at Norman Regional Hospital. She was born Jan. 23, 1941 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Eugene and Frances McKelvey.

She was a retired secretary who was a member of the Red Hatter Society of Seminole and was a volunteer for the Seminole Library.

Her father preceded her in death.

Surviving is her mother of Oklahoma City; children, Kerri McLean of Key West, Fla., Karla Foote of Maud and Carsie Gorman of Seminole; grandchildren, Dillon McLean, Alisha Calhoun, James Notah, John Notah, Dakota Notah and Deziree K. Gorman; great-grandchildren, Rashelle Alexander and Karlee Alexander; brother, Gene McKelvey of Oklahoma City and sisters, Nancy McClellan of Yukon and Johnnie Holland of Syracuse, N.Y.

Elaine’s ashes will be spread at a later date by her children in Florida, where she was happiest.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Alice LaVaughn Foster are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole, with Pastor Buford Henshaw officiating.

Interment is to follow services at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Alice LaVaughn Foster, 83 years-old, passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born July 9, 1924 in Stratford, Okla., to parents Lawrence Clifford Pharr and Mary Ann (Scott) Pharr.

Alice married "Gib" Foster, Dec. 25, 1941 in Seminole. He preceded her in death Sept. 30, 2006.

Alice was a homemaker and was always there to help give and take care of others. She was a member of the Seminole American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and she loved to travel and play bingo.

She also loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-laws: Cyndy and Jim Easter of Sand Springs, Okla., Shirley Nelson of Oklahoma City, and Pat and Melvin Johnson of Seminole; one sister, Wanda Gaylord Toothacker of Wichita, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, "Gib" Foster and two brothers: Roy Lee Pharr and James Pharr.

Casket bearers will be: Gene Skagg, Robert Pierce, Justin Easter, Jim Easter, Jeff Easter and Darrell Strickland.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in memory of Alice to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS, 66601-1653.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service for Seminole County native Chloe Vennie Foutz was held at the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lincoln, Neb., on Wednesday, June 6 at 2 pm. Private family inurnment will be at Vamoosa.

Chloe Vennie Foutz, 69, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Lincoln, Neb. She was born in rural Seminole County near the small community of Vamoosa where she will be interred among five generations of her family.

Her paternal grandparents were pioneers from Indiana and "ran" in the opening of the Cherokee Strip when her father, Loren Herbert Foutz, was 18 months old.

Her maternal grandparents were pioneers from Tennessee and California via Texas.

They had permission to be in the Territory before statehood and Chloe’s mother, Venus Mattie "John" Gourley, was born not in Oklahoma but in Indian Territory.

After Chloe’s father’s death in 1945 her mother sold the farm and moved the family into town.

Chloe was a 1956 graduate of Seminole High School; Southwestern Junior College (1958), Keene, Texas; Union College (1961), Lincoln, Nebraska; and the University of Illinois (1962), Urbana-Champaign, where she received a Master of Science degree in Library Science.

Before completing her master’s degree, Chloe was asked to return to the Union College Library as its first full-time public services librarian.

She accepted the position and remained for 41 years, the last 16 as library director, until her retirement in 2003, when she was designated Library Director emeritus by the Union College Board of Directors.

She was a member of the Lincoln Library Association, the Nebraska Library Association, the Mountain Plains Library Association, the American Library Association and the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians that she helped establish in 1981.

As Union College alumni president, she presided over the celebration of Union’s Centennial in 1986. Her passion for record preservation was focused on the organization and preservation of Union’s archives and collection of memorabilia for the Heritage Room at the college’s library.

Since 1958 she had been a member of the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lincoln, where she served as the wedding coordinator, deaconess, leader in several children’s and youth programs and coordinator of various other activities.

Chloe was an avid family historian and a dedicated long-time member of the Lincoln-Lancaster Genealogical Society serving in numerous positions.

One of her true joys of genealogy was finding and meeting some "shirt-tail" cousins on several sides of the family whom she would not have known otherwise.

In retirement Chloe remained active in LLCGS, volunteered at the Union College Library and enjoyed being "Aunt CoCo" to her grandnephew, Nolan and grandnieces, Lauren and Katey, children of Adam and Erin Foutz of Lincoln. Chloe was known for her sense of humor and her zest for life.

Chloe was preceded in death by her parents, Loren Herbert and Venus Mattie Gourley Foutz; and brothers, Wayne Elmo Foutz, Russell Loren Foutz, Joseph Erick Foutz and Rex Wade Foutz.

She is survived by nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and cousins.

The family suggests that memorial gifts may be made to the Union College Library, 3800 South 48^th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.

A memorial service for Seminole County native Chloe Vennie Foutz will be held at the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lincoln, Neb., on Wednesday, June 6 at 2 pm.

Private family inurnment will be at Vamoosa.

Chloe Vennie Foutz, 69, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Lincoln, Neb. She was born in rural Seminole County near the small community of Vamoosa where she will be interred among five generations of her family.

Her paternal grandparents were pioneers from Indiana and "ran" in the opening of the Cherokee Strip when her father, Loren Herbert Foutz, was 18 months old.

Her maternal grandparents were pioneers from Tennessee and California via Texas.

They had permission to be in the Territory before statehood and Chloe’s mother, Venus Mattie "John" Gourley, was born not in Oklahoma but in Indian Territory.

After Chloe’s father’s death in 1945 her mother sold the farm and moved the family into town.

Chloe was a 1956 graduate of Seminole High School; Southwestern Junior College (1958), Keene, Texas; Union College (1961), Lincoln, Nebraska; and the University of Illinois (1962), Urbana-Champaign, where she received a Master of Science degree in Library Science.

Before completing her master’s degree, Chloe was asked to return to the Union College Library as its first full-time public services librarian.

She accepted the position and remained for 41 years, the last 16 as library director, until her retirement in 2003, when she was designated Library Director emeritus by the Union College Board of Directors.

She was a member of the Lincoln Library Association, the Nebraska Library Association, the Mountain Plains Library Association, the American Library Association and the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians that she helped establish in 1981.

As Union College alumni president, she presided over the celebration of Union’s Centennial in 1986. Her passion for record preservation was focused on the organization and preservation of Union’s archives and collection of memorabilia for the Heritage Room at the college’s library.

Since 1958 she had been a member of the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lincoln, where she served as the wedding coordinator, deaconess, leader in several children’s and youth programs and coordinator of various other activities.

Chloe was an avid family historian and a dedicated long-time member of the Lincoln-Lancaster Genealogical Society serving in numerous positions.

One of her true joys of genealogy was finding and meeting some "shirt-tail" cousins on several sides of the family whom she would not have known otherwise.

In retirement Chloe remained active in LLCGS, volunteered at the Union College Library and enjoyed being "Aunt CoCo" to her grandnephew, Nolan and grandnieces, Lauren and Katey, children of Adam and Erin Foutz of Lincoln. Chloe was known for her sense of humor and her zest for life.

Chloe was preceded in death by her parents, Loren Herbert and Venus Mattie Gourley Foutz; and brothers, Wayne Elmo Foutz, Russell Loren Foutz, Joseph Erick Foutz and Rex Wade Foutz.

She is survived by nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and cousins.

The family suggests that memorial gifts may be made to the Union College Library, 3800 South 48^th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.

Ronald Carlton Fuqua, "Rod", passed away on Aug. 30, 2007 in Glendale Ariz., he was born July 8, 1932, in Seminole, he was 75 years of age.

Rod grew up in Seminole, and graduated Seminole High School.  Afterward, he continued in business with his father, R.N. Fuqua, owner of National Concrete Co. 

Ronnie managed their Concrete Plant at Bartlesville, Okla., as well as several smaller plants in other Oklahoma cities. Some of the projects they worked on in the 1950’s, were the Lake Texoma Lodge, the northern half of Turner Turnpike, as well as many projects in and around Seminole and other parts of Oklahoma. 

Interesting tidbit:  The portable plant that furnished the concrete for the Lake Texoma Lodge was set up on the lake and the water was pumped directly out of the lake to mix the concrete. 

Later, Rod drove trucks for several years, and received an award for logging over one million miles as an interstate truck driver.

Rod enjoyed a good game of pool especially with his five brothers.  Rod also was a fan of Country Western music and enjoyed dancing. Rod had been in bad health for several years. 

He is survived by his son Randal Keith and wife Anna of Wash.; daughter, Rhonda Fritch and husband Jeff of Las Vegas, Nev.; and grandchildren: Ezra, Damian, Davian and Darian Fuqua of Nevada, Jennifer Fritch Goldsmith and husband, Joe of Ada, Valerie and Jonna Fritch of Las Vegas, Israel Fritch of Las Vegas.

Rod had great-grandchildren:  Casey and Cora Goldsmith, Ada and Joshua Keith Fuqua; his brothers, Wyatt of Las Vegas, Wayne and wife Deanna of San Jose, Calif., Willard of Glendale, Ariz.; and his sister, Lois and husband Gene Oyler of Glendale, Ariz.; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

The mother of his children, Anita Roberts Fuqua, Las Vegas, also survived Rod. 

Rod was preceded in death by his parents, R.N. Fuqua and Tessie Hall Fuqua Thomas, and brothers, Bob and Daryl. 

Rods family and friends will miss the good times we shared.

Rod will be laid to rest near family members in Little Cemetery at Little, Okla. 

Messages may be sent to the family at RodFuqua@gmail.com.

Graveside services for Nancy Leon Gibbs of Carrollton, Ga., are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Concord Cemetery with Pastor Shae Tallent officiating.

Services are under the direction of Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton, Ga.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, from 5 – 8 p.m.

Mrs. Nancy Leon Gibbs, age 51, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007. She was born May 12, 1956 in Hughes County, Okla., to Eva Marilyn Wade Pierce and Thomas J. Russell, Sr.

Mrs. Gibbs was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, sewing, needle craft, and collected pig figurines. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Chickasha, Okla.

Survivors include her husband, Charley F. "Chuck" Gibbs; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Marie and Ben Gergens of Norman; her father, Thomas J. Russell, Sr. of Cyril, Okla.; her mother, Eva Marilyn Wade Pierce of Carrollton, Ga.; a sister, Laura Ann Schuh of Auburn, Calif.; a brother, Thomas James "Tommy" Russell, Jr. of Liberty, Ind.; a grandchild, Willow Marie Gibbs; and a half-sister, Mary Beaudin of Sherman, Ore.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Christine Gibson were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service with Kellos Walker and Houston Tiger officiating.

Burial followed the services at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Gibson, 73, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born March 2, 1934 in Konawa to Marcy Gibson and Maude (Wood).

She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Vamoosa Schools. She was a homemaker.

Gibson was baptized at an early age at Salateeska Baptist Church in Shawnee and was of the Seminole Nation Tribe.

Her parents; stepmother, Lucy Gibson; brothers, Richmond Harjo, Amond Harjo, Jack Gibson, Tony Gibson, Roman Harjo and an infant brother and one sister, Pauline Panoske preceded her in death.

Surviving are four daughters, Carol Walker Cathey of Bowlegs, Kay Walker Lehman of Konawa, Gina Burgess Lankford of Shawnee and Tiffany Jo Walker of Shawnee; four sons, Dean Walker of Konawa, Terry Walker of Wewoka, David Walker of Shawnee and Ronnie "RB" Burgess of Seminole; two sisters, Joan (Dorset) Pickens of Ada and Cynthia Cooper of Castle; one brother, Marc Gibson of Okemah and numerous grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time for longtime Seminole resident Jack Perry Gill.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Gill, 74, died Thursday, June 16, 2007. He was born May 12, 1933 in Amasa, Mich., to Harry and Villian (Perry) Gill.

He was retired from the United States Air Force and he was married to Edith Iona Hoft, she preceded him in death on March 6, 1993.

His parents and one daughter also preceded him in death.

Surviving is his grandson, Jesse Babb of Norman.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Robert Lee "Bob" Gist are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Pollard and Rev. Doyle Long officiating.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home. Seminole.

Bob, 73, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1933 in Seminole to Charles Robert Gist and Stella (Blankenship) Gist.

On April 11, 1953 he married Lucille Evans in Seminole and had worked for 23 years at Wolverine Tube in Shawnee as a maintenance superintendent. He retired on Feb. 1, 1996.

Bob served on the Varnum School Board and was an avid horseman. He attended Glad Tidings Church and was a graduate of Varnum High School.

His parents, brothers, sisters and one granddaughter, Pattie Gist, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Lucille Gist of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Don Inman of Seminole; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee Jr. and Tammy Gist of Shawnee, Rick and Sheila Gist of Seminole and Randy and Beth Gist of Nixa, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Sherry and Candice Gist, Stacy Pattison, Danny Gist, Brandy McMillan, Josh Salyers, Tyler Inman, Bobbie Clark, Ashley Clark and Chad Inman and seven great-grandchildren, Autumn Gist, Dathon Thomas, Bailey Smock, Ashlynn McMillan, Austin, Andrew and Abby Inman.

Pallbearers for the services will be Brian Adams, Mike Hargis, Terry Hargis, Danny Gist, Josh Salyers and Tyler Inman.

Messages of condolence to the family may be sent to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Sasakwa native Patsy Ruth Gloves are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Purcell.

Officiating will be Dr. Mike Butler and Rev. Bob Atterby with services under the direction of Wilson-Little Funeral Home, Purcell.

Glover, 73 of Purcell, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at Norman regional Hospital. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Sasakwa as the oldest of four children born to Dave Marion Cargill and Ada Margaret Bruton Cargill.

She grew up on a farm west of Sasakwa and graduated from Sasakwa High School in 1953. She married her high school sweetheart, William Cloyce Glover, on June 29, 1952.

The first ten years of marriage the couple lived in the Oklahoma City area and then in 1963 they made their home in Purcell.

Glover worked at First American Bank in Purcell, starting as a secretary, and after 33 years of service, she retired as Vice-President.

Her parents, husband, and brother, Phillip Cargill, preceded her n death.

Surviving is one son, Dr. David Glover of Guthrie; two daughters, Kim Cummings and Kerri Howell, both of Purcell; two sisters, Avanell McFerran of Sasakwa and Rhonda Monroe of Holdenville; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Harry Crenshaw, Jared Feroli, Dave Tarp, Brad Clark, John Denny Montgomery, Brad Fernberg and D.J. Magness.

Honorary bearers will be: Robert Mixer, Lavoy Green, Ted Clark, Tommy Smith, Leroy Passmore, T. Buck Folks, Alton Dragoo, Flynn Bost, Larry Ewing, Mike Murphy and the employees of First American Bank, Purcell.

Graveside services for, Hope and Faith Goodman, the infant twins of Dustin Goodman and Brittany Veitenheimer, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at Brown’s Cemetery, Tecumseh.

Shari Cathcart will be officiating and services are under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

The newborns died Monday, March 12, 2007 and were born Sunday, March 11, 2007.

Surviving are their parents of Shawnee; grandparents, Kirk and Edwana Goodman of Wewoka, Pete and Lisa Veitenheimer and Kenneth and Leann Martin and great-grandmother, Chick Goodman of Wewoka.

Funeral services for Seminole County native, William "Bill" Goodnight, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Open Door Church of God in Shawnee.

Burial is to follow at Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Bill Goodnight went to be with his best friend, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. He was born on Oct. 12, 1941 to his parents, Everett and Lorene Goodnight.

Bill graduated from Dale High School in 1959. At the age of 12, he went to work for River Rest Turkey Farm, where he worked up to being hatchery manager, until the farm closed in 1972.

He then started his own business of Bill Goodnight Custom Dump Truck & Tractor Service, which he ran until 2005.

Bill enjoyed life, laughter (hard and loud), and being with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to work.

Bill was active with open door Church of God in the building program, music, youth, and also as a youth camp counselor until 2001.

His father, Everett Goodnight, and brother, Jim Goodnight, preceded him in death.

Surviving family members are his wife, Barbara Goodnight of the home; mother, Lorene Goodnight; children: Bilynda and Dan Luschen, Bill Goodnight, and Bryan and Peggy Goodnight; siblings: Leon Goodnight, Gene and Linda Goodnight; and Glenda Kennedy; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Steve and Barbara Allen and family; and many other family and friends.

Graveside services for Seminole resident Debra Lynn Gould are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Little Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Debra passed from this life on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007 at her home, following a lengthy illness, at the age of 44. She was born Jan. 6, 1963 in Martinez, Calif., to parents Ronald Gerald Gould, Sr., and Roberta Lee (Lucas) Griffie.

Debra moved to Seminole 18 years ago from California. She loved her horses and also loved barrel racing. She had worked as a waitress as well as a truck driver.

Survivors include her mother, Roberta Lee Griffie and her husband Phillip of Chillicothe, Ohio; father, Ronald Gould Sr., and his friend, Brenda, of Lexington, Okla.; two sons, Shaun Gould of Texas and Joshua Matthews of Cushing; three daughters, Mandy Moisa of Phoenix, Ariz., Tiffany Moisa of Roswell, N.M., and Brittany Moisa of Roswell, N.M.; one special daughter, Jami Harjo of Maud; three brothers and sister-in-law, Richard Gould of Seminole, Robert Gould of Oklahoma City, and Ronald and Misty Gould of Balko, Okla.; one sister and brother-in-law, Annette Gould Martinez and husband Jose of Riverdale, N.Y.; a special friend, Jack Fowler of Wewoka and grandchildren, Nicole, Isabella, David, Haley and Jaci.

Her brother, Alex Ray Gould, and her grandparents, Mary Rose, Lee Lucas, Laverne and George Gould, preceded her in death.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Billy Joe (Alfonso) Graham are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Cedar Creek Eufaula Baptist Church with Rev. Dorsey Nero and Rev. Richard Graham officiating.

Interment will be at the Tebe Family Cemetery under the direction of the Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Graham died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2007 at the age of 68. He was born Jan. 9, 1939 in Wewoka to Charles C. Graham and China B. (Davis) Graham.

He attended Douglas Schools and was a member of Cedar Creek Eufaula Baptist Church. Graham was an ordained deacon at St. Paul’s Baptist prior to joining Cedar Creek Eufaula.

Graham married Rebecca Tebe July 5, 2003 at Cedar Creek Eufaula Baptist.

Survivors include three daughters, Teresa, Debra and Kimley Graham of Seminole; three sons, Richard, Russell, and Billy Graham Jr., stepson Max Bailey; four sisters, Hazel Bank of Seminole, Betty Alexander of Wewoka, Brenda James, Oklahoma City, and Sharlene Graham of California; and two brothers, Oscar Gray of Oklahoma City and Franklin Gray of Wewoka.

Pallbearers will be Stanley Alexander, Ronnie Harjo, Thomas "Fuzz" James, Jerome Hill, Anthony Hill, Eugene Harjo Jr., Reggie Parker and Marcus Brown.

Memorial services for Junior Graves were held on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Council Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gary Pollard officiating.

Services were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Junior was born on March 16, 1930 to Audie and Nina (Harrison) Graves in Carr City, Okla. He went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 14, 2007, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

His mother passed away when he was nine months old and his grandfather and grandmother Graves raised him. His father preceded him in death in 1979.

For the past 33 years, Junior owned and operated Graves Auto Sales in Seminole with the help of his wife, Shirley, and sons Doug and Mark. He loved the challenge of auto sales and excelled in his field.

Junior’s greatest love in life was his home and family.

In addition to his wife and sons were his four grandsons, Jeremy, John, DJ and Kaden; great-grandsons, Gavin and Tatum; one great-granddaughter, Jozlynn; daughters-in-law, Regina and Felicia; granddaughter-in-law, Chrystal; two brothers, David and Jerry and one sister, Iris.

Junior loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Seminole, where he currently served as a Board member and had for eight years. His Pastor, Gary and Cora Pollard, were very special to him.

His last words were "I love you". This says it all. The love he gave and the love he received.

We love you with all our hearts Honey, Dad, Pa-Pa and Pops. We miss you so much but one day we will meet you in Heaven.

Shirley, Doug, Mark, Jeremy, John, DJ, Kaden, Regina, Felicia, Chrystal, Jozlynn, Gavin and Tatum.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Alva Lynn Gray are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Interment is to follow at Dora Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Gray, 61, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 in Wewoka. He was born Feb. 11, 1946 in Oklahoma City to Alva and Lela (West) Gray.

His brother, Sterling of Nicoma Park and sister, Shirley of Tahlequah, survive him.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for longtime Wewoka resident Nettie Gray are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Services will be under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home of Wewoka.

Gray died Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the age of 87.

She was born to Sam Barney Dobbs and Eva Elizabet Barnes Dobbs on June 19, 1920 at the family farm south of Wewoka.

Her parents operated a successful farming operation, raising cattle, horses, mules, hogs and other livestock as well as a variety of crops, from which they derived their livelihood.

Gray’s father passed away in 1924 and much of the family assets were depleted due unfortunate circumstances surrounding his death.

Gray, along with her mother and sister Alice, remained in the home was joined later by an older half-brother, Verdie Bible.

He was a father figure to the girls and continued to operate the farm .

In 1941 when the World War started, Gray’s first husband was drafted into the army and received his basic training in Florida and Georgia.

Gray went along and found employment in a shipyard in Savannah, Ga., as a welder.

She remained with her husband until he was shipped overseas in which he took part in the evasion and victory in Europe.

She returned home from Georgia and took residence with her mother for a year or so.

Shortly after the war ended, the marriage to her first husband was dissolved and Gray continued to reside with her mother on the family homeplace.

She married George Gray in 1946 and the couple made their home in Wewoka.

Gray was a housewife and cared for her mother until her death at the age of 98.

She always grew vegetables, plants and flowers of all kinds and kept he house and lawn well-maintained and still had time for others.

Gray also had time to care for children when family and friends needed full-time or part-time childcare.

Gray was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents and brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her step-children, Donna and DeWayne Holland, Wewoka, George Gray, Waggaman, La., and Glenda Sneed, Shawnee; and by several nieces and nephews

A funeral liturgy for Maud native, Barney Gordon Green, was held at St. Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Md., and burial will follow at 12 p.m. Friday at Wanette cemetery, Wanette, Okla.

Green, 94 of Sykesville, Md., died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. He was born Aug. 13, 1912 in Maud to Jess David and Georgia Mae Oaf Green.

He had been a banker for First National Bank of Maud and was a farmer for many years.

Green was an avid golfer and football fan, especially for his alma mater, The University of Oklahoma.

Preceding him in death is his wife, Cora Nell Green, and daughters, Nell and Mary Ann Green.

Surviving are daughters, Marie Evick of Gainesville, Va., and Marilyn Harman of Sykesville, Md.; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, Sykesville, Md.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Donald Edward Green were held today at 10:30 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ronald Chastine officiating.

Interment followed at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Green died on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his residence at the age of 79. He was born on Feb. 3, 1928 in Cheyenne, Okla., to Robert Whitfield and Birdie Dee (Clark) Green.

He married Loloa (Whitson) on April 15, 1988 in Ft. Smith, Ark.; she survives him of the home.

He was a jet engine mechanic at Tinker Field for fifteen years; he later worked for Seminole County District 3 and was a ranch foreman.

Green served in the Merchant Marines and the Army Air Corp during World War II and was a member of the Twin Oak Baptist Church.

His parents, one son, Roy Green, four sisters: Geneva Holmes, Rheba Burkhalter, Margie Blackburn, Leta Faye Wiggins and two brothers: Robert Clark Green and Roy Green preceded him in death.

He is also survived by his four sons: Forrest Green of Gage, Edward Green of Jay, Terrel Green of Texhoma and Keith Green of Moore; three step-sons: Monte Horton of Tulsa, Greg Horton of Oklahoma City and Michael Horton of Norman; two daughters: Gaylia Green of Seminole and Doneta Hill of Bethel; two brothers: Raymond Green of Jackson, Calif., and Rheuben Green of Rush Springs; one sister, Cuba Coates of Seminole; 30 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services for longtime Konawa resident, Eva Inez (Harper) Green are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Konawa Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Sates and Rev. Wesley Martin officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Green died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Frances Care center in Ada at the age of 83. She was born on Oct. 19, 1923 in Pottawatomie County to Ernest and Hettie (Jordan) Harper.

She attended schools at Sacred Heart Mission, Georgetown and Ray City. On May 25, 1941 she married Virgel Green in Pottawatomie County.

Green was a homemaker and live-in caretaker in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas for many years.

Her parents; husband, (Dec. 25, 1967; two sisters, Louise Shawn and Marcie Reese; one brother, Ernest Harper Jr., and two grandsons, Thomas Birdwell and Brian Langston preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sons, Jerry Green of Asher and David Green of Konawa; three daughters, Sandra Langston of Pensacola, Fla., Marilyn Norman of Konawa and Carolyn Eberle of Konawa; one sister, Wynema Merrell of Konawa; special friend and caregiver, Donna Hobbs of Konawa; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be her grandsons and family. Honorary bearers will be Walter Lamb, Bruce James, Brett Phillips, Keith Allicock, George Clay, Clarence Osborne and Don Herman.

There are no services planned for Lima native Sylvester Griffis and his burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Griffis, 69 of Wichita Falls, Texas died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was born Oct. 25, 1938 in Lima to Hovert and Beulah (Elam) Griffis.

He attended school in Lima and Douglas High School in Wewoka. He also attended El Reno Junior College and the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

Griffis served in the U.S. Army, retiring after 20 years of service. He then worked for the U.S. Postal service and retired after 15 years.

In El Reno he married Shirley Anderson, and she preceded him in death.

One son, Gregory; his parents; and three brothers: Elmer Lee, Johnell and Philemon Griffis, also preceded him in death.

Surviving is one daughter, Kim Cain of Maryland; two sons: Mark and Eric Griffis of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers: Raymond Grifis of Houston, Texas and James Griffis of Norman; and five sisters: Clairetha Davis of Los Angeles, Calif., Joyce Griffis of Oklahoma City, Joann Napoleon of Midwest City, Glorise Fay Edwards of Lima and Mary Soloman of El Reno.

There are no services planned at this time for Seminole resident Donna Jean Griffith.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Griffith, 57, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Seminole Medical Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1949 in Yale, Okla., to Harold Burnett and Frieda (Morris) Willimas.

She moved to Seminole from Arkansas City, Ark., 14 years ago and was a homemaker and a medicine nurse at Pioneer Nursing Home. In addition, she worked at Seminole Estates Nursing Home.

On June 17, 1990 she married Terry John Griffith in Portland, Texas.

She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church.

Her father, sister Patty Burnett, son Kenneth Monroe Burnett and brother, Forrest Sumter, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; three sons, Kevin Bennett of Tulsa, Brent Griffith and John Griffith, both of Grove; two daughters, Amber Bennett of Seminole and Kimberly Bennett of Tulsa; mother, Frieda Williams of Arkansas City, Ark.; three brothers, Jimmy Burnett of Wichita, Kan., Tommy Burnett of Purcell, Okla., and Jimmy Sumter of Albra, Texas; one sister, Phyllis Winters of Kansas City, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and stepmother, Mary Burnett of Seminole.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Mary Kathryn Grisso are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Oklahoma City.

Burial will be at Arlington Memory Gardens in Spencer next to her husband, William Edward Grisso, under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street Draper Funeral, Oklahoma City.

Mary Kathryn Grisso was born in Hannah, Okla., on July 6, 1916. She was the daughter of Neva Aydelott and Robert Massey McRay.

Later the family moved to Ada and her school time was spent in Ada. She went to college at the University of Arkansas and graduated with a degree in Art.

In 1943, she married William Edward (Bill) Grisso, Jr. of Seminole. Her husband preceded her in death in 1965.

After the death of her husband she assumed ownership and management of Arlington Memory Gardens, a large cemetery in Spencer, Okla.

Because of her earlier experience in art, she made the cemetery more pleasing to the eye and it was written up in various cemetery journals. Grisso spoke at one of the conventions of the National Cemetery Association.

In 1981, she sold Arlington Memory Gardens and took up dancing.

Surviving is her stepson, William Edward Grisso.

Lois Dixon McRay, her sister preceded her in death.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity or to Celebrations Pre-School, P.O. Box 890847, Oklahoma City, OK 73109.

Funeral services for the 11-month old infant daughter of MaLinda Lindley and Warren Meyers, Sr. are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Holdenville.

Rev. Jerry Orsburn and Rev. Larry Chesser will officiate with burial to follow at Yeager Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Hailey Nicole Elizabeth Grizzle died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at her home. She was born March 20, 2006 in Shawnee.

Her great-grandfather Leroy A. Grizzle preceded her in death.

Surviving are her parents; seven siblings, Paul Leroy Lindley, Desire’ Denise Lindley, Jessica Danielle Lindley, Destiny Yvonne Green, Austin Dirk Green, Debra Shania "Jewel" Green and Christopher Jeremiah Grizzle, all of Wewoka; maternal grandparents, Debra and Tommy Grizzle Sr. of Holdenville and great-grandmother, Elizabeth Jewel "Betty" Grizzle of Sun City, Calif.

Mass services for lifelong Sacred Heart and Konawa resident Joseph William Grove are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Matthew Brown, O.S.B. officiating.

Interment is to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

A Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Konawa.

Grove, 85, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at Shawnee Care Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1921 on the family farm in Konawa to Arthur Patrick and Anna Catherine (Kuestersteffen) Grove.

He attended St. Mary’s Academy Grade School at sacred Heart and graduated from Konawa High School in 1942.

Grove served in the United States Navy during World War II as a V-5 Cadet and received an honorable discharge on Jan. 4, 1943.

On Sept. 2, 1952 he married Iva Marie Bourbonnais and she preceded him in death on July 6, 1989. He later married Geraldine Lehman on May 15, 1993at Sacred Heart.

Grove worked in the greater area oilfields for over 30 years as a roughneck and roustabout for St. Louis Well Service and Kennedy and Booth Well Service.

He farmed all of his life and was a lifetime member of the American Legion.

His parents; first wife; one son, Joseph Patrick Grove; one brother, Chris Grove and three sisters, Emma Semtner, Monica Moran and Sister Mary Tarsicius, R.S.M. preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Geraldine Grove of Shawnee; one daughter, Diane Beesley of Shawnee; one brother, John Grove of Konawa; one sister, Teresa Sanders of Newcastle; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be Stephen Beesley, Victor Beesley, Joe Semtner, David Semtner, Steve Semtner and Mike Varnell.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Lorie Anne Groves were held at 2 p.m. today at Skyview Baptist Church in Okemah with Rev. Dennis Yeubanks officiating.

Interment followed at the Schoolton Cemetery in Seminole County under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.

Lorie Anne Groves passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 at her home in Cromwell at the age of 39. She was born Oct. 16, 1967 in Wewoka to Allen and Mary (Lunsford) Smith.

Lorie had been a resident of the Cromwell area most of her life; having graduated from Butner High School in 1985.

She and Rick Groves married on May 24, 1986 in Wewoka. Lorie had been an employee of the Okemah National Bank and a member of Skyview Baptist Church in Okemah. She enjoyed camping and crafts.

Surviving is her husband Rick of Cromwell; two sons, Jeremy Groves and wife Virginia of Bearden and Brandon Groves of Cromwell; one daughter, Ashley Groves of Cromwell; her parents, Allen and Mary Smith of Davenport; two sisters, Sherry McElroy of Choctaw and Brenda Cole of Moore; and one granddaughter, Summer Groves of Bearden.

She is also survived by parents-in-law, Elvin and Linda Groves of Cromwell; sisters-in-law, Tina Clower and husband Jerry of Cromwell and Tamara Hill and husband John of Oakridge, Tenn.; and brother-in-law, Terry Groves and wife Pat of Cromwell; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Serving as pallbearers were: Jimmy Whisnant, Rick Kennedy, John Hill, Kurt Titsworth, Jerry Clower and Mike McElroy. Terry Groves was an honorary bearer.

Services for Mary Nell Groves of Ada are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Pat Kilby, Revs. John Haynes and Harold Ware to officiate.

Burial is to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.

Mrs. Groves, 73, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born Jan. 16, 1934 at Ray City community, located northwest of Konawa, to Carl C. and Gertie Jane Johnson Conn.

She graduated from Excelsior High School, near Okemah, in 1952; and later received a degree in elementary education from East Central University.

On Feb. 25, 1955 she married Floyd S. Groves at the First Baptist Church in Ada.

Mrs. Groves was an elementary teacher for 44 years; with her first two years of teaching beginning at Galey, and the remaining years spent at Vanoss, where she was Teacher of the Year for the school year 1989-1990. She was currently teaching at Vanoss Elementary School.

She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Ada, where she taught Sunday school since the mid 1950s.

Mrs. Groves was a member of the National Education Association, Oklahoma Education Association, International Reading Council, Oklahoma Reading Council and the Pontotoc Reading Council, of which she was the president in 1980-1981.

Her parents and two brothers, Jimmy Ray Conn and Jackie Clyde Conn, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Floyd S. Groves, of the home; one son, Steve Groves and wife Lisa; one daughter, Carla Kay Atkinson and husband Gregg of Oklahoma City; five grandsons: Justin Groves, Jonathan Groves, Matthew Groves, Mason Groves, and David Atkinson; and one brother, John D. Conn and wife Bettie of Seminole.

Bearers will be Justin groves, Jonathan Groves, Matthew Groves, Mason Groves, David Atkinson and Gregg Atkinson.

The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Vanoss Library, c/o Vanoss Superintendent, 4665 CR 1555, Ada, OK 74820.

Graveside services for the infant daughter of Jeremy and Shelly (Rives) Gulley, Kalley Skye Gulley, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Allen Mabra officiating.

Burial will follow under the direction of Billings Funeral Home, Woodward.

Gulley died Saturday, March 10, 2007 in the Newman Memorial Hospital in Shattuck.

She is survived by her parents; brothers, Ethan Gulley of Woodward, Jeremiah Gulley of Omaha, Neb.; maternal grandparents, Carla Nichols and Harry Rives of Woodward; maternal great-grandparents, Barbara Bernard of Start, La., and paternal grandparents, Jack and Barbara Bible and Ada Bible, all of Wewoka.

Funeral services for longtime Maud resident Lemual Roy Hale were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the East Oak Church of God with a burial to follow at Cummings Cemetery, with pastor Hershal Davis officiating.

Services were under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home in Maud.

Hale died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at the age of 88. He was born on Feb. 18, 1919 in Hazel, Okla., the ninth child born to Lee Roy and Amanda Ella (Layton) Hale.

He moved with his family to Maud in 1924 at the age of five.

On Sept. 21, 1940 in Maud Lemual married Rachel (Taylor) Hale and to this union three sons were born.

He served in the United States Army during World War II. He served with the 456^th Combat Engineering regiment, out of company of 158 service personnel he was one of only 32 to return home after the war. He earned the rank of Corporal.

Lemual worked on pipeline construction as a heavy equipment operator for 24 years, which took the family through 42 states. He later worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, which he retired from in 1979.

His parents, two sons, Freddie Roy Hale (April 28, 1983) and James Lee Hale (July 22, 1951), six brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

His wife Rachel Hale of the home; one son, Donald Ray Hale of Eufaula; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren survives him.

Pallbearers will be Donald L. Hale, Terry Jay Hale, Neal Allen Hale, Roger W. Smith, Jerry W. Woody, and Henry "Butch" Pierce.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Holdenville resident Shirley Ann Hunter Hammonds are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville with Rev. Tony Chesser officiating.

Burial will follow at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

Hammonds, 67, died Monday, April 16, 2007 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Wewoka. She was born in Sasakwa on April 26, 1939 to Lloyd Lee "Curly" and Grace (Welch) George.

She married Ralph Hunter in 1955 and they had four children. In 1981 she married Ed Hammonds.

Her parents, one brother, Johnny, husband, Ralph, and husband, Ed, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her daughter, Sherry Jacobs; sons, Ralph Hunter, John Hunter and Lloyd Hunter13 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Glen Jacobs Jr., Marc Hunter, Shane Hunter, Jeremy Graham and Jayson Orr.

Funeral services for Deward "Junior" Hancock, Jr. of Oklahoma City are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Prague.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Prague.

Hancock, 43, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Diego Garcia Air Force Base. He was born June 7, 1963 in Oklahoma City to Deward E. and Carolyn (Landers) Hancock, Sr.

He worked as an aircraft mechanic at Tinker Air Force Base.

Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Hancock-Flatt of Newalla; his father, Deward Hancock Sr. of Earlsboro; three daughters, Amy Hancock of Seminole, Rebecca Hancock of Prague and Melissa Hancock of Shawnee; the mother of his daughters, Angela Ross, of Shawnee and one sister, Terry Cleghorn of Newcastle.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Deward Hancock memorial Fund, in care of Advantage-Branstetter Chapel, 7720 S. Penn, Oklahoma City, OK 73159.

Services for longtime Seminole resident John W. Hancock are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.

Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Revs. Carl Whitfield and Steve Cline will officiate.

Hancock, passed away July 11, 2007, in Shawnee at the age of 75.

He was born May 17, 1932 in Amity, Arkansas to Norman and Lois (Cook) Hancock.

John grew up in Arkansas and Moved to Seminole 49 years ago.

John graduated from Allen High School and attended East Central University in Ada.

He worked for Sun Oil Company for over 43 years as a gauger.

John was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and served as a deacon at Harvey Road Baptist Church for some years.

Hancock also served his country in the Army National Guard as a Master Sergeant from 1954-1962 and was a member of American Legion Post 204 in Seminole.

John met and married Janette "Hook" Brooks on June 18, 1953 in Ada.

Hancock is survived by his wife Janette "Hook" Hancock of the home in Seminole; two sons and a daughter in law, Jerry Hancock of Houston, Texas and Mike and Kelly Hancock of Edmond; two daughters and a son-in- law, Anita and Billy Ranells of Konawa, and Sandra Hancock of the home in Seminole; two brothers LeRoy Hancock of Sandi, Texas and Leon Hancock of Madill; four grandchildren and their spouses, Johna and Josh Lee, Tragg and Chrystal Ranells, Kelsey Hancock and Micha Hancock and five great grandchildren Logan, Dalton and Carson Ranells and Jacie and Jalynn Lee.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, O’Lecia Knighten.

Pallbearers will be Billy Ranells, Tragg Ranells, Josh Lee, Randy Figley, and Ricky, Robby, and Terry Hancock and Mike Walker.

Honorary bearers will be Jerry Hancock, Mike Hancock, Kenneth Figley, Brian Hopkins and Rick Haworth.

Funeral services for former Seminole area resident Ernie Haney are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Walker Funeral Service Chapel, Shawnee.

Rev. Victor Cope is to officiate with interment to follow at Johnson Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee.

Mr. Haney, 62 of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007 in Shawnee. He was born May 28, 1945 in Little to Willie and Winey (Johnson) Haney.

He graduated from Jenks High School and attended OSU-Tech in Okmulgee and graduated from Seminole Junior College.

Ernie and the love of his life, Carol (Ellis), were married for 32 years.

He was a draftsman, a graphic designer and artist. He enjoyed listening to music and taking care of his family. Ernie was also an avid OU fan.

His parents, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Carol; sons, Tracy Haney and wife Paula, Stacy Haney and Mary Soap, Vincent Haney and wife Deanna, Eric Haney and wife Redena, Brian Lowe and Victor Lowe; daughter, Tammy Winter and husband Warren; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Amelia Deer; brother, Jerry Haney and wife Barbara; and many other loving relatives and friends.

The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Friday to greet friends and family.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Marshall M. Hanson are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Baggerly South Funeral Home Chapel, Oklahoma City.

Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at the Greenhill Cemetery in Davis, Okla.

Hanson, 81 of Moore, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007. He was born Aug. 9, 1924 in Wewoka to Moss and Anna Jones Hanson.

He graduated from Wewoka High School and was a World War II Veteran having served in the U. S. Coast Guard.

Hanson was an electrician at Tinker Air Force Base for 26 years and enjoyed shuffleboard, listening to records and driving his Cadillac.

His parents and sister, Joy Botchlet, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his grandsons, Jerome Ash of Moore and Rickey Lee Ash, Jr., of Oklahoma City and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Marie Harbeston are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Rev. Kenneth Fent will officiate.

Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Harbeston passed away on July 10, 2007 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 91.

She was born on June 23, 1916 in Maud to Giles and Ola (Flesher) Horn.

She married Edwin H. Harbeston on Nov. 13, 1933 in Sapulpa.

He preceded her in death in November of 1999.

Marie was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole.

She was a grocery checker for 25 years at Carlton’s IGA in Seminole. She loved walking at the track with her three walking buddies.

Marie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Joyce Harbeston of Seminole; one brother, Roland Horn of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Mary Hammer Johnson of Yukon; two grandchildren and their spouses, Mitchell Hennen and wife Amy of Seminole, and Amy Fent and husband Kenneth of Springfield, Mo.; four great-grandchildren and their spouses, Andrew Hennen and wife Brandi and Mark Hennen and wife Erica, all of Seminole, Angel McKee and husband Cory and Caleb Fent, all of Springfield, Mo.; and five great-great grandchildren, Taylor Hennen, Jaedon Hennen, Asher Hennen, and Maggie and Silas McKee.

Marie’s mother died at an early age and she took on the responsibility of raising her younger sister, Mary, and she, along her three children Jackie, Gary and Terry survive her.

Pallbearers will be Harbeston’s grandsons, Mitchell Hennen, Andrew and Mark Hennen, Caleb Fent and Terry and Gary Hammer.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Maud graduate Juel I. Hardesty were held today at 2 p.m. at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Bill Matthews officiating.

Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Walker Funeral Services, Shawnee.

Hardesty, 93, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. She was born Oct. 11, 1914 in Vanita, Okla., to George F. Stacy and Mary B. (Epperson) Stacy.

She graduated from Maud High School in 1935 and on Sept. 4, 1937 she married Don Hardesty.

The couple owned and operated Hardesty Superette grocery in Shawnee until 1969.

She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and enjoyed church activities and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husband and one brother, Lee Stacy, preceded her in death.

Surviving is one daughter, LaDonna Freeman of Shawnee; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Margaret Hardin are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Seminole with Rev. Gary Wilburn officiating.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, north of Seminole. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.

Margaret (Harris) Northcott Hardin, 94, passed from this life Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 at Seminole Estates Nursing Home, at the age of 94. She was born Aug. 19, 1913 in Willis, Okla., to parents, Royal Ernest and Lillie Mae (Nolen) Harris.

She graduated from Bowlegs High School and went on to marry Robert Lee Northcott on Jan. 7, 1933. He preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 1962.

Margaret later married Bert Hardin on Aug. 12, 1983. She worked as a saleslady for Curry Hardin Furniture for many years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and a past mother advisor for the Rainbow girls.

Margaret was the ultimate caregiver. She always put others needs before her own. Her greatest joy was her family; no greater teacher, confidant or friend could be found. She welcomed everyone with grace and compassion.

"Bitty Maw" will be missed everyday by her eight sons and daughters-in-law: Don and Erma Northcott of Seminole, Ed Northcott of Mead, Okla., Bob and Richenda Northcott of Bowlegs, Richard and Sharon Northcott of Seminole, Tom and Terri Northcott of Oklahoma City, Edward and Suzanne Hardin of Seminole, Joe and Nancy Hardin of Seminole and Dr. Walter Hardin of Washington State; and our daughters and sons-in-law: Sybil Turner of Mead, Judy and Lee Oates of LaPorte, Texas, Janie and Willie Owens of LaPorte, Texas, and Frieda and Frank Dunlap of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Other survivors include one sister-in-law, Aloha Harris of Oklahoma City; 31 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren and a host of other family and dear friends.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Lee Nothcott (Nov. 30, 1962); husband, Bert Hardin (June 16, 1999); one daughter, Linda Suzanne Northcott and one grandson, Kenneth Bush.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Holdenville resident Anna Christine Harjo are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Sand Creek Eufaula Church in Holdenville with Rev. Houston Tiger and Rev. Jimpsey Harjo officiating.

Interment is to follow at Harjo-West Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Wake services are scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Sand Creek Eufaula Church.

Harjo, 49, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 in Holdenville. She was born Feb. 28, 1957 in Talihina to Joseph and Rose Mae (West) Harjo.

She graduated from Eufaula High School and worked for Komar Industry as a seamstress. She was a member of Sand Creek Eufaula Church.

Her parents, brother, John Harjo and sister, Teresa Harjo preceded her in death.

Surviving is her companion, Jimmy Tiger; daughter, Emily; daughter, Darleata Harjo; sons, Tim Harjo and Jim Johnson III; brother, Leonard Harjo and two grandchildren, all of Holdenville.

Funeral services for Varnum High School graduate Christy Jo Harjo were scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Seminole.

Rev. Don Jacobs officiated.

Burial was to follow at the Harjo Family Cemetery near Wewoka Woods, and was under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home of Ada.

Harjo died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007 near Oil Center, at the age of 26.

She was born June 23, 1981 in Ada to Timothy and Rhonda Ground Harjo.

Harjo lived in this area all of her life.

She attended Homer and Byng Elementary, Byng High School, and graduated from Varnum High School.

She was active in basketball at Byng and Varnum, and softball at Byng.

Harjo also attended East Central University in Ada.

She was employed in the Chickasaw Nation at the Carl Albert emergency department and float pool.

Harjo was a member of Mitchell Memorial United Methodist Church and the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Timothy Harjo, Jr. and Jerome Emarthle.

Survivors include her son, Nokosi Joe Harjo, of the home; her father, Timothy Harjo, Ada; her mother, Rhonda Harjo, Ada; three brothers, Chupco Harjo, Ada, Conjot Harjo, Ada and Timothy Deatherage, Ada; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Randy Ground, Ricky Ground, Thomas Hallett, Nathan Johnson, Jeremy Johnson, and Robert Johnson.

Honorary bearers were Jacob Galvin, Gus Porter, Billy Porter, Eddie Gardner and Kevin Chapman.

Funeral services for Konawa native Edmond Harjo are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Rock Springs Indian Baptist Church in Sasakwa.

Burial is to follow at the Cornelius Family Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Harjo, 78 and a longtime Ada/Latta area resident, died Sunday, Jan.21, 2007 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 25, 1928 in Konawa to Fousharjochee Harjo and Yahnah Morgan.

He served in the United States Army as a Medic during the Korean War. On April 12, 1954 he married Lucy Mae Cornelius in Seminole and worked as a truck driver for a moving company for several years.

Harjo is a founding member of Rock Springs Indian Baptist Church in Sasakwa.

His parents; wife, Lucy (August 1992); one daughter, Carol Hawkins; one grandson, Micah Hawkins; two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Surviving is son, Clifford Harjo of Holdenville; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Grace Factor Harjo are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the High Springs Baptist Church in Konawa.

Wake services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at the church with services under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Harjo, 82, died Thursday, July 5, 2007 in Oklahoma City. She was born Sept. 11, 1924 in Konawa to Isaac and Marie (Dirt) Factor.

She attended Central Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and was baptized at Eufaula Boarding School.

Her parents; husband, Allen Harjo Sr.; one son, Samuel Isaac Harjo and four brothers, Sam Factor, Johnny Camp, Joe Camp and Junior Camp, preceded her in death.

Surviving are six children: Carl Franklin Harjo of Oklahoma City, Allen Harjo, Jr. of Seminole, Carolyn Harjo Littlefield of Darnestown, Md., Bruse Kirby Harjo and Warren Steven Harjo, both of Oklahoma City, and Cynda Marie Harjo Goddard of Moore; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Henry Harjo are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with a burial to follow at Williams Family Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Wake services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Harjo, of Henryetta, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 at his residence at the age of 66. He was born Sept. 1, 1940 to Joe and Bessie Harjo.

He attended the Sulphur School of the Deaf and his hobbies included camping and fishing with his family.

His parents, brothers Albert Harjo, Joe Holatha, Evan Harjo and one grandson Kevin Brown precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Harjo of the home; three daughters, Michelle Brown, Tammy Katzenmeier of Kansas and Kelly Ray of Okemah; one son, Rodger Sherman of Kansas; six sisters, Helen Tatum of Konawa, Arlinda Smith, Annie Harjo, Estella Berryhill, Faye Holatha, and Regina Holatha of Okemah and three brothers, Raymond "Ringo" Harjo of Konawa, Lewis Holatha and Timmy Holatha of Okemah.

He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

Pallbearers will be Chaz Lumley, Joseph Wolfe, Jeremy Culver, David Poston, Bryant Akerman and Brent Akerman.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Williams, David Brown, Rodger Sherman, Troy Fisher, Lindsey Bondoni, Charlie Williams, Jeff Harjo and Chad Huckleberry.

 Messages of condolence to the family may be sent at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Jimmy Joe Harjo were held today at 2 p.m. at Spring Church with Rev. Houston Tiger and Rev. Leon Postoak officiating.

Interment followed at Harjo Cemetery in Sasakwa under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Harjo died Friday, March 2, 2007 at his home at the age of 63 years. He was born June 3, 1943 in Sasakwa to Joe Barney and Minnie Harjo.

He was a Sasakwa graduate and resided in Sasakwa until 2003 when he moved to Konawa. Harjo furthered his education at Haskell College in Lawrence, Kan. and served in the United States Army from 1961-1969 in the Viet Nam conflict.

His parents, brothers Albert Harjo and Jimsey Harjo and sisters Irene Coody and Ellsie Taylor preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Gwendolyn Harjo of the home; stepchildren, Janice Motley of Ada, Keith Motley and Jeanette Motley, both of Konawa, Travis Rednose, Michael McCurtain, Linn Heath and Kenneth Waldron; brothers, Jessie Harjo and Eugene Harjo; sister, Elouise Harjo; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers fro the services were Travis Lena, Clifton Coody, Herman Coody, Jimmy Taylor, Frank Coody, Chris Saffell and Velma "Bundy" Coon.

Honorary bearers were Harrison Doolin, Pide Splaw and Lloyd Lee Harjo.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole County resident Mary Jane Harjo are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Sand Creek Church with Houston Tiger officiating.

Burial is to follow at the Harjo Family Cemetery, located at the Harjo residence on Old SH 59 in Bowlegs.

Wake services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at the family home with arrangements under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Harjo, 71, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at her home. She was born June 26, 1935 in Bowlegs to Jimpsey and Sally (Narcomey) Carbitcher.

She married Johnson Harjo and he preceded her in death in November of 1991. She was a retired seamstress and homemaker.

Her parents; husband; sons, Vincent Harjo and Christopher Daniels; sister, Saphornie Brown and brothers, Jimmy Carbitcher, Webster Wise, Andrew Wise-Talamsey and Babe Adams preceded her in death.

Surviving are three sons, Raymond Harjo of Norman, Curtis Harjo of Maud and Darrin Harjo of Holdenville; four daughters, Phyllis Harjo of Bowlegs, Yolanda Harrison of Oklahoma City, Debra Emarthle of Roff and Lynda Harrison of Oklahoma City; two brothers; Lewis Wise of Bowlegs and James Billie of Florida; 24 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Terry Wise, Jimpsey Carbitcher, Buffalo Hill, Eric Yahola, Ricky Harjo and Isiah Fixico. Honorary Bearers will be her grandsons and nephews.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Services for former Seminole County resident Wallace Harjo are scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Strother Indian Community Center north of Seminole with Mike Harjo and Dorsey Nero officiating.

A wake service was held last night at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel.

An all night service is scheduled at the Strother Community Center at 4 p.m. today.

Harjo died Jan. 4 in an automobile accident in Broward County Florida.

He was born June 23, 1959 in Talihina to George and Christine B. Harjo of Seminole.

Harjo was a tribal member of the Seminole Nation Eufaula Band and of the Sweet Potato Clan. He was also a member of the United States Army Reserve and the Hitchitee Methodist Church. Harjo attended Varnum Schools.

Harjo was a freelance employee who traveled throughout the United States.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Kimble B. Harjo, and grandparents Sampson B. Harjo, Sena Larney, Siah Brown and Lucy Clark.

Survivors include six brothers, Thomas Ahaissee of Shawnee, Sam B. Harjo, Henrietta, Mody B. Harjo of Denver, Colo., Marsey B. Harjo, McCloud, Yogi B. Harjo, Del City, and William B. Harjo of Seminole; four sisters, Lucy Smith, Nancy Fixico, and Sonja Larney, all of Seminole, and Sharon Proctor of Okmulgee; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Pallbearers will be Tom Harjo, Sam Harjo, Jr., Ryan Smith, Jeff Fixico, Kimbo Harjo, Timothy Proctor, J.B. Smith and Tenetke Harjo.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Eleanor Anna Harper are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel Home, Wewoka.

Rev. Jerry Baker and Rev. Joe Lowe will be co-officiating with interment at Harper Family Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Harper died Friday, Oct. 25, 2007 at Creek Nation Hospital in Okemah. She was born April 8, 1920 in Wewoka to Alfred and Anna Mae (Benden) Harper.

She grew up in Wewoka and graduated from Butner High School. After graduation she worked for Douglas Aircraft in Oklahoma City and then returned to Seminole County.

Harper was a member of Arbeka Methodist Church, Cromwell, and served as church treasurer for a number of years.

Her parents; two brothers, Herman E. and Ethan Alfred Harper; and two sisters, Jennie Bowers and Edith Brown, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her twin niece and nephew whom she adopted and raised, Karen Shurley and David Shurley, of Wewoka; son, Randolph Stephenson of Wewoka and her sisters, Louise Horton of Wewoka, Florence Harper of Tulsa, and Lucille Gibson of Bartlesville.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Floyd Orval Harrington are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.

Rev. Charles Welch (Harrington’s brother-in-law from Tulsa) will officiate the services.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Harrington, 72, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 in Joplin, Mo. He was born May 30, 1935 in Wewoka to O.F. Harrington and Lavaner Flora (Ferguson) Harrington.

In 1961 he and his family moved to Blackwell, Okla., for a short time and then to Enid, in 1965. In Enid he co-owned and operated Tools Plus, an oilfield supply company, until he retired in 2000.

He and his wife moved to Anderson, Mo., in 2002. They were affiliated with the First Assembly of God Church in Enid and the Patterson Heights Baptist Church in Tiff City, Mo.

His parents; one daughter, Pamela Jantz (Sept. 1, 2006); and four brothers, John Melvin, Clifford, Don and Glen Harrington preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Ola Mae (Welch) Harrington of the home; one daughter, Brenda Smith of Enid; two sisters, Dean Taylor and Nancy Snow of Enid; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be: Ray Harrington, Aaron Harrington, John Bailey, Kenneth Baiser, Mark Morgan and Mike Jantz.

Honorary bearers will be: Curtis Melon, Glen Baiser and Jim Parsons.

The family will be hosting a lunch prior to the service at Ray and Barbara Harrington’s home located at 1227 Reid Circle in Seminole.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Sasakwa resident Jack "Podge" Harris are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Vamoosa Cemetery with Dub Tolliver officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stout Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Podge passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1933 in Sasakwa to Bert and Essie (Cunningham) Harris.

He graduated from Sasakwa High School and was self-employed in the oilfield. Podge was a member of the Church of Christ, Sasakwa, and the Masonic Lodge of Konawa.

Podge and Joyce Clark married on June 12, 1954 in Sasakwa and to this union two sons were born: Jack Lee Harris and Jeff Rodney Harris, both of Sasakwa.

His parents, wife, Joyce, and brother, Lucky, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his sons, Jack and Jeff; twin sister, Patsy of Stemple, Ark.; grandchildren: Lindsey Blake, Bert and Bo Harris; great-grandchild, Remington Blake; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be: Tony Raulston, Martin Sanders, John Womack, Bert Harris, Bo Harris and Ed Blake.

Honorary bearers will be: Billy Jack Norman, John L. Lewis, Corkey Norman and John Norman.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Patrick H. "Pat" Harris Sr. are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment with military honors will follow at 3 p.m. in Del City at Sunny Lane Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Mr. Harris, 76, passed from this life Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Solara Hospital in Shawnee. He was born Aug. 4, 1930 in Oklahoma City to parents, Fred Carl Harris and Clara E. (Cordonnier) Harris.

Mr. Harris served in the United States Army as an "Army Medic" serving with the Medical Company 15th Infantry Regiment until his honorable discharge March 23, 1954.

On May 14, 1950, Mr. Harris was united in marriage to Retha "Aldean" Phillips, in Oklahoma City.

Mr. Harris worked as a construction superintendent, over seeing the construction of the United Founders Tower and The Regency Tower. He had worked for several construction companies including B&G Construction and Robert J. Harris Construction Company until his retirement in 1981.

Following his retirement he moved his family to Seminole, where he was currently a member of Highway Baptist Church.

His parents, one grandson, Michael Harris, Jr. (who died in 1990), five sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 57 years, Aldean Harris of the home; five sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick Harris, Jr. and his wife Robyn, Michael Harris and his wife Teri and Russell Harris, all of Seminole, Dr. Dennis Harris and his wife Gay of Oklahoma City and Scott Harris and his fiancé’ Melinda Mesa of Victoria, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Russell of Seminole; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Waldo and Ann Harris of Green Acres, Fla., and William and Betty Harris of Midwest City and sister-in-law (wife’s sister), Isabel Liles of Oklahoma City.

In addition, 17 grandchildren; Pat Harris III, Esan Harris, Adam Harris, Travis Harris, Trevor Harris, Trent Harris, Jennifer Merrell, Michelle Glenn, Melissa Harris, Cynthia Elizares, Brenae Russell, Lori Russell, Olivia Harris, Joshua Harris, Marcus Harris, Chuck Tipton and Yavette Henshaw and 17 great-grandchildren also survive him.

Casket bearers will be Pat Harris, Jr., Michael Harris, Russell Harris, Dennis Harris, Scott Harris and David Russell. Honorary bearers will be Mr. Harris’s grandsons.

Messages of condolences may be left for the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for longtime Sasakwa resident, John Burton "Lucky" Harris are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vamoosa Cemetery with Bro. Lee Wayne Fowler and Bro. Bill Chesser officiating.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Philips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Harris, 63, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 at Ballard Nursing Home in Ada. He was born Oct. 7, 1943 in Wewoka to Bert and Essie (Cunningham) Harris.

On Oct. 1, 1970 he married Edna Faye Cooper in Fayetteville, Ark., and they had been married for 36 years before his passing.

He had worked for many years in the oil field industry for Tom McQueen and has served as a dump truck driver for Dolese.

In 2005 he retired after serving as an equipment operator for the Seminole County District #1.

He also served as a Commander for the American Legion Post #284 in Sasakwa and as the District 4-B Executive Commander fro the American Legion.

Harris served in the National Guard as well as Mayor, Fire Chief and Water Superintendent for the Town of Sasakwa.

He was well known in the Sasakwa community and was always willing to lend a helping hand when he could.

His parents preceded him n death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; two children, Felicia Kay Beele of Holdenville and Clarissa "Jackie" Mustain of Sasakwa; brother, Podge Harris of Sasakwa; sister, Patsy of Gilliam, Ark.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services will be the Seminole County District #1 and the Sasakwa Volunteer Fire Department.

Honorary bearers will be: Wayne Crabtree, Nick Harlan, Darrell White, Johnny White, Mitchell Cargill and Gene Wayne Choate.

A memorial service for former Wewoka resident Gary Wayne Harrison will be held at a later date and announced by the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Harrison, 57, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at his residence in Tecumseh. He was born Jan. 15, 1950 in Talihina to Jack Harrison and Frances (Pope) Harrison.

He was a heavy equipment operator for numerous construction sites and was a member of the Shawnee Honor Guard.

Surviving is his son, Gary Wayne Harrison, Jr.; daughter, Nashoba Harrison of Seminole; brothers, Alvin Harrison of Wewoka, Eugene John Harrison, Mark Harrison, Earl Harrison, Roger Harrison and Jerry Harrison, all of the Wewoka-Seminole area, and sister, Connie Jones, also of the Wewoka/Seminole area.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Jerry Harrod were held yesterday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Wewoka.

Services were under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Lula Geraldine "Jerry" (Isley) Harrod died Saturday, April 14, 2007 at her home at the age of 88. She was born in Woburn, Ill., on March 28, 1919 to Lesley Verne Isley and Bess Marie Bone Isley.

She was a 1934 graduate of Wewoka High School and had married James D. Harrod in Wewoka in February of 1945. Harrod also attended Tulsa Business School and Seminole State College.

Harrod was a very active member of the community, participating in American Legion Auxiliary, garden clubs, Seminole Nation Museum, First Baptist Church and the church’s nursery.

Her parents, husband (Aug. 8, 2005), and one grandson, Blake Tucker, preceded her in death.

Survivors include one son, Mike Harrod; two daughters, Lisa Tucker and Leslie Scott; one sister, Julia Weaver; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services were: Guy Tucker, Richard Ammon, Heath Tucker, Christian Veal, Mark Weaver, Mitch Weaver and Bill Weaver.

Honorary bearers were: Michael Weaver, John Weaver, Calvin Tiffie, Allan Scott and Jeff Chandler.

Funeral services for longtime former Konawa resident Ruth Lowan (Cowsert) Hutchins Hart are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Konawa with Pastor Johnny Stephens officiating.

Burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

She graduated from Konawa High School and was the Salutatorian of her class in 1943.  She held a close bond with her classmates meeting with them at every school reunion until this year, due to her poor health.

After graduation Lowan worked at the Dixie Store, Roy Stephes Garage as a bookkeeper, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company for five years as a bookkeeper and teller, Oklahoma State Bank in Konawa as a teller and as a bookkeeper at the Quality Materials rock quarry west of Sasakwa. 

In 1967 she went to work as a teller at First National Bank in Konawa and retired from there in 1988.  At that time she stated "For 60 years a member of the Cowsert family has been on Broadway in Konawa serving the public." 

Her father, Lyman, had had a furniture store and was a barber in Konawa until just prior to his death in 1961.

Lowan met her first husband, Edgar Carl Hutchins while working at Oklahoma Natural Gas and they were married in the home of her parents on June 9, 1950.

To this union, one son, Edgar Carl "Ed" Hutchins, Jr. was born.  Carl preceded her in death in 1973.

She later married James E. Hart in February 1983 in Tecumseh. She and James moved to Shawnee prior to her retirement in 1988.  Except for a short period where she and James moved back to Konawa, she spent the remainder of her life after retirement in Shawnee.

Lowan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Konawa for over 50 years and considered it her church home even after she moved to Shawnee.

She also was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for almost 50 years and greatly enjoyed her work in that organization and the women associated with it.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; two brothers, William and John Cowsert; two sisters, Florence Disch and Mary Lou Scoggins and four infant brothers and sisters.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Denise Hutchins of Shawnee; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Morgan and her husband Matthew, Christina Payne and her husband Ryan and Nick Hutchins; three great-grandchildren, Anna and Madison Terrell and Luke Morgan; one sister, Annie Mae Biege and her husband John; brother-in-law, Newton Scoggins; sister-in-law, RosaLee Cowsert and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for the great-grandson of Ernest Stillwell Sr. has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Charles Perkins officiating.

Jamez Derrick Haywood died April 17, 2006. He was born Feb. 8, 2006 in Kentucky to LeVonn and Vanessa Haywood.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole County resident J.T. Heard are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Hudson officiating.

Interment is to follow at Lone Dove Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Heard, 84 of Konawa, died Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee. He was born Jan. 1, 1023 in Seymour, Texas to James Tillman Heard and Ruby (Walling) Heard.

He was a rancher and member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include daughter, Stacey Heard of Hinton; one brother, Ivan Heard of Del City; two sisters, Mae Mullins of Konawa and Polly Hill of Ada; one grandchild and tqo great-grandchildren.

Honorary bearers will be Tony Kuestersteffen, Donnie Hill, Bill Raines, Stanley Johnson, Bud Moore, Joe Peeper, Lee Bowlen, Chuck Lancaster and Roger Lancaster.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Sasakwa resident Janna Marie Heard were held Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 1:30 p.m., at Lillye Chapel, at Fisher Funeral Home in Holdenville.

Services were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home.

Heard died at her home in Sasakwa on Saturday, June 16, 2007, at the age of 74.

She was born to Roy Bible and Luelia Alberta (Satterlee) Bible in Holdenville, on Jan. 26, 1933.

She was raised in Sasakwa and attended New Model Schools.

She married Ozell Heard in Ada on March 6, 1954. Ozell Heard preceded her in death in February 1989.

Janna Heard lived for more than 50 years within a two-mile square in the New Model Community. She did bead work, drawing, and took care of her family.

Besides her husband, Heard was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael, in November 1988; and two brothers, Leroy Bible and Floyd Bible.

She is survived by her sons Terry Heard and Nicky Heard, both of Sasakwa; three brothers, Jack Bible of Wewoka, Wayne Bible of Sasakwa, and Billy Bible of Sasakwa; three grandsons and one great-grandson.

Graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Rudolph "Doc" Heard are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Lone Dove Cemetery, located west of Wewoka, with Mike McCauley officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Heard, 75, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 at his home. He was born Feb. 7,1931 in Sasakwa to Tillman and Elsie (Cooley) Heard.

He served in the United States Army and was a roustabout in the oilfield.

Surviving is his son, Terry Heard of Wewoka; one daughter, Sherry Dougan of Konawa; two brothers, J.T. Heard of Wolf and Ivan Heard of Del City; two sisters, Mae Mullins of Konawa and Polly Hill of Pickett, Okla.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

There are no services scheduled at this time for Seminole resident John Francis Hendrix.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Hendrix, 86, died today, May 9, 2007 at Seminole Estates Nursing Center. He was born on April 21, 1921 in Osage County to Alex and Elma Edna (Eberhard) Hendrix.

He was a retired truck driver and member of the VFW. Hendrix was in the United States Army where he served in the South Pacific.

Hendrix married Olive Caroline Carter and she preceded him in death.

His parents and twp sisters also preceded him in death.

Surviving is his stepdaughter, Mary Burnett of Seminole; two stepsons, David Carter of Ft. Cobb, Okla., and Charles D. Carter of Catoosa and one brother, Jack Hendrix of Newalla.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Loretta (Goodman) Henley are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday at Seminole Church of Christ with Kevin Rayner officiating the service assisted by Bob Anderson.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Loretta (Goodman) Henley, 91 years old, passed from this life Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee. She was born July 20, 1915 in Massey, Okla., to parents Clarence and Mary Ethel (Maynard) Goodman.

Loretta married Clinton Henley on April 8, 1939 in Wewoka. He preceded her in death March 17, 1990.

Loretta was a member of the Park and Seminole Church of Christ in Seminole where she worshiped for 68 years. She was a member of the Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh from 1997 to the present.

Loretta worked as a LPN in Seminole for 34 years. She attended nursing school at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa and completed her training at Seminole Junior College.

She worked at the Pace - Chambers Clinic and later at the Seminole Hospital Clinic for Doctors Claude Chambers, Julian Wood, Jack Wood and George Davis until she retired in 1992.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Bob Trousdale of Tecumseh; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Trellys Henley of Santa Rosa, Calif., David Henley of Tecumseh and Joe and Deidra Henley of Oklahoma City and one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Margie Goodman of Prue, Okla.

Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family and dear friends.

Mrs. Henley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one daughter, Rebecca Jane Henley who died in 1945.

The family has designated the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation - 825 N.E. 13th Street - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104-5097 as appropriate for memorials.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Sigus Henry are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at Sand Creek Church, Eufaula, with Rev. Houston Tiger to officiate.

Interment is set for 3:30 p.m. at Rosewood Cemetery in Achille, Okla., under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Henry, 18, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born May 12, 1989 to Daniel Spencer and Catherine Denise Henry Gosvener.

He attended Ada High School and was a member of Ada Temple Baptist Church. Henry was employed as a shop foreman for Oklahoma Core Supply Co., and he enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his fiancé and stepdaughter.

His grandmother, Debby Huynh, preceded him in death.

Survivors include: his parents, Altus and Catherine D. Gosvener of Oklahoma City; father, Daniel Spencer of Shawnee; brothers: Tommy G. Beaver, Thompson Beaver and Tyson D. Henry; sisters: Magdeline G. Henry of Wewoka, Katrina Marie Gosvnere and Olivia S. Gosvener; stepsisters, Cristy N. Gosvener and Amy R. Gosvener; and grandparents, Frank and Retha Ramirez of Wichita, Kan., and Tu Van Huynh of Wewoka.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Roger Wells, Christopher Overbay, Tommy George Beavers, Alex Harjo, Jeff Marrow, Joe S. Suarez and Daniel Spencer.

There are no services planned at this time for longtime Seminole resident Betty Lue Herndon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Herndon, 77, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Seminole Medical Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1930 in Cisco, Texas to William James and Lula Agnes (Smith) Walker.

She was a homemaker and newspaper carrier. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving is one daughter, Sandra Galbraith Godfrey of Odessa, Texas; five sons, John Galbraith of Odessa, Carl Galbraith of Seminole, Curtis Galbraith of Panama City, Fla., Everrett Herndon of Seminole and Kerry Herndon of Oklahoma City and numerous grandchildren.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Carolyn L. (Cross) Herrin were held today at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Duncan with Rev. Tracy L. Wilson officiating.

Burial followed at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home, Inc., Duncan.

Herrin, 79 of Duncan, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 in Oklahoma City. She was born Sept. 24, 1928 in Wewoka to Guy L. and Dora (Payne) Cross.

On June 13, 1948 she married Walter L. Herrin in Wewoka and has taught in the Duncan Public Schools for 25 years.

She was a member of the Stephens County Retired Educators Association, Duncan Chapter; Regent and 1^st Vice Regent of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution; South Central District President, District Membership Chairman, State Convention Chairman of General Federated Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma; charter member of Stephens County Music Association and member of Duncan Federated Music Club.

She had been active in her professional organizations: Oklahoma Music Teachers’ Association, Oklahoma Music Educators’ Association, Oklahoma Music Adjudicators’ Association, and Duncan Educators’ Association.

Herrin taught private piano and voice for many years and was an active member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served as organist for 16 years, choir director for 14 years, Sunday school teacher, Women’s Bible moderator, youth sponsor, and member of the worship committee.

Her parents; two brothers, Guy L. Cross Jr., and David P. Cross; and one son, Richard Keith Herrin preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; three children, Tom Herrin of Lindsay, Nancy Hemphill of Duncan and Tricia Newman of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services were: Chip Woods, Jimmy Edwards, Guy Messersmith, Kevin Zinn, Mike Steil and Lonnie Helms.

Honorary bearers were: Sam Thompson, Jim Livingston, Gordon Demerson, Don Dowhower, Bob Hoffman, Al Hruby and Quanah Cox.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Austin Corbit Hickman were held today at 2 p.m. at Southgate Baptist Church in Moore.

Austin had a Veterans Honor Guard presentation graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Norman following the funeral.

Services were under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel.

On Friday, May 11, 2007 at 2:55 p.m. Austin "A.C." Corbit Hickman, 86, "graduated" from this earth to meet in Heaven his dear wife, Delora (Chamberlain) Hickman, who passed only 10 weeks ago.

A.C. was called "Matt" by his grandkids and "Uncle Doe-Doe" by many nieces and nephews.

Austin outlived cancer 20 years ago and three pacemakers since. He died at his daughter’s home from a rapid form of acute Leukemia.

A.C. was chosen a few months ago to be one of the first in the U.S.A. as an experimental patient for a successful Cardio-mems pulmonary implantation.

A.C. worked until the age of 80, he received a MA degree from ECU. He was a master woodworker, horseman, rancher, educator and he hunted beagles, fished, and took care of his wife until she passed on Feb. 25, 2007.

A.C. was known for his strong will, opinions, and humor. Every stranger he met became a friend. He donated countless hours to church building programs and helping others.

Austin served in the United States Army in World War II, returned for a tour in the Korean War, in the Philippines, serving as a master sergeant. He also served as a medic and kitchen supervisor.

Austin was born in Atoka on Aug. 6, 1920 and finished Springer High School, where he met his future wife of 66 years.

They married a day before Pearl Harbor, Dec. 6, 1941. A.C. always joked, "and the war never ended!"

The couple lived in Wewoka from 1949-1970. They both taught Sunday school at the First Baptist Church in Wewoka, where he was a faithful deacon. Before teaching, A.C. worked for Whitehead Hardware in Wewoka, after several years with Shawnee Milling Company.

His personal philosophy was, "I don’t have any bad days – but some are definitely better than others."

Austin Corbit was preceded in death by his wife, Delora; parents, Robert J. and Amanda (Chambers) Hickman; two brothers, T.J. and Jack; and four preemie sons.

Austin is survived by his only child, Rhonda, and her husband Rev. Ken Young; granddaughter, Tina (Ward) and Dr. Brad Carter of Edmond and greats, Jack and Ella Carter; grandson, Aaron Shayne Stanberry and greats, Jordan and Ben Stanberry; David Young II, all of Ada; great-granddaughter, Alexandra Corwine of High Springs, Fla.; one sister, Hildreth Hunter of Ardmore; one brother, Jim Hickman of Okmulgee; sister-in-law, Ola Mae Smith and family of Springer; special church family from Southgate; many cousins; friends, Carl and Ina Taylor, Fred and Mary Hodges, Jack Ward and adopted grandson, J.P. Fox and family, all of Oklahoma City areas.

Austin Hickman’s family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to employees of Ballard Nursing Home and Companions in Care Hospice, Ada.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Delora E. (Chamberlain) Hickman are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Southgate Baptist Church in Moore.

Services will be conducted by John Ireland Funeral Home of Moore and co-officiated by Pastor Doug Brewer and son-in0law, Rev. Ken Young.

Delora, 84, went to meet her Lord at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007 from Ballard Nursing Home, Ada. She was born Aug. 30, 1922 in Springer, Okla., to Charlie and Nora (Brewer) Chamberlain.

Delora graduated high school there and later completed Business/Secretarial College in Ardmore.

She held various part time jobs, but enjoyed her role as a full time mom and homemaker the most. Delora was an excellent cook, housekeeper and gardener with many small farm duties.

Sixty-six years ago, the day before Pearl Harbor, Dec. 6, 1941, Delora married her high school sweetheart, Austin Corbit (A.C.) Hickman, a United States Sergeant.

The couple finally settled in Wewoka for over 20 years, and was active in the First Baptist Church there. They lived in Moore for 36 years and attended Emmanuel Baptist and then Southgate Baptist of Moore, holding several positions in those churches.

Her parents, four preemie infant sons, one sister, Naomi Pelton, and a brother, C.J. Chamberlain preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hickman is survived by husband, A.C.; one daughter and husband, Revs. Ken and Rhonda Young; grandson, Aarran Stanberry; great-grandsons, Jordan and Ben Stanberry, all of Ada; one granddaughter and husband, Tina and Dr. Brad Carter and children, Jack and Ella Carter, all of Edmond; step grand and greats include, David and Lisa Young and family of Ada, and Nicole (Young) and George Corwine and daughter, Alex, of Hot Springs, Fla. and two older sisters, Ola Mae Smith of Springer and Evelyn Mangrum of Branson, Mo.

A large number of nieces, nephews and steps will greatly miss Delora Hickman.

Graveside services for the infant daughter of former Seminole resident, Chad T. Walker and Jessemia D. Hicks are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Snake Creek cemetery with Rev. Kellos Walker officiating.

Services are under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home, Okemah.

Antoinette Lee Hicks was born Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Unity North in Shawnee and lived only briefly.

She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Melissa Hicks and Maximino Lopez; great-grandparents, Geneva Fixico and Jackson Lowe, Henry Hicks Jr. and JoAnn Hicks.

Pallbearers for the service will be Henry Hicks III, Thomas Hicks, Antonio Hicks and Henry Hicks IV.

Graveside services for Wewoka infant Kaylie Ski Hicks are scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday at Little Cemetery with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Hicks, three and a half months old, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 in Shawnee. She and her twin sister were born July 19, 2007 to Lyla Lynn Null and Dale Victor Hicks.

Surviving are her parents of the Wewoka home; one brother, two-year-old Zack Nathaniel Bowens; two sisters, twin Kiylie Victoria Hicks and three-year-old Paris Marie Bowens; maternal grandfather, Roger Null of the home; maternal grandmother, Lowana Null of Wewoka; and paternal grandparents, Billie and Paul Hicks of Amarillo, Texas.

Funeral services for Shawnee resident Naomi Elaine Hicks are scheduled at 7 p.m. tonight at the First Indian Baptist Church, Shawnee with Rev. Houston Tiger officiating.

Burial is to follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home, Shawnee.

Hicks, 57, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. She was born July 16, 1950 in Claremore to Henry and Bernice (Simmers) Hicks.

She worked for Youth and Family Services for 10 years as a child caseworker. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Tecumseh.

Her parents; two brothers, Larry Hicks of Shawnee and Charlie "Speedy" Hicks of Okmulgee; and one sister, Ailene Harjo, preceded her in death.

Survivors include five children and their spouses: Brian Hicks of Oklahoma City, Tommy and Tammy Hawkins of Shawnee, Traci Hawkins of Shawnee, Stacy (Hawkins) and Chris Summey of Adana, Turkey, and Troy Hawkins and Alicia Carlson of Shawnee; one stepson, Anthony Hawkins of Wewoka; 11 grandchildren: Amber, Kyla, Rai-lynn, Nathaniel, Justina, Sidney, Madison, Avery, Ayden, Christian "Guage", and Brandon; godchildren, Keith and Tina; one brother, Henry Hicks III; three sisters, Georgia Starr of Shawnee, Gail and Penny Hicks of Oklahoma City; and many more relatives and friends.

We will always love you sister, mom, aunt, and grandma. God bless you.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident James Elcotio Hill were held Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.

Interment followed at Lima Cemetery under the direction of Temple and Sons Funeral Directors, Inc., Oklahoma City.

Hill, 75 of Oklahoma City, died Friday, April 6, 2007. He was born on Sept. 14, 1931 in Seminole County to Iva Rowland-Hill and Blanton Hill Sr.

At the age of 14 he became a member of Lima Baptist Church, and later became a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church of Seminole.

He attended Lima Elementary and Douglass High School in Wewoka. After high school he worked at the brick plant in Wewoka and later for Walker Raupe Garage as a self-taught mechanic.

In 1953 he joined the Unite States Army and in 1963 he moved to Okalahoma City where he worked for Swicks, and later at Ward Brothers Salvage. He continued to work as a mechanic until his health failed.

Hill married Rosezelma Jenkins in 1958 and to this union six children were born.

He later married Doris Russell in 1969 and she preceded him in death. In 1984 he then married Christine Morrison.

His parents, one brother, Modesta Hill, one sister, Dolores Andrews and six grandchildren also preceded him in death.

Surviving is one sister, Elfreeda Carter of Seminole; one brother, Blanton H. Hill jr. of Seminole; two daughters, Jessie Mae Johnson and Requal Hill, both of Oklahoma City; four sons, Everett Hill, Malcolm Hill Sr., Gene Hill and James Hill Jr, all of Oklahoma City; three stepchildren, Exzanty Moore of Oklahoma City, Willetta Hendricks and Keith Moore, both of Georgia; 51 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services were: Everett Hill, Malcolm Hill, Gene Hill, James Hill, Nicholas Hill, Roger Carter, Irvin Carter and Johnny R. Bruner.

Honorary bearers were: Natasha Hill, Nakisha Hill, Shenika Hill, Renita Mitchell, Iva Hill, Roselyn Hill, LaSherra Johnson and Lisa Thomas-Hill.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Mamie Hill are scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate the service.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery north of Seminole. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Mamie Bernice (Main) Hill, 87 year-old long time Seminole resident passed from this life Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Dec. 17, 1919 south of Lincoln County in Oklahoma to parents Cleve Main and Lou (Knight) Main.

Mamie was raised at Strother and attended Strother School, later her family moved to Cromwell where her parents were in the grocery business. Mamie was the youngest of five children.

Mamie married Quinton R. Simon and they had two sons, Donald and Arnold Simon. She later married Raymond G. Hill and they had two daughters, Brenda Hill and Glenda Hill.

Before Mamie and her husband Raymond retired they had owned and operated many businesses in Seminole. Together they owned and operated the Bus Station, two grocery stores; Western Union and Mistletoe Express businesses.

Mamie was always known for her humor, she loved to tell jokes to anyone who knew her loved her quick wit. She had also been a longtime member of Harvey Road Baptist Church in Seminole.

Mamie leaves to cherish her memory one son, Donald and his wife Dottie Simon of Golden Valley, Ariz.; two daughters, Brenda Hill of Seminole and Glenda and her husband Rod Britt of Shawnee.

Six grandchildren also survive: Don Simon, Renita Simon Walker, Mark Simon, all of Las Vegas, Nev., Taylor Britt and Scotlyn Britt, both of Shawnee.

Other survivors include four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Mamie is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Cleve Main and Lou Main; two sisters, Pearl Grigg and Mary Strand and by one grandson.

Casket bearers will be: Rick McCaslin, Rod Britt, Lonnie Bardwell, Jerry Hill, Terry Britt and Tommy May.

Messages of condolence can be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Donna Jean (Austin) Hobbs are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa with Bro. Wade Scott officiating.

Interment is to follow at Vista Cemetery, west of Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Hobbs, 55, died Monday, July 16, 2007 at her residence. She was born July 20, 1951 in Midwest City to Mark Austin and Norma Jean (Etchieson).

She was raised in Asher by her grandparents and has been a Konawa resident since 1996.

Hobbs worked as a private home health care nurse and was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Asher and later attended Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Konawa.

Her parents and one grandson preceded her in death.

Surviving are four daughter, Sherie Phillips of Tecumseh, Tina Hobbs of Shawnee, Angela Hobbs of Konawa and Amanda Peterson of Konawa; one brother, David Bertram of Oklahoma City; one sister, Debra Pataki of Konawa; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be David Phipps, Dustin Peterson, Thomas Hughes, Wade Snodgrass, Anthony Rodriguez and Taylor Snodgrass. 

Honorary bearers will be Lance Snodgrass, Garrett Peterson, Dustin Hobbs and Kenny Snodgrass.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Seminole resident Cora Nadine (White) Hodges are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday at Amazing Grace Pentecostal Holiness Church in Seminole. Pastor Pat Coffey will officiate the service, assisted by Bro. Glen Peck.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Cora Nadine (White) Hodges, 71-years-old, passed from this life Monday, June 4, 2007 at Seminole Medical Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1936 in Daingerfield, Texas to parents James Dennis White and Martha Mae (Moore) White.

Cora married Richard Allan Hodges on July 21, 1951 in Cartwright, Okla. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1988.

Mrs. Hodges had worked as a seamstress for Vanity Fair until her retirement in 1980. She moved to Seminole 18 years ago from Denison, Texas.

She was a member of the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Holiness Church in Seminole.

Cora leaves to cherish her memory two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Barbara Hodges of Shreveport, La., and Stephen and Cherie Hodges of Bowling Green, Ky.; one daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Ormal Wilkerson of Seminole; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Lorraine White of Wills Point, Texas, Ruth Lovallee of Garland, Texas and Ann and Jim Wakefield of Sachse, Texas.

Other survivors include five grandchildren and their spouses, Leslie and David Gregg of Saint Louis, Okla., Billy and Ramona Barneck of Seminole, Charlotte Hodges of Bowling Green, Ky., Cora and Carl Fisk of Newalla and Betty Hodges of Shreveport, La.: 12 great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters precede Cora in death.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Seminole resident Dollie Mae (Cox) Holt are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Little Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Holt, 69, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at Seminole medical center. She was born Nov. 10, 1937 in Cleveland County, near Noble, to Jessie Steven "Steve" Cox and Mable (McDonald) Cox.

On July 29, 1954 she married James Hendrix Holt in Lamont, Calif.

She retired in 1998 as a quality assurance supervisor at C&H Gauge Company in Tehachapi, Calif.

Holt was affiliated with the Pentecostal faith and had moved back to Oklahoma one and a half years ago from Tehachapi.

Her parents; one son, Steven Nathaniel Holt (2005); five brothers, Edward, Wesley "Brownie", Eugene "Lou", Benny and Larry Cox; and one sister, Mary Griggs, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of 53 years, James Holt of the home; two daughters, Dianna Lynn Holt of Seminole and Judy Ann Holt of California; one son, Clinton Edward Holt of California; one brother, Bobby Lee Cox of Bakersfield, Calif.; three sisters, Margie Patton, Alta Maynord and Viola Cox, all of Bakersfield, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Tommie Juanita (Thomas) Anderson Hord will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Konawa with Rev. Roy Robertson officiating. 

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Tommie Juanita (Thomas) Anderson Hord passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at her residence in Konawa after a short but well fought battle with cancer.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1942 in Konawa to Jack and Juanita (Sexton) Thomas. She attended Konawa High School and had lived all her life in the Konawa, Maud and St. Louis area.

Tommie was a Home Health Aid at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Clinic in Konawa for 10 years. She attended Grace Community Church.

She is survived by her husband, Ric Hord of the home; her mother, Juanita Thomas of Konawa; four daughters, Debra Lehman and her husband David of Tecumseh, Dianna Mullins and her husband Roland of Sasakwa, Sharlet Sandlin of Oklahoma City and Barbara Goodman of Altus; two brothers, Bob Thomas of Konawa and Randy Thomas and his wife Pat of Darby, Mont.; two sisters, Connie Prewitt and her husband Roy of Konawa and Tinya Thomas and her husband Mike Murray of Konawa; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Thomas; husband Raymond Anderson; daughter, Raylena Carol Anderson; brother, Dennis Thomas and a great granddaughter, Jacey East.

Serving as honorary bearers will be her nephews.

A time of remembrance and reflection for Jennifer Ann Howard of Morgan City, La., will be held today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City, La., from 6 - 10 p.m. with a Rosary being said at 7 p.m.

Services will continue Saturday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m., officiated by Father Danny Porche. She will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

The East St. Mary Parish Veteran’s Funeral Squad will conduct military honors in honor of their fallen comrade.

Services are under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Jennifer Ann Howard, 25, a native of Tyler, Texas, until six months of age, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident in Norfolk, Va.

She was a veteran of the United States Navy and served her country in Iraqi Freedom, Liberation of Liberia and was assigned to the USS Iowa Jima.

Her dates of service were from 2001 to 2006, after which she was honorably discharged.

Jennifer attended Central Catholic High School in Morgan City, graduate of 2000, and was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City.

She was an avid pool player and a member of the Pool Club. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. She also loved music and traveling.

She will be sadly missed by all those who were made better by knowing this wonderful young lady.

She is survived by her father, Pascal M. Howard, Esq., and her mother, Janet Ann Dragna Howard of Morgan City; her brother, Timothy M. Howard of Morgan City; her grandfather, Matt A. Dragna of Morgan City; uncles, Robert Howard and his children of Wewoka, Okla., John C. Howard and his wife, Carolyn, and their children of Edmond, Okla.; Lee Howard and his wife, Carole, and their children of Oklahoma City; Margaret A. Howard Snyder and her husband, Dr. David Snyder, and their children of Edmond, Okla., Barbara Howard Griggs and her children of Yukon, Okla., Joan Howard Imes and her husband, John Imes, and their children of Oklahoma City, James "Jamie" Howard and his wife, Tracy, and their children, of Norman, Okla., Philip Howard and his wife, Jane, of Wewoka, Okla., John Pierce and his wife, Dorthy, of Hot Springs, Ark., Barbara Pierce of Hot Springs, Ark., Anita A. Dragna Stanley and her husband, Herb, of Morgan City, and Celeste A. Dragna of Lafayette; and a host of cousins and friends.

Her grandparents, Robert and Margaret Howard of Wewoka, Okla.; grandmother, Hazel Landry Dragna; two aunts, Mary J. Howard of Oklahoma City and Christine Dragna of Morgan City; and an uncle, Andrea Dragna of Morgan City, preceded her in death.

Pallbearers to serve will be Christopher Boudreaux, Jeremy Howard, James Howard, Kyle Kiker, John Howard and Philip Howard.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lance Burgos, Lonny Burgos, Arlo Burgos, Lance Snyder, Matt Dragna, Lee Dragna, Adam Dragna and Matt Adams

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Research Military Honors.

Funeral services for Seminole County native Cleo Leon Hudson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Abundant Life Church in Nocona, Texas with Rev. Rod Messier officiating.

Interment is to follow in Nacona Cemetery under the direction of Scott Morris Funeral Home, Nacona.

Hudson, 76, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Nacona, Texas. He was born on Feb. 28, 1931 in Seminole County to Helen Lucille Bell and Joseph Oscar Hudson.

He served in the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of sergeant. He received the Korean Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Hudson was a member of the Nocona Chapter of Disabled American Veterans and had worked in the oilfield, where he had worked his way up from a floor hand to the drilling superintendent.

He had mastered many jobs; construction, woodworker, auto mechanic, and even made boots for the Nocona Boot Company for five years.

His parents and one brother preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Bonnie (Jenkins) Hudson of Nocona; seven children, Cheryl Haley of Amarillo, Texas, Dennis Keith Hudson of Ada, Lawanna Lynn Wisian of Saint Jo, Texas, Calvin Leon Hudson of Huntsville, Texas, Jerry Leon Hudson of Nocona, Laren Ray Hudson of Gainesville, Texas and Karen Faye Krahl of Gainesville; five siblings, Vera Doran and June Morgan, both of Konawa, Charlie Hudson of Maud, Afton Hudson of New Mexico and Tommy Hudson of Sasakwa; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Memorial services with military honors for longtime Konawa area resident Bobby Glen Huggins are scheduled for Wednesday 10 a.m. at Konawa Cemetery with Pastor Pam Shirk officiating.        

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Bobby Glen Huggins died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at his residence in Konawa at the age of 74.  He was born on Dec. 12, 1932 in Konawa to Walter Clifford and Edith Mae (Bowerman) Huggins. 

Bobby married Veda Mae (Abbott) on Dec. 19, 1955 in Ada. She preceded him in death on June 23, 2005.

Bobby enlisted in he United States Air Force and served in Japan during the Korean War. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant. 

He received an honorable discharge and retired from the Air Force having served his country proudly for 37 years. 

After retirement, he assisted with the American Legion Honor Guard for several years.  He also worked as a machinist at Tinker Field.

His parents and one brother, Walter Clifford Huggins, also preceded him in death.

He is survived by two sons, Glen Huggins of Tucson, Ariz. and Ted Huggins of Konawa; two daughters, Kay Coleman and Beth Woody of Konawa; one sister, Jean Wingert of Benecia, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, Robert Huggins, Dana Brooks, Jennifer Huggins, Andrea Brantly, Susan Coleman, Josh Coleman, Cassandra Woody, Chris Woody, Whitney Huggins, Alisha Huggins and Tyler Huggins; four great-grandchildren, Cameron, Macy, Corey and Bryson and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident James August Hughes are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Norma Tate and Rev. Allen Wood officiating.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Hughes, 87, died Friday, July 26, 2007 at his home. He was born on Aug. 21, 1919 in Hinton, Okla., to Lee Delbert Hughes and Carrie Derigo.

On Nov. 26, 1951 he married Janice Marshall in Shawnee.

As a teenager he began working as a baker at Skaggs Alpha Beta Store and then came to Seminole; opened the bakery in Homeland, and then opened and worked at the bakery at Western Sizzler.

Hughes has lived in the area for 37 years having moved from California.

He was a minister from 1968 to 1978 and was a member of Freewill Baptist Church.

Hughes enjoyed baking and attended the Seminole Chieftain football games. He rode his motorcycle until the age of 80.

His parents and one daughter, Cheryl Hughes Johnson, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; two sons, James Hughes of Dallas, Texas and Ken Hughes of Seminole; two daughters, Cindy Scott and Lisa Fry, both of Seminole; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be Michael Johnson, Davis Azlin, John Hughes, Jeremy Hughes, Adam Botsford and Tommy Lucas.

Honorary bearers will be Dennis Hughes, Caleb Tackett, Chase Tackett, Zachary Tackett, Stevie Hughes, Jack Johnson, Brandon Raley, Angie Johnson, Katie Judd, Kyla Licwinko and Kendra Dahl.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Orion Kenneth Hunt were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew United Methodist Church with Rev. Bruce Brotherton officiating.

Full military honors followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with services under the direction of Ford Funeral Service, Midwest City.

Hunt died Saturday, June 30, 2007 in Midwest City. He was born March 8, 1017 in Mammoth Springs, Ark., to John Fisher Hunt and Iuka (Woodall) Hunt.

The family moved from Arkansas to Oklahoma during the Oil boom, where his family was in the grocery business in Weleetka, Henryetta, Konawa and Seminole.

Hunt entered the United States Army during World War II, the same day his brother, Captain John F. Hunt, Jr. was killed defending the Philippine Islands.

He was a Scout in the 90th Infantry Division and drove off into the English Channel with his waterproof jeep during the Normandy invasion of Utah Beach in France.

Hunt was wounded at the Saar River near the Siegfried line in Germany. He received the Purple Heart, Silver Service Star, and five major battle stars: Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes, Northern France and Central Europe.

He was awarded the Croix De Guerre Avec Etoile De Bronze from the French Government and the Bronze Arrowhead for participating in the assault waves of the amphibious landing on the enemy occupied coast of France.

Hunt received his high school diploma from Seminole High School as part of his military service and is a Charter Member of St. Matthew United Church of Midwest City.

He was a lifetime Democrat and a proud supporter of the Lyle Boren family.

Surviving is his niece, Jo Ann Hunt of Ada and his nephew, John R. "Bob" Hunt of Oklahoma City.

Graveside services for Wewoka resident JoAnn Marie (Wade) Hunter are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. at Oakwood Cemetery, under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Hunter was born Feb. 24, 1937 at Wewoka to Charles Alva and Ethel Mae (Boster) Wade and passed away Jan. 13, 2007 at the age of 69.

She graduated from Kerman High School in Kerman, Calif. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Charles and Ethel Wade; sister, Ruby Carey; and two brothers, Charles and William Wade.

Survivors include children, Dean Hunter, Leland, N.C., Sandra Marie Dunlap, Wewoka, Alfred Wade Hunter Jr., Hackett, Ark., Pamela Stewart, Wetumka, and Teri Manahan, Meza, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; brother, Cecil Wade, Holdenville; and sisters, Mae Soares and Betty Ruhl, both of California.

Funeral services for former Earlsboro resident, Lamarr Kenneth Hunter, are scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Word Aflame Church at 9029 East Reno in Midwest City, with interment to follow at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Spencer.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Hunter, of Midwest City, died Friday, April 27, 2007. He was born on March 10, 1952 to Luther Lee Hunter Sr. and Lola Lee (James) Hunter.

He grew up in the community of Spencer, Okla., and attended Rose Hill Elementary and graduated from Jones High School.

In 1972 Hunter started working at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City. He also served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves for 16 years and retired from Tinker Air Force Base after 35 years on March 9, 2007.

Hunter joined New Hope Baptist Church at an early age, and is currently a member at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Jones.

On June 9, 1984 in Shawnee, he married Joann (Jody) Stargell Hunter and to this union no children were born.

His parents, Luther Lee Hunter, Sr. and mother Lola Lee James and one brother, Larry D. Hunter, preceded him in death.

Funeral services for former longtime Seminole County resident Shirley Janet Hunter are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Shirley Hunter passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 in Holdenville, at the age 67. She was born on Dec. 9, 1939 in Anadarko, Okla.

She met and married a semi-pro baseball player, Martin L. Hunter, whom she said she would spend the rest of her life with; together they spent 49 wonderful years together. They were married on March 8, 1955 in Reno, Nev.

Her parents, and one son, Robert L. Hunter, precede her in death.

She is survived by her husband Martin L. Hunter of Holdenville; and two daughters Kelly Currier and Carla Malouf, both of Wetumka. Ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive her.

Pallbearers will be Robert Malouf, Bob Malouf, William Malouf, Randall Malouf and Jessie Bunyard. 

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome

 "Momma we’ll miss you".

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Hershel Huskins are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Highway Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Hershel Huskins passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 in Shawnee, at the age of 69. He was born on Jan. 23, 1938 in Ft. Towsen, Okla., to Samuel Glen and Dorothy Estell (Melton) Huskins.

He married Jessie "Faye" (Jackson) Huskins on Dec. 20, 1957 in Shafter, Calif.

He was a repairman for General Motors for over thirty years working in California and Oklahoma City. He retired in 1993. He was a member of the Highway Baptist Church in Little.

His parents and one brother precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie "Faye" Huskins of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Dale Huskins of Shawnee and Hershel Dean and Melanie Huskins of Shawnee; two daughters and sons-in-law: Anna and Chuck Allen of Canton, Ohio and Amber and Dave Garrison of Eufaula; and one sister and brother-in-law: Edith and Troy Cunningham of Coolidge, Ariz.

He is also survived by 12 grandchildren: RJ, Shannon, Christopher, Chad, Brandon, April, Joshua, Kylie, Nicole, Nicholas, Nathan and Nolan and eight great-grandchildren: Timothy, Julianna, Bricen, Sean, Abigail, Ruben, Alexis and Katherine.

Pallbearers will be: Brandon Huskins, R.J. Allen, Christopher Huskins, Chad Huskins, Nathan Hardin, Nolan Hardin, David Unruh and Dale Haskins. Honorary bearer will be: Nicholas Hardin.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Charlotte Elizabeth Inman are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Sparks officiating.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Charlotte, 70, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007 in Shawnee. She was born Oct. 2, 1936 in Carr City, southwest of Seminole, to William J. Melton and Lennie C. (Owens) Melton.

On June 30, 1952 Charlotte married Keith Inman in Ada. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and wife.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and she enjoyed her family and cooking.

Surviving is her husband of the home in Seminole; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Sandy Inman of Huntsville, Ala., Roger and Melody Inman of Shawnee and David and Susan Lawyer of Lindale, Texas; one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Somer Jones of Seminole; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The family requests that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Konawa resident, Nora Alice Isaacs, will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church in Vamoosa with Rev. Drew A. Isaacs and Rev. Alan Isaacs, officiating.

Interment will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery with services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

She attended Byng Schools and was a member of the women’s high school basketball team.That team was well known in the late 1930’s for winning 98 games in a row.

Nora married Beecher Samuel Isaacs on Aug. 8, 1942 in Konawa and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2001.

She was a loving homemaker and a member of Grace Community Church.

She is survived by four sons, Gary Isaacs and his wife Susi of Konawa, Aaron Isaacs and his wife Debbie of Colorado City, Colo., David Isaacs and his wife Janet of Pima, Ariz., and Drew Isaacs and his wife Phyllis of Konawa; two sisters, Laverne Penberthy of Grand Junction, Colo., and Margie Marshall of Kansas City, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Her parents; five brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.   

Serving as casket bearers will be Alan, Nathan, Jonathan, Micah, Seth and Justin Isaacs.  Honorary bearers will be Cristy Wood, Sherri Isaacs, Marci Isaacs and Tracy Isaacs.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Albert Leonard "A.L." "Babe" Ivey are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday at Heartland Family Church on Strothers Ave. in Seminole.

Interment will follow at Thrace Cemetery in Bowlegs. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate the service.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Albert Leonard "A.L." "Babe" Ivey, 72, passed from this life, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born Feb. 9, 1935 in Vamoosa, Okla., to parents Walter Kevin Ivey and Mary Elizabeth (Hunley) Ivey.

Mr. Ivey was raised in the Bowlegs, Vamoosa area and went on to serve in the United States Army.

He married Clonia "Faye" Batesel on Feb. 18, 1956 in Purcell, Okla. He worked at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City for 19 years then he worked for Red River Army Base in New Boston, Texas for 10 years until his retirement in 1990.

He loved to build "Stock Cars" and enjoyed racing in Ada, Okla.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Ivey of the home; one son, Jeffery Ivey of DeKalb, Texas; two daughters and a son-in-law, Teri E. Stanberry of Bonham, Texas and Cheri E. and her husband Randall Stanfill of Rogers, Ark.; one brother and sister-in-law, James H. and Sue Ivey of Konawa; one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth "Betty" and "Manny" Salcedo of Fairfield, Calif.; four grandchildren: Sgt. Christopher Stanberry of Afghanistan, Jerimiah Stanfill of Rogers, Ark., Justa Henson of Rogers, Ark., and Jessica Stanfill of Rogers, Ark.; two great-grandchildren: Olivia Grace Lucas of Rogers, Ark., and Preston Taylor Stanfill of Rogers, Ark.

Also surviving is a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Ivey is preceded in death by his parents.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Annie Belvia Jackson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cromwell Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Andy Young officiating.

Burial will follow at Sand Creek cemetery under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home, Okemah.

Jackson, 91 died Wednesday, March 13, 2007 in a Tulsa hospital. She was born June 24, 1915 in Okfuskee County to Lou Finney and Walter Lee Brown.

She lived most of her life in the Okemah area ands wa married to Robert Jackson for 59 years.

Jackson was a member of the Arbeka Indian Methodist Church.

Her husband (1990), parents, three brothers, Otis, Bill and Jack Brown and one sister, Helen, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her sons, Bobby Lee Jackson and Mike Harjo; two daughters, Martha Imogene Jackson of the home and Ann Marie Harjo of Okemah; two sisters, Janette Worley of Tulare, Calif., and Christine Luttrell of Okemah and seven grandchildren.

Pall bearers for the services will be Robby Chad, Chris and Johnny Harjo, Boone Griffin and Roger Chambers.

A memorial graveside service for longtime Wewoka resident and former head coach of the Tigers, Billy Wayne Jackson is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Bill passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 in Oklahoma City. He was born March 29, 1935 in Oklahoma City to W.F. and Maggie (Young) Jackson.

He graduated from Agra High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wewoka.

Mr. Jackson received his B.A. degree History from Central State University and his Master’s of Education degree from East Central University in Ada.

Bill taught and coached football, baseball, track and weightlifting in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma City.

In 1966 his Wewoka Tiger football team won the State Championship.

He loved coaching, reading books, traveling and stating his opinions.

In December 1955 he married Wynema Paukei in Oklahoma City and to this union three children were born.

His parents, wife and a brother, Jack Jackson preceded him in death.

Surviving is his son, Wayne Jackson of Wewoka; daughters, Kelly Porter of Amarillo, Texas and Wyma Gural of The Colony, Texas; brother, Edward Jackson of Linden, Wash. and grandchildren, Lori Stieman of Jacksonville, Fla., Kimberly Porter of Hereford, Texas, Sarah Porter of London, England, and great-grandson, Caden Steiman of Jacksonville, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the American Heart Association, 5700 N. Portland, OKC, OK 73112.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Johnnie Maurice Jackson, Jr. are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Temple of Praise, Seminole, with Elder James Young officiating.

Burial is to follow at Lima Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka.

Jackson, 20 of Oklahoma City, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 9, 1987 in Ada to Johnnie and La’Trece (Berry) Jackson.

He lived in Seminole County and attended grade school her before moving to Oklahoma City. Jackson attended Highway Church of God in Christ.

Surviving are his parents of the home; daughter, Da’Jhnia Jackson; sisters. Natasha Jackson, Shallissa Jackson, Alexandria Jackson and Tahjanae Jackson, all of Oklahoma City and brother, Jamaal Jackson of Oklahoma City.

Services for Ada resident Lagan Zachary Jackson were held today at 2 p.m. at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home in Ada.

Interment followed at Swan Hill Cemetery in Ada with Rev. James E. Jackson officiating.

Services were under the direction of Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada.

Jackson died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada. He was born Dec. 17, 2007 in Ada to Rev. James Richard Jackson and Amy Annette Anderson Jackson.

He is survived by his parents of Ada; paternal grandparents, James and Brenda Jackson of Davenport; maternal grandparents, Standle and Christine Anderson of Ada; paternal great-grandparents, Jack and Rachel Cohea of Irving, Texas, and Richard and Sue Jackson of Wewoka; and maternal great-grandparents, M.L. and Margaret Whitwell of Ada.

Funeral services for Holdenville resident Randy Jackson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Holdenville.

Burial is to follow at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Randy went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 12, 2007 in Okfuskee County at the age of 23. He was born March 21, 1984 in Holdenville.

He graduated from Holdenville High School and continued to make his home there. Randy loved playing basketball, fishing, and would never miss an OSU game.

Randy enjoyed working in the oil field and thought a great deal of all his co-workers. He was employed by Bronco Drilling at the time of his death.

Randy was a good man, full of life and joy everyday. The family knows Randy is looking down and saying "Don’t you dare cry for me because I’ve never known such happiness as I now know. Find joy in something everyday and never let your love fade for anyone."

His grandparents, Frank and Pat Cherry Jr. and a great-grandmother, Esther Leathermother, preceded Randy in death.

Survivors include Randy’s wife of four years, Brandi; son, Julius Desmon Jackson (age 17 months), both of the home; mother, Teresa Harris; sister, Christy Harjo; one special nephew, Blake Harjo; stepfather, Charlie Harris, all of Holdenville; mother-in-law, Iola Eddington; sisters-in-law, T’era and Whitney Combest and brother-in-law, Kameron "Pod’ner" Daniels, all of Holdenville.

Randy also leaves behind numerous other relatives and many, many friends.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Brandon Barnett, Wesley Sanford, Bobby Sanford, Vinny Rodriquez, Josh Brewer and Jeff Lucas.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Richard Allen Jackson, Sr., are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday at the Historic Strothers Chapel located in Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole. Rev. Kelly Sampson will officiate the service.

Interment will follow with military honors at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Jackson, 69 of Miami, Okla., died Wednesday, June 13, 2007. He was born May 19, 1938 in Santa Cruz, Calif., to Lester Edward Jackson and Pearl Mildred (Harbison) Jackson.

On May 30, 1962 he married Theresa Yvonne Cowan. He served in the United States Air Force enlisting in 1961, and then enlisted in the United States Army retiring in May of 1998.

During his service he earned the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award. He later received the Army Good Conduct Medal, Markmans (rifle) Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

When Jackson retired from the Army he had earned the rank of Sergeant First Class (E7).

He lived in Oklahoma where he received his Masters in education and was an educator for many years. He was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Racine, Mo.

Jackson was also a member of the V.F.W. where he had served as a service officer. He was also active in the jail and prison ministries.

His biological father, Lester Edward Jackson; his mother, Pearl Mildred (Harbison) Jackson-Buchanan and his father who raised him, James Samuel Buchanan preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death is one son, Richard Allen Jackson, Jr., and two granddaughters.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa (Cowan) Jackson of the home; four daughters, Terri Gilker of Elberta, Ala., Veronica Vazquez of Miami, Okla., Tammy Campbell of Silverhill, Ala., and Melody Lamb of Miami, Okla.; three brothers, Gerald Gable of Las Vegas, Nev., Raymond Buchanan of Oklahoma City and Alvin Buchanan of Oklahoma City; one sister, Wanda June Rolfes of Florissant, Mo.; 17 grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be: Heath Barnes, Derrick Barnes, Jaime Vazquez, Charles Lamb III, Darrell Cambell and Darrell Jones, Jr.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Charley James are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Seminole.

Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole with military honors.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

James, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 at his home. He was born Sept. 25, 1925 in Seminole to parents, McKinley "Sonny" James and Willie Lee (Moore) James.

He attended Booker T. Washington School in Seminole and went on to join the United States Army.

On Nov. 2, 1943 he married Lertie V. (Mitchell) James in Seminole; she preceded him in death March 25, 1998.

James worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Seminole and in 1971 he had worked his way up to a lineman for the company.

He retired April 1, 1979 after 30 years with Southwestern Bell. Following his retirement from Southwestern Bell he installed phone jacks in homes.

And on April 1, 1949 he started as a janitor with his own company, Charley James Janitorial, and worked as such for many years.

James was a member of the Church of The Living God. He was also active in other community activities working with the local Boy Scouts, driving a school bus and even running for city council.

He was also a member of the Seminole American Legion Post #204, and also operated, "Charley James Fireworks Stand" for many years.

Surviving is one daughter, Charlesetta (James) Richardson of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Spencer James and Arnold James; two grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Lois Velma (Sapp) Jenkins are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ, Little, with Rusty Dawson officiating.

Interment is to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Lois passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at the Heritage Villa Nursing Center in Bartlesville at the age of 94. She was born April 25, 1913 in Warner, Okla., to John C. and Nora (McDaniel) Sapp.

On March 21, 1931 she married Alva E. Jenkins in Seminole and he preceded her in death in 1973.

She was a homemaker and was a member of the Adams Boulevard Church of Christ in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She became a Christian and was baptized in the Church of Christ in 1933.

Her parents; husband, Alva E. Jenkins; four sisters, Hazel Fleming, Thelma Barnes, Irene Wills and Rosine Musgrave and two grandchildren, Kathy Magnauck and Don Dixon preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Benny R. and Kay Jenkins of Broken Arrow; three daughters and son-in-law, Maxine Jenkins of Elizabeth, W.V., Faye Wozniak of Oklahoma City, and Shirley and Curtis Ballew of Bartlesville; one brother, Earl Sapp of Tulsa and one sister, Gladys Kennedy of California.

Twelve grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren also survive her.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for former Seminole resident Billy J. Johns are being planned for a later date.

Mr. Johns passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the home of his brother, Calvin R. Johns, after a long illness.

He was born April 13, 1933 in Oklmulgee to Calvin and Hattie Johns and he attended Ebenezer Baptist Church of Seminole.

He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Seminole following, which he matriculated at Tennessee State University and earned his B.S. degree and was a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

Following this he studied at Pratt Institute of Art in New York City, N.Y.

He is survived by his brother, Calvin Johns M.D. (Barbara); nephews, Dennis, Calvin III, Jacques, Mark, Clark (Elna); nieces, Janice (Steven) and Charisse; grandnieces and nephews, Annette, Marquita, Jacques Jr., Clark Jr., Ashley and Wynter.

Longtime Seminole resident Betty "Lulu" Johnson passed away on July 8, 2007, at Seminole Medical Center at the age of 72.

She was born on Jan. 10, 1935, in Little Rock, Ark., to Sylvester and Opal (Loftis) Howard.

She married Dallas Johnson in Seminole in 1974. She was a cook in Seminole for many years before retiring.