Shirley Marie Hamon

In Memory Of  Shirley Marie Hamon

Shirley Marie Hamon, age 70, of McCurtain, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her residence in McCurtain. 

Shirley was born in Waldron, Arkansas on February 22, 1946, a daughter of the late Maudie (Hill) and Elmer  Ross.

She worked as a CNA.

Shirley is  survived by:
Sons:  Delmer Owens, of McCurtain, Oklahoma; Dennis Hamon, of McCurtain, Oklahoma.
Daughters: Thelma Decker, of McCurtain, Oklahoma; Misty Durham and Josh Ball, of McCurtain, Oklahoma.
Brothers:  Meril Ross, of Stigler, Oklahoma; Vernon Ross, of Spiro, Oklahoma. 
Sister:  Lennie Moore, of Grand Prairie, Texas. 
She is also survived by Grandchildren:  Rebecca Harden, of Checotah, Oklahoma; Mikala Durham, of Long Town, Oklahoma; Skyler Durham, of McCurtain, Oklahoma; Leslie Durham, of Quinton, Oklahoma; Amanda Decker, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas.  Great Grandson:  Hagen Bray of Long Town, Oklahoma.
 
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Lee Ross, and son, Tracy Owens.

Graveside Service at LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Jimmie Don Wilson

In Memory of  Jimmie Don Wilson

Jimmie Don Wilson, age 50, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at St. Johns Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jimmie was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on January 18, 1966, a son of the late Alta Mae (Blankenship) and Joe  Wilson.

He was the husband of Brenda (Kirk) Wilson. On April 25, 1985, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Jimmie is  survived by:
Sons:  Terral, husband of  Victoria Waldrop, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jerral, husband of  Sanessa Waldrop, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jordan Mullins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Daughters:  Sondra Ellis and Sonny Collins, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Lecora, wife of Tim Reeves, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma. 
Brothers:  Jesse Wilson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Bill, husband of  Retha Wilson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Mark, husband of  Sherry Wilson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Curtis Wilson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sisters:  Charlotte Wilson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Brenda Kay Roberts, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Nephew:  David Wilson and his wife, Kristi, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  
He also survived by 16 Grandchildren.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Rick and Joel.

Graveside Service at Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

Pallbearers:  Family members.

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Mary Pearl (Coyer) Draper

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In Memory of  Mary Pearl (Coyer) Draper

Mary Pearl (Coyer) Draper, age 88, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at her residence in Wilburton. 

Mary was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 20, 1927, a daughter of the late Vanita (Edwards) and Jess  Coyer.  She grew up in various places during the depression in a very poor family. 

Mary was the widow of Bill Draper.  On March 22, 1947 Bill and Mary were married in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Mary graduated from Choctaw High School at the age of sixteen.  She went directly to work during WWII at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City for eleven years, then American Airlines in Tulsa, then Choctaw High Schools and finished her career at Eastern Oklahoma State College as the Secretary to the President and Administrative Assistant to the Board of Regents.

Mary was saved at an early age and served the Lord all her adult like as a member of First Baptist Church of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma; High Bridge Baptist Church and Grace Country Cowboy Church of Wilburton.  She was inactive in the order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 506, of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma and Lifetime Member of the VFW Auxiliary of Wilburton.

Mary is survived by:
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Bill & Charlene Draper, of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Daughter/Son-In-Law:  Charlotte & Terry Wafford, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Granddaughter: Summer Brannon and husband Clint, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Grandsons:  Billy Draper, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Brian Cannon and wife Gretchen, of Choctaw, Oklahoma; Clint Cannon and wife Jennifer, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jason Draper and wife Cindi, of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Brothers-In-Law:  Gerald Plunk, of Choctaw, Oklahoma; Bob Draper, of Morenci, Arizona.
Sister-In-Law:  Nadine Basden, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by 12 Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandson.
Numerous nephews and nieces.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Bill True Draper, parents Jess and Vanita Coyer, brother Roger Coyer and wife Violet, sister Loveta Rapp and husband Ernest, sister Barbara Lewis and husband Curtis, sister JoAnn Plunk, and infant brother. 

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Grace Country Cowboy Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Service at Grace Country Cowboy Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016  with Rev. Clint Cannon officiating.  Interment  to follow at the Highbridge Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Brian Cannon, Clint Brannon, William Charles Draper, Craig Plunk, Jonathan Fazekas, Willie Sharp, Jason Draper.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Bane Durant, Gerald Plunk, Roger Coyer, Jr., Robert Coyer, Scott Richardson, Rodney Knight, John McAlester, Ernie Basden, Lee Lewis, Frank Lawrence.

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Janice Ruth Johnston

In Memory Of  Janice Ruth Johnston

Janice Ruth Johnston, age 84, of Wilburton, Oklahoma,, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Latimer Nursing Home, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Janice was born in Clayton, Oklahoma on December 26, 1931, a daughter of the late Neoma (Wickersham) and James  Bryan.

She worked as a school teacher.  Janice attended the  Panola Baptist Church, of  Panola, Oklahoma . 

Janice is  survived by:
Son:  Mitchell Johnston, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Daughter/Son-In-Law:  Brenda & Richard Gatchell, of Ft. Davis, Texas.
Brother/Sister-In-Law:  James & Wanda Bryan, of Sperry, Oklahoma. 
Sisters-In-Law:  Ruth Bryan of Clayton, Oklahoma; Helen Bryan, of Clayton, Oklahoma.  
Several nieces & nephews.  
She is also survived by Grandchildren: Rebecca Gatchell, of Hawaii and Bryan Gatchell, of Germany.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister.

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016  with Rev. Tony Randol officiating. 

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Laverne V. (Tommie) Holbird

In Memory of  Laverne V. (Tommie) Holbird

Laverne V. (Tommie) Holbird, age 87, of Woodhaven, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Applewood Nursing Home, of Woodhaven. 

Tommie was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on November 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Cordelia (Smith) and Murl  McCoy.

Tommie was a  homemaker.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, of  Krebs, Oklahoma . 
 
She was the widow of Lester H. Holbird. On December 24, 1947, they were married at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.  Lester Holbird passed away November 19, 1983. 

Tommie  is  survived by: 
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Thelma Laverne &  James Forrest, of Brighton, Michigan; Connie Rose & Doug Kaye, of Edmond, Oklahoma. 
Nephew:  George Donald (Mike) Bambeck, of Wilburton, Oklahoma
Grandchildren:  Benjamin James & Tamara Forrest, or Grosse Ile, Michigan; Jamie Laverne & Vincent Mileto, of Brighton, Michigan; Thomas Wesley & Cassie Kaye of Edmond, Oklahoma; Cindy Rose & Erik Carlson, of Edmond, Oklahoma.  
Great Grandchildren:  Olivia & Liam of Grosse Ile, Michigan; Danielle, Lauren, and Teddy of, Brighton, Michigan; Gracelynn and Coleman, both of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Tommie is preceded in death by her mother; father; husband, Lester; 2 brothers, Floyd & Fred McCoy; Sisters: Pearl Waren, Codi Clawson, Orene Clawson, Clyda McCoy, Pauline McCoy, Clara McCoy, Billie Newsome, Jewel Bambeck.

Graveside Service at Centerpoint Cemetery , Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

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Darla Nicole Stewart

In Memory Of  Darla Nicole Stewart

Darla Nicole Stewart, age 28, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at her residence of Wilburton.

Darla was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on March 9, 1988, a daughter of Debra (Crabtree) Lawson and Marlin Zaste.

Darla was a  homemaker.

Darla is survived by:
Father:  Marlin Zaste, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Mother:  Debra Lawson, of the home.
Daughter:  Lillyann Mae Shepherd, of the home.
Son: Jarrod Allan Stewart, of the home.
Sister:  Journey Zaste, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Brothers:  Robert Zaste, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Damion Zaste, of Arkansas. 
She is also survived by a host of several aunts & uncles and a host of many friends.

Darla is preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; daughter, Sarah Zaste.

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016  with Rev. Daniel Taylor officiating. 

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Wanda June Maxey

In Memory of Wanda June Maxey

Wanda June Maxey, age 88, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Wanda was born in Cravens, Oklahoma on May 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Dora (Smith) and Nathan  Colwell.

She was the widow of Billy Dean  Maxey, the love of her life. On June 15, 1946, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Wanda was a wonderful homemaker.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.   She was also a member of the Eastern Star of Red Oak, Oklahoma and the VFW Women's Auxiliary. 

Wanda is  survived by:
Daughters/Son-In-Law:  Charlotte & Woody Abernathy, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Melody Maxey, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Nephew: Bob & Marylee Colwell, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Grandchildren, Stacey Abernathy, of Ft. Myers, Florida; John & Kim Patterson, of Cumming, Georgia, Shelley & Eric Brinkley of, Louiseville, Texas; grandson, Todd & Kelly Abernathy, of Dallas, Texas; grandson, Mikie & Anjie Mussett, of Valliant, Oklahoma; grandson, Jeremy Shane Mussett, of Valliant, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Allison & Mike Roets, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.  
Wanda is also survived by 12 great grandchildren and expecting one great great grandson.

Wanda was preceded in death by: her husband, Billy Dean Maxey; parents, Nathan & Dora Colwell; sisters & brothers, Veta Colwell, Gloria Colwell, Youdia Cook, Jess N. Colwell, Betty Pedro; nephew, Pete Colwell.

Service at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016  with Rev. Mike Mussett and Rev. Paul Brady officiating. Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers:  Mike Roets, Shane Mussett, Todd Abernathy, Eric Brinkley, Cord Colwell, Bobby Colwell, Kolton Mussett, Autumn Woodard.  Honorary Pallbearers: Woody Abernathy, John Vincent, Bob Colwell, Stacey Abernathy, John Patterson, Bobbie Barnard, the Staff of Tidwell Living Center.

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Gerl W. Kuykendall

In Memory Of  Gerl W. Kuykendall

Gerl W. Kuykendall, age 75, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center, Muskogee, Oklahoma. 

Gerl was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on March 3, 1941, a son of the late Bess (Adams) and Lee  Kuykendall.

He worked as a Transport Director at Red Oak Public School, of  Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Gerl was a member of North Rock Creek Baptist Church, of  Red Oak, Oklahoma.  He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. 

Gerl was the husband of Margaret  (Muse) Kuykendall. On July 14, 2014, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Gerl is survived by:
Wife: Margaret Kuykendall, of the home.
Brothers/Sister-In-Law: Bob Kuykendall, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Bill & Ruth Kuykendall, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. 
 
Gerl was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters.

Service at North Rock Creek Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016  with Rev. Glenn Kates officiating. Interment to follow at  the North Rock Creek Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Vince Hiatt, Steve Fields, Wayne Wilcox, Bryan Deatherage, Steve Yandell, Mike Mauzey, E. T. Gepson.

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Jimmy Gene Kittrell

In Memory Of  Jimmy Gene Kittrell

Jimmy Gene Kittrell, age 80, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Jimmy was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on March 25, 1936, a son of the late Ruby (Dehart) and James  Kittrell.

Jimmy worked as a truck driver and he was of the Baptist faith.

Jimmy is  survived by: 
Daughter:  Carla Nash, of Lucas, Texas. 
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Beryne &  Valery Kittrell, of Wyoming.
He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren .

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; 2 daughters, Cynthia Tuttle, Julie Keen; brother, Carroll Kittrell; grandson, Justin Kittrell; 2 great granddaughters, Kirsten Kittrell, Mariah Williams.

 Services at a later date.

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