Linda Bernice Leamy

In Memory Of Linda Bernice Leamy

Linda Bernice Leamy, age 72, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her residence.

Linda was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on February 21, 1947, a daughter of the late Geneva (Stephens) and Adalia  Erwin.

Linda was a  homemaker.  She was a member of Gowen Baptist Church, of  Gowen, Oklahoma . 

She was the wife of Larry  Leamy. On December 7, 1973, they were married at McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Linda is  survived by: 

Husband: Larry Leamy, of the home.

Daughters:  Gena Ward, and husband  David K., of Gowen, Oklahoma; Christie Culberson, and husband  Brian, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Laura Kortoff, and husband  Dave, of Fresno, California. 

Son: Eddie Muse, and wife  Gwin, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister:  Dottie Wilcox, and husband  Wayne, of Panola, Oklahoma. 

Step brother: Charles Watkins, and wife Virginia, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Step brother: Joe Watkins, and wife Genny, of McAlester, Oklahoma.  

Step sister: Sandra Francis, and husband Willard, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

Step sister: Donna Daughtery, and husband Ray, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  

She is also survived by 7 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; step sister, Kathy Watkins.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.  Interment to follow at the Gowen Cemetery, of Gowen, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers:  Derrick Ward, Devin Ward, Tyler Ward, Chance Swaffard, Kirk Muse, Colby Workman.

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

Edith Marie Cullbreath Nash

Edith Marie Cullbreath Nash went to be with Jesus on the morning of December 28, 2019.

Edith was born in her family home at Cravens, Oklahoma, on November 6, 1932.  She was the 8th of 9 children born to Cale and Maggie Back.  Cale was a coal miner and Maggie was a homemaker.  Edith and her siblings had little material assets, but were filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of games.  She and her brothers and sisters loved to play just about anything that they could come up with and they were all competitive.

Edith is survived by two daughters, Ellen Robinson and Gail Sockey, and their husbands, who she called “her boys”, Ronnie Robison and Dr. Wayne Sockey all of the Rocky Point Community.  One brother Frank Back and wife JoAnn Back of Poteau.  One sister-in-law Doris Morgan of Wilburton.

Surviving grandchildren include Amy Brunk and husband Dave, Mellissa Juarez and husband David, Ronnie Sockey and wife Tracey.

Great Grandchildren are Kelsey Robison and fiancé Trevor Chance, Merrick Juarez and wife Lauren, Kaley Woten and husband Caleb, Christine Sockey and husband Kalen Melton, Sydnee Drain and husband Zach, Marra Davis and husband Tysin, Gavin Sockey, Maggie Sockey.

Great-Great Grandchildren are Riglee Woten, Harper Chance, Sawyer Juarez, Willow Woten, Adalynn Juarez, Jeter Crocket, Jaxon Drain.

Numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

Edith was proceeded in death by her parents Cale and Maggie  Back and husbands Ralph Culbreath and Jack Nash.

3 sisters, Alice Lindley, Stella Colwell, and Lucille Parks.  4 brothers, Ernest Back, Bill Back, Bud Back, and Doyle (Doogie) Back.

Edith taught school at Panola Public Schools from 1962 thru 1988.  She is loved by many of her former students who either called her Mrs. Cullbreath or affectionately Granny.  She was a ‘gifter’ as she loved to give people some of the things she had made.  She painted at least 50 paintings, sewed her and her girls clothing for many years, crocheted, quilted, and was an excellent cook.  She loved to camp and fish with her sisters and go on extended RV trips with her husband.  Whatever campground she was in, she was sure to visit each site at least once to get to know her RV neighbors as she was a very social person.  Edith was a member of First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Eastern Star of Wilburton, Rocky Point Homemakers, Hospital Auxiliary, Art Guild, VFW, Red Hatters, helpwed with Choctaw Fundraisers, Retired Teachers of Oklahoma, and the Panola Alumni Association.

She was awarded as an Oklahoma Teacher of the Year in 1975 and was selected Coal Miner’s Daughter at the Coal Miner’s Day in 1990.

Most of all she was a devoted wife and mother.

Services are at the First Baptist Church of Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 with Dr. Paul Brady and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.  Internment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Caleb Woten, David Juarez, Ronnie Sockey, Gavin Sockey, Tysin Davis, Zack Drain.

Honorary Pallbearers: Leland Walker, Jess Wommack, David Brunk, West Hilburn, Trevor Chance.

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Michael Shawn Wilks

In Memory of  Michael Shawn Wilks

Michael Shawn Wilks, age 48, of McAlester, OK, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at McAlester Regional Hospital, McAlester, Oklahoma.

Michael was born in Danville, Arkansas on September 30, 1971, a son of the late Floye (Pickle) and Robert  Wilks.

Michael worked in the oil field.  

Michael is  survived by: 

Wife: Mary Wilks, of Sacramento, California.

Sisters:   Tana Newport, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Melissa Wilks, of Alderson, Oklahoma. 

Brothers/Sister-In-Law:  Carl & Keri Wilks, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Alex Wilks, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by several Nieces and Nephews; 1 Great Nephew.

Aunts & Uncles and other family: Aunt: Corine Karr and husband Mike.

Aunt: Betty Fredrick, and husband Bud.

Uncle: Ted Pickle, and wife Delores.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Memorial Service at a later date. 

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Connie J. Mitchell

In Memory Of Connie J. Mitchell

Connie J. Mitchell, age 77, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at her residence.

Connie was born in the Lodi Community in Oklahoma on October 21, 1942, a daughter of the late Violet (Decker) and Ray  Adams.

She worked as a cook at Red Oak Public School.

Connie is  survived by: 

Daughters:   Betty Johnson, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Marylan Johnson, of Scottsdale, Arizona. 

Son: Paul David Holly, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brother:  Jimmy Adams, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

Connie is also survived by 10 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, son Dewayne Johnson and daughter Pamela Clark.

Service at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019  with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.  Interment to follow at the North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

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George Andrew (Andy) Davidson, Jr.

In Memory Of  George Andrew (Andy)  Davidson, Jr.

George Andrew (Andy)  Davidson, Jr., age 70, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his residence.

George was born in Lebanon, Oregon on March 22, 1949, a son of the late Alice (Richardson) and George A. Davidson.

He worked as a construction operator.  Andy served in the U.S. Army. 

Andy is  survived by: 

Daughter:  Alice M. Davidson, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Bryan Davidson, of Heavener, Oklahoma; George A. Davidson III, husband of  Eva, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Nancy Davidson Bishop, wife of  Randy Bishop, of Larkspur, Colorado; Brenda Davidson Minor, wife of  Gary Minor, of Clay City, Indiana; Linda Davidson Hamby, wife of  Mickey Hamby, of Muskogee, Oklahoma. 

Girl friend: Angie DuFort.

Gary is also survived by 5 grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, David Lee Davidson and Bryan J. Davidson.

Andy and Angie along with Andy's son Bryan loved to ride their 4 wheelers with Andy's friends.  Andy was an avid hunter and fisherman. 

Services at a later date.

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James Robert Muse

In Memory Of James Robert Muse

James Robert Muse, age 87, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his residence. 

James was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on November 24, 1931, a son of the late Euphia (Holly) and Fredrick  Muse.

James worked as a rancher.  He served in the U.S. Air Force. 

He was the husband of Martha (Connelly) Muse. On March 16, 2018, they were married at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. 

James is survived by:

Wife: Martha Muse, of the home. 

Daughters:  Bobbie Smith, of Boise, Idaho; Louetta Muse, of Frazier Park, California; Debbie Anderson, of Albany, Oregon.

Sisters:   Freda Feaster, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Evlyn Burch, of Sacramento, California. 

Brother:   William David Muse, of Bakersfield, California. 

He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marshall Muse; son, James Fredrick Muse. 

Graveside Service at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

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Terrie Louise Durant

In Memory Of Terrie Louise Durant

Terrie Louise Durant, age 62, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Ft Smith,  Arkansas. 

Terrie was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on August 29, 1957, a daughter of Margaret (Phillips) Kindrick and the late Marion Nation.

She worked as a nurses aid.

She was the wife of Jim  Durant. In 1997, they were married at Ft Smith, Arkansas. 

Terrie is survived by:

Mother: Margaret Kindrick, of Gowen, Oklahoma.

Husband: Jim Durant, of the home. 

Daughter:  Jennifer Braman, and Bob Gantt, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma. 

Step Daughter:  Summer, wife of  Michael Campbell, of Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Step Son:  Jeffery Durant, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma.  

Sisters:  Sallie Tomlison, and Wayne Stark, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sandra Kindrick, of Dow, Oklahoma; Judy, wife of  Stuart Winlock, of Grove, Oklahoma. 

Brother:  Billy Kindrick, of Gowen, Oklahoma. 

Terrie is also survived by 3 Grandchildren.

Terrie was preceded in death by her father, Marion Nation; step father, Wayne Kindrick; son, Jeremy Braman.

Graveside Service at Gowen Cemetery, Gowen, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Sherry Mae Watkins

In Memory Of Sherry Mae Watkins

Sherry Mae Watkins, age 62, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sherry was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on April 16, 1957, a daughter of the late Edna Mae (Cunningham) and John George Morrison.

Sherry was a homemaker. She attended the Lutie Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma .

Sherry is survived by:

Daughter: Andrea Watkins, and Jimmy Dedmon, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sons: Nicholas Watkins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; David Watkins, of Stigler, Oklahoma.

Sister/Brother-In-Law: Linda & Johnny Montgomery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sister-In-Law: Robert Morrison, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Michael & Terry Morrison, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Former husband of 40 years: Charles Watkins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Johnny Morrison and Shan Morrison.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Interment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: David Watkins, Nicholas Watkins, Caleb Rhodes, Blake Watkins, Johnny Montgomery, Joe Watkins. Honorary Pallbearers: Matt Morrison, Josh Morrison, Chris Montgomery, Lynn Burger, Michael Morrison, Robert Morrison, Adrain Rhodes, Jalyn Harley, Kiley Watkins, Barbara Meek.

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Frances O. Musgrave

In Memory of Frances O. Musgrave

Frances O. Musgrave, age 89, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Frances was born in Newalla, Oklahoma on May 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Leva (Withrow) and Sanford  Cotney.

Frances retired as a secretary for the Oklahoma Tax Commission.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She was the wife of Red  Musgrave. On October 8, 1949, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Frances is survived by:

Husband: Red Musgrave, of the home.

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Terry & John Holt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Teresa & Robert Ketcher, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sheri & Fernando Rodriguez, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Howard & Betty Musgrave, of Kingston, Oklahoma.

Sister:  Audrey Smith, of Seminole, Oklahoma. 

Brother:  Darrel Cotney, of McCloud, Oklahoma. 

Frances is also survived by 4 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters.

Graveside Service at Damon Valley Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019  with Rev. Wayne Holcomb officiating. 

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Luveta Marie Nickell

In Memory Of  Luveta Marie Nickell

Luveta Marie Nickell, age 81, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Tidwell Living Center, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Luveta was born in Coweta, Oklahoma on September 9, 1938, a daughter of the late Edna Marie (Terry) and Lester  Shores.

Luveta was a  homemaker.  She was the widow of David  Nickell. On October 19, 1957, they were married at El Rio, California. 

Luveta is  survived by: 

Daughters/Son-In-Law:   Tina M. Flener, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;  Donna & Tim Forwoodson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Stacey Nickell, of Poteau, Oklahoma; Erick & Dianne Nickell, of Datil, New Mexico.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:  Kathleen & Kenneth Schiwart, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Shirleen & Wayne Roark, of Meridian, Idaho; Judy Shores, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Arnold & Myrtle Shores, of Eufaula, Oklahoma; Marvin & Pat Shores, of Shasta, California.

She is also survived by Grandchildren: Ericka Knowles & husband Brad, April Nickell-Gross & husband Trace, Landon Bolt (Nickell) & wife Ashley, Stacey Nickell & wife Jennifer, Jeannie Crutchfield & husband Michael, Richard Flener, Tifiany Price & husband Justin, Jessica Newsom & husband Kevin, David Nickell, Robert Nickell & wife Autumn, Tiara Forwoodson, Miranda Turner & husband Kurt, Landon Paul Nickell.

Great Grandchildren: Reagan Stanfield, Natalie Beams, Greyson Beams, Ricky Bolt, Carter Bolt, Jett Bolt, Hunter Nickell, Braiden Nickell, Victoria Nickell, Jarrett Nickell, Bryce Phillips, Brian Phillips, Emily Phillips, Arianna Flener, Jaxon Price, Ella Price, Kamryn Newsom, Kendall Newsom, Roper Nickell, DeNaely Forwoodson, Blaze Turner.

Luveta was preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers.

Service at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019  with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.  Burial to follow at the Nickells Memorial Cemetery, 3 p.m. in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Pallbearers:  Landon Nickell, Stacey Nickell II, Richard Flener II, Landon Paul Nickell, David Nickell, Robert Nickell, Hunter Nickell, Jarrett Nickell, Braiden Nickell, Ricky Bolt, Jaxon Price, Reagan Stanfield, Greyson Beams, Bryce Phillips, Brian Phillips. 

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