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Pansy Dorcella Arnold

Pansy Dorcella Arnold

Jan 2, 2014

OBITUARY NAME: Pansy Dorcella Arnold, age 82, a Atoka, OK resident. BORN: She was born on Wednesday, May 20, 1931, to Rufus and Boody Elsie (Short) Smith, at Milburn, OK. PASSED AWAY: Pansy passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Atoka, OK. AGE: 82 years, 7 months and 13 days. EDUCATION: She went to school at Long Pine and...

Steve Douglas Roller

Steve Douglas Roller

Jan 1, 2014

Steve Douglas Roller, age 54, a Shawnee, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, March 18, 1959, to Billy and Barbara Bevin (Hill) Roller, at Denison, TX. Steve passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Shawnee, OK. He graduated Mangrum High School. Steve was a para professional at the Harmony Elementary then Shawnee High School. He married Robin Lynn (Howard-McGee)...

Diane D. Billings

Diane D. Billings

Jan 1, 2014

Diane D. Billings, age 63, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, September 10, 1950, to Victor and Vernia Ann (Baughman) Downing, at Atoka, OK. Diane passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at her home in Atoka. Diane graduated from Atoka High School in 1968. She then attended Oklahoma State University where she received her Bachelor's in Education...

Mildred Sisson

Mildred Sisson

Jan 1, 2014

OBITUARY NAME: Mildred Milvina (Hooper) Sisson, age 83, a Henryetta, OK resident for the past 45 years and formerly from the Blackjack/ Bentley area. BORN: She was born on Monday, July 21, 1930, to Edward and Florence Myrtle (McGinty) Hooper, at Blackjack, OK. PASSED AWAY: Mildred passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Okmulgee, OK. AGE: 83 years, 5...

Eva Juanita Shores

Eva Juanita Shores

Dec 30, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Eva Juanita Shores, age 90, a Coalgate resident. BORN: She was born on May 29, 1923, to Ira and Zuma Katie (Wood) Armstrong, at Parker, OK. PASSED AWAY: Eva passed away on December 30, 2013 at Coalgate, OK. AGE: 90 years, 7 months and 1 day. EDUCATION: She attended Parker school. OCCUPATION: Eva was a housewife MARRIED: Eva...

Jacob Ty Murray

Jacob Ty Murray

Dec 27, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Jacob Ty Murray, age 16, a Atoka, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Sunday, June 15, 1997, to Steven Murray and Tamie Haynie, in Durant, OK. PASSED AWAY: Jacob passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 in Atoka, OK. AGE: 16 years, 6 months and 12 days. EDUCATION: He attended Tushka High School. OCCUPATION: Jacob was a...

Elma Lou Ray

Elma Lou Ray

Dec 26, 2013

Elma Lou Ray, age 78, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, November 5, 1935, to Vernon and Myrtie (Adair) Byrum, at Ninnekah, OK. Elma passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Sherman, TX. She graduated from Atoka High School in1953 and attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Elma was a homemaker and was involved in the ranching operation....

Jeffery Wayne Jordan

Jeffery Wayne Jordan

Dec 25, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Jeffery Wayne Jordan, age 49, a Coalgate resident. BORN: He was born on August 2, 1964 to Don Wayne & Candice Jordan in Globe, AZ PASSED AWAY: Jeffery passed away on December 25, 2013 at Coalgate, OK. AGE: 49 years, 4 months and 23 days. EDUCATION: He attended & graduated from Globe High School OCCUPATION: Jeffery was a...

Charlotte Lee Wilson

Charlotte Lee Wilson

Dec 20, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Charlotte Lee ( Chambers) Wilson, age 70, an Atoka, OK resident. BORN: She was born on Tuesday, July 20, 1943, to Lonnie and Lora Lee (Strasner) Chambers, at Wenatchee, WA. PASSED AWAY: Charlotte passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Atoka, OK. AGE: 70 years and 5 months. EDUCATION: She graduated from Dierks High School in Dierks,...

Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston

Dec 19, 2013

Michael "Mike" Ray Johnston, age 50, a Moyers, OK resident, was born on Friday, December 4, 1963, to Bobby Johnston and Ima Ruth (Hunt) Walker, at Ada, OK. Mike passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Tulsa, OK. He attended Tushka High School. Mike was a mechanic. He enjoyed cooking especially for his family. Mike is survived by his...

Velma Ruth Mason

Velma Ruth Mason

Dec 19, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Velma Ruth Mason, age 80, a Carney resident. formerly of Tupelo, OK BORN: She was born on October 5, 1933 to Harmon D. Bullard Sr. and Birdie Lee (Jennings) Bullard, at Tupelo, OK. PASSED AWAY: Velma passed away on December 19, 2013 at Carney, OK. AGE: 80 years, 2 months and 14 days. EDUCATION: Velma was the Valedictorian...

Van Eric Marley

Van Eric Marley

Dec 19, 2013

Van Eric Marley, age 46, a Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, January 28, 1967, to Teddy and Pamela Belle (Sanders) Marley, at Dallas, TX. Eric passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Atoka, OK. He attended Thornton Elementary in Arlington, TX, Mansfield Middle School in Mansfield, TX. and then Kings Hill Christian Academy in Fort Worth. Eric...

Mary Loretta Bennett

Mary Loretta Bennett

Dec 12, 2013

Mary Loretta (Davidson) Bennett, "Tootsie", age 79, was born on November 21, 1934 to Paris and Gladys (Turner) Davidson at Tupelo, OK. She graduated from Tupelo High School in 1953. Mary was a receptionist with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. She was baptized and was of the Baptist faith. Mary enjoyed flea markets, sewing and designing clothes, spending time with her...

Elois Smith

Elois Smith

Dec 11, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Elois Mae Smith, age 76, a Hobbs, NM resident. BORN: She was born on Friday, August 13, 1937, to Hallie and Pearlie Kee (McDonald) Wilson, at Lane, OK. PASSED AWAY: Elois passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Lubbock, TX. AGE: 76 years, 3 months and 28 days. EDUCATION: She attended Sulphur School for the deaf. OCCUPATION:...

Kelly Charles Usher

Kelly Charles Usher

Dec 11, 2013

OBITUARY Kelly Charles Usher, age 37, an Atoka, OK resident was born on Friday, October 22, 1976, to Bruce and Kimberly Adella (Foran) Usher, in Sherman, TX. Kelly passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Atoka, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School in 1995 and attended Eastern in Wilburton, OK. for 2years, where he met his wife Kristi,...

Ada Jean Jameson

Ada Jean Jameson

Dec 1, 2013

Ada Jean Jameson, age 72, a McAlester, OK resident, She was born on Saturday, January 25, 1941, to Edward and Kathryn (Vines) Sullivan, at Converse, LA. Ada passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Durant, OK. She graduated from Converse High School. Ada was a housewife. She married Gerald Jameson on October 8, 1977 at Ft. Worth TX. Ada...

Robert B. Adams

Robert B. Adams

Nov 30, 2013

Robert B. Adams, age 92, a Coalgate resident, was born on January 27, 1921 to John Swain and Ethel Florence (Burt) Adams, at Reynoldsburg, OH. He graduated high school in Austin, TX. Robert was a newspaper distributor. He married Nettie Dean (Kirtley) on December 29, 1984 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Robert attended the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness in Atoka. Robert...

Johnie Denton

Johnie Denton

Nov 28, 2013

NAME: Johnie Denton, age 79, a Lane, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Sunday, September 02, 1934, to John and Rosa (Baldwin) Denton, at Kilgore, TX. PASSED AWAY: Johnie passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Oklahoma City, OK. AGE: 79 years, 2 months and 26 days. EDUCATION: He went to Iron Strob schools and then graduated from...

Robert Hatridge

Robert Hatridge

Nov 27, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Robert Franklin "Bob" Hatridge Jr., age 81, an Atoka, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Friday, July 29, 1932, to Robert and MayBelle (Nichols) Hatridge, at Harpers Valley, OK. PASSED AWAY: Bob passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at McAlester, OK. AGE: 81 years, 3 months and 29 days. EDUCATION: He graduated from Kiowa High School...

Berl Truman Rogers Sr.

Berl Truman Rogers Sr.

Nov 22, 2013

OBITUARY NAME: Berl Truman Rogers Jr., age 85, a Coalgate, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Monday, February 27, 1928, to Berl Truman Rogers Sr. and Zelma (Howerton) Rogers, at Pine, OK. PASSED AWAY: Berl passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Coalgate, OK, OK. AGE: 85 years, 8 months and 26 days. EDUCATION: He attended Pine &...

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