Robert Leon Prock

ROBERT LEON PROCK

Robert Leon Prock of Red Oak, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years young.

He is survived by his children; daughter, Renee Allison and husband Jackie, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; son, Greg Prock and wife Suzanne, of Purcell, Oklahoma; grandsons, Matthew Allison and wife Haley, of Elmore City, Oklahoma; Jayce Prock and wife Jamie, of Vian, Oklahoma; granddaughters, Jordyn Robinson and husband Justin of Wayne, Oklahoma; Mindy Allison Shebester of Maysville, Oklahoma. He is also survived by an uncle, Jim Prock, of Red Oak, Oklahoma and several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lavelle Prock of Red Oak.

Robert graduated from Red Oak High School in 1957. He attended barber college in Oklahoma City graduating as a licensed state barber in 1958. After barber college, Robert worked downtown in a Tulsa oil company as their company barber. He later returned to Red Oak where he barbered with his dad in the family barber shop. Robert also worked for Congoleum Carpet Factory and later as a roughneck in the oil field industry.

For his daily exercise Robert loved walking around Red Oak stopping to visit with all the neighbors and friends. He would help anyone he could and loved “shooting the bull with people” as well as passing out snickers candy and Little Debbie HoneyBuns to all the kids and “big kids” he came across. He spent many hours visiting with people at EZ Mart, Choctaw Convenience Store, and the Leflore Store . He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was a faithful member of the Red Oak Church of Christ and very seldom missed a service unless his health would not allow. His final months were spent as a resident of The Oaks Healthcare Center in Poteau.

Robert left his loved ones with cherished memories that they will always have with them. He will always be loved and greatly missed.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Red Oak City Cemetery. Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Julia Johnston

In Memory of Julia Johnston

Julia (Sparks) Johnston passed from this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the age of 68. Julia was born on January 15, 1953 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Cecil and Verna (McGuire) Sparks.

A viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Monte Busby officiating. The burial will follow at Peachland Cemetery in the Bengal community.

Pallbearers will be Chase Garvin, William Hollan, Blake Garvin, Kyle Garvin, Tanner Garvin, and Landon McFarland.

She is survived by her sons: Stephen D. Garvin and wife, Meredith of Berryville, Arkansas, Jeffrey L. Garvin and wife, Melanie of Wilburton, and Eric L. Mann of Wilburton; daughter: Stephney Hollan and husband, Russell of Wilburton; niece: Cathy Harris of Rowlett, Texas; and nephew: Craig Spence of Wichita Falls, Texas.

Julia is preceded in death by her husband: Salty Johnston; parents Cecil and Verna Sparks; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and great granddaughter: Kenzlee.

Rose Marie Brown

Rose Marie Brown, age 63, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at her home.

Rose was born January 26, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana to James and Margie Louise (Calender) Burton. She married Lyle Brown on December 27, 1989 in Wilburton.

She is survived by her husband: Lyle Brown of the home; sons: Charles Ward and wife, Patricia of Wilburton and Billy Joe Burton of Wilburton: grandchildren: Charles Burton, Jared Burton, Jordan Burton, Andrew Burton, Bradley Burton, Katigan Burton, Kade Burton, Devin Thompson, and Harley Ward; great grand-children: Heidi Burton, Florence Burton, and Edith Burton; brothers: Marvin Burton and wife, Tonya of Wilburton, Vernon Burton and wife Ronna of Royce City, Texas, and Steven Burton and wife, Karen of Wilburton; along with numerous other family and friends.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents: James and Margie Burton and brother: James Lee Burton Jr.

The funeral service for Rose will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton.

Pallbearers will be Everett Burt, Donnie Posey, Quentin Meiniger, Charles Ward, Steven Burton, and James Burton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marvin Burton and Vernon Burton.

Colton Lee Wilson

In Memory of Colton Lee Wilson

Colton Lee Wilson, also known as Kayla Wilson, passed away at his home in Wilburton on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the age of 30. Colton was born on March 22, 1991 in McAlester Oklahoma to William and Retha (Cole) Wilson.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Pallbearers will be Sam Wilson, Joe Wilson, Christian Reeves, Derek Rogers, and Larry Wayne Houston.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Aubrey Wilson, Addi Wilson, Kaden Wilson, Emma Wilson, and Callie Wilson.

Colton is survived by his parents: Bill and Retha Wilson of Wilburton; spouse, Christy Houston of the home; brothers: Joe Wilson and wife Jorden of Muskogee and Sam Wilson and wife Marissa of Wilburton; nephews and nieces: Kaden Wilson, Emma Wilson, and Callie Wilson of Muskogee and Aubrey and Addie Wilson of Wilburton; aunts and uncles: Clem and Karla Peppers of Alderson, Stacey and Tonya Cole of Yanish, Steve and Ramona Suter of Hartshorne, Curtis and Donna Wilson of Wilburton, Jessie Wilson of Wilburton, Charlottle Campbell of Blanchard, Brenda Wilson of Blanchard, and Mark Wilson of Blanchard; cousin: Cora Calwonsen of Carmen; and his fur babies: Waylon Jennings and Winnie Poo.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Dale and Virginia Cole; Paternal grandparents: Joe and Alta Wilson; brother, David Wilson; aunts and uncles: Carl Cole, Brenda Cole, Brad and Shelly Cole, Kathy Bennight, Jimmy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, and Tilly Wilson.

Services are under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Randy Looney

In Memory of Randy Looney

Randy Thomas Looney, 64 of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Randy was born March 2, 1957 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Thomas and Betty (Alexander) Looney. He married Rita (Smith) Alexander on August 1, 2014 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He served in the United States Navy and worked for Dow Chemical Company for 29 years.

Randy is survived by his wife: Rita Looney of the home; sons: Cody Looney of Prairieville, Louisiana and Mikey Bambeck and wife, Desire of Wilburton; daughters: Ashley Blanden and husband, Stewart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Samantha Chavarria and husband, Eduardo of McAlester; grandchildren: Laurynn, Elisabeth, Matteo, Alexis, Natalie, Madison, Ryan, Samule, Sarah, Baxter, and Lulu; brother: Richard Looney and wife, Nancy of Duncan, Oklahoma; sister: Regina Cox of Austin, Texas; father and mother-in-law: Alfred and Gertrude Smith of Cement, Oklahoma; brothers-in-law: Alfred Smith Jr. of Cement, Daniel Smith of Cement, and Albert Smith and wife, Joyce of Leflore; sisters-in-law: Bessie Ott and husband, Steve of Krebs and Tammy Chaney and husband, Richard of Cement; and more nieces and nephews than he could keep track of with great love.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Betty Looney, grandparents, and Melinda Looney.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Baldwin Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma with Rev. CD Suitor officiating.

Pallbearers will be Cody Looney, Mikey Bambeck, Richard Looney, Scott Looney, Daniel Smith, and Alfred Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be Benjamin Ott, Lonny Swartz, and Taylor Sloan.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Betty Hall

Betty Hall Obituary

Betty (Ratcliff) Hall went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 22,

2021 at the age of 81. Betty was born November 12, 1939 in Gowen, OK to Isaac and

Lorene (Hampton) Ratcliff.

Betty lived most of her life in Latimer County and graduated from Wilburton High School

in 1957, participating in basketball and softball. She attended Eastern Oklahoma State

College, graduating in 1959. She began work at Kiamichi Electric Cooperative in 1959,

eventually becoming secretary to four department heads.

In 1959, Betty met and married the love of her life, Bill Hall. They celebrated 58 years

of marriage before his passing in 2017. They have two children, David Hall and Wendy

Hall-Bevil. They also have four grandchildren whom Betty would gladly tell you about,

even if you didn’t ask!

Betty received her real estate license and opened Betty Hall Real Estate in 1973. She

retired as a real estate broker in 2010 after 37 years. As a fully licensed insurance

agent, she assisted Bill in his State Farm agency until they both retired in December,

2015 after 50 years in business.

Betty modeled a life of service. She was an active member of the Center Point Baptist

Church where she served in many capacities as Sunday school teacher, church

secretary, and for many years as pianist. Betty also volunteered for the Wilburton

Alumni Association and served on the Board of Directors, also helping in other areas

when needed. She was the editor of the Alumni Bulletin for several years, a position

she truly enjoyed. She was a Cub Scout den mother for many years. Bill and Betty

served their community in many ways together, providing music for countless funerals

where Bill sang and Betty played the piano. They helped establish a medical clinic

which provided free care to people in need. They also volunteered for many years with

the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Betty was an outstanding country cook and enjoyed time in the kitchen. Many in the

community received the benefit of her generous and delicious meals. David’s buddies

named her kitchen “Betty’s Bar and Grill.” She also enjoyed traveling, working

crossword puzzles, listening to southern gospel music, and spending time with her

family.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Betty is survived by both of her children: David Hall and wife Deena of Colleyville, TX;

and Wendy Hall- Bevil and husband David of Rowlett, TX. She is also survived by her

grandchildren: Kelsey Sheehan and husband Jamie, Connor Hall and fiancée Abigail

Tedford, Hannah Bevil, and Madeline Bevil. Betty is also survived by her sister, Rhonda

Rigsby, many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Services will be held at Center Point Baptist Church on Saturday, October 30 at 10 am

under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

The family wishes to publicly thank the many people who lovingly served Betty in the

difficult years following Bill’s passing. Among these special people are friend and pastor

Bud Vinson, friends Andrea Savage, Tamera Lacy, Ross Chronister, Kasey Shank, Scott

and Lori Pugh, Dr. Kenneth Miller, and Desiree Baker. To these and to the Center Point

Baptist Church family, District 6 of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and the entire

community of Wilburton, we extend our thanks with heartfelt gratitude for your acts of

kindness and service to Betty.

Lois Welch

In Memory of Lois Welch

Lois Jewell Welch, 66, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Lois was born on August 27, 1955 in Poteau, Oklahoma to John and Luvena (Burnett) Labor. She married William Dale Welch on February 27, 1976 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was a CPA and educator who attended McCurtain High School, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Central Oklahoma. She worked at Kiamichi Technology Center for nineteen years, where she retired as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, she taught for Wilburton public school system and Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Her organizations included Esther Sunday School Class, Lions Club, Oklahoma Association for Careers and Technical Education, Oklahoma Association for Minorities in Career & Technology Education, Oklahoma Association of School Business Officials, and Famous Laminate Ladies Club.

Lois was loving and kind. She loved God, her church, and her family. She was always taking care of everyone, especially her family. She spent as much time as possible them. She also loved early morning coffee and Bible readings on the patio, gardening, working with her cattle, and traveling. She went on trips all over the U.S. with family and friends. She has traveled to the Smokey Mountains, New York City, Washington D.C., Seattle, Branson, Death Valley, and more. She went to the top of the Statue of Liberty and hiked Yosemite. She was the most fun, amazing traveling buddy anyone could have.

Lois is survived by her husband, William Dale Welch; children, Jillian Welch, Charlene Bockus and husband Michael, and William Welch and partner Antha Whitehorn; grandchildren, Beau, Eli, and Mira Bockus; Stepdaughter, Regina Gritsavage, husband David and their son Sean; Sisters, Janice Petty and husband Robert Sr., Judy Tucker, and Glenda Treadway and husband Clifford; brother, John Labor, Jr and wife Marcia; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Hardy Ray Labor.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Dr. Paul Brady officiating. The burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Miner’s Cemetery in McCurtain, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Hardy Labor Jr., Tyler Labor, Paul Jeffrey, Joe Welch, Alex Welch, and Kevin Wyley.

Honorary pallbearers will by Dale Oliver, Brian Thompson, Robert Petty Jr., David Petty, John Hanna, David Falconer, David Hinton, and Brandon Labor.

Virginia Lee Watkins

In Memory of Virginia Lee Watkins

Virginia Lee Watkins, age 63, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed from this life on Monday, September 27, 2021 at McAlester Regional Hospital in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Virginia was born on June 21, 1958 in Star, Oklahoma to Troy and Bertha (Pierce) Looper. She married Charles Watkins on February 10, 2018 in Red Oak, Oklahoma. Virginia will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband: Charles Watkins of the home; sons: Rodney Campbell and wife Linda of McCloud, Oklahoma, David Watkins of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Nick Watkins of Wilburton; daughters: Leona Aaron and husband, Jeff of Wilburton and Andrea Dedmon and husband, Jim of Wilburton: grandchildren: Sidney Crawley, Destiny Sensibaugh, Kaylee Campbell, Boedy Campbell, Jalyn Harley, Kiley Moore, Blake Watkins, Adrain Rhodes, and Caleb Rhodes: great grandchildren: Hudson Sensibaugh, Emerie Sensibaugh, Addalynn Rhodes, Astrid Aue, Kairi Aue, and Kennedy Harley: brothers: Murl Looper of Red Oak and Gary Looper of Red Oak; and sisters: Helen Holloway and husband, David of Wilburton, Rosie Bloxham of McCurtain, Oklahoma, Betty Morris and husband, Rossi of Midland, Arkansas, and Autumn Johnson of Wilburton.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents: Troy and Bertha Pierce; one brother; and great grandson: Braxton Sensibaugh.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Jerry Sensibaugh officiating. Services are under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Silas David Owens

Silas David Owens of Bengal, OK passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in Chaney Hollow on August 19th, 1933 to Edward Truman Owens and Gaither Lillie (Newcomb). He was born into a large family, with 5 brothers and 9 sisters.

As a boy, he attended school first at Punkin Center and then Bengal. At the age of 18, he went to California. There he worked in the fields and orchards until he thought he saved enough and made his way back home in his Model A.

David fell in love with Revena Loreca Pace and they got married on September 15th, 1954. He bought his land in Hoot Owl Holler one piece at a time, and together he and Revena raised 4 boys and 4 girls on that farm.

He was a good Daddy. He always took care of his children and did the best he could to teach and guide them, was a loving grandfather to many. He worked from sunup to sundown and taught his kids to be hard working too.

Through the years he had many different jobs. He worked for the forestry planting trees, worked in the oilfield, was a firefighter and bailed hay for people all over the county. He was a Leflore School Board Member for 15 years and a strong supporter of the FFA.

He loved raising a huge garden, to feed his family and share with his neighbors. He never said no to a game of dominoes. Many nights were spent on coon hunts. He loved nothing more than to out fish everyone, and having fish frys for his large family.

David was proud of his family, a good man, and a good friend to all. No one will ever be able to fill his boots. He is loved and will be missed by so many.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Revena; son, Larry Owens; son-in-law, Daniel Shea; great granddaughter, Sydney Owens; his parents and 13 of his siblings; and close friend Olean Evans.

He is survived by children, Davy Owens and wife Janie of Summerfield; Ronny Owens and wife Janice of Bengal; Darren Owens and wife Kasha of Bengal; Sharon Rosso and husband Jim of Red Oak; Sharlotte Ellzey and husband Pete of Yanush; Regina Shea of Bengal; Melinda McAlister and husband Corey of Hartshorne; daughter-in-law, Sharon Owens of Bengal; 25 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; sister, Cathie Norton of Choctaw and numerous beloved relatives, in-laws and friends.

For the safety of all during the pandemic, the family wishes to have a private family graveside memorial service.

Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 26th, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Robert Rector

In Memory of Robert Rector

Robert E. Rector of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed from this life at the age of 84 on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:50 a.m. in his home accompanied by his wife, Patsy and all seven of his children.

Robert was born on March 26, 1937 to Robert and Jennie Rector in Moorewood, Oklahoma. He married Patsy (Thiel) Rector on December 10, 1960 in Salem, Oregon. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked heavy equipment the majority of his life.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jennie (Baney) Rector; brothers, George and Francis Earl; sisters, Eva and Elsa Leatherwood.

He is survived by his wife Patsy of 60 plus years; seven children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nona Davis.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Caudill officiating.