Obituaries

Jul 25, 2019

Jerome Whittington, age 82, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Thursday, June 10, 1937, to Lonnie Sumpter and Hester (Smith) Whittington, at South Fork, AR. Jerome passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Tulsa, OK. He attended school. Jerome was a service station owner. Jerome proudly served his country in The Air Force. He married Geraldine...

Jul 16, 2019

Don Thomas Lewis, age 77, a long time Coalgate resident. He was born on November 7, 1941, to Denver Lewis and Nettie Mae (Latham) Washburn, at Wardville, OK. Don passed away on July 16, 2019 at OKC, OK. He attended school at Limestone Gap through the 8 th grade and then attended & graduated from Coalgate High School in...

Jul 16, 2019

Luther Franklin Wood, age 86, a Coalgate resident, passed away on July 16, 2019 at Tulsa, OK. He was born on May 20, 1933, to Elmer and Ethan (Davis) Wood, at Parker, OK. He attended & graduated from Tupelo School. Luther worked at Mack Alford Correctional Center in Stringtown, retiring in 1996. A veteran, Luther proudly served his Country...

Jul 14, 2019

Jack Alan Parry, age 76, a Ft. Worth resident, was born on August 9, 1942, to William "Bill" Edward & Wilda Audrey (Hefley) Parry at Cottonwood, OK. Jack passed away on July 14, 2019 at Ft. Worth, TX. He attended & graduated from Coalgate High School in 1960 and later attended college. Jack was a Lockheed Martin purchase supervisor...

Jul 9, 2019

Robert Scott West passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019, at the age of 85. He was born on March 1, 1934, Russellville, Arkansas, to Duard Florington West and Mildred Dee West, and was raised on a Cities Service Oil lease in Allen, Oklahoma. Robert was an elementary student at McCall's Chapel School, and graduated from Allen High School...

Jul 9, 2019

Nelda Nadine (Musgrave) Ferrero, age 90, a long time Coalgate resident. She was born on February 7, 1929, to Walter and Anna Louise (Hazel) Musgrave, just north of Coalgate & Cottonwood,OK.  Nelda passed away on July 9, 2019 at Coalgate, OK. Nelda's elementary education was in the country schools of Lone Star & Cabe Communities. She graduated from 8th...

Jul 5, 2019

Louis Junior "Duck" Daffern, age 72, a Centrahoma resident, passed away on July 5, 2019 at Centrahoma, OK. He was born on May 14, 1947, to William Louis & Eula Jane (Stevens) Daffern, at Casa Grande, AZ. Louis was a Mechanic. A veteran, Louis proudly served his country in the US Army. Louis married Lola Compton on July 28,...

Jul 4, 2019

Lee Roy Mathis, age 73, a Coalgate resident. He was born on October 18, 1945, to J.D. & Venus May (Smallwood) at Atoka, OK. Lee passed away on July 04, 2019 at his home in Atoka County. Lee Roy attended & graduated from Wapanucka High School & than attended Okmulgee Technical School for Automatics. He owned & operated his...

Jul 4, 2019

Connie Ann (Bagley) Truett, age 68, a Bromide, OK resident was born on Friday, June 15, 1951, to Leaman Dale and Mildred Sue (Riffe) Bagley, at Elk City, OK. Connie passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Bromide, OK.

Connie graduated from Moore High School in 1969 and then received an associate's degree from Murray State...

Jul 2, 2019

Willie "Wendy" Lee (Rustin) LaCaze, age 76, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, September 20, 1942, to Rufus Walter and Minnie (Carter) Rustin, at Delhi, LA. Wendy passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Atoka, OK. She attended Oak Grove High School in Louisiana. Wendy was a nurse's aide in a hospital and nursing home...

Jul 1, 2019

Morgan Alexis Cole, age 22 years, a Durant resident, formerly of Coalgate, OK. She was born on August 29, 1996, to Larry and Rita (Possa) Cole, at Ada, OK.  Morgan passed away on July 1, 2019 at Dallas, TX. She attended & graduated from Coalgate High School in 2015 and also attended Murray State College. Morgan was a daycare...

Jun 29, 2019

Rusty Wayne Willis, age 40, a Nitro, WV resident, formerly from Lane, OK, was born on Friday, November 24, 1978, to Hayden Wayne and Debbie (Hearrell) Willis, at Antlers, OK. Rusty passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Atoka, OK. He attended Caney and Lane Elementary and graduated from Atoka High School on 1997. Rusty was a Journeyman...

Jun 28, 2019

Joyce Jean (Jump) Craig, age 87, a Norman resident, formerly of Ada, OK. She was born on July 24, 1931, to Carl and Polly (Cogburn) Jump, at Coal County, OK. Joyce passed away on June 28, 2019 at Norman, OK. She graduated from Coalgate High School in 1949 and attended Business College in OKC. Joyce was a Seamstress at...

Jun 27, 2019

Kathy Gail (Murray) Coffee, age 71, a longtime Coalgate resident was born on April 2, 1948, to Harold and Hazel (Young) Murray at Coalgate, OK. Kathy passed away on June 27, 2019 at Coalgate,OK. at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 25 days. She attended Coalgate Schools, graduated from Chandler High School in 1970 & attended Seminole...

Jun 27, 2019

Terry Wayne Rowton, age 56, a lifelong Tushka, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, July 24, 1962, to Kenneth and Martha (Trent) Rowton, at Oklahoma City, OK. Terry passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Tushka High School. Terry was a farmer. He attended High Hill Baptist Church. Terry enjoyed fishing. Terry is...

Jun 27, 2019

Sarah Jane Sheffield went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the age of 83, with all her children by her side.

Jane was born June 22, 1936, in Judsonia, AR, the youngest daughter of John Randall and Emma Lee Emde. Jane graduated from Ruidoso High School and went on to...

Jun 27, 2019

Joann (Harris) Broadway, age 54, a Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, December 20, 1964, to John and Mary (Hayden) Harris, at Lake Jackson, TX. Joann passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Atoka, OK. She attended and graduated from Del Rio High School. Joann was a homemaker and housewife. She married John Broadway on Sunday, May...

Jun 26, 2019

Charles Robert Coffman, age 49, a Tupelo resident. Robbie was born on July 13, 1969 to Utah Carl and Lynda Frances (Logue) Coffman, at Dos Palos, CA. Robbie passed away on June 26, 2019 at Stonewall, OK.  In 1987, Robbie graduated from Firehaugh High School in Firebaugh California. He played football for West Hill College in Coalainga, CA, Robbie...

Jun 23, 2019

Shirley Dianne (Booth) Brown, age 67, a longtime Lane, OK resident, was born on Tuesday, October 30, 1951, to Junior Ray and Jenettie Pearl (Upchurch) Booth, at Oklahoma City, OK. Shirley passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at her home in Lane, OK. She graduated High School in Oklahoma City, OK in 1969. Shirley was a hairdresser/hairstylist. She...

Jun 23, 2019

Dana Jaree Harvey, age 57, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, September 24, 1961, to "Bud" and Kaye (Hubbard) Harvey, at Ardmore, OK. Dana passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Denison, TX. She graduated from Atoka High School in 1979, SOSU with a Bachelor's in Chemistry in 1983 and graduated in 1991 from OSU...