Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Jessie James

Born January 18, 1932 in Stringtown, Oklahoma to Frank and Susan (Wilson) James and passed from this life on July 31, 2023 in Lancaster, CA.

Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Jacqueline "Jackie" (Hembree) James (May 20, 2018).  Jackie and Jessie were married on February 5, 1955 in Las Vegas,...

Jul 28, 2023

Joshua Augustus Lee Pfaff, age 31, a Lane, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, June 16, 1992, to Ricky Pfaff and Shelly "Pfaff" Hogan, at McAlester, OK. Joshua passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Antlers, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School with the Class of 2011. Joshua was a Highliner for Ibew Union. He married Lexi...

Jul 27, 2023

Dana Gayle (Prince) Miller was a Ratliff City resident and was born on May 30, 1975, to Ricky Dewayne Prince and Carol Janette Bullard, at Ada, OK. Dana passed away on July 27, 2023 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 48 years, 1 month and 27 days. She attended Tupelo Schools and graduated from Allen Highschool....

Jul 21, 2023

Joan Rose Kirksey, an Atoka, OK resident for the past  41 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21.  Joan was born in Utica New York on August 3,1932 to Vincent and Marion (Suchey) Karwacki. She attended school at the Utica Free Academy and received an Associate's Degree in Business. Mrs. Kirksey worked several years as a purchasing agent...

Jul 21, 2023

Betty Lou Sikes, age 87, a Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Monday, June 15, 1936, to Bert Wilke and Thelma Ethel (Goad) Harper, at Seminole, OK. Betty passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Atoka, OK. She attended Shawnee Public Schools, where she graduated in 1954. Betty went on to receive an Associates  Degree from Neff...

Jul 18, 2023

Suzanna Lei (Billings) Rector, age 48, a Lane, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, November 20, 1974, to Vernon and Frances Mozelle (Sawyer) Billings, at Tulsa, OK. Suzanna passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at McKinney, TX. She attended High School in Garden City, KS. Suzanna was a seamstress, making many quilts, and a General Laborer. She...

Jul 17, 2023

Rex Arley White, age 69, a longtime Lane and Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1953, to Joe Bill and Clara Estelle (Cochran) White, at Coalville, UT. Rex passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School. Rex was a owner/operator, and a mechanic. He married Debra...

Jul 15, 2023

Larry Dean Cook, age 70, a longtime Lane, OK resident. He was born on Thursday, July 17, 1952, to Titus and Nola Faye (Prater) Cook, at Atoka, OK. Larry passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Hugo, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School. Larry was a Fire Fighter and a Truck Driver for Randy Morris Trucking. He...

Jul 15, 2023

Geraldine (Davenport) Davis, a Clarita resident, was born to Ezra and Bertie (Manis) Davenport on September 25, 1927, in Coalgate, Oklahoma. She entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2023 at Coalgate, Oklahoma, with her family by her side. Geraldine was 95 years, 9 months and 20 days old. She graduated from Olney High School. Geraldine was a loving...

Jul 14, 2023

Ronnie Dean Cox, a Coalgate, Oklahoma resident, was born on May 28, 1956, to Bobby Von and Opal Maxine (Lea) Cox, at Madera, California. He passed away on July 14, 2023 at McAlester, Oklahoma, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 16 days. Ronnie attended Central High School in Fresno, California. He was a gunite building swimming...

Jul 14, 2023

Alma Lee Weeden, age 90, a longtime McAlester, OK resident, formerly a longtime Tushka, OK resident. She was born on Friday, June 9, 1933, to Marvin and Anna Bell (Blakley) White, at Tushka, OK. Alma passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her son's house in Eufaula, OK. She attended Tushka High School. Alma worked in the cafeteria...

Jul 13, 2023

Terry Don Blackburn, age 71, was raised in the Tipton and Altus area and was a Wapanucka, OK resident for the past 25 years. He was born on Monday, April 14, 1952, to Ofearl and Nora Louise (Wolfe) Blackburn, at Tipton, OK. Terry passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Wapanucka, OK. He graduated from Altus High School...

Jul 10, 2023

Ryan Matthew Frailicks, age 28, a longtime Atoka and Boswell, OK resident. He was born on Thursday, February 16, 1995, to Roy "John" Monroe and Pam (Taylor) Frailicks, at Durant, OK. Ryan passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Calera, OK. He graduated from Boswell High School. Ryan was a lineman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, family...

Jul 9, 2023

Ethel Marie Wood, age 90, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, October 8, 1932, to Nora L. Rogers, at Atoka, OK. Ethel passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Atoka Manor in Atoka, OK. She attended Harmony and Mayers Chapple schools and Atoka School. Ethel went on to Vo-Tech School of Nursing where...

Jul 7, 2023

Ruger Delrae Tucker, a Coalgate resident, was born on June 20, 2008, to Dustin Delrae and Shelly Dawn (Farris) Tucker, at Ada, Oklahoma. He passed away on July 7, 2023 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 15 years and 17 days. Ruger attended Coalgate Public Schools. He had a summer job trimming trees and mowing lawns with...

Jul 5, 2023

Remona Kay Feuerhelm, age 71, a longtime Lane, OK resident. She was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1952, to James and Joan (Schrock) Willmeth, at Springfield, OH. Remona passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Denison, TX. She graduated from Banning High School in California. Remona was a housewife, homemaker, worked at Wrangler, Sundowner Trailer Co., and the...

Jul 1, 2023

Randy Gene Bertis, age 49, a Oklahoma City, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, October 20, 1973, to Richard and Noami (Wallace) Bertis, at Talihina, OK. Randy passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Bentley Public Schools as well as Jones Academy and graduated High School from Jones Academy. Randy was a...

Jun 30, 2023

Robert Howard Pope Jr, an Atoka resident, was born on August 14, 1959, to Robert Howard Pope Sr and Emra (Killman) Vick, at Bakersfield, CA. He passed away on June 30, 2023 at Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 16 days. Robert graduated from Foothill High School in Bakersfield, CA. He was a...

Jun 30, 2023

Bobby Owens, age 83, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, August 15, 1939, to Woodrow and Callie (Tomlinson) Owens, at Atoka, OK. Bobby passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka High School. Bobby was a lifelong Rancher. He married Shirley (Ayers) on Friday, May 19th, 1989...

Jun 29, 2023

On June 29th, 2023, at the age of 69, our beloved Bro. David Yoder passed from this life and was carried by the angels into the bosom of Abraham. Though he will be missed by family and friends, Bro. David will be remembered for his love for God and for His people.

Bro. Yoder was born August...