Obituaries

Jun 2, 2018

OBITUARY

Rebecca Lynn Rhodes, age 59, a Caddo, OK resident was born on Thursday, February 26, 1959, to Johnny and Brenda Gail (Sharpe) Roberts, at Lufkin, TX. Rebecca passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Durant, OK. She was 59 years, 3 months and 7 days. Rebecca attended Atoka High School. She...

May 29, 2018

OBITUARY NAME: Larry Clayton Buchanan, age 62, a Coalgate resident. BORN: He was born on July 23, 1955, to Edgar "Little Red" and Josie Anna (Holder) Buchanan, at Durant, OK. PASSED AWAY: Larry passed away on May 29, 2018 at Coalgate, OK. AGE: 62 years, 10 months and 6 days. EDUCATION: He attended school in Durant, OK. OCCUPATION: Larry cleared...

May 28, 2018

Inez Louise (Crites) Bobbitt, age 87, a Claremore, OK resident, 25 year resident of Calvin, OK, 10 year resident of Hominy, OK, and formerly a longtime Atoka County resident.  She was born on Monday, August 25, 1930, to Kermit and Willie Caldonia (Evans) Crites, at Atoka, OK. Inez passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Claremore, OK. She graduated...

May 28, 2018

Ruel Micheal McDaniel, age 67, a Stillwater, OK resident, formerly a longtime Atoka County resident, was born on Tuesday, August 22, 1950, to Chub and Mahala (Daffin) McDaniel, at Atoka, OK. Ruel passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Harmony Grade School, graduated from Atoka High School and then attended SOSU College. Ruel was...

May 24, 2018

OBITUARY

NAME: Richard Eugene Miller, age 73, a longtime Lane, OK resident.

BORN: He was born on Monday, January 29, 1945, to Willie "Bill" Ray and Helen (Branum) Miller at Bentley, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Richard passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Lane, OK.

AGE:  73...

May 24, 2018

Samantha "Sami" Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA. Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Crystal, OK. She attended Lane Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School. Sami was a baker/chef.  She married Brandon Aldava. Sami...

May 23, 2018

Billy Ray Jim, age 32, a lifetime  Atoka, OK resident was born on Tuesday, February 11, 1986, to Eldene and Evangeline (Meashintubby) Jim, at Talihina, OK. Billy passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka High School. Billy was a cashier at Choctaw Travel Plaza. Billy was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed raising his...

May 19, 2018

Ricky Don Allen, age 60, a longtime Atoka, OK resident was born on Sunday, November 17, 1957, to Earl O'Neal and Bobbie Rochella (Nichols) Allen, at Hartshorne, OK. Ricky passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He was 60 years, 6 months and 2 days. Ricky attended Atoka High School, ECU, SOSU, and was a CLEET...

May 16, 2018

Patricia Darlene (Tarron) Smith, age 64, a longtime resident of Coalgate BORN: She was born on February 22, 1954, to JB and Goldie Pearline (Brown) Tarron at Miami, Arizona PASSED AWAY: Patricia passed away on May 16, 2018 at Durant, OK. AGE: 64 years, 2 months and 24 days. EDUCATION: She graduated from Savanna High School. OCCUPATION: Patricia was a...

May 12, 2018

OBITUARY

BORN: He was born on Thursday, May 28, 1936, to Carson and Della Mae (Crump) Smith, at Sapulpa, OK.

PASSED AWAY: William passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Wetumka, OK.

AGE:  81 years, 11 months and 14 days.

EDUCATION: He attended school in Oklahoma...

May 11, 2018

Arvel Odell Hall, age 91, a lifetime Boggy Depot, OK resident was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1927, to George Washington "Bud" and Nettie L. (Jackson) Hall, at Boggy Depot, OK. Arvel passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Denison, TX. He attended Rock Creek and Tushka schools. Arvel was a retired mail carrier for the United State Postal...

May 10, 2018

Ernest "Ernie" Boyd Ashworth, age 65, a longtime Tushka, OK resident, formerly of Kilmer, TX, was born on Monday, April 6, 1953. Ernie passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Sherman, TX. Ernie was a truck driver for C & H Trucking. Ernie enjoyed riding his motorcycle and especially riding with the Patriot Guard Riders. Ernie is survived by...

May 8, 2018

OBITUARY NAME: Deanna Sue Cathey, age 54, a Coalgate resident. BORN: She was born on March 22, 1964, to Jerald and Betty (Stiles) Cathey at Talihina, OK PASSED AWAY: Deanna passed away on May 8, 2018 at Ada, OK. AGE: 54 years, 1 month and 16 days. EDUCATION: She attended school at Coalgate. OCCUPATION: Deanna was a cook at Cottonwood...

May 5, 2018

Johnny Jess English Jr., age 19, a Lehigh resident. BORN: He was born on August 7, 1998, to Johnny and Misty Gail (Franklin) English, at Durant, OK. PASSED AWAY: Johnny passed away on May 5, 2018 at Lehigh, OK. AGE: 19 years, 8 months and 28 days. EDUCATION: He attended Coalgate High School. OCCUPATION: Johnny was a Ranch Hand. CHURCH...

May 3, 2018

Emma Lee (Manion) McCormick, age 75, a longtime Kiowa, OK resident, was born on Monday, July 13, 1942, to Thomas Lee and B.D. (Self) Manion, at Stringtown, OK. Emma passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her residence in Kiowa, OK. She attended and graduated from Limestone Gap High School in 1961. Emma was an inspector for MCAPP, Army...

May 2, 2018

Dale "Nub" Truman Stephen, age 72, a lifelong Stringtown, OK area resident, was born on Monday, November 19, 1945, to Ellis and Marbell (McCummins) Stephen, at W. Allison, Atoka, County, OK. Nub passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his residence in Stringtown, OK. He attended W. Allison School and Tushka High School. Nub was an owner and operater...

May 1, 2018

Jason Benjamin Wolfe, age 43, was born on Sunday, September 15, 1974, to John and Claudia Lynn (Hamil) Wolfe, at Abbington, PA. Jason passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Tuscon, AZ at the age of 43 years, 7 months and 16 days. He attended Atoka High school and welding school. Jason worked as a Welder Supervisor. Jason...

May 1, 2018

Morris Paul Dominguez Jr., age 49, of Tennessee Colony, Texas. BORN: He was born on October 16, 1968, to Morris and Mary Lou (Brown) Dominguez, at San Diego, CA. PASSED AWAY: Morris passed away on May 1, 2018 at Tennessee Colony, TX. AGE: 49 years, 6 months and 15 days. EDUCATION: He attended school at Central High in El...

Apr 27, 2018

OBITUARY Floyd Gene Howard, age 90, a longtime  Atoka, OK resident was a good son, husband, dad, papa and a good storyteller was born on Tuesday, December 6, 1927, to William and Minnie Lee (Clement) Howard, in Atoka County, OK. Floyd passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He attended school in Caney. Floyd was a supervisor...

Apr 25, 2018

Eldene Jim, age 69, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, April 9, 1949, to Emmitt and Susan (Lewis) Jim, at Talihina, OK. Eldene passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Atoka, OK. He attended Bentley Grade School and Tushka High School. Eldene was a laborer and worked for Choctaw Nation Fabricators. He worked for McDonald's for...