Betty Carole Wooldridge Johnston

In Memory Of Betty Carole Wooldridge Johnston

Betty was born on January 12, 1940, to Clyde and Imogene (Clark) Wooldridge.  She has 2 brothers Carl Dean Wooldridge, who is 5 years older, and Clyde Gene Wooldridge, who is 5 years younger.

Betty passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Beare Manor Nursing Home, Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

Betty attended school at Wilburton, graduating in 1957.  She was a majorette in the high school band, played basketball and worked during her teenage years.

While attending Eastern Oklahoma College she met William (Bill) Johnston from Missouri.  Bill sold a pint of blood to buy a train ticket to return to Wilburton to marry Betty.  They were married on June 10th, 1961, her parents anniversary.  Bill worked several jobs before starting his career in the oilfield.  They had 3 children; Cindi, DeJa and William R. (Bobb), Jr.

After Bobb started to school Betty returned to college.  She became an educator, teaching in Elk City, Mustang and Wilburton.  Betty continued her own schooling,  earning a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 Master’s Degrees.

Betty was always active in her church as well as civic groups.  She was a life-long member of Calvary Baptist Church where she played the keyboard.  She was a board member of CASA, a Twentieth Century Club member, and a member of “Sister Circle and the Brethren Dulcimer Club”.

Betty loved to learn new things.  Once she mastered a talent she would start learning another one.  Throughout her adulthood she learned to play piano, banjo, violin, and dulcimer.  She learned to paint, do ceramics, quilt, scrape book, embroidery and sew.  Betty sewed clothes from an early age making dresses during high school and even making clothes for her children.  She even sewed for others from time to time.

Betty coached basketball and sponsored cheerleading over the years.

Her grandchildren meant everything to her.  She loved having family around, she even helped raise some of the grandchildren.  So when the great-grandchildren came along she couldn’t have been prouder.

Betty suffered greatly upon losing her dad, a grandson and mom.   But especially after caring for Bill during his last 8 years and losing him at Christmas time, then losing her daughter Cindi last year.  Betty’s load was heavy.

Betty is survived by:

 Daughter and Son-In-Law:  DeJa & Wayne Vogt. 

Son:  William Robert Bobb Johnston, Jr.

 Brothers and Sisters-In-Law:  Carl Dean & Martha Wooldridge and  Clyde Gene & Faye Wooldridge. 

Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law:  Tom and Sandy Johnston. 

Sisters-In-Law and Brothers-In-Law:  Trix & John Bobbitt and Janet & Tom Corr.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Robbie Anderson, Josh & Natia Anderson, Jennifer & Adam Montana, Jessica & Jesse Flores, Jack Helt, Jamie Helt, Bonnie & Patrick McKinney and Dakotah and Leo Garcia and 21 Great Grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her dad, Clyde Wooldridge; grandson, Jack (J.J.) Hinds; mother, Imogene Wooldridge; husband, Bill and daughter, Cindi Johnston Cox.

Service at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 with Rev. Willard Francis & Richard Bowden Officiating.  Interment to follow at the Wilburton Masonic Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Robbie Anderson, Josh Anderson, Jack Helt, Adam Montana, Scot Francis, Greg Wilson.

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Lynda Lee Root

In Memory Of  Lynda Lee Root

Lynda Lee Root,  age 74, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the  McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Lynda was born in Poyen, Arkansas on September 18, 1941, a daughter of the late Pearl (Webb) and John D. Crenshaw.

Lynda was a  homemaker.

She was the wife of Bill Root. On June 19, 1965, they were married at Anaheim, California. Bill & Lynda were married 51 years. 

Lynda is  survived by:

Husband: William (Bill) Root, of the home. 

Daughter:  Ferahon Root, of the home. 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Wayne & Malisa Root, of Valley Springs, Arkansas; Jason & Shanda

Root, of Lavaca, Arkansas.

Step Daughter:  Anjie Engel, of Los Angeles, California. 

Brother/Sister-In-Law:  Alvin & Stella Crenshaw, of Poyen, Arkansas. 

Sister-In-Law: Vicky Bergel, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  

Step-Grandsons: Derrick & Dallton Grinder, of Valley Springs, Arkansas.  

Step-Grandchildren:  Wesley & Crystal Engel, of Los Angeles, California.  

Several nieces and nephews.

Lynda was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 3 sisters.

Services are private at the convenience of family. 

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Chat Clint Coffey

In Memory Of  Chad Clint Coffey

Chad Clint Coffey, age 43, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. 

Chad was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on July 22, 1972, a son of Charles (Terp) Clyde Coffey and the late Kay (Watkins) Coffey.

Chad is survived by:

Father: Charles (Terp) Clyde Coffey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
Brother:  Clyde Chane Coffey.
Niece: Tabrina Coffey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Great Niece: Louella Nolte, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Great Nephew: Rylan Coffey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Several aunts, uncles & cousins. 

Chad was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Coffey; maternal grandparents, Loyal & Rosa Watkins; paternal grandparents, Clyde & Mary Coffey.

Graveside Service at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016  with Rev. Randy Holmes officiating. 

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Maudie Ross

In Memory Of  Maudie  Ross

Maudie Ross, age 92, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Kindred Hospital, Arlington, Texas. 

Maudie was born in Waldron, Arkansas on May 23, 1924, a daughter of the late Lillie Belle (Bates) and E.  B.  Hill.

Maudie was a  homemaker.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was the widow of Elmer Lee Ross. Maudie & Elmer were married in Summerfield, Oklahoma. 

Maudie is  survived by: 

Daughters:  Shirley Hamon, of McCurtain, Oklahoma; Lennie Moore, of Grand Prairie, Texas. 

Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Meril & Betty Ross, of Stigler, Oklahoma; Vernon Ross, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma.

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

Maudie is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Lee Ross, husband, Elmer Ross and 6 brothers.

Graveside Service at LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Robert M. Bostwick

In Memory of  Robert M. Bostwick

Robert M. Bostwick, age 64, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at his residence in Wilburton.

Robert was born in Olton, Texas on July 30, 1951, a son of the late Winifred (Garett) and Robert O. Bostwick.

He was employed as a truck driver.

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

He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was also a life member of the VFW and a life member of DAV. 

Robert was the husband of Deanna (Smith) Bostwick.  On July 30, 2003, they were married at Prattville, Alabama . 

Robert is  survived by:

Wife:  Deanna Bostwick, of the home. 

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Tia & Paul Perry, of Shady Point, Oklahoma; Emily & Tim Brauer, of Mead, Oklahoma.

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Jason & Layce Hooker, of Abilene, Texas.

Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Becca & Barry  Estes, of Prattville, Alabama. 

Brother:  Bruce Bostwick, of Austin, Texas. 

He is also survived by 10 Grandchildren

Robert was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Service at the First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2016  with Rev. Paul Brady officiating. 

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Kenneth T. Gwin

In Memory Of  Kenneth T. Gwin

Kenneth T. Gwin, age 67, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the St. Johns Medical Center, Tulsa,  Oklahoma. 

Kenneth was born in Wister, Oklahoma on August 7, 1948, a son of the late Wilma (Jones) and Jess  Gwin.

He was the husband of Bobbie (Wackerly) Gwin.  They were married on December 7, 1965 in Tracy, California.

Kenneth was retired from Eastern Oklahoma State College where he worked for over 20 years as a carpenter.  He will be remember by his many talents including carpentry and singing and playing the mandolin with his wife, Bobbie.  

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Wilburton.  He will always be remembered for serving as a deacon, teaching Sunday School and being a great brother, loving father, grandfather, husband and friend. 

Kenneth is  survived by:

Wife:  Bobbie Gwin, of the home. 

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Terri Lynn & David Dear, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;  Amanda Jane & Ivan Sleeper III, of Bentonville, Arkansas. 

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Kenneth Lee & Elisa Gwin, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:  Helen Borden, of Cotopaxi, Colorado; Ellen &  Larry Whaley, of Bethany, Oklahoma; Mary Ann Roybal, of Littleton, Colorado; Rita & Johnny Bales, of Ryan, Oklahoma. 

Brothers/ Sister-In-Law:  Phil Gwin, of Longmont, Colorado; Robert & Regina Gwin, of Eufaula, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  Dru Shea & Kyle Tate of Bixby, Oklahoma; Dereka & Scoute Warren of Wister, Oklahoma; Dakota Dear, of Muskogee, Oklahoma. 

Great Grandchild:  Alexis Tate, of Bixby, Oklahoma.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Raymond Gwin.

Services at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016  with Rev. Paul Brady and Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Interment to follow at the Baldwin Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Ron Robison, Randy Waldrop, Leslie Stanford, Jay Baker, Doug Cox, Billy Wackerly.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Dow Morris, Tom Ratliff, Rusty McCormick, Wayne Wilcox.

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Juanita Bernice Tubbs

In Memory Of Juanita Bernice Tubbs

Juanita Bernice Tubbs, age 80, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Tidwell Living Center of Wilburton.

Juanita was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on October 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Elva (Clark) and Noah Francis.

Juanita was a homemaker. She was a member of the Wilburton Freewill Baptist Church. She

actively attended the Choctaw Senior Citizens and the Wilburton Senior Citizens.

Juanita is survived by:

Daughters/Sons-In-Law: Betty & Steve Lamonte, of Frisco, Texas; Ellen & Richard Matthews, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Nancy Snow, of Wister, Oklahoma; Patty & Shawn Imhoof, of Port Charlotte, Florida.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Eddie & Nancy Tubbs, of San Marcos, California; Marcus Tubbs, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister/Brother-In-Law: Joyce & Pete McCullar, of Tamaha, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Melvin & Mary Kay Francis, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Willard & Saundra Francis, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Virgil & Janice Francis, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Special Friend: Al Collins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.

Juanita was preceded in death by her father and mother, Noah & Elva Francis; husband, Vernon Tubbs; brothers, J. W. Francis, Bob Francis, Orbie Francis; sister, Clara Jacquez.

Services at the Freewill Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Richard Matthews officiating.

Interment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma

Pallbearers: Willard Francis, Jr., Kyle Francis, Scott Francis, Tommy Kendrick, Allen Kendrick, Andrew Tubbs, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Milton Ford, Floyd Allen, John Cook, Glen Deela, Glen Kendrick, Joe Coy, Dr. Ricardo Valbuena.

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Kirk McGee

In Memory of Kirk McGee

Kirk McGee, age 57, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence in Red Oak.

Kirk was born in Oakdale, Louisiana on June 23, 1958, a son of Anita Jane (Rosemond) McGee and the late Pierre McGee.

Kirk worked as a welder contractor.

Kirk is also survived by:

Mother: Anita Jane McGee, of Oakdale, Louisiana.

Daughter: Mandy Fruge, and Scott Spence, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sons: Dennis Maltese, and Megan Apker, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Kurtis McGee, and Crystal Martin, of Spiro, Oklahoma; Jason Maltese, of Spiro, Oklahoma.

Sisters: Molly McGee, of Oakdale, Louisiana; Janet McGee, of Oakdale, Louisiana; Mona McGee, of Calcasieu, Louisiana; Elain McGee, of Oakdale, Louisiana.

Brothers/Sister-In-Law: Lucious & Susan McGee, of Morgan City, Louisiana; Pierre McGee, of Oakdale, Louisiana.

He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren.

Kirk was preceded in death by 1 brother, 1 sister, and 1 son, Kirk Jr.

Services will be at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 with Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Kurtis McGee, Dennis Maltese, Jason Maltese, Scott Spence, Cody Fruge, Doug Maltese.

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Arnold Slocum

In Memory of Robert Arnold Slocum

Robert Arnold Slocum, age 79, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Talihina Veterans Center, Talihina, Oklahoma.

Robert was born in Hart, Michigan on December 2, 1936, a son of the late Helen (Russell) and Robert Slocum.

Robert served in the US Navy. He worked as a truck driver.

Service at a later date.

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Billy George Wilmoth

In Memory Of Billy George Wilmoth

Billy George Wilmoth, age 74, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at his residence in Wilburton.

Billy was born in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma on November 14, 1941, a son of the late Dixie (Dearmon) and William Wilmoth.

He worked as a pressman. Billy attended High Bridge Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

He was the husband of Janie (Zander) Wilmoth. On January 25, 1972, they were married at San Jose, California.

Billy is survived by:

Wife: Janie Wilmoth, of the home.

Daughters/Sons-In-Law: Kelly & Tim Elkins, of Roland, Oklahoma; Dana Woodruff, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Shelly & David Linker, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Lisa Wilmoth, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Johnny & Kim Roldan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Austin Wilmoth, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister: Colleen Shelton, of Hulbert, Oklahoma.

Brother: Gene Wilmoth and Kate Skaggs, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by 16 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and 4 sisters: Thelma Brock, Oleta Taylor, Bobby Gene, Ruby Gene.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Tyler Wackerly, Sean Smith, Elijah Jackson, Devin Booth, Christopher Roldan, David Linker. Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Ingle, Terry Towler, Gene Wilmoth, Tony Smith, Tim Fletcher.

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