Obituaries

Nov 27, 2024

Franklin Lee Morton, age 74, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Friday, September 1, 1950, to Richard Franklin and Alice Rosetta (Wilson) Morton, at Atoka County, OK. Franklin passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home in Atoka, OK surrounded by his loved ones. He attended Pine Spring School and graduated from Atoka High...

Nov 26, 2024

Robert Mack McGowan Jr, a Tupelo resident, was born on December 27, 1951, to Naomi Ruth (O'Leary) McGowan, at Carbondale, IL. He passed away on November 26, 2024, at his beautiful home in Tupelo, OK surrounded by loved ones and all his animals. Robert was 72 years, 10 months and 30 days old at the time of his passing....

Nov 25, 2024

Patricia Louise Stark, age 70, a Ardmore, OK resident. She was born on Monday, August 13, 1954, to Walter Roland and Hilda Mozell (McAusland) Counterman, at Easton, PA. Patricia passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at her home in Ardmore, OK. She attended public school in Easton, PA. Patricia was a Dishwasher and worked in the food service...

Nov 19, 2024

Teresa was born on April 7th, 1961, to James Lester Powell and Artie B. (Henderson) Powell in Atoka County. She passed away on November 19th, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and friends.Teresa attended grade school at Harmony and graduated from Atoka High School in 1979. She married the love of her life Steve Hyatt on September 1st,...

Nov 17, 2024

Nathan Chris "8" Nelson, age 86, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Thursday, November 17, 1938, to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Carrie Dona (Tekubbie) Nelson, at Talihina, OK. Nathan passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Atoka High School. Nathan was a talented stone mason who...

Nov 16, 2024

George "Doc" Walker Chaney, a longtime Coalgate resident was born on November 29, 1936, to George William and Bertha (McColloch) Chaney, at Vinita, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 16, 2024, at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 18 days.

"Doc" graduated from Centralia High School and later played football for Northeastern...

Nov 13, 2024

David Allen Dority, age 60, a lifelong Coalgate resident, was born on March 5, 1964, to Andrew Taylor and Mary Etta (Nichols) Dority, at Marietta, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 13, 2024, at his home in Coalgate surrounded by loved ones. David was 60 years, 8 months and 8 days old.

He attended High School at...

Nov 11, 2024

Doris Jean (Holley) Callicoat, age 79, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Tuesday, October 9, 1945, to Curtis Lee and Dorothy Ray (Hammons) Holley, at Atoka, OK. Doris passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Durant, OK. She attended Atoka Public School. Doris was a housewife and homemaker. She married Dennis Reed Callicoat. Doris was...

Nov 10, 2024

Amy Janice Duckworth, age 52, a longtime Atoka County, OK resident. She was born on Tuesday, June 13, 1972, to Dennis and Joann Jane (Carroll) Duckworth, at Talihina, OK. Amy passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Durant, OK. She graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, NM and then graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with...

Nov 9, 2024

Bonnie Loualma Staires, age 73, a lifelong Pittsburg County, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, September 13, 1951, to Ivan Euing and Orienna Mae (Reed) Murphree, at McAlester, OK. Bonnie passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at McAlester, OK. She attended Pittsburg Public Schools, then went on to attend a year at Murray State College and one...

Nov 9, 2024

Patsy Jo (Lytle) Burkhalter, age 85, a longtime Lane, OK resident, was born on Saturday, March 4, 1939, to Pizzora Elsworth and Leona Hester (Evans) Lytle, at Farris, OK. Patsy passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She attended Farris Elementary School and Atoka High School. Patsy worked for Blue Bell in Coalgate and was a...

Nov 8, 2024

Linda Ann (James) Bigbie, age 75, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Friday, December 24, 1948, to Herbert Harvey and Geraldine M. (Johnson) James, at Oklahoma City, OK. Linda passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from Bitburg Airforce Base High School in Germany with the Class of  '67. She went on to...

Nov 7, 2024

Janice Marie Hudson was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her 72 precious years of life. She passed away in the early hours of Thursday, November 7th, 2024.

She was born on November 5th, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee to Floyd and JoeZue Parks.  Her father was a police officer, and her mother a church secretary.  Janice...

Nov 4, 2024

David Glenn Rowton, age 53, a lifelong Tushka area resident. He was born on Tuesday, December 1, 1970, to Kenneth and Martha (Rowton) Rowton, at Atoka, OK. David passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Denison, TX.  He graduated from Tushka High School. David was a Farmer. He enjoyed raising watermelons, cantaloupes, peanuts. He also enjoyed cutting firewood...

Oct 29, 2024

Roy Lynn Burkhalter, age 69, a lifelong Atoka County, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, September 24, 1955, to Wilburn Leon and Beulah M. (Hamilton) Burkhalter, at Antlers, OK. Roy passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Dallas, TX. He attended Thunderbird Grade School, graduated from Atoka High School in 1973, then went on to Murray State...

Oct 28, 2024

Sheila Kay McNutt, a Lehigh resident, was born on June 30, 1952, to Estel Lavern and Ettie Viola (Taylor) Midkiff. She passed away on October 28, 2024, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 28 days. Sheila graduated from Tupelo High School in the Class of 1970. She attended college at Murray State....

Oct 27, 2024

Elgin James Justus, age 85, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Friday, December 23, 1938, to Ernest and Lora (Penny) Justus, at Atoka County, OK. Elgin passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Denison, TX after a lengthy battle with Leukemia. He attended several grade schools and high  schools while his family traveled immensely following...

Oct 26, 2024

James David White, age 79, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, April 26, 1945, to James Washington and Rabie Morine (Presley) White, at Atoka, OK. James passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He attended Lane School and went on to Atoka High School. James was a dozer operator, truck salesman, and truck...

Oct 23, 2024

Mamie Lee Maxey, age 82, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, May 7, 1942, to Oliver and Maudie (Taylor) Johnson, at Boggy Depot, OK. Mamie passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home in Atoka, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She graduated from Wilson Community Schools and went on to attend El...

Oct 23, 2024

Dora Delee (Hastings) Moore, age 93, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Friday, November 7, 1930, to Benjamine Franklin "B.F." and Maudie Mae (Singletary) Hastings, at Darwin, OK in Pushmataha County. In 1945 she and her parents moved to Atoka from Antlers after a tornado destroyed their home.  Dora passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024...