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Tyler Alan Whitehead

Tyler Alan Whitehead

Aug 25, 2020

Tyler Alan Whitehead, age 34, a Coalgate, OK resident, formerly of Atoka County, was born on Friday, December 27, 1985, to Alan Leon and Ginger Dee (Gordon) Whitehead, at Bedford, TX. Tyler passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home in Coalgate, OK. He graduated from Tushka High School in 2004. Tyler received his CLEET certification a...

Ira Elizabeth Evans

Ira Elizabeth Evans

Aug 22, 2020

Ira Elizabeth (Marical) Evans, age 94, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Friday, March 19, 1926, to Cecil Ray and Minnie Ethel (Willoughby) Marical, at Kenefic, OK. Ira passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Atoka, OK. She graduated from Tushka High School. Ira was a housewife and homemaker. She married Leo Lee Evans, he preceded...

Larry Gene Mccurry

Larry Gene Mccurry

Aug 22, 2020

Larry Gene McCurry, age 73, a Coalgate resident was born on November 18, 1946, to Jesse and Gussie Mae (Nolen) McCurry, at Coalgate, OK. Larry passed away on August 22, 2020 at Coalgate, OK. He attended Cottonwood and Coalgate High School. Larry was a dozer operator in construction and worked for Coal County District 1. He married Betty Sue...

Gale Redden

Gale Redden

Aug 21, 2020

Gale (Webb) Redden, age 66, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Friday, September 11, 1953, to John and Stella Bell (Woods) Webb, at Atoka, OK. Gale passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from Tushka High School. Gale was a cook and was the restaurant supervisor at Choctaw Travel Plaza until...

Gay (Mcinnis) Barnett

Gay (Mcinnis) Barnett

Aug 19, 2020

Gay (McInnis) Barnett, age 82, a Coalgate resident. She was born on February 28, 1938, to C.R. & Katherine (Maloney) McInnis in Coalgate, OKGay passed away on August 19, 2020 at her home in Coalgate, OK. She attended Coalgate Schools and graduated in 1956, and then attended ECU majoring in drama.Gay was a housewife and owned and operated Palace...

Jerry Lee Lansdale

Jerry Lee Lansdale

Aug 19, 2020

Jerry Lee Lansdale, age 64, a longtime Stringtown, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, January 25, 1956, to Jackie D and Glenda Ruth (Moore) Lansdale, at Jacksonville, NC. Jerry passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his home in Stringtown, OK. He attended General Shafter Elementary in Bakersfield, CA and graduated from Stringtown High School in 1974. Jerry...

Terry "Donk" Roy Powell

Terry "Donk" Roy Powell

Aug 18, 2020

Terry "Donk" Roy Powell, age 47, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Monday, April 2, 1973, to Jessie Roy and Patricia Paulette (Walker) Powell, at Durant, OK. Terry passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka High School. Terry was a horse trainer. He worked at Atoka Sales Barn for many years....

Preston Lee Noland

Preston Lee Noland

Aug 15, 2020

Preston "The Professor" "Squeeks" Lee Noland, age 34, a Caney, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, May 14, 1986, to Glendell Ray and Trina Marie (Hendrickson) Noland, at Durant, OK. Preston passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Bennington High School in 2004. Preston was a rancher. He married Janette (Pace) on Saturday,...

Mary Lou Ray

Mary Lou Ray

Aug 15, 2020

Mary Lou (Buffington) Ray, age 81, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, December 28, 1938, to Charlie and Orphie (Hudson) Buffington, at McAlester, OK. Mary passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home in Atoka, OK. She attended McAlester Public School. Mary was a housewife and homemaker. She married L.T. Ray on September 1978...

Merle V Henderson

Merle V Henderson

Aug 13, 2020

Merle V (Ogle) Henderson, age 86, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, April 17, 1934, to Arthur Baxter and Josie Ozella (Armbrister) Ogle, at Chattanooga, OK. Merle passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her home in Atoka, OK. She attended Centrahoma School and got her beautician license in Oklahoma City. Merle was a hair...

Alfred Howard Riley

Alfred Howard Riley

Aug 12, 2020

Alfred Howard Riley, age 85, an Olney resident. He was born on December 21, 1934, to Andy Lee & Etta Vene (Hand) Riley, at Olney, OK. Alfred passed away on August 12, 2020 at Olney, OK. He attended Olney School and later obtained his GED. Alfred was a Carpenter. He married Clover Hampton on May 14, 1955 in Ada,...

Timothy Lee Hefley

Timothy Lee Hefley

Aug 11, 2020

Timothy Lee Hefley, age 61, a Coalgate resident. He was born on September 16, 1958, to Jep and Majorie May (Brecheen)  Hefley, at Rock Port, TX. Timothy passed away on August 11, 2020 at OKC, OK. He attended Coalgate Schools and graduated from River Ridge High School in Metarie, LA. Timothy was a driller in the Oil Field. He...

Maudie Mahala Mcdaniel

Maudie Mahala Mcdaniel

Aug 10, 2020

Maudie Mahala (Daffin) McDaniel, age 94, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, July 3, 1926, to Eurira Ishmael and Ann (Wood) Daffin, at Blackjack, OK. Mahala passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Coalgate, OK. She attended Bentley, Blackjack, Chilocco Indian Schools and graduated from Atoka High School in 1944. Mahala was a seamstress for...

Lynette Dalton

Lynette Dalton

Aug 10, 2020

Michaele Lynette (Belletini) Dalton, age 75, a Coalgate resident. She was born on April 12, 1945, to Bovio and Wanda Chloe (McGill) Belletini, at Vancover, WA. Lynette passed away on August 10, 2020 at OKC, OK. She attended & graduated from Coalgate High School and later attended Louisiana Tech College receiving her LPN license in 1997. Lynette was a...

Kelsi Fayerene Harbour

Kelsi Fayerene Harbour

Aug 9, 2020

Kelsi Fayerene Harbour, age 20, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, August 12, 1999, to Lenard Stanley Jr. and Dorothy Faye (Roberts) Harbour, at Durant, OK. Kelsi passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Atoka, OK. She attended Harmony Grade School and Atoka High School, later attending Kiamichi Vo Tech. Kelsi was a christian. She...

Bessie Sue Ray

Bessie Sue Ray

Aug 8, 2020

Bessie Sue (Horton) Ray, age 85, a Atoka resident, was born on April 29, 1935, to Roach and Bessie Jewell (Chastain) Horton, at Atoka, OK. Bessie passed away on August 08, 2020 at her home in Atoka, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She attended school at Shady Grove, Limestone Gap and Olney Schools. Bessie was a homemaker and...

Joyce Larnell Huffman

Joyce Larnell Huffman

Aug 6, 2020

Joyce Larnell (Merritt) Huffman, age 85, a lifelong Caney, OK area resident, was born on Saturday, October 20, 1934, to James Lee and Beulah Beatrice (McBride) Merritt, at Caney, OK. Joyce passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home in Atoka, OK. She graduated from Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, OK. Joyce was a seamstress...

Amber Dawn Mosqueda

Amber Dawn Mosqueda

Aug 4, 2020

Amber Dawn Mosqueda, age 41, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, August 27, 1978, to Manuel and Reta (Boone) Mosqueda, at Hawthorne, CA. Amber lost her battle to cancer on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her home in Atoka, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She graduated from Atoka High School, attended VoTech and received her...

Robert Dean Owens Jr.

Robert Dean Owens Jr.

Aug 4, 2020

Robert Dean Owens Jr., age 62, a Caney, OK resident, was born on Monday, December 22, 1958, to Robert Dean and Annabelle Marville (Fleming) Owens Sr., at Borger, TX. Robert passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Chouteau, OK. He attended Panhandle Texas, graduated from Cap Rock High School in Amarillo, TX and went on to attend a...

Clover Wyonzia (Hampton) Riley

Clover Wyonzia (Hampton) Riley

Aug 2, 2020

Clover Wyonzia (Hampton) Riley, age 83, a Coalgate resident. She was born on February 10, 1937, to Uel and Annis Irene (Roebuck) Hampton, at Coalgate, OK. Clover passed away on August 02, 2020, at Coalgate, OK. She attended & graduated from Olney High School 1955. Clover was a housewife. Clover married Alfred Howard Riley on May 14, 1955, in...

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