Truman Roberts

In Memory of Truman Roberts

Truman Roberts, 80, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

            The funeral service will be  held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Robby McCabe and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial followed at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

            Pallbearers are  Robert McCabe, Dylan McCabe, Merrick Ashby, James Bracy, Travis Powell, and Jenna Hulsey.

Truman was born on June 23, 1942 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Owen and Bessie (Baldridge) Roberts. He married Mary Duncan in Wagoner, Oklahoma on June 24, 1961. They were married until her passing in 2016. Truman was a self-employed mechanic and owned a wrecker service.

            He is survived by his three daughters: Sherry Reagan of McAlester, OK, Mary Ashby and husband Mickey of Bowlegs, OK, and Pam Hulsey and husband Danny of Red Oak, OK; seven grandchildren: Belinda Wilson, Merrick Ashby, Mickenzi Anderson, Robert McCabe, Amy Powell, Jacalyn Hulsey, and Jenna Hulsey; twelve great grandchildren: Cayden, Madyson, Macey, Dylan, Lucas, Raylan, Zachary, Alyssa, Zoey, Madilynd, Brinlee, and Harper; and six siblings: Sherman Roberts, Harold Roberts, Nina Bracy, Karen Hurt, Ray Roberts, and Susie Savage.

            Truman is preceded in death by his parents: Owen and Bessie Roberts; wife: Mary Louise (Duncan) Roberts; two daughters: Sharon Ann Roberts and Patricia Louise McCabe; grandson: Matthew Dewayne McCabe; son-in-law: Austin Reagan; and two sisters.

            Services were under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, OK.

Charles Lawrence

In Memory of Charles Lawrence 

Charles Edward Lawrence, 84, of Wilburton passed away peacefully Monday, June 13, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. 

Charlie was born on August 5, 1937 in Bengal, Oklahoma to Joseph Samuel Lawrence and Marva (Mize) Heaton . He married Thelma May Green on June 20, 1959. They were married 54 years until her passing in 2013. He was truly a jack of all trades. He worked as a school teacher, principal, coach, bus driver, and carpenter. After his retirement from education, Charlie worked for the city of Wilburton, Latimer County Courthouse, and Latimer County Sheriff's office. Through his many jobs he was a rancher and was even known to ride a bull or two. 

Charlie was a member of the Church of God 7th Day Church in Wister, Oklahoma. He believed that Christ was God’s Son and that whoever believes in him will have salvation. He loved playing cards and dominoes but most of all he loved his family. He was the greatest Dad and Papa and because of that his legacy will live on through them. 

Survivors include his three daughters: Tanya Lea Ivey of Wilburton, OK, Marla Lynette Garcia of Denison, TX, and Cindi Charlene Nowlin of Wilburton, OK; Sister by Choice: Sandra Little; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Bengal Community Building with Pastor Lamar Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Peachland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richie Bates, Justin Price, Dennis Bloxham, Zane Nowlin, Rich Flener, Jaden Ivey, Dillan Bates, and Lightning Ivey.

David William Pryor

In Memory of David William Pryor

David William Pryor, 79 years old, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away at his home May 2, 2022 surrounded by his family.

David was born on August 2, 1942 in Dallas Texas to Lettie Mae (Baker) and Shelton Pryor. He married Karen Joyce Cheatham on September 5, 1964 in Harrah Oklahoma.

He spent his childhood in the Rocky Point Community and graduated from Panola High School in 1962; from there he went to Oklahoma State University. After leaving Stillwater he spent 30 years in Michigan working for General Motors. He retired in 1993 and they returned to Wilburton.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Joyce Cheatham Pryor; his Daughter and Son-In-Law, Kimberly and Mark Evans of Wilburton; his Grandsons, Jacob James Evans of Wilburton and Mason Wayne Evans of Houston, Texas; his Brother, Roger and Jodi Pryor of Anchor Point, Alaska; his Sister, Tammy and Richard Tapitto of Anadarko, Oklahoma; his Sister-In-Law, Twyla and Keith Wilcox of Talihina, Oklahoma; his very good Friend, Andrew James of Wilburton; and his Favorite Child “Sassy”, his beloved Dachshund of 14 years.

David is preceded in death by his Parents; his Brothers, Tim and Junior Pryor; and his Grandson, Conley Wayne Evans.

There will be a private memorial service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Edna L. Bullet

In Loving Memory of Edna L. Bullet

Edna L. Bullet, 77, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her home in Wilburton.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial will follow at Highbridge Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Darren Wilson, Rick Manley, Darrell Bagwell, Ethan Gilstrap, Greg Miller, and Mark Littlejohn.

Edna was born on September 20, 1944 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Andrew and Ruth (Dobbs) Bloxham. She married John Edward Bullet on November 12, 1963. Together they had a daughter, Sheila.

Edna loved to fish every chance she could. She loved to have fish fries at her home. She was very proud to have her hushpuppy recipe published in Taste of Home magazine.

She was an amazing cook. She loved cooking for her family and friends. She was always willing to help with fundraising events, community reunions, or simply making a cake to brighten a neighbor’s day.

Edna loved her grandkids was a great friend to everyone. She tried to keep everyone in line. She was always up for a game of dominoes with the kids or neighbors. Edna will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Gilstrap and husband, Rodney of Porum, Oklahoma; brother: Tommy Bloxham of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; Sisters: Barbara Bullard of Alderson, Oklahoma, Shirley Sonaggera of Wilburton, Dorothy Harrison and husband, Allen of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Debbie Tripp of Moore, Oklahoma, and Nita Hensley and husband, Ronny of Tucson, Arizona; Grandchildren: Kasie Ketcher and Greg Miller of Wilburton and Bobby Ketcher of Wilburton; and step grandson: Ethan Gilstrap.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Andrew and Ruth (Dobbs) Bloxham; husband: John Edward Bullet; and sister Mary Buckles.

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.