Obituaries

Nov 22, 2018

OBITUARY

NAME: Cherie Ann (Leaird) Farris, age 72, a Coalgate longtime resident.

BORN: She was born on June 16, 1946, to Floyd and Yvonne (Roberts) Leaird at Coalgate, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Cherie passed away on November 22, 2018 at Coalgate, OK.

AGE:  72 years, 5 months and 6 days....

Nov 20, 2018

Charles "Charlie" Donald Coulter, age 86, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1931 to Charles Donald Coulter and Rosie (Clayton) Frazier at Atoka, OK. Charlie passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He attended Dunbar School. Charlie was a laborer at Allen Lumber. He married Phyllis Jean (Brown) on Wednesday, August 2nd,...

Nov 19, 2018

NAME: Judy  "Ma"  Bell (Hicks)  Robinson, age 86, a Holdenville resident.

BORN: She was born on August 6, 1932, to Joseph and Thula Ann (Hampton) Hicks, at Olney, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Judy  "Ma" passed away on November 19, 2018 at Holdenville, OK.

AGE:  86 years, 3 months and 13 days.

EDUCATION:...

Nov 18, 2018

Michael "Mike" Levoy Hook, age 67, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, November 17, 1951, to Thurman and Lena (Johnson) Hook, at Sacramento, CA. Mike passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He attended Harmony Grade School, Baird, NM High School and graduated from Atoka High School in 1971. Mike worked several years in...

Nov 18, 2018

Eugene Smith, age 86, a lifelong Stringtown, OK resident, was born on Sunday, August 28, 1932, to Evans and Eretta (Washington) Smith, at Stringtown. Eugene passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Stringtown, OK. He attended Douglas Elementary School and Dunbar High School. Gene was a member of the Screen Actor's Gild, appearing as a stuntman/actor in many western...

Nov 14, 2018

NAME: Robert Edgar Tucker III, age 47, a McAlester resident.

BORN: He was born on June 18, 1971, to Robert Edgar and Rosalind Ann (Nohelty) Tucker, at Wilburton, OK.

PASSED AWAY:  Bobby passed away on November 14, 2018 at McAlester, OK.

AGE:  47 years, 4 months and 27 days.

EDUCATION: He...

Nov 11, 2018

Royce E. Johnson, age 79, a longtime Wapanucka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, February 16, 1939, to John and Marion (Matlock) Johnson, at Ringold, OK. Royce passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He attended high school in Bakersfield, CA. Royce was a rancher. He married Sharon A. (Wilson) on Sunday, November 15th, 1987 at Las...

Nov 10, 2018

James Tolbert Baldwin, age 29, a Coalgate resident. BORN: He was born on April 5, 1989, to James and Sandra Lynn (Smith) Baldwin, at Ada, OK PASSED AWAY: James passed away on November 10, 2018 at his home in Coalgate, OK AGE: 29 years, 7 months and 5 days. EDUCATION: James attended and graduated from Tupelo Hugh School in 2008....

Nov 8, 2018

Stephen Boyd Norris, age 50, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, February 4, 1968, to Houston and Regina (Norris) Jackman, at Atoka, OK. Stephen passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He attended Bentley and Farris Grade School and Atoka High School. Stephen was a roofer and carpenter. Stephen enjoyed hunting, fishing and going...

Nov 6, 2018

Fannie Ella (Chick) Riley, age 93, a longtime Coalgate resident. BORN: She was born on February 4, 1925, to Daniel Franklin & Jane Elizabeth (Ivey) Chick at Stringtown, OK. PASSED AWAY: Fannie passed away on November 6, 2018 at Coalgate, OK. AGE: 93 years, 9 months and 2 days. EDUCATION: She attended & graduated  in 1943 from Stringtown High School....

Nov 5, 2018

Nelda Marie (Renfro) Toste, age 84, a Coalgate resident. BORN: She was born on January 8, 1934, to William and Lottie Rae (Chaffin) Renfro, at Kenefic, OK PASSED AWAY: Nelda passed away on November 5, 2018 at Coalgate, OK. AGE: 84 years, 9 months and 28 days. EDUCATION: She attended school an graduated from Caddo High School. OCCUPATION: Nelda was...

Nov 1, 2018

OBITUARY

NAME: Vicente Conejo Lopez, age 26, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident.

BORN: He was born on Thursday, July 9, 1992, to Arturo and Lidia Lopez (Presa) Reyes, at Juventino Rosas, Mexico.

PASSED AWAY: Vicente passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Houston, TX.

AGE:  26 years, 3...

Oct 27, 2018

OBITUARY NAME: Alyene (Johnston) Tomlinson, age 100, a Coalgate resident. BORN: She was born on October 19, 1918, to Joseph and Dona "Doney" (Gore) Johnston, at Lula, OK. PASSED AWAY: Alyene passed away on October 27, 2018 at Lexington, OK. AGE: 100 years and 8 days. EDUCATION: She attended grade school at Rocky Point, north of Centrahoma, and Tupelo High...

Oct 21, 2018

NAME: Hazel "Christine" (Standridge) Prince- Keeler, age 87, a long time Coalgate resident. BORN: She was born on November 9, 1930, to Little Ike and Ruby Maple (Coffee) Standridge, at Parker Community in the home of her Grandparents, Jim Arther & Julie Bell (Griffin) Coffee PASSED AWAY: Christine passed away on October 21, 2018 at Coalgate, OK. AGE: 87 years,...

Oct 16, 2018

J. Dolores "Lole" Mata-Lopez, age 67, a longtime Caney, OK resident, was born on Thursday, March 8, 1951, to Isabel and Cruz (Lopez) Mata, at Guanajuato, Mexico. Lole passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Durant, OK. He attended school. Lole was a butcher employed by Tucker Processing in Durant, OK. He married Cleta Mae (Sexton) on July 2,...

Oct 15, 2018

Sherilyn "Sheri" Ruth (Wicks) Baker, age 59, a Fort Gibson, OK resident for the last 30 years, was born on Sunday, November 9, 1958, to Forrest Thrift and Kathryn Lorine (Claye) Wicks, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was the second of five siblings. Sheri passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at her home in Fort Gibson,...

Oct 14, 2018

Da'Mani Josue Brooks, age 6, an Atoka, OK resident was born on Thursday, June 28, 2012, to Carlos Mondragon and Carrie Cheyenne Nicole Brooks at Durant, OK. Da'Mani passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Norman, OK. He attended school in Pauls Valley for a short time, which he loved. Da'Mani was a student. Da'Mani loved watching Elmo and...

Oct 13, 2018

OBITUARY Elton Gene Henderson, age 64, a longtime Atoka, OK resident was born on Wednesday, December 9, 1953, to Jimmy and Delcie Faye (Elliott) Henderson, in Atoka, OK.Elton passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He graduated  high school. Elton was a prison guard at Mack Alford Correctional Center in Stringtown. He married Sharon Kay Henderson on...

Oct 13, 2018

Leroy Walker, age 64, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Monday, December 7, 1953, to Gomer and Ruby Faye (Callicoat) Walker, at Atoka, OK. Leroy passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his residence in Atoka, OK. He attended Harmony Grade School and Atoka High School. Leroy worked in the oilfield and at the salebarn. He attended...

Oct 9, 2018

Billy Joe Hutson, age 82, a lifelong Daisy, OK resident, was born on Thursday, July 2, 1936, to James "Jim" C. and Alpha Jane (Sanders) Hutson, at Daisy, OK. Billy passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence in Daisy, OK. He attended Robinson High School. Billy was a farmer. Billy Joe was a non-denominational christian. He enjoyed...