William A. Root

In Memory Of  William A. Root

William A. Root, age 75, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital, Little Rock,  Arkansas. 

William was born in Yakima, Washington on June 19, 1941, a son of the late Margaret (Maddox) and Wayne  Root.

He retired from the  O.S. Navy. 

William is  survived by:
Sons/Daughter-In-Law:   Wayne & Malisa Root, of Everton, Arkansas; Jason Root & Shanda, of Lavaca, Arkansas.
Daughters:   Anjie Engel, of Woodland Hills, California, Farhan Root, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Sister:  Vicky Bergen, of Crestview, Florida. 
He is also survived by 7 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild.

William was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Lynda Root.

Service will be at a later date.

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Loyd M. Parker

In Memory Of  Loyd M. Parker

Loyd M. Parker, age 82, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his residence in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Loyd was born in Wheeler, Texas on June 28, 1934, a son of the late Louella (Turner) and Leath M. Parker.

Loyd was self-employed.  He worked in sales at J & L Mart, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

He was the widower of Joan  (Cockrum) Parker. On September 12, 1952, they were married in California.   Joan passed away August 17, 2012. 

Loyd is  survived by: 
Daughters:  Rebecca Coy and Tracy Parker, both of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Loyd W. & Jarita Parker, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
Sister:   Jakie Davis, of Ely, Nevada. 
Brother:  Leath M. Parker, Jr., of Edmond, Oklahoma. 
 A host of several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren. 

 Loyd was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; son, Jeffrey Parker; brother, Billy Jo Parker; sister, Leatha Smith; step-father, Glen Gladden; son-in-law, Ronny Coy.
Service at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017  with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.  Interment to follow  at the North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Michael Jolley, Randy Jolley, John Jolley, Billy Howard, Chance Menasco, Rocky Whittaker.

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Lottie Mae Mickle

In Memory Of  Lottie Mae Mickle

Lottie Mae Mickle, age 85, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the  Mercy Hospital, of Ada, Oklahoma. 

Lottie was born near Damon, Oklahoma on May 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Florence (Brownfield) and Jesse  Turnbow.  She was the youngest of 9 children.  Lottie spent most of he adult life working in cafes in the McAlester and Wilburton areas.  She also owned a couple of cafes through the years.

She was well-known for her baking skills.  In her younger years, she would get requests for her Cherry Cream Pies and Coconut Cream Pits from friends who wanted to purchase them; and everyone loved her fried pies.  While she love baking, and prided herself on having a table filled with food at every gathering, it was the people surrounding that table that meant the most to her.  She deeply loved her children and grandchildren.  If you ask them, they will tell you the greatest gift she gave them was sharing her love and faith in our Lord, closely followed by her unconditional love for her family.

Lottie was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Lottie is  survived by: 
Daughter/Son-In-Law:  Judy & Larry McCullough, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Michael R. &  Karen Mickle, of Bettendorf, Iowa.
Grandchildren: Tim & Kayla McCullough, of Ada, Oklahoma; David & Alisa McCullough, of Columbus, Nebraska; Stacia & Ian McCune, of Quinton, Oklahoma; Kyle, Kate and Matt Mickle of Bettendorf, Iowa.  
She also survived by 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren
 
Lottie was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 6 sisters, and her husband, Billy L. Mickle.

Service at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.   Interment to follow at the  Wilburton City Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Tim McCullough, David McCullough, Kyle Mickle, Matt Mickle, Kobi Cupps, Logan Powell.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Ian McCune, Jim Thornton.

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Emmitt Nole Ludlow

In Memory Of  Emmitt Nole Ludlow

Emmitt Nole Ludlow, age 83, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Latimer Nursing Home, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Emmitt was born in Ludlow, Oklahoma on February 16, 1933, a son of the late Esther (Goodwin) and Thomas  Ludlow.

He worked as a rancher.

Emmitt is survived by: 
Sisters/Brother-In-Law:  Martha Ann & Carl Smith, of Smithville, Oklahoma; Dora Walls, of Athens, Texas. 
Brothers/Sisters-In-Law:  Billy Ray & Wilda Ludlow, of El Reno, Oklahoma; Charles & Ollie Ludlow, of Oakland, Tennessee. 
Aunt:  Betty Walton, of Talihina, Oklahoma.

Emmitt was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside Service at Ludlow Cemetery, Ludlow, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Delouris Green

In Memory Of  Delouris  Green

Delouris Green, age 84, of Wister, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Beare Manor NH, Hartshorne, Oklahoma. 

Delouris was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on March 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Mary  E. (Lovejoy) and Claud E. Bales.

Delouris was a homemaker.  She was a member of The Church of God 7th Day, Wister, Oklahoma. 

She was the widow of James  Green. On November 9, 1948, they were married at Talihina, Oklahoma. 

Delouris is also survived: 
Sisters:  Loretta Judd, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Wennon Price, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Carolyn Getz, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Alma Lee Hollan, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. 
A host of several nieces & nephews.  A host of great nieces & nephews. A host of great great nieces & nephews.

Delouris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; 2 brothers, Lance Bales and Almont Bales; sister, Vidella Woodruff.

Service at Bengal Community Building, Bengal, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 with Rev. Chip Hinds and Rev. Lamar Ford officiating.  Interment to follow at the Peachland Cemetery, Bengal, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Jay Forrest, Justin Fout, Terry John, Zane Nowlin, Everett Green, Virgil Green.
Honorary Pallbearers:  Marvin Hollan, Mark Cannon, JR Cannon, John Bales, James Bales, Rick Sims, Dan Gilbert, Donald Green, Charley Lawrence.

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Verna Lee Barnard

In Memory of  Verna Lee Barnard

Verna Lee Barnard, age 72, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at her residence. 

Verna was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on February 8, 1944, a daughter of Bydia Lee (Coley) Pope and the late Leslie Pope.

Verna was a  homemaker.  She was a member of the South Rock Creek Indian Baptist Church. 

Verna is survived by:
Mother:  Bydia Lee Coley, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
Son:  Brian Barnard, of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Daughters/Son-In-Law:  Linda & Johnny Sivic, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Wanda James, of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Brother:  Deroy Pope, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Verna was preceded in death by her father; son, Harvey Ray James; great grandchild, Baby Bonapart; granddaughter, Lacota James.

Service at Cedar Indian Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017  with Rev. Don Ludlo officiating.  Interment to follow at the Cedar Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Michael Eagle, Zac Eagle, Johnny Sivic, Paul Carney, Jonathan Luquette, Melvin Melton.  Honorary Pallbearer:  Chris Scott.

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Horace C. Smallwood

In Memory Of  Horace C. Smallwood

Horace C. Smallwood, age 87, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at the St. Francis Hospital,  of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Horace was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on January 8, 1929, a son of the late Ruth (Cole) and Leslie F. Smallwood.

He worked as a rancher.  

Horace was a member of First Baptist Church, of  Red Oak, Oklahoma where he was a faithful  Sunday School teacher. 

Horace is  survived by:
Son: Wayne Smallwood, of the home.
Daughter:  Valerie Smallwood, of the home.
Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Virginia & Kenneth Love, of Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Nephews:  Larry Love, Mark Love, Rick Love, Ronney Smallwood.  
Nieces:  Felicia White, Susan Smallwood. 
He is also survived by  several great nieces and nephews. 

Horace was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary; 2 brothers, Ernest and Cecil.

Service at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017  with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.  Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers:  Larry Love, Mark Love, Rick Love, Sean Love, Derek Love, Colby Love.
Honorary Pallbearers:  Doug Nixon, Delmer Allen, Ted Harris, Leonard McClellan, The Deacons of FBC Red Oak: Dee Morris,  Mark Taylor, Jeff Black, DeWayne Mankin, Micah Baker.

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Shirley Ruth Vester

In Memory of  Shirley Ruth Vester

Shirley Ruth Vester, age 82, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at her residence in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Shirley was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on October 18, 1934, a daughter of the late Jennie (Litson) and Chester  McCammon.

Shirley was a wonderful and dedicated  homemaker.

Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church, of  Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Shirley played the piano faithfully for many years at FBC of Wilburton.   

She was the wife of J. C. Vester. On March 9, 1955, they were married at Shawnee, Oklahoma. 

Shirley is  survived by:
Husband: J. C. Vester, of the home.
Daughter:  Cathye Vester, of Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Daughter-In-Law:  Kathy Vester, of McAlester, Oklahoma.
Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Connie & Kenneth Zorger, of Norman, Oklahoma. 
She is also survived by  Grandson: Justin, husband of Natia Vester, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  
Great Grandson:  Jaxon Vester, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; son, James Vester; sister, Naoma Bauman.

Service at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017  with Dr. Paul Brady and Rev. Doug Miller officiating.  Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Gary Burnett, Jerod Roy, Nathan Cook, Johnny Paul Sokolosky, Justin Vester, Derrick Penrod.  Honorary Pallbearers:  David Bettes, John Ford.

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Rosy Bertice Bond

In Memory of  Rosy Bertice Bond

Rosy Bertice Bond, age 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her residence in Tulsa.

Rosy was born in Wickes, Arkansas on November 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Oliner (Selvidge) and Fred  Richardson.

Rosy was a  homemaker.  She was a member of the Honor Heights Assembly of God Church, of  Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Rosy is  survived by: 
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Marilyn & Leonard Davis, of Coweta, Oklahoma; Sandra & John DeRomanis, of Bixby, Oklahoma; Edith Vich, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Patricia Bond & John Mobley, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 
Brother-In-Law/Sister-In-Law:  Arley & Wanda J. Bond, of Stigler, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by  8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

Rosy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Haskell Bond; husband, Jim Berdahl; 2 sons, Donnie Bond and Leonard Bond.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016  with Pastor Roy Bingham officiating.   Interment to follow at the Veterans Colony Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Jimmy Justice, Jr., Haskell Justice, Jonathon Bond, Lonnie Hutchins, Jr., William Hutchins, Phil Brown.

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Darin James

In Memory of  Darin  James

Darin James, age 49, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Integris/Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Darin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 22, 1967.

He worked as a Reserve Deputy for the Latimer County Sheriff.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Darin is  survived by
Sons:  Hunter James and Jarin James, both of the home.
Brother:  Glenn James, of Fox, Oklahoma.
Sisters:  Katharine Johnson, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Lisa Byce, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Susie Brown, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Jeanette Hooks, of Tatum, Oklahoma, Jeneva Dalton, of Richmond, California,  Mae Fulp, of New Philly, Ohio. 
 
Service at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016  with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.  Interment to follow at the North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Steve Watkins, Brant Gee, Wallace Hooks, Glenn James, Jesse James, Travis Saulsberry.

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