Obituaries

Nov 7, 2025

Michael  "Bubba" Wade Ables Jr., age 40, a lifelong Atoka County resident. He was born on Wednesday, August 14, 1985, to Michael Wade and Pamela Renee (Hodge) Ables, at Dallas, TX. Michael passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Coleman High School. Michael was a Heavy Equipment Operator.  He met his soulmate,...

Oct 28, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Willard Sherrard, age 72, an Okemah, OK resident, formerly a longtime Lane area resident. He was born on Monday, September 21, 1953 in Kobe, Japan. Charlie passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Okemah, OK. He graduated high school in Coppers Cove, TX. He also attended schools in Germany, California and many other states. He went...

Oct 27, 2025

Remembering a Life of Kindness, Integrity, and Dedication

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Darryl Weller, who departed this life on October 27th, 2025, in Atoka, Oklahoma. Darryl was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and community member whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew...

Oct 27, 2025

Richard Wayne Akin, age 81, a longtime Caddo, OK resident. He was born on Wednesday, April 5, 1944, to John Harrison and Betty Lou (Jackson) Akin, at Oklahoma City, OK. Richard passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Caddo, OK. He attended Norman High School and then went on to Okmulgee Tech studying Auto Mechanics. Richard worked at...

Oct 24, 2025

Barbara A Hurt, age 79, a Chickasha, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, October 16, 1946, to Alvis and Dorothy (Orum) Fenley, at Chickasha, OK. Barbara passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Barbara attended Tushka High School and Oklahoma State University.  She married Charles J Hurt on Saturday, October 12th, 1963...

Oct 24, 2025

Johnnie Emmitt Cravins, age 91, a Farris, OK resident. He was born on Monday, December 4, 1933, to Lonnie and Luby (Davis) Cravins, at Haywood, OK. He passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Farris, OK.

Johnnie attended Haywood High School. He was married to Sammie (Walker) Cravins on October 31, 1956 in Stigler, Ok.

Oct 22, 2025

Alan Lee Durant, age 68, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on May 10, 1957, to Frank Durant and Billie (Parmley) Alford, at Casa Grande, AZ. Alan passed away on October 22, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He received his GED. Alan was a construction worker specializing in sheet rock. Alan enlisted in the United States Navy in 1978. He...

Oct 21, 2025

Lee Wayne Collins Jr. lost his fight with life on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 just 16 days shy of his 65th birthday. He was in the deep, dark depths of poor health though he was a frequent flyer in those trenches. Lee fought sickness and pain the majority of his life from his diagnosis of porphyria in his early...

Oct 21, 2025

Malaki Michael Montgomery-Creel, age 17, a Tulsa resident. He was born on February 22, 2008, to Madeleine Olivia (Samuel) Creel, at Oklahoma City, OK. Malaki passed away on October 21, 2025 at Tulsa, OK.

Malaki attended Sand Springs High School. He was dedicated at Victory Life in Durant, OK. He enjoyed playing video games and helping around...

Oct 17, 2025

Cynthia Jane Duncan, age 65, a longtime Atoka, Oklahoma resident. She was born on Saturday, January 30, 1960, to Lowell and Martha Jane (Wheeler) Wieldt, at Salem, Illinois. Cynthia passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK.

Cynthia graduated from Atoka High School. She was a Office Manager for a Loan Company. She married...

Oct 15, 2025

Doyle Eugene Watson, age 97, a Kenefic, OK resident was born and raised in Caney, OK. He was born on Wednesday, January 25, 1928, to T.G. and Iva Olamae (Lackey) Watson, in Atoka County, OK in a field down Voca Road. Doyle passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home in Kenefic, OK. He attended Buckholt School...

Oct 10, 2025

OBITUARY

Sandra Lynn Williams, 74, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Ardmore, OK. She was born on August 20, 1951, in Paris, Texas, to Almus Awitt Albert Jr. and Lucille Goldie (Joslin) Albert. Sandra was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atoka. She was deeply committed to her family and...

Oct 9, 2025

DW Sikes, age 89, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, February 8, 1936, to Dolph and Eva Mae (Wimmer) Sikes, at Shawnee, OK. DW passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Shawnee High School. DW was the owner of Rays Diner for 25yrs. He proudly served his country in...

Oct 8, 2025

DANNY ROSS WHITE OBITUARY

Danny Ross White, age 66, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Wednesday, August 12, 1959, to Tommy Elvis and Lou Ella (Atteberry) White, at Antlers, OK. Danny passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his home. He attended Atoka Public Schools and then later attended Coleman High School. Danny...

Oct 8, 2025

Evelyn Ali, age 72, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Tuesday, March 17, 1953, to Walter Carroll and Helen Margaret (Anderson) Anderson, at Eureka, California. Evelyn passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Atoka, OK. She attended Stockard School and later Sunset School where she graduated. Evelyn was a Sales Clerk at Pruett's Grocery. She...

Oct 7, 2025

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Huey (Hugh) Dean Dilbeck, 82, of Juneau, Alaska and Coleman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on March 31, 1943, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Clinton and Vivian (Cox Swain) Dilbeck, Hugh spent his childhood in both Oregon and Oklahoma. During his high school...

Oct 4, 2025

Cynthia Pauline Slawson, age 89, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Atoka, Oklahoma. She was born on December 2, 1935, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to Paul Sampson Finch Sr. and Ethel May (Courtney) Finch.

Cynthia was a longtime resident of Atoka and a beloved member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. After graduating from...

Oct 3, 2025

Roberta Sims Burleson, 86, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away on October 3, 2025, in Ada, Oklahoma. She was born on April 12, 1939, in Bentley, Oklahoma, to her loving parents.

On May 27, 1955, Roberta married the love of her life, Evert Burleson, in Atoka, Oklahoma. They shared nearly 70 years of marriage filled with love, family,...

Sep 30, 2025

Norma Lea Combs, age 81, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Sunday, June 25, 1944, to IV and Martha (Allen) Fortenberry, at Whitewright, TX. Norma passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Atoka, OK. She attended School. Norma was a home health provider, waitress at Atoka Truck Stop for many years, waitress at Mattie's Bar,...

Sep 27, 2025

Michael Gene Lee, age 64, a Tupelo resident, was born on March 28, 1961, to Bobby Gene and Wanda Jane (Ward) Lee, at Denton, TX. He passed away on September 27, 2025 at Tupelo, OK at age 64 years, 5 months and 30 days. He graduated from Stonewall High School. Michael was a Ranch Hand. He married Connie Lynnette...