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David Darrell Daffern Ii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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