William (Bill) Wilson

In Memory of William (Bill) Wilson

William (Bill) Eugene Wilson, 64, of Wilburton passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. Bill was born June 3, 1957 in Red Oak, Oklahoma to Joseph and Alta Mae (Blankenship) Wilson.

Bill is survived by his wife: Retha Darlene Cole; sons: Joe Wilson and wife, Jordan of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Sam Wilson and wife, Marissa of Wilburton, and Bobby Crocker and wife, Jamie of Wilburton; brothers: Jesse Wilson of Wilburton, Curtis Wilson of Wilburton, and Mark Wilson of Blanchard, Oklahoma; sisters Charlottle Wilson and Brenda Gryder of Blanchard; grandchildren: Aubrey and Addie Wilson of Wilburton and Kaden, Emma, and Callie Wilson of Muskogee.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sons: David Eugene Wilson and Colton Lee Wilson; and brothers: Ricky Wilson and Jimmy Don Wilson.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Kenny Morrow officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m -6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

Acel "Neil" Barnard

Acel “Neil” Barnard of Panola, OK passed away on February 19, 2022 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 91.

Neil was born on May 28, 1930 in Panola, OK to James “Red” and Dena Barnard. Neil could tell tales like no one else and his infectious laugh will not be forgotten. He was the person called upon to “fix” anything and was a jack of all trades. He was an avid wolf hunter and enjoyed team roping with his son and grandson. He loved all animals. Neil was of the Baptist faith.

Neil graduated from Panola High School in 1949. After graduating, he worked in the oilfield and carpentry fields. He then completed barber school. He worked as a barber and owned his own business in Idabel, OK. He then worked and retired from Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, OK. After retirement, Neil returned to his home town of Panola, OK where he lived the rest of his years.

He is survived by his daughter, Renae Taylor and husband Allen of Panola, OK; daughter-in-law, Donna Barnard of Wilburton, OK; his grandchildren, Andy Barnard and Missy Rowland of Kiowa, OK; Jamie Crocker and husband, Bobby of Wilburton, OK; Jerry Don Barnard and wife, Lavana of Atlanta, TX; Alanna Ralls and husband, Jim of McAlester, OK; and Matt Taylor and wife, Jennifer of Hartshorne, OK.

His beloved great grandchildren: Marriah Foresee, Hannah Crocker and Chris Robinson, Joslyn Crocker, Jerrod Crocker, Hunter Soliday and wife, Shelby, Rhyannne Soliday, Ryder Soliday, Timberlee Taylor, Keaton Taylor, and Cody Ralls and wife, Lyndsey.

His great-great grandchildren: Cora Foresee, Claire Foresee, Gracie Crocker, Everlynn Crocker, and Calum Ralls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Red” Barnard and Dena (Warford) Barnard, his son Jerry Neil and an infant brother and sister.

Viewing is scheduled for February 22, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, OK. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, OK with Randy Waldrop officiating.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.

Ather Abner

In Memory of Ather Abner

Ather Abner, 89, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home.

Ather was born on May 14, 1932 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to William and Rebecca (Scott) Abner. He served in the United States Army.

There are no formal services planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Phyllis Adam

In Memory of Phyllis Adam

Phyllis Joyce Adam, 89, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Beare Manor Nursing Home in Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilburton with Father Hrudaya Gade officiating. The burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Carl Adam, Derek Adam, Paul Nowlin and Michael Adam.

Phyllis was born on April 16, 1932 in Geary, Oklahoma to Walter and Agnes (Hilton) Fox. She married Frank Adam in 1951 in Watonga, Oklahoma.

Phyllis is survived by her two sons: Michael Adam of Wilburton and Carl Adam of Plano, Texas; three daughters: Shivaun Adam of Oklahoma City, Kathy Dominick and husband, Don of Stillwater, and Denise Adam of Kansas City, Missouri; brother: Olin Fox and wife, Jeannie of Desert Hot Springs, California; sister: Dorothy Jones of Gig Harbor, Washington: 7 grandchildren; and special friend: Anita Hawkins of Wilburton.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Agnes Fox; husband: Frank Adam; 3 brothers: Paul, Walter, and Melvin; and sister: Elaine.

Jimmy Tanner Hollingback

In Memory of Jimmy Tanner Hollingback

Jimmy Tanner Hollingback, 16, of Wilburton, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

The service honoring Tanners life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Wilburton High School Auditorium with Rev. Mike Bush officiating. The burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Rick Raney, Gary Hugle, Todd Forwoodson, Rodney Taylor, Jeremy Bullard, Troy Bullard, TW Snider, and Todd Culley.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Tanner Hollingback Memorial Fund at First National Bank in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

JT was born to Jerald and Virginia (Bruce) Hollingback on July 19, 2005, in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was an FFA Officer, a member of Oklahoma Youth Rodeo Association, Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association, Professional Coonhunter’s Association, FBLA, Student Council, Varsity Football OKJHSRA Cinch Team Member, and National Honors Society. He was a State Qualifier in Pole Vaulting and Weightlifting, National Qualifier in Chute Dogging and Team Roping, Second Team Area Offensive Lineman, and the winner of the Joe Suttmiller Memorial Coon Hunt Youth Division.

To know him was to love him.

JT loved God, family, friends, fishing, working with animals, football, rodeo, playing with kids, hunting, trading anything, raising chickens, and helping his elders. It was not uncommon for him to trail his dad on hunts carrying water and lead the older gentlemen’s dogs through rough terrain. He was an incredibly hard-working young man and loved to build things. He became a regular at the Monday night sales in Indianola and came home with a variety of chickens, rabbits, tools, lumber, and puppies ready to turn his next profit. He loved listening to old country music, watching John Wayne, and YouTube videos. He loved skipping school on the occasional Thursday and going to Durant Stockyards with his dad to work the sale. He loved people and hanging out with family and friends. He never met a stranger. He loved convincing his momma to participate in his entrepreneurial passions. He was a dreamer with a huge heart and a great big smirky grin.

JT is survived by his parents: Jerald and Virginia Hollingback; sister: Kaycee Hollingback; grandparents: Vondale and Bill Irwin, and Cowboy Rick; great grandmothers: Pat Joslin and Lenda Brawley; uncles and aunts: James and Danny Hollingback, Ricky Bruce, Jessie Shrader, Tina Price, Troy and Miranda Rice, Joe and Sheree Conley, Stuart and Tammy Joslin, Chris and JoEllen Joslin, Harold and Jody Bruce, Cairl Collins, and Kay Wartick; and numerous cousins, family, and friends.

He is proceeded in death by grandparents: Jim and Judy Hollingback, and Tammy Bruce; great grandparents: Harvey Joslin, and Grover and Mamie Bruce.

Eleanor Joy Miller

Eleanor Joy Miller, 79, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away on January 26, 2022. Private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Joy was born on August 6, 1942 to Herbert Frank and Agnes Dorothy (Kolhoff) Stevens in Comstock, Michigan.

Graduated from Murray State College, Tishomingo, Oklahoma and SouthEastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma.

After retiring from Bowers Manufacturing over 25 years employment, Joy spent her time devoted to helping animals and recycling in Michigan and then Oklahoma.

Joy was predeceded in death by her parents, brother Bert Stevens and grandson Buddy. She is survived by five children, six siblings and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home

Nathan Thompson

In Memory of Nathan Thompson

Nathan Craig Thompson, 41, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Larry Mays officiating. The burial will follow at Highbridge Cemetery in Wilburton.

Nathan was born August 1, 1980 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Gayle Mitchell and Calvin Thompson. Nathan married Charity Wurum in 2014.

He is survived by his wife: Charity Thompson of the home; sons: Dominick Thompson and wife, Elizabeth of Wilburton and Joseph Thompson of Wilburton; and paternal grandmother: Callie Mae Hernandez.

He is preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather, and sister, Sonya Thompson.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

James Ellis Prock

James Ellis Prock lifelong resident of Red Oak, OK passed away from this life peaceful at home in Red Oak, OK surround him by his family. 

James was born June 15, 1935 to John Ellis Prock and Ruby Mildred Booth Prock in Red Oak, OK. 

James graduated from Red Oak high school in 1954. 

On November 1, 1956 he married the love of his life Virgie Helen Padgett. James & Virgie spent the next 65 years together in Red Oak, Ok.  They had two children Helen Prock Hiatt of Whitesboro, OK and Ellis Prock of Red Oak, OK.  James worked 33 years for Latimer County serving under 9 commissioners for District 3. James also had the opportunity to work for the US Postal Service for 20 years.

James and Virgie also owned and operate the Exxon station for 2 years in Red Oak, OK. 

James is survived by his wife Virgie Padgett Prock, his daughter Helen Prock Hiatt of Whitesboro, OK, grandsons Mikle Hiatt of Whitesboro, OK, and Jarrod Hiatt of Tulsa OK, his Son Ellis Prock of Red Oak, OK, his brother Kenneth Prock of McAlester, OK, sisters Mildred Rice and Linda Medlock of Tahlequah, OK. James was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruby Prock, brothers Charlie, Lonnie, and Cecil Prock and his son-in-law Gene Hiatt. 

The funeral service will be held at the Red Oak Cemetery under the Pavillion on Saturday January 29, 2022 at 10:00 am.

James will be greatly missed. 

Goldie Lyons

In Memory of Goldie Lyons

Goldie Ruth Lyons, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at her home in Red Oak.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at Red Oak Assembly of God Lighthouse in Red Oak, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Holmes officiating. The burial will follow at Red Oak Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tony Gooch, Tyler Gooch, Landon Sutton, Brayden Lyons, Michael Butler, and Jeremy Lyons.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Daniel Lyons, Rodney Lyons, Greg Lyons, and Kelly Spruell.

Goldie was born July 19, 1939 in Bengal, Oklahoma to Raymond and Lena (English) Thomas. She was a faithful servant of God and a mighty prayer warrior. She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

Goldie is survived by sons: Greg Lyons and wife, Ashley of Red Oak; Rodney Lyons and wife, Helen of Buffalo Valley; daughter: Kimberly Lyons of Red Oak; brothers: Jess Thomas and wife, Sharon of Red Oak; Holden Thomas and wife, Margaret of Red Oak, and Arnold Thomas and wife, Dawn of Poteau; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; along with special friends: Randy and Darla Holmes.

She is preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, 3 brothers, great grandson: Austin Lyons; and nephew: Donald Thomas.

Kimberly Wilkett

In Memory of Kimberly Wilkett

Kimberly Gail Wilkett, 45, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home.

Kimberly was born December 17, 1976 in McAlester Oklahoma to Jacky Wilkett and Linda (James) Cohen. She was a graduate of Wilburton High School.

She is survived by her father: Jacky Wilkett of Wilburton; mother: Linda Cohen and husband, Jack of Hartshorne; two daughters: Chayla Hill and husband, Justin of Indianola and Madison Smith of Wilburton; brothers: Jacky Wilkett Jr. and wife, Phyllis of Wilburton, Justin Wilkett and wife, Catrina of Wilburton, Johnny Wilkett and wife, Christie of Wilburton, and Jackson Wilkett of Wilburton; sisters: Carol Clark and husband, James of Wilburton and Tracy Jensen of Wilburton; along with several nieces and nephews.

Kimberly is preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Mt. Station Cemetery with Rev. Lee Humphreys and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial will follow immediately under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Pallbearers include Justin Staley, Jason Pebley, Josh Womble, Jeremy Jensen, Jerry Hill, and Jack Cohen.