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Bertha Stephenson

Bertha Stephenson

Apr 23, 2019

Bertha Bernice (Wheeler) Stephenson, age 103. She was born on November 14, 1915, to William and Pearl Ada (Jones) Wheeler in Coalgate, OK. Bernice passed away on April 23, 2019 at the age of  103 years old. She graduated High School.Bernice was a homemaker. She  married Edward George Stephenson on Dec. 24, 1936 at Coalgate, OK.  He preceded her...

Thomas Everett Martin

Thomas Everett Martin

Apr 22, 2019

Thomas Everett Martin, age 55, a Centrahoma resident.

BORN: He was born on April 23, 1963, to Arthur Thomas and Edith Loraine (Croy) Martin, at Monterey, CA.

PASSED AWAY:  Thomas passed away on April 22, 2019 at Centrahoma, OK.

AGE:  55 years, 11 months and 30 days.

EDUCATION: He attended Tupelo...

Georgia Lee Jackson

Georgia Lee Jackson

Apr 22, 2019

Georgia Lee (Patrick) Jackson, age 89, a longtime Atoka and Coalgate, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1930, to George and Florence (Flewallen) Patrick, at Mill Creek, OK. Georgia passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Coalgate, OK. She attended Mill Creek High School. Georgia was a waitress and worked for Debbie Ann's Sewing Factory. She...

Lenora Mae Ridgway

Lenora Mae Ridgway

Apr 22, 2019

Lenora Mae (Crites) Ridgway, age 82, a longtime Caney, OK resident was born on Saturday, December 5, 1936, to Walter "Pete" and Ollie Mae (Workman) Crites, at Caney, OK. Lenora passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Caney OK. She attended Caney School. Lenora was a seamstress in Atoka, Coalgate, Ethan Allen and also work ed in the...

Billy Joe Dashner

Billy Joe Dashner

Apr 20, 2019

Billy Joe Dashner, age 85, a Las Vegas resident for the past 20 years, formerly of Atoka, OK, was born on Monday, February 26, 1934, to Forrest and Ethel (Gilbreath) Dashner, in Atoka County, OK. Billy passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Las Vegas, NV. Dashner attended Mamie Johnson Elementary and graduated in 1953 from Atoka High...

Arthur "Sonny" Willard Evans

Arthur "Sonny" Willard Evans

Apr 19, 2019

Arthur "Sonny" Willard Evans, age 86, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, April 26, 1932, to Williard and Alberta (Chitwood) Evans, at Atoka, OK. Sonny passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home in Atoka, OK.  Sonny was a retired truck driver. Sonny proudly served his country in the Navy and reserves from 1952...

Scott Anthony Miller

Scott Anthony Miller

Apr 19, 2019

Scott Anthony Miller, age 45, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, March 19, 1974, to Walter Ray and Elouise (Garrett) Miller, at Morton, TX. Scott passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Morton High School. Scott was a Highway Contractor for Overland Corp. He married Shauna Lynn (Calicutt) on Sunday,...

Aleathia "Lee" Alberta Griffin

Aleathia "Lee" Alberta Griffin

Apr 17, 2019

OBITUARY Aleathia "Lee" Alberta (Young) Griffin, age 90, a Dallas, TX resident formerly of Atoka County was born on Thursday, September 13, 1928, to Byron and Myrtle Young, at Jersey City, NJ. Lee passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Dallas, TX. She graduated from Atoka High School in 1944. Lee was a clerical worker. She married Thomas...

Barry "Nick" Nicholas Calhoun

Barry "Nick" Nicholas Calhoun

Apr 14, 2019

Barry "Nick" Nicholas Calhoun, age 30, a longtime Centerpoint, OK resident was born on Thursday, November 17, 1988, to Barry and Gena (Doshier) Calhoun, in McAlester, OK. Nick passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence in Centerpoint, OK. He graduated from Rattan High School in 2007.Nick was a rig welder. He married Heather LeAnn on June...

John Thomas Richard

John Thomas Richard

Apr 14, 2019

John Thomas Richard, age 78, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, November 27, 1940, to Paul and Cleo (Brown) Richard, at Yates Center, KS. John passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Denison, TX. He graduated from Odessa High School and then went on to receive an Associate's Degree in Business at Odessa College. John...

Phoenix "Buddy" Oscar Taylor Iii

Phoenix "Buddy" Oscar Taylor Iii

Apr 14, 2019

Phoenix "Buddy" Oscar Taylor III, age 57, a Lehigh resident.

BORN: He was born on January 16, 1962, to Phoenix and Roberta (Cornelious) Taylor, at Blanding, UT.

PASSED AWAY: Buddy passed away on April 14, 2019 at Coalgate, OK.

AGE: 57 years, 2 months and 29 days.

EDUCATION: Buddy attended Atoka...

Woodrow "Hotshot" Valesta Davis Jr.

Woodrow "Hotshot" Valesta Davis Jr.

Apr 12, 2019

OBITUARY

Woodrow "Hotshot" Valesta Davis Jr., age 71, an Atoka, OK resident was born on Sunday, April 27, 1947, to Woodrow Valesta Sr. and Elma Lee (Burton) Davis, in Cleveland, OH. Hotshot passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 in Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Atoka High School in 1965. Hotshot was a truck driver and...

Cora Ellen Clay

Cora Ellen Clay

Apr 12, 2019

Cora Ellen (Thompson) Burleson- Clay, age 78, a Daisy, OK resident was born on Monday, July 22, 1940, to Dave and Artie Carmen (Gilliland) Thompson, at Lake Worth, TX. Ellen passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Daisy, OK. She graduated from high school in Springtown, TX. Ellen was an accountant with the Department of Corrections for over...

A.D. Arley Dean Moore

A.D. Arley Dean Moore

Apr 11, 2019

Arley Dean A. D. Moore, age 71, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, February 17, 1948, to Frank and Della Mae (Bruner) Moore, at Bryan County, OK. A.D. passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended Butler Grade School, Lane School and graduated from Atoka High School in 1966....

Rev. Robert "Bob" Graham

Rev. Robert "Bob" Graham

Apr 11, 2019

Rev. Robert "Bob" Junior Graham, age 67, a Coalgate resident.

BORN: He was born on May 29, 1951, to Robert and Cora Lee (Williams) Graham, at Coalgate, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Bob passed away on April 11, 2019 at Stonewall, OK.

AGE: 67 years, 10 months and 13 days.

EDUCATION: He attended...

Marty Ray Wilson

Marty Ray Wilson

Apr 9, 2019

Marty Ray Wilson was born April 25, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed April 9, 2019, 16 days before his 55 th birthday. He was born to Marvin T. Wilson and Judith Elaine Mauldin, who is deceased.

Marty is survived by one daughter, Rachel Anne Wilson, his parents...

Thomas "Tommy" Mack Jemison

Thomas "Tommy" Mack Jemison

Apr 7, 2019

Thomas "Tommy" Mack Jemison, age 74, a longtime Wapanucka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, October 25, 1944, to James Marshall and Grady Irene (Evans) Jemison, at Ada, OK. Tommy passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home in Wapanucka, OK. He graduated from El Paso, TX in 1962 and then attended OSU and ECU. Tommy was...

John "Paul" Summey

John "Paul" Summey

Apr 5, 2019

John Paul Summey, age 71, a longtime Atoka, OK resident was born on Monday, December 8, 1947, to John and Pauline (Fitzgerald) Summey. Paul passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Atoka, OK. He was 71 years, 3 months and 28 days. Paul graduated from Atoka High School. He was a truck driver and teamster and proudly served...

Opal L. Mcginty

Opal L. Mcginty

Apr 3, 2019

Opal L. (Shelton) McGinty, age 91, an Atoka, OK resident was born on Wednesday, May 18, 1927, to Fred and Gertrude (Logsdon) Shelton at IN.  Opal passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Atoka, OK. She graduated high school in Brandenburg, KY. Opal was a Beautician. She proudly served in the Navy during WWII. She married Kenneth R....

Cleo Fanklin Daniel Jr

Cleo Fanklin Daniel Jr

Apr 2, 2019

Cleo Franklin Daniel Jr., age 52, a longtime Coleman, OK resident. was born on Thursday, June 16, 1966, to Cleo and Betty L. (Willeby) Daniel, at Ardmore, OK. Cleo passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Coleman, OK. He attended Harrah school and graduated from Caney High School. Cleo was a Diesel Mechanic. Cleo enjoyed riding dirt bikes,...

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