Stetson Shawn Thompson
Aug 7, 2024
Stetson Shawn Thompson, age 39, an Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, March 17, 1985, to James Anthony and Sandy Yvette (Rains) Thompson, at Durant, OK. Stetson passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence in Atoka, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School in 2003 and attended the Atoka Kiamichi Technology Center for 2...
Zesta Angel Langston
Aug 4, 2024
Zesta Angel (McNeely) Langston, age 66, a long time Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Friday, December 27, 1957, to Cloretta (McNeely) Johnson, at Coalgate, OK. Angel passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She attended Mustang High School. Angel was a housewife and homemaker, later on was a caretaker for LJ before his passing....
Matteo Pinto Cole
Aug 3, 2024
Infant baby, Matteo Pinto Cole, was born on August 3, 2024, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He passed peacefully in the arms of his parents, Preston Wayne Cole III and Hannah Patience Muniz. Although he could not stay, he was deeply loved by his parents and all his family.
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Roy Derrel Byrd
Aug 3, 2024
Roy Byrd passed on August 3, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He was born in Centrahoma, OK on March 2, 1934 to Lee Roy and Ethel (Hill) Byrd. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, a brother, Troy Byrd, and a sister, Jo Byrd. He is survived by his immediate family consisting of Roy's wife, Glenda Graham-Byrd; daughters,...
Owen "O.N." Norman Riley
Aug 2, 2024
O.N. Riley, "Owen Norman Riley" a lifelong member of the Olney community, passed away on August 2, 2024. He was born March 23, 1935, at Clarita Oklahoma, the first and only son of Ernest and Arline Riley. He attended Olney Public School where he graduated as Valedictorian in 1952.
It was while attending Olney High School that...
Kathleen Ann Scovill
Aug 1, 2024
Kathleen Ann (Fischer) Scovill, known by everyone as Kathy, passed away unexpectedly on August 1st, 2024, at the age of 66, in Fennville, Michigan. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Dorothy Fischer; brother, Steven Fischer; and brother-in-law, Chris Tisheuar. Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Bill; children, Tracy (Max) Masters and Tom Scovill; grandchildren,...
Charles Edward Imotichey Sr.
Jul 30, 2024
Charles Edward Imotichey Sr., age 72, a lifelong Sulphur, Mill Creek area resident. He was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1951, to Edward and Imogene (Wright) Imotichey, at Sulphur, OK. Charles passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Tulsa, OK. He graduated from Sulphur High School with the class of 1969. Charles was a loader operator for Rock...
Jerry Lee Taylor
Jul 29, 2024
Jerry Lee Taylor, age 52, a longtime Atoka, OK resident was raised in the Valliant, Wright City, Broken Bow area before moving to the Wilson Community. He was born on Sunday, October 3, 1971, to Roy Jr. and Wanda June "Jane" (Bowers) Taylor, at Perryton, TX. Jerry passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He attended...
Gary John Mckee
Jul 26, 2024
Gary John McKee, age 69, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Thursday, October 28, 1954, to Charles Baston and Ruth Lahoma (Sanders) McKee, at Del Rio, TX. Gary passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Dallas, TX. He graduated from Atoka High School with the class of 1973 and went on to attend college. Gary...
Kayven Reed Perry
Jul 26, 2024
Kayven Reed Perry was born on July 26, 2024, to Jeffery David and Alaina Marie (Smith) Perry, at Durant, OK. Kayven gained his heavenly wings on July 26, 2024 at Durant, OK. Kayven is survived by his parents, Jeffery David and Alaina Marie (Smith) Perry of the home in Atoka, OK; grandmothers, Tina Smith and husband Jory of Atoka,...
Ruby Clara Cole
Jul 24, 2024
Ruby Clara (Sioux) Cole, a longtime Coalgate resident, was born on August 31, 1948, to Grover and Dora (Flyingman) Sioux. She passed away on July 24, 2024, at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 24 days. Ruby was a cook at Circle N for many years. She married Preston Wayne Cole Sr. on April...
William Andrew Collier
Jul 20, 2024
William Andrew "Andy" Collier, age 71, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, August 9, 1952, to William and Helen June (Hazlewood) Collier, at Bay City, TX. Andy passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Springwoods Sr. High in Houston, Texas. Andy proudly served his country in The U.S. Army....
Arnold Alfred Adams Sr
Jul 20, 2024
Arnold Alfred Adams, Sr., a Coalgate resident formally of Alex, Oklahoma, was born on November 10, 1952, to Shirley Kendall and Barbara Jean (Dodd) Adams, at Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was lucky enough to have two mothers. Barbara Jean gave him life and Belva Jean raised him. Arnold passed away on July 20, 2024, at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age...
Jane Ann Loudermilk
Jul 19, 2024
Jane Ann Loudermilk, age 67, a Coalgate resident. She was born on August 13, 1956, to Reece and Viola (Beal) Vick, at Coalgate, OK. Jane passed away on July 19, 2024 at Ada, OK. She graduated from Olney High School with the Class of 1974. Jane was a Seamstress for Wrangler. She married Tommy Ray Loudermilk on...
Janittie 'Carlotta' Fay (Burleson) Henson
Jul 19, 2024
Janittie Carlotta Fay (Burleson) Henson, age 75, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, September 15, 1948, to Mark and Maggie Fay (Boston) Burleson, at Stringtown, OK. Carlotta passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from Stringtown High School. Carlotta was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church....
James Arlis Franks
Jul 17, 2024
James Arlis Franks, age 76, a Coalgate, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, May 26, 1948, to Arlie and Inola Mae (Coffee) Franks, at Miami, AZ. James passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Coalgate, OK. He received a Bachelor's Degree from East Central University. James retired as a Supervisory Supply Manufacturing Specialist. James served in...
Delois Jean Owens
Jul 14, 2024
Delois Jean Owens, age 62, an Oklahoma City, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, August 12, 1961, to Sandy Lee and Irene (Riley) Nichols, at Hayti, MO. DeLois passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from Atoka High School. Delois worked in Home Health as an LPN for 30+ years. She married...
Dr. Melvan Hershall Kirksey
Jul 12, 2024
Dr. Melvan Hershall Kirksey, age 92, an Atoka, OK resident for the past 30 years previously lived in Maryland many years and grew up in Ft. Gibson, OK. He was born on Thursday, February 11, 1932, to Carl and Ruby T. (Baughman) Kirksey, at Ft. Gibson, OK. Melvan passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Durant, OK. He...
Donald Wayne Lynn Sr.
Jul 12, 2024
Donald Wayne Lynn Sr., age 61, an Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, July 15, 1962, to George Wayne and Rosie Etta (Hall) Lynn, at Trinidad, TX. Donald passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended Trinidad Elementary and Trinidad Highs School. He then transferred and graduated from Fayette-Ware High...
Allen Gene Buckley Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Allen "Alanzo" Gene Buckley Jr, age 53, an Edmond resident. He was born on January 11, 1971, to Allen Gene Buckley Sr and Ruby Clara (Sioux) Cole, at Downey, CA. Allen passed away on July 10, 2024 at Edmond, OK. He graduated from Coalgate High School with the class of 1990. Allen worked at Sonny's Grocery, at...
