Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Kathryn Jean (McPhetridge) Couch, age 83, a longtime Limestone Gap, OK resident, was born on Sunday, August 29, 1937, to Jack and Imogene (Derryberry) McPhetridge, at Ashland, Oklahoma. Kathryn passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Limestone Gap, OK. She graduated from Ashland High School. Kathryn was an inspector for Boeing. She married Billy Dock Couch on Friday,...

Jul 21, 2021

Carolyn Ann "Robinette" Buchanan, age 80, of Medford Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2021, at the Integris Bass Hospital in Enid, OK.

Carolyn was born on May 21, 1941, in Bellbrook, OH.  She was the daughter of the late Annie Sue "Walker" Beegle and Wesley Ellsworth Beegle.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jul 20, 2021

In 1937, in a small cabin in the village of Kenai, Alaska, Mackarius Dolchok was born to Mike and Lydia Dolchok. Mack grew up to be a wonderful man devoted to God and family, despite the hardships he faced as a child. His parents passed before he was 5 years old and he was raised in various boarding schools...

Jul 18, 2021

Betty Lou Southerland, age 80, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, December 8, 1940, to James and Jimmie (Barlow) Jones, at Lonoke, AR. Betty passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Durant, OK. She graduated from North Little Rock High School in North Little Rock, AR. Betty was a teller for Ameristate Bank for 20...

Jul 16, 2021

Jessie Lee Childers, age 70, a longtime resident of Caney and Caddo, OK area, was born on Tuesday, March 27, 1951, to Rufus and Viola (Walker) Childers, at Caney, OK. Jessie passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home in Caney, OK surrounded by his loved ones. He attended school in Caney. Jessie worked in highway construction....

Jul 14, 2021

Doris Ann (Dillard) Bonham, age 84, a lifelong Tushka and Atoka County, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, July 6, 1937, to William Sam and Virgie Mae (Loudermilk) Dillard, at Roswell, NM. Doris passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her home in Tushka, OK. She attended Tushka High School in the graduating class of 1956, where she...

Jul 13, 2021

David Lee Isbell, age 45, a lifelong Crystal, OK area resident, was born on Saturday, January 3, 1976, to Douglas Eugene and Janis Almedia (Staggs) Isbell, at Antlers, OK. David passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Paris, TX. He attended Lane Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School in 1994. David worked as a directional driller...

Jul 12, 2021

Eddy Dean Haberman, age 70, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, raised in Sand Springs, moved to Atoka in mid 70's, was born on Sunday, October 8, 1950, to Gerald Valdean "Jerry" and Molly Gay (King) Haberman, at Tulsa, OK. Eddy passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home in Farris, OK. He graduated from Charles Page in...

Jul 9, 2021

Debora Ann Hall, age 65, a Durant, OK resident, was born on Thursday, November 24, 1955, to Jack Edward and Wanda Jean (Allen) Hill, at Long Beach, CA. Debora passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Frisco, TX. She graduated from Atoka High School and went on to attend College. Debora worked in accounting for a mechanical service...

Jul 9, 2021

Rhonda Karen (Howard) Hoover, age 59, a longtime Caney, OK resident and a one time resident of Texarkana, AR, was born on Saturday, January 20, 1962, to Charles Sammy and Peggy Sue (Biffle) Howard, at Oklahoma City, OK. Rhonda passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at her home in Caney, OK. She graduated from Caney High School, received...

Jul 9, 2021

Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Bohanon, age 56, a Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, September 15, 1964, to Clark Roebuck and Rosalee (Fulsom) Bohanon, at Mescalero, NM. Jackie passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Atoka, OK. She attended Bentley Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School in 1983. Jackie was a homemaker. She enjoyed beading and...

Jul 9, 2021

James Roy Workman, age 59, McAlester, OK resident, a lifelong Boggy Depot, Atoka County resident, was born on Wednesday, December 20, 1961, to Curtis Eugene and Mildred Louella (Mason) Workman, at Atoka, OK. James passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Tushka High School in 1980, went on to attend Kiamichi Vo-Tech...

Jul 9, 2021

Rhonda Karen (Howard) Hoover, age 59, a longtime Caney, OK resident and a one time resident of Texarkana, AR, was born on Saturday, January 20, 1962, to Charles Sammy and Peggy Sue (Biffle) Howard, at Oklahoma City, OK. Rhonda passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at her home in Caney, OK. She graduated from Caney High School, received...

Jul 8, 2021

Richard Dwayne Johnson, age 71, a lifelong  Atoka, OK resident was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1950, to Esias and Marie (Leflore) Johnson, at Lane, OK. Richard passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Atoka, OK. He attended school in Lane and Atoka.  Richard was a Highliner in utility. He also worked in Chapman Construction and Goodman Construction....

Jul 5, 2021

Charlene (Sykes) Steer, age 85, lived in Tahlequah for many years and a Bromide, OK resident for the last 24 years, was born on Thursday, August 8, 1935, to Jess and Rissie (Johnson) Sykes, at Hominy, OK. Charlene passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Ada, OK. She attended High School. Charlene was a housewife and homemaker, worked...

Jul 3, 2021

Dana Lynn (Sears) Page, age 71, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Friday, May 12, 1950, to James Robert and Jewell Dean (Beach) Sears, at Ada, OK. Dana passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Durant, OK. She graduated from high school in Salem, OR. Dana was a leather cutter for Ethan Allen. She married Ronald Page...

Jul 3, 2021

Carl Ray Hokett, age 87, a longtime Caney, OK resident, was born on Thursday, December 14, 1933, to Rubin and Inez (Williford) Hokett, at Coleman Area. Carl passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at home. He graduated from Kenefic High School. Carl was a carpenter and cattle rancher. He married Margaret Darlene McMichael on Monday, August 24th, 1953...

Jul 1, 2021

Theresa Gail (Williams) Fisk, age 61, a Kiowa, OK resident, formerly a longtime Atoka County resident, was born on Thursday, August 27, 1959, to Clyde Junior and Nancy Pauline (Beal) Williams, at Borger, TX. Gail passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at McAlester, OK. She graduated from Stringtown High School and went on to attend SOSU where she...

Jul 1, 2021

Enos Edwin Betsey, age 66, a Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, April 7, 1955, to Adam and Annie Mae (Phillips) Betsey, at Talihina, OK. Enos passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Durant, OK. Enos was a truck driver Enos proudly served his country in The National Guard. Enos attended the Grace Indian Baptist Church. He...

Jun 30, 2021

Charley Ray Adams, age 75 years, 10 months, a long time Atoka resident, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Ardmore Mercy Hospital. Born on Thursday, August 30, 1945, at Atoka, he was the son of Panzy Evelyn (Adams) Moore-Lafaver. He attended Atoka High School. Charley's early work-life include being an automotive mechanic at Dilliard's Automotive and a sales representative...