Obituaries

Sep 30, 2023

Jerry Dean Williams, age 66, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Monday, July 1, 1957, to Reed and Isabel "Lizzie" (Leflore) Williams, at Antlers, OK. Jerry passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Tulsa, OK. He graduated High School. Jerry worked as a Deputy for Choctaw and Pushmataha Counties, for Department of Corrections where he retired, after...

Sep 28, 2023

Ruby Pearl Barnes, age 97, an Indiahoma, OK resident, formerly a longtime Stringtown/Atoka resident, was born on Friday, June 25, 1926, to Jewel Tisdell, at Stringtown, OK. Ruby passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Lawton, OK. She attended Miller and Stringtown Schools. Ruby was a housewife and homemaker. She also worked as a cook in several restaurants...

Sep 27, 2023

Mary Ellen Bush, age 72, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, December 7, 1950, to Delbert and Dorothy (Ragon) McInis, at Belton, TX. Mary passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Richardson, TX. She graduated from Belton High School in Belton, TX. Mary was a housewife and homemaker, she also owned Workouts for Women for...

Sep 27, 2023

Fern (Erwin) Thompson, age 87, a lifelong Stringtown, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, November 13, 1935, to Ernest and Ellen (Ramey) Erwin, at Blanco, OK. Fern passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Atoka, OK. She attended Kiowa Public Schools. Fern was a Housewife and Mother. She married Audie Horace Thompson Jr. on Saturday, September 9th,...

Sep 25, 2023

Funeral Notice

Johnnie Ray Anderson

Born November 19, 1949 at Madera, CA Passed away September 25, 2023 at his home in Boswell, Oklahoma

AGE:    73

Celebration of Life Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 12:00 pm Crystal / Boehler Community Center Lunch - Share happy memories

Burial Private Graveside Services...

Sep 24, 2023

Billie Gene (Calhoun) Miller, age 90, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Monday, February 6, 1933, to O.D. and Roma (Roberson) Calhoun, at Pittsburg, OK. Billie passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her home in Atoka, OK.  She started school at Limestone Gap and graduated from Atoka High School. Billie worked for Southwestern Bell, later...

Sep 24, 2023

Robbie Sue Nail, age 67, a Cottonwood resident, was born on December 19, 1955, in Grants, New Mexico to Eual Franklin and Florence Irene (Sallee) Mills, of Cottonwood, Oklahoma. She passed away on September 24, 2023, in her home in Cottonwood, Oklahoma while surrounded by her family. After graduating Olney High School in 1974, she worked at Blue Bell...

Sep 22, 2023

Linda Marie Roy, age 60, a lifelong Tushka/Atoka, OK resident, was born on Friday, January 11, 1963, to George Buford and Ruebye Madlayne (Sorsby) Roy, at Texarkana, TX. Linda passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from Tushka High School with the class of 1981. Linda attended Kiamichi Vo-Tech where she studied childcare. Linda...

Sep 19, 2023

Theda Bonner Naylor, a Coalgate resident, was born on August 28, 1921, to Thea Hunter Bonner and Cloie Dunn Bonner, at Daisy, OK. Theda passed away on September 19, 2023 in her home at Coalgate, OK at the age of 102 years and 22 days, surrounded by her children and loved ones. She attended Coalgate schools and...

Sep 19, 2023

Velena Faye (Cox) Hopkins, a Tupelo resident, was born on December 14, 1957, to Verlon Cox and Bonnie Shafer, at Jacksonville, FL. She passed away on September 19, 2023 at Ada, OK at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 5 days. Velena graduated from Malakoff High School in Malakoff, TX. She was a homemaker and loved caring...

Sep 18, 2023

Frances Coleen Blakney or better known by her closest family as "Nini", age 64, a lifelong Hopewell, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, February 14, 1959, to Harold "Slim" and Violet "Nell" (Nix) Whitmire, at Durant, OK. Coleen passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home in Kenefic, OK. She graduated Coleman High School. Coleen was...

Sep 15, 2023

Dale Anthony Hill, age 70, a Calera, OK resident, formerly a longtime Caddo, OK resident, was born on Friday, August 28, 1953, to Jack Harden and Melba Leflora (Moran) Hill, at Bethesda, MD in the Naval hospital. Dale passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Caddo High School and went on to attend...

Sep 15, 2023

Lizzie "Dorothy" Lou LeFlore, age 82, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, May 11, 1941, to William Lewis and Tracy Lillie (Taylor) Peters, at Talihina, OK. Dorothy passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Durant, OK. She attended Lane Public School. Dorothy was a clerk for Three Arrows Restaurant and Grill. She attended Double Springs Church...

Sep 15, 2023

George Sidney Ross III, age 65, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1958, to George "Bill" and Barzella Geneva (Lowe) Ross, at Coalgate, OK. George passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School with the class of 1977. George was a delivery driver for Sheffield Furniture...

Sep 14, 2023

Ellis Edward Farley, a long time Coalgate resident, was born on April 23, 1954, to Edward Henry and Loretta Mae (Phipps) Farley, at Coalgate, OK. He passed away on September 14, 2023 at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 22 days. Ellis graduated from Coalgate High School Class of '72. He worked as a...

Sep 12, 2023

Arthur "AJ" James Calvin, age 97, a longtime Stringtown, OK resident, formerly a longtime Gowen resident, was born on Saturday, July 10, 1926, to Roy Elvin and Lolla Bell (Rose) Calvin, at Talihina, OK. AJ passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Atoka, OK.  He attended Talihina Public School. AJ was a driller for the oil rigs. He...

Sep 10, 2023

Odessa Mae Farmer, age 100, a lifelong Stringtown, OK resident, was born on Thursday, July 12, 1923, to James Arlie and Zemma Jewel (Williams) Wilson, at Bruno, OK. Odessa passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Coalgate, OK. She attended Harmony School. Odessa was a housewife and homemaker. She also worked in shipyards in California as a torch...

Sep 7, 2023

Regina Kay Standridge Baker

Obituary

Regina Kay Baker, a Coalgate resident, was born on March 19, 1951 to Little Ike Standridge I and Ruby Maple (Coffee) Standridge in Martinez, California. She went to be with her savior on September 7, 2023 at Integris Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Regina...

Sep 7, 2023

Betty Sue Eaves, age 79, an Atoka resident, was born on January 20, 1944, to Leroy and Edith Lorene (Yates) Eaves, at Lane, OK. Betty passed away on September 7, 2023 at Durant, OK. She attended Iron Stob Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School in 1960, she later went on to attend Sherman School of Beauty. Betty...

Sep 4, 2023

Neva June Roark, age 63, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, September 6, 1959, to Jay and Susie (Bryant) Roark, at Atoka, OK. Neva passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Sulphur, OK. She graduated from high school and then on to receive an Associate's Degree. Neva was a cashier for Kroger. She married Ray...