Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

Brandon Wayne Yates, age 42, a Durant, OK resident., formerly of Atoka County Oklahoma. He was born on Friday, December 31, 1982, to Terry Don and Nina Crystal Darlene (Owens) Yates, at Hugo, OK. Brandon passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home in Durant, OK. He graduated from Canadian High School and then went on to  ...

Jun 27, 2025

Linda Marie Eskue, age 76, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Thursday, June 9, 1949, to Jack Garrett and Rose Marie (Hardin) Chitwood, at Atoka, OK. Linda passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home in Atoka, OK. She attended Atoka Public Schools and graduated from Atoka High School with the Class of '67....

Jun 26, 2025

Michael Tripp Robinson, age 23, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Wednesday, March 13, 2002, to Michael Shawn Robinson and Casie Marie Trent, at Durant, OK. Tripp passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home in Atoka, OK. He graduated high school through Epic Schools. Tripp was a Welder. Tripp was of the Christian...

Jun 25, 2025

Laura Elizabeth Dodson, age 69, a Coalgate resident, was born on October 23, 1955, to Glenn Earl and Minnie Eulala (Rush) Dodson, at Ada, OK. Laura passed away on June 25, 2025 at Coalgate, OK. She attended schools in California and Tupelo. She went on to receive an Associate's Degree at OU for Occupational Therapy. Laura was an occupational...

Jun 20, 2025

Jerry Howard Jennings, age 72, a Coalgate resident, was born on April 27, 1953, to Norman Harrison and Doris Ann (File) Jennings, at Oakland, CA. Jerry passed away on June 20, 2025 at Coalgate, OK. He graduated from Hayward High School in California with the Class of '71. Jerry was a laborer for Townsco building runways. He enjoyed watching...

Jun 18, 2025

Saundra Dee Hill, age 66, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1958, to McKinley  Lee and Edna Marie (Hill) Cheadle Sr., at Roswell, NM. Saundra passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Plano, TX. She graduated from Atoka High School and went on to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State College. Saundra was a...

Jun 17, 2025

John Joseph "Joe" Crowley, age 86, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. He was born on Tuesday, September 13, 1938, to Paul Revere and Anna Ruth (McKaskle) Crowley, at McAlester, OK. Joe passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka Schools and later SOSU graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology....

Jun 14, 2025

Lynda Jo King, age 59, an Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, September 8, 1965, to Raymond Delmer and Thelma Carline (Moore) Hatfield, at Dallas, TX. Lynda passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Paris, TX. She attended Grapevine Public Schools then transferred to Ardmore High School where she graduated with the Class of '85. Lynda...

Jun 13, 2025

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Patricia Ozell (Snell) Thompson, age 81, a Coalgate resident. She was born on July 04, 1943, to John Patrick and Ruby Mae (Luther) Snell, at Fittstown, OK. Pat passed away on June 13, 2025 at Coalgate, OK. 81 years, 11 months and 9 days. She attended McLish School and graduated from Cosmetology School. Pat...

Jun 12, 2025

Lolly Dessie Henry, age 85, a longtime Caney, OK resident since 1960. She was born on Monday, April 29, 1940, to Charles Winston and Edith Frances (Sluder) Phillips, at Bokchito, OK. Dessie passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home in Caney, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Bokchito Public Schools and received her CNA...

Jun 11, 2025

Helen Maxine (Furr) Thompson Eaves, age 83, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Wednesday, November 5, 1941, to Cecil Bruce and Eura Vivian (Maxwell) Furr, at Atoka, OK. Maxine passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her daughter's home in Stringtown, OK. She attended Stringtown High School and graduated with the class of 1959 and...

Jun 8, 2025

Bobby Steve Burrage, age 72, an Antlers, OK resident. He was born on Monday, July 7, 1952, to Bill and Mattie Lou (Rowland) Burrage, at Durant, OK. Steve passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Plano, TX.  Steve graduated from Antlers High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma, majoring in...

Jun 8, 2025

Gary Lynn Hunt was born to proud parents Joseph Robert Hunt and Willie Geraldine (Doan) Hunt on June the 3rd, 1947 in Chico, California. He was their 3rd son and his older brothers Ronnie and Kenny were his heroes throughout childhood. Gary loved growing up in California and he often reminisced about spending his youth surfing, playing sports, and...

Jun 6, 2025

Brenda Wadene (Reeves) Humphrey, a long time Coalgate resident, was born on April 11, 1955, to Wade Washington and Lura Merle (Reger) Reeves, in Pampa, Texas. She passed away on June 6, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 26 days. Brenda attended schools at Pampa, Texas and Coalgate, graduating from Coalgate High...

Jun 6, 2025

Wanda Lee Hall, age 97, a longtime Chico, CA resident formerly of Atoka, OK. She was born on Sunday, March 18, 1928, to Victor and Vesta (Stamps) Thompson, at Kansas City, MO. Wanda passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home in Chico, CA. She attended SOSU and graduated from Fresno State in California where she  received...

Jun 6, 2025

Betty Sue Cosgrove, 77, of Coalgate, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Sue was born on August 20, 1947, to Nem and Sally Wafford. She graduated from Olney High School and went on to build a life rooted in love, family, and community. On February 7, 1970, she married Travis Keith Cosgrove....

May 31, 2025

Jerry Glen Jackson age , a lifelong Atoka County, OK resident. He was born on July 16, 1950 to Virgil Lee and Dovie Lorene (Wood) Jackson at Atoka, OK. Jerry passed away on May 31, 2025 at Atoka, OK. He attended and graduated from Tushka Public Schools with the Class of '69. He owned and operated Jackson's Atoka Phillip...

May 27, 2025

Mary Sue McElhaney, age 72, an Avery, TX resident. She was born on January 04, 1953, to Virgil and Angie Mae (Brewer) Smith, at Ft. Wayne, IN. Mary passed away on May 27, 2025 at Texarkana, TX. 72 years, 4 months and 23 days. She attended school in Bryant, AR. Mary was a housewife. She married Lloyd Dean McElhaney...

May 26, 2025

Joyce Katheleen Doane, unexpectedly passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 63.   Born on May 15, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska. Joy, as she was fondly known, was the cherished child of Joyce R. (Thompson) Doane, and the late William "Bill" Doane.  Joy's spirit was as comforting as the quilts she crafted, as vibrant as her diamond...

May 26, 2025

Carter Brooks Derrick, an Ada resident, was born on May 27, 1959, to John Burton Sr and Rosemary (Perkins) Derrick, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. He passed away on May 26, 2025, at Ada, Oklahoma, at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 29 days. Carter attended school at Coalgate. He was a hi-tech mechanic and loved working on old...