Name: Homer Lee Glasco, age 83, a longtime Coalgate resident. BORN: August 10, 1923 in Coalgate, Ok to Leroy “Buck” and Dolphine (Citron) Glasco. Passed Away: April 2, 2007 in Coalgate, OKAge: 83 years 7 months 23 days Education: Attended Coalgate schools and graduated in 1941. Married: Hazel Davenport on November 9, 1944 in Coalgate, OK. Occupation: homer retired from the State of Oklahoma Highway Department. Church Affiliation: he was a member of the First Baptist Church. Homer was a u. s. Army Veteran as well as member of the Masons and American Legion Post 1198. Survived by Wife: Hazel (Davenport) Glasco of the home at coalgate, ok. Sons: Jim Glasco and wife Janeen of Seminole, OK. Don Glasco and wife Cindy of Coalgate, OK. Gregg Glasco and fiance’, Trudy of Coalgate, OK. Grandchildren: April Clagg and husband Paul of Tulsa, OK. Michael Glasco and wife Susie of Coalgate, OK. Misty Glasco of Coalgate, OK. Kyrstan Glasco of Coalgate, OK. Great Grandchildren: Austin Glasco and Andrew Glasco of Coalgate, OK. Devin Clagg of Tulsa, OK. Sister-in-laws: Leeta Glasco of Purcell, OK. Geraldine Davis of Clarita, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: buck and Dolphine Glasco.Brother: Floris “Bud” Glasco.Stepmother: Georgia Glasco.
Date of Service: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 10 a.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Coalgate Cemetery. Officiating: Rev. Bill Weathers. casketbearers: Danny Ray Burns, David Battles, Mickey Palmer, Rusty Price, Andy Price, Ronnie Lambert. Honorary casketbearers: James Barnes, Ray Ridley, Earnest “Red” Tarron, O. C. Martin, Gene Ferrero, Thurman Guinn, J.R. Bowerman, Mike Talley.
Name: Elsie (Zuech) Ruffini, age 86, a longtime Coalgate resident. BORN: November 1, 1920 at Phillips, OK to Frank and Edith Zuech. Passed Away: April 4, 2007 in Coalgate , OK.Age: 86 years 4 months 3 days. Education: Attended grade school in Phillips and later attended Coalgate High School. Married: Jack Ruffini on July 19, 1952 at Ft. Smith, AR. Occupation: housewife. Church Affiliation: member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Coalgate and a member of the Catholic Church Alter Society. she was also a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary club. Survived by Husband: Jack Ruffini of the home at coalgate, ok. Son: Tony Ruffini of Atoka, OK. Granddaughter: Sara Quintana and husband Juan of Houston, TX. Grandson: Anthony Ruffini of Caddo, OK. Brother: Jesse Zuech and wife Catherine of Purcell, OK. Sister: Wilda Chancey and husband Jim of Dallas, TX. Preceded in Death By Parents: Frank and Edith Zuech.3 sisters.2 brothers.
Date of Service: Monday, April 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Place of Service: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Lehigh Cemetery ~ lehigh, Ok. Officiating: Father Higgins. Rosary Service will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Brown’s funeral Chapel.
Name: James David Prather, age 82, a longtime Wardville resident. BORN: May 29, 1924 in Wardville, OK to Isom David and Elizabeth (Featherston) Prather. Passed Away: April 12, 2007 at his home in Wardville, OK.Age: 82 years 10 months 13 days. Education: Attended and graduated from Kiowa schools and received his bachelors degree in Business from Eastern College in Wilburton, OK. Married: Jo Ann Ward. Maralyn Arlene Phillips on September 15, 1973 in Coalgate, OK. Occupation: owned and operated his own ranch. Church Affiliation: he was a member and a deacon of the Wardville Baptist Church. he served in the u. s. navy during wwii as a Navy seal. Survived by Wife: Maralyn Prather of the home in Wardville, OK. Sons: Jim Prather and wife Donna of Moore, OK. Bob Prather and wife Catherine of Willow Park, TX. Tom Prather and wife Sheila of Blackwell, OK. Daughters: Anne Prather of Crowder, OK. Cheryl Cosper and husband Roger of Coalgate, OK. Grandchildren: Joshua Prather, Tyler Prather, Bethany Prather, Shandi Cosper, Preston Cosper, Russell Wright, and Francis Rohrs. Great Grandchildren: Allie Prather, Brice Barnes, and Lucky Gose. Preceded in Death By Parents: Isom David and Elizabeth Prather.Brother: Leonard James Prather.
Date of Service: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Wardville Baptist Church ~ wardville, ok. interment: Wardville Cemetery ~ wardville, ok. Officiating: Rev. John Grubbs and Rev. Richard Magby. casketbearers: Jake Shields, David Rudrow, Jerry Killian, Clyde Weeden, Roy Williams, Terry Head. Honorary casketbearers: J. V. Newberry, Loyd Burnett, Clayton Weeden, Bill Newberry.
Name: Katherine Margaret (Donnelly) Hofmann, age 90 of coalgate, ok. BORN: November 18, 1916 at Lehigh, OK to Mike and Addie Mae (Covington) Donnelly. PASSED AWAY: April 13, 2007 at Coalgate, OK.age: 90 years 4 months 15 days Education: Graduated in 1936 from Lehigh school. Attended Ada Beauty College and obtained her cosmetology license. Married: Ernest Hofmann on May 13, 1943 at Coalgate, OK. Occupation: Retired as cafeteria manager for Owasso Public schools. she was a Member of O.H.C.E. (formerly Extension Homemakers) while she served as Coal County President, was also named Homemaker of the Year. she was also a member of Coalgate Order of Eastern Star and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survived by Husband: Ernest Hofmann of the home at coalgate, ok. Daughters: Evelyn Schnakenberg and husband Lonnie of Miami, OK. Janet Walker and husband Steve of Woodward, OK. Sister-in-law: Nadine Donnelly of Lehigh, OK. Step Grandchildren: Marty Schnakenberg, Scott Schnakenberg, Genie Charles & husband Drew of Parsons, ks. Preceded in Death By Parents: Mike Donnelly and Addie Mae Covington.Stepfather: Edward Calvert.Brothers: Johnny and Haskell Donnelly.sister & Brother-in-law: Evelyn and Clyde Pennington.
Date of Service: Monday, April 16, 2007 at 2:00 P.M.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ Coalgate, OK. Interment: Coalgate Cemetery. Officiating: Mr. Arvel Hall. Casketbearers: Lynn Calvert, Virgil Ennis, Rock Sanders, Logan Reed, Bobby English, Ed Dresher. Family Night: Sunday, April 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Name: Minnie Catherine (Ghigo) Bellettini, age 88, a longtime Coalgate resident. BORN: April 26, 1919 in Coalgate, OK to Tony and Caterina Ghigo. Passed Away: April 14, 2007 in Coalgate, OK.Age: 88 years 11 months 8 days. Education: Attended Coalgate schools, graduating in 1937. Married: John Bellettini on February 12, 1939 in Atoka, OK. Occupation: homemaker. Church Affiliation: she was of the catholic faith. Survived by Son: Johnnie Bellettini and wife Linda of Coalgate, OK. Grandson: B. J. Bellettini and wife Melissa of Kingston, OK. Great Granddaughter: Emily Kay Bellettini of Kingston, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: Tony and Caterina Ghigo.Husband: John Bellittini on December 24, 1984.Grandson: Brendon Bellettini.Sister: Annie Paris.Brothers: Johnnie Ghigo, Barney Ghigo, Louis Ghigo, Frank Ghigo.
Date of Service: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Coalgate Cemetery. Officiating: Rev. David Rowley. casketbearers: Justin McKinney, Waylon McKinney, Harry Farris, David Enrico, Kevin Parry, Sonny Summers. Honorary casketbearers: Jack Ruffini, Elmer Sevier, Victor Enrico, E.A. Gossett, J. D. Smith.
Name: Hazel H. (Lee) Hefley, age 103, a longtime Clarita resident. BORN: August 1, 1903 in Ego, Oklahoma Territory (now Coleman, OK) to Marion Clinton and Ida Olive (Powell) Lee. Passed Away: April 16, 2007 in Coalgate, OK.Age: 103 years 8 months 15 days. Education: Attended Olney schools. Married: William Jep Hefley on December 18, 1926 in Coalgate, OK. Occupation: she was a homemaker. Church Affiliation: she was a member of the Clarita Church of Christ for over 60 years. Survived by Son: Bill Hefley and wife Pat of Clarita, OK. Grandchildren: Mike Hefley and wife Vickie of Clarita, OK. Terry Lynn McCreary of OKlahoma city. Tim Hefley of Coalgate, OK. Mark Hefley and wife Joyce of Clarita , OK. Great Grandchildren: Coby McCreary, Tyler Hefley, Ryan Hefley, Timber Hefley, Talon Hefley, Trayzr Hefley. Brother: O. C. Lee of Clarita, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: Marion Clinton and Ida Olive (Powell) Lee.Husband: William Jep Hefley on August 16, 1984.Sons: Howard Hefley and Hugh Lee Hefley.Daughter-in-law: Shirley Hefley.Sisters: Daisy Turley, Hettie Davis, Clara CloningerBrothers: M. L. “Bud”, Cole, and Charles “Short” Lee.
Date of Service: Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Moore Cemetery. Officiating: Rev. Bob Graham. casketbearers: Mark Hefley, Tyler Hefley, Ryan Hefley, Tim Hefley, Bobby Lee, Lloyd Lee, Coby McCreary.
Name: Charles Richard “Duck” Daffern, age, 57, of centrahoma, ok. BORN: October 6, 1949 at Casa Grande, AZ to Eula Jane (Stevens) Daffern. Passed Away: April 27, 2007 at Dallas, TX Age: 57 years 6 months and 21 days. Married: Linda Bowers. Occupation: Retired laborer for Coal County under the County Commissioners Dept. Church Affiliation: member of the Centrahoma Baptist Church. he Served in the u. s. army during the Vietnam War from January, 1968 to November, 1970. Survived by Wife: Linda (Bowers) Daffern of Coalgate, OK. Sons: Rici Daffern and wife Sherry of Haworth, OK. Gabe Daffern and wife Sheryn of Clarita, OK. Daughter: Amanda Daffern of Coalgate, OK. Foster Son: Michael Hendrick and wife Bridgette of Jacksonville, Fl. Grandchildren: Madyson Daffern, Julie Daffern, Isaiah Daffern, Reese Daffern, Lyndsay Daffern, Tyler Daffern, Kelsey Warner, and Billy Warner. Sisters: Connie Johnson and husband Pat of Sunray, TX. Debbie Hensley and husband Pat of Haworth, OK. Brothers: Chester Daffern and wife Nita of Sunray, TX. Louis Daffern and wife Lola of Sunray, TX. Gary Daffern and wife Linda of Sunray, TX. Danny Daffern and wife Imogene of Centrahoma, OK. David Daffern and wife Doris of Centrahoma, OK. Jerry Daffern and wife Ella of Centrahoma, OK. Uncle: Bill Stevens of Centrahoma, OK.Aunt: Georgie West and husband Bill of Arkansas. Preceded in Death By Mother: Eula Yates.StepFather: Lee YatesTwin Sister: Janey Ellen Daffern.Brother: Leon Daffern.Nephew: Jimmy Ray Daffern.
Date of Service: Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Place of Service: Centrahoma Baptist Church ~ centrahoma, ok.Officiating: Rev. David Boggs. FAMILY NIGHT: MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2007 FROM 6-8 pm.
Name: F. R. Heck, age 72, a lifelong Coal County resident. BORN: May 27, 1934 at Centrahoma, OK to Frank Adley and Maud Priscilla (Davis) Heck. Passed Away: April 29, 2007 at Coalgate, OK.Age: 72 years 11 months 2 days Education: Attended all 12 years of school at Centrahoma, graduating in 1953. Married: Juanita Marie Richardson on December 5, 1953 at Coalgate, OK. Occupation: Retired sheriff for Coal County Law Enforcement. Church Affiliation: of the Baptist faith. F. R. lived his entire life in Coal County. Survived by Wife: Juanita heck of the home. Sons: Joe Heck of El Reno, OK. james Heck of Centrahoma, OK. Frank Heck and wife Loretta of Wapanucka, OK. Daughter: Paula Heck of Coalgate, OK. Grandchildren: Shawn Niblett, Johnathan Heck, Brent Heck Straub, Virginia Heck Odell, Megan Heck Straub, James Heck, Jr,, Roger Heck, Jake Gray, Joseph Heck, Robert Heck, and Brooklyn Heck. Great Grandchildren: Emily and Joshua Odell. Sister: Thelma Stanberry of Wolfe, OK. Brothers: Tyron Heck of California. James E. Heck of California. Preceded in death by Parents: Frank and Maud Heck.Sister: Ruby Gene Hollingsworth.Brothers: J. R. Heck, Henry Bob Heck, and Dick Heck.Son: Roger Gene Heck.
Date of Service: Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 2:00 P.M.Place of Service: Centrahoma Baptist Church ~ centrahoma, ok. Interment: Centrahoma Cemetery ~ centrahoma, ok. Officiating: Rev Bob Graham Casketbearers: Tom Cannon, Carl Cannon, Roy Deck, Ray Pebworth, Bill Langdon, Rick Flourney Family Night: Wednesday 6-8 P.M.
Name: CHARLES RAY RIDLEY, age 81, A life time Coalgate area resident.  BORN: February 4, 1926 in Clarita, Ok to Marion Luther and Winnie Lou ( Forgey) Ridley. Passed Away: Ray passed away on April 30, 2007 in Coalgate, Ok.Age: 81 years 2 months 26 days. Education: Ray Attended school in Clarita, Ok, graduating in 1944. Married: Margaret Brecheen on January 10, 1949 in Ada, Ok. Occupation: He was a rancher as well as he owned the Mobil Gas Station and was in the oil business. Church Affiliation: Ray was of Church of Christ faith. Ray served in the u. s. Navy during WW II. he was a life time member of the V.F.W. POST 1198 and a member of the American Legion. survived by wife: Margaret Ridley of the home. Daughters: Carol Denson of Olney, Ok. Kay Battles and husband David of Olney, Ok. Son: Gary Ridley of Coalgate, Ok. grandchildren: Kenneth Ray Denson, Kyle Denson, Jim Battles, Joe Battles, Lucas Ray Ridley, and Lacy Edwards. 6 great grandchildren Sister-in-law: Zelda Ridley of Coalgate, Ok. preceded in death by Parents: Marion Luther and Winnie Lou RidleySister: Mildred RidleyBrother: Ralph RidleySon-in-law: Hershel Denson.
Date of Service: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.Place of Service: Brown’s funeral Chapel ~ Coalgate, OK. Officiating: Mr. Lloyd McElhaney interment: .Moore Cemetery ~ clarita, ok. casketbearers: Zane Brecheen, Dane Brecheen, Mike Hefley, Tim Hefley, Maxie Mobbs, Howard Ables. Honorary casketbearers: John Wayne Ward, Thurman, Guinn, Doyle Nelson, Nick Beal. FAMILY NIGHT: tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
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