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J. D. Sherwood, age 83 and a long-time resident of Konawa passed away from this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at his home.
Funeral services are schedule for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa. Rev. Mona Faulks will officiate.
J. D. was born on April 1, 1927, in Caney, Oklahoma to Sam and Edith (McBride) Sherwood.
He married Faye Evelyn Finch on March 29, 1952 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church Parsonage in Konawa. J. D. worked as a mechanic for Roy Serber’s Motor Co. in Konawa until 1991.
He served in WWII and received an American Area Campaign Medal and a WWII Victory Medal.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Faye Sherwood of the home; one daughter, Janet Yott and husband, Kenneth of Konawa; two brothers, Melvin Sherwood of Altus, Oklahoma, and Sam Sherwood of San Jose, California; two sisters, Inez Mullins of Sherman, Texas, and Ruby Plasterer of Mesa, Arizona; and two granddaughters, Breanne and Samantha Yott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Edith Sherwood; one daughter, Marilyn Elaine Sherwood Page; and one sister, Dorothy Palmer.
Pallbearers are Kenneth Yott, Matt Dean, Kevin Lane, David Lane, Austin Lane, and Russell Yott.
Bill Shirey Sr.
Bill Gene Shirey, Sr. passed away on May 6, 2010 at the age of 75. He was born on January 13, 1935 in Guthrie, to Harvey Lee Shirey and Jewel (Turner) Shirey.
He married Betty June (Byford) Shirey November 22, 1954. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Sherwood Company for many years before retiring.
He is survived by his wife, Betty June Shirey of Seminole; two sons, Glenn Shirey of Norman, and Bill Shirey, Jr. of McKinney, Texas; two sisters, Donna Holt and Harlene Wise of Oklahoma City.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Carolyn Jean Clark.
Private family services will take place at a later date.
Services under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 1001 N. Milt Phillips Avenue, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868
Bertha Simpson
Bertha E. (French) Simpson went home to be with her Lord March 23, 2010, at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully at Bellevue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Oklahoma City.
Bertha was born on February 14, 1914, to James Madison and Mary Ellen French, outside of Spaulding, Oklahoma. She was the 4th of 8 children. Bert attended Caston Schools up to the 8th grade and then attended and graduated from Spaulding High School as valedictorian, in 1934. She was a championship forward and captain of Spaulding basketball team and played along side her sister Eula Faye, who was a guard.
She was on the debate team and was chosen as "outstanding girl" in high school and received $50 from the district judge, Judge Crump. She was quoted as saying, $50 in the depression...we could not believe it and liked to never spent that money!"
She married Dan Simpson, at 19, and moved to Wewoka and was married 13 years. Her first jobs included Murier Tire and Appliance and Bates Drug Store. She really found her passion when she went to work for Tom Moore’s Furniture Store, in Wewoka, in 1949. She grew to become the top salesperson. She was a dependable business woman respected by all who knew her. After 26 years, she retired when Moore’s store sold in the 70’s.
Bert was off one week when Bob Loftis came calling and asked her to work for him and his family selling furniture in Holdenville. That created another beautiful match made in "furniture heaven" as she was a top producer and assistant manager for Loftis Furniture for 15 years.
After retiring from Loftis Furniture, Bertha then went to work at Oakridge Manor in Wewoka, in 1986, at the age of 72 as a teacher to her " special kids" and worked for eight more years. It was only when her eyesight became compromised that she was forced to retire one final time, in 1994.
Bert was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, in Wewoka, where she taught Adult II Sunday School. She was always quick to tell people how much she loved her church family. She has many accomplishments including being recognized as " Wewoka" Working Woman of the Week." She was active in the business communities of both Wewoka and Holdenville throughout the years. She served on the "Welcome Wagon for Wewoka" and loved telling newcomers about her wonderful town. She was chosen Woman of the Year by the Holdenville Chapter of Business and Professional Women. She was a past B & PW president and served as state district director.
There was no one more passionate about politics than Bert. She was 100% Democrat and never missed voting the democratic ticket from the time her dad helped her to register at 18 years of age. She was a natural and took an interest to politics like PaPa. She was an active member in the Seminole County Democratic Women’s Club and held many offices including past president and secretary.
One of her proudest moments came when she was chosen as "Miss Democrat Woman of the Seminole County" in 1960. She was coordinator for the Ed Edmondson Campaign for Senate and proved to be a strong supporter for who or what she believed in. She is a longtime member of the Rebekah Lodge.
Bert loved people and helping others. She always looked for the good in everyone. Her kindness, generosity and spirit have touched many lives over the years. She often said "God had blessed her with a beautiful life and many friendship and a loving family."
Bert was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mat and Mary French; brothers and sister-in-laws, Tom and Alice French, Bill and Bernice French, James Albert French, and David French. Also preceding her in death are sisters and brothers-in-law, Eula Faye and Roy Ferguson and Ima Jean and Arnold Dean Robinson.
She is Aunt Bug to her family who loved her so very much and will struggle to fill the void her absence has created. She is survived by one dedicated sister-in-law, Eva Jean French. Her many nieces and nephews include: Barbara and John Loudermilk; Jamie and Bob Adamson; Mat and Rhonda French, June and Phillip Holloway; Jane French Burns; Judy and Bob Jones; Neta Jean and Jim Jones; Joe and Mary French; Jim and Starlin French; Arnold Dean and Jan Robinson; Bill and Lavon Craft; Bob Craft; Roger Ferguson; and Leah and Val Larson. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Patty Moore and Rhonda Factor for their love and devotion as they helped care for Bert this past year.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Wewoka’s youth group.
A celebration of Bertha’s extraordinary life will be held on Monday March 29, 2010 at 10 a.m., at First Baptist Church Wewoka with Pastor Dr. Michael Vallandingham officiating with interment at Holdenville Cemetery.
Services under the direction Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka, Oklahoma.
Dixie Smith
Funeral services for long-time Seminole resident Dixie Mae Smith have been scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home, in Seminole. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Little Cemetery.
Chris Stinnett, minister of the Seminole Church of Christ, will officiate.
Dixie, age 94, died Tuesday at Avonlea Cottage Assisted Living Center, in Shawnee.
Born on August 29, 1915, to Arthur and Frankie Royal, in McMillan, Oklahoma, Dixie and her family moved to the community of Little, north of Seminole, in 1933. She was a graduate of Prairie Valley High School and the Shawnee Beauty School.
She married Thomas Wesley Smith on September 3, 1939.
After working as a beauty operator for several years in Seminole, Dixie spent most of her adult life as a homemaker. She was a talented artist and seamstress.
Dixie was a long-time member of the Church of Christ, in Seminole, where she taught children’s Bible classes and was in charge of coordinating the preparation of meals for funeral services.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Jean and Roy Carter; three grandchildren, Jason Carter, Jared Carter and Jamie Laurent; and three great-grandchildren, Joshua Wesley Carter, Keyshawn Laurent and Kaliah Laurent.
Other survivors include one sister, Hazel Reynolds; two nieces, Linda Helbach and Lana Reynolds; and one nephew, Dan Reynolds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one sister, Mable Jackson.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Freeman Smith
Freeman B Smith passed away on Friday, May 28, 2010, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 84.
He was born on September 7, 1925, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to James Buchannan and Getty Lee (Phelps) Smith.
He married Twill (Morris) on July 31, 1987, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Freeman worked as a parts manager for Modern Motors in Shawnee most of his life. He was a master whittler, making very unique and intricate wooden wagons. His creations are on display at the Sante Fe Depot Museum, as well as the Firefighters Museum in Shawnee.
Freeman was also very passionate about playing bass guitar and played every Friday night in Midlothian. He also played with a band at the Shawnee Senior Citizens Center on Thursdays and Fridays. For the past 22 years, he and his wife have enjoyed their annual fishing trips to Lake Tenkiller.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 22 years, Twilla Smith of the home, two daughters and sons-in-law: Pamala and John Reynolds of Shawnee and Paula and Greg Petree of Shawnee and one son, Scott Smith of Moore, Oklahoma. He is also survived by seven grand-children: Stephen Petree, Jason Reynolds, Rachel Loudon, Lori Price, Todd Reynolds, Chad Petree and Laurel Smith and seven great grandchildren: Taylor Loudon, Amanda Loudon, Elaina Price, Ally Petree, Isabella Petree, Jonas Price and StevieJane Petree.
He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Helen King Smith, on May 13, 1986, and nine brothers and sisters.
Family visitation will be 11:00 A.M. Wed., June 2, at Swearingen Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wed., June 2, at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole.
Jack Smith
Jack Weldon Smith passed away January 27, 2010, at the VA Hospital, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, at the age of 79. Jack was born November 24, 1930, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to George Wyatt Smith and Ethel Irene Lovelace Smith.
Jack attended Holdenville public schools and in his teens worked for his father in the family business, Wyatt Smith Drug Store. Shortly after he graduated from high school he joined the National Guard, and thereafter was called to active duty where he served in Korea. During his tenure he also served in Japan and Germany. Prior to his Retirement from service he was stationed at Fort Sill where he received a special commendation for outstanding service in organizing a re-enlistment program reflecting great credit upon him and the military service. In 1970 he retired as a Sergeant 1st class with an excellent military record of over 22 years, having received many commendations for his faithful and dedicated service to the United States Army.
In 1978 Jack Married Doris Nurse Crenshaw, and they resided in Eufaula, Oklahoma, for many years until she passed away on July 4, 2004.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife and parents, brother Carl, and a stepson, Chris Crenshaw.
He is survived by his sister, Dorthea Self, of Holdenville; sons, Jack Weldon (Bo) Smith Jr. and George Michael Smith, of South Carolina; stepsons, Craig Crenshaw, of Choctaw and Clay Crenshaw, of Stillwater; and his sister in law, Delores Theus of Yukon Oklahoma.
Jack will be laid to rest with a private service at Oakwood Cemetery, in Wewoka, under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka, Oklahoma.
Lindel Smith
Longtime Seminole resident Lindel F. Smith, age 83, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in Seminole.
He was born April 18, 1926, to Walter and Melvina (Bailey) Smith, in Henryetta.
He married Lois Louise (Campbell) on June 27, 1982.
He has lived in Seminole over 30 years where he worked in construction, prior to that he lived several years in Oregon where he was a lumberjack. He was a member of the Bowlegs Assembly of God Church where he was a Deacon; he also helped with the building of the new church.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Louise Smith, of the home; son, Norman Smith; of Sandy, Ore.; daughters, Linda May and Lola, of Sandy, Ore.; brothers. G.C. Smith, of Uperco, Md., and Weldon Smith, of Seminole; sisters, Helen Towney, of Uperco, Md., Hazel Williams, of Henryetta, and Mildred Wood, of Ft. Sumner N.M.; thirteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and an infant son.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Bowlegs Assembly of God Church with Rev. Roy Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Rob Robertson, Dwayne Houck, Bob Wilson, Doug Ridge, Rodney Soule and Randy Wassam.
Honorary bearers will be: Robert Anson, Johnny Starnes and John Chambers.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, in Seminole.
Stanley Smith
Oakridge Home Resident, Stanley Arthur Smith of Wewoka, Oklahoma died on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 in Holdenville, OK. at the age of 62 years,
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Fletcher Cemetery, Fletcher, OK.
Born March 28, 1948 in Osage, Iowa to Samule and Rose (Shorey) Smith. He had been a patient at Oakridge for twelve years.
Stanley is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include two brothers: Stephen Smith of Rogerville, TN; and Sam Smith of Brookville, FL.; one aunt Dorothy Grossman of Walcott, IA. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home
