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David Darrell Daffern Ii
Feb 12, 2022
David Darrell Daffern II, a Centrahoma resident, was born on January 16, 1973, to David Darrell and Doris June (McAusland) Daffern, at Ada, OK. He passed away on February 12, 2022 at Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 49 years and 27 days. David graduated from Tupelo High School Class of '90. He was a welder fabrication. David...
Elizabeth Ann Mcentire
Feb 12, 2022
Elizabeth Ann (Watson) McEntire, a Shreveport resident, was born on August 7, 1947, to Talmadge and Olive (Jenkins) Watson, in Springhill, LA. Elizabeth passed away on February 12, 2022 in Shreveport, LA at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 5 days. She graduated from Watson Chapel High School in 1965. Elizabeth was a homemaker. She married John...
Vincent Owen Ott
Feb 11, 2022
Vincent "Vinny or Harold" Owen Ott, was born on March 19, 1958, to Virgil Oliver and Freda Louise (Carnes) Ott, at Coalgate. He passed away on February 11, 2022 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 23 days. Vincent graduated from R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas. He also attended Hill Junior College...
Vincent Owen Ott
Feb 11, 2022
Vincent "Vinny or Harold" Owen Ott, was born on March 19, 1958, to Virgil Oliver and Freda Louise (Carnes) Ott, at Coalgate. He passed away on February 11, 2022 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 23 days. Vincent graduated from R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas. He also attended Hill Junior College...
Kenneth Lee Maurer
Feb 10, 2022
Kenneth Lee Maurer, age 86, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, February 18, 1935, to Milton Henry and Donna Bernice (McAfee) Maurer, at Jackson, MI. Kenneth passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in California and went on to receive a Doctorate Degree. He also...
James Allen Jones
Feb 10, 2022
James Allen Jones, an Allen resident, was born on April 22, 1954, to WR and Nell Louise (Scott) Jones, at Coalgate, OK. He passed away on February 10, 2022 at Ada, OK at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 19 days. He graduated from Tupelo High School and received his Master's Degree from East Central University. James...
Lena Sue Hunter
Feb 10, 2022
Lena Sue (Banks) Hunter, age 62, a longtime Lane, OK resident, was raised in Oklahoma City and moved back to Atoka County around 1973, was born on Sunday, March 15, 1959, to James Monroe and Ella Mae (Walker) Banks, at Bentley, OK. Lena passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Denison, TX. She attended Oklahoma City High School....
Roy Dan Burns
Feb 10, 2022
Roy Dan Burns, a Coalgate resident, was born on November 16, 1931, to William "Bill" and Sarah (Norris) Burns, at Coalgate, OK. He passed away on February 10, 2022 at Atoka, OK at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 25 days. Roy attended Eastside Coalgate School. He was a Street foreman and Public Works Director for the...
Vickey Verene Wilson
Feb 7, 2022
Vickey Verene Wilson, age 66, an Atoka resident was born April 21st, 1955 to Billy Jack Hindman and Bessie Verene (Smith) Scott, at Antlers, OK. Vickey left this world peacefully on Monday, February 7th, 2022, at her home in Atoka, OK. Vickey grew up in Antlers, OK and worked at the A-1 Steakhouse for several years. Vickey married David...
Ray Walton
Feb 6, 2022
Ray Walton, age 87, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, January 9, 1935, to Charles and Ethel (Rush) Walton, at Gillis Bluff County, Quinlan, MO. Ray passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Denison, TX. He attended Mark Twain Elementary School and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School. Ray was the head auto mechanic for Montgomery...
Ruth Ishmael
Feb 6, 2022
Griselda "Ruth" (Davis) Ishmael, age 81, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, May 30, 1940, to Leon and Zelda Adeline (Bones) Davis, at Ada, OK, and was raised in Coalgate, OK. Ruth passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Denison, TX. She graduated from Coalgate High School in 1958 and went on to attend Draughon's...
Anita Kay (Penick) Hall
Feb 5, 2022
Anita Kay (Penick) Hall, age 60, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Friday, December 15, 1961, to Judy Irene Penick, at Atoka, OK. Anita passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Atoka, OK. She attended Wapanucka High School. Anita worked for Pruitt's in the deli department and she had previously worked at Sundowner's Trailers. She married...
Pamela Kay Goulette
Feb 3, 2022
Pamela Kay Goulette, age 64, a Tushka, OK resident, formerly a longtime Talihina, OK resident, was born on Friday, June 7, 1957, to Jack John and Mary (Riley) Goulette, at Souix City, IA. Pamela passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at her home in Tushka, OK. She attended high school and received her CNA license in Oregon. Pamela...
Elaine Faye Mccarty
Jan 31, 2022
Elaine Faye McCarty, age 75, a lifelong Atoka, OK area resident, was born on Monday, December 30, 1946, to Ray Kuykendall and Ruby Loraine Parkhill, at Redoak, OK. Elaine passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Coalgate, OK. She attended Atoka and Stringtown Public Schools. Elaine was a cook at Atoka Manor and hotel manager for Colonial Inn...
Carl Gene Loudermilk Jr.
Jan 31, 2022
Carl Gene Loudermilk Jr., age 59, a lifelong Tushka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, November 24, 1962, to Carl Gene and Mary Kathleen (Tolliver) Loudermilk Sr., at Muskogee, OK. Carl passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at N. Richland Hills, TX. He attended Tushka High School. Carl was a mechanic. He was baptized and a member of...
Darla Jo Vick
Jan 31, 2022
Darla Jo (Franks) Vick, a Coalgate resident, was born on August 11, 1961, to Arlie Theodore and Inola Mae (Coffee) Franks, at Coalgate, OK. Darla passed away on January 31, 2022 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 20 days. She attended Coalgate High School. Darla was a loving housewife. She married Reece Curtis...
Thelma Irene Brady
Jan 28, 2022
Thelma Irene Cooper Brady, 83, a long time Atoka, OK resident was born on September 12, 1938 to Ira and Velora (Crews) Cooper at Lane, Oklahoma. She passed away on January 28, 2022 in Atoka, OK. Her family moved some during the early years but Lane was home. She finished 8th grade at Lane School and went on to...
Franke Lynn Welch
Jan 27, 2022
Franke Lynn Welch, age 61, a longtime Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, January 9, 1961, to Paul and Nadine Elizabeth (Taylor) Welch, at Phoenix, AZ. Franke passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Plano, TX. He graduated from Atoka High School in 1979. Franke was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Franke proudly served his country in The...
Cletis Ray Shelton
Jan 26, 2022
Cletis Ray Shelton, age 86, a longtime Crowder, OK resident, was born on Sunday, November 20, 1935, to Walter and Birtie Marie (Harris) Shelton, at Coleman, OK. Cletis passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2022 at McAlester, OK. He attended the Ely school near Coleman. Cletis was a diesel mechanic for his entire life. Cletis proudly served his country...
Roy Eugene Cole
Jan 25, 2022
Roy Eugene Cole, age 82, an Atoka, OK resident, formerly a longtime Amarillo, TX resident, was born on Sunday, October 15, 1939, to Eldon and Ethel Annie (Thompson) Cole, at Stringtown, OK. Roy passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home in Atoka, OK. He graduated from Borger High School in Borger, TX. Roy was a security...
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