Ellis D. Sumpter

In Memory Of Ellis D. Sumpter

Ellis D. Sumpter, age 67, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Tidwell Nursing Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Ellis was born in Fanshawe, Oklahoma on August 14, 1948, a son of the late Mamie (Thornburg) and Thurman Sumpter.

Ellis worked in the logging business. He was a member of Norris Freewill Baptist Church.

He was the husband of Donna (Campbell) Sumpter. On December 10, 1965, they were married at Hughes, Oklahoma.

Ellis is survived by:

Wife: Donna Sumpter, of the home.

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Clint & Jamie Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Arron & Kassie Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Daughters/Sons-In-Law: Sherry & Dwayne Mote, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Lorri Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Keysha & Shawn Wilcox, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Thurman (Butch) & Karen Sumpter, of Albion, Oklahoma; Terry & Debbie Sumpter, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Barbara & Curtis Corcoran, of Monroe, Oklahoma; Rita & John Baldwin, of Wister, Oklahoma.

Sister-In-Law: Marla Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Special Family Friend: Debra Jacobs, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronnie Sumpter; son, Shannon Sumpter.

Services at Fanshawe Public School Auditorium, Fanshawe, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Mr. Alex Robinson officiating.

Interment to follow at the Norris Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Brandon Norman, Tyrel Holbird, Kenny Feno, Chris Goldsborough, Steve Goldsborough, Dakota Watson. Honorary Pallbearers: Larry Steelman, Orville Taylor, Bob Brown, Alex Robinson, Nathan Gooch, Randall Smith, Jim Waits, Horace Smallwood, Gene Savage, Thomas Colbert, Joker Martin.

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

Ramona Pauline (Peters) Allen

Submitted by Family:

Ramona Pauline (Peters) Allen went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2015. Ramona was born in the small community of Seven Oaks, outside of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on August 23, 1939, the second child of Pluma (Barnes) Peters Cantrell and Grady Peters. At the age of 11, Ramona accepted Christ as her Savior at a revival meeting. After graduating from Sallisaw High School in 1956, she attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. During this time she met the love of her life at a BSU hayride. In February of 1959, Delmer Allen asked Ramona "the fatal question". They were married on August 9, 1959. Their dream was to spread the gospel as foreign missionaries. This dream was to be delayed for several years. Ramona graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Training and minors in Business Administration and Math. She worked as a secretary for various companies and organizations.

In 1975, she received her teaching certification from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

She taught math in Haileyville and Clayton Public Schools. In 1981, she received her Masters of Business Administration from Northeastern State University. She became a Business teacher for Wilburton High School. During her teaching career she belonged to many professional organizations. She received the "Outstanding Oklahoma Business Educator Award" in 1992. She was an exemplary teacher and was committed to her students, school and community.

After retiring, she and Delmer realized their dream to serve as missionaries overseas and worked in the United Arab Emirates and India. Ramona was also involved extensively in the Women’s Missionary Union and taught Sunday School to children of all ages.

Ramona was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Spending time with her granddaughter was a "special delight". She was a wonderful aunt as well and seemed to always know the right thing to say to encourage those who knew her. She was a great model for what a Christian woman should be.

While trying to recover from open heart surgery, she and Delmer shared their 56th wedding anniversary in the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and now is in the Presence of the Lord she so willingly served.

She is survived by her husband, Delmer L. Allen; daughter, Charity Buxton and husband, Michael of Edmond, Oklahoma; son, Timothy Allen and wife, Vickie of McAlester, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Victoria Allen; brother, Joe Peters and wife Trudy of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; sister, Judy Limore and husband Jack of Muldrow, Oklahoma; sister, Dora McGowan and husband Jack, of Tucson, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Pulmar Cantrell and father, Grady Peters. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma for endowment for Fellowship of Baptist Educators, 3800 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, (405-949-9500).

A memorial service will be held at Center Point Baptist Church, north of Wilburton, Oklahoma at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, with Rev. Billy Hickman, Rev. Carl Rudek, Rev. David Ward officiating. Interment to follow at the Center Point Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma. Visitation with the family will be at the home, 209 NW Center Point Road, from 2-8 pm on Monday, August 24, 2015.

Pallbearers: Nephews and son-in-law, Michael Buxton.

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

Onie Jean (McCabe) Enis

Onie Jean (McCabe) Enis, 86 years of age, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 24 in McAlester, Oklahoma.  Service will be Monday, July 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

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

Jimmie Allene (Lawrence) Gillespie

Jimmie Allene (Lawrence) Gillespie was born June 28, 1924 in the Pleasant Hill Community of Latimer County, Oklahoma to James and Jennie (Reed) Lawrence.  She passed away July 21, 2015 in Sherman, Texas at the age of 91 years and 23 days.

She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five (65) years, C. C. Gillespie; her daughter, Mary Lea Gillespie; her infant son, Christopher Lee Gillespie; her parents, James and Jennie (Reed) Lawrence; her sisters:  Alice Lawrence, Thelma Allen, and an infant sister; her brothers:  Thomas Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, and Harold Lawrence.

Allene is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Floetta Gillespie of Sherman, Texas; her grandson, Chad Gillespie of Dallas, Texas; and her granddaughter and her husband, Krista and John Potter of Whitesboro, Texas.  She is also survived by her sister,  Audrey Skimbo of Wilburton, her sister and brother-in-law, Jo Ann and Frank Back of Poteau; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Judy Lawrence of Wilburton; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Allene graduated from Panola High School in 1941 and was the class Salutatorian.  She attended Eastern Oklahoma State College.  She then attended Southeastern Oklahoma State College (now Southeastern Oklahoma State University) where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education and her Master’s Degree in Education.  Allene was always serious about her education and was very proud of her academic success.  She made only one “B” throughout her college years and graduated with honors from Southeastern.

Mrs. “G”, as she was referred to by her students, taught her entire 36 year career at Red Oak High School.  She taught Business Education and was the yearbook and newspaper sponsor every year.  She was an excellent teacher and pushed her students to be the best they could become.  She was very proud of her students and had a positive influence on many of their lives.  She was pleased with their successes, not only during high school; but in their adult lives as well.

Allene was an avid reader and enjoyed all types of books.  Working crossword puzzles was another of her hobbies.  She enjoyed watching the various sporting events at Red Oak.  She also enjoyed watching Chris’ basketball teams and watching Chad’s and Krista’s athletic careers.

She was a member of the Red Oak First Baptist Church for seventy-three (73) years and served as Church Secretary for many of those years.  She was an active and faithful member and enjoyed all Church activities.

She was also a member of Eastern Star and the Oklahoma Education Association for many years.

Allene was very proud of all of her family and of her heritage.  She lived a productive ninety-one (91) years and she was very active until the last few years.  Allene will be missed by all and will continue to influence future generations with her shared wisdom and laughter.

Services Friday, July 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Red Oak, Oklahoma with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Rev. Sam Garner officiating.  Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Walter Squires, Ronald Garner, Bill Garner, Vince Hiatt, Dewayne Mankin, I. T. Hankins.

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

Denise Ann Womack

In Memory of Denise Ann Womack

Denise Ann Womack, age 63, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and formally of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Mercy Hospital, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Denise was born in Red Wood City, California on March 22, 1952, a daughter of the late Weta (Muse) and Eddie Womack.

She worked in Payroll Service Division for the State of California.

Denise is also survived by:

Brother/Sister-In-Law: Brian & Sheryl Womack, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by Special Friend: Jannice Hanlon, of San Francisco, California.

Nephew: Chris Stone, and wife Brook of Piedmont, Oklahoma.

Great Niece: Avery Stone, of Piedmont, Oklahoma.

Several aunts & uncles and a host of many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sherrill Womack.

Graveside Service at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

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

Steve (Cody) Everhart

In Memory of Steve (Cody) Everhart

Steve (Cody) Everhart, age 79, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Steve was born in Quitaque, Texas on September 9, 1935, a son of the late Vera (Witherspoon) and Ruie B. Everhart.

Steve worked as a mechanic. He attended Southside Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Steve served in the U.S. Air Force.

Steve was the husband of Shirley (Clow) Everhart. On May 3, 1956, they were married in Dewey county.

Steve is survived by:

Wife: Shirley Everhart, of the home.

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Steve Cody & Tena Everhart, of Tuttle, Oklahoma.

Daughters/Son-In-Law: Dianna & Danny Smith, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Lindy Cargill, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: John & Penny Everhart, of Kelseyville, California; Ben & Jetta Everhart, of Kelseyville, California; (Oliver) James Everhart of Lakeport, California.

Special 2nd Cousins: The Witherspoon family.

He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren; 31 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, several other family members.

Graveside Service at Damon Valley Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2015 with Rev. Jim White officiating.

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

Marcie Stodola

In Memory Of Marcie Stodola

Marcie Stodola, age 65, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at her residence in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Marcie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 1, 1949, a daughter of the late Elaine (Levine) and Max Arnold.

She worked as a secretary at Wilburton Public School, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.,

She attended Centerpoint Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Marcie was the widow of Don Stodola. Don passed away in 2000.

Marcie is survived by:

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Forrest & Lauren Stodola, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jim & Kim Stodola, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Daughter: Nicole Stodola, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sister: Johanna Dible, of Finley, Ohio.

Special Friend: April Massey Cantrell, of Tuskahoma, Oklahoma.

Nieces: Savanna Fox, Nicolette Fox, both of Finley, Ohio.

She is also survived by Grandchildren: Katelynn Stodola, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Leah Stodola & Elena Hacker, both of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Marcie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don, brother David Arnold.

Services at Wilburton High School Auditorium, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015 with Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. Interment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Forrest Stodola, Jim Stodola, J. J. Womack, Dustin Brinkley, Justin Price, Mike Elder.

Honorary Pallbearer: Katelynn Stodola.

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

Edith Mae Phelps

Wilburton, OK
 Edith Mae Phelps

 Edith Mae Phelps, 84, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, June 5th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Edith was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on January 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Dorotha Mae (Stephens) and Elza  Gill.

She worked in child care at head start.

She attended Church of God of Prophecy Quinton, OK . 

She was the wife of Thurman Leroy Phelps, Sr.. On December 22, 1945, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Edith is  survived by 
three daughters, Mary, wife of  Dale Breeding, of Heavener, Oklahoma; 
Thelma McCullough, of Union City, Oklahoma; 
Carolyn Coil, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
three sons Thurman Leroy, husband of  Jo Phelps, Jr., of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Walter, husband of  Betty Phelps, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Ronald, husband of Tedra Phelps, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Edith is also survived by 
a brother, Donald Gill, of Seminole, Oklahoma. 
 

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leroy Gill; sister, Lilly Fargo; son, Raymond Edward Phelps; grandson, Billy Gene Phelps.

She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th,  with Rev. C. W. Stoneburner and Mr. Glen Kendrick officiating. 

Interment at Damon Valley Cemetery, OK. 

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Lawrence Monroe Lay

Wilburton, OK
 Lawrence Monroe Lay

 Lawrence Monroe Lay, 71, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, June 5th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Lawrence was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 14, 1943, a son of the late Thelma (Wilson) and Calvin Cecil Lay.

He worked as a carpenter.

He attended Gowen Baptist Church Gowen, OK . 

He was the widower of Velma  (Freeman) Lay. On January 24, 1964, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Velma passed away August 12, 2004. 

Lawrence is  survived by 
a daughter, Tammy, wife of  Clark Boling, of Gowen, Oklahoma; 
a son,Gary, husband of  Carli Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Lawrence is also survived by 
two sisters, Wanda, wife of  Jim Ryan, of Pittsburg, Oklahoma; Betty, wife of  Matt Trench, of Norman, Oklahoma. 
four brothers, Bobby, husband of  Shali Lay, of McLoud, Oklahoma; Donnie, husband of  Pat Lay, of McLoud, Oklahoma; Ronnie Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Don, husband of  Sue Lay, of Moore, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, son Walter Lay, 2 sisters, wife Velma Lay.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  Brittany Goff, of Stigler, Oklahoma; Charlie Martin, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Triston Boling, of Gowen, Oklahoma; Jeremy Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  4 Great Grandchildren.

Services at Centerpoint Baptist Chruch , Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8th,  with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. 

Interment at Gowen Cemetery, OK. 

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Jerry Pitts

Wilburton, OK
 Jerry  Pitts

 Jerry Pitts, 70, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, May 31st, at his residence. . 

Jerry was born in Blounts Town, Florida on March 15, 1945, a son of the late Bernice (Sapp) and Walter  Pitts.

He worked as a truck driver.

He served in the U.S. Marines. 

He was the husband of Valerie  (Hinson) Pitts. On May 14, 2008, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Jerry is  survived by 
a daughter, Penny Sergent, of Covington, Kentucky; 
a son,Jimmy Allen Pitts, of Florence, Kentucky; 
 

Jerry is also survived by 
four sisters, Florice Keaver, of Blounts Town, Florida; Ann French, of Blounts Town, Florida; Mary Atkins, of Blounts Town, Florida; Lizzie, wife of  George Flowers, of Bristol, Kentucky. 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jake Pitts, grandparents.

He is also survived by Two grandsons: Alex Sergent and Isaiah Brooks, both of Covington, Kentucky.

Memorial Service at at Veterans Colony Hall, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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