Billy Harris Christian

Billy Harris Christian

(March 24, 1935-August 1, 2021)

Billy “Bill” Harris Christian, 86, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home. 

Bill was born on March 24, 1935 in Blanco, Oklahoma to Claude and Lola (Potter) Christian. Throughout his life he not only ranched but also worked as a machinist and bus driver. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and making quilts. He was a Mason for 60 years.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Carolyn Coils; son: Steve Christian; daughters: Teresa Gadbury and Norma Christian; sister: Glenda and a host of friends. 

Viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Bro. Brock Franklin officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Bobby Ketcher, Rick Ketcher, Justin Adams, Roy Duggan, Tommy Culberson, and Danny Baldwin.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenneth Adams, Chub Cathey, Chad Swafford, John Collums, Lynn Burger, and Floyd Davis.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Judith Ann Hollingback

Judith Ann Hollingback

February 12, 1943-August 3, 2021

Judith Ann Hollingback, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at McAlester Regional Hospital in McAlester, Oklahoma.

 Judy was born on February 12, 1943 in Winfied, Kansas to Gene and Edith (Lewman) Wartick. She married Jim Hollingback on May 27, 1963. Judy enjoyed reading, watching birds, and cross-stitching. She loved cattle and horses. In her youth, she was passionate about riding horses. This passion she passed on to her sons and grandchildren. 

What she enjoyed more than anything were her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her sons: James Hollingback and wife, Danette and Jerald Hollingback and wife, Virginia; grandchildren: Halisha Hollingback, Gus Hollingback, Kaycee Hollingback, and Tanner Hollingback; brother: Tom Wartick; sister: Rita Parks as well as many other relatives and family friends.

She was preceded in death by husband: Jim Hollingback; her parents: Gene and Edith Wartick; and brothers: Don and John Wartick. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Graveside Services will be on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Hubert Eugene Mills

Hubert Eugene Mills

(January 3, 1937- July 21, 2021)

Hubert “Pete” Mills, 84, of Wilburton passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Latimer Nursing Home.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Highbridge Baptist Church in Wilburton with Rev. Larry Mayes officiating. Burial will follow at Highbridge Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tim Mills, Don Mills, Eddie Davis, Kalab Hudlow, Braden Hudlow, Cameron Dugger, David Dugger, and Donovan Mills.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Dugger, Norman Davis, Hunter Mills, Fred Mills, Connor Mills, and Robert Mills.

Pete was born on January 3,1937 in the community of Highbridge in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Howard and Stella (Cameron) Mills. He worked for many years as the Chief Security Officer at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He also worked a mechanic and once farmed wheat in Kansas.

He is survived by his sons: Steve Mills of Wilburton, Don Mills and wife, Viola of Red Oak, and Tim Mills and wife, Angela of Tuskahoma; daughters: Terrie Mills of California, Shonda Carney of McAlester, and Rhonda Kelly and husband Arie of Norman; sister: Edna Dugger and husband, Gary of Houston, TX; brother-in-law: Norman Davis of Whitewright, TX; sisters-in-law: June Mills of Wilburton and Doreene Mills of Texarkana, TX; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Pete is preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Stella Mills; sons: William (Bill) Mills, Hubert (Scooter) Mills, and Paul Howard Mills; daughter-in-law: Martine Mills; brothers: Boyd Mills, Raymond Mills, Don (Punk) Mills, and Burl Eugene Mills; sisters: Bernice Norton and husband, Lenard, Catherine Thomas and husband, Alfred, and Sharon Davis.

Dicie Irene Hollan

Dicie Irene Hollan

( June 24, 1935-July 20, 2021)

Dicie Irene Hollan, age 86, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, July 20,

2021 at her home.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the

Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the LeFlore

Baptist Church in LeFlore, Oklahoma with Rev. Doug Nixon officiating. The burial will

follow at LeFlore Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mickey Cogburn, Ervin Doyle Cogburn, Jesse Smart, Dustin Coley,

and Jason Colbert. Honorary Pallbearer will be Shawn Cogburn.

Dicie was born on June 24, 1935 in Summerfield, Oklahoma to Roy and Cora (Wornock)

Lowe. She married Ouiden “Cotton” Hollan on January 3, 1953 in Arkansas.

She is survived by:

Four Children

Harlen Ray Hollan and wife, Marie Ann of Eakley, Oklahoma

Harvey Wade Hollan of Red Oak,Oklahoma

Troy Freaman Hollan and wife, Rhonda of Red Oak, Oklahoma

Michael Anthony Hollan and Tana Sherman of Red Oak, Oklahoma

Ten Grandchildren:

Amy Pitchford and husband, Dwayne of Red Oak, Oklahoma

James Hollan and wife, Tammy of Stillwater, Oklahoma

Delta Hollan Pierce and Curtis Cox of Yukon,Oklahoma

Delbert Ray Hollan and Codie Clawson of Wilburton, Oklahoma

Harlen Alan Hollan of Eakley, Oklahoma

Jason Lowe Hollan and wife, Dondra of Weatherford, Oklahoma

Tracy Irene Hollan

T.J Hollan and wife, Amber of Red Oak, Oklahoma

David Wayne Hollan of Red Oak, Oklahoma

Kayla Hollan Heflin and husband, Kevin of Wister

Sixteen Great Grandchildren:

Eli Hollan, Caleb Hollan, Aiden Hollan, Shelby Hollan, Angel Hollan,

Nathaniel Pierce, Liberty Pierce, Hailey Hollan, Mason Hollan, Brittney Calvin, Ethan Hollan, Madison Faith Hollan, Corey Andrew Loyd, Cegan Alec Lloyd, Brooklyn Annmarie Hollan, and Natalee Faye Heflin

Two Great-Great Granchildren:

Makayla Hollan and Malani Hollan

Four Sisters:

Icie Turner of Independence, Missouri

Margie Poole of Boonville, Arkansas

Nellie Rider of Spiro, Oklahoma

Bettie Wornock of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

One Brother: Eugene Lowe of Spiro, Oklahoma

along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and more….

Dicie is preceded in death by her parents: Roy and Cora Lowe; her husband: Ouiden

“Cotton” Hollan; her sons: Hank Ouiden Hollan and Alan Hollan; her great grandchildren: Jonathan Enrique Hollan-Sanchez, Adalee Hope Hollan, Bethany Grace

Hollan, and Emily Alexis Hollan; her three sisters: Jocie Lowe, Ocie Gwinn, and Beatrice Gwinn; and her three brothers: Leaman Lowe, Freeman Lowe, and Daeman Lowe.

Services are under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

David Grogan

In Memory of David Grogan

David Harold Grogan, age 80, of Panola, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at McAlester Nursing Center.

Viewing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Panola Baptist Church in Panola, Oklahoma with Rev. Tony Randol officiating. The burial will follow at North Rock Creek Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Steve Barrenkatt, Justin Adams, Corbin Matlock, Dewayne Grogan, and Connor Hiatt.

David was born on October 23, 1940 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Claude and Lois (Morgan) Grogan. He was a 1959 Panola High School graduate and worked many years as a barber. He was a member of Panola Baptist Church and was the founding director of the Latimer County Free Clinic.

He is survived by his daughter: Gina Sykes of Oklahoma City; bother Wayne Grogan and wife, Marilyn of McAlester; and his Panola Baptist Church Family.

David is preceded in death by his parents: Claude and Lois Grogan; his son: Todd Grogan; and his sister: Linda Blankenship.

Roger Wood

In Memory of Roger Wood

Roger Wood, son of John Henry Wood and Eliza Ruth Frazier Wood, was born on November 17, 1940 in Henryetta, TX. He passed away at Tidwell Living Center in Wilburton, OK on June 10, 2021.

Roger was a faithful member and deacon of Old Glory Full Gospel Church. He was a jack of all trades throughout is life including working as a carpenter, mechanic at a gas station, and later, as a gunsmith. 

He is survived by his wife, Loretta Wood of the home; his son Lawrence and Beth Wood of Wilburton, OK;' his son David and Teresa Stewart of Sherman, TX; his daughter Loretta and Wayne Tohkubbi of McAlester, OK; his daughter Juanita and Rocky Johnson of Wilburton, OK; son Gary Wood of Wilburton, OK; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents John Henry and Ruth Wood; his 3 brothers Walter Franklin Wood, John Henry Wood Jr. and James Wyett Woods; his 2 sisters Arnelda Wood Rogers and Wrethia Lee Cook; and grandson Roger Cody Wood. 

A memorial service in his honor will be hosted at Old Glory Full Gospel Church in Wilburton, OK on July 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Broc Franklin officiating.

E. Eugene Dukes

E. Eugene Dukes

Elmer Eugene Dukes was born in Wilburton, OK on January 8, 1951 to Elmer and Jewell Aaron Dukes. He passed from this life at the age of 70 years at the VA Hospital in Muskogee, OK.

A celebration of Life will be held at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 332 W. Carl Albert Pkwy at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2nd .

Eugene grew up in Wilburton, OK and graduated from Wilburton High School in 1969. He married Kathy Wise in May 1973. They had two wonderful children, Andrea and Wade. He cherished his family. He received his associate degree from Eastern and went on to Southeastern University. He joined the Army shortly out of high school and was stationed in Germany. He drove a truck while there and received an award for safe driving. This led to being a truck driver most of his career. He retired in 2014 from the Dept. of Human Services Commodity Warehouse as a delivery man. He helped deliver commodities to schools all over Oklahoma.

He had the nickname Shoebean while in school and more recently he was known as Ornery because he loved to cut up and joke around even through all his problems.

He came to know the Lord at Adamson Baptist Church in 1976 and remained faithful all these years. He served God at First Free Will in McAlester, OK at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy of 48 years, his sisters: Shirley Collins, Dorothy Jones, and Linda Schiller, along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, one sister-in-law, and two brothers-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, his son, his parents, and two infant sisters.

Sandra L. Posey

In Memory of Sandra Posey

Sandra L. Posey, 76, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at McAlester Regional Hospital in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Pallbearers will be Marvin Burton, Tyler Crabtree, Agle Mickle, Daniel Greenhaw, Timothy Greenhaw, Michael Null, Brian Jones, Mike Griffiths, Quentin Meininger, Tyler Cagle, Matthew Elledge, and Damien Owens.

Sandra was born February 25, 1945 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jess Rowland and Mae Bell (Bishop) Rowland. She married Ronald Posey on December 19, 1972 in Hugo, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her sons: Ronald Posey and wife, Pam of McAlester, Donald Posey and wife, Shereen of Wilburton, and Kevin Posey of Wilburton; Daughters: Shannon Elledge and Michael Null of Wilburton, Letha Elledge Shouse of Wilburton, Amy Cagle and husband and Jeff of Shady Point, and Tonya Daniel and Marvin Burton of Wilburton; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents: Jess and Mae Bell (Bishop) Rowland; five brothers; one sister; one son-in-law; one grandson-in-law; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter.

Tammy Lee Watts

In Memory of Tammy Lee Watts

Tammy Lee Watts, 55, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs.

Viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton with Mr. Allen Littlejohn and Rev. Jody Watts officiating. The burial will follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steve Crouch, Allen Littlejohn, Nick Crouch, Chad Littlejohn, Kyle Littlejohn, and Scott Pugh.

Tammy was born on October 29, 1965 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Herman and Cliva Jo Pugh. She was a member of Eastern Star.

She is survived by her sons: Jody Lee Watts of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Derick Watts and wife, Tabitha of Hot Springs; Step-Mother: Carolyn Pugh of Wilburton; Brothers: Gary Gomes and wife, Donna of Knoxville, Tennessee, John Gome and wife, Lori of Oakley, California, and Robert Gomes of Athens, Tennessee; Sisters: Melody Littlejohn and husband, Allen of Wilburton, Debbie Crouch and husband, Steve of Wilburton, Cindy Long of Wilburton, and Cynthia Bateman and husband, Frank of North Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tammy is preceded in death by her parents: Herman Pugh and Cliva Jo Pugh; and brothers: Michael Pugh and Scott Gomes.

Evelyn Faye Lynam Williams

Evelyn Faye Lynam Williams was born January 26, 1933 in Wilburton and was the second child of Robert Aubrey and Mary Belle Lynam. She passed away on May 30, 2021 at the age of 88 in McAlester, Oklahoma. She lived all her life in the Wilburton area and attended Wilburton High School. She was a member of CenterPoint Baptist Church and was often referred to as the “First Lady of CenterPoint”. Evelyn was a strong Christian and always served faithfully in her church as long as her health allowed. She was a cosmetologist and a former case manager with Oklahoma State Eldercare.  But her most enduring and challenging job was being a devoted mother to her two daughters, Linda Sharon and Mary Karen.  She will always remain the “Rock” of their lives.  When her own mother passed away, Evelyn became the role model and support for her younger siblings as well.  Family was always of foremost important to her. In later life, her joy was her grandchildren, then her great grandchildren and finally her Great-Great Grandson. She loved to play card games with her two sisters and anxiously anticipated a weekly phone call from her brother to reminisce old times. Her many friends and acquaintances frequently referred to her as a “very sweet lady” and her family knows that Heaven is a sweeter place today because she is there. 

A memorial service in her honor will be hosted at CenterPoint Baptist Church on Friday, June 4, at 2:00 with Grand-Son-In-Law Rev. Daniel Miller officiating along with her Pastor, Rev. Bud Vinson, and close friend, Duane Jeffery. Burial will be at the Old Wilburton City Cemetery with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.    

Evelyn is survived by:

Daughters:

LINDA Enis and husband, Jim Enis, of Wilburton

KAREN Long and husband, Steve Long, of Wilburton

Grandchildren: 

Neil Enis and wife, Sahar, of Broken Arrow 

Brad Enis and wife, Amy, of Sapulpa

Brianne Travis and husband, Glenn, of Bentonville, Arkansas

Brittany Miller and husband, Daniel, Hartshorne  

Great Grandchildren: 

Tanner Travis

Trey Travis

Truxton Travis 

Briarlyn Miller 

BriElla Miller

Sierra Enis

Sonora Enis

Evelyn Enis (Who Was Named after her)

Madison Cooper

Grant Downs

Great-Great Grandson: 

Tucker Travis 

Two Sisters: 

Lou Belle Herring and husband, Edgar, of McAlester

Lyndel Sneed and husband, Bobby, of McAlester

 One Brother: 

Robert Lee Lynam and wife, Dora Faye, of Okemah 

 Numerous nephews, nieces and a host of friends. 

Pallbearers:

Neil Enis

Brad Enis

Tanner Travis

Trey Travis

Truxton Travis

Glenn Travis

Honorary Pallbearers: 

Jim Enis 

Steve Long 

Duane Jeffery 

John Jeffery 

Todd Forwoodson 

Bill Savage

Bill Smith 

Ladd Vinson

Ward Vinson

Bud Vinson

Proceeded in death by:

Parents - R.A. and Mary Belle Lynam

Father and Mother-In-Law – Mack and Mary Williams 

Brothers – John Stanley Lynam and Curtis Lynam 

Brothers-In-Law – Pick Dozier, Floyd McAlester

Sisters-In-Law – Cathaline Lynam, Vivian McAlester

Nephew – Monty Ray McAlester 

Niece – Vickie Williams 

Grandparents and numerous Aunts and Uncles