Allie Louise Hampton
Oct 26, 2021
Allie Louise (Doughty) Hampton, age 79, a McLoud resident, was born on June 11, 1942, to James Marshall and Truman (Conner) Doughty, at Hickman, KY. Allie passed away on October 26, 2021 at McLoud, OK. She received her GED. Allie was a production technician for Lucent Technologies where she retired in 2001. She married Uel Nelson Hampton, Jr on...
Earline Faye Butler
Oct 24, 2021
Earline Faye Butler, age 92, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was raised in Gotebo, lived in Cordell and moved to Atoka in 1967, was born on Friday, July 26, 1929, to Andrew Wiley and Jessie Bell (Burch) Ledbetter, at Gotebo, OK, the 4th of 9 children. When growing up, she and her sisters, June and Betty would sing together...
Bobbie Ruth Ernest
Oct 22, 2021
Bobbie Ruth (Hooker) Ernest, age 84, a Wardville resident, was born on October 16, 1937, to William Randolph Sr and Ethel Mae (Morrison) Hooker, at Finley, OK. Bobbie passed away on October 22, 2021 at Wardville, OK. She graduated from Finley High School. Bobbie was a Beautician where she owned her own Beauty Shop. She was a Christian of...
Gardner Wayne Welty
Oct 22, 2021
Gardner Wayne Welty, age 77, a Coalgate resident, was born on June 30, 1944, to Gardner George and Louise Zelma (Self) Welty, at Coalgate, OK. Gardner passed away on October 22, 2021 at Coalgate, OK. He graduated from Coalgate High School in 1962 then attended some college. Gardner was self-employed doing home improvements. He was a Christian saved a...
Willard Laverne Castleberry
Oct 22, 2021
Willard Laverne Castleberry, age 68, a longtime Lane - Atoka, OK resident, since 1972, was born on Wednesday, December 24, 1952, to Frank Willard and Betty Jean (Pressey) Castleberry, at Jacksonville, IL. Willard passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Atoka, OK. He attended high school in Jacksonville, IL. Willard was a lifelong truck driver, owner/operator and also...
Dee Erwin Ray
Oct 21, 2021
Dee Erwin "Poppa Dee" Ray, age 68, a longtime Atoka, OK resident was born on Tuesday, August 18, 1953, to Fred and Jeanne Irwin (Boone) Ray, at McAlester, OK. Dee passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Sherman, TX. He graduated from Atoka High School and attended college at Oklahoma State University. Dee was a Mechanic at Diamond...
Richard Dale Henry
Oct 19, 2021
Richard Dale Henry, age 55, a lifelong Caney, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, December 7, 1965, to William Franklin and Dessie (Phillips) Henry, at Durant, OK. Richard passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Durant, OK. He graduated from Caney High School in 1984. Richard was an Equipment Operator in construction. Richard proudly served his country in...
Clarence Stallings
Oct 19, 2021
Clarence "Goats" Stallings, age 93, a longtime Tishomingo resident, was born on February 28, 1928, to Solomon "Sol" Hesland and Martha Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Richardson) Stallings, at Nida, OK. Clarence passed away on October 19, 2021 at Oklahoma City, OK. He attended school at Nida, OK. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Clarence married...
Sheila Marie Cooper
Oct 18, 2021
Sheila Marie Cooper, age 49, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, September 7, 1972, to James Daniel and Mary Lou (Buffington) Crone, at McAlester, OK. Sheila passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home in Atoka, OK. She attended Tushka High School. Sheila worked many years as a clerk in convenience stores and was...
Eugene Allen
Oct 17, 2021
Eugene Allen, age 84, a Stringtown, OK resident for the last 10 years, was raised at Boggy Depot, and lived in Kansas many years. He was born on Sunday, May 9, 1937, to Virgil Fay and Essie Loraine (Heffington) Allen, at Atoka, OK. Eugene passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka High School....
Ada Lee Grant
Oct 16, 2021
Ada Lee Grant, age 73, a longtime Caney, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1947, to Julius Daniel and Elneeda Doris (Clemmons) Mitchell, at Bladen County, NC. Ada passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Durant, OK. She graduated from Clarkton North Carolina High School. Ada was a housewife and homemaker. She married Harlan Lee Grant...
Johnny Frederick Compton
Oct 16, 2021
Johnny Frederick Compton, age 69, a Moore resident, was born on May 21, 1952, to Amos Albert and Aloice (Acosta) Compton, at Cottonwood, OK. Johnny passed away on October 16, 2021 at Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Central High School in Oklahoma City. Johnny was Vice President for Great Plains Coca Cola in Oklahoma City for 40 years. He...
Mildred Eldridge
Oct 15, 2021
Mildred Eldridge, age 92, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, November 20, 1928, to Fred and Emma Jane (Paulquit) Mobbs, at Bentley, OK. Mildred passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 in her home in Atoka, OK. She attended East Allison School. Mildred was a wonderful wife and homemaker. She married Floyd "Blue" Eldridge Jr. in...
Jennifer Lea Buffington
Oct 15, 2021
Jennifer Lea Buffington, age 47, a long time Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, September 26, 1974, to Jimmy Buffington and Janet Lynn (Gillin) Thorne, at McAlester, OK. Jennifer passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Atoka, OK. She attended McAlester Public School and received her GED. Jennifer was a homemaker. Jennifer loved her dogs, going thrifting...
Bettie Loraine Starling
Oct 15, 2021
Bettie Loraine Starling, age 81, a resident of Atoka, OK for the past 20 years and previously from Portland, OR, was born on Monday, July 29, 1940, to Nora Lula Rogers, at Atoka, OK. Bettie passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Atoka, OK. She attended high school in Portland, OR. Bettie was a fine jewelry retail manager...
Sherry Lynn Morris
Oct 15, 2021
Sherry Lynn (Smallwood) Morris, age 66, a Blanchard resident, was born on October 15, 1955, to Oscar Jerome and Wilma Janette (Yother) Smallwood, at Grand Prairie, TX. Sherry passed away on October 15, 2021 at Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from US Grant in Oklahoma City. She also attended East Central University in Ada, OK. Sherry was a homemaker. ...
Joe Dale Youngblood
Oct 11, 2021
Joe Dale Youngblood, age 61, an Urbana resident, formerly a longtime Atoka County resident, was born on December 28, 1959, to Benny Joe and Dauphene Ann (Packard) Youngblood, at Oklahoma City, OK. Joe passed away on October 11, 2021 at his home in Urbana, MO. He attended Mamie Johnson and Atoka High School. Joe was a mechanic. He proudly...
Neatha Gastiven Hickman Smith
Oct 11, 2021
Neatha Gastiven Hickman Smith, age 92, a McAlester, OK resident for the past 40 years, formerly a resident of Wapanucka, OK, was born on Sunday, September 15, 1929, to Gaston and Dovie (Cathey) Hickman. Neatha passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Ft. Smith, AR. She graduated from Chiloco Indian School. Neatha was an inspector and worked in...
Jerry Wayne Smith Sr.
Oct 5, 2021
Jerry Wayne Smith Sr., age 52, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, February 26, 1969, to Billy Wayne and Irene (Beasley) Smith, at Hugo, OK. Jerry passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Norman, OK. He attended Atoka High School. Jerry was a drummer and entertainer. He enjoyed spending his time playing musical instruments and...
Charles Wayne Cathey Sr.
Oct 4, 2021
Charles "Wayne" Cathey Sr., age 60, a longtime Tushka - Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, October 13, 1960, to Charlie Lavern and Bonnie Marie (McCurdy) Cathey, at Tishomingo, OK. Wayne passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at McAlester, OK. He attended Connerville Public School through 8th grade and later attended High School in Deming, New Mexico....
