Michael James Eagle

In Memory of Michael James Eagle

Michael James Eagle died unexpectantly on September 20,2020 at the young age of 29, at his place of residence in Poteau, Oklahoma.

Michael was born in Talihina, Oklahoma on September 3, 1991, to Wanda James and the late Michael James Eagle.

Michael grew into the most loving caring son, father, friend. Touching many lives and hearts along the way. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping and of course watching an OU football game. But to him his greatest achievement in his life was his 3 children Lou bug, Bubba, and Chub Chub as he lovingly called them. When he wasn't with them he joking antic went to his nephews Tino and Bentley. His smile and laughter will forever be missed and in our memories forever changing our lives in ways we cannot express. And we thank our God in Heaven for the time he was with us.

Michael is survived by his mother Wanda James of Poteau, Oklahoma; his children: Hunter James Eagle of Howe, Oklahoma Alexis Nichol Eagle of Poteau, Oklahoma, and Abel Rylan Eagle, of Poteau, Oklahoma; a sister Tabitha Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma; four brothers: Jonathan Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma, Christopher Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma, Zachary Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma, and Derick Eagle, of Quinton, Oklahoma; Great-Grandmother Bydia Pope of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Great Uncle DeRoy Pope of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by his uncles: Brian Bernard and wife, Charlee of Clarksville, Arkansas and Turner Eagle of Tulsa, Oklahoma; aunts: Linda Sivic and husband, Johnny of Adamson, Oklahoma, Nancy Eagle of McAlester, Oklahoma, Deesandra Ben of Mississippi, and Wahalella Eagle of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as well as several nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by Father Michael Eagle; Grandfathers: Frank Eagle and Hoover James; Grandmothers: Leoda Eagle, Verna Barnard; Uncles: Frank Eagle, Harvey James, Duane Eagle, and Raynold Eagle.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in Red Oak, Oklahoma at Cedar Cemetery with Rev. Don Ludlow officiating.

Pallbearers: David Brady, Dustin Ward, Joe Carshall, Cody Capell, Scott Woodral, and Teddy Teddy Colbert.

Honorary Pallbearers: Brian Barnard, Zachary Eagle and Greg Wallis.

Glen Oliver Hunnicutt

Our Dad, Glen Oliver Hunnicutt went home to be with our precious Mother on September 19, 2020 at the age of 91. He was surrounded by those he loved most; his children.

Glen was born February 2, 1929 to Samuel and Annie Hunnicutt in Maud, OK. As a small child he moved to Wilburton, OK and attended Goat Hill school in Wilburton. He married his one true love, Bonnie Lee on February 23, 1949. Together they had seven children. Glen worked in construction for 14 years and built his family’s home in Spencer, OK.  In 1974, he purchased the Hilltop Station in Choctaw where he worked until retirement. 

He was a kind and gentle man who found pleasure in every aspect of life including old Westerns, cowboy hats, boots, fried catfish, traveling, yard sales, and his family. He had a keen sense of humor and a smile for everyone he encountered.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Lee Hunnicutt and his sons David Lee Hunnicutt and Baby Hunnicutt, his parents, five brothers and one sister.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Hazel Cothran and husband Danny of Wellston, OK; Johnnie Hunnicutt of Keota, OK, Frank Hunnicutt and wife Pamela of Tecumseh, OK; Diane Dietz and husband Jack of Harrah, OK; Shellie Stout and husband Darren of Meeker, OK; and daughter-in-law Kathy Hunnicutt of Gibbon, NE. He is also survived by sister, Vivian Brown and husband Bill of Wilburton, OK; brother, Carl Hunnicutt of Ada, OK, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Lutie Cemetery with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

Viewing Times:

Tuesday 2p.m.- 8 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Wilburn Henry

Wilburn Henry, age 86, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 in Heavener, Oklahoma.

Wilburn was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on May 29, 1934 to Matthew and Lynn (Wilson) Henry.

He was the husband of the late Syble Henry. They were married in Red Oak, Oklahoma on August 3, 1957.

Wilburn is survived by his granddaughter, Skyla Dewitt and husband, Jared of Red Oak, OK; 

great granddaughter, Paisley Dewitt of Red Oak, OK; brother-in-law, Dean Sutton of

 Red Oak, OK;  special relatives: Howard & Jennifer Blankenship of Red Oak, OK, Debbie Bryant of Red Oak, OK, Jackie Skidmore of Red Oak, OK, Bethany Snell of Panama, OK, Nathan & Tracy Gooch of Red Oak, OK, Jared Gooch of Red Oak, OK, and Rachel Ganzkow of Pawhuska, OK; and special friend, Brenda Brigance of Panola, OK.

Wilburn was preceded in death by his wife, Syble Henry; daughter, Rita Henry and son, Darrell Henry.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2020 at Free Will Baptist Church in Red Oak, Oklahoma with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Rev. Bob Cherry officiating. Burial to follow at Cedars Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Ross Wilson, Brad Wilson, Shane Wilson, Bill Wilson, Howard Blankenship, and Stuart Joslin.

Dorothy Ann Grace

Dorothy Ann Martin was born September 30, 1922 to Roy J. Martin and Cecil Mae Davenport in Dardanelle, Arkansas.  She was the oldest of three other siblings, Roy Martin, Jr., Jimmy "Pepper" Martin and Frank Martin. She is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

On December 24, 1943, Dorothy Ann married John David Grace, Jr. in Camden, Arkansas. A love that last almost 70 years, when on May 15, 2012,John was called home to be with the Lord. 

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Cecilia Morris and husband Dow, her son Michael Grace and wife Linda. Five grandchildren, Duston Morris and wife Rhonda, Conway, Arkansas, David Grace and wife Jill, Shawnee, Kansas, Shaunna Grace-Lidrich and husband Nathan, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Melissa Morris-Ward and husband Joe, Levelock, Alaska, and Chris Morris and wife Jamie, McAlester, Oklahoma. Ten great grandchildren, Braeden and Izzy Morris, Dava and Isaac McClellan-Morris, Conway, Arkansas, Alex and Ella Grace, Shawnee, Kansas, Hannah Ward, Nondalton, Alaska, Nathan Ward, Anchorage, Alaska, Blake and Shelby Morris, McAlester, Oklahoma and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.

Dorothy was looking forward to completing this life's journey and went home to be with the LORD on Monday, August 17, 2020.

Jessie Brixey

In Memory of Jessie Brixey

 Jessie Marie Brixey was born October 5, 1921 to Julius and Nancy (Fout) Allen in Walls, Oklahoma. She passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Wilburton, Okahoma at the age of 98.

 She was a loving homemaker and attended Park Road Church of Christ in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

 Jessie was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, D. Edward Wallace & Everett Brixey; daughter, Mary Henderson; son, Bill Wallace and eight brothers & sisters.

 She is survived by:

Neice, Carol Clark & husband, Ronnie of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Great Niece, Teresa Clark Polly of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Great Nephew, Shaun Clark of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Grandchildren: Lisa Rillo & husband, Robert of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma;
Diane Lopp & husband, Randy of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
David Henderson & wife, Becky of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Stepahnie Davis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
Mealanie Moore & husband, Michael of Moore, Oklahoma.

A viewing will be held Monday, August 17, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at  Waldrop Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Wilburton Memorial Gardens in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Mr. Darren Harber officiating.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Norma Blankenship

In Memory of Norma Blankenship

 Norma G. Blankenship was born March 22, 1939 to Marvin Bowser and Mildred Hugle in Sulphur, Oklahoma. She passed away on Friday, August, 7, 2020 at her home. She  was 81. 

 She was the widow of JD Reed. She married HD Blankenship on October 16, 1998 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. They resided in Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

 Norma was a member of Rocky Point Methodist Church and the Homemaker Extension of Latimer County. She sold insurance for many years.

 Norma was preceded in death by her great grandson.

 She is survived by her husband, HD of Red Oak, Oklahoma; 

Son, Jeff Reed & wife, Debbie of Red Oak, Oklahoma; daughter, Lorrie Dost & husband, Robert of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Aunt, Barbara Sanders of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Sister, Linda Caldwell of Grove, Oklahoma; Four Grandchildren; Six Great Grandchildren; plus several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the First Baptist Church of Red Oak with Rev. Joe Corcoran and Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Station Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

 Pallbearers: Clint Blankenship, Howard Blankenship, Randy Moody, James Ott, Floyd Hatcher, Jay Hatcher, and Bill Fletcher.

 Honorary Pallbearers: Jess Wommack and Ken Marly.

 Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, WIlburton, Oklahoma. 

Roy Edward Pate

Roy Edward Pate was born March 11, 1934 to Louie and Lula (Humphrey) Pate in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Southhaven, Mississippi. He was 86.

 He married Fairrell Gregory on March 29, 1953 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. They had been married 56 years at the time of her passing in 2009. 

 Roy served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and later in the Air Force Reserves.

 He was a skilled carpenter, and also worked in the oilfields for several years.

 Roy married Bonnie Price on July 23, 2010 in Marion, Arkansas. They resided in Senatobia, Mississippi.

 He was a member of the Strayhorn Baptist Church in Sarah, Mississippi. He was previously a long time member of the Church of God Seventh Day in Wister, Oklahoma.

 Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Fairrell, an infant son, and his brother, Thomas.

 He is survived by:

His wife, Bonnie of Senatobia, Mississippi and children:
Salley Sutmiller and husband, Donald, of Bixby, Oklahoma
Steven Pate and partner, Mary, of McAlester, Oklahoma
Tammy Fields of McAlester, Oklahoma
Dale Pate and partner, Angela of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Charlotte White of Senatobia, Mississippi
Jimmy White and wife, Marilyn, of Senatobia, Mississippi
Donna Stroud and husband, Kenny of Nesbit, Mississippi

 18 grandchildren
45 great grandchildren
12 great great grandchildren
Sister, Bertha Dill of Poteau, Oklahoma
Sister-in-law, Chris Pate of Wilburton, Oklahoma

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 11,2020 at the Lutie Cemetery with Rev. Lamar Ford officiating.

Pallbearers: Vaughn Blankenship, Shawn Blankenship, Greg Sutmiller, Jonathon Sutmiller, Llan Pate, and Seth Strader

 Honorary pallbearers: Stephanie English, Lynn Swing, Elizabeth Pate, Amanda King, and John Swing

Betty June Ellis

In Memory of

Betty June Ellis

 Betty June Ellis, 92, was born on September 16, 1927, to Josiah & Lola (Blake) Morgan in Octavia, Oklahoma. She passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

 She was the widow of Horton Ellis, Jr. They were married November 7, 1946 in Bakersfield, California.

 She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Wilburton.

 Betty is  survived by her children: 

Linda Hardcastle and Richard Chowen of Alpenia, Michigan;  Mike Ellis and wife Susan of Wilburton, Oklahoma; and Joe Ray Ellis of Wilburton, Oklahoma; her grandchildren:  Greg Wagner, Beth Ann Wagner, Mark Hardcastle, Tracy Allen, Kristy Melton, John Ellis, Autumn Ellis, Patricia Quantie, Michael Ellis, Jr., Alex Ellis, Augusta Hirrill, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

 She is also survived by her sister, Julina Hardin of Halten City, Texas and son-in-law, Floyd Allen of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Horton Ellis, Jr. and daughter, Judy Allen.

 Viewing: Monday, August 3, 2020 

               8:00-10:00 a.m.

               Waldrop Funeral Home

 Service: Monday, August 3, 2020

               10:00 a.m.

               The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel

Burial to follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens

Gene Hiatt

In Memory of

Gene Hiatt

Gene Hiatt, 68 of Whitesboro, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020.

Gene was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on March 17, 1952 to the late Jack and Oleta (Muse) Hiatt.

He was a teacher at Whitesboro Public Schools for 35 years.

Gene is survived by:

His wife of 44 years, Helen (Prock) Hiatt; Sons, Mikel Hiatt of Whitesboro, Oklahoma and Jerrod Hiatt of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sister, Judy Hiatt of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Brother, Vince Hiatt and wife Donna of Red Oak Oklahoma.

He is also survived by several cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Red Oak Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Ronald Richard Tarrant

In Memory of

Ronald Richard Tarrant

Ronald Richard Tarrant, 79 of Wilburton, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Hillcrest Heart Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ron was born on February 5, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Virgil and Ester (Kingen) Tarrant.

Ron married his wife Jennifer, September 29, 1990 in Wilburton, OK. They first met in St. Louis, Missouri in 1965. Her parents, Kensel & Dortha (Lee) Tucker, chaperoned them with their 5 young children on their first date to a fireworks display. They went their separate ways in 1968, but she found him in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1989. They have been living happily in Wilburton ever since.

Ron served in the United States Marine Corps. actively from 1966-1968. He had numerous jobs from the age of fourteen. He retired from four different occupations. He last retired in2019 from Robbers Cave State Park as a carpenter. 

Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wilburton. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Life Member of the NRA, organized the Southeastern Oklahoma Friends of the NRA in Wilburton. He was awarded the National FNRA Regional Volunteer of the Year for 2 consecutive years. He was an avid hunter. His passion took him on big game hunts to Africa, New Zealand, Alaska, and Canada. He was a man of many talents but most importantly, Ron was a friend to all.

Ronald is survived by:

His wife of 29 years, Jennifer.

Son: Clint Tarrant of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Daughters/Son-In-Laws: Rhonda Carpenter & Husband Mark of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Kelli Wade & Husband Timothy of Canton, Ohio.

Stepsons: Robert Pate of McAlester, Oklahoma; Ricky Pate of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Rodger Pate of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Sister: Ruth Ann Angoine and husband Ronald of Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister.

A Private Family Service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dana Hugle and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating with burial at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Public Viewing/Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 20 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

OK Medical Research Foundation

Attention: Heart Research

825 NE 13th St.

Oklahoma City, OK  73104-9930