Obituaries

Palmer Shawnee resident, Rhea Vonnesylle “Bompy” Palmer, 88, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Shawnee. Rhea, the daughter of Lloyd and Ethel (Chambers) Sanders, was born March 24, 1937, in Pearson, Oklahoma. She graduated as valedictorian of the Asher High School class of 1954.

Adams Jacob Isaac Adams, age 45, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1980, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Anita Harviston and James Adams.

Genser Thelma Fay Genser, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Graham, Texas. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 3, 2026 at Faith Center Church. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until service time at Faith Center.

Welch Seminole resident, Harold Laverne “Butch” Welch, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Butch, the son of Hubert Solon and Elsie Fern (Kay) Welch, was born December 8, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Strother High School with the class of 1956.

Seminole resident, Max John Johle, 84, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City. John, the son of William and Mary Martha (Kozielsky) Johle, was born January 10, 1941, in Sherman, Texas. He proudly served in the US Air Force. John was a construction worker by trade.

Marilyn Fern Hodge age 90, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She was born July 4, 1935 to Sam Houston Coley and Ina (Harjochee) Coley. She graduated from Butner High School. She worked for Wewoka Post Office for over 50 years.

Charles Ray Story age 88, passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred Christine Story and brother, Joe Story.

Linda Kay Norred, age 82 and a long-time resident of Asher, Oklahoma passed away at her home December 29, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Asher, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Guess Georgetta “GG” Vie Guess age 79, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She was born on March 24, 1946 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to George Carver Roberts Sr. and Margaret (Barkus) She graduated from Wewoka High School with the class of 1965.

Catagas Seminole resident, Audrey Catagas, 46, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home. Audrey, the daughter of Mervin Catagas and Margaret (Bellymule) Jenkins, was born February 18, 1979, in El Reno. She graduated from Shawnee High School, with the class of 1996.