Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

Darrin Jay Laudermilk was born August 2, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, and passed away July 19th,2025, at the age of 65 at his home in Wickes, Arkansas. Called "Cowboy" in his younger years. He rodeoed and won many buckles and awards for bull riding. He served in the Airforce, enlisting shortly after graduating high school in Maud, Oklahoma. He...

Jul 18, 2025

Marvin Vincent Dale, Jr., of Atoka, Oklahoma, entered into heaven on July 18, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 26, 1950, in Atoka, Marvin lived a life rich in laughter, hard work, and deep relationships.

Marvin graduated from Atoka High School in 1968 and soon after served his country with...

Jul 17, 2025

Mechelle Diann (Dodge) Crow, age 57, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, December 19, 1967, to William Ray and Missie Darlene (Ritchey) Dodge, at Oklahoma City, OK. Mechelle passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from US Grant High School in Oklahoma City. Mechelle worked at 6th Street Nursing Center, 13...

Jul 14, 2025

Mildred Lea Hernandez, age 108, a longtime Atoka and Coalgate, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, July 22, 1916, to William Homer and Nora Elverda (Brewer) Sharp, at Lane, OK. Mildred passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Coalgate, OK. She attended Atoka County Schools. Mildred was an electronics assembler. She made control panels for bombs at...

Jul 14, 2025

Russell Eugene Dewbery, age 73, a longtime Wapanucka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, November 12, 1951, to Auther Eugene and Helen Pauline (Hackworth) Dewbery, at Bromide, OK. Russell passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home in Wapanucka, OK surrounded by his loved ones. He graduated from Olney High School and went on to attend...

Jul 14, 2025

Ricky Dwayne Ham, age 56, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, July 20, 1968, to Freddy Eugene and Gaylene (Praytor) Ham, at Pasadena, TX. Ricky passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Coalgate, OK. He graduated from Pauls Valley High School. Ricky was a favorite son and brother. He enjoyed watching Family Feud and...

Jul 12, 2025

Carolyn Joy Wheeler, age 69, a longtime Atoka resident. On March 12, 1956, identical twin girls were born in Oklahoma City, OK to Ralph Ray Bomesburger and Jewell Loretta Armstrong. The twins were later adopted by Richard Lynn Garton who married Jewell in 1958. Carolyn passed away on July 12, 2025 at her home in Atoka, OK. She graduated...

Jul 11, 2025

Joyce Ann Ainsworth, age 86, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Sunday, March 19, 1939, to Woodrow Wilson and Julia Mae (Wallace) Ainsworth, at Atoka, OK. Joyce passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from Atoka High School in 1957. Joyce was a receptionist for 39 years at the same advertising...

Jul 11, 2025

William "Pat"  Patrick Turner, age 79, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, August 13, 1945, to William Harvey and Hattie Emma Jean (McDowell) Turner, at Sayre, OK. Pat passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Durant, OK. Pat attended and graduated from Delhi High School. Throughout his schooling, he obtained a double master's degree,...

Jul 8, 2025

She is survived by a loving family who meant the world to her: husband Jim; daughter Mandy Lawson & husband Hank; son Dustin Morgan & wife Jessica; Stepson James Westbrook & wife Beckey, stepdaughter Summer Westbrook & wife Deanna Glinka, and stepson Phil Dicketts; grandchildren Shane Tisdale & wife Raven, Callie Rhoten & husband Talon, Rhegan Morgan, Keltey Morgan,...

Jul 8, 2025

Mary Ann Bell, age 85, a Farris, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, January 11, 1940, to Christopher Colombus and Mary Myrtle (Reinhardt) Bagby, at Little Hope, TX. Mary passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at her home in Farris, OK. She attended Sunset High School in Dallas, TX. Mary was a Book Keeper in Accounting. She...

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald Dean Linscott passed peacefully at his home in Atoka, OK on July 8, 2025 aged 66 years.  Ron spent the vast majority of his life living and working in Atoka County. He was born July 2, 1959 to Gordie Gene and Betty Lou (Weakley) Linscott.  He attended Lane Public School and was a member of the Atoka High...

Jul 7, 2025

Lenard "Pap" Louis Allen, age 76, a lifelong Atoka County, OK resident. He was born on Thursday, November 11, 1948, to Lenard Leon and Beulah (Turner) Allen, at Caney, OK. Lenard passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home in Atoka, OK. He graduated from Caney High School. Lenard attended school at Kiamichi Vo-Tech and Murray State...

Jul 6, 2025

Eva Lorene (Loudermilk) Hickman, age 73, an Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Saturday, October 27, 1951, to Jess and Irene Tribierce (Suit) Cottrell-Loudermilk, at Atoka, OK. Eva passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Atoka, OK. She attended Atoka Public Schools and then Arlington Heights High School in Ft. Worth, TX and graduated from Mesquite High...

Jul 5, 2025

OBITUARY

Ronald James Thompson, a Coalgate resident, was born on July 30, 1961, to R.J. Thompson and Nelma (English) Lacy, at Atoka, Oklahoma. He passed away on July 5, 2025 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 63 years, 11 months and 5 days. Ronald attended school at Coalgate. He was of the Christian faith. Ronald...

Jul 5, 2025

Archie Lee Bicknell, age 85, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, October 3, 1939, to Cecil and Caldonia (Tramble) Bicknell, at Broken Bow, OK. Archie passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He attended school wherever they happened to be traveling at the time. Archie was a self-employed Truck Driver. He was...

Jul 4, 2025

Louise Hight Cain, lifetime resident of Atoka passed away peacefully in Durant Oklahoma on July 4th 2025 aged 84 years, 7 months, 2 days.  Louise was born to Jewell and Ellen (Nix) Hight on December 2, 1940.  She attended the Plainview School and later graduated Atoka High School in the class of 1958.  She married Foster Frederick Cain on...

Jul 4, 2025

Jon Lamont Burnette, age 84, a Lehigh, OK resident. He was born on Sunday, June 15, 1941, to John L. and Wilma Lee (McVeay) Burnett, at Los Angeles, CA. Jon passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Ada, OK. Jon graduated from Susan B. Dorsey High School. Jon was self-employed. He owned and ran Yellow Rose Farm &...

Jul 4, 2025

William Eugene Muse, age 73, a Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Monday, October 15, 1951, to William Audrey and Anna (Bartosovsky) Muse, at Oklahoma City, OK. William passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Sallisaw High School. William was a Supervisor at Rock Crushing Operations in Hugo and Stringtown. William was...

Jul 3, 2025

Jimmy "Jim" Duane Wheeler, age 89, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Saturday, December 21, 1935, to Felix Bob and Minnie Belle (Mowery) Wheeler, at Sudan, TX. A devoted son, Jim, shared a very special bond with his mother. She was his best friend. He was of enormous support and help to her. Jim passed away...