Richard Eugene Sims

In Memory of Richard Eugene Sims 

 Richard Eugene Sims, 63, of Red Oak, OK, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. 

 Richard was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 23, 1956, a son of the late Emily (Smith) and Hugh Sims. 

 He married his wife, Debbie Judd-Sims, on May 20, 2000 in Fairview, Texas.

 He was employed at Discount Tire Co. for 30 years where he served as Regional Vice President.

 Richard is survived by his wife, Debbie;  daughter, Dana Gilbert & her husband Dan of Richardson, Texas; two grandchildren: Harper Mae Gilbert and Harvey Daniel (HD) of Richardson, Texas; sister, Carolyn Dial & husband Phillip of Portage, Michigan; brother, Hugh Sims & wife Jane of Columbus, Ohio.

  He is preceded in death by his parents.

 A private family service will be held.

Alexander Isham Scott

In Memory of Alexander Isham Scott.

Alexander Isham Scott, 30, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Wilburton.

Alexander was born in Talihina, Oklahoma on July 5, 1989, the son of Wayne Scott, Jr., of Wilburton and the late Tracy (Center) Scott.

He worked as a Mechanic.

Alexander is survived by:

His Father: Wayne Scott Jr.

Two Sisters: Gonihka Scott, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jamie  Scott, of Antlers, Oklahoma. 

Paternal grandparents: Wayne & Nora Scott.

Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & a Host of Friends.

Alexander is preceded in death by his Mother, Tracy Scott; his Maternal Grandparents;  a Brother.

Memorial Service will be held at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3,2020,  with Rev. Melvin Palmer and Rev. Michael Cooper officiating. 

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

Sandra Ann Dill

In memory of Sandra Ann Dill

Sandra Ann Dill, 76, of El Reno, OK, passed away Monday, May 4th, at Integris Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City. 

Sandra was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 18, 1944, a daughter of the late Jaqueline  (O'Bryan) and Pierce St. John.

She worked in child care and as a CNA. She attended the Assembly of God Church.

Sandra was the widow of Billy Dill.

Sandra is survived by:

Daughter/Son-In-Law: Doris & Gordan Bockus, of Austin, TX; 

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Craig Dill, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Mike & Rhonda Dill, of Yukon, Oklahoma.

Sister: Billie Watkins, of El Cajon, California. 

Brother: William  St. John, of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents;  husband, Billy Dill; 2 brothers.

Graveside Service at Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020,  with Rev. Kenneth Rouviere officiating. 

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

Charles B. Curran

In Memory of  Charles B. Curran

 Charles B. Curran, 79, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at his residence. 

Charles was born in Erick, Oklahoma on September 1, 1940, a son of the late Clara  (Givins) and Earl  Curran.

He served in the U.S. Navy. 

He was the widower of Natalia  (Colin) Curran. On November 4, 1971, they were married at Kingsville, Texas.

Charles is  survived by:

Daughter/Son-In-Law: Penny & Chris Shanklin, of Leawood, Kansas. 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Charles & Doris Curran, Jr., of Grove, Oklahoma; Michael Curran, of Kansas, Oklahoma: Joe & Angela Curran, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

 He is also survived by 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by Parents; 1  Brother; Wife, Natalia. 

PRIVATE Graveside Service at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop.

Pallbearers: Jake Curran, Taylor Shanklin, Jason Tucker, Garrett Negen, Chris Shanklin, Benny Brooks.

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

Wilma (Hilburn) Billington Floyd

Wilma (Hilburn) Billington Floyd, 91, of Shawnee, OK passed away March 20, 2020.  Wilma was born September 18, 1928 in Red Oak, OK to the late Noah V. Hilburn and Milton (Burgess) Hilburn. 

Wilma’s early years were spent in Red Oak where she went to school and excelled on the basketball court.  After high school, she attended college at EOSC and SEOSC to become a teacher while also continuing to play AAU and semi-professional basketball.  During her time at EOSC, Wilma met and married David Rhoten Billington.  Wilma and David moved to Quinton, OK, where Wilma taught Home Economics, History and Civics for 36 years.  She always had fond memories of her time as a teacher and her few years early in her career coaching girls high school basketball. David and Wilma enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage together, raising two daughters, Jan and Tad, attending local sporting events, bowling, socializing with their friends and attending First United Methodist Church.  After David passed on March 3, 2003, Wilma married long-time friend Ed Floyd of Quinton, OK.  Their brief time together was enjoyable.  After Ed’s departure in 2008, Wilma moved to Shawnee, OK in 2010 to be closer to her daughters. She joined Wesley United Methodist Church and was blessed with many new friends.   Wilma always loved to be around people.  She was a frequent volunteer for both her church and her school events.    Wilma was an avid sports fan, fantastic quilter, great cook, and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.   

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years David Billington, her second husband Ed Floyd, two brothers, T.C. Hilburn and Lloyd Hilburn. 

She is survived by her daughter Jan Amrein and son-in-law Roger Amrein of Slaughterville, OK, daughter Tad Hall and son-in-law Keith Hall of Shawnee, OK, sister Helen Sanderson of Shalimar,  Florida, 4 grandchildren; Chad Christy of Oklahoma City, Erin Christy of Tulsa, Summer Leone of Shawnee, Shea Hall of Oklahoma City and 10 great grandchildren. 

Details for the Celebration of Life services will be announced in the future.

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

Norma Dean Bradley

In Memory Of Norma Dean Bradley

Norma Dean Bradley, age 82, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at her residence.

Norma was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on June 29, 1937, a daughter of the late Myrtle (Powell) and Charley  Danel.

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

Norma was a member of Rocky Point Methodist Church. 

She was the widow of Doyle  Bradley.  

Norma is survived by:

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:  Sally  & Leland Walker, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Gwen & Jess Wommack, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Lola May, and Mattie Sue.

Daughter-In-Law:  Cathy Foster, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister-In-Law: De'Anne Booth, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by Grandchildren: Barley Lee Foster IV, and wife Becky, Amy Foster Bazain. 

8 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Norma was preceded in death by parents, Charley & Myrtle Danel; Bill & Donna Booth; brothers, Bill Booth, Jr., Chuck Danel, Roy Danel, Lonnie Danel; grandson, Michael Foster; son, Barley Foster, III.  

Memorial Service at a later date. 

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

Sandra Gail Walden

In Memory Of Sandra Gail Walden

Sandra Gail Walden, age 68, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Latimer Nursing Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Sandra was born in Quanah, Texas on July 9, 1951, a daughter of the late Doris (Barnes) and Troy Hobbs.

She was employed as a CNA.  Sandra attended Bowers Baptist Church,  Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Sandra is survived by: 

Daughters/Son-In-Law:   Kemra Wilkins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sonya & Randy Jolley, of Stratford, Oklahoma.

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Glen & Trina Wright, of Clarendon, Texas. 

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:   Dayna & Tommy Spradlin, of Eldorado, Oklahoma; Jeannie & Gary Butler, of Amarillo, Texas. 

Sister-In-Law:  Deneice Castleberry, of Arkoma, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sister-In-Law:  Troy & Celeste Hobbs, Jr., of Cleburne, Texas; Gary Hobbs, of Amarillo, Texas. 

Sandra is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Doris & Troy Hobbs; brother, Keith Carreker; sister, Linda Rushing; and her husband, Carl Walden. 

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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

Michael Lee Robinson

In Memory Of Michael Lee Robinson

Michael Lee Robinson, age 76, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his residence.

Michael was born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 2, 1943, a son of the late Rosa (McNeal) and Robert  Robinson.

He was employed in the construction business.

Michael served in the U.S. Navy. 

He was the husband of Lillie  (Raybon) Robinson. On July 13, 1964, they were married at Pasadena, California. 

Michael is survived by:

Wife: Lillie Robinson, of the home. 

Daughters/Son-In-Law:  Sonceray Robinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Uritties Robinson, of Georgia; Nicola Robinson, of Manhattan, Kansas; Shannon Robinson/Crona, wife of  Perdro, of Harker Heights, Texas; Magdalene Robinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Michael Robinson, Jr., husband of  Lisa, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Sisters:   Encelay Molly Robinson, of Lakewood, California; Ellen Robinson, of Indio, California. 

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law:  Robert, wife of  Kathryn Robinson, of Crownpoint, New Mexico; Battan, husband of  Marsha Robinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Choski Joseph, husband of  Erike Robinson, of Laughlin, Nevada. 

Aunt: Tonya Hemphill, of Colton, California.

He is also survived by 21 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rosalious Twiggs.

No services.

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

Tom Jefferson Ratliff

In Memory Of Tom Jefferson Ratliff

Tom Jefferson Ratliff, age 97, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his residence.

Tom was born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma on October 28, 1922, a son of the late Myrtle (Pitts) and Edward  Ratliff. He was a high school graduate from Hartshorne High School and received an Associate Degree from EOSC.

Tom served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in WWII achieving the rank of Sergeant. 

Tom was employed at Kiamichi Electric during his business career, serving in later years as General Manager.  

He was a member of First Baptist Church, of  Wilburton, Oklahoma. He was an ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Church.  He pastored at Gowen, Bowers, Centerpoint, Calvary Church in Wilburton, and Ramona Baptist.  Additionally he preached at numerous other churches during his ministry. 

He was the widower of Lora Marie (Caudron) Ratliff. On December 20, 1946, they were married at Hartshorne, Oklahoma. 

Thomas is survived by: 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law:   Larry & Lenora Ratliff, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Phillip Ratliff, of Deland, Florida; Ralph & Joan Ratliff, of Ponca City, Oklahoma. 

Tom is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; granddaughter, Lea Moody; daughter-in-law, Jeannine Ratliff.

Graveside Service at Highbridge Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020  with Rev. Randy Waldrop and Dr. Paul Brady officiating. 

A Memorial Service will be held at Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 with Rev. Willard Francis, Rev. Randy Waldrop, and Dr. Paul Brady officiating.

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

Daisye Marie Stewart

In Memory of Daisye Marie Stewart

Daisye Marie Stewart, age 93, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, McAlester, Oklahoma.

 Daisye was born on May 30, 1926, in Eldorado, OK to John & Hattie Weyrick.   She was the oldest of 11 children.  Her parents were sharecroppers, living in a dugout house with dirt floors. Times were hard and there was never enough money, so the family moved to Rush Springs, Ok in 1941 in search of a better way of life.   Two years later, at the age of 17, her father died from complications from an oil field accident.   Her youngest sibling was 3 days old.   Daisye assumed much of the care of the family while her mother recovered from complications from childbirth.  Her father always told her that she needed to graduate from high school and she did so in 1945.   After high school, she attended 1 year of nursing school at Oklahoma College for Women, but due to a ruptured appendix, missed her 2nd year and was not able to return.   She eventually continued her nursing career at the Patterson Cheatwood Hospital in Duncan.   Because of her experience, Dr. Cheatwood signed a waiver and she was allowed to take the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exam in February 1954.   She then worked in surgery and OB at the hospital.   Her claim to fame was being the delivery nurse for the birth of Ron Howard, better known as Opie Taylor.    

While working in Duncan, she met and eventually married Everett Stewart on August 5, 1952.   During Everett’s early career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Soil Conservation Service, the family moved to Wynnewood, Ardmore, Talihina and eventually settled in Wilburton in 1965.  Daisye was a stay at home mom until 1966, when she began her career at the Latimer County General Hospital.  In order to cause the least disruption to family life, she worked the night shift until her retirement in 1996.  Her income from LCGH is credited for the debt free college educations of her 3 daughters.  After her retirement, Miss Daisye started her second career (10+ years) as a volunteer assistant helping children with their reading and math skills at Panola School.

Daisye was a very active member of Lutie Baptist Church, serving as Sunday School Teacher and church secretary for almost 50 years.  

Daisye's house was always full of fur babies that seemed to adopt her rather than her adopting them.   Her current canine fur baby, Crickett, came to live with her after Mom’s best friend, Agnes Moore passed away in 2012.   Cricket has been her constant companion for the past 8 years, along with numerous cats and kittens.  Her house was a magnet for any stray looking for a free meal.

Not only was Daisye an inspiration and mentor for her daughters, grandsons and great-grandsons, she influenced countless others with her dedicated service to anyone in need.   Her motto that she lived by and inspired others with was “You can do anything you set your mind to”.   

Miss Daisye will be missed.

Daisye is survived by:

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:   Linda & Bill Albright, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Wanda & James Mankin, of Weleetka, Oklahoma; Dianne & Larry Montgomery, of Salt Lake, Utah.

Step-Daughter:  Marie Hanson, and husband Todd, of Kirkland, Washington.

Sisters/Brother-In-Law:  Jean & Harry Funk, of Rush Springs, Oklahoma; Arnetta Pritchard, of Carnegie, Oklahoma.

Brother/Sister-In-Law:  Bill & Pat Wayrick, of Rush Springs, Oklahoma.

Grandchildren: Michael Albright, and wife April, of Grennsboro, North Carolina.  Christopher Montgomery, and wife Leslie, of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Step Grandchildren: James Reese and Rachel Reese, both of Everett, Washington.

Great Grandchildren: Brooks Albright, Jackson Albright, both of Greensboro, North Carolina; Lexa Reese, Victoria Reese, both of Washington.

Special Friends: Donna Cantrell, of Wilburton, Oklahoma and Payton Lyons, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

She is also survived by fur baby, Crickett.

Daisye was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Stewart; parents; 4 sisters; and 4 brothers.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020  with Rev. Charles Watkins officiating.  Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Larry Wisley, Payton Lyons, Donna Cantrell, Michael Albright, Christopher Montgomery, John Cook.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Nieces & Nephews, Bill Albright, James Mankin, Larry Montgomery, Dennis Deela.

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