Gary Lynn Hunt
Jun 8, 2025
Gary Lynn Hunt was born to proud parents Joseph Robert Hunt and Willie Geraldine (Doan) Hunt on June the 3rd, 1947 in Chico, California. He was their 3rd son and his older brothers Ronnie and Kenny were his heroes throughout childhood. Gary loved growing up in California and he often reminisced about spending his youth surfing, playing sports, and...
Brenda Wadene Humphrey
Jun 6, 2025
Brenda Wadene (Reeves) Humphrey, a long time Coalgate resident, was born on April 11, 1955, to Wade Washington and Lura Merle (Reger) Reeves, in Pampa, Texas. She passed away on June 6, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 26 days. Brenda attended schools at Pampa, Texas and Coalgate, graduating from Coalgate High...
Wanda Lee Hall
Jun 6, 2025
Wanda Lee Hall, age 97, a longtime Chico, CA resident formerly of Atoka, OK. She was born on Sunday, March 18, 1928, to Victor and Vesta (Stamps) Thompson, at Kansas City, MO. Wanda passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home in Chico, CA. She attended SOSU and graduated from Fresno State in California where she  received...
Betty Sue Cosgrove
Jun 6, 2025
Betty Sue Cosgrove, 77, of Coalgate, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
Sue was born on August 20, 1947, to Nem and Sally Wafford. She graduated from Olney High School and went on to build a life rooted in love, family, and community. On February 7, 1970, she married Travis Keith Cosgrove....
Jerry Glen Jackson
May 31, 2025
Jerry Glen Jackson age , a lifelong Atoka County, OK resident. He was born on July 16, 1950 to Virgil Lee and Dovie Lorene (Wood) Jackson at Atoka, OK. Jerry passed away on May 31, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He attended and graduated from Tushka Public Schools with the Class of '69. He owned and operated Jackson's Atoka Phillip...
Mary Sue Mcelhaney
May 27, 2025
Mary Sue McElhaney, age 72, an Avery, TX resident. She was born on January 04, 1953, to Virgil and Angie Mae (Brewer) Smith, at Ft. Wayne, IN. Mary passed away on May 27, 2025 at Texarkana, TX. 72 years, 4 months and 23 days. She attended school in Bryant, AR. Mary was a housewife. She married Lloyd Dean McElhaney...
Joyce "Joy" Kathleen Doane
May 26, 2025
Joyce Katheleen Doane, unexpectedly passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 63. Â Born on May 15, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska. Joy, as she was fondly known, was the cherished child of Joyce R. (Thompson) Doane, and the late William "Bill" Doane. Â Joy's spirit was as comforting as the quilts she crafted, as vibrant as her diamond...
Carter Brooks Derrick
May 26, 2025
Carter Brooks Derrick, an Ada resident, was born on May 27, 1959, to John Burton Sr and Rosemary (Perkins) Derrick, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. He passed away on May 26, 2025, at Ada, Oklahoma, at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 29 days. Carter attended school at Coalgate. He was a hi-tech mechanic and loved working on old...
Teresa Ann Ginden
May 23, 2025
Teresa Ann Ginden was born September 26th, 1962 to Carolyn and Roy Sweeten. She attended Lehigh Public Schools and worked on her family farm where she rode horses with her cousins. Teresa enjoyed being a thorn in the side of her cousin Dosha on Saturday nights in Coalgate. Teresa met Steve through a mutual friend, Lynn Calvert, and they...
Robert "Tot" Mahata Calvert
May 21, 2025
Robert "Tot" Mahata Calvert, age 100, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. He was born on the banks of Muddy Boggy River near Lehigh on Saturday, March 7, 1925, to Robert Bud and  Effie Hotama (Williams) Calvert. Tot passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended Wards Chapel School and later graduated High...
Robert Glenn Gudgel
May 18, 2025
Robert Glenn Gudgel, age 88, a longtime Boggy Depot, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, July 7, 1936, to Thomas Allen and Emma Christine (Price) Gudgel, at Mobeetie, TX. Robert passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Denison, TX. He attended Boggy Depot Grade School and graduated from Coleman High School. Robert was a Inspector for General...
Thomas Morgan Perry Sr.
May 17, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Morgan Perry Sr., age 88, a longtime Wapanucka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, April 5, 1937, to Larcus Raymond and Nannie Lou (Morgan) Perry, at Ada, OK. Thomas passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK. He attended rural schools in Coal Co., Lehigh, and Wapanucka High School. Thomas went on to...
Ray Lee Mobbs
May 16, 2025
Ray Lee Mobbs, 82, was born October 29, 1942 in Bentley to Ralph Fred Mobbs and Evelyn Susie (Childs) Mobbs along with his twin brother Roy Dee Mobbs. He passed from this life into eternal life on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home in Atoka surrounded by love.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Jimmy Larry Hardin
May 16, 2025
Jimmy L Hardin February 5, 1947 - May 16, 2025
Jimmy L Hardin was the only child of FA Hardin and Betty (Grace) Hardin. He was born in Jasper, Alabama, on February 5, 1947. They were an Army family, and Jim's early years were spent in Germany where his father was stationed. After graduating from Bel Air...
Nellie Faye Miller Hunter
May 16, 2025
Nellie Faye Miller Hunter passed away peacefully in her home on May 16, 2025, in Tupelo, Okla.
She was born on Feb. 12, 1939, in Clayton, Okla., to the late Jack Fulton and Catherine Gardner.
Nellie was a member of the Centrahoma Baptist Church. Her favorite thing in the world was spending time with her...
Roger Dail Orbie Johnston
May 15, 2025
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Roger Dail Orbie Johnston, age 47, a Tupelo resident, was born on September 9, 1977, to Roger Dail and Dorothy June (Lee) Johnston, at Ada, OK. Dail passed away on May 15, 2025 at Ada, OK. He attended Tupelo Public School. Dail was a ranch hand. He enjoyed doing anything outside, mowing,...
Virginia Ruth Callicoat
May 15, 2025
Virginia Ruth Callicoat, age 90, a Chickasha, OK resident. She was born on Friday, March 22, 1935 to Clarence Melvin and Dellia (Hargis) Kemp in Greenwood, AR. Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Norman, OK. She graduated high school in California. Virginia was a homemaker. In her younger years, she worked at the Ice Cream Shop...
Charles Keith James Jr.
May 15, 2025
OBITUARY
Charles Keith James Jr., age 72, a Coalgate resident, was born on February 22, 1953, to Charles and Lela Mae (Ayers) James, at Olney, OK. Jr. passed away on May 15, 2025 at Denison, TX. He graduated from Olney High School with the Class of 1971. Jr. was a rancher and a...
Sandra Lee Williams
May 14, 2025
Sandra Lee Williams, age 81, a longtime Caney, OK resident. She was born on Tuesday, May 9, 1944, to Charles Bernard and Dorothy (Dunmeyer) Williams, at Longmont, CO. Sandra passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home in Caney, OK. She graduated high school in Boulder, CO with the class of 1964. Sandra was a custodian at...
Parthenia "Par" Ann Doyle
May 13, 2025
Parthenia "Par" Ann Doyle, age 81. She lived most of her life in the Kiowa, OK area. She was born on Monday, September 6, 1943, to Royce Edward and Inez Marie (Derryberry) Wilkins, at McAlester, OK. Par passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at McAlester, OK. She attended several schools as her dad's job kept them moving and...
