Former Seminole County Deputy Nave Edward` "Eddie" Abbiss passed away Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at Elmwood Nursing Home after a long illness. He was 63 years of age.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday Feb. 6, 2009 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Willie Williams officiating, and interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

He was born July 3, 1945, in San Diego, Calif., to Nave Junior and Nancy Alice (Casteel) Abbiss. He graduated from Wewoka High School in 1965.

Eddie and Judy Ann Grimes were married Feb. 24, 1968, in Wewoka, and to this marriage two children were born.

Eddie served in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict. He was employed by Seminole County as a Deputy for a number of years.

He and his wife Judy owned and operated Bob' Donut Shop for a number of years. He was employed by the U.S. Post Office as Mail carrier, in Wewoka.

Eddie was a member of First Christian Church, in Wewoka. He had also been a Troop Leader for the Boy's Scout Pack #425. He loved bowling, fishing, hunting, camping, and training his K-9 dogs He loved his pets.

Survivors include his wife, Judy, of the Home; sons Charles Todd Abbiss, of Wewoka, Joseph Eugene Abbiss and wife Jodi, of Midwest City; grandchildren Anya Knight, of Wewoka, Alexis Gentry, of Spaulding, and Reylli Abbiss, of Wewoka; two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Cook, of Claremore; and other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

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Juanita E. (Cowger) Ables, 84 year-old, Seminole resident died Monday, July 13, 2009 at her home, in Seminole. She was born Oct. 10, 1924 in Byars, to Conzie Cowger and Dollie (Bratcher) Cowger.

She married Louis E. Ables on Jan. 12, 1942 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She worked as a switchboard operator and later she and her husband owned and operated "Louie’s Restaurant" in Del City. They moved to Seminole 31 years ago from Del City to become cattle ranchers.

She is survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis E. Ables; daughter, Sherrye Wade; son, Rodney Ables, and infant brother, Buddy Cowger.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2009 at Sunny Lane Cemetery, in Del City. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate the service.

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

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

Longtime Seminole County Resident Lois Marie (Carpitcher) Adachi died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, in Oklahoma City. She was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Seminole, to Freland and Susie (Albert) Carpitcher.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Victory Baptist Church, in Oklahoma City.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Yzaguirre and Christy Fontenot, both of Oklahoma City; brothers, Jesse Carpitcher, of Oklahoma City and Danny Carpitcher, of Seattle, Wash.; and sisters, Francis Glenn, Erma Harjo, and Carol Carpitcher, all of Oklahoma City

Preceding her in death are her parents and son, Manuel Yzaguirre.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole, with Rev. Houston Tiger, Jimsey Harjo and Billy Merritt officiating. Interment will be at Peter Tiger’s Family Cemetery, in Seminole.

Pallbearers will be Marco Carpitcher, Oscar Bunner, Donovan Estrada, Jonas Carpitcher, D.J. Battiest, and Johnny Gallegos.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jesse Carpitcher, Charles Tiger, JimmyAlbert, Danny Carpitcher, Pete Harjo, Donald Ray Harjo, Woodrow Harjo, Jeremy Aliason, Jay Aliason, Leon Lena, and Nicholas "Phillip" Carter.

Condolences may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Former Seminole resident, age 66, Darrell Adams died Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Shawnee.

He was born July 30, 1942, in Shawnee, to Roy and Thelma Mae (Harmon) Adams.

Mr. Adams lived and worked most of his life in the Seminole and Tecumseh areas. He was a 1959 graduate of Harjo School.

On October 23, 1976, he married Harriet Adkisson, in Marthasville, Louisiana.

He worked for Southwestern Bell as a Service Technician for 39 years before retiring in 1995.

He loved the lake, especially his place at Texoma Lake. He loved his dog, Missy, and enjoyed fishing. He enjoyed the times spent with his family, especially with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lovern DeLoach.

He is survived by his wife, Harriet Adams, of the Home; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregg and Belinda Adams, of Seminole and Richard and Angie Adams of Macomb; daughters and son-in-law, Jamie and Travis Gates, of Shawnee and Laura Jean McAfee and sons, of Arkansas; grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Lindsay Adams, Brandon Adams, Brittny Adams, Blake Adams, Beau Guinn, Megan and Josh Williams, Dax Gates and Bree Gates; one great grandchild expected, Ryder Scott Adams; sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Larry Whisenhunt, of Shawnee; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Doyle Ivester; longtime Special friends, Delbert and Barbara Aldridge; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Burial will be at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

Viewing will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21. The casket will remain open until service time and will not be reopened following the service.

To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to www.cooperfuneral.com.

Leonard Joe Alderson, Jr., age 58, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at his residence, in Maud.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. in Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa. A Rosary service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Konawa. Father Adrian Vorderlandwehr, OSB will officiate. Soloists are Danny Khoury, and Sandra Mitchell.

He was born July 22, 1950, in Blackwell, to Leonard Joe Alderson and Charlotte A. (Rhodd) Alderson. He married Frankie Jo LeClair, Dec. 1, 1970, in Paris, Texas.

He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Alderson, of Maud; son, Travis Sean Alderson, of Maud; daughter, Summer Artensia Alderson, of Shawnee; sister, Charlotte Ann Shelley, of Maud; and two grandchildren;

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Joe Alderson, and his wife, Frankie Jo Alderson.

Pallbearers are Frankie Walker, Mark Copeland, Billy Freeman, Wichita Blaine, Larry Bear, Fussy Lowery, and Burt Talbear.

Honorary pallbearers are Donnie Bailey, and Donald Fry.

Former Wewoka resident Janice Ann Aldridge died Tuesday, April 21, in Wagoner.

She was born Nov. 26, 1940 in Wewoka, to Marlon Alonzo and Vivian Jewel (Crenshaw) Aldridge.

She was a graduate of Excelsior High School.

She is survived by her son, Danny Ray Aldridge, of Wagoner; brother, Gene Ray Aldridge, of Cromwell; sisters, Leta Jewel Bourque, of Shawnee and Mary Woody, of Prague.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Eula Mae Johnson.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Sand Creek Cemetery, in Cromwell, with Dr. Wesley Graver officiating.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home. A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneral.com

Seminole resident Andrew "Andy" Alexander, age 88, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Seminole,

He was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Seminole County, to Toney and Ellen Foster (Tiger) Alexander.

He was a retired maintenance technician at Central State Hospital, in Norman, where he retired after 21 years of public service in 1983. He was also a retired member of the Oklahoma National Guard and was honorably discharged Feb. 28, 1981, at the rank of Master Sergeant.

He is survived by his sons, Raymond Alexander, of Sturgeon, Mo., Marvin Alexander, of Shawnee, Paul Alexander, of Tecumseh, and David Alexander, of Hartsville, Tenn.; daughter, Bonnie Gibson, of Mounds; 27 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers will be: Chris Hays, Jimmy Gibson II., Paul Alexander Jr., Gary Tilkens, Taz Alexander and Jason Alexander.

Honorary Bearers will be: Sam Proctor, Clarence Tiger, Simon Harry, Newman Littlebear, Simon Larney and Joe Jackson.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday Nov. 20, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donnie Wolf officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Family Cemetery, in Seminole County.

A wake service is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel. He will be taken to the home on Thursday, Nov.19, 2009 for an evening wake service.

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

Wewoka resident Rev. Leroy Alexander, age 74, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at his residence.

He was born June 17, 1935 to Willie and Jane Alexander.

He was raised in Lula, and graduated from Lula High School. After high school he worked as a truck driver. He was a bass singer in a few gospel quartets in the Wewoka area. On June 4, 1989 he was ordained as a Baptist Minister.

He married Katherine Jo Hawkins March, 2, 1967, in Midwest City.

He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Billy Gene Alexander; and sisters, Lorene Jackson, Lucille Byington, and Sarah Walker.

He is survived by his brother, Hubert Alexander; two sisters, Pauline Walker and Virginia Bolen; three sons, Phillip Alexander, Ledon Alexander, and Leroy Alexander Jr.; three daughters, LaDoria Williams, Claudine Malone, and Elizabeth Beck; fifteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Wake Services are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2009, at Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church with Bro. Freddie Lowe and Rev. George Harjochee officiating and burial at Hawkins Cemetery.

The body will be taken to the Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Wolfe, Tony Walker, Gilbert Walker, Steve Walker, Squegee Yargee, and Brian Alexander.

Honorary Pallbearers will be his son-in-laws, Harold Williams, Allen Beck, Roy Yargee, and Troy Yargee.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com

Linda Gibbs Alexander, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 8, 2009, in Norman. She was surrounded by family and friends.

Linda was born on March 21, 1917, to Wadie and Manny (Cumseh) Gibbs, in Sasakwa. She moved to Norman, in 1962 where she retired from the State of Oklahoma in 1985 after working for 27 years at the Griffin State Memorial Hospital. She participated in native Indian ceremonial dances and co-authored books on the Muskogean-Creek language.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; two brothers, George Gibbs and Roman Tiger; and one sister, Julia Powell.

Survivors include two daughters, Bertha Tilkens, of Norman and Bonnie Gibson and her husband Jimmy, of Mounds; four sons, Thomas Jones and his wife Roseann, of Seminole, Paul Alexander and his wife Ann, of Tecumseh, Marvin Alexander, of Shawnee and David Alexander and his wife Melia, of Hartsville, Tenn. She had 32 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother and friend, she will be missed dearly. A memorial service was held Thursday July 9, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the 1st Indian Methodist Church, in Norman with funeral services held at the Spring Indian Baptist Church West of Sasakwa, on Saturday July 11, 2009 at 1 p.m. Burial took place at the Gibbs family cemetery. Services were under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service. For more information visit www.primrosefuneral.com.

Mildred Alexander, of Wewoka, died Friday, April 17, 2009, in Holdenville.

She was born Sept. 22, 1919, in Paris, Texas, to Samuel Reese Alexander and Lena Mae (Liddell) Alexander.

She was a member of St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, in Wewoka. She served as secretary of the Benevolent Fund, was a member of the Sunday School and ladies missionary society.

She is survived by her sisters, Mable Alexander, of Wewoka, Velma Brown, of Muskogee, Virginia Jo Reynolds, of Tulsa, and Ruggie Mae Caldwell, of Oklahoma City; and brother, L.B. Alexander, of Wewoka.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, L. Z Alexander; sisters, Elgie Alexander and Earlie Vee Dangerfield.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with Rev. E.G. Bert officiating. Interment will follow at Wisner Cemetery, in Wetumka.

Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, in Wewoka.

A memorial service for Seminole native Johnnie Mae Alford is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Riverside Indian Baptist Church at 219 East Jefferson in Tecumseh.

A wake service is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, at Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church (five miles east of Little and a half-mile north of SH 99A).

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church.

Pastor John Spradlin of Riverside Indian Bapitst Church will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Hitchittee Church Cemetery.

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

Johnnie Mae Alford died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the age of 62 years, at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee.

She was born Jan. 11, 1947, in Seminole to parents John Larney and Malinda (Alexander) Larney.

She graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City. She worked as a presser for several different dry cleaners including Rod’s Dry Cleaners in Oklahoma City from which she retired.

Following her retirement Alford moved to Shawnee where she lived for 25 years before returning to Seminole County. She was a member of the Riverside Indian Baptist Church in Tecumseh.

Survivors include three sons, Richard Alford, Kevin Alford, and Kent Alford all of Shawnee; two daughters, Diana Alford of Earlsboro, and Deidra Alford of Shawnee; three brothers, John Larney Jr. of Kansas, Simon Larney and of Oklahoma, and Harry Larney of Seminole; four sisters, Sally Fixico of Seminole, Shirley Fruit of Shawnee, Idalena Mitchell Oklahoma City, and Cecelia Barnett of Talequah; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Alford was preceded in death by her parents and by two sisters, Linda Bear and Rachel Bear.

Casket bearers will be Timmy Bear, Chris Ataddlety, Duane Ataddlety, Marquis Fixico, John Ray Bear, and Joseph Burgess.

Honorary bearers are listed as Mitchell Harjo, Tony Walters, "Gugee" Katsitenseriio, Brian Keith Mitchell, and Daniel Johnson.

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

Wewoka resident Lee Ann Alford, age 73 years, passed away Friday March 6,2009.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with Rev. L.R. Drinkwater Sr. officiating and burial to follow at Westwood Cemetery.

She was born July 29, 1935 in Wewoka, to Hollis Earl Smith and Myrtle Wilson.

She attended Wewoka Public School and Douglas High School. She attended the Byng Vocational School where she received her LPN Licence. She retired from Holdenville General Hospital after 30 plus years as a nurse and Discharge Planner.

Lee Ann and Edward Lee Alford Sr. married Dec. 8, 1952, in Wewoka.

Ann was a member of St. Joseph Baptist Church for over 50 years and was the Church Clerk.

Preceding her in death are both parents and two grandchildren (Carlos Duke and Ria Bruner).

Survivors include her husband, Edward L. Alford, Sr.; sons, Earl Alford (Rena), of Wewoka, Gary Alford, of Norman, Edward Alford Jr. (Lorene), of Wewoka, Brent L. Alford, of Wichita, Kan., Ray Alford (LaTonya), Arlington, Texas; daughters, Gloria A. Carr, of Spring, Texas, Annette Bruner (Ray), of Wewoka, and Montria Denise Alford, of Wewoka; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; aunt, Amelia Hill, of Wewoka; brother, Chester Smith, of Oklahoma City; and uncle, L.R. Webster, of Oklahoma City.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Evelyn Bernice Anderson passed from this life Thursday, July 30, at home in Shawnee, at the age of 76.

She was born February 20, 1933 in Shawnee, less than a mile from her final residence.

She was the sixth of eight children born to John S. and Velva (Nicholas) Souders.

Evelyn graduated from Earlsboro High School in 1951 and Cameron University, Lawton, in 1972 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

She married Cecil E. Anderson in Tecumseh on May 15, 1953 and traveled the world as Cecil’s military service took them to Germany, Hawaii, Missouri, Kentucky, Nebraska, Maryland, Illinois, and Virginia.

Twice she maintained their home in Oklahoma while Cecil served in Vietnam.

Cecil and Evelyn built their current home, northeast of Shawnee, in 1972.

Evelyn taught for 21 years at North Rock Creek Elementary. She then taught an additional two years at Liberty Baptist School.

Evelyn was an active member of the North Rock Creek Education Association, serving as president.

She served as treasurer of the Pottawatomie County Retired Teacher’s Association.

She was a member of the Oklahoma Education Association and the Oklahoma Retired Educators’ Association. Evelyn was active in service to the Johnson Community.

During her retirement, Evelyn’s proudest accomplishment was in teaching an elderly woman to read so she could read her Bible.

Evelyn was also active in the Gym worship service at Liberty Baptist Church, often sitting with active youngsters.

Evelyn considered working with children among the greatest blessings of her life.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Cecil; three sons, one daughter, their spouses and children: Warren and Connie Anderson of Angleton, Texas; Joshua, Stephanie and Erin; Kenneth and Cheryl Anderson of Norman; Justin and Jessica; John and Debbie Anderson of Angleton, Texas; Lucas, Audrey, Christopher, and Kimberly; Marcy and David Murray of Weatherford; Matthew and Kyle; 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; sisters Rita Teiftiller of Shawnee and Ruth Longest of Santa Maria, Calif.

Services will be held Monday, August 3 at 10 a.m. at the Resthaven Funeral Home in Shawnee, with interment to follow at the Johnson Community Cemetery, with Reverend Jimmie Hoffman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Evelyn’s name to the Shawnee Chapter of the Salvation Army.

Funeral services for Joseph William Anson, 87, of Seminole, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Basil Keenan will officiate, assisted by Father Don Wolf, of Shawnee. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Seminole, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

A rosary service is planned for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Swearingen Chapel.

Anson died Saturday evening, March 28, 2009, at Seminole Estates Nursing Home with his wife, of 66 years, at his bedside, as well as nearly his entire family of 18 children, their spouses, 62 grandchildren and 67 great-grandchildren.

He was born Oct. 25, 1921, in Perry, Oklahoma, to Ella Mary (Burns) and Adoris Jasper Anson. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1941 and lived nearly all his life in Seminole County.

Anson served for a short time in the U.S. Army before making his career in the oilfield. He learned the business from the ground up, working as a roustabout and pumper before opening his own company, Anson Production Service. He was also an independent oil producer. His vast knowledge of the oil industry made him a respected and valuable resource and consultant to others in the field.

Although he loved the oilfield, and in fact went with his son to check wells every day as long as he was able, the real love of Anson’s life was his wife and family.

He married his high school sweetheart, Velma Louise Ivey, on his 21st birthday, Oct. 25, 1942, in Seminole. Together they raised 18 children, giving each one a firm foundation of love, faith and education.

The children attended New Lima School, where Anson served on the Board of Education for more than 30 years. The couple also offered help to attend colleges and universities to all their children who chose to go. Many of them instead chose to follow their father into the oilfield.

The three things dearest to Anson’s heart were his family, his church and his career. Although he was born and baptized in Perry, Anson began attending mass in Seminole before there was a proper church. He told of attending mass in the home of Rose Connelly Barrett in 1927, about the time the Benedictine priests of Sacred Heart first began their mission in Seminole.

Masses were offered in homes, feed stores and city hall until Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was built in 1938. Anson was in large part responsible for the building of the present church on Wrangler Boulevard. Anson served on the church’s Parish Council for many years and was the last of the founding members of Immaculate Conception.

Through his long life, Anson was a man of strong moral convictions, raising his family in the church, and supporting the church and his family even through tough economic periods. He was charitable with his time and his money, giving generously to causes and people.

He was a man strong enough to raise 18 children in the hardscrabble Seminole oilfield, and gentle enough to cry when the band played "You Are My Sunshine" to his wife.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Velma, of the home; 11 daughters and their spouses, Linda and Ross Donnelly, of Apex, N.C.; Kathleen and Buddy Heard, of Wewoka; Doris and Loyd Perry, of Pink; Sue and Tom Wolf, of Newkirk; Pam and Jim Browning, of Irving, Texas; Patricia and Tom Moore, Mary Black, Teresa and Ronney Dice, Annie and Billy Gillespie, Priscilla Freeman, and Lisa and Pat Lee, all of Seminole; seven sons and their spouses, David Anson, of Wetumka; Joe Anson Jr. and wife Rebecca, Chris and Teresa Anson, Jerry and Karen Anson, Robert and Terry Anson, and Danny and Kim Anson, all of Seminole; and Thomas Edward Anson, of the home.

In addition, survivors include 62 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, through whom his strength and generosity will live on.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenny, Woodrow and John Anson; three sisters, Bessie Enochs, Opal Selfridge and Alice Anson; and two grandchildren, Jennifer Gillespie and Richard Heard.

Pallbearers will be his six oldest grandsons, Jonathan Anson, Christopher Anson Jr., Warren Heard, Brian Heard, Travis Gillespie and Andrew Heard.

Honorary pallbearers include Leonard and Bob Enochs, Bryce Hill, Joe Tolbert, Pat Barrett and David Anson.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for diabetic research, 825 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104-9930; or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

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Ann (Hill) Arnold, 82 year-old longtime Maud resident passed from this life Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in Shawnee. She was born Nov. 8, 1926 in Haworth, Oklahoma to parents Hice William Hill and Wilma Hill.

The Arnold family moved to the Maud area just West of the Amerada Oil Company on the "Peters" lease in early 1941.

Ann met her future husband Jack Arnold while attending Maud High School. They began courting in the fall of 1943 and were married on Feb. 26, 1944 in the Maud Methodist parsonage by Rev. Darvis Parker. Their first night as newlyweds was spent at George’s Hotel on Main Street in Maud. Their first apartment was a room in the Love Hotel in Purcell, Oklahoma before moving to Seminole.

Jack worked for the Amerada Oil Company in Seminole while Ann raised their three daughters. In 1968 Jack and Ann purchased the Hardware Store in Maud from Ralph Jones. The Arnolds ran the Hardware Store for 10 years before they sold it to Chumley Waldroup. Jack returned to the oil patch and Ann went to work in 1980 for Maud Public Schools where she served as the Schools Dietician until her retirement in 2006. She had also worked for 25 years as a dental assistant to Dr. Huggler, D.D.S.

The Arnolds were always very active in their community. They served in the Athletic Booster Club, the Maud Round-up Club, the Maud Historical Society, the Maud Eastern Star, and the Maud Alumni Association. Through the years after their children were raised they also served as "Host Parents" to four different Foreign Exchange Students.

Ann also served two terms as the district president for the Oklahoma School Food Association. She was a member of the Prairie Valley Home Demonstration Club, the State Dental Association and the Maud Elementary Parents Association.

We will all remember Ann as the one we would call on to help with dinner for any fundraisers the community had. Ann and her husband Jack also had a great time at Christmas, because they always decorated their yard with tremendous Holiday Spirit. People would drive from surrounding towns just to see Jack and Ann’s home adorned from the roof of the house to almost every square foot of their yard covered with Christmas lights and ornaments. Ann was also a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, in Maud.

Sadly Jack preceded Ann in death in 2000. Her parents Wilma and Hice Hill; mother and father-in-law, Smith and Alice Arnold; one brother, Buzz Hill and one brother-in-law, Paul Waltman, also preceded Ann in death.

Ann leaves to cherish her memories three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and her husband Richard Northcott, of Seminole, Oklahoma, Sue and her husband Dan Herriman, of Konawa, Oklahoma, and Jacklyn "Jackie" and her husband Sam Acree of Shawnee, Oklahoma; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Joy Waltman of Maud, Oklahoma, Jim and her husband Ray Garner of Maud, Oklahoma and Robbie and her husband Bob Jenkins of Norman, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Ran and his wife Christy Northcott, Jan and his wife Tammy Northcott, Sherri and her husband Tom Sockey, Eric Acree and Gavin and his wife Shay Acree; five great-grandchildren, Tad, Cody, Nikki, Riley, Haley, Levi, Jaxon and one great-grandchild is expected to arrive soon; Ann is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends.

A Celebration of Ann’s life is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Maud High School Auditorium. Glen Williams will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud, Oklahoma.

Casket Bearers will be: Jan Northcott, Gavin Acree, Eric Acree, Stan Gregory, Tad Alford, Earl Jenkins, Bryan Jenkins, Britt Waltman, Richard Northcott, Dan Herriman, Sam Acree, Bob Jenkins, Ray Garner, Byron Waltman and Ran Northcott.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home in Maud, Oklahoma (Phone 405-374-2424).

Dennis Keith Auld, age 53 and long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, at the Assembly of God Church, in Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Rev. Steve Lowrance and Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate.

Pallbearers are Mike Auld, Steve Auld, Dale Auld, Mark Auld, Lonnie Brooks, and Frank Serrano.

Dennis was born on December 23, 1955, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to George and Joyce (Eaton) Auld. Dennis married Julie Wingo on April 3, 1999, in Hennepin, Oklahoma. He was a Drug and Alcohol Counselor who also provided clinical expertise to Drug and Alcohol Centers in Australia, Scotland, and Amsterdam. Dennis was a member of the Assembly of God Church, in Konawa, and a member of the Konawa School Board. He was also a COFMC board member.

Dennis was one of the first white football players for Langston University who attended on a full scholarship. While he was the Director of Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor’s Association, he played a key role in the passage of law to regulate drug and alcohol treatment in Oklahoma. During the last few months, Dennis established a small business in Konawa in order to be close to his home and community and for his children’s activities. His proudest accomplishment was his children. John 3:4 states, "I have no greater joy than to hear my children walk in Truth."

Dennis leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Julie Auld; son, Dennis Connor Auld; and daughter, Madison Auld (all of the home); one daughter, Kristie Wynn and husband, Bradley, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four brothers, Mike Auld, of Prague, Oklahoma, Steve Auld of Yukon, Oklahoma, Dale Auld and wife, Roxie of Seminole, Oklahoma, and Mark Auld, of Asher, Oklahoma; one grandchild, Cameron Brooks; one step-brother, Gerald Jolley, of Cushing, Oklahoma; and three step-sisters, Retta Brawdy, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Glenda Martin of Enid, Oklahoma, and Debbie Walker, of Konawa, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Joyce Auld.

Dorris Evelyn Hathcoat Austin, 79, died March 12, 2009. She was a longtime Seminole area resident.

She was born Feb. 24, 1930 to Floyd Virgil and Mary Malinda (Morris) Hathcoat, in Hugo.

She married Bud Hooker in 1945 and together they had five children: Johnny Lee Hooker, Mary Dunlap, Floyd Eldon Hooker, Beverly Kay Hooker and Billy Lloyd Hooker.

In 1971 she was married to Lawrence Austin until his death in 2001. She worked as a restaurant manager and school bus driver for many years.

Preceding her in death are both husbands, and her sons Johnny and Floyd Hooker.

She is survived by her two daughters; Beverly Kay Hooker, of the home and Mary Dunlap, of Cloudy; son, Billy Hooker, of the home; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and her life long friend Clemmie Morris also survives her.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Messages of condolences may be sent online at www. Swearingenfuneralhome.com

Virginia Lee Baker passed away Monday, March 16 at Presbyterian Hospital, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 74.

Virginia was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Konawa, to Marvin and Eunice (Harvel) Barker.

She married Buddy Baker Sept. 19, 1956, in Konawa. Virginia and Buddy worked together many years, with Virginia as the bookkeeper at Baker Air and Heat.

Virginia was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, of Howe, Texas, where she served as the pianist.

Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband of 52 years, Buddy, of Howe, Texas; one son, Larry Allen Baker and wife, Terri Ann, of Casper, Wyo.; one daughter, Brenda Diane Hemperley and husband Mark, of Howe, Texas; six grandchildren, Brent Daniel Hemperley, Sean Alan Hemperley, Matthew Alan Baker, Daniel Dean Baker, Mitchell Paul Baker, and Lucas David Baker; and one sister, Lillian Ilene Thompson, of Checotah.

Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Eunice (Harvel) Barker; one daughter, Kathy Dean Baker; and one brother, John Andrew Barker.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Waldo Funeral Home.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday March 23 at the First Baptist Church, in Howe, Texas. Rev. Roger Tidwell of the church will officiate.

Graveside service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday at the Konawa Cemetery with Deacon Marvin Patterson of the First Baptist Church officiating

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Howe Youth Department at 100 E. Davis, Howe, Texas, 75459.

Services are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home.

The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.

Seminole resident Violet Sylvia "Vi" Ball, age 91, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at her home in Seminole. She was born May 3, 1918, in Minnesota.

She was a member of the Church of Christ and worked at Wrangler Jean Company as a seamstress until her retirement. She moved to Seminole County in 1961 from Anadarko.

She is survived by her sons, William and Charlie Ball, both of Seminole; daughter Annette Peterson, of Seminole; and six grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Bruce Ball; and ten siblings.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Little Cemetery.

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

Virginia Lee Baker passed away Monday, March 16 at Presbyterian Hospital, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 74.

Virginia was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Konawa, to Marvin and Eunice (Harvel) Barker.

She married Buddy Baker Sept. 19, 1956, in Konawa. Virginia and Buddy worked together many years, with Virginia as the bookkeeper at Baker Air and Heat.

Virginia was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, of Howe, Texas, where she served as the pianist.

Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband of 52 years, Buddy, of Howe, Texas; one son, Larry Allen Baker and wife, Terri Ann, of Casper, Wyo.; one daughter, Brenda Diane Hemperley and husband Mark, of Howe, Texas; six grandchildren, Brent Daniel Hemperley, Sean Alan Hemperley, Matthew Alan Baker, Daniel Dean Baker, Mitchell Paul Baker, and Lucas David Baker; and one sister, Lillian Ilene Thompson, of Checotah.

Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Eunice (Harvel) Barker; one daughter, Kathy Dean Baker; one brother, John Andrew Barker; and one granddaughter, Natalie Marie Baker.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Waldo Funeral Home.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday March 23 at the First Baptist Church, in Howe, Texas. Rev. Roger Tidwell of the church will officiate. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the city cemetery in Konawa.

Deacon Marvin Patterson of the First Baptist Church, of Konawa will officiate. Steve Parish, Leon Thornhill, Larry Messick, John Bell, Sam Hagis, Danny Gouard, and Charlie Farris will be pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brent Daniel Hemperley, Sean Alan Hemperley, Matthew Alan Baker, Daniel Dean Baker, Mitchell Paul Baker, and Lucas David Baker.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Howe Youth Department at 100 E. Davis, Howe, Texas, 75459.

Services are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home.

The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.

Nola Ruth Barnett, age 92, of Harrison, Arkansas formerly of Wewoka, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Hillcrest Home, in Harrison, Arkansas.

The daughter of Mack A. and Bessie (Smith) McCrary was born March 5, 1917, in Thomas, Oklahoma.

Mrs. Barnett was known for her sewing skills and supplied her family and the public for many years with her handiwork. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church, in Wewoka. She was a loving mother, a good neighbor and a generous friend.

Her parents preceded her in death, along with her husband, James Barnett; a daughter, Lou Barnes; two brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors are her daughter, Nola Barnett, of Harrison; her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sharon Barnett, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; granddaughters and their families, Kristi, Chris, A.J. and Kylie Enloe, of Neosho, Mo., and Beth, Randall and Dagen Fulle, of Springdale, Ariz.; step-grandson and family, Ron, Cathie, Katie, Ryan, and Grace Evans, of Claremore, Oklahoma and Ken and Lana Barnes, of Neosho, Mo.

Also surviving are a brother, Leonard McCrary, of Dallas, Texas and sisters, Maxine Zaffuto and Betty Keske of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2009 at Little Cemetery near Seminole, Oklahoma under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home, in Harrison.

Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Home, 1111 Maplewood Road, Harrison, Ariz., 72601 or to the First Baptist Church in, Wewoka, Oklahoma.

Wewoka resident Jon Bear, age 47, died Friday, July 3, 009 at Integris Seminole Medical Center.

He was born April 21, 1962 in Claremore, to Ashley Bear and Mary Jo Leader. He attended school in Okemah and Holdenville. He married Jessie Brown in 1985.

He worked in maintenance at Seminole Nation and served in the National Guard for sixteen years and number of years with Seminole Nation Color Guard.

He is survived by his wife; father, of Okemah; daughters, Alicia Yahola and Jennifer Bear, both of Holdenville; sons, Keith and Jonathan Bear, both of Wewoka; one granddaughter; brothers, Timothy Bear, of Weleetka, Daniel Bear, of Henryetta, Ashley Joe Bear, of Muskogee and Patrick Bear, of Okmulgee; and sister, Lisa Hardy, of Sarasota, Fla.

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Pallbearers will be New Tulsa Ceremonial Ground Members.

Honorary Bearers will be Daniel Bear, Timothy Bear, Patrick Bear, and Joe Bear.

A wake service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Mekusukey Mission Community Center. Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Mekusukey Mission Gym, in Seminole.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

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

Former Seminole County resident Wyley Bear Sr. died Thursday Jan. 22, 2009, at Unity Health Center, in Shawnee, at the age of 72.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Rev. Houston Tiger and Rev. George Mooney officiating and burial to follow at Bear Family Cemetery.

Bear was born July 5, 1936, in Seminole, to Porter and Venus Bear. He attended Strothers School.

He was a self-employed laborer and attended Liberty Baptist Church, in Shawnee.

Survivors include his children; Martha Harjo, Brenda Bear, Marsha Bear, and Wyley Bear Jr.; brother, Porter Bear Jr.; Sisters, Nora Lefthand, and Dora Haney; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death are his parents; son, George Bear; brothers, Johnson Bear, Pawnee Bear, Thomas Bear; and sister, Alice Matthews

Pallbearers will be Vincent Haney, Tracey Haney, Mike Bear, Roman Bear, Roy Williams, and Steven Ponkilla.

Honorary Bearers will be Sean Lefthand, Stacey Haney, Eric Haney, Stuart Ponkilla, and Gerald Williams.

A guest book maybe signed at www.stouthillipsfuneralservice.com

Services for Wewoka Resident Albert James Beaver will be Friday July 10, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Wewoka at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka. Albert passed away at his home on July 7, 2009, at the age of 72 years.

Albert James Beaver was born on September 13, 1936 in Sasakwa to Tillrie and Gladys Beaver. After high school he joined the Army and served two years in Germany. After retiring at Tinker Air Force Base as Chief Warehouse Supervisor, he became bailiff at the Seminole County Courthouse, the job he loved the most. Albert also loved his part time job for Santa Claus during the Christmas season. He was a member of the Odd fellows lodge since 1966.

He was named citizen of the year in 2007. He enjoyed playing golf, and filming Wewoka Football for over 31 years. Albert loved life, loved to laugh, and socialize. Albert’s two grandchildren were among his greatest joys.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Tillrie and Gladys Beaver; one sister, Nadine; and one brother, Vernon.

Albert is survived by his wife of 49 years, Hilda; his two children, Steve and Sonya; his two grandchildren, Kiara and Tyra Beaver; and his sister, Wilma and her husband Emmitt Smart, of Wewoka.

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

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Jvon "Jay" C. Bell are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 at the New Hope Baptist Church in Tecumseh.

Rev. John Mixon will officiate.

Burial will follow at the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

Bell passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Shawnee at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born to Joe C. and Mae Bell in Prague on June 9, 1932.

He grew up in Prague, where he attended public school.

Jay graduated from Centerview High School, and the n went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University.

Following his first marriage, the couple lived in Texas before moving to Seminole, where they lived for 20 years before settling in the Shawnee/Tecumseh area in 1984.

On Dec. 7, 2002, Jay married Arlene Bryce at the New Hope Baptist Church.

Jay served his country during the Korean War.

He worked mainly in oil and gas exploration and consulting, and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School teacher for 20 years.

Jay loved classical and bluegrass music, had a keen interest in politics, and loved to fish and fly his airplane.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley; his parents, Joe and Mae Bell; and a brother, Benny Bell.

Jay is survived by his wife, Arlene Bell, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Janice and Brent Morgan and Diana and Jerry Mooney, all of Oklahoma City; four sons and daughters-in-laws, Mark P. and Sherry Bell of Tecumseh, Mike and Joni Wells of Mustang, Kevin and Bonne Wells of Oklahoma City, and Brian and Susan Wells of Mustang; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; a sister, Mary Ann Romberg of Shawnee, and several nieces and nephews.

The family has designated New Hop Baptist Church Building Fund or Heartland Hospice as appropriate for memorials.

To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to www.cooperfuneralhome.com

Benjamin Franklin Berry, Jr., age 48, of Lima, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009.

He was born May 15, 1961, in Holdenville, to Benjamin F. Berry, Sr. and Delois M. (Washington) Berry. He attended school in Lima. He was a member of Lima Highway Church of God in Christ and a member of the Sunday School.

He is survived by his parents; brothers, Frank James Berry, of Oklahoma City, Donnell Berry, of Seminole, and Mike Berry, of Fort Supply; and sisters, Latrice Jackson, of Shawnee and Linda Morrison, of Holdenville.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at the New Lima High School auditorium, in Lima. Elder James Young, of New Bethlehem Temple, in Oklahoma City, will officiate. Burial will be at Lima Cemetery, in Lima.

A celebration of life and graveside services for Wewoka native Thomas Wayne Berry are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Lebo Creek Cemetery in Lebo, Kansas.

Joe Combes will officiate the services.

Services are under the direction of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

Berry died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Hays Medical Center at the age of 50.

He was born on May 2, 1959 in Orange County, Calif.

During his childhood, he moved to Wewoka where he was raised by Clarence Brinsfield.

He graduated from Wewoka High School and then attended three years of college in California.

Berry served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1982.

He was united in marriage to Randa Combes on February 7, 1994 in Seminole.

Berry was a mechanic who worked on cars and could fix anything.

He also worked in the oilfields in Oklahoma as a tool pusher and on the drilling units.

He moved to Russell, Kansas in 2007.

Berry was a member of the New Life Church in Wewoka.

He also attended the Harvest Church in LaCrosse, Kansas and the Assembly of God Church in Russell.

Berry is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Randa, of the home; three sons, Thomas Berry, Jr., Justin "J.J." Berry of Russell, Kansas, and Richard Green of Ellsworth, Kansas; four daughters, Jessica Hager of Russell, Kansas, Danelle Berry and Wendy Simms, both of Washington, and Carlie Nell; three brothers, Sonny Labm of Seattle, Washington, Larry Berry of Moore, and Billy Williams of Wewoka; three sisters, Cheryl Caruso of Seminole, Billie Sparks of Wewoka, and BJ Phillips of Chapin, South Carolina; and nine grandchildren.

A memorial has been established as the Tom Berry Memorial.

Contributions and condolences may be sent in care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.

Graveside services for Melba Blanche Bethany, 85, of Velma, will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11 am, at Little Cemetery, located north of Seminole, with Minister Ron Stough of Eastside Church of Christ  officiat ing. 

Blanche passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Wilkins Nursing Home in Duncan.

Blanche was born May 22, 1923, near Sylvian, to Charlie Allen and Minnie Fourt  Bray.

She married Charles Harmon Bethany on March 25, 1940. Blanche and Harmon moved from Seminole to Eunice, NM in 1946 where she lived for over fifty years before returning to Oklahoma.

While in Eunice she drove a bus on the Oil Center route for the Eunice school system for over 25 years before her retirement.

While driving her route she touched many lives throughout her tenure. 

Blanche was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Duncan.

She is survived by two sons; Glen Bethany and his wife Linda, of Huntsville, Ark., and Darrel Bethany of Roswell, NM., five grandchildren; Robert Bethany of Catoosa, and Brett Bethany of Huntsville Ark., Shawn Bethany, Jason Bethany and Christi Barnes of Roswell, NM., nine great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; four sisters; Ruby Heald of Crane, Texas., Jessie Parsons of Davis, Betty Van Matre of Hobbs, NM., and Darlene Underwood of Halls, Tenn., one brother; Franklin Bray of Crane, Texas.

Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters; one brother and her daughter- in-law Judy Bethany.

Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory, of Roswell, NM.

Brittanie Rose Bevan, age 15, passed away at the family’s home in Seminole on Thursday, May 21, 2009. She was born on October 20, 1993 to John and Balinda Bevan.

Brittanie attended New Lima High School where she just completed 9th grade and had passed to 10th. She had many friends whom she loved dearly, and she loved playing with her cousins and family. She especially loved Uncle Kenny’s and Aunt Julie’s place, and went there as often as possible. Brittanie had a special spot in her heart for her cousin, Sarada; they weren’t just cousins, they were sisters.

Her aunts, Nana, Char Char, Charmaine, Ema, Mary and everyone else thought the world of her, also her grandparents and great uncle Paskel.

She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, John and Balinda Bevan, of the home; her brother, Christopher Gene Bevan, of the home, and a host of family and friends.

Brittanie was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nellie Rose Spencer; grandfather, Larry Wayne Bevan; brother, Justin Wayne Bevan; and great aunt, Ina Mae Spencer.

Wake services are scheduled for 6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2009 at the Friends Freewill Baptist Church located 8 miles east of Little on highway 99A. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday May 26, 2009 at the same location. Interment will follow at the family cemetery adjacent to the church. Victor Underwood will officiate the service.

Casket bearers will be: Kenneth Bevan, David Bevan, Chris Bevan, Ryan Cloud, Trent Lena and Aaron Scott.

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

Deborah Denise Billie, 51 year-old, lifelong Seminole resident died Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Seminole.

She was born September 18, 1958 in Claremore to parents Thomas Lee Billie and Edna (Johnson) Billie.

Billie graduated from Strother High School in 1978.  She is also a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

She is survived by her father, Thomas Lee Billie, Sr. of the home; one son, James Billie of the home; six brothers, Thomas Billie, Jr. of Shawnee, Lester L. Billie, Sr. of Seminole, Dannye E. Billie of Edmond, Dennis A. Billie of Seminole, Keith W. Billie, Sr. of Konawa, and Jimmy L. Wise of Derby, Kan.; six sisters, M. Frances Pierce of Seminole, Lisa Billie of Seminole, Andrea A. Davis of Seminole, Becky L. Pemberton of Konawa, Audrey M. Davis of Seminole, and Wanda L. Coody of Konawa; two grandchildren; her companion of 11 years Marty Kalinich; she is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends.

Billie is preceded in death by her mother, Edna Mae Davis and by one sister, Mary Louise Billie.

A wake service will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Bill Hobia and Rev. Houston Tiger will officiate the service.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be: Paul Faxson, Tony Perry, Rick Pemberton, R.D. Coody, Lester Billie Jr. and Stuart Pierce.

Honorary bearers will be: Travis Lena, Brandon Lena, Craig Lankford, Keith Billie Jr., David Pierce, Tyler Harjo, Dakota Harjo and Sterling Harjo.

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

Zaidyn Khan Black died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Oklahoma City.

He was born Nov. 6, 2009, in Oklahoma City, to Manlyo Black and Faith White, of Norman.

He is survived by his parents; and sisters, Scylin White and Lyren White, both of Norman.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with a burial to follow at Little Cemetery.

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

Messages of condolences may be made online at: www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Sadie Mae Blackshire, age 88, of Oklahoma City, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at Grace Living Center, in Oklahoma City.

She was born Dec. 13, 1920, in Weleetka, to Clemmie Sanders and Mary (Paul) Mayo.

She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, in Wetumka. While at New Hipe she was a member of Sunday School and the Ladies Missionary Society. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter; one son; six sisters; and seven brothers.

She is survived by her sons, Jack, of Michigan, Donnie, of Oklahoma City, Ronnie, of Holdenville, Andrew, of Dallas, Texas, Clemmie, of Mazie, Bobby, of Tulsa, Rafe, of Wetumka, R.G., of Oklahoma City, and Bennie, of Hemet, Calif.; daughters, Mary Black and Armerjean Randle, of Oklahoma City, and Oletha Gordaon, of Wewoka; brothers, Herman and Cecil Taylor, of Kansas; 41 grandchildren; 68 great grandchildren; and 29 great-great grandchildren.

Services are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, in Oklahoma City. Rev. Orlando Black will officiate the service and burial will follow at Norfork Cemetery, in Clearview.

Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, of Wewoka.

Lillie Marie (Reinschmeidt) Bottom, age 86 and longtime resident of Asher, died Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Sunset Estates in Tecumseh.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.

Burial will follow at Vista Cemetery, west of Konawa.

Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate. Pallbearers are Mark Wartchow, Chad Wartchow, Eddie W. Bottom, Jr., Dan Fleming, Ron Phay, and Jerry Witske. Honorary pallbearers are Carl J. Sisco, Gary Fry, James Hargrove, and Ham Brown.

Viewing will be Saturday and Monday, 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Bottom was born on February 27, 1923, to Jacob Reinschmeidt and Myrtle Marie (Weter) Reinschmeidt in Bessie.

She married Edd Bottom on February 20, 1943 in Cordell.

She was a homemaker who loved to cook, sew, work in the garden, and take care of her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Edd Bottom of the home; one son, Eddie Bottom of Macomb; three daughters, Darla Miles of Asher, Connie Wartchow and Roff, and Phyllis Sisco and of Asher; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Bottom was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Myrtle Reinschmeidt; five brothers, one sister, and one daughter, Charlotte Ann Bottom.

Harrol Leroy Boyles, age 78, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at his home in Asher.

He was born on April 12, 1931, to Effie Mae (Roberts) and Hughey "Jocko" Boyles in Roff, Oklahoma. He married Betty (Holt) on Oct. 28, 1957, in McAlester. He ran Harrol’s Club, in Ada, for a number of years.

He is survived by his brother, Pete Boyles, of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Boyles; and his parents.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, at First Baptist Church, of Asher, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa. Burial will follow at Wanette Cemetery. Dwayne Johnson will officiate.

Pallbearers are Chase Everett, Derral Carnes, Steve Holt, Brad Holt, Will Hunt and Shane Coker.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa.

Annette Brannon, 52 year-old, longtime Seminole County resident died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Midwest City Regional Hospital. She was born March 9, 1957, in Seminole, to Frank Brannon and Savannah (Talton) Brannon.

She attended Faith 7 School in Shawnee and was a member of Galilee Baptist Church, in Shawnee.

Survivors include her brother, Gerald Brannon; sisters, Birdie Littleton, of San Diego, Calif. and Ethel Thomas, of Midwest City.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James Brown, Billy Brannon, Frank Brannon Jr., and Cleo Brannon; and sisters, Deloise Brannon and Georgia Brannon.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole. Interment will follow at Earlsboro Cemetery in Earlsboro, Oklahoma.

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

Former Seminole resident Darnell A. Brannon, age 43, died June 26, 2009, in Shawnee.

He was born Feb. 22, 1966 in Oklahoma City, to Ethel (Brannon) Thomas and Devon Winrow.

He worked at T.D.K. in Shawnee for several years.

He is survived by his mother, of Midwest City; daughter, Loren Brannon, of Shawnee; and brother, Alfred Brannon, of Shawnee.

He is preceded in death by his father and son, Tray Brannon

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Earlsboro Cemetery, in Earlsboro.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Swearingen Funeral Home to help with funeral arrangements.

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

Mox Lawrence Brittingham, infant son of Brandi Hopper and Greg Brittingham, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Ada.

He is survived by is parents; brother, Casey Wildcat, Jr.; sister, Samantha Hopper; grandparents, Joe and Julie Hopper, of Seminole, and Tommy and Debbie Brittingham, of Stroud; uncles, Corey Brittingham, of Stroud, Brent Hopper, of Seminole, and Dion Wildcat, of Seminole; aunt, Minnie Hopper, of Seminole; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, in Ada. Burial will follow at Coker Cemetery, west of Seminole.

Wewoka resident Annie Ree Brown passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 in Holdenville, at the age of 68.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at First Baptist Church, Wewoka, with Rev. Benson officiating and burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Wewoka, to Johnnie and Juanita Hunter Brown. She attended Douglas High School, in Wewoka.

She attended Byng Vocational School for one year in the nursing program.

She worked for Oakridge Nursing Home as an LPN, retiring in 1998.

Annie was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, collecting elephants, and making quilts.

Her life revolved around her family.

Survivors include her mother, Juanita Hunter Brown, of Wewoka; children, Charmetta Jackson, of Wewoka, Donna Hunt, of Midwest City, Lisa Brown, of Wewoka, Maurice Brown, of Wichita Falls, Texas, Marcus Brown, of Wewoka; brothers and sisters, Lottie Willis, of Oklahoma City, Carzell Brown, of Wewoka, Linda Brown, of Wewoka; nine grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death are her father, Johnnie Brown; grandson, Phillip Hunt; companion, Manuel Carolina Sr.; and step-son, Jason Carolina.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Derric Allen Brown, age 17, of Wewoka, died Friday, Oct. 2, at the Seminole Integris Medical Center, in Seminole. He was born Feb. 5, 1992, in Spokane, Wash., to Jeffery Allen Smith and Virginia Kay Brown. He attended Allen Schools before marrying Megan Vandusen on June 19, 2008.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; children, Christopher Allen Brown and Aaron Micheal Brown, of the home; father; Allen Smith, of Kentucky; mother: Virginia Kay Brown McGovern, of Atwood; and brothers, Jon Brown, Wesley McGovern and Alec Brown, of Atwood.

Visitation will continue until Tuesday afternoon. Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Hudson–Phillips Funeral Home. Rev. Jess Power will officiate.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Funeral Services for longtime Wewoka resident William "Travis" Bruce are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church, in Wewoka with Rev. Michael Vallandingham officiating and assisted by Perry Justus. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Travis passed away, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 86.

He was born Dec. 30, 1922 in Kiamitia, Texas to Dewey and Mertle Bruce.

He married Edith Christine Snyder and to this union two daughters were born. He graduated from East Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science. He served in both the Army and Marines.

Travis was a food sales rep for Welch and Kraft Foods for many years.

He was well known in the Wewoka community and community activities. He was a member of First Baptist Church, of Wewoka and the Country Club.

Travis coached baseball, golf, and basketball. He was still coaching golf in his eighties. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife Edith Christine, of the Home; daughter, Debbie Galyean, of Ardmore; sister, Robbie Risinger, of Texas; brother, Larry Bruce, of Seminole; grandchildren, Michael O'Brien, Beau Galyean, Wesley Galyean, and Christina Galyean; and one great-grandchild, Bailey Rae O'Brien.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Jackie Lynn O'Brien.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com

Loyd A. Bryant died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, in Duncan.

He was born March 7, 1922, to Bertie Lee and Mary Essie Campbell Bryant, in Seminole.

On May 17, 1941, he married Ozella Coody, in Maysville, and soon after enlisted in the United States Army during the start of WW II. He served his country in the European Theater, was captured and was a POW for about 2 years in Germany. After the Army he began preaching. He was a Church of Christ preacher for over 60 years, serving in a number of Churches.

He is survived by his wife, of Duncan; son, Harvey Bryant, daughters, Kay Patterson, of Midwest City, and Carolyn Frost, of Pernell; brothers, Virgil Bryant, of Duncan, J.D. Bryant, of Lindsay, and Floyd Bryant, of Fresno, Calif.; 9 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at 10a.m., at the Eastside Church of Christ, 202 North A. Streetm, in Duncan, with Ron Stough and Tad McGalliard officiating, with burial in the Maysville Cemetery under the direction of John Williams of Winans Funeral Home, in Maysville.

Longtime Seminole resident A.C. Lee Bundy passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009 in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 89.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Little Cemetery with Allen Wood and David McDougal officiating.

A.C. was born on June 24, 1920, in Stratford, Oklahoma to Bert and Mary E. (Brown) Bundy. He married Rena (Jackson) Bundy on May 26, 1942, in Holdenville, Oklahoma; she survives him of the home.

A.C. enlisted in the United States Army in 1938 and was honorably discharged in 1946 where he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant.

He worked for C & J Trucks for 36 years as a truck driver where he retired.

He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and a former American Legion Commander Post 204 where he held several offices. He also worked for the Seminole Police Department for 3 years, liked playing pool, poker, loved flowers, riding horses and taking long naps.

A.C. is survived by his wife, Rena Bundy, of the home; son, Curtis Bundy, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; daughter, Teresa Morgan, of Seminole; sister, Claudine Willis, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Ashlee Gatzke, of Shawnee, and Lee Ann Bundy, of Okmulgee; and one grandson, Grant Penuel, of Seminole; two great granddaughters, Abigail Gatzke and Amarie Gatzke, of Shawnee. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Mary Bundy; brother, Alva Bundy; two sisters, Velma Tooley and Alene Wilson; and one son, Fred Bundy.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Kenny Speer III, Todd Speer, Steve Jackson, Gerald Pickett, Kenny Spear and Melvin Hardin.

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

Services for Lorene Bundy, 93, Seminole, formerly of Ada are 2 p.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, Rev. Tim Tate and Billy Bundy will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.

Mrs. Bundy died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at a Shawnee nursing home. She was born January 29, 1916 near Stratford, Oklahoma to John and Ollie Burke Dansby.

She attended Byford school near Stratford and also Stratford High School.

She lived in the Ada area most of her life, moving to Seminole 23 years ago.

She married Cleo M. Bundy February 7, 1932. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1987 at Ada.

Mrs. Bundy was a homemaker, gardener and a quilt maker, making many quilts for her family and church members.

She was a past-president of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Pentecostal Holiness Church and was also a Sunday School teacher for many years. Mrs. Bundy attended the Emmanuel Fellowship Church in Seminole.

Survivors include three daughters, Clarene Land, Oklahoma City, Barbara Bess, Seminole, and Nelma Groves, Shawnee; a daughter-in-law, Novella Bundy, Ada; two sons, Billy Bundy and wife Sandra, Ada and Mark Bundy and wife Cammie, Shawnee; twelve grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Bundy in July 1999, and a great grandson, Jared Bundy October 10, 1988.

Bearers will be Lindel Bundy, Trent Bundy, Justin Bundy, Dylan Bundy, Rocky Nunley and Leon Prater.

Honorary bearers will be Clifford Smith, David Land, Barbara Groves and Larry Sellars.

Linnea Ann "Sandy" (Sandberg) Callis, age 74, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at her home in Seminole. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in El Cajon, Calif., to Matthew Sandberg and Nelda Marie (Goode) Sandberg.

She graduated from El Cajon, California High School and later moved to Edmond. She moved to Seminole in 1984 where she worked for Wrangler retiring after 23 years of service.

She is survived by her sons, Andrew Vloedman, of Weatherford, Okla., Derk Vloedman, of Clinton; daughters, Janel Ann Wynn, of McAlester, and Donna Lea Moore, of Cromwell; stepson, Chuck Callis, of Watonga; brother, Richard Sandberg, of Tucson, Ariz.; twenty grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Casket Bearers will be: Jarrod Stow, Justin Green, Colt Moore, Chris Jones, Chuck Callis, and Jacob Vloedman.

Honorary Bearers are: Eddie Dollarhide And Matt Levick.

Public visitation will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home, in Seminole. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday.

Funeral 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 Rhoda Lovell Camp, 33, Konawa, were scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Seminole Indian Baptist Church.

Revs. George Harjochee and Jimsey Harjo were set to officiate. Burial followed at the Harjo family cemetery.

Camp died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at an Oklahoma City hospital.

She was born Dec. 1, 1975, in Claremore, to Antler and Jackie Ann Carpitcher Harjo.

She graduated from Choctaw High School. She attended Eastern Oklahoma Vo-Tech in Choctaw and she attended Seminole State College.

She married Israel Camp on Dec. 19, 1998.

Camp was a phlebotomist at Carl Albert Indian Hospital. She was a member of the Seminole Indian Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Israel Camp, of the home; three children, Rhiannon Inell Camp, Zaniel Camp, and Cynda Ann Camp, all of the home; her mother, Jackie Ann Kernel, Ada; her father, Antler Harjo, Konawa; a sister, Rhonda Leigh Narcomey, Wolf; and a brother, Charlie Jack Harjo, Oklahoma City.

Bearers will be Damien Greenlee, Travis Scott, Marques Walker, Michael Walker, Timmie Narcomey, and Charlie Harjo.

Services were handled by Criswell Funeral Home of Ada.

Konawa resident Paul Milton, 84, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2009, in Norman. He was born January 24, 1925, in Hazel, Oklahoma, to Calvin and Mattie Campbell and graduated from Central High School, in Seminole County.

He served in the United States Army as a Sergeant with Company I 21st Infantry Regiment/ 24th Infantry Division from 1943 to 1946, receiving the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and Victory Ribbon with two overseas Bars before his Honorable Discharge at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, on January 29, 1946.

He worked at Tinker Air Force Base, retiring after 20 years of service in 1975.

He was married on September 4, 1976, to Wanda Faye Glover Townley, in Konawa, where he enjoyed his farm and cattle.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James "Pete" Campbell.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Faye of the home; children, Paul Monroe "Butch" Campbell and his wife Peggy, of Shawnee; Steve Campbell, of Springfield, Mo.; Jerry Townley and wife Teresa, of Washington, Oklahoma; Tommy Townley and wife Karen, of Moore; Patricia "Patti" Townley Gatlin and husband David, of Meeker; grandchildren, Susan Beadle, Jennifer Chenoweth, Melissa Campbell, Stacey Morris, Kristi Grass, Matthew Campbell, Kyle Campbell, Shawna Johnston, Kevin Townley, Darren Townley, Thomas Townley, Chase Townley, Amber Brown and Alisha Myers; great-grandchildren, Leane Mullendore, Jackson Lawson, Michael Beadle, Jensen and Brandon Chenoweth, Kylee, Shaylee and Rylee Morris, Kamy Johnston, Gavin and Rylin Brown; one great-great-grandchild, Lyric Fobb; brother Sherman Junior Campbell and wife Audry, of Shawnee; sister Carolyn Johnson and husband Stanley, of Konawa; many nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the Assembly of God Church in Konawa with burial following at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Brenda Carolina are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, in Wewoka. She died Jan. 9, 2009, at the age of 53.

She was born to Richard and Geneva (Barkus) Carolina on Sept. 21, 1955, in Wewoka. Carolina graduated from Wewoka High School in 1973. Shortly after graduation she attended airline Stewardess School, in Kansas City, Mo. She was a member at New Jerusalem Evangelist Temple C.O.G.I.C., in Oklahoma City. She took care for her father until the time of his death.

Surviving her are her daughter, Chantonee; three grandchildren; three sisters, Wendoloyn (Chris) Farrier, of Oklahoma City, Pam (Kenneth) Johnson, of Seminole and Gloria Carolina, of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Earl (Sueann) Carolina and Jimmie Carolina, both of Wewoka; and companion, Wendell Payne.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Richard and Geneva (Barkus) Carolina; sister, May Catherine Carolina; and brother, Richard Carolina Jr.

Funeral Services or Quanzetta (Huntley) Carolina are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with interment following at Westwood Cemetery, in Wewoka.

Carolina was born Aug. 13, 1942. She was the first child born to Jake and Stella May (Pompey) Huntley, in Sasakwa. She died Jan. 8, 2009, at OU Medical Center, in Oklahoma City, following a battle with lung cancer.

She was educated in Sasakwa and Wewoka Public Schools. She was united in matrimony to James Carolina Jr., Oct. 25, 1967, in Beardon. He preceded her in death in July of 1998.

Carolina was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She served as Treasurer, Sunday School Program Planner, Deaconess and vocalist in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church under the Late Emmitt Elbert, Pastor

She was employed by Heritage Nursing Home as a CMA for 29 years. She was also a Foster Parent.

She is survived by her mother, Stella May Huntley; three sons, James and Eric Huntley, of Wewoka, and Richard Forsyth, of Los Angeles, Calif.; one daughter, Latoyah Huntley, of Wewoka; one grand-daughter; six sisters, Shirley Huntley, Lillie May Huntley, Ruby Huntley, LeVoris Huntley, Pearl Huntley and Adella (Billy) Stephens, all of Wewoka; two brothers, Joe Huntley, of Lexington and T.S. Huntley, of McAlester.

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

Seminole resident Norman H. Carpenter passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Seminole at the age of 88.

He was born on December 1, 1920, in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Edward Lewis and Allie (Booth) Carpenter.

Norman graduated from New Lima High School in 1939 and attended Seminole Jr. College, East Central State College and Oklahoma Baptist University. He served in the United States Army Air Corp. from 1942 until 1945 where he earned the rank of Corporal. He was also an active member of the First Baptist Church, in Seminole for many years.

He married Lillian Louise (Reynolds) on December 31, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on May 19, 2008. They lived in Ulysses, Kansas for 27 years, from 1961 to 1988, then they returned to Seminole.

He leaves to cherish his memories two sons and a daughter-in-law, Don Carpenter and Rusty and Allison Carpenter, of Norman, Oklahoma; one sister, Edna Gilbert, of Bakersfield, California.

He is also survived by three grandchildren, Bret Carpenter, Dustin and his wife Avery Carpenter, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Nicole and Brandon Stanford, of Norman, Oklahoma; three great grandchildren, Braxton and Rylee Carpenter, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Elysia Stanford, of Norman, Oklahoma; as well as a host of other family and dear friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, 420 Reid Street with Dr. Tommy Clark and Russell Vicars officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Seminole, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Ron Sosbee, Ernie Willis, Ken Green, Neil Craig, Robert Foxx, Bruce Coates and James Hayes.

Honorary Bearers will be: GW Pool, David Forson, Somer Jones and Winfred Tinsley.

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

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

Longtime Seminole resident Carrie Mae Carriger passed away on Monday, August 3, 2009 in Shawnee, at the age of 92. 

Carrie was born on September 8, 1916 in Red Oak, Oklahoma to Duke and Emeline (Baker) Stallaby.

She married Pete Carney who preceded her in death.  She later married Oscar Carriger, deceased from whom she was divorced. 

She worked at the ammunition depot in McAlester.  After moving to Seminole, she was employed for years at Pat’s Café and the Bus Station Café. 

Her hobbies included quilt making and gardening. 

She was a member of the Seminole Congregational Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons; George R. Carney and Gerald R. Carney both of Seminole, daughter and son-in-law:  Yolanda and Jackie Ross of Prague, one special grandson, Christopher Carney of the home, and two sisters; Jane Tomlinson of California and Anna Belle Barbee of Whitefield.

She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Rebecca Ross of Oklahoma City, Joanna Hinkle of Prague, Samantha Ross of Prague, George Carney, Jr., of Seminole, James Carney of Florida, Christopher Carney of Seminole, Douglas Carney of Broken Bow, Rajohnia John, Melvin Carney and Pamela Carney all of Eagle Town, and Peter Carney of Wright City, ten great grandchildren: Hunter and Parker Hinkle, Lucas, Dawson and Grace Carney, Michael Maben, Jaylen, Mariah, Tyler and Taj Carney. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters; Florence Muncy, Irene Stallaby, and Elizabeth Garvin, two brothers, Steve Stallaby, John Stallaby, Sr. and one son Pete Folsom Carney Jr.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Moreland officiating. 

Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens located East of Seminole on Highway 270. 

Casket bearers will be:  Jackie Ross, Dale Drumright, George Carney Jr., Douglas Carney, Peter Carney and Melvin Carney.

Honorary Bearers will be:  George and Gerald Carney, Christopher Carney, Rebecca Ross, Joanna Hinkle and Samantha Ross.

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

Ellen Tilda (McIntyre) Carriger, age 99, and a long-time resident of Konawa, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Jan Francis Care Center, in Ada. She lived in Konawa for the past twenty-five years.

She was born Nov. 10, 1909, to Buford A. and Vinnie (Hinsley) McIntyre, in Little Rock, Ark. She married Roy Carriger and was a janitor for the Midwest City School system. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, in Konawa.

She is survived by her daughter, Delora Moore, of Midwest City; sister, Viola Knight, of Konawa; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Carriger; son, Lindel Carriger; brothers, Edgel and Elmer McIntyre; and sister, Cora Graham.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Assembly of God Church, in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa. Rev. Steve Lowrance, Pastor of the Assembly of God Church will officiate.

Pallbearers are Ernest McIntyre, Oddis McIntyre, Cloise McIntyre, Jim Hutchinson, Roger Abbott, and Matthew Bryant.

Honorary pallbearers are James Bryant, and George Moore. Burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery.

Ben Carter, 69, longtime Seminole resident, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2009, in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Ben was born May 9, 1940, in Seminole to Ben F. and Edith (Calaham) Carter.

Ben grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole Schools and graduated from Seminole High School. While there, Ben was a star football player. Ben served his country in the Army National Guard of Oklahoma. He served 27 years in "Battery B" First Battalion 160th. He attained the rank of staff sergeant. He worked at Independent Tank Company as a welder for several years and later at Hopeman Equipment Company until his retirement in 1985.

Ben was a Christian man who loved his Lord and family, they were the source of all his joy. Ben was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He will be greatly missed. Ben was also a member of the Seminole bowling leagues and loved his bowling and crossword puzzles, drinking his diet-coke and playing with his grandchildren.

Ben was married to Bonnie Graves on August 31, 1959, in Ada, Oklahoma. They were married for 50 years.

Ben his survived by his wife Bonnie Carter of the home in Seminole; daughter Sheila Purkey and husband Marion of Tulsa, Oklahoma; son and daughter-in-law Ric and Kathy Carter of Seminole, Oklahoma; daughter and son-in-law Tami and Dale Hickman of Wewoka, Oklahoma; two brothers and sisters-in-law Donnie and Judy Carter of Seminole, Oklahoma, and Dick and Joyce Carter of Seminole, Oklahoma; grandchildren Matt and Amanda Purkey, Angela and Kevin Buie, Rebecca Purkey, Jamal and Krystal Khalil, Emily and Brian Anderson, Samira Khalil and Heather Khalil; great-grandchildren Kevin and Bobby Porter, Ashlyn Purkey, Baily Jo and Kandance Wallace, Calista, Brooklyn and Riley Khalil, Aundrea and Trinity Anderson, Annabell and Kiara Black and Brian Anderson and Katie Fletcher.

Service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole with burial following at Little Cemetery. Ron Shepherd will officiate the services and casket bearers will be Dale Hickman, Matt Purkey, Jamal Khalil, Greg Carter and Hal Botsford.

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

Ernest "Mac" Carter, a longtime community leader of Seminole, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at the age of 67.

He was born Aug. 11, 1941, in Ada, to parents Ernest Edward "Buster" and Maude (McPhetridge) Carter.

Mac graduated from Coalgate High School in 1959 and in 1963 received a Bachelors Degree from East Central State University, in Ada. In 1970 he achieved a Masters Degree from Central State University, in Edmond, and his Administrative Certificate from Oklahoma University in 1975.

In 1965 he married the love of his life, Kathryn Roberts, of Holdenville. Together they raised their family centered around Christian faith and the love of God.

In 1966 he joined the Oklahoma National Guard, rising to the rank of Colonel before his retirement in 1994.

Mac and Kathryn moved to Seminole in 1975 where Mac was principal of Roosevelt-Central and Northwood Schools for nineteen years. His love of children and education fostered in him a desire to serve his community and he did so in many ways. He retired from Seminole Schools in 1994 after 32 years in education and began working for Central Oklahoma Community Action.

He received a special commendation for his quick action in evacuating over 200 students prior to an explosion at Roosevelt-Central School on Dec. 5, 1975. In 2007 he was awarded the Oklahoma Star of Valor from the Adjutant General of the State of Oklahoma recognizing his bravery in the incident. This is the highest award for heroism to a guardsman by the Oklahoma National Guard.

In October of 2008, Mac was inducted to the Seminole Alumni Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the American Legion, Lions Club and First Baptist Church, of Seminole.

Camp Goddard in Sulphur, Oklahoma, was a special place for Mac. He began taking students from Seminole there in 1975, a tradition that is continued even today. He served on the Board of directors of the Goddard Foundation from 2000 until his death.

In his retirement, Mac loved watching his granddaughters (who called him Bubba) dance and play ball. He enjoyed traveling and "finding good bargains". He was very proud of his sons and what they have accomplished and enjoyed spending time with all of his family. He loved to vacation everywhere. He enjoyed Branson and was able to spend the four days preceding his death there with his family where he took his grandchildren shopping and to see a magic show.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Shari, of Seminole; grandchildren Abby and Maya, of Seminole, son David, of Seminole; sister, SueAnn Humphries, of Ashland, sister Virginia Vietta, of Durant; step-mother Jeanivee Carter, of Coalgate; brother-in-law Lynn Robertson, of Mulberry, Ark.; brother and sister-in-law Ed and Mary Ann Puckett, of Cushing; brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Brenda Roberts, of Antlers; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

Mac was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Jean Robertson, of Mulberry, Ark., and brother-in-law, John Vietta, of Durant.

Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Tommy Clark and Wayne Edgar officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Seminole, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seminole Community Foundation / Mac Carter Goddard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1508, Seminole, Oklahoma, 74818.

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

Mabel Carter passed away on April 3, 2009. She was born on December 16, 1915 to George and Minnie Foreman, in Little, Oklahoma.

She graduated from Prairie Valley High School and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from East Central University, in 1937. Mabel married John Woodford Carter on December 22, 1945. They built the family home together, and she loved to tell the story of the fifty-two concrete blocks they made each day.

Mabel worked for the State of Oklahoma as the Seminole County Administrator of the Department of Human Services and as a social worker for over forty years. After she retired in 1986, she devoted herself to the Interfaith Food Pantry, in Seminole.

Helping families in need was always one of Mabel’s passions. She also loved to bowl and sponsored a bowling team of her friends, Carter’s Little Pills, which traveled across the country to tournaments.

However, it was her four grandchildren who were her greatest passion in life. Whether it was going to work with her, helping at the food pantry, or just going to the beauty parlor, her grandchildren loved to spend time with her. The love she poured into their lives is her greatest legacy.

Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, George and Minnie Foreman; her husband, John Carter; her two sisters, Madine Johnson and Juanice Starr; and her grandson, Christopher Connor.

She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Jeanette Golliver and her husband Bob, of San Antonio, Texas; and Rebecca Ann Nix and her husband, John, of Houston, Texas; her brother, Milo Foreman and his wife Norma, of Prague, Oklahoma; her half-brother, Cecil Foreman, of Maud, Oklahoma; her brother-in-law, Bill Starr, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and her four treasured grandchildren, Lashelle, Daren and his wife Camille, Ryan, and Julie and her husband Philip; and two great-grandchildren, Claire and Carter.

The funeral service will be held at Little Cemetery on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 11 a.m., under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Daren Nix, Ryan Golliver, Philip Woods, and her nephews, Kenneth Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, Bill Johnson, Dick Starr, Karl Foreman, Brent Foreman, and Lance Foreman.

Honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters, Lashelle Nix, Julie Woods, and Camille Nix, her nieces, Beverly Moore, Mary Crossley, and Ann Lason.

The family of Mabel Carter would like to express their deep gratitude and appreciation to the caregivers at Edenbrook Assisted Living and American Hospice for their comfort and care. Memorial donations may be made to the Inter-Faith Social Ministries, PO Box 1602, Seminole, Oklahoma, 74868.

Otto Claud Carter, Jr., age 86 of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28th, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Phillip Mullins and Mark Streetman will officiate. Pallbearers are Philip Khoury, Stephen Khoury, Donnie Roberts, Lance Bowman, Ernie Herriman, and Jeremy Herriman. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Mays, Marvin Patterson, Arnold Robertson, and Bill Raines.

Otto was born on November 29, 1922, in Jenks, Oklahoma, to Otto M. Carter and Mary Etta (Funderburk) Carter. He married Lorena Pearl Sutton, the love of his life for sixty-six years, on January 13, 1943, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Otto moved to Konawa in 1941 and worked as an oilfield pumper. He was a charter member of the Vamoosa Baptist Church and an active member of the First Baptist Church in Konawa since 1960. Otto was a proud veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Lorena Carter of the home; one son, Bob Carter and wife, Linda of Ada; two daughters, Glenda Moon and husband, Joe of Ada, and Gayla Branscum and husband, Ronnie of Konawa; seven grandchildren, Philip Khoury and wife, Missy of Konawa, Lori Roberts and husband, Donnie of Ada, Stephen Khoury and wife, Shannan of Sherman, Texas, Kim Morse of Ada, Amy Bowman and husband, Lance of Duncan, Sarah Herriman and husband, Ernie of Konawa, and Scott Burton and wife, Katy of Kingfisher; and fifteen great grandchildren, Ashleigh, Danielle, Brie, Chris, Lauren, Carter, Katherine, Rebecca, Riley, Jeremy, Dusty, Kaylee, Gracie, Katerina, and Joseph.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mary Carter; two brothers, Robert and Floyd Carter; three sisters, Cora Wilfong, Opal Klaus, and Dorothy Ewing.

Wewoka resident Vernon Franklin Casey, age 70, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Seminole County.

He was born March 9, 1939 in Okemah, to Oscar Vernon Casey and Avis Norma (Plumlee) Casey.

Casey grew up in the Okemah area, having graduated from Mason High School as salutatorian in 1957. He later graduated from East Central University with a degree in Industrial Arts. Casey had been a resident of the Wewoka area since 1984. He and Peggy Bowles were married Feb. 4, 1983, in Byng.

He served his country with the United States Army in the early 60’s. He worked many years in Seminole and Okfuskee County as a homebuilder and was also a member of the Assembly of God Church, of Wetumka.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Casey, of Wewoka; sons, Mackie Casey, of Okemah, Brian Casey, of The Colony, Texas, and Chris Casey, of Wewoka; daughter, Carrie Lynn Stutte; four grandchildren; and one step-grandson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Martha Sue; and one sister Norma Shannon.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Danny Wesley, Edward Wesley, Kenny Dickerson, Tony Brown, Dewayne Holland, and Art Garner.

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Bo Gibbs and assisted by Rev. Andy Young.

Online condolences may be made at www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Louise Aldridge Casteel died March 12, 2009 in Newton, Kan. She was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Seminole, to John Klaus and Mary (Martin) Klaus.

She married Orval Aldridge in Sept. of 1937. They moved to Duncan, where they raised their six children and attended the North Side Church of Christ.

In 1973 they moved to Lake Eufaula where they retired and were active in the Eufaula Church of Christ.

She is survived by her three children, Brenny Aldridge, of Duncan, Buddy Aldridge, of Newton, Kan., and Beverly Grange, of Rosharon, Texas; 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Following the death of her first husband she later married Ellis David Casteel on July 14, 1975, in Eufaula. He preceded her in death Feb. 2, 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents and three sons, Bobby Aldridge, Billy Joe Aldridge and Brian Aldridge.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2009 at the Church of Christ, in Little. Her son Buddy Aldridge will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery.

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

Graveside Services for Longtime Wewoka resident Odra Ray Catlett, age 90, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday Feb. 27,2009, at Tate Mountain Cemetery, with Military honors.

He was born Sept. 19, 1918 in Boonville, Ark., Logan, County, to W.A. and Ancy Bell Catlett.

He graduated from Wewoka High School, where he played football. Wewoka won the State Championship his last year in school.

Catlett joined the military shortly after he graduated Aug. 31, 1939, and served six years and three months. He was discharged Nov. 25, 1945. He then worked for the United States government as an airplane mechanic at McClellan Air Force base, until he retired in 1982.

He is survived by his stepchildren; twin sister, Audra Creech, of Wewoka and sister, Ruth Meiske of Taylor, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents; brother, James Edward Catlett; and two sisters, Bonnie Beck and Dorothy Carter.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com

Longtime Seminole resident Patricia A. Cayton died Feb. 5, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Shawnee.

She was born May 18, 1931 in San Angelo, Texas to Jesse Regan and Jessie Marie (Allensworth) Stewart.

She attended San Angelo Texas High School.

On July 2, 1948 she married Hyatt E. Cayton, in San Angelo, Texas.

She previously owned and operated Western Auto Associate Store, in Seminole, with husband Hyatt, for ten years. She has been a member of the Heartland Family Church since 1976.

She is survived by her husband Hyatt E. Cayton, of the home; son, Hyatt J. Cayton, of Seminole; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Regan and Jessie Marie Stewart; and daughters, Annamarie Martha Robertson and Ruth M. Harris.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel, in Seminole, with Tom Newell officiating.

Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, in Seminole.

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

Tommy Chambers was born on Nov. 28, 1928 to Thomas William Chambers and Verna Ophelia Chambers. Tommy died on March 6, 2009 at his home, at 700 S. Okfuskee after battling cancer for almost a year.

He married Frances McCoy on December 29, 1955 in Ada, Oklahoma.

He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, John Chambers, of Wewoka and Mark Chambers Gravelee, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two daughters, Sharon Carey, of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma and Carolyn Chambers of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; two brothers, John Chambers, of Oklahoma City and Lloyd Robbins of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Linda Mallard, of Oklahoma City. Tommy also had four stepbrothers, Orville, Ward, Ralph, and Leon Robbins; two Stepsisters, Virginia Robbins and Clara Mae Parks. Tommy had eight grand-children and six great grand-children and a very special nephew and niece, Jack and Sara Nuckols.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a step father, whom helped raise him from a very early age, Clarence A. Robbins and a very special Aunt, Lerah Chambers.

Tommy worked in the oilfield business his entire younger life. His hard work and dedication led to his ownership of Trico Drilling Company, located in Seminole, Oklahoma.

After raising his children, Tommy began a new career built on a foundation of love for his horses. Along with his wife, Tommy held a very successful career breeding, training, and racing Quarter horses. His winnings include the Oklahoma Futurity twice; the Firebrand Futurity, in Texas; the Blue Ribbons Futurity. He was also named Breeder of the Year by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association.

Tommy’s character and values became a foundation for not only his success, but an ongoing education for those under his influence. His promise was in his handshake; his truth was in his word; and his love was demonstrated by his actions, not just verbalized from his heart. His integrity was known by all and his unconditional commitment to his family could never be challenged.

A special thanks goes to the doctors at Shawnee Medical Center, specifically Dr. Tony Haddack, the entire Cancer Center staff, and Dr. Randolph Kemp, of Seminole, Oklahoma.

However, a most grateful and heart-felt appreciation goes to the team at Caring Connections, including Dana Roulston, Jennifer Marchbanks, Jennie Le, Micha Erwin, and Vicki Newman. Their professional, tender care, patience, and gentle guidance will never be forgotten.

Family and friends will dearly miss Tommy. It should be known, that he attacked every opportunity to battle his cancer with passion. Once the cancer had won, it should also be known that Tommy’s personal, spiritual relationship with the Lord provided a peaceful and graceful acceptance of his destiny.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

James "Jim" Thomas Chase, age 88, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, in Norman.

He was born Oct. 2, 1920, to Virgil Randolph Chase and Hattie Blackburn Chase, in Seminole.

He married Betty Bumgarner Oct. 6, 1945, in Seminole. His grandfather was Robert H. Chase was a pioneer and businessman of Seminole. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1939 and attended Oklahoma City University.

He worked at the McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft, Sinclair Oil Company and Imperial Irrigation District in Brawley, Calif.

He was a member of the Norman Lions Club and McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Ricky Chase Dell, of Kokomo, Ind., and Toni Jean Carter, of Norman; sisters, Norma Jordan, of El Paso, Texas and Lee Lovelace, of Norman; and two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Bumgarner Chase; brother Richard Chase, of Konawa; and his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the Norman Regional Hospital Foundation, Box 1665, Norman, 73070 or online at www.normanregional.com

Richard "Dick" Tolbert Chase, age 83, of Konawa, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 6, 1925, in Seminole, to Virgil Randolph Chase and Mattie Ethel (Blackburn) Chase.

He married Barbara Berry at the First United Methodist Church, in Seminole Nov. 9, 1951. He was a prison farm supervisor, and he was also an agriculture teacher and a wrestling coach. He was a Mason, a member of the Quarter Horse Association, and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Chase, of the home; brother, Jim Chase, of Norman; and sister, Norma Jean.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Mattie Chase.

Memorial services are to be announced at a later date. Flowers may be delivered to Swearingen Funeral Home, 217 N. Broadway, Konawa.

Dayne L. Chastain, 79 year-old, lifelong Seminole County resident passed from this life Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his home. He was born June 5, 1929 in Seminole County to parents Sebastian Lamar Chastain and Leslie O. (Holland) Chastain.

Mr. Chastain has lived in Seminole County all of his life except for 10 months that he lived in San Jose, California.

On June 19, 1947 Chastain entered into active service with the United States Navy where he served on the USS H.A. Bass. During his service he was awarded the World War II Victory Metal.

He later married Esther Joy Remer on August 6, 1955 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Chastain was a self-employed building contractor, he built and operated his own precious metals refinery, Chastain and Associates, and he also served as a consultant for oil companies. He wrote a book about his adventures as a treasure hunter titled "Follow The Signs" which was published by Tiwinkie Publishing Company.

Chastain was a member of Highway Baptist Church where he led Bible Study for the Men’s Class. Although Dayne loved his God, Church and family he was ready for his Heavenly Home, where there would be no more pain.

Mr. Chastain leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, just three months shy of their 54th Wedding Anniversary, Esther Joy Chastain of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delight and Rick Sebourn of Seminole, Oklahoma and Gay and Mark Geer of Lawton, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Chris Geer and his wife Laura, Kirk Geer and his wife Katrina, Nick Sebourn, Brandi and her husband Josh Liles, Dayna and her fiancé Matt Reust; two nephews, J.C. Chastain, and Kelly Chastain and his wife Lynn; and a host of other dear family and friends.

Mr. Chastain is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jett Chastain and Justin Chastain; and by two sisters, Velda Sweet and Atha Thompson.

A Celebration of Mr. Chastain’s life is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Highway Baptist Church located 9 miles north of Seminole on Hwy 99.

Pastor Carl Whitfield will officiate the service.

The family has designated Faith Hospice as appropriate for memorial donations. Donations can be sent to Faith Hospice in Memory of Dayne Chastain, 2407 West Wrangler Blvd., Seminole, Oklahoma 74868.

Cremation services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strothers Ave., Seminole, Oklahoma (Phone 405-382-3456).

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

Verna Wayne Choate, age 66, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at his residence in Sasakwa.

He was born Feb. 26, 1943, in Jones, to Bonnie Leroy and Ruby (Mercer) Choate.

He married Melva Taylor June 10, 1991, in Taloga. He worked with International Union of Operating Engineer Local #627, in Tulsa, as heavy equipment operator.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife Melva, of the home; brother, Bob Choate, of Okemah; sister, Nancy George, of Ada; step-daughters, Sondra Gale Medley, of Sasakwa, Darla Curnutte, of Bellview, Texas; step-sons, Steve Medley, of Bellview, Texas and Jeffery Medley, of Sunset, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers.

No services are being held.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Longtime Seminole resident Joseph Michael "Joka" Chupco passed away on March 10, 2009 in Seminole, at the age of 36.

He was born on March 12, 1972, in Wewoka, to Wanda Chupco Fox.

He was a member of the Wewoka Indian Baptist Church and a member of the Seminole Nation Tribe.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Chupco Fox, of Oklahoma City; grandmother, Juanita Chupco, of Seminole; three brothers, Kevin Fox, of Seminole, Scott Fox, of McAlester, and Tommy Chupco, of Shawnee; five nieces, Krysten, Leslyn, Hannah, Jenna and Chyna; and four nephews, Patrick, Cooper, Anthony and Colton. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and other family and friends.

Pallbearers will be: David Smith, Douglas Vreeland, David Chupco, James Proctor, Lance Taylor, Brian Harjo and Tony Jacene.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Little Quarsarty Church, in Cromwell.

Burial will follow at Little Quarsarty Church Cemetery, in Cromwell.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strothers Seminole, Oklahoma 74868

Juanita (Buck) Chupco, 80 year-old, lifelong Seminole resident died Monday, June 1, 2009 at her home in Seminole. She was born Oct. 4, 1928 in Wewoka, to Marchee Buck and Lucy (Coker) Buck. Rev. C.W. Kinney baptized her on Sept. 12, 1941.

She married Louis Chupco on May 1, 1993 at the Wewoka Indian Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2001.

Chupco was a homemaker and a member of the Little Quarsarty Baptist Church, in Cromwell.

She is survived by her sons, Joseph, David, Ricky and Terry Chupco all of Seminole, and Tommy Chupco of Oklahoma City; daughters, Shirley Proctor, of Bartlesville, June Billie, of Seminole, Dorothy Chupco, of Tecumseh, Wanda Fox, of Oklahoma City, and DeAnn Pierce of Moore; sisters, Martha Fairbanks, of Earlsboro, Ruby Coffman, of Tecumseh, and Sylvia Taylor of Wewoka, Oklahoma; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis Chupco; two brothers, Jimmie Lena, Sr. and David Buck; three sisters, Wanda Buck, Betty Lena and Edna Miller; and by one grandson, Joe Chupco.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2009 at Little Quarsarty Church in Cromwell. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. Fred Lindsey and Eddie Joe Lindsey will officiate the service.

A wake service will be held Wednesday evening, June 3, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel at 6:30 p.m.; the body will be taken to the Church Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. and a wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Little Quarsarty Baptist Church in Cromwell.

Casket Bearers will be: Walter Pierce, Ringo Garza, Lester Billie, Sr., Russell Wood, Jay Lena, Douglas Vreeland, Sr. and Bryan Harjo.

Honorary Bearers will be: Todd Maples, Robert Leitka, Barbara Berryhill and Carolyn Fish.

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

Funeral Information: June 5, 2009, 2:00 p.m.

Little Quarsarty Baptist Church in Cromwell, Oklahoma

Burial at Little Quarsarty Church Cemetery

Swearingen Funeral Home - 100 West Strothers Ave. - Seminole, Oklahoma 74868 (Phone 405-382-3456)

Legus Clark, 71 year-old lifelong Seminole resident passed from this life Saturday, January 4, 2009 in Ada, Oklahoma. He was born January 28, 1937 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Wesley Clark and Lucy (Tiger) Clark.

Legus attended Carr City School and Pleasant Grove High School, in Seminole County before he entered the United States Navy on the battle ship the U.S.S. Noble from 1959 through 1963.

Legus pursued an education and vocation in printing at the Haskell Institute for two years. After graduation he worked as a printer for 20 years in various States including Colorado, California, Texas and Oklahoma.

He went on to work for the Seminole Nation in many different capacities, he retired from the Seminole Nation where her received the CHR of the year and CHR of the year at the State Conference twice, he the worked for the Seminole Nation Dialysis Center as well as the Elder Program at the Seminole Nation. Legus was currently working for the Seminole County Court House.

Legus was a member of the Tallahassee Presbyterian Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 15 years. Legus was also a deacon and a Bi-Lingual member.

Legus was also a representative for the Eufaula Band and served as Secretary for many years.

Attending sporting events to support the young people he knew was one of Legus’ favorite past times. He also enjoyed working in the yard and keeping busy.

Although Legus never married, he touched many lives and loved his family dearly. His survivors include three loving sisters, Rosetta Pebworth, of Seminole, Agnes Nero, of Seminole, and Ina Mae Queton, of Crowley, Texas. Legus also helped his sister Rosetta raise her children, Shane Pebworth, of Seminole, Wayne Pebworth, of Seminole, and Nicole "Nikki" Pebworth Chamberlain, of Vinita. Each of the nieces and nephews he helped raised also had children, their names are, Wesley, Justin, Thunder and Ky Pebworth, and Nash and Kamry Chamberlain.

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

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church (located at 910 W. Wrangler Blvd.), in Seminole. Dr. Gene Wilson and Rev. Rick Harjo will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, in Seminole with Military Honors being provided by the Seminole Nation Honor Guard.

A wake service will be held Wednesday Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Casket Bearers will be: Kyle Robedeaux, Alde Robedeaux, Jason Jones, Hayden Jones, Greg Hardin and Warren Quenton.

Honorary Bearers will be: Wayne Wesley, Justin Pebwoth, Thunder Pebworth, Shane Pebworth, Ky Pebwoth, Mark Chamberlain and Nash Chamberlain.

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

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

Ellen Mildred Cleaver passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the age of 81, at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, in Oklahoma City.

Services will be Saturday March 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, in Wewoka, under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Ellen was the daughter of Frederick Franklin and Tillie Marie (Anderson) Young. She married J.B. "Jake" Cleaver December 22, 1950, in Ponca City, Okla. Ellen graduated from Central State College in Edmond, Okla. Ellen retired from Ardmore High School where she was a school teacher for many years.

Jake and Ellen have a son Dr. James Frederick and Wife Joanie Cleaver, of Oklahoma City and daughter Kay Lynn and Husband Greg Arbuckle, of Wewoka. She has three grandsons; James and wife Jennifer Cleaver, Jeff Cleaver and John Cleaver and three granddaughters; Janey Ellen Cleaver, Kaycie Arbuckle-Baxley and SSgt. Jonathon Baxley, and Amanda Arbuckle-Cellars and Terry Cellars, as well as two great-grandchildren.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents along with brothers Tracy and Frank Young and a sister Marie Young-Shriver.

She is survived by her husband of the home, along with a brother Calvin Young, of Ponca City, Okla. and sister Bonnie Young-Fowler, of Lakeland, Fla.

Ellen enjoyed many years of singing in church choirs. She also enjoyed fishing and spending time with her beloved family.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the American Alzheimer's Association in the name of Ellen and her family.

Former Seminole resident David Eugene Cleveland died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at his home in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born Nov. 30, 1952, to Claude and Eyalene (Ferguson) Cleveland, in Wewoka.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Gini Cleveland, of Fayetteville, Ark.; children, Charlotte and Brook Rust, of Berryville, Ark., Shawna and Amber Guthrie, of Bentonville, Ark., David Shawn Cleveland, of Clyde, Texas, and Morgan and Michael Straley, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; 15 grandchildren; sisters, Claudine Bellows, Teresa Cleveland, and Debbie Lupton, all of Moore, and Judy Hester, of Seminole.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.

Pallbearers were: Jason, Brian, and Tyler Bellows, Shane Hester, Michael Straley, Ivory Johnson, Brook Rust, Johnathan Harjo, Merrick Sewell, and Stephen Straley

Services were conducted by Epting Funeral Home, of Bentonville, Ark., at New Hope Assembly of God Church, in Rogers, Ark. Burial was at Coffelt Cemetery, in Vaughn, Ark.

Nadine Pearline (Bell) Cline, 86 year-old Seminole resident, passed from this life Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Seminole Estates Care Center. She was born June 7, 1922, in the Panama Canal Zone, to parents Cecil Leonard Bell and Lucille (Carson) Bell.

Nadine married Donald Abraham Cline on June 12, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas. He preceded her in death, on April 1, 2003.

Nadine worked for the State of Oklahoma at "Girl’s Town" in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Currently known as Central Oklahoma Juvenile Treatment Center or "COJAC". She retired from the State after many years of dedicated service.

She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons and daughter-in-laws, Ronald L. Lynton and his wife Loretta, of Alvin, Texas, Chester A. "Tony" Lynton and his wife Pricilla, of Clovis, N.M., and Mike Barrett and his wife Sherry, of Seminole; one brother and sister-in-law, Roy Leonard Bell and his wife Rosa, of Panama City, Panama; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jackie Cline and his wife Elaine, of Seminole; five grandchildren, Lester Lynton, Eddy Lynton, Kerry Barrett Peters, Heidi Lynton Aldridge and Kester Lynton; seven great grandchildren, Ashley, Cady, Jamitrice, Caleb, Whitney, Aundrea and Hannah.

Her parents; her husband, Donald Cline; twin infant sons; one brother, Jimmy Carson; and one sister, Ruth Bell, precede Nadine in death.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 at Immanuel Fellowship Church, on Hwy 3 North of Seminole. Pastor Tim Tate will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery North of Seminole on Hwy 377.

Casket Bearers will be Mike Barrett, Tony Lynton, Kerry Barrett Peters, Jason Peters, Eddy Lynton and Heidi Aldridge.

Honorary bearers will be Harlan Whitlock, Ronald Lynton, Colleen Frederick, Caleb Peters and Whitney Peters.

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

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

Lucille Bates Cloud, 88, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, in Norman. She was born Aug. 14, 1920, in Konawa, to Lillie Nona (Simpson) and Benjamin Harrison Bates. She graduated from Konawa High School in 1937 and from East Central University, in Ada, in 1941.

Upon graduation, she taught the business courses at Konawa High School. On July 14, 1945, she married Capt. Carl Everett Cloud and began her life as a military wife. She and her husband lived and raised a family in many states and overseas.

In order to keep up with her husband’s bountiful garden and fruit trees, she started canning, winning many ribbons for her labor.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Carl; and daughters, Carla Ellis and Teresa Cloud.

Preceding her in death are her son, Michael Dennis Cloud; her parents; sisters, Jewel Frances Archer and Dorotha Mae Coyle; and brothers, Gilbert Bates and Ray William Bates.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Konawa Cemetery, in Konawa.

Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home, of Norman.

Sam Allen Cluck was born February 21, 1918, to Samuel L. and Lilly Mae (Newberry) Cluck. He went home to meet his Savior on June 3, 2009.

Sam is survived by his wife, of 71 years, Nadean L. (Crow) Cluck of the home; one brother, J. L. Cluck, of Antioch, Calif.; three children, Gary Cluck and wife Barbara, of Montgomery, Texas, Ron Allen Cluck, of Wewoka, and Larry Cluck and wife Sonja, of McAlester; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Preceding Sam in death were both of his parents; two sisters, Annie Cluck and Viola Griswold; and three brothers, Roy Cluck, Jesse Cluck, and Cecil Cluck.

Sam was a long time resident of Wewoka, where he graduated from high school, met an married the love of his life, Nadean, and raised his family.

Cluck served in the 45^th Infantry Division as First Sergeant, Chief Warrant Officer, retiring as State Command Sergeant Major. Sam proudly served his country for 38 years in the military, dating back to 1935. During this time, Sam served in Word War II and in Korea. CSM Cluck was inducted into the Military Hall of Fame, in 2004, which is the highest honor an Oklahoma soldier can receive. He also was the recipient of many other awards, medals, honors and recognitions, too numerous to mention and was extremely proud of each one.

Few men have touched and shaped as many lives as Sam Cluck. Major General Bob Morgan once said, "If the only way to get a man to excel was for someone to chew him out, Cluck was the one who could do it. And if someone needed his morale build up to get him to excel, Sam was the one for the job." In a memento, Sam left behind, he wrote, "Just knowing that I was a part of so many peoples lives in my time here and having an opportunity to make a difference in their lives, is really a blessing."

Not only was he an exemplary military leader, he was an outstanding individual as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Christian man. He loved his God. He loved his family. He loved his troops. They loved him. Our hero will be missed by all.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 6, at New Life Church, 121 W. 12^th, in Wewoka, at 2 p.m., pastor Tommy Azlin is officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Chad Cluck cancer fund c/o Larry Cluck, 3354 Herford Hills Circle, McAlester, 74501 or to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral services for Patsy Annebelle Cochran are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Seminole.

Pastor Brian Shirley is set to officiate. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery north of Seminole.

Cochran was born Oct. 18, 2008, in Shawnee, to Natika Ann Miles, and died Feb. 20, 2009, at the age of four months and two days.

She is survived by her mother Natika Ann Miles of Bowlegs; her grandparents Brian and Shauna Cochran and Kay Hasbell of Seminole; great-grandpartents Dave and Carolyn Cathey of Bowlegs, Pam and Dale Turley of Snowflake, Ariz., and great-grandfather Louie Richards of Seminole.

Pallbearers will be Austin Miles, Charles Miles, Jesey Miles, and Kassie Cochran. Honorary bearers are listed as Mikayla Cochran, Brian Cochran, Scott Cathey, and Tim Wood.

Henry Coker, Sr., age 71, died Sunday Feb. 1, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 26, 1937 in Wewoka, to Tom and Helen (Larney) Coker. After serving his country in the Air Force, he worked as a truck driver.

Surviving him are his wife, Emma (Starr) Coker; sons, Lucas Coker, Henry Coker, Jr., Zane Lee Coker, William Phillips, Shannon Starr, and John Billie; daughters, Rachel Farani, Alvina Wallace, Madonna Williams, and Anjanette Coker; 20 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents and son, Don Coker.

A wake service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Shurden Funeral Home, in Henryetta. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday February 4, 2009 at Shurden Funeral Home. Reverend Houston Tiger will be officiating. Burial will follow at Thomas Family Cemetery.

Helen Colbert, age 84, a lifelong Seminole county resident, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Seminole Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 21, 1924, in Seminole, to John Wolf and Lizzie (Johnson) Kernel.

She graduated from Prairie View High School on May 21, 1943.

She was a homemaker and active in her church, the Wewoka Indian "Hill Top" Presbyterian, serving in several departments.

She married Robert Colbert, Sr. in the Colbert home.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Eugene, Simeon and Julius Kernell; and sisters Leister Fife, Lula Jones, Bessie Walker.

She is survived by her sons, Don Colbert, of El Reno, Robert Colbert, Jr., of Wewoka; daughter, Candy Palmore of Buna, Texas; brother, Bob Kernell, of Bowlegs; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

Tuesday Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. she will be taken to her home for a wake service at 6p.m.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Jimboy officiating. Internment will follow at the Kernell Family Cemetery.

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

James Ricky Coleman, of Seminole, died Saturday, Jan. 10, at Integris Baptist Hospital, in Oklahoma City.

He was born May 30, 1959, in Reedley, Calif., to James Clifton and Peggy Sue Coleman.

He married Donna Sue on July 2, 1977. They were married for over 20 years. Coleman was a lifelong driller and oilfield worker.

Surviving him are his children, Nora Stanfill and her husband Joe, James Coleman and his wife Meagan, Jessica Judeh and her husband Amjad, all of Seminole, and Courtney Coleman and her husband Raul, of Calif.; father and step-mother, James and Elizabeth Coleman; and 12 grandchildren.

Preceding him in death is his mother, Peggy Sue Coleman.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, at 12 p.m., at True Way of Life Church, off of Hwy. 9. Noel Sneed will officiate the service.

Zenobia Elder Cone died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. She was born January 26, 1914, to Edna ViVera and Walter Lee Elder. She attended Konawa schools graduating from Konawa High School as valedictorian in 1931. She attended Santa Ana Junior College, in Santa Ana, Calif., graduating in 1933. She returned to Ada, where she attended East Central State Teachers College in 1933 and 1934. For a time she was employed as a secretary by the Soil Conservation Service in Konawa and Oklahoma City.

In 1941 she married Vernon L. Cone. They made their home in Long Beach, Calif.

During the war years she was employed by Western Pipe and Steel Shipbuilding as secretary to the Director of Selective Service. This company built the Liberty ships during the war. Following her husband's death she moved to Oklahoma City where she was employed by the Indian Health Service Regional office in financial management cost accounting until her retirement in 1978.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She was a long time member of SL Lukc's United Methodist Church and a charter member of Epworth Villa Retirement Facility where she resided until her death.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Free to Live, Inc., P. O. Box 139972, Edmond, 73013 or American Cancer Society, 4323 N.W. 63rd, Suite 110. Oklahoma City, 73115

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 at Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Chapel, 6600 Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at the Konawa Cemetery.

Cambera Juanita Michelle Hanks Conley, age 33, died Monday May 18, 2009, in Shawnee. She was born July 1, 1975 in Oklahoma City, to Winston Hanks and Linda Nowlin Hanks. She was a graduate of Sasakwa High School and later attended Wes Watkins Technology Center, in Wetumka, where she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse lisense. A former resident of Holdenville, Cambera moved to Shawnee in 2006.

She is survived by her children, Serenity Isaac, Michael, Jacob and Gabriel Conley; their father, Michael Conley; parents, Winston Hanks, of Atwood and Linda Hanks, of Shawnee; paternal grandmother, Juanita Bolinger, of Atwood; brothers, Lonnie Crouch, of Shawnee, Doug Crouch, of Bethany, Winston Hanks, Jr., of Oklahoma City, Zachariah Hanks, of Holdenville and Cody J. Hanks, of Gerty.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., on Friday, May 22, 2009 at Hudson-Phillips Chapel, 301 East Main, Holdenville. Lonnie Crouch will officiate. Internment will be at Blue Ridge Cemetery near Calvin under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Lonnie and Doug Crouch, Winston Jr., Zachariah, Cody Hanks and Greg Foster.

Honorary pallbearers are Frank and Jerre’ Foster and Paul Palmer.

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

Lee (Sparkman) Conley, 94 year-old, Seminole resident passed from this life on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 at her home in Seminole. She was born Oct. 1, 1914, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, to parents Thomas Lee Sparkman and Betty Pearl (Brookshere) Sparkman.

Lee graduated from New Lima High School in 1933 and remained an active member of the New Lima Alumni Association throughout her life.

Lee worked for the Department of Defense in Washington D.C. where she held many different positions, including Directorate of Programs. She retired from the Pentagon with 29 years of service in 1974.

She married Kenneth Conley on May 3, 1979 in North Platte, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1987.

Following her retirement and the death of her husband she returned to Seminole to be near her family. She loved to work in the yard and enjoyed her beautiful flowers. Lee was of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to cherish her memory her nieces and nephews; Jim and Rhonda Collier, David and Patty Austin, Tom and Charlotte Austin, Bob and Jeannie Austin, Steve Sparkman, Susan Alcorn Cossey, Gerald Wayne Alcorn, Betty and Kenny Lambrecht, Dal White, C. Kelley and Richard Black, Sharon Kelley and David Lankert, P.K. Martino, Tommy Gene and Tammy Austin, Mike and Lou Kelley; and many other great and great-great nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and dear friends including a special friend Virgil Lamastus.

Mrs. Conley is preceded in death by her parents Betty and Lee Sparkman; two brothers, Melvin and Bill Sparkman; five sisters, Grace Alcorn, Marie Austin, Flo Collier, Eileen Kelley, Thelma White; and by two beloved husbands, Jack Byrd and Kenneth Conley.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at the Community of Christ Church in Seminole. Freeman Whitlock and Carl Edgerton will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Casket Bearers will be: Kory Collier, Russell Collier, Tommy G. Austin, Caleb Austin, Chuck Austin and Robert Austin.

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

Longtime Seminole resident Vera Martha (Loyd) Coombs passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Integris Seminole Medical Center, at the age of 84.

She was born Nov. 26, 1924 in Pauls Valley, to Curtis Edward and Nellie Etta (Ward) Loyd.

She married Carl Coombs May 25, 1971, in Sapulpa. She worked at the convention desk at the Stardust, MGM and the Aladdin Hotel, in Las Vegas. She also worked a few years at the Seminole telephone office.

She graduated from Seminole High School, she was an avid golfer, a teamsters member, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Seminole.

She is survived by her husband Carl Coombs, of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joe Edward "Ed" Parsons, of Richland, Wash. and Bruce and Debbie Thompson, of Salt Lake City, Utah; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda Ann Buck and husband Wayne, of Highland Ranch, Colo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Cottie and Emery McGruder, of Seminole; niece, Sandy "Tottie" Harber, of Seminole; and sister-in-law, Glenna Loyd Peek, of Englewood, Colo. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of other nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Nellie Loyd; two husbands; one brother, C.E. Loyd; and one sister, Edita Shaw.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Seminole, with son Bruce Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole.

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

Vama "Bundy" Coon, 65 year-old lifelong Seminole County resident passed from this life Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born April 10, 1943 in Hughes County, Oklahoma to parents Bennie Coon and Ella (Att) Coon.

Better known as "Bundy", he was a longtime faithful member and usher at Spring Baptist Church, near Sasakwa.

He was baptized by Pastor George Jesse on June 9, 1963. Bundy was faithful in church activities and made a point to sweep the walkways on Sunday mornings. Though limited by physical problems, he made a point to rake up the magnolia leaves and cones and considered that to be his job.

It gave him great joy when he was asked to ring the church bell or to take up the offering. He was always willing to do things the church asked him to do and it was with a great joy in his life to be at Church.

Another one of Bundy’s joys was watching his nieces and nephews play high school sports. He would often arrive at the ball games an hour or two early so he would not miss anything.

Survivors include seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny Coon, of Seminole, Thomas and Trisha Coon, of Konawa, Joe and Mary Coon, of Konawa, Wallace Coon, of Konawa, Edmond and Barbara Coon, of Rochester Hills, Mich., Lee and Cindy McNeal, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Sarney and Janet Coon, of Riverside, Calif.; two sisters, Pauline Carpitcher and Abilene Fletcher, both of Oklahoma City; Bundy is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends.

Bundy was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers Billy and Benjamin Coon.

A wake service was scheduled for 8 p.m., Monday March 16, 2009 at Spring Baptist Church, in Sasakwa, with Rev. Houston Tiger officiating.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Spring Baptist Church, in Sasakwa. Roger Streetman and Rev. Billy Joe Harjo will officiate. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery.

Casket Bearers will be: Joseph Coon, Jonathan Coon, Joshua Coon, Rico Coon, Brad Schoopman, Silas Welch, Derick Harjo and Johnny Coon.

Honorary Bearers will be: Leon Lusty, Josh Puntka, George Burgess, George Postoak, Herman Foster and Allen Foster.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa. Phone 580-925-3252.

Longtime Seminole resident Claude Cornelison, age 81, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 at Seminole Medical Center.

Mr. Cornelison was born April 27, 1927, in Panhandle, Texas, to Hugh and Mae (Tunin) Cornelison. After his birth the family moved to California and at the age of 6, the family moved to Seminole.

Claude attended Seminole schools and graduated in 1946 from Seminole High School and attended one year at the University of Oklahoma.

Claude was co-owner of Cornelison Engine for many years until it closed in 1988. The oilfield maintenance company had been in business since the early 1930's. He was very active at his church and was the chairman of the building committee and trustees during the time of the building of the new First United Methodist Church.

Claude married Lola (Nease) Bronnenberg on March 17, 1984, at the First United Methodist Church, in Bowlegs, after the death of his first wife Pat.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lola Cornelison, of the home. He is also survived by children, Mike and Deborah Cornelison, of Ada, Mark Cornelison, of Checotah, Stephen and Elaine Bronnenberg, of Ada, Nancy and Larry Johnson, of Seminole, and Sharon and John Gamble, of Seminole; grandchildren; Eric Cornelison, of Tulsa, Jacob Seber, of W. Va., Michelle Cornelison, of Connecticut, J.D. and Andrea Johnson, of Seminole, Shelley and Eric Daniel, of Seminole, Josh Bronnenberg, Jackie and Robbie Lee and Jessica and Kevin Martinez, all of Ada, Emily and Aaron Bledsoe and Sara Langford, of Oklahoma City, and Jana Bronneberg, of Norman; thirteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pat Cornelison; his parents; two brothers, Harvey and Red Cornelison; sister, Jean Parsons; and his daughter Susan Cornelison King.

Memorial Services are planned for Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, in Seminole with Rev. Gary Wilburn and David Karges officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church building fund, 910 West Wrangler Blvd., Seminole, Oklahoma 74868.

 Former Wewoka resident Ann Rose Cotton, died Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Ill., at the age of 77 years.

She was born on May 22, 1932 in Oklahoma City the daughter of O. B. and Edna (Melton) Cotton.

She is survived by a son: Beau Cotton of Carlyle; and two grandsons.

Cotton graduate from Wewoka High School in 1951, then attended and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant.

During the 1960s, Cotton taught for Wewoka Public Schools.

While there she organized her singing groups, The Rythmettes and The Corelaires.

Cotton retired from the Carlyle Unit 1 School system in 1994 after 30 years of service.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carlyle where she served as the Music Director for many years, a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association and had served on the Carlyle Cemetery Board.

She helped organize and served as the director of the 1st Christmas Cantada in Carlyle.

During her teaching career with the Carlyle School system she organized many singing groups, including the Cotton Pickers.
     A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Carlyle with Rev. Keith Michaels officiating.

In keeping with Ann’s wishes, private family committal services were held Wednesday at the Carlyle Cemetery.
     Friends may visit with the family at the First United Methodist Church in Carlyle on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 9 to 11 a.m..

Memorial are suggested Heartland Hospice or to the First United Methodist Church and those will be received at the Frerker Funeral Home in Carlyle which is serving the family.

Former Cromwell resident Helen Pauline Cox, age 90, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Okemah.

She was born Nov. 27, 1918 in Locust Grove, to Lon Lee Berry and Ida Bell (Benton) Berry. She helped manage the family vegetable farm west of Okemah for over 55 years. After her husband Bob’s death in 199,1 and at the age of 74, she worked with the Okfuskee County Health Department through the Experience Works Program (formerly Green Thumb). She worked with this program for over 10 years before leaving due to her health. She and H.V. Bob Cox were married Aug. 28, 1937.

She is survived by her son, Robert Cox, of Cromwell; daughters, Ann Hawkins, of Henryetta, Kay Webb, of Okemah, Sue Beets, of Okemah, Joanie Leonard, of Eagletown; and Cecelia Taylor, of Mason; brother, Doyle E. Berry, of Moore; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents, son, Gary W. Cox; brother, Lee Roy Berry; sister, Ethel C. Poulter; infant sister; and grandson, David Cox.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Castle Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Schoolton Cemetery, in Seminole County.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Mike Lewis and assisted by Rev. Donald Walker.

Online condolences may be made at www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Wilma Garnett Cox, 91, longtime Seminole resident went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 3, 2009. Wilma was born at home in the Little, Oklahoma community on October 18, 1917 to pioneer Parents Lawrence B. and Edna (Oliver) Aylor.

She graduated from Prairie Valley High School in Seminole County, in 1935. She graduated from Shawnee Business School and worked for the Pottawatomie County Election Board and several attorneys as a stenographer.

Wilma was a longtime member of the Church of Christ in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was a fabulous cook and entertainer. She loved to cook for large family gatherings and her church family. She was an excellent pie baker.

Wilma was a member of the Shawnee Wunagiza Chapter of the D.A.R. She also loved her hobby of flower growing. Wilma was a member of the National Judges Council and the Redbud Unit of the Shawnee Garden Council. She loved iris judging and growing along with fancy day lilies and a variety of flowers. She loved nature in general. Wilma enjoyed scattering wild flower seeds along the highways and roadways around Seminole.

Wilma married J.W. "Jim" Cox on December 24, 1938 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mr. Cox preceded her in death on March 24. 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Susan L. Wilcox on March 27, 1982, one brother Charles L. Aylor and one sister Doris M. Elick.

Wilma is survived by brother and sister-in-law John and Beverly Aylor, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Herman Guin, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; sister and brother-in-law June and Bill Hart of Ada, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her children; daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Mike Knowles, of Seminole, Oklahoma; daughter and son-in-law, Frances and D.E. "Skip" Dolan, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; son and daughter-in-law, James David and Johnna Kay Cox, of Seminole, Oklahoma; six grandchildren and two step grandchildren, Tim, Randy and Cindy Wilcox, Jeff, Bill and Greg Knowles, and Mike and Duane Dolan; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Church of Christ, in Seminole, on Highway 377 North, with Chris Stinnett officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Casket bearers will be her grandsons.

The family would like to thank Dr. Stephen Feuerborn, the staff at Seminole Integris Medical Center, Heartland Hospice and Rose Manor Nursing Home for their care.

The family also wishes to celebrate her life, please plant a tree in her memory.

Messages of Condolences may be made on line at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Seminole Ruby Jane (Loudermilk) Coy, age 85, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Integris Seminole Medical Center.

Coy was born Oct. 9, 1923 in Keota, to Walter O. and Myrtle (Bowers) Loudermilk. She spent most of her life in Keota eventually moving to Shawnee, and in 1986 she moved to Seminole. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ of Seminole.

In 1954 she married Holbart Coy, in Keota.

She is survived by her son, Kenny Ray Coy, of Galien, Mich.; daughter Myrtle Wylie, of Seminole; sister, Opal Delsigne, of Hazel Park, Mich.; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Holbert "Clint" Coy; brothers, Ethro, Lynn, and Bob Loudermilk; and sister, Helen Chele.

Memorial Services for are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Church of Christ at Little, with Rusty Dawson officiating.

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

Georgia Belle Crane, age 83, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Holdenville.

She was born June 9, 1926, in Wetumka to Roy Jewel and Marry Maude Jones Kirkpatric. She was a graduate of Holdenville High School where she earned the distinction of being Holdenville’s first girl baton twirler and was chosen Homecoming Queen, in 1943.

On Jan. 4, 1948, she married Frank Crane, in Holdenville, and the couple made their home there. She retired as District Court Reporter and sang in the Holdenville Girls Quartet. She was a member of the Friday Night Bridge Club and was active for years at swimming and dancing. She served as Den Mother to the Boy Scouts and was a Homeroom Mother and s member of the PTA.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Colonel Roy Allen.

She is survived by her husband, Frank, of the home; and children, Roy Frank Crane, of Seminole and Karen Ruth Crane, of Norman.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Hudson-Phillips Chapel with Reverend Tom Frase officiating. She will be laid to rest at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Coley Evelean (Grant) Cravens, are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2009, at the Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Wewoka.

Lee Wayne Fowler will officiate.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, north of Seminole, under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Cravens died Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the Wewoka Nursing Center at the age of 91.

She was born on April 21, 1918 to Jefferson Lee Grant and Rosie (Schribner) Grant in Monette, Ark.

She married Robert Edward "Finis" Cravens on June 18, 1935 in Calvin.

He preceded her in death on July 2, 2003. Also preceding her in death are her parents, three sisters, and four brothers.

Cravens worked at Big Yank in Wewoka as an inspector for a number of years.

During her spare time, she loved to quilt, garden, and spend time with her family and friends. She was of Baptist faith.

Cravens is survived by two daughters, Betty Lou Moreland and Evelyn Meeks, both of Wewoka; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.

An online guest book is available at philipsfuneralservice.com.

Donnie Ray Crawford, 71, longtime Seminole resident died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Integris Seminole Medical Center. Donnie was born October 31, 1938 in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Frank and Frankie (Nall) Crawford.

Donnie grew up in Seminole where he attended and graduated from Seminole High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served his tour of duty in Germany; he was honorably discharged as a Private First Class. Donnie lived and worked in Texas after his service time and moved back to Seminole in 1990. Donnie loved the outdoors; he especially loved fishing and hunting, and his special dog. He was very fond of his grandchildren and loved them very much.

Donnie was an oilfield executive with Drilco of Midland, Texas from 1962 to 1984 and for Tom Brown Oil Co. in Midland, Texas from 1984 to 1990.

He married Gloria Henry in Van Buren, Arkansas, on November 12, 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Henry Crawford, of the home; three daughters, Lisa and David Davey, of San Diego, California, Erika Crawford of New York City, New York, and Lori Zinnicker, of Austin, Texas; his stepchildren, Chris and Dana Wood, of Claremore, Oklahoma and Jennifer and Travis Caresia, of Choctaw, Oklahoma; two brothers, Ronnie Crawford and his wife Roxie, of Wichita, Kansas, and Dale Crawford and his wife Jo, of Grand Prairie, Texas; four sisters, Ramona Kring and Husband Terry, of Norman, Oklahoma, Gail Bonebrake and husband Steve, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Wanda Schreiner, of Norman, Oklahoma, and Joyce Castor of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren, Marshall Beddoe, of San Francisco, California, Mitchell Beddoe, of San Diego, California, and Madeline Beddoe, of Santa Barbara, California, Tobin Zinnicker, of Austin, Texas, Alex and Olivia Wood, of Claremore, Raymond Lormer, of Claremore, Oklahoma, and Abbie Caresia, of Choctaw, Oklahoma.

Three brothers George, G.R. and James Crawford and a sister Leona Crawford Scott, preceded him in death.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating. Military honors will follow with burial at Little Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Rick Withrow, Raymond Lormer, Bennie Caresia, Travis Caresia, Chris Wood, Kyle Kring, Terry Schreiner and Carl Schreiner, III. Honorary Bearers will be John Zinnicker, Marshall Beddoe, Mitchell Beddoe and Alex Wood.

Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Seminole resident Lila Mae Crisenberry, age 75, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Oklahoma City.

She was born Feb. 19, 1934, in Arosa, Calif., to Carl James Coons and Lela (Hoover) Coons. She married Floyd L. Crisenberry on Aug. 26, 1950, in Reno, Nev. and the couple lived for a number of years in Allen. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons, Floyd Crisenberry, of Seminole, and Jim Crisenberry, of Allen; brother, Billy Coons, of Caldwell, Idaho; seven grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers; and one sister.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Allen Cemetery, in Allen, under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home of Holdenville.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Betty L. Crowe, age 59, of Cherokee, Kan., died at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness.

She was born March 25, 1950 in Bakersfield, Calif., to Claude Long and Beulah (Hall) Long. She lived in Cherokee, Kan. for the last five years, moving from Columbus. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Scammon, Kan.

She married Donald Crowe in Dec. of 1995, in Columbus.

She is survived by her sons, William Smith, of New Lima and Robert Smith, of Seminole; brother, James Long, of Wolf; sisters, Peggy Russell, of Holdenville, Janey Johnson, of Marshfield, Wis., Debbie Bennett, Nora Hoover, Mary Long, all of Cherokee, Kan., Nancy Plumley, of Shawnee, Sheila Whittenburg, and Kathy Frasher, both of Cherokee, Kan; ten grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her father; husband, Donald Crowe; and sister, Alice Goodnight.

A memorial service was scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church, in Scammon, Kan.

Services were under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Chapel, in Joplin, Mo.

Graveside Services for Wewoka resident Irene Fay Cummings, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Dan Factor officiating, and assisted by grandsons-in laws Lester Williams and Curtis Cox.

She was born June 27, 1922 in Downey Mills, Texas to Charles Esrum Browning and Maudey Frankie Boyd Browning.

She married Benjamin Cummings Jan. 8, 1944 in Wewoka. To this union two children were born.

Cummings worked at Big Yank Clothing Factory for a number of years as a seamstress. Prior to that, she went to Nursing School.

Surviving her are her daughter, Myrtle Green, of Holdenville; son, James Cummings, of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ben, and sister Ginger Omie Mandrell.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservices.com.

Pearl Mattenlee Curry, age 95, longtime Seminole resident went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 in Oklahoma City. Pearl was born Dec. 14, 1913 in Keifer, to Ed and Bertie(McCullen) Hardin.

Mrs. Curry owned Curry-Hardin Furniture and Gifts in Seminole for many years and retired in May of 1985.

Mrs. Curry was very active in the First United Methodist Church where she was a longtime member. She was a member of the Wedding Ring Class and UMW, a Campfire Leader, Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Curry married Tony E. Curry, Sept. 10, 1931 in Marietta. Tony preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1980.

Mrs. Curry is survived by four daughters: Norma June Nease, of Oklahoma City, Billie Ann Minihan, of Shawnee, Mary Lee Crenshaw, of Seminole, and Toni Lynn Lee, of Oklahoma City. She is also survived by one sister, Verba Krasowski, of Shawnee. Mrs. Curry is survived by five grandchildren: Thomas Michael Minihan, Amy Hill, R.B. Bruce, Stephanie Jackson, Stacy Ezell and by 4 great grandchildren: Braden Starcher, Krissy Starcher, Erin Hill and Benjamin Jackson.

Mrs. Curry was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tony, by brothers Bert and Steve Hardin, sister Anna Mae Evans and by two stepsons Donald and Bill Curry.

Funeral services for Mrs. Curry are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church of Seminole with Pastor Gary Wilburn officiating and assisted by Pastor Nicholas Jackson. Internment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens of Seminole, Oklahoma.

Serving as casket bearers are James Evans, Edward Hardin, Johnny Lewis, Wesley Hill, Charles Krasowski and Walter Hardin.

Messages of condolences may be sent to swearingenfuneralhome.com

Inez Ross Daniel, 84 year-old, Wetumka resident and former Seminole resident passed from this life Friday, March 6, 2009 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. She was born July 24, 1924 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to parents W.D. Hulstine and Nellie (Bond) Hulstine.

Inez married her first husband James A. Ross in 1940 he preceded her in death in 1968. She later married Jep Daniel in 1972 and he preceded her in death in 1999.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William B. Grubbs, Jr., of Pascagoula, Miss.; two sisters, Ruby Jones, of Richardson, Texas and Clarice Snell, of Wetumka, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Marlene Belton, Shonda McGuire, William "Sonny" Grubbs and Tamara Ross; six great-grandchildren, Haley Belton, Kordel Ross McGuire, Ashleigh Ross, Zack Hamilton, Laney Grubbs and Landry Grubbs; Inez is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

Inez is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands; one son, James "Smiley" Ross; three brothers and one sister.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Wetumka Cemetery.

Casket Bearers will be: Bobby Bush, Jim Nolen, Arlie Nolen, Rooster Hardin, Tony Peters and Andy Johnson.

Honorary Casket Bearers will be: Jep Daniel, Jack Daniel and Lance Daniel.

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

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

R.B. Daniels, age 83, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at his home, in Wewoka. He was born June 16, 1926, in Seminole, to Henry Daniels and Mamie Noble Daniels.

He was a Seminole Tribal member and a member of Mekusukey Band.

R.B. is survived by his daughters, Donetta Madkins, of Chicago, Ill., Kay Lynn Daniels, of Wewoka, and May Zetta Hall, of Grand Prairie, Texas; daughter-in-law, Inez Daniels, of Bakersfield, Calif.; son-in-law, Billy Hall, of Prairie, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Theodore McDonald, of Wewoka; uncle, Rev. Matt Noble, of Las Vegas, Nev.; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Daniels and Mamie Noble Daniels.

Wake services for R.B. Daniels are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Dan Factor and Rev. Houston Tiger officiating.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, at St. Paul's Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with Rev. R.V. Woods officiating and burial to follow at Noble Family Cemetery, in Wewoka.

A guest is available at wwwphillipsfuneralservice.com

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

Seminole resident Wilford C. Daniels, age 86, died Nov. 2, 2009, in Shawnee.

He was born Oct. 16, 1923, in Hennessey, to Clarence and Bernice (Fee) Daniels. He married Emma (De Buck) on Nov. 20, 1973. She preceded him in death.

He moved to Seminole from San Francisco, Calif., where he was a bus operator. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, and was also a member of the Primetimers at First Baptist Church. He served in the United States army during WWII.

He is survived by his sisters; Opal Riggin, of Owasso, and Zella Reagan, of Conroe, Texas; brother, Wayne Daniels, of Enid; step-daughter, Shirley Green, of California.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating. Interment will follow in Dover, Oklahoma.

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

Beth (Nutter) Davis, 63, longtime Seminole resident, left this life to go home on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Beth was born December 20, 1945 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Jess and Corene (Gibson) Nutter.

Beth married Jeff Davis, of Little, on April 3, 1969, in Little and they made their home in the Little community for the past 40 years.

Beth was a schoolteacher all of her working life. She touched and helped many people while teaching English and French, at Shawnee High School, Strothers High School, and Seminole High School. Beth was a former member of the Seminole County Retired Teachers Association and the O.E.A. Beth also loved to quilt and sew in her leisure time. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ, in Little, and she spent many hours helping keep records for the Little Cemetery.

During her retirement Beth spent as much time as possible keeping up with all her family and network of friends, always offering encouragement and a little advice. She spent countless hours delving into the past while possessing a great enjoyment for genealogy. She left a lasting legacy for her family and extended family with all of her research.

Beth was well loved and will be greatly missed by many.

Beth is survived by her husband, Jeff Davis, of the home in Little; two sons, Owen Davis and David, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Jesse and Lesley Davis, of Pryor, Oklahoma; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Dale Streater, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Kaye and Jimmie Allen, of Jones, Oklahoma; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Donna Nutter, of Seminole, Oklahoma; and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.

Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2009 at the Church of Christ, in Little, Oklahoma. Rusty Dawson will be officiating the service. Men of the Church of Christ, in Little, will be casket bearers.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. Messages of condolence may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Bob F. Davis, 69, longtime Seminole businessman died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at his home in Seminole after a seven month battle with cancer. Bob was born August 15, 1939, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to Robert F. and Iva Inez (Campbell) Davis.

Bob grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma and attended Shawnee Schools. Bob graduated in 1958 from Shawnee High School and celebrated his 50th class reunion this past fall, of 2008.

After high school he joined the U.S. Army where he served and attained the rank of Specialist 4th class. Upon completion of his service to our country Bob attended Southeastern State University, in Durant, Oklahoma where he attended for three years, and was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.

Bob married Jary Carol Kinkade, on August 15, 1965 at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The couple moved to Seminole in 1971.

Since moving to Seminole Bob began working in the family business at L & L Jewelry and Music, in Seminole, where he was co-owner and operator for many years. Bob has been very active in civic and community affairs. Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, and participated in the Adult D Couples Sunday School Class.

He was active in Seminole High School Booster Club where he served as President three times and active in the baseball and softball associations, in Seminole. Bob was a member of the Seminole Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. Bob was a former administrator and member of Citizen Potawatomi Tribe, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jary Davis, of the home, in Seminole; one son and daughter-in-law, Todd Alan and Darana Davis; of Seminole; and one daughter and son-in-law, Ashley Milon and Jerry O'Steen, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and four grandchildren, Kade Davis and Kash Davis, of Seminole, Shelby O'Steen and Connley O'Steen, of Shawnee, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Gene McGowan.

Services are planned for 2 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, Oklahoma with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dr. Kelvin Moseley and Dr. Tommy Clark will officiate.

Casket Bearers will be: David Qualls, Don Brewington, Larry Barnes, Hilton Melot, Jim Smith, Richard Johnson, Gene Bruno, Jerry Jennings, Don Pate and Bill Goodall.

Honorary Bearers: Rick Buck, Terry Fletcher, Jeff James, Brandon Moreland, Don Keeton, Mike Snyder, George Van Wagner, Paul Wahlquist, Larry Ward, Ted Wernick

Services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 West Strothers, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868. 405-382-3456

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Bob to the First Baptist Church "Bridge Fund", 420 Reid Street, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868.

Messages of condolences may be made online at: www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Leroy (Rusty) Gene Davis, age 68, of Seminole, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, in Oklahoma City. He was a member of Rewalke Band.

Davis was born Nov. 28, 1940, in Seminole, to Nessie Tiger and Amos Davis. He attended Sequoyah Boarding School and graduated in 1960.

He was a member of the National Guard for three years and discharge in 1963.

On Sept. 2, 1972 he married Dorothy Brown, in Seminole.

He was a member of Tallahassee Presbyterian Church, in Seminole and worked for Higgins and Sons until he suffered a stroke, in 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Davis, of the home; daughter, Erica Madden, of Seminole; sons, Joel Davis, Siah Davis, Timothy Davis, and Chris Daniels, all of the home; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Seenora Tiger and Nancy Harjo, of Seminole, and Leafa Tiger, of Konawa.

Preceding him in death are his parents; daughter, Crystal Davis; sisters, Flora Daniels, Clara Tiger and Waymena McGirt.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Wolf, Ron Daniels, Leo Moppin Jr., Buddy Harjo Jr., Trey Colbert, and Joshua Alsip.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Isaac Harjo, Cory Madden, Adam Tanyan, Daniel Tanyan, and Adolph Harge Jr.

Wake services are scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Tallahassee Presbyterian Church, in Seminole.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Tallahassee Presbyterian Church, in Seminole, with interment at Tallahassee Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Edwin Jimboy officiating and assisted by Pastor Robert Kernal.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Longtime Seminole resident Mark Wayne Davis died Feb. 21, 2009 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 36.

He was born Sept. 14, 1972, in Sherman, Texas to Ralph and Opal (Blevins) York.

He graduated from Varnum High School in 1991 and worked at Wal-Mart as a stocker. He was an artist and painted and sketched.

He is survived by his mother and father, Ralph and Opal York, of Seminole; life partner, Ron Vaughn, of the home; brothers, William Gentry, of Brownwood, Texas, Phillip Gentry and George Gentry, of Tyler, Texas and Sam Gentry, of Dallas, Texas, Michael York and Clarence York, both of Tahlequah, John Padilla, of Shawnee and Thomas York, of Seminole; sisters, Judy Harrington, of Maud, Sam Waltman, of Tahlequah, and Tina York of Houston, Texas.

A private family memorial service is scheduled.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Davis memory to Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strothers, Seminole, 74868 to help with funeral expenses and medical research.

Lifelong Seminole resident Anna Ruth Deatherage passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009, in Seminole, at the age of 59.

She was born on August 2, 1949 in Seminole to Noel and Almira (Moppin) Deatherage.

She was a member of the Temple of Praise Church, Seminole. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, and was a member of the Seminole Nation Tribe.

She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with family and friends. Her door was always open for friends and family that she cared for and for those in need.

She is survived by her son, Brandon Deatherage, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughter, Kelly Deatherage, of Seminole; three brothers, Dickie Deatherage, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, Jimmy Deatherage, of Seminole, Oklahoma and Willis Deatherage, of McAlester, Oklahoma; and sister, Deanie Anderson, of Seminole, Oklahoma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Britton Metcalf, Elon Metcalf, Kelon Chandler, Jevon Chandler, Alisha Deatherage, Destiny Hill, Jordan Barnett, Mayci Chupco and Cade McCoy.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Noel and Almira Deatherage and two brothers, Johny and Larry Deatherage.

Wake services will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Moppin and Dorsey Nero officiating. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, Little, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Paul Kennedy, Lee Rose, Don Rose, John Wood, Jaymie Self and Mike Patton. Honorary Bearers will be Kenneth Johnson, Kevon Chandler, Jr., Allan Hulbutta, Greg Chandler and Elon Metcalf

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

Lifelong Seminole resident Amelia Madeline Deer, age 72, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Integris Seminole Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1937, in Seminole, to Rev. Willie and Winey (Johnson) Haney.

She was a longtime director of the Seminole Nation Older American Program and after retirement she was primarily a homemaker. She was a graduate of Strother High School and was a member of the Hitichitee Methodist Church where she served as an Elder and Women’s leader of the church. She also served as church treasurer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Deer; parents; and brothers, Woodrow, Sam, Warren, Robert and Ernie Haney.

She is survived by her sons, Ricky Deer and Daryl Deer, both of Oklahoma City, and Joel Deer, of Tulsa; daughters, Melissa Deer, Georgetta Goins and Cheri Deer, all of Seminole; brother, Jerry Haney, of Shawnee; sisters, Lorene Tiger, of Shawnee, Ruth Heddinger, of Tulsa, and Madeline Amos, of Eufaula; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

Wake services are scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole, following the wake service she will be taken to the church for an all night wake service. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Hitchitee Methodist Church with burial at the Hitchitee Church Cemetery. Rev. Dave Long, Jr. and Rev. Mike Harjo will officiate the services. She will be taken to Hitchitee Methodist Church after the wake services on Tuesday night for all night wake.

Casket bearers will be: David Deer, Daryl Deer, Jr., Cory Deer, Chris Wassana, Nathan Deer, Darren Fixico, Tyler Combs and Kalone Blackwell.

Honorary bearers will be: Danny Frank Goins, Lorne Fixico, Caiden Deer, Porter Wassana, Cameron and Christian Amos, Michael Haney and Kevin Heddinger.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole. Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Sammie Lee Dennie, age 59, a lifetime resident of Konawa, died Friday, April 10, 2009.

She was born Dec. 15, 1949, in Oklahoma City, to Robert E. Dennie and Audrey Ava Marie (Sharp) Dennie. She graduated from Konawa High School, in 1969, and she received a BS HIM in Health Information Management from East Central University, in Ada, in 2006.

She is survived by her father, Robert E. Dennie, of Konawa; brothers, Danny C. Dennie, of Omaha, Neb. and Randy E. Dennie, of Lamar; and sister, Rhonda Godwin, of McLoud.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey "Priss" Dennie and her grandparents.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Konawa. Rev. Tim Emmons, Pastor of First Baptist Church, in Prague, will officiate.

Pallbearers are Jim Sharp and nephews, Brien, Patrick and Michael Lemmings, and Ashton and Robert Dennie, and niece, Alicia Dennie.

Shawnee resident Edward R. Dennis, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at his home.

He was born April 22, 1927, in Ada, Oklahoma to James M. and Blanche E. (Rice) Dennis and attended Ada Public Schools.

He served in the United States Army directly after World War II in the occupational division.

On Sept. 25, 1948 he married Thekla T. Habereder, in Amberg, Germany.

He received his real estate license and made a home in Roseville, Calif., where he and Thea started their family. Later they moved to Oklahoma where Ed was a homebuilder and farmer until his retirement. Then they made their home in Harlingen, Texas until October 2008, when they moved to Shawnee to be close to family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, five sisters and a son Karl N. Dennis.

He is survived by his wife, Thekla Dennis, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Paula Dennis, of Seminole; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Ed Kurth, of Oklahoma City and Bonnie and Tommy Taylor, of Shawnee; grandchildren, Jeremy Dennis, of Seminole, Deena Self, of Sapulpa, Jamie Dennis, of Seminole, Nicole Massey, of Oklahoma City, Zack Taylor, of Shawnee, Jessica Taylor, of Norman, Amber Van Brunt and Kraig Van Brunt, both of Shawnee, and Jamie Adams, of Sasakwa; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements have been made for cremation with Cooper Funeral Home and the family will have a memorial service at the gravesite at a later date.

Special thanks go out to Angelic Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Angelic Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Maud resident Eileen Vern Deshields, age 77, passed away at her residence, surrounded by loved ones, Monday, April 6, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services are under the direction of Stout Phillips Funeral Home and scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 at Highway Baptist Church, in Little. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate and interment will be at Little Cemetery.

She was born October 2, 1931, in Okemah, to Mack Allen and Bessie (Smith) McCrary. She worked for Big Yank as a seamstress for a number of years.

Eileen and Howard Kenneth Deshields were married January 7, 1994, in Cromwell. He preceded her in death October 18, 2004.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, in Cromwell. She had a love for quilting and crocheting and helping other family members, they were first and foremost.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; brothers, Paul McCrary and Lester McCrary; sisters, Opal Shyrock and June Stinnett; and son Calvin Loyle Pyle.

Survivors include her children, Karen and husband Daniel Ellison, of, North Pole Alaska, Betty and husband Don Brooks, of Maud, Leslie and husband George Nuckolls, of Seminole, Doyle and wife Rebekah Pyle, of Clare, Michigan, Robert Azlin, of Sayre, and daughter-in-law, Gina Pyle, of Maud; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Leonard and wife Trudie McCrary, of Dallas, Texas, sister, Nola Barnett, Harrison, of Arkansas, Maxine and Dan Zaffuto, of Tulsa, Betty Keske, of Tulsa; numerous other friends and relatives and loved ones; and special friends Milfred and Connie Pyle, of Kinta.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Phyllis Imogene "Jean" Devore, 84, of Cushing, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, in Cushing.

She was born July 7, 1924, in Marietta, to Sam Houston Randolph and Jessie Lee (Cox) Randolph. She attended grade school in Marietta and she graduated from High School in Wilson. She married Hugh Devore Oct. 4, 1943 in Miami.

Devore was employed by Parks Drug Pharmacy, in Seminole, until she moved with her husband, to Cushing in 1976.

She was a member of the Church of Christ, in Seminole.

She is survived by her husband, Hugh Devore, of Cushing; son, Terry Devore, of Broken Arrow; daughters, Saundra Manzer and Dianne Murray, both of Stillwater; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, George Randolph, Aubia Randolph, and Woodrow Randolph; and three sisters, Ethel Heaton, Ruby Dodd, and Ruth Pritchard.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Stillwater with Dr. Lee Manzer officiating. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Alzheimer's Association, Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter, 6465 S. Yale Ave., #312, Tulsa, 74136.

Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.

Wewoka resident, Rob Lee Dial, age 88, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in Wewoka.

Dial was born April 15, 1920, in Seminole County, to Rayford and Roxie Dial.

He was in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church, serving as an usher.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Doretha Sneed, Virginia Simpson, and Selina Mayes.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with Rev. Larry Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Sowatske Cemetery, in Seminole.

Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, of Wewoka.

Wewoka resident Dorothy Lee Watters Dicketts passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 at her home. "She is where she worked all her life to be, in the arms of the Lord," says Kim Anh Able, granddaughter.

Dorothy was born to Charles Morgan and Lizzie Sharpe Watters on March 19, 1930, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma. Dorothy later married the love of her life, Ralph W. Dicketts on Aug. 15, 1958 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. The couple made their home in Wewoka and raised two children together.

Dorothy was a dedicated Christian, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many.

Dorothy proudly devoted 43 years of her life as a nursing assist at Wewoka Nursing Center. She also provided loving care to the residents at Oakridge Home.

Dorothy was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an ideal caregiver. Her hugs resolved worries and her sweet disposition, gentle nature and shy but contagious smile endeared her to everyone she met.

Dorothy is survived by two children, Jeannie Le and husband Ken, of Wewoka and Tim Dicketts and wife Desera, of Farmington, Ill.; and her favorite canine companion Little Bit. "Nan" is also survived by five granddaughters: Kim Anh Able and husband Micah, of Wewoka, Khanh Le of Stillwater, Mai Le of, Wewoka, Mallorie and Carlye Dicketts, of Farmington, Ill. Dorothy is also survived by one sister Pearlie Davis, of Wewoka, a host of nieces, nephews and a special friend, Dana Roulston, of the Caring Connection, Wewoka.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lizzie Watters; husband, Ralph Dicketts; brother, Alvie Watters; sisters, Ocie Davis, Jewel Partain, Jessie Choate, and Sadie Watters.

Services will be held at the First Assembly of God, Wewoka, Oklahoma on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com

Seminole resident Dorothea Kaye Dickson, age 51, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Norman Regional Hospital.

She was born June 28, 1957 in Guthrie, to Russell and Isabella Foutz.

Dickson was a housewife and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, of Wewoka. She moved to Seminole from Texas.

She married James Dickson in Ada, Sept. 4, 1997.

She is survived by her husband, of the home; sons, Jason Gallardo, of Houston, Texas, Brian Gallardo, of Oklahoma City, and Casie Gallardo and Cody Gallardo, both of the home.

A private family memorial service will be held in her memory at a later date.

Condolences to the family many be sent to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Mark Lee Dixon, age 47, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at his home in Asher.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Konawa. Chris Carter will officiate.

Dixon was born on Sept. 22, 1961, in Wewoka, to Berle Dixon and Leona (Cheek) Dixon. He later married Sabrina Pierce. He was a self-employed truck driver.

He is survived by his wife, Sabrina Dixon; daughter, Sarina Dixon; son, Jeremy Dixon, all of the home; son, Doug Dixon, of Mcloud; daughter, Rachel Curry, of Oklahoma City; mother, Leona Dixon, of Tecumseh; four brothers, Gary Dixon, of Maud, Bobby Dixon, of Shawnee, Jimmy Dixon, of Bethel, and Larry Dixon, of Wilberton; two sisters, Delinda Carthens, of Shawnee and Deanne Norman, of Mcloud; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Berle Dixon.

Wewoka resident Homa Jean Dockery passed away Friday, May 22, 2009, at the age of 75.

She was born January 14, 1934, in Centrahoma, Oklahoma, to Homer Pullen and Virginia Pullen.

She married Gerald Dockery Sr., May 7, 1951.

Homa Jean was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Dockery Sr.; two sons, Mickey Dockery and Gerald Dockery Jr.; three daughters, Jeannie McNeill, Linda Dockery, and Deborah Sipes; son-in-law, Ronnie Sipes; one sister, Mary Cravens; 9 grandchildren; lots of great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.

At Homa Jeans request services will not be held. Burial will be at Little Cemetery.

Funeral services for Billy Gene Dodson will be held Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 1 p.m., at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, in Cromwell, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Little Cemetery in Seminole County.

Billy Gene Dodson was born June 20, 1931, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Johnny R. and Al Goma (Stephens) Dodson. He passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at his home in Cromwell, at the age of 78.

Mr. Dodson had been a resident of the Seminole County area most all of his life. He and Helen Stanfield were married August 24, 1952, in Cromwell. Mr. Dodson retired after 27 years of employment with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. He also served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Dodson enjoyed deer hunting, woodworking, and was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, of Cromwell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister, and one son in law, Farron Oliver.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Dodson, of the home; one son, Nolan Eugene "Buddy" Dodson and wife Twana, of Maud, Oklahoma; three daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Burdine and husband Lee, of Midwest City, Karen June Ladd, of Cromwell, and Deborah Annette Oliver, of Ada, Oklahoma; 5 brothers, W.H. Dodson, of Seminole, E.C. Dodson, of Poteau, Bobby Dodson, of Sun City, Arizona, Jamie Dodson, of Cromwell, and Archie Dodson, of Phoenix, Arizona; three sisters, Irene Churchwell, of Shawnee, Loyce Brown, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Geraldine Wallis also, of Phoenix; 7 grandchildren, Gene Pederson, Denise Reed and husband David, Eric Ross and wife Renee, Greg Dodson and wife Keelan, Aaron Oliver, Rachel Jantzen and husband Chuck and Brandon Dodson; and also 9 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Dodson’s grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. James Baldridge and assisted by Rev. Richard Estorga.

Online condolences may be made at www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Boyce Dodson will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Bearden Cemetery.

Boyce Dodson was born September 3, 1933 in Cromwell, Oklahoma to Johnny Ray and Algoma (Stevens) Dodson. He passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at his home, in Bearden, at the age of 75.

Mr. Dodson grew up and lived most of his life in the Cromwell area. He had also been a resident of Bearden for the past 20 years. Mr. Dodson served his country with the United States Army from 1952-1955. He was a member of the 10th Special Forces, which was the first Special Forces unit with the U.S. Army.

Mr. Dodson and Oleta Williams were married October 17, 1989, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was a longtime minister and was the Senior Pastor of the Bearden Holiness Church. Mr. Dodson was retired from the Bearden Fire Department and also worked as a heavy equipment operator with the Commercial Brick Company, in Wewoka, for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially going on camping trips.

Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Oleta Dodson, of Bearden; four daughters, Sarah Silva and husband Tom, of Denton, Texas, Jeannie Holz and husband Robert, of Oklahoma City, Donnell Underwood and husband Francis, of Bearden and Monica Dunn, of Cromwell, Oklahoma; 6 brothers, James Dodson, of Cromwell, Bobby Dodson and wife Mary, of Phoenix, Arizona, William Hardy Dodson and wife Jean, of Seminole, Billy Dodson and wife Helen, of Cromwell, Edward Dodson and wife Burdine, of Poteau, Oklahoma and Archie Dodson and wife Phyllis, of Arizona; 3 sisters, including his twin, Loyce Brown, of Arizona, Jewel Wallis, of Peoria, Arizona, and Irene Churchwell and husband Orvelle, of Shawnee; 8 grandchildren, Whitney Clark, Courtney Greene, Drew Silva, and Colton Silva, all of Denton, Texas, Robin Holz, of Pensacola, Florida, Ryan Holz, of Ft. Rucker, Alabama, Shelly Galloway, of Cromwell, Oklahoma, and Matthew Underwood, of Bearden; 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Serving as active pallbearer will be Robert Holz, Ryan Holz, Matthew Underwood, Tom Silva, Drew Silva, and Michael Galloway.

Honorary bearers include Robert Schmidlkofer and Lonnie Cheatwood.

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Larry Chesser and assisted by Rev. Andy Young.

Online condolences may be made at www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Former Wewoka resident Lt. Col. (retired) Albert W. Douglas, age 86, of Lawton, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, in Lawton.

He was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Terry, Miss. He graduated from Terry High School and moved to Wewoka, where he married Margie Crabtree on June 21, 1942.

He enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942. He served as a bomber pilot in the Philippines during World War II and later served two tours of duty in Korea. He transferred to the Medical Services Corp and retired at Fort Bragg, N.C., in 1969. Following his retirement he worked at Comanche County Memorial Hospital for a brief time before going to work for the First Baptist Church where he worked as the building administrator until his retirement in the mid 1980’s.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a deacon.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; children, Gay Lyn Cagle, of Canyon, Texas, Jim, Douglas, of Euless, Texas, Risë Ann Boling, Jr., of Lawton, and Terry Douglas, of San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the First Baptist Church, in Lawton, with Dr. William F. Watkins and Chris Cagle, officiating.

Burial with full military honors will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Becker Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, 3800 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City 73112-6506.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com

Longtime Seminole resident, Joy Garrison Drake, age 80, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at her home, in Seminole.

Joy was born November 21, 1928, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Birtchell B. and Velma Vivian (Criswell) Garrison.

Joy grew up in the Little and Seminole areas and attended area schools. She received her Bachelor Degree from East Central University, in Ada. Mrs. Drake taught 8th Grade English for many years at Seminole High School. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ in Seminole.

Joy married James Drake on April 16, 1948, in Seminole, Oklahoma and he preceded her in death on November 26, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Drake is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Janet Drake, of Ponte Vedra, Fla. and a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Lee Stilwell, of Seminole, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Sharp, of Seminole; five grandchildren, Justin Drake and Elisabeth Drake, Jeremy Stilwell and his wife Jennifer, Shelly Rolland and her husband Justin, Scott Stilwell and his wife Kala; and five great-grandchildren, Allison, Reilly, Hayden, Hannah and Shannon.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of Christ, in Seminole, with Chris Stinnett officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, east of Seminole.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the Youth Fund at the Church of Christ in Seminole at P.O. Box 1723 Seminole, Oklahoma 74818-1723 or the Society for the Prevention and Cruelty of Animals, ASPCA Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC. 20077-7127

Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Lifelong Seminole resident Pamela Faye Duncan passed away on March 13, 2009 in Seminole, Oklahoma at the age of 51.

She was born on July 17, 1957 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Leon Dale and Joyce Faye (Harris) Williams.

She graduated from Strother High School in 1975 and owned Pam’s Day Care for several years. She married Elmer Robert Duncan on July 16, 1976, in Seminole, Oklahoma.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Elmer Duncan, of the home; mother and father, Joyce and Leon Williams, of Seminole, Oklahoma; three sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Tonya Duncan, of Tecumseh, Mike and Tiffany Duncan, of Seminole and Jason Duncan and Amber Lee, of Seminole; daughter, Nicole Coym, of Seminole, Oklahoma; one brother and sister-in-law, Leslie and Peggy Williams; and one sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Tim King, of Enid, Oklahoma. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Macyn, Hailey, Dakota, Destiny, Kiley, Cale and Ethan.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Toni Lynn Williams and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer Elden and Bonnie Maxine, Duncan.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Bowlegs Assembly of God Church with Mickey Shaw officiating. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, Little, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Jared Wells, Jason Ham, Jason Friend, Jason Fowler, Randy Lehman, Ryan Lehman, Chuck Plunkett and Zack Davis.

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

Marvin Dunn, 78, longtime Seminole resident died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Oklahoma City. He was born Aug. 15, 1930, in Nyssa, Ore. to Jesse D. and Edna (Carter) Dunn. He moved to Seminole from Mounds, 54 years ago.

Dunn was a pipeline worker for Kerr-McGee Oil Company for over 32 years and retired in 1994. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a corporal, from 1948 to 1953. Dunn was a member of the Ideal Street Baptist Church, in Seminole. He was a mason and member of the Masonic Lodge, in Maud.

He married Edith Irene Harper on May 14, 1969, in Seminole.

Surviving him are his wife, Edith Irene Harper-Dunn, of the home in Seminole; four sons, David Dunn, of Claremore, Steve Dunn, of Broken Arrow, Marvin Dunn, of Oklahoma City, and Ron Seay, of Seminole; daughter, Pam Blalock, of Seminole; three brothers, Ivy Dunn, of San Antonio, Texas, Curtis Dunn, of Tulsa, and Ernest Dunn, of Siloam Springs, Ark; two sisters, Wilma Surrett, of Tulsa, and Ramona Carlile, of Locust Grove; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters, his parents and one daughter, Sherry Chambless.

Services are scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at 2 p.m., to be held at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating and Rev. Charles Spears assisting.

Military honors will be performed at the funeral home chapel where the services will conclude. Burial will be at Little Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be, Mike Chambless, Kevin Lyle, Tim Titiriga, Michael Dunn, Rob Cowley and Ron Seay.

Honorary bearers will be Sam Mansell and Don Phillips.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Messages of condolences may be sent on line to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

No services are planned for former Seminole resident Velma Jane (Grace) Dunning.

Dunning and her husband owned the Trails Restaurant and then Red’s Café.

Dunning died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 in Owasso at the age of 102.

Daniel Lee Dye, age 59 and resident of Konawa died Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Integris Medical Center in Seminole.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa.

Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery, east of Konawa.

Rev. Ed Bray, Pastor of Cross Timbers Church in Konawa, will officiate.

Pallbearers are Ronnie Lemmings, Jerome Snider, Gene Walker, Denver Merrell, Tom Brumley, and Earl Hacker.

Honorary pallbearers are Paul Loudermilk, and Sam Flippo.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. today.

Dye was born on April 16, 1950, in Ft. Smith, Ark., to Elmer and Reba (Edwards) Dye.

He married Lana Mason on December 23, 1971, in Midwest City.

Dye was a minister and was also a member of the Cross Timbers Church in Konawa.

He had served as Pastor of Glendale Freewill Baptist Church in Midwest City for four years.

Dye also was the pastor of Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church west of Ada, and he also was the pastor of Welty Freewill Baptist.

He is survived by his wife, Lana Dye of the home; two sons, Michael Dye and Kevin Dye also of the home; two brothers, Elmer "Sonny" Dye and wife, Peggy of Harrah, and Ricky Dye of Oklahoma City; and one sister, Rita Dallas of Midwest City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Reba Dye; one sister, Erma Cozens; and one brother-in-law, Oliver Dallas.

Donna Lee Eakins, age 58, died at her home in Wewoka, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

She was born June 14, 1951, to Stuard H. Eakins and Anna Kerstina (Nielsen) Eakins, Mitchell, S.D. She was raised in South Dakota and in California. She worked as an accountant for Kentucky Tubing near Cadiz, Kentucky. She has made her home in Wewoka since 2002. She attended Assembly of God Church, in Wewoka.

She is survived by her daughter, Anna Eakins, of Wewoka.

A private family memorial will be held.

Ima Mae Edwards, a Seminole county resident for 65 years died in Norman, Friday, July 31, 2009 at the age of 85.

She was born on September 8, 1923 at Breckenridge, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seminole Church of Christ.

She married Thurman H. Edwards, Sr. on April 28, 1942 in Seminole.

She is survived by son: Thurman Edwards of Seminole, and daughters: Angela Ledford of Many, La., and Sandra Edwards of Norman.

She is also survived by three sisters: Bernice Arvin of Ft. Worth, Texas, Bertha O’dell of Edmond, and Violet Kruta of Oklahoma City, four grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

Edwards was preceded in death by: parents, Dan and Hazel Haught; brother, Edward Pierce and sister Helen Trebe.

Memorial services for Edwards will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Seminole Church of Christ with Chris Stinnett officiating.

A Memorial Book is available at Swearingen Funeral Home for family and friends to sign. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hope Harbor Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1047, Claremore, Oklahoma.  74018.

James Fred Ellison, 89, longtime Seminole resident died Saturday, October 3, 2009, in Del City, Oklahoma. Fred was born March 1, 1920, in Baxten County, Arkansas, to Grover Cleveland and Emily Ora (Farnell) Ellison. Fred and his parents moved to Seminole from Arkansas in 1921.

Mr. Ellison attended and was a graduate of Seminole High School; he attended college and after one and one-half year’s war interrupted his education. Mr. Ellison joined the United States Army Air Force on January 13, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attained the rank of corporal. He was honorably discharged on November 15, 1945.

After the World War II, Fred met and married Linnie M. Wood. They were married at the First Baptist Church parsonage on October 14, 1946. Mr. Ellison had been a member of the First Baptist Church, in Seminole Since 1937.

Mr. Ellison was a fire fighter for the Seminole Fire Department from 1951 to 1971.

His loving wife Linnie M. Ellison survives Mr. Ellison. This October 14, they would have been married for 63 years.

Survivors are his sisters, Melba Rumsey, of Seminole, Oklahoma and a host of nieces and nephews which include: Janet Hargrave, Lana Jackson, Grover Parsons, Leroy Parsons, June McGinnis, Jean Fuqua, Carol Upchurch, Harold Ellison, Mike Ellison, David Ellison, Jim Ellison, Tommy Rumsey, Kathy Dawson and Keith Rumsey.

He was preceded in death by Joe Ellison, Grace Norman, Mary Parsons, Mildred Wages, Ray Ellison and Floyd Ellison.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating. Burial will follow with military honors at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Casket Bearers will be Tommy Rumsey, Keith Rumsey, David Ellison, Jimmy Ellison, Harold Ray Ellison and Mike Ellison.

Honorary bearers will be Melford Rumsey and Dub Childers

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

Messages of Condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Dr. Joy Durham Epperley, 76, of Holdenville passed away in the OU Medical Center, on June 26, 2009.

She lived most of her life in Holdenville. A graduate of Holdenville schools in 1950, Joy continued her education by obtaining a bachelors and masters degree in education from East Central University, as well as obtaining her PhD from the University of Oklahoma. Her teaching experience ranged from Holdenville to Moss public schools. In addition, she spent her last forty years teaching at Seminole State College in the college of business. She touched thousands of student’s lives while fulfilling her dream of being an educator. After her retirement, Joy continued to teach adjunct classes at the college. She loved spending time with her coworkers at the college.

She was a faithful member of the East Main Church of Christ, where she was baptized on November 11, 1944.

Joy enjoyed gardening, cooking, outings with her friends, and spent all of her free time attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. She enjoyed watching Sooner football and basketball games.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Jana Marcum and her husband Alan, of Purcell and their two children, Taylor and Hunter; one brother, Johnny Durham and his wife Naomi, of Grove and their two children Terry Durham and Linda Chase; aunt Ruth DeShields, of Atwood and Uncle Bill Durham, of Napa, Calif.; grandchildren, Todd Epperley and Michelle Edwards children of stepson Mike Epperley, and Brett Epperley son of stepson Bruce Epperley; and many other great grandchildren and other family members.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the East Main Church of Christ, in Holdenville, under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, with interment following at the Holdenville Cemetery.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Clint M. Evans, age 80, longtime Seminole County resident, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Integris Baptist Hospital, in Oklahoma City. He was born March 27, 1929, in Wewoka, to Onie Evans and Eunice Marie (Fallin) Evans.

He served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant. He also earned his Masters Degree from Syracuse University, in Syracuse, N.Y. He worked as C.E.O. for General Grocers, later he taught at Westland College for several years before going to work for Fleming Foods and later IGA. He also held different offices in the Meat Cutters Union. He was an official referee for the N.F.L. He is a former member of the Seminole Elks Lodge.

He married T.A. (Corzine) "Tece" Evans on July 7, 1990, in Seminole.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Clint, Rick and Bob Evans; daughters, Doveoshia Crane, of Wewoka, Junialee Thornburg, of Purcell, and Tina Thornburg, of Louisiana; and four grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father; mother, stepfather, Homer Dale "Sparky" Haifley; and brother, O’Neil Evans.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Hill Top Baptist Church on Hwy. 59 between Seminole and Wewoka. Rev. Hershel Davis, Rev. Tim Wolf and Rev. Russell Ryker will officiate the service. Entombment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, in Seminole.

Casket Bearers will be: Scott Crane, Gary Crane, Chad Nickham, Tim Wolf, Joseph Davis and Hershel Davis.

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

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family online at

Former longtime Seminole resident Jana Sue Evans, 58, now of Muskogee, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2009.

She was born to Adler and Mary Francis (Noe) Haskins, September 14, 1950 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jana graduated from Seminole High School in 1968. She married Howard Evans in 1971, and they lived together in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Jana is survived by her three children, Brian Evans, of Bedford, Texas; Scott and Erin Evans, of Bedford, Texas; Steven and Jessica Evans, of Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Bernice Haskins, of Muskogee, Oklahoma; she is also is survived by three grandchildren, Caleb, Hailey and Brandon as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Adler and Mary Francis (Noe) Haskins.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Historic Strother Chapel at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating. A burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

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

Deanna Carol (Blackwood) Everhart, age 64 and long-time resident of Konawa, died Thursday, August 20, 2009, at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, at Vamoosa Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Kevin Duck will officiate.

Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Bill Everhart, Jr., Jim Blackwood, Jerry Blackwood, Johnny Blackwood, Eddie Dee Blackwood, and Jeff Morris.

Visitation will be today from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Everhart was born to Alton D. Blackwood and Effie (Hankins) Blackwood on April 26, 1945 in Richmond, Calif. She married Arthur W. Everhart, Sr. on August 18, 1964 in Rodeo, Calif. They moved from California in 1977.

She worked as an LPN in the health care profession. She loved being around her family and friends, and she also loved to sing and to listen to gospel music.

Everhart is survived by one son, Arthur W. "Bill" Everhart, Jr. of Ada; one daughter, Carol Morris of Konawa; one sister, Pat Brotherton of Clearlake Oaks, Calif.; six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Effie Blackwood, and her husband, Arthur Everhart.

James Andrew (Saylor) Factor Sr., died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Oklahoma City.

He was born March 20, 1942, to Chester and Lizzie (McCoser) Factor, in Talihina.

He grew up around the Holdenville and Tate Mountain areas. He was baptized at Many Springs Baptist Church and a graduate of Haskell's Institute in Lawrence, Kan.

He lived his adult life in Oklahoma City, where he bowled and golfed. He was also a mechanic.

He is survived by his brother, Leon Factor, of Wewoka; sisters, Yvonne Jim, of Wewoka; and Ruth Walker, of Tecumseh; daughter, Kymberly Dian Hazlett; sons, Kevin Dewayne Factor and James Andrew Factor Jr. (Peewee); grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Max Factor and sister, Ida Mae Factor.

Memorial Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.6, 2009, at Many Springs Indian Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Anderson.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Edward Lee Factor, age 72, of Maud, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Mercy Memorial Hospital, in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Edward was born on May 6, 1936, in Konawa, Oklahoma, to Timmie Ray Factor and Susie Mae (Cummings) Factor. Edward, a life-long Seminole County resident, was a Konawa High School graduate and a barber by trade. He was a member of High Springs Baptist Church and a former Council Member of the Tusekia Harjo Band. He was also an avid sports fan and a Merle Haggard fan.

He is survived by four sons, Rodney Factor, of Wolf, Oklahoma, Terry Factor, of Ada, Oklahoma, Paul Factor, of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Mark Factor, of Ada, Oklahoma; two daughters, Rita Loder, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Lori Factor, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; one brother, Timmie Factor, Jr., of Shawnee, Oklahoma; three sisters, Vera Mae Harjo, of Wolf, Oklahoma, Francina Johnson, of Seminole, Oklahoma, and Betty Harjo, of Wolf, Oklahoma; seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; and a very special personal friend, Geraldine Cloud, of Konawa, Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Timmie and Susie Factor, and two brothers, Roman and Glen Factor.

A wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at High Springs Baptist Church, in Konawa, Oklahoma, and funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. Bunny Carpitcher and Jimsey Harjo will officiate, and burial will follow at the Factor Family Cemetery, in Wolf, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers are Travis Hunter, Frank Lankford, Audie Lankford, Herman Foster, Keith Motley, and Charles Burgess.

The grandsons are honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Lifelong Seminole resident Amy Leann (Renfro) Findley, age 38, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Ada. She was born Aug. 29, 1971, in Seminole, to Bert E. Renfro and Linda C. (McKee) Renfro.

She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, in Seminole, and worked in the healthcare industry caring for mentally disabled people.

She is survived by her parents, of Seminole; daughter, Brayden Brea Findley, of Seminole; and sister, Cindy Stone, of Seminole.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2009 at the First Assembly of God Church, in Seminole. Rev. Perry Justus and Rev. Doyle Long will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery located north of Seminole.

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

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

Seminole resident Katie Fixico, age 72, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Integris Hospital, in Shawnee.

She was born May 18, 1936, in Concho, to Mack and Mary (Black). She attended schools in the Concho area and after graduating high school she worked in a curtain factory until she married T. J. Fixico. After marriage she became a full time homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, of the home; sons, Marlin Fixico, of Washington, D.C, Edmund Fixico, of Parshal, N.D., T.J. Fixico, Jr., of Shawnee, Lorne D. Fixico, of Shawnee, and Jerrald M. Fixico, of Seminole; daughters, Maurine Fixico, of Oklahoma City and Beverly Fixico, of New Town N.D.; brothers, Alec Warden, Sr., Mac Haag, Jr., and Ronald Haag; sisters, Maurine Charcoal, of Geary and Leah Scott, of Oklahoma City; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A wake service is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2009, at New Hope Fellowship Church, in Cromwell. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2009, at New Hope Fellowship Church, then a 2 p.m. service at the Community Hall, in Concho, with Reverends Jay Swallow and Alfred White Crow officiating.

Burial will be in the Concho Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Darin, Tony, and Devon Fixico, Henry Hicks, Thomas Hicks, and Mac Haag.

Services are under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home, in Okemah.

Seminole resident Judy C. Flannery, age 65, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Integris Seminole Medical Center. Judy was born July 11, 1944 in Ada, Oklahoma to Dewight and Molly (Graham) Megee. Judy moved to Seminole from Shawnee seven years ago, prior to that she had lived in Midland, Texas.

Judy married Charley E. Flannery on February 8, 1963 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Judy was a homemaker. She loved to spend time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, wrestling, car races and reading. Judy had attended Victory Baptist Church in Maud, Oklahoma and enjoyed visiting and eating meals at the Heritage House in Seminole.

Her husband Charley E. Flannery of Seminole, Oklahoma, survives her. One daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Mecheal and Raymond Sanders, of Seminole, Oklahoma and one Son, Michael Charles Flannery, of Seminole, Oklahoma. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Christopher James Yarbrough and wife Sheritta, Stormy Dawn Yarbrough, Kenny Sanders and Radeian Sanders and three great-great grandchildren: Ava Denise Yarbrough, Robert Smith Yarbrough and Christopher James Yarbrough due this month.

Her parents, grandparents and a brother Jim Megee preceded her in death.

The family is planning private family services at a later date.

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

Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Former Seminole resident Sonnie Foley, age 71, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Tulsa.

He was born July 16, 1938, in Holdenville, to Joe Foley and Hattie Long Foley.

He spent his early years in Hughes County. He attended Hartshorne Indian Boarding School and later attended Haskett College, in Lawrence, Kan. He entered the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict, as an Air Policeman, while stationed in Europe. He returned to Holdenville following his discharge, in 1965.

He was married to JoAnn Dunzy. They lived in different locations, as his job required. He worked for Creek Nation before relocating to Oklahoma City to work for General Motors. He returned to Hughes County, in 1975

He was a member of the Salt Creek Baptist Church, where he was baptized last year.

He is survived by his wife; children, Brian Foley, of Wetumka, Larry Barnes, of Rhome, Texas, Jerry Foley, of Wetumka, and Dana Foley, of Weleetka; sisters, Lela Lewis, of Dustin, Anna Harris, of Albuquerque, N.M., Maurine Foley, of Wetumka, and Susie Kasero, of Laguna, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and one great grand child.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth and Tom; sisters, Wanda Foley and Josephine Prince; and son Mark.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at the Salt Creek Baptist Church, in Wetumka with Rev. J.B. Fish officiating and Rev. Eugene Whitlow assisting. Interment will be at he Salt Creek Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home, in Wetumka.

Ivy Edward Forbis, age 71, from Konawa, died, his residence, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. A Rosary service is scheduled for 7 p.m Friday, Jan. 16, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Konawa. Father Adrian Vorderlandwehr, OSB will officiate.

He was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Ketchum, to Harold Lee Forbis, Sr. and Jewel (Periman) Forbis. He married Juanima (Rhodd) on March 29, 1964, in Maud. He was the Chief of Police in Wyandotte, for sixteen years. He was also a police officer for Spavinaw, Konawa, Maud, and Roff. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Juanima Forbis, of the home; three sons, Dickie Forbis, of Ketchum, George Forbis, of Picher, and Kenny Forbis, of Konawa; six daughters, Vickie Cody, of Coweta, Jo Peck, of Wagoner, Sue Forbis, of Wagoner, Sandy Forbis, of Moundsville, Mo., Diana Cahoon, of Konawa, and Happy Mills, of Pomona, Kan.; two brothers, Harold Lee Forbis, Jr., of Miami and Charles Lee Forbis, of Joplin, Mo.; two sisters, Geneva Smoke, of Ketchum and Woneda Moffett, of Cleoria; twenty-three grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Jewel Forbis; sister, and Dovie Lou Forbis.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Robert Peck, Keith Forbis, Daniel Forbis, Cory Cahoon, Colby Cahoon, and Chris Mills. Honorary Pallbearers are Dale Neal and Bailey Brice.

Longtime Maud area resident Cecil William Foreman passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at his home, in Maud, at the age of 97.

He was born on June 30, 1912 in Little, Oklahoma to George and Ethel (Wood) Foreman. He married Jessie Mae (Bishop) Foreman, on November 17, 1947, in Maud, Oklahoma, and she preceded him in death.

He worked for the Highway Department for 6 years, and went on to work at Tinker Field for 28 years where he retired in 1979.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Rick and Trisha Foreman, of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Tim Foreman, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and one brother, Milo Foreman, of Prague, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his caretaker and angel Tina Smith, of Maud, Oklahoma.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Cummings Cemetery in Maud. Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, in Maud, Oklahoma.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Danny Akin, Gary Akin, Frank Jackson, Cleve Pierce, Farlan Huff and Steve Gillham.

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

Sylvia Ann Forson, 74, longtime Seminole resident died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at Seminole Medical Center. Mrs. Forson was born May 6, 1934, in Maud, to James L. and Edna L. (Lindsay) Wilson.

Sylvia grew up in Carr City, and attended Pleasant Grove Schools west of Seminole. She married David Forson on May 9, 1951, in Ada. In 1952, after the birth of their first child, Mr. Forson was transferred from Seminole to Hobbs, N.M., where they lived for 17 years. They subsequently moved to Casper, Wyoming for 3 years and then to Denver, Colorado for 28 years before returning to Seminole 10 years ago.

Sylvia built life-long friendships and Christian fellowship at every stage along her journey. She was an active and committed member of First Baptist Church, in Seminole.

Sylvia was a homemaker for most of her life, something she always considered a high calling. She was a loving, and well-loved, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bible study, prayer and worship were among Sylvia’s most favorite pastimes throughout her adult life. She taught many Sunday School classes over the years and joyfully served in many other church ministries including WMU (she was past president of a local WMU chapter), GA’s and choir.

Together with David, she went on many mission trips to foreign countries for the Lord, including five trips to Korea and trips to Norway, Japan and England. She loved sewing and cooking in earlier years and never lost her joy for holding babies and playing with children. Sylvia, with David, daily enjoyed sharing meals and fellowship with many good friends, including the family of David’s sister Jerri Sullivan and her husband, Cecil, of Seminole, and also including Sylvia’s sister, Pat, and her husband, Kevin, of Shawnee.

Sylvia valiantly struggled against the increasingly destructive effects of her dementia. Although much of her independence and capacity for memory had been lost, she somehow succeeded, by the grace of God, in retaining her robust spirit of kindness, friendliness and charity throughout.

Sylvia is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, David Forson, of Seminole. They have four surviving children; daughter, Vicki Williams, of Billings, Mont., daughter, Karen Wilkin, and her husband Lanny, of Seattle, Wash., son David Forson, Jr., and his wife, Lisa, of Sugarland, Texas, and daughter, Julie Voorhies, and her husband James, of Casper, Wyo. Sylvia has four surviving siblings, one brother, Thomas Wilson and his wife Pat, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and three sisters, Louise Craven, of Montgomery, Ala., Nellie Evans, of Binghamton, N.Y., and Patricia Taylor, of Shawnee. Sylvia is loved by thirteen surviving grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, with two more great-grandchildren on the way.

Sylvia is survived by brother-in-law Danny Forson, and his wife, Nadine, of Greenville, Texas, sister-in-law Margaret Wootten, of Hobbs, N.M. and David’s sisters Vivian Morris and Jerri Sullivan, both of Seminole. Sylvia is also survived by many well-loved nieces, nephews and cousins, and honorary family members Yunmoon Jung and Sunyoung Kwon, formerly residents of Denver and currently of Edmonton, Canada.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Betty Good and a brother Donald Wilson.

Funeral Services are planned for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Dr. Tommy Clark, assisted by Rev. Russ Richardson, will officiate the services.

Casket Bearers will be grandsons Todd Hornbuckle, William Forson, Jared Wilkin, Taylor Wilkin and Tanner Wilkin and son-in-law James Voorhies.

The family acknowledges its debt of gratitude owed to the membership and clergy of First Baptist Church, Seminole, and would like any memorial donations to be made in Sylvia’s name to: "The Bridge" building project at First Baptist Church, for the children’s play area.

Issac Newton Foster, Sr., age 76, of Konawa, departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at his residence.

Issac was born July 29, 1932, to Washie Foster and Alice (Bean) Foster, in Wewoka. He was raised by Dickie and Matilda Johnson.

He attended Vamoosa School. He married Katherine Harjo in 1954. He was a member of the Oklahoma Rewalke Band and Sweet Potato Clan. He was in the Army National Guard from 1949 to 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded the Army Occupation Medal (Japan), United Nations Service Medal, Bronze Campaign Star, and Combat Infantry Badge. He was an Ordained minister and the Pastor of High Springs Baptist Church from1983 until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Foster, of the home; six sons, Allen Foster, of Harjo, Herman Foster, of Bowlegs, Matthew Foster, of Edmond, Adam Foster, of Konawa, Issac Foster, Jr., of Seminole, and Bill Foster, of Konawa; one daughter, May Sue Scott, of Konawa; one brother, Kenneth Washie Foster, of Poteau; five sisters, Loretta Votaw, of Seminole, Geneva Jones, of Seminole, Wynema Bruner, of Shawnee, and Pat Cook, of Holdenville, and Salina Alexander, of Konawa; fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Washie and Alice Foster and sister, Lillie Mae Whitebird, and one granddaughter, Tabitha Foster.

A wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, at High Springs Baptist Church, in Konawa.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at High Springs Baptist Church in Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa. Burial will follow at the Foster Family Cemetery, in Konawa. Houston Tiger and Dorsey Nero will officiate.

Pallbearers are Harry Douglas, Jason Tiger, George Johnson, Roy Carpitcher, Johnny Micco and Barton Joe Looney.

Honorary pallbearers are Amon Burgess, Junior Alexander, Cody Foster, Chad Foster, A.J. Foster, and Eric Foster.

Seminole resident Guy Wayne Foutz, age 49, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Integris Seminole Medical Center, in Seminole.

He was born July 19, 1960, in Seminole, to Joe Erick and Allie Estella (Howell) Foutz.

He is survived by his daughter, Tonya Friend; brother, Buster McCoy, of Seminole; sisters, Joyce Dycus, of Oklahoma City, Connie Gray and Lelia Renfro, both of Shawnee; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Molitor; and brothers, Erick and Troy Foutz.

Private family services are scheduled at Little Cemetery, in Seminole County.

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

Jackie Ray "Jack" Fowler, 61 year-old, Wewoka resident died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at his home in Wewoka. He was born July 22, 1948, in Mesa, Arizona to Thomas Fowler and Rachel Lydia (Knight) Fowler.

He married Pamela Adams on Sept. 3, 1982, in Texas. He worked in the oilfield for Boone Operating Company, in Wewoka.

He was a member of the Rogue Motorcycle Brotherhood.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Fowler, of the home; sons, Joshua and Jeremey Fowler, both of Seminole; daughter, Jami Harjo, of Konawa; brother, Bruce Fowler, of California; sisters, Tommie Spice, of Ohio, Jeanie Fowler, of Seminole, Beth Nickelson, of Ohio, Sandy Barnes, of California and Shirley Barnes, of California; and three grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery north of Seminole with Rev. Wesley Martin officiating.

Casket Bearers will be: Mike Pack, Stan Ward, Robert Merrman, Tommy Harjo, Scott Taylor, Clifton Taylor and Joe Finley.

Honorary Bearers will be: Matthew Harjo and David Hill.

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

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

Longtime Seminole resident Beverly Jean "Jeannie" Fowler passed away on November 2, 2009 in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 59.

She was born on December 12, 1949 in Casa Grande, Arizona, to Thomas Laborn and Rachel Lydia (Knight) Fowler.

She worked at the Seminole Bus Station and Bowlegs Café, she was also a homemaker.

She leaves to cherish her memories three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Bridges-Choate and husband Randy, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Chelle Bridges-Wells and husband Richard, of Fresno, California, and Judy Fowler-Aradoz and husband David, of Seminole; one brother, Bruce Fowler; four sisters, Toni "Tomalee" Spice, of Lewisburg, Ohio, Shirley Barnes of Nevada, Missouri, Sandy Barnes, of Santa Clara, California and Beth Nicholson, of Vancouver, Washington. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Kayla and Christopher Choate, Lindsay Bridges-Constant, Jasmine Majdali and McKinzie and Chase Aradoz; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Rachel Fowler; brothers, Charles " Rudy" Fowler, Jimmy Fowler, Jerry "Pete" Fowler and Jack Fowler; and sister, LaVerne Dabbs.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel. Final resting place will be at Little Cemetery.

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

John B. Fowler went to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday, August 9, 2009.

He was born March 18, 1922 to Daniel Moody and Frances Arrabelle ( Lucas) Fowler in rural Pottawatomie County northwest of Maud.

He attended school at Central and Wolf.

He joined the CCC on April 13, 1939 and worked in the Henryetta, Oklahoma area.

John joined the U.S. Army on Nov.2 1942 and served at Philippines, New Guinea and other islands in the South Pacific.

After returning stateside he was discharged from the Army Jan. 26 1946.

He was recalled to duty and served with the Army Air Corps and participated in the Berlin Airlift.

On July 10, 1947 he re-enlisted in the United States Air Force and was an AP Armourer and Military Policeman until his discharge on July 9, 1950.

John was employed at Tinker Air Force base until 1974. He was a Radar Repair Technician.

He was married to Eliza Rae Hunter on Dec. 24 1952.

They were married for 48 years and had one son Jimmy Dee Fowler of Jones.

He had one daughter Johnnie Ann McGuire, Edmond, from a previous marriage; three step-children;  Alvin Henry Hart deceased, Alice Faye Bray, Oklahoma City, and Jess Thomas Hart, Rockport, Texas;  three brothers and three sisters, 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Dad was a gifted musician, his favorite instrument was the violin. He enjoyed making and repairing violins.

He was in several bands, and played a lot for the senior citizens dances and nursing homes. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, Del City.

He was a great man and would help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed. We Love You Dad.

Funeral services for Fowler are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday in the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating. 

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Wolf Cemetery located south of Seminole on Hwy 99. 

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

M.D. Fowler, Jr., age 89, longtime Maud resident died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Unity Health Center, in Shawnee. He was born Oct. 6, 1919, in Oklahoma to Mood Daniel Fowler, Sr. and Francis Arabelle (Lucas) Fowler.

He married Minnie Bee Williams Nov. 22, 1939 at Pumkin Center, near Maud.

Fowler served in the United States Army during World War II and worked in the oilfield most of his life. He was a roughneck and a driller retiring from O.F. Drilling Company several years ago. He was also a member of Trinity Baptist Church, in Maud.

He is survived by his son, Phil Fowler, of Maud; daughter, Aloma Rosamond, of Weatherford; brother, John Fowler, of Oklahoma City sisters, Audry Roberts, of Wolf and Minnie Dolen, of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Minnie Fowler; brothers, Woodrow and Burvle Fowler; and sister, Margie Elliott.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Trinity Baptist Church, in Maud. Glen Williams will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Wolf Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home in Maud, Oklahoma. Phone 405-374-2424.

Wake Services for Geneva Pat (Hulbutta) Fox were scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Sand Creek Eufaula Baptist Church.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Sand Creek Eufaula Baptist Church with Rev. Houston Tiger officiating, and assisted by Rev Bill Hobia and Rev. Newman Crow with interment at Tiger Cemetery.

Geneva Pat Fox was born December 27, 1933, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Thomas and Lillie ( Wood) Hulbutta. She was educated at Limestone

School and worked thru Department of Human Services as a Provider.

Geneva was a member of the Tusekia Harjo Band. She loved to cook and sew for family and friends. She had a love for visiting friends and taking care of her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of Sand Creek Eufaula Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milo T. Fox; grandsons, Jimmy Motley and Joe Chupco; brothers, Scotty Hulbutta and Charlie Hulbutta; and sister, Irene Frazier.

Survivors include: daughters, Christine and husband Don Madron, of Wewoka, Gwen Harjo, of Oklahoma City, Charlene Hulbutta, of Seminole; son, Raymond Fox and wife Harrise, of Wewoka; sixteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Leo Hulbutta, of Seminole, Mandy Williams, of Seminole, and Rita Factor, of Wewoka,

Pallbearers were Jimmy Hulbutta, Jimmy Frazier, Tommy Hulbutta, Alvin Hulbutta, Randy Harjo, and Leonard Hulbutta.

Honorary Pall Bearers were: Kevin Fox, Tommy Chupco, Scott Fox, Keith Motley, Jason Hulbutta, Jeffrey Hulbutta, Jesse Earley, Donny Madron and Don Madron.

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Johnnie Mae (White) Foxx, 64 year-old lifelong Seminole resident went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 16, 2009 while under the care of Integris Baptist Medical Center, in Oklahoma City.

She was born January 4, 1945, in Seminole, where she was raised and later graduated in 1963 from Seminole High School.

Johnnie Mae married Robert Lee Foxx on November 6, 1961 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She worked for Wrangler in Seminole until her retirement in December 2001 after 33 years of dedicated service. She was Wrangler’s quality assurance manager for Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri.

As an active member of the Seminole First Baptist Church, Johnnie Mae served the Lord in many different ministries. She was the Director-Secretary for Sunday School Class D, and served on the Church’s finance committee; she was also involved in the choir where she would often bless the congregation with her solos.

Johnnie Mae was always ready to serve her community where ever and whenever needed. She was a board member for the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum, and a former Campfire director.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 48 years, Robert Foxx of the home; her mother, Willie Mae Saunders of Seminole, Oklahoma; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Kevin Woodfork, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Deborah and Ed Stewart, of Dallas, Texas; mother-in-law, Mattye Foxx, of Pittsburg, Kansas; three grandchildren, Jaqueline Alysse Woodfork, Kevin Maurice and his wife Doneisha Woodfork and George Edward Stewart II; she is also survived by a host of other dear family and friends.

Johnnie Mae is preceded in death by her father, Willie Saunders; one aunt, Mable Stillwell; mother-in-law, Doretha Winrow and by her father-in-law, Andrew Foxx.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole. Entombment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Dr. Tommy Clark, Russell Vicars and Rev. Bobby Curry will officiate the service.

Casket Bearers will be: Marvin Keesee, Michael Barnett, Doug Kalicki, David Whitley, Jack Stripling, Doug Grady, Joe Templeton, Larry Howze, Thurman Edwards, Caeser Rentie and Glen Siler

Honorary Bearers will be: Seminole First Baptist Church Deacons and the Adult D Men’s Class.

The family has requested that donations be made in memory of Johnnie Mae Foxx, to the First Baptist Church "Bridge Building Project," 420 Reid Street, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma 100 West Strothers Ave., Seminole, Oklahoma, 74868 (Phone 405-382-3456).

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

Franklin J. Malone was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, and brother.

Franklin lost his battle with heart disease and passed away on Friday, Aug. 21 in the presence of his family and friends, at home.

He is survived by Lois Dee, his wife, of 66 years; daughter, Sherry Lynn and husband Mike; daughter, Donna Grieco and husband Ralph, of Colonial Heights, Virginia; grandchildren, Tiffany Lynn, Jeffrey Grieco and wife Amy, Lesley Wirt and husband Jonathan; great grandchildren, Leigha Graham and husband Steve, Cole Callahan, McKenna and Brennan Grieco, Michael Joseph Wirt; great great grandchildren, Damian, Lillian and Celica Graham; and sister, Betty Lawson of Great Bend, of Kan.

He enjoyed a long faithful and fulfilling life. Franklin graduated from Seminole High School, attended Seminole Jr. College until he heeded the call to the Army Air Corp in 1943. Franklin was a pilot in the Pacific Theatre and often reminisced about his many experiences during World War II. Franklin loved being a pilot and was very proud to be in the Army Air Cop and to be an American. He loved his country, family and friends. Franklin joined Lois Dee in real estate in 1969. They both owned and operated Century 21 Malone’s Homes until March 1993. Franklin and Lois Dee both then joined their daughter, Sherry, at Malone’s Property Management, Inc. that same month, where he remained until his passing.

Franklin and Lois Dee often visited daughter and son, Donna and Ralph in Virginia. They made many, life long friends there. Franklin was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. He was very active in the Optimist Club for many years, President and active member of the Century 21 Brokers Council, 1984 National representative for Century 21 for the Oklahoma region to Washington DC, a member of the Midwest City-Del City-Moore Association of Realtors and served on the Planning Commission in Del City.

He touched so many lives with his love and wisdom. He will be greatly missed. We all are so much richer for having known and loved him. Special thanks to the wonderful care given by nurse, Brenda, and caregivers Crystal and Edy and by the attending doctors and nurses at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

Prayer service and viewing will be held at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Midwest City, Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. and funeral services will be held at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009.

Former Sasakwa resident Lenora Sue Franks, age 46, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 in Oklahoma City, after a long battle with cancer.

Lenora was born Feb. 10, 1963, in Oklahoma City, to Lula Mae Woods.

She graduated from Classen High School, in Oklahoma City. Lenora was a homemaker and also prepared taxes. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her companion, Pedro Molina, of Oklahoma City; children, Alexandria Andrade, David Michael Andrade, Eric Andrade, and Elena Andrade; two sisters, Jeanette Day and Sharon Franks, both of Oklahoma City; and a host of other relatives and friends in Seminole County.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jesse Woods.

Wake services were held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home. Her body will be taken to Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2009 where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, at Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Holata and Rev. George Harjochee officiating and interment will follow at the Franks Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Leonard Gouge, Sonny Gouge, David Franks, Steve Morris, Timmy Gouge, and Dewayne Gouge.

Honorary bearers will be Virgil Franks, Danny Franks, Felix Gouge, and George Thompson.

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

An online guest book is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Juanita A. Frazier, 84-year-old longtime Seminole resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Unity Health Center in Shawnee. She was born March 10, 1924, in Seminole, to parents Lon Yancey and Lillie (Ross) Yancey.

Juanita married Neal Frazier Oct. 22, 1969, he preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1983. Juanita was a homemaker and loving mother.

Juanita was a member of the Spirit Rain Christian Center, in Shawnee.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce D. Sullinger and her husband Clint, of Bowlegs, and Carol S. Hopper and her husband Louis, of Tecumseh; one son, Terry E. Earles, of Midwest City; five brothers, Vernon Yancey, of Seminole, Carl "Bo" Yancey and his wife Winnie, of Seminole, Don Yancey, of Seminole, Bobby Yancey, of Texas, Clint Yancey and his wife Linda, of Seminole; sister, Mary Allen and her husband Wayne, of Wewoka, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Rick Sullinger and his wife Judy, of Seminole, Rod Hopper and his wife Renee, of Shawnee, Jeffery Earles and his wife Casey, of Midwest City, Tim Earles and his wife Stephanie, of Bowlegs, Theresa Sullinger, of Seminole, and Terri Ann Bowerman and her husband Steve, of Campbell, Texas; eight great grandchildren, Brenna Pierce and her husband Robert, of Bowlegs, Chris Davis, Jennifer Davis and Arron Hopper, all of Shawnee, Samantha Earles, Brandon Earles, Christopher Earles, and Rebecca Earles, all of Bowlegs, and Melissa Sullinger, of Seminole; one great-great grandson, Theron Pierce, of Bowlegs; she is also survived by a host of other dear family and loving friends.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Lon and Lillie Yancey; her husband, Neal Frazier; one son, Billy Dale Earles; one brother, Howard Yancey; four sisters, Kathryn Kay, Helen Earles, Patricia Yancey and Francis Yancey.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Bowlegs First Assembly of God Church. Her daughter, Dr. Carol Hopper, of the Spirit Rain Christian Center, in Shawnee will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole.

Casket Bearers will be Rick Sullinger, Rod Hopper, Jeffery Earles, Robert Pierce, Steve Bowerman, Tim Earles, and Chris Davis.

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

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

A memorial graveside service for longtime Konawa resident Victor Franklin "Butch" Friar, are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Hannah Cemetery near the town of Dustin.

Friar’s sister, Pearline Sanders, will read the eulogy.

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

Friar died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the First Shamrock Center in Kingfisher at the age of 59 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on April 16, 1950 to Lawrence Stephen Frair and Lelah Phern (Morris) Frair in Oklahoma City.

Friar is survived by his mother, Phern Frair of Cimarron Nursing Center in Kingfisher; one sister, Pearline Sanders of Kingfisher; and one brother, Tinker Frair of Loyal.

Preceding him in death is his father, Lawrence Frair from Konawa; one sister, Sandra K. Holland from Kingfisher; and many other family members and friends.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Special Olympics.

Gertrude Delores Fryhover died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 74.

She was born June 6, 1934 in Arkansas, to Katherine Patton.

She was a member of the Seminole Holiness Church and a foster mother to many children.

She married Benjamin "Curley" Fryhover.

She is survived by her son, Carlos Fryhover, of Pauls Valley; daughter, Judith Delores Burns, of Bowlegs; one sister, Frances Armbruest, of Wichita, Kan.; and four grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Fryhover and by her daughter, Debra Fryhover.

A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at 3 p.m., at the Seminole Holiness Church with William Burns officiating.

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

Former Seminole County resident Sybil Ann (Whitley) Gaines died Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Shawnee, at the age of 61.

She was born March 21, 1948 in Chicago, Ill. to John and Lola Mae (Inman) Whitley.

She is survived by her son, John Edward Gaines, of Shawnee; daughters, Kathy Watts, of Shawnee and Bonnie Bates, of Earlsboro; sister, Rosalie Booker, of Midwest City; and seven grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lola Whitley; and husband, Silas Edward Gaines.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Dustin Cemetery, in Dustin, with Johnny Stephens officiating.

Pallbearers will be John Gaines, Howard Bates, Charles Bates, Aaron Watts, Adam Watts and Andrew Watts.

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

Marvin Gregory Galloway, of Seminole County, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.

He was born on March 26, 1949, in Hartsville, S.C., to parents William Bryan and Gertrude (Fowler) Galloway.

He moved to Seminole County from Las Vegas, Nev. 1-½ years ago. He served in the United States Army and his religious affiliation was Church of Christ.

He married Linda (Lundell) Galloway in 1980 in Las Vegas, Nev.

He is survived by wife; stepson, Kevin Farmer; brother, Bryan Galloway; sisters, Susie and Janet Galloway and one grandchild, all of Las Vegas, Nev.

His parents preceded him in death.

There will be a private family memorial service at a latter date.

Services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, letters of condolences may be sent www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Seminole resident Hamer "Joe" Gamble, age 75, died Friday, June 12, 2009, in Shawnee.

He was born Feb. 24, 1934, in Earlsboro, to Arthur Lee and Emma Faye (Floyd) Gamble.

He was raised in Harjo where he attended school. He moved to Portland, Ore., in 1960. He returned to Oklahoma, in 1986, and lived in Shawnee and then in Seminole.

While living in Oregon, he worked for the railroad. After returning to Oklahoma, he worked as an automobile mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Opal Lord, Hazle Wise and Ann Burgin; brothers, Clarence, Lawrence, Ralph, Alfred, Raymond and Bill Gamble; and step-son, Jeff Justeson.

He is survived by his wife, Suzie Justesen, of the home; sons Mike Gamble, of Horntown, Ray Gamble, of Madill, Joe Gamble, of Texas, Lee Gamble, of Madill; step-children, Rebel, Randy, Ladd, Robert and Nick Justesen, and April Ogg; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Beck Moutaw, of Earlsboro, Myrtle Holmes, of California; and brother, Virgil Gamble, of California.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Tecumseh Cemetery with Rev. Chad Brodrick officiating.

Serviced are 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.

Ricardo Garcia of Sasakwa was born November 28, 1979, in Mexico City, Mexico. He died on September 15, 2009, at the age of 29 years, due to an accident at his workplace. He was employed by Commercial Brick Corporation for over ten years.

He married Briana Postoak on March 19, 2001. Ricardo was a good man who loved his wife and children very much. Whenever anyone needed help he was the first one there to help. He had a kind and gentle heart that drew people to him. He was a decent hard workingman who strived to make a good life for his family and succeeded.

Survivors include his wife, Briana Garcia of the home; children, Caitlin, Caleb, Gabriel, and Andrea Garcia, Sasakwa; his parents, Jose Trinidad Garcia and Maria Guadalupe Martinez, of Puerta Valletta, Mexico; two brothers, Juan Manuel Garcia and Jose Antonio Garcia, of Puerta Vallarta, Mexico; mother-in-law, Corrine Johnson Andrade, of Sasakwa, father-in-law, David Postoak, of Maud, three brother-in-laws, William Johnson, Timothy Johnson, of Seminole, and Jeremy Postoak, of Claremore; sister-in-law, Inesa Johnson, of Oklahoma City, a host of other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Pallbearers will be: William Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Jeremy Postoak, and Ricardo Santana Osornio, Francisco Johnson, Guillermo Gutierrez, and Hilario Trejo.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Lewis Johnson, Stanley Johnson, Dan Faulkner, Charles Johnson, Lorenzo Aguilar, Paul Postoak, Thompson Postoak, David Postoak, Roy Sisco, and Pepe Chavez.

The body will be taken to the Indian Nation Church, 2nd and Evans, in Seminole, at 4 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2009. Wake

Services will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2009, at Indian Nations Church, in Seminole, with Rev. Lewis Johnson and Rev. Dan Faulkner officiating and burial to follow at Postoak Cemetery, Sasakwa.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

William Harold "Bill" Gardner, went to be with his Lord on Feb. 12, 2009 at the age of 84 years. He was born in Shawnee, on Sept. 2, 1924 to William Ward and Clarice Parker Gardner.

He was a 1943 graduate of Wewoka High School and attended college in Pensacola, Fla. He married Rose Emerson, in Cromwell on July 21, 1951.

Raised in the early Seminole County oil fields, he worked as a rough neck and driller in many western states. During World Ward II he was a rigger in the Kaiser Ship Yard, in Richland, Calif. Bill was retired from Brown and Root Construction Company where he worked as instrument superintendent in the construction of several major power plants.

He helped construct the Savannah River Nuclear Power Plant, the first nuclear plant in the United States, during the early 1950's.

Bill was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, in Seminole.

He was a thirty-second degree Mason, McAlester Lodge of Perfection and Blue Lodge for more than 50 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Bill is survived by his wife, of 57 years, Rose E. Gardner; brother, Rev. Jack Gardner, of Sand Springs; daughter, Elizabeth Johnson, of Edmond; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. William E. and Tenise Gardner, of Roland; four grandsons, Eric Johnson and wife Yukiko, of Kyoto, Japan, Travis Johnson and wife Ema, of Carrollton, Texas, William Evan Gardner and Jeffrey Ryan Gardner, both of Roland; great-granddaughter, Winona Rose Johnson, of Kyoto, Japan; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Norma Gardner, and Omagene Johnston.

A Memorial Service is scheduled Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Seminole First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dave Karges officiating.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Brenda Garrett, born January 21, 1950 passed to a greater life on July 14, 2009.

Preceding her in death are her Parents, Algie and Orel Garrett, and Niece, Sheila Carl Horton.

She is survived by her brother, Doyle Garrett, and wife, Nancy, of Wewoka; sister, Linda Carl, of Electra, Texas; nephew, Shane Carl and wife, Jeannine, of San Antonio, Texas; niece Shawna Carl, of Oklahoma City; niece, Stacey Martinez and husband, Manuel, of San Lorenzo, Calif.; niece, Terri Hemenes and husband, John, of Riverside, Calif.; great nieces, Cheyenne Carl, Jessica Vasquez, Alex Martinez and Samantha Howell; great nephew, Charles Horton and wife, Angela; and great nephews, Eric Martinez and Ryan Howell; great, great nephew, Carson Horton; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Finally, she is survived by her closest longtime friends, Lanita Hilgenfeld, of Wewoka and Judy Goodspeed, of Wetumka, as well as a host of other friends, colleagues and team mates.

"Coach" Brenda Garrett was a 1968 Graduate of Wewoka High School and a 1973 Graduate of East Central University in Ada, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She began her career as a teacher and athletics coach at Holdenville Public Schools, followed by many years of teaching and coaching at Wewoka High School. Early in her career, Coach Garrett was involved in the Special Olympics, giving some of her kids the opportunity to compete and come home with medals.

Having been an All-Star Softball and Basketball player, she shared her talents with all of "her kids," and the numerous students and team members who had the privilege of knowing her throughout her career.

Brenda loved to fish, golf and socialize, and was a member of the Wewoka and Seminole Women’s Golf Associations, as well as a member of the Wewoka Country Club, where she practiced at being an All-Star Golf player.

A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, August 1, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Wewoka. The Church is located at 301 South Mekusukey. There will be no traditional funeral service or viewing per Brenda's wishes. The Family welcomes everyone to attend and honor Brenda - "Coach Garrett".

In lieu of gifts or other forms of contributions, please ask friends to make a donation to the Special Olympics "In Memory of Brenda Garrett." It is important to include that phrase in a note or in the memo section of a check, so that the gift is recorded. Please submit directly to:

Special Olympics of Oklahoma, 6835 South Canton Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136-3429, Attn: Derek Cain, Development Director For cards or notes, please address them to:

Garrett Family

13427 North 365 Road

Holdenville, OK 74848

Joan (Roberts) Gassen, age 79, died in Shawnee, Thursday, April 30, 2009.

She was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Holdenville, to Evert Frank Roberts and Georgia Alice (Furlong) Roberts. She was raised and attended school in Holdenville, graduating from Holdenville High School in 1948. She attended one year of Hills Business School, in Oklahoma City. She worked for OG&E in Holdenville and received her ten-year pin.

She was married in 1973 to Paul Mathias Gasser at the Methodist Church Chapel, in El Reno, and moved to Okarche, where she worked for Temptrol, Inc. for sixteen years. She retired early in 1992 and moved to Seminole to care for her mother, then moved to Shawnee, her home since 2003.

She was a member of the Barnard Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a past Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls and a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, and the ‘Working Woman’s Club’.

She is survived by her children, Suzy Ellis, of Shawnee, Kathy Jenkins, of Porter, Texas, and Eric Gassen, of Okmulgee; five grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Jane Hickey, of McAlester.

She is preceded in death by her husband and one daughter, Linda Kay Jones.

Graveside services were held at the Holdenville Cemetery on Monday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m., under direction of Fisher Funeral Home of Holdenville.

Seminole resident Milford Ernest Gates, age 86, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Seminole.

Gates was born March 4, 1923 in Wilton, Conn., to Rev. Myron James and Mary Edith (Tripp) Gates.

He moved to Warrensburg, NY as a child and spent most of his youth there. He joined the United States Army on Feb. 3, 1943 in Albany, N.Y. and served during World War II. During the war he served in the Asian Theater including New Guinea and the Philippines. He was a cook for the officers in the Hospital Corps while in New Guinea. His twin brother, Private Ervin Gates, was transferred to his outfit where they were re-united. They were two, of the four, brothers serving overseas during World War II at the same time. Milford attained the rank of Tech 5 and served until Honorably discharged on Jan. 31, 1946. He served with the 161st Station Hospital during the war.

Gates spent most of his working career as an industrial painter, painting high capacity compressors. He was a long time employee with Clark Brothers, in Olean, N.Y. Upon retirement, in 1988; he was working for Halliburton, in Olean, NY. He participated in the United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his twin brother, Ervin Foster Gates, of Seminole; brother, Lewis Fredrick Gates, of Livermore, Calif.; sisters, Ellouise Cynthia Oglesby, of Pleasantville, Pa. and Rev. Alice Mary Godfrey, of Clarendon, Pa

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Alda Mary; and brothers, James Henry Gates and Edgar Tripp Gates.

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Historic Strothers Chapel, inside Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole with Rev. Gary Wilburn and Rev. Doyle Long officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery with Military honors.

Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Robert Paul Gentry, age 77, died in Holdenville on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009.

He was born Jan. 20, 1932 in Calvin, to Floyd Gentry and Altha (Chronister) Gentry. On Aug. 11, 1952, he married Sandra Bean, in Elco, Nev., and the couple lived and worked in Utah most of their lives. He was an employee of the Department of Transportation in Utah and retired as a surveyor with twenty-three years of service.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Navy. The family moved to Hughes County in 1980 and joined the Seminole Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Paul Gentry; and brothers, Floyd Gentry, Jr. and Jimmy Mark Gentry.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of the home; daughters, Deborah Draper, of Midvale, Utah, Geralyn Joyce, Aguirre, of Holdenville, and Cheryl Cagle, of Moore; son, Kevin Gentry, of Taft; sisters, Maryellen Merriman, of Holdenville, Deborah Grizzle, of Holdenville, and Sharon Peters, of Seminole; twenty grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, 2500 John, in Seminole. Burial will follow at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home in Holdenville.

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

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Graveside services for Wewoka native Hayden George Jr., are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Dr. Myra Harris will officiate.

George died Monday, July 20, 2009 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 79.

He was born to Eilene and Hayden George Sr., in Wewoka on November 22, 1929.

The fourth child in the family, he lived in Wewoka his first 15 years, then moving to Stuart where he lived for five years.

George married Eliose Carter of Wewoka and the couple moved to Ventura, Calif., where they raised their four sons.

George was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Ruth of Wewoka, Roxie Davis of Sayre, and Bonita Duff-Shafer of Odessa, Texas; and one infant son, Randy.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Eliose George of Duncan; his present wife, Mary, of the home; his sister, Myra Harris of Seminole; and one brother, Jesse George of Edenburg, Calif.

Graveside services for former Konawa resident Vida Grace Ridling Golden are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2009 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.

Philip Neeley, her grandson-in-law, will officiate.

Golden died on Monday, June 1, 2009 at her home from a stroke.

She was born on May 29, 1922 in Muskogee to James Shelby Ridling and Olivia Caudle Ridling.

Golden grew up in the Stratford and attended country school at MeGee.

She married Jesse Golden on June 19, 1940, and they owned a farm near Stratford.

The couple had one child, Brenda Joyce, born on Aug. 7, 1941.

Golden was a housewife and mother.

In 1945, the couple moved to Konawa.

Jesse was a self-employed truck driver for 10 years before owning the Ouality Materials rock plant near Sasakwa.

In 1963, the couple moved to Ada and owned the Ada Sales and Rental business.

The couple retired to Crosset, Ark., until Jesse’s death in 1990.

Golden then moved to Denton, Texas in 1991 to be near her daughter and family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lewis Golden, her parents, four Ridling brothers, Raymond, Lloyd, Hershell, and Don; and two sisters, Lola Smith Robinson and Anna Clay Lierle.

Golden is survived by her daughter, Brenda Mosley, Denton, Texas; three grandsons, one granddaughter, 11 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Mosley, Jabin Neeley, Isaac Wimberley, Jake McEntire, Caleb Wright, and Paul Attaway.

The funeral service for Dr. Tina Denise Good, age 51, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dan Heath officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka.

Tina was born to Vaughn and Laura (Dinsmore) Good Sept. 25, 1957, in Wewoka, and passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Enid.

She grew up in Enid and graduated from Enid High School in 1975. She attended the University of Oklahoma, earning a Bachelor’s Degree, and Masters Degree in Psychology, and graduated from O.U. School of Medicine with honors, earning a Doctorate Degree in Medicine.

She interned in Medicine and Pediatrics in Little Rock, Ark. and in internal medicine at Oklahoma University Medical Center. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.

After her graduation from medical school, she practiced medicine in Durant. Tina then was a Hospitalist at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. In 1999, ill health caused Tina to give up her medical practice, and she moved back to Enid. Dr. Good was a member of Oklahoma Medical Association as well as American Medical Association. She was also a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Tina is survived by her parents, Vaughn and Laura Good of Enid; two brothers, Mike Good and Larry Good, both of Enid; two aunts, Glenda Watson, of Enid, and Patty Elliott, of Texoma; three uncles, Tokey Dinsmore, and Pete Dinsmore, both of Enid, and Ronald Good, of Cody, Wyo.; and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by one sister.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Full Life Fellowship Church, in Decatur, Texas or a charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be made online at www.andersonburris.com.

Donald Leroy Goodnight, 49, longtime Seminole resident died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Tulsa.

He was born July 6, 1960, in Tulare, Calif., to John Leroy and Alice Irene (Long) Goodnight.

He graduated from Varnum High School in 1978 and served his country in the Oklahoma National Guard from 1977 to 1983 and attained the rank of Specialist 4. He worked as a Pulling Unit Operator for Mills Well Service, of Seminole. He worked for Mills for over 27 years.

He is survived by his father, of Seminole; son, Brandon Goodnight, of Wewoka; daughter Clarissa Goodnight, of Wewoka; and brother, David Goodnight, of Wewoka.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating. Burial will take place at the Goodnight Family Cemetery.

Messages of condolences may be sent online at: www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

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

Jack V. Goodrich, 79, died Thursday, August 27, 2009, at a nursing center in Abilene, Texas.

Born in Konawa on August 31, 1929, Jack was the son of Freda Rebecca (Pairret) and Frank Goodrich.

He was a U. S. Army veteran, and worked in the oilfields as a driller.

Since 1980, he had been a resident of Abilene, where he was a member of Beltway Park Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jackie Howard Goodrich, in 2002; his parents; two brothers, Larkin Goodrich and Ralph Goodrich; and three sisters, Ada Mae Marvelli, Mary Clark and Wanda Williams.

Jack is survived by his wife, Theda Goodrich of Abilene; son, Bruce Goodrich and wife, Trina, of Covington, Indiana; daughter, Gail Brenneman and husband, Robert, of Rensselaer, Indiana; brothers, Escar "Eck" Goodrich and wife, Gloria, of Konawa and Charlie Goodrich of Tecumseh; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 31, at Beltway Park Baptist Church with Pastor David McQueen officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Covington, Indiana, on Thursday, September 3, following a visitation from 10 a.m. until noon at the Grady Funeral Home in Williamsport, Indiana.

Due to the travel to Covington, Indiana, the family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Beltway Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 4009 Beltway South, Abilene, Texas 79606.

Online condolences may be posted at http://www.hamilfamilyfuneralhome.com/.

Ralph F. Goodrich "Ralphie" died July 18, 2009. He was born June 2, 1926, in Konawa. He graduated from Konawa High School in 1944. He attended Eastern Oklahoma University where he also competed in athletics.

He served in World War II and the Korean War. He earned several medals for his service in 3 branches of the military (U S Air Force, Navy, and Army). He retired from The Department of Federal Highways as a Project Engineer designing and building bridges and highways, a career that took him places all throughout the U.S.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank; mother, Freda; sisters, Ada, Mary and Wanda; brother, Larken; and stepson, Roy Roberts.

He is survived by his wife, Lola Goodrich; brothers, Jack of Abilene Texas, Charles, of Tecumseh, and E.E., of Konawa; daughter, Edie; grandchildren; great grandsons; and stepsons, Ron Roberts and Richard Childers.

Graveside services were held at Greenlawn Cemetery on River Boulevard, Bakersfield, Calif. Monday July 27, 2009, at 9 a.m.

Anna Frances Gordon, wife of former Lima resident Monroe Gordon, died recently.

She was born Aug. 11, 1954, to J.C. Judy and Mary Frances Judy, in Oklahoma City.

She accepted Christ at an early age. She was educated in the Oklahoma City Public School System and graduated from Douglas High School, in 1972.

She married Monroe Bernard Gordon. She was employed at OU Medical Center for 32 years as a Phlebotomist.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Shelia Turner-Jordan, of Oklahoma City; two grandsons; and sisters, Joy Wilburn, GeorgeAnne Judy, and Mary Judy, all of Oklahoma City.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Shannon Earl Judy.

Former Seminole resident Gary Gorsuch, age74, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Mission Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 19, 1935.

Lowell Gosa, lifetime Seminole resident passed away, Friday, July 3, 2009, at the age of 83.

Lowell was born, November 18, 1925 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Norman Mathis and Pearl Jane (Thomas) Gosa. He was a resident of Seminole County for 83 years.

Lowell married Dadie (Myers) Gosa, in Byng, Oklahoma on May 1, 1964, she preceded him in death on July 26, 2004.

Lowell was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, store manager for Continental Emsco Oilfield Supply and circulation manager for the Seminole Producer, in the Wewoka area. He also served in the United States Army in WWII earning the rank of PFC.

Lowell is survived by his son, John and his wife Susan Gosa, of Seminole; two daughters, Jeanne Gosa, of Seminole and Julie and husband Jon Green, of Seminole; sisters, Hazel Hollon, of McAlester and Verla and husband Don Keener, of Okmulgee; and grandchildren, Abigail and Rachel Gosa.

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Pearl Gosa; brothers, Ralph and James Gosa; and wife, Dadie (Myers) Gosa.

Funeral services for Lowell will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Daniel Smith will officiate with Scott Lenaburg assisting. Internment will be at Little Cemetery.

Casket bearers are Walter Shepherd, Kim Myers, Kyle Keener, J P Duvall, Mackey Keener and Marty Joplin.

Honorary bearers are Tim Thetford, Brandon Thetford, Bill Duvall, Mike Gosa, Terry Gosa, Tom Easterwood, Kevin Lloyd, Jarrod Lloyd, Danny Keener, Edwin Gosa, Leon Collier, Bill Lloyd and the men of First Missionary Baptist Church.

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

Ada resident Rebecca Lee DeWitt Gould, age 47, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Fairview. She was born Sept. 27, 1961, in Tucson, Ariz., to Emory Allen and Serena Annette Neeley DeWitt. She lived in this area most of her life.

She married Thomas E. Gould, Jr. April 28, 2006 in Gainesville, Texas. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas E. Gould, Jr., of Fairview; daughters, Chasity Abbitt, Regan Abbitt, Shanda Abbitt, all of Oklahoma City, and Ashley Norman, of Orion; stepdaughters, Alicia Cosby, and Ashland Whitener, both of Oklahoma City; mother, Serena Bounds, of Ada; step-father, Steven Sweet, of Ada; six grandchildren; sisters, Donna Bates, of Kingston, Betty Grammer, of Watson, Valerie VanWorth, of Ada, Brenda DeWitt, of Seminole, and Pamela DeWitt, of Norman; and brother, Donald DeWitt, of Ada.

She was preceded in death by her father, Emory Allen DeWitt.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at Criswell Funeral Home, Rev. Bob Langston will officiate. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.

Bearers will be Bob Wilson, Danny McWethy, Roger Neeley, Ricky Johnson, Lewis Gould, and Billy Curtis. Honorary bearers will be Brandon McWethy, Justin Fennell, Brice DeWitt and Chris McWethy.

Memorial services for David Graham, 63, are to be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at the Lamar Community Building.

He passed away in Lamar on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

David Graham was born Nov. 24, 1945 in Richmond, Calif., to Cecil Curley Edward Graham and Dovie Hill Graham.

He was a graduate of Holdenville High School and worked as a carpenter. On Oct. 19, 1975 David married Cheryl Martin and they raised three children together.

He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War serving in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of the home; children, Eric, Gina, and Heath; two brothers, Bruce and Don; grandchildren, Roman, Lexi, and Madison; his pet dog, Rita, and Vic Roubidoux, his adopted Iowa Tribal Brother.

David passed away surrounded by friends, other relatives and a special Godchild, Amber.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in David’s memory made to The Marrow Foundation, 3001 Broadway Street NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis, M.N. 55412-1753 or the Eagle Sanctuary Grey Snow Eagle House, RR 1, Box 721, Perkins, 74509.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Rheuben Whitfield Green, of Rush Springs, departed this life, in Rush Springs, on Jan. 15, 2009, at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 2 days.

Rheuben Whitfield Green was born to Robert Whitfield and Birdie Dee (Clark) Green in-between Sayre and Cheyenne in Roger Mills County, on March 13, 1917.

Rheuben grew up in western Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1942. He married Thelma Brown on Feb. 22, 1942, in Norman. They served as foreign missionaries for International Crusades in South America for several years, he preached in most of the South American countries in both Spanish and Portuguese, including a Leper Colony in Brazil. He taught music at Temple High School in Temple, until he retired at the age of 72. He spent 56 years as a minister and retired from that at the age of 81.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, of Sterling. He enjoyed playing and teaching music, studying languages to include Spanish, Portuguese and German, and also enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include his wife Thelma Green, of the home; son, Rheuben Green and his wife Myong, of Rush Springs; daughter, Annette Henager, of Rush Springs; brother, Raymond Green, of Haywood, Calif.; sister, Cuba Jean Coats, of Seminole; 5 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Robert, Roy and Don; and 4 sisters, Geneva, Margie, Rheba and Leta Faye.

Funeral service will be at the First Baptist Church, in Sterling, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carlos Moreno officiating, under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home, in Walters. Burial will be on the family property.

Bob Gregg, long time St. Louis, Oklahoma resident passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at his home at the age of 66. 

Bob was born December 31, 1943 in Wanette to parents Roy Vernon and Thelma (Matthews) Gregg.

Bob attended school at Asher Public School system, served in the United States Army and a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Louis.

On May 5, 1962 Bob married Linda Sharber and together they owned and operated "Gregg’s Gas Station" there in St. Louis since the early 1970's.  

Bob is survived by two sons: Robert Don and his wife Brandy Gregg of St. Louis and David Roy Gregg also of St. Louis; Brother, Jimmy Gregg of Asher; and  sisters, Leota and her husband Doyle Rawls of Shawnee, Sue and husband Jack Thompson of Asher, and Fay and husband Jim McManus of Las Vegas, Nevada.. 

Bob is also survived by brother-in-law, Al Flynn of Mead, and three grandchildren Courtney, Ryan and Derrick Gregg.

Bob was preceded in death by: parents, Roy and Thelma Gregg, sister, Kay Flynn and sister-in-law Debbie Gregg.

Funeral Service for Bob is scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at First Baptist Church of St. Louis, with Rev. Glenn Peck officiating, burial will follow at Wanette Cemetery in Wanette.

Serving as casket bearers are: Robert Fellows, Mike Huff, Nobbie Lowden, Robert Lowden, Greg Beverage, Bruce Floyd and all nephews will serve as honorary bearers.

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

Linda Gregg, long time St. Louis, Oklahoma resident passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at her home at the age of 62. 

Linda was born January 25, 1947 in Konawa to parents Eddie Franklin and Rachel Nancy (Baker) Sharber.

Linda attended school at Vamoosa Public School system, and a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Louis, Oklahoma.

On May 5, 1962 Linda married Bob Gregg and together they owned and operated "Gregg’s Gas Station" there in St. Louis since the early 1970's.

Linda also worked at the United States Postal Services in Earlsboro, Oklahoma and the Daily Oklahoman.

Linda is survived by two sons: Robert Don and his wife Brandy Gregg of St. Louis and David Roy Gregg also of St. Louis, Oklahoma. 

Sister, Donna and her husband Pete Stanley of Seminole, Oklahoma and three grandchildren Courtney, Ryan and Derrick Gregg.

Linda was preceded in death by: parents, Ed and Rachel Sharber; brothers, Jack, Joe Ed, Billy Don Sharber; sister, Mozeline Berry and Maxine Pamplin.

Funeral Service for Linda is scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at First Baptist Church of St. Louis, Oklahoma with Rev. Glenn Peck officiating, burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery, Vamoosa, Oklahoma.

Serving as casket bearers are: Randy Stevens, Bill Sullivan, Steven Nail, Harold Brewer, C.L. Wise and Jack Oblander. 

All nephews will serve as Honorary Bearers.

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

Joe Francis Griffith passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Integris Baptist Medical Center, in Seminole, at the age of 73.

He was born Oct. 26, 1935, in Oklahoma City, to George Griffith and Margurite (Collins) Griffith.

He worked for Meadow Gold Dairy, Borden Dairy, B.J. Hughes and owned and operated Seminole Quick Stop before retiring. He served in the National Guard during 1956.

He married Phyllis Kay (Rogers) Wise Griffith on Oct. 10, 2000,

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and David Guthrie, Brenda and Phillip Harris and Sharon and Danny Wood, all of Seminole; brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Oralee Griffith, of Eufaula; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty-one great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Griffith; son, Jerry Beaird; daughter, Jeannette Bland; two brothers, Tom and George Griffith; and one sister, Wilma Larkins.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Herman Searcy officiating.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery, in Little.

Pallbearers will be Danny Wood, David Guthrie, Phillip Harris, Josh Carpitcher, Troy Pack, and Scott Hanks.

Honorary Bearers will be Harvey Young, Lynn Floyd, Tim Walker, Larry Hale, Leslie Hale and Jason Dorrough.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family online at Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strothers, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868 405-382-3456

Sheila Ann "Baker" Griggs went to meet her Lord on Feb. 14, 2009. She was born on Aug. 9, 1963 in Bartlesville, to Henry and Doris Ann (Bell) Baker. She married Ray Griggs and made her home in Bartlesville for 25 years. She lived the last two years in Seminole, Oklahoma.

She attended Bartlesville Schools and graduated from Sooner High School. She was an avid photographer, and a member of the Corvette Club in Tulsa. She recently worked for Americontact, in Seminole. Before moving to Seminole she worked for Camera American and Arvest Bank, in Bartlesville.

She is survived by her parents, Henry and Doris Ann Baker, of Waurika; one sister Shelli Menshew and her husband Danny Minshew, of Brownwood, Texas; two nephews, Shawn Flatford and Jason Murray, both of Waurika; one great nephew, Casey Flatford, of Waurika; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends also survived Sheila.

Her grandparents Paul and Bertie Baker and Fairy and Medreath Bell preceded her in death.

Services are planned for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka, with Rev. John Newland officiating.

Casket bearers will be Robert Moon, Mike Moon, Chris Moon, Justin Lankford, Billy Pike, and Dustin Parimore. Gary Tolson, Terry Brown will be an honorary bearer.

The family will meet at noon on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole for Lunch. The church is located at 420 Reid Street, in Seminole.

Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Jack James Guinn, longtime resident of Maud, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Aug. 18, 2009 at the age of 78 years old. He was born Nov. 4, 1930, at Ray City south of Maud, to parents James Wiley Guinn and Ethel Gracie (Mitchell) Guinn.

Jack graduated from Maud High School in 1948. Following his graduation Jack served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Jack also attended Seminole State College for two years. On Nov. 28, 1954 he married the love of his life Bille Joan Ledbetter, in Carr City, Oklahoma near Maud. The couple moved to Corpus Christi, Texas and started a family. They had two sons Billy Jack and Kevin. They were married for 15 years before Joan became ill and passed away at the age of 32. Following Joan’s death Jack and the boys returned to Maud in July of 1972.

Jack worked for Big Chief Drilling Co., Sun Tide Refinery and then Sun Oil Company for 33 years until he retired on May 1, 1989. He then went to work for Barton Wood Co. and later worked for Blue Star Petroleum. Jack continued to work until he was 75 years old. Even though Jack was officially retired he managed to keep busy on the farm where he and Kevin worked in their hay fields. Jack was affiliated with Trinity Baptist Church, in Maud.

Jack was always the "Life of the Party," he would light up any room he entered with his infectious smile and laugh. He will always be remembered for his kindness, quick wit and good-natured ribbing.

Jack leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Kevin Guinn, of Maud, Oklahoma, B.J. Guinn and his wife Cindy, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, one brother and sister-in-law, Eugene "Gene" and Mary Mae Guinn, of Maud; four grandchildren Jarrett Guinn and his wife Ashley, of Norman, Oklahoma, Jessica (Guinn) Novotny and her husband Dave, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Beau Guinn, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Megan (Guinn) Williams and her husband Josh, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; three great-grandchildren, Drew Guinn, Asher Guinn and Jett Novotny; Jack is also survived by a host of other dear family and loving friends.

Jack is preceded in death by his parent s James Wiley and Ethel Gracie Guinn and his beloved wife Bille Joan (Ledbetter) Guinn.

Cremation services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home in Maud, Oklahoma.

The family plans a private service as per Jack’s wishes.

Memorial donations can be made in the Memory of Jack Guinn to: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Heart Research-825 N.E. 13th St.-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104

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

Cynthia Anna Gunter, 92, longtime Seminole resident died, Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Pioneer Nursing Home, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Mrs. Gunter was born August 17, 1916 in Pope County, Arkansas, to Henry and Hattie (Payne) Harris.

Mrs. Gunter moved to Earlsboro with her family in November of 1938 and later to Seminole where she lived and raised her three sons. Mrs. Gunter was employed at Seminole Municipal Hospital for over 28 years as a nurse’s aide. She was also a longtime member of the First Church of God, in Seminole.

Her husband, Virgil Gunter in 1946, preceded her in death.

Three sons and a daughter-in-law, Herb and Liz Gunter of Seminole, Herman Gunter and Lester Gunter, both of Seminole, survive her; as well as two brothers, George Harris, of Columbia, Louisiana and Fay Harris of Woodward, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Sonia and Tom Scott, of Seminole, Oklahoma and Carrie and Kyle Nault, of Deer Park, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Colby and Katie Scott, of Seminole, Oklahoma and Kyla and P.T. Nault, of Deer Park, Texas; and several nieces and nephews also survive her.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Seminole, Oklahoma. With Rev. Tom Newell officiating. Burial will take place at Little Cemetery, Seminole County, Oklahoma

Messages of condolences may be made online at:www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Derrel Gene Gurley was born on Christmas day, 1931 in Seminole, to Edgar and Frances Gurley.

He grew up in Oklahoma and north Texas where he graduated from Holiday High School. Derrel earned a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech in 1954.

With his diploma in hand, he went to work pulling weeds in the flower garden of the District Office. He enjoyed his 28 years at Dowell as he moved around the oil patch, living in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and finally retiring in Houston, Texas.

He made many lifelong friends along the way. In partnership with some of these friends, he holds numerous patents in the oil service industry. After retiring from Dowell in Houston, Texas he worked for various oil and oil service companies for another 20 years.

Derrel was a devoted father and grandfather, freely passing along life lessons. He was a member of Memorial UMC in Houston, Texas. He loved fishing with his oilfield buddies all over North America.

In retirement, he found many new friends at University Place senior living center and missed them dearly when he moved to Ft. Worth, Texas. He died at a nursing home of Parkinson’s Disease.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Donald; and his first wife, Miriam.

He is survived by his son, D. Gene Gurley, Jr. and wife, Ann, of Alvarado, Texas; daughter, Melissa Martin and husband Walter, of Calgary, Canada; wife, Michele, of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Julie, Robert, Gina, Jennifer, Will; and great-grandchild, Hayden.

A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, of Alvarado, Texas. Internment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m.

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Edward Gustin, age 82, of Waxhaw, N.C. passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, at Presbyterian Hospital, in Matthews, N.C.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1 - 2 p.m. with services in celebration of his life beginning at 2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, N.C. 28104 with Pastor Roderick Meredith officiating. Entombment will follow the service in the Sylvan Abbey Mausoleum at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.

Mr. Gustin was born Jan. 17, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Kan., son of the late Perry and Beulah Gustin. His grandson, Michael Brent Ray also preceded him in passing.

Gene had a long lasting career as a VP in the Offshore Oil Drilling Industry where his supervisors call him the "Pro of the Pro's". He was a dedicated family man, as he always made sure his family never went without. He was a hard worker, loved socializing and was the type of man that never met a stranger.

He was also very witty and had a great sense of humor. Gene was a dedicated member of the Living Church of God where the members loved him and thought of him as family.

Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend, Gigi Gustin, of Waxhaw, N.C.; children, Michele Ray, Michael Gustin, and Dana Cox; grandchildren, Krysti Terrell, Chirs Cox, Daniel Cox, Jaime Reynolds, Sean Gustin and Patrick Gustin; great-grandchildren, Emily, Bailey, Shelby and Brenly Terrell, Tyler, Katey, Trenton, Laney and Colby Cox, Gracie and Ellie Reynolds, Hannah Gene Gustin and Ella Campbell Gustin.

Arrangements for the family are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel. Online guestbook is available at www.heritagefuneral.net

Harold Joseph "Hal" Haddican, 87, Seminole resident died Monday, August 3, 2009 at his home in Seminole.

Hal was born June 11, 1922 in Santanta, Kansas to Walter Paul and Mary (Schmitz) Haddican.

Hal served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, as a Gunners Mate 3^rd Class.

For many years Hal was a professional baseball player.

He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and for several Minor league teams throughout the United States.

He was a member of the Association of Professional Ball Players of America.

After his baseball career he, became self-employed a masonry contractor and retired in 1990.

Hal was married to Bernadine M. "Bernie" Haddican and she preceded him in death on July 13, 1994.

Two brothers, Glenn Haddican of Banning, California and William and wife Dana Haddican of Seminole, survived him. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

His parents, a brother, Gene Haddican and a sister, Marie Kennedy and his wife Bernie preceded him in death.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Little Cemetery with Chaplain Steve Mayhan officiating.

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

Messages of condolences may be made online at: www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Charles Douglas Hadley, age 63, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Cushing Regional Hospital.

He was born on May 31, 1946, in Nehawka, Neb., to Zella (Wade) and Sterling "Bud" Hadley. He married Patricia Payne, in Oklahoma City, in 1973. He was a carpenter by trade, and he to fished and played guitar.

He is survived by his mother; sons, Charles Hadley, Jr., of Moore, and David Hadley, of Springfield, Mo.; daughters, Lisa Madden, of Cushing, and Debbie Butler, of Springfield, Mo; brothers, Dean Hadley and Everett Hadley, both of Kimberling City, Mo.; two sisters, Janice Bowman, of Kimberling City, Mo., and Beverly Boyd, of Moore; and several grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and father.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate. Visitation is Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa.

Former Seminole resident David G. Hall, of Goldsby, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the age of 65 with his family by his side.

David was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, on October 5, 1943 to Ralph and Geraldine (Daniels) Hall. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Linda M. King on May 18, 1963.

David was employed by Baker Hughes Oil Tools Company as a fishing tool supervisor. He enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, fishing, watching car races and was an avid football fan.

David is survived by his wife, Linda of the home: two sons, Robert Hall and wife Mona Michaelis, of Midland, Texas, Steve Hall and wife Cheryl, of Moore, Oklahoma, daughter and son-in-law; Natalie Hendrix and husband Brent; grandchildren, Ben, Joe and Matthew Hall, of Midland, Texas; Chris, Caitlin and Cameron Hall, of Moore, Oklahoma, Jordan, Tyler and Presley Hendrix, of Yukon, Oklahoma; sister, Sondra Stark, of Scottsdale, Arizona; along with numerous other relatives and dear friends.

David will be laid to rest on Saturday, May 23, at Little Cemetery in a private family service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.

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

Lifelong Seminole County resident Delmar Ozie Hall died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at the Pioneer Nursing Home, in Seminole, at the age of 87.

He was born May 8, 1921 to Ozie William and Nellie (Tarpley) Hall, in Wister.

He was a groundskeeper at the Wewoka Golf Course.

He is survived by his nephew, Roy E. Wainwright, of Seminole

He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

A Memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel.

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

Grace Marie Hall, 84, longtime Seminole County resident died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Seminole.

She was born March 21, 1925, to Dick and Alice McGirt, in Okfuskee County.

She married Robert L. Hall on March 22, 1967, in Phoenix, Ariz.

She worked in several job capacities during her lifetime from The Douglas Aircraft Plant during World War II to cooking and cleaning of homes and even construction work from time to time.

She was involved in the politics of the Seminole Nation. She was a member of The Seminole Nation and severed as Band Chairman for the Newcomer Band. She was also a member of Little Quarsarty Baptist Church, in Cromwell.

She is survived by her son, Anthony Hall, of Maud, and sister, Minnie Tsinhnahjinnie, of Phoenix, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jimmy McGirt; and sister, Janie McGirt.

The body will be taken to the Achena Church at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Elder Kelly Tiger, Jr. will be officiating the services.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Achena Presbyterian Church, southeast of Maud. Burial will take place at the McGirt family cemetery.

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

Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Tennie Bell Ham went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 98 years.

She was born on November 24, 1910 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Maime Minter.

She married Jesse Ham on February 29, 1928, he preceded her in death. She was a housewife and mother for the majority of her life. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.

She leaves to cherish her memories three children, a son, Jesse Ham, Jr., of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and two daughters, Juanita Simmons, of Enid, Oklahoma, and Oneta Shinner Ham, of Edmond, Oklahoma; she is also survived by seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and 18 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Maime Minter; husband, Jesse Ham; two brothers; four sisters; and one great grandson.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rusty Dawson officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Talby Justus, Harley Justus III, Curtis Simmons, Kobe Simmons Justin Henniger and Joseph Henniger.

Josephine Hamilton, a resident of Midwest City for more than 40 years, died July 16 at age 94.

A native of Stratford, Okla., she also was raised in Checotah and Cushing, graduating from Cushing High School.

She won the Miss Clear Lake pageant in Cushing.

Josephine married the love of her life, A. Burt Hamilton, on April 3, 1936, in Enid, and they toured the world together during his Air Force career, living in Japan, Illinois, New York and California, among other places. They were together 62 years before his death in 1998.

She was a deeply spiritual woman who had a love of gardening. She was a recipient of the Midwest City Garden Club’s Yard of the Month award. Josephine lived her final one and a half years at Bradford Village in Edmond, where her rose-shaded glasses and ever-present smile earned her the nickname Miss Hollywood.

She also was named Bradford’s first Prom Queen in spring 2008.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mikee and Phil Neill of Seminole; her son and daughter-in-law, Arnold and Beverly Hamilton of Edmond; her grandchildren, Robyn Neill of Yukon, Andy Hamilton and wife Ashley of Iola, Kan., and Matt Hamilton of Edmond; and great-grandson, Maddox James Hamilton, of Iola, Kan.

The family is extraordinarily grateful to Carter Hospice’s staff and volunteers, the Bradford Village team, Dr. Frank C. Davis and nurse Ramona.

Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home, Midwest City, Okla., with 2:30 p.m. burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Okla. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Services are under the direction of Barnes Friederich Funeral Home of Midwest City.

Thomas William Hansen, 60 year-old, Seminole resident died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1948, in Wasco County, Ore., to Henry L. Hansen and Amy (Jones) Hansen.

Following High School Hansen served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He later married Linda Faye (Mayes) Hansen on Dec. 23, 1988, in Rio Linda, Calif. They moved to Seminole six years ago from Rockland, Calif.

Hansen worked as a construction contractor and also worked for White’s Building and Lumber, in Seminole. He was a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God, in Seminole.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; four sons; five daughters; two siblings; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tamberlyn Sue Russell.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2009 and Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home, in Seminole from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. each evening.

A Celebration of Hansen’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God located on Hwy 9 across from the Oil Museum, in Seminole. Chaplain Karen McCullar will officiate the service. The United States Army will provide Military Honors.

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

Janie M. Harber, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Oct 16, 2009. She was born Feb. 9, 1937, to Frank Sr. and Willie Harber. She was born and raised in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Janie was a wonderful mother and friend, she was a person that always put others needs before her own.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie Brown and husband Johnie, of Sapulpa; grandsons, Justin and Cole Brown; son, Frank Cumpton and wife Vickie, of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher, Elisha and Daniel; and five great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at the Seminole Church of Christ, at 12040 N. Hwy 99.

Former Konawa resident Mary (May) Etras Jumper Harber, 97, of Blanchard, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 14, 1911, to James Franklin and Sarah Lou Jumper, in Sallisaw.

She graduated from Konawa High School and East Central Oklahoma State University.

During the depression she left home to work various jobs to help support her family. As a young woman, she worked as a secretary at the state capitol. She also worked for Philips Petroleum, in Tulsa. During WWII she moved her family to California where she acquired work in the livestock loan department of Bank of America.

She and her husband owned and operated several Seminole businesses including the tag agency and Frank Harber Buick.

Thirty-five years ago she owned and operated her own drapery business, in Seminole.

She is survived by four children, Janie Servias, of Arkansas, Donna Stokes, of Blanchard, Mark Harber, of Arkansas, and Jim Harber, of Blanchard; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin and Sarah Lou Jumper; brother, James Franklin Jumper Jr.; sisters, Iva Gardner, Eva Ragland, and Ruby Schrader; husband, Frank Hershell Harber; and son, Frank Harber, Jr.

Services were Monday, March 09, 2009 at Eisenhour Funeral Home, in Blanchard, at 10 a.m. Pastor Dale Brubaker officiated.

Arlene Onis Harjo, age 34 and a resident of Sasakwa, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Seminole Estates Rehab Center, in Seminole. She was born Aug. 24, 1974, in Seminole, to Philip Harjo and Lucy (Tebe) Harjo.

She is survived by her parents, Lucy Harjo, of the home and Philip Harjo, of Norman; brothers, Arthur Tebe, of Sasakwa and Anthony Harjo, of Seminole; and sister, Phyllis Yahola, of Sasakwa.

A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the Cedar Creek Eufaula Baptist Church north of Konawa. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa.

Burial will follow at the Tebe Family Cemetery, in Sasakwa. David Dunson and Newman Crow will officiate.

Pallbearers are Jacob Tebe, Steven Tebe, Leo Moppin, Jr., Michael Wood, Danny Harjo, and Donald Dorsey.

Honorary pallbearers are Steve Dorsey, Victor Harjo, Keith Williamson, Joseph Tebe, Daniel Tanyan, and James Harjo, Jr.

Visitation is located at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Charlotte Ann Harjo, age 52, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, on Hwy 99 near Wolf.

A Wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at the Pentecostal Church of God, in Konawa, and funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at the Pentecostal Church of God, in Konawa, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. Rev. Arthur Carpitcher will officiate. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Johnnie Harjo, Tony Melton, Leo "Crane" Alexander, Blake Alexander, John Harjo, and Steve Harrison. Honorary Pallbearers are James Harjo, Richy Harjo, Jeremy Harjo, Brandon Harjo, Felix Martinez, Winfred Harjo, Jonathan Walker, and Francisco Porras.

She was born June 30, 1956, in Talihina, to Almond Harjo and Jo Anne (Wolf) Harjo. She received an Associate in Applied Science, and she worked as an Accounting Assistant for the Seminole Judgment Fund. She lived most of her life in the Konawa area. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God, of Konawa.

She is survived by her son, Brandon Harjo and her daughter, Jennifer Simpson, both of Konawa; three brothers, James Harjo, of Ada, Jeremy Harjo, of Konawa, and Richy Harjo, of Wewoka; three sisters, Jimmie Lou Harjo, of Ada, Tammy Harjo, of Oklahoma City, and Juanita Gibson, of Ada; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Almond and Jo Anne Harjo, one sister, Elizabeth Robinson, and one brother, Sam Harjo.

David Lee Harjo died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at the age of 39, in Ada.

David was born June 27, 1970, in Talihina, to Franklin and Lizzie Harrison Harjo. He married Wanda Lindsey Harjo on Sept. 4, 1994, in Konawa,

He is survived by his wife; parents; step children, Cathy and Ron Clutter, of Konawa, David Moore, of Sasakwa, and Glenn Moore, of Noble; grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Harjo, Charlie Harrison, and Lillie Walters Harrison.

He was baptized at the age of 16 by Rev. Franklin Harjo Sr. at Rock Springs Baptist Church, on Oct. 4, 1986. He graduated from Sasakwa Schools. He was employed by the Seminole Nation as a Security Guard at the River Mist Casino.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday Aug. 25, 2009 at Bird Creek Church in Sasakwa at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend John Wayne Tulsa officiating and Rev. Kenneth Cooper assisting. Burial will follow at Rock Springs Cemetery, in Sasakwa.

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

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Sasakwa resident Eugene Harjo, age 67, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Carl Albert Hospital.

He was born Nov. 9, 1941 in Seminole County to Joe and Minnie (Davis) Harjo. He graduated from Sasakwa High School.

He was a member of Spring Baptist Church, Tallahassee Band.

He served in the Vietnam War and worked for Seminole Nation as Plumber.

He is preceding in death by his parents; sister, Irene Coody; brothers, Jimmy Joe Harjo, Jimsey Harjo, and Albert Harjo.

Survivors include his sons Darrell Harjo, of Sasakwa and Eugene Harjo Jr., of Vamoosa; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Jess Harjo, of Kansas.

Wake Services are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Spring Baptist Church.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Spring Baptist Church, with Rev. Joe Coon and Rev. Leon Postoak officiating and interment at Harjo-Davis Family Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

Former Wewoka resident Joe Albert Harjo died Feb 13, 2009 in Shawnee, at the age of 69.

He was born June 20, 1939 in Sasakwa, to Albert and Minnie (Buck) Harjo. He graduated from Sasakwa High School and attended Haskell Indian College, in Lawrence, Kan. for two years. He was a member of Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church.

At the time of his death he was retired from Mobil Chemical as a Machine Operator.

He married Fannie Tiger Oct. 13, 1979 in Shawnee, and to this marriage three children were born.

Survivors include his wife, of the home, Fannie Harjo; son, Ronnie Allen Harjo, of Norman; daughters, Stephanie Ann Bills, of Edmond, Sonya Denise Rogers, of Carmie, Ill.; five grandchildren; and sister, Elsie Cully.

Preceding him in death are his parents Albert and Minnie Harjo, sister Sereda Sue Sanchez, and brother Steve Allen Harjo.

A Wake service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday at Stout-Phillips Chapel with Rev. Houston Tiger officiating.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church, with Pastor Joe Coon and Pastor George Harjochee officiating. Burial is to follow at Middle Creek #2 Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pall Bearers will be Harold Cully, A.J. Foster, Bobby Bills, Herschel Wise, Phoenix Bills, Ronnie Harjo, and Christian Bills.

Honorary Bearers will be Frank Sanchez, Keith Sanchez, Noe Sanchez, and Christopher Sanchez.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Longtime Seminole resident Kenneth Wayne Harjo passed away on Aug.23, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 62.

He was born on Aug. 22, 1947, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Taylor and Cindy (Deere) Harjo. He was a truck driver and worked for B.J.’s Hughes, Hooten Oil and Tiger Trucks.

He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and Hitchitee United Methodist Church; he was saved 10 years ago.

He married Wynona (Wood) Harjo and she survives him of the home, he also leaves to cherish his memories, three sons and daughters-in-law: Keith and Renee Douthit, of Meeker, Tim and Polly Harjo, of Maud, Stace and Holli Harjo, of Seminole, and one daughter and son-in-law: Brandy Harjo and Mike Beal, of Joplin, Missouri, and a granddaughter that was raised as a daughter, Kristen Alldredge, of the home, three brothers: Bill Tiger, of Norman, Oklahoma, Larry Deere, of Seminole and Charles "Pop" Deere, of Sherman, Texas. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews and other family and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Stanley Harjo and Taylor Harjo, Jr. and stepdaughter, Tammie King.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 at the Hitchitee United Methodist Church with Rev. George Harjocee and Mike Harjo officiating. He will be laid to rest at Hitchitee Church Cemetery.

A wake will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at Hitchitee United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. The church is located in Little on 99A go East Approximately 6 miles to Church Sign then go North 1/2 Mile.

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

Casket Bearers are: Anthony Hawkins, Oscar Carpitche, Danny Wood, Russ Wood, Buddy Wood, Mike Wood and Raymond Shaffer

Honorary Bearers are: Rusty Wood, Jim Fulton, Larry Chilcoat, Braxton Douthit, Elijah Harjo and Taylor Harjo.

Leroy Harjo, age 61, formerly of Seminole, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Sacramento, Calif.

He was born Aug. 22, 1948, in Talihina, to Amos and Lucille May (Larney) Harjo.

He attended Central High School and later joined the Marines. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He was raised by his aunt Roselie Lena, of Seminole.

He is preceded in death by his mother; sister, Betty Harjo; and brother Bobby Harjo.

He is survived by his wife, Cindi Sue, of the Home: father; step-mother, Patriciam of Oklahoma City; children, Jovita Harjo, Adrienne Harjo, Renita Harjo, Rebecca Harjo, Shaun Mulhall, and Holly Anderson; twelve grandchildren; brothers, Leon Harjo, David Harjo, Arthell "Pewee" Harjo, Josephine Harjo, and Christopher Harjo; and sister, Shirley Biggs.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Spring Baptist Church, Sasakwa with Rev. Billy Joe Harjo officiating, and burial to follow at Harjo Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Timothy Harjo, Billy Joe Harjo, Danny Harjo, Shaun Mulhall, Ruben Mendoza, and Russell Harjo.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Lifelong Seminole county resident, Patricia Michelle Harjo, age 47, died May 13, 2009 in Tulsa.

She was born Dec. 20, 1962 in Tulsa, to Jonas Harjo, Sr. and Diana (Wolf) Harjo.

She was a homemaker and was a member of the Okmulgee Indian Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sons, Raymond Harjo, Jr., and Ryan Tiger, both of Seminole; daughters, Alicia Harjo, Ashley Harjo, Tiffany Harjo, Tyshan Harjo, Stephanie Harjo, and Eliza Harjo, all of Seminole; brothers, Ray Wolf, of Texas, Nathan Harjo, of Broken Arrow, Jonas Harjo, Jr., of Oklahoma City, Tommy Harjo, of Choctaw, Dorsey Harjo, of Holdenville, Douglas Harjo, of Tulsa, Jerome Harjo of Shawnee, and Shawn Harjo of Bristow; sisters, Diane Harjo, of Florida, Loretta Harjo, of Shawnee, Tammy Harjo, of Oklahoma City, Valerie Thomas, and Cheryl Laskey, both of Shawnee; and three grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jonas Harjo, Sr. and Diana Wolf Harjo; grandparents, Stella McSosar and Ben McCosar; and sons, Vincent Harjo and Michael Tiger.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Birdcreek Indian Baptist Church, in Sasakwa, with Dorsey Nero, Jesse Wind and Kenneth Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Birdcreek Indian Baptist Church Cemetery, in Sasakwa.

There will be a wake on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. She will be taken to the church on Sunday at 4 p.m.

Pallbearers will be: Natthan Harjo, Christian Thomas, Marlon Harjo, Demont Harjo, Alex Harjo and Jeremiah Harjo.

Honorary Bearers will be: Robert Thomas III., Ronnie Factor, Carlos Harjo, Victor Harjo, Darrell Harjo and DeAndre Laskey.

Viewing Information: Saturday, May 16 at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wake Service will be held Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Swearingen Funeral Home 100 W. Strothers Seminole, Oklahoma (405) 382-3456.

Rosie Anita Harjo, of Maud, Oklahoma, a life long Seminole County resident, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the age of 52.

Rosie was born on August 14, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Jonases and Mary Ellen Scott. Rosie was a wife, homemaker, and a member of the Achena Presbyterian Church.

Rosie is survived by husband, Albert Curley, Jr.; three stepsons, Michael Curley, of Maud, Oklahoma, Steven House, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Glen House and wife Brandy, of Maud, Oklahoma. She is also survived by two stepdaughters, Darla Curley, of Seminole, Oklahoma and Emily Clarkson, of Meeker, Oklahoma. Rosie is survived by brothers, Leon and Randy Harjo, both of Maud, Oklahoma and sisters Joanna Harjo and husband Curtis Gentry, of Konawa, Oklahoma, and Kathie Hurst and friend Mike Steele, of Maud, Oklahoma, Rita Harris and husband David, of Maud, Oklahoma, Jeannette Harjo-Codd and husband George, of Staten Island, New York, Toni and Michael Morgan and Tiffany and Michael Parker, of Blackwell, Oklahoma. She is also survived by godson, Cody Williams, of Maud, Oklahoma; stepson Edward Shawn, of Hackett, Arkansas; 17 step-grandchildren; and 2 step-great grandchildren on the way.

Rosie was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lee Harjo, her father and mother, Jonases and Mary Harjo, and a stepdaughter Janet Harmon.

Services for Rosie will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the People’s Church of Maud, Oklahoma with Rev. Jimsey Harjo officiating and assisted by Bunny Carpitcher.

Casket Bearers: Michael Curley, Bill Harmon, Scotty Harmon, Cody Williams, Curtis Gentry and Joshua Phelps

Honorary Bearers: Jacob Harjo, Jeremiah Harjo, Leon Harjo, Randy Harjo, George Codd and Frankie Williams.

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

Life long Seminole County resident Wynona Ann (Wood) Harjo, age 66, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Meeker. She was born Nov. 7, 1943, in Seminole to Jimmy Wood and Flora (Harjo) Wood.

She graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1960 and later married Kenneth Wayne "Ollie" Harjo on Feb. 14, 1977, in Seminole County.

She was a homemaker who also had worked in the home health care industry.

She is survived by her sons, Keith Douthit, of Meeker, Oklahoma, Tim Harjo, of Maud, and Stace Harjo, of Seminole; daughter, Brandy Harjo, of Joplin, Mo.; brother, Hershell "Rusty" Wood, of Edmond; sisters, Nila Fulton, of Oklahoma City, Laverne Shaffer, of Springfield, Mo., Zelda Cline, of Shawnee, and Ida Chilcote, of Sulphur; and 14 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Tammie King.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole. Rev. George Harjoce and Rev. Mike Harjo will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Hitchitee Cemetery located 5 miles east of Little, on Hwy 99-A.

Casket bearers will be: Danny Wood, Mike Wood, Russ Wood, Anthony "Buddy" Wood, Rickey Cline, Gregg Chilcote and Johnny Ray Wood.

Honorary bearers will be: (Grandsons) Braxton Douthit, Elijah Harjo and Taylor Harjo.

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

Janet Harmon, age 44, of Carnegie, passed away Friday April 10, 2009 at her residence.

Janet was born June 3, 1964 to Albert and Jo Ann Curley, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was united in marriage to Billy Harmon, on November 3, 1999, in Carnegie. She was a member of the Nazarene Church. in Carnegie.

She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Tom Fuller; grandparents, Helen and Pinkie Determan; uncle, Joe Gregory; and mother-in-law, Barbara Harmon.

Survivors include her husband, Billy Harmon, of the home; two sons, Scottie Harmon and wife Crystal, of Carnegie and Billy Don Harmon III, of Carnegie; three daughters, Krista Harmon, Danielle Harmon, and Kristin Harmon, all of Carnegie; mother, JoAnn Fuller, of Alfalfa; father, Albert Curley and wife Rosie, of Maud; brother, Michael Curley, of Maud; sister, Darla Ann Nelson and husband Nathan, of Seminole; and two grandchildren, Kyler and Karlen Harmon, of Carnegie.

Funeral Services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Nazarene Church, in Carnegie. Rev. Chip Perkins officiated the service with interment at Carnegie Cemetery, in Carnegie.

Services were under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, in Carnegie.

Longtime Seminole County resident Edna Patricia Harper, age 89, died Sunday, May 10, 2009 in Tecumseh.

She was born May 9, 1920 in Albion, to Lewis Spicher and Cora Belle (Lovin).

She worked for South Western Bell in 1950 for 10 years, retiring in 1960. She was a member of the Church of Christ, in Cromwell.

She married Woodrow Wilson "Shorty" Harper on June 12, 1981 in Idabel.

She was preceded in by her parents, her first husband Yates Hoover, second husband Preston Lewis, and third husband Woodrow Wilson.

She is survived by a sister Cora Bernice Wilson, of Tecumseh.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

Jessie Leora Harrelson, age 90, longtime Seminole resident died Jan. 21, 2009, at Pioneer Nursing Home, in Seminole. She was born Nov. 15, 1918, to Roy Clarence and Nellie (Murler) Harrelson, in Pharaoh. She came to Seminole in 1943 from Milfay. She attended the Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by three brothers, Raymond Harrelson, of Drumright, Randy Harrelson, of Shawnee, and Carl Harrelson, of Shawnee; and one sister, Lorene Jennings, of Holdenville.

Memorial services were planned for Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at 2 p.m. Services were held at the Pioneer Nursing Home where she was a resident. Burial will follow in Weleetka.

L. C. Harrison, Jr., age 88 and former resident of Seminole County, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at his residence in Shawnee.

He was born Feb. 28, 1921, in Seminole County, to Sybil (Harris) and L.C. Harrison, Sr. He married Jacquelyn (Bowen) on May 26, 1946, in Van Buren, Ark. He was a retired Major for the Army and served during WWII and the Korean conflict. He earned a Master’s in Education, and he was also a retired schoolteacher for the Bethel Acres school system. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rites member of the Masonic Composite Lodge 107. Later, he became a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Pottawatomie County.

He is survived by his son, James Harrison, of Shawnee; daughters, Carol Arrant, of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and Susie Rogers, of Cameron; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Noweta McNaughton.

Graveside services with full Military Honors are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Konawa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Konawa.

Arthur Lee Harris, Jr. 62 year-old longtime Seminole County resident died Monday, March 2, 2009 at O.U. Medical Center, in Oklahoma City.

He was born June 4, 1946, in Earlsboro, to Arthur Lee Harris and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mae Frances (Miller) Harris.

Harris was living in Spencer, where he was a member of the Israel Chapel and worked as a chef at Willow View Hospital, in Spencer. Prior to moving to Spencer he worked as a chef at the Biscuit Hill Restaurant in Earlsboro for many years.

Survivors include two sisters, Anna Yarbrough, of Earlsboro, and Idea Wisemen, of Holly Springs, Miss.

Harris is preceded in death by his parents; and by siblings, Roger L. Harris, Sr., Lucy Mae Harris, Edward Harris, Eurlene Talton, Victoria Harris, Margriette Harris and Leroy Harris.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Israel Chapel, located at N.E. 38th and Adair, in Spencer. Elder Richard C. Laskey, Rev. James Grayson, Rev. Charles Wyatt, Jr. and Rev. Barry Harris will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Earlsboro Cemetery, in Earlsboro.

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

Konawa native George William Harris embodied the character of the unassuming heroic American profiled by Tom Brokaw in The Greatest Generation. He left us at age 86 on November 13, 2009.

George was born and raised by local pioneers Joe and Maude Harris as the youngest of seven children on their property a half-mile north of Summers Chapel. During Joe’s tenure as Justice of the Peace, a very young George was featured humorously and fondly in the Leader riding heavy construction machinery as the tag-along "real" boss of a local public works project.

The family navigated the 1930’s Depression with some hardship but much resilience and good will, frequently offering homegrown food to less fortunate itinerant strangers. As World War II approached, George joined the National Guard and soon deployed to the German front with the 45th Division. He saw combat action in North Africa, Sicily and finally Anzio where he was captured, subsequently surviving 15 difficult months in a Prisoner of War camp. On his release, he learned that his father has passed away while he fought for the principles and country they both loved. He and his siblings then contributed financial and moral support to ensure that their mother and invalid brother were able to remain in their cherished home.

George married his high school sweetheart, earned an accounting degree and served in key financial management positions for the Cold War-era Department of Defense. He retired to San Diego at 60 to enjoy travel, biking, bridge and the camaraderie of family and many friends. In his personal and professional relationships, he was a bedrock of reliability, loyalty and balanced good humor. The contributions and sacrifices he made as a patriot and patriarch were known by a select few, and only then when probed. A knowledgeable citizen and positive contributor to our complex world, his personal satisfaction came from meeting his own high standards as family man, friend and humanitarian. He lived in the present, meeting both challenges and good fortune with aplomb and appreciation for the precious gift of life.

George was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Oberia Sanders Harris of Hazel. They are both commemorated at Midwest City’s Arlington Cemetery beside the gravesite of her father (James Newton Sanders) near the front of the mausoleum. He is survived by his son Joe of Coronado, granddaughter Cassandra of Honolulu, and grandson Brandon with his wife and three daughters of Carmel.

The family requests a place in your prayers for this proud son of Konawa.

Oberia Mae Sanders Harris, 84, passed away suddenly at her home in San Diego, California, on April 24, 2009.

Born and raised on a farm near Konawa, and a graduate of Konawa High, Oberia traveled widely, made friends professionally and personally around the world, and left a lasting, positive impression on everyone she met.

When she graduated from high school, World War II was imminent. Her fiancée, George Harris (also from Konawa), joined friends in the 45th Division and fought first in North Africa, then Sicily, and finally in Italy where he was declared Missing in Action at Anzio. This was difficult news for Oberia, who shortly thereafter relocated to Alameda, California, and obtained a job to help the war effort. George was later found to be a Prisoner of War transported to Germany where he spent 15 harrowing months in a prison camp.

At War’s end the two were wed, and then shared 64 years of happy marriage. Both worked for the Department of Defense for 40 years until their retirement to San Diego. They lived mostly in Colorado Springs, but volunteered for occasional duty in foreign countries, including RAF Alconbury in Great Britain, and assignments with the American embassies in Ankara, Turkey, and Ottawa, Canada.

In the Defense Department assignments, Oberia came to be the executive secretary for a succession of base commanders and general officers. The common refrain repeated many times was that she ran 90% of the operations so that her bosses could focus on the rest.

It was the same in her family and community lives. A consummate teammate, she shouldered much of the load and made everyone around her a better person. She had a contagious laugh and was comfortable discussing small town Americana, urban issues, geopolitics, or the poetry of Blake and Wordsworth. She also enjoyed bridge and folk dance. She was just plain good company.

Oberia was a gracious, spiritual and generous woman. A particularly valued gift to her family was her strength of character. This included assurances over the years of her pride in them, and that she herself had led a full and satisfying life with an acceptance of the inevitability of death as part of the natural cycle. While her passing was a shock, we know that she is in a place she wants to be.

She is survived by her husband; son, Joe of Coronado; granddaughter, Cassandra, of Honolulu; and grandson, Brandon with his wife and three daughters, of Carmel.

Should you be so moved, the family requests a place in your prayers for this wonderful woman who held her childhood memories and ongoing adventures of the town, the surroundings and the citizens of Konawa in fondest regard.

Rite of Christian Burial Mass was held Monday morning for Ryanne West Hauschild, granddaughter of Seminole residents, Bob and Kathy Snow.

Ryanne was born April 27, 1979, in Norman. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2001. Ryanne was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

She also enjoyed her job as a pharmacy technician at Walgreen’s Pharmacy, in Edmond. Her church and huge family were a big part of Ryanne’s life and she lived by the motto of God first, others second and I am third.

Ryanne was in a terrible car accident in 1996, where she suffered a traumatic brain injury. She blessed all who knew her with another 13 years of life. She embraced the past many years by being a friend to everyone. She had a great smile and loved life. She spent much of her free time with her dog, Joey, taking pictures at family gatherings, watching movies, and making people laugh.

Ryanne is survived by her parents, Debe and Rich Hauschild and Blaine Rider; grandparents, Bob and Kathy Snow, Dean Allen, JB and Wanda Slemp; boyfriend, Kevin Ring; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Patty Allen, Willie and Stan West and Richard and Connie Hauschild.

Donations can be made to one of Ryanne’s favorite charities, Camp Barnabas, 901 Private Road 2060,Purdy, Mo., 65734.

Wayne Robert Hause, 82 year-old, longtime Seminole resident passed from this life Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born August 22, 1926 in Claremore, Oklahoma to parents Caleb Wilson Hause and Margurite (Foster) Hause.

Wayne was ½ Cherokee and a member of the Cherokee Nation; he was also a member of the First Baptist Church, in Seminole. Wayne loved to play music and played in a band for many years.

Wayne owned and operated the "IWANA CLUB" east of Seminole from 1962-1981 and then from 1986-1988 when he retired. One of his regular customers and later a close family friend was Conway Twitty who Wayne convinced to switch from playing Rock-n-roll to Country. Conway would often perform at the IWANA CLUB.

Survivors include one son, Max Hause, of Seminole, Oklahoma; two daughters, Marci Deere, of Sherman, Texas and Jamie Hause, of Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; one sister, Sherrill Sue Null, of Seminole, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Bryan Hause, April Hause, Erick Douthit, Nikki Douthit, Wade Douthit, Jim Willis and Justin Willis; 19 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and dear friends including the Anson family to whom he was very close to.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bill Hause; and two sisters, Audie Faye Brown and Betty Jane Hause.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole. Rev. Tim Tate will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole.

Casket Bearers will be: Max Hause, Bryan Hause, Clark Anderson, Caleb Hause, James Morrison and Erick Douthit.

Honorary Bearers will be: Ron Null, Charles Anson, Dave Anson and Larry Dunn.

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

Funeral services for Casey Hawkins, of Ada, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at the Snake Creek Indian Baptist Church near Little. Interment will follow at Cornelius Family Cemetery near Little. Officiating will be Rev. Osborne Roberts, and Rev. George Mooney. Wake service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Snake Creek Indian Baptist Church near Little.

Mr. Hawkins died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at his residence, in Ada, at the age of 21. He was born Sept. 28, 1987, in Ada, to Jim Hawkins and Carol Harjo Hawkins.

Mr. Hawkins graduated from Byng High School in 2007 and he was a lifelong resident of Ada. He was a member of the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troop, he loved playing stickball, video games, and he loved to draw.

Mr. Hawkins is survived by his father, Jim Hawkins and Jaedeen Evans; three brothers, Jimmy "Chow" Hawkins, Toby Hawkins and his wife Regina, and Kelly "Moksie" Hawkins; two sisters, Derekah Hawkins Kilcrease and her husband Roman and Erika "Missy" Daniels; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Hawkins; three nephews, Saije and Kaden Kilcrease; and Calaeb Hawkins and numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded by his mother, Carol Harjo Hawkins; one brother, Josh Micah "Sasquatch" Hawkins; maternal grandparents, Edmond and Lucy Harjo; and paternal grandfather, John Hawkins.

Pallbearers: Donny Earp, Isiah Harjo, Kendal Conlee, Kristopher Conlee, Jimmy "Chow" Hawkins, Toby Hawkins, Kelly "Moksie" Hawkins, Sheldon Newton, and Roman Kilcrease.

Services are under the direction of Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, of Ada, OK

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Former Seminole resident Cullis Hawkins died Thursday, March 5, 2009.

He was born in Seminole County, Aug. 31, 1922, to Martha Faye and Joe Hawkins. He was the youngest of six children.

He received his education at Turkey Creek School, in Seminole County.

He served in the United Stated Army as a demolition specialist and marksmen from 1943 to 1945, receiving an honorable discharge in 1945. After his discharge he moved to Oakland, Ca. where he met and married Bernice Stevenson.

He was employed at and retired from Naval Supply Center, in Oakland, Ca. He later became a small business owner. He owned Giants Liquor Store from 1975 to 1990. He was a member of the Cal Pac Association, Black Cowboys Association, and the Four Wheel Drive Hunting and Fishing Club. His hobbies included hunting, horseback riding, and bowling. He rode in numerous parades and participated in various rodeos.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice; sons, Ivory and Cullis Jr.; daughters, Patsy (James), Brenda, and Linda; 15 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 2 p.m., north of Seminole, at Fay Cemetery.

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

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

Longtime Maud area resident, Thelma Hayden, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in Shawnee, at the age of 99.

She was born May 9, 1909 in Tahlequah, to J.C. "Clint" and Mary Theresa (Slape) Armstrong. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God, in Maud. She married Chesley Caswell "Walter", in 1937 and later remarried J.C. "Johnny" Hayden, they both preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, William Sims, of Oklahoma City; daughter, Wanda Knaus, of Maud; two sisters; Ester Gentry and Jean Lytle, of Maud; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Mary Armstrong, her first husband, Walter Sims and second husband, J.C. Hayden, four brothers and one sister.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at Cummings Cemetery, in Maud, with Sidney Freeman officiating.

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

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

Larry "Joe" Henley of Oklahoma City passed away blessed to be surrounded by his friends and family on Friday, May 1, 2009, at the age 60, in the Mercy Medical Center.

Joe was born on October 18, 1948 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1967, attended East Central University, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Central State University. Joe was also a member of the Army Reserve.

Joe was self-employed for 14 years where he is remembered by many for his tireless service. He was a valued employee of Shelter Insurance Companies for 22 years serving as an agent, loss control specialist, and recently serving as a Regional Underwriter. He was the recipient of the prestigious James L. McTurnam Award.

Joe was an avid sports fan and enthusiast with a passion for golf. He began playing at the age of 13. He played on the junior and senior high school golf teams and won countless awards; however, two double eagles and two holes-in one were particularly precious. He was specifically notorious for his "crushing" drives.

Joe is remembered by countless individuals for his truly selfless generosity and abounding love of others. He gave of his time and resources to numerous organizations, one of which was the Oklahoma Blood Institute. He had been a devoted donor for more than 30 years.

Joe Is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Deidra McKenzie Henley; their cherished child Jace; beloved niece Christen; and loving pet Buddy Love; brother Michael Henley, and wife Trellys, of Santa Rosa, California; brother David Henley, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; sister Cherie Trousdale and husband Bob, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; his uncle Kenneth Goodman and Margie, of Prue, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Keith, Phil and Chris Henley, of California; Damon Henley, of Tecumseh; Derek Henley, of Seminole; Amanda Oakes, of Norman; B. J. Trousdale, of Tecumseh; and his aunt June Looney, of Dallas, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clinton and Loretta Henley, his sister Rebecca Jane Henley, parents-in-law Robert and DeOn McKenzie, sister-in-law Gena Puckett, and nephew Christopher Puckett.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Joe Henley will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Vondel L. Smith and Son Mortuary, in Oklahoma City. Officiating at the celebration will be Reverend Charles Spencer.

The pallbearers include: Larry Stockton, Gary Smith, Richard Vestal, Larry Moyer, Larry DeLacratez, Gordon Pyle, Doug Whitley, and Marty Seikel.

The honorary pallbearers are his Shelter family, his 50's golf buddies and his Pi Kappa Alpha brothers.

Harry Lee Henshaw, of Wewoka, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.

He was born August 9, 1923, in Seminole, to Tom Henshaw and Lucy Micco Wise.

Harry worked for Nelson' s Furniture as carpet layer for many years. He attended Gleaners Holiness Church.

Preceding him in death are his wife Betty, son Charles Henshaw, grandson Justice, brothers Roscoe Henshaw, Roley Henshaw, and Jasper Wise.

Survivors include five daughters, Carleta Henshaw, of Tulsa, DarleneSisco of Seminole, Donna Henshaw of Edmond, Michelle Suiter, Fairbanks, Ark., Shirley Henshaw, of New York, two sons Derek Henshaw, of Wewoka, Dewayne Peters, of Seminole, sister Sarah Beck, of Sapulpa. Fourteen grandchildren Shannon, Hailey, Ty, Terry, Cody, Candice, Ashley, Mercedes, Drue, Ashlin, Lane, Kaleb, Nicholas, five great-grandchildren Hannah, Lexi, Brayley, Kaden, and Gage.

Wake Services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at 1015 N. Main Street, Seminole. Memorial Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 at Gleaners Holiness Church, with Rev. Larry Chesser officiating.

Our Dad was not only a WWII Veteran, but also a devoted husband, father, grandfather. He was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. " We Love and Miss You Grandpa."

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

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Former Wewoka resident George Hensley Jr., age 89, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 in Holdenville.

He was born Sept. 19, 1919, in Okmulgee, to George W. and Beulah (Gill) Hensley. He graduated from Wewoka High School, in 1937. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Elks, and Masonic Lodges

George served in the U.S. Army from March 18, 1941 to Oct. 18, 1945, and again during the Korean War from Sept. 26, 1950 to Aug. 8, 1951, as a Master Sergeant.

On May 1, 1944 he married Kathryn "Kay" Meredith in Topeka, Kan.

Hensley retired on May 23, 1975 after more than 34 years of government service with 29 years of service with the Bureau of Reclamation, joining them in 1945. He organized and developed policies and procedures for these activities for the vast Colorado River Storage Project power system, when it was established in 1963.

For his achievements in the administrative support functions for major reclamation programs, Hensley received the Superior Service Award of the Department of the Interior on Oct. 29,1973.

He was involved with the preliminary work on the legislation leading up to the incorporation of the city of Page.

Preceding George in death are his parents; wife, Kay; and brother, Noble Hensley.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert Hensley, of Wewoka, Bill, of Hominy, Lin Hensley, of Wewoka; sisters, Juanita Summers, of Collinsville, and Shirley Tucker of Stillwater.

Funeral services are pending with Crippin Funeral Home, in Montrose, Colo., with Military Honors.

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Ricky Lin Hensley went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4th, 2009.

He was born April 17, 1960, to Lin and Thelma Hensley in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He graduated from Wewoka High School in 1978 and attended Seminole Junior College.

Rick married Patricia Lee Reich on July 25, 1985 and together they raised two children Nickey Lin and Hannah Lee. Rick was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, and friend. He dedicated many years to the community through work in the convenient store business.

Rick left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Those who knew him best knew him as "Slick Rick" or " Tricky Ricky." He volunteered many hours at Wewoka Elementary assisting his wife, where he was infamously known and loved as "Mr. Rick." He was admired and deeply loved by his aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and especially by his many nieces and nephews.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Louise Hensley and mother-in-law, Evelyn Mae Reich.

He is survived by his wife, Pat; two children, Nickey and Hannah; father, Lin Hensley; and numerous aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, and nieces, and nephews.

Services for Rick will be held on Tuesday, July 7 at 2 p.m. at the Wewoka Church of Christ with Virgil T. Romine, officiating.

Pallbearers will be: Tony Downey, Rocky Gentry, Nate Hisaw, Richard Jones, Brian Whitlock, and Phillip Whitlock.

Honorary bearers will be: Almon Apley, Millard Epley, Larry Hensley, Tommy Hensley, Ashton Livesay, Austin Livesay, Taul Livesay, and Lance Whitlock.

"Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail: But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever: Psalm 73: 25-26

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

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Life-long Seminole County resident Dora "Tootsie" May Hill, 57, has gone to be with her mom, dad and brothers.

Hill was a loving wife, mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, and dear friend. She was an outgoing lady who helped and loved many, never asking for anything in return.

A leader of her family with a kind, gentle nature, soft-spoken smile, hug and laughter, "Aunt Tootsie" will be greatly missed in the lives of those that she knew and grew to love.

Hill died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at her home, in Seminole. She was born December 4, 1952, to Jimmie (Ozvna) and Nancy Mae (Deere) Carbitcher; they preceded her in death. On November 12, 1971, she married Dave Roman Hill; he survives her of the home.

Hill attended and graduated from Bowlegs High School. Following school; she went on to work 15 years at Blue Bell (Wrangler); 2 years at Sport Support, in Konawa; several years at Justice School; and 3 years at McDonald’s before becoming a homemaker and taking care of her husband.

Hill was a member of Cedar Creek Eufaula Church and was baptized by Marcy Cully. She also belonged to Tallahassee Wvkokaye Ceremonial Ground where she learned to shake shells and make camp. She loved to cook and carried on the Indian ways through her camp and everyday life.

She reared her children in the Bowlegs/Seminole area in the tradition of the Seminole tribal methods. She lived the ways of the Seminole, intermingling her life with that of the world around her.

Hill was a woman of many talents. She loved to sew and took to the Seminole patchwork by making whatever was asked of her, which included shirts, skirts, and vest. Whenever asked by many relatives and friends, she would step up and cook, not complaining, and make sure everyone and everybody had a good cooked meal to eat.

Some of her favorite past times were playing with her grandchildren and attending their many school and extracurricular activities. She enjoyed teaching them the Seminole language and customs of their ancestors. She also loved to watch OU Football and wrestling with the family.

Seminole tribal customs will be followed for Hill’s funeral services and burial. She will be taken to her home at 515 S. Harvey Rd., in Seminole. Wake services will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2009 until burial on Thursday.

She will be moved to the Cedar Creek Eufaula Church on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 9 am., with services at 1 p.m. Hill will be laid to rest following the services in the Jimmie Carbitcher Family Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, with Rev. Dorsey Nero, Rev. Jimpsey Harjo and Houston Tiger officiating the services. Rev. Dorsey Nero, traditional speaker, will officiate the graveside services.

Survivors include her husband, Dave "Roman" Hill, of the home; three daughters and son-in-law, Sally "Tooter" and Jason Brauning, Sasakwa, Natasha "Tasha" Hill and Kristy Hill, Seminole; four sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael "Rabbit" Hill and Bea Fry, Henryetta, Jack Hill, Seminole, Isaac and Alana Hill, Ada, Davy "Buffalo" Hill and Sheena Smith, Paden.

Hill left behind 19 grandchildren, Wynter "Mockingbird" Summer "Mye’ke" and Marion "Chebon" Wind and Christian "Hoktuce" Brauning, all of Sasakwa, Alesha Hill, Sasakwa, Gavin and Jared Hill, Seminole, Lindsey Nicole Dennison, Kellyville, Elijiah "Sioux", Dominic "Winnie", Hannah "Triple H", Isaac Jack "Old Man" Hill, all of Ada, Koby Matthew Hill, Bowlegs, Daven "Chunda" Darrin "Chubby", Dallon Hill, all of Shawnee, Riley "Abella", Chloie "Clara" Hill, both of Paden, JonJon "Possum" Arredondo, Seminole.

Other survivors include three brothers, Freeland "Rusty" Carbitcher, Stroud, Jimpsey "Boggey" Carbitcher, Wetumka, and Cooky "Toby" Carbitcher, Bowlegs; five sisters and brother-in-laws, Pat Larney, Shawnee, Betty Jean "Tina" and Gene Wahweah, El Reno, Marina "Tolley" and Roger Butler, Bowlegs, Serena "DoDo" and Dewayne Scott, Seminole and Nettie "B-girl" and David W. Haney Sr., of Seminole.

She also leaves behind sister-in-law Lillie Yargee, Checotah, brother-in-laws, Jacob Hill, Henryetta, Josie Hill, Sapulpa, Billy Hill, Dustin and Special Friends Sam "Pau’wv" Proctor, Okmulgee, Liz Proctor, Okmulgee and Amy Williams, Okmulgee and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as many, many friends.

Those who precede Hill in death are her grandparents; dad, Jimmie (Ozvna) Carbitcher; mom, Nancy Mae (Deere) Carbitcher; two brothers, Monroe Carbitcher, and Younger "Sonny" Carbitcher; mother-in-law, Mary Hill, father-in-law, Jack Isaac Hill and brother-in-law Benji Hill.

Pallbearers include Scotty Harjo, Brandon Harjo, Curtis Harjo, William "Chuck" Proctor, Wendall Rescke and Rueben Proctor.

Honorary Pallbearers are David Proctor, Gene Wahweah, Alex Alvarez, Jason "Goat" Harley, Jason Brauning, Richard "LuLu" Williamson and Ethan Bell.

Well known Seminole County resident and Wewoka businessman Gerald Van Hill, age 81, passed away Sunday evening May 31, 2009, at his residence after a short illness.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at First Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with Rev. John Wheeler officiating and assisted by Rev. Michael Vallandingham.

Gerald Van Hill was born at home, July 14, 1927 in Sylvan, Oklahoma.

He was the son of Virgil Hill and Ruby Chloe (Scott) Hill. Virgil, his, father, was born in Indian Territory in what later became Seminole, County. Gerald was reared on a farm in the Strother community. He attended a two-room school until their move to Wewoka, around 1937.

He graduated from Wewoka High School in 1945. He and his wife, Shirley (Trinkle) Hill were married in Wewoka, February 11, 1949 and made their home in Wewoka. From this union two children, Darrell Wayne and Barbara Lynn were born. They have been blessed with five grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters and one great grandson.

Gerald has had three careers, at the age of 15 he started working for Jones Lumber and worked there until 1966, while working there he drew many plans for homes built in Wewoka. He worked for Henry’s Furniture Store in Seminole from 1966 to 1974.

In July of 1974 Gerald came back to Wewoka and bought Criswell Insurance Agency and later bought Mainard, Weston, and Crittendon Agencies. He retired in 1994 from Gerald Hill Insurance Agency.

He has been active in the First Baptist Church of Wewoka where he sang in the choir and taught Sunday school for well over sixty years. He has been the "Voice of the Tiger" at the home football games for thirty-eight years. He coached Little League Football and Baseball and was president of PTA for Wewoka Elementary School.

Gerald was very active in the community serving as President of the Alumni Association, Wewoka Lions 1978-1979. He served on various local boards with the Lions, later receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions International, which is the highest award the Lions give.

He served with the Wewoka Industries, Seminole County Adjustment Board. He participated in 1966 Wewoka 's Centennial Celebration, and was chairman of Bi-Centennial Celebration in1976. He was a member of Gideons organization for many years. He taught Sunday school since 1950 in the Intermediate Dept, Young Adults and later the Adult 3 Mens Class and became a deacon of First Baptist Church September 24, 1950.

Golf was very high on his list of things to do along with his efforts of writing and working in his woodwork shop. Gerald was named Wewoka's 2004 Citizen of the Year.

Preceding him in death are his parents and two sisters Elaine Floyd and Joyce Jean Hill.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of the Wewoka; son, Darrell Wayne and wife Julie, of Viroqua, Wis.; daughter, Barbara and husband Tommy Herman, of Bristow; grandchildren, Erin Hill, of River Falls, Wis., Brian Hill, of La Cross, Wis., and Haley Alvarez; daughters, Kinadey, Dalaney and Karley Jane, of Sapulpa; Chad and wife Katy and son Cash, of Bristow, OK and Brett, of Vinita; two sisters June Brawner and Loretta Moore, of Shawnee; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home

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Lifelong Seminole county resident Roy Monroe Hines passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at home at the age of 66.

He was born on September 8, 1942 in Seminole to James Leslie and Stella Mae (Standerfer) Hines. He worked in the oilfield as a tool pusher until his retirement.

He loved to fish and play dominoes with his friends. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed being at the lake.

He married Maxine Hines in February of 1963 and she preceded him in death on September 14, 2002.

He is survived by four daughters; Cecilia Ann Hines of Seminole, Paula Denise Lester of McAlester, Sonya Ranae Coffman of Seminole, and Lesley Michelle Hines of Seminole; brother, Robert Ellery Hines of Texas; sister, Virginia Patrick of Seminole; two sisters-in-law; Carol Hines of Seminole and Hilda Hines of California. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of other family and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Stella Hines; wife, Maxine Hines; and three brothers, James, Clarence and Earl Hines.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Charles Lester and James Williams officiating.

Pallbearers will be Roger Coleman, Jesse Williams, Jason Cross, John King, Jeffery Hines, and Joe Bob Clower.

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

Wewoka resident Lucille Hoglan, age 92, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at her residence after a long illness.

She was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, November 22, 1916, to Eugene and Julia (Hall) Thomas. She graduated from Wewoka High School and was an active member of Bethel Pentecostal until her illness.

Lucille loved to garden, and trying out new recipes and spending time with her family. She put her Lord first making sure her family knew Jesus Christ.

Lucille married Charles Ashley Hoglan, in Wewoka.

Preceding her in death are her parents, and husband Charles.

Survivors include: sons, Edgar Black, of Blackwell, Tommy Black and wife Marchetta, of Wewoka, daughter, Patricia Cokeley and husband Lee, of Seminole; eight grandchildren, Katrina Hicks and husband Richard, of Wichita, Kan., Yvonne Matthews and husband Jimmy, of Ponca City, Eddie Black, of Oklahoma City, Chris Black and wife April of California, Travis Black and wife Shelly of Wewoka, Melisa Kennedy and husband of Larry, of Seminole, Justin Orr and wife Amie, of Cromwell, and Aislinn Steiner and husband Kevin of Oklahoma City; seventeen great-grandchildren, Alicia, Amy, Kasey, Ashley, Peary Robertson, Matthew Robertson, Rachel Farrin, Stephanie Matthews, Ryan, Chelsea, Kayla, Courtney, Woodrow, Stephanie, Lauren, Dalton, and Austin, three great-grandchildren, Mattie Sue Robertson, Manning Clark Robertson, and Jourdyn Mooring; brothers and sisters, Mildred Freer, of Wewoka, Marjorie Carter, of Seminole, Bill Thomas, of Seminole, and Bob Thomas and wife Mary of Wewoka, a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are: Justin Orr, Larry Kennedy, Travis Black, Eddie Black, Jimmy Matthews, and Kevin Steiner.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Melissa Kennedy, Aislinn Steiner, Katrina Matthews, Yvonne Black. and Chris Black.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Bethel Pentecostal Church, Wewoka, with Brother Doyle Gadbury officiating, and interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Seminole resident Jon William Holden, age 56, died Monday, April 13, 2009.

He was born April 17, 1953, in Claremore, to Buddy and Lillie Faye (Harrison) Fry. He attended Tulsa High School and later worked in sales for Sigma Processing.

On November 5, 2004 he married Michelle (Lozier) Holden, in Jefferson Parrish, La.

He was retired from sales and the Sigma Meat Processing Plant and a member of the Temple of Praise Church, in Seminole.

He is survived by his wife Michelle, of the home; daughter, Melissa Beasley, of Tulsa; step-daughters, Ashley Newman of Tecumseh and Sarah Stout, of New York; sister, Sondra Pierce, of Seminole; son, Jonah Brown; and a grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Temple of Praise Church with Rev. Harold Turner officiating.

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

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

Michelle Denise (Lozier) Holden, 39, longtime Seminole resident died at her home, in Seminole, on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Michelle was born August 1, 1970, in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Michelle lived most of her life in Seminole and was a member of the Temple of Praise Church. She held many sales positions in the area doing phone sales work and most recently worked in sales at Blue-Wave Boats. Michelle loved fishing, cooking and her cats. She especially loved to go shopping and was very good at it!

She married John Holden in New Orleans and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2009.

She leaves to cherish her memories her father; James B. Lozier and his wife Juanita of Seminole, Oklahoma, mother; Vickie Yancey of Seminole, Oklahoma, brother; Jason Wayne Lozier, of Ninekah, Oklahoma, daughter; Ashley Newman, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, grandmother; Maxine Lozier of Seminole, Oklahoma, grandfather, Vernon Yancey of Seminole, Oklahoma, three step brothers; Daren Burton of Alaska, Shane Burton of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Loren Burton, of Ninekah, Oklahoma and numerous other family and dear friends.

Visitation will be held at the Swearingen Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2009 from Noon to 8 a.m. and Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Temple of Praise Church with Rev. Harold Turner officiating.

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

Services for Fern Elizabeth Holik, 91, of Konawa, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Vamoosa Baptist Church, Revs. Kevin Duck and Alan Wood will officiate. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.

Mrs. Holik died Friday, April 17, 2009 at a Seminole Estates Nursing Center, in Seminole. She was born July 4, 1917 in Nebraska to Clarence Bert and Pearl Reddington Walker. She graduated from high school in Amarillo, Texas.

She married Albert Francis Holik. He preceded her in death in 1959. Mrs. Holik was a homemaker and a member of the Wolf Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include her two sons, Johnny Holik and wife Carol, of Cromwell and George Holik and wife Barbara, of Weston, Colo.; ten grandchildren, which include, Randall Brewer and wife Keisha, of Roff, Janette Duck and husband Kevin, of Konawa, Chrystal Taylor and husband Ken, of Seminole, and Leah McNatt and husband Mitch, of Amarillo, Texas; and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Camilla Brewer-Bailey.

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

Services for Fern Elizabeth Holik, 91, of Konawa, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Vamoosa Baptist Church, Revs. Kevin Duck and Alan Wood will officiate. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.

Mrs. Holik died Friday, April 17, 2009 at a Seminole Estates Nursing Center, in Seminole. She was born July 4, 1917 in Nebraska to Clarence Bert and Pearl Reddington Walker. She graduated from high school in Amarillo, Texas.

She married Albert Francis Holik. He preceded her in death in 1959. Mrs. Holik was a homemaker and a member of the Wolf Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include her two sons, Johnny Holik and wife Carol, of Cromwell and George Holik and wife Barbara, of Weston, Colo.; ten grandchildren, which include, Randall Brewer and wife Keisha, of Roff, Janette Duck and husband Kevin, of Konawa, Chrystal Taylor and husband Ken, of Seminole, and Leah McNatt and husband Mitch, of Amarillo, Texas; and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Camilla Brewer-Bailey.

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

Funeral services for Seminole native Dennis Carl Holland are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel in Tecumseh, with Tom Hilton officiating.

Holland died Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the age of 58.

He was born to Raymond and Alice (Risenhover) Holland in Seminole on November 3, 1950.

Holland was reared in Seminole, and he and his wife reared their family in Seminole, Cushing, Elk City and Perry.

In 1987, they moved to Tecumseh.

Holland was a 1969 graduate of Seminole High School.

On January 14, 1976, he married Pam Marsh in Shawnee.

Holland began working as a sales representative at Oil Field Supply. He had also served as a firefighter.

For the past 14 years, he worked at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center as an institutional program coordinator.

Holland built the home where his family currently resides, and his family was the focal point of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Holland; and one sister, Saundra Hilton.

Holland is survived by his wife, Pam, of the home; one son, Dustin Holland, Shawnee; one daughter, Holli James, Bartlesville; two brothers, Chester Holland, Miami, and Pat Holland of Jones; one sister, Patricia Price of Tulsa; and one granddaughter.

James Hendrix Holt, 73, of Seminole, died Friday, June 5, 2009 in Oklahoma City. He was born June 27, 1935 in Ardmore, to Nat and Pauline Cleo (Rushing) Holt.

Holt moved to Seminole in April of 2006 from Tehachapi, Calif. He attended school in California and graduated in 1951 from Arvin High School in Arvin, Calif.

He worked for Manville Forest Products Corp. as a "Millwright" and an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, and retired in 1992.

He married Dollie Mae (Cox) Holt on July 29, 1954 in Lamont, Calif.

Mr. Holt was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Wolf, Oklahoma

He is survived by his son, Clinton Holt, of Seminole; daughters, Dianna Holt and Judy Holt, both of Seminole; sisters, Natha Davis and Sharron Walters, of Taft, Calif.; thirteen grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife and son, Steven Holt.

Graveside services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Little Cemetery with Rev. Allen Wood officiating.

Holt’s grandsons will be casket bearers.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strothers, in Seminole.

Lessie Lee (Speers) Holt, age 77, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at her residence, in Asher.

She was born Jan. 30, 1931, to Lessie "Dick" Speers and Ruth (Ward) Speers, in Caney. She married Ernest Bruce Holt on June 7, 1947, in Purcell. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Asher.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Holt, of the home; three sons, Ted Holt, of Ada, Tracy Holt, of Oklahoma City, and Bob Holt, of Asher; two daughters, Dixie Hunt, of Ada and Shelly Everett, of Shawnee; one brother, Bill Speers, of Del City; four sisters, Kay Johnson, of Broken Arrow, Naomi Culp, of New Castle, Barbara Fowler, of Asher, and Linda Coker, of Asher; ten grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Ruth Speers; one son, Bruce Alan Holt; and one sister, Patricia Hale.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, in Asher, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. Burial will follow at the Wanette Cemetery. Rev. Dewayne Johnson will officiate.

Pallbearers are Troy Hale, Billy Fowler, Chad Fowler, Darrin Fowler, Butch Culp, Dennis Johnson, and Shane Coker.

Honorary Pallbearers are Red Barnes, and Onus Jordan.

Barbara Kay (Jackson) Hooker died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in Seminole County, at the age of 56.

She was born Sept. 15, 1952, in Seminole, to William Hilton and Dorothy Marie (Marx) Jackson.

She married Floyd Eldon Hooker on May 12, 1972; he preceded her in death on May 22, 2008.

She is survived by three daughters, Angela Cichocki, of Maud, Crystal Marie Nejmaoui, of Oklahoma City, and Candace Hooker, of Maud; and one sister, Lois Cooley, of Edmond.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Hilton and Dorothy Marie Jackson; and husband, Floyd Hooker.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel.

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

Mary Charlotte (Ladra) Hopkins, age 85, of Lindsay, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at Lindsay Manor Nursing Home, in Lindsay. She was born Sept. 24, 1924 to Frank Ladra and Irene Constance (Young) Ladra. She married William Calvin Hopkins on May 23, 1941.

She graduated from Wewoka High School. She moved to Lindsay in 1954. She was a homemaker, and she had owned and operated a local convenience store. She attended the United Methodist Church, in Lindsay. Hopkins was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Mother Advisor of Lindsay Rainbow Girls and a Past Matron of Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by her daughters, Niki Richardson and Tonya Loman; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the United Methodist Church, in Lindsay, with Rev. Dr. Stephen Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery, in Lindsay.

Services are under the direction of B.G. Boydston Funeral Home, in Lindsay. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com.

Carl Lee Hopper, age 68, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at his residence, in Konawa.

He was born on March 9, 1941, in Wolf, to Omar Gilham and Lela Johnson. He worked for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department and he was a Police Officer for the Konawa Police Department from 1985 until his retirement in 2002.

He married Barbara Wheeler on Aug. 4, 1984, in Konawa.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; sons, Vincent and Walter Hopper, both of Springfield, Mo., Nicholas, Stanley, and Sterling Hopper, all of Konawa; daughters, Cecilia Hopper, of Springfield, Mo., Jennifer Hopper, of Tulsa, and Tammie Hopper, of Ada; brother, Phillip Harjo, of Noble; sister, Melanie Samples, of Shawnee; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Beverly Pratt; and sisters, Georgia Harjo and Alice Matthews.

A wake service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Rock Springs Indian Baptist Church, in Sasakwa.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the church. Houston Tiger and Jimsey Harjo will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers are: Nicholas Hopper, Sterling Hopper, Stanley Hopper, Donavan Castleberry, Logan Castleberry, Lucian Wheeler, Michael Sheets, and Adam Wheeler.

Lee Horne was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma on July 9, 1937 and departed this life at his home in Ada, Oklahoma on September 21, 2009, at the age of 72.

Lee was the son of William Chester and Eva May (Hawthorne) Horne. He graduated from Holdenville High School and attended the University of Oklahoma on a football and basketball scholarship. He transferred to East Central State College and continued to play football for East Central until he received his undergraduate degree. He was married to Judy Ruble in Ada on June 3, 1962. He was football coach at Pawnee, Oklahoma from 1962 to 1964 and then continued his coaching career at Cameron University from 1964 to 1970. He earned his master’s degree in 1966. In 1970 he moved to Ada and became a New York Life Insurance Agent. He remained an active and well-respected agent until his death. He had served in the Oklahoma National Guard, was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Ada, and was well known for being a driving force for both Ada High School and East Central University Athletics.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chester Horne.

Lee will be missed greatly by his professional associates, his friends and his family, all of whom respected and loved him.

Survivors include: his wife of 48 years, Judy Horne, of the home; two sons and daughters in law, Steve and Allison Horne, of Ada and Jay and Kenda Horne, of Ada; one brother and his wife, Bill Horne, Sr. and Twylah Horne, of Ada; three grandchildren, Cameron Horne, of Ada and Zachary and Joshua Horne, of Ada; nephew and nieces, Bill Horne, Jr., of Ada, Jennetta Bagwell, of Ada, and Jeonone Kessler, Edmond

In addition, Lee is also survived by his close friend, associate and daily "coach", Ken Johnson and his wife June, of Ada.

The memorial service will follow the private family burial. His memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 23, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, in Ada, with Rev. Pat Kilby officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

A guest book is available to share your memories on-line.

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Seminole resident Harriet Susan Hoselton, age 71, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at her home in Seminole.

She was born Jan. 29, 1938. in Florence, Ariz. to Charles Albert and Georgia (Kinne) Hardaway.

She graduated from Camelback High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.

She spent most of her life in Tucson, Ariz. and moved to Seminole 10 years ago.

She is survived by her sons, Casey Hoselton, of Seminole and Bert Hoselton, of Seminole; daughters, Patty Myers, Dotty Hoselton and Beth Jenkins, all of Seminole; eleven grandchildren; and one great-grand child.

Preceding her in death is her son, Dale Orange.

Viewing begins Thursday, Feb. 19, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, in Seminole.

Casket bearers will be Matt Buresh, Ryan Hoselton, Roger Torres, B.J. Jenkins, Bradley Davis and Gene Estes. Honorary bearers will be Tyler and Kyle Hoselton and Josh Norman.

Messages of condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Former Konawa resident Mary Georgia (Tipton) Hoskins, age 79, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Colonial Estates Nursing Home, in Shawnee.

She was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Wewoka, to Leon and Mary L. (Troutman) Tipton. She was a graduate of Konawa High School. She married Vernon Hoskins on May 15, 1947, in Konawa. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was the Mayor of Asher, for four years.

She is survived by her husband; sons, Roger Hoskins, Scott Hoskins, and Vernon Hoskins, Jr., both of Asher; brother, Tommy Joe Williams, of Riverside, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Claude Maxwell and Orvil "Doc" Tipton; and sisters, Inez Hooker, Etta Lee Nash, Lawanda Scott, and Eunice Barnett.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Konawa. Ruby Neal York will officiate, and burial will follow at Vista Cemetery, in Konawa. Visitation is Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.

John Campbell Howard, age 66, passed away at his home after losing his fight with cancer, on Feb. 15, 2009.

He was surrounded by his loving and loyal wife, the former Carolyn June Townsend of Holdenville, who he married in 1962; his three children, Marya Raphael Howard Fleming, her husband, Dr. James C. Fleming, M.D. and their son, Christian Dane Fleming; daughter, Scarlett Antoinette Howard; and son John Campbell Howard II.

After growing up and graduating from Wewoka High School in 1960, he attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a BA Degree in Journalism in 1965. He then attended and was graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law, with a Juris Doctorate in 1969, where he was named Class President and the 1969 Outstanding Senior Law Student.

He began his legal career in the Oklahoma Attorney Generals’ Office in 1968. With the approval of the Attorney General, he conceived and became the Editor of the first two volumes of the Opinions of the Oklahoman Attorney General.

Later, he served two years as the First Assistant District Attorney for Canadian County before embarking on a successful career in private practice from 1971 to 2002, in El Reno and later Edmond, when illness forced his retirement.

While he was in practice, he served as President of the Canadian County Bar Association three different years, acted as State President of the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and served on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Public Relations and Camera in the Courtroom committees.

Civically, he served as President of the El Reno United Fund, Board of Directors of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce, Co-Founder of Youth and Family Services and El Reno Summer Recreation Board of Directors. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish Council and the Knights of Columbus.

His service to his country was always important in his life. He joined A Battery, 171st FA, 45 Infantry Division on Feb. 5, 1957, in Wewoka, and was retired from the Oklahoma Army National Guard on May 15, 1997 as a Colonel.

During his career, he served in various assignments in artillery and infantry before being commissioned as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corp. Later he acted as the Staff Judge Advocate of the 45th Infantry Brigade before being appointed the Judge Advocate General of the State Area Command in June 1979. He was then named to the dual job as the State Judge Advocate over all state military legal assists in August 1980 by then Governor George Nigh. He continued in that position under Governors Bellmon, Walters and Keating until his retirement.

Among his many awards and declarations, he was the recipient of the United States Army Legion of Merit, the Army Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Humanitarian Medal, the Oklahoma Distinguished Service Medal and the Oklahoma Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was also recognized by the Oklahoma Legislature with a Proclamation for his services at his retirement.

His principal hobby was wildlife and nature photography. He also had a deep and abiding interest in early American history. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Jamestowne Society, Order of Descendants of Ancient Planters, Order of Founders and Patriots of America, Military Order of World Wars and Military Order of Stars and Bars, 45th Infantry Division Association and the 180th Infantry Association.

He was born to Robert G. and Margaret A. Howard on July 4, 1942, both of whom preceded him in death, along with a sister. He is survived by five brothers and three sisters.

His cheerful personality and beautiful spirit will be missed by his wife, children and all who knew him.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at Baggerley Funeral Home Chapel, in Edmond with Father John R. Metzinger officiating. He was laid to rest at the Holdenville Cemetery.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Linda Leona Howell will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, in Wewoka, with Spiritual Warrior Leon Bruno and Veta Bruno officiating.

Honorary bearers will be Timmy Weeden, Ted Watson, Jr., W.E. Howell, Jr., Sammy Howell, Bill Hobia, III and Edmond Howell.

Final resting place will be in Center, Colo. Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, of Wewoka.

Linda Leona (Slater) Howell departed this life on June 5, 2009, at her residence in Wewoka, at the age of 54.

She was born on February 14, 1955, in Monte Vista, Colo., to Robert Eugene and Rena Gail (Crockett) Slater. She was reared in Colorado, California, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. She worked as a nurse’s aid in nursing homes for several years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, W.E. "Sonny" Howell, of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Tamra and Timmy Weeden, of Seminole, Jay Shalin Rainwater, of Weatherford, Shelly and Ted Watson, Jr., Sheila Wood, of Bowlegs, Anita Howell, of Konawa, Mary and Darnell Vaughn, of Dallas, Texas, Wynona and Clyde Simpson, of Shawnee, Alisha Howell, of Konawa, and Johnnie Howell; sons and daughters-in-law, William Edward, Jr. and May Howell, of Tecumseh, Samuel Edward and Rachel Howell, of Pink, Tommy and Katherine, of Konawa and Daniel Ray Howell, of Konawa; 13 brothers and sisters; 47 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Linda was a self-less caring person of great strength who will by missed by all.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com

Robert Gene "Bob" Howes, age 44, of Maud, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Seminole. He was born Jan. 14, 1966, in Richmond, Mo., to Lester Eugene "Gene" Howes, Sr. and Mary Ann (Boley) Howes.

Howes attended school in Missouri before moving to Maud, five years ago. He was a carpenter who specialized in roofing.

He is survived by his brothers, Larry Joe Groves, of Lexington, Mo., and Lester Eugene Howes, Jr., of Maud; and sister, Grace Starks, of Illinois.

Howes is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ricky Allan Howes.

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

Private family services are scheduled for a later date.

Graveside Services for seven year old Kenneth Ray Howland are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at Tiger Family Cemetery south of Wewoka..

Howland died Sunday, August 2, 2009, due to a drowning accident.

Howland was born February 8, 2002 in Cushing to Albert John Howland and Lena Beth (Klingsmith) Madlon.

Howland had completed the first grade at Rib Lake Elementary School in Rib Lake Wisconsin..

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and swimming, and was a very active, cheerful happy child.

Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents.

Survivors include his father Albert Howland of Wewoka, and his mother Lena Beth Madlon of Wisconsin, brother James Joe Albert Rowland, sisters Angel Renee Howland and Alexandraea Joline Howland all of Wewoka, grandfather James Joe Klingsmith, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Wallace Williams, Kenneth Williams, Kevin Roberts, Andy Smith, and William Wallace.

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

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Lifelong Seminole resident Bobbi Mae (Wilker) Hubbard passed away on Sept. 7, 2009, at Boyce Manor Nursing in Holdenville, at the age of 67.

She was born on Nov. 12, 1941, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Robert Alvin and Sally Mae (Lively) Wilker.

She was a retired kindergarten teacher in Seminole, she retired in 2002. She was a member of the National Educators Association and the Seminole County Retired Educators Association.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Seminole.

She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter and son-in-law: Karen and Jackie Allen Jones of Seminole and one son, Gerald Hubbard of Chicago, Illinois, one brother, Charles Francis Wilker of Hennessey, Oklahoma, two grandchildren, Levi Croce and Jesse Jones. Friend and companion, Ralph Castor of Seminole and her beloved best friend Merri Shawver, as well as the father of her children, Bill Hubbard also survives her.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father and a sister, Patsy Hawkins.

The family would like give special thanks to all the caregivers that have taken such wonderful care of Bobbi over the past few years.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bobbi’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3555 N.W. 58th Street, Ste. 220, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Seminole with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery.

Pallbearer will be: Levi Croce, Jim White, Victor Martinez, Jackie Kelly Jones, Mike Gordon and Jim Lively.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ralph Castor, Jackie Allen Jones and Bill Hubbard.

Seminole resident Pauline Janiece "Jan" Hensley Huggler, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the age of 86.

She was born in a log cabin on her family's farm in Bearden, Oklahoma on Dec. 16, 1922 to Luther and Russie Hensley.

After graduating from High School, Jan attended the University of Oklahoma for one year before going to work at the Douglas Aircraft Plant. From there, she joined the Army Air Corp and was stationed at Tinker Air Base as part of the hospital staff. In 1946, she returned to the University of Oklahoma as a pre-med student, she then decided to move north to Chicago to attend Northwestern Dental School where she met her husband Dr. Judson Huggler.

Jan and Judd were married January 1, 1948 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Jan graduated from Northwestern in May 1948 with a Registered Dental Hygienist degree, and went on to work for the State of Illinois Training School for Boys.

The Hugglers moved to Seminole, Okla. in 1951 where they opened a dental practice on Main St. Jan helped run the practice until 1980 when Judd retired.

Jan was member of the First United Methodist Church, of Seminole, for over 50 years and United Methodist Women, as well as the Seminole Duplicate Bridge Club at the Senior Center.

Jan is survived by her son, Peter Huggler III, of Seminole; grandson, Peter Huggler IV, of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, Colby Huggler, of Dallas, Texas; and great grandson Tristan Huggler, of Dallas, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Russie Hensley; husband, Dr. Judson Huggler; sons, Thomas Huggler and John Huggler.

Her memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, of Seminole.

Fletcher Delane Hulsey, age 44, of Porum, Oklahoma, formerly of Hugo, Oklahoma, died on Friday, October 2, 2009, in Tulsa, OK.

Fletcher was born November 8, 1964, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the son of Willis and Nellie (Potts) Hulsey. He had lived in the Hugo area most of his life. He married Laurie Smith at Robbers Cave two months ago. Fletcher had worked as a firefighter, EMT for 17 years and was an EMT Instructor. He also did concrete work for Ed Bates and Paul Howser in construction and also worked at the Prater-Lampton-Mills and Coffey Funeral home.

Fletcher began his career as a volunteer fireman in Rattan, Oklahoma. He became a First Responder and went on to get his EMT-B. He then moved and began working at Wewoka Fire/EMS. While at Wewoka he got his EMT-Intermediate. He also got his Fire Fighters I & II. Fletcher continued to grow in his knowledge and became an instructor in several areas. He then moved back to the Hugo area where he worked for a number of years at the Hugo Fire Department as an EMT and a firefighter. Fletcher then went to work for Southwest EMS and eventually moved to Eufaula and began employment with the Okmulgee County EMS where he worked until his death. Fletcher continually strived to share his knowledge and teach those around him.

He dedicated his life to serving his community. Fletcher was a loving father, caring husband and was a caring and giving person. He loved his family and friends and was always willing to do for others, without the thought of getting anything in return. He worked tirelessly to help those in need.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Brandy Hulsey; his father, Willis Hulsey; and his stepson, Cody Record.

Fletcher is survived by his wife, Laurie Hulsey, of the home; son, Fletcher Hulsey Jr., of Antlers; two daughters, Christina Hulsey and husband, Brant Dees of Rich Hill, Mo. and Courtney Hulsey, of Antlers; his mother, Nellie Hulsey, of Hugo; one brother, Benny Hulsey and his wife Tonya, of Idabel; two sisters, Susan Heft, of Sawyer and Delana Shannon, of Hugo; two step-sons, Gavin Record and Cage Record; sister-in-law, Chandra Buss and her husband, David; his partner at work, Mike Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book or send private condolences to the family at www.praterlampton.com.

T.J. Hunter, 75 years of Sasakwa, passed away Sunday September 27, 2009 at home with his wife (Pamela Hurst Hunter) at his side, after a long battle with cancer.

T.J. was born September 8, 1934 in Oklahoma City, to Clayton Ward Hunter and Rachel Inez Horton Hunter, both who died when he was four years old. He was raised by his Aunt Pearl Jane Hunter at the Sasakwa farm.

Mr. Hunter attended Culley School and Sasakwa High School. He started working for Logan Drilling CO. at the age of sixteen and worked two years there. He served in the US Army during the Korean War in 1952 serving in the 598th Airborne Paratroopers. In 1955 T.J. returned to Sasakwa and attended College at East Central University, in Ada, and also University of Oklahoma, in Norman.

T.J. formed his first company, and owned several companies throughout his lifetime including Hunter Industrial Services, which was in operation at the time of his passing.

One of T.J.'s hobbies was flying and caring for his own planes.

His second love was working the farm where he retired in 2007.

The farm, which is Choctaw Indian land, has been in his family since 1904.

Preceding him in death are his parents, and aunt.

Survivors include his wife Pamela (Hurst) Hunter of 23 years; sister Hazel Stubbs of Broken Arrow; children Cynthia Kiper and husband Kyle of New Richey, Fla.; Allison (Jan) Drewery and husband Banks of Matthews, N.C.: Jon Hunter and wife Paula, of Pittsburg, Kan.: Kassidi Beatty and husband Robert II of Wichita Kan, and Krista Moix and husband Jason of Conway, Ark.; grandchildren, Rachelle (Robbie) Sale and husband Eric, Crystal Clark and Clayton Clark all of Fayetteville, Ark.; Robert Beatty III (Bobby) and Andrew Beatty, both of Wichita, Kan., Jon Hunter II and Jakob Hunter both of Pittsburg, Kan., great-grandchildren, Amber Sale, Lindsey Sale, and Allie Sale all of Fayetteville, Ark.; father in law Don Hurst of Shawnee, and mother in law Delores Hurst, of Dale, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Sasakwa Baptist Church with Pastor Ed White officiating and burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

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Wilma Jean Hunter, wife of Dr. Cal Hunter, long time pastor of Southern Baptist Churches, in Oklahoma, and retired Director of Missions for Northwestern Baptist Association in Woodward, died peacefully at 6 a.m., March 23, at Midwest City Regional Hospital.

She was surrounded by family holding her hands, weeping, yet rejoicing as the end of this life’s struggle came to an end, and she is now home with the Lord and reunited with family and friends who preceded her.

She is survived by her husband, Cal, of Shawnee; two sons, Mike, of Owasso and Rick, of Prague; two grandsons, Jason and Jon, both living in Atlanta, Ga.; two granddaughters, Mendi, of Norman and Kathryn, a student at Oklahoma Baptist University. She also leaves six great grandchildren; one brother, Stanley Jamison, of Midwest City; two sisters, Alma Holland, of Choctaw, and Shirley Sexton, of Konawa, and one adopted sister, Holly Harrison, of Comanche, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be held at Highway Baptist Church, located in Little, Oklahoma, Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 1 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, send contributions to the mission fund of Highway Baptist Church, Seminole, Oklahoma.

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

Jimmie Louise (Pittman) Hurst, 89 year-old, longtime Maud resident, passed from this life, Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Seminole Estates Care Center, in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born August 31, 1920 in Burkburnett, Texas to parents James and Caroline (Burris) Pittman. The Pittman family moved to the Maud area during the oil boom because Jimmie’s father was a rig builder. She attended school at Bowlegs and Carr City Schools.

She married J.C. Hurst on September 1, 1938, in Seminole, Oklahoma. They settled in the Carr City area where the raised cattle and J.C. was a driller in the oil industry. In 1959 they purchased a farm south of Maud and after living in Maud for several years they built a home on their farm where they eventually moved to in 1988.

Jimmie worked as a field representative for Action Inc. for over 25 years before her retirement. She was also a former member of the Maud Round-up Club, the Maud Historical Society, and the Maud Chamber of Commerce. She and J.C. raised registered Angus cattle and were lifetime members of the American Hereford, American Angus and Oklahoma Cattle Association. Jimmie was also a founding member of the Maud Nutrition Center. She was also an active member of the Eastern Star in Maud.

Jimmie is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Phyllis Hurst of Houston, Texas, Bob and Norma Hurst of Maud, Oklahoma; one daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Lance Guinn of Konawa, Oklahoma; 2 brothers, Gonslee and wife Thelma Pittman of San Angelo, Texas, and J.C. Pittman of Palestine, Texas; 1 sister, Billie Snyder of Houston, Texas; ten grandchildren, Neal Hurst, Tony Hurst, Paul Hurst, Tim Hurst, John Hurst, Robyn Hurst, Kelly Hurst, Kim Lassabe, Tyrel Guinn and Amy Guinn; 20 great grandchildren, Brad Hurst, Lacey and husband Richard Binderup, Brandon Hurst, Megan Hurst, Brittany and husband David Fox, Jessica Hurst, Warren Cleary, Hayden Cleary, Ethan Guinn, Jeffery Stallings, Cassie Martin, Crystal Perez, Ray Navarro, Joey Hurst, Melissa Williams, Shelby Hurst, Skylynn Hurst, J.R. Hurst, Brittany Hurst and Holli Hurst; 9 great-great grandchildren, Robert Hurst, Tyler Hurst, Emilee Binderup, Madison Hurst, Lacey Hurst, Lillie Williams, Aryana Hurst, Morgan Hurst and Jakayla Hurst; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Hurst of Hockley, Texas; one brother-in-law, James "Red" Hurst of Grove, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law, Jewel Osborn, of Seminole, Oklahoma and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rocky and pearl Bayne of Gulfport, Mississippi; Jimmie is also survived by a host of other dear family and friends.

Jimmie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband J.C. Hurst who died on September 16, 1993; one son, Raymon Hurst who died on June 24, 2006; one sister-in-law, Jean Hurst; one daughter-in-law, Jo Carol Hurst in 2008; twin great-great grandchildren Skyler and Tyler Hurst; one sister Elsie Ray, Juanita Stiles, Viola Hall, one brother, Louis "Bo" Pittman.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2009 at the People’s Church in Maud, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud, Oklahoma. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate the service.

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

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

Brodey Hotvlke Isham, of Holdenville died March 11, 2009. He was born Feb. 4, 2009.

Surviving him are his mother and stepfather, Loda Isham and Edwin Deere, of Holdenville; sister, Mallorie Wise Talamasey, of Seminole; stepbrothers, Darryl Deere and Caleb Deere; two stepsisters, Staci Deere and Chelsea Deere; grandparents, Glen and Penny Isham and step grandparents, Jerry Deere, all of Holdenville and Nora Jacobs, of Wewoka.

Funeral services were scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2009, 2 p.m. at Many Springs Baptist Church south of Holdenville. Interment followed in the George Family Cemetery. Rev. Glen Kernell was the officiating minister.

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

Longtime Seminole resident Geraldine Island passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in Seminole, Oklahoma at the age of 86. 

She was born on November 11, 1922 in Seminole to Dewey Humby and Ethel (Bowleg) Humby.

She married Woodrow Island on February 28, 1942 in Seminole.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law; Woodrow Island, Jr. and Jami of Midwest City, and Steven Island of Seminole, two daughters and a son-in-law: Verna Hearn and husband Cleo of Lancaster, Texas and Shirley Williams of Seminole. 

She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Ethel Humby, her husband Woodrow Island, three sisters, one brother and one grandson.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens located East of Seminole on Highway 270 with Bobby Curry and J.C. Simpson officiating.

Casket Bearers will be her grandson’s and honorary bearer will be Marc Anthony Williams.

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

Wewoka resident Shirley Jean James, age 73, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 in Oklahoma City.

She was born Feb. 12, 1936 in Johnson Grove, to Orange Carolina and Ella V. Sandridge. She was a graduated from Douglas High School in 1955. She retired from Tinker Air Force Base after 27 years of service.

James was a member of St. Joseph Baptist Church, of Wewoka and Co-Queen of the Westside Red Hat Divas, of Oklahoma.

She is survived by her children, Melvin W. James, Thomas James, Ella Virgina James, and Angelia M. Washington; nine grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Iverson Nichols, and Oliver Cooper; granddaughter.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the First Baptist Church, in Wewoka. Burial to follow at Westwood Cemetery, with Rev. B.G. Renfro and Rev. Clarence officiating.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home. A guest book is available at wwwphillipsfuneralservice. Com

Former Wewoka resident Ruth (Roberts) Jeffery, age 101, passed peacefully away and went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 10, 2009.

She was born Aug. 28, 1907, in Crowel, Texas, to Thomas J. and Jennie Mae Carroll. They moved to Seminole County soon after.

Ruth was next to the oldest of six sisters. Ruth was a member of the Church of Christ, Wewoka. She enjoyed sewing, writing, reading the Bible and helping to take care of her nieces and nephews.

Ruth had no biological children, but claimed a host of nieces and nephews as her own. She loved the Lord and was a daily Bible reader for all of her adult life.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Riley Roberts and Fred Jeffery; five siblings Ethyl Winebarger, Edith Roberts, Lena Trauhber, Willie Lee Eubanks, and Alta Dyer.

Pallbearers will be Jim Richmond, Steve Richmond, Ed Winebarger, Jim Taylor and Tony Edmondson.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Little Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Seminole resident Albert Henry Johnson, age 80, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at his home. He was born June 22, 1929, in LaHunta, Colo., to Edward and Flora (Johnson) Johnson.

He moved to Seminole four months ago from California. He was employed as a Carpenter for Mead Mount Construction where he retired in 1975.

He married Bernadette Eralia (Gareva) Johnson on June 26, 1950, in Ratan, N.M.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Albert Edward Johnson, of Seminole, and Kenneth James Johnson, of Seminole; sister, Margie Rivale, of Trinidad, Colo.; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billie Johnson; and sisters, Mary Norman and Rose Johnson.

The family will hold private memorial at a later date.

Cremation services will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Capp Johnson, formerly of Seminole and graduate of Varnum High School died Sunday, April 19 2009 in Carmichael, Calif. He was born May 6, 1927 north of Seminole. Many knew him as Junior Johnson.

He married Bobbie M. Miller in March 1945, and was drafted into the U.S. Army just after High School graduation. He was an Army career man and served his country for 22 years. He went to Germany with the first occupation forces and was a paratrooper while in Germany. He also served in Korea and Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor.

After retirement he worked at Fort Bliss, Texas and moved to Southern Oregon in 1983. Interment was at the Sacramento Valley VA National cemetery, in Calif.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years; son, Robert Johnson, of Portland, Ore.; daughters, Jane Hodgkins, of Rancho Cordova, Calif. and Maggie Stark, of Gold River, Calif.; sister, Dorothy Schiller, of Seminole; and brother Howard Johnson, of Sallisaw.

Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Johnson, 37, Seminole resident died a hero in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24, 2009, while he was helping a woman stuck on side of the road during the recent winter storm. Chris was born July 3, 1972, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Mike and Neoma (Weaver) Johnson.

Chris married Teresa (Jones) Johnson on December 19, 1990, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Chris attended McLoud Public Schools and graduated from McLoud High School and then went to Seminole State College where he received an associate’s degree. He then attended the University of Oklahoma. Chris was an IT Technician for Claimetrics a division of Express Personnel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chris served his country in the U. S. Army from 1990 to 1992 before receiving an honorable medical discharge.

Chris was a wonderful husband and father and loved his family very much. He was also loved and respected by everyone who knew him. Chris moved to Seminole from Shawnee in July of 1999 with his family.

His wife Teresa Johnson, of the home survives Chris. He is also survived by his parents, Mike and Neoma Johnson, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; grandmother, Lorene Johnson, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; four sons, Brian Johnson, Corey Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Jr. and Jon-Michael Johnson, all of the home, in Bowlegs, Oklahoma; two daughters, Brittany Johnson and Chelsea Johnson, of the home, in Bowlegs; three brothers and a sister-in-law Mike Johnson, Jr. of Bowlegs, Oklahoma, John Johnson, of Bowlegs, and Robert Johnson and wife Susan, of Earlsboro, Oklahoma; sister, Amanda and brother-in-law James Renfro, and a brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Terri Hale; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert Powell and Jennifer Louise Jones, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews: Justin, Taylor, Amanda, Jacob, Hanna and Janie Johnson, Tim Jones, Heidi Jones and Sarah Jones, Scott Renfro, Timaree Hale and Dustin Hale.

His grandparents, Almus Henry Weaver and Pauline Williams and William Leonard Johnson, preceded him in death.

There was a Rosary service Monday, December 28, 2009, at 6 p.m., at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Father Basil Kennan, O.S.B. officiating. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with Father Donald Wolf, O.S.B., officiating, with burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shawnee, Oklahoma.

The Family would like to thank the Seminole County Sheriffs Department and Seminole Police Department and all other law enforcement that assisted the family Christmas Eve. Special thanks goes out to Trooper Brad Sutterfield.

A Memorial in memory of Chris Johnson has been set up at Bank of the West, in Seminole, Oklahoma for any memorial donations.

Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole and Messages of condolences may be sent online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Seminole resident Claudia Estelle (Hall) Johnson, age 87, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Solara Hospital, in Shawnee. She was born May 25, 1922, in Point Cedar, Ark., to parents Lester Wylie Hall and Lelia (Brumley) Hall.

She married Luther Fox Johnson, in 1940. They moved to Seminole from Okmulgee to live in the "Plant 13" area in 1945.

She was a homemaker and had worked as a cook at "Granny Fern’s" restaurant in Seminole and at the Seminole Elk’s lodge as well as Pioneer Nursing Home. She was affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church.

She is survived by her sons, Lester Eugene Johnson, of Huntsville, Ala., Henry Dallas Johnson, of Seminole, and Denver J. Johnson, of Bloomington, Ill.; daughter, Linda Faye Hailey, of Holdenville five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother and five sisters.

Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Seminole. Interment followed at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole.

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

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

A Memorial Service for Clyde A. Johnson, 80, of Stillwater, who passed from this life Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at home surrounded by his family, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 1, at Countryside Baptist Church in Stillwater. The Reverend James Bond will officiate. Services are entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater.

Clyde Andrew Johnson was born April 3, 1929, on the Seminole family farm to Thomas D. and Wency V. Johnson. He attended schools in Seminole County graduating from Varnum High School in 1948.

Clyde worked for SunRay DX for 19 years before opening "The Rib Ranch," the family restaurant, from 1973 to 1987. Due to his love for the oil and gas industry, Clyde returned to this line of work from 1987 until his retirement in 1992.

His hobbies included golf, bowling, boating, camping, and visiting, but his most precious love was his wife of 63 years, Kathline. There wasn’t a day that went by that he didn’t tell her that he loved her and that she was his everything. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He considered his proudest accomplishment to be his family.

Clyde was preceded in death by numerous members in his family, which include his mother and father, three brothers, and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Kathline Johnson, of the home; two sons, David Johnson and his wife Wanda, of Stillwater, Mike Johnson and his wife Leslie, of Stillwater, and one daughter, Nancy Gary and her husband Steve, of Burleson, Texas; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one that is on the way, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A private family burial will occur at Sunset Memorial Garden, in Stillwater. His nine grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Chad Johnson, Justin Johnson, KC Wood, Candice Johnson, Jeremy Burnett, Jessica Busby, Bradley Gary, and Tyler Gary will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside Baptist Church, 2124 South Western, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74074 or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent using our online guestbook at www.pmcfh.com

Seminole County resident Gabriella Daphney (Goate) Johnson, age 35, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, in Seminole. She was born Dec. 14, 1973, in Shawnee, to Johnson "Alfred" Goate and Nancy (Harrison) Goate.

She graduated from Del City High School in 1991. In 1994 after working for a few years she married Erik Martinez. She went to work as an actress for Magna Talent Agency where she made many television commercials and appeared on billboards. She went on to serve in the United States Army. Most recently she worked for Wrangler Jeans in Seminole, until 2008.

On July 3, 2008 she married Timothy John Johnson, in Wewoka, in a quiet ceremony.

Although enrolled in the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma she was also Creek and Chickasaw.

She is survived by her husband, Tim Johnson, of the home; son, Erik Martinez, Jr., of the home; daughters, Erika Martinez, of the home and Magdalena Henry, of Tulsa; parents, Alfred and Nancy Goate, of Oklahoma City; and brothers Winfred Davis, of Moore and Craig Farber, of Holdenville.

She is preceded in death by her by her maternal grandparents, Jacob and Zonie Harrison and by her paternal grandparents, John and Athelenna Goate.

A wake service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26 at the Indian Nations Baptist Church (located at the corner of 2nd and Evans in Seminole); the body will be taken to the church at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Services will be lead by Pastor Lewis Johnson and Rev. Danny Faulkner.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Indian Nations Baptist Church. Pastor Lewis Johnson, Rev. Danny Faulkner and Alfred Goate will officiate the service.

Casket Bearers will be: Stacy Black, Curtis Munoz, Roman Goate, Phillip Harrison, Martin Goate and Wayne Williams.

Honorary Bearers: Lance Taylor, Jeremy Postoak, William Johnson and Aaron McLaughlin.

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

Jimmy Arthur "Jimbo" Johnson, 70 year-old, longtime Maud resident, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Oklahoma City. He was born Feb. 23, 1939, in Konawa, to Bill Johnson and Edna (Grigsby) Johnson.

He attended Konawa schools and later married Carol Brooks on Nov. 3, 1962, in Maud.

He served in the 45th National Guard and also retired from Expert Tires, in Seminole, after 34 years. He then worked at Green’s Oklahoma Liquefied Gas, in Seminole, for five years.

He was active in Immanuel Fellowship Church, in Seminole, for many years. At the time of his death, he was a member at The Peoples Church, in Maud.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; sons, Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson, of Seminole, Michael "Scott", of Maud, and Anthony "Tony" Johnson, of Seminole; brothers, Charles Johnson, of Dallas, Texas and David Johnson, of Oklahoma City; sisters, Frankie Cochran, of Konawa, Louise Chapman, of Oklahoma City, and Wanda Ferguson, of Oklahoma City; and seven grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Danny Johnson; and brother, Wayne Johnson.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at The Peoples Church, in Maud. Rev. Steve George of Atlanta Georgia and Pastor Larry Chesser will officiate the service.

Cremation services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home in Maud, Oklahoma.

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

Longtime Seminole county resident Larry Don Johnson passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 52.

He was born on July 2, 1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to David Rudolph and Wanda Lee (Ward) Johnson.

He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. He enjoyed being outside taking care of his ranch and animals. He loved his grandchildren who helped him on the ranch.

He married Nancy Jo (Bronnenberg) on September 28, 1974 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She survives him of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Wanda Johnson, of Seminole; mother-in-law, Lola Cornelison, of Seminole; son and daughter-in-law, J.D. and Andrea Johnson, of Seminole; daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Eric Daniel, of Ft. Hood, Texas; one adopted son and daughter-in-law, Antonio and Sarah Olvera, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; one brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Tina Johnson, of Seminole; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Terry Gray, of Seminole and Sandy and Garry Kiker, of Seminole; sister-in-law, Sharon Gamble and husband John; five grandchildren, Cooper Johnson, Bronc Johnson, Jett Johnson, Malayna Olvera and Diego Olvera. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Johnson; and two father-in-laws, Bill Bronnenberg and Claude Cornelison.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, in Seminole with Rev. J.C. Simpson and Rev. Gary Wilburn officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First United Bank and Trust, 201 N. Milt Phillips Ave. Seminole, Oklahoma for a College Scholarship Fund for Larry’s Grandchildren.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com Services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 W. Strothers, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868.

Summerfield resident Arthur Clyde Jones, age 80, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, in Fort Smith, Ark.

Jones was born July 1, 1928, in Crystal Falls, Texas.

He was a member of Summerfield Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a member of the American Legion. Jones was a welder and rancher.

He is survived by his daughters and son-in-laws, Linda and Herman McGowen, of Summerfield and Myrna Faye and Steve Dorsey, of Heavener; son, Jeremy Jones, of Poteau; eight grandchildren, Bryan Dorsey, Michelle Earls, Misti Roath, Brad Dorsey, Brooke Dorsey, Melissa Caldwell, Chelsea Jones, and Jordan Jones; 13 great grandchildren; special daughter, Candice Frizzell, of Wister; two sisters, Dorothy Morphew, of Fort Worth, Texas and Ruby Dickson, of Dallas, Texas; special friend, Dorothy Davis, of Seminole; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, loved ones, and a host of beloved friends.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Summerfield Baptist Church, in Summerfield. Rev. Charles Caughern and Rev. Rick Hedrick will officiate with interment to follow at Doty Cemetery, in Gordon, Texas.

On line messages may be sent to evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.

Former Wewoka resident Avis Belton Jones, 85, of Sparta, Mo. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, in his home with his loving son James "Jay" by his side. Avis was born in Madison, Kansas, on May 12, 1923, the first born son of James F. and Pearl M.(Colton) Jones

In 1952, Avis began his family with his wife Loretta Jean ( Massey) Jones, who preceded him in death.

They raised three children: Janet Rae Antell, who preceded him in death, Cheryl Jean Campbell, of Texas, and Jay Jones who resided with Avis until the time Avis met his eternal reward..

Avis was a proud WWII Veteran of the United States Army 232nd Infantry Regiment, serving as a machine gunner in both Frances and Germany until he was wounded in action on January 5, 1945.

He was decorated with two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and a Victory Medal upon his honorable discharge.

Always a free spirit, Avis partnered with his brother Jim, who also preceded him in death, to open their own business. Jones Truck Repair, in 1963, a family business which Jim’s son Kevin now operates.

In addition to the family members mentioned previously, Avis also was preceded in death by brother Harry Lee and brother-in-law Howard Evans.

An avid hunter, fisherman, and Harley Davidson rider, Avis was survived by one brother, Bob and wife Judy of Texas, three sisters, June Metts, Melba Brumley, and husband Darrell, and Juanita Evans all of Oklahoma, as well as two children, five grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren, multiple nephews, cousins, and close friends, including Kevin and Heather Woodard and their daughters , Hailey and Alexis, Sam and Cindy and young daughter Trinity who all loved " Santa Clause" very much.

Services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Wewoka Church of Christ.

Arrangements are by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home of Wewoka.

A guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com.

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Former Seminole resident Bonnie (Turner) Jones died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at her home in Maysville.

She was born March 20, 1961, in Yuma, Ariz. to Jimmy and Wanda Turner. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witness.

She graduated from Varnum High School in 1979 and shortly thereafter married Jerry Jones June 2, 1979, in Wewoka.

She is survived by her husband, of the home; daughter, Brandie Harrington, of Maysville; father and step-mother, Jimmy and Linda Turner, of Vanoss; mother, Wanda Turner, of Seminole; brother, Roger Turner, of Seminole; and sister, Sherryl Ezell, of Grants Pass, Ore.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Ray Turner.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Kingdom Hall (2104 Seran Dr.), in Wewoka. Randall Patterson will officiate the service.

Former Konawa resident Diana Sue Jones, age 60 died Monday, March 9, 2009, at St. John Medical Center, in Tulsa.

She was born May 26, 1948, in Oklahoma City. At the age of twenty-two months, Jones was placed at Enid State School. She was transferred from Enid State School to New Horizons Nursing Home, of Konawa, in January of 1972. She had been a resident of Haskell Care Center, in Haskell, since July 2003.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Vamoosa Cemetery, in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, of Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate.

Lula Jones, 88, longtime Seminole resident, departed from this life, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer at the Chickasaw Nation Hospital, in Ada. Mrs. Jones was born March 19, 1920, in Seminole to John and Lizzie (Johnson) Kernell. Lula was married to Fred Robert Jones who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Jones was a lifelong resident of the Seminole area where she grew up and attended schools at Pleasant Grove. After her graduation from Pleasant Grove high school she attended Draughn’s Business School, in Oklahoma City, and upon completion of all her courses went to work for the Pioneer Abstract Company, in Wewoka, were she was an abstract clerk for over 35 years. After her retirement Lula continued to work part time at Pioneer Abstract for a while longer.

She was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and Achena Presbyterian Church, near Maud, where she was very active, until her illness prevented her from attending. Her spirit and heart were always there. Lula was a devoted servant to her beloved Lord Jesus Christ all the days of her life. Those who knew Lula saw her as a shining example of true discipleship.

She loved people, she loved life and was always willing to help everyone and accept anyone for what they were. She was devoted to her siblings, her children and grandchildren. If you knew Lula then you knew Jesus through her love.

Her three sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Becky Jones, of Oklahoma City, David Jones and Mark and Tammy Jones, all of Seminole, survive her; also one daughter, Janice Morgan, of Seminole; one brother Robert Kernell Sr., of Bowlegs; and one sister, Helen Colbert, of Seminole; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-three great grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews

Her parents, John and Lizzie Kernell, three brothers Julius, Simeon and Eugene Kernell, two sisters, Leister Fife and Bessie Walker and one infant son, John Harry Jones, preceded her in death

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Achena Presbyterian Church, southeast of Maud. Burial will follow at the Kernell Family cemetery west of Seminole. Wake services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Gene Wilson and Rev. Robert Kernell Sr. will officiate the services.

Casket Bearers will be Thomas Palmer, Michael Morgan, Dakota Jones, Matthew Morgan, A-Yo Jones, Micco Jones, and Don Akens.

Honorary Bearers will be Mark Alan Jones, Cu-Lv Jones, Aaron Jones, Chris Akens, Patrick Fox, and Jalen Jones

Funeral 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

Henry O. "Doc" Jordan, 94 year-old, Seminole resident died Monday, April 13, 2009, at his home, in Seminole. He was born Oct. 2, 1914 in Sylvia, to William "Bill" Jordan and Callie (Lane) Jordan.

Jordan lived between Oklahoma and California for many years. He worked as manager for Cotton Ginner, retiring in 1977. Four years ago he returned to Oklahoma from California. He was a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church.

He is preceded in death by two wives, his firs wife and mother of his children Hazel Jordan and his second wife Iva Jordan; parents; and one daughter, Betty Jo Jordan.

He is survived by his son, Henry Jordan, of Tulare, Calif.; daughters, Wanda Farmer, of Merced, Calif., Patsy Bass, of Lemoore, Calif., and Ann Galente, of Seminole; sisters, Wanda and C.J. Langdon, of California, Laverne Jones, of Seminole, and Jean Kiser, of Seminole; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2008 at Little Cemetery Chapel. Pastor Bruce Benson and Jess Power will officiate the service.

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

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

Timmy R. "Tim" Jordan, age 46, lifelong Saint Louis resident died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Saint Louis. He was born May 26, 1963, in Tahlequah, to Ray Otis Jordan and Eva (Rhodd) Jordan.

He attended Saint Louis Elementary School until 8th grade, and then went on to graduate from Maud High School, in 1982. Following graduation he worked in the oilfield for several different oil companies including Saint Louis Well Service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Konawa.

He is survived by his mother, of Saint Louis; son, Jimmy Ray Jordan, of the home; daughters, Sarah and Railey Jordan, both of Mounds; brother, Donnie Jordan, of Saint Louis; and sister, Dorothy Jean "Jeannie" Jordan, of Maud.

He is preceded in death by his father and twin brother, Jimmy "Jim" Jordan.

A wake service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, in Konawa.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Konawa. Father Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Collins Cemetery, in Saint Louis.

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

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

Leesa Marie "BadBad" Julian died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at OU Medical Center, in Oklahoma City.

She was born Oct. 22, 1983, at Oklahoma City Memorial Hospital, in Oklahoma City, to Patrice and Dorse Julian.

She went through grammar and high school in Maud. She was a 2002 Maud graduate and went for one year to Seminole State College.

She is survived by her parents; sister, Jamie Bray; uncle, Jim Julian; grandparents, Jack Julian and Jo Julian; one niece; and three nephews; and numerous cousins, great aunts.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, aunt, and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at God’s Assembly Church, at 701 Boren Blvd., in Seminole. Pastor and friend Gus Monreal will officiate the service.

Crystal Dawn (Brown) Kanard, age 37 years, of Wewoka, went to be with her heavenly Father on July 20, 2009, at Integris Baptist Hospital, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Crystal was born June 18, 1972, to Larry and LaDonna (May) Brown, at Ft Sill Army Base, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

She married Jeff Kanard on June 22, 1991, in Wewoka and graduated from Wewoka High School in 1992.

Crystal worked for Seminole Head Start Program as a pre-school teacher for nine years. She loved children and loved to work with them. She attended Faith Freewill Baptist Church, in Holdenville.

Preceding her in death are her grandparents, Flossie and A.J. "Buster" May, Jasper and Jewel Brown and one brother, Kevin Don Brown.

Survivors include: her husband, Jeff Kanard; two children, Fiona and Michael, all of the home; parents, Larry Brown, of Wewoka and LaDonna Nutter and husband Jim, of Seminole; one sister, Michelle Blair and husband Jason, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Freda and JC Kanard, of Wewoka; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Janet and Billy Douglas and Tommy and LaDonna Kanard, all of Wewoka; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 123 N. Oak, in Holdenville, with Brother Earl Scroggins and Brother Tommy Azlin officiating.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Andrew Douglas, Aaron Douglas, Taylor Kanard, Cayleb Karnard, Billy Douglas, and Tommy Kanard.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Ron Brawdy, Mickey Douglas, Floyd Snider, Jr. Gerald Jones, Ken Conn, and Bobby Sneed.

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

An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Jack Lindell Kay was born on May 8, 1925 at Foster to Obra and Minnie (King) Kay.

He died on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 in Lawton at the age of 84.

Kay was raised and attended school in Foster,.

He joined the Army and served from 1944 to 1946.

Wilma Gammage became his wife on Dec. 7, 1946 and began a 63 year journey of love and friendship.

They lived in Plainview, Texas, and Marlow prior to moving to Lawton in 1955.

He was employed by Meads Bakery for 27 years, and in 1982 moved to Altus where he worked for Kay Electric in sales.

Jack and Wilma returned to Lawton in 1999. He was employed at Goodwill Industries at the time of his death, a work history lasting over 65 years with no immediate plans of retirement.

He was a long time member of Central Baptist Church where he volunteered in the nursery and with the community outreach program.

Jack loved baseball and was often referred to by family members as "The Baseball Almanac".

He also enjoyed fishing, dominoes, and his regular once a month breakfast with several of his longtime, dearest friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter MarissaKay; sisters, Verna Huffman, Louise Williamson, and Dimple King; brothers, Vernon Kay and Gene Kay.

Survivors include his wife Wilma of the home; sons, Lindell Kay of Seminole, and J.L. Kay of Crowley, Texas.; daughter, Frances McKinney of Kindiahoma; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jack’s online guest book is available to be signed and condolences sent at: www.whineryhuddleston.com.

Christopher Blu " Ironside" Kemp, age 30, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Seminole. He was born Feb. 27, 1979, to Arnoeld Gene Kemp and Reujena (Winrow) Kemp, at Shawnee Regional Hospital, in Shawnee.

He was raised in Shawnee and attended Shawnee and Tecumseh Public schools. He was an "All-Star" athlete, excelling in all sports.

He was an Independent Representative for Pre-Paid Legal and an Entrepreneur with " Blu Aromatix".

He is survived by his father Arnoeld Gene Kemp, of Shawnee; mother and stepfather, Reujena and Wingfield Grimes, Jr., of Oklahoma City; brothers, Arnell Gene Kemp, of Holdenville, Charles Gregory Kemp, of Seminole, and Vincent Eugene Brown, of Lawton; sisters, Veronica Kemp Gay, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Stacy Brown Bates, of New Orleans, La.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday Nov. 14, 2009, at the Evangelistic Center, in Shawnee, on Highway 177 between Tecumseh and Shawnee. Burial will follow at the Earlsboro Cemetery. Dr. Alma Gadson will officiate at the services.

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

Cornelia Fern Kemp, age 46, of Wewoka, died Wednesday, Jan. 21. She was born to Lou Ann Barkus Moore and Louis Leonard Kemp Feb. 21, 1962, in Wewoka.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at First Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with Rev. Clarence Provost. Interment will follow at Westwood Cemetery.

She attended Oklahoma City, public schools and later Wewoka High School. She was an active member of Middle Creek Missionary Baptist Church, of Sasakwa. She helped take care of her aunt Cornelia (Annie Bell) Barkus, until the time of her death.

Surviving her are her mother, Lou Ann; father, Louis; sons, Wallace, Kevin, Rico and Juan; daughters, Walisha and Renisha; step-children, Josh, Rickey Jr., Carmel, Cartez, Sharnisha, Esha, Danny Ray, and Riquinda; sisters, Cassandra, Carolina, Evetta, Rashanta, Debra, and Reletta; and brothers, Terry, Sydney, Kevin C., Charles, Randall, Vernell, Mandrell, and Kevin Kemp.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Louis Kemp.

Maud, resident Gary Keith Kilgore, age 68, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Shawnee.

He was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Laramie, Wyo., to Kenneth Otis and Helen (Wolfe) Kilgore.

He moved to Seminole County eight years ago from Loveland, Colo. He was a salesman for Silmon Meat Wholesale and Continental Grain.

He married Linda Jane (Fox) Kilgore, Dec. 22, 2005,in Seminole.

He is survived by his wife; son, Scott Kilgore, of Colorado; daughter, Donella Wemhoff, of Seminole; and sister, Linda Nunn, of Wyoming.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services are scheduled for a later date.

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

Wilma Kimport, 100, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Seminole. She was born in Magnolia, Ark. on May 4, 1908, to Samuel B. and Naomi (Gosdin) Nolen.

She spent most of her youth in Magnolia and Fordyce, Ark. She moved to Stuttgart, Arkansas when she was a freshman in High School and graduated from Stuttgart High.

During her senior year she won state honors in Shorthand and Typing. After graduation she worked with a Law Firm and served as Court Reporter until moving to Seminole, in Jan. of 1935.

After moving to Seminole she was employed with Seminole Motor Sales (Ford-Lincoln and Mercury) under the management of J.C. Cravens, Dick Wissinger and Garland Hammons. After 15 years with the firm she thought it was time to retire, but Chester Ellis contacted her after three weeks and persuaded her to go to work at the First State Bank, after two and one-half years in the bank she began work for Walter E. Bailey Oil Company, where she continued for 1 ½ years after his death and settlement of his estate. She worked a total of thirty-one years for Mr. Bailey.

Wilma was a member of the First Baptist Church since Jan. of 1935. She was very active at the church, teaching Sunday School classes and singing in the Choir. She led singing in the Adult Department Class for over 55 years.

She married Adam F. Kimport on April 15,1939 in Oklahoma City, he preceded her in death on April 18, 1969. They were married for 30 years.

Several nieces and nephews and their families survive her.

Wilma’s aim in life was always to help others. She will be greatly missed by many friends and loved ones.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, in Seminole, with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, in Ardmore.

Messages of Condolences may be made online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Lois Marie Kinnett went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 5, 2009 at the age of 80. Lois was born on May 11, 1928 in Meeker, Oklahoma to Floyd and Margie (Gallaway) Kinnett.

Lois has lived at Seminole Estates Nursing Home since 2000. She became close to many of the staff and residents there. Lois has been a member of Seminole First Baptist Church since moving here in 1978 from Meeker. She loved going to church and was an active part of the Mary Davis Sunday School class until she was no longer able to go the past few years. Lois loved children and worked in the church nursery and babysat many children in her home.

Lois had a great smile that lit up any room and her sense of humor will always be remembered. Lois loved life and all of her family members. She loved it when people would visit her and she loved receiving cards that she read word for word.

Lois leaves to cherish her memories her nephews; Chris Clark and wife Dava, of Shawnee and C.M. Clark and wife Sue, of Seminole; niece, Pam Fletcher and husband Terry, of Seminole; great nieces and nephews, Casady and Peyton Fletcher, April Clark, Derek and Carrie Clark; and great-great nephews, Tyler Crandall and Carson Clark.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Bridge Building Fund, 420 Reid Street, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868 or to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, for Lupus Research 825 N.E. 13th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 in memory of Lois.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Chris Clark, Derek Clark, C.M. Clark, Terry and Casady Fletcher and Tyler Crandall.

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

A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Seminole for Seminole County resident Edward Eugene (Bill) Kirkpatrick.

Kirkpatrick died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in Oklahoma City at the age of 81.

He was born Feb. 29, 1928 near Leon, Kan.

Graveside services and burial for Kirkpatrick will take place at 1 p.m. at the Seminole Indian Tribe burial grounds.

Mary Ann Overstreet Kiser died Feb. 17, 2009. She was born Feb. 17, 1944 to Ivory and Carrie Johnson Overstreet, in Lima. She attended Lima Public Schools and graduated from New Lima High School.

She attended East Central State University, in Ada and enlisted in the United States Navy for 3 years and then received her B.S. degree.

She retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs after 34-1/2 years of service, in March of 2007.

She is survived by her sons, Tony George (Benita) Daniel, of Oklahoma City and Damon (Kelley) Forshee, of Sand Springs; brother, Ivory Overstreet, Jr., of Lima; sister, Ollie Overstreet Dotson, of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charlie Overstreet; and sister, Pauletta Daniels.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 21, 2009 at the Lima Baptist Church, in Lima. Interment is in Lima Cemetery under the direction of Temple & Sons Funeral Directors, Inc., Oklahoma City.

Vivian Ann Knight, 70, of Eufaula passed away on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, at her home. Vivian was born on Oct. 9, 1939, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earnest and Frances Vivian (Blackburn) McConnel. She attended Cushing Grade School and Wewoka High School.

On March 1, 1955, Vivian married Arlis Ray Knight in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 2004. Vivian worked for over 15 years at the Lillian Russell Garment Factory.

At 40 years of age, Vivian received her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. In 1981, she worked for several years at the Wewoka Times Newspaper. She also worked for the Seminole Producer, the Eufaula Works, and the Indian Journal. Vivian retired from the Eufaula Public Library in 2005. Vivian was an active member of the Eufaula Eastern Star.

She is survived by her sons, Aaron Wayne Knight and wife Graciela, of Tulsa, Curtis Gene Knight, and Robert Agustus Knight, both of Eufaula; brother, Dennis McConnel and wife May, of Choctaw; sisters, Carol Levonik and husband Jim, of Lawton and Patti Howard and husband Donald, of Ponca City, brothers-in-law, Terrell Knight and Leroy Snowden; two grandchildren, Gabriela Michelle Knight and Christian Alan Knight and numerous nieces and nephews.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Carmin Knight; and father-in-law, Justus Knight.

Funeral services were held Monday Nov. 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Kelley Memorial Chapel with Marvin Chamberlain officiating. Burial followed at the Bower Cemetery under the direction of Hunn, Black, and Merritt Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Terry McCain, Dennis McConnel, Aaron Knight, Robert Knight, Don Tretter, and Curtis Knight.

Honorary Pallbearers were Jerry Linen, Terrell Knight, John Knight, and Greg Knight.