Reuben Edward Deela

In Memory Of  Reuben Edward Deela

Reuben Edward Deela, age 70, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence.

Reuben was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 7, 1949, a son of the late Bonnie (Holcomb) and Murrell  Deela.

Reuben worked in the oil field.  He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam war. Reuben was a life member of the VFW of Wilburton, Oklahoma and the  DAV of McAlester, Oklahoma.

He was the husband of Cynthia  (Ferkins) Deela. On May 7, 1971, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Reuben is survived by:

Wife: Cynthia Deela, of the home. 

Daughters:  Jamie Deela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Courtney Ragland, of the home. 

Son:  Dewayne Deela and fiancé Melissa, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law:  Dennis & Brenda Deela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Glenn & Sueann Deela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Reuben is also survived by Grandchildren: Aja Deela, of the home.  Amber Deela, of Ada, Oklahoma. 

Great Grandchild: Bonnie Ragland, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Reuben was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Ralph, Charley, Henry; nephew, Oddes Deela; niece, Wanda Deela; special cousin, Mike Smith.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019  with Rev. Bud Vinson and Rev. Willard Francis officiating.  Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers:  Murrell Deela, Glenn Deela, Jr. Jason Brinkley, Brandon Deela, Bobby Glenn, Andy Barnard.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Brandon Holliman, Derrick Holliman, Max Ferkins, JT Ferkins.

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

Gary Wayne Lyons

In Memory of Gary Wayne Lyons

Gary Wayne Lyons, age 67, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his residence.

Gary was born in Talihina, Oklahoma on March 21, 1952, a son of the late Florene (Smith) and George Lyons.

He worked in the construction business.

Gary is survived by:

Wife: Donna, of the home.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Payton Lyons, of the home; Jeremy & Amanda Lyons, of Sparks, Oklahoma; Jason Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brothers: Allen Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Larry Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by Grandchildren: Justin Bloxham, of Lequire, Oklahoma and Macon Lyons, of Sparks, Oklahoma.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, George & James Lyons and 2 sisters, Carol York and Margaret Woods.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 with Rev. Charles Watkins officiating. Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: John Coffee, Glenn Smith, Glenn Wilcox, Lloyd Lawson, Jerry Cantrell, Jr., Cody Silva, Tom Brown. Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Thomason, Jr., Newt Thomason, Mike Coy, Howard Lyons, Randy Wackerly.

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

Joyce B. Blanchard Shavalier

In Memory Of Joyce B. Blanchard Shavalier

Joyce B. Blanchard Shavalier, 65, of Wilburton Oklahoma, formerly of Mayville NY, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday (September 14, 2019) in her home.

Joyce was born in Westfield NY, on September 9, 1954. She attended Mayville Central School.

She worked as a CNA, in Heritage Green Nursing facility as well as home health. She enjoyed bowling, pool and baking for her family, she also had a love for music.

She is survived by her common law husband Darren Thompson; 10 children: Scott (Denise) Flagg of Yoakum TX, Amy (Mark)Haskell Of Green Cove Springs FL, Christine Shavalier of Mayville NY, Dale (Crystal) Shavalier of Aurora CO, Jeremy Shavalier of Mclouth KS, Patrick (Sarah) Ziolowski of West Palm Beach FL, Rachael Shavalier of Mayville NY, Brian (Kayla) LaMountain of Jamestown NY, Jolene (William) Quinones of Mayville NY, Jesse Thompson of Wilburton Okla. and a step son Darren Thompson of Jamestown NY; her sister Patricia (Bob) Perrine of Randolph NY. She has 29 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and nephew.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Leroy F. Blanchard and Elvera G. Johnson Blanchard, her twin sister Mary Blanchard, her sisters Linda Blanchard, Jean Blanchard and her son Richard Michael Flagg.

A Celebration of her life be will held October 2, 2019 at 512 N.W 4th St Wilburton Okla., from 12-2p.m

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Scott Laster

In Memory Of Scott Laster

Scott Laster, age 50, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Scott was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 13, 1968, a son of Zella (Bandy) Stone and Dan Stone.

Scott was employed as an auto mechanic.  He attended Red Fork Baptist Church, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Scott is survived by: 

Parents: Dan & Zella Stone, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma.

Daughter:  Retha Kathleen Laster, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma. 

Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Tommy Duane & Mariah Laster, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Nicholas Scott Laster, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Rachel & Brandon England, of Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Brother/Sister-In-Law:  David &  Veronica Stone, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Niece: Sarah England, of Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Nephews: Jase England, of Poteau, Oklahoma; Cory Stone, of Portland, Oregon; Nathan Stone, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. 

He is also survived by Grandchildren: Tommy Konner and Khloe Laster, both of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Scott was preceded in death by his maternal & paternal grandparents, and a brother, Sam.

Graveside Service at Woodland Memorial Cemetery, Sand Springs, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019  with Rev. Jim Reed and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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

Irina V. Fazekas

In Memory Of Irina V. Fazekas

Irina V. Fazekas, age 59, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at McAlester, Oklahoma

Irina was born in Kolomna, Russia on September 17, 1959, a daughter of Viktor & Lidya Maskarina.

She worked as a cashier at Roy's Cardinal Food Store, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Irina was the wife of Stanley Fazekas. On November 21, 1994, they were married at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Irina is survived by:

Husband: Stanley Fazekas, of the home.

Mother: Lidya Maskarina, of Kolomna, Russia.

Daughter: Nataliya Poloto, of San Antonio, Texas.

Cousin: Nina Smirnova, of Kolomna, Russia.

Irina is also survived by Grandson: Atticus Poloto, of San Antonio, Texas. Granddaughter: Elizabeth Poloto, of San Antonio, Texas. Grandson: Aleksander Garrison, of Lawton, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

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Nellie M. Curran

In Memory of Nellie M. Curran

Nellie M. Curran, age 78, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her residence.

Nellie was born in Kingsville, Texas on October 16, 1940, a daughter of the late Margarita (Mendietta) and Jose Colin.

Nellie was a wonderful homemaker.

She was a member and faithfully attended the First Baptist Church, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Nellie was the wife of Charles Curran. On November 4, 1971, they were married at Kingsville, Texas.

Nellie is survived by:

Husband: Charles Curran, of the home.

Daughter/Son-In-Law: Deborah & Fernando Acosta, of Victoria, Texas.

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Ernie & Ester Colin, of Driscoll, Texas; Ronnie Colin, of Kingsville, Texas; Joe & Angela Curran, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister: Nina Buitron, of Houston, Texas.

Nellie is also survived by 15 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers.

Service at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: The Breakfast Crew of Red Oak First Baptist Church, Johnny Montgomery, Howard Blankenship, Gordon Bell, Jeff Black, Mike Bryan, Shane Mabry.

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Stephanie Kristine Stotts

Stephanie Kristine Stotts passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 35 from complications due to Prader-Willi Syndrome. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Linda Stotts, and her seven older siblings: Kenneth (Kari) Stotts, Kelly (Maria) Stotts, Kimberly (Eric) Hinton, Larry (Heather) Stotts, Leslie (Corey) Buer, Lisa (Adam) Pippin, and Lori (Brad) VanderStek. They and her 33 nieces and nephews, 1.5 grandnephews, 19 aunts and uncles, and 56 first cousins will miss Stephanie’s generous spirit and love for all her family.

Stephanie was born in Houston, Texas, on March 19, 1984, tiny and barely able to move or eat. The subject of many heartfelt prayers and priesthood blessings, she grew and thrived under the care and love of her tireless parents and fiercely loyal siblings. Stephanie was diagnosed at age 13 with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by insatiable appetite, low metabolism, cognitive disabilities, and behavioral disorders. Despite all of her special needs, she was not a complainer. Stephanie was very sociable! She was curious about people and made friends wherever she went. She enjoyed visiting and playing games with family late into the night. She continuously thought of others and was generous with her time and talents, delivering baked goods or other food to her many friends and loved ones. She loved giving gifts for birthdays, holidays, or just because, and she sent off numerous care packages to missionaries. She loved her nieces and nephews and was interested in their activities, always eager to attend football games, concerts, classes, and recitals to support them. Her loving hugs were legendary.

Stephanie was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a deep and abiding love for her Savior Jesus Christ, and her life of service reflects her commitment to follow Him.

A memorial service for Stephanie will be held on Friday, August 23, at 6:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2906 N Hardin Blvd, McKinney, Texas. A graveside service will be held the next day at 11 a.m. at the Watson Family Cemetery near Wilburton, Oklahoma. A gravestone will mark her resting place in a beautiful meadow overlooking the lake, but her spirit is running, dancing, and finally free of her physical limitations as she awaits a joyful reunion.

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

Daisy Diane Jones

In Memory Of Daisy Diane Jones

Daisy Diane Jones, age 81, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Daisy was born in Traskwood, Arkansas on January 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Margaret Gertrude (Miller) and Ernest Floyd Miller.

Daisy was a homemaker.

Daisy is survived by:

Daughters/Sons-In-Law: Jackie & Carl Fisk, of Norman, Oklahoma; Susie Martanez, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Lori Ann Miller, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Tammy & Wayland Moore, of McCloud, Oklahoma.

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Danny & Maggie Miller, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Christopher Jones & Dana Woodruff, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister: Sandy Miller, of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Brother: Harold Farmer Miller, of Arkansas, Ferrel PinBluff Miller, of Arkansas.

Daisy is also survived by Several Grandchildren, and Several Great Grandchildren.

Daisy was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, 3 sons, and 6 grandchildren.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Interment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

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Delmer Lee Allen

                Delmer Lee Allen was born August 20, 1937 in the community of Center Point, Oklahoma.  He was the second child and only son of the late Floyd and Robbie Allen.  At the age of thirteen, Delmer felt the Lord calling him into the ministry.  One of the major influences in his life was the late Avery Willis.  Brother Willis was the pastor of Center Point Baptist Church while Delmer was in high school and their friendship remained over the years.  After graduating from Wilburton High School in 1954, Delmer attended Eastern Oklahoma State College.  He completed his Associate of Arts degree in 1956, and headed to Oklahoma Baptist University for one year.

                While attending Northeastern State University he met his future wife Ramona.  They were married in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on August 9, 1959.  Nine days before graduating in 1960, they welcomed daughter Charity into their family.  One month later they headed across the desert, without air conditioning, to the state of California where Delmer wanted to continue his studies at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.  During the time in California son Timothy was added to the family.  Delmer completed the Master of Religious Education in 1963 and the Master of Divinity in 1969.  After pastoring in California and Hawaii, Delmer and family returned to Oklahoma.  While living in Tulsa he completed the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Hillcrest Medical Center.  He felt this training would help him better minister to families that were dealing with a crisis.  He followed that with Campus Minister at OSU-Tech in Okmulgee.

                In 1974, after serving four years in the Army Reserves, he was called to active duty as a chaplain and served at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for three years.  He returned to the Army Reserves in 1977, served in Desert Storm, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1992.

                Delmer continued his education and received his Doctor of Education degree from Oklahoma State University in 1992.

                In 1994 a lifelong dream was realized when he and Ramona were appointed as foreign missionaries to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  He served as the Arab Gulf Director and began the International Institute of Biblical Studies.  While serving in the Arab Gulf, Delmer and Ramona started the Emirates Baptist Church International that still exists today.  After returning to the states in 2000, he and Ramona served for five months in Bangalore, India.  Delmer trained ministers in the Clinical Pastoral Education Program at the Bangalore Baptist Hospital.

                In August of 2015, after 56 years of marriage, his beloved Ramona went to heaven.  In February of 2019, Delmer reconnected with a former love.  He and Norma, the sister of hiss mentor and friend Avery Willis, had dated when going to Oklahoma Baptist University.  On June 1st of 2019, in Alpharetta, Georgia, they were joined in marriage.  While their time together was short, it was filled with dreams, plans, prayers and love.

                Delmer passed from this world into the arms of his precious Savior in August 10, 2019.  Delmer served his God, his country and left and amazing and rich legacy for his family.

                Delmer is survived by his wife, Norma S. Allen; daughter, Charity Buxton and husband, Michael of Edmond, OK; son, Timothy Allen and wife, Vickie of McAlester, OK; granddaughter, Victoria Allen; sister, Bobbie Muse and husband, Vernon of Sand Springs, OK; sister, Jenita Sutmiller of Wilburton, OK; many nieces and nephews; the children of Norma Allen – David Whitten, John Whitten, Sarah Hersey and James Whitten.

                He is preceded in death by his wife, Ramona, his father, Floyd Allen, and mother, Robbie Allen.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma for endowment for Fellowship of Baptist Educators, 3800 N. May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112 (405-949-9500).

                A memorial service at Center Point Baptist Church at 2pm on Tuesday, August 13 2019 with Rev. Darryl Muse, Rev. Jaston Sutmiller, and Rev. Carl Rudek officiating.  Internment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Music by Amanda Sutmiller and Charity Buxton

Pallbearers: Mike Muse, Jason Sutmiller, Michael Buxton, Zachary Sutmiller, Tyler Muse, and Jeff Pryor.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Vernon Muse, Jim Allen, and Donald Scott

Services Under the Direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, OK

Services 2pm Tuesday

Centerpoint Baptist Church

Viewing Monday 4pm-8pm

Family to greet friends 6pm to 8pm

James Arthur Hiatt

In Memory of James Arthur Hiatt

James Arthur Hiatt born January 10, 1958 passed from this life August 9, 2019 at the age of 61.

James was born in Weaverville, California to Jack Hiatt and Oleta (Muse) Hiatt.

James graduated from ReD Oak High School, Class of 1976. James was a catcher on Red Oak's first "state bound" baseball team. James continued his education at Eastern Oklahoma State College, graduating with a degree in machine technology.

James worked most of his life in the oil field, either as a roustabout or leading a crew of roustabouts. James enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and being around his grandchildren.

James did life his way and loved being around his family and friends.

James leaves behind his daughter Halie (Hiatt) Meek, of Wilburton, Oklahoma and his son Conner Hiatt, of Edmond, Oklahoma. Grandchildren, Jewel and Joel Benson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. Sister, Judy Hiatt, of Red Oak, brothers Vince Hiatt and wife Donna, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, Gene Hiatt and wife Helen, of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, and sister-in-law Belinda Hiatt, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. Numerous nieces and nephews, other family, and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jack Hiatt.

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019 with Rev. Kenneth Rouviere officiating.

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