Darlene Elizabeth Bell

Wilburton, OK
 Darlene Elizabeth Bell

 Darlene Elizabeth Bell, 74, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, September 19th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Darlene was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on April 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Lavon (McCall) and Roy  Clark.

She was a  homemaker.

She attended Highbridge Baptist Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

She was the widow of Sherman  Bell. On October 24, 1959, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Darlene is  survived by 
a daughter, Marla, wife of  Billy Wilson, of Cameron, Oklahoma. 
three sons Darrell, husband of  Rhonda Bell, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Mark, husband of  Charlene Bell, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Darian Bell, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Darlene is also survived by 

Preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and husband, Sherman.

She is also survived by Four brothers and sisters-in-law, seven sisters and brothers-in-law, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

Services at Highbridge Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22nd,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop and Rev. David Ward officiating. 

Interment at Wilburton Memorial Gardens, OK. 

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Buddy Dean Knight

Wilburton, OK
 Buddy Dean Knight

 Buddy Dean Knight, 52, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 23rd, at 406 E Blair. 

Buddy was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 4, 1962, a son of the late Hetty Faye (Deborad) and Jim  Knight.

He attended Son Shine Fellowship Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

 Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Buddy is  survived by 
a son,Bryan Franklin, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Buddy is also survived by 
a sister, Glenda, wife of  David McCullough, of Byars, Oklahoma. 
a brother, Randy Ingle, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his father, Jim Knight; brother, Harold Knight; sister, Lola Knight.

Services at LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26th,  with Rev. Sterlin Taylor and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

Interment at LeFlore Cemetery, OK. 

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Tina Lynn Pranger

Wilburton, OK
 Tina Lynn Pranger

 Tina Lynn Pranger, 43, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 23rd, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa,  County. 

Tina was born in Fort Worth, Texas on November 23, 1970, a daughter of the late Madeline (Lakin) and Chester  Carpenter.

She was a  homemaker.

She was the wife of Andy  Pranger. On May 23, 1991, they were married at Arlington, Texas. 

Tina is  survived by 
a daughter, Erica, wife of  Daniel Messer, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
a son,Andrew Pranger, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Tina is also survived by 
two sisters, Teresa, wife of  Wes Jones, of Ft. Worth, Texas
; Cheryl Carpenter, of Dallas, Texas. 
two brothers, Kenny Carpenter, of Haltom City, Texas

; Dennis Carpenter, of Ft. Worth, Texas; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside Service at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th,  with Father Khiet Nguyen officiating. 

Graveside Services Wilburton Memorial Gardens, OK. 

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Wilma Jean Mize

Wilburton, OK
 Wilma Jean Mize

 Wilma Jean Mize, 71, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 30th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Wilma was born in Hamlin, West Virginia on January 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Dewy Mae (Frye) and Henry J. Salmons.

She was a  homemaker.

She attended Son Shine Fellowship Wilburton, OK 74578. 

 On January 9, 1984, they were married at Suffick, Virginia. 

Wilma is  survived by 
a daughter, Debbie, wife of  Johnny Tickett, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; 
 

Wilma is also survived by 
a brother, Roger Salmons, of Florida. 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Tammy Kay McGrady.

She is also survived by 3 Grandchildren:  Megan Rhinehart of Germany, Tera McGrady of Washington, Tonya McGrady of West Virginia.  3 Great Grandchildren:  Addison Pauley, Lanie Pauley, Jaden Pauley all of Washington. 

Services at Son Shine Fellowship, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th,  with Rev. Ken Harris officiating. 

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Johnny Jay Potts

Wilburton, OK
 Johnny Jay Potts

 Johnny Jay Potts, 61, of Wagoner, OK, passed away Monday, October 13th, at Wagoner Community Hospital. 

Johnny was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on June 3, 1953, a son of the late Geneva (McGee) and Lawrence  Potts.

He worked as a truck driver.

Johnny is  survived by 
a daughter, Jessica Potts, of Wagoner, Oklahoma; 
a son,Nicholas Potts, of Wagoner, Oklahoma. 
 

Johnny is also survived by 

Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lynn Potts, infant brother, Clay.

He is also survived by Aunt:  Betty Childress of Wagoner, Oklahoma. Niece: Jenny Potts of Lonoke, Arkansas.  Granddaughter:  Cheyenne Nicole Potts of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Memorial Service at at Grace Community Cowboy Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st,  with Rev. Clint Cannon officiating. 

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Mary M. Smith

Wilburton, OK
 Mary M. Smith

 Mary M. Smith, 76, of Red Oak, OK, passed away Tuesday, October 21st, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Mary was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Flossie (Keith) and Earl  Holbird.

She worked as a accountant.

She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church Red Oak, OK 74563. 

She was the wife of Otis  Smith. On December 13, 1980, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Mary is  survived by 
three daughters, Terri Lunday, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 
Tedra, wife of  Ron Phelps, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
Stacie, wife of  Michael Bradford, of Ardmore, Oklahoma; 
a son,Steve, husband of  Debbie Yandell, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; 
 

Mary is also survived by 
two brothers, Earl L. Holbird, of Wister, Oklahoma; Johnny, husband of  Faye Holbird, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mary Katherine.

She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren

Services at Bethel Baptist Church, Red Oak, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24th,  with Rev. Bob Cherry officiating. 

Interment at North Rock Creek, OK. 

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Barbara Jean Pickle

Wilburton, OK
 Barbara Jean Pickle

 Barbara Jean Pickle, 66, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, October 24th, at her residence. . 

Barbara was born in Stockton, California on March 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Bernice (Stephens) and William  Cartwright.

She was a  homemaker.

Barbara is  survived by 
a daughter, Vicki, wife of  Tim Wilson, of Keller, Texas; 
three sons Tom, husband of  Lisa Pickle, of Elsequndo, California; Troy Pickle, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Alex Wilks, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Barbara is also survived by 
a brother, Chuck, husband of  Joyce Cartwright, of Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
 

Preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary.

She is also survived by 10 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild

Memorial Service at at Highbridge Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28th,  with Rev. David Ward and Bain Durant officiating. 

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Glenn Wayne Shank

Wilburton, OK
 Glenn Wayne Shank

 Glenn Wayne Shank, 86, of Stigler, OK, passed away Thursday, October 30th, at Quinton Manor Nursing Home, Quinton, Pittsburg County. 

Glenn was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 4, 1928, a son of the late Edith (Parkhurst) and Lee  Shank.

He worked as a mechanic.

He was a member of Wilburton Assembly of God Church Wilburton, OK,  . 

He was the widower of Vera  (Persinger) Shank. On May 9, 1952, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Glenn is  survived by 
a son,Joe, husband of  Billie Shank, of Quinton, Oklahoma; 
 

Glenn is also survived by 
a sister, Judy, wife of  John Hulsey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
a brother, Ray, husband of  JoNell Shank, of Globe, Arizona; 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Vera, an infant daughter, Brenda Kay and a brother, Charley Shank.

He is also survived by Sisters-In-Law:  JoAnn Persinger, of Texas; Rita Shank, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; JoAnn and her husband Gene Smith of Coweta, Oklahoma.  Special Friend:  Phyllis Wilson, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  Three grandchildren:  Tanner Shank of Brooken, Bobby Shank of Wilburton, and Marquita Colson of Stigler.  Four Great Grandchildren:  Austin Shank, Kale Shank, Michael Sparks, Samantha Colson.

Services at First Assembly of God Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st,  with Rev. Conley Wright and Rev. Stan Ledford officiating. 

Interment at Centerpoint Cemetery, OK. 

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Ruthie Irene Hunnic

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Wilburton, OK
 Ruthie Irene Hunnicutt

 Ruthie Irene Hunnicutt, 91, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Thursday, October 30th, at her residence. .

Ruthie was born in Hackett, Arkansas on March 26, 1923, a daughter of the late Viola (McDonald) and William  Turman.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of First Baptist Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

She was the widow of Cecil  Hunnicutt. On 1950, they were married at Ft Smith, Arkansas. 

Ruthie is  survived by 
two daughters, Mae Wilson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
Linda Bodiford, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
six sons James Thornburg, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Larry Thornburg, of Virginia; Fred Thornburg, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Ed Hunnicutt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Robert, husband of  Candy Hunnicutt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Rick Hunnicutt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Ruthie is also survived by 
a sister, Doris, wife of  Jack Shine, of California. 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Cecil, daughter-in-law Sue Thornburg, son-in-law Walter Wilson, 2 grandchildren, infant son, and an infant daughter.

She is also survived by Special Friends: Phillip Godin, of Carlsbad, New Mexico; Mary Thornburg, of Carlsbad, New Mexico.  25 Grandchildren; 51 Great Grandchildren, 38 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3rd,  with Rev. Paul Brady and Rev. Willard Francis officiating. 

Interment at Lutie Cemetery, OK. 

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