Obituaries

Feb 19, 2024

Joyce Marie Boone, age 80, an Ada, OK resident, formerly a longtime resident of Atoka, OK. She was born on Tuesday, October 19, 1943, to Herman and Marie (Smart) Boone, at Ardmore, OK. Joyce passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home in Ada, OK. She attended Atoka High School. Joyce was a housewife and mother. She...

Feb 18, 2024

Geraldine Crow, age 81, a longtime Caney, OK resident. She was born on Monday, March 9, 1942, to Edgar Melvin and Juaneta Cecelia (Culp) Turner, at McAllen, TX. Geraldine passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her daughter's house in McAlester, OK. She graduated from Caney High School and then went on to attend SOSU. Geraldine was a...

Feb 18, 2024

OBITUARY

Richard Don Green, 78, Atoka, Oklahoma, entered into rest Sunday February 18th in his home. He was born on Monday, December 17, 1945, to William and Beatrice Modean (Shelton) Green, at Roswell, NM. He served in the Vietnam War and earned his Purple Heart while over seas. He was an Active Duty American Soldier who laid...

Feb 18, 2024

Wanda Lou Bonham, age 90, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Friday, February 2, 1934, to Orville Carl and Novella Susie (Burleson) Bonham, at home in Atoka County, OK. Wanda passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home in Harmony, OK. She attended Harmony Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School. She then...

Feb 17, 2024

Marian Jeannette (Marrs) Harris, a Coalgate resident, was born on July 23, 1949, to Gerald Ray and Merlon Pratt (Blankenship) Marrs, at Dallas, TX. She passed away on February 17, 2024 at Sherman, Texas, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 25 days. Marian attended Duncanville Schools. She was a homemaker. Marian married Curtis Harris on August...

Feb 15, 2024

Tommy Joe 'TJ' Sisson, age 91, a Atoka, OK resident, was born on Monday, October 3, 1932, to Ralph and Pearl Sisson, at Bentley, OK. TJ passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He attended Bentley Schools and Atoka High School. TJ was a Route Salesman for CocaCola where he retired after 30 plus years. TJ...

Feb 14, 2024

Jack Alfred McFeeters, age 91, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born with his twin sister, the late Jill (McFeeters) Jones on Saturday, December 17, 1932, to Grover Alfred and Gertrude Sofie (Fritz) McFeeters, at Walnut Ridge, AR. Jack passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his home in Atoka, OK surrounded by his loved ones. He...

Feb 11, 2024

Joy Ann (Darling) Mills York, age 87, an Atoka, OK resident since the 1950's was raised in the Antlers area. She was born on Saturday, January 30, 1937, to Webb Tyler and May (Harrison) Darling, at Lehigh, OK. Joy passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Coalgate, OK. She graduated from Antlers High School. Joy was a bus...

Feb 11, 2024

Richard Edward Taylor, age 92, a Wapanucka, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, February 7, 1932, to Perry "Bub" and Lillie E. (Kelly) Taylor, at home in Boggy Depot, OK. Richard went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the VA Center in Ardmore, OK. He attended Boggy Depot School and graduated from Tushka...

Feb 8, 2024

Billy Ray Compton, age 70, a Shawnee, OK resident, was born on Thursday, July 30, 1953, to Roy and Wanda Faye (Bellgard) Compton, at Eureka, CA.Billy passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Shawnee, OK. He graduated from Capital Hill High School. Billy was a Mechanic. Billy proudly served his country in The Army. He married Jane Hamman...

Feb 7, 2024

Johnny Lee Williams, age 75, a longtime Caney, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, October 9, 1948, to Elbert James and Martha Florence (Syler) Williams, at Pittsburg, OK. Johnny passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Caney, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School. Johnny was a mechanic at Dayton Tires. Johnny proudly served his country in...

Feb 2, 2024

Nelda Kay Tigert, age 80, a Caney, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, to Alvie and Wilma Bea (Arp) Richardson, at Bentley, OK. Nelda passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Durant, OK. She graduated from Caney High School with the class of 1962. Nelda was a Teacher's Aid for Coleman Schools. She married Carroll...

Feb 1, 2024

Lloyd Glenn Long, nicknamed Sarge and Logger, age 72, a longtime Farris, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, December 12, 1951, to Lloyd "Jack" Elvin and Ellen Lorene (Selby) Long, at Florence, AZ. Glenn passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home in Farris, OK. He attended Farris Grade School, graduated from Atoka High School and later...

Jan 31, 2024

Hayden "Bo" Wayne Willis, age 67, a lifelong Caney, OK resident. He was born on Wednesday, June 13, 1956, to Hayden Leon and Mascal Joy (Fryer) Willis, at Caney, OK.  Bo passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Tulsa, OK. He graduated from Caney High School with the class of 1974. Bo was a very talented basketball player...

Jan 30, 2024

Jack Alva Rice, age 81, a Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, February 11, 1942, to Uel and Sammy Lee (Everett) Rice, at Coalgate, OK. Jack passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Durant, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School with the class of 1960. Jack was the owner and operator of Rice Trucking. He married...

Jan 24, 2024

Geronima "Jerrie" Wheeler, age 93, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1930, to Guadalupe V. and Juana "Juanita" (Turner) Rodriguez, at Willacy County, TX. Jerrie passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home in Atoka, OK.  She attended and graduated from Harlingen High School in Harlingen, TX in 1949. Jerrie then...

Jan 23, 2024

Jimmy Adams, age 67, an Atoka, OK resident, was raised in Oak Cliff, TX and Vanita, OK and moved to Lane in the 1990's. He was born on Thursday, December 27, 1956, to James and Geneva Lee (Bradford) Adams, at Oak Cliff, TX. Jimmy passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at McAlester, OK. He attended Oak Cliff High...

Jan 23, 2024

Eddie Lynn Dodd, age 73, a lifelong Stringtown, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, August 6, 1950, to Freddie Harvey and Geneva Bernice (Mansell) Dodd, at Atoka, OK. Eddie passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home in Stringtown, OK. He attended Stringtown High School. Eddie worked at hauling hay, doing ranch work, and as a...

Jan 23, 2024

Clarence Dino Jones, age 66, an Atoka, OK resident since 1989 was raised in Ohio. He was born on Friday, December 20, 1957, to Edward D. and Anna Mae (Lynch) Jones, at Toledo, OH. Clarence passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Dallas, TX. He graduated from Jessup Scott High School in Toledo, OH. Clarence was a salesman...

Jan 22, 2024

Cecile "Delloise" Armstrong, age 95, a Lehigh, OK resident. since 2005. She was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1928, to Ernest Berne and Bernice (Phelps) Schorsch, at Lacon, IL. Delloise passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home in Lehigh, OK. She attended school in Sandwich, IL. Delloise was a telephone operator for Illinois Bell Telephone Company...