Obituaries

Dec 1, 2025

Nancy Ellen English was born to Wallace and Delena (Jacobus) English at home in Lehigh, Oklahoma on April 14, 1939. She died on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Coalgate. Her daddy was a coal miner and was able to provide the family with plenty of food, electricity, and an automobile at a time when many families did not have...

Nov 26, 2025

Michael Nowlin, age 68, a Atoka, OK resident. He was born on August 3, 1957, to Forrest and Dora Faye (Winters) Nowlin, at Ruidoso, NM. Michael passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Jones, OK.

Michael worked in construction and was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Ethel Missionary Baptist Church in Antlers,...

Nov 25, 2025

Glenn Curtis Norton, age 89, a longtime Lane, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1936, to Lonnie Curtis and Hazel Louise (Howell) Norton, at Lawton, OK. Glenn passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Sulphur, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School and received an Associate's Degree in Communication at Rose State College in Oklahoma...

Nov 24, 2025

Patricia Ann Himes, age 79, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Monday, February 18, 1946, to Rufus Allen and Elizabeth Francis (Cooksey) Couch, at Lexington, OK. Patricia passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at her home in Coleman, OK. She graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City, OK in 1964. Patricia was a...

Nov 24, 2025

Clarence Eugene Homer, a Lawton resident, was born on March 26, 1964, to Anna Belle (Homer) Pike, at Talihina, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 24, 2025, at his home in Lawton at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 29 days. Clarence graduated from Sanger High School in Sanger, Texas. He worked as a laborer in construction....

Nov 18, 2025

Sherry Lynn Burleson, age 62, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, May 16, 1963, to Speedy and Geraldine (Criner) Gamble, at Oklahoma City, OK. Sherry passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Atoka, OK. She attended Ardmore High School then later became a CNA. Sherry was a homemaker and housewife. She married James Odie...

Nov 17, 2025

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John Carl Stewart, a Coalgate resident, was born on May 4, 1956, to John Robert and Edith Myrtle (Poole) Stewart, at Lynwood, California. He passed away on November 17, 2025, at his home at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 13 days. John was an account manager for Sitelogiq. He married Susan Raychell Sturdy...

Nov 15, 2025

Tony Lee Jackson, age 74, lived in Salinas, CA, and Phoenix, AZ, before moving to Atoka, OK. He was born on Saturday, April 17, 1951, to Jesse Norman Jackson and Alma Faye (Frazier) Wagner, at Atoka, OK. Tony passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Durant, OK. He attended North Salinas High, CA and Atoka Public School. Tony...

Nov 14, 2025

Mary Lou (Hearrell) Nickell, a resident of Roff, Oklahoma, was born in Olney, Oklahoma, to Robert Pyous and Sadie (Taylor) Hearrell on February 20, 1939. She passed away peacefully at her home in Roff on November 14, 2025, at the age of 86.

Mary graduated from Olney High School in 1957 and married her childhood sweetheart, Tommy...

Nov 12, 2025

Freda Sue Leuty, age 79, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, March 7, 1946, to Ralph Fred and Susie B. (Childs) Mobbs, at Atoka, OK. Freda passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK. She attended Bentley Grade School graduated from Atoka High School with the class of 1964. She then went...

Nov 11, 2025

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Linda Sue (Daniel) Tomlinson, age 78, a Coalgate resident, was born on August 30, 1947, to Clifford and Nora (Underwood) Daniel, at Olney, OK. Linda passed away on November 11, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 12 days. She graduated from Olney High School and went on to...

Nov 9, 2025

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Carolyn Lynn (Washburn) Paxton, age 73, an Allen, TX resident, was born on July 09, 1952, to William and Nettie Mae (Latham) Washburn, at Wardville, OK. Carolyn passed away on November 09, 2025 at Richardson, TX at the age of 73 years. She attended Cottonwood School before graduating from Coalgate High School with the class of...

Nov 9, 2025

Sherri Danette Wolfe, age 64, was born on Thursday, November 9, 1961, to Lonnie Joe and Edna Louise (Tramble) Burleson, at Crescent City, CA. Sherri entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her home in Daisy, OK surrounded by her loved ones.

She graduated from Stringtown High School as the valedictorian for her...

Nov 7, 2025

Michael  "Bubba" Wade Ables Jr., age 40, a lifelong Atoka County resident. He was born on Wednesday, August 14, 1985, to Michael Wade and Pamela Renee (Hodge) Ables, at Dallas, TX. Michael passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Coleman High School. Michael was a Heavy Equipment Operator.  He met his soulmate,...

Oct 28, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Willard Sherrard, age 72, an Okemah, OK resident, formerly a longtime Lane area resident. He was born on Monday, September 21, 1953 in Kobe, Japan. Charlie passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Okemah, OK. He graduated high school in Coppers Cove, TX. He also attended schools in Germany, California and many other states. He went...

Oct 27, 2025

Remembering a Life of Kindness, Integrity, and Dedication

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Darryl Weller, who departed this life on October 27th, 2025, in Atoka, Oklahoma. Darryl was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and community member whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew...

Oct 27, 2025

Richard Wayne Akin, age 81, a longtime Caddo, OK resident. He was born on Wednesday, April 5, 1944, to John Harrison and Betty Lou (Jackson) Akin, at Oklahoma City, OK. Richard passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Caddo, OK. He attended Norman High School and then went on to Okmulgee Tech studying Auto Mechanics. Richard worked at...

Oct 24, 2025

Barbara A Hurt, age 79, a Chickasha, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, October 16, 1946, to Alvis and Dorothy (Orum) Fenley, at Chickasha, OK. Barbara passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Barbara attended Tushka High School and Oklahoma State University.  She married Charles J Hurt on Saturday, October 12th, 1963...

Oct 24, 2025

Johnnie Emmitt Cravins, age 91, a Farris, OK resident. He was born on Monday, December 4, 1933, to Lonnie and Luby (Davis) Cravins, at Haywood, OK. He passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Farris, OK.

Johnnie attended Haywood High School. He was married to Sammie (Walker) Cravins on October 31, 1956 in Stigler, Ok.

Oct 22, 2025

Alan Lee Durant, age 68, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on May 10, 1957, to Frank Durant and Billie (Parmley) Alford, at Casa Grande, AZ. Alan passed away on October 22, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He received his GED. Alan was a construction worker specializing in sheet rock. Alan enlisted in the United States Navy in 1978. He...