Name: LORA JANICE (KEENER) PAGE, AGE 83, A LIFELONG COAL COUNTY RESIDENT. BORN: OCTober 27, 1923 AT COALGATE TO ALBERT FRANKLIN AND BESSIE MARIE (TRENTHAM) KEENER. Passed Away: SATurday, MARCH 3, 2007 AT THE HURLEY MANOR IN COALGATE, ok.Age: 83 YEARS 4 MONTHS 7 DAYS Education: LORA GRADUATED FROM ASHLAND SCHOOLS AND GRADUATED WITH AN RN CERTIFICATE FROM WILSON JONES SCHOOL OF NURSING IN SHERMAN, TX. Married: GLEN WOOD PAGE ON JUNE 4, 1949 AT BONHAM, TEXAS. Occupation: SHE WAS A HOMEMAKER as well as worked IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS, PAGE GROCERY IN COALGATE. SHE WORKED MANY YEARS AS AN R.N. WITH THE COALGATE HOSPITALS, THE VETERANS HOSPITAL IN McKINNEY, TEXAS AND RETIRED FROM THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IN McALESTER, ok. Church Affiliation: LORA WAS A MEMBER OF THE COALGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SINCE 1967. Survived by HUSBAND: GLEN page OF THE HOME. SON: JIMMY PAGE OF ADA, ok. GRANDSONS: TRAVIS PAGE of RICHMOND, VA. ANDREW PAGE of CHARLOTTE, NC. sISTERS: BETTY EDWARDS AND HUSBAND JOHN of COALGATE, ok. DORIS POLK of SAN ANTONIO, Tx. NIECES: SUSIE PARR AND HUSBAND MIKE of SAN ANTONIO, TX. DIANE KEANY AND HUSBAND HANNS of SAN ANTONIO, TX. BETTY LYNN POLK of SAN ANTONIO, TX. CONNIE JEAN EDWARDS AND HUSBAND BUCK of TUPELO, ok. NEPHEW: DAN FOLSOM AND WIFE TONYA of ORLANDO, FL. Preceded in Death By Parents: Albert and Bessie Keener.Sister: Hattie Fulsom.Nephew: Hallen Fulsom.
Date of Service: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ Coalgate, ok. interment: McCARTY CEMETERY. Officiating: Rev. DAVID ROWLEY.Assisting: Rev. BILLWEATHERS. casketbearers: LUTHER WOOD, JOKE WOOD, ROY DECK, JOHNNY D. WARD, JOHN WAYNE WARD, KEVIN WOOD. Honorary casketbearers: PAUL WILSON, BUCK WILLIAMS, GAYLIN CHILDERS. Family Night will be Monday 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Name: Mary Jo (downard) West, age 88, a Coalgate resident. BORN: May 22, 1918 at Centrahoma, OK to William Robert and Vivian (Wilson) Downard. Passed Away: Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Coalgate, OK.Age: 88 years 9 months 11 days Education: Attended schools at Centrahoma and Coalgate. Married: L. T. West on April 29, 1932 at Tulsa, OK. Occupation: Homemaker, also worked in the office for Reser Funeral Home in Healdton, OK. Church Affiliation: Attended the First United Methodist Church in Coalgate, ok. Survived by sons: L .T. West Jr. and wife Catherine of Tulsa, OK. Barry Joe West and wife Patricia of Garland, TX. William Otis West and wife Joyce of Port Lavaca, TX. Sister: Bette Merle of Coalgate, OK. Grandchildren: Terri Wade, Michael West, Carrie Remington, Windy Stanton, Dawna Meeks, Shannon Myint, and Raina Cowgill. 12 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by Parents: William Robert and Vivian Downard.Husband: L. T. West.Brothers: Jack Downard, Bill Downard, John Downard.Grandson: Tom West.
Date of Service: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.Place of Service: Coalgate United Methodist Church. Interment: Coalgate Cemetery. Officiating: Rev. David Rowley.
Name: Leslie Alvin Ward, age 63, a longtime Coal County resident. BORN: July 23, 1943 to Emmitt Leon and Manie Ellen (Ruth) Ward. Passed Away: March 4, 2007 in Coalgate, OK. Age: 63 years 7 months 11 days Education: Attended Cottonwood and Coalgate. Married: Dorothy Ward. Velma Jean “Jeannie” Imoe on August 18, 1990 in De Queen, AR. Occupation: heavy equipment operator (known as the rock dipper) for Amos Materials in Stringtown, Ok, retiring in 1989. Church Affiliation: of the Baptist faith. les served in the u.s. navy during the viet nam war. member of the VFW Post #1198 and was also a member of the Coalgate Masonic Lodge #211 as well as a member of the American Legion and of the Scottish Rite in McAlester. Survived by Wife: Jeannie Ward of the home. Son: Bobby Ward and wife Katie of Atoka, OK. Daughters: Sharon Smith and husband Wendell of Stringtown, OK. Janet Jewell and husband Calvin of Stringtown, OK. Donna Adkins and husband Steve of Seymour, Ia. Grandchildren: Tristan Smith, Jessy Smith, Adam Smith, Aron Smith, Kristee Ward, Kara Benson, Colten Spears, William Miller, Jeremy Miller, Tonya Miller, Gary Miller. 6 Great Grandchildren. StepChildren: Johnny LeCroy, Darryl LeCroy, Noble Coslow III, Eric Coslow. 8 Step grandChildren. Brother: Richard Ward of Coalgate, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: Emmitt Leon and Manie (Ruth) WardBrothers: Arthur Ward and Glenn Ward.
Date of Service: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Coalgate Cemetery. Officiating: Rev. Bob Trail. casketbearers: Tristan Smith, Jessy Smith, Adam Smith, William Miller, Jeremy Miller, Gary Miller. Honorary casketbearers: Tommy Fritz, Johnny Fritz, Jason Ward, Johhny Ward, David Ward. Family Night: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Name: Nona Fern (Crist) cooper Cicio, Age 81, a Coalgate Resident. BORN: November 6, 1925 at Seminole, OK to Curtis Glenwood and Alma (Northrip) Crist. Passed Away: Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Coalgate, OK. Age: 81 years 4 months 11 days Education: Attended various schools in Oklahoma, TeXas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Married: Ernest Cooper. John Cicio on October 2, 1948 at Ada, OK. Occupation: Worked for 21 years in the cafeteria for Coalgate Schools. Church Affiliation: Member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she was president of the Altar Society. she was Active with meals on wheels as well as the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association. Survived by Sons: Robert Cooper and wife Helen of Wagoner, OK. Roger Cooper and wife Margie of Locust Grove, OK. Martin Cicio and wife Sue of Coalgate, OK. Daughters: Deloris Hedgecock and husband Don of Coalgate, OK. Lisa Lewis and husband Cecil Jr. of Claremore, OK. Johnna Rosenthal and husband David of Van Alstyne, TX. Daughter-in-law: Letha Guinn and husband Thurman of Coalgate, OK. 15 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Wanda Howard and husband Joe of Duncan, OK. Foy Roach of Fresno, CA. Margaret Harding and husband Charles of Nashoba, OK. Vera Breger of Atoka, OK. Doris Breger and husband Odell of Olney, OK. Preceded in Death By mother: Alma and husband A.W. Renfro.father: Glenn crist and wife Lorrie.husband: John Cicio in april, 1997.
Date of Service: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.Place of Service: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church ~ Coalgate, OK. Interment: Lehigh Cemetery ~ lehigh, ok. Officiating: Deacon Albert Miller of St. Mary’s Parish in Sherman, TX. Casketbearers: Christopher Cicio, Bryan McCollum, Kenneth Cooper, Shawn Hedgecock, Damian Rosenthal, Cameron Lewis, Kevin Hedgecock. Honorary Casketbearers: Nick Lolli, Bill Avanzini, Jimmy Klinger, Joe Howard, Don Hedgecock. Rosary Service & family night: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19.
Name: Connie Rosedelle “Rosie” (Thompson) McDonald, age 86. BORN: August 25, 1920 to Willie H. and Annie (Smart) Thompson. Passed Away: March 18, 2007 in Holdenville, OK.Age: 86 years 6 months 23 days Married: Jesse Dale McDonald in Sept. 14, 1940 in Atoka, OK. Occupation: housewife and homemaker. Survived by Friends: Emma Oliphant of Okemah, OK. Beverly Hodgins of Holdenville, OK. James and June Oliphant of Wetumka, OK. Preceded in Death By Husband: Jesse Dale McDonald on April 5, 1999.Parents: Willie H. and Annie (Smart) Thompson.Stepson: Charles Dale McDonald.
Date of Service: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Graveside Service. interment: centrahoma Cemetery. Officiating: Mr. Arvel Hall.
Name: Deborah Gail “Debbie” McClure, age 51, a longtime resident of Wapanucka, OK. Born: August 18, 1955 in Talihina, Ok to Benjamin and Mary Jane (Wilson) McClure. Passed Away: March 22, 2007 in Wapanucka, OK.Age: 51 years 7 months 4 days. Education: attended Coalgate schools and graduating Coalgate High School in 1973. Occupation: secretary for Richard Mayfield, later worked for Wrangler for many years and presently worked for Sundowners Trailer Manufacturing. Church Affiliation: of the Methodist faith. Survived by Daughter: Christie Sefcik and husband Felix of Atoka, OK. Grandchildren: Felicity, Felix, and Fillip Sefcik of Atoka, OK. Mother: Mary Jane McClure of Coalgate, OK. Sisters: Maria Kernell and husband Rocky of Shawnee, OK. Zoanna Stockwell and husband Robert of Lehigh, OK. Lisa Taylor and husband John of Booneville, AR. Dee Dee McClure of Kiowa, OK. Gena Willis and husband Steve of Columbia, SC. Brothers: Joseph Eugene McClure and wife Charlotte of Coalgate, OK. Rueben McClure of Eufaula, OK. Ferlin McClure of Coalgate, OK Aunt: Paula Carney of Coalgate, OK. Preceded in Death By Father: Benjamin McClure.Maternal Grandparents: Frank and Vina Carpenter.Paternal Grandmother: Lula Miller.Uncle: Rev. Ray Carney.
Date of Service: Monday, March 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Boiling Springs Methodist Church. interment: Boiling Springs Cemetery, north coal county, ok. Officiating: Rev. Osborne Roberts. casketbearers: Noah Burris, Keith Toney, Tim Underwood, Tony Smith, David Carroll, Roland Cooper. Family Night will be Sunday evening 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Name: Kelly Gordon Rhyne, age 52, a Wardville resident. BORN: November 10, 1954, at Coalgate, OK to Tod and Faye (Buie) Ryhne. Passed Away: March 25, 2007 at McAlester, OK.Age: 52 years 4 months 15 days Education: Attended Kiowa High School and graduated in 1972 and later received a Bachelors degee from ECU Occupation: he was a musician. he sang, played drums, and bass guitar. He was a member of the original Reba McEntire band. Church Affiliation: he was non denominational. Survived by Mother: Faye Rhyne. Brother: Clark Rhyne. Daughters: Emily Rose Rhyne and Anne Elizabeth Dunlap Rhyne. Nephews: James Rhyne, Tod Rhyne, and Samuel Rhyne. Mother of his children: Carol Dunlap. Carol’s Parents: Ernie and Linda Dunlap. Special Friend: Ruth Sanders Preceded in Death By Father: Tod Rhyne.Sister: Lavanda Rhyne Wilgus.Twin Sons: John Jacob and Elijah Thomas Rhyne.
Date of Service: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Graveside Service. interment: Wardville Cemetery ~ wardville, ok. Officiating: Rev. Kenny McMath casketbearers: Garner Boyd, Deljuan Foreman, David Jones, Kenneth Jones, Pake McEntire, J. V. Newberry, Gary Raiburn, Roger Wills.
Name: J. N. Flint, age 82, a longtime Coal County resident. BORN: November 14, 1924 at Llano, TX to James Newell and Grace Anne (Jung) Flint. Passed Away: March 27, 2007 in Ada, OK.Age: 82 years 4 months 13 days. Education: Attended school at Roby, TX. Married: Georgia Lanell Loving on April 2, 1947 at Roby, TX. Occupation: Coal County Commissioner for 8 years retiring June 1, 1990. Church Affiliation: member of the Lehigh Baptist Church. Survived by Son: J. Don Flint and wife Cathy of Coalgate, OK. Daughters: Beth Nelson and husband Ray of Coalgate, OK. Lou Nelson and husband Doyle of Coalgate, OK. Sisters: Dorothy Cox and husband Johnny of Ft. Worth, TX. Earlene Savage of Marietta, OK. Grandsons: Don Flint, Cody Flint, Loren Nelson, and Joe David Nelson. 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in Death By Parents: James and Grace Flint.Wife: Georgia Flint on March 17, 2002.Brothers: Elmo, Earl, and James Flint.
Date of Service: Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ atoka, ok. interment: Lehigh Cemetery ~ lehigh, ok. Officiating: Rev. Bob Graham. casketbearers: Jack Bruce, Tommy Rippee, Phil LeFevre, Johnny D. Ward, Gary Coffee, Billy Clyde Jones. Honorary Pallbearers: (Grandsons) Don Flint, Cody Flint, Loran Nelson, Joe David Nelson. Family Night: Friday evening 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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