Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

West Lee Terrence Barris, age 40, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Wednesday, May 11, 1983, to Terrence and Lisa Machel (Cunningham) Barris, at Durant, OK. West passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Atoka, OK.He graduated from Atoka High School with the Class of 2001, graduated from Murray State, and received a Bachelor's Degree...

Jun 19, 2023

J.R. Baker, age 85, a Canyon Lake, TX resident, formerly of Houston, TX. He was born on Friday, January 21, 1938, to Luther Solomon and Effie Dixie (Burleson) Baker, in Daisy, OK. John passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 in Houston, TX. He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, TX with the class of 1956. John...

Jun 17, 2023

(Lily) Janice Fomby Lane passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at home. She was born April 29, 1937 in Ardmore, OK to Harold Fomby and (Mary) Hazzie Culley Fomby. Janice grew up and attended school in Dallas, TX, where she graduated from Adamson High School in 1954. She then attended the University of Texas in Arlington and Texas...

Jun 16, 2023

Bessie Lou Claunch Bills, a cherished matriarch, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and faith. Born on March 30, 1928, in Slick Creek, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of James Cecil Claunch and Vernice Opal Griffith. Bessie married the love of her life, Herman Ellis Bills, on October 15, 1948, in...

Jun 16, 2023

Harold Albert Latham Sr., a Lehigh resident, was born on December 3, 1946, to Gordon and Ola (Washburn) Latham, at Coalgate, OK. He passed away on June 16, 2023 at Denison, Texas, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 13 days. Harold attended Coalgate High School. He worked in the heating and air business and was a...

Jun 16, 2023

OBITUARY Audie Don Thompson, age 59, a Stringtown, OK resident was born on Friday, January 24, 1964, to Audie and Fern (Erwin) Thompson, at Atoka, OK. Audie passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Stringtown High School. Audie was a Transit Maintenance Worker.  He married Jana (McConnell) Thompson on Friday, July 6th,...

Jun 16, 2023

Wilma Ruth Gadberry, age 89, was raised in Western Oklahoma and came to Stringtown, OK in 1983. She was born on Saturday, March 17, 1934, to Henry Edwin and Beatrice (Rose) Brewster at Canute, OK. Ruth passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at her home in Stringtown, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Pixley and Canute...

Jun 14, 2023

Linda Fay (Bowers) Daffern, a Tupelo resident, was born on November 24, 1949, to Elbert and Loreda Carrie (Henry) Bowers, at Ada, OK. She passed away on June 14, 2023 at Ada, OK at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 21 days. Linda graduated from Stonewall High School and attended some college. She was a loving home...

Jun 12, 2023

Judy Ann (Sides) Parry, a Coalgate resident , was born on March 12, 1944, to William Raymond and Anna Belle (Barnett) Sides, at Senath, MO. She passed away on June 12, 2023 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 79 years and 3 months. Judy graduated from Coalgate High School. She was a customer service representative & worked in...

Jun 8, 2023

Eldonna Carrie (Nelson) Carney, age 74, a Durant, OK resident, was born on Friday, February 4, 1949, to Theodore and Carrie Dona (Tekubie) Nelson, at Oklahoma City, OK. Eldonna passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Colbert, OK. She attended Sequoyah High School. Eldonna was a seamstress for Wrangler's. She was a member of Grace Indian Baptist Church...

Jun 7, 2023

Joseph "J.R." Barnhill Jr, a Wardville resident, was born on September 20, 1931, to Joseph "Joe" and Mary (Broadstreet) Barnhill, at Wardville, OK. He passed away on June 7, 2023 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 18 days. J.R. attended Wardville School. He was a rancher for many years. J.R. married Tilly Barnhill....

Jun 7, 2023

Lois Evelyn (Horn) Alexander, age 90, a Centerpoint, OK resident, lived in and around Wichita, KS for 13 years and came back to Atoka County in 1964. She was born on Wednesday, June 22, 1932, to James and Chloe (Hargrove) Horn, at Centerpoint, OK. Lois passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her home in Centerpoint, OK. She...

Jun 6, 2023

Anita Jones Matthews, a Coalgate resident, was born on June 13, 1946, to Dirol and Henrietta (Lacy) Rogers, at Coalgate, OK. She passed away on June 6, 2023 at Denison, Texas, at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 24 days. Anita attended Coalgate High School. She owned a ceramic shop and several restaurants with her mother. Anita ...

Jun 5, 2023

Dillion Ray Brewster, age 33, a lifelong Atoka County, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, May 22, 1990, to Jeremy Ray and Marsha Waynell (Goodson) Brewster, at Durant, OK.  Dillion passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Atoka, OK. He attended Harmony Grade School and Tushka High School where he graduated with the class of 2008. Dillion...

Jun 5, 2023

Billy J Wall, age 91, lived 38 years in Oklahoma City, and has been a Lane, Oklahoma resident since 1989, was born on Sunday, November 22, 1931, to William Edgar 'Buck' and Elath Elzora (Cook) Wall, at Bohler, OK. Billy passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home in Lane, OK.He attended Bohler and Webster Schools in...

Jun 4, 2023

Adam Lee McAusland, a Centrahoma resident was born on May 15, 1961, to Roy Lee and Eddie Ellen (Blevins) McAusland, at Coalgate, OK. He passed away on June 4, 2023 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 62 years and 19 days. Adam attended Tupelo Schools. He did all kinds of odd jobs including carpentry and mechanics. Adam was...

Jun 1, 2023

James Ray Gibson, age 75, a longtime Centerpoint, OK resident, was born on Saturday, January 3, 1948, to Louie Ray and Mable (Goforth) Gibson, at Borger, TX. James passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka Public Schools and graduated from Rattan High School. James was a rancher, insulator, and corrections officer. James proudly...

May 29, 2023

Anita Mae (LaFevers) Breed, an Oklahoma City resident was born on September 16, 1939, to Arnold David "A.D." and Vicy Lillian (Ketcherside) LaFevers, at Tupelo, OK. She passed away on May 29, 2023, at Norman, OK at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 13 days. Anita graduated from Tupelo High School Class of 1957. She was a...

May 26, 2023

Philip 'Flip' Bland Miller, age 70, a Stringtown, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, April 21, 1953, to Frank Cody and Noweta (Jackson) Miller, at Phoenix, AZ. Philip passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Stringtown, OK. He graduated with the Atoka Class of 1971 and attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Philip was a Restauranteur. Philip proudly served...

May 26, 2023

Jackie Virginia (Smith) Anderson, a Centrahoma resident, was born on May 30, 1933, to Oron and Ada (O'Dell) Smith, at Coal County, OK. She passed away on May 26, 2023, at her home in Centrahoma, OK at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 26 days.

Jackie attended grade schools in Mowdy, Wardville, McCarty and LoneStar....