Obituaries

Asberry Larry David Asberry passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lola Levier; son, Brice Edwards; brothers, Tommy Jackson, Bobby Asberry, and Wilbert Asberry Jr.; sister, Augustine Hanson.

Watkins Stratford, OK resident Phyllis Deane Watkins passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home at the age of 82.

Seminole, OK resident Betty Lou (Henson) Barnes passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Seminole, OK at the age of 86.

Thompson Postoak passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Armstrong Frank Lee Armstrong, age 69 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away February 10, 2026 at his home in Konawa. A memorial celebration of life is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Tulsa, Oklahoma resident, Marcie Long, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026, at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa at the age of 63. Marcie is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and his brother Michael Ray Long.

Troy “Butch” Joe Yargee passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home in Wewoka, He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Roy “Bunny” Yargee, and Ledon Alexander. Troy is survived by his brothers, Squegee Yargee, Leroy Alexander Jr.

Wheeler Danny Lee Wheeler, 78, of Seminole, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, in Seminole. Danny was born February 23, 1947, in Oklahoma City to Bill and Mary (Crouch) Wheeler. He graduated from Crooked Oak High School with the Class of 1965.

Smithee Kenneth Gene Smithee, 85, a 1959 graduate of Eufaula High School and longtime Seminole resident, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Seminole.

Smith Ester Smith, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on February 5, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmond Smith; son, Johnny Smith; bothers Paul, Doyle, and Wilman Davis.