Roy Clark Jr.

In Memory of Roy Clark Jr.

Roy Clark Jr., age 70, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home.

Roy was born on April 9, 1951 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Roy and LaVaughn Clark. He married Gloria Clark in May 2002. He was a park ranger at Robbers Cave State Park, former dispatcher of the Latimer County Police Department, and an employee of the maintenance department at Eastern Oklahoma State College.

He is survived by his sons: Roy Justin Clark of Alderson, Oklahoma and Michael Shane Clark of McAlester, Oklahoma; step son: James Allen of Wilburton, Oklahoma; daughter: Paula Stoneburner and husband, Tracy of McAlester; brothers: Donald Clark of Wilburton and Ronald Clark and wife, Carol of Wilburton; sisters: Loretta Prock of Ada, Oklahoma, Patricia Holly and husband, Jim of Wilburton, Lenora Ratliff and husband, Larry of Wilburton, LaWanda Iseman of McAlester, Doris Austin of Wilburton, Wilma Collins of Albion, Oklahoma, and Kathy Shuffield of McAlester; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; along with numerous nephews and nieces.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents: Roy and LaVaughn Clark, 2 brothers: Leon Clark and Dillard Clark; and 1 sister: Darlene Bell.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Willard Francis officiating. The burial will follow. Services were under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Buddy D. Wilkett

Buddy D. Wilkett

(August 23, 1955 - September 12, 2021)

Buddy D. Wilkett, age 66, of McAlester, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at McAlester Regional Hospital in McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Buddy was born August 23, 1955 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Elmer and Mildred (Booth) Wilkett.  He married Jody (Anderson) Wilkett on May 30, 2001 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Buddy served in the Army Reserve. 

He is survived by his wife: Jody Wilkett of McAlester; son: Ruben Wilkett of McAlester; brother: Jack Wilkett of Wilburton; sister: Gayla (Wilkett) Smith of Wilburton; along with several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Mildred Wilkett. 

A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Marion Luther Smith Jr. and Delta Dawn Smith

In Loving Memory of 

Marion Luther Smith Jr. and Delta Dawn Smith

On September 2, 2021 Marion Luther Smith, age 54, and Delta Dawn Smith, age 48, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away at McAlester Regional Hospital mere hours apart.

A graveside memorial service will be held for them both at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Summerfield Cemetery in Summerfield, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The service is under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Luther was born on May 23, 1967 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Marion Luther Smith Sr. and Wanda (Krug) Smith. Delta was born December 6, 1972 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Thomas and Patricia (Ritter) Looper.  Luther and Delta were married June 12, 1992 in Wilburton. They were devoted to taking care of their family and loved each other deeply.

 Together they are survived by their four children: Jonathan Irvin, Jedidiah Smith, Malayah Smith, and Kaylie Smith all of Wilburton; daughter-in-law: April Meaders; and three grandchildren: Jacob Irvin, Kalayla Irvin, and Nathan Irvin.

Luther is survived by his brother:  Ernest Lane and wife, Cindi of Wilburton and his sister: Sandra Phillips and husband, Ray of Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma. 

He is preceded in death by his parents: Marion and Wanda Smith; brother: Clarence Krug; and sisters: Nancy Krug and Lawanna Krug.

Delta is survived by her brothers: Kevin Looper and wife, Stephanie of Wilburton and Patrick Looper and wife, Deborah of Wilburton.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Patricia Looper; and brothers: Clayton Looper and Rowland Looper.

Troy Freaman Hollan

Troy Freaman Hollan

(August 8, 1962 - September 12, 2021)

Troy Freaman Hollan, age 59, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Leflore Baptist Church in Leflore, Oklahoma with Rev. Doug Nixon officiating. The burial will follow at Leflore Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be James Allen, Aaron Ayers, Dustin Coley, Mark Cannon, Shawn Cogburn, and Jason Colbert.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ervin Doyle Cogburn and Guy Cogburn.

Troy was born on August 8, 1962 in Chandler, Arizona to Ouiden “Cotton” Hollan and Dicie Irene Hollan. He married Rhonda Marie Hollan on June 8, 1981 in Clinton, Oklahoma. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years: Rhonda Marie Hollan of Red Oak, OK; two sons: Tj Hollan and his wife Amber Clark Hollan of Fanshaw, OK and David Hollan of Red Oak, OK; four grandchildren: Madison Faith Hollan, Corey Andrew Lloyd, Cegan Alec Lloyd, and Brooklyn Annmarie Hollan; three brothers: Harlen Hollan and his wife Marie Hollan of Eakley, OK,  Harvey Hollan of Red Oak, OK, and Mike Hollan and his wife Tana of Red Oak, OK; along with many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Troy is preceded in death by his father: Ouiden “Cotton” Hollan of Red Oak, OK; his mother: Dicie Irene Hollan of Red Oak, OK; brothers: Hank Hollan of Red Oak, OK and Alan Hollan (infant); and granddaughters: Adalee Hope Hollan, Bethany Grace Hollan, and Emily Alexis Hollan. 

Anthony Allen Lee Langston

Anthony Allen Lee Langston

(September 11, 1978-August 9, 2021)

Anthony Allen Lee Langston (Tony) was born in Anchorage, Alaska on September 11,

1978 to Gary Langston and Mary Stubbs. Tony passed on August 9, 2021 in San Antonio,

Texas.

Tony grew up in Wilburton, Ok and was a graduate of Wilburton High School Class of

1997 where he excelled in all sports. Tony had many very close friends from Wilburton that he

stayed in constant contact with throughout his life.

After graduation Tony joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country proudly for 4

years. After his tour of duty Tony became a Special Contract Operator working with the U.S.

military which allowed him to travel working in numerous countries including Saudi Arabia,

Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Tony was great at making friends and had friends all over the

world. Tony had many exceptional qualities and talents in his life and was an accomplished self

taught guitar player.

Tony married Jennifer Langston on March 6, 2011 in San Antonio, TX and that is where

they made their home. Lucian Alexander was born on September 6, 2012 and that was Tony’s

greatest accomplishment in life as he was a great and loving father. Lucian was the joy of his

life.

Tony was preceded in death by his grandmother Artie Langston, grandfather and

grandmother David and LuVeta Nickell, and grandfather DeRoy Forwoodson.

Tony is survived by wife Jennifer Langston, son Lucian Alexander Langston, parents Tim

and Donna Forwoodson, grandmother Lou Forwoodson; 6 sisters, Jessica, Tiara, Miranda,

LaTessa, Kelli, and Dolly; 5 brothers, Trevor, Landon, Cory, Brandon, and Chris; numerous

nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Gone too soon but never forgotten. Tony will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Wendell Lee Settle Sr.

Wendell Lee Settle Sr.

(December 20, 1940 - August 26, 2021)

Wendell Lee Settle Sr., 80, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.

Wendell was born on December 20, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to John Virgil and Dorothy (Rosier) Settle. He married Gwendolyn (Parish) Settle on October 3, 2015 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard and the United States Navy. He was a member of Grace Indian United Methodist Church in Hartshorne, Wilburton VFW, and the Ministerial Alliance.

He is survived by wife: Gwendolyn Settle; children: Rocky and wife Sheila, Dorothy, Jr. and wife Meg, Adrian and wife Lydia, Johnny, Sarah, Christopher, Victoria and husband Seth, and Ike and wife Tina; 19 grandchildren: Jimmy, Sarah, Audrey, Anthony, Adam, Patrick, Whitney, Trae, Ben, Gabe, Savanna, Aiden, Erick, Cade, Jonathan, Christina, Ben, Jessica, and Valarie; and 9 great-grandchildren: Isabell, John Elijah, Tyler, Cooper, Maddock, Wesley, Amelia, Elliott, and Anderson. 

Wendell is preceded in death by his parents: John Virgil and Dorothy Settle; brother: Tim; sister: Irene; daughters: Christine and Amber; and grandson: Cameron. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Grace Indian United Methodist Church in Hartshorne, Oklahoma with Rev. David Warden officiating. The family asks that a memorial donation be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in lieu of flowers.

Dalton Edward Becker

Dalton Edward Becker

(August 29, 1991 - August 22, 2021)

Dalton Edward Becker, 29, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. 

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Humphreys officiating.

Dalton was born on August 29, 1991 in Anchorage, Alaska to Eric and Vivian (Robinson) Becker. He married Shelby (Wilkett) Becker on November 27, 2020 in Enid, Oklahoma. He proudly served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife: Shelby Becker of the home; sons: Zayden Becker, Jayven Becker, Jaron Becker, and Luca Becker; daughter: Peyton Becker; father: Eric Becker of Kent, Washington; brother: Harley Becker of Wilburton; and sister: Desiree Wade of Wilburton.

Dalton is preceded in death by his mother: Vivian Becker.

Bill Underwood

Bill Underwood

(December 23, 1928 – August 22, 2021)

Leslie William “Bill” Underwood, 92, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

Bill was born on December 23, 1928 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Lester and Etta (Pitcock) Underwood. He was a welder by trade and a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son: Keith Underwood and wife, Selmin of Wilburton; brother: Vernon Underwood of Wilburton; sister: Carolyn Underwood of Wilburton; along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Etta Underwood; son: Leslie Wayne Underwood; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.

Services are under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Lahoma Wilcox

Lahoma Wilcox

(November 11, 1951-August 18, 2021)

Lahoma Wilcox, 69, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the First Assembly of God in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. The burial will follow at Baldwin Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Curtis Wilcox, Shawn Wilcox, Josh Hunnicutt, Jake Smith, Glenn Deela, and Dennis Deela.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Wilcox, Lucas Dolan, Caleb Wilcox, Ilan Cisneros, Chance Wilcox, and Gunner Wilcox.

Lahoma was born on November 11,1951 in New Mexico to Harrison and Dorothy (Johnson) Smith. She married Clarence “Jack’ Wilcox on November 25,1965 in Wister, Oklahoma. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. All that knew her, loved her. She would do anything for anyone. She was a devoted member of the Assembly of God Church in Wilburton. She loved animals and her job as a home health aide, helping others. Lahoma will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her children: Tim Wilcox and wife Linda, Keith Wilcox and wife Twyla, Don Wilcox and wife Dusti, and Cheryl Armstrong and husband Jimmy; daughter-in-law: Karen Wilcox; 14 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Ladonna Smith; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; 1 great nephew; 1 great niece; 1 great-great nephew; and 1 great-great niece.

Lahoma is preceded in death by her parents: Harrison Smith and Dorothy Smith; stepfather: Tom James; husband: Clarence “Jack” Wilcox: daughter: Rhonda Smith; son: Jack Wilcox: brother: Mike Smith; and grandson-in-law: Charlie Howard.

Dorothy Rae (Carroll) Larson

Dorothy Rae (Carroll) Larson 

April 26, 2021-August 3, 2021

Dorothy “gigi” (Carroll) Larson of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 91.

Dot was born April 26,1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carl and Rosetta Carroll.  She was the oldest of three daughters. She was a devoted mother. She was the best cook. Sunday night pot roast dinners were the best. She could sew, knit, quilt, and was a master of all these things. 

She met the love of her life Carl (Dick) Larson in high school at Central High School in Tulsa.  They were married on October 29, 1948. They had only one child, Linda (Larson) Hunt. They enjoyed life swimming, playing tennis, and skiing at the lake. Most of all they loved being together as a close-knit family.

Their greatest joy was the birth of their only grandchild, Carli Ann (Hunt) Lay, named after her grandfather. After Carli’s birth Dot gained the title of “gigi”. A name she cherished. 

Dot continued with pride and joy watching Carli graduate from college, marry the very best young man, Gary Lay, and give birth to her only great grandchild, Jeremy Walter Lay.

Eighteen years ago, she moved from Tulsa to Wilburton and made this her home. She loved living in a small town and being close to her daughter and granddaughter.

She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church in Wilburton. She had been a member of her son-in-law, JC Hunt’s Sunday School class.

Dot is survived by her daughter, Linda Larson Hunt; her granddaughter, Carli Lay and husband, Gary; and her great-grandson, Jeremy Walter Lay, all of Wilburton.

She is also survived by her precious nieces, Marty Thomas and husband, Rick of Woodland, Texas, Kathy Nicholson-Spier of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Becky Garrett also of Tulsa; great-nephew, Andrew Thomas; and her best friend, Fran Delcha.

Her extended family includes: Walter and Sandy Freeman, Clark and Tammy Boling, Triston Boling, Charlie Martin, Chris and Brittany Goff, and her nurses from Rainbow Home Health: Ginnie Francis, Aliana Harvey, and Cheryl Henry. 

She will leave behind a void in their lives. However, they find peace that she is with her beloved husband, and her Lord and Savior. 

Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Dick; son-in-law, JC Hunt; along with both of her sisters: Kay Garrett and Vicki Richardville of Tulsa.

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

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Gowen Cemetery in Gowen, Oklahoma with Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. The burial will follow under the direction of Waldrop Funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Gary Lay, Jeremy Lay, Charlie Martin, Triston Boling, Chris Goff and Clark Boling.

Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Freeman and Bud Vinson.