Kace Jai Stephen Hogan

In Memory Of  Kace Jai Stephen Hogan

Infant Kace Jai Stephen Hogan, was born and passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Kace is survived by his parents,  Stevie Lyons and Ethane  Hogan, of Kinta, Oklahoma.

Kace is also survived by Paternal Grandparent: Carlie Hogan, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.  
Paternal Great Grandparent: Edward Matthews, of Kinta, Oklahoma.  
Maternal Grandparent: Sandra Kuykendall, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Maternal Great Grandparent: Bob Kuykendall, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Several aunts, uncles & friends.

Graveside Service at San Bois Cemetery, Kinta, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018  with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.

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

Bobby Joe Smart

In Memory Of  Bobby Joe Smart

Bobby Joe Smart, age 81, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital,  of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bobby was born in Sayre, Oklahoma on May 29, 1937, a son of the late Vergie (Sanders) and Bill  Smart.

He served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 20 years.  He was a Jet Engine Mechanic.

Bobby is  survived by:
Daughter:   Denell, wife of  Stacey Wayne Cooley, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sons:  Darrell Smart & Annie Lauterbach, of Longview, Washington; Michael Smart, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Brother:  Ray, husband of  Lola Smart, of Sayre, Oklahoma.
Bobby is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leon Smart and Billy Smart; son, Gerald Smart; daughter, Michelle Smart; and sisters, Laveda Click and Oleta Farber.

Graveside Service will be held at the Mt. Station Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018  with Rev. Ben Ashlocke officiating.

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

Robert Gwin Miller

In Memory Of  Robert Gwin Miller

Robert Gwin Miller, age 60, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2019 at the Integris/Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Robert was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 30, 1957, a son of Daisy (Miller) Jones and the late Harvey S. Miller.

He worked as a sanitation employee for the City of Wilburton.

Robert is survived by:
Mother: Daisy Jones, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Daughter/Son-In-Law:   Robin & Jay Aaron, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sons:  Paul Miller, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Charles Miller, of Eufaula, Oklahoma.
Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:  Tammy & Waylan Moore, of Mcloud, Oklahoma; Jackie & Dudy Fisk, of Newalla, Oklahoma; Laura Miller, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Glenda Martinenese, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Brothers/Sister-In-Law:   Christopher Jones, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Danny & Maggie Miller, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
He is also survived by 2 Grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, maternal & paternal grandparents.

Services will be at a later date.

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

Vera Katherine Deerdoff

In Memory Of Vera Katherine Deerdoff

Vera Katherine Deerdoff, age 78, formerly of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her residence in Fairview, West Virginia.

Vera was born in Arch, Oklahoma on March 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Mattie Elizabeth (Penfield) and Thomas Daniel Deerdoff.

Vera worked as a bookkeeper.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Vera is  survived by:
Daughter:   Rhondi Carlisle, of Fairview, West Virginia.
Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Billy Don & Malissa Evans, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; John & Debra Wilkett, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sisters:   JoAnn Bjornerud, of Southaven, Mississippi; Laura Lee Overcast, of Lovington, New Mexico; Mary Stanford, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Vera  is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, and 1 brother.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018  with Rev. Josh Carlisle officiating.  Interment to follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Terry Stanford, Kenneth Overcast, Tommy Deerdoff, Ron Nolan, Jeremy Bullard, Danny Evans, Tom Bjornerud.

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

Rebecca Morgan (Waldrop) Velazquez

In Memory of  Rebecca Morgan (Waldrop)  Velazquez

Rebecca Morgan (Waldrop) Velazquez, age 36, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at her residence.

Rebecca was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 21, 1981, a daughter of Rick Waldrop and the late Cynthia  (Parker) Hodge.

Rebecca worked as a CNA/ Nurse Assistant at  the Emeritus Senior Living Center and Cherokee County Nursing Home, both in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  She was a member of the Love Light Christian Center, of  Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  She was a member of the Help & Crises/Onefire groups.

Rebecca is survived by:
Father: Rick Waldrop, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Son:  Skylor Velazquez, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Sister:   Sarah Waldrop, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Brothers/Sister-In-Law:  Jesse & Andrea Waldrop, of Park Hill, Oklahoma; Taylor Hodge, of Park Hill, Oklahoma.
Nephew: Parker Waldrop, of Park Hill, Oklahoma.  
Paternal Grandmother: Betty Waldrop, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her mother, Cindy Hodge; Paternal Grandfather, Bob Waldrop; Maternal Grandparents, Ralph & Marion Parker.

Service at the Love Light Christian Center, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12,  2018 with Pastor Donna Allen officiating  Interment to follow at the Tahlequah City Cemetery, of Tahlequah , Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Taylor Hodge, Jesse Waldrop, Skylor Velazquez, Carlos Velazquez, Landon Clark, Sam Velazquez.

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

J.A. Eccles

In Memory Of  J.A.  Eccles

 J.A. Eccles, age 90, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his residence.

J.A. was born in Antlers, Oklahoma on June 24, 1927, a son of the late Vesta (Williams) and James A. Eccles.

J.A. worked as a carpenter.  He was of the Assembly of God faith.

He was the husband of Teddie  (Davis) Eccles. On February 5, 1947, they were married at Paris, Texas.

J.A. is  survived by:
Wife: Teddie Eccles, of the home.
Daughter/Spouse:  Robin & Thomas Strohmeyer, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Sons/Spouses:   James & Robert Eccles, of San Diego, California; Randall & Tai Eccles, of Virginia City, Nevada.
Sister:   Daryl Wright, of Antlers, Oklahoma.
He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

J.A. was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 1 brother.
Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018  with Rev. Lee Humphries officiating.  Interment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Brandon Strohmeyer, Jason Eccles, Randy Eccles, Corbin Eccles, Shawn Aue, Kenny Whitlow.

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

Dillon T. Wilkett

In Memory of  Dillon T. Wilkett

Dillon T. Wilkett, age 18, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dillon was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 1, 1999, a son of Phyllis and Jacky Wilkett.

Dillon graduated from Hartshorne High School in 2017.  He was a member of the FCCLA and the basketball team.
 
Dillon is survived by:
Father: Jacky Wilkett, of the home.
Mother:  Phyllis Wilkett, of the home.
Sisters:  Kiley Wilkett, of the home; Brooke Wilkett, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Natalie Wilkett, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Haley Lindsey, of Elmore City, Oklahoma.
Brothers:  Bo Wilkett, of the home; Jaylon Wilkett, of the home; Brendon Lindsey, of Elmore City, Oklahoma; Dylan Sensibaugh, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma.
 
Service at Hartshorne High School Taylor Gym, Hartshorne, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018  with Rev. Jerry Jiles and Rev. Lee Humphries officiating.  Interment to follow at the Mt. Station Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Brendon Lindsey, Dylan Sensibaugh, Jacky Wilkett, Tyler Stafford, Jay Hugle, Hartshorne High School Class of 2017.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Bobby Lindsey, Rex Urbany, Ray Monks, Jesse James, Kyle Moody, Johnny Wilkett, Jackson Wilkett, Justin Wilkett.

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

Bobbie D. Barnard

In Memory Of  Bobbie D. Barnard

Bobbie D. Barnard, age 86, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the OSU Medical Center, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bobbie was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on January 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Bonnie (Dunlap) and Riley  Foster.

Bobbie was employed as a secretary for the State of Oklahoma.

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

Bobbie is  survived by:
Daughter/Son-In-Law:   Renae & Allen Taylor, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Jerry & Donna Barnard, of Porum, Oklahoma.
Sister:   Dot  Danel, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Best Friend:  June Winton, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  
5 Grandchildren: Andy Barnard & Missy, of Kiowa, Oklahoma; Jamie & Bobby Crocker, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jerry Don & Lavanna Barnard of Atlanta, Texas; Jim & Alanna Ralls, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Mat & Jennifer Taylor, of Adamson, Oklahoma.  
She is also survived by 9 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.  Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 1 sister.

Service at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018  with Dr. Paul Brady and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.   Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Grandsons and Great Grandsons.  Honorary Pallbearers:  The Staff & Residents of Tidwell Nursing Home.

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

Eugene V. Raspotnik

In Memory Of  Eugene V. Raspotnik

Eugene V. Raspotnik, age 88, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the St. John's Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Gene was born in Cambria, Oklahoma on September 4, 1929, a son of the late Tillie (Boznar) and Valentin  Raspotnik.

Gene graduated high school at Wilburton in 1947.  He earned a Bachelors Degree in Animal Husbandry from Oklahoma A & M University in 1951.

He married Peggy Enis on October 22, 1954 at Bowers, Oklahoma.  They were married 51 years before Peggy's death on January 20, 2006.

Gene was a life long cattle rancher.  He owned Raspotnik Ranch LLC and raised registered and commercial Angus and cross bred cattle.  He was a member of the Latimer County Cattlemen's Association, the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association and a lifetime member of the American Angus Association.

He enjoyed ranching and baling hay and watching Texas Rangers baseball and Oklahoma State sports.  Gene and Penny were best friends and did everything together.

Gene is  survived by his daughter, Penny Raspotnik Jones and husband Tim Jones of Hartshorne, Oklahoma.  He is also survived by numerous cousins.

Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; parents, Valentin and Tillie Raspotnik; and one sister, Mary Jane Raspotnik.

Service at the Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.  Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery,  Wilburton, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association or Permanent Disaster Relief Fund.

Pallbearers:  Frank Bernardi, Johnny Dale Bernardi, Johnny Sivic, Richard Allen, Mike Guazdausky, Mikey Guazdausky.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Alfred Ezekiel, Ben Davis, Kenny Fazekas, Jim Enis, Rick Enis, Frank Raunikar, Curtis Washburn.

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Jewelie DeNell Bullard

In Memory of  Jewelie DeNell Bullard

 Jewelie DeNell Bullard, age 56, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on  Friday, March 16, 2018 , at her home in Wilburton.  

Jewelie (Jewel) was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on December 10, 1961, a daughter of Wanda (Forwoodson) Bullard and the late Virgil Bullard.

Jewel graduated from Wilburton High School in 1980.  She loved to go to the banquets and very seldom missed one.  After graduating she went to beauty school.  She worked as a hair dresser for a few years before deciding to go to college to become a teacher.  She entered Eastern for two years.  From Eastern she went to Northeastern State University graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Special Ed.  Her first teaching job was in Alaska for two years.  Coming back to Wilburton she got a job at Wilburton grade school teaching Special Ed for a few years.  After that she moved to first grade and kindergarten for 17 years before returning to Special Ed for two years before moving to Panola School to teach Special Ed where she was at the time of her death.

Jewel is  also survived by:
Mother:  Wanda Bullard, of Wilburton, Oklahoma
Husband:  Gary Hill, of the home.
Son:  Bryce Livingston, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sister:   Jackie Bullard, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Brothers/Sisters-In-Law:   Roy & Laurie Bullard, of Haileyville, Oklahoma; Ken Bullard, of Eufaula, Oklahoma; Karl & Cindy Bullard, of Edmond, Oklahoma; Troy & Annette Bullard, of Haskell, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by several nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews.

Jewel was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Bullard; infant son, Joseph Michael Stevens; grandparents Amos & Jewel Forwoodson and Otto & Ethel Bullard and several aunts and uncles.

Memorial Service at Wilburton High School Auditorium, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018  with Bain Durant and Troy Bullard officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Troy Bullard, Kenny Bullard, Karl Bullard, Roy Bullard, Jeremy Bullard, Bryce Livingston, Clint McAlester, Clay McAlester, Logan Rea, Rodney Wright, John Forwoodson.

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