Obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

Sally Jean Kimsey, a Wardville resident, was born on March 19, 1953, to Ray Bernard and Ruby May (Hooe) Williams, at McAlester, Oklahoma. She passed away on July 29, 2025 at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 10 days. Sally graduated from Kiowa High School and obtained her Bachelor's Degree at the Oklahoma State...

Jul 27, 2025

Billy Frank Crow, age 84, an Atoka, OK resident for most of his life. He was born on Saturday, July 26, 1941, to JR and Gladys Laverne (Phillips) Crow, in Atoka, OK. Billy passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School in 1959 and went on to SOSU where he received...

Jul 26, 2025

Dora Mae Welch, age 62, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Tuesday, July 16, 1963, to Paul Newton and Nadine Elizabeth (Taylor) Welch, at Phoenix, AZ. Dora passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home in Atoka, OK. She attended Atoka Public Schools then attended Coalgate High School, where she graduated from. Dora was...

Jul 26, 2025

Annie Mae Dillard, age 89, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, October 2, 1935, to Floyd E. and Maggie (Barber) Eldridge, at Atoka, OK. Annie passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Durant, OK. She attended West Allison School. Annie Mae was a housewife and homemaker who also worked as a personal care provider....

Jul 23, 2025

Herman Wayne Hutson, also known as Tugar, was a lifelong Daisy, OK resident. Herman was born on June 11, 1930 to James Chaylen and Alpha Jane (Sanders) Hutson and passed from this life on July 23, 2025 in his home amongst family.

Herman led a life true to his traditional family raising. In the hills of Daisy,...

Jul 22, 2025

Carolyn Ann (Davis) Reed, a Coalgate resident, was born on March 21, 1952, to John Wilbur and Sybil Louise (McCurry) Davis, at Ada, Oklahoma. She passed away on July 22, 2025 at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 1 day. Carolyn graduated from Coalgate High School with the Class of 1970. Carolyn worked as...

Jul 21, 2025

Barbara June (Hampton) Cameron-Stuart, a McAlester resident, was born on July 27, 1954, to Charles Loy and Valencia Mae (Davidson) Hampton, at their home in Olney, Oklahoma. She passed away on July 21, 2025, at Ada, Oklahoma, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 24 days.

Barbara attended Olney School. She spent the first half...

Jul 21, 2025

Teela Ann Bottorff, age 41, of Atoka, OK. Teela spent most of her life in Bisbee, AZ, before moving to Atoka with her family, where she lived for the remainder of her life. She was born on Wednesday, January 4, 1984, to Timothy Paul and Christina Marie (Marquez) Bottorff, at Ventura, CA.Teela passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025...

Jul 19, 2025

Darrin Jay Laudermilk was born August 2, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, and passed away July 19th,2025, at the age of 65 at his home in Wickes, Arkansas. Called "Cowboy" in his younger years. He rodeoed and won many buckles and awards for bull riding. He served in the Airforce, enlisting shortly after graduating high school in Maud, Oklahoma. He...

Jul 18, 2025

Marvin Vincent Dale, Jr., of Atoka, Oklahoma, entered into heaven on July 18, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 26, 1950, in Atoka, Marvin lived a life rich in laughter, hard work, and deep relationships.

Marvin graduated from Atoka High School in 1968 and soon after served his country with...

Jul 17, 2025

Mechelle Diann (Dodge) Crow, age 57, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, December 19, 1967, to William Ray and Missie Darlene (Ritchey) Dodge, at Oklahoma City, OK. Mechelle passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from US Grant High School in Oklahoma City. Mechelle worked at 6th Street Nursing Center, 13...

Jul 14, 2025

Mildred Lea Hernandez, age 108, a longtime Atoka and Coalgate, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, July 22, 1916, to William Homer and Nora Elverda (Brewer) Sharp, at Lane, OK. Mildred passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Coalgate, OK. She attended Atoka County Schools. Mildred was an electronics assembler. She made control panels for bombs at...

Jul 14, 2025

Russell Eugene Dewbery, age 73, a longtime Wapanucka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, November 12, 1951, to Auther Eugene and Helen Pauline (Hackworth) Dewbery, at Bromide, OK. Russell passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home in Wapanucka, OK surrounded by his loved ones. He graduated from Olney High School and went on to attend...

Jul 14, 2025

Ricky Dwayne Ham, age 56, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, July 20, 1968, to Freddy Eugene and Gaylene (Praytor) Ham, at Pasadena, TX. Ricky passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Coalgate, OK. He graduated from Pauls Valley High School. Ricky was a favorite son and brother. He enjoyed watching Family Feud and...

Jul 12, 2025

Carolyn Joy Wheeler, age 69, a longtime Atoka resident. On March 12, 1956, identical twin girls were born in Oklahoma City, OK to Ralph Ray Bomesburger and Jewell Loretta Armstrong. The twins were later adopted by Richard Lynn Garton who married Jewell in 1958. Carolyn passed away on July 12, 2025 at her home in Atoka, OK. She graduated...

Jul 11, 2025

Joyce Ann Ainsworth, age 86, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Sunday, March 19, 1939, to Woodrow Wilson and Julia Mae (Wallace) Ainsworth, at Atoka, OK. Joyce passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from Atoka High School in 1957. Joyce was a receptionist for 39 years at the same advertising...

Jul 11, 2025

William "Pat"  Patrick Turner, age 79, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, August 13, 1945, to William Harvey and Hattie Emma Jean (McDowell) Turner, at Sayre, OK. Pat passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Durant, OK. Pat attended and graduated from Delhi High School. Throughout his schooling, he obtained a double master's degree,...

Jul 8, 2025

She is survived by a loving family who meant the world to her: husband Jim; daughter Mandy Lawson & husband Hank; son Dustin Morgan & wife Jessica; Stepson James Westbrook & wife Beckey, stepdaughter Summer Westbrook & wife Deanna Glinka, and stepson Phil Dicketts; grandchildren Shane Tisdale & wife Raven, Callie Rhoten & husband Talon, Rhegan Morgan, Keltey Morgan,...

Jul 8, 2025

Mary Ann Bell, age 85, a Farris, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, January 11, 1940, to Christopher Colombus and Mary Myrtle (Reinhardt) Bagby, at Little Hope, TX. Mary passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at her home in Farris, OK. She attended Sunset High School in Dallas, TX. Mary was a Book Keeper in Accounting. She...

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald Dean Linscott passed peacefully at his home in Atoka, OK on July 8, 2025 aged 66 years.  Ron spent the vast majority of his life living and working in Atoka County. He was born July 2, 1959 to Gordie Gene and Betty Lou (Weakley) Linscott.  He attended Lane Public School and was a member of the Atoka High...