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Henry Bryan Heskett

Henry Bryan Heskett

May 15, 2012

OBITUARY NAME: Henry Bryan Heskett, age 40, an Atoka, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Tuesday, December 07, 1971, to Henry and Frances Laverne (Byrns) Heskett, at McAlester, OK. PASSED AWAY: Henry passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Montgomery, AL. AGE: 40 years, 5 months and 8 days. EDUCATION: He graduated from Atoka High School. OCCUPATION: Henry...

Larry Gene Cole

Larry Gene Cole

May 9, 2012

Obituary Larry Gene Cole, age 63, a Caddo, OK resident, was born on Thursday, May 13, 1948, to Eulis and Joyce (Gossett) Cole, at Bakersville, CA. Larry passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Atoka, OK. He graduated High School. He worked as a police officer in the Oklahoma City area then became an inspector for CSI Compressor systems....

Catherine Lenora Beagles

Catherine Lenora Beagles

May 9, 2012

Name: Catherine Lenora (Jackson) Beagles, a Stonewall resident BORN: Sept. 26, 1939 in Santa Maria, CA to Monroe James & Irene (Vandervander) Jackson Passed Away: May 9, 2012 in Ada, OK Age: 72 years, 7 months & 13 days Married: Louis Wilson Beagles on August 25, 1956 in Las Vegas, NV Education: Attended Bakersfield, CA Other: She was a dedicated...

Sherry Elaine Harney

Sherry Elaine Harney

May 6, 2012

Obituary Sherry Elaine Harney, age 65, an Atoka, OK resident formerly of Tulsa, was born on Tuesday, September 10, 1946, to Weldon and Billie (Johnson) Sanders, at Gentry, OK. Sherry passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from High School in Gentry, Ar. Then attended Ozark Bible Baptist College. Sherry was a Homemaker. She married...

Vestal Stevens Cook, Sr.

Vestal Stevens Cook, Sr.

May 6, 2012

Name: Vestal Stevens Cook, Sr. a longtime Coalgate resident BORN: May 28, 1928 in OKC, OK to Frank F. Cook Sr. & Laura Irene (Stevens) Cook Passed Away: May 6, 2012 at his residence in Coalgate, OK Age: 83 years Married: Lois Shearer on Sept. 4, 1953 in OKC, OK Education: Attended and Graduated from Classen H.S. in OKC, OK,...

Rosie Marie Gwinn

Rosie Marie Gwinn

May 6, 2012

Name: Rosie Marie (Citron) Gwinn, a Coalgate resident BORN: Oct. 11, 1919 in Coal County, OK to Fred & Rebecca Dean (Solomon) Citron Passed Away: May 6, 2012 in Coalgate, OK Age: 92 years, 6 months & 25 days Married: Albert Lee Gwinn on Nov. 8, 1941 in Coalgate, OK he preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1976 Education:...

Claudia Faye Elkins

Claudia Faye Elkins

May 3, 2012

Name: Claudia Faye Elkins, a Coalgate resident BORN: Nov. 8, 1925 in Coalgate, OK to James C. & Esther (Stewart) Guinn Passed Away: May 3, 2012 in Coalgate, OK Age: 86 years, 6 months & 25 days Married: Roy Douglas Elkins on Jan. 27, 1943, he preceded her in death on May 11,2002 Education: Attended Cottonwood, Cairo & Coalgate schools...

Doyle Lavern Keeler

Doyle Lavern Keeler

May 2, 2012

Name: Doyle Lavern Keeler, a longtime Coalgate resident BORN: June 7, 1932 in Coal County, OK to Allen Carl & Clara Reginald (Long) Keeler Passed Away: Wed., May 2, 2012 in Henrietta, OK Age: 79 years Education: He attended Olney schools Other: He was a Baker Survivors Brothers: Leroy Keeler of Coalgate, OK Kenneth Keeler of Coalgate, OK Sister: Leona...

Troy Wayne Loudermilk

Troy Wayne Loudermilk

May 2, 2012

Obituary Troy Wayne Loudermilk, age 85, a lifelong Tushka/Atoka area resident and a Coalgate, OK resident since 2001. He was born on Sunday, July 18, 1926, to Seward and Georgia (White) Loudermilk, at Tushka, OK. Troy passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Coalgate, OK. Troy worked for the City of Atoka in the Sanitation Department. He loved music...

Troy Clayton Bagby

Troy Clayton Bagby

May 1, 2012

Obituary Troy Clayton Bagby, age 82, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, May 18, 1929, to Jess and Margaret Ellen (Bowen) Bagby, at Post Oak, OK. Troy passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Atoka, OK. He attended Post Oak School. Troy was a Carpenter. He married Ramona Maxine (Brown) in June 25, 1951. Troy enjoyed hunting,...

Faye Elizabeth Eastep

Faye Elizabeth Eastep

Apr 30, 2012

Obituary Faye Elizabeth Eastep, age 72, a Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, July 30, 1939, to Cecil and Annie Ethel (Boone) Robinson, at Atoka County, OK. Faye passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Oklahoma City, OK.Faye attended East Tellico grade school and high school in Atoka and Amarillo, TX.Faye was a Homemaker. She married Donnie Lee...

John Benton Farmer Jr.

John Benton Farmer Jr.

Apr 28, 2012

Obituary John Benton Farmer Jr., age 58, a Stringtown, OK resident, was born on Sunday, July 12, 1953, to John and Dora (Shields) Farmer, at Kiowa, OK. John passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Lindsay, OK. He attended Stringtown Elementary School and then high school in Lewisville, TX. John was a Builder. He married Anita (Holstine) in Texas....

Sally L Wafford-Parker

Sally L Wafford-Parker

Apr 20, 2012

Obituary Sally L. Wafford-Parker, age 85, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, August 07, 1926, to Melton and Gertrude (Smith) Taylor, at Wilson Community, OK. Sally passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Baylor Specialty Hospital Dallas, TX. She attended the Wilson Community School and played Basketball. Sally was a Homemaker and Housewife, she worked several...

Edward Franklin Mayer, Jr.

Edward Franklin Mayer, Jr.

Apr 18, 2012

Name: Edward Franklin Mayer Jr., a Coalgate resident BORN: Sept. 28, 1974 in Ft. Smith, AR to Edward Franklin & Patricia Ann (Cole) Mayer Passed Away: April 18, 2012 in Coalgate, OK Age: 37 years, 6 months & 20 days Education: He attended and graduated from Coalgate school and also attended Tulsa Welding school Occupation: He was a welder Church...

Mary Kathryn Poteet

Mary Kathryn Poteet

Apr 17, 2012

OBITUARY NAME: Mary Kathryn Poteet, age 72, of Crystal/Boswell resident since 1975. BORN: She was born on Friday, July 21, 1939, to Albert and Mary Erline (Williams) Gunn, at Rogers, TX. PASSED AWAY: Mary passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Durant, OK. AGE: 72 years, 8 months and 27 days. EDUCATION: She graduated from Crozier Tech High School...

Kathy Myers

Kathy Myers

Apr 15, 2012

Obituary Faye Kathleene "Kathy" Myers, age 58, a Pittsburg, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, July 22, 1953, to Roy and Drucella (Robinson) Golden, at Caddo, OK. Kathy passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at McAlester, OK. She attended Caney Elementary and graduated from Pittsburg High School. Kathy was a Homemaker. She married Teddy Myers on November 20, 1970...

Michael Dwayne Stiles

Michael Dwayne Stiles

Apr 14, 2012

Obituary Michael Dwayne Stiles, age 52, a lifetime Atoka, OK resident, was born on March 13, 1960 to Lincoln "Link" Stiles and Marwillie (Gravett) Stiles at Atoka, OK. Michael passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Atoka, OK. He attended Harmony schools and graduated from Atoka High School. Michael was a carpenter/residential builder and worked for a seismograph company....

Alva Everett Mcdaniel

Alva Everett Mcdaniel

Apr 14, 2012

Obituary Alva Everett "Chub" McDaniel, age 88, a lifetime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Monday, September 10, 1923 to Grady C. and Ethel(French) McDaniel, at Atoka, OK. Chub passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Atoka, OK. He attended Black Jack and Bethany schools. Chub was a farmer and rancher, drove a gas truck, worked as a truck...

Cecil Orlon Hill

Cecil Orlon Hill

Apr 12, 2012

Obituary Cecil Orlon Hill, age 68, a lifetime Atoka, OK resident, was born on March 26, 1944, to Prince and Lucille (Yarbrough) Hill, at Atoka, OK. Cecil passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Midwest City, OK. He attended Dunbar School, graduated from Atoka High School where he played football. Cecil received a football scholarship to Murray State College...

Jerrold Wayne Roland

Jerrold Wayne Roland

Apr 12, 2012

Obituary Jerrold "Wayne" Roland, age 72, a Durant, OK resident formerly of Atoka, was born on Monday, August 28, 1939, to Eugene "Buddy" and Mary Eula (Moran) Roland, at Post Oak, OK. Wayne passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Durant, OK. He graduated Atoka High School in 1957. Wayne was a Diesel Mechanic in Atoka for over 30...

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