Obituaries

Konawa resident, Vernon Dale Peters, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his granddaughter’s home at lake Eufaula at the age of 97.

Saint Louis, Oklahoma resident Patricia Jean (Buley) Oblander passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Midwest City at the age of 73. Patricia is survived by her husband, Jack Oblander of Saint Louis, OK; sister-inlaw, Deb West of St.

Donald Gene “DG” Nielsen, age 61 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at his home on March 21, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa. Rev.

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.

Murray Johnny Murray passed Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his home in Wewoka, Oklahoma at the age of 70. He was born September 2, 1955 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Bobby Murray and Ella Mae (Martin) Murray. He married Cynthia LaVor Blanton on December 23, 1974 in Cromwell, OK.

Kelley Lifelong Konawa, OK resident Frankie “Hopper” Dean Kelley passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Seminole at the age of 67.

Bradshaw Dezeree Bradshaw passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Beverly Patton; 4 siblings, Rudolph Garfield, Ed Garfield, Elnora Williams, and John Garfield.

The family of Thompson Postoak expresses our thanks and appreciation for the thoughts and prayers for the loss of our loved one.

Vanaria Bowlegs, OK resident Neva Kay Vanaria passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 71.

Leslie Carol (Pyle) Nuckolls, a longtime resident of Maud, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on December 22, 1953, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Melford Pyle and Eileen (McCrary).