Quietta Faye Sprouse

In Memory Of Quietta Faye Sprouse

Quietta Faye Sprouse, age 73, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Muskogee, Oklahoma. 

Quietta was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on February 19, 1947, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Glenn) and Arthur G. Allen.

She worked as a park manager.

Quietta was a member of Centerpoint Baptist Church, of  Wilburton, Oklahoma and the Eastern Star of Wilburton. 

Quietta is  survived by: 

Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Robert & Sandra Sprouse, of Ruther Glen, Virginia. 

Sister:  Bonnie Robertson, of Muskogee, Oklahoma. 

Sister-In-Law: Phyllis Davis, of Talihina, Oklahoma.  

Grandchildren: Ashley Martin, and husband Kyle, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Russell Sprouse, of Ruther Glen, Virginia.  

Great Grandchildren:  Eli Sprouse, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Scarlette Martin, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  

She is also survived by fur babies Cricket and Dottie.

Quietta was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Dean.

No Service.

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

Jerry Neil Barnard

In Memory of Jerry Neil Barnard

Jerry Neil Barnard, age 69, of Porum, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his residence. 

Jerry was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on November 29, 1950, a son of the late Bobbie (Foster) and Neil  Barnard.

Jerry worked as a Water Treatment Supervisor.  He was a member of Panola Baptist Church Panola, Oklahoma.  Jerry served in the U.S. Army.

He was the husband of Donna (Williams) Barnard. On April 20, 1972, they were married at Panola, Oklahoma. 

Jerry is  survived by:

Father: Neil Barnard, of Panola, Oklahoma.

Wife: Donna Barnard, of the home. 

Daughter/Son-In-Law:  Jamie & Bobby Crocker, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Andy & Missy Barnard, of Pittsburg, Oklahoma; Jerry & Lavana Barnard, of Atlanta, Texas.

Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Renae & Allen Taylor, of Panola, Oklahoma. 

Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.  

He is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.

No Services. 

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

Palmer Lee (BB) Pace

In Memory Of Palmer Lee (BB) Pace

Palmer Lee (BB) Pace, age 72, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at McAlester Regional Hospital. 

Palmer was born in Hanford, California on April 12, 1947, a son of the late Bessie (Chaney) and Harrington  Pace.

He was employed as an electrician.  Palmer served in the U.S. Air Force and Army. He was life time member of the VFW and DAV.  Was a Purple Heart recipient and a Vietnam Veteran combat soldier.

He was the husband of Mary  (Pass) Pace. On January 23, 1981, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Palmer is  survived by:

Wife: Mary Pace, of the home. 

Daughter:  Kathryn Pace Standefer, wife of  Kendal, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Son: Jerry Pace, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Brother/Sister-In-Law:  Millard & Donna Pace, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Step Daughter: Kim Conley, and husband Rick, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Grandchildren: KynLee Standefer, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Kurt Conley, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Nate Conley; Casey & Paulo Almedia, of Durant, Oklahoma; Cody Pace Potts, of Durant, Oklahoma.

Great Grandchildren: Julianna & Johnny Almedia, of Durant, Oklahoma. Nick Conley and Lexi Conley, both of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Sisters-In-Law/Brother-In-Law:  Leona Tate, of Yanush, Oklahoma; Ruby Miles, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sherry & William Seyler, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Brenda Pass, of Yanush, Oklahoma.

Nephews/Wives: Rodney & Judy Tate, of Yanush, Oklahoma; David & Tisha Pace, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Gerald & Salena Irvin, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Great Niece/Husband: Whitney & Tyler Cox, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Great Nephews: Brody Pace, Dayton Pace.  

Great Great Nephew: Caleb Irvin, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 1 brother, and several nieces.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020  with Rev. Jason Dunn and Rev. Rodney Tate officiating.  Interment to follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers: Kenny O'Daniel, Mark Day, Bill Williams, Corkey Haney, Dennis Smith, Shawn Thomas.  Honorary Pallbearers: Gwen Engleman, Danny Standefer, James Owens, Jerry Mills, Host of Friends.

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

Doyal Ray Rowland

In Memory Of Doyal Ray Rowland

Doyal Ray Rowland, age 82, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his residence.

Doyal was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 16, 1937, a son of the late Georgia (Jewell) and Arthur Ray Rowland.

Doyal worked in concrete construction.  He was a member of First Baptist Church, of  Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Doyal was the husband of Nancy  (Farrell) Rowland. On September 27, 1979, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Doyal is survived by:
Wife: Nancy Rowland, of the home.
Daughter/Son-In-Law:  Sheryl & Thomas Clawson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Doyal Wayne Rowland, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Anthony & Melissa Rowland, of Jacksboro, Texas; Steve & Christle Rowland, of Savanna, Oklahoma.
Brother:  Charley Rowland, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Doyal is also survived by 12 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren.

Doyal was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 great granddaughter and his 1st wife, Betty Kay Collins.

Service at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020  with Dr. Paul Brady officiating.  Interment to follow at the Highbridge Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Gary Burnett, Ron Robison, Rusty Squyres, Bobby Gillespie, Dow Morris, West Hilburn.

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

Walter W. Newsom, Jr.

In Memory Of Walter W. Newsom, Jr.

Walter W. Newsom, Jr., age 84, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the  Latimer Nursing Home, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Walter was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on November 19, 1935, a son of the late Lucille (Bloxham) and Walter  Newsom, Sr.

Walter worked as a welder.  He was a member of First Baptist Church, of  Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

He was the husband of Margaret M. (March) Newsom. On March 2, 1957, they were married at Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Walter is  survived by:

Wife: Margaret Newsom, of the home. 

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:   Kay & Danny Seaton, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Melinda & David Brinlee, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Jody & Sandra Newsom, of Gowen, Oklahoma; Ricky Newsom, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Walter is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maryetta Enis.

Service at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020  with Dr. Paul Brady officiating.  Interment to follow at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Dan Seaton, David Brinlee, Nick Potts, Brandon Seaton, Taylor Brinlee, Bobby Glenn.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Gary Bates, Chuck Glenn, Sr., Carl Dean Wooldridge, Johnny Jeffrey.

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

Richard A. Swanson

In Memory Of Richard A. Swanson

Richard A. Swanson, age 93, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his residence.

Richard was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on November 23, 1926, a son of the late Florence (Bervinkle) and Herman A. Swanson, Sr.

He worked as an auto mechanic.

Richard was a member of First Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.   Also a member of the American Legion. 

Richard served in the U.S. Army. 

He was the husband of Barbara  (Brady) Swanson. On June 12, 1995, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Richard is  survived by:

Wife: Barbara Swanson, of the home. 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law:   David & Tracy Swanson, of Enid, Oklahoma; Patrick & Angela Swanson, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Step-Daughter: Janice Rosecrans, of Nashville, Tennessee. 

Nephew: John Swanson, of Pasadena, Texas. 

Nieces: Shari Worsham, of South Lake, Texas, Terri King, of Grapevine, Texas.  

He is also survived by 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great grandchild.

Preceded in death by a daughter, Janie Jones and Grandson, Patrick Michael Williams.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Herman A. Swanson, Jr., Carl Swanson; 1 sister, JoAnn Harber.

Memorial Service at the Veterans Colony Hall, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020  with Rev. Doug Hollenshead officiating. 

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

Larry Dale Lyons

In Memory Of Larry Dale Lyons

Larry Dale Lyons, age 66, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at McAlester Regional Hospital, McAlester, Oklahoma.

Larry was born in Oakland, California on July 16, 1953, a son of the late Florene (Smith) and George  Lyons.

He worked in the construction business.

Larry is  survived by: 

Daughter:   Sasha Hardaway, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Travis & Sherrie Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Corey & Kelli Hardaway, of Enid, Oklahoma.

Brother:  Allen Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

He is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Lyons; 2 sisters, Carol York, Margaret Woods.

Services will be at a later date.

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

Eulema L. Smith Montgomery

In Memory of  Eulema L. Smith  Montgomery

Eulema L. Smith Montgomery, age 90, of Bridgeport, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 19, at her residence.

Eulema was born in LeFlore, Oklahoma on November 16, 1929, a daughter of the late Lena (Dukes) and Frank  Smith.

Eulema was a homemaker.

Eulema is survived by: 

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Carlema & Terry McGahey, of Decatur, Texas; Judy & Joseph Lafaver, of Atlanta, Georgia.

Sisters:  Patsy Crouch, of Bengal, Oklahoma; Barbara Green, of Bengal, Oklahoma. 

Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

She is also survived by 4 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren.

Eulema was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bill Smith; sisters, Roberta Brannon and Christine Green.

Graveside Service at LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020  with Rev. Dale Copeland officiating. 

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

John Arthur Gaustad

In Memory Of John Arthur Gaustad

John Arthur Gaustad, 94, of Wilburton, Oklahoma born of Emil Gaustad and Clara Gaustad (Anderson)  on January 13, 1926 passed away at his home of 22 years in Wilburton, Oklahoma on  Saturday, January 18, 2020 with his family present.

John finished his career working as a civilian employee for the US Army on the Manpower Staffing Standards System for the Dept. of Defense.  He is a WWII Era veteran of the US Army Air Corps.

He was employed as an Industrial Engineer.

He attended the First Free Will Baptist Church, of  Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

John is  survived by: 

Daughter:  Brenda Crouch, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Richard & Jennifer Gaustad, of Mesa, Arizona.

He is survived by 15 Grandchildren:  Melissa Shaw, Melinda Munoz, Alan Ramos, Roland Vieira, Alissa Godfrey, Heather Douglas, Breanna Duck, Amanda Ramos, Matthew Ramos, Rico Gutierrez, Adrianna Gutierrez, Whitney Crouch, Brandon Crouch, Sarah Crouch, Shane Gaustad.

Also survived by 19 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by Parents; 1st wife, Betty Lou Galley (Moulton); 2nd wife, Clara Mae Gaustad (Lively); brother, Paul A. Davis-Gaustad; daughter-in-law, Susan Marie Gaustad (Neffew); son, Michael John Gaustad; son, Donald Crouch.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.  Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Charlie Bagley, Leslie Stanford, Blane Wilcox, Richard Matthews, Josh Bull, John Cook.  Honorary Pallbearers: Ken Southard, Milton Ford, Ken Marley, Jeremy Stanford, Floyd Allen, Preston Green.

In lieu of flowers charitable donations can be made to Missionaries; City of Wilburton, Church.

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

Jimmie Judith Dill

In memory of Jimmie Judith Dill

Jimmie Judith Dill, age 86, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Latimer Nursing Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Jimmie was born in Savanna, Oklahoma on November 26, 1933, a daughter of the late Arizona (Williams) and Jimmy  Williams.

She worked in the upholstery business.

Jimmie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Jimmie is  survived by:

Daughter-In-Law:  Mary Dill, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by Granddaughter: Debbie Ivey, and husband Fred, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Great Granddaughter-In-Law: Summer Studeman, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Great Grandson: Trey Ivey, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

3 Great Great Grandchildren: Palmer Ann Ivey, Kaiser Ivey, Gannon Studeman, all of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard Dill, 2 sons Donny Dill and Darrell Dill.

Graveside Service at Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020  with Rev. Kenneth Rouviere officiating. 

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