Velda Lorene Denny
Apr 6, 2026
OBITUARY
Velda Lorene Denny, a Coalgate resident, was born on January 17, 1930, to James Oliver and Vada Nanny (Carter) Kirkland, at Cottonwood, OK. Velda passed away on April 06, 2026 at Atoka, OK at the age of 96 years, 2 months and 20 days. She attended Nolia, Clayton and Coalgate Schools. Velda worked at Wrangler/Bluebell. She married William Edward “Ed”...
Shirley Ann Bates
Apr 5, 2026
Shirley Ann Bewley Bates of Fate, TX, lovingly known as Granny, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2026 at the age of 88, surrounded by her loved ones.
Shirley lived a life full of strength, love, and unwavering faith. She was the heart of our family - always offering comfort, wisdom, and a gentle spirit...
Kenneth "Wig" Ray Walker
Apr 3, 2026
Kenneth "Wig" Ray Walker, age 87, a lifelong Atoka County, OK resident. He was born in a log cabin on Wednesday, November 21, 1938, to Clarence Houston and Mary Louise (White) Walker, at Caney, OK. Kenneth passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Coalgate, OK. He attended and graduated from Caney Public School, he then went on to SOSU...
Anna Pearl Claunch-Hyatt
Apr 2, 2026
Anna Pearl Claunch-Hyatt
July 28, 1943 – April 2, 2026
With hearts both heavy and grateful, we celebrate the remarkable life of Anna Pearl Claunch-Hyatt—a woman whose quiet grace, steadfast kindness, and enduring love left an imprint on all who were blessed to know her.
Ann’s story began in a way as unique as the life she would go on to live. On...
"Marki" Kay (Rhyne) Mask
Apr 1, 2026
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Myra Kay “Marki” (Rhyne) Mask, an Ada resident, was born on July 19, 1937, to Allie Gayle Antie and Kathryn (Rodgers) Rhyne, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She passed away on April 1, 2026, at her home in Ada, at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 13 days. Marki graduated from High School in Lubbock, Texas, in 1955. She...
John Henry
Mar 29, 2026
Roy Monroe "John Henry" Frailicks, age 61, left this world on Sunday, March 29, 2026. John was born March 15, 1965, at his home in Sherman, Texas.
John shared a beautiful and wonderfully chaotic life with his wife, Pam (Taylor) Frailicks-the greatest love of his life. Together, they built a life filled with family, friendship, and laughter that carried them through...
Paul Lee Ladd
Mar 29, 2026
Paul Lee Ladd, age 86, a longtime Lane, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, October 28, 1939, to Cecil and Louella Mae (Cook) Ladd, at their home in Atoka, OK. Paul passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Medical City Plano, Plano, TX. He graduated from Atoka High School. Paul was a carpenter, building cabinets, truck driver, and...
Muriel Ann Parker
Mar 28, 2026
Muriel Ann (Henault) Parker, age 92, a Coalgate, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, July 5, 1933, to Edward and Evelyn Henault (LeClair) Henault, at Florence, MA. Muriel passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 92 years, 8 months and 23 days. She attended North Hampton High School before going on to attend...
Elsie Faye Gray
Mar 23, 2026
Elsie Faye (Ford) Gray, age 94 & 9 months, an Atoka, OK resident. She was born Thursday, June 11, 1931 to Jay and Dimple Ford. Elsie passed away on March 23, 2026 in Atoka, OK.
She attended Atoka public schools and she married Wayne Gray on July 7, 1950 in Roswell, New Mexico, where her husband was stationed in the United...
Ernest "Lee" Sweat
Mar 22, 2026
Ernest “Lee” Sweat was born on the farm in Lula, OK on July 1, 1936 to Odra Mae and Knox Lee Sweat. He passed away on March 22, 2026 at his home in Stonewall, OK at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 21 days. Lee rode a horse to school for 8 years until Lula School purchased a...
Sheryn Ann (Sanders) Campbell
Mar 21, 2026
Sheryn Ann (Sanders) Campbell, age 50, a Stonewall resident, was born on March 10, 1976, to Charles and Nancy Sherion (Wood) Sanders, at Ada, OK. Sheryn passed away on March 21, 2026 in her home at Stonewall, OK at the age of 50 years and 11 days. She graduated from Tupelo High School with the Class of ’94 and went...
David Odell Hall
Mar 21, 2026
David Odell Hall, age 73, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away on March 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 6, 1952, in Baytown, Texas, to Arvel Odell Hall and Helen Juanita Hall. David attended school in his early years at Limestone Gap, Stringtown, Tushka, and Atoka, where he graduated in the class of 1971,...
Christopher Genne Chitwood
Mar 21, 2026
Christopher "Chris" Genne Chitwood, age 76, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident was born on Wednesday, January 4, 1950, to Robert Joseph "Bob" and Barbara Jean (McNeil) Chitwood, at Atoka, OK. Chris passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Atoka, OK. He attended Puntnam City High School in Oklahoma City and went on a graduated from Texas Christian University in...
Oleana Eileen Murphy
Mar 18, 2026
Oleana Eileen Murphy, a Centrahoma resident, was born on October 15, 1972, to Lee Elvis and Eileen (Pierce) Murphy, at DeQueen, Arkansas. She passed away on March 18, 2026, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 53 years, 5 months and 3 days. She attended school at Hugo. Oleana was a high school graduate and attended some college. She...
Danny Wayne Bullard Sr
Mar 17, 2026
Danny Wayne Bullard, Sr, a Tupelo resident, was born on October 15, 1968, to HD Jr and Mary Myrtle (Bates) Bullard, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. He passed away on March 17, 2026, at Tupelo, Oklahoma, at the age of 57 years, 5 months and 2 days. Danny entered into rest surrounded by the ones he loved. He graduated from Tupelo High...
Verba Rae Duckworth
Mar 16, 2026
Verba Rae Duckworth, age 78, a longtime Caney, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, March 20, 1947, to William Jake and Sally Emmelyne (Matthews) King at Sacramento, CA. Verba passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Durant, OK. She graduated from Norte Del Rio High School in Sacramento, CA and then went on to college. Verba was a...
Fred Patrick Lowry
Mar 16, 2026
Fred Patrick Lowry, age 68, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, December 1, 1957, to Fred "Crockett" and Bobbye June (Winters) Lowry, at Coalgate, OK. Fred passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School with the class of 1976. He went on to SOSU where he received a...
Avelino Ramirez Almaguer
Mar 16, 2026
Avelino Almaguer, age 67, a Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, August 30, 1958, to Jose and Candelaria (Garcia) Almaguer, at Allende, Mexico. Avelino passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Atoka, OK. He attended San Antino High School. Avelino was a roofer. He married Rhonda (Linscott) on Friday, February 2nd, 1990 at Durant, OK. Alvelino was...
Jimmy D. Lloyd
Mar 13, 2026
Jimmy D. Lloyd, age 81, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, August 21, 1944, to Charlie H. and Amelia Lee Etta (Gardner) Lloyd, at Bennington, OK. Jimmy passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Durant, OK. He attended Mannsville Public School and graduated from Mannsville High School. He went on to Murray State College, and...
Chelsie Carol Stephen
Mar 12, 2026
Chelsie Carol Stephen, 34, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away on March 12, 2026, at her home in Tushka, Oklahoma.
Chelsie was born on May 5, 1991, in Antlers, Oklahoma, to Wallace Earl Lyda and Laura Lynn Stephen. She attended Atoka Schools and graduated in 2009.
Chelsie worked for the Choctaw Nation in cage operations as a cashier. Chelsie enjoyed gardening and loved...
