Billy Wayne Kendrick

Wilburton, OK
 Billy Wayne Kendrick

 Billy Wayne Kendrick, 75, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, December 7th, at , Haileyville, Pittsburg County.

Billy was born in Haywood, Oklahoma on February 20, 1939, a son of the late Vida (Scott) and Dean  Kendrick.

He worked as a rancher.

He was the husband of Margaret  (Phillips) Kendrick. On May 4, 1960, they were married at Poteau, Oklahoma.

Billy is  survived by
four daughters, Sandra, wife of  Derick Brown, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma;
Judy, wife of  Stuart Winlock, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Terri, wife of  Jimmy Durant, of Fanshaw, Oklahoma;
Sallie Tomlinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
a son,Billy Kendrick, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
 

Billy is also survived by
two brothers, Glen, husband of  Glenda Kendrick, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Raymond, husband of  Flo Kendrick, of Silverdale, Washington.
 

Preceded in death by his parents, Dean & Vida Kendrick, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, granddaughter Mary Nation, Grandson, Jeremy Braman, and Gene Nation, Robert Nation.

He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren

Services at Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Interment at Gowen Cemetery Gowen, OK.

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Ira Jean Evans

Wilburton, OK
 Ira Jean Evans

 Ira Jean Evans, 91, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Monday, December 1st, at Select Speciality Hospital, Ft. Smith,  County, AR.

Ira was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma on November 29, 1923, a daughter of the late Vera (Locke) Pebworth
 and Preston  Pebworth.

She was a  homemaker.

Ira is  survived by
two daughters, Betty Armstrong, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Patty, wife of  James Brown, of Tyler, Texas;
a son,David Burleson, of Oregon;
 

Ira is also survived by
two sisters, June Greenwood, of Ada, Oklahoma; Opal Dean Pebworth, of Florida.
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 6 sisters.

She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Direct Cremation.

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Melvin Ellis Holly

Wilburton, OK
 Melvin Ellis Holly

 Melvin Ellis Holly, 73, of Ayer, MA, passed away Saturday, November 22nd, at Leominster Health Alliance Hospital, ,  County, OK.

Melvin was born in Panola, Oklahoma on May 14, 1941, a son of the late Vanita Roberta (O'Donnell) and James Donald Holly.

He worked as a law officer.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Ok

Melvin is  survived by
three daughters, Wallena L. Dominic, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Susie Holly-Bull, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Kristy, wife of  Jessie Vasquez, of Wagoner, Oklahoma;
two sons Dennis A.  Holly, of Stringtown, Oklahoma; James, husband of  Robin Holly, of Stillwater, Oklahoma;
 

Melvin is also survived by
a brother, Jim, husband of  Patricia Holly, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
 

Preceded in death by his parents J.D. & Vinita Holly, Son Ellis Lynn Holly, and Elaine Holly.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  J.J. & Cody Bull of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Emilee Thorne, of Wagoner, Oklahoma; Ethan Thorne, U.S. Army, Conner Holly, of Stillwater.  Great Grandson:  Jaxson Thorne, of Wagoner, Oklahoma.

Services at North Rock Creek Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma,.

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Edith M. Jackson

Wilburton, OK
 Edith M. Jackson

 Edith M. Jackson, 72, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Saturday, November 22nd, at her residence. .

Edith was born in Levelland, Texas on March 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Alta M. (Grimsley) and Eugene B. Richardson.

She worked as a nurse.

She attended Wilburton Church Of Christ Wilburton, OK 74578.

She was the widow of Mixon Andrew Jackson. On December 30, 1996, they were married at South Rock Creek Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Edith is  survived by
a daughter, Gena, husband of  Roy Herren, of Red Oak, Oklahoma;
two sons Shannon, husband of  Julia Green, of Martens, Texas; Greg, husband of  Lori Green, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
 

Edith is also survived by
two brothers, C E, husband of  Linda Richardson, of McCloud, Oklahoma; Jimmy, husband of  Jo Ann Richardson, of Wellton, Arizonia.
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Andrew, 2 grandchildren, Morgan Foster, Caleb Green.

She is also survived by 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren

Services to be held at a later date..

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Sherry Lynn Grapentine

Wilburton, OK
 Sherry Lynn Grapentine

 Sherry Lynn Grapentine, 52, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Monday, July 28th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Sherry was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 15, 1962,.

She was a  homemaker.

She was the wife of Roderick  Grapentine.

Memorial Service at at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1st, . 

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Francis D. Johnson

Wilburton, OK
 Francis D. Johnson

 Francis D. Johnson, 84, of Hartshorne, OK, passed away Sunday, August 3rd, at Beare Manor. 

Francis was born in Lodi, Oklahoma on April 11, 1930, a son of the late Hazel (Free) and Roy  Johnson.

He worked as a truck driver.

He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. 

Francis is  survived by 
two daughters, Shelly Johnson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
Nicki Johnson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
two sons Dewayne, husband of  Sandra Johnson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Vic, husband of  Susie Fowler, of Indianola, Oklahoma; 
 

Francis is also survived by 

Preceded in death by his parents, son, Mike Johnson, 2 former wives, Janice & Shirley.

He is also survived by Mother of his children: Inez Johnson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  13 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Granddaughter.

Direct Cremation. 

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Curtiss Mal Naylor

Wilburton, OK
 Curtiss Mal Naylor

 Curtiss Mal Naylor, 59, of Eastpoint, FL, passed away Monday, August 4th, at Big Bend Hospice House, Tallahassee,  County. 

Curtiss was born in Summerfield, Oklahoma on December 22, 1954, a son of the late Hazel (Cogburn) and Vester  Naylor.

He was employed as a commercial fisherman.

Curtiss is  survived by 
a daughter, Malisa, wife of  Justin Wong, of Poteau, Oklahoma; 
a son,Brian  Naylor, of Cherrypoint, North Carolina; 
 

Curtiss is also survived by 
two sisters, Donna, wife of  John Lindgren, of Bonanza, Arkansas; Becky Naylor, of Eastpoint, Florida. 
three brothers, Joe Paul Cooper, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Mike, husband of  Beth Cooper, of Great Falls, Montana; Timmy, husband of  Angel Naylor, of Cameron, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, three brothers, Butch Cooper, Phillip Cooper, Billy Naylor, Sister-In-Law, Brenda Cooper.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  Marissa Naylor, Timothy Naylor, Amisha Warren, Kiara Warren, all of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Services at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Summerfield, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9th,  with Rev. David Browning officiating. 

Interment at Reichert Cemetery, OK. 

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Marva W. Pearson

Wilburton, OK
 Marva W. Pearson

 Marva W. Pearson, 59, of Hartshorne, OK, passed away Friday, August 29th, at her residence. . 

Marva was born in Clayton, Oklahoma on January 29, 1955, a daughter of the late Phillis (Thomas) and General  Pitcock.

She worked as a nurse.

She attended Cowboy Church Bengal, OK . 

She was the wife of Hubert  Pearson. On July 7, 2006, they were married at Jasper, Texas. 

Marva is  survived by 
five daughters, Nikki, wife of  Jerry Ishsomer, of Jasper, Texas; 
Sheri, wife of  James Hartsell, of North Carolina; 
Tia Dameron, of Altus, Oklahoma; 
Jaqueline, wife of  Rick Elshide, of Edmond, Oklahoma; 
Keanna, wife of  Kevin Zink, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
a son,David Woodruff, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; 
 

Marva is also survived by 
five sisters, Dean Gwin, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Maudie McClellan, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Ann, wife of  John Bailey, of Bengal, Oklahoma; Tony Matthews, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sandra, wife of  Junior Little, of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma. 
a brother, Ed, husband of  Carolyn Pitcock, of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Doyal Gene and step-father, Herman Frieling.

She is also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren

Services at Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd,  with Rev. Rusty McCormick officiating. 

Interment at Baldwin Cemetery, OK. 

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Carolyn Underwood

Wilburton, OK
 Carolyn  Underwood

 Carolyn Underwood, 80, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Saturday, September 13th, at her residence. . 

Carolyn was born in Spiro, Oklahoma on February 11, 1934, a daughter of the late Annie Lila (Tobler) and Claude Burl Blackmon.

She worked as a secretary  at Latimer County Juvenile Services Retired. 

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

She was the wife of Vernon  Underwood. On May 15, 1953, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Carolyn is  survived by 
a daughter, Marie, wife of  Benny Davis, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 
a son,Mark Underwood, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Carolyn is also survived by 

Preceded in death by her mother and father; cousin, Alice Jayne Rogrs; aunt, Kathryn Avery.

She is also survived by 4 Grandchildren: Jennifer Diane & Aaron Deering of Norman, Oklahoma, Elijah Luke & Brandi Underwood of Wilburton, Oklahoma, Carrie Breann & Chris Scrivner of Hugo, Oklahoma, Callie Marie & Casey Reinhardt of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  6 Great Grandchildren: Reese Underwood, Kinsley Scrivner, Olivia Diane Deering, Konner Ray Scrivner, Kaston Scrivner, Hope Underwood .

Services at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17th,  with Rev. Lin Jones and Rev. Doug Miller officiating. 

Interment at Wilburton City Cemetery, OK. 

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Ramon Ritchey Guy

Wilburton, OK
 Ramon Ritchey Guy

 Ramon Ritchey Guy, 85, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 16th, at Texhoma Medical Center, Denison,  County, TX. 

Ramon was born in Dillard, Oklahoma on January 27, 1929, a son of the late Rosa Lee (Wright) and James  Guy.

He worked in the oil field.

He attended Highbridge Baptist Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

He served in the U.S. Army. 

Ramon is  survived by 
five daughters, Jayne, wife of  Charles Atwood, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; 
Diana, wife of  Ron Clements, of Kennewick, Washington; 
Elizabeth, wife of  Howard Hicks, of Morrison, Oklahoma; 
Laura, wife of  Charley Strong, of Van Alstyne, Texas; 
Stacia, wife of  Guy Duerson, of Atoka, Oklahoma; 
three sons Raymon Edward Guy, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Terry Smith, of Hulbert, Oklahoma; Tim, husband of  Terresa Smith, of Chicago, Il; 
 

Ramon is also survived by 
two sisters, Jimmie Lee Walker, of Norman, Oklahoma; Eletha Hise, of Hot Springs, Arkansas. 
two brothers, David Guy, of Tyler, Texas; Donnie, husband of  Karen Guy, of Kingston, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cynthia Hefner; wife, Jane Guy; brother-in-law, Lloyd Hise; Mother of His Children, Eleanor Guy.

He is also survived by Mother-In-Law:  Glynn Cochran, of Edmond, Oklahoma.  Sisters-In-Law:  Jeanne Cochran of Edmond, Oklahoma; Mary Lou Edwards of Bedford, Texas; Carol Swigart, of Bismark, Arkansas.
20 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services at Highbridge Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20th,  with Rev. David Ward and Rev. Kenny Marrow officiating. 

Interment at Highbridge Cemetery, OK. 

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