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Fredda Anniece Norman
Jun 24, 2024
Fredda Anniece Norman, age 85, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, March 4, 1939, to Alec Bunion and Winona (Jones) Gilbreath, at Loraine, TX. Fredda passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She attended Atoka Public School and graduated from Atoka High School. Fredda was a housewife and homemaker. She married Weldon...
John Wayne Farmer
Jun 22, 2024
John Wayne Farmer, age 75, a longtime Lane, OK resident. He was born on Friday, August 20, 1948, to John Benton and Billye June (Murray) Farmer, at Ft. Levenworth, KS. John passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Plano, TX. He attended Thunderbird and Harmony Grade Schools and Stringtown High School. Â John was a cowboy and rancher. John...
Rickey Earl Umsted
Jun 21, 2024
Rickey Earl "Papa" Umsted, age 69, a lifelong Caney, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, August 15, 1954, to Robert Earl and Bessie Alene (Workman) Umsted, at Oklahoma City, OK. Rick passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Caney High School with the Class of 73". Rick worked a number of years...
Shirley Louise Kelsey
Jun 20, 2024
Shirley Louise Kelsey, age 67, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Sunday, October 7, 1956, to Otis Dewayne and Ruby Mae (Toombs) Farrell, at Bakersfield, CA. Shirley passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She attended Utica School. Shirley was a housewife and homemaker. She married Thomas Lloyd Kelsey Sr. at Durant, OK....
Linda Faye Loudermilk
Jun 18, 2024
Linda Faye (Graham) Loudermilk, age 80, a Clarita, OK resident, was born on September 18, 1943, to Charles and Lily Marie (Langley) Graham, at Malvern, AR. Linda passed away on June 18, 2024 at Clarita, OK. She attended school in Malvern, AR. Linda was a custodian and lunch lady at Olney Public Schools before retiring in 2007....
Ethan Williams (Capes-Garcia)
Jun 16, 2024
Ethan Williams (Capes-Garcia), age 13, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, to Allanna Raelynn Capes, at Durant, OK. Ethan passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended Antlers, Rattan, McAlester and Tushka Public School. Ethan was a member and attended Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church....
Guy Allen Sartin
Jun 15, 2024
Guy Allen Sartin, age 60, a lifetime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, June 7, 1964, to Allen and Velma Sue (Smith) Sartin, at Atoka, OK. Guy passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Antlers, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School in 1982 and attended Murray State and East Central University. Guy was a rancher  ...
Lisa Dorlette Foster
Jun 15, 2024
Lisa Dorlette Foster, age 61, a lifelong Bromide, OK resident. BORN: She was born on Monday, March 18, 1963, to Medford "Pete" Lee and Ethel Margie (Plumley) Foster, at Ada, OK. Lisa passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Durant, OK. She attended Bromide and Wapanucka Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1981. She then attended...
Roy Dee Mobbs
Jun 12, 2024
Roy Dee Mobbs, age 81, a lifelong Bentley/Atoka, Oklahoma resident. He was born on Thursday, October 29, 1942 in Bentley, OK to two farmers, Ralph Fred Mobbs and Evelyn Susie (Childs) Mobbs, being only several minutes younger than his twin brother Ray. Roy passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his home in Bentley, OK surrounded by his...
Cheryl Kay Begley
Jun 11, 2024
Cheryl Kay (Settlemire) Begley, age 70, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Friday, May 14, 1954, to Sam and Mary Edna (Cornwell) Settlemire, at Toledo, OR. Cheryl passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Durant, OK. She graduated from Atoka High School. Cheryl was a sales associate for medical equipment, a cashier, and housewife and...
Jeremy Allen Peek
Jun 10, 2024
Jeremy Allen Peek, age 38, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, October 5, 1985, to Michael William and Carrie Lou (Davis) Peek, at McAlester, OK. Jeremy passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from McAlester High School and attended Vo-Tech. Jeremy worked in construction. He was a believer in The Lord. He...
Phillip Wayne Wingfield
Jun 9, 2024
Phillip Wayne Wingfield, age 51, a lifelong Caney, Atoka, OK area resident. He was born on Monday, March 13, 1973, to Jimmy and Phyllis (Childers) Wingfield, at Durant, OK. Phillip passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Durant, OK. He graduated from Caney High School with the Class of 1991. Phillip was a business owner, owned Wingfield Farms...
Dorothy Mae Ennis
Jun 7, 2024
Dorothy Mae (Lanoy) Ennis, age 88, a Wardville resident, was born on January 29, 1936, to Clemo and Bertha (Thompson) Lanoy, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. She passed away on June 7, 2024, at her home in Wardville, at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 9 days. Dorothy attended school at Coalgate. She was a CNA for Home Health...
Linda Joyce Drain
Jun 5, 2024
Linda Joyce Drain, age 82, an Atoka, OK resident for the last 40 years or so was raised in Rhome, TX. She was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1942, to Carroll Clyde and Blanche Kate (Herring) Atchley, at DeQueen, AR. Linda passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She attended school in DeQueen, AR and Grapevine,...
Cora Alice Mackey
Jun 2, 2024
Cora Alice Mackey, born July 5th, 1935 to Hiram and Gladys Morris, passed from this life on Sunday June 2nd, 2024 at 88 years of age. Alice grew up during tough times and attended the school of hard knocks. On December 17th, 1949 she married the love of her life, Ray Edward Mackey. For the next 56 years they...
Nacona Cheyenne Christian
Jun 1, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Nacona Christian passed away peacefully at home. She was 37. She was born on April 9, 1987, in Midland, TX, to Cindy Christian and Ed Audas. Nacona, known to many as "Nikki" was raised near Soper, Oklahoma, where she attended the majority of her school years. She then moved back to Midland where she...
Betty Louise Fryer
May 26, 2024
Betty Louise Fryer, age 88, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, February 29, 1936, to Robert Dudley and Johnnie Sue (Rains) Roberts, at Stringtown, OK. Betty passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She attended Stringtown Elementary School and graduated from Durant High School. She went on to attend Grayson County College....
Dale Robert Breger
May 26, 2024
Dale Robert Breger, age 68, a longtime Caddo, OK resident. He was born on Friday, November 25, 1955, to Carl Abraham and Margaret Ann (Renfrow) Breger, at Madera, CA. Dale passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home in Caddo, OK. He attended Braggs School. Dale was a construction worker and laborer. He enjoyed cutting wood, construction...
Betty Louise Fryer
May 26, 2024
Betty Louise Fryer, age 88, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, February 29, 1936, to Robert Dudley and Johnnie Sue (Rains) Roberts, at Stringtown, OK. Betty passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She attended Stringtown Elementary School and graduated from Durant High School. She went on to attend Grayson County College....
Marilyn Sue Bowen
May 19, 2024
Marilyn Sue Bowen, a Wardville resident, was born on October 31, 1954, to William Howard and Iona Mae (Raiburn) Bowen, at Dumas, Texas. She passed away on May 19, 2024, at her home in Wardville, Oklahoma, at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 19 days. Marilyn attended Lewisville Schools until her senior year then graduated at Dunbar...
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