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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.
Sylvia Forson
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 Foster Sr.
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.
Guy Foutz
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 Fowler
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.
Jeannie Fowler
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.
John Fowler
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.
M.D. Fowler
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.
Geneva Fox
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.
