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Robert Glenn " Bob" Webster, 94, longtime Seminole resident and businessman, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at Alliance Heath in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Bob was born on January 6, 1922 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and was the oldest son of Robert H. and Ninnon L. Webster. He grew up in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School.
Upon graduating from high school, Bob joined the U.S. Army Air Corp, serving in active duty from 1941 to 1945. He was trained in mechanics and gunnery schools. When World War II was declared he was transferred from New Orleans, to California to a Reconnaissance Squadron. He flew long range patrols between the West Coast and Hawaii. He was then transferred to Florida, where he was trained on different air crafts and joined a Bomber Group. After his training and being transferred back to the west coast, Bob was sent to Guadalcanal where he flew in three campaigns and 65 combat missions. Bob returned to the states on June 1, 1944 and served as a flight engineer instructor until his discharge. He then entered East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, majoring in business and playing football. It was at this time he met and married his wife of 45 years, Mary Jo. They were married on December 18, 1945 in Dequeen, Arkansas and she preceded him in death on August 25, 1990.
While in the service, Bob’s parents moved from Shawnee to Seminole opening an appliance store known as "Webster Electric" on Main Street of Seminole, just south of the old Park’s Drug Store. In 1966 Bob bought his father out, purchased a building across the street and remained in business until his retirement in 1996. The Webster business represented Frigidaire products for 70 years. When the building burned in late 2012, although retired, Bob rebuilt on Main Street to help maintain an open, active business, which is now occupied by Sherwin Williams Paints.
Bob was a baptized Methodist for 81 years and a 32 degree Mason for 60 years. He was a past member of the Seminole Lion’s Club for approximately 30 years, a Life Time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the American Legion for 67 years. He was proud of his service to his country and a true American and friend to many in the Seminole and Shawnee area. He will be truly missed by all he knew and loved him.
At the age of 93 he was still serving his community. He volunteered at the Inner Faith Community Center and was an active member of the First United Methodist Men’s Club for 65 years. Bob served on the church board and was Sunday School Superintendent.
Bob loved golf and throughout his life, he had made several "Hole in One Shots". Bob was inducted to the Seminole Hall of Fame for a lifetime of service to the City of Seminole, on November 19, 2015.
Bob is survived by his son Dan Webster and his wife Marja of Los Angeles, California, his daughter Marcy Taber of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, grandsons Patrick Westerhoff of Kansas City, Taige Webster of Los Angeles, California, and grandson Bryan who lives in England, and two great-grandchildren Kahlaia and Koben Webster of Los Angeles, California.
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church on Wrangler Blvd., with burial following at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole, Oklahoma. Rev. Gary O. Wilburn will officiate at the service.
Viewing for Mr. Webster will begin Monday afternoon, however at the Funeral on Thursday the casket will be closed and not opened afterwards.
Friends are encouraged to contribute to the charity of their choice in lieu of flowers.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Rev. Napoleon Washington
Rev. Napoleon Douglas Washington was born to Fred and Dorothy Washington on June 17, 1950 in Wewoka, Oklahoma where he was also raised. Rev. Napoleon Washington who we called "Popo" changed addresses and went to his heavenly home that's not built by man on March 20, 2016 at the age of 65. His devotion to his family, his church family, and his firm belief in God showed us all how to live the faith until the end and ultimately gave him peace.
Rev. Napoleon Washington was blessed with a loving family. He was united in holy matrimony to his best friend, Regina Colbert, on August 19, 1972 in Stonewall, Oklahoma. From this union, was born a miracle daughter, Mekaelia Marquisha Washington. Napoleon helped raise Meka with patience, love, and humility. He taught her how to fall in love with Jesus! From the very beginning, he dedicated his daughter to God and encouraged her to explore the beauty of his holiness, leading her to become a Psalmist and worship leader.
Rev. Napoleon Washington was a friend of God and a true worshipper at heart! He was kind and always had time to answer a question, interpret a dream or solve a problem, no matter how small! As a Pastor, he taught his church congregation that without holiness no man can see God. He taught that a personal relationship with Jesus guarantees heaven!
He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with the heavenly Father and all is well.
Popo's beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of his wife, Regina Washington; his daughter, Meka Washington; his sisters, Ruthie Barnette, Linda Washington, Wanetta Rogers, Mechelle Washington, Norvell Brown; and his brother, Tyrone Washington; and a HOST of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Washington; his sister, Sharon Washington; and his brother, Rickey Washington.
Rev. Napoleon Washington's wake service will be held on Friday March 25th from 7-9 p.m. at the Criswell Funeral home chapel in Ada Oklahoma.
On March 26, 2016, Rev. Willie Guient will officiate the service at First Baptist Church in Stonewall, Oklahoma at 11:00a.m.
Rev. Napoleon Washington will be buried at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
The family is grateful for all the flowers, prayers, condolences and memories shared.
Summer Underwood
Summer Dawn Underwood, 42, Seminole resident, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday May 1, 2016 in Seminole, Oklahoma. "She is now absent from the body and present with the Lord."
Meske was born June 16, 1974 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Ramona Ponkilla and Ted Underwood. She is Mikasuki and Sweet potato, her traditional ground was Cheyahv. She grew up in Little community and graduated from Strother High School, in Northern Seminole county.
Meske was a homemaker and also worked with her mate Anthony Conley. She and Anthony were sports enthusiasts and OKC Thunder fans. She loved being with her immediate family and her extended family and friends. She loved old school music, took loving care of Boss and Lela her beloved dogs.
Summer lived in Oklahoma City for a number of years and decided she wanted to come back to her home community where she was loved and missed. She began attending the Lord’s Community Church where she found a peaceful place to hear about "God’s Grace" and worship with many other children of God. She loved her children and wanted to be a lasting part of their lives and often visited with her grandmother Marie.
Summer is survived by her mate Anthony Conley of Seminole, Oklahoma her daughter Kyla Forshee, Oklahoma City; her son Jacob Underwood, Oklahoma City; her mother Ramona Ponkilla, Oklahoma City; grandmother Marie Ponkilla, Seminole; her father Ted Underwood, step-mother Lisa Underwood, Seminole; her brother John Underwood and his wife Ginny Underwood of Yukon, Ok; she is also survived by three nieces, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
The body will be taken to the Lord’s Community Church in Seminole, Oklahoma on Thursday morning, May 5th, 2016 for a wake service that evening at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Lord’s Community Church in Seminole, at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 6th 2016. The Rev. Juanita Moreland and Rev. CD Loftis will be officiating the services. Burial will follow at the Underwood family cemetery and will be officiated by retired Reverends Mildred Harjo and Abraham Jackson.
Casket bearers will be; Stephen Ponkilla, Ahalok Harjo, William Pipestem, Thunder Lena, Honece Pipestem, Cha-chio Pipestem. Honorary bearers; Robert Ponkilla, Micheal Paul Wolf, Anthony Tiger.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Charlotte Stevens
Charlotte Sue (Detrick) Stevens, age 64 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away from this life Thursday morning, March 31, 2016 at Purcell Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at St. Louis Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Audie Swinney will officiate and burial will follow at Avoca Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Robert Pitchford, Tanner Pitchford, Chris Berry, Claude Hale, Cody Hale, and Dustin Holdge. Tommy Campbell is an honorary pallbearer.
Charlotte was born June 8, 1951 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Jessie Elmer Detrick and Melvina (Abney) Detrick. She graduated from Tecumseh High School and married Loran "Stanley" Stevens June 8, 1973 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley Stevens of the home; one son, Nathan Stevens of Asher, Oklahoma; two sisters, Sherry Campbell of Earlsboro, Oklahoma, and Linda Martin of Dennison, Texas; four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Melvina Detrick; one brother, J.D. Detrick; and three sisters, Anna Mae Rushing, Phylis Jean Detrick, and Sharon Detrick.
Barbara Steinman
Barbara Jean (Johnson) Steinman, age 72 and a resident of Seminole, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at AllianceHealth Hospital in Seminole.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, and Rev. Bill Chesser will officiate. Pallbearers are Gary Tolson, David Cole, and Billy Waller.
Barbara was born September 2, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ralph Willard Johnson and Janet (Murphy) Johnson. She graduated from Dewey High School before attending college. She married Charles Thomas Steinman December 21, 1964 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Barbara worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Public Safety.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Steinman of the home; one daughter, Wendy Sparks and husband, Scott of Paoli, Oklahoma; one brother, Andy Johnson, and one sister, Kathryn Lynch of Bartlesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Janet Johnson; one daughter, Nikki Steinman, and one sister, Patricia Johnson.
The family will greet friends 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday night.
Sandra Stafford
Sandra Lee Ward Stafford, 69, passed away May 16, 2016 at her home in Ardmore, OK. She was surrounded by family and friends, and filled with love as she peacefully moved on to Heaven. Sandy was born on January 30, 1947 in Redlands, CA to Dallas and Dorothy Ward.
Sandy grew up in Southern California. Following graduation from San Bernardino High School, she married Robert Smith and made her life as a homemaker. Together they had two sons, Craig and Keith Smith. During the 1970's, she and Robert divorced and continued to raise their sons together through kindness and love.
In 1988, Sandy married Robert Stafford in Southern California, then they moved and made their home in Holdenville, OK. Together they built their farm and enjoyed the country life until his untimely death in 1994.
Robert was the love of her life, and Sandy never remarried. Sandy created a career for herself in Wewoka, OK as 1st Deputy at the Seminole County Assessor's Office. She worked there until health issues forced her into retirement in 2008.
In 2012, Sandy moved to Ardmore, OK to be closer to her family. She immediately joined and became involved at the First United Methodist Church in Ardmore. She was a part of many ministries in her church, her most favorite being Hospitality. Sandy loved gardening, fishing, dancing and especially shopping with her granddaughters.
Sandy was loved by all who knew her, always being remembered as the one who lit up a room and had a beautiful smile. Her taste in clothing and the colors she chose to wear always lifted spirits of those around her. Her beloved pastor Jessica Moffatt Seay once said it best - Sandy was not a lonely soul.
Sandy is survived by her sons, Craig and wife Shanna Smith of Ardmore, OK, and Keith and wife Lori Smith of Lake Arrowhead, CA. She had three cherished grandchildren, Andrew Smith of Lake Arrowhead, CA, Kelsey Smith of Ardmore, OK, and her "Peanut", Kailyn Smith, of Ardmore, OK. She is also survived by her brother, Ken and Barb Ward of Hesperia, CA, numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, friends and her church family. She also had a very dear friend of many years, Julie Carr, who experienced life with her up until the very end.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stafford, her parents, Dallas and Dorothy Ward, one brother, Jim Ward, and a close friend, Robert Carr.
A celebration of life memorial will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Ardmore on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00am, with Reverend Brad Dery officiating. Sandy's final wish was for any family and friends who were able, to be a guest in her church on the following Sunday at 11:05am. She was at peace and happy she was joining Jesus, and wanted everyone to celebrate His life along with hers.
Please wear bright colors as she would wear, she did not want black. In lieu of flowers, Sandy wanted donations to be given to Ardmore First United Methodist Church, to be distributed to the Hospitality Fund.
Derrell Seigler
Robert Derrell "Dick" Seigler, 68 year old former Konawa, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Derrell was born March 9, 1947 in Olney, Texas to parents, Alvis Seigler and Robbie Lucille (Vann) Seigler. He attended Konawa Schools and went on to serve in the United States Army.
Derrell married Judith Gale "Judy" Megee on July 30, 1968 in Konawa, Oklahoma. Derrell was a truck driver for R & L Carriers.
Derrell is survived by his wife Judy of the home; two sons, Donnie Seigler of Denver, Colorado, Darin Seigler of Denver, Colorado; one daughter, Tracey Clark of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three sisters, Ginger Collins of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Dorothy Dennison of Witchita Falls, Texas, Joyce Atkinson of Texas; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Derrell was preceded in death by his parents Alvis and Robbie Seigler; one brother, Leonard Seigler and one sister, Gail Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, Oklahoma with Military Honors. Burial will be at Vamoosa Cemetery, south of Seminole on Highway 99.
Serving as casket bearers are: Donnie Seigler, Darin Seigler, Zachary Polk, Jeff Manovosky, Brandon Duck and Seth Duck. Honorary casket bearers are: Steve Duck, Darrell Mackey, Logan Snow and Denver Duck.
Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, Oklahoma.
Ruby Stailey
Ruby Lee Stailey, long time resident of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away Monday May 9, 2016 at the age of 92 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
Ruby was born July 14, 1923 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents William Daniel "Willie" Parsons and Laura (Hopkins) Parsons.
Ruby married Carl "Buster" Stailey, Jr. on April 17, 1946 in Ochiltree County, Texas he passed away in 2012. She was a homemaker and affiliated with 1st Assembly of God Church.
Ruby is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Laura Parsons; husband, Carl "Buster" Stailey, Jr.; two brothers, Russell Parsons and Tommy Parsons; two sisters, Helen Markkula and Jackie Good.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Seminole, Oklahoma with Rick Goodin officiating. Burial will take place at Little Cemetery, Seminole county, Oklahoma.
Serving as casket bearers are: Bryan Rawls, Cole Parsons, Don Dorn, Kelly Dorn, Stephen Rawls, Tim Clock and Tracy Bryant. Honorary casket bearers will be Terry Bryant, Tim Parsons and Rick Nichols.
Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, Oklahoma.
James Rutledge
Former Okemah resident James Delbert Rutledge, age 76 years departed this life on Tuesday Feb 2, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Ok. Born June 23, 1939 in Okemah, Ok to the late Benjamin Magruder Rutledge and Flora Patrick Rutledge. He was a graduate of Okemah high school.
In 1957 he joined the Unites States Air Force where he was a loadmaster stationed in Casa Blanca Morocco, North Africa. After the Air Force he became trucking manager for Safeway stores and then trucking supervisor for Homeland stores. He later worked for O.B.I. as a driver delivering blood to hospitals.
James married Shirley Ann Stiffler on July 25th 1958 in Okemah, Ok and three children were born to this union. He was a member of Harvest Life International Church in Midwest City, Ok.
James is proceeded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers: Ed and Don.
James is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Rutledge of Harrah, Ok; daughter Melanie Washburn and son in law Kent Washburn of Choctaw, Ok: son Kevin Rutledge of Harrah, Ok: daughter April Rutledge of Harrah, Ok. eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service of Remembrance will be 10:00 a.m. Sat Feb 13, 2016 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home in Wewoka, Ok.
Katy Robertson
Mary Katherine (Majors) "Katy" Robertson, age 88 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Avonlea Assisted Living Center in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Vamoosa Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Bruce Sanders will officiate, and burial will follow at Dora Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Mark Ezell, Chris Freeman, Cory Walker, Bobby Carnes, Don Robertson, and Les Robertson.
Katy was born October 29, 1927, in Eldorado, Kansas to Louie Majors and Gladys (Miller) Majors. She graduated from Maud High School and attended college.
She married Henry Herman "Hank" Robertson December 24, 1946 in Bowlegs, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a group leader of Weight Watchers.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Robertson of Konawa and Tim Robertson of Allen, Oklahoma; one daughter, Becky Freeman of Konawa; three sisters, Dorothy Hollingshead of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Barbara Colvin also of Shawnee, and Betty Stafford of Bowlegs; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Gladys Majors; husband, Hank Robertson; three brothers, Robert Majors, Wilburn Majors, and Ray Hugh Majors.
