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James Ray Gibson

James Ray Gibson

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...

Anita Mae Breed

Anita Mae Breed

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...

Philip 'Flip' Bland Miller

Philip 'Flip' Bland Miller

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...

Jackie Virginia Anderson

Jackie Virginia Anderson

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....

Loyed Wayne Lambert

Loyed Wayne Lambert

May 20, 2023

Loyed Wayne Lambert was a Coalgate, OK resident. He was born on October 25, 1936, to Ottie and Eva (Cole) Lambert, at Stratford, OK. Loyed passed away on May 20, 2023 at Sachse, TX at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 25 days. Loyed worked for Hanson Concrete doing field services, he was also a saddle maker....

Bobbie Louise Allen

Bobbie Louise Allen

May 19, 2023

Bobbie Louise Allen, age 75, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, September 18, 1947, to Robert and Elva Louise (Sims) Allen, at Bonham, TX. Bobbie passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Atoka, OK. She attended Forrest Hill School. Bobbie was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren....

Mary Edith Prater

Mary Edith Prater

May 19, 2023

Mary Edith Prater, age 79, an Atoka, OK resident, who also lived in California for 25 years, was born on Tuesday, September 7, 1943, to Hollie Owen and Ruby Alene (Birchfield) Prater, at Bentley, OK.Mary passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at McAlester, OK. She attended Farris Elementary School. Mary worked in restaurants when she lived in California,...

Gilbert Ray Kirkland

Gilbert Ray Kirkland

May 15, 2023

Gilbert Ray Kirkland, a Moore resident, was born on January 26, 1944, to Olva Dinton "OD" Kirkland and Ruby Azlene (Timmons) Kirkland, at Rock Springs, WY. He passed away on May 15, 2023 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 19 days....

Jean Ann Loftin

Jean Ann Loftin

May 12, 2023

Jean Ann (Hooe) Loftin, who departed this natural life on Friday, May 12, 2023 just short of her 91 st birthday, will be carried back home to Wardville, Oklahoma. Viewing, visitation and funeral will be at Brown's Funeral Service, 400 W. Queen Avenue, Coalgate, Oklahoma 74538, 580-927-2101. Viewing and visitation will be on Friday, May 19...

Carl Rupert Mcentire

Carl Rupert Mcentire

May 11, 2023

Carl Rupert McEntire, long-time Coalgate resident, passed away on May 11, 2023 in College Station, TX where he had been living for the past three years. Carl was born on September 29, 1923 in Cairo, OK to William Thompson McEntire and Esther Hope (Whitwell) McEntire. Carl was proceeded in death by his wife, Pat (Pruett); his son, Clark;...

Betty Jean Harrison

Betty Jean Harrison

May 10, 2023

Betty Jean Harrison, age 91, a longtime Antlers, OK resident. She was born on Tuesday, December 15, 1931, to Floyd Wesley and Edith Irene (Pond) Carnes, at Seminole, OK. Betty passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Antlers, OK. She attended school. Betty was a housewife and worked as a nurse's aide. She married Herman A. Harrison on...

Julie Ann Whitt

Julie Ann Whitt

May 8, 2023

Julie Ann (Golden) Whitt, age 65, a longtime Caney, OK resident. She was born on Sunday, March 2, 1958, to Donald Reece and Phyllis Marie (VanConett) Golden, at Eureka, CA. Julie passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Durant, OK. She graduated from Caney High School. Julie was a dedicated housewife and homemaker. She married Jack Whitt in...

Noah "Sonny" Lee Burris

Noah "Sonny" Lee Burris

May 7, 2023

Noah Lee Burris "Sonny", a longtime Coalgate resident, was born on January 8, 1954, to Lee and Mildred (Bohanon) Burris, at Centrahoma, OK. He passed away on May 7, 2023 at Ada, OK at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 29 days. Noah graduated in 1973...

Allen Wayne Huddleston

Allen Wayne Huddleston

May 7, 2023

Allen Wayne Huddleston, age 77, a longtime Tushka, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, January 12, 1946, to Guy Barney and Thelma Louise (Choat) Huddleston, at Artesia, CA. Allen passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Edmond, OK. He attended Tushka High School.  Allen was retired Army. Allen proudly served his country in The Army during the...

Teresa Gayle Barnes

Teresa Gayle Barnes

May 5, 2023

Teresa Gayle (Taylor) Barnes, a Coalgate resident, was born on April 15, 1951, to Howard Clifton and Leola Mae (McCall) Taylor, at Duncan, OK. She passed away on May 5, 2023 at Tulsa, OK at the age of 72 years and 20 days. Teresa graduated from Comanche High...

Betty Lee Roark

Betty Lee Roark

Apr 30, 2023

Betty Lee Roark, age 89, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, May 20, 1933, to Harry Lee and Clettie Irene (Hubble) Bryant, at Stringtown, OK, the 5th of 7 children. Betty passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her home in Atoka, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She graduated from La Rose Cutoff...

Betty Lou Collins

Betty Lou Collins

Apr 28, 2023

Betty Lou (Matthews) Collins, an Ardmore resident, was born on September 10, 1939, to Oscar Hugh and Josephine (Roberts) Matthews, at Talihina, OK. She passed away on April 28, 2023 at Ardmore, OK at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 18 days. Betty graduated from Centrahoma...

Kathleen Little

Kathleen Little

Apr 27, 2023

Kathleen (Jump) Little, an Oklahoma City resident, was born on August 14, 1947, to Albert and Violet Bernice (Chiles) Jump at Coalgate, OK. She passed away on April 27, 2023 at Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 13 days. Kathleen graduated from...

Judith Ann James

Judith Ann James

Apr 27, 2023

Judith "Judy" Ann James, age 79, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, August 21, 1943, to George Washington and Vera Crystal (Gray) Wilson, at Cedar Falls, IA. Judy passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from school in Quasqueton, IA and went on to get certified in cosmetology.  Judy was...

Tammy Dawn Hatridge

Tammy Dawn Hatridge

Apr 27, 2023

Tammy Dawn Hatridge, age 65, was an Atoka, OK resident of the last several years. She was born on Thursday, October 3, 1957, to Robert and Ola Mae (Kanimaya) Hatridge, at Dallas, TX. Tammy passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Atoka, OK. She graduated MacArthur High School in Irving, TX. Tammy was a Secretary at B&H Electric....

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