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Fredda Anniece Norman

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

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.  John was a cowboy and rancher. John...

Rickey Earl Umsted

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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