Obituaries

Milburn Edward Tucker, known to family and friends as “Tucker”, passed away with family by his side on March 12, 2026, in Paris, Texas, at the age 85. He was born on September 8, 1940, in Harris, Oklahoma. After graduating from Seminole High School, he attended Seminole Junior College.

Parker Billie “Bill” Houston Parker landed to begin his mission on November 1, 1933. He was cleared for his final takeoff, destination heaven, on April 4, 2026. Billie was born to James Houston Parker and Mary Ellen Hamlin Parker in Gladewater, Texas.

Harris Seminole, OK resident Russell Dean Harris passed away onThursday, April 2, 2026 at his home at the age of 70. Russell was born on July 11, 1955 in Oklahoma City, OK to Patrick Horace Harris Sr. and Retha Aldean (Phillips) Harris. He grew up in Midwest City and moved to Seminole in 1975.

Doolen Gwendylynne Ann (Krcha) “Gwen” Doolen, age 76 and former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 6, 2026 at McLoud Nursing Center, in McLoud, Oklahoma. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

Patterson Marvin Lee Patterson, age 84 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 3, 2026 at Oklahoma City Veterans Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

Harjo The Lord gave Wany Harjo her first breath on May 10, 1951, to Reverand John and Nora Tebe in Wewoka. She gave the Lord her last breath and entered eternal rest on April 1st, 2026, at the age of 74. Wany graduated from Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah.

Gatewood Donald Lee Gatewood, age 89 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma passed away April 1, 2026 at his home. No memorial service is planned at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.

Seminole native Joseph Hinex III passed away on March 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Hinex Jr.

Judith Kay Wills, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Broken Bow at the age of 81. Judith was born on July 10, 1944, in Tallahassee, Florida, to Oscar and Wilma Gene (Shaw) Danielson.

Beasley Seminole, OK resident Bobby “Bob” Joe Beasley passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Seminole at the age of 97. Bob was born on June 25, 1928 in Russellville, AR to Rueben Thomas and Birthel (Hood) Beasley.