Clyde Curtis Kitchens

In Memory Of Clyde Curtis Kitchens

Clyde Curtis Kitchens, age 89, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed from this earth, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Antlers, Oklahoma.

Clyde was born in Leflore, Oklahoma on October 14, 1928, a son of the late Laura Beatrice (Abernathy) and Thomas Fred Kitchens.

Clyde grew up in Leflore, Oklahoma in a large family of nine boys and one sister.  He graduated from Leflore High School, attended Eastern Oklahoma State College, and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1949.  He continued his education in California, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State Universities and completed his Masters degree from SOSU.  He was a proud Southeastern alumnus and always wore his Savage Blue and Gold.

Clyde was a longtime educator who began his career in 1949 in Red Oak, Oklahoma as Junior High principal and basketball coach.  He worked under the mentorship of E. T. Dunlap and Charles Collins and worked with many fine educators across the state.  He was principal and Red Oak girls coach until 1974, before becoming Superintendent at Panola, Oklahoma and then Crowder Public Schools.  He continued his service to public education as an Accreditation Officer for the State Department of Education, retiring in 1986, ending a thirty-six year career.  He was actively involved in his community and was a Sunday school teacher and member of the First Baptist Church, Red Oak.  He served as an Assistant Scout leader, was a member of the local Lions Club, Latimer County Sportsmens Club, and many professional education organizations.  He was a member of the Latimer County Excise Board and through the years had served on several state advisory boards.  He was a Red Oak City Trustee and worked to see the development of the city water and sewer systems, volunteer fire department, City clinic, City Library, and Community Center.

Clyde loved family reunions and family history.  He spent many years crawling through courthouses and libraries all across the country in search of the family roots.  Family history was his passion and sharing his discoveries at family reunions was his joy.  The Kitchens Family Reunion was one of his favorite days of the year.  He loved seeing his family.

Clyde was the husband of Beulah Mae (Muse) Kitchens. On May 23, 1951, they were married at Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Clyde is  survived by:
Wife:  Beulah Mae Muse Kitchens, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:   Juanita & Robert Tucker, of Antlers, Oklahoma; Joquita & Ed Klink, of Krebs, Oklahoma.
Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Curtis & Renee Kitchens, of Durant, Oklahoma; Edward & Destini Kitchens, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Sister:  Mary Alice Christine McElroy, of Wenatchie, Washington.
Brothers:  Kenneth Edward Kitchens, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; Carrol Martin Kitchens, of Newport News, Virginia.
 
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Fred Kitchens and Laura Beatrice Abernathy Kitchens, brothers William Coleman Kitchens, Thomas Fred Kitchens, Jr., Charles Dawes Kitchens, Neil Rogers Kitchens, Johnny Glenn Kitchens, James Douglas Kitchens, daughter Jacqueline Kitchens Rainwater, and grandson Garrett Pahlon.

He is also survived by Grandchildren: Misty Tucker Parrington, Jennifer Tucker Brame, Ashley Klink Eckert, Jason Klink, Ty C. Kitchens, Kyle C. Kitchens, Kacie Kitchens Coffey, Kourtney Kitchens Montgomery, Colton Potter, Bradon Potter, Bryar Potter and numerous Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many cousins and friends.

Service at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018  with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.  Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, Red, Oak, OK.

Pallbearers:  Kyle Kitchens, Ty Kitchens, Jason Klink, Robert Tucker, Ed Klink, Calvin Rainwater.Honorary Pallbearers:  Grandchildren.

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

Barley Lee Foster, III

In Memory Of Barley Lee Foster, III

Barley Lee Foster, III, age 58, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Barley was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 31, 1959, a son of Norma (Danel) Foster and the late Barley Foster, Jr.

Barley worked in the oil field.  He was of the Methodist faith.

He was the husband of Mary Catherine (England) Foster. On March 16, 1977, they were married at Poteau, Oklahoma.

Barley is  also survived by:
Wife:  Cathy Foster, of the home.
Mother:  Norma Foster, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Daughter:   Amy Bazain, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  ,Barley Foster, IV, husband of  Rebecca, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild.

Barley was preceded in death by his father, son Michael, grandparents Bill & Donna Booth, Barley & Gladys Foster.

Graveside Service at Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

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Eunice Mae Small Riggs

In Memory Of  Eunice Mae Small Riggs

Eunice Mae Small Riggs, age 77, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Eunice was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on December 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Nora (Wilson) and Doyal Gaines Small.

She worked as a billing clerk for Latimer County Home Health.

Eunice is  survived by:
Daughter:  Katherine J.  Wade, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sons:  Robert E. Wade, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Roger L. Wade, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sister:   Linda Ellison, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Doyal Gene Small, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Ken & Doris Small, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Gary & Linda Small, of Gowen, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by Grandchildren:  Justin Hokett & Bess, Paden Wade & Samantha, Jarvis Wade & Elizabeth, Quinton Wade, Jerry Wade, Dalton Wade & Desiree, Ashley Wade.  
Great Grandchildren:  Liam Hokett, Casten Wade, Ryker Wade, Layla Hokett, Tatianna Wade, Gabriel Wade, Marlee Swindle, Maddox Swindle.  Several nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, Clyde & Allie Small, Hugh & Alice Wilson.

A special thanks to the Tidwell Nursing Home Staff.
Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

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William Dewey Tomlinson

In Memory Of  William Dewey Tomlinson

William Dewey Tomlinson, age 69, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St. Johns Med. Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

William was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on April 11, 1948, a son of the late Urcie (Watkins) and William  Tomlinson.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He was the husband of Sandy  (Sutmiller) Tomlinson. On November 17, 1981, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

William is  survived by:
Wife:  Sandy Tomlinson, of the home.
Daughters/Son-In-Law:   April Tomlinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;  Krystal Tomlinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Shelley & Adrian Zimmer, of Soldotna, Alaska.
Granddaughter:  Kylie Lalli, of the home.
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Bill &  Rhonnie Edmondson, of Soldotna, Alaska.
Sisters:  Mildred Charlston, of Alex, Oklahoma; Bea Bench, of Hilton, Oklahoma; Cleo Lawson, of Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Brother:  Hughey Tomlinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews.

William was preceded in death by His Parents, one Brother, and one Sister.

Memorial Service at the Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018  with Rev. Charley Watkins and Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

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Tommy Earl Bristow

In Memory Of Tommy Earl Bristow

Tommy Earl Bristow, age 70, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at his residence.

Tommy was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on June 26, 1947, a son of the late Daisy (Wilcox) and Walter Ross Bristow.

Tommy worked as a welder.  He served in the U.S. Navy.

He was the husband of Kelly  (Denton) Bristow. On July 12, 1990, they were married at Holbrook, Arizona.

Tommy is  survived by:
Wife: Kelly Bristow, of the home.
Sons: Travis Bristow, of Spokane, Washington; Condly Bristow, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Kyle Bristow, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Brothers/Sisters-In-Law:   Jimmy & Linda Bristow, of Amarillo, Texas; Kevin & Paula Bristow, of Chickasha, Oklahoma; Carl Black, of Dallas, Texas.
He is also survived by 3 Grandchildren.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018  with Rev. Mark Tullier officiating.  Interment to follow at the Damon Valley Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Kevin Heflin, Chris Heflin, Bill Dudley, Kenny Denton, Tony Denton, Michael Denton.

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Charlie (Choo-Choo) Rice

In Memory Of Charlie (Choo-Choo)  Rice

Charlie (Choo-Choo) Rice, age 86, of Talihina, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Charlie was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on October 22, 1931, a son of the late Anna (Ruseckis) and George  Rice.

He worked as a general laborer for Latimer County.  He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Charlie is  survived by:
Sons:  Darryl Rice & Roger Rice, both of El Reno, Oklahoma.
Sister:  Francis Kelley, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Niece:  Eva Coleman, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
6 Grandchildren.
Second Family:  Greg & Betty Hardaway, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, 2 children, 5 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, George & Willy, 2 sons Charles & Robert, Wife Edith.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.  Interment to follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Paul Hardaway, John Abdnor, Greg Hardaway, Cory Hardaway, Larry Harris, Terry Towler.

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Dr. Grover F. Reynolds

In Memory of Dr. Grover F. Reynolds

Dr. Grover F. Reynolds, age 87, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Dr. Reynolds was born in Bokchito, Oklahoma on January 11, 1930, a son of the late Fannie (Horn) and Fred  Reynolds.

Dr. Reynolds worked as a chiropractor.  He attended Beth-el Baptist Church, in Red Oak, Oklahoma.  He was a deacon of the Beth-el Baptist Church.   

Dr. Reynolds served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.  He was the widower of Lillie Mae (Smith) Reynolds.

Dr. Reynolds is survived by:
Sister:  Marietta Allan, of Colbert, Oklahoma.
Brother/Sister-In-Law:   George & Ruthie Reynolds, of Bennington, Oklahoma.
Special Friend:  Lonnie Taylor, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Sister-In-Law:  Leona Reynolds, of Bennington, Oklahoma.  
He is also survived by three nieces and 1 nephew.

Dr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 1 sister, and his wife Lillie Mae.
Service at Beth-el Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018  with Rev. Bob Cherry and Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.  Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  J. B. Lloyd, Jarred Broyles, Lonnie Taylor, Roger Kimball, John Grego, Mike Cunningham, Johnny Stanford, Steve Yandell, John Volk, Bob Noggle, Cal McCullough, Daniel "Boon" Gardner.

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Thasha Marie Prindle

In Memory Of Thasha Marie Prindle

Thasha Marie Prindle, age 21, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017.

Thasha was born in Kingston, New York on January 25, 1996.

Thasha graduated from Wilburton High School in 2015.  She worked as a manager at McDonald's, of  Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Thasha is survived by:
Husband:  Alex Crossley, of the home.
Son:  Nickolas Crossley, of the home.
Brothers-In-Law:  Cody Kilgore and Jordan Powell, both of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sister-In-Law:  Ashlynn Powell, of Heavener, Oklahoma.  
Aunts: Stephanie Gerard of Florida and Kimberly Gerard of, Wilburton, Oklahoma.  
Grandmother:  Wanda Kilgore, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  
Several cousins and other family members.

Services will be at a later date.

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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.

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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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