Rudy Lee Densmore
Jul 25, 2026
Rudy Lee Densmore, 66, of Caney, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2026.
Born on January 6, 1960, in Wetumka, Oklahoma, Rudy was the son of Mack Ray Densmore and Mildred Fay (Stuckey) Densmore.
Rudy worked for many years as a manufacturing technologist before retiring. He attended school in California and graduated from Tracy High School in Tracy,...
Norman Wayne "Pete" Thomas
Jul 25, 2026
Norman Wayne “Pete” Thomas
Norman Wayne “Pete” Thomas, 90, of Coalgate, Oklahoma, passed away on July 25, 2026, in Coalgate, Oklahoma. He was born on February 21, 1936, in Poolville, Texas, to Hugh Willard Thomas and Willie Frank (Hargrove) Thomas.
Pete started his adult life as a cattle rancher and also worked in the oil field. Later becoming a full time rancher....
James Raymond Graves
Jul 25, 2026
James Raymond Graves, 54, of Caddo, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2026.
James was born on July 3, 1972, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Clyde Lee Creel Jr. and Dale Elaine (Lyons) Graves.
James attended school in Minden, Louisiana. He was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and creating projects both for himself and for others. He had...
Fannie Georgina Stephens
Jul 24, 2026
Fannie Georgina (Roberts) Stephens, 86, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in Coalgate, Oklahoma.
Georgina was born on April 30, 1940, in Stringtown, Oklahoma, to Robert Dudley Roberts and Johnnie Sue (Raines) Roberts.
Georgina dedicated many years of her life to serving others. Her first job was a nurse's aid at Brocks Nursing Home in Atoka, until her...
Norman Ray Cummins
Jul 24, 2026
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Norman Ray Cummins, a Stigler resident, was born on August 21, 1944, to Ray Leon and Lydia Bell (Cook) Cummins, at Stuart, OK. Norman passed away on July 24, 2026 at Stigler, OK at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 3 days. He attended Coalgate High School. Norman was a Coal County Deputy, worked in the oilfield as...
Glen Haney
Jul 23, 2026
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Homer 'Glen' Haney, an Ada resident, was born on April 10, 1939, to Homer Cecil and Lillian Oneta (Bigford) Haney, at Olney, OK. He passed away on July 23, 2026 at his home in Ada, OK at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 13 days. Glen attended Clarita High School graduating from Olney High School before attending Murray...
Charlene Blackburn
Jul 23, 2026
Blanche "Charlene" Blackburn, age 97, of Caney, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2026.
Charlene was born on August 19, 1928, in Amarillo, Texas, to Theodore M. Roop and Edna Irene (Cobb) Roop. She attended Amarillo schools through the eighth grade before leaving school to help raise her younger siblings while her parents worked. As the oldest...
Tony Kirk Gibby
Jul 21, 2026
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Tony Kirk Gibby, age 63, a longtime Coalgate resident, was born on May 09, 1963, to Vada Mae (Martin) Nelson, at Coalgate, OK. Tony passed away on July 21, 2026 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 63 years, 2 months and 12 days. He graduated from Coalgate High School with the Class of 1981. Tony was the Maintenace Supervisor...
Chunsa Peter Gipson
Jul 18, 2026
Chunsa Peter Gipson, 32, of Durant, Oklahoma, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Denison, Texas.
Chunsa was born on May 10, 1994, in Talihina, Oklahoma, to Nehemiah Gipson and Margaret Ann (Scott) Gipson.
Chunsa attended Atoka schools before later earning his GED. He continued his education through online college courses. He volunteered at Homeless Shelter and was passionate about helping others...
Jimmy Dale Wyatt
Jul 17, 2026
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Jimmy Dale Wyatt, age 85, a Coalgate resident, was born on February 21, 1941, to Lester and Hazel Ruth (Payne) Wyatt, at Duncan, OK. He passed away on July 17, 2026 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 26 days. Jimmy graduated from Duncan High School with the Class of 1959. He was a Meat...
Viola Kay Lang
Jul 16, 2026
Viola Kay Lang, 75, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2026.
Viola was born on October 18, 1950, to James Raymond Ables and Nedra Burnie Ables. She attended school in Boggy Depot and graduated from Tushka High School in 1968.
On December 30, 1968, Viola married the love of her life, J.D. Lang, in Atoka, Oklahoma....
Danny Wayne Golden
Jul 10, 2026
Danny Wayne Golden, Sr., 69, of Blanco, Oklahoma, passed away on July 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1957, in Coalgate, Oklahoma, to Roy Lee Golden and Druecella Marie (Robinson) Golden.
Danny worked as an owner/operator and truck driver for several trucking companies throughout his career. He also worked in construction, helping build several overpasses from...
Larry Marvin Hensley
Jul 10, 2026
Larry Marvin Hensley, a long-time Lehigh resident, was born on March 30, 1951, to Marvin Fredrick and Cassie Ozina (Cox) Hensley, at Atoka, Oklahoma. He passed away on July 10, 2026, at Ardmore, Oklahoma, at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days. Larry attended Roosevelt Schools and graduated from Coalgate High School with the Class of 1968....
Lance Thomas
Jul 9, 2026
Copon Lance Thomas, age 57, a Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, June 24, 1969, to John Thomas and Gwendolyn Joyce (Davis) Rector, at Fairplay, CO. Lance passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka School, then later attended trade school in Talihina.
Lance was a forklift operator for B&B Logging for many years....
Betty Lillian Dorsey
Jul 8, 2026
Betty Lillian Dorsey, 70, of Noble, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in Norman, Oklahoma, on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 14, 1956, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Betty June and Floyd “Buster” Marcum. Betty attended Albion and Talihina schools, where her academic accomplishments earned her the distinction of being valedictorian of her class. Her competitive spirit...
Diana Gail Steel
Jul 6, 2026
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Diana Gail (Weakley) Steel, age 73, a Coalgate resident, was born on October 16, 1952, to Marvin Lee and Martha Lee (Swindell) Weakley, at Tulare, CA. She passed away on July 06, 2026 at Ada, OK at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 20 days. She graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, TX. Diana cooked...
Diane Downard
Jul 5, 2026
Diane Downard, a long-time Coalgate resident, was born on October 19, 1958, to Arthur Dean Justus and Mary Louise (Grant) Williams, at Idabel, Oklahoma. She passed away on July 5, 2026, at Holdenville, Oklahoma, at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 16 days. Diane graduated from Idabel Gray High School and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from...
Floye Darlene (Alexander) Horn
Jul 3, 2026
Floye Darlene (Alexander) Horn, age 92, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, June 12, 1934, to George Logan and Sevelar (Stiles) Alexander, at Farris, OK. Floye passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at her home in Atoka, OK at the age of 92 years and 21 days. She attended Farris School. Floye was a Homemaker. She married...
Jagger Kade Farris
Jul 1, 2026
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Jagger Kade Farris, a Coalgate resident, was born on July 30, 2002, to Justin Kent and Monaca Lynn (Brown) Farris, at Durant, OK. Jagger passed away on July 01, 2026 at Plano, TX at the age of 23 years, 11 months and 1 day. He attended Cottonwood Elementary, Stonewall Elementary, and McLish Middle School before graduating from Coalgate High School...
Donna Kay Scott
Jun 30, 2026
Donna Kay Scott, age 78, a Durant, OK resident. She was born on Friday, December 19, 1947, to Raymond and Freida Elsoean (Dean) Waychoff, at Tulsa, OK. Donna passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Durant, OK. Donna graduated from Star Spencer High School in 1966 and then went to Beauty School. Donna worked various secretary jobs throughout her...
