Graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Bettie Mae (Stephenson) Adams are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Little Cemetery with Rev. Carl Whitfield.

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

Adams, 77, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Unity North Health Center in Shawnee. She was born April 6, 1931 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Stanley and Ruth (Thayer) Stephenson.

She was a registered nurse, where she worked at the old Seminole Hospital, Pioneer Nursing Home and Seminole Estates Nursing Home. Adams also worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart.

Surviving are three children: Ruth Peralsky of San Pablo, Calif., Jannice Factor of Seminole, and William Ruloph of Shawnee; stepchildren: Steve Martin of Kathleen, Ga., Belva Humphrey of Ft. Valley, Ga., Timothy Martin of Gray, Ga., Michael Martin of Muskogee; grandchildren: Kim Peralsky of California, Germaine Aldridge, Felicia Cartwright, and Andrea Cartwright, all of Seminole; and great-grandchildren: Douglas Brady of Oregon, Trebor Burns and Kyalie Burns of California, Damon Aldridge and Elizabeth Aldridge, both of Seminole..

Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters: Germaine Aldridge, Felecia Cartwright, Andrea Cartwright, Stephanie Branscum, Amber Lucas, and Tonia Rushing..

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

Graveside services for Wilma "Jean" Adams will be held at Tecumseh Mission Cemetery on Friday at 1p.m. 

Funeral arrangements are by Ford Funeral Service, Midwest City.

Wilma "Jean" Adams, passed away peacefully March 22, 2008 in Midwest City. Jean was born March 1, 1923 in Shawnee to William Alexander Adams and Grace Sanders Adams, both deceased, and was the youngest of four daughters. 

She lived in Shawnee when she began her career with Schlumberger as an accounting manager. She was a member of Desk and Derrick and the Tri-County Bowling League. 

In 1969, Jean moved to Midwest City where she resided until her death. 

Her three sisters preceded her in death: Alma Taylor and Juanita Cash, of Shawnee and Geneva Martin of Ft Worth, Texas.

She was survived by Kenneth and Francine Taylor, of Seminole; Don and Mary Taylor and Harold Taylor of Kingston, and many others. 

Jean will be remembered as a fun loving aunt and friend to many, especially her nieces and nephews, including Kim Cash of Oklahoma City, who cared for her during her last years; Hugh Cash of Stuart Fla., and Judith Cross of Ft Worth Texas. 

Jean’s love for travel kept her active before and after her retirement. Her love for animals left no stray cat hungry in her neighborhood.

We love and miss you Jean.  You will always be in our hearts and memories. 

Funeral services for Seminole resident Opal Ahaisse are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Hitchitee Methodist Church in Seminole.

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

Ahaisse, 82, died Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Ada Retirement Center. She was born Jan. 6, 1926 in Seminole to Serbert and Elizza (Harjochee) Ahaisse.

She was affiliated with Hitchitee Methodist Church and the Tusekia-Harjo Band.

Her parent; brothers: Cornlius Larney and John Ahaisse; sister, Betty Warledo, preceded her in death.

Surviving are 11 nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for longtime Konawa area resident Glen Dale Akerman are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Cemetery, west of Konawa, with Father Matthew Brown, O.S.B. officiating.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Konawa.

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

Glen Akerman passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 near Sasakwa, at the age of 49. He was born Feb. 12, 1959 in Ada to William J. "Billy" Akerman and Judith "Judy" (Dobbins) Akerman.

Glen graduated from East Central University in Ada with a degree in Business Administrations. He was the owner and operator of Twister Drilling Company in Konawa.

Surviving are his parents, Billy and Judy Akerman of Konawa; grandmother, Beloysa Dobbins of Konawa; one son, Ross Alan Akerman of Konawa; one brother, Allan Ray Akerman of Konawa; one sister, Sherry Annette Jesse of Konawa; one grandson, Lance William Akerman of Konawa; and a host of other family and friends.

Casket bearers will be: Brandon Stoup, Brian Brooks, Rick Pemberton, Maek Reeves, Robert Castleberry, and Jacob Akerman.

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

Katherine Jo Alexander, Wewoka resident, died Saturday, Nov. 22, in Ada, at the age of 73. She was born Jan. 11, 1935, in Wewoka, to Major and Dora Mae (Stewart) Hawkins.

She graduated from Spaulding High School and Seminole Jr. College where she received her LPN License.

She married Leroy Alexander, March 2, 1967, in Midwest City. She worked for Indian Health Service and retired in 1995.

Preceding her in death are her parents, infant twin sister, and infant brother, Joseph.

She is survived by her husband, Leroy, of the Home; five sons, Roy (Bunny) Yargee, T.J. Yargee, Squeege Yargee, Ledon Alexander, and Leroy Alexander Jr.; daughter, LaDoria Williams; grandchildren; and sister, Barbara Wolfe.

Wake Services are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Middle Creek #2 Indian Baptist Church with Rev. George Harjochee and Rev. Steve Holata officiating.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Middle Creek #2 Church with interment at Hawkins Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Wolfe, Tommy Hawkins, Jarrod Stewart, Russell Stewart, Brandon Kemble, and Joe Stewart.

Service arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home wwwphillipsfuneralservice.com

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident George Dennis Allen are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy and Anita Moreland officiating.

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

George passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 in Bossier City, La., at the age of 61. He was born on Aug. 13, 1946 in Seminole to Archie Abbott and Beulah Muriel Allen.

He was a truck driver for many years and was currently working for Western Flyer Express in Oklahoma City.

His mother, Beulah Muriel Rose; father, Archie Abbott; sister, Sharon Kay Ledbetter; one grandson, Kenneth Eugene Colvin; and grandparents, Mattie and George Allen, preceded him in death.

He is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Rhonda and Daryl Odom of the home, Wanda and Gilbert Ross of Seminole, Julie Gamble and David Yockey of Tecumseh, Victoria Allen of Ada, and Tiffany Allen of Purcell; three sons and daughter-in-law: George and Miranda Allen of Oklahoma, Clinton Allen of Oklahoma and Shane Allen of Purcell; one brother, Rickey Rose of Louisiana; and sister, Bobbie Jerrnigan of Enid.

Nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends, also survive him.

Pallbearers will be: Bruce Finley, Raymond Ward, Chad Larkey, George Wayne Allen, David Houck Jr., George Lozer, and Joe Don Finley.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Wayne Allen, Roy Allen and Kenneth "Sarge" Colvin.

Eugene Allred, formerly of Atwood, died in his Seminole on Sunday, October 5, 2008. He was born June 13, 1917, in Weber County, Texas, to Frank and Ruth Cowgill Allred.

He was raised and attended school in Duncan and spent his life working as a Baker. He married Velva Young on Oct. 3, 1942, in El Reno. She preceded him in death on July 1999.

He has been a resident of Seminole for 13 years and attended the Freewill Baptist Church, North of Seminole.

Survivors include his son, Stanley Allred, of Choctaw and daughter, Gail Rooms, of Seminole.

Services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2p.m. at the Freewill Baptist Church, North of Seminole. Rev. David McDougal will officiate and the interment will be at the Blue Ridge Cemetery, in Calvin.

Please visit our online guest book at phillipsfuneralservice.com

Services for Rev. Jabez W. Almon are scheduled for Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. at Barnes & Jackson Funeral Home, 1820 S. Douglas Blvd, Midwest City, followed by a graveside service at Little Cemetery, north of Seminole.

Rev. Jabez W. Almon went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18,2008, surrounded by his family that loved him dearly.

He was born in a log cabin east of Seminole on May 24, 1923, and while life was difficult during those early years, he shared with his family many wonderful memories of his childhood.

Rev. Almon thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; Misti, Buffy, Haley, Casey, Lori, Joie, and Jamie, and was a wonderful influence on them as well as his great grand-children; Torie, Joey, Luke, Lane, Tiffany, Taegan, Kyle, Daniel, Christopher, Garret, Savannah, Alex, and Gracie.

He served in the Army/Air Corp in World War II, assigned to the 509^th Composite Group.

He married his sweetheart, Wanda Breshears, on March 5, 1948, celebrating their 60 years of marriage while he was in the hospital.

Rev. Almon served in the ministry of his Lord and Savior for over forty-eight years, pastoring churches throughout Oklahoma, with the last church he served as pastor, being Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Norman.

While serving as a husband, father, and pastor, he also worked at Tinker AFB and retired after 33 years of civil service.

His father, John Henry Almon; mother, Mary Elizabeth Almon; and brother, Harry Ross Almon, preceded him in death.

He is survived by the love of his life, Wanda Lee Almon; daughter, Dixie Rider and husband Jerry, of Purcell; son, Stephen Almon and wife Connie, of Jones; sister, Mary Francis Davis of Paden; brothers: Odell Almon of North Little Rock, Harold Almon of Marlow; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Everyone that had the privilege to know this man has been impacted by his love for the Lord, his love for his family, and the kindness that he showed everyone. His smile and loving spirit will be missed.

Funeral services for Gracie Edna Alsup will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, .at 10a.m. at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Sand Creek Cemetery, in Seminole County.

Alsup was born July 15, 1912, in Wilburton, to James William Thomas Landtroop and Rebecca Jane (Teem) Landtroop. She died Monday, Sept. 22, in Seminole, at the age of 96.

She was a resident of the Okemah area most of her life. She married Alvie Abeart Smith, Sept. 2, 1932, in Okfuskee County. He preceded her in death July 4, 1971. She later married William McKinley Alsup, June 6, 1976 and he preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1989.

She was a homemaker and sewed, quilted, did crochet, and played the harmonica.

Her parents, two husbands, four sons, one stepson, and one stepdaughter precede her in death.

Survivors include: one son, Alvie Ken Smith, of Hillsboro, Mo.; four daughters, Dottie Logan, of Vista, Calif., Millie Jenkins, of Seminole, Annie Baumgardner, of Henryetta, and Kay Brandt, of Okemah.

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. L. D. Davis.

Wake services for Konawa native Teddy Dean Amos will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Houston Tiger officiating.

Internment will follow at the Vamoosa Cemetery, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Amos died on Monday, July 28, 2008 in Amarillo, Texas. He was born November 19, 1955 in Oklahoma City to Sexton Amos and Mary (Cully) Tiger.

Amos was baptized at the Vamoosa Baptist Church, and a member of the Rewalke Band of the Seminole Nation. He was a plumber.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son.

Amos is survived by his sister, Debra Tiger of Konawa.

Memorial services for former Seminole resident Jackie "Jack" Herbert Anderson were held March 15 at the home of Jack and Sheila. His remains were cremated.

Mr. Anderson, 63 of Clifton, died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Jack was a native of Tracy City, Tenn., and was the son of the late Jessie Elbert Anderson and Narva A, Johnson Owens.

Mr. Anderson was an instructor at Columbia State Community College and Corrections Corporation of America.

Jack was a 1963 graduate of Seminole High School. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is his wife, Sheila Allen Anderson; one daughter, Tammy Gray and husband, Tom, of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren: Alexis and Luke of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Shirley Rothell of Stephenville, Texas; five brothers: Glen Thomas of Blanchard, Okla., Richard Thomas of Charleston, Ark., David Thomas of Wewoka, Steve Thomas of Byng, Okla., and Randall Owens of Topeka, Kan.; two stepsons: Jerome Gallaher of Clifton and Josh Gallaher of Waynesboro; and three step-grandchildren.

Norma Evelyn Anderson was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Paden, and died Friday, Oct. 3, in Seminole, at the age of 88.

She was the daughter of Earl August and Ella Rhea (Holder) Coleman.

She made her home in the Paden and Prague areas until 1985. She married Leonard Lee Anderson, on June 10, 1963, in Chandler. He preceded her in death, on Nov. 1, 1992.

She was a member of the Prague Nazarene Church and was a retired Nurse’s Aide.

Two daughters, Charlotte Leonard and Martha Novotny, five brothers, and 1 sister preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, John Arthur, of Bowlegs and Jerry Wayne Smith, of Francis; and one brother, John Coleman, of Prague.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, Oct. 6, in the Paden Cemetery, at 3p.m., with Rev. Roy H. Anderson, Jr. officiating. Internment will follow at Paden Cemetery.

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

A guest book is available on-line, to share your memories, www.ParkssBrothers.net.

Memorial services for Seminole native Ronald Eugene Anson are scheduled for 2 p.m. today (Saturday) at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Lucust Grove.

Rev. Jeff Blair will officiate with services under the direction of Locust Grove Funeral Home.

Anson, 58, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in Locust Grove. He was born Nov. 12, 1949 in Seminole to John Francis and Estella Mae (Nix) Anson.

He attended school in New Lima and served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Anson worked and traveled as a truck driver and had lived in Locust Grove area for the past 15 years.

Anson had also lived in Stroud and Holdenville for some time. On Aug. 4, 1995 he married Susan B. Hutchins in Bentonville, Ark.

His parents and two sisters, Judy Anson and Jeannie Marie Anson, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; two children: Ricky Anson and Jeannie Nash, both of Tulsa; two step-children: Amanda Gates and Angela Lancaster, both of Columbus, Ind.; four brothers: Jack, Gary, John and Paul Anson; seven sisters: Maria Metz, Elaine Standridge, Sherry Millarr, Debbie Abercrombie, Gail Anson, Sandra Lewis and Cindy Willy; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Lula Mae Arbuckle died Aug. 25, at the age of 79, Seminole Estates Nursing Center.

She was born on Nov. 9, 1928, in Sasakwa, to Albert "Dude" Holder and Annie (Reynolds) Holder.

She was a homemaker and attended Temple of Praise Church, in Seminole.

Arbuckle is survived by three sons, Junior and Sylvester Arbuckle, of Seminole, and Donnie Arbuckle, of Meridan, one daughter, Annie Beaudion, of Purcell, step-son, A.J. Arbuckle, and Step-daughter, Irene Hedrick, of Seminole, two brothers, Robert Holder of Turnlock, Calif., and Billly Holder, of Kingston, Calif., also 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28. Graveside services will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

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

Jennetta "Elaine" (Passlock) Armstrong, 57 year-old former Seminole County resident died Friday, Dec. 5, at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa. She was born April 10, 1951, in Oklahoma City, to parents Fred Passlock and Jennetta "Evelyn" Passlock.

She graduated from Harrah High School in 1969 and went on to teach school at Strothers Elementary School in Seminole. She later became a property manager where she managed several properties including the Courtyard Apartments in Seminole.

She married Zac Armstrong on Feb. 14, 1984, in Oklahoma City. He survives her of the home. Other survivors include her father, Levi Moody, of Shawnee; son, David Lemmings, Jr., of Oklahoma City; daughter, Kim Lana, of Moore; four sisters, Linda Warden, and Karen Grace, both of Seminole, Debbie Hooser, of Bedford, Texas and Rhonda Cain, of Reno, Nev.; one brother, David Moody, of Yokota AB Japan; and three grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her father, Fred Passlock, mother, Evelyn Passlock Moody, and one brother, Danny Moody.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Schoolton Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 West Strothers, in Seminole, (Phone 405-382-3456.

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

Graveside services for former longtime Seminole resident Wanda R. Armstrong are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Little Cemetery with Rev. Tom Newell officiating.

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

Wanda R. Armstrong passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Austin, Texas at the age of 78. She was born on Dec. 30, 1929 in Seminole to W.W. and Mabel Mae (Whorton) Casey.

She married her first husband Maurice J. Martin on Sept. 24, 1949 and she later married Wayne Armstrong on Aug. 28, 1966. They both precede her in death.

She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Maurice Martin and second husband Wayne Armstrong. 

She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law: Russell C. Martin and wife Tammy of Bastrop, Texas and Chris Armstrong; one brother, Raymond Casey of San Antonio, Texas; two aunts: Hardena Shurley of Clarksville, Ark., and Pearl Dunn of Edmond.

Two grandchildren, Kimbry Saucedo and Jason Thompson and four great-grandchildren, Jonathan Castillo, Christain Saucedo, Ariel Thompson and Bret Thompson, also survive her.

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

Funeral services for MaryJo Arner were held today at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Hansen Desert Hills Memorial Park in Scottsdale, Ariz.

MaryJo, age 79, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. She was born May 13, 1928.

Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Jack; her children: Steve (Frances), Saundra Hunter (Coy), and Davis (Lorrie); seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

MaryJo and family moved to Phoenix from Oklahoma in 1971.

She was involved with many charities, the Power Squadron and the Cholla Club.

In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Benita Louisa "Bonnie" Atkinson, 80 year-old longtime Seminole resident died Monday, Dec. 22, at her home. She was born April 17, 1928, in Camden, N.J., to parents Benjamin Brey and Bertha (Rupp) Brey.

She married Joseph Richard Atkinson in 1959, in Georgia and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22. 1983.

She was the wife of a military retiree and a mother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church and of the Elks Lodge. She moved to Seminole 43 years ago from Pensacola, Fla.

Survivors include three sons, Jerry Atkinson, of Seminole, Steven Strippoli, of Fairfax, Va., Allen Strippoli, of Tennessee; daughter, Teresa Wolfe, of Shawnee; 11 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.

Cremation services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Seminole.

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

Funeral services for Imogene Marie Austin will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Freewill Baptist Church, in Paden. A lunch will be served at the church following the service. A burial will take place at 3 p.m. at Vamoosa Cemetery, in Konawa.

Austin died Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Shawnee, at the age of 80. She was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Subiaco, Ark. to Sol and Anna Jane (Quary) Casey.

She married Jay Austin on July 14, 1951, in Shawnee, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 1998. She attended the Freewill Baptist Church in Paden.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sol and Anna Casey, her husband, Jay Austin, four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by two sisters, Wanda Adams, of Seminole and Arletta Hensley, of Oklahoma City.

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

A memorial service for longtime Pottawatomie County resident Gene Azlin is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Maud Community Center with Miles Knutson officiating.

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

Gene passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 at his home in Maud. He was born Sept. 15, 1935 in Sulphur, Okla., to Orville Clarence "O.C." and Florence (Davis) Azlin.

He married Mary Ann (Silas) in March 1965 in Wewoka; she preceded him in death. Gene worked in the shipping department at Big Yank for many years.

He is survived by three daughters: Linda Azlin and special friend Ed Brown of Maud, Terri Colvin of Shawnee, and Vicki Kueneman of Maud; one son, Jimmy W. Hank of Ponca City; one brother, Orville Azlin; three sisters: Kathy Barnes, Ann Fesler and Pauline Azlin; two nieces: Rhonda Byerly and Beverly Azlin; and two nephews: Steve Byerly and Robert Azlin.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Billy Colvin, Jimmy B. Hanks and wife Melissa, Jacob Vloedman, Chris Colvin and wife Melissa, Tara Lewis and husband Stacy, Jessica Farani and husband Joe, Eddie Hanks, and Garon Nelson; and nine great-grandchildren, Landon, Chandler and Kyla Colvin, Hannah, Izabelle and Michael Hanks and Heaven and Aden Bond and Bryler Lewis.

His wife, Mary Ann (on Jan. 31, 2007); his parents, O.C. and Florence Azlin; grandparents; and one sister, Ruby Janette, preceded him in death.

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

There are no services planned at this time for Wewoka resident Joe Clayton Azlin.

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

Azlin, 86, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Pioneer Nursing Home, Seminole. He was born Oct. 19, 1921 in Seminole to Tony and Hester (Chandler) Azlin.

On Jan. 6, 1947 he married Lois Burnell in Seminole and she preceded him in death on May 15, 1985.

He worked at Tinker Air Force Base n Oklahoma City as a civilian truck driver and retired a number of years ago.

Azlin also farmed west of Wewoka and during his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

His parents and siblings: Price Azlin, Luther Azlin, Lila Azlin, Ruby Carol, and an infant brother, also preceded him in death.

Surviving is hia son, Bobby Joe Azlin of Wewoka; daughter, Vickie Ann Maye of Seminole; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Maud 3^rd grader, Christopher "Chris" Bailey, will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Maud with Glenn Peck officiating.

Services are under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

Chris, age eight of Tecumseh, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 in Harjo, Okla. He was born April 4, 1999 in Shawnee to David Bailey and Sherry Lynn (Adams) Simon.

He was a lifelong Pottawatomie County resident and was currently attending Maud Elementary.

Chris loved to play video games; fire second-stage model rockets; go fishing and watching OSU football. He’s ride the wheels off of his bike but mostly he enjoyed helping his family.

His grandmother, Margaret Adams, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother and stepfather, Sherry and Robert M. Simon of Harjo; father, David Bailey of Shawnee; brothers: James Bailey, Randy Cowan, and Kyly Rogers-Simon; sister, Jennifer Simon; uncles: Mark Higgins, Charlie Bailey and Albert "Sonny" Adams; aunts: Dee Adams, Scarlett Higgins, and Aunt Levina; grandpa, "Papa" Joe Simon; great-grandmother, "Grandma" Helen Simon; and cousin, Nakota Higgins.

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

Paul E. Baker went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 88.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Grantham Funeral Home in Duncan.

Pastor Chris Brown of Full Life Fellowship of Decatur, Texas, and former Pastor of the First Assembly of God in Waurika, officiated.

Interment followed at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Paul was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church during much of his life and was most recently a member of the Full Life Fellowship in Decatur, Texas, where he has resided the past several years with his daughter Linda.

Paul was born in Crescent on January 3, 1920.

He was in the plumbing business since 1940, lived in Wewoka 39 years and moved to Duncan in 1964 to work as a Plumbing Contractor, retiring in 1994.

He was married to Bertie Baker for 60 years.

Paul served in the U.S. Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Baker, in 2001.

His survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Doris Baker of Waurika; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Chris Brown of Decatur, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Don McMahon of Oklahoma City; one sister, Susie Harrison; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Dustin Paramore, Steve Paramore, Shawn Flatford, Mike Good, Larry Good and Terry Brown.

Vivian Lavon Bakken, 58, of Wewoka, died Saturday, Oct. 25.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, 8th and Echo, in Holdenville, where she was an active member. Reverend Jerry Orsburn will officiate the service and interment will immediately follow, at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

She was born in Wewoka, on Nov. 6, 1949, to Ray Clayton Price and Jacquelin Johnson Price.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Brenda Diane; and one brother, Jackie Rae.

She is survived by three sisters, Linda Evans, of Holdenville, Phyllis Crockett, of Inola, and Patricia Bradley, of Holdenville; four children, Edward "Lee" Price, of Holdenville, Charles Norris, of Lindsay, Melissa Rogers, of Holdenville, Joe Bakken, of Sasakwa, and seven grandchildren.

An online guestbook is available at phillipsfuneralservice.com

Phillip Roy Ball was born Oct. 19, 1925 to Frank C. and Sara Nee Allen Ball. He attended grade school in the West Point community, southwest of Yukon. He then attended Yukon High School, where he was very active in athletics and drama, graduating in 1943.

He enlisted before graduation and was inducted in the U.S. Navy immediately thereafter. He was in the V-12 and NROTC officers’ training program and was commissioned in 1945. His service duty included submarine patrol, light cruiser gunnery officer and landing craft.

He married his high school sweetheart, Lois Virginia Gramkow on the day of his commissioning. Following discharge from the Navy, he returned to the University of South Carolina, where he received B.S., B.A. and M.ED degrees with ODK honor. He played six years of college football counting his time in the service and received All-Conference and All-American recognition while playing.

He and Lois had two children, Donna and Keith. The family returned to Oklahoma and Phil began a 15-year career as a high school coach and mathematics teacher. He had very successful teams at Wewoka, Walters, Seminole and Muskogee high schools. He coached two State Championship football teams, had numerous all-state athletes and many who became college athletes.

He was an outstanding advanced math teacher and was twice selected to represent Oklahoma high schools in Summer Math Institutes. In 1964, Phil became the head football coach at Central State. Phil became the head football coach at Central State College (now University of Central Oklahoma) and coached through the 1976 season. During that time he coached 26 players who made All-American one or more times and three players who were NFL draft choices, as well as three players being later named Distinguished Former Students at UCO.

He taught in the Health and Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Department. Upon retiring from coaching, he completed his doctoral degree at Oklahoma State University. He taught until his retirement in 1993, specializing in Exercise Physiology and Coaching Preparation.

He was an active church member throughout his life and a member of the Edmond First Methodist Church since 1964. During those years he was a teacher of the Fellowship Class and was at one time President of the Wesley Foundation Board.

Phil was a long time member of the Edmond Lions Club and twice was President. He also was active in the Friendship Force and ORCTC travel clubs because he and his wife enjoyed traveling abroad and hosting international visitors to Oklahoma. Other hobbies included bridge, reading and current issues.

Coaching honors included being selected to the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame, High School Coach of the Year, and Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year. He served as President of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Football Coaches and was a presenter at various coaching clinics.

In his teaching field, he served as President of OAHPERD and was selected to its Hall of Honor and served on several Southern District OAHPERD committees.

Following retirement he devoted time and energy to volunteer work including the ERMC Hospital Auxiliary, Mobile Meals, Breakfast on Boulevard and the Coffee Creek Riding Academy.

He was extremely proud of his and Lois’s children and grandchildren and was devoted to this immediate and extended family.

Phil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois of 62 years; his father and mother, all his aunts and uncles; and brother Dick Ball.

He is survived by his daughter, Donna Hirst, of Iowa City, Iowa; son Keith Ball and wife Marti Jourden, of Oklahoma City; grandchildren Matthew Hirst and wife Morgan, of Austin, Texas and Amy Hirst, of Iowa City, Iowa; sister, Eileen Belcher and husband Tom, of Tulsa; sister, Marjorie Moesel, of Oklahoma City; sister, Ruth Harvill, of Yukon; sister-in-law, Civilla Ball, of Yukon; sister-in-law Norma Gallien and husband Henry, of Mobile, Ala., and numerous nephews and nieces.

Memorials may be made to the Phil Ball Scholarships UCO Foundation, Edmond Mobile Meals or charity of one’s choice.

Memorial Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 22^nd, at Edmond First United Methodist Church of Edmond, 305 E. Hurd Street, Edmond.

Services are under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home.

Graveside services for former Seminole resident Leland Alfred Bancroft are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Little Cemetery.

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

Bancroft, 79, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Ventura, Calif., following a prolonged illness. He was born on May 31, 1928 in Holdenville to George and Ethel (Clark) Bancroft.

He grew up and lived most of his life in Oklahoma and moved to California with his family in 1973.

Leland was a retiree od Exxon Mobil, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and graduated from Wewoka High School and the University of Arkansas.

Leland’s focus and passion in life was his family. He was a loving and devoted husband to Betty Bancroft, his wife of 54 years, and his two children: Janet and Russell Bancroft. Janet preceded him in death.

He adored his granddaughter, Jordan Bancroft, born to Russell and his wife Shelly. He especially cherished the hand-drawn pictures and notes she made for him.

The family would like to express their special thanks and appreciation to the family and friends who went above and beyond over the years.

"Your love and support in all its forms made an incredibly difficult situation workable and bearable. You know who you are and we love you."

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donors give to their favorite charity,

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

Funeral services for Shawnee resident Dr. Stephen Lynn Banks M.D. are scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 10 a.m., in the Raley Chapel at OBU. Pastor Larry Sparks and Pastor Robbie Roberson will officiate, under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Interment will follow at Dale Cemetery.

Banks died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Shawnee, at the age of 46.

He was born April 4, 1962, in McAlester, to Bob and Jan (Rogers) Banks.

He attended Crowder High School and graduated as salutatorian in 1980, then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in chemistry — with honors — at East Central University in 1984. In 1988, Banks received his doctorate of medicine at the University of Oklahoma Medical School, and he finished three years of residency in internal medicine in 1991.

Banks married Cindi Davis of Yukon on June 20, 1987.

From 1991 to 1995, Banks served in the U.S. Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base, reaching the rank of major. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal and received an honorable discharge.

He was employed as a physician of internal medicine and gastroenterology at Shawnee Medical Center Clinic.

Banks was a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure.

He attended Hazel-Dell Baptist Church.

Banks was selected in 2008 as "Man of the Year" for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Oklahoma.

He loved spending time watching his children play baseball and basketball and any other activities they were involved in. He enjoyed working outdoors and playing the guitar and drums.

Banks was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charley and Hazel Rogers, and his paternal grandparents, Murray and Marie Banks.

He is survived by his wife, Cindi, of the home; five sons, Bradley Banks and wife Lene of San Antonio, Texas, Brandon Banks of Ada, Jeffrey Banks of Edmond, and Daniel and Caleb Banks, of the home; his parents, Bob and Jan Banks of Shawnee; brother, Eddie Banks and wife Liz of Palm Coast, Fla.; father and mother-in-law, Les and Jan Davis of Leander, Texas; brothers-in-law, Mike Davis and wife Jaudon of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Mark Davis of Mustang; three aunts, three uncles, and many cousins, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Memorial donations can be made in Banks’ honor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Oklahoma, by calling 405-943-8888 or visiting www.lls.org.

The Oklahoma Chapter of LLS is at 500 N. Broadway Suite 250, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102.

Bartus Ray Barnhill, of Shawnee, passed away Aug. 21, in Shawnee.

Family received friends Sunday, at Walker Funeral

The service was held Aug. 25, at 1p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Shawnee Ward, 1501 E. Independence.

Officiating was Bishop Michael Meyers.

Bartus was born Sept. 8, 1920,in Norman, to Ray and Elise Barnhill

He married Bertha Williams and was a member of the United States Army.

Bartus was a Quality Control Engine Tester at Tinker Air Force Base.

His memberships include; President of NARFE Chapter 1983-1987, member of the LDS Family History Center for several years, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Bartus served as a home teacher to many families since 1963 and formed many lasting friendships. He served on many church assignments at Welfare Farms and the Cannery, Bishops Storehouse.

He served in several church positions: High Priest Group Leader several times, Explorer Leader in Bishoprics. He was always the standby helper in the ward if anyone ever needed help with anything.

He loved to serve others just as our Savior Jesus Christ and was faithful to the end. He loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Preceding him in death are his Parents, Wife, 1 Brother: C. E. Barnhill, 1 Sister: Della Prince, 2 Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Stepson: Elmer Carr.

Survivors include 7 Children: Vivian and Roger Yandell of Shawnee, Harrison and Mary Barnhill of Valiant, Victor and Amber Barnhill of Georgia, Gerald and Becky Barnhill of Utah, Paula and Bert Swenson of Utah, Brinda And Russell Potter of Utah, Charlene And Brad Orton of Utah, 1 Step-Son: Dale Mayberry of Noble, 32 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren, 2 Brothers: Truman Barnhill and Elizabeth of Norman, and B.T. Barnhill and Arlene of Norman, 3 Sisters: Vina Harris Norman, Elsie and George Shaw Moore, Cherry and Terry Kirshner Norman, Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident, Walter Edward Barrowman, Jr., are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home, Enid, with Bro. Bob Rogers officiating.

Burial is to follow at Isabella Cemetery, Isabella.

Barrowman, 66 of the Enid area, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 as a result of an accident. He was born in Eldorado, Ark., on Aug. 31, 1941 to Walter Edward and Ruth Barrowman.

He worked and lived in Seminole for many years and attended Little Mission Church. Barrowman also worked for Big Yank and Wal-Mart.

Surviving is his wife, Shirley Barrowman of Enid; five daughters: Sara Nuckols of Wewoka, Kay Wakefield of Holdenville, Kim Maynard of Spalding, LaDonna Vanlandingham of Seminole, and LaDena Barrowman of Texas; one son, Mike Barrowman; two stepdaughters: Claudette Leonard of Pennsylvania, and Dona Robertson of Enid; and one stepson, George Call of Pennsylvania.

In addition, his four sisters: Mary Russell of Midwest City, JoAnn McGhee of Oklahoma City, Linda Barrowman of Okarche, and Paula McCoy of Beggs; two brothers: Jerry and Larry Barrowman of the Oklahoma City area; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Esther Mae Barton died Sunday, Dec. 14. She was born Feb. 2, 1922, in Morris, to William and Cordelia (Frasier) Coker.

She and her family moved to Wetumka where she grew up from a small child to the age of 19. As an adult, she moved to Oklahoma City for a number of years. In 1967 she moved back to Holdenville where she resided at the time of her death.

Barton worked many years as a cook at Bobbie’s Restaurant, Holdenville Nursing Home, and Holdenville High School, where she retired in 1984.

On May 30, 1954 she rededicated her life to the Lord at Harvest Time Tabernacle where she attended, Reverend Richard Turner was her Pastor. Later, she attended the Holdenville Pentecostal Holiness Church until the time of her death.

She is survived by her daughters, Betty Sanders, of the home and Maxine Peters, of Holdenville; son, Roy Rubottom, of Wewoka; sister, Jewell Coker, of Wewoka; nine grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and nineteen great-great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was husband, Jack Barton; sisters, Myrtle Bell and Evie Green; brothers, Roy Coker, Raymond Coker, Orville Coker, and Monroe Coker; son, Odell Pinion; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, in Holdenville, with Reverend Jerry Orsburn and Reverend Rick Madron officiating.

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

Pallbearers are Chris Rubottom, Michael Peters, Paul Pinion, Shane Peters, Brent Peters, and Brian Orsburn. Honorary bearers are Bobby Peters, Billy Peters, Carl Griggs, and Bill Robinson.

An online guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com

Funeral services for Wewoka native Jessie Velma Beardslee were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship with Rev. Al Workman officiating.

Burial is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services were under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, Odessa, Texas.

Beardslee died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. She was born Dec. 24, 1913 in Wewoka to Carlos and Mattie Streater Newman.

Prior to her marriage to Chauncey Beardslee in 1931, she attended Ong Elementary School; graduated from Wewoka High School; and attended college in Ada.

At the age of 18 she was the youngest member of the Rebecca Lodge in the State of Oklahoma and very quickly advanced through all the chairs.

She retired from Phillips Petroleum Company after many years as a geological secretary and was active in the Jane Phillips Sorority, serving as president and as Janues editor that showcased her talent as an artist.

After retirement she continued her interest in politics and current affairs, spending many hours painting and with her crafts.

Her parents; husband; and two grandchildren, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her son, Rick Beardslee of Midland, Texas; daughter, Vicky Simpson of Odessa, Texas; two granddaughters; two grandsons; two step-grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Elvin "Dale" Beaty are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Little Cemetery with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

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

Beaty, 44, died Thursday, April 17, 2008 in Seminole. He was born Aug. 29, 1963 in Mena, Ark., to Harld Wayne Beatty and Bertie Belvina (Author) Stone.

He was a welder for Hayes Axle and Willow Furniture Company. On May 6, 1985 he married Shirley Jean Beaty in Seminole.

Surviving is his wife of the home; three sons: Derik Harris of Ada, Andrew Beaty and Cash Beaty, both of Seminole; one daughter, Brandy Cannon of Wicks, Ark.; one brother, Jerry Beaty of Cove, Ark.; one sister, Roberta Blackard Ebbs of Bartlesville; one grandchild; his mother, Bertie Stone; his father, Wayne Beaty; and stepfathers: Jimmy Stone and Ernest "E.P." Sorrels.

Casket bearers will be: Cash Beaty, Justin Blackard, Andrew Beaty, Derik Harris, Josh brown, and Jerry Beaty.

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

Funeral services for Clarence Joseph Benard, Sr. are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday at the Earlsboro School Auditorium with Rev. James Grayson, Sr. officiating and Rev. L.C. White assisting.

Interment will follow at Earlsboro Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Clarence Joseph Benard, Sr., 53 year-old, longtime Earlsboro resident passed from this life Sunday, March 2, 2008 at his home in Earlsboro. He was born Nov. 17, 1954 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Elmer Benard and Mary (Thompson) Benard.

Clarence graduated from Douglas School in Wewoka. He married Veronica Anita Harris on June 3, 1977 in Spencer, Okla.

Clarence was also a member of Ware Chapel C.M.E. in Earlsboro.

Clarence served in the United States National Guard from 1977 to 1982. He is also a former member of the Earlsboro Volunteer Fire Department.

He worked for Exxon-Mobil for over 20 years retiring in October of 2005.

Together he and his wife Veronica has owned and operated Tapps BBQ Restaurant in Earlsboro.

He also enjoyed spending his time fishing and hunting and being a shade tree mechanic, helping other people and he never met a stranger.

Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 30 years, Veronica Benard of the home; his mother, Mary Miles of Wewoka; one son and daughter-in-law, Clarence Benard, Jr. and his wife Stacey of Earlsboro; and two daughters and a son-in-law, Elisha Benard of Earlsboro and Amber and her husband Ralph Davis of Earlsboro.

Also surviving are three brothers, Fredrick Johnson of Oklahoma City, Wayne Miles of Wewoka, and Rodney Harris and his wife Glenda of Spencer, Okla.; and three sisters, Emma Jones of Wewoka, Lawana Johnson of Oklahoma City and Anetta Johnson of Wewoka.

Other survivors include Veronica’s brother Maurice Harris and his wife Audrey of Shawnee; Veronica’s two sisters, Irma Cheatham of Earlsboro and Darlene Winrow of Earlsboro, also survive.

Five grandchildren, who were the apple of his eye, also survive: Clarence: Phenisha Benard Washburn; Kerri Benard; Martell Davis; Eli Benard and C.J. Benard.

Also surviving is a host of other family and dear friends.

His father, Elmer Benard; his grandparents; and his mother-in-law, Lucy Harris, precede Clarence in death.

Clarence was also preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Charlene Berry in 2007.

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

Funeral services for former Seminole businessman Kenneth Harlan Bergman were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church of Elk City.

Interment followed at Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk City, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, Elk City.

Bergman, 74 of Elk City, died Friday, June 13, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct. 13, 1933 near Medford, Okla., to Charles and Edna (Crowe) Bergman.

He was raised in Pond Creek, Okla., and graduated from Pond Creek High School. On Jan. 13, 1953 he married Beverly Dowe in Enid; together they raised three children.

Bergman served his country in the U.S. Army at Panama during the Korean Conflict. After discharge he attended Northwestern State College in Alva, Okla.

He worked for Gold Spot Dairy for a number of years and as a chemical salesman for Hedges and Gaden of Seiling, Okla.

Bergman lived in Prague for 29 years and worked as district sales manager with Occidental Chemical, and later as a salesman with Seminole Ford.

Since his retirement, he has made his home in Elk City for the past two years.

His parents preceded him n death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; one daughter, Janis Kincaid of Elk City; two sons: Mark Bergman of Stillwater and Brian Bergman of Oklahoma City; three brothers: Charles Bergman of Enid, Robert Bergman of Loveland, Colo., and Derald Bergman of Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren.

Mary Ellen Bergsten was born June 3, 1940, to Orval and Norma Casteel, in Bowlegs. They later moved to the Prairie Valley community where she graduated from high school in 1958.

She attended the University of Oklahoma School of Nursing, receiving a diploma in nursing, in 1961.

Mary and Cecil were married June 23, 1961. They had three children, Steven Bergsten (wife Lana), of Hurst, Texas, David Bergsten (wife Jamie), of Shawnee, and Cheryl Pfeffer (husband James), of Collinsville.

Mary returned to the University of Oklahoma in 1998 and received a B.A. degree in Sociology.

She worked in nursing for 40 years and from 1969 to 2001 she was employed at the Shawnee Medical Center Hospital, where she retired, in October, of 2001.

After retiring, she purchased a quilting machine and quilted for the public. She was a member of the Spinning Spools Quilt Guild and made many baby quilts, which were donated to community projects.

She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, assisted with Bible School and served on several committees.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Orval Casteel and grandson, Andrew Bergsten.

She is survived by her husband, Cecil, of the home; 3 children; 2 daughters-in-law; 1 son-in-law; mother, Norma Casteel, of Shawnee; brother and sister-in-law, Les and Jeanette Casteel, of Harrison, Ark.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Royce Davis, from Midwest City, Patricia and James Fowler, of Plano, Texas, Kathy and Rick Crosby, of Bethel; 4 grandchildren, Ellen, Emma, and Ethan Pfeffer, and Olivia Bergsten; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, from Seminole; and the anticipated birth of grandson, Tyler Bergsten, in January.

Visitation will be held for Mary on Friday, Dec. 19, at Resthaven Funeral Home from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Fairview Baptist Church, with graveside services at Resthaven to follow

Mary wished to have donations made to Unity Cancer Center, in Shawnee, in lieu of flowers.

Services for Dories Kay Berry, age 62, of Seminole, formerly of Konawa, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Woodyard will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.

Mrs. Berry went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 24, at her home. She was born Jan. 16, 1946, in Ada, to Thelma Kathryn Parrish. She graduated from Vanoss high school and also attended college.

She married Donald Berry on Feb. 14, 1986, in Stratford. He preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 1992. Mrs. Berry was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include three children, Wayne DeLozier and wife Beth, of Tuttle, Don DeLozier and wife Lois, of Tulsa, and Shawnda DeLozier, of Seminole; seven grandchildren, Aaron DeLozier, Kristen DeLozier, Joshua DeLozier, Maysa DeLozier, Eddie DeLozier, Natalie DeLozier and Trey DeLozier; one great grandson, Landon Billings; brother, Joe Walker, of Ada; sister, Jackie Walker and husband Pat, of Konawa; nephews, Brent and Layton Walker; two great nieces, Tara and Christy Walker; and one great nephew, John Walker.

She was preceded in death by her mother and an aunt, Edith Hart.

Bearers will be her sons, Wayne Lee DeLozier, and Don Edward DeLozier II; two grandsons, Aaron Jordan DeLozier and William Edward DeLozier; two nephews, Brent Walker and Layton Walker; and a great nephew, John Walker.

Services under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, of Ada

Edward Rafique Bhatti, age 62, of Seminole, formerly of Moore, passed away Dec. 13.

Edward’s first passion was his church, then his family, then work. He was a devout member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, in Moore and Immaculate Conception, in Seminole.

Edward was a great man, loving husband and the greatest dad a family could ask for. He was self-employed and he was the owner and operator of Biofuels Express #1, in Seminole.

He is survived by his wife, Christina Bhatti; sons, Edwin Bhatti and his wife Shari, Edmond Bhatti; daughters, Edwina Jhingan and her husband Nitin and Edna Bhatti.

I love you Honey; God Bless You Dad; we love you and will miss you always.

A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, in Moore, with Father Jack Feehily officiating. Interment is to follow at Moore City Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel, 120 S. Broadway, in Moore.

Graveside services for Mary Lou Billingsley are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. John Lively officiating; and under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home of Wewoka.

Billingsley, 81, died in her home Wednesday, April 23, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born in Shawnee on Aug. 6, 1926 to Floyd Dwight (Strawberry) and Lelia Maude (Grimes) Nicholson.

She was a 1944 graduate of Wewoka High School.

She married Weldon Preston Billingsley Oct. 14, 1944 in Carlsbad, N.M. He preceded her in death March 27, 2000, after 56 years of marriage. She is also preceded in death by her parents as well as her grandson, Colton Billingsley.

Billingsley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She worked as credit manager for Lillian Russell and Custom Size, Inc., prior to her retirement in 1982.

She was an avid golfer, hitting three holes-in-one for which she was very proud. She was president of the Wewoka Golf and Country Club; member of the Wewoka Golf Association; and a member and officer of the Ladies Golf Association, for many years.

She was also a Cub Scout Den Mother, Boy Scout leader, and Bluebird and Camp Fire leader.

She is survived by her children: Richard and Linda Billingsley, Marilyn Holley, Steve and Kelly Billingsley, Patti and Stephen Powell, and Dana and Kent Roulston; and grandchildren: Kimberly Gibbs; Jenifer Givens; Timothy Gibbs; Kayla and Jayson Janes; Micah, Taylor, and Chandler Billingsley; Shane and Candy Powell; Chase Powell; Lacy Christopher; Justin and Tammy Roulston; Tyson Roulston; and Kendall Roulston.

In addition, she is survived by her great-grandchildren: Laci (Coker) and Repheal Miles; Kaci and Bretta Coker; Jodi, Jessica, and Juli Givens; and Preston and Jocelyn Gibbs; her great-great grandchildren: Braden and Ashlin Miles, and Kayli Ann Coker; her sister, Dorothy Ann Jenkins of Durango, Colo.; sister-in-law, Mary Billingsley of Oklahoma City; brother and sister-in-law, Walter C. and Faye Billingsley of Bixby; and several nieces and nephews.

Honorary bearers will be: Terry McCrary, Terry Mantooth, Johnny Grimes, John Smart, Randy Brooks, J.M. Windle, and Greg Smith.

Kenneth Gene Blackwood died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his home in Prague.

A former Wewoka resident, Blackwood was honored in a memorial service Wednesday at Crosstown Outreach Church in Shawnee.

Rev. John Campbell officiated the service.

Blackwood was a member of Crosstown.

Private graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Virginia Justine (Lurry) Blake are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and celebrate her life through her art at 12 p.m. on Saturday at Chi Gallery, 2300 NW 17^th St., Oklahoma City.

Blake, 83, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in Seminole. She was born Feb. 11, 1925 in Oklahoma City to John T. and Jessie Lurry.

She and her husband of 53 years moved from Oklahoma City 30 years ago. She was an artist, primarily a painter on both canvas and china.

Preceding her in death are husband, Tommy Blake, and two sisters, Mildred Leach and Claudia Wade, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters: Gwen Blake and DeRenda Moore, of Seminole; four grandchildren; and two siblings: Ernestine Cunningham and Oliver Lurry, both of Seminole.

She was an LPN for 33 years at Elmwood Manor in Wewoka and also worked at Kids-R-Us in Shawnee until her death.

She is survived by three brothers: Michael Dean Petty and wife Kathy of Marlow, Mark Douglas Petty and wife Deanna of Tulsa, and Patrick Paul Petty of Tulsa; two sisters: Shelley Denise Trammell of Seminole and Laura Lou Turcotte and husband Raymond, Sr. of Oklahoma City.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

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

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Curtis Lee Blanton are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, Wewoka.

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

Blanton, 69, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1938 in Wewoka at Nathan and Ethel (Davis) Blanton.

He was a self-employed auto mechanic and served with the 45^th Army division.

His parents; brothers: Arther and Darrelll Blanton; and sister, Ann Ezell, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children: Pamela Flynn of Moore, Dewayne Blanton of Kingsman, Ariz., Kay Raymond of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Faye Carstens of Houston, Texas, and Shawn Blanton of Cortez, Colo.; siblings: Dorothy Hartsfield, John Blanton, Glendale Blanton, Virginia Haley, Carol Larson, Linda Shaub, and Nathan Blanton, Jr.; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and special friend, Melba Malone of Macomb.

Funeral services for Kenny " p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Holdenville. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery in Calvin, Oklahoma, under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

Blaylock passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Holdenville General Hospital with his family by his bedside.

Blaylock was born on January 30, 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Derl and Betty "Butler" Blaylock.

As a toddler one of the mischievous things Kenny enjoyed were sitting by the highway throwing rocks at any unfortunate passerby.

Through his childhood he loved playing sports and finding any of his friends to help him pick on his little sister Tracy.

Blaylock graduated from Moss High School in 1978. He continued his education at Rogers State College where he graduated in 1980 with an associate degree in Physical Education.

He married Carolyn and son Rath on December 17, 1982 at Banner Baptist Church in Horntown. Onto this marriage one daughter, Kendra, was born on May 2, 1990, in Ada.

Kenny dedicated his last 10 years as a deacon at Banner Baptist Church in Horntown. Kenny was employed by Hughes County District #1 for 17 years.

For the past 9 years Blaylock worked for X.A.E. Corp. known now as Canaan Resources of Oklahoma City as a roustabout in the oil field.

When he was not working he was doing something outside, Blaylock treasured his tractors and hay equipment.

When Blaylock was younger, he loved hauling square bales of hay.

He also was an avid sports fan. that loved watching Rath play baseball and Kendra play softball.

Blaylock loved helping his children show pigs and could not wait until his grandkids could show too.

He also enjoyed his cat CeCe about as much as he loved his grandkids.

Blaylock was preceded in death by his mother Betty "Butler" Blaylock in 2007.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn and daughter Kendra, of the home; son Rath and wife April, Lamar; Grandchildren Hailey, Riley, and Rohby of Lamar; father Derl Blaylock, Holdenville; sister, Tracy Blaylock, Ada; mother in law Sue Nall; brother in law, all of Holdenville.

Funeral services for Maud native Warren Earl Bodkin are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Maud High School Auditorium.

Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud. Rev. Delbert Reed will officiate the service with close family friend, Nels Rodefeld, assisting.

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

Warren Earl Bodkin died quietly in his sleep at his home Monday, April 28, 2008 at the age of 73. Warren was born May 13, 1934 to Hazel (McFarland) Bodkin and Earl H. Bodkin in Maud.

Warren lived his entire life in Pottawatomie County, the fourth generation of the Bodkin family, still owning the original tract of land west of Maud that was homesteaded in the ‘Land Run’.

He met and married Geraldine ‘Jerry’ Rankin in 1954 after a bit of gentle encouragement from his mother.

Warren graduated from Maud Public Schools and continued his education at Oklahoma A&M, now known as Oklahoma State University. He was a great advocate of education and served 15 years on the Maud Board of Education.

He was instrumental in the development of building of the Maud Community Center and Swimming Pool, recognizing the need for summer recreation for the children of Maud and a banquet hall for various organizations and events.

Warren grew up in the furniture business with his parents. He was co-owner of the Bodkin-Farrar Hardware and later joined his Dad in the Bodkin Furniture Store following the death of his mother in an auto accident near Maud.

He worked in the store, eventually becoming the owner where he remained until his retirement in 1989. Warren spent the next years of his life raising cattle and farming full time, which was his true passion in life.

He was meticulous about everything he did - from setting posts to planting rows of corn. He planned each day around a particular task on the farm or around the house and did not adjust very well to interference with those plans due to weather or other adverse conditions.

He cherished time with his family especially on the 4^th of July holidays spent at the pond watching fireworks and hoping the boys did not set his pasture on fire (which did happen a few times.)

He attended graduations, weddings, ball games and birthday parties; always very quietly watching his family grow.

Warren enjoyed going to the lake especially when he could cook and sneak food to the dogs under the table when he thought we weren't watching.

Warren was a tough man on the exterior but had a soft heart especially for his family. The footprints he leaves behind will be hard ones to fill...

Warren leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Jerry Bodkin of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Janis Bodkin of Maud; and three daughters and sons-in-laws: Kelley and Herb Buchanan of Maud, Shelley and Gary Presley of Healdton, Okla., and Kathy Bodkin of Ponte Verda Beach, Fla.

Other survivors include: seven grandchildren who he loved dearly: Brian O'Daniel, and Brett O'Daniel, both of Maud, Lesley O'Daniel of Moore, Meredith Presley of Norman, Dustin Bodkin, Kash Bodkin and Bryce Bodkin all of Maud; also his two great-grandsons; Ryan O'Daniel and Ty O'Daniel and another great-grandchild is expected in July.

Also surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law: Carroll and K.C. ‘Tex’ Farrar of Redding Calif. and Deanna and Joe Ray Noland of Marietta, Ga.; sister-in-law, Alene and husband Maurice Saulsbury of Drumright; and brother-in-law, Howard and wife Sue Rankin of Seminole, Oklahoma.

His aunts: Eunice Haer of Knoxville, Tenn., Clarice Wooten of Florida and Glenn McFarland of Idaho also survive.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Hazel Bodkin and by one beloved grandson, Mason Presley.

Casket bearers will be: Brian O’Daniel, Brett O’Daniel, Dustin Bodkin, Kevin Cook, Al Bassett and Nels Rodefeld.

Honorary bearers will be: grandsons, Kash Bodkin, Bryce Bodkin and great grandsons, Ryan O’Daniel and Ty O’Daniel.

The family will be having lunch at noon prior to the funeral, at the Maud Community Center.

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

Franklin D. Booth, age 74, of Eufaula, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Muskogee Regional Medical Center.

He was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Holdenville, to Delbert and Ola Selma (Goforth) Booth. He attended Capital Hill High School.

Booth worked as a plant manager for Chromolly, in Midwest City, for fifteen years. On May 8, 1980, he married Shan Phelps, in Ada. He was a member of Faith Community Church.

Survivors include his wife, Shan, of the home; son, Mike Booth, of McCloud; daughters, Teri Leathers, of McCloud, Janet North, of Seminole and Cheryl Booth, of Seminole; step sons, Steve Bonsall, of Oklahoma City, Brad Bonsall, of Midwest City, and Rusty Cobb, of McCloud; step daughter, Debbie Wood, of Tuttle; brothers, Kenneth Booth and Ronnie Booth, both of Eufaula; sister, Wanda Kellison, of Eufaula; thirty grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; daughter, LaDonna Taylor; sister, Loretta Cartledge; and brother, Wendell Booth.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at the Faith Community Church, in Whitefield, with Reverends Bill and Mary Fitzer officiating.

Burial will follow at the Bower Cemetery under the direction of Hunn, Black and Merritt Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Seminole resident Earl Bowen are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker with Mickey Shaw officiating.

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

Earl passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Seminole Estates Nursing Home at the age of 87. He was born Oct. 26, 1920 in Duffield, Va., to Henry and Nina Bowen.

He married Billie Faye (Bishop) on May 7, 1947 in Shawnee. Earl was retired from Tinker Air Force Base where he worked for over 20 years as a welder.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Nicoma Park, 33^rd Degree Master Mason. He served in the United States Army as a staff sergeant in the 6^thIinfantry Division in the Philippines.

He is survived by two sons; Jerry Bowen and wife Patti of Seminole, and J.C. Bowen and wife Lark of Moore; one daughter, Janet Cox of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Tommy Bowen of Meeker; and one sister, Birdie Funk of New Jersey.

He is also survived by six grandchildren: Branon Bowen of Seminole, Brian and Kelly Cox of Mansfield, Texas, Brad Cox of Midlothian, Texas, Branish Bowen of Seminole, Amanda and Todd Speer of Broken Arrow and Travis Beeson of Oklahoma City; and seven great-grandchildren; Austin Bowen, Peyton Bowen, Cameron Cox, Brenden Cox, Brice Cox, Dawson Carney and Blaine Choate.

His parents; wife, Billie Bowen on April 8, 2006; one son, Ricky; and two brothers, precede him in death.

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

Funeral services for lifelong Maud resident Joyce "Inez" (Hale) Bowers are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church in Maud, Oklahoma.

Rev. Wayne Taylor will officiate the service with interment following at Cummings Cemetery in Maud.

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

Bowers, 67, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Unity Health Center in Shawnee. She was born Dec. 30, 1940 in Oklahoma City to parents O.B. "Dump" Hale and Nina Pearl (Brooks) Hale.

She graduated from Maud High School with the class of 1959. She worked driving a school bus for Maud Public Schools for seven years and then worked in housekeeping at Unity Health Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma for 15 years until her retirement.

On July 13, 1964 she married Lon J. Bowers in Sherman, Texas. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2005.

She was also active in her community as a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Maud, The Red Hat Society, American Legion Auxiliary and the W.M.U. at Trinity Baptist Church.

Her parents; her husband Lon Bowers (July 2, 2005); and one great-granddaughter, preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons: Curtis Bowers, Lloyd Bowers and twin brother, Floyd Bowers, all of Maud; one daughter, Valerie Johnson of Smithville, Texas; one brother Richard Hale of McKinney, Texas; one sister Virginia Pack of Madill, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 177 - Maud, OK 74854.

Funeral services for Chandler resident Robert E. Boyd are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in the auditorium of the Chandler High School Performing Arts Center.

Officiating will be Buster Sides, minister of the Blanchard Church of Christ. Interment is to follow at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Chandler.

Boyd died Wednesday, may 14, 2008 at his home. He was born Aug. 13, 1953 in Sayre to Phillips N. and Winifred Fullerton Boyd.

He spent his childhood in Sayre and graduated from there in 1971. On Sept. 7, 1974 he married Janet K. Mollet in Elk City. They moved to Chandler from Norman in 1979.

Boyd was a graduate of Oklahoma State University’s School of Journalism with a degree in advertising and public relations. He worked for the Sayre Journal, Stillwater News-Press, Norman Transcript and Lincoln County News before opening his advertising agency in 1987.

He was the owner of Bob Boyd Advertising Services and a member of the Central Church of Christ, Chandler, where he served as a song leader and teacher, and was recently nominated as a deacon.

Boyd was a past president of Lincoln County On-Stage and had served the community theater organization as a director, set and crew member, actor, and publicist.

He was a member of the committee for Boy Scout Troop 111, served as a Cub and Webelos leader in Chandler Cub Scout Pack 1, and coached young baseball players in tee-ball.

Boyd was involved in numerous community events, serving on the Ice Cream Festival committee and the Chandler Parks Board. He was an active Civil War history student and a fan of youth sports.

Surviving is his wife; son, Cody of the home; sister, Linda J. Boyd of Oklahoma City; and brother, Phil Boyd of Chandler.

Graveside services for Sasakwa resident James C. Boyett are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Okla.

Services are to be conducted by Stout-Philips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Boyett died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in Wewoka. He was born Sept. 7, 1938 in Montgomery, Ala., to Everett and Ora Lee (Potte) Boyett.

He was a graduate of Rattan High School and later entered the U.S. Army. Following his service, he became self-employed as a mechanic.

Boyett enjoyed the country life, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

His parents; sister, Della Davis; and brother, Alvin Boyett, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his daughter, Brenda Sue Boyett of Antlers; son, James C. Boyett Jr. of Antlers; and siblings: Elvin Boyett of Hot Springs, Aek., Rosetta Hagler of Ft. Townsend, Okla., Norma Reich of Sasakwa, and Kenneth Boyett of Rattan.

Funeral service for former Seminole resident Judith "Judy" Ann Breeding are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the Bowlegs Assembly of God Church with Rev. Don Ramsey and Dr. Jack Medlock officiating.

Burial is to follow at 2 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Shawnee. Services are under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.

Breeding, 50, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at an Ada hospital. She was born Nov. 20, 1957 in Wichita, Kan., to Marvin and Alice Wheeler Thomas.

She graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City and from Seminole State College.

On July 18, 1975 she married Gary Breeding in Oklahoma City. She was a marketing manual specialist for Pre-Paid Legal Services from 2006 to the present.

Previously she was employed with the Oklahoma Tax Commission in Oklahoma City. Breeding attended the Bowlegs Assembly of God Church.

Her son, Matthew Breeding, and her daughter, Melissa Breeding, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Gary, of the home; three daughters: Nicole Allen of Houston, Texas, Catherine Breeding of Moore, and Cynthia Breeding of the home; two sons: Christopher Breeding of Moore and Tracy Breeding of the home; her mother, Alice Nichols of Francis; two grandchildren; and three brothers: Jimmy Thomas and Kenneth Thomas, both of Chehalis, Washington, and Clyde Thomas of Nicoma Park.

Bearers will be: James Burke, Bryan Standifer, Terry Kinnamon, James Austin, Joshua Austin and Wayne Reeves.

Longtime Seminole resident Edna Jean Brinker passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the age of 57.

She was born Feb. 7, 1951 in Holdenville, to William "Bill" Clyde and Ida (Bowden) Adkins. She was a graduate of Seminole High School.

Edna worked for the City of Seminole water office, The Seminole Police Department and Wrangler.

Edna married Steve Brinker in Canadian County on June 5, 1969.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Brinker, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Jade Brinker, of Seminole and Jason and Missy Brinker, of Seminole; brother, Billy Dale Adkins, of Seminole; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Brinker, whom she helped raise, Brian Sims, and Trevor Brinker.

Edna loved her family and her grandkids were her life. Edna loved to travel.

She is also survived by special friends, Dianah Bundy and Janie Kelley and a host of other family and dear friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ida Adkins and mother and father-in-law: Chester and Ethelda Brinker.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wed. Dec. 17, at the Immanuel Fellowship Church with Danny Fisher and Tim Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mike Haskins, Jack Thompson, Tommy Mackey, Terry McGinnis, Curtis Bundy and Ron Allen.

Honorary Bearers will be Jim Robertson, Mike Kiesel and the Seminole Police Officers.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Immanuel Fellowship Church, 3103 Hwy 3 North, in Seminole, in Edna’s memory.

Graveside services for Shanda Lynette Brock were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Little Cemetery with Pastor Carl Whitfield officiating.

Services were under the direction of Eisenhower Funeral Home, Blanchard.

Brock, 36, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was born Feb. 18, 1972 in Oklahoma City to Patricia Ann (Nelson) and Haskel Thomas Brock.

She enjoyed being outdoors, water sports, and spending time with her family.

Her father preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Thanh Doan of Houston, Texas; daughters: Devin Brock, Dashia Brock and Lauren Brock, all of Houston; mother, Patty, of Oklahoma City; brother, Haskell Brock of Oklahoma City; sister, Regina Brock of Oklahoma City; and grandmother, Ruby Bemo of Seminole.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Bailey Elizabeth Brooks are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Konawa High School Performing Arts Center with Rev. Mona Fulks and Pastor Truett officiating.

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

Bailey attended kindergarten at Konawa Public Schools. She was active in basketball, the Natalie Walker Dance Group and a member of The Clover Bud's. 

Bailey was also a member of the Konawa Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Her great-grandparents, Harvey and Julia Duddon, Tom and Mae Crow, Daisy Corvin, Clifford Phillips, Kathryn Marie Gahagan and one great-uncle, Larry Corvin, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her parents; Tracy and Lori Brooks of the home; two brothers, Bradley Scott Hicks of Austin, Texas and Tyler Logan Brooks of the home; grandparents, Charles and Rosetta Brooks of Konawa, Harold and Gayle Sheppard of Roff, Okla., and Harvey and Cecelia Phillips of Stonewall, Okla.; aunts and uncles: Brian and Judy Brooks of Ada, Darryl and Angie Brooks of Konawa, Joe and Amber Brooks of Ada, Jeremiah and Debra Brooks of Ada, Amber and Chad Sliger of Stonewall, Dustin and Christi Sheppard of Ada and Cody and Kassi Sheppard of Roff; several cousins and a host of other family and friends.

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

Services for brother of longtime Seminole residents, Janette "Hook" Hancock and Inez Figley, Fread Hutto Brooks, will be planned at a later date.

Brooks, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 in The Dalles, Ore. He was born Aug. 18, 1918 in Steedman, Okla., to Carley B. and Gennetty (Spence) Brooks.

He attended school at Red Oak in Steedman and was a veteran of World War II. Brooks served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and also in the Southern-Philippines and Ryuukyus campaigns.

After returning home to Allen, Okla., he met and then married Jewel Watson on Oct. 16, 1946. In early 1950 they moved to California.

The couple then made their home in Tulare, Calif., where he worked for UPS assembling trucks before retiring.

His parents, wife, two brothers and five sisters, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his daughter, Dona Lee Brooks Warren of Folson, La.; three granddaughters: Bonnie and Paul Teishandorf, Elsie and Royce McCormick, and Melissa and Bill Johnson, all of Louisiana; four great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Brooks, Brett and Dustin Johnson and Cameron McCormick; one brother, Johnny Brooks of Seminole; and four sisters, Janette, Inez, Irene Samsel of Oklahoma City,and Mazie Knighten of Holdenville.

Graveside services for Wewoka resident Lillian Pauline Brooks are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Michael Vallandingham of First Baptist Church officiating.

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

Lillian Brooks passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at Elmwood Nursing Home, Wewoka, at the age of 93 years. She was born March 24, 1915 at Altus, Ark., to John and Rith (Nichols) Dixon.

She married Jim Webster Brooks in 1934 in Wewoka. Lillian graduated from Wewoka High School and later attended Draughn Business College in Oklahoma City, receiving a Certificate of Completion.

Lillian was a bookkeeper for Clay Forsee Chevrolet for a number of years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church.

She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and member of the Dahlia Garden Club and Bridge Club. Lillian has a passion for crocheting and giving her creations to her many friends.

Her parents; husband, Jim Brooks; son, Ricky Brooks; sister, Mary Hawkins; and brother, Chesley Dixon and Glen Dixon, preceded her in death.

Survivors include: son, Randy and wife Janis of Wewoka; grandson, Jeff Brooks and wife Jeri of Oklahoma City; special cousin, Beth Young South of Hemet, Calif.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Paul Loeffelholz, Jim Fleming, Maek Kedy, Davis Kedy, Gerald Hill and Johnny Grimes.

Michael William Brooks died Monday, Dec. 8, at the age of 67, in Seminole. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Middletown, Ohio, to parents John Joseph and Ethel Marie (Davis) Brooks.

He served his country with the United States Marine Corps and worked in the maintenance department of Norce Resource Center, in Enid.

He married Rita Ann Smith on July 27, 1971, in Wellington, Kan. They made their home in Seminole the last 12 years. He was a member of El Shaddai Church.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Brooks, of the home; son, Michael Brooks, Jr., of Enid; daughters Karry Frankee, of Covington and Michele Parker, of Enid; brothers, John Brooks, Tony Brooks, and Jeff Roberson; sisters, Dana Roberson, Diana Roberson, Joann Brooks, and Jerry; and three grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Bill Roberson; three brothers; and one grandson.

A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. at Baptist Church, in Covington with Frank Johnston officiating. Arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

A guest book is available at www.ParksBrothers.net

William "Bill" Eugene Brooks, age 84, long-time resident of Asher, died Friday, Nov. 14, at the Oklahoma Veteran’s Center, in Norman.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Avoca Church of Christ, in Asher, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. Burial will follow at the Wanette Cemetery. D.W. "Red" Barnes will officiate.

Brooks was born Oct. 28, 1924, to James L. Brooks and Bertha (Davis) Brooks. in Asher.

He married Lena Scarborough on May 1, 1948, in Sacramento, Calif. He was a mechanic and a member of the Avoca Church of Christ, in Asher, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a member of the VFW. He also rode horses.

He is survived by his wife, Lena Brooks, of Tucson, Ariz.; son, Jim Brooks, of Long Island, N.Y.; daughter, Julie Brooks, of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Ophelia Grosz, of Moreno Valley, Calif., Juanell Zandona, of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Nelda Brooks, of Asher; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bertha Brooks; daughter, Jeanne Brooks; and three brothers, Earl, Buck and Kent Brooks.

Pallbearers are Dewey Goodin, Deb Goodin, Phillip Brothers, Brad Johnson, Ed Stark, Scot Brooks, and Andrew Brooks.

Carroll Dean Brooksher, 53 year-old Wewoka resident died Sunday, Dec. 29, at Baptist Hospital, in Oklahoma City. He was born Aug. 7, 1955, in Wynnewood, to Raymond Brooksher and Ethel (Blackwood) Brooksher.

Brooksher was a school administrator and coach. He just retired as Superintendent of New Lima School in 2008. He had also worked at Wyandotte, Schulter and Buffalo Valley Schools. He moved to Seminole county from Healdton three and a half years ago.

He married Lynn Brooksher on April 11, 2003 in Mena, Ark. She survives him of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Ethel Brooksher, of Maysville; three sons, Chaz Brooksher, of Monroe, La., Brett Brooksher, of Ada, and Colten Brooksher, of Ada; one daughter, Hailee Wyanne Brooksher, of Wewoka; two brothers Larry and Wesley Brooksher, of Maysville; two sisters, Fuchsia Dickson, of Oklahoma City and Norma Wilkerson, of Oklahoma City.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at the Immanuel Fellowship Church, in Seminole with Tim Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka.

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

Genevieve Maxine (Akin) Brown, age 94, died Thursday, Nov. 6, at Seminole Estates Care Center, in Seminole.

She was a lifelong Pottawatomie and Seminole County resident who lived in the Remus, Saint Louis, Macomb, Fairview and Seminole communities.

She was born Feb. 20, 1914, in Maud, to Emsley Floyd "E.F." Akin, Sr. and Grace Mahala (Bradburn) Akin. She graduated from Maud High School in 1931. She married Rural L. Brown in 1931 and he preceded her in death in April, of 1976.

Brown was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Seminole Free Will Baptist Church. She also served as a "Past Worthy Matron" of the Maud Eastern Star, where she received her 50-year plaque.

Brown was a member of the Remus Home Demonstration club for over 20 years and served as Past President for the Seminole Pink Ladies having over 8,400 hours of service, at Seminole Hospital.

Survivors include her two sons, Wayne L. Brown, of Wichita, Kan. and Bobby G. Brown, of Chino Valley, Ariz.; one daughter, Beverly Hass, of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Floyd Akin, of Maud, and Jimmy Akin, of Norman; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 13 great- great grandchildren.

Brown is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Rural L. Brown; and one sister, Mary Alice Kindle.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole. Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery, in Maud. Rev. Delbert Akin, Rev. David McDougal and Rev. Allen Wood will officiate the service.

Casket bearers will be: Keith Brown, Paul Brown, Kalen Hoffman, Laura Brown, Danny Akin and Gary Akin.

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

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

Funeral services for McAlester resident Linda Lorraine (Moore) Ayers Brown are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Middle Creek Baptist Church, Sasakwa.

Burial is to follow at Thomastown Cemetery, Sasakwa with Rev. Knighton of East Star Baptist Church to officiate.

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

Brown, 56, died Monday, April 7, 2008 at her home. She was born Jan. 21, 1952 in Holdenville to Lee Moore Jr., and Hudalia (Adkerson) Moore.

She was brought up and attended school in Holdenville, and was a basketball and track athlete at Holdenville High School.

She married Gary Paul Ayers and lived in Tatum, Okla., for many years. Later she married Thompson Brown in 1980 and they lived in Holdenville and Ada before moving to McAlester in 1994.

Brown worked as a dietary aide in various places, most recently for the past five years at the Van Buren House in McAlester.

Her first husband, five children, and one grandson, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; nine children: Paula Ayers of McAlester, Joyce Ayers of Seminole, Brian Ayers of Florida, Nicole Ayers of Oklahoma City, Monica Ayers of Milwaukee, Wis., Steven Ayers of McAlester, Patrick Ayers of McAlester, Tommy Brown of Hartshorne, and Kimberly Brown of McAlester; 18 grandchildren; her parents of Holdenville; six brother: Virgil Moore of Holdenville, Kevin Moore of California, Kenny Moore of Holdenville, Gregory Moore of Birmingham, Kirt Moore of Holdenville, and James Moore of Shawnee; and six sisters: Annette Adkerson Moore of Holdenville, Dorothy Jackson of Birmingham, Selena Lobett of Birmingham, Valorie Moore of Holdenville, Gloriea Moore of Birmingham, and Tanya Sams of Birmingham.

Funeral services for Seminole native Thomas H. Brown were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wetumka Assembly of God Church with Rev. Darrel Gibbs officiating.

Interment followed at Lenna Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home,

Brown, 67, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at his home in Wetumka. He was born in Seminole on April 4, 1940 to John Brown and Ina Smith Brown.

He moved with his family to California as a young child and as a young man he returned to Oklahoma and resided in several Oklahoma Communities.

Brown spent several years in Maud, where he worked for the city. In the late 1980’s Brown moved to Wetumka.

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Wetumka Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include: his wife, Dina Faye Brown; two sons: John Thomas Brown of Seminole and Floyd Lynn Brown of Seminole; five grandchildren; and one brother, Fletcher Harold Brown of Winchester, Okla.

Pallbearers were: Timothy Brown, T.J. Brown, Floyd Brown, Jr., Keith Harrison, DeWayne Dyer and Rick Griggs.

Funeral services for Alvin Brumley will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Penecostal Holiness Church in Davis with Brother Johnny Beckmon and Pastor Vernon Carr officiating. Interment will follow at the Green Hill Cemetery in Davis.

Al was born on June 28, 1922 in Madill, OK to John and Rebecca (Moore) Brumley.

He went to be with the lord on Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Davis at the age of 86.

Al and Jo Ann Puckett were married on April 18, 1947 in Shawnee.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Richard Brumley; one granddaughter, Jordan Zametz; six brothers, and two sisters.

Al served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army Air Force.

Following the war, Al began a career in the Oilfield Industry where he worked as a pumper until his retirement in 1974.

During his retirement, he remained busy working as a "Jack of all Trades."

He spent countless hours doing carpentry work, raising honeybees and working as a handy man to anyone that was in need of help in the neighborhood.

As a Christian, Al was a true believer of the Bible and lived by it. He had a soft spot in his heart when it came to orphans and widows.

He did what he could to make their lives better.

Al was a very devoted family man. He loved each one of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and expressed his love greatly.

He was a 32-degree Mason and had served as Master and secretary of the Masonic Trye Lodge 22 of Davis.

Survivors include his wife Jo Ann; two daughters, Becky Whitehead and husband Joe of Davis, and Karen Zametz and husband Lenny of Arlington, Texas; five grandchildren, Jennifer White and husband Lannie of Elmore City, Justin Whitehead of Davis and Julie, James and Kevin Zametz all of Arlington, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Morgan, Hannah and Emalie White and Abbey and Jaylen Zametz; one sister Oweta Johnson of Uma, Az. and one brother Herman Brumley of Phoenix, Az.

Serving as pallbearers will be Don Cash, Efrain Gonzales, Cavin Jones, Mark and Tanner Pullen and Chris Chou.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society-Leukemia Research of the Christopher Reaves Spinal Cord Injury Research Center.

Services were "Entrusted to" Hales Funeral Home of Davis.

Charles Bruner, age 59, died Monday, Dec. 8, at Integris Baptist Medical Center, in Oklahoma City.

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Dec. 13, at the First Baptist Church, in Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral, in Konawa. Rev. L.R. Drinkwater, Rev. Wilburn Bruner, and Rev. Famous Cochran will officiate. Burial will follow at the Bruner Cemetery, in Konawa.

He was born Jan. 16, 1949, in Oklahoma City, to Johnnie Bruner and Geneva (Nero) Bruner. Bruner attended Konawa elementary and later moved with his family to Oklahoma City. He served as Youth Leader of the Catholic Church, in the Walnut Grove Community. He lived also in Boston, Mass.

He worked at Leeway, Wilson Food Corporation and later worked as a taxi driver. He married Queen Lee in 1973. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, of Konawa.

He is survived by three sons, Charles Bruner, Jr., of Jefferson City, Miss., Michael D. Bruner and Quinton Bruner, both of Oklahoma City; step-daughter, Kathy Carrington, of Atlanta, Ga.; five brothers, Joseph Willie Bruner, Bryant (Mary) Bruner, Errol Bruner, and Michael Bruner, all of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Rebecca (Willie) Henderson and Charlesetta Branton, both of Oklahoma City; ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Geneva Bruner; and two brothers, John Dean Bruner and Jackie Lee Bruner

Pallbearers are Bryant Bruner, Errol Bruner, Michael Bruner, Charles Bruner, Jr., Michael Devon Bruner, Quinton Bruner, David young, and Alvin Williamson.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Dianne Jane Bruner are scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Many Springs Baptist Church in Holdenville.

Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Bruner, 64, died Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Ardmore. She was born April 7, 1944 in Ada to Ruben and Rose Orphan.

She attended Byng High School and on Sept. 12, 1969 she married Leon Alex Bruner in Durant.

Her parents; husband; a brother, Eugene Orphan; and a sister, Diann Anoatubby, preceded her in death.

Surviving are five children: Laura Gooden of Ardmore, Johnny Bruner, Sr. of Owasso, Leon Bruner, Jr., Michelle Bruner, and Michael Bruner, Jr., all of Ardmore; two brothers: Ruben and Levi; one sister, Lou; and 12 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be: Farentino Coody, Franklin Coody, Thomas Harjo, Billy Spain Jr., Gary Howard Jr., and John Evans.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Beverly Gay Bryant were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Havenbrook Funeral Home, Norman.

Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park in Norman. Arrangements were under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home.

Brayant, 55, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 1, 1952 in in Ada to Gilmer and Imogene (Sadler) Morgan of Wewoka.

After graduating from Wewoka High School in 1970, she attended the University of Oklahoma and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology, with an emphasis in Nuclear Medicine.

She later received a Master’s degree in Education and taught at Oscar Rose State College for 17 years and went on to become an Associate Professor of the Radiologic Technology Department at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center.

She and her husband, Tommy Bryant, had one child, Morgan, and enjoyed entertaining friends and hosting family activities.

Her father and husband of 32 years, Tommy, preceded her in death.

Surviving is daughter, Morgan Bryant; her mother, Imogene Morgan, both of Norman; and brother, Dr. Gil Morgan of Edmond.

Services for former Seminole resident Loette Buckner will be held at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Wilburn and Tommy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Garden, 500 S.W. 104th, Oklahoma City.

Buckner died Saturday, Nov. 8, in Illinois, at the age of 93. She was born on Dec. 15, 1914, in Five Points, Ala. to Helen Cleo (Trammell) and Simeon Durward Higgins.

She married Sherman Buckner on July 15, 1938, in Altus; he preceded her in death in 2000. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was also a member of the Democratic Women Association and Self Culture Club.

She retired in 1976 from Baptist Hospital, in Oklahoma City, where she was a Hospital Personnel Officer. She moved to Seminole from Mangum in 1984 and lived in Seminole until 2005 when she moved to Illinois with her daughter and son-in-law, Brynda and Willis.

She is survived by her daughter, Brynda McCoy of East Alton, Ill.; two sons, Bruce Buckner, of Oklahoma City, and Wayne Buckner, of Sante Fe, N.M.; brother, A.C. Davis, of Willow; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

Her parents and her husband Sherman Buckner precede her in death.

Casket bearers will be: Durward Higgins, Gary Vitosky, Bruce Buckner, Wayne Buckner, Willis McCoy and Damon McCoy.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Services for former Seminole resident Loette Buckner will be held at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Wilburn and Tommy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Garden, 500 S.W. 104th, Oklahoma City.

Buckner died Saturday, Nov. 8, in Illinois, at the age of 93. She was born on Dec. 15, 1914, in Five Points, Ala. to Helen Cleo (Trammell) and Simeon Durward Higgins.

She married Sherman Buckner on July 15, 1938, in Altus; he preceded her in death in 2000. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was also a member of the Democratic Women Association and Self Culture Club.

She retired in 1976 from Baptist Hospital, in Oklahoma City, where she was a Hospital Personnel Officer. She moved to Seminole from Mangum in 1984 and lived in Seminole until 2005 when she moved to Illinois with her daughter and son-in-law, Brynda and Willis.

She is survived by her daughter, Brynda McCoy of East Alton, Ill.; two sons, Bruce Buckner, of Oklahoma City, and Wayne Buckner, of Sante Fe, N.M.; brother, A.C. Davis, of Willow; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

Her parents and her husband Sherman Buckner precede her in death.

Casket bearers will be: Durward Higgins, Gary Vitosky, Bruce Buckner, Wayne Buckner, Willis McCoy and Damon McCoy.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Funeral services for longtime former Konawa resident Ruby Lee (Fox) Pendley Kennedy Bullington are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa with Rev. Mark Streetman officiating.

Burial is to follow at Vista Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Bullington, 91, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Grace Living Center in Oklahoma City. She was born Sept. 12, 1916 in Sasakwa to J.A. Fox and Mary Savannah (York) Fox.

On Sept. 27, 1933 she married Floyd Pendley in Konawa and he preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1976.

She later married William "Bill" Kennedy on March 5, 1978 in Konawa and he preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1982.

On Aug. 10, 1983 she married Melvin "Pete" Bullington in Eufaula and he preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2002.

Bullington was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Konawa.

Her parents; one infant daughter, Norma Lee Pendley (1937); three brothers; and one sister, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters: Alma Jo Patton and Dorothy Massey, both of Stringtown; two sons: Jerry Don Pendley and Ronald Pendley, both of Oklahoma City; two sisters: Elsie Buchanan of Missouri and Eula Mae Townsend of Oklahoma City; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be: Harold Massey Jr., Michael Massey, Sean Pendley, Arnold Pendley, Shay Patton and Cyndi Lowe.

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

Graveside services for Mary Louise Bundy, 84, of Ada, are scheduled for 10a.m., Wednesday, at Rosedale Cemetery. Rev. Glen Pence will officiate.

Mrs. Bundy died Monday, Aug. 25, at a local nursing home. She was born April 28, 1924 at Ada, to Alfred and Faye Louise Allen Vaden.

She graduated from Horace Mann High School.

She married Garland A. Bundy in 1942. He died in 2003. She and her family lived in the Seminole area for 56 years and she and her husband owned and operated Bundy Seat Cover Center. She moved back to this area in June 2003 from Seminole.

Mrs. Bundy was a member of the First Christian Church in Seminole.

Survivors include two daughters, Janan Kautz, Seminole, and Susan Hanna, Allen, Texas; two grandchildren, Eric and Audrey Hanna; and a sister, Carolyn Riggs, Ada.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brothers, Al Joe "Sonny" Vaden and David Vaden.

The family request that those who wish to make memorials, make them to the Seminole Public Library, 424 N. Main, Seminole, OK 74868 or the Ada Public Library, 124 S. Rennie, Ada, OK 74820

Services are under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.

Brandon Burgett, 20 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 6, 2008. 

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the First Baptist Church Seminole with Tommy Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

 Brandon was born on August 18, 1987 in Houston, Texas to Jayna Knight and Michael Burgett. He graduated from The Woodlands High School in Texas in 2006.

 Brandon moved to Seminole, Oklahoma to begin his studies at Seminole State where he earned his Associate Degree in 2008. Brandon would have attended The University of Oklahoma this fall, which was his lifetime dream.

 Brandon will be remembered and loved as being a compassionate, loving and caring person. His faith and family were Brandon’s priorities. He had a passion for his Lord, which he shared with many.

 Brandon is survived by his mother and stepfather Jayna and Gene Knight, father and stepmother, Michael and Lynda Burgett, special parents, Bruce and Tandi Coates. Sister, Cheyenne Knight, step-brothers, Blake and Zachary Knight, Brandon and Kyle Miller and Joshua Hoffman. Grandparents, Pat and Freid Atyia, Carroll and Fern Knight, Sam and Mary Lou Kusmanoff and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends.

 He was preceded in death by two grandfather’s James Crawford and Edward Burgett.

 Pallbearers will include, Dru Finley, Colt Kreeger, Chris Conway, Diego Colmenares, Garrett Coates, Michael Coates, Cooper Payne and Josh Smith.

 Honorary Bearers will be Friends from Baptist Student Ministry, and First Baptist Church Youth and Falls Creek Staff.

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

Memorials may be made in Brandon’s honor to the First Baptist Church in Seminole or Falls Creek Building Fund.

Graveside services for longtime Seminole county resident Wesley George Butts are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, at Stroud Cemetery in Stroud, with Larry Chesser officiating

Wesley passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in Seminole Estates Nursing Home at the age of 71. He was born on Sept. 25, 1936 in Apple Springs, Texas to John and Lottie (Collins) Butts.

He married Kathryn (Cullum) on Feb. 25, 1959 in Okemah; she preceded him in death on Oct. 23, 2004.

He worked for many years in the oilfield running rigs.

He is survived by brother, Richard Butts of Dover, Okla.; sister, Bertha Moore of Borger, Texas; and grandsons; Floyd Harrison, Jr., Lesley Harrison, Byron Harrison and Ryan Harrison in Springdale, Ark.

He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lottie Butts; wife, Kathryn Butts; daughter, Tammy Louann (Butts) Harrison; two infant children; brother, Earl Butts; half brothers: Demond and Delmar Ross; and two sisters: Geneva Robinson and Dorothy Wells.

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

Funeral services for Wewoka native Sybil Jane Whitlock Byerly were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Community of Christ Church with Elder Freeman Whitlock and Elder Carl Edgerton officiating.

Pallbearers were Keith Byerly, Kenny Byerly, Claudie Byerly, Bruce Byerly, Terry Byerly, and Jose "PePe" Chavez.

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

Sybil Jane Whitlock Byerly was born on Aug, 30, 1939 in Wewoka to Ruth Goss Whitlock and Russell Whitlock. She went to be with her Lord on Jan. 6, 2008 in Ada.

Sybil attended school at Justice and Spaulding, receiving her diploma in 1956. She was married to Clyde Byerly on May 17, 1956 and he survives her of the home.

She is also survived by her mother, Ruth Whitlock, of Wewoka; and her three children and their families: Cheryl Woolard and Charlie, of Durant; Tammy Neal and Lonnie, of New Lima and Lance Byerly of the home.

Surviving grandchildren are: Hayley Swift and Daniel, of Lamar; Cassie Woolard of Durant; Brandon Pasley of Chickasha; Tara Miers and Dustin, of Wetumka; Amanda Neal of Durant; Timmy Neal of Wewoka; and Gina and Matt Thoma, of Bowlegs.

Four great-grandchildren: Hannah, Triniti, Danielle and Trenton also survive their Nana.

Her brother, Freeman Whitlock and wife, Norma Jean, of Prague, one sister, Darla Sisco and husband, Roy, of Wewoka and one sister-in-law, JoAnn Macon of Pickett also survive her.

Many nieces, nephews, and other relatives will be able to cherish memories of Aunt Syb.

She was preceded in death by father, Russell, her sister, Wilma and her brother, Frank.

Sybil had many accomplishments in her life in addition to her family foundation. She worked at Seam Prufe, Holdenville Movie Rentals, and Town and Country.

Early years of her life revolved around her family and sports. She once scored a Hughes County record of 59 points for the Spaulding Bobcats versus Byng.

She was also widely known for her pitching abilities in Fast-Pitch Softball. Her team was composed of sisters, sisters-in-law, and nieces. They were regarded as one the best teams in this area of the state.

In later years, her love of sports did not diminish. She enjoyed watching women’s softball, college basketball, and her great-grandkids playing ball. She loved attending the College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Memorial Services for Wewoka resident Gene Warren Campbell are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Church of Nazarene, in Wewoka.

Mr. Campbell passed away Monday, Nov. 24, at Valley View Hospital, Ada, at the age of 71 years.

He was born Dec. 30 1936, in Wewoka, to William and Monya (Baughman) Campbell. He attended Wewoka Public Schools and was self-employed as Carpenter and handyman.

Gene married Martha Stroud on May 23, 1980, in Payette, Idaho.

He loved fishing, hunting, playing pool, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He always helped any kid who needed help.

Gene will be missed by his wife Martha Campbell, of Wewoka; two sons Michael Campbell, of Seminole, and Billy Rae Campbell, of Pullayup, Wash; two daughters Carlynn Campbell, of Algona, Wash. and Rhonda Slaby, of Algona, Wash; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, four brothers, 4 step-children, and five step-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and numerous adopted children.

He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed and loved for all he did for friends, family, and his community.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, in Wewoka.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Memorial Services for Wewoka resident Gene Warren Campbell are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Church of Nazarene, in Wewoka.

Mr. Campbell passed away Monday, Nov. 24, at Valley View Hospital, Ada, at the age of 71 years.

He was born Dec. 30 1936, in Wewoka, to William and Monya (Baughman) Campbell. He attended Wewoka Public Schools and was self-employed as Carpenter and handyman.

Gene married Martha Stroud on May 23, 1980, in Payette, Idaho.

He loved fishing, hunting, playing pool, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He always helped any kid who needed help.

Gene will be missed by his wife Martha Campbell, of Wewoka; two sons Michael Campbell, of Seminole, and Billy Rae Campbell, of Pullayup, Wash; two daughters Carlynn Campbell, of Algona, Wash. and Rhonda Slaby, of Algona, Wash; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, four brothers, 4 step-children, and five step-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and numerous adopted children.

He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed and loved for all he did for friends, family, and his community.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, in Wewoka.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Graveside services for Seminole native James Earl Campbell are scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Burney Moore Cemetery in Madill with Ron Robertson officiating.

Services are under the direction of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Madill.

James Earl Campbell, 49 of El Reno, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1958 in Seminole to Hubert Earl Campbell and Carolyn Pearl Case Campbell.

James grew up in Seminole where he graduated from Seminole High School in 1976. He attended Southeastern University in Durant, where he received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Science and Technology.

James worked for the USDA as a computer scientist in Durant before moving to El Reno in 1997, where he continued working for the USDA.

He was a member of the NSTRA and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, being a beach bum, and anything outdoors and family.

His grandparents, James Thomas and Opal Zelda Campbell and James and Audrey Case; one uncle, Jimmy Case; one aunt, Lorene Campbell; and one grandson, Brandon Joe Campbell, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Julie Campbell of El Reno; parents, Earl and Carolyn Campbell of Bridgeview, Okla.; son, Jason Campbell and his wife Brandie of Bridgeview; daughter, Cherie Burns and husband Mark of Concho; brother, Tommy Campbell and wife Chris of Bridgeview; stepsons: Mark Bell, Travis Buttram and wife Sarah, Jerry Buttram and wife Katie; and Jesse Buttram; grandchildren: Tyler, Mason and Lauren Campbell, Aspen Burns, and Allie Taylor; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for former Seminole businessman, C. Lloyd Campbell, were held today at 10 a.m. at Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church with Eric Costanzo officiating.

Burial followed at Blackburn Chapel Cemetery with services under the direction of Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee.

C. Lloyd Campbell, 78 of Bethel Acres, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at his residence. He was born Aug. 17, 1929 in Bethel Acres to E.A. Campbell and Della (Welch) Campbell.

He graduated from Bethel High School in 1946 and from OBU in 1962, with a degree in Business Administration.

On Aug. 5, 1950 he married Rita Chesser in Bethel Acres. Years ago he worked at Sylvania and managed and later owned Runge Co. and Empower, Inc., in Seminole.

He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in S. C. and Texas.

Campbell was a lifelong member of Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and teaching Sunday school for over 50 years.

His parents; one son, Pepper Campbell; one sister, Elsie Climer; one brother, Robert Campbell, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three children: Lyn Cearley of Shawnee, Lea Davis of Hamilton, Ohio, and Lloyd Campbell II of Richardson, Texas; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Charles Floyd Campbell and Thad Campbell, both of Bethel Acres..

Funeral services for Seminole resident Jimmy Dale Cannon are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield and Junior Mize officiating.

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

Cannon, 73, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Seminole. He was born May 30, 1934 in Seminole County to Lester "Boss" Cannon and Lois Ethel Aylor.

He was a lifelong County resident having lived in the Seminole and Little areas.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for lifelong Konawa resident Jayne B. Capps were held at 10:30 a.m. today at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Konawa, with Rev. Mark Streetman officiating.

Interment followed at Konawa City cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Capps, 88, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at Ada retirement center, Ada. She was born Sept. 24, 1919 in Konawa to Ashbury Eastes and Thelma (Potts) Brill.

She graduated from Konawa High School and on Jan. 21,, 1939 she married William L. Capps. He preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1962.

Her parents and one son, William "Bill" Capps also preceded her in death.

Surviving is one daughter, Mary Jayne Masters of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

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

Graveside services for Konawa resident Bobby Joe Carnes are scheduled for Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at Vamoosa Cemetery with Rev. Jamie Perry officiating.

Carnes, 44, died on Jan. 5 at Valley View Hospital in Ada.

He was born on April 2, 1963 in Ada to Albert and Juanita Griffin Carnes and attended Vanoss Schools.

Carnes married Terri Louise Taylor and served a term in the United States National Guard.

He moved to the Konawa area from Ada 16 years ago.

He was a self-employed concrete finisher and operator of Jerry’s Service Station in Konawa.

Carnes is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; two sons, Bobby Wayne Sonny Boone Carnes, of the home, Konawa; one brother, Ed Graves, Konawa; and two sisters, Sue Shahan, Fitzhuh, Billie Teel, Ada.

Interment will take place at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Richard Carolina Sr. are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Wewoka with Bishop Bobby L. Williams and Overseer Rev. John T. Berry, MC.

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

Carolina, 92, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in Seminole. He was born Aug. 4, 1015 in Wewoka to Manuel and Jennetta (Sango) Carolina.

He attended Sam’s School District #20 and later served in the military during World War II in Normandy, France as a Rifleman 2, earning two Bronzer Stars and a Victory Medal.

Carolina worked at Tinker Air Force Base for 42 years as a mechanic. He enjoyed fish, gardening, baseball and spending time with his family and friends after his retirement. Overseer John T. Berry baptized him.

His parents; brothers: Walter and Ralph Carolina; sister, Maggie Hollins; wife; son, Richard Carolina Jr.; and daughter, May Carolina, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children: Wendolyn Farrier and Gloria Watson, both of Oklahoma City, Earl Carolina, Jimmie Carolina, and Brenda Carolina, all of Wewoka, and Pam Johnson of Seminole; 20 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren.

David "Buck" D. Carolina, Sr., age 68, died Tuesday, Nov. 25.

He was a retired supervisor for the City of Oklahoma, of 38 years

His wife, Joyce, survives him.

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 2, at Fairview Baptist Church.  Interment will be at Westwood Cemetery, in Wewoka, under the direction of Temple & Sons Funeral Directors, Inc. 

Services for Wewoka resident Ural Carolina are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ, 4^th and Mekusukey in Wewoka, with Bro. George Shirley officiating.

Interment is to follow at Westwood Cemetery and dinner will be served after the service at Cedar Street Church of Christ.

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

Ural Carolina was born to Frank and Bertha (Grayson) Carolina on Sept. 11, 1935. He attended Austin Grove School in Bearden, Okla.

Ural Carolina moved to Nobletown at an early age where he worked for Commercial Brick, Clay Pipe and City of Wewoka before retiring in 1984.

He met and married March 27, 1978 Maedean Bruner Carolina, his wife of 31 years. He enjoyed fishing, and planting his garden. His heart was bigger than life.

Above all he loved his family and friends and always acknowledge God as his Savior. Ural was a member of the Cedar Street Church of Christ Family.

His father, Frank; mother, Bertha; wife, Maedean (2005); brother, Sherman; son, Terry Lane; nephew, Morris; sister, Ester Smith, preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish two daughters, Dondie Gordon Britt and Gloria Porter, both of Virginia: five sons: Ned Bruner, Paul Bruner (Kim) of California, Joe Don Gordon of Wewoka, Rick Burton (Myra) of Oklahoma City, and Tony Bruner of California; two nieces: Marquitta (Cosby) of Shawnee, and Harris (Fox) of Wewoka; one nephew, Rickey Samuels of Shawnee; 14 granddaughters; four grandsons; 18 great-grandchildren; and a very large host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Sonny cherished four special people: one niece, Harris; grandbaby, Natasha Britt; nephew, Pat; and Aunt Clarine.

Hollis Orville Carpenter Jr. died Saturday, Nov. 22, in Oklahoma City, leaving a big void in many lives. He was born Jan. 9, 1946, in Wewoka, to Hollis and Lois Carpenter.

Hollis attended Bowlegs High School, graduating in 1964. He married Ruth Ann Graves Feb. 27, 1965. He was drafted in Aug. 1966 by the Army and served in Vietnam.

Hollis was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt, camp and fish.

He was self-employed for several years in trucking, hauling rock and gravel. He owned and operated Hollis’s Garage, in Oklahoma City and later went to work for Atlantic Richfield, in Seminole, Price, Texas and Taylor, Ark.

He returned to Oklahoma in 1992 to work for Enogex, in Davenport to help build a new plant and he transferred to Calumet in 1998 to run the gas plant there. He moved to Blanchard in 2006 and was retired because of his health.

He has four sons and one daughter; Aaron Carpenter, of Blanchard, Jonathan and Mandy Carpenter, of Burbank, Calif., Gauge Carpenter, of Blanchard, and Jesse Carpenter, of Blanchard.

Services will be at the Assembly of God Church in Tuttle, Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. Brother Andy Teston will be preaching the sermon. Burial will be at Little Cemetery, in Seminole, at 1:30 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Troy Carpenter, Jerry Carpenter, Troy Carpenter Jr., Jonathan Carpenter, David Graves and Trey Reed.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dwayne Moore, CL Dyer, Don Delozier and Jim Minter.

Arrangements made by Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard.

Louise (Reynolds) Carpenter, 84 year-old, longtime Seminole resident passed from this life Monday, May 19, 2008 at her home in Seminole.

She was born March 23, 1924 in Wilson, Oklahoma to parents Exie "Irene" (Hogue) Reynolds and Earl Reynolds.

Louise married Norman Howard Carpenter on December 31, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. They lived in Ulysses, Kansas for 27 years, from 1961 to 1988, then returned to Seminole.

Louise had worked as a cosmetologist and a homemaker, retiring in 1977. She loved to quilt and enjoyed needlepoint projects. But most of all she loved God and her family dearly. She and her husband have been active members of the First Baptist Church in Seminole.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 65 years, Norman Carpenter of the home. Two sons and a daughter-in-law, Don Carpenter of Norman, Oklahoma and Rusty and his wife Allison Carpenter of Norman, Oklahoma.

Three grandchildren also survive, Bret Carpenter of Norman, Oklahoma, Dustin and his wife Avery Carpenter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Nicole Carpenter of Norman, Oklahoma. Other survivors include two great grandchildren, Braxton and Rylee Carpenter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a host of other family and dear friends.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, Donald Reynolds.

Casket Bearers will be: Bruce Coates, Neil Craig, Mark Dicus, James Hayes, Larry McMains, Ron Sosbee, Ken Green and Ernie Willis.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Dr. Tommy Clark will officiate with interment following at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole, Oklahoma.

The family has designated the First Baptist Church, Falls Creek Fund as appropriate for memorial donations, "In Memory of Louise Carpenter" - 420 Reid Street - Seminole, Oklahoma, 74868.

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

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

Jeffrey Adam Caudill died Thursday, Oct. 2, while working on his job as a ranch hand in Wetumka. He was forty-six years old.

He was the son of James and Dortha (Green) Caudill, born on April 15, 1962 in Wewoka. The family moved to Modesto, Calif. when Caudill was very young, and returned to Wewoka when he was ten years old.

He attended Wewoka schools, then worked for many years in the oil field. He worked the past four years for Baker Finishing Farms, as ranch hand and then as foreman. He fished and hunted

His father, James Caudill, preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 2007.

He is survived by his mother, Dortha, of the home; four sisters, Doris Brown, of Holdenville, Renee Foster, of Wewoka, Annette Conley and Jamie Caudill, both of Holdenville; and one brother, Greg Caudill, of Wewoka

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10:30a.m. at Fisher Funeral Home Chapel, in Holdenville. Internment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka. Rev. Larry Chesser and Rev. Rick Madron are the officiating ministers.

Pallbearers are Michael Hamilton, Joshua Caudill, Chad Caudill, Michael Conley, Shawn Conley, Mark Foster, Mike Foster and Larry Brown.

Honorary pallbearers are Austin Elliott, Tony Ogle and Curtis Tollett.

Services are under direction of Fisher Funeral Home of Holdenville.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Lou Ann Cervantes are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at New Hope Church.

Interment is to follow at the McGirt Family Cemetery, Sasakwa. Arrangements are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka and Lowell-Times, Altus.

Cervantes, 49, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Jackson County Hospital, surrounded by her friends and family, after a long illness of cancer and diabetes.

She was born Nov. 11, 1958 in Oklahoma City to Jimmie and Flora (Johnson) McGirt. She graduated from Wewoka High School and worked various jobs throughout her life; most recently at Wal-Mart, where she was a cashier.

On April 24, 1984 she married Raul Cervantes in Altus.

Her mother (April 1985) preceded her in death.

Surviving is her father, Jimmie McGirt of Wewoka; husband of Altus; sons: Gavin McGirt, Damien McGirt, and Antonio Cervantes, all of Altus; brothers: Bobby McGirt of Holdenville, Roland McGirt of Glenrose, Texas, Paul McGirt of Oklahoma City, Randy McGirt of Ada, and Reginald McGirt of Louisiana; and sisters: Wynette Wildcat of Seminole, Shirley Tiger of Oklahoma City, and Sally Davis of Ft. Smith, Ark.

Funeral service for Jenny Marie Chaffin are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Bro. Glenn Peck officiating.

Burial is to follow at Mars Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

Chaffin, 23 of St. Louis, Okla., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in Shawnee. She was born June 23, 1984 in Shawnee to James M. Chaffin and Tammy Jo Berry.

She attended Weleetka Elementary School, Macomb Middle School, and was a graduate of Graham High School.

Chaffin worked in childcare and she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her children and her sister.

Her maternal grandparents, Hazel Putman, Odie Putman and Frank Berry; her paternal grandfather, John Chaffin; twin brothers, Colby and Casey Brooks; and stepfather, John W. Brooks, III, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her mother and stepfather, Tammy Jo and Jason Brooks of St. Louis, Okla.; her father, James Michael Chaffin of Okemah; sisters, Isabella Kay Brooks of St. Louis and Allison Cole Chaffin of Okemah; brother, James Chaffin of Okemah; and sons, Everett Michael Porter of St. Louis and Adrian Cole Chaffin of Wetumka.

Lifelong Seminole resident Sherry Lynn Chambless passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the age of 52.

Sherry was born on Nov. 19, 1956, in Seminole, Okla., to Clyde Elmer Seay and Edith Irene (Dunn) Harper.

Sherry married Michael Chambless on Aug. 27, 1988, at Cedar Vail Gardens outside of Davis, Okla.

Sherry’s passion was teaching. She graduated from Seminole State College and East Central University with a degree in Education. She taught at Crooked Oak Elementary, New Lima Elementary, and Seminole Public Schools. At the time of her death, she was teaching fourth grade students at Northwood Public School in Seminole. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole.

Sherry is survived by her husband Mike Chambless of the home, her mother, Edith Irene Dunn of Seminole, two sons: Kevin Lyle of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Casey Lyle of Seminole, and daughter Brittany Chambless of the home, two step-children: Jason Chambless of Davis, Okla., and Christy Lewis of Reddick, Fla.

She is also survived by one brother, Ron C. Seay and one sister, Pamela Jean Blalock both of Seminole, Okla. A host of other family and dear friends also survive her.

She is preceded in death by her father Clyde E. Seay.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, from 4-6 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, Little, Okla. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strother, Seminole, Okla., 74868

Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Carter, Manlyo Black, Zac Craig, Jeremy Bryan, Carl Theirren, Shane Robertson and Cody Mitchell.

Honorary Bearers will be: Chris Major, Glen Major, Ron Mitchell, Jacob Blalock, Danny Williams, faculty, administration and support staff of Seminole Public Schools and The First Baptist Sunday School Class.

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

Stephen James Chandler, of Blanchard, age six months, died Saturday, Dec. 6, at his home in Blanchard.

He was born May 31, 2008, in Norman, to parents Jamie and Brad Chandler, of Blanchard.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. at Dibble Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis Cox presiding.

He is survived by his parents, of the home; grandparents, Bill and Tammy Chandler, of Seminole and Rick and Elizabeth Moore, of Blanchard; great-grandparents, Bill and Rosalie Chandler, of Seminole, James and Anne Johnson, of Davenport, Frank and Kathy Miller, of Oklahoma City, and Claudine Moore of Vanoss; and great-great grandmother, Nondious Chandler, of Oklahoma City.

Funeral services were held today at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ at Little with Bro. Rusty Dawson officiating. Interment will follow at the Little Cemetery.

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

Mary Arzena Chesser was born on Sept. 28, 1929, in Seminole County, and departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Shawnee, at the age of 78.

Arzena, the daughter of Roy Glen and Cleo (Jackson) Bond, was a life-long resident of Seminole County. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Little and was a homemaker.

She married Garvin Dempsey Chesser on Oct. 29, 1948, in Seminole. She was preceded in death by parents.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Dempsey Chesser of the home in Little; sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Deanna Chesser of Enid and Kevin and Pamela Chesser of Seminole; grandchildren: Casey and Nichole Chesser, Brianne Chesser, Brandon Adams, Daisha Chesser, Jamie and Jason Myers, and Tabitha and Dallas Ewton; and great-grandchildren: Addison Rae Adams, Mason Myers, and Maddox Myers.

The family has suggested expressions of sympathy be made in memory of Arzena to the Church Of Christ at Little, 11526 Hwy. 99, Seminole, OK 74868.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Florine Stout Christ are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Amanda Lockwood officiating.

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

Florine Stout Christ passed peacefully in her sleep early Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease.

Jewel Florine Hayes was born March 23, 1919 to John and Jewel Hayes in Erick, Beckham County, Okla. Florine was the eldest of three children and she spent her childhood on the family cotton farm.

After high school, she attended Oklahoma University and Oklahoma State University, and later worked as an executive bank secretary in Oklahoma City.

Florine became an avid private air plane pilot and shared that loved with Archie Stout, who she married May 21, 1953 in Shawnee,

Afterwards, she soon became credentialed as a Funeral Director and worked with Archie at the family business, Stout-Sarber Funeral Home in Wewoka.

With Archie, Florine raised four children – Maria, Sabra, Jimmy, and DeAnn. She loved helping her children grow up and was very kind and generous to everyone.

She was artistic and enjoyed sewing, singing, traveling, participating in several ladies’ clubs, and entertaining. She and Archie were active in the Republican Party at the state level and they enjoyed politics.

After Archie’s death in 1978, Florine returned to college studies. She graduated with a BS degree in Social Work at the age of 61, and was subsequently employed with the State department of Social Services, working with the aged, blind and disabled.

Later she married Clifford Christ, also of Wewoka. They shared the farm life at Angus Valley Ranch and enjoyed endeavors, including golfing; playing cards; and raising and showing champion Angus cattle at regional and national events.

Clifford preceded her in death in 2003. Also preceding her in death are her parents; son, Jimmy Stout; and sister, Louise Dodson.

Surviving are her daughters: Maria Hollingworth and her husband John Logan of Tucson, Ariz., and Sabra Todd of Wewoka, Sabra’s son, Eric Northcutt and grandson, Chase, of Bartleville, and DeAnn Kessler and her children, Kasey and Brandon, of Nogal, N.M.

Also surviving is Florine’s brother, Emily Hayes, and his family of Wagoner, Okla.; and her sister’s family of Elk City; Clifford’s daughter, Pricilla Dutton and her two sons and families; and Clifford’s son, David Christ and his two sons and families.

Memorial services for former Seminole resident Anita June Christian are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Mickey Shaw officiating.

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

Anita passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at her home in Shawnee, at the age of 56. She was born Jan. 8, 1952 in Oklahoma City to Early Edward (Bud) and Lillian (Box) Oliver.

On Sept. 3, 1988 Anita married James C. Christian in Pecos, Texas. She was the deli manager for five years at Homeland in Seminole.

Her father preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; her mother, Lillian Oliver of Seminole; son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Cindy Allen of Elko, Nev.; her daughter and son-in-law: Michelle and Steve Newman of Shawnee; and her daughter and fiancé, Lisa Chapman and Micheal Edwards of Leesville, S.C.; two step-sons; James Christian of Hibbing, Minn., and John Christian of Keewatin, Minn.; step-daughter, Jill Gray of Keewatin, Minn.; one brother, Edward Oliver of Boyd, Texas; and two sisters: Carolyn Sellers of Seminole and Margaret Tolley of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.  

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ashley Heath of Shawnee, Matthew and Jorden Oliver of Boyd, Texas, Danelle Edwards, Brittany and Zachary Chapman, all of Leesville, S.C., Mason and David Allen of Elko, Nev., Tyler and Ashley Newman of Shawnee; one great-grandchild, Rowan Luke Newman Heath; and step-grandchildren: Alex Christian and Nathan Christian of Hibbing, Minn., Joey and Steven Caroon of Keewatin, Minn., Timothy and Kaitlin Gray of Keewatin, Minn., and Annie Christian of Keewatin, Minn.

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

Funeral services for Seminole resident David Kirk Clanton are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Robertson officiating.

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

Clanton, 44, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Integris Seminole Medical Center. He was born June 15, 1964 in Odessa, Texas to James and Nancy (Hawkins) Clanton.

He moved to Seminole from Odessa, Texas three years ago and worked as a nurse’s aide at Seminole Estates Nursing Home.

His parents; two sons: Nathan Clanton and David Clanton Jr., of Seminole; and one brother, Scotty Clanton of Odessa, Texas, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Tammy (Pierce) Clanton of the home; three sons: Michael Clanton of the home, Rocky Shane Clanton and Eric Hallmark, both of Odessa, Texas; one daughter, Amy Hallmark of Seminole; and two grandchildren.

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

Funeral services for Meeker resident John W. Clark are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, Meeker, with Rev. Shannon Clark and Jim Whorton officiating.

Burial is to follow at new Hope Cemetery in meeker under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

John Clark, 87, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at a hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct. 25, 1920 in Belmont, Okla., to Milton Eugene and Lula (Martin) Clark.

John graduated from Meeker High School in 1939 and married Beulah Parks in Meeker.

He was a real estate broker and land developer, as well as; member of First Christian Church of Meeker; member of Meeker Masonic Lodge for 64 years; member of AQHA; and member of Oklahoma Realtors Association.

John loved music and played the steel guitar. He also loved horses and breeding them.

His parents; sister, Charlotte Parks; and great-grandson, Rhett Clark, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Beulah Clark of Oklahoma City; daughter, Carolyn Cope and husband John of Mason; sons: John Harold Clark of Meeker, and E. Clark and wife Trish of Oklahoma City; grandchildren: Jeff Clark and wife Lori, Chet Clark and wife Darla, Brian Clark and wife Tricia, Shannon Clark, Bridget Cook and husband Colby, E.L. Cope, and Jonas P. Cope; brother, C.M. Clark and wife Sue of Seminole; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many loving relatives and friends.

Thomas Arthur "Tom" Clark, 74-year-old longtime Maud resident died Oct. 24, at his home in Maud. He was born June 27, 1934, in Wichita Falls, Texas to parents Willie Byrd (Poplin) Clark and Ollie Mart Clark.

He graduated from Old High, in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1953. Following graduation he served in the United States Army Reserve. He later worked as an electrician for Texas Electric as a lineman in Electra, Texas for 21 years. Then he worked for Sonat Offshore Drilling Company retiring in 2001, after 30 years of service. Following retirement he worked as a reserve deputy as a Pilot for the Pottawatomie Sheriff’s Department.

Clark married Billie (Castoe) Moody on Dec. 12, 1980, in Maud. He also is past president of the Lion’s Club, in Electra, Texas. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, in Maud, where he was serving as Church Secretary of the Sunday School Department.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years and former Pottawatomie County Court Clerk, Billie Clark, of the home; one son, Wade Clark, of Maud; three daughters, Angela Huckaby, of Pitkin, Colo., Roshel Stabel, of Lakin, Kan., and Christy McClaskey, of Maud; and twelve grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bryant Scott Clark; one daughter, Tamara Kay Clark and by one brother, Harold Clark.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Trinity Baptist Church, in Maud. Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, near Maud. Rev. Wayne Taylor and (Grandson) Cody Clark will officiate the service.

Casket Bearers will be: Dewey Goodin, Jack Morris, Rex Huckaby, Kevin Cook, Gary McClaskey, Taylor Stabel, Jayce Stabel, Jake Jones and Wade Clark.

Honorary Bearers will be: John Nuckolls, Luster Heffley and Charles Pierce.

The family has designated the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund as appropriate for memorials. Donations can be sent in Clark’s memory to Trinity Baptist Church, P.O. Box 177, Maud, Oklahoma 74854.

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

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

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Larry Jack Clements are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

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

Clements died on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 59.

He was born on Feb. 24, 1949 in Asher, Oklahoma to Hershell Dean Clements and Faye Estelle (Wheeler) Clements.

Clements graduated in 1967 from Asher High School.

He married Linda Kay Pack on Dec. 5, 1970 and they lived in Maud until moving to Seminole 28 years ago.

Clements worked as a truck driver for Ball Pipe and Supply Company in Shawnee until he had an automobile accident in October 2007.

He was a member of the Triple A Shooters Club in Shawnee.

Survivors include his wife Linda Kay (Pack) Clements of the home; two daughters, Becky Sue Stalnaker of Seminole, and Phyllis Kay Tucker of Seminole; one brother, Harvey D. Clements of Shawnee; one sister, Billie Clements of Oklahoma City; and one grandson.

Evelyn Cleveland, 74 year old, lifelong Seminole resident, died Thursday, Oct. 9, in Moore. She was born Dec. 31, 1933, in Carroll County, Ark., to Luther Ward Furguson and Gracie Jewel (Guess) Furguson.

She married Claude Alvin Cleveland on Dec. 17, 1951, in Wewoka. He preceded her in death in January, of 1974.

Cleveland was a homemaker and worked in the food service industry at several area restraints including Bev’s Beef and Rye, Dairy Cup, Our Daily Bread, and Leatha Steak House. She was also a member of the Seminole First Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, David Cleveland, of Fayetteville, Ark; six daughters, Linda Thompson, of Seminole, Jan Jernigan, of Moore, Claudine Bellows, of Moore, Debbie Lupton, of Moore, Judy Hester, of Seminole, and Teresa Cleveland, of Moore; two brothers, Chester Furguson, of Eufaula, Hubert Furguson, Of Seminole; two sisters, Opal Bellows, of Denton, Texas and Barbara Grant, of Cromwell.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Claude Cleveland, and by one sister, Dixie Cooper.

Funeral services were scheduled for 1p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole. Rev. Kevin Daniels and Rev. Allen Wood officiated the service. Internments followed at Little Cemetery, north of Seminole.

Casket bearers were her grandsons; Shawn Cleveland, Jason Bellows, Brian Bellows, Tyler Bellows, Shane Hester, Luke Hester, Zackery Lupton, and Josh Jernigan.

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

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

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Evelyn Cleveland are scheduled for 1 p.m., Monday , Oct. 13, 2008 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.

Revs. Kevin Daniels and Alan Wood will officiate the service.

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

Cleveland died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 in Moore at the age of 74.

She was born to Luther Ward Furguson and Gracie Jewel (Guess) Furguson on Dec. 31, 1933 in Carroll County, Ark.

Evelyn married Claude Alvin Cleveland on Dec. 17, 1951 in Wewoka. He preceded her in death in January of 1974.

Cleveland was a homemaker and had worked in food service at several area restaurants including "Bev’s Beef and Rye," "Dairy Cup," "Our Daily Bread," and "Leatha Steak House."

She was also a member of the Seminole First Free Will Baptist Church.

Cleveland is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Claude Cleveland; and one sister, Dixie Cooper.

She is survived by one son, David Cleveland, Fayetteville,, Ark.; seven daughters, Linda Thompson, Seminole, Jan Jernigan, Moore, Claudine Bellows, Moore, Debbie Bellows, Moore, Debbie Lupton, Moore, Judy Hester, Moore, and Teresa Cleveland, Moore; two brothers, Chester Furguson, Eufaula, and Herbert Furguson, Seminole; two sisters, Opal Bellows, Denton, Texas, and Barbara Gene Grant, Cromwell; 31 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Casket bearers will be her grandsons: Shawn Cleveland, Jason Bellows, Brian Bellows, Tyler Bellows, Shane Hester, Luke Hester, Zackery Lupton and Josh Jernigan.

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

A wake service Wewoka resident Judy (Tiger) Cloud is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Sand Creek Eufaula Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Sand Creek Eufaula a Baptist Church with Rev. Houston Tiger and Rev. Lewis Johnson officiating.

Burial is to follow at Tiger Family Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Cloud, 74, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2008 in an Oklahoma City hospital after a long illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1933 in Lima Stone, Okla., to Rev. Joe Tiger and Annie (Hulbutta) Tiger.

She attended Chilocco Schools until the 11^th grade and worked at Oakridge Nursing Home in Wewoka. Cloud worked in housekeeping as a laundry facilitator until she retired in 2003.

Cloud was a member of Sand Creek Eufaula Baptist Church and Ocese Band, and Beaver Clan.

On Aug. 22, 1952 she married Lee Cloud and he preceded her in death in June 2003. Her parents also preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children: Leo Cloud, Cleo Cloud, Winifred Cloud, Tammy Cloud, Christopher, and Stanley Cloud, all of Oklahoma City, Patti Gibson of Shawnee, Lucy Carranza and Pam Paredes, both of Dallas, Texas, Nona Johnson of Seminole, Ted Cloud of Phoenix, Ariz., and Joseph Cloud of Sapulpa; 32 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Rev. Houston Tiger, Martha Bowlegs, Nelli Tiger, and Nora Jacobs, all of Wewoka, Elizabeth Buckner of Oklahoma City, Mary Burgess of Tecumseh, and Myrna Merritt of Seminole.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Francis Miller, Tom Hulbutta, Jackie Hulbutta, Wilson Tiger Jr., Kevin Tiger, and Gregory Tiger. Honorary bearers will be: Elidio Carranza, Rufino Parades, Glenn Gibson and Henry Coker.

Kelly Dale Coats, age 39, died on Monday, Sept. 15, in Bethany.

He was born on Aug. 5, 1969, in Oklahoma City, to Glenn Dale Coats, deceased, and Sue (Hudson) Ray.

He was a sportsman, including hunting and fishing. He was a truck driver and a member of the Nazarene church.

He is survived by his mother, Sue Ray, of Newcastle; one son, Michael Dale Coats, of Bethany; three brothers, Phillip Ray Hudson, of Newcastle, and Chris and Donald Coats, of Joplin, Mo.; two sisters, Tamaria Horton, of Newcastle, and Carey Walsh, of Konawa.

His father, Glenn Dale Coats in 1980, preceded him in death.

Services are scheduled for 2p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams and Rev. Bruce Christian will officiate.

Pallbearers are Frankie Hudson, Junior Hudson, D.L. Foran, D.L. Foran, Jr., Gary Boyd Chapman, and Bobby Husdon.

Honorary pallbearers are Allen Harris and Christopher Foran.

Mary Susan Phillips Cochran was born in Haileyville, to Tydfil Richards Phillips and Frank Benning Phillips on April 4, 1916, and died in Oklahoma City, on Oct. 10. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday Oct. 17, at 4p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, in Wewoka.

The family moved to Wewoka, in 1924 and she lived most of her life there. In 1939 she married Fredric Ervin Cochran and they had a daughter, Susan Cochran Gau. Mr. Cochran preceded her in death in 1982.

Mary Sue was active in community, social and church activities. She was a dedicated Christian and an active member of the First United Methodist Church, of Wewoka where she sang in the choir.

She was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Fraternity and taught school before her marriage.

She was an active member of many organizations, among them: The University of Oklahoma Founders and Touchdown Clubs. She also served four years on the Alumni Advisory Board at O.U.

She was a member of the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club and was a founding member of the Seminole Nation Museum Board. She was also chairman of the Centennial Celebration in Wewoka in 1966, which was the founding organization of the museum itself.

She was an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, the Athenaeum Study Club, the Arts and Crafts club and the Hyacinth Garden Club, of Wewoka.

She enjoyed traveling in Europe and around the world. Her special interests were music and art. She sponsored and directed a girls’ Sextet in the local school for five years. She studied art from many teachers and received recognition for her paintings.

Mary Sue and Fred Cochran founded Cochran Chemical Co., Inc. in Wewoka in 1959 and she continued as an active participant as the Chairman of the Board until her death.

Mary Sue was a loving, devoted wife and mother, as well as a doting grandmother to her two beloved granddaughters and her five great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gau, of Midland Texas, two granddaughters and grandsons Benning Gau Ratliff and Gregory M. Ratliff, and Jordan Gau Thompson and Eric A. Thompson, five great grandchildren, Phillip, Mills Morgan, Porter Ratliff and Davis and Gray Thompson, all of Nashville, Tenn. a brother, Frank B. Phillips, Jr., two nieces, Kimberly Phillips, and her daughter Hayley Hite, Bronwyn and Rick Rack, and their children Jill and Lad Rack all of Houston Texas, as well as R. Tyler Rack Ramadi, Iraq, as well as her adopted family, Nancy and John LeVesque, their children Brooke and Norman, LeVesque all of Yucaipa, Calif. and John Norman Wewoka.

Mary Sue had many special friends that she loved and adored.

Honorary Pall Bearers: Duke Ligon, Bud Beeler, of Oklahoma City, Vince Orza, of Edmond, Fred Smith, John Norman, Ferril Williamson, Troy Childers, of Wewoka, Bryan Bishop Enid, John O’Connor, of Dallas Texas, Kevin Blonkivist, Earl Levea, of Midland Texas, John LeVesque, of Yucaipa, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 3^rd and Okfuskee, Wewoka, OK 74884, Seminole Nation Museum, 524 S. Wewoka Ave, Wewoka, OK 74884

Funeral services for area resident, Barry Gene Coker, age 39, died in Stillwater, on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Coker was born April 17, 1969, in Claremore, to Cora Lee (McComb) and Edmond Lee Coker.

He was a graduate of Holdenville High School, Class of 1987, and attended college at Murray State.

He was a veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and an activated member of the 2120th Supply and Service Company in the Oklahoma National Guard.

Surviving are his children: Brooke L. Coker, Trask X. Coker, and Debra J. Coker, all of Holdenville and Catlin P. Coker, of Chandler; his mother, Cora Coker, of Wewoka; and his father, Edmond Coker, of Holdenville

A wake service will held Sunday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 8p.m., at Hudson Philips Funeral Chapel, in Holdenville.

Services will be held Monday, Sept 22, in the Hudson Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, in Holdenville.

Internment will take place in a family cemetery, in Hughes County.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Funeral services for Seminole native Tommy Colbert are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Galilee Temple of Praise and Deliverance, 338 W. Russell, Seminole.

Interment is to follow at Westwood Cemetery, west of Wewoka, under the direction of Keller Funeral Home, Boley.

Colbert, 64 of Plainfield, N.J., died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at Muhlenburg Regional Hospital in Plainfield, N.J. He was born Jan. 21, 1944 in Seminole to Booker T. and Grace Lee (Johnson) Colbert.

He attended Seminole Public Schools for 12 years and graduated from SHS in 1962. Colbert was the vice president if his senior class and lettered in basketball, track and football.

In 2007, Colbert was among those chosen as a member of the Seminole High School Hall of Fame.

He married Connie Robinson and attended Lyons Institute of Technology in Newark, N.J. Colbert was a certified dental technician and owned a dental laboratory in Plainfield, N.J.

His parents preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; two daughters: dawn Latigo of Long Beach, N.J., and Lisa Colbert; three grandchildren; and two sisters: Marilyn Pope of Desoto, Texas, and Betty Colbert of Pueblo, Colo.

Funeral services for Oklahoma City resident Cecil J. Coley are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel in Moore, under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel.

Interment will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Wolfe Cemetery in Seminole County.

Coley died July 21, 2008, at the age of 77.

He was born June 26, 1931, to Ranes and Lela Coley in Red Oak.

He was a member of Indian Mission Assembly of God.

Coley’s hobbies included singing, playing cards, and riding.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a truck driver for Oklahoma Tomato for 12 years.

Coley was preceded in death by his parents, Ranes and Lela Coley; and two brothers, Soloman Coley and Wilburn Coley.

He is survived by his wife Bettery; three children, Ulus Coley, Cecilia Garcia, and Wayne Wolfe; stepchildren, Dallas Ceeley, Leon Merriman, Cathy Raines, Billy Merriman, Gerald Merriman, and Terry Merriman; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Coley and Joe Coley; three sisters, Dolly Scott, Bydia Pope, and Sue Jefferson.

Funeral services for Albert Lee "Paps" Collier are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Freewill Baptist Church in Okemah.

Interment is to follow Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Burton Petty and assisted by Brother Richard Larney.

Collier died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in Okemah at the age of 89. He was born July 25, 1918 in Seminole County to Andy and Lessie (Weems) Collier.

Collier spent most of his life in and around the Okemah area. He and Juanita Kinslow were married Dec. 24, 1938 in Okemah.

At the time of death, he was a member of the Okemah Free Will Baptist Church. He served as a deacon in the Schoolton Free Will Baptist Church west of Okemah and was ordained as a Free Will Baptist minister on May 20, 1951.

He received a certificate of award from the Oklahoma Bible College on May 15, 1961. His first pastorate was at the Schoolton Free Will Baptist Church.

He also pastored Free Will Baptist Churches at Hannah, Calvin, Sunnylane in Del City, Wewoka, Prague, Henryetta, and Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Holdenville.

Collier was also a builder, and he built or remodeled every place that he pastored. He built an educational wing a new sanctuary at Sunnylane, a completely new facility at Wewoka, remodeled the facility at Prague and totally remodeled the Henryetta church.

During his tenure as pastor he served on the Oklahoma State Church Training Board, Oklahoma State Mission Board, and was moderator of various associations while serving on several district boards.

His parents, Andy and Lessie Collier; his baby sister, Lois; his brother, Garland; and sister, Opal, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; one daughter, Alnita Young of Ardmore; one son, Loy Collier of Okemah; one brother, Willard Collier of Midwest City; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Serving as active pallbearers will be his grandsons. Bible Bearer is Chandler Smith.

Honorary Bearers include: Danny Rutland, Roger Ennis, Darrel Johnson, Kurt Titsworth, Clyde Walker, Fred Lacquement, Tommy Gordon, Jim Grim, Sterling Elmore, John Ford, Bill Ogden, Joseph Walker, and Alford Page.

Graveside Services for lifelong Wewoka resident Addie Lou Conn are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. She passed away Friday, Oct. 24, at Unity Hospital, in Shawnee, at the age of 90 years.

Addie Lou was born in Allen, to J.D. and Alvora Hanna. She attended Wewoka High School and graduated in 1936.

She married Clifford Conn in 1937. Together they had four children.

Addie Lou was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, in Wewoka.

She worked for Dr. William C. Moore and Dr. Ken Mathis, the Wewoka Library and the Court House thru Green Thumb. For the last seven years she resided at the Wewoka Nursing Center.

Addie Lou was preceded in death by her parents; her children; father, Cliff Conn; a son, Mike Conn; brother Alton Hanna; and sister Irma Lois Chappell.

Survivors include: daughter, Sandra and Husband Roy Harlan, of Enid, son Clifford Conn and wife, of Oklahoma City, son Billy Conn and wife Janice, of Madill; grandchildren are: Rick Harlan and wife Regina, of Snyder, Texas, Kevin Harlan and wife Sylvia Glen, also of Snyder, Texas, Trace Conn and wife Kara, of Rowlett, Texas, Christopher Conn and wife Jennifer, of Wewoka, Courtney Ward and husband Chad, of Wewoka, Jason Conn, of Dallas, Texas and Jordan Conn, of Dallas, Texas; great-grandchildren: Kimberly Harlan, Carrie Harlan, Tara Harlan, Ryan Harlan, Regan Harlan, Caleb Conn, Case Conn, Cade Conn, Cole Ward, Jacey Lane Conn, and Christian Kai Conn.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice. com

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Services for Seminole resident John Daniel Conn are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Seminole.

Interment is to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Clark officiating.

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

Conn, 71, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. He was born April 8, 1936 in Konawa.

He graduated in 1954 from Excelsior High School and was educated at the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

He retired in 1992 as Operations Manager at Hess Pipeline in Laurel Mississippi after a 35-year career with Amerada Hess Petroleum Corporation.

During his years with Amerada, he also lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Vernon, Texas, Seminole, Texas and Calgary Alberta Canada. He returned to Seminole, Oklahoma to make his home upon retirement.

He was an avid golfer and tireless volunteer for community/civic projects. He was honored as Seminole’s Citizen of the year in 1995. He was a past member of the Airport Board, served on various city committees and was responsible for the construction of the Seminole State College baseball facility at Oiler Park.

Conn served a term as State President of the Oklahoma Petroleum Motor Transport Association and was a past director of Tulsa Country Club. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl C. Conn and Gertie Johnson Conn and his sister, Mary Nell Groves.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bettie Conn of the home; a nephew, Steve Groves of Ada; a niece, Carla Kay Atkinson of Oklahoma City; and a brother-in-law, Floyd Groves of Ada.

Memorials may be sent in his memory to the Seminole State College Baseball Program in c/o SSC Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 351 Seminole, OK 74818-0351.

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

Longtime Wewoka resident Gary Don Conner, age 56, died Sunday, Dec. 28, in Oklahoma City.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dan Factor Officiating and burial to follow at Grant Chapel Cemetery, in Welty.

He was born Feb. 4, 1952, to George Conner Sr. and Madeline Hayes Conner.

Conner was a graduate of Wewoka High School and Oklahoma University, earning a Master in Arts. He later worked at Wewoka County Club as head Chef. He was a member of Akasvmkv Baptist Church, in Wewoka.

Preceding him in death are his parents, George and Madline Geraldine Conner and infant brother Jacob.

Survivors include his brother, George Conner, of Shawnee and companion Delonna Smalts.

Pallbearers will be Donald Conner, Donnie Judy, Bobby Williams, Joe Yahola, Jessie Brown, and Leslie Brown Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be Darryl Judy, John Deem, and Brock Barger.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

Guest book available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com

A memorial service for longtime Seminole County resident Nancy L. (Williams) Cotton Coody is scheduled for 10:30 Wednesday at the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Holiness Church with Sister Pat Coffey officiating.

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

Coody, 66, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee. She was born Aug. 27, 1941 in Wewoka to O.A. "Fats" Williams and Willie Faye (Pearce) Williams.

She worked as an L.P.N. at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City and is a former Sulphur resident. She married Joe T. Cotton and he preceded her in death in 2003. Later she married Robert C. Coody and he too preceded her in death in 2003.

In addition, her parents and one brother, W.G. Williams (2000), also preceded her in death.

Surviving is one son, Randall "Randy" Cotton of Seminole; two daughters, Jodi Cotton of Wolf and Stephanie Sandlin of Ada; two sisters, Loretta Choate of Seminole and Carol Tahsuda of Alberta, Canada; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

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

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole County resident Jerry Wayne Cooley are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada with Rev. Robert Ware and Rev. Ed Bray officiating.

Burial is to follow at Vamoosa Cemetery with services being under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Cooley, 60, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at his Konawa residence. He was born June 6, 1947 in Vamoosa to William Crawford Cooley and Nancy Elizabeth (Lane) Cooley.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 2, 1965 and served during the Vietnam War. Cooley was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He received an honorable discharge on Dec. 18, 1968.

On Nov. 24, 1979 he married Bobbi Ruth Castleberry in Konawa. He was a truck driver in the oilfield for many years.

Surviving is his wife of the home; one son, Orin Cooley of Konawa; three daughters: Andrea Leonard and Cheyenne Cooley, both of Konawa, and Melissa Cooley of Ada; three brothers: Bill Cooley Jr. of Seiling, James "Fuzz" Cooley of Ozark, Ark., and Rex Cooley of Edmond; one sister, Mildred Roberts of Cushing; and five grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be: Jimmy Roberts, Greg Roberts, George Roberts, Rex Cooley, Clay Cooley, and Martin Maggard.

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

Wake Services for Eliza Coon were scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Rock Springs Indian Baptist Church with Rev. Jimpsey Harjo and Rev. Houston Tiger officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Springs Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 23 1934, in, Sasakwa, to Titusie and Lona (Harjo) Carpitcher. She attended Rock Point and Vamoosa Schools.

She married Arthur Coon in 1952 and resided in Wewoka, raising her family. She was a homemaker most of her life.

Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Aguirre, Rebecca Larney, Barbara Jefferson, Greda Hooper, and Elizabeth Coon; son, Dwayne Coon; step-children, Margie Yazzie, Linda Tsdadi, and Arthur Coon; sisters, Effie Lena Harjo, Zelda Morgan, and Alice Walters; brothers, Bunny and Cully Carpitcher; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband Arthur; daughter, Jeanetta, Douglas; sisters, Christine and Irene Carpitcher; brothers, Harris, Albert, Terry, Sam, and Andrew Carpitcher.

Pallbearers will be Abe Davis, Sam Wheeler, Roy Carpitcher, Jason Tiger, Rex Hailey, and Dwayne Coon.

Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Larney, Mike Harjo, and Edvardo Aguirre.

A Guest book is available at wwwphillipsfuneralserice.com

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

Funeral services for Henry Dempsey Cooper will be held Friday, Sept. 12, at 10a.m. at the Calvary Way Church in Prague. Interment will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery in Paden.

Henry Dempsey Cooper was born Dec. 19, 1921 in Russellville, Ark. to Barry and Mariah (Davis) Cooper. He passed away Tuesday, Sept. 09, at his home in Prague at the age of 86.

Mr. Cooper had been a resident of the Paden and Prague area most all of his life. He and Maudie Palmer Cooper were married Sept. 22, 1942 and she later preceded him in death March 3, 1976. He later married Emma Loy Cooper Feb. 14, 1979; she preceded him in death June 25, 2004.

Mr. Cooper worked as a mechanic all of his life and also served his country during WWII with the United Stated Army. He loved life and especially loved visiting and "aggravating" people. But most of all he loved his family and especially his grandkids.

Also preceding him in death were his parents, one son, Larry Dean Cooper; two grandsons, Robert Charles Cooper and Joseph Lee Cooper; and also 9 brothers and sisters.

Mr. Cooper is survived by his 7 sons, Bobby Cooper and wife Pam of Prague, Danny Cooper and wife Linda of Prague, Glenn Cooper and wife Terry of Paden, Lyndel Cooper and wife Sheri of Prague, Jody Cooper and wife Misty of Prague, Barry Cooper of Earlsboro, and Johnny Cooper of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Patsy Gregory and husband Don of Prague and Angie Whisnant and husband Jimmy of Bearden; one daughter in law, Billie Cooper of Prague; one sister, Evelyn Fisher of Stillwell; 25 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah and officiated by Rev. Starland Davis.

Funeral services for longtime former Seminole resident Kenneth Wayne Corona are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Stewart and Rev. Manuel Rivas Jr. to officiate.

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

Corona, 40 of Oklahoma City, died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at his home. He was born Aug. 7, 1967 in Seminole to Raymond Roman Corona and Jane (McMullen) Marler.

His parents and one brother, Raymond Corona (May 14, 2007) preceded him in death.

Surviving is his stepmother, Alberta Corona of Seminole; stepfather, John Marler; two brothers: Albert Corona and Michael Kelough, both of Seminole; and two sisters: Vickie Haskins and Carolyn Corona Palacios, both of Seminole.

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

Funeral services for Seminole resident, Florence Cowherd are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Seminole, with Rev. Glen Pence officiating.

Graveside services will be held immediately following the service at the Wetumka, Oklahoma Cemetery.

Mrs. Cowherd went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at the age of 90. She was born Feb. 20, 1917, in Deer, Ark., to Claude and Julia Pruitt.

At the age of 18, she married Delbert McElyea and was married until his untimely death due to an oil field accident in August 1962. They were married for 27 years and had one son, Paul Dean McElyea who preceded them in death in Dec. 1935 at 11 months of age.

On Jan. 17, 1969, she married Leonard Cowherd. During 35 years of their loving marriage, they resided in various places in Oklahoma: Washita, Anadarko, Claremore, Wetumka, and Seminole. Leonard’s three children became hers.

They are Mary Lou Mannschreck, Bartlesville, Betty Cussen, Broken Arrow, and Harold Cowherd of Memphis.

Florence and Leonard enjoyed their retirement years by caring for her mother, Julia Pruitt until her passing in 1986. They also enjoyed traveling in their RV, bowling, golfing and gardening.

They both sang in the church choir. Florence enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, but most of all her extended family. Florence will always be remembered for her quick wit, loving nature, and generosity to all.

She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Pruitt; mother, Julia Pruitt; son, Paul Dean McElyea; four siblings, Claude Jr., Flossie, Lonnie, and Lewell; her husband of 27 years, Delbert McElyea; and her husband of 35 years, Leonard Cowherd.

She is survived by daughters, Mary Lou Mannschreck, and Betty Cussen and her husband Jim; and son, Harold Cowherd and his wife, Diane.

Her surviving siblings are Madge Brinlee, Holdenville; Gladys Osborn, Wetumka; Betty Osborn and her husband Roy, Wetumka; Doug Pruitt and his wife Sylvia, Harrah.

She has many nieces and nephews. Surviving grandchildren are Christy Thompson and her husband Randy of Tazewell, Va; Kyle Cussen and his wife Misti of Broken Arrow and Kimberly Hendricks of Dallas.

Surviving step-grandchildren are Leanne Moffitt of Oklahoma City; Paul Moffitt of Seattle, Wade Jarlsberg and wife Cara of Norman, and Ande Jarlsberg of Norman.

Surviving great-grandchildren are Carley and Addie Thompson of Tazewell, Cassie and Caia Cussen of Broken Arrow; Jase and Porter Jarlsberg of Norman, and Ewan Moffitt of Oklahoma City.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Cussen, Jim Cussen, Harold Cowherd, Kenneth Brinlee, Mike Osborn, and Bruce Pruitt.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Osborn, Dennis Osborn, Curtis Brinlee, Hartsell Brinlee, Alton Brinlee, Joe David Pruitt, Danny Pruitt, Larry Pruitt, Jerry May and Leonard Ray Pruitt.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Seminole.

Seminole resident Ellen Faye Cox, age 64, died Monday, Dec. 22, at Integris Medical Center, in Seminole.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m., in the Walker Funeral Service Chapel. Harvey Spear will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Dale Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Shawnee, to E.A. Kisor and Birdie (Treat) Kisor. She attended school in Dale. She married J.R. Cox, in 1961.

Cox spent most of her life as a housewife and homemaker. She had been a member of Hazel Dell Baptist Church. She enjoyed genealogy, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Danny Cox and wife Nancy, of Houston, Texas and Terry Cox and wife Carrie, of Seminole; five grandchildren, Danielle Cox, of Houston, Texas, Hannah Cox, of Houston, Texas, Jessica Cox, of Seminole, John Riley Cox of Seminole, Joshua Jenkins and wife Whitney, of Dale; great-grandchild, Lana Cheyenne; six brothers, Earl Kisor and wife Patsy, of Shawnee, Troy Kisor and wife Helen, of Yukon, Jack Kisor and wife Ann, of Wichita Falls, Texas, Tom Kisor and wife Joyce, of Shawnee, Ken Kisor and wife Judy, of Lindsborg, Kan., Don Kisor and wife Brenda, of Midwest City; sister, Elizabeth Williams and husband Ed, of Choctaw; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends

Preceding her in death are her parents and daughter, Lana Cox.

Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Services.

Funeral services for Sasakwa native Billie Crain are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Amanda Lockwood of First United Methodist Church officiating.

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

Crain, of Dallas, Texas, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Plano General Hospital at the age of 84. He was born Dec. 25, 1923 in Sasakwa to Allen and Mayme Crain.

He was raised in Sasakwa and graduated from Sasakwa High School. On May 28, 1954 he married Christine M. Crain in Checotah and they raised two children together.

Crain served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II as a rifleman. After his discharge he attended the University of Oklahoma, receiving a degree in law.

He worked as Regional Director in Dallas, Texas, for the office of Hearing and Appeals for the Social Security Administration from 1963 to 1980.

Crain and his wife moved to McAlester in 1980, where he served a judge.

His parents and daughter, Mary Annette Crain, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife and son, James Allen Crain, both of Dallas, Texas.

Gregory Steven Crawford, 47, of Mansfield, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 28. Services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, with Pastor Tommy Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Greg was born on Feb. 13, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Pat and James Crawford. He was a dedicated employee for over 25 years at Air Liquide in Texas. Greg will be remembered as a funny, loving and compassionate son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Greg is survived by his loving fiancé Melody Huddleston and her son Chance; his daughter, Lindsey Crawford and son Cody Crawford; and their mother Christie Bates, of Mansfield, Texas. He is also survived by his mother Pat Atyia and husband Freid Atyia, of Seminole; brother Jeff Crawford and wife Debbie and children Justin, Brandi and Jeffery, of Bakersfield, Calif.; brother, Kevin Crawford and wife Carolina and sons Nicolas and Nolan, of Mansfield, Texas; sister, Jayna Knight and husband Gene and daughter Cheyenne, of Spring, Texas; sister Tama Crane and husband Ben and daughter Abigail, of Sachse, Texas, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Frankie Crawford and Juanita Cline; his father, James Crawford; and nephew Brandon Burgett.

Pallbearers will include Rocky Loerch, Larry Burnett, Dennis Dunlap, Art Pena, Ken Rutland and Bobby Harper.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Knight, Ben Crane and Bruce Coates.

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

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Greg Crawford to: Baptist College Ministry 2507 West Wrangler Blvd. Seminole, Oklahoma 74868.

Funeral services for longtime Maud resident Nettie Gertrude (Cain) Crawford are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Maud.

Frank Brewer is to officiate the services with interment to follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud.

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

Crawford, 96, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at Sunset Estates Care Center in Tecumseh. She was born Aug. 15, 1911 in Westminster, Texas to Samuel David Cain and Ethel (Box) Cain.

In 1923 she moved to Maud with her parents and on Oct. 25, 1930 she married Custer C. Crawford in Maud.

She worked as a cook at George’s Café and then at the Maud Nursing Home. Crawford retired in the early 1980s and was a member of the Maud Church of Christ for many years.

Her parents; her husband (Nov. 11, 1989); four brothers: R.D. Cain, Henry Cain, Bennie Cain, and Clinton Cain; and two grandchildren, preceded her in death.

Survivors include two daughters: Loretta Bowder of Moore and Mary Winter of Seminole; two sons: David Crawford of Maud and Lee Crawford of Maud; one brother, Wiley Cain of Muldrow, Okla.; one sister, Oletta Watkins of Omak, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be: Mike Crawford, Mark Crawford, Randy Crawford, Terry Guinn, Raymond Bowder, Ricky Bowder, Jeff Horn and Steve Horn. Honorary bearers will be her great-grandchildren.

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

Graveside services for Wewoka resident Margy Louise (Boyter) Creech are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery in St. Augustine, Fla.

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

Creech, 78, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Integris Southwest Medical Center. She was born Sept. 24, 1929 in Wilmington, S.C., to Jack Boyter and Christine (Windham) Boyter.

She was a registered nurse and had worked as a dietician until her retirement in 1997. Creech moved to Seminole County two and one-half years ago from Florida.

Her parents; her first husband and father of her children, Robert Clinton Taylor; her second husband, Jim Creech; and two brothers, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sons: Steven Taylor of Wewoka and Robert Clinton Jr., of Florida; one daughter, Luanne Taylor of Daytona, Fla.; one sister, Mary of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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

Funeral services for Seminole High School graduate Theopolis "Kenneth" Crooms are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Ray Curry officiating.

Interment is to follow at Westwood Cemetery in Wewoka. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Crooms, 65, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at his home in Norman. He was born April 28, 1943 in Atoka, Okla., to Leonard Crooms and Irene (Williams) Crooms-Burris. Crooms was the oldest of 15 children.

He received his diploma from Seminole High School and he worked for Mr. and Mrs. Agar for over 25 years, and Mr. and Mrs. Artman for over 20 years, as a caregiver.

His father; stepfather, Lorenzo Burris; sister, Bertha Burris’ and one brother, Rico Bernard "Bud" Burris, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother of Seminole; brothers: Alonza Burris of Edmond, Michael Burris of Konawa, John Burris of Seminole, Willie Burris of Wichita, Kan., and Wallace Burris of Monmouth, Ill.; and seven sisters: Rose Burris of Seminole, Marshell Burris of Seminole, Yolanda Black of Dallas, Texas, Patsy Colbert of Edmond, Cheryl Smith, Ellen Smith and Fondrea Crooms of Tulsa.

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

Graveside services for longtime Wewoka resident, Leahnelle (Ligon) Crow are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Michael Vallandingham officiating.

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

Crow died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Elmwood Nursing Home, Wewoka. She was born March 16, 1920 in Murray, Ken., to Toy B. and Frocie (Outland) Ligon.

She and her family moved to Wewoka a number of years ago, and she graduated from Wewoka High School.

After graduation she worked for Otasco as a secretary for a number of years.

She and Clifton Crow were married and to this union one daughter was born.

Her parents; husband; and three brothers: Clifford, Hoyt and Bill Ligon, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her daughter, Kay Stump of Colorado; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.

Longtime Seminole resident Betty Jo (McClure) Curb passed away on Friday, Aug. 22, in Elk City, at the age of 80.

She was the youngest of seven born on March 6, 1928 in Wayne, to Thomas Rush McClure also known as "T.R. and Daddy Mac" and Gertie (Phillips) McClure.

She attended Wayne School for Grades 1 through 6; Paoli School Grades 7 through 10 (8th Grade Valedictorian): Midwest City School for Grades 11 and 12, Senior Class Valedictorian.

She received many awards including: Scholarship to Business College, American Legion Award, William P. Danforth award, Perfect Attendance (8 consecutive years), Best All-around Girl. Completed 3 Semesters at Oklahoma A&M College Stillwater, and School of Intensive Business.

After Betty started full time at Midwest City Schools, she met her future husband Alfred F. Curb, they dated over two years before they were married and started their family two and one half years later. They had two sons: Russell, Sept. 1953, and Ronald, Dec. 1956.

Al and Betty had been dating for a few weeks when they realized that they had both enrolled at A & M and left A & M the same dates. They didn’t meet each other there, because Betty stayed at college on weekends attending church activities (no money for bus fare) and Al was on the G.I. Bill (Marines) and drove his old car or hitchhiked home most weekends (to see his girlfriend).

For almost 55 years, Betty would remind Al that they could have met earlier at A & M.

Betty worked for several years for Midwest City School District where she helped with their financials and many other accounting issues. She also worked for the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and Tinker Air Force Base.

Her most recent employment was with Strother School where she retired in May of 1995 after serving as their Secretary and Treasurer for thirty years. She had been an active member of Twin Oak Baptist Church since 1964.

Betty leaves to cherish her memories her two sons and daughters-in-law; Ron and Lisa Curb of Newcastle, and Russell and Jeanette Curb of Elk City, sister, Claudia Talley of Wellston, three grandchildren, Tara Curb of Newcastle, and Tiffany and Nicholas Curb of Elk City, and one great granddaughter, Madisyn Inman of Elk City. She is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, step-mother "Woody" McClure, husband Alfred Curb on Jan. 19, 2006, triplet sisters; Obie Willingham, Ocie Talley and Odie McClure and brothers; Tommy McClure and Troy McClure.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Forest Weast officiating.

Lunch will be served following the service at Twin Oak Baptist Church. Interment will take place at 3:p.m. at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City.

Pallbearers will be: Jim Davis, Kenneth Hester, Glenn Pickle, Tommie Rammage, Larry Roper and Sid Spencer.

Honorary Bearers will be: Dale Bell, Don Bell, Larry McClure, Freddy Talley and Tommie Talley.

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

Longtime Seminole county resident L.J. Dahl passed away on Nov. 14, at his home, at the age of 84.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1924. in Yukon, to John and Edith Christian (Behren) Dahl.

L.J. married Edna (Cordell) Dahl on Aug. 29, 1947 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 17, 2004.

He served in the United States Army during WWII and retired from Tinker Air Force.

He was a "Winter Texan" he loved spending his winter in Brownsville, Texas with friends.

He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Leon Merriman, of Tecumseh; and son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Norma Snyder, of Midwest City; one brother, Harley John Dahl, of Oklahoma City; and sister, Elberta Delachmit, of Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Joe Lee Merriman and his wife Michelle and Kevin Merriman; and one great granddaughter, Madison Merriman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and six brothers and sisters.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Cummings Cemetery, in Maud, with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Service under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, in Maud.

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

Private family services for longtime Seminole County resident Troy Dame are scheduled.

He will be laid to rest in center Cemetery in Center, Okla. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Dame, 81, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Seminole Estates Nursing Center. He was born May 3, 1927 in Center, Okla., to George Andy and Ethel (Chaplin) Dame.

He married Betty L. Jones; she preceded him in death on March 16, 2007.

Dame retired from Law Enforcement, where he was the Chief of Police for many years for the City of Konawa.

He also worked for Pontotoc and Seminole Counties for many years. In addition, he was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Air Force.

His parents, wife, and numerous brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

Surviving are two sons: Troy D. Dame of Seminole and Michael Anderson of Tulsa; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

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

Nicole Davis Daniel, 26 year-old Seminole resident
died Monday, Aug. 8, 2008 in
Seminole.  She was born Dec. 16, 1981, in Oklahoma City, to parents Pamela Kay (Davis) Daniel and Stephen Marshall Daniel.

Nicole graduated from Putnam City North High School in 2000 and continued her education at Francis Tuttle
Vo-Tec. where she earned her degree as a veterinarian
technician.

Surviving her are her mother Pamela Daniel of Seminole, father, Stephen Daniel of Hydro, and one brother, Brock Daniel of
Seminole.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2p.m., Friday,
Aug. 22 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Daniel J. Grimes will officiate the service, assisted by Matt Riffle.

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

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

Lueetta (Scott) Darr, 93 year-old, longtime Seminole resident went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2008 in Seminole, Oklahoma.

She attended Old Glory Assembly of God Church for over 80 years and was a member for over 50 years. She loved c

hildren and taught the beginner’s class for many years. She loved raising flowers and enjoyed spending time with her children and working in her garden and raising Bantam chickens.

She was born August 29, 1914 in Roff, Oklahoma to parents Carl William Scott and Ida Mae (Brinlee) Scott.

Lueetta married Amel P. Darr on January 29, 1936 in Seminole County, Oklahoma.

Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Amel Darr of the home in Seminole, one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and his wife Helen Darr of Seminole, Oklahoma.

Other survivors include five grandchildren; Sharon Stanberry of Shawnee, Oklahoma; Martha Allen of Norman, Oklahoma; Bob Harrelson of Shawnee, Oklahoma; Sonya Hoselton of Seminole, Oklahoma and Kevin Darr of Seminole, Oklahoma. Twelve great grandchildren; Merry Rampergash, Rachael Detherage; Leah Neal; Annie Harrelson; Hayden Darr; Garrett Darr; Daniel Stanberry; Isaac Stanberry; Joshua Stanberry; Shelby Davis; Bradley Davis and Jessica Childers. Also surviving are four great great grandchildren;Elijah Rampergash, Ethan Rampergash, Samuel Dunn and Tommy Deatherage. She is also survived by a very special friend Bertha "Mamaw" Mainord and family
and a host of other family and dear friends.

Mrs. Darr is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Louise Harrelson (2003); and by two brothers, J.C. Scott and Wendell Scott.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole with Rev. Eugene "Gene" Darr officiating the service and Rev. Allen Wood assisting. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole, Oklahoma.

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

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

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Crawford "Curley" Davis are scheduled for 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Russell Ryker officiating.

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

Crawford passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Seminole Estates at the age of 92 years. He was born July 15, 1915 in Little Rock, Ark., to Curtis E. and Eliza Settles Davis.

He married Alta Jewel (Hunt) Davis on Feb. 13, they were married for 71 years before she preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 2006.

Crawford worked in the lumber industry for many years. In addition, he worked as a landscape developer and lawn service.

He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Crawford was a member of the Hilltop Freewill Baptist Church.

His parents; wife, Alta; one son, Jessie Joe Davis; three grandsons: Gary Douglas, Ronald Heath Davis and John Darrell Davis.

Survivors include five children: James and wife Wilma Davis of Wewoka, Crawford and wife Sandra Davis of Wewoka, Gary and wife Nancy Davis of Ardmore, Carolyn and Husband Bob Camp of Wewoka, and Linda and Husband Mike Notz of Roswell, N.M.; 30 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and two expected.

Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Davis, Eddie Davis, Adam Davis, Joey Davis, Raymond Waite, Michael Henning, Randy Mays, Scott Barlow and Richard Davis.

Dexter Lee Davis died Sunday, Dec. 14, in Tecumseh.

He was born Dec. 28, 1940, in Modesto, Calif., to Edwin Dexter and Jesse Lee (Chesser) Davis.

He grew up in Modesto and graduated from Downey High School. He married Catherine Harrison, on Oct. 31, 1957, in Modesto.

Davis served in the U.S. Air Force, spending time in Louisiana, and Greenland. In later years he continued his education, returning to school on the G. I. Bill and graduated from Seminole State College and East Central College with a degree in Criminal Law.

He began his career in law enforcement with the Seminole Police Department, in 1973 as a patrolman. He worked for the department for 20 years, retiring in 1993, as Assistant Chief of Police.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine, of the home; daughters, Sherrie Sheppard, of Shawnee, Melinda Lowman, of Maud; son, Delmar Davis, of Meeker; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death is his daughter, Renee Nell.

His last wishes were that his friends remember him as he was during his police career and that there be no formal funeral service.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donating to the foundation for medical research for Multiple Sclerosis be a consideration.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Dorothy L. Davis are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Stout-Philips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Phillip Mullins officiating.

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

Dorothy L. Davis was born Aug. 27, 1923 in Bristow to John and Elma (Barnes) Richardson. Dorothy passed from the physical life after a long illness at home on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.

She strove tirelessly during her life to serve her family and friends as a Proverbs 31 woman. She was a diligent homemaker, valuable helper, nurturing mother, and upright God-fearing woman.

Dorothy was the Society Editor of the Wewoka Times before she spent many years in the Seminole County Courthouse as Deputy County Assessor.

In addition, she was a bookkeeper for several nursing homes in the Wewoka, Konawa, and Wetumka areas. She also spent many years with Seminole Soil Conservation Office.

She was active in the EX-POW’s as Adjutant for the Central Oklahoma Chapter and also Adjutant for the Department of Oklahoma EX-POW’s.

Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church, Wewoka, and served as Sunday school secretary for a number of years. Recently she attended Midway Baptist Church.

Dorothy was also an avid volunteer for the Veteran’s Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Preceding her in death are her parents, John and Elma Richardson; one sister, Nancy (Richardson) Watson; infant son; sister, Marge Brixey; brother, Jack Richardson; two granddaughters, Toni Thatcher; great-granddaughter, Jill Smith; J.W. Thatcher, husband and father of her children – (Eddie, Patti, Donny and Jimmy Don); Richard Bradley, husband and father of her son, Ricky; and husband, Wayne Garrett.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Lawrence Davis of Wewoka, who tended her in her illness for more than two years; four children: Eddie Thatcher and wife, Eva of Conroe, Texas, Patricia (Thatcher) John of McLoud, Don Thatcher and wife, Barbara, of Booneville, Ark., and Richard Bradley and wife, Cayla, of Wylie, Texas.

She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; four brothers: Harold Richardson, Donald Richardson, Bill Richardson, and Roger Richardson; and one sister, Nancy (Richardson) Watson.

A special Thanks to Patty Prater, Martha Davis, Donna Loeffelholz, and Robert Davis; who gave their love and support to Dorothy in this final year.

The family would also like to thank the kind and caring nurses from Amedisys of Seminole and Faith Hospice.

Funeral services for Seminole County native Etta Lorraine (Phillippi) Davis are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ at Little with Rusty Dawson and Howard Byerly officiating.

Burial will follow at Little Cemetery with services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Lorraine passed away on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the age of 96 at Seminole Estates Nursing Home in Seminole. She was born May 20, 1912 to Frank and Cora (Johnston) Phillippi in Wewoka.

On Dec. 1, 1937 in Wewoka, she married Mont Davis. She worked at the DHS in Wewoka, and he was County Commissioner when they met.

Lorraine was a city girl, living with her widowed mother at the time of her marriage. She often commented on how the "women of the community of Little" showed her how to cook and can.

Lorraine loved her family, the Church, cooking, and visiting with friends, most of whom have gone on before her and enjoying life. She loved flowers and was once a member of an Iris Club.

Her entire family attends the Church of Christ in their respective locations. She and Mont raised their children in the Church of Christ at Little, Okla.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Dodson and husband S.W. Dodson; daughter and son-in-law, Frances and husband Eugene Warrenburg; and son-in-law, Al Lawrence.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Davis and wife Beth of Little; her daughter, Kay Hinson and husband Adolph of Shawnee; daughter, Irene Lawrence of Pauls Valley; grandchildren: Owen Davis of Shawnee, Jesse and Lesley Davis of Pryor, Tracy (Scruggs) Noerper and Rob of Nashville, Tenn., Donna Hardin and Jim of Little, Marsha Guymon and husband J. Carl of Broken Arrow, Linda Dowell and Dwayne of Lubbock, Texas, Ann Frame and Danny of Pauls Valley, and Carol Werhan and Mark of Minnesota.

Also surviving Lorraine are 10 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

She will be deeply missed by family, friends and the community of Little.

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

Funeral services for Virginia Davis are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, Lawton.

Burial is to follow at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of Becker Funeral Home, Inc., Lawton.

Mrs. Davis, 51 of Cache, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Lawton. She was born March 2, 1956 in Salay, Misamis Oriental Province, Philippines to Crosistomo delos and Romana (Cagulada) Santos.

She had been employed by Wrangler as a seamstress and she and her husband were longtime Asher residents.

On March 25, 1988 she married Sammy Dee Davis in Olongapo City, Philippines.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Paul Nungesser of Cache; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tiffany Davis of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren: Brett and Samantha Nungesser, Hannah, Adam, Christian and Ben Davis; and two sisters in the Philippines.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com.

Funeral Services for former Wewoka resident Jacqueline Sue Davis-Beaver are scheduled for 2p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home with Rev. Malcolm Tiger officiating.

Wake services were scheduled for Monday Oct. 6, at 6:30p.m. at Stout chapel.

Beaver was born Aug. 10, 1969, in Wewoka to Jack Floyd and Mary Sue (Camp) Davis. She died Friday, Oct. 3, in Tulsa.

She was a member of Little Wewoka Methodist Church, and worked at various restaurants.

Her Mother Mary Sue and brother Jackie Davis Jr precede her in death.

Survivors included her father Jack Floyd Davis, of Wagoner; Children Kristopher Tiger, of Hartshorne, Ursula and Nahla Tiger, of Ada; and two brothers Chris and Emerson Davis, both of Tulsa,

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident and college administrator Wayne M. Day are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Seminole with Rev. Gary Wilburn to officiate.

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

Mr. Day passed from this life Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, 2008 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was born Nov. 25, 1932 in Woodward, Okla., to parents John F. Day and Villa K. (Johnson) Day.

Following graduation from Woodward High School, Wayne joined the United States Army and served stateside during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Day went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Panhandle A&M College, now Panhandle State University.

He married JaNene Shuyler on May 25, 1956 in Buffalo, Okla.

Education was very important to Mr. Day he earned a Master Teaching Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Okla. Mr. Day commuted to graduate classes at the University of Oklahoma while working at Murray State College in Tishomingo, Okla.

During this time is when Mr. Day met Dr. Elmer Tanner, then president of a two-year college, which was struggling to build a campus and a student body.

In their conversations between classes, Day learned that the local community was voting a sales tax to support the new college and he decided to accept an offer from Tanner to come to work at Seminole Junior College where he worked until his retirement on June 30, 1996 after 25 years.

During those years he had served the College in 1971 as the Director of Cooperative Education and the Director of Federal Programs.

In July of 1977, Day began service as Dean of Admissions and Records and was the College’s official Registrar. His duties were expanded in 1987 when he became Dean of Students. Since 1990, he served as Vice President of Student Affairs.

In addition to supervision of the admissions office, Day was responsible for the areas of financial aid, campus police, housing, Affirmative Action compliance and the college’s federally funded Trio programs.

Throughout his years at Seminole Junior College, Day also served periodically as an instructor in mathematics and continuing education for realtors.

Mr. Day has seen a lot of changes through the years. In the area of enrollment, the numbers have sky rocketed, the campus has grown well beyond anything he could have ever imagined.

Mr. Day has played a pivotal roll in making Higher Education in Seminole what it is today at Seminole State College. Never dreaming that in 1971 when he moved his family to Seminole he would become such an icon and a well-respected member of our community.

Mr. Day was a very active member of the community and in civic affairs. He is a past chairman of the administrative board of the First United Methodist Church. He is a former member of the Lions Club; he had also been active with the Chamber of Commerce, he is also a charter member of the Seminole Elks Lodge where he served as the lodge’s first secretary.

He was involved in local youth activities; he is a former youth soccer coach and spent ten years coaching pony league baseball. Mr. Day was serving as the current President of the Seminole Housing Authority, where former Seminole Mayor Gene Price appointed him a member many years ago. Mr. Day was also on the Library Trust Committee until his death.

During the 1977 national observance of the country’s bicentennial, he served as chairman of the Seminole Bicentennial Committee. In the early 1970’s, Day was appointed by the late United States Senator Dewey Bartlett to serve on the state’s seven-member Academy Selection Board.

In the mid-1970’s, Day was elected president of the state Association of Higher Education, an affiliate of the Oklahoma Education Association.

Mr. Day leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 51 years, JaNene Day of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Brad Day of Seminole, and Craig Day and his wife Anissa Day of Owasso; and two daughters and sons-in-law, JoLynn and husband Billy McCarver, Jr. of Wapanucka, Okla., and LaDawn and husband Bill Fulgenzi of Yukon, Okla.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Sharlotte Fulgenzi, Adrian Day, Andrew Day, Rebecca Fulgenzi, Jackson Day, Addison Day and Audrey Day.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter ZoeLinda Day (1957) and by one brother Gerald Day (2004).

Casket bearers will be: Neal Day, John Firquain, David Griebel, Adrian Day, Andrew Day, and Jackson Day.

Honorary bearers will be all former and current administration and staff of Seminole State College.

The family has designated the Wayne Day Memorial Scholarship fund as appropriate for memorial donations in care of Seminole State College, Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 351, Seminole, OK 74818-0351.

The casket will remain open until service time and will not be re-opened following the service.

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

Funeral services for Brandon Ray DeLana were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel, Wewoka, with Pastor Billy Coon and Rev. Timothy Coon officiating.

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

Beandon passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He was born July 8, 1991 in Ada to Marilyn Natalie (Coon) DeLana.

He was a resident of Bethany Children’s Center since he was three years old and was transferred to Countryside Nursing Home, Warner, Okla., in May 2007.

Brandon was loved by his family very much and he enjoyed listening to his sister on their visit with him..

Surviving is his mother: Marilyn Delana of Wewoka; siblings: Cheyenne Coon, Travis Malone Jr., and Coody Malone; grandparents, Walter and Mary Coon; aunts and uncles: Rhonda Coon, Robert and Patricia Coon, and Walter Coon III; and cousins: Jennifer Littrell and Samuel Coon.

Pall bearers will be: John Littrell, Samuel Coon, Robert Coon, Walter Coon III, Travis Cole Malone Jr., and Eric Wise.

Graveside services for county resident may La Juana DeLoach will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. in Little Cemetery under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home of Holdenville.

Chris Stinnet will serve as officiating minister.

DeLoach passed away on Friday, Dec. 28 at Midwest City Regional Hospital in Midwest at 73 years of age.

She was born on Nov. 26, 1934 in Bald Knob, Ark. to Howard Edward Griffin and Opal (Merideth) Griffin and married Edward Dewayne De Loach on Feb. 9, 1970 in Shawnee.

DeLoach worked ten years at the Addington Shoe Factory in Arkansas, the Boise Kingsberry Homes in Holdenville and Akers in Wewoka before retiring. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Seminole.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and youngest daughter, Tammy Miner.

DeLoach is survived by her husband of thirty years, of the home; four daughters, Janice Kay Brumley, Holdenville, Connie Marie Cheatham, Bixby, JoWanna Morris, Wewoka, Terry Lynn Perry, Seminole; one brother, Marvin Griffin; one sister, Anita Williamson; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Billy Lenard DePrater, age 72, died on Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.

Ed Bray will officiate. Burial will follow at 2p.m. at South Heights Cemetery at 1815 S. Ridgeway Street in Sapulpa.

DePrater was born Oct. 4, 1935, in Sapulpa, to William J. and Maude DePrater.

He lived in Keifer until he was twelve years old when his family moved to Konawa. He attended Vamoosa schools and graduated in 1953. He then attended Bethany Penile (now known as Bethany Nazarene) in Bethany. He graduated with a BS in Chemistry from East Central University in 1958, and was employed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

He received a Public Health Service Grant to attend the University of Oklahoma where he received a Masters Degree in Sanitary Science and Public Health (Industrial Hygiene).

He continued his career with the Bureau of Mines at the Helium plant in Keys, and later he transferred to the Bartlesville Petroleum Research division where he worked in Physical Chemistry in the development of rocket fuels and propellants.

He was co-author on several scientific papers out of this facility. He transferred to the Public Health Service and was the Chief Chemist on the Delaware Estuary Study working to clean up the Delaware and Raritan Rivers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

He developed several tests to study estuary waters. He also taught mini classes in Mass-Spectroscopy at Rutgers University and CC&Y. He transferred to the Robert S. Kerr Regional Laboratory in Ada, in 1965, and worked there until 1982.

Billy was married to Ann Brewer in 1956.

He is survived by two sons; William DePrater, of Ada, and Bruce DePrater of Fresno, Calif. three daughters, Cindy DePrater, of The Colony, Texas, Cheryl Gurley, of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Stacy Shelton, of Norman, and two sisters, Vera Bland and Margaret Paxton.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Funeral services for Mildred Diaz will be held Monday in the Swearingen Funeral Chapel, Seminole, at 2 p.m. 

Graveside services will be held in New York.  Mildred will be laid to rest next to her husband in Willet, N.Y.

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

Mildred Gofgosky Diaz, 81, of Bowlegs, formerly of Willet, New York, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Seminole Hospital.

Mildred was born in Willet, N.Y. on Oct. 22, 1926, to the late Stanley and Bessie (Sorosigk) Gofgosky. 

She married Jesus "Jesse" Diaz of Solon Pond, N.Y. on July 15, 1946, they enjoyed 61 years together.

Mildred grew up and lived most of her life on the Family Dairy Farm in Willet, N.Y., where she and Jesse raised seven children. 

Mildred also worked at the old Smith Corona Plant in Cortland, N.Y., Cresent Corset in Marathon, N.Y. and farmed for a few years in Marathon, N.Y. 

She lived her last twenty plus years with Jesse in Bowlegs. She loved to bowl, play pitch and bingo with the many wonderful friends she enjoyed during her lifetime. 

Mildred had two green thumbs and one of her greatest joys was her flowers; she could make anything green thrive and did. 

She also enjoyed crocheting and making dolls.  In her younger years she was an avid basketball player while attending Cincinnatus Central School.

She is survived by her brothers, Leon and Mary Gofkowski of Willet, N.Y., and Walter and Patricia Gofgosky of Texas Valley, 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, N.Y. and Debi and Michael Docalavich of Maiden, N.C.; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesus "Jesse" Diaz on May 24, 2007; her son, Stanley Jess Diaz in 1973; her great-granddaughter, Jessica Mae Rice in 1994; her brother, Edward Gofgosky; her sister, Stella (Gofgosky) Landers; and her sister, Helen (Gofgosky) Whitaker.

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

Aleene Dillard, a native of Rogers and long-time Temple, Texas resident, died Friday, Nov. 21 at 12:25 p.m. after a brief bout with pneumonia, just a few days short of her 101st birthday. Her parents were John D. and Ora Mabel Lynch, of Rogers, Texas.

She wanted to celebrate that milestone with a pizza party at Park Place Manor, the Belton nursing facility that has been her home since May. Instead, the family will gather for a private graveside service at the Bartlett Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 12:30 p.m.

While her body will be at the Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home on 31st Street in Temple, Texas until time for the service, there will be no somber family visitation. Instead, the family will gather after the service for a celebration of her life and sharing of stories at Lois and Jerry's on Clark Street, in Bartlett, Texas over hamburgers.

Hamburgers were a large part of her life, and Lois and Jerry's is only yards away from the spot where her husband started his career making burgers when he was 16.

For more than 30 years, she was in the hamburger business in Temple, Texas with her late husband, Clarence Y. (Cy) Dillard, first at Hamburger King, located on Central Avenue and later at Cy's Drive-In on South 1st Street. She continued to operate Cy's for five years after her husband's death in 1960.

She requested that instead of flowers, gifts should be directed to the Clarence Y. and Aleene Dillard Scholarship Fund at South Texas Children's Home, in Beeville, Texas. The fund provides scholarship gifts for children there who want to attend a Christian college but have no family to assist them.

She is survived by her children, Douglas Dillard, and Doris Edwards; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life for Seminole resident Ethel Alberta Darnell is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole, with Rev. Glen Pence officiating.

Interment is to follow at Avery Cemetery in Avery, Okla., located near Cushing.

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

Darnell, 88, died at her home on Sunday, March 23, 2008, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 10, 1919 in Lamar, Colo., to Elmer Lewis and Mina Louis (Graham) Halstead.

She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Seminole and over the years she has worked in the laundry and restaurant business to help support her family.

Darnell enjoyed crocheting and visiting with family and friends.

Her parents; brothers, Richard and Robert Halstead; husband, Richard Irving Dillon; son, William Leroy Dillon; daughter, Ethel Roberta Devlin; and stepson, Montie James Dillon, preceded her n death.

Surviving are daughters: Nancy Catherine Mullen of Seminole and Jessie Evelyn Villalobos of St. John, Ariz.; sons: Edward Lewis Dillon of Oklahoma City, Richard Irving Dillon, Jr., of Independence, Mo, and George Andy Dillon of Seminole; adopted son, Jack Dennis Darnell, Jr.; stepchildren: Olga Faye Baehr of Mojave, Calif., Mary Francis Halstead of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Leota Mae Riccio of Vermont; sisters: Jessie Mercer of Wisconsin and Lois Wright of Colorado; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services will be: Richard Dillon, James Dillon, Michael Van-Brunt, Sam Van-Brunt, Leroy Halstead and Dewayne Dillon.

Honorary bearers will be: George Dillon, Marshall Dillon, Edward Dillon, Donald Webb, Robert Morris and Richard I. Dillon.

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

Greta "Jeanette" (Thompson) Dobbs, age 72 died, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Unity North Health Center, in Shawnee.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Dobbs Family Cemetery, in Asher, located 1½ miles West of Asher on Pleasant Hill Rd.

She was born on Dec. 29, 1935, in Konawa, to A.W. "Dan" Thompson and Cora Beatrice (Neal) Thompson. She married Jack Rudolph Dobbs on July 24, 1951, in Konawa.

Dobbs is survived by her husband, Jack Rudolph Dobbs of the home; two sons, Scott Dale Dobbs, of Asher and Frank DeWayne Dobbs, of Asher; one daughter, Marissa Kay Lyons, of Ardmore; four sisters, Dovie Harms, Helen Sue Barnett, Nancy Davis, and Colou Myers; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by parents, Dan and Cora Thompson, and one brother, Donnel Thompson.

Greta "Jeanette" (Thompson) Dobbs, age 72 died, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Unity North Health Center, in Shawnee.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Dobbs Family Cemetery, in Asher, located 1½ miles West of Asher on Pleasant Hill Rd.

She was born on Dec. 29, 1935, in Konawa, to A.W. "Dan" Thompson and Cora Beatrice (Neal) Thompson. She married Jack Rudolph Dobbs on July 24, 1951, in Konawa.

Dobbs is survived by her husband, Jack Rudolph Dobbs of the home; two sons, Scott Dale Dobbs, of Asher and Frank DeWayne Dobbs, of Asher; one daughter, Marissa Kay Lyons, of Ardmore; four sisters, Dovie Harms, Helen Sue Barnett, Nancy Davis, and Colou Myers; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by parents, Dan and Cora Thompson, and one brother, Donnel Thompson.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Samuel Paul Doran are schedule to 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2008, at the Church of Christ in Konawa, with Richard Winters officiating.

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

Interment will follow at Dora Cemetery.

Doran died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at home in Konawa, at the age of 81.

He was born in Duncan to Joe Doran and Wineford (Morgan) Doran.

He married Vera Hudson on Feb. 15, 1974, in Gainesville, Texas.

Doran was a carpenter. He retired from civil service in 1975 after 19 years of service.

He also served in the U.S. Army.

Doran was a member of the Church of Christ in Konawa.

He was a 32nd degree Mason, P.W.P. of Eastern Star P.R.P., Armanth, a Shriner, and a member of the VFW and American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Wineford Doran, and five brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Vera, of the home; one son, David Doran of Edmond; two daughters, Retha Plumlee of Tuttle and Carol Banta of Konawa; one brother, Bethel Doran of Hanford, Calif.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolence can be left for the family online at swearingenfuneralhome.com

David Allen Dossey, age 49, died Monday, Sept. 15, in Oklahoma City.

David was born Sept. 26, 1958, to Delbert and Mary (Stevens) Dossey, in Shawnee.

He graduated from McLoud High School, later attending and graduating from Oklahoma Baptist University.

Dossey married Sharon Stith, on May 8, 1982. He was a school teacher, coach, and bus driver, at Varnum Schools. He also coached the Varnum Academic Bowl, was a collector of history books, and raised Bassett Hounds.

His mother, Mary Dossey; and grandmother, Margaret Stevens preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife; Sharon, 3 daughters; Dana Lamberton, Rachelle Carver, and Kristen and husband Josh Rosamond, son; Jason Dossey, son-in-law; Kent Garton, grandchildren; Tasha Stinnet, Joshua, Rowdy, and Heather Mullendore, Brittany Dossey, and Matthew, and Emily Adams, great-grandsons; Four Garton and Tyson Adams, father; Delbert Dossey, sister; Debrah and husband Doug Roark, niece; Tracey Roark, and nephew; Ryan Roark.

Services are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19, at 11a.m., at New Beginnings Church. Rev. Larry Sparks will officiate, with internment at Dale Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Services.

Andrew Douglas, Sr., 86, passed from this life on June 27, 2008. 

He was born on May 13, 1922, in Wolf, Oklahoma to Willie Douglas and Mary (Pilot) Douglas. 

He was preceded in death by his 1^st wife Jenny (Powell) Douglas and his 2^nd wife Jean Douglas, also preceding him in death are his parents, brother Roger Cummings, sister Susie Factor, sister Emma Foster, and sister Bertha Sherwood.

Andrew served his country in the United States Army from November 1942 to November 1945 as a Military Policeman in the 1399^th Military Police Company.

His military campaigns included Bismrack Archipelago – New Guinea and Southern Philippines – Luzon Ryukyus.   Andrew was a member of the Seminole Baptist Church, Konawa, OK.

He will be missed by those who survived him, Obegin Douglas (brother) of Wewoka, OK, B.T. Douglas (brother) of Seminole, OK, Corene White (sister) of Shawnee, OK, Lillibe Harjo (sister) of Kansas; children, JoAnn (Douglas) Coker of Shawnee, OK, and Andrew Douglas, Jr., of Shawnee, Kansas; grandchildren, John Coker, Jason Coker, and Joshua Douglas; great-grandchildren, Jason Coker, Jr., Thomas Coker, Jacob Coker, and Joseph Coker.

Wake Service will be Monday 6pm-8pm.  Services to celebrate his life will be 2PM Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Resthaven Funeral Home with Rev. Houston Tiger officiating. 

Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, OK.

Roy Henry Drake Sr. a decorated Veteran and local author (known in the community as "The Storyteller") passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family on Feb. 11, 2008. He was born on July 14, 1926 in Seminole County (Hoot Owl Bend) Okla., to Capey and Hazel Drake.

On March 12, 1946 he married his lifelong sweetheart Pauline Orsburn Drake. They were married for 61 years.

Roy was a Master Sergeant in World War II and received sixteen medals for duty served in the Pacific Conflict including Okinawa. The medals included the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star and The Medal of Honor

After returning from the service Roy worked for the original AT & T Long Lines as a lineman and engineer. He and Pauline traveled with their children during this time, and in 1964 they settled in Ottawa, Ill., where Roy became the "Go To" man for any Technical problems at AT & T Norway Office.

Roy and Pauline have seven children: Arnold (Sandy) Drake, Roy "Sunny" Drake Jr., Darlene (Jim) Varney, Paula Kalina, Joel Drake, Gary (Janet) Drake, and Roger Drake.

He has 17 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

He is survived by one brother William Drake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ruby, Katie, Elsie, and brother Barty.

Roy will be greatly missed by his family and many friends in the community.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, with lunch at 12 noon at Midway Baptist Church and services will follow at 2 p.m.

The burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Visitation with the family is scheduled to take place from 6 – 8 p.m. at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Pallbearers for the services will be: James Orsburn, Pete Orsburn, Henry Orsburn, Kevin Orsburn, Vince Tillery, Greg Miner, Perry Davis and Roger Davis.

Honorary bearers will be: James Davis, Ed Orsburn, Red Self, Jimmy Watters, Auther Orsburn, J.C. Collis, Homer Orsburn, Herb Clark and Homer Garner.

A Mass of Catholic burial was held today at 2 p.m. for Seminole native Rose Elizabeth Drescher at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Chapel, Bethany.

Interment followed at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral service, Prague.

Rose Elizabeth Drescher died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 in her home in Oklahoma City. She was born June 11, 1917 in Seminole.

Rose was involved in the Oklahoma County Dental Society, Catholic Women’s Altar Society, Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, Oklahoma County Symphony Women’s Committee, Ladies Music Club of Oklahoma City, Redbud Women’s Club, and numerous other organizations.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Albert R. Drescher; son, Dennis Drescher; daughter, Deanna Margaret Drescher; parents, Matthew Michael and Frances Rose Decker; three brothers and five sisters.

Rose is survived by her sisters, Ann Decker Rogers and Margaret Decker May; daughter, Ceci Parsons of San Antonio, Texas; grandsons, Travis Brown, currently serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, Derek Brown, currently serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Rucker in Alabama, Joe Drescher and family of Houston, Texas, Darshan Drescher Murphy and family of South Easton, Mass.; and nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Lois (Blaylock) Drewry are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home Mission Chapel, Hayward, Calif.

Interment is to follow under the direction of Chapel of the Chimes.

Drewry, 84, died Monday, March 17, 2008. She was born July 14, 1923.

She was a long-term employee of Chip Steak Company of Oakland.

Her husband, Houston Drewry, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters: Marion LeBarre of Castro Valley, and Annetta J. Lopez of Fremont; four grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Weldon Blaylock of Seminole.

Graveside services for Bowlegs native Nora Mae Dunlap are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Memorial Pavilion at Mustang Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of McNeil’s Mustang Funeral Service, Mustang.

Nora Mae Dunlap, age 66, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at an Oklahoma City hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born May 13, 1942 in Bowlegs to Ellis and Faye (Hendricks) Casteel and grew up in Seminole.

She was a 1969 graduate of Varnum High School and first moved to Oklahoma City in 1965. After living in Seminole for 20 years and in North Carolina for four years, she returned to Oklahoma City in 1993.

She was a longtime employee of Dillard’s, where she worked in sales. She loved to buy and collect antiques and attended a non-denominational church.

Her parents and one son, Roger Don, preceded her in death.

Nora is survived by her husband, Roger, of the home; one son, Alan Dunlap of Moore; two grandchildren: Britnee and Kane; three brothers: J.D. Casteel of Seminole, David Casteel of Konawa, and Virgil Casteel of Eufaula; one sister, Teresa Lanier of Oklahoma City; and one lifelong friend, Onita Skinner of Enid.

Condolences to the family may be made online at www.mcneilsmustangfs.com.

Memorial services for longtime Konawa resident Adelia Marie (Graff) Dyer are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Vista Cemetery with Pastor Pam Shirk officiating.

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

Adelia passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City, at the age of 85. She was born Nov. 17, 1922 in Victoria, Kan., to Andrew Graff and Euphrosina (Wasinger) Graff.

On July 31, 1941 Adelia married E.B. Dyer in Midland, Texas. They resided in the Lubbock, Texas area for almost 40 years, where they owned and operated Dyer Drilling Company.

E.B. and Adelia moved to Konawa in 1972. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Her parents; three brothers: Killian, Johnny, and Frank Graff; and one sister, Evelyn Fross, preceded her in death.

Adelia is survived by her husband, E.B. Dyer of the home; one daughter, Susan Holtman and her husband, Robert, of Konawa; two granddaughters: Jenny Wilson and her husband, John, of Little Elm, Texas, and Cristal Holtman of Seminole; and three great-grandchildren: Julia and Jace Wilson and Amielia Smith.

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

Funeral services for longtime Konawa resident Flora Belle "Lily" Eakens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Konawa with Rev. Darrell Stinnett officiating and Rev. Mona Fulks assisting.

Burial is to follow at Konawa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Eakens, 77, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at her home. She was born Dec. 17, 1930 in Rush Springs, Okla., to Omer Huel Long and Elen Victoria (Riley) Long.

On Jan. 20, 1947 she married George Otis Cowen in Chickasha and he preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1972. She later married Claude Eakens on June 14, 1989 in Gainesville, Texas and he also preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 2001.

She was a homemaker and member of the Konawa Holiness Pentecostal Church. Eakens enjoyed going to church, playing the guitar, and singing.

Her parents, four brothers and five sisters were among those preceding her in death.

Surviving is daughter, Peggy Stinnett of Konawa; two sons: Raymond Cowen of Okemah and Eddie Cowen of Choctaw; two sisters: Laverne "Teddy" Hair of Hennessey and Lillian Porter of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be: Nathan Cross, Jason Cowen, Timothy Cowen, Caleb Cowen, Cody Stinnett and Travis Stinnett.

Memorial services for Seminole resident Gwendolyn Ann Edgell are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jack Medlock officiating.

Gwendolyn Ann "Gwen" (Wisdom) Edgell passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Seminole County at the age of 68. She was born on July 25, 1939 in Criner, Okla., to Ancel and Betty (Hardage) Wisdom.

She worked for many years at Seminole High School and retired from Seminole State College where she was in food service. She attended every baseball game of Seminole Junior College and was a big fan.

She married Hugh "Don" Edgell on June 1, 1957 in Pauls Valley and he survives her of the home.

She is also survived by two sons: Mike Edgell of Vilonia, Ark., and Kevin and his wife Teresa Edgell of Ft. Gibson, Okla.; two daughters: Lori McKinney of Seminole and Kristy and husband Rick Calhoun of Oktaha, Okla.; one brother, Tom and wife Terri Wisdom of Lindsey, Okla.; two sisters: Beth Kessler of Chickasha, Okla., and Elaine and husband Bernie Garner of Jarrettsville, Md.; brother-in-law, Walter Edgell of Sparta, Wis.; and four grandchildren: Trent and Dalton Martin of Oktaha, Okla., and Rachel and Jessica Edgell of Galva, Ill.

She is preceded in death his parents, Ancel and Betty Wisdon, and special brothers-in-law: Bud Kessler and Leroy Edgell.

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

Mildred Lorene Edwards, age 90, of Washington, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Sunset Estates Nursing Home, in Purcell.

She was born Jan. 21, 1918, in Konawa, the oldest of 4 children born to Donald Webster Lowry and Elva Ethel (Herndon) Lowry.

She was raised in Konawa and graduated from Vamoosa Schools. She married Nathan Roosevelt Edwards. Sept. 17, 1936, in Konawa. Together they raised 3 daughters, Janet, Joan and Jean. In the early years of their marriage, they lived in various towns in Oklahoma before settling in Washington in 1948.

Edwards worked as a homemaker, caring and providing for her family. In her later years, she and her husband spent time at the Washington Senior Citizens Center playing cards with their friends. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her daughters, Janet Atnip, of Washington, Joan McClard, of Noble and Jean Rider, of Moore; sister, Amelia Phelphs, of Konawa; brother, Tony Lowry, of Konawa; 6 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan; parents, Donald and Elva Lowry; and brother, Kenneth Lowry.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday Dec. 19, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Dennis Fulks officiating.

Burial will be at the Washington Cemetery under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home.

Graveside services for lifelong Seminole resident Lynette Susan Ellis are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Rev. Gary Wilburn will officiate.

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

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Ellis died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at Unity Health Center North in Shawnee at the age of 40.

She was born to Joe K. Ellis and Alyce Dae (Sowers) Ellis on Aug. 2, 1967 in Oklahoma City.

Ellis graduated from Seminole High School in 1984 and worked as a receptionist at Mental Health Services of Southern Oklahoma in Seminole.

She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Seminole.

Ellis is survived by her parents, Joe K. and Alyce (Sowers) Ellis, Seminole; one sister, Stephanie A. Ellis, Red Oak; one brother, John K. Ellis, Bethany; and a host of uncles, aunts and dear friends including Karla Beatty, Wanette and Glenn Denwalt, Red Oak.

The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation for all of the loving care given by Dr. Rodney McCrory, Dr. Tony Haddad, Unity Health Services and Nurse Emma Lou.

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

Funeral services for William Lee Ellis, relative of Wewoka residents, are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the Gleaners Holiness Church in Wewoka, with Rev. Larry Chesser officiating.

Services are under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of Wetumka.

Interment will follow in the Mountain Home Cemetery near Quinton.

Ellis died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the age of 49, while visiting with family.

He was born Aug. 1, 1958, in Oklahoma City, to Elmer and Velma Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Stevie Ellis and Calvin Selmon; and a sister, Louella Lane.

Ellis is survived by his wife of 32 years, Alene of the home; son, William Ellis Jr.; two daughters, Jennifer Kaylor of Wewoka and Christina Green of Muskogee; five brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren.

He was active in the Gleaners Holiness Church where he served as a deacon.

Pallbearers include John Swaddley, Phillip Kaylor, Christophor Bohannan, Derryck Bohannan, Doss Green, and Dean Walker.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Freddie Don Emmitt Sr. are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Temple of Praise Church, Seminole, with Rev. Harold Turner officiating.

Interment is to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Seminole. Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Fred, 69, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. He was born April 20, 1938 in Earlsboro to Donald Turner Emmitt Jr. and Frances Emaline (Earles) Emmitt.

He attended school in Pleasant Grove and Seminole until he entered into the US Navy in 1955. He was honorably discharged in 1961 from full time and reserve service.

He married Pearl Dea Bailey on Sept. 27, 1963 in Ochelata, Okla. Pearl survives him of the home.

A truck driver, Fred retired from Sooner Trading in 2002. He and Pearl had made their home in Seminole since 1987.

Fred is also survived by his children and their spouses; Donald Arthur and Debbie Emmitt of Fresno, Calif., Freddie Don Jr. and Sharon Emmitt, Leah Dawn and Thomas Thompson, and Donald Turner and Kristy Emmitt, all of Seminole; and one sister, Donna Sue Emmitt.

He is also survived by six grandchildren; Timothy Don Emmitt, Brittany Dawn Jones, Bo Wayne Jones, Dusty Lee Emmitt, Blake Ryan Emmitt and Ryan Andrew Emmitt.

Pallbearers include Jeff Earles, Tommy Farrow, Larry Arnett, Doyne Bailey, Lonnie Bailey, and Mark Earles.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Earles, Matt Earles, Jasper Emmitt, and Rick Emmitt.

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

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Mark Hayward Emmons are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Little Cemetery Chapel located at Little Cemetery with Jimmy Moreland officiating.

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

Emmons died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Shawnee at the age of 28. He was born on May 23, 1979 in Cartherage, Texas to Sandra Kay (Willhoite).

He was diagnosed at the age of nine with Muscular Dystrophy and attended Seminole Public Schools and was affiliated with the Pentecostal church.

His grandparents preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother and father, Sandy and Bobby Joe McDaniel of Seminole; three sisters: Kathy Kroger of Okmulgee, Christy Norman of Seminole, and Kimberly Robinson of Oklahoma City; two stepsisters: Tracy McDaniel Creger and Shelly McDaniel, both of Oklahoma City.

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

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Phyllis Sue Enos are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Ark.

Enos, 71 of Rogers, Ark., died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at her home near Rocky Branch, Ark. She was born April 18, 1936 in Okmulgee to Cliff and Mary Spear Pair.

She attended Seminole High School and was known as "Flippy" by her friends and family.

Surviving is her husband, Don Enos of the home; one son, Neil Don Enos of Loxahatchee, Fla.; two daughters: Deborah Donovan and Rebecca Wingate, both of Fayetteville, Ark.; one brother, Gayle Pair of Seminole; two sisters: Pat Post of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Judy Starkey of Siloam Springs, Ark; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Those offering condolence to the family may sign the online guest book at www.luginbuel.com.

June Lavern Estes-Wilson, a 69-year-old Grove resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 20, 2008.

She was born Jan. 29, 1939, in Seminole, Okla., to Howard and Opal (Wilson) Estes.

She worked as a secretary for public school systems in Texas before she moved back to Oklahoma.

June is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Opal Estes, and a grandson, Virgil Len Landrum.

Survivors include her husband Paul L. Wilson of the home; a daughter Shirley Bridges and husband Paul of Grove; three sons, Lance Wilson and wife Pat of Fairland, Darrell Wilson and wife Vicki of Dumas, Texas, and Paul L. Wilson Jr. of Elk City; two brothers, Gene Estes and wife Kay of Seminole, and Dean Estes and wife Liz of Seminole; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mrs. Wilson will be at the Hickory Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Jim Waller officiating.

Interment is under the direction of the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home of Grove.

Casketbearers will be Michael Landrum, Shannon Landrum, Sean Bridges, Eric Bridges, Jason Carter and Brandon Wilson.

Friends and family may send online condolences at www.honoringmemories.com.

There are no services planned for former Wewoka resident Clyde Eugene Fairbanks.

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

Fairbanks, 81, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct. 13, 1926 in Prague.

On Nov. 1, 1946 in Wewoka he married Billie Streater and they were married for 53 years, she preceded him n death on Nov. 2, 1999.

Fairbanks was an employee of Tinker Air Force Base in the maintenance department.

His parents, wife, and son Tommy preceded him n death.

Surviving are his children: Terry Fairbanks of Earlsboro, Beverly Johnson of Garland, Texas, and Ricky Fairbanks of Farmsville, Texas; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Neely May Farmer will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Nazarene Church in Wewoka.

Rev. Meredith Robinson will officiate.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka and will be under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Farmer died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 at the Wewoka Nursing Center at the age of 98.

She was born in Coffeyville, Kan., on Nov. 26, 1909.

She is preceded in death by her loving sisters, Agnes Lee Farmer and Mary Lucilla Farmer.

All three sisters lived together in Wewoka for almost 80 years except for the years Lucilla worked in Oklahoma City.

Neely was a dedicated Christian and a member of the Nazarene Church in Wewoka.

She and her sister rarely missed any service.

She was a loving sister and devote Christian. The three sisters dedicated themselves to their cherished mother’s care for many years.

Neely and her sister had always been a symbol in the town of Wewoka and surrounding areas of a loving, caring sisterhood and a tribute to loyalty and faithfulness.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Bertha Farris are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Wewoka with her cousin, Rev. A.A. Jackson, officiating.

Interment is to follow at Sowatske Family Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Myers Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Bertha was born in Seminole County (Sowatske) on May 5, 1913 to Henry "Cherry" and Sarah Johnson. She went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 at Elmwood Nursing Home.

Bertha attended school in Minnesota and graduated from Wewoka Douglas in 1928. She attended and graduated from beauty school and started her own beauty shop. In those days you only paid 15 cents for a hairstyle.

She was married to Joe Farris for 55 years and he preceded her in death.

Bertha was president of Wewoka Chapter of NAACP and she was a member of the Westside Concerned Citizens, the Westside Park Board, and member of the Black Beauticians of the State of Oklahoma.

She was honored in June 1989 for her years of teaching, and dedicated service to the Beauticians of Oklahoma.

Bertha united with the St. Matthew Baptist Church on April 19, 1924 and she has been a faithful member for 84 years.

"Old Christmas" and Founder’s Day were her special days at St. Matthew.

Bertha is survived by her cousins: Robert Lee Dial, J.C. Simpson, Jr., Eva Cooper, Mary Hardeman, Doris Hubbard, Jo Ann Harris, Eugene Mayes, Jeanie Marie Mayes, and Rev. A.A. Jackson; and other family and friends.

Funeral services for Holdenville resident Gary L. Faulkner, 48, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 at the Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Holdenville.

Faulkner’s brothers, Danny and Tony Faulkner, will officiate.

Internment will follow at the Holdenville Cemetery, under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

An evening prayer services will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8, 2008 at the funeral home chapel.

Faulkner was born July 27, 1960 in Holdenville to Elsie (McGirt) and James Dale Faulkner.

He attended Jones Academy in Hartshorne and worked as a firefighter for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Faulkner was on the special response team that searched for debris from the crash of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

He was a hard worker and a member of the Ministry of Life Church in Wewoka.

He enjoyed poetry, woodworking, drawing, fishing, and lifting weights.

His mother, Elsie Faulkner, and brothers, Larry Faulkner and Samuel Powell preceded him in death.

Faulkner is survived by his twin daughters, Melissa Paschal of Wewoka and Monica Paschal of Muskogee; his father, James Dale Faulkner of Holdenville; six brothers, Fred Billy of Holdenville, Jimsey McGirt of Helena, Danny Faulkner of Wewoka, Terry Faulkner of Stringtown, Tony Faulkner of Tulsa, and Ricky Faulkner of Tulsa; three sisters, Lucille Farber of Holdenville, Janie Harjo of Holdenville, and Teresa Conley of Wewoka; seven grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Farber, Craig Farber, Steven McGirt, Randall Billy, Jamie Powell, and Nicholas Faulkner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Kalinich, Chris Johnson, Kevin Brewer, Timmy Postoak, Vincent Harjo, and Jerry Brown.

Former Seminole resident Frank Feken, 61, of Stillwater, Okla., died on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Stillwater.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Harder officiating.

Interment will be at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Perry, Okla.

Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was born on July 14, 1947, in Enid, Okla., to Ed Feken and Laura (Gray) Feken.

He graduated from Perry High School in 1965 and at-tended Northern Oklahoma Junior College. He married Karen Devlin in 1968 and they later divorced. He married Janet (Klein) Netherton on June 8, 1991, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry, Okla.

He worked in the grocery business for 45 years. He was manager of Safeway in Seminole before moving to Stillwater where he was the produce manager at Consumer’s IGA for the past 27 years.

He bowled in bowling leagues in Seminole, Perry, and Stillwater for more than 30 years and was also an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Ben Feken; one son, Daniel Sean Feken; and one nephew, Eddie Feken.

He is survived by his wife Janet Feken of Stillwater, Okla.; two sons, Zane Feken and his wife Katie of Seminole, Okla., and Chadd Feken and his wife Sonya of Tecumseh, Okla.; three daughters, Laurie Lewis and her husband Johnny of Seminole, Okla., Lisa Camp and her husband Jay of Tecumseh, Okla., and Kristy Emmitt and her husband Donald of Seminole, Okla.; two step-daughters, Ginnie Graham and her husband Jeff of Tulsa, Okla., and Carrie Salce and her husband David of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Eddie Feken and his wife Kathy of Perry, Okla., and Fred Feken and his wife Valerie of Tulsa, Okla.; and one sister, Darlene Klein and her husband Bill of Perry, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; Jeff and Shay Lewis, Hailey and Jayce Camp, Dusty and Blake Emmitt, Thaddius and Nicole Feken, Cameron, Shyler, and Kailee Feken, Donavon, Kelsey, and Jasmine Phillips, Louis and Olivia Graham; and one great-grandchild, Jacob Lewis.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.strodefh.com.

Charles A. Ferguson, age 72, died, in Oklahoma City on Oct. 3.

He was a former resident of Holdenville and attended school in Spaulding.

Ferguson was born March 11, 1936, to Ben and Barbara (Graham) Ferguson, both preceded him in death.

He was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country for 11 years.

Survivors include brothers, Frank Ferguson, of Pueblo, Colo. and J. B. Ferguson, of W. Va; sisters, Jeri Castle, of Seattle, Wash., Beverly Streater, of Wewoka, and Patti Henwood, of Mesa, Ariz.

Services were scheduled for 2p.m., Oct. 6, at the Hudson Phillips Funeral Home. Military rites followed, at the Holdenville Cemetery.

A guestbook is available online, at phillipsfuneralservice.com

Memorial services for Sasakwa resident John Henry "Cotton" Ferrell are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Assembly of God Church, Sasakwa, with Rev. Wesley Martin officiating.

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

Blanton, 76, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his residence. He was born Feb. 20, 1932 in Sasakwa to John Henry Ferrell, Sr., and Kitty Jane (Barnard) Ferrell.

On Sept. 28, 1952 he married Margaret Vaughan in Weatherford, Texas. He worked for Lee Way and AFB as a truck driver.

His parents, one sister, and five brothers preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of Sasakwa; sons: John Michael Ferrell of Oklahoma City, Shawn Mitchell Ferrell of Port Angela, Wash., and Curtis Dewane Ferrell of Refield, Ark.; and eight grandchildren.

Wake Services for Leah Jean (Tiger) Fields are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Stout-Phillips Chapel, in Wewoka.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Sand Creek Eufaula Baptist Church with interment at John Tiger Cemetery, in Wewoka.

Fields was born Nov. 11, 1945, in Wewoka, to Emma Cumseh and John Tiger. She died Dec. 10, due to illness, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 63.

She was baptized into the Sand Creek Eufaula Church as a young child and "rededicated" her life on Nov. 25, of this year.

Surviving her are her children, Sherry Fields, of Shawnee, Alan Fields, of Seminole, Louvenia Fields, of California, John Fields, of Shawnee, and Clarinda Fields-Page, of Shawnee; sisters, Yvonne Holata of Wewoka and Fannie Harjo, of Shawnee; thirteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Emma and John Tiger.

Pallbearers will be Richard Page, Kenna Fields, Hershel Wise, Mel Lena, Curtis Harjo, and Erwin Holata.

Arrangements made by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralsevice.com

Funeral services for longtime Maud resident Winfred B. Fife are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Heartland Family Church in Seminole.

Revs. Malcolm Tiger and Dorsey Nero will officiate.

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

Fife died Friday, July 18, 2008 at Select Specialty Care Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 85.

He was born to Louis Mundy Fife and Jeannetta (Joseph) Fife on July 25, 1922 in Seminole.

Fife served in the United States Navy following high school as a Seaman Quarter Master 3^rd Class serving at the Naval reserve and at the USNTS in San Diego, Calif.

He also served on the USS New Mexico, USS Mississippi, USS Idaho and the USS Pennsylvania.

Fife was awarded the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United States Service Medal.

He lived in Paramount, Calif., for 20 years before returning to Maud in 1972.

Fife was a member of the Achena Indian Presbyterian Church near Maud.

He married Nema Harjo on June 19, 1945 in Maud.

She preceded him in death on April 20, 1983 after 37 years of marriage.

Fife is also preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Donald Ray Fife, who died in 1976.

Fife later married Wanda Stewart on May 16, 1982 in Shawnee and she survives him of the home.

He is also survived by one son, James Fife, Norman; six daughters, Sammye Fife, Cheryl Fife and Retta Brennan, all of Maud, Melissa Hawkins of Ada, Tiara Stewart of San Diego, Calif., and Tamara Stewart of Norman.

Other survivors include nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren with two more on the way, and a host of other family and dear friends.

Casket Bearers will be Fife’s grandsons, Tony Fife, Marc Brennan, Loren Blake Fife and Bradley Hawkins, and grandsons-in-law, James Kinsey, Zac Horton, Robert Thomas and Simon Harjo.

Honorary Bearers will be Larry Brennan, Randall Hawkins, Dale Lemons, George McGirt, Bobby McGirt, Dean McGirt, Don Tiger, Louis Fife and Ethan Deere.

Funeral services for Cromwell native Michael Wayne Fish are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenleaf Baptist Church, Okemah with Rev. Legus Harjo Jr. officiating and Rev. Wayne Harjo assisting.

Interment is to follow at Scott Family Cemetery in Wetumka. Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.

Fish, 44 of Okeechobee, Fla., died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 in Lanwood Medical Center, Ft. Pierce, Fla., after a long illness. He was born Sept. 5, 1963 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Andrew and Emma Fish.

He had been a resident of Okeechobee for the past 16 years and was a member of the Snake Creek Baptist Church, Wetumka.

He graduated from Butner High School in 1982 and later moved to Brighton, Fla., living on the reservation there.

On April 20, 1997 he married Michelle Grindler on the Brighton Beach Reservation, and worked for the Seminole Tribe of Florida as a heavy equipment operator.

He was a member of the Hecete Band of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

His father and brother, Jeffrey Fish, preceded him in death.

Survivors include: his wife of Brighton, Fla.; son, Andrew Fish of Brighton; daughters: Trisha Fish of Norman, Michaela Fish and Cheyenne Fish, both of Brighton; mother, Emma Fish of Brighton; brother, Emery Fish of Brighton; sisters: Jennifer Fish, Andrea Bert, and Cheryl Fish, all of Brighton; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Annie Fixico are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mekusukey gymnasium with Brother Dave Bowlegs officiating.

Interment is to follow at the Harjo Family Cemetery, with wake services planned to take place at the family home.

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

Fixico, 83, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at her home. She was born Feb. 5, 1925 in Sasakwa to Wesley Harjo and Jowina Tiger.

She moved to Seminole from Muskogee over 55 years ago, and was a homemaker and member of the New Tulsa Ceremonial Grounds. On Feb. 27, 1942 she married Joe Fixico in Wewoka.

Her parents; husband (Sept. 7, 1985); brothers: Robert Leetka, Rex Harjo and J.D. Harjo; and one granddaughter, receded her in death.

Surviving are two sons: Jeff Fixico of Wewoka and Talova Fixico of Seminole; six daughters: Nancy Lowe of Holdenville, Maleah Drapeau of Ada, Madeline Tiger, Jennie Fixico, Betty Fixico, and Tracy Rogers, all of Seminole; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be: Mike Lowe, Leo Tiger, Joe Fixico, Dylan Fixico, Randall Lowe, Devan Fixico, Garrett Drapeau, and Pvto Rogers.

Honorary bearers will be: Eugene Lowe, Kenneth Drapeau, Leo Tiger Sr., Tim Rogers, Ronald Frazier and Jeremy Drapeau.

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

Services for Ardmore resident Gail G. Fleming will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Harvey-Douglas Centennial Chapel with Rev. Dan Patman officiating.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home of Wade and Stacey Cole.

Arrangements are under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home, Ardmore.

Gail G. Fleming was born Dec. 11, 1926 in Depew, Okla., to parents, Essie Jewel and Jesse M. Fleming. He went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2008, following a lengthy illness at his home.

A graduate of Cromwell High School, Gail was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. In 1951, after graduating from Cast central State College, he went to work for Exxon Co. USA, then known as Carter Oil Co. at Wilson, Hewitt Field.

Gail met and married his wife of 54 years, Anna Louise Butts, on Nov. 27, 1953.

While at Exxon, he worked in drilling and production in North Dakota, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas; retiring at Stigler, Okla., on Aug. 1, 1986 after 37 years with the company as a field superintendent.

He invested his life in his faith, his family, and his career.

Gail is survived by his wife, Anna; three daughters: Debra Allison and husband Logan of Wewoka, Brenda Drake of Wewoka, and Kathy Brown and husband Bryan of Piedmont; six grandchildren: Stacey Cole and husband Wade of Seminole, Shane O’Daniel and wife Kim of Weatherford, Kindra Grove and husband Clifton of Maud, Amanda Taylor and husband James of Oklahoma City, Sarah Brown of Piedmont, and Joshua Brown of Piedmont; seven great-grandchildren: Bailey, Garrett, and Jaycee Cole of Seminole, Corey, Treyton, and Nicholas Grove of Maud, and Hunter O’Daniel of Weatherford; one sister, Mary Imogene Hendryx of Seminole.

Gail is preceded in death by parents, Jesse Murl Fleming, Sr. and Essie Jewel Fleming; brothers: Jesse Murl Fleming, Jr. wife, Patricia A. Fleming, Floyd F. Fleming, and R.L. Fleming; sisters: Effa Geraldine Fleming, and Zelma Mae Fleming; and great-grandson, Luke O’Daniel.

Bearers will be Shane O’Daniel, Wade Cole, James Taylor, Rand Fleming, Logan Allison, and Rick Fleming.

Honorary bearers will be: Charlie Dutton, Bryan Brown, Russell Jones, Tom Butts, and Exxon Mobile employees.

Gail was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was an avid OU fan and loved his family deeply.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to cross Timbers Hospice, the American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice.

Clinton Odell Flowers, age 86, of Shawnee, and former longtime Seminole resident, died Saturday, Nov. 29, in Mont Belvieu, Texas.

Mr. Flowers was born Sept. 29, 1922, in Atoka County, to General Andrew Jackson and Alice (Hayden) Flowers.

Mr. Flowers came to Seminole from Choctaw, and lived in Seminole over 42 years. Much of that time he was a Lineman for O G & E Electric Co. He was retired at the time of his death.

Clinton married his first wife and Mother of his children Mary Ruth (Maguire) Flowers in Lawton, on Oct. 7, 1950. She preceded him in death on July 3, 1999.

He married Dorothy Carter on April 27, 2002, in Shawnee.

Clinton is survived by his wife, Dorothy Flowers, of Shawnee; two sons, Russell Flowers, of Coppell, Texas, and Mike Flowers, of Edmond; his daughter, Vicki Hope, of Mt. Belvieu, Texas; eight grandchildren, Chris Flowers, Clinton Wayne Flowers, Charles Flowers, Sarah Flowers, Heath Hope, Tatum Stone, Houston Hope and Harrison Hope; and Nine great grandchildren, Amulek Stone, Ammon Stone, Taylynne Stone, Helaman Stone, Peytyn Hope, Haydyn Hope, Kassidi Hope, Triston Flowers and Taylor Flowers.

He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Ruth Flowers, son, Richard Flowers and grandson Harrison Hope.

Casket bearers will be Clinton Wayne Flowers, Chris Flowers, Charles Flowers, Larry Hope, Houston Hope, and Heath Hope.

Honorary Bearers will be Mike Flowers, Russell Flowers, Richard Flowers and Harrison Hope.

Services are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 12:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Seminole, burial to follow at the Rush Springs Cemetery, in Rush Springs, with Father Basil Keenan, O.S.B. officiating.

Swearingen Funeral Home, of Seminole is in charge of arrangements and messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Cynthia LuEllen Fraser, of Norman, formerly of Ada, are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka. Rev. Virgil Romine will officiate. Viewing for Cynthia will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, at the Smith-Phillips Funeral Home.

Ms. Fraser died Friday, Oct. 31, in Norman, at the age of 39. She was born April 25, 1969, in Ada, to Montie and RozAn Fraser.

Ms. Fraser graduated from Byng High School in 1987. She served while in High School as a page for State Representatives at our State Capitol and was involved with drama and art courses during high school. She later attended East Central University.

She served in the United States Navy from Dec. 19, 1988 to Dec. 18, 1992. During her time of service in the military she became a medical technician, in the medical field. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Ms. Fraser is survived by her mother, Rozan Fraser and step-father, Jerry Walston, of Ada; brother, Garland Fraser and wife, Dusty, of Plano, Texas; step-sister, Kerri Farmer and husband Eric, of Dickson; and eight nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Montie Fraser; paternal grandparents, Jack and Bonnie Fraser; and maternal grandparents, Bud and Mamie Roper.

Chickasaw Honor Guard will provide military honors.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Irene (Berryhill) Freeman are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Bird Creek Indian Baptist Church, Sasakwa, with Rev. Ken Cooper officiating and assisted by Pastor Houston Tiger.

Wake services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bird Creek Indian Baptist Church.

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

Freeman died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 74 years. She was born July 16, 1933 in Wewoka to Charlie and Lucy (Reed) Berryhill.

She attended school at Eufaula Boarding School and after graduation she was a cook and worked in security for American Airlines.

Freeman was a member of Springfield Methodist Church in Okemah; Thlopthlocco Band; and the Tiger Clan. She enjoyed shaking shell at the New Tulsa Stomp Grounds.

Her parents; son, David L. Morgan; brothers: Walter Lena, Newman Lena, Pete Lena, and Russell Valdez; sisters, Marie Cleveland and Peggy Lena Mahone; and one grandson, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children: Malcolm T. Morgan, Alta G. Morgan, and Phealan P. Morgan, all of Tulsa, Alvena A. Ayala of Edmond, Algeron G. Morgan, Jr. of Shawnee, Richard D. Morgan of Nashville, Tenn., Jimmy R. Culley of Tulsa, Eddie L. Freeman of Chito, Calif., Bernice K. Freeman of Tulsa, and Margaret J. Freeman of Jenks; 35 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be: Louie Lena, Wendel Williams, Douglas Worcester, Larry Tiger, Christopher Tiger, Carmen O. Ayala, Malcolm Freeman, and Myron Yepa.

Honorary bearers will be: Harold Meek, Wendel Williams Jr., William Bacca, Jessie Keith, and Eloy Gonzales.

Funeral services for Seminole native Dorothy V. Fry are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel.

Rev. Will Bentley and Rev. Tracy Schumpert are to officiate. Burial is to follow at Seminole Cemetery,

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

Dorothy, 76, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in Midwest City. She was born Oct. 29, 1931 in Seminole to Otto and Carrie Sexton.

She was reared in Seminole before living in San Diego and New York City. After returning to Oklahoma, she lived in Altus for several years before moving to the Pink-Tecumseh area in 1975,

Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of Seminole High School and in the 1970’s she attended Rose State College, where she pursued and Associate’s degree in Psychology.

On July 20, 1967 she married John Fry in Okemah.

She as the head of the Minute Man Program in Washington, D.C. National Guard and was retired from Tinker Air Force Base.

Dorothy was a member of the Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club; the Oklahoma Steam Threshers; Toastmasters at Tinker and Broadway United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed watching her grandsons play sports.

Her parents; one son, Jacob Miller; one brother, Bernard Sexton; one grandchild, Debby Miller; and one stepson, Conrad Fry, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, John Fry, of the home; three sons and three daughters-in-law: Richard Fry, Daniel and Donna Fry of Milwaukee, Wis., Shane and Vivian Fry of McLoud, and Mary Bauer of Midwest City; grandchildren and their spouses: Sheryl Robertson of Mildenhall, England, Heather Miller of Sayer, Okla., Shane and Brandy Fry of Norman, John Fry of Noble, and Timothy and Sharon Fry of Moore; and five great-grandchildren.

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

A vigil for Susie (Sue) Mae Fulcher was held on Jan. 25, 2008 p.m. and the memorial mass was held on Jan. 26 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Buena Vista, Colo.

Sue Fulcher,71, died of natural causes in her Buena Vista, Colo., home on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. She was born on April 21, 1936 to Dalton Fulcher and Laura Vivian Campbell in Fredericksburg, Va.

She had a daughter and two sons with her first husband, Daniel B. Atkins; and a daughter in her second marriage to Jerry L. Cowden.

Sue lived in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas; before moving to Colorado in the 1960’s.

She loved her Lord, her children, her eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Sue was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Buena Vista. Her other interests include sewing, crocheting, canning, reading, ceramics and baking. Sue’s biscuits and pies were legendary.

As a Colorado businesswoman, Sue operated Lloyd’s Smoke Shop and Bookateria in Salida for 20 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and opened the S&V Bookateria in Buena Vista Square in the early 1990s.

These bookstores carried mostly used paperbacks and when the Climax Mine was closed in the 1980s, her shop was popular with the laid-off miners who could exchange books or purchase used copies for a nominal charge.

Her parents and four babies preceded her in death.

Sue is survived by her husbands; her children: Theresa Sue Wilson of Seminole, James Alfred Atkins and his wife Chris of Glencoe, David Boyd Atkins and his wife Kathy of Tacoma, Wash., and Vicki Lee Rowe and her husband Johnny of Salida, Colo.; her brother, Alvin Robert Fulcher and his wife Edie of Miami, Fla.; and her sister, Betty Dice and her husband Harry of Ocean View, Del.

In addition, she is survived by two uncles: Peter Campbell of Fredericksburg, Va., and James Campbell of Spotsylvania, Va.; her grandchildren: Danny Atkins and wife Amy, Joseph Atkins and wife Erin, and Lauretta Atkins, all of Puyallup, Wash., Jacualyn Heinrich and husband Justin of Stillwater, Julia Atkins of Glencoe, Tanya Malerba and husband Dennis of Costa Rica, Travis Wilson and Sonny of Seminole, and Dabad Rowe of Salida, Colo.; her great-grandchildren: Lily and Autumn Atkins of Puyallup, Wash. and Zoey Wilson of Seminole; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Graveside services for Johnny K. Gammons are to be held at 2p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home with Terry Newell officiating.

Johnny passed away at home on Monday, Aug. 18, at the age of 59. He was born in Wewoka, to Roy Gammons and Bernetta Hamilton Gammons.

A graduate of Sasakwa High School, Johnny served in Viet Nam in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, Johnny lived in Holdenville for a time and was a member of the 4th and Broadway Church of Christ.

He worked in Tulsa for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA as a drilling fluid engineer and on Nov. 3, 2000, he married Jacquie Little; together they lived in Shawnee.

Johnny loved to spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed gardening, antiques, playing guitar and mandolin and all types of music.

Johnny’s parents, Roy and Bernetta Gammons; his first wife and mother of his children, Sheryl Gammons; two sisters, Betty Gammons and Audrey Jones; and three brothers, J.D. Gammons, Roy E. Gammons, and Max Gammons preceded him in death.

Survivors are Johnny’s wife, Jacquie, of the home; children, Rex Gammons of Spaulding and Kari Gammons of Oklahoma City; brothers, DeRay Gammons and wife, Sue, of Wilburton; James Gammons and wife, Judy, of Sasakwa; brother-in-law, Dale Jones; sisters: Eunice Smith of Dallas, Texas; Lois Boyce of Tulsa; Wanda Shores and husband, Don, of Ada; mother-in-law, Barbara Prince of Holdenville and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Rudolph Garfield are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Wewoka with Rev. B.G. Renfro officiating.

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

Garfield, 63, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Creek Nation Hospital in Okemah. He was born Jan. 23, 1945 in Sasakwa to Anderson Reese Garfield and Dora Ann Moore.

He graduated from Sasakwa High School and later moved to Wewoka. On Sept. 2, 1982 he married Ethel Dindy

Garfield was a member of Thomas Town Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He was a member of the Trustee Board, was a Sunday school Superintendent, as well as a Sunday school teacher.

He was the owner of Rudy’s Stump Removal Service. Garfield worked for the Wewoka Police Department for 20 years and the City of Wewoka for nine years.

Garfield also worked for Seminole County for one year and was a security guard for the Seminole Nation.

His parents; one sister, Elnora; and one brother, Ed, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the home; sons: Rodney Dindy-Garfield of Spencer, Roland Garfield of Wewoka, Reginald B. Garfield of Ft. Hood, Texas, and Randolph Garfield of Tahlequah; two daughters: Shanda L. Davis of Lawton and Shannon Lee of Edmond; sisters: Lula M. Samilton of Wewoka, Dezeere Bradshaw of Wewoka, and Linda Cochran of Stonewall; one brother, L.B. Garfield of Eufaula; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Seminole resident, Wilma Parsons Garroutte are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Glen Pence officiating.

Burial is to follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Mrs. Garroutte passed away Saturday, March 8,2008 in Tecumseh. She was born Feb. 21, 1919 in Paden to Jess E. and Pansy L. (Allen) Parsons.

She was a resident of Seminole for most of her adult life and had attended school in Maud and Tecumseh. Wilma graduated in 1937 from Tecumseh High School.

On Dec. 31, 1968, she married Vincent Garroutte in Holdenville and he preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1977.

She worked for 14 years for Pottawatomie County as a Deputy Court Clerk. Mrs. Garroutte then served as a deputy Court Clerk in Oklahoma City before moving to Seminole, where she worked for Seminole County as a Deputy Court Clerk.

Mrs. Garroutte was a member of the First Christian Church in Seminole.

Her parents; two sisters: Vivian Horner and Pauline Ellis; one brother, James E. "Bud" parsons; one nephew, Bobby J. "Cowboy" Robertson; and one great-nephew, Cody Robertson, also preceded her in death.

Surviving are nieces: Darla Furr of Tecumseh, Patricia Houck of Arlington, Texas, and Pamela Yerby of Hunt, Texas; and nephews: Tony Ellis of Del City, Mike Parsons of Houston, Texas, and Donnie Horner of San Antonio, Texas; and several great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews.

Stacy Lynn Geraldon died on Aug. 24, at the age of 42 in Ada.

He was born on May 31, 1966 in Seminole, to Barbara Ellen (Stacy) Dooley. He worked on pipelines until he was disabled.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Ellen Dooley of Locust Grove, four sisters: Shana Crosby of Ada, Rachel Geraldon and Brianna Geraldon of Midwest City, and Beth Geraldon of Texas. 

Services are scheduled for 3:30p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Trinity Baptist Church in Maud with Rev. Leroy Kerbo officiating. Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Tyler Crosby, Logan Crosby, Tiny Blaylock, Brent Blaylock, Gary Melton and Jeff McCoy.

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

Funeral service for Kathleen   "Kitten" Gibson, of Wewoka, is pending with Stout-Phillips Funeral Home. 

She died on Thursday, Oct. 23, in Wewoka.

Service is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel. Full obit will run later.

Oscar Gillespie, 84-year-old longtime Seminole County resident died Sept. 24, at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Ryan, to parents Doc G. Gillespie and Ruby Bell (Barker) Gillespie. He moved to Seminole 65 years ago from Idabel.

Gillespie married his wife of almost 60 years, Pheba Ellen (Kane) Gillespie, on Aug. 10, 1944, in Seminole. She preceded him in death on Sept. 25, 2004.

He was a self employed rancher and machinery dealer and was a member of the Temple of Praise Pentecostal Church Of God, in Seminole. He was a storyteller.

Survivors include three sons, Lewis James Gillespie, "Buzz" Gillespie and Billy Frank Gillespie, all of Seminole; two daughters; Auttis "Auttie" Johnson, of Seminole, and Barbara Harris, of Springhill, Fla.; one brother, Richard Gillespie, of Eufaula; two sisters, Hazel Fowler, of Wichita Falls, Texas and Mary Auttis Fisher, of Cabot, Ark.

His parents and his wife precede him in death.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Temple of Praise Pentecostal Church Of God, in Seminole. Rev. Harold Turner will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, in Seminole.

Casket Bearers will be Robert Johnson, Travis Gillespie, Clay Gillespie, James Johnson, Billy Johnson and Garrett McCoy. Honorary Bearer will be Erin Gillespie.

Viewing will be from 8a.m. until 8p.m. Thursday - Saturday and from Noon until 8p.m. on Sunday.

Swearingen Funeral Home - 100 West Strothers Ave. - Seminole

Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole. Phone 405-382-3456.

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

Ms. Gilliam was active in the Order of Eastern Star, in Cody, Wyo., the Shawnee Rose Society, the Shawnee Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and the First Baptist Church, of Shawnee.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Joe Mastrogiovanni, of Dallas, Texas; her sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Jack Reynolds, of Seminole; her three grandchildren, Kathryn, Joseph, Jr., and Thomas Mastrogiovanni; her five great grandchildren, Margaret, Jordan, Christian, Matthew and Carson Mastrogiovanni, and many nieces and nephews.

She will be forever remembered by her loving family members and her many friends. Godspeed, sweet mother.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15, at Resthaven Memorial Park, in Shawnee.

Memorial services for former Seminole resident, Patricia Gumerson Gipson, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at McFarlin Methodist Church in Norman.

Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home, Norman.

Patti Gipson, 70, of Norman, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Norman Regional Hospital. She was born in Tonkawa, Okla., on Jan. 30, 1937 to Ralph and Mable Gumerson..

She attended public schools in Guthrie, and was the Valedictorian of her graduating class in 1955. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at the University of Oklahoma and was named the Outstanding Senior Woman by the Mortar Board in 1958.

Gipson graduated Phi Beta Kappa in English Literature and received her masters in 1959.

In 1959 she married Fred Gipson. While living in Washington D.C. she wrote newsletters for the Chase Manhattan Bank and the East West Trade Council.

Fred, Patti and their children moved to Seminole in 1974. Patti taught at the Seminole Junior College.

Later she edited a newsletter and was the research director for the Energy Consumers and Producers Association.

In this capacity she testified before the Senate Finance Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and became a recognized expert in energy regulations affecting the oil and gas industry.

Patti was very active in the First Methodist Church serving on various boards; and was also involved in many of Seminole’s civic, social, and philanthropic organizations. In 1981 she was named Seminole’s Citizen of the Year.

In 1988, Fred and Patti moved to Norman where Patti became an active member of the Assistance League of Norman.

Patti poured her heart and soul into the projects of the Assistance League. Her dedication and passion really shined through for Operation School Bell.

She worked on every project with an unconditional loving smile, and her zest for life shone through in everything she did. She gave inspiration and joy to all who met her.

Patti remained a scholar all of her life and was an avid reader. She had been an active member of the University of Oklahoma chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and had served as treasurer for a number of years.

Patti was an accomplished storyteller and appeared in numerous classes in the Norman Public Schools. It was not uncommon for a child, in any number of venues, to call out to her as "the storyteller lady."

Patti, like her mother before her, was born with a green thumb and her beautiful yard depicted her love for flowers and her expert eye for landscaping.

She loved a game of tennis or a round of bridge with friends and especially spending time with her family.

Above all, Patti was "Nana" to her grandchildren and loved taking all eight of them to movies, playing endless games, and watching them in all their activities.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Fred Gipson; her son, Fred R. Gipson and his wife Lisa; her daughter, Lisa Barnard and her husband Greg; her daughter, Elizabeth Base and her husband Dusty, all of Norman.

Her eight grandchildren, who adored her deeply, also survive her: Laura, Rachel and Scott Gipson, Bryce and Blake Barnard, and Elise, Ryan and Emma Base.

Her brother, Jon Gumerson and his wife Barbara; and her sister-in-law, Linda Stone and her husband Ralph also survive Patti.

Also, her special nephews and nieces: Greg Gumerson, Ginger Hines, Cal Sharpe, and his wife Way, John Sharpe, Susan Downs and her husband Jeff and many great nephews and nieces.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Assistance League of Norman, 809 Wall St. Norman, OK 73069.

Funeral services for Randy S. Gist were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Nix’s First Baptist Church in Missouri; dinner will be held after the service.

Randy S. Gist, 36 of Nixa, Mo., was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Cox South Hospital, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. Randy was born in Shawnee on Oct. 21, 1971.

Randy was a very rare man. He was dedicated to his family and the love of his life, Elizabeth. His humor and wit, mingled with his compassionate and kind nature, made him a very charismatic and lovable man.

The combination of his intellect and determination helped him find the solution to any problem; whether fixing his kids’ vehicles or finding the winning strategy to his newest favorite video game.

His strong work ethic and willingness to lend a hand helped him to turn co-workers at Turblex in to lifelong friends, but more like family.

Randy spent his leisure time traveling, camping, restoring vehicles, and chasing around his grandbaby, whom he lovingly called "Fancy".

He leaves behind his beautiful wife of 13 years, Elizabeth Gist; two daughters: Bobbie and Ashley, ages 22 and 20; granddaughter, Bailey, age three; his mother, Lucille Gist of Seminole; sister, Becky Inman; brothers: Ricky Gist and Bobby Gist; many nieces and nephews, also of Seminole; as well as, many more relatives, friends, and loved ones who will hold him in their hearts forever.

His father, Robert Gist, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Irene Lee, preceded him in death.

A private memorial graveside service for Guthrie resident, Frieda Givens, is planned at a later date in Coal Hill, Ark.

Services and cremation were under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark, Ark.

Frieda Givens, 86, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 in Ozark, Ark., while living there with her niece, Joyce Ann Sanders.

She was born Feb. 22, 1921 in Memphis, Tenn., to Nettie and R.V. Cain and was a Respiratory Therapist at University Hospital in Oklahoma City before retiring.

Her parents; two sisters; three brothers; and her husband, Al Givens, Jr. (who worked for The Seminole Producer for many years), preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Marie Puttkamer of Guthrie; four grandchildren: Angie Cunningham of Edmond, Marsha Lucas of Luther, Mike Laird of the Armed Services (serving in Iraq), and Laura Hughes of Stillwater; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.

A celebration of life service for Jim Glasco has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the Kelley Haney Center, located at the Seminole State College.

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

Jimmy Dale Glasco passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at his home in Seminole at the age of 63, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 24, 1944 in Ada to Homer Lee and Hazel Juanita (Davenport) Glasco.

Jim graduated from Coalgate High School in 1963; he went on to East Central University where he received his Bachelor of Science in 1967 and his Master of Education in 1976.

He was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He also served in the National Guard from 1967 to 1973.

He was a longtime educator where he taught and coached track and football at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs, Okla., and at Seminole High School from 1968 - 1972.

In 1975 he began a 24-year teaching career at Seminole Junior College where he would later retire in 1999 as Vice Chairman of the Social Sciences Division. 

Jim served the Order of Elks at local, state and national levels. He was a Past-Exalted Ruler of the Seminole Lodge and also served terms as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and as Vice-President for the Oklahoma Elks Association. 

He was Oklahoma’s representative to the Grand Lodge Accident and Prevention Committee for many years. He received many honors and awards with his proudest moment being a member of the 1989 Elks National Champion Ritual Team. 

Seminole was the first lodge from Oklahoma to win this prestigious competition and posted the highest score in the history of this event. 

On Sept. 6, 1989 Robert S. Kerr, III appointed Jim as Honorary Lieutenant Governor for the State of Oklahoma and he was honored by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Janeen Glasco of the home; his mother, Hazel (Davenport) Glasco of Coalgate; daughter and son-in-law, April and Paul Clagg of Tulsa; stepdaughter, Ashley Lawson of Seminole; stepson, Jesse Starr of the home; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Don and Cindy Glasco and Gregg and Trudy Glasco, all of Coalgate; two grandchildren: Jayden Lawson of Seminole, and Devin Clagg of Tulsa; and three aunts: Geraldine (Davenport) Davis of Clarita, Okla., Leeta (Dunn) Glasco of Purcell, Okla., and Marie (Lambert) Davenport of Blanchard, Okla.

His father precedes him in death.

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

Funeral Services for longtime Seminole County resident George M. Glenn are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the First Assemble of God Church in Bowlegs.

Rev. Roy Robertson will officiate.

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

George died unexpectedly at the age of 77 on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 while attending to his cattle at his home south of Seminole.

He was born in Mounds on April 5, 1930 to Opal and John Otis "Ode" Glenn.

George lived in the Mounds and Sapulpa area while growing up, and worked in his father’s mechanic shop.

He graduated from Sapulpa High School before joining the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Princeton from 1950-1954 during the Korean Conflict.

After his honorable discharge from the Navy, George married Mary Ann Chandler of Bowlegs on June 6, 1954.

The couple moved to Holdenville where George was employed at Lee Weathered Hardware Store.

The following year, George and Mary moved back to Bowlegs.

Mary was a homemaker and George began, unknowingly, a lifetime of service with the City of Seminole and the County of Seminole.

George held several positions during his employment, but most of his time was spent as the "Meter Man," in the Police Department.

He was parking officer until the parking meters were removed.

George also worked in the Sanitation and Maintenance Departments.

He retired from the City of Seminole in 1992 with 37 years of service.

George also worked for Seminole County as the Custodian for District Court and Drug Court where he continued to be employed until his death.

His death ends 53 years of service with the City of Seminole and Seminole County.

George was well known throughout the community as a "good man."

He was always lending a helping hand to someone in need.

He was a "jack of all trades" that could do anything.

He continued to apply the skills learned at his father’s garage, and could often be found working on someone’s car. He loved and enjoyed life, his family and hard work.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Opal and John Otis "Ode" Glenn; and one brother, Ralph Glenn.

He is survived by his wife of almost 54 years, Mary, of the home; one son, Kevin Glenn and wife Stacy of Seminole; two daughters, Shereata and husband Carl Ellis of Strothers and Janet Walker of Bowlegs; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; three sisters, two brothers; and a host of relatives and friends.

George was known by many names: The Trash Man, Meter Man, Brother George, and Georgie; but most importantly as Dad, Daddy, Grandpa and Uncle George.

He will be greatly missed.

Wewoka resident Marjorie C. Glenn, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the age of 84 years.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Michael Vallandingham officiating.

Marjorie was born August 9, 1923, in Purcell, Okla., to Javan Tyrus and Vera Edna (Gentry) Green.

She attended Wayne Public Schools and was owner of State Beauty Supply in Shawnee, Okla., for more than 20 years.

She was also an LPN and of the Baptist faith.

Marjorie married Leo E. Glenn on April 9, 1973, in Grayson County, Texas. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1985.

Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, and baby sister Margaret V. Green.

Survivors include her son, Jay T. Copeland of Grand Junction, Colo.; daughters, Tammy Ferguson of Grand Junction, Colo., and Chimen Lafollet of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister: Barbara G. Rachel of Wewoka; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Also surviving Glenn are nephew Paul Rachel of Ada; niece Carol R. Carpenter of Centerton, Ark., and a number of other relatives and friends.

An online guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Olney Kenneth Gober, 76, of Shawnee, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, in Shawnee.

Graveside service will be 2p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Cummins Cemetery, in Maud.

Johnny Stephens is officiating, assisted by David Pollard, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

The family will be at the funeral home to greet friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to www.cooperfuneral.com.

Kenneth was born March 11, 1932 in Maud, to Gerkin and Helen Dickey-Gober. He attended Rock Springs Elementary School and graduated from Maud High School in 1952. He entered the US Army in 1952 and was stationed in Ft. Lewis Washington until honorably discharged.

On July 18, 1953 he married Phyllis Jeanne Horn. Upon leaving the service they resided in California until moving back to Oklahoma in 1964.

Kenneth and Phyllis raised three sons Wayne, Dale and Paul Gober. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis in Dec. of 1994. On Nov. 27, 1996 he married Betty Rawls, and they resided in Shawnee.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Gober; father: Gerkin Gober; mother: Helen Dickey-Gober; sister: Sue Gober-Richards; father-in-law: Albert Horn; and brothers-in-law: Richard Horn and Roland Tiffin.

He is survived by his wife; Betty of the home, Mother-in-Law; Vernull Horn, of Shawnee, Sons and Daughters-in-Law; Wayne and Terry Gober, of Shawnee, Dale and Christy Gober, of Oklahoma City, Paul and Valerie Gober, of Seminole, Step-Children and their spouses; Carolyn and Jay Aldridge, of Kinta, Troy Jr. and Patti Rawls, of Earlsboro, Brothers and Sisters; Erma Tiffin, of Calif., Harold Gober and wife Towana, of Shawnee, Gerkin Gober, Jr. and wife Patty of Calif., Donna Weatherly and husband David, of Tecumseh, and Ronald Gober and wife Sonya,of Tulsa, as well as 10 Grandchildren and many Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel, in Wewoka, with Rev. Wesley Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Josie Beulah Wyatt Gonyer was born to Rube and Maude (Allen) Wyatt, at home in the Kight Community on Jan. 16, 1919. She went to be with loved ones who went on before her on Oct. 23, at Valley View Hospital, in Ada.

She attended Kight and Sasakwa schools. She was baptized at a young age in Pure pond, west of Kight School.

Josie and A.G. Gonyer were united in McAlester, on Dec. 2, 1936. They enjoyed a happy marriage of nearly 72 years, mostly spent in the Sasakwa area.

She worked at Big Yank, in Wewoka and Michael Casuals, in Konawa. Josie was an excellent wife, mother and grandmother and set a good example for her family.

Before her declining health she loved camping, crappie fishing and spent many days with nine young grandchildren, family and many good friends, at Lake Eufaula.

She was a very good cook and started making her famous fudge at 9 years old. Josie and A.G. also raised a vegetable garden for many years.

Josie is preceded in death by an infant daughter Maudie Marie (1947); a grandson, Kent Ward (2007); 2 granddaughters Glenda Biggs (1960) and Linda Biggs Van Tassel (2001); a great-grandson Henry Griffith (2005); a son-in-law Tommy Dale Harris (2002); her parents; and all of her siblings, Newt, Othor, Bill, Donald (Dugan) and Rube Wyatt Jr., Oval Bridgewater, Georgia Feeley and Iva McDonald.

She will be greatly missed by her family, husband A.G., of the home, daughters Wanda and husband Bob Biggs, and Judy Harris, all of Sasakwa, Anita Gonyer, of Seminole, grandchildren: Terri Hoffman, Paula Thomas, of Oklahoma City, Sharon Griffith, of Holdenville, Karen Herrin and Dale Harris, of Ada, Suzy Curtis, of Seminole and Chad Ward, of Wetumka, twenty-three great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and two due early 2009, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are her grandson and great-grandsons.

Honorary Bearers are Josie’s many neighbors, who are wonderful.

Memorial graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Mary Emogene Goodfellow are to be held at a later date in Hendrick, Okla.

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

Mary Emogene (Guinn) Goodfellow, age 86, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at Seminole Estates Nursing Center. Mary was born Nov. 27, 1921 in Seymore, Texas to Capt. Wraught and Mary Emma (Chennault) Guinn.

Mary met and then married Frank Taylor Goodfellow on Jan. 30, 1940 in Olton, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1951 in Altus.

She was a homemaker and moved to Seminole in 1979 from Altus, Okla. Mary was a longtime member of the Ideal Street Baptist Church.

Mrs. Goodfellow is survived by one son, Wiiliam Goodfellow of Mounds, Okla.; two daughters and sons-in-law: Wanda and LeRoy Richardson of Muskogee, and Mary and Jim Blakely of Seminole; one sister, Flora Dean Hite of Vernon, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Her parents; husband; and two sons: Robert Lee Goodfellow and Roy Frank Goodfellow, preceded her in death.

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

Services for longtime Konawa resident Larkin Monroe Goodrich are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Konawa with Pastor Drew Isaacs officiating.

Burial is to follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Larkin Goodrich, 75, departed this life on Monday, April 21, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born June 28, 1932 in Konawa to Escar Frank Goodrich and Freda (Pairet) Goodrich.

On Dec. 21, 1958 he married Bonnie McIntyre in Seminole. He worked as a project engineer for the U.S. Government federal Highway Division, having retired in 1982.

His parents and three sisters: Wanda Williams, Ada Mae Marvelli and Mary Clark, preceded him in death.

Surviving is the mother of his children, Bonnie Goodrich of Oklahoma City; one son, Kevin Goodrich of Oklahoma City; two daughters: Pamela Yohe of Denver, Colo., and Karen Goodrich of Oklahoma City; four brothers: E.E. Goodrich and Charles Goodrich, both of Konawa, Ralph Goodrich of Bakersfield, Calif., and Jack Goodrich of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren: Terence Goodrich of Denver, Colo., Nicole Ortega, Alexandra Ortega, and Jeffrey Ortega, all of Oklahoma City, and Ronnie Ortega of Denver, Colo.

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

Funeral services for Mata Gorske were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel, Kilgore, Texas.

Burial is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Little Cemetery, north of Seminole.

Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home, Kilgore.

Gorske, 85 of Kilgore, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Kilgore. She was born April 3, 1922 to Will and Zona Johnson.

She worked as Secretary to the Superintendent of Kilgore Independent School District for 39 years and was in charge of payroll for the entire school district.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving is her sister, Imogene Gossage of Kilgore.

Funeral services for Konawa native Grant "Dink" Stanley Grady are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Konawa, with Rev. John Basden officiating.

Burial is to follow at Konawa Cemetery with services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Grady, 81, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He was born Jan. 17, 1927 in Konawa to Hubert and Delpha (Smith) Grady.

He was raised in the Summers Chapel are outside of Konawa. Grady enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country in the 82^nd Airborne during World War II.

Grady married Paula Monroe, and they were married for over 30 years before she preceded him in death in 1994.

He was a longtime Midwest City resident before moving to Stigler to live with his sister, Dorothy. Grady was a carpenter for many years.

His parents; one daughter, Deborah Yvonne Grady; one son, Davyd Whitely; one sister, Johnnie Mae Weldon; and one brother, Joseph Smith, also preceded him in death.

Surviving are sons: Kymn Converse of Grove, Randy Grady of Choctaw, Stan Grady of Edmond, and Kevyn Whitely of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Dorothy Mae Blevins of Stigler; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Serving as casket bearers will be: Kymn Converse, Randy Grady, Kevyn Whitely, Chris Converse, Chad Converse, and Chas Grady.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Jessie Francis (Sumpter) Grant, age 90, died Monday, Dec. 15, at Jan Frances Care Center.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Assembly of God Church, in Sasakwa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. Pastor Wesley Martin will officiate.

Grant was born on March 2, 1918, in Braggs, to Elias E. "Polly" Sumpter and Susie (Sumter) Sumpter. She married Tollie Grant April 18, 1938, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was the Director of Activities for Tucker Nursing Home, and she was a member of the Assembly of God Church, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma.

She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Jones, of Sasakwa and Martha Tyler, of Konawa; two brothers, Vernon Sumpter, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dib Sumpter, of Phoenix Ariz.; and sister, Pauline Choate, of Hemphill, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Susie Sumpter; husband, Tollie Grant; two sons, Tollie Newton Grant, Jr., and James Grant; two brothers, Walter and Richard Sumpter; and one sister, Etta Ruth Sumpter.

Pallbearers are Kevin Grant, John W. Story, II, Brad Story, Willie Grant, Travis Harjo, and Tyler Harjo.

Honorary Pallbearers are Bill Cloud, James Tollie Grant, R.L. Grant, and Richard Grant.

Daisy Prentice Gray, age 93, of Maud, passed away Nov. 24. She was born Aug. 16, 1915, in Bethany. She graduated from Capital Hill High school in 1933.

Mimi, as she was known to her family, was one, of the "greatest generation." After growing up during the Great Depression, she worked during World War II in a defense plant before becoming a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell. She was chief operator in Maud for many years, and then worked at offices in Seminole and Shawnee. She retired from Southwestern Bell after more than 30 years of service.

She married Alvah "Pappas" Gray, of Maud, in 1954, and they spent many happy years together.

Her hobbies were sewing, shopping, and traveling, and she did each with great enthusiasm. Upon retirement she spent many hours making baby clothes and blankets, which she donated to Children’s Hospital and other charities.

She could shop with the best of them and rarely missed out on a bargain or an opportunity to find one. She loved to travel, especially to visit family and friends, and a trip with her was an adventure for all involved.

She was devoted to her community and donated many handmade quilts to be raffled for various causes. Mimi was a founding member and instrumental in establishing the Maud Nutrition Center.

She was as good a mother, grandmother and great grandmother as one could hope for. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her "favorite" son-in-law, Jimmy Starns, of Seminole; her sister, Katherine Alamada, and husband Gilbert, of Rio Vista, Calif.; a son, Jimmie Barnes, and wife Deborah, of Hoover, Ala.; grandchildren John Starns, of Maud, Jimilu Starns and partner Brett Bivin, of Shawnee; Allison Barnes Burden and husband Adam, of Tampa, Fla.; Susannah Barnes and partner Heather Henry, of Mukwonago, Wis.; Rebecca Barnes, of Tallahassee, Fla; and great-grandchildren, Bodhi Starns, Rance Starns, Abigail Burden, Adam Burden, Jr. and Anne-Marie Burden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Audrey Prentice; her first husband, Johnnie Barnes, of Dundee, Texas; her husband, Alvah Gray; her sisters, Lilly Kirby and Crystal Archer; her daughter and best friend, Johnita Starns; her daughter-in-law, Sandee Barnes and her grand daughter, Jennifer Barnes.

The family would like to express its appreciation to the caregivers who gave her assistance and comfort and enjoyed doing crafts with her, Wanda, Kim, Linda and Glenda and to Angelic Hospice and its caring and thoughtful staff.

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

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

Funeral Services for Nellie Rose Green are scheduled for Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Saltillo Christian Church in Salem, Ind. with Joshua Brumfield officiating.

Burial will follow in Saltillo Cemetery with visitation being held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Weathers funeral Home and Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Green, 80, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30 at Meadowview Health Care Center in Salem.

She was born on Aug. 15, 1927 in Washington County, near Hardinsburg to Elza and Lorain Ridener Highfill and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge #238 in Seminole.

Lowry married William R. Green in June 1944.

She was a retired employee of Travelers in Orleans and a former employee of goodwill Industries and Meadowview Health Care Center and was a member of Saltillo Christian Church.

Her husband, parents and grandson, Caleb Green, precede her in death.

She is survived by four sons, Gary L. Green, Salem, Forber E. Green of Greencastle, Ind., Williams E. Green, Bedford, Ind., roger D. Green, Tulsa; brother, Larry Cooper, Hardinsburg Ind., four sisters, Dorothy Farris, Saltilla, Ind., Darlene White of Campbellsburg, Ind., Linda and Rita Cooper, both of Hardinsburg; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Terry Ray Griffis are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Wewoka.

Burial is to follow at Westwood Cemetery, with Rev. B.G. Renfro of Parkers Chapel Baptist Church officiating.

Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Wewoka.

Griffis, 57 of Del City, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct. 28, 1950 in Seminole to Freddie Griffis and Mary Lee (Brooks) Griffis.

He received his education in the Douglass Schools and graduated in 1955, and then he graduated from Wewoka High School on May 24, 1968.

Griffis joined Rock Jill Baptist Church and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. A.D. Knighton.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and then in the National Guard for six years. Griffis worked at Tinker Air Force Base in the Sheet Metal Fabrication Department for 34 years.

His parents; one brother, Arthur Ray; and one sister, Shirley Ann, preceded him in death.

Surviving are sons: Thomas and Derrick of Earlsboro and Tracey of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Marquetta Griffis of Oklahoma City; sister, Sharon Griffis of Wewoka; brothers: James of Norman, Kerry of Los Angeles, Calif., Oliver Barkus of Tulsa, Anthony Wayne, Hiawatha and Edward James of Oklahoma City, Freddie Jr. of Wetumka, and Anthony DeWayne of Yukon; and 12 grandchildren.

Private family services for Seminole resident Ruby Jewel Griffith have been held, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Griffith died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Seminole, at the age of 98.

She was born Nov. 3, 1909, in Newcastle, to Walter Moore and Ruby Jewel Moore.

She married Homer Williams Griffith, who preceded her in death on April 9, 1978.

Ruby Griffith came to Seminole from Hobart in 1933. She was a member of Ideal Street Baptist Church, and was the founder and co-owner of Cash Auto Supply and Western Store in Seminole.

Griffith was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Seminole Roundup Club, Quilting Bee, and the Ceramics Art Club.

Griffith was preceded in death by her parents, one son, her husband, four sisters, and one brother.

She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Jean Berry of Seminole; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services for former Seminole and Shawnee resident Novella Fern "Babe" (Redwine) Grisso are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Little Cemetery with Rev. Redmond Wolf officiating.

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

Grisso, 90, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at Bartlesville Care Center, where she has lived for the past three and a half years. She was born June 16, 1917 in Denison, Texas to Albert Andrew Redwine and Sally Amanda (Mosley) Redwine.

On Dec. 23, 1934 she married L.T. "Pete" Grisso in Varnum. She retired from Pioneer Nursing Home after working there for 22 years.

Her parents; husband (march 1, 1991); two daughters, Carolyn and Dorothy; one granddaughter; and one son, preceded her in death.

Surviving is one son, Gary Grisso of Seminole; two daughters: Marge Laffoon of Shawnee and Linda Jarrell of Bartlesville; one sister, Nona Clements of Barnsdall, Okla.; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

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

Stanley Warren Grisso, 56-year old former Seminole resident died Sept. 24, in Sparks, Nev. He was born March 31, 1952, in Seminole, to Audy K. Grisso and Francis (Baxter) Grisso.

He served in the United States Air Force, earning the rank of Sergeant.

Survivors include one brother, Joe Grisso, of Seminole and one sister, Kay Adam, of Sparks, Nev.

His parents and one brother, Gene Grisso, preceded him in death.

A graveside cremation memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 2p.m., at Little Cemetery. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate the service.

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

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

Funeral services for longtime St. Louis, Okla., resident Nelda Fern (Moody) Guinn are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Maud with longtime family friends, Glenn and Dale Williams, to officiate.

Interment is to follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud. Arrangements are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, Maud.

Nelda, 79, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Jan. 24, 1929 in Herber Springs, Ark., to parents Ophelia Bell (Hunt) Moody and Ellis Moody.

On Oct. 5, 1944 Nelda married Emral Guinn in Seminole. Throughout her life, she wore many hats. She worked as a butcher at Safeway grocery store in Shawnee for over 20 years.

That is when she, along with her husband Emral, bought their first oil well. This was the beginning of Guinn Oil Company, which was founded in 1965. The couple still own and operate the Company to this day.

She has been a devoted wife, mother, and granny; as well as a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Maud.

Her parents and one sister, Rogene Worl, who died Dec. 15, 2007, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Emral Guinn of the home in St. Louis; one daughter and son-in-law, Wynema "Winnie" Marshalee (Guinn) and Bill Buley of Saint Louis, Okla.; one chosen son, Jr. Williams and his wife Connie of Saint Louis, Okla., (Nelda always jokingly said, "she wore him home on her boots and Emral just had to get use to him"); one brother and sister-in-law, Stanley Leon Moody and his wife Ina of Shawnee; two granddaughters and their husbands: Matona and Mark Haynes and Maleea and TyRay Brock all of Maud; and three great-grandchildren: Emral Layn Haynes, Matraya Erralee Haynes and TyLee Fern Brock; nieces: Airawona "Roshel" (Moody) Stabel and her husband Stewart of Lakin, Kan., and Christie Kay (Moody) McClaskey and her husband Gary of Maud; step-grandchildren, Burl Buley and his wife Cathy of Franklin, Tenn., Randy Kenyon and his wife Kay of Newcastle, Okla., and Jerrel Buley and his wife Shalisa of Harrah; and Jr. William’s daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Jace Beverage of Saint Louis, Okla.

Funeral services for Richard Gunter Sr., are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Heartland Family Church, located at 214 West Strother Avenue in Seminole.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery north of Seminole with military honors. Rev. Bill Chesser will officiate the service.

Richard Gunter, Sr., 63 year-old longtime Seminole resident passed from this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 22, 2008 north of Seminole in a tragic auto accident.

He was born Nov. 15, 1944 in Okmulgee to parents Robert Lee Gunter and Ida Mae (Raney) Gunter.

Richard attended Okmulgee Public Schools and served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1967, where he earned the National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He married Donna Southern on May 4, 1963 in Okmulgee.

Richard had worked as a truck driver until he became manager for the Sherwin William’s paint store in Seminole where he worked for several years. He was currently working as a surveillance operator for the Firelake Grand Casino in Shawnee.

Richard was also involved with his community as a former member and 32 Degree Mason of the Seminole Masonic Lodge. Richard also helped during the Seminole, "Gusher Day’s" festival. He was a member of the Cornerstone Tabernacle Church in Sasakwa.

He leaves to cherish is memory his wife of 45 years, Donna Gunter and their beloved miniature dachshund, "Missy", of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Gunter, Jr. and wife Tanya Gunter; one daughter, Rhonda (Gunter) Kanard; mother-in-law, Ricky Southern of Henryetta; two grandsons, Bailey Gunter and his companion Kristen Stith of Wewoka and J.T. Gunter of Wewoka; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Dolly Gunter of Park City, Mont., and Coy and Ruth Gunter of Okmulgee; one sister, Alma Huddleston of Okmulgee; three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cleta Southern of Muskogee, Thea and Bob Repsher of Okmulgee, and Vickie and Eddie Mosco of Henryetta.

A few hours after Richard’s accident, his first great-granddaughter was born, Braylee Breann Gunter of Wewoka.

Richard is preceded in death by; his parents; one brother Floyd Gunter in November 2007; his father-in-law, "Bunny" Southern in October 2007 and one brother-in-law, Garland Southern in 1970.

Casket bearers will be; Jason Brinker, Kevin Merriman, Jr., Phillip Hogue, Josh Merriman, Tony Powell and Hugh Megee.

Honorary bearers will be; Zach Megee, Gavin Megee, Kevin Merriman, Sr., William Chesser, Billy Chesser and Cliff Ruminer.

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

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

Graveside services for Wewoka resident Mary Gustin are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Rev. Amanda Lockwood will officiate.

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

Mary died in her home on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the age of 78, after having a great visit with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Friday.

Mary was born in Holdenville to Agnes Emback and Paul Gille on Oct. 14, 1929.

She married Merle Gustin on April 9, 1947 in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 2000.

Mary was an avid golfer and a long time member of the Wewoka Golf and Country Club, the Wewoka Golf Association, and the Ladies Golf Association.

Some of her fondest memories were of playing golf with friends, teaching her grandchildren to play golf; and memories of being able to play golf as a partner with Wewoka’s Dr. Gil Morgan during a local golf competition, where they came in first place.

She also volunteered as a worker and a cook during many of the yearly Wewoka Pokacheeta Golf Tournaments.

Mary worked as a seamstress and retired as a designer for Lillian Russell, Inc., and Custom Sizes dress manufacturing in Wewoka.

During her life in Wewoka, she was able to work as a Cub Scout Den Mother, and at one time, displayed pioneer keepsakes at the Wewoka museum.

On Mother’s Day, Easter, and other holidays, Mary worked with Merle and her boys making corsages, and delivering Easter Lillies and Christmas poinsettias around Wewoka.

Mary’s great cooking will be missed holidays, birthdays, and even at the simplest family get to gathers.

Mary is survived by her brother John and sister-in-law Elwanda Gille; her sister, Pat Feagin; son Tony and his wife Cherryl; son Paul and his wife Peggy; five grandchildren and their spouses; and seven great-grandchildren.

Pall Bearers will be Steve Sothhward, Paul Gustin, Tony Gustin, Jay Gustin, Micah Gustin, Mark Gustin, and Ben Gustin.

Martha A. Guymon died on Friday, September 12, 2008, in Tulsa.

She was born December 29, 1918, in Cambridge, Kan., to Arthur Thomas and Mana Akers Knowles.

She graduated from Winfield High School and met her future husband, Bill Guymon in nearby Arkansas City, Kan., a year later.

Bill and Martha were married May 9,1938, in Wellington, Kan.

Survivors include sons Lance Guymon of Collinsville, and J. Carl Guymon and wife, Marsha,  of Tulsa; Daughters, Sharon George of Bayfield, Colo., and Shirley Branson and husband, Bill of Meade, Kan.

Also surviving Martha are grandchildren Debra Little and husband, Mitch,  Cheree Cordes, and husband, Terry, all of Meade, Kan., Greg Guymon, and wife, Carmen, of Collinsville, Kamala George of Prescott, Ariz., Corral Guymon of Roseville, Calif., Claudette Guymon and husband, Rob, of El Dorado Hills, Calif., JaeJean Young of Tulsa, Hunter Guymon and wife, Joy, of Catoosa, Jesse George of Hemet, Calif., James George and wife, Tricia, of Bayfield, Colo., Darla Branson and husband, Wess, of Dallas, Texas, and Kristen Branson of Meade, Kan..

Great grandchildren Isabel and Adriana Guymon, Kelsey Guymon, Hayden and Blake Guymon, Killian George, Jacqueline, Jamie Lee, and Jessica George, Madison Martin and Brooke Guymon, Dane, Tanner, Colton, and Jett Little, Jayde, Whitney, and Gunner Cordes, Jalen and Harrison Branson, also survive Martha.

Martha Guymon was preceeded in death by her husband, Bill, her parents, one sister and four brothers. 

Memorials can be made to Seminole Church of Christ or charity of choice.

LaDella Jean Hackler, 74, longtime Seminole resident died Monday, Oct. 6, in Seminole. Mrs. Hackler was born Oct. 27, 1933 in Jourdanton, Texas to Travis and Rose Mae (Lucas) Collums. She came to Seminole at the age of 2 and has lived in Seminole since.

On Dec. 17, 1949 she married Robert David Hackler, at the Missionary Baptist Church, in Seminole. He preceded her in death in 1990.

She was a devoted homemaker and housewife for most of her adult life. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren and was always doing things for them. She worked some outside the home at Davis Hardware, several years at the Blue Bell Plant (now wrangler) and owned and operated Hackler Tropical Fish shop out of her home.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Danny Hackler, of Tecumseh and Ronald and Annetta Hackler, of Tecumseh; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Sammy Loveless, of Wewoka; one brother Leroy Collums and his wife Geraldine, of Eufuala; two sisters Sue Johnson, of Seminole and Janet Reed, of Texas; nine Grandchildren, Ashley and Nathan Hayes, Zachary Lupton, Megan and Demontra Phillips, Matthew Hackler, Justin Hackler, Robert Hackler and David Hackler; one Great Grandchild, Amauriana Phillips, and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and three brothers Clinton, Jimmy, and Jeep Collums.

Casket bearers will be Zachary Lupton, Matthew Hackler, Justin Hackler, Jon Reed, Nevin Bryant, Nathan Palmer, and Robert Hackler.

Graveside Services will be Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10:30a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole, with Slim Crabtree officiating.

Viewing will be Tuesday, Oct. 7 8a.m. to 8p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 8a.m. to 8p.m. Thursday, Oct 9, 8a.m. to funeral time.

Swearingen Funeral Home 100 W. Strothers Seminole, Oklahoma

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

Messages of Condolences may be made online at www. swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Former longtime Seminole resident Bertha Boatman Hail died Friday, Oct. 03, at Westbury Nursing Home, in McDonough, Ga., at the age of 98.

She was one of 19 children. Her parents were Joshua and Etter (White) Boatman. She was born in Oney, on Aug. 7, 1910.

She is survived by four sons; Willie Hail, of McDonough, Ga., Willis Hail, of Clarksville, Tenn., William Hail and Willard Hail, both of Hennessey, and one daughter, Wilburta Flanders, of Freemont, Calif.

She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Louis Byers, daughter, Vivian Byers, and eighteen brothers and sisters.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2p.m., Sunday, Oct 5, at the Little Chapel, at Little Cemetery.  Interment will follow at Little Cemetery.

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

Memorial services for Johnnie "Bruce" Hamilton, age 52, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Wilson Peace officiating.

Bruce passed from this life on Friday, Oct. 31, in Muskogee.

Johnnie "Bruce" Hamilton was born in Tulsa, on Sept. 20, 1956 to Billy Joe and Dorothy (Gibson) Hamilton. He attended school and graduated from Channel Island High School, in Oxnard, Calif.

Bruce was employed as a shipping dispatcher with Tri-B Nursery, and worked for J.R.’s Movie Land, of Seminole and Wewoka, from 1998 – 2004.

When he was not working, Bruce enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved target shooting, fishing, and camping. Bruce was an avid Nascar fan and liked to watch sports on television. He especially liked football, with the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners being his favorite teams.

Bruce was a gifted cook and enjoyed cooking for his family. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends black powder shooting and traveling. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bruce is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ephraim and Addie (Smith) Hamilton and his maternal grandparents, John and Laura (King) Gibson.

Those left to cherish Bruce’s memory include his parents, Bill and Dorothy Hamilton, of Tahlequah; his daughter and son, Amanda and her husband PV2 Joshua Lytle, of Seminole, and Josh Hamilton, of Tahlequah; nephew and niece PFC Ephraim Hamilton, stationed in Iraq, and Hannah Hamilton, of Stillwater; as well as many friends and family too numerous to mention.

Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Seminole Animal Shelter.

Services have been entrusted to Hart Funeral Home, of Tahlequah.

A long time resident of Sun Lakes, Ariz., died Sunday, Dec. 7. Lt. Col. James A. Hamilton, Jr. entered the Army Air Force during WWII where he flew P-47 Thunderbolts. He served in the Korean Conflict flying P-51 Mustangs and in Viet Nam flying O-1 Bird Dogs.

His duty stations included; Victoria, Texas, Williams AFB, where he was a flight instructor in the T-28 and F-86. He went to Dhahran Saudi Arabia where he instructed in the F-86. He returned to Luke AFB, where he was the first Squadron Commander of the new F-104. He served in Fort Hood, Texas where he was III Corp Liaison. He returned to Luke in 1969 where he retired in 1974.

He grew up in Seminole, attending grade school and high school, graduating in 1942.

He is survived by sons, James, of Moody, Texas and Michael, of Peoria, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Ray L. Hammons, age 64, passed away, Sept. 15, at Community Hospital Lakeview, in Eufaula.

Graveside services will be held at 2p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, at Charles Cemetery, in Eufaula, with Rev. Dustin Tidwell officiating.

Pallbearers are Timothy Hammons, Lenny Jim, Joe r, Jess, and Brian Dreadfulwater, and Charles Deere.

Honorary Pallbearers are Steve and Kenneth Hammons, Jerry Haney, and Glen Sharpe.

Ray was born to Ray and Lida Hammons, in Brigham City, Utah, and raised in Antlers, where he attended school. After high school graduation he entered the US Army. He served in Viet Nam as a helicopter crew chief.

After the Army, Ray returned to Oklahoma, where he attended the Oklahoma State University School of Electronics, and graduated in the class of ’79, with a degree in Electronics.

Ray worked for Exxon Petroleum, and later for Boeing Aviation, where he worked on projects like the guidance systems for aircraft.

After retiring in 1996, he came to the Eufaula area to enjoy retirement with his people and family. Ray loved working with his computer system, at home and has spent many hours surfing the web while also watching television. His other two hobbies, rock collecting and smoking pipes, can be appreciated by a short journey through the home place.

His parents precede Ray in death.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Cummings) Hammons, of Eufaula, sons, Kenneth, of Chicago, Ill., and Timothy Hammons, of Enid, Lenny Ray and wife Cherelee Jim, of Clewiston, Fla., stepchildren, Joe and wife Katie Dreadfulwater, of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., Jess Dreadfulwater, of Palmdale, Calif., and Brian Dreadfulwater, of Lawrence, Kan., sister, Jackie Jones, of Antlers, brothers, Steve Hammons, of Coweta, Gary Hammons, of Antlers, and Cody Hammons, of Wetumtka, Ala. Nine grandchildren also survive Ray.

Funeral services for Robert M. Hargrove were scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 2p.m. at the First Christian Church, in Okemah. Interment followed at the Morse Cemetery, in Okemah.

Hargrove was born April 30, 1959, in Okemah to Bobby and Theresa (Vigil) Hargrove. He died after his battle with cancer, Saturday, Oct. 4, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 49.

He was a resident of the Okemah area most of his life. He graduated from Okemah High School in 1977 and later received an associate’s degree in auto mechanical engineering from OSU, in Okmulgee.

Hargrove fished, hunted, rode his Harley, and hung out skiing at the lake with his friends and family.

He married Merline Lewis, in Oklahoma City, on Sept. 11, 2008.

Survivors include: one son, Timmy Hargrove, of Okemah; three daughters, Tina Hunter, of Sulphur; Dawna Rose Hargrove, of Norman, and Rebecca Hargrove, of Norman; his wife, Merline, of Seminole two brothers, Steve Hargrove, of Okemah and Richard Hargrove also of Okemah; three sisters, Angela Grissom, of Choctaw; Monica Hargrove, of Broken Arrow, and Eva Schmidlkofer, of Okemah.

Serving as pallbearers were Bill Henson, Dennis Lucas, Steve Hargrove, Richard Hargrove, Brian Grissom, Timmy Hargrove, and Jim Schmidlkofer.

Honorary bearers included Marty Branscum, Andy Tucker, John Bean, Roy Cisco, David Lucas, and Rick Maggard.

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Jeannie McMahan.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Bonnie Beatrice (Terrell) Harjo are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel, in Wewoka, with Pastor Tommy Clark officiating.

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

Bonnie Beatrice Hopkins was born on July 12, 1914 in Idabel, Okla. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Wewoka for 60 years.

At the age of 93 she went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Seminole.

Her parents were William Alfred and Beulah Addie (Hankins) Hopkins and she was the oldest of eight children.

She married Grady Terrell in July 1933 and he preceded her in death in 1972. She later married Floyd Harjo of Wolf and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Lucille Ross; two brothers: Hubert Hopkins and Calvin Hopkins; and one granddaughter, Ronna Bailey.

Grady and Beatrice had three sons: Raymond and Ulricke Terrell of Kansas City, Mo., Kenneth and Dorothy Terrell of Seminole, and Ronald and Bobbie Terrell of Warsaw, Mo.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Mark Terrell of San Francisco, Calif., Tina Rae Terrell of Victoria, Canada, Ronda Rae Hatachett of Conroe, Texas, Tammy Ann Watts of Texarkana, Ark., Kenneth Wayne Terrell Jr. of Decatur, Texas, Karen Elaine Hudgens of Shreveport, La., Angie Malezieux of Paris, Frances Jim Terrell of Hannibul, Mo., and Susan Newson of Ft. Hood, Texas; 25 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren.

Her surviving siblings are: sisters: Mildred Erwin of Duncan, Okla., Lorene Lacer of Amarillo, Texas, Pat (Shipley) Coulon of Wewoka; and one brother, Donald Hopkins of Tulsa.

Casket bearers will be her nine grandchildren. Honorary bearers will be her 25 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Seminole native Carl "Foozie" Harjo are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Reed-Culver Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gerald Manley and Rev. Crosslin Smith officiating.

Burial is to follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home, Tahlequah.

Harjo died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 in Fayetteville, at the age of 61. He was born July 26, 1946 at Harbor Hospital in Seminole to A.B. Harjo and Mary Etta (Brown) Harjo.

He was a 1964 graduate of Del City High School and had received an Outstanding Saxophonist Award in 1960 and 1961 at the Pawnee Music Festival.  

Harjo was 1^st Alto saxophone in the Oklahoma All-State Band in 1964, and he received a $400 Music Scholarship Award to Phillips University in Enid in 1964.  

In 1966 he entered the U.S. Navy and received Federal Aviation Administration certification as an Air Traffic Controller Third Class. Harjo served as an Air Traffic Control billet.  

His duties included Air Intelligence, CIC Secret Clearance, Naval Training Operations, Communications and Contracts-Supply.  He spoke fluent Russian and served in the Secret Service.

Harjo was employed as a teletypesetter for the Muskogee Daily Phoenix after his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1968, and he went on to receive a B.A. degree in Journalism from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in 1973. 

He was an intern teacher at Bacone Junior College in the Communications Division in 1975 and received a M. Ed. Degree in Language Arts from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in 1976.  

Harjo then began a career as a professor at Bacone Junior College and also taught some classes at NSU.

He was a member of Oklahoma Council Teachers of English and National Council Teachers of English, a member of Disabled American Veterans-Chapter 3 in Topeka, a national member of the S.T.E. Fraternity, and a lifetime member of International Order of Demolay and Disabled American Veterans-Chapter 7.

Harjo was also a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Democratic Party.  He was Chief Justice White Assembly Knights of Columbus 4^th Degree.

His parents preceded him in death.

Surviving are his brother, Matt Harjo of Fayetteville; and his sisters, Charlene Harjo Irani of Colorado and Trina Kathleen Watkins of Wyoming.

Pallbearers include Gene Frusher, Tommy Bryant, Stan Wells, John Waldon and Robert Soontay. Honorary pallbearers include the Seminole Nation Color Guard.

Funeral services for Holdenville resident, Clemmie Harjo, age 84, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, at Many Springs Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmie Anderson officiating.

An evening prayer service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at Hudson-Phillips Chapel. A procession to Many Springs will leave the funeral home on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. Interment will follow at the Harjo Family Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

He died in Ada on Thursday, Dec. 4. Harjo was born Sept. 21, 1924, in Seminole County to Ben Harjo and Susie Walker Harjo. He attended a military academy in Texas and later attended classes for one year at the University of Oklahoma, in Norman.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army for three years and retired from Tinker Air Force Base where he worked in the Engine Repair Department.

Surviving him are his five children: Vincent Harjo, of Wewoka; Tommy Harjo, Clemmie Harjo, and Virgil Harjo, all of Holdenville; and Donna Harjo, of Wewoka; and sister, Lucille Harrison, of Seminole.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella, on Oct. 6, 2004, his parents, and brothers and sisters: Leonard, Johnson, Tommy, Mary Jane, Mae, Mary Sue, and Sarah.

Pallbearers are Dean Goforth, Gabe George, Clem George, Benny Hester, William George, Jr. and Leo Fish, Jr.,

Honorary pallbearers are Henry George, Leon McPerryman, Ronnie George, Greg George, Stanley Factor, Chris Goforth, Cary Goforth and Brian Factor.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole County resident Frances Pauline Harjo are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Baptist Church in Sasakwa with Rev. Joe Coon and Rev. Arthur Wayne Carpitcher officiating.

A wake service is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Spring Baptist Church. Burial is to follow services at Davis Family Cemetery, located south of Sasakwa.

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

Harjo, 71, died Sunday, April 13, 2008 at her residence in Konawa. She was born March 19, 1937 in Sasakwa to George Wesley Harjo and Cora (Davis) Harjo.

She worked as a cook for New Horizon Nursing Home in Konawa for several years and married Carlee L. Harjo.

Harjo was a member of Spring Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Her father, and one son, Jeffrey Lee Harjo, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of the home; her mother, Cora Harjo of Sasakwa; four sons: Carl Lee Harjo, Terry Allen Harjo, Dale Robin Harjo, and David Kevin Harjo, all of Konawa; two daughters: LaHome Jenice Harjo of Ada and Cecelia Julia Harjo of Konawa; one brother, Willie Harjo of Sasakwa; seven sisters: Kathryn Harjo of Sasakwa, Amanda Gipson of Ada, Wisey Harjo of Sasakwa, Toni Harjo of Wewoka, Lucy Harjo of Wewoka, Polly Owl of Stillwell, and Jean Tecumseh of Henryetta; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Gary Lee "Joe Sam" Harjo died Oct. 4, in Seminole, at the age of 54.

He was born June 9, 1954, in Talihina, to Joe Brown and Winnie Harjo. He graduated from Butner Schools. He married Barbara Pillsington, June 24, 1988, in Wewoka.

He was of the Christian faith and served his county with the United States Air Force.

Wake Services are scheduled for 6:30p.m. Tuesday, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel, with Rev. David Littler.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Salt Creek Methodist Church, with interment at Wewoka Indian Methodist Church.

Pallbearers are Jim Burton, Jeremy Johnson, Andy Johnson and Dallas Lockett.

Preceding him in death is his Mother Winnie Harjo.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the Home; children, Jacob Harjo, Ann (Jiffy) Deatherage, Curtis Johnson, Deana Johnson, Juscindy Burton, and Victoria Lockett; and brothers, Larry Brown, of Holdenville, Mosie Harjo, Joe David McGirt, and Serbert Lee Harjo.

Services under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Georgia Harjo are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at the Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Wewoka.

Rev. Malcolm Tiger will officiate.

Harjo died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at the Wewoka Nursing Center in Wewoka at the age of 74.

She was born to General and Lela (Johnson) Hopper in Wolf on May 30, 1934.

Harjo worked for many years as a Nurse’s Aid for Oakridge Nursing Home in Wewoka.

She was a member of the Akasvmkv Baptist Church in Wewoka, and a member of the Hvteyievlke Band of the Wind Clan.

Harjo was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tema Harjo; and one daughter, Tinah Faye Harjo.

She is survived by her sons, Calvin of Moore, Billy Williams, Tulsa, and Kenneth Warledo, McAlester; daughters, Jackie Warledo, Seminole, Martha Duran, Wewoka, and Lela of Tulsa.

She is also survived by one brother, Carl Lee Hopper, Konawa.

Pallbearers will be Gordon Cosar, Mitchell Hill, Mickey Cosar, Nicholas Hopper, Charlie Wilson, and Rick Deer.

Funeral services for Wewoka native Hattie Jean Harjo are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Seminole Indian Baptist Church, Konawa, with Rev. Ed George and Rev. George Doyle officiating.

Burial is to follow at Seminole Indian Baptist Cemetery. Wake services are scheduled from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at Stout-Philips Funeral Chapel.

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

Harjo, 84, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at her residence. She was born Nov. 11, 1923 at Sasakwa to Putkeh and Ada (Ceasar) Harjo.

She attended school at Cully, Sasakwa, and Vamoosa. Harjo worked for Big Yank and Lillian Russell Clothing Factory as a seamstress for a number of years.

Harjo was a Woman’s Leader at Seminole Indian Baptist Church and was baptized by Homer Lee Emarthle in 1958.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles and was like a mother to her sisters, making sure that they went to school and received an education.

Her parents; son, Clifford Wayne Lena; and husband, Rev. Roman Harjo, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sisters: Pauline Doyle of Wewoka, and Minnie Ruth Harjo Neal of Konawa; two grandsons that she raised as her own sons: Bob Harjo of Houston, Texas and Manuel Lena; three granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for longtime Sylvan resident Imogene Harjo are schedule for 2 p.m. Saturday at Hitchitee United Methodist Church, northeast of Seminole, with Rev. Mike Svitak officiating and Rev. Mike Harjo assisting.

Interment is to follow at Hitchitee Church Cemetery.

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

Harjo, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 in Oklahoma City. She was born March 12, 1927 to Rev. Buddy Little and Alice Miller Little.

She attended grade school at Red Mound and Pike’s Peak and later she attended Chilocco Indian School, where she learned the art of Native Dance.

Harjo was a lifetime member of Hitchitee United Methodist Church, where she had served as Sunday school teacher and worked with the children’s choir.

She served in many different church offices and taught Native song.

Her parents; her husband, Samsochee Harjo; two sisters: Lula Little and Clara Davis; three brothers: Osceola Little, Mitchell Little, and Terry Little; and two grandsons, preceded her in death.

Surviving are three sons: Percy Harjo of Antlers, Bruce Harjo of Shawnee, and Nathaniel Harjo of Seminole; seven daughters: Mildred Harjo, Lula Harjo, Delores Harjo, and Channon Spencer, all of Seminole, Sandra Larney and Samantha English, both of Oklahoma City, and Mary Jackson of Shawnee; 32 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are three sisters: Bessie Spencer of Prague, Juanita Wise of Seminole, and Ida Mae Little of Seminole.

Casket bearers will be: Ellis Little, Jason Little, Osceola Little, Steve Harjo, Howard Harjo and Steve Barnett.

Honorary bearers will be: Tecumseh Underwood, Bryan Harjo, Shane Harjo, Victor Underwood, Ted Underwood, and all of her grandsons.

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

Funeral services for Jackson Harjo, brother of several Konawa residents, are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Pecan Grove Methodist Church in Holdenville, under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumka.

Rev. Malcomb Tiger is set to officiate.

Interment will follow at the Yager Cemetery.

Harjo, a Henryetta resident, died July 6, 2008, in Okemah, at the age of 72.

He was born Feb. 14, 1936, in Henryetta, to Legus Harjo and Lowina (Lowe) Harjo.

Jackson Harjo was raised in the Henryetta area.

He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.

Harjo married Margaret Hill on June 25, 1954, and they were married for 47 years, having four children.

Harjo worked as a welder, doing maintenance on oil field properties. He retired in 1995.

Then he worked for Klaleggee Tribal Town for five years.

Harjo was a member of Pecan Grove Methodist Church, where he served as deacon.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, stomp dance, and singing Creek hymns. He also worked on lawn mowers and cars.

Harjo was preceded in death by his parents, Legus and Lowina Harjo; his wife, Margaret Hill Harjo in 2001; a son, Silas Hill; and a brother, Lewis Harjo.

He is survived by wife Lillie Harjo of the home; three children, Jackson Harjo Jr. of Shawnee, Marcus Harjo of Wetumka, and Patricia Harjo of Wetumka; five sisters, Mina Phillips of Eufaula, Sue Givins of Konawa, Ramona Sue Robinson of Okemah, Annie Shaw of Konawa, and Bessie Davis of Konawa; one brother, Eugene Cully of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Wewoka resident, Johnny Lee Harjo, died at his residence Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the age of 63 years.

Wake Services were scheduled for 6p.m. Thursday, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel and 7p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Hilltop Presbyterian Church.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hilltop Presbyterian Church.

Harjo was born Sept. 10, 1945 in Wewoka, to Tema Harjo and Sissie Grayson.

He attended Sasakwa schools and was a member of Hilltop Presbyterian Church, and the Hvteyievlke band.

He previously worked for C & J Wellhead, out of Edmond, as a laborer.

Preceding him in death are his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann (Yargee) Harjo, of the Home; sons, Johnny Harjo Jr., Donny Harjo, both of Billings, Mont., and Timothy Scott, of McAlester, Alex Lee Harjo and Tony Ray Yargee, both of Wewoka; sister, Linda Johnson, of Oklahoma City; and brothers, Legus and Jake Harjo, both of Wewoka

Steve Allen Harjo, age 63, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, at his residence in Konawa.

He was born May 8, 1945, to Albert Harjo and Minnie (Buck) Harjo, in Maud. He worked in construction as a cement finisher.

He is survived by his daughter, Tonya Foster, of Konawa; brother, Joe Harjo of Shawnee; sister, Elsie Cully, of Konawa; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Minnie Harjo; and sister, Sereda Sanchez.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29th, at Swearingen Funeral Home. at 217 N. Broadway. in Konawa. A wake service is also scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28th, at the funeral home chapel.

You may sign his book from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. Arthur Carpitcher will officiate for the wake service, and Joe Coon will officiate for the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Ronnie Burgess, Damond Harjo, Loy Hill, Skip Foster, Herman Foster, and Bobby Joe Honsinger. Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy Chambers, Tony Raulston, Billy Graham, Adam Foster, Kenneth Larney, and Larry Harris.

Graveside services for former Seminole resident Albert "Ab" Harris were held on Thursday at Mellette Cemetery in Eufaula, under the direction of Hunn, Black, and Merritt Funeral Home.

Eufaula resident, Albert "Ab" Harris, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Muskogee. He was born March 3, 1925 in Russellville, Ark., to Henry Wilson and Hattie Mae (Payne) Harris.

He moved to Eufaula several years ago and was a water well driller, auto mechanic, and welder.

Survivors include his brother, Faye Harris of Woodward; his son, Ray Harris of Broken Bow; a stepdaughter, Willie Mae Parsons of Eufaula; and three nephews: Larry D. Harris, Alan Harris, and Phillip Harris, all of Seminole.

Funeral services for Konawa native Delouris "Lois" June Harris were held on April 15, 2008 at Breshears Funeral Home in Huntsville, Ark., with Pastor Dennis Brannon officiating.

A private burial followed at Marshall Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Breshears Funeral Home.

Lois, known as "Magh" to her immediate family, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008 in Huntsville, Ark., at the age of 69. She was born Dec. 29, 1939 in Konawa to James "Jim" Ingram and Jewel McAnally Ingram.

She graduated from Vamoosa High School in 1957 and after high school she attended Shawnee Beauty College in Shawnee from where she graduated in 1958 a as licensed cosmetologist.

On Oct. 18, 1961 Lois was united in marriage to Grady Harris in Seminole.

Lois was a homemaker, who enjoyed reading, writing poetry and short stories, camping in the Kiamichi Mountains of Clayton, Okla., and spending time with her family.

She loved music of all varieties and had a huge heart and love for animals of all kinds, especially her beloved cat Oreo.

Her son, Michael Wayne Harris; he parents, Jim and Jewel Ingram; sister, Mary Ingram Perry; and brother, James "Red" Ingram, preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband, Grady Harris, of Forum, Ark.; a son, Justin Harris and wife Tina of Forum; a daughter, Cristi Harris Logan and husband Eric of Green Forest, Ark.; a sister, Loretta Ingram Cole and husband Edward of Konawa; a sister-in-law, Wanda Ingram of Harrah; two grandsons: Mark Short of Kermit, Texas and Brandon Walker of Forum; a granddaughter, Cailey Harris of Forum; four nieces: Sharetta Walker and Lana Jesse, both of Konawa, Sherry Ragsdale of Seminole, and Alecia Gordon of Harrah; one nephew, Craig Ingram of Harrah; plus many cousins, great-grand nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.

A memorial service for Donna Carol Harris, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. at Refiner's Fire, in Ennis.

Harris died on Oct. 19 in Ennis, she was 66. She was born in Oklahoma City, on Jan. 19, 1942 to parents John Johnson and Wanda McCoy Johnson.

She was raised in Seminole. She lived in Ft. Smith Ark., Eufaula, Locust Grove, Arlington, Waxahachie and Ennis.

She was a hairdresser, and was a member of the Refiner's Fire Church.

She is survived by one son, Jay Demory, of Ft. Smith, Ark. and two daughters, Lessia Williams, of Midlothian, Texas and Lezle Pierce, of Eufaula, Eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grand children.

Her parents, one son, Russell McGehee, and one brother, John Johnson, Jr, precede her in death.

Services are under the direction of JE Keever Mortuary.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Gertie J. Harris are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Little Cemetery with Tom Newell officiating.

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

Harris, 73, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 in Oklahoma City. She was born Aug. 14, 1934 in Polk County, Ark., to Henry and Hattie (Payne) Harris.

She attended the First Church of God in Seminole.

Surviving are two brothers: George Harris of Louisiana and Faye Harris of Woodward, Okla.; and one sister, Cynthia Anne Gunter of Seminole.

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

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Lula Mae Harris are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole with Russell Vicars to officiate.

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

Lula Mae (Woody) Harris went to be with her Lord and Savior, and a host of friends and relatives, Sunday, March 2, 2008, after a period of declining health.

Lou was born in McComb, Okla., on Aug. 24, 1919 to Rosa Denton (Maness) Woody and James Monroe Woody.

Lou lived most of her life in Seminole County until she moved to Mustang in 2005 to be near her daughter. She graduated from Prairie Valley School and East Central University in Ada.

Lou married Dan Harris on April 8, 1946. They were married for 41 years before Dan passed away.

She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Seminole.

Lou was the best of all mothers and the greatest "Mimi" in the world. She lit up like a firework when her grandchildren or great-grandchildren were with her. She loved her family and was a terrific prayer warrior on the behalf of her loved ones.

Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Harris; parents, Rosa and James Monroe Woody; sisters, Mamie Maynard, Edith Butler, and Louise Totten; and brothers, Earl, Malcom, Dan and Harvey Woody.

She is survived by her son, Dana Harris and wife Suzanne of Seminole; her daughters, Tena Coates and husband Jim of Mustang; grandchildren: Jill Coates Mitchell and husband Roy, Jeff Coates, Rick and Suan Streater, and Heath and Christy Streater; and great-grandchildren: Madeline, Lydia and Harrison Mitchell, and Jace, Jenna and Lane Streater.

Casket bearers will be: Jeff Coates, Roy Mitchell, Rick Streater, and Heath Streater.

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

Memorial services for former Seminole resident Marie Harris are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Alterra Sterling House, located at 2435 NW 122^nd Street, Oklahoma City.

Jim Beckett is to officiate with services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Rose Marie Harris died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 in Oklahoma City. She was born June 12, 1926 in Neodesha, Kan. to Buford and Samantha Jane (Hughes) Vermillion.

The family moved to Seminole Oklahoma during the oil boom, where Marie finished High School.

She joined the World War II war effort by going to work at Tinker Air Force Base in the main headquarters building where she met her husband, John W. Harris, an Air Force Second Lt. They were married April 7, 1947 in Seminole.

Harris joined her husband in a 30-year Air Force career and they raised two sons, John who graduated from Central State University in Edmond and Michael, who graduated from Oklahoma University in Norman.

Both sons entered the Air Force and are now serving their country as colonels in the United States Air Force.

She made homes in various stations in the U.S., France and Alaska. After retirement she and her husband made their home in Edmond, where they have lived until she passed away.

Her parents and one sister, former Seminole resident, Francis Belle Whitford, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, John P. Harris of Okinawa, Japan and Michael E. Harris of Austin, Texas; and six grandchildren.

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

There are no services planned at this time for former Seminole resident Colleen Marie Harrison.

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

Harrison, 75, died Friday, May 2, 2008 in Oklahoma City. She was born Dec. 21, 1932 in Arkansas to Hartsell V. and Beulah (Hogan) Smith.

On April 4, 1953 she married Otis Gene Harrison, he preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 2003.

Her parents also preceded her in death.

Surviving is son, Grady Harrison of Lakeport, Calif.; daughter, Trudy Harrison of Houston, Texas; brother, Don Smith of Shawnee; three sisters: Sharon McDonald of Oklahoma City, Dorothy Mathews of Shawnee, and Betty Duvall of Midwest City; and one grandchild.

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

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole County resident Jamie L. (Harjo) Hawkins are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday at Spring Baptist Church in Sasakwa.

Rev. Houston Tiger, Rev. Frank Mopin and Rev. Kellis Walker will officiate the service.

Interment will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Jamie L. (Harjo) Hawkins, 50, passed from this life Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 in Seminole. She was born Sept. 15, 1957 in Oklahoma City to parents Amond Henderson Harjo and Katie Louise (Tiger) Harjo.

Jamie had worked as a nurse, housewife and homemaker. She was a member of Spring Baptist Church in Sasakwa.

Jamie married Hoby G. Hawkins on May 13, 1999 in Oklahoma City.

Jamie leaves to cherish her memory her husband Hoby Hawkins of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Brian and Toni Fixico of Cleburne, Texas, Shaun and Jerilyn Fixico of Seminole and Jordan Fixico of Henryetta; one step-son, Heston Hawkins of Maud: one daughter and son-in-law, Dee Dee and Eric Bryan of Seminole; two step-daughters, Karis Hawkins of Ada and Kristie Hawkins of Maud; five brothers: Rusty Harjo of Claremore, Darby Harjo of Bethel, Keith Harjo of Konawa, Damond Harjo of Konawa, and Bo Harjo of Konawa; and four sisters: Ruth Ann Bondoni of McCloud, Clarissa Cole of Talequah, Elaine Harjo of Ada, and Justine Crowl of Seminole.

Other survivors include nine grandchildren: Taylor Burris, Miranda Fixico, Uriah Fixico, Cheyenne Fixico, Brooklyn Bryan, Isabelle Fixico, Charlie Fixico, Dylan Hardin and Savanah Hardin.

Her parents, and two nephews Mark Harjo and Justin Bondoni, precede Jamie in death.

Casket bearers will be, Jordan Fixico, Shaun Fixico, Brian Fixico, Eric Bryan, Heston Hawkins and Chad Cole.

Honorary bearers will be, Uriah Fixico, Chase Cole, Michael Shane Crowl, Brandon Harjo, Brent Harjo, Jim Bob Sandfur and Bruce Hawkins.

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

Roy K. "Tor" Hays, age 85, of Tecumseh, died Nov. 15, in Norman.

He was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Stafford, Ark. to Parks Hall and Nora Mae (Springfield) Hays.

As an infant in 1924, he moved with his family to Oklahoma and had resided in Tecumseh since 1925.

He was a 1942 graduate of Tecumseh High School.

Roy was a "confirmed bachelor" until he met and married the love of his life, Elva Lou Doshier in 1997.

He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served as a Technical Sergeant during World War II with the 559 Bomb Squad, in England. He returned home from the war and lived with and cared for his ailing father until his death.

He worked for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for 20 years until retiring on Dec. 31, 1984.

He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a member and active in the American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 and served several terms as Commander. He had also served as the American Legion State Commander. He was instrumental in the building of the Legion Hall.

He loved to cook and was always there to help in the Kitchen. He was active in the Oddfellows Lodge 62 and the Rebecca’s. Mr. Hays was a member of the Tecumseh Alumni Association, where he had served as Roll-Caller and was a Past President. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Shawnee Post 1317.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Elva Hays, of the Home. Elva brought to Roy a loving family of seven children, Fred and Dorothy Doshier, Donna and Ronnie Foldvik, Jerry and Anice Doshier, Kay and Albert Contreras, Larry Doshier, Ronnie and Jeanette Doshier and Betty and Jeff Anderson; twenty-two Grandchildren, and numerous Great Grandchildren.

Service were scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, with Jeff Anderson and Jarrod Anderson officiating. Burial was at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to www.cooperfuneral.com.

Seminole resident Georgia Adolphine "Dot" Heiskill passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in Seminole, at the age of 76.

Dot was born on August 31, 1931 in Okemah to Audrey Indianola (Pyle) and George Clay Robertson.

She owned and operated her own business where she retired in 1994 she was also a member of the Church of Christ at Little and a longtime member of Business Professional Women.

She married Bobby Heiskill on July 2, 1994 in Sanger, Texas; he survives her of the home.

She is also survived by son, Richard Eidson of Little Rock, Ark., one daughter, Debbie McGuire of Denton, Texas, two brothers, Charles Robertson and Earl Robertson of Wewoka, three sisters; Patsy Knapp of Smithville, Linda Marshall of Oklahoma City, and Billie Moore of Wewoka; three grandchildren, Cole Jackson, Megan Belcher and Eric Eidson, three great grandchildren, Annalee Belcher, Connor Jackson and Landon Jackson.

Her parents and two sisters, Frankie Lee and Nola Marie Robertson, precede her in death.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at the Church of Christ at Little with Rusty Dawson officiating.

Interment will follow at Schoolton Cemetery in Cromwell.

Pallbearers will be: Jay Belcher, Chris Loman, Clif Loman, Frank Moore, Will Robertson and Tim Knapp.

Family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made in memory of Dot to the Church of Christ at Little.

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

Funeral services for Linda Maurine Hendricks are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Long officiating.  Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole.

Lifelong Seminole resident Linda Maurine Hendricks passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, at her home, at the age of 63.

She was born on March 10, 1945, in Seminole, to Joseph Charles "JC" and Martha Ann (Cook) Hendricks.

She attended Seminole High School, was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and was a cook at several restaurants in Seminole.  She loved family gatherings, her dogs, arts and crafts and watching the "The Price is Right".

She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Davis, of Seminole, one brother, Cliff Hendricks, of Oklahoma City, and one sister, Claudia Godwin, of Oklahoma City, two grandchildren, Thomas J. Harrington and Cici Berry, of the home and Cheri D. Harrington, of Stillwater. 

Her twin sister, Glenda Jolene Yancey, precedes her in death. 

Pallbearers will be: Kevin Yancey and Monte Hallmark.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strothers, in Seminole.  Messages of condolences may be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Funeral services were recently held for longtime Seminole resident Virginia Mae "Jean" Hendrickson in Seattle, Wash.

Hendrickson died on Friday, June 26, 2008 in Washington.

She was born in Seminole on May 11, 1927.

She married John Hendrickson on March 6, 1944 and the two remained married for 64 years. 

Hendrickson joined the Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Madera, California on September 21, 1952. 

She was also a long time member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Ada.

She moved to Seattle five years ago to be near her son. 

Hendrickson is preceded in death by her parents, Seminole residents Willis and Lizzie Jones, and brothers Harold, Nova Don and W.H Jones.

She is survived by her husband, two children, Joe and Don Hendrickson, two sisters, Lois Nance and Mary Langley, and four grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service for Johnnie Virgil Hennan has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at the Duncan VFW Post #1192, per his wishes.

Hennan died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at his home in Duncan. He was born Nov. 21, 1924 in Coalgate, Okla., to John Brown Hennan and Alice Clark (Jarrett) Hennan.

He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having proudly served during World War II.

Hennan retired from Southwestern Bell after 39 years with the company and had lived in Duncan more than 50 years.

His parents; brother, James Vernon Hennan; sister, Ouida Fisher; and son, Johnnie David Hennan, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his sister, LaQueta Wall of Norman; daughter, Suzanne Sosbee of Seminole; son, Brad Hennan of Marlow; son, Eric Hennan of Edmond; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Johnnie’s name to the Duncan VFW Post #1192, 2012 N. Highway 81, Duncan, OK 73533.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole county resident Betty Hester are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday Dec.5, at the Twin Oaks Baptist Church, Northeast of Seminole. Burial will be at Little Cemetery. Rev. Forrest Weast is officiating with Rev. Carl Whitfield and Cecil Spoonemore assisting.

Betty passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 1, at Unity North Hospital, in Shawnee, at the age of 77. After a brief illness she went to be with her Lord.

She was born Jan. 31, 1931, in Seminole, to Don Cline and Twilla (Fry) Cline.

She was very enjoyably married to Frank Hester on Sept. 27, 1947 in Seminole, and they had 55 years and 9 months of married bliss.

There were no children born to this union, but they both loved to have community children and nieces and nephews in their home many times.

Betty was a person who dearly loved being a loving and caring wife. They lived in the country most of the time, where they raised a garden. She loved to pick the produce and home can or freeze it for later use, and always tried her best to make things happy and good.

She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church since she gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized on April 10, 1966.

Betty loved her church and enjoyed teaching the small children in Sunday School. She was always a part of bible school and loved to sing praises to her Lord.

After losing her husband Frank Hester, in June of 2003, Betty was never quite the same but tried to carry on with as normal a life as she possibly could. She continued to live where she and Frank had lived for many years and spent a lot of time keeping in touch with shut-ins either by visiting or by phone.

She loved life and very much loved the Lord and now has been called to that blessed Heavenly place where all can be " Together Forever"

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank, three sisters Dorothy, Evelyn and Laverne, along with brothers James and Donald.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Jackie and Elaine Cline, of Seminole and several nieces and nephews and loving friends throughout the community.

Casket bearers will be Bob Paxton, Chris Perry, Kyle Hester, Wesley Hester, Bryan Newport, Luke Hester and Shane Hester.

Viewing starts Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Swearingen Funeral Home, in Seminole.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Myrtle Ruth "Midge" Hewitt are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.

Interment is to follow at 1:30 p.m. in Beggs, Okla., at the Beggs Cemetery.

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

Midge was born Aug. 21, 1916 in Lovell, Okla. She went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Seminole. Her parents were Laura Ella (Foreman) Stealey and John W. Stealey.

She attended school at Beggs, where she graduated in 1934. As a senior there, she won a scholarship to business school, but chose instead to become a homemaker.

She married Cecil Shull on Oct. 7, 1934. Cecil preceded her in death in 1969. She later married Melvin Howard Hewitt of Bowlegs; he was a specialty welder in the pipeline construction industry.

Together, they traveled widely throughout the United States and abroad on various pipeline projects, including a stay of over six months in Holland. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1980.

Midge loved her Lord and taught Sunday school classes, from youth to adults, over a period of years. At the time of her death she was a member of Immanuel Fellowship Church of Seminole.

She had also worked at the "Silk Purse" women’s clothing store in Seminole during the 1970s and 1980s.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jim W. Shull of Shawnee, and John P. Shull and his wife Judy of Bowlegs; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul J. Stealey and his wife Donna of Seminole; one sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Owen Davis of Prague; she three grandchildren and their spouses: Victoria and Tony Knox of Wewoka, Darren and Dawn Shull of Seminole, and Misty Dawn and Ray Lemmings of Konawa; great-grandchildren include: Blade and Coalton Knox, Gage and Whitney Shull and Skylier and Tommy Lemmings; plus four other step-grandchildren.

Midge was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; one sister, Syble "Momma" Soule, formerly of Bowlegs; and by one brother, Raymond Stealey.

Casket Bearers will be: Blade Knox, Gage Shull, Justin Lemmings, Tony Knox, Darren Shull and Ray Lemmings. Honorary Bearer will be Coalton Knox.

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

 He was born on June 10, 1926 in Seattle, Washington to Viola Effie (Smith) and Myrl Cline Hickerson.

 Maryln grew up in Seattle, Washington and moved and played music in Clearwater, Florida until he retired. He was a life member of Musicians Association in Seattle and the Clearwater Musicians Association. He was a member of the First Christian Church and was a resident at Seminole Estates Nursing Center where he played the piano to residents there for many years. He was known as the "Piano Man".

 Marlyn served in the US Army where he began his military career playing music for the troops. At the age of 18 in the year of 1945, while attempting to enlist in the military, Lane was refused entrance because he wore glasses. Feeling the need to do something, he joined the USO Camp Show and went overseas to entertain and lift the spirits of service members. Given the assimilated rank of Captain. Lane played to over 100,455 troops in 125 performances within a 13-week period. Three years later when the draft was enforced, Lane was enlisted glasses and all. He went on to become a WWII Veteran.

 He married Josephine D. Hail on December 18, 1952 in Seattle, Washington; she preceded him in death on November 15, 2000.

He is also preceded in death by his parents.

 He is survived by two nephews; Jim and his wife Judi Hallum of Seminole and Eddy Hallum of Wewoka, Oklahoma. He is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

 Graveside services will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Highland Cemetery in Okemah, Oklahoma with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

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

Carol Annette Hickman passed away at her home near Wewoka Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the age of 65 years.

Carol was the daughter of Leslie Porter Leewright & Mamie (Collier) Leewright, born on August 24, 1942, in Hughes County. 

She was brought up in Seminole County in the New Lima area, where she attended school. 

She was baptized at age 10 at Butner Baptist Church.  She was married to Richard Dale Hickman on June 19, 1959, at the home of Richard’s parents, in the Wewoka Lake area where most of her adult life was happily spent.

Carol was a many-faceted lady.  She loved art, music and poetry;  she was an artist who loved to paint, she was a singer who loved Country music, and she was a writer of poems, including "Early Morn" which was published in "The Rainbow’s End", a compilation of American poetry published by the National Library of Poetry in 1996. 

She loved to fish, she loved to bowl. She loved the comfort of her home, she loved the noise of fun and games, she loved the great outdoors. 

She loved her family and her friends.  She loved life, and she truly made the most of her 65 years.  

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Porter & Mamie Leewright, and two brothers, Pervis Leewright and Edward Leewright.

 She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard, of the home;  two children: Lynne LaValley and husband Robert Wasilewski, of Noble, Oklahoma, and Dale Hickman and wife Tami, of Wewoka;  five grandchildren: Amber LaValley of Noble, Jamie Khalil and wife Krystal, of Seminole, Emily Khalil and husband Brian Anderson, of Seminole, Samira Black and husband Benton, of Seminole, and Heather Khalil of Seminole;  seven great-grandchildren: Calista Khalil, Riley Khalil, Brooklyn Khalil, Aundrea Anderson, Trinity Anderson, Kiara Black and Annabelle Hallmark;  four brothers: Paul Leewright and wife Coryne, of Stinnette, Texas, Mance Leewright and wife Naomi, of Northport, Washington, Ronnie Leewright and wife Leaine, of Seminole, Kent Leewright and wife Robin, of Bridgeport, Texas;  two sisters: June Patterson and husband Doyle, of Bridgeport, Texas, and May Rodgers and husband Elza, of New Lima, Oklahoma;  numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

 Graveside services will be held and Carol will be laid to rest in the Little Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. 

Rev. Harold Turner is the officiating minister.  Services are under direction of Fisher Funeral Home of Holdenville.

Early Morn

Carol Hickman

Officiating for the Celebration of Life Service for former Wewoka resident Velma Jordan Shiflett Higgs was Pastor Kim G. Simon, Minister, of St. Paul’s Community Church.

Her remains will be buried next to her husband Erbert Shiflett in Oakwood Cemetery in June.

Velma entered eternal life Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Wheat Ridge, Colo. She was born Sept. 9, 1913, in Bartlesville, Okla., where her father was the first Sheriff of Washington County.

He died before her second birthday, and her mother raised five children to be self-sufficient and hard workers.

Velma graduated from Wewoka High School in 1931. She married Erbert Shiflett in 1932. They raise their family in Wewoka, which the whole family feels is a marvelous community.

Velma worked as secretary at First Christian Church and later manager of the Wewoka Credit Bureau.

In 1958 she and Erbert moved to Oklahoma City, where she was executive administrative assistant to the Director of the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Later she worked for the Oklahoma City Clinic and a physician’s office managing insurance.

Velma moved to Colorado in 1983. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Community Church where she enjoyed Bible Study and relationships with many caring friends. She also enjoyed the church’s quilting group until her last few years.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Velma was an avid reader and even more avid bridge player. She played bridge the week before she fell on Jan. 13, 2008 and broke her hip.

Her parents, John D. and Edna (Turner) Jordan; two brothers; two sisters; and two husbands, Erbert E. Shiflett and the Rev. G. Carl Higgs, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughters, Sharon M Griffith (Fred), of Summerville, S.C., and Shirley A. Brewer (Don) of Arvada, Colo.; four grandchildren: Beth, Marla, De De and Don D.; and four great-granddaughters, Carrie, Kristin, Stacey and Heather.

Memorial gifts are preferred by Velma to go to Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home, 2950 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212 or St. Paul’s Community Church, 8001 West 23^rd Avenue, Lakewood CO 80214.

Committal service for former Wewoka resident Velma Pearl (Jordan) Shiftlett Higgs are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 27 at Oakwood Cemetery with services under the direction of John Lively.

Higgs died Jan. 31, 2008 in Colorado, where she had made her home for many years. She was born Sept. 7, 1913.

She was a 1931 Wewoka High School graduate and her daughters, Sharon M. Griffith and Shirley A. Brewer and their families, will be in Wewoka for the service.

Her husband, Erbert Shiflett, the former Wewoka Fire Chief; and late husband, G. Carl Higgs, pastor to a Presbyterian mission church near Wewoka, preceded her in death.

Robert Sterling Hightower was born Aug. 12, 1961 in Tulsa, to Roy Bill Hightower and Dorothy Bailey Hightower.

He passed from this life on Aug. 27, 2008 at the age of 47 years and 15 days.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of the home, sons Michael Hightower of Ardmore, Aaron Hightower and his wife Logan of Durant, Stephen Hightower and his wife Jimi of Ardmore and a daughter Nicci of the home, mother Dorothy Bailey Hightower of Sperry, brother Darrel Hightower and wife Suzette of Tulsa, a sister Linda and husband James of Shamrock, sister Beverly and husband Larry Hudson of Avant, sister Barbara Hudson of Catoosa, brother Roy and wife Vickie Hightower of Tulsa, brother John L. Hightower and wife Betty of Tulsa, Bill Campbell and wife Volene of Claremore, brother Jerry Starks and wife Debbie of Carson City, Nev.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Bill Hightower and a stepfather, Jim Dean.

Robert graduated from high school in Tulsa and had several graduate and post-graduate degrees. He was saved and baptized in North Lewis Baptist Church in Tulsa. He surrendered to the ministry in 1977.

He married Cheryl Humble on May 23, 1981 in Tulsa. He was employed by the Creek County Sheriff’s office and later as a Police Officer with the Sapulpa Police Depart-ment. During his tenure at the Police Department, he served as a ministry intern at First Baptist Church of Sapulpa under Pastor Sam Porter.

Robert was called to Harvey Road Baptist Church in Seminole, as Pastor in the summer of 1998 after being ordained to the Gospel Minis-try by First Baptist Church of Sapulpa. He served there for four years during which time he served as a Reserve Officer for the Seminole Police Department and President of the local Ministerial Alliance.

Robert was called to the First Baptist Church in Ardmore as the Minister of Evangelism and Missions in the summer of 2002.

Robert officiated at the weddings of his son Aaron and his wife Logan and his son Stephen and his wife Jimi as well as performing numerous weddings and funerals for family and friends.

In September of 2005, he planted WOW Church in Ardmore where he was Pastor. During his tenure at WOW Church, he served as Training Manager for the Ardmore Police Department. Throughout his involvement in Law Enforcement, Robert ministered in the name of Jesus and was used to affect hundreds of lives as a man who loved Christ and loved others wherever he served.

In addition to his formal ministry positions, regardless of where he was Robert lived a life of ministry. His life was a celebration of the love that God put in his life and the forgiveness provided through Jesus.

Funeral services for Silas Hill are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hanna Community Center, Hanna.

Hill, 47, died Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Weleetka. He was born March 25, 1961 in Oklahoma City.

His mother, Margaret Harjo, and sister, Johnnie K. Buckner, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his father, Jackson Harjo of Weleetka; his natural parents: Wilson Hill of Oklahoma City and Mary Larney of Seminole; five brothers: Jackson Harjo, Jr., Marcus Harjo, Solomon Hill, Thomas Hill, and William Hill; and three sisters: Patricia Harjo, Pattis Larney, and Christy Stone.

Funeral services for longtime New Lima resident Wilma Dean Hill are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.

Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Seminole. The family will receive friends at Swearingen Funeral Home, Sunday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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

Wilma Dean (Carter) Hill, 73 years-old, passed from this life Thursday, March 20, 2008 at her home in Shawnee. She was born Sept. 2, 1934 in Tecumseh to parents John Harvey Carter and Dena (Harbour) Carter.

In 1954 Wilma moved to Seminole County from McAlester. She then married Bryce Dale Hill on Aug. 16, 1956 in Berryville, Ark.

Wilma had worked as a hair stylist and cosmetologist until she became the secretary at New Lima Public Schools where she worked until her retirement in 1995.

Wilma was also active in the community where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Seminole and she was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the A.A.R.P. as well as the Seminole County Retired Educators Association.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Bryce Hill of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Bryce Anthony "Tony" Hill and his wife Sunshine of Tulsa and Brent Dale Hill and his fiancé Kimberly Winkelman of Stillwater.

Other survivors include one sister, Alma York of Delaware City, Del., as well as a host of other family and dear friends.

Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charles and Ollie Hill; three brothers-in-law: Gene Hill, Harold Hill and Wade York; one sister-in-law, Rachel Risenhoover and one nephew, Gary York.

Casket bearers will be: Will Schwab, Ty Moore, John Gholami, Mike Morgan, Tip Burch and Tommy Sneed.

Honorary bearers will be: Glenn Dale Carter, Orville Ashcraft, Jess Cardenas, Marvin Keezee and Dee Henson.

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Seminole County Retired Educators Association.

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

Christopher Dean Hillbolt, of Prague, died Sunday Nov. 9, at the OU Medical Center, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 17.

He was prepared for Life Share and his organs were donated to five recipients, on Nov. 10.

Hillbolt was born Jan. 14 1991, in Durango, Colo. to Sherry Hillbolt Koonce. He attended school in Holdenville up to the fourth grade; he then attended Seminole from fourth grade to ninth grade and Prague High School from tenth to present.

He attended the First Baptist Church, of Prague and Emanuel Fellowship, in Seminole where he was a part of Church Youth Groups.

He was a member of Prague High School Band and former band member at Seminole High School. He skateboarded and snow boarded.

Survivors include his Mother, Sherry Hillbolt-Koonce, of Prague; grandparents, Dale and Betty Schmitz, of Holdenville; and great-grandfather, Frank Hillbolt, of Cyril.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at First Baptist Church, in Prague, with Youth Pastors Jarrod Kendall and Mark Hennen officiating. Internment will follow at Holdenville Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Elmer Eugene ‘Gene’ Hillhouse died, at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the age of 64 years.

Gene was the son of Frank and Lillie (Whitmore) Hillhouse, born on Sept. 1, 1944, in Stillwater.

He spent his childhood years in Stillwater and moved in his teenage years to Sapulpa. He joined the National Guard and then the U.S. Army, serving for six years stationed in Germany.

He married Judy Reich on Aug. 19, 1972 in Tulsa, where they made their home and where he was employed at the Ford Glass Plant, retiring in April, 2001. They moved in 2005, to Wewoka.

Hillhouse was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, in Holdenville.

His father, Frank Hillhouse, and one sister, Joyce Smith, precede him in death.

His wife of 36 years, Judy, of the home, and one sister, Lois Osborn, survives him.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 10a.m., at the First Assembly of God Church in Holdenville.

Internment followed, at the Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka. Pastor Allen Lewis and Pastor Dixie Pebworth were the officiating ministers.

Pallbearers were J. D. Sims, Randy Tingwald, John Hampton, K. W. Smith, Mike Osborn and David Roark.

Services were under direction of Fisher Funeral Home, of Holdenville.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of former longtime Seminole resident Jo (Ketchem-Scott) Hixon are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Glover Mainord will officiate the burial at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Seminole. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Jo passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 after a lengthy illness while living in Tulsa. Jo was born May 11, 1922 in Cass, Ark., to William and Sarah Tennessee (Anderson) Ketchem.

Jo moved with her family in 1927 to Tracy, Okla., where she grew up and graduated from Prairie View High School.

She retired from the Bob Sullivan Agency in Seminole, where she worked for many years after having worked as office manager at the Seminole Municipal Hospital.

Jo also served as president of the Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW), and secretary of the Prairie View Alumni Association.

Jo was active in community affairs, where she helped with Meals on Wheels; was a Pink Lady at both Seminole and Woodward hospitals; and was a tireless worker and member of the Tri City Church of Seminole.

Jo lived in Seminole until 2001 when she moved to Woodward to be near her daughter, and in 2004 she moved to Tulsa to be near her niece, where she lived at Burgandy Place, an Independent Living Retirement Center.

She enjoyed the many activities, trips and new friends she made at Burgandy Retirement Center and was one of their more active resident.

Jo will be missed by her family and many friends who will remember her as quick witted and enjoying everyone she loved around her. She was a devoted mother, aunt and grandmother, and she was loved by all.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, three sisters, and loving husband Ed Hixon.

Surviving Jo is her son, Jerry Scott of Lynnwood, Wash.; daughter, Shirley Ruble and husband Jim of Woodward; niece, Bobbi Gannaway of Tulsa; grandsons: Jeremy and Jonathan P. Scott of Lynnwood, Wash., Spence Ruble and wife Jamie of Woodward; granddaughter, Shelby Scott and husband Burris of Tulsa; and great-grandchildren: Burris and Brendan Smith, Jake, Rachel and Hannah Ruble.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarehouse, a loving alternative for end-of-life care, 7324 East 49^th Place, Tulsa, OK 74135 (telephone 918-665-7026).

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

Graveside services for William Doyle Holcombe, father of Maud resident Garold Doyle Holcombe are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28 at the Stockton Cemetery in Stockton, Kansas with Rev. Vince Williams officiating.

Holcombe, 79, died on May 25, 2008 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas.

He was born on May 17, 1929 to John and Matilda Susan Holcombe and graduated from Stockton High School in 1948.

He married Neva Maxine McCormick on August 18, 1949 and worked at Beechcraft, and Cessna in Wichita, Kansas. He later became an aircraft inspector.

Holcombe is preceded in death by his wife Neva; parents, John and Matilda Holcombe; three sisters, Mamie Holcombe, L. Frances Newbrey, Sarah Elizabeth Vestal; one brother, John F. Holcombe; one infant daughter Carol Jean; one son, David, and one grandson, Gregory Allen Holcombe.

He is survived by one son, Garold Doyle Holcombe, Maud;; one daughter, Wilma M. Welch, Stockton, Kansas; one sister, Mary C. Morgan, White Plains, Maryland.

One grandson, one granddaughter and a great grandson also survive him.

Donna Jean Holden, age 45, died at her residence, in Konawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Grandview Cemetery, in Kaw City, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa.

She was born Dec. 10, 1962, in Quantico, Va., to Chalon Holden, Sr. and Rose (Jewell) Holden. She was a manager for McDonalds.

Surviving her are her parents, Chalon and Rose Holden of the home; brother, Chalon Holden, Jr., of Ohio; sisters, Marria York, of Ponca City, and Teresa Collins, of Konawa.

Pallbearers are Darrin York, Sean York, Nathan York, Jeremy Holden, Allen Collins, and Arlin Collins. Honorary Pallbearer is Kenneth York.

Memorial services for Jesse Leonard Holt, Jr., were held at 1 p.m., today at Grace Community Church with Rev. Drew Issacs.

Jesse Leonard Holt, Jr. passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Seminole at the age of 43. He was born on Oct. 22, 1964 in Modesto, Calif., to Jesse and Linda (Jordan) Holt.

He married Rhonda (Webb) Holt and she survives him of Modesto, Calif.

He is also survived by his mother, Linda Holt of Seminole; two sons, Jesse Holt, Jr. and Jarred Holt of Modesto, Calif.; two brothers, Ted Holt of Modesto, Calif., and Randy Holt of Seminole. He is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jess Holt; grandmother, Maw Jordan; great-grandmother, Gammie Ison; and Grandpa Jordan.

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

The family has scheduled a private family cremation memorial service for Maud resident Floyd Eldon Hooker.

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

Hooker, 56, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his home. He was born Aug. 14, 1951 in Roswell, N.M. to parents Bud Hooker and Doris Evelyn (Hathcoat) Hooker.

During 1967 and 1968 Hooker helped build a game refuge in Clayton, Okla. He married Barbara Kay (Jackson) Hooker on May 12, 1972 in Maud, and he worked in the oilfield as a roughneck and a driller for several years until he began driving truck for Will’s Concrete.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hooker of the home in Maud; his mother, Doris Austin of Maud; three daughters, Angela Cichocki of Maud, Candice Hooker of Maud, and Crystal Marie Mejmaoui of Oklahoma City; one brother, Bill Hooker of Maud; and two sisters, Mary Dunlap of McComb and Beverly Hooker of Maud.

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

Funeral services for longtime Maud resident Blanche (Coleman) Horn were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Baptist Church, Maud with Rev. Wayne Taylor officiating.

Interment followed at Cummings Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, Maud.

Horn, 81, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Unity Health Center in Shawnee. She was born July 5, 1926 in Helena, Ark., to Lewis Quinn Coleman and Betty (Tilghman).

She served in World War II in the U.S. Women’s Army Corps and was a former member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, a Cub-Scout den mother, and a leader for the Blue Birds.

In 1984 she moved to Maud and was the manager of Buck’s Quick Stop in Maud until her retirement and was a homemaker.

Her parents and four sisters: Janie, Doris, Quinn and Monte, preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sons: John Elias and Randy Horn, both of Maud; one daughter, Margo Price of Midwest City; one sister, Billie Jones of Glenpool; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Casket bearers were: L.D. Coate, Tommy King Jr., Bill Hooker, Jerry Horn, Steve Wall, and Steve Wood. Honorary bearer was Leon Harjo.

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

Funeral services for lifelong Seminole resident Raymond Ray Houck Jr. are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Temple of Praise Church with Rev. Harold Turner and Rev. David Pollard officiating.

Burial with military honors is to follow at Little Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

Houck, 60, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 3, 1948 in Seminole to Raymond and Ruby (Rogers) Houck Sr.

He grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School.

Soon after his graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a fireman aboard a ship during the Vietnam Era.

On Feb. 18, 1968 he married Latricia Timmons. He worked for over 20 years for Moran Pipe and Supply, and Ronnie Allison Trucking Company; from where he retired.

Houck was an active member of the Temple of Praise Church in Seminole.

His parents; stepmother, Helen Houck; and sister, Judy Barton, preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the Seminole home; his daughters: Kristina Houck Aaronfields of Seminole and Cynthia Ingram of Seminole; brothers: Joe Lee Houck and Eldon Eugene Houck, both of Seminole; stepsisters: Linda Harris of Seminole and Wanda Barton of Shawnee; and four grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be: Terry Edgell, Ronnie Timmons, Robbie Callahan, Chad Houck, Kade Houck, Randy Edgell, Wayne Timmons and James Timmons.

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

Funeral services for Seminole resident Michael David House are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday in the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

House died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in Oklahoma City at the age of 54. He was born in New Bedford, Mass., on Jan. 28, 1954 to Robert House, Sr. and Irene (Andrade) House.

He married Beverly Yvonne (Mitchell) on Jan. 10, 1976 in Roby, Mo.

He and his wife moved back to Oklahoma from Kentucky and he worked as a physical scientist at Tinker Air Force Base for two years; prior to that he worked in the Civil Service for thirty-five years.

His parents and one brother, Robert House, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of the home.

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

Alice May (Owen) Householder, 74 year-old Maud resident died Friday, Dec. 5, at Valley View Hospital, in Ada. She was born Oct. 3, 1934. in Britton, to parents William Carl Owen and Bessie Irene Owen.

She married Alfred "Curtis" Householder on Nov. 22, 1955, in Ada. He preceded her in death in 1998.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She moved to Maud in 1987 from Oklahoma City.

Survivors include her sons, Danny Householder, of Oklahoma City, and Daryl Householder, of Maud; brother, Glenn Owen, of Okmulgee; sister, Florence Householder, of Oregon; and three grandchildren.

Householder is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Curtis Householder; daughter, Kathy Householder; two brothers, Henry and Carl Owen and by one sister Pearl Owen.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at Cummings Cemetery, in Maud. Jeff Harris will officiate the service.

Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, in Maud (Phone 405-374-2424).

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

Funeral services for lifelong Wewoka resident Jane Houser are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Mission Home Missionary Baptist Church, where she has been a active member since 1934, with Pastor Delmar Hume of Mission Home Missionary Baptist Church officiating, assisted by Bro. Larry Jones. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Jane was born Jan. 31, 1918 in Wewoka, Okla., to James William (Bill) Sr. and Rena (Haning) Moreland. She and Clifton Houser were married Nov. 28, 1935 at Wewoka, Okla. She was a homemaker and seamstress.

Jane was an active member of Mission Home Missionary Baptist Church. She was also active in the Butner Home Demonstration Club, judging at the Seminole County Fair and 4-H Club Dress Reviews.

Preceding Jane in death are her parents, Bill and Rena Moreland, husband Clifton Houser, Feb. 19, 2004, one sister Gussie Colleen Moreland, and one great grandson Bryce Maylen.

Survivors include: daughter, Melva June Houser Tate and Burney, Lima, Peru; son, Dan Clifton Houser and Phyllis, Wewoka, Okla.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters and their spouses: Lorene Romano and Joe, Missouri City, Texas, Leeta Drewey, Lafayette, La., Marion Cain, Ardmore, Okla., Nelda Jo Martin, Claremore, Okla.; brothers and their spouse: James (Bud) Moreland Jr. and Betty Wewoka, Okla., and Jackie (Porky) Moreland Eufaula, Okla.

Jane will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Services under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral services for brothers, Justin Ray Howard and Nathan DeAngelo Howard, were held today at 2 p.m. at Rock Spring Indian Baptist Church in Sasakwa.

Interment followed at Walton Family Cemetery in Sasakwa. Services were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Justin and Nathan died early Saturday, March 8, 2008 in a tragic accident west of Sasakwa.

Justin was born May 8, 1992 and Nathan was born June 6, 1994, both in Oklahoma City, to parents, Phillip Ray Howard and Sheree Hill.

Justin was a freshman at Sasakwa Public Schools and he enjoyed playing football and riding motorcycles.

Nathan was a seventh grader at Sasakwa Public Schools and he enjoyed being with his big brother and playing video games.

Surviving are their parents of the home; two sisters: Tesha Howard of Oklahoma City and Tatyanna Marks of the home; and grandparents: Bernice Benefield of Shawnee, Don and Bessie Hill of Sasakwa, Dale and Teresa Williams of Purcell, and Marie and Lalo Castillo of Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for brothers, Justin Ray Howard and Nathan DeAngelo Howard, were held today at 2 p.m. at Rock Spring Indian Baptist Church in Sasakwa.

Interment followed at Walton Family Cemetery in Sasakwa. Services were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Justin and Nathan died early Saturday, March 8, 2008 in a tragic accident west of Sasakwa.

Justin was born May 8, 1992 and Nathan was born June 6, 1994, both in Oklahoma City, to parents, Phillip Ray Howard and Sheree Hill.

Justin was a freshman at Sasakwa Public Schools and he enjoyed playing football and riding motorcycles.

Nathan was a seventh grader at Sasakwa Public Schools and he enjoyed being with his big brother and playing video games.

Surviving are their parents of the home; two sisters: Tesha Howard of Oklahoma City and Tatyanna Marks of the home; and grandparents: Bernice Benefield of Shawnee, Don and Bessie Hill of Sasakwa, Dale and Teresa Williams of Purcell, and Marie and Lalo Castillo of Oklahoma City.

James Malcolm Huddleston, 81, passed away peacefully June 27, 2008. He was born in Konawa, Okla., on Oct. 15, 1926.

He is preceded in death by the grandparents who raised him, Willie and Jim Anders, his mother Thetus Marie Anders Shannon, his father Jack Huddleston, his son Gary Malcolm Hunddleston, and his beloved wife of 57 years, Jo Ann (Jody) Hostetter Huddleston.

His goal in life was to do the very best he could with the talents that God gave him.

Malcolm was known as Pocko Anders in his preteen years.

He graduated from Konawa High School in 1944.

Music was his passion and he was the first chair coronet player each year. In his senior year, he was the drum major.

He was given the achievement award at graduation and was the salutatorian of his class.

After graduation, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps, leaving Konawa on Dec. 25, 1944, for basic training in Memphis.

In the Naval Air Corps, he was trained in radio, radar, and gunnery.

After the service, he attended Oklahoma University where he graduated as a pharmacist in 1949. He spent 25 years with the Walgreen’s Drug Company as a store manager, district manager, and regional director.

He then moved on to become the president of a local company in Houston, Texas, before retiring at the age of 59.

He spent the next 20 years touring the United States, Canada, and Europe with his wife and best friend, Jody.

Malcolm is survived by his daughter Linda Beth Huddleston Cain; her husband Robert Ryan Cain; their three children, Ashlie Cain Souders and her husband Brandon Robert Souders, Melissa Cain, and Ryan Austin Cain.

He is also survived by his granddaughter Jena Anne Huddleston and her mother Mary Navarra Huddleston.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, July 2, in the chapel of Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

Clariece Huddleston, 93, Longtime Seminole resident, died Friday, Oct. 17, at Solara Hospital, in Shawnee. Clariece was born Sept. 28, 1915, in Seminole, to Jones Linn and Maude (Burton) Spencer.

Clariece grew up in the Seminole area and attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School. She married Frank Huddleston on Dec. 21, 1934 in Seminole. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1977. She spent several years away from Seminole while Frank was working around the United States.

Clariece was a longtime member of the Seminole Church of Christ, which she and her family were some of the earliest members and helped to establish the church in Seminole. She remained faithful and active in the church till her death.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary Lucille Russell, of Tucson, Ariz. and Augusta Pearl Russell, of Aztec, N.M., one brother Vernon Spencer, of Seminole, 9 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews, good friend and caretaker Peggy West, of Seminole and her close friends Jack and Kay Mattingly, of Seminole, and her very loving poodle, Jamie, her faithful companion.

Services are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Seminole Church of Christ and Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery with Christ Stinnett officiating.

Casket Bearers will be, Harold Ellison, Harley Howard, Bill West, Jack Mattingly, Sr., Thurman Edwards and Lee Stilwell with honorary bearers of Cecil Sullivan, Gary Snow, Charles Johnston, Lee Pippin and James Vanlandingham.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Tipton's Children's home and Manuelita Children’s Home, in Gallup, N.M.

For full information and addresses please contact Seminole Church of Christ at 405-382-0548

Lester William "Bill" Hughes, 84 year-old long time
Seminole resident died, Monday, Aug. 18, at Pioneer Care Center in Seminole. 

He was born March 21, 1924 in Fulton, Mo., to parents Thomas Hughes and Ella (Walton) Hughes. 

Hughes grew up in Fredrick, before moving to Oklahoma City, then to Seminole in 1952.

He married Geraldine Foster and she preceded him in
death on Sept. 25, 2004. 

He also served in the
United States Air Force.

Hughes worked as a diesel mechanic for several years
then owned a chicken farm east of Seminole for many
years.  He was a member of the Seminole First Free
Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons and, Steve Hughes of Seminole and Jerry Hughes of Edmond.  Other survivors include
one brother, Carroll Hughes of Temple, Texas and one
sister, Irene Alexander of Norman, also five grandchildren.

Hughes was preceded in death by his parents; his wife
Geraldine Hughes; one son, Harold Hughes; two
brothers; two sisters and three grandchildren.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2p.m.,
Friday, Aug. 22, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole.

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

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

Former Seminole resident Clevia Hughey passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, at Integris Seminole Medical Center at the age of 80.

Clevia was born on March 14, 1928, in Lyman, S.C. to William and Lillie (Hammond) Campbell. She married W. Glen Hughey on May 31, 1947 in South Carolina.

She attended Cumberland University and Furman University where she received her education in teaching. She taught Middle School in Anderson, S.C. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Seminole.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Hughey, of the home, in Prague; son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Lyn Hughey, of Prague; two daughters and sons-in-law, Adria and J.R. Bumpous, of Houston, Texas and Linda and Mark Key, of Bartlesville. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 420 Reid Street, Seminole, 74868 in Cleiva’s memory.

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

Services for Charlene Hulsey, 74, of Fittstown, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Faith Assembly of God Church, in Ada. Revs. Don Venable, Johnny Rolen and Greg Pollard will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.

Mrs. Hulsey died Tuesday, Nov. 4, at a local hospital. She was born July 9, 1934, in Stonewall, to Jink Ples and Emma Mae Owens Jones. She lived in this area all her life and attended Ada schools, Murray State College and graduated from Lela’s Beauty College.

She married Homer T. Hulsey on Jan. 18, 1951, in Konawa. He died Jan. 21, 1987. Mrs. Hulsey worked as a teacher’s assistant for many years, at Connerville grade school. She was a cook for the McLish School and the Chickasaw Nation Head Start Program for many years. She was a foster grandparent at McLish School at the time of her death. Mrs. Hulsey was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Harrison and husband William, of Wewoka, and Rhonda Hulsey and husband Sammy Billy, of Fittstown; a son, Ken Hulsey, of the home; six grandchildren, Wendy Harrison, of Wewoka, Kelly Harrison, of Wewoka, Christine Brown, of the home, Brandon Hulsey, of Amarillo, Texas, Thad Hulsey, of Rapid City, S.D., and Devin Hulsey, of Sapulpa; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Moppin, of Tracy, Calif.; a step-sister, Ruthlene Kilcrease, of Ada; and a half-brother, James Jones, of Lindale, Texas.

Services are under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, of Ada.

Royce Douglas Hunnicutt age 72, of Wewoka, passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, in Oklahoma City.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, in Seminole, with James Choate officiating and interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka.

Royce was born March 15, 1936, in Romeo, Colo., to Doyle M. and Edith E. (Westbrook) Hunnicutt.

Royce grew up on a Ranch in Colorado, where he broke horses and was a Bronco rider in his early years to earn money for his flight lessons.

He married Josephine Call Sept. 12, 1959, in Last Vegas, Nev. and to this union five children were born.

In Royce's early years he was Flight Instructor for The Aviation Academy, in Nevada, and was a Crop Duster pilot in Florida for over 30 years. He also did ariel photography, in Florida. His favorite planes were his Ag/Cat and Aeronca Chief, which he loved flying. He was also a bush pilot, in Alaska.

Royce was on a Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints From February of 1957 to August of 1959 in The South Mexico Mission.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Josephine Hunnicutt, of Wewoka; children, Michael Royce Hunnicutt, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Monica Rene' Hunnicutt, Ogden, of Utah, Stephanie Hunnicutt White and Husband Charles, of Wewoka, Sandra Elizabeth Hunnicutt, Ogden, of Utah, and James Douglas Hunnicutt, of Orlando, Fla.; brothers and sisters, Doyle M. Hunnicutt, of Arlington, Texas, Perry H. Hunnicutt, of Romeo, Colo., and Gloria Soward, of Mesa, Ariz.; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home. A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneraservic.com

Graveside services for life long Maud resident Jo Carol Hurst are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday at Cummings Cemetery in Maud with Rev. Wayne Taylor officiating.

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

Jo Carol Hurst passed from this life at the age of 66 at her home in Maud on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. She was born Feb. 24, 1941 in Maud to Joe and Ona Bell Harding.

Jo Carol married Bob Hurst on May 27th 1958 in Maud. She retired from the Department of Public Safety in Oklahoma City on Dec. 31, 2001.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister June Chaffin and father-in-law J.C. Hurst.

Jo Carol is survived by her husband Bob Hurst of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Neal and Beverly Hurst of Eufaula; and daughter Robyn Hurst of Maud.

She is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Lynelle Harding of Greeley, Colo.; mother-in-law, Jimmie Hurst of Seminole; grandchildren: Junior and his wife Lisa Hurst of Eufaula, Shelby and Skylynn Hurst of Maud, and Brittany and Holli Hurst of Eufaula; and two great grandchildren, Robert and Tyler Hurst of Eufaula.

Jo Carol is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends and nurse Jennifer Lofton.

Funeral services for former Konawa resident Finis E. Impson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Konawa with Bro. Arthur Carpitcher officiating.

Burial is to follow at Vamoosa Cemetery with services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.

Impson, 75, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada. He was born July 29, 1932 in Antlers, Okla., to Dickie John Impson and Myrtle (Bohanon) Impson.

He attended Goodland Indian School and was a former resident of Lawton. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on July 8, 1952 and he served his country during the Korean War and attained the rank of Corporal before receiving an honorable discharge on July 7, 1955.

On Nov. 25, 1967 he married Ruby M. Harjo in Konawa. He was a barber for over 18 years at Ft. Sill and later retired from HIS in Lawton. Impson drove a cab part time in Lawton.

He was a member of the Lawton Indian Mission, the Disabled American Veterans, and was a Choctaw Tribal member.

His parents and four brothers preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of Konawa; two sons: Paul E. "Bunky" Impson of Gerty and Calvin W. Harjo of Ada; one daughter, Cyndi George of Konawa; five sisters: Emily Wolf and Marjie Impson, both of McAlester, Leona Wilson of Chickasha, Ann Impson of Talihina, and Sophia L. Impson of Krebs; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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

Funeral services for Wewoka native Dr. Robert L. "Bob" Irby Sr. are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the Barnard Memorial United Methodist Church, Holdenville.

Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville.

Irby died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, just six days past his 89^th birthday. He was born in 1919 in Wewoka to William Irby and Irene (Hargrove) Irby.

His early years were difficult as he struggled to parent five siblings as well as himself due to the unusual absence of his parents.

Irby was ambitious, however, and completed high school at Wewoka High School and subsequently received a degree in optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., in 1944.

In 1940, he married Marvell Wright, also of Wewoka. After graduation from optometry school, they moved from Memphis to Holdenville, where Irby practices until his retirement.

Irby served in all offices of the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, including presidency, and was active in the organization.

In Holdenville, Irby served as a member and president of the Kiwanis Club, member and president of the Chamber of Commerce, and was the BSA scoutmaster for many years.

He was a longtime faithful member of the Barnard Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served on the Board of Stewards and many other positions of involvement.

His Parents; his wife of 66 years, Marvell; and five siblings: W.H., Vernon, J.R., Jackie and Betty, preceded him in death.

Surviving are three children: Peggy Lynn Sherrod of Knoxville, Tenn., Marsha Marvell Harmon of Nashville, Tenn., and Dr. Robert (Bob) Irby Jr. of Holdenville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Memorial fund of the Barnard Memorial United Methodist Church, 8^th and Gulf, Holdenville, OK 74848.

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