Lola Bell Irene (Knight) Paxton

Lola Bell Irene (Knight) Paxton

Lola Bell Irene Paxton of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed into the arms of Jesus on April 9th, 2022 at her home. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Clinton and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial will follow at LeFlore Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Paxton, James Tubbs, Kenny Paxton, Sam Paxton, Wade Paxton, and Adam Costa.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin Taylor, William Jones, Mack McCullough, Kenny Carter, Brian Franklin, and Charlie Thomas.

Lola was born to Allen and Nora (Crims) Knight on October 29th, 1945 in Bengal, Oklahoma.  She married the love of her life, Ronnie Lee Paxton, on June 4th, 1962.  Together they had two sons Ronnie and Wade. 

She ran a home daycare for many years.  She spent most of her life helping her husband Ronnie run his pest control and home improvement company, helping to raise several nieces and nephews, and taking care of other family members.  Her life was devoted to her family and her door was always open.

  Lola is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law:  Ronnie and Ann Paxton of Panola and Wade and Tina Paxton of Wilburton; Grandchildren:  James Tubbs of Wilburton, Kenny and Tabetha Paxton of Panola, Dustin and Maria Taylor of Stillwater, Sam Paxton of Panola, Victoria Wackerly of Stillwater, Bobby and Kathy Meadors of McAlester, Scott and Sarah Kotlarich of Euless, Texas, Adam and Sonya Costa of Wilburton, Charlie and Ava Thomas of Wilburton, and Wade Paxton Jr. of Wilburton. Lola is also survived by 29 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is reunited in death with her parents: Allen and Nora Knight; her husband:  Ronnie Paxton; and 8 brothers and sisters.  

Rita Reager

In Memory of Rita Reager 

Rita Allen “Huggins” Reager, 102, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at Latimer Nursing Home. Rita was born on November 16, 1919 in Vian. Oklahoma to      J. Edgar and Vera Huggins. 

During her lifetime Rita was a housewife, school teacher, and the Latimer Nursing Home Administrator. She continued to be active in the business until her death. Rita enjoyed her family to the fullest extent and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

Rita is survived by her Sons: Henry “Hank” Ford Reager II of Midwest City, Oklahoma and Robert Allen Reager and wife, Lehann of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Granddaughters: Jayme Goad and husband, Aaron of Wilburton, Oklahoma  and Lindsey Lowe and husband, Lucas of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Great-Grandsons: Dallas Abram-Allen Hayes, Jasper Cain Lowe, and soon to arrive Kohen Shawn-Henry Goad all of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Nephews: Richard Harrison and wife, Michelle of Dallas, Texas and Charles Harrison and wife, Linda of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Honorary Daughter: Polly “Mordecai” Shoemake of Porum, Oklahoma; and Daughter-in-Law: Cynthia Reager of McAlester, Oklahoma.  

She is preceded in death by her parents:  J. Edgar and Vera Huggins; husband:  Henry Ford Reager; son: James “Jimmy” Maxwell Reager; sister: Mary “Huggins” Harrison; and brother: James Miller Huggins. 

Rita’s service was  held at Waldrop Funeral Home on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Billy Givens officiating.The burial followed at the Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma. 

Hank Reager, Robert Reager, Steve Giacomo, Charles Harrison, Aaron Goad, and Lucas Lowe served as pallbearers. Richard Harrison served as an honorary pallbearer.

Julia Cummins Camacho

In Memory of Julia Cummins Camacho

Julia Ann Cummins Camacho, 67, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Post Acute Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Mrs. Jennifer Woods officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Frank Romero, Phillip Guzman, Ezekiel Buenrostro, Marvin Buenrostro, and Jose Valenzulea.

Julia was born on September 5,1954 in Phoenix, Arizona to Raymond and Louise (Garcia) Cummins.

Julia is survived by her sons: Carlos Cummins of Wilburton, Fernando Gonzalez of Wilburton, and Antonio Morales of Wilburton; daughters: Yolanda Constancio and husband, Mario of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Christina Cummins of Durant, Oklahoma, Victoria Waldrop and husband, Terral of Wilburton, and Sabrina Rocha of Kennesaw, Georgia; brothers: Richard Cummins and wife, Maria of Perris, California, Raymond Cummins of Perris, California, Rufus Cummins and wife, Denett of Yuma, AZ, and Ray Cummins and wife, Jackie of Perris California; sisters: Susie Woodruff and husband, Leo of Alex, Oklahoma, Joan Cummins of Wilburton, Louisa Quinones and husband, Eddie of Wilburton, Oklahoma, and Rose Mary Cummins of Wilburton.

She preceded in death by her parents; nephew: Michael Guzman; niece: LeAnna Romero; stepfather: Francisco Guillen; and nephew: Rufus Garcia.

Ruth Owens Gilbert

In Memory of Ruth Owens Gilbert

Ruth Owens Gilbert, 99, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home.

Ruth was born on November 6, 1922 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to George and Emma (Campbell) Owens. She married Archie Gilbert in 1972 in Poteau, Oklahoma. They were married until his death in 2011.

Ruth is survived by her nephews: Larry Owens and Bob Owens of Wilburton; niece: Melissa Roebuck of Wilburton; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents: George and Emma Owens; husband: Archie Gilbert; sisters: Betty Hankins and Naomi Roebuck; and brothers: Charles Owens and Darnell Owens.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma. A service has been scheduled at this time.

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