Anthony Ray Gooch

In Memory Of Anthony Ray Gooch

Anthony Ray Gooch, age 59, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his residence in Red Oak.

Anthony was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on July 23, 1958, a son of Rilla (Lyons) Wilcox and the late John Gooch.

Anthony worked in maintenance at Franklin Electric, in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Special Friend:  Carla French, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by 4 Grandchildren.

Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Joe Wilcox, Sr. and maternal grandparents, Paul & Edith Lyons.

Service at the Church of Christ, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on
He attended the Church of Christ of Red Oak, Oklahoma .

Anthony is  also survived by:
Mother:  Rilla Wilcox, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Daughters:  Lacinda Gooch, of Talihina, Oklahoma; Keanna Gooch, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Sons/Daughter-In-Law:   Tony & Jessica Gooch, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Tyler Gooch, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:   Dena & Rick Shaffer, of Lequire, Oklahoma; Rhonda & Gene Coffey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Brothers/Sister-In-Law:  Nathan & Tracy Gooch, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Bobby Jo Wilcox, Jr., of Red Oak, Oklahoma.Wednesday, December 20, 2017 with Mr. Curtis Curry officiating.  Interment to follow at Baldwin Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Josh Shaffer, Jake Shaffer, Jared Gooch, Eric Coffey, Jordan Coffey, Brandon Wilcox, Blane Wilcox.

SERVICE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Rickey Allen Clark

In Memory Of Rickey Allen Clark

Rickey Allen Clark, age 57, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at the McAlester Nursing Center, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Rickey was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on November 21, 1960, a son of Donald Clark and the late Imogene (Tomlinson) Clark.

Rickey worked as a Nurses Aid in the health care industry.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Rickey is survived by:
Father:  Donald Clark, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:  Brenda White, of Kentucky; Sueann & Glenn Deela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Virginia Laws, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Lonita & Gene Bolinger, of Stayton, Oregon; Kimberly Johnson, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Brothers/Sister-In-Law:  Donald Clark, Jr., of Kansas; Joel Bench, of Poteau, Oklahoma; Johnny Sirmans, of Harrison, Arkansas; Michael & Sherri Clark, of Cameron, Oklahoma; Gary Clark, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Wendell Clark, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Kevin Clark, of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Rickey was preceded in death by his mother and one brother.
Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.  Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Merrell Deela, Glenn Deela, Jr., Darrell Bell, Joseph Ratliff, Dennis Deela, Glenn Deela.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Christopher Bolinger, Dewey Tomlinson, Huey Tomlinson, Jamie Clark, Mikey Clark.

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Lois Laverne Brannon

In Memory Of  Lois Laverne Brannon

Lois Laverne Brannon, age 82, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Eastern Oklahoma Hospital, Poteau, Oklahoma.

Lois was born in Fanshawe, Oklahoma on April 3, 1935, a daughter of the late Emma (Harrington) and Carl  Brannon.

Lois was a homemaker.  She attended the Church of Latter Days Saints, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma.

Lois is  survived by:
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Shirley & Richard Mosel, of West Orange, Texas; Susan & Mark Henderson, of Grapevine, Texas.
Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Thomas & Norma Harris, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma; Lee Harris, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma; Larry & Brenda Harris, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma; Billy Harris, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Brother:  Leonard Brannon, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She  is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 granddaughter.

Graveside Service at Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, Oklahoma, at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

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Sarah Odell Weston

In Memory of  Sarah Odell Weston

Sarah Odell Weston, age 91, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Tidwell Nursing Home.

She was born in Dugginsville, Missouri on March 4, 1926, a daughter of the late Dellar (Evans) and Joe  Long.  She taught school at the age of 18 in a one room school house.  During World War II, she worked at Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she riveted doors on bombers.  She held various jobs throughout her life, being an employee with the local tag agency as well as a teller at Latimer State Bank.  She married Archie Herbert Weston October 4, 1948 and together they raised four children.

Odell loved flowers and working in her yard.  She was a passionate quilter and produced some amazingly beautiful quilts.  She was a member of the Wilburton Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed her friends at the Wilburton Senior Center.

She is  survived by:
Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Faye & Don Crozier, of Nevada, Missouri.
Daughter:  Daphane Burnett, of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Dennis & Milena Weston, of Salina, Oklahoma; Danny & Stephanie Weston, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Herb & Jeannetta Weston, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Darren Weston, Patrick Weston, Ty Weston, Danyale Stacey, Ashley Hepworth, Matthew Weston, Tanya Weston, Derrick Younger, Kevin Younger, Bill Burnett and Stephanie Burnett Pinkerton.  
She also has 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Joe Bill Long, Walker Long and Dink Long as well as two sisters, Ozell Long and Raye Woodward.

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2017  with Rev. Richard Matthews officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wilburton Senior Citizens Center.

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Kathy Lynn Watkins

In Memory Of Kathy Lynn Watkins

Kathy Lynn Watkins, age 49, of Stigler, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital, of Tulsa,  Oklahoma.

Kathy was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on April 12, 1968, a daughter of the late Geneva (Stephens) and Adrain  Watkins.

 She was of the Baptist faith.

Kathy is  survived by:
Partner: Jordan Moye, of the home.
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Joseph & Kandarth Watkins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Daughter/Son-In-Law:  Cassie & Jason Watkins, of Farmington, New York.
Brothers/Sisters-In-Law:  Charles & Virginia Watkins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Joe & Jeannie Watkins, of McAlester, Oklahoma.
Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:  Dorthea & Wayne Wilcox, of Panola, Oklahoma; Linda & Larry Leamy, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Saundra & Willard Francis, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Donna & Ray Dougherty, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Special Friend:  Gary Francis, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by Grandson, Gihren Watkins and Granddaughter, Sayla Watkins, both of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
 
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017  with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Charles Watkins officiating.

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Charles A. White

In Memory of Charles A. White

Charles A. White, age 78, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, December 1, at his home.

Charles was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 16, 1939, a son of the late Dorothea Cally (Boyd) and Floyd  White.

Charles serve in the US Navy where he worked with the air craft.

He was the husband of Joyce  White.

Charles is  survived by:
Wife:  Joyce White, of the home.
Daughter/Son-In-Law:   Shawna & Michael Busby, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
He is also survived by Granddaughter: Caitlin Busby, of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, George White; brother, Floyd White, Jr.

Services will be at a later date.

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Frankie O. Roberts

In Memory Of  Frankie O. Roberts

Frankie O. Roberts, age 84, of Quinton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Frankie was born in Crosslane, Oklahoma on June 3, 1933, a daughter of the late Eula (Work) and Russell  Egbert.

She was a  homemaker.  Frankie was the widow of Paul  Roberts. On February 15, 1949, they were married at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, of Quinton, Oklahoma.

Frankie is survived by:
Daughter:   Paula Roberts, of Quinton, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by Grandson: John Roberts, of Quinton, Oklahoma.  Several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Roberts; brother, Troy Egbert; sister, Clara Beard.
Service at First Baptist Church, Quinton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017  with Rev. Eddie Dye and Rev. Charles Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at the Palestine Cemetery, Quinton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Mickey Roberts, Toby Roberts, Junior Rea, Fred Russell, Ollie Russell, Yancey Etchison.  Honorary Pallbearers: Tim Wise, Patrick Standfield, Bob Greer, Ermon Russell.

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Billy E Johnson

In Memory Of  Billy E. Johnson

Billy E. Johnson, age 90, of Stigler, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at the  Haskell County Nursing Center, of Stigler, Oklahoma.

Billy was born in Gotebo, Oklahoma on July 12, 1927, a son of the late Purnie Leon (Hobbs) and Charles Ivis Johnson.

He worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier.  Billy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, of Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was also a 3rd Degree Mason, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Lions Club member.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Billy was the widower of Doris June (McConnell) Johnson. On October 26, 1952, they were married at Hobart, Oklahoma.

Billy is  survived by:
Daughter/Son-In-Law:   Shelba & Carl Rudek, of Stigler, Oklahoma.
Niece and Husband:  Barbara & Mike Carpenter, of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma.  
Grandchildren:  Brian Johnson, of Florida; Kyle & Amber Rudek, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; Tyler & Rachel Rudek, of Edmond, Oklahoma; Bryce Rudek, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; Mason & Ashley Rudek, of Ft. Worth, Texas and Charles Johnson, of Ft. Collins, Colorado.  
Also survived by: 3 Great Grandchildren.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris; son, Mark Johnson; daughter, Diana Johnson; sister, Louise Lipps and brother, Charles Leon Johnson.

Graveside Service at Arlington Memorial Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017  with Rev. Carl Rudek officiating.

Pallbearers:  Kyle Rudek, Tyler Rudek, Bryce Rudek, Mason Rudek, Carl Rudek, Mike Carpenter.

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Dorothy Nadine Tinkey

In Memory Of  Dorothy Nadine Tinkey

Dorothy Nadine Tinkey, age 85, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Tidwell Nursing Home, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Dorothy was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on November 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Ola (Francis) and Bertie  Clay.

Dorothy was a  homemaker.

She was the widow of Raymond  Tinkey.

Dorothy is  survived by:
Daughter:   Jennifer McNulty, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Curtis & Pam Tinkey, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dale & Kim Tinkey, of Goose Creek, South Carolina.
She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; 1 sister; 5 brothers; grandson, John.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Family Members.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Employees of Tidwell Nursing Home.

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Paul James Redwine

In Memory Of  Paul James Redwine

Paul James Redwine, age 92, formerly of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Homestead Rehab Ctr, of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Paul was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on August 6, 1925, a son of the late Artimissa (Graham) and Am  Redwine.

He worked in sales. Paul was a member of Calvary Baptist Church,  Wilburton, Oklahoma.  He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW, Talihina Blue Masonic Lodge, and the Gideon's.   

Paul served in the U.S. Army.

He was the widower of Marie  (Mitchell) Redwine. On January 21, 1944, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Paul is  survived by;
Daughter:   Barbara Rowland, of Eagle, Nebraska.
Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Paul & Dora Redwine, of Beatrice, Nebraska; William &  Cora Redwine, of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Sisters:   Elina Gaines, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Reba Cathey, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Eva Lee Rich, of Marble Falls, Texas.
Brother-In-Law:  Tommy Green, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  
Sister-In-Law:  Beverly Redwine, of Grand Island, Nebraska.
He is also survived by  6 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife, 3 brothers, 5 sisters, and granddaughter, Annette Wright.

Service at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.  Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

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