Name: Betty June (Darras) Flahaut, of ft. worth, tx and formerly of Coalgate, ok. BORN: May 18, 1929 at Lehigh, Ok to Apollon and Mary (Alario) Darras. Passed Away: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 in North Richmond Hills, TexasAge: 77 years 2 months 22 days. Education: Attended Coalgate High School, graduating in 1946. Occupation: she was a retail manager. Church Affiliation: member of the Lake Arlington Baptist Church in Arlington, TX. Survived by Children: David Flahaut and wife Sue of Arlington, TX. Nanette Lloyd and husband Mike of Hendersonville, TN. Stan Flahaut and wife Teresa of Arlington, TX. Darras Flahaut and wife Shanda of Azle, TX. Mark Flahaut and Stacy of Houston, TX. Grandchildren: Jennifer Pons and husband Mike. Joshua Lloyd, Jonathan Lloyd, David Lloyd, Joey Lloyd, Kevin Flahaut, Angie Buckner and husband Chip. Lara Gutierrez. Amy Beck and husband John. Dustan Flahaut, April Flahaut, Lilly June Flahaut, Stephanie Flahaut. Great Grandchildren: Hannah Buckner, Lauren Koehn, David Rodriquez, Christian McDonald, Jack Beck, Julie Pons. Close friends: James and Charlene Nelson of Coalgate, OK. Ruby Reed of Marble Falls, TX. Juanita Jackson of Coalgate, OK. Margie Naylor of Phillips, OK. Nieces & Nephews: Herb Darras, Lou Ann Vance, and Mary Virginia Cagle. Cousins: Bobby English and Nancy Shirley of Coalgate, OK. preceded in death by Parents: Apollon & Mary (Alario) DarrasSister: Marie BonioBrother: Alfred Darras.
Date of Service: Friday, August 4, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.Place of Service: Graveside Service. interment: Lehigh Cemetery ~ lehigh, ok. Officiating: Rev. David Flahaut.Assisting: other family members. Pallbearers: David Flahaut, Stanley Flahaut, Mark Flahaut, Darras Flahaut, Mike Lloyd, Dustan Flahaut, Joshua Lloyd, Jonathan Lloyd, Joey Lloyd. Honorary Pallbearers: James Nelson. Donations may be made in her memory to The Matamoros Children’s home c/o Lake Arlington Baptist Church, or to Heartlight Ministries Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 286 Hallsville, TX 75650.
Name: Norma Jean (Rankin) Wood, age 77 years, reisdent of coalgate, ok. BORN: October 11, 1928 at Antlers, OK to Daily and Virgie (Carter) Rankin. Passed Away: Friday, August 4, 2006 at McAlester, OK.Age: 77 years 9 months 23 days. Education: Graduated in 1946 from Antlers High School. Married: Delmer “Joke” Wood on August 8, 1954 at Paris, TX. Occupation: Retired in 1995 as a hairdresser. Church Affiliation: Member of the Assembly of God Church in Coalgate, OK. Survived by Husband: D. C. “Joke” Wood of the home at coalgate, ok. Son: Terry Wood of Coalgate, OK. Stepsons: David Wood and wife Tiffany of FT. Pearson, FL. Del Wood of OKlahoma City. Adopted Son: Gary Davis and wife Faye of Mt. Sterling, KY. StepDaughter: Janie Price and husband Rod of Fresno, CA. 6 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Sister: Tootsie Luman of Coalgate, OK. preceded in death by Parents: Daily and Virgie Rankin.Stepfather: Carl Portman.Step Grandson: Justin Wood.
Date of Service: Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 10:00 A.M.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ Coalgate, ok. Interment: Coalgate Cemetery. Officiating: Rev. James Williams. Casketbearers: Phillip Guinn, Ricky Wood, Kevin Perry, Rick Harris, Bobby Epperson, Roger Wilson. Honorary Casketbearers: John Goodall, Thurman Guinn, Paul Hooe, J.V. Newberry, James Prather , Nick Lolli, J. D. Smith.
Name: Edgar Buchanan, age 76, a resident of Cottonwood, OK. BORN: April 27, 1930 at Durant, OK to Eston and Avis (Smith) Buchanan. Passed Away: Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Cottonwood, OK.Age: 76 years 3 months 6 days Education: George Washington School in Durant, OK. Married: Josie Anna Holder on September 8, 1951 at Sherman, TX. Occupation: Retired owner of Market Square Café in Durant, OK. survived by Sons: Jerry Buchanan and wife Sherry of Durant, OK. larry Buchanan and wife Sheila of Coalgate, OK. stanley Buchanan of Coalgate, OK. Stepdaughters: Betty Finchum of Goodyear, Az. Barbara Sundblom of Coalgate, OK. Granddaughters: Ruth Anna Lacoss, Elizabeth Alvarado, Joely Kememer, and jennifer Buchanan. Grandsons: jerry Don Buchanan, Paul Wayne Buchanan, and Edgar Arnold Buchanan. Great Grandchildren: Hector Alvarado, Dominic LaCoss, Hailey Pruitt, Nikki Kennemer, Jeremiah Alvarado, and Kayla Pruitt. Brother: Alvin Buchanan of Durant, OK. Sisters: Jolene Rochelle and husband Wendell of Durant, OK. Marie Ricks and husband J. R. of McAlester, Ok. Edna Taylor of Durant, Ok. Joyce Cleveland of Durant, Ok. Lois Waitman of Durant, Ok. Gladys Williams of Durant, Ok. preceded in death by Parents: Eston and Avis Buchanan.Wife: Josie Anna Buchanan on July 28, 2004.Son: Edgar Wayne Buchanan.brothers: robert, clarence, c. d., david, and eston buchanan.sister: bessie mccarty.
Date of Service: Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 2:00 P.M.Place of Service: Cottonwood Baptist Church ~ cottonwood, ok. Interment: Stringtown Cemetery ~ stringtown, ok. Officiating: Rev. Bill Weathers. Casketbearers: Wendell Rochelle, Randy Rochelle, James Naylor, John Teel, Kenneth Powell, Don McMasters. Honorary Casketbearers: Larry Buchanan, Hector Alvarado, Terry Pruitt, J. R. Ricks. Family Night: Monday 6-8 P.m.
Name: George F. “Frank” Hartsfield, age 63, a Coal County resident. he lived many years in Fountain Valley, CA and returned to Clarita from Baton Rouge, LA in October 2004. BORN: November 1, 1942 in Ada, OK to George Washington and Delorese Mildred (Dodd) Hartsfield. Passed Away: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at his home at Clarita, OK.Age: 63 years 9 months 8 days Education: attended Clarita, Olney, and Murray State University as well as Oklahoma State University with a degree in Agronomy and minor in engineering. Married: Gladys Gertrude Marshall on February 21, 1969 in Colmesneil, TX. Occupation: He worked for 16 years with Koch Specialty Services, Inc, Retiring in December, 2004. previous to that he was with Parsons , Inc. for 19 years. During his service with these companies he traveled to many different countries and most states doing special assignments for them. Church Affiliation: member of the Union Valley Baptist Church. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher in California and a Sunday school teacher in Baton Rouge, LA. 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Elks Club . he served his country in the u. s. marine corps. Survived by Wife: Gladys Hartsfield of the home in Clarita, OK. Children: George Edward Hartsfield of Beaumont, TX. Derek Franklin Hartsfield and wife Jennifer of Norman, OK. Mother: Delorese “Doodle” Hartsfield of Clarita, OK. Brother: Ted Hartsfield and wife Betty of Clarita, OK. Grandchildren: Nathan Hartsfield, Samantha Hartsfield, Natalie Hartsfield, Ashleigh Hartsfield. Niece: Heather McKee and husband Donnie of Kenefic, OK. Uncles: Gene Dodd of Choctaw, Ok. Wayne Dodd of Athens, Oh. Aunts: Faye Hartsfield of Clarita, OK. bernice Daniels of Atoka, OK. Preceded in Death by Father: George Washington Hartfield.Nephew: Lance Hartsfield.
Date of Service: Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.Place of Service: Union Valley Baptist Church ~ union valley, ok. interment: Moore Cemetery ~ Clarita, ok. Officiating: Pastor Randall Christy.Assisting: Thomas F. Tamura. casketbearers: Jeff Alexander, Richard Van Bechhoven, Marvin Valega, Lewis Marshall, Donnie McKee, Joe Daniels, H.D. Dodd, Harley Bryant. Family Night: Friday evening 5 to 8
Name: Billy Joe Caruthers, age 79, a longtime Tupelo resident. BORN: April 3, 1927 in Stonewall, Ok to Joe and Velma (Arnold) Caruthers. Passed Away: August 15, 2006 in Ardmore, Ok.Age: 79 years 4 months 12 days. Education: attended Tupelo School graduating in 1945 Married: Lorene Angel on June 21, 1947 in Stonewall, OK. occupation: He was a registered Land Surveyor #47 and was the Coal County surveyor from 1968 till the office was eliminated . He had a private practice as Caruthers Surveying until retirement in 1990. Church Affiliation: member of the Tupelo Methodist Church from early childhood. He was a charter member of the Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors, serving as District 5 Director for several years and then Vice President. Survived by Wife: Lorene Caruthers of the home at tupelo, ok. Daughters: Tawana Caruthers of Eufaula, OK. Jacqueline Rust of Ada, OK. Beverly Ann Reynolds and husband Bob of Tupelo, OK. Debra Kay Howard and husband John of Ada, OK. Son: Billy Joe Caruthers Jr. and wife June of Geary, OK. Grandchildren: Jamie Latham and husband Jim. Destry Edwards and wife Beth. Kate McDonald and husband Mike. Ginger Young. Colby Edwards and wife Rachel. Johnna Heilaman and husband Aaron. Joseph Caruthers. Great Grandchildren: Ashley Latham. Levi Latham. Patience Young. Cord McDonald. Kailyssa Edwards. Alexis McDonald. Sisters: Lucille Clepper of Houston, TX. Loretta Davis of Houston, TX. Velma Pitzer of Houston, TX. Shirley Richardson of Ada, OK. Brother: Jim Caruthers and wife Geneva of Owasso, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: Joe and Velma (Arnold) Caruthers.Sisters: Geneva Killian and Anita Sue McDonald.
Date of Service: Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Pleasant Grove Cemetery ~ tupelo, ok. Officiating: Mr. Sam Steele. Pallbearers:
Name: Mary Carolyn (Turnbow) Manis, age 62, a lifetime Coal County resident. BORN: February 10, 1944, at Coalgate, Ok to Montie Leo and Leona Lillian (Theis) Turnbow. Passed Away: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 in Broken Bow, Ok.Age: 62 years 6 months 5 days. Married: John Burton Manis in 1962. Education: Attended Coalgate School. Occupation: she was homemaker. She was a lifetime resident of Coalgate, A good mother, grandmother & friend to all. survived by Children: John E. “Jay” Manis and wife Susie of Cushing, OK. Carolyn Ward and husband Roy of Broken Bow, OK. Michael Manis and wife Sondra of Coalgate, OK. Grandchildren: Ace Manis, Colton Ward, Desirae Cooper, and Doshia Whitmore. Brothers: Darrell “Sonny” Turnbow of Joplin, MO. David Turnbow of Bakersfield , CA. Sisters: Linda Svenneby of Hunnington Beach, CA. Dorothy McClendon of Atoka, OK. preceded in death by Parents: Montie and Leona Turnbow.Husband: John Burton Manis in march, 1976.Daughter: Janet (Manis) Cooper.
Date of Service: Friday, August 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.Place of Service: graveside. interment: McCarty Cemetery ~ cottonwood, ok. Officiating: Mr. Danny Ward.
Name: John “PoPa” Edward Kicinski, age 62, a Lehigh resident. BORN: July 20, 1944 in Dalhart, TX to Edward and Emma Jean (Day) Kicinski. Passed Away: Saturday, August 26, 2006 in Atoka, OK.Age: 62 years 1 month and 6 days Education: Attended school at Amarillo, Texas, graduating in 1963. Married: Juanita Catherine Eastep on September 2, 1966 in Amarillo, TX. Occupation: he was a salesman, retiring in 2003. Church Affiliation: attended Grace fellowship Church. he served in the U. S. Marine corps. survived by Wife: Juanita Catherine Kicinski of the home at lehigh, ok. Children: John Eric Kicinski and wife Shada of Haltom City, TX. Aaron Duke Kicinski and wife Dannielle of Justin, TX. Tonya Eden Vernon and husband Gibson of Burleson, TX. Grandchildren: John “John Boy” Lord Vernon. Erin “Sissy” Allexis Kicinski. Eric “Little Duke” Kicinski. Deric “Little Eric” Mason Kicinski. Katherine “Katie” Nicole Vernon. Jesseca “Star” Kicinski. Ivie Ann”Noel” Kicinski. Roxie Joylynn Kicinski. Mother: Emma Jean Kubeck of Keller, TX. Sisters: Sharon Lopez of Grapevine, TX. Jennifer Adcock of Keller, TX. Brother: Kevin Adcock of Keller, TX. Cousins: Darlene West, David Day, and Bobby Day. Brother & Sisters-in-law: Donnie and Faye Eastep, Chester. Wanda Eastep, Tuf and Zina Eastep. Jimmie and James Robinson, Dan Lopez. Preceded in Death By Father: Edward Kicinski.Step-dad: Earl Loyd Adcock.Brother: (infant) Donahue.Brother-in-law: Joe Bill Robinson.Mother-in-law: Alice Eastep.Father-in-law: Harry Eastep.
Date of Service: Monday, August 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Grace Fellowship Church. interment: Lehigh Cemetery ~ lehigh, OK. Officiating: Rev. Gary Weeden casketbearers: Shawn Eastep, Chris Eastep, David Vernier, Scott Vernon, Michel Eastep, Larry Eastep, John Boy Vernon. Honorary casketbearer: Danny McCort.
Name: Ruby E. (Casey) Cosgrove, age 92, a longtime Coalgate resident. BORN: February 18, 1914 in Scott County, Ar to Thomas and Ollie May (Fitzgerald) Casey. Passed Away: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 in Shawnee, OK.Age: 92 years 6 months and 11 days. Married: Travis Cosgrove on November 23, 1939 in Coalgate, OK. Education: Attended Wardville school. Occupation: she was a housewife and mother. Church Affiliation: member of the Church of Christ. Survived by Son: Keith Cosgrove and wife Betty Sue of Coalgate, OK. Daughter: Lavoy Phipps and Williams of Bedford, TX. Grandchildren: Jeff Phipps and wife Lisa of Corpus Christi, TX. Gina Phipps of Hewitt, TX. Great Granddaughter: Sierra and Savanna Phipps both of Corpus Christie, TX. Sister-in-law: Nancy Snodgrass and husband Johnny of Mullin, TX. Preceded in Death By Parents: Thomas and Ollie May (Fitzgerald) Casey.Husband: Travis Cosgrove on June 3, 1991.Daughter: Barbara Ann CosgroveGranddaughter: Lori Ann CosgroveBrothers: Graden Casey, Earnest Casey, Roy CaseySisters: Agnes Massey, Gladys Gillim
Date of Service: Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Wardville Cemetery ~ wardville, ok. Officiating: Mr. Lloyd McElhaney. casketbearers: Johnny Ward, Don Lewis, Paul Hooe, Johnny Bellettini, Johnny D. Ward, Irlan Wilson.
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