Mavis Joyce Evans

Mavis Joyce Evans went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2022.

She was born on July 21, 1933, in Wilburton Oklahoma. She married Dayton Evans when she was 16 on August 8, 1949. Together they had two children: Joyce and Gary. She was a beautician by trade.

Mavis had a gracious heart that loved God and her family. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She volunteered her time at clothing rooms, hospitals and nursing homes where, as a beautician, she made women feel beautiful at a time and in a place they needed it most.

She enjoyed her family, her friends, humming birds, cheese, cloths, hot peppers, crocheting, garage sales, and the color pink.

She was a fighter. She survived through The Great Depression, Tuberculosis, Tick Fever, and Breast Cancer and never complained.

She was generous with her family and her friends. She was also more than a bit sassy (if you know you know).

Even though our hearts are shattered, our souls rejoice as she would remind us that this is not a period but merely a comma. So, join us in saying “Congratulations on a life well lived and well loved. We will see you when we are called home.”

Mavis Evans is preceded in death by her husband, Dayton R.L. Moses Evans; her son, Gary Dayton Evans; her brothers: Perry Jeff Cathey and Jimmie Dale Cathey; her father, Jeff Cathey; and her mother, Eathel May Cathey. She leaves behind her daughter, Joyce Ann Beck and her husband, Rick Beck; her grandson, Laramie Shane Beck; her granddaughter, Shiloh Moriah Beck-Renes and her husband, Brian Renes; her sister, Brenda Thrash; and her brothers: Rex Cathey, Joe Cathey, and Chub Cathey.

She asked that she be cremated and a memorial service not be held. Instead, we are to watch out for one another and donate to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Autumn Johnson

In Memory of Autumn Johnson

Autumn Ray Johnson, age 76, of Wilburton, OK passed from this life on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Tidwell Living Center in Wilburton, OK.

Autumn was born October 30, 1945 in Wister, OK to Troy and Birtha (Pearson) Looper.

She is survived by her sons: Rocky and Juanita Johnson of Wilburton, OK and Jimmy and Rebecca Johnson of Wilburton, OK: daughters: Anita and Russell Pryor of Muldrow, OK and Betsy and Robert Calvin of Red Oak, OK; grandchildren: Amy and Billy Martin, Shelly and Casey Gibson, Jeremy and Sarah Johnson, Jessica and Michael Johnson, Joshua and Morgan Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Gabriel Johnson, Timothy and Andrea Pryor, Matthew and Crysten Pryor, John Morrison, Nathan Morrison, Daniel Morrison, Hailey Cullum, and Melissa Ena; Great Grandchildren: Shayla and Justin, Colby and Charity, Kristy and Ethan, Malichi, Landon, Logan, Isaiah, Mia, Luka, Maylynn, Ethen, Calista, Raelynn, Rustic, Blake, Cameron, Miley, Luke, and Joshua; great great grandchildren: Denver, Kynsli, Rylynn, and Cannon; and siblings: Rosie Bloxam of McCurtain, OK, Betty and Rossi Morris of Midland, AR, Helen and David Holloway of Red Oak, OK, Gary Looper and Murl Looper both of Red Oak, OK.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Troy and Birtha Looper; brother: Thomas Looper; and sister: Virginia Watkins.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2022 at Lutie Cemetery with Rev. Randy Holmes and Rev. Charlie Watkins officiating.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Morrison, Daniel Morrison, Timothy Pryor, Matthew Pryor, Jeremy Johnson, and Joshua Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers are John Morrison, Colby Workman, and Robert Calvin.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Phyllis Adams

In Memory of Phyllis Adams

Phyllis Jean Booth Adams, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  

 Phyllis was born on December 20, 1929 in LeFlore, OK, to Dr. G.R. and Margaret Booth. Her younger years were spent in LeFlore. She attended school there until moving to Wilburton her freshmen year of High School. While attending school at Wilburton High School, she met and began her lifelong romance with Charles Adams. Phyllis graduated in 1948.  

 Phyllis and Charles married on November 5, 1948. After attending Eastern Oklahoma State College and East Central University, Phyllis received her degree in education. She worked as a teacher for many years at various schools including, Gertie, Lutie, and Panola. She later changed careers and retired from the Department of Human Services, where she had served as  a social worker for several years.  

Phyllis had 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren who all claim to be her favorite. She was known to be a good cook. She was famous in the family for her gravy, dressing, and various desserts. She had to fix each person’s favorite at every holiday get together. She is known in the family for always having advice to give.  

In retirement years, Phyllis and Charles were always seen together attending Wilburton High School sporting events, Lion’s Club meetings, and Senior Citizen’s lunches. She did not like to sit around the house. She was always ready to go.  

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, five older siblings, and her husband of 69 years, Charles. Also preceding her in death was her son-in-law, Randy Helms, and grandson Adam Helms. She is survived by her three daughters: Charlette Adams Helms, Toni Adams Reding and husband Curt, Cindy Adams Smith and husband Michael. Her grandchildren are: Courtney Helms Walker and husband Jeremy, Kirsten Reding, Lindsay Reding Austin and husband Blake, Kelsey Reding Martin and husband Michael, Elizabeth Smith, and Aaron Smith. Bringing much joy to her life are her great grandchildren. They are Reagan Amason, Craig Walker, Courtland Walker, Mackenzie Wickstrom Helms, Hunter Helms, Colten Helms, Cameron Austin, Cayson Austin, Logan Martin, and Laine Martin.

A viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 09, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Wilburton with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton.

Walter Cleveland Freeman

Walter Cleveland Freeman, age 78 born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 7th 1944 passed away on Thursday, September 1st 2022 at his home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Walter was raised in Gowen, Oklahoma but spent the majority of his years residing in Wilburton. Walter graduated from Wilburton High School in 1963. He loved his community and always sought opportunities to support the Wilburton Diggers. He served as the President of Latimer County Free Fair for many years and was involved with the Wilburton Round Up Club in the eighties. Giving back to his community meant a lot to Walter and he acted as a mentor to many young men throughout his life. Walter was a 3rd Degree Master Mason with Lodge #141 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Walter’s greatest passions in life were his family, his community, his friends, rodeo, fishing, and camping. He was a dedicated member of Highbridge Baptist Church. One of his closest friends was his pastor, Larry Mays.

Walter was a hard worker but made a career out of a variety of trades throughout his life. In his younger years he worked for the railroad before going on to work on several ranches, owning his own feed store, operating heavy machinery for Ward Construction Company, traveling for several years as a rodeo judge for Bar G Rodeo Company, and finally retired from Latimer County Highway Department District 1 after working there for 20 years.

Walter was someone who brought people together, whether it be family, friends, or his community. The Freeman Family reunion was an event everyone looked forward to, family and friends alike. Everyone was welcome and everyone was family in Walter’s book.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Louise and LeRoy Freeman, his sisters Connie Clark, Velma Lay, Fay Irby and his nephew, Little Walter.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandy Freeman, his daughters: Robyn Johnson and her spouse, Benton Johnson along with his youngest daughter Stefanie Monroe and her spouse, Billy Monroe, his stepsons whom he considered his own: David deMontigny and his spouse, Lynnsey deMontigny and Michael Freeman and his spouse, Monica Freeman, granddaughters: Megan Fisher, Sarah Wolf, Hannah Murrey, Jordan Monroe, Shelby Freeman, Avery Freeman, and Ally deMontigny, his only grandson, Justin Monroe, his great granddaughters: Anabelle Fisher and Avalyn Fisher, and his sister, Jean Renfro and her spouse, David Renfro, and half-brother, Elmer Ray Remkes, along with numerous nieces and nephews who he was very close to. He was a big part of each of their lives.

Special Mentions: Mitzi Bernardi, Bud Bloxham, Connie Powell, “Polly” Bloxham, Paula Vinzetti, Craig Powell, and Ray Tubbs Pallbearers: David de Montigny, Benton Johnson, Justin Monroe, Gary Lay, James Fisher, Monty Miller, Blain Garrett, Johnny Clark, and numerous honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be held at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma on Monday, September 5th 2022. Family visitation will be from 3pm-4pm. Regular visitation will be from 4pm-8pm. Celebrations of his life will be held at Highbridge Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 6th 2022 at 2pm with graveside services to follow. Pastor Larry Mays will be officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Max Joseph Renner

In Memory of Max Joseph Renner

Max Joseph Renner, 71, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2022 at Veterans Healthcare of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel. A private family burial will be held at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

Max was born on June13, 1951 in Redding, California to Max and Harriet Renner. He married Cheryl (Lewis) Renner on September 8, 2007 in Alva, Oklahoma.

He proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the VFW 3649 of Wilburton.

Max is survived by his wife: Cheryl (Lewis) Renner of the home; son: Max James Renner and wife, Jacey of San Antonia, TX; daughters: Laura Renner of San Antonio, TX, Deanna Martin of Wilburton, Amber Martin of Omaha, Nebraska; brother: Tracy Jack of Birch Tree, MO; mother-in-law: Frances Lewis of Osawatomie, KS; brother-in-law: Randy Lewis and wife, Carol of Osage City, KS; and 5 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Harriet Renner and 3 sisters.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Terry Ann Morrison

In Memory of Terry Ann Morrison

Terry Ann Morrison, 52, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel. Her nieces and nephews are serving as honorary pallbearers.

Terry was born on August 15, 1969 in Berrien Spring, Michigan to Kenneth and Jeanette (Gerold) Pugh. She married Michael Morrison of October 9, 1997 in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her mother, Jeanette Pugh of Wilburton; husband, Michael Morrison of the home; sons, Michael Morrison and Joseph Morrison of Wilburton; sisters, Tammy Mikels and husband, Danny and Tracy McGinnis of Wilburton; along with several nieces and nephews.

Terry is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Pugh and her grandparents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

David Brunk

In Memory of David Brunk

George David Brunk, 65, of Red Oak, OK passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home.

The memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Wilburton First Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Brady officiating.

Pallbearers will be Zachary Drain, Trevor Chance, Rob Reager, Steve Giacomo, and Rick Newsom.

David was born on April 19, 1957 in Sallisaw, OK to Stanley George and Tilda Mae Brunk. He married Amy Robison on January 3, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, and basketball. He loved fishing with Amy, especially if he was catching more.

He had a nickname for everyone. He called his girls Fred and Sugar Booger Bear. Most dads wouldn’t dance for their daughters, but David did. He was known to throw in cartwheels and toe touches every chance he could. Once he even wore a pink tutu. He never missed a ballgame or event they had.

David was a girl dad through and through, but he always said he was given two sons-in-law that he considered his own. He loved them for taking the best care of his girls and knew he could always call them for anything, anytime.

His family says that his heart grew when his grandbabies were born. They had him wrapped around their little fingers. Until his last day, he recognized their voices around him. He loved his family more than anything, but his grandbabies were most definitely at the top of his list.

David is survived by his wife, Amy (Robison) Brunk of the home; daughters: Kelsey Chance and husband, Trevor of Wilburton, OK and Sydnee Drain and husband, Zachary of McAlester, OK; mother, Tilda Mae Brunk of McCloud, OK; grandchildren: Dallee Scarberry, Harper Chance, Jeter Crockett, Lenix Chance, Parker Chane, Kimber Chance, Jaxon Drain, Sadie Drain; sisters: Judy Rowan and husband, Bill of Okemah, OK and Peggy Lackey and husband, Bobby of Wellston, OK; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Stanley Brunk and sister, Nancy Beck.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, OK.

Floyd King

In Memory of Floyd King

Floyd Lee King, 69, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home.

Viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Grace Country Cowboy Church with Rev. Clint Cannon officiating. The burial will follow at Pittsburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Bill Parker, Josh Parker, Josh Muncy, Johnny Pate, Henry Masters, and Mike Morgan.

Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Franklin Electric, Zane King, and Dalton Pate.

Floyd was born on July 22, 1953 in Caracas, Venezuela to Floyd and Roberta (Peak) King. He married Laura (Corvin) King on November 23, 2010 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Floyd was the most loving husband, father, brother, papa, and friend. He never met a stranger. He was known as the dog and baby whisperer. He loved motorcycle rides with “his girl”, his beautiful wife, Laura. Floyd enjoyed fishing, hunting, bird watching, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Laura King of the home; daughters: Leah King of Kiowa, OK, Tamara King of Stillwater, OK, and Stephanie King and Henry Masters of Dallas, TX; family by marriage: Angie and Josh Muncy of Red Oak, OK, Josh and Caitlin Parker of Wilburton, OK, and Johnny and Maria Pate of Wilburton, OK; sisters: Patty Applegate and Mike Morgan of Harrington, KS and Debra Ledford of Pittsburg, OK; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 5 doggies.

Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Roberta King; his granddaughter, Jillian King; and Teresa King.

Nettie Dye

In Memory of Nettie Dye

Nettie L. Dye, 92, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Heavener Nursing Home in Heavener, Oklahoma.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Lodi Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma with Rev. Sam Dyer officiating.

Nettie was born on January 26, 1930 in Fort Worth, Texas to John and Ellen (Johnston) Golletto. She married Donald Dye on April 6, 1948 in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her children: Monte Dye of Heavener, Oklahoma and Jeanne Brakey and husband, Jerry of Fort Smith, Arkansas; grandchildren: April Stacy, Kendall Stacy, Courtney McCash, Steve Stacy, and Joshua Dye; 7 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

Nettie is preceded in death by her parents: John and Ellen Golletto; husband: Donald Dye; son: Courtney Dye; 2 brothers; and 5 sisters.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Rachel Dye

In Memory of Rachel Dye

Rachel L. Dye, 82, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Cindy Shero and Dana Hugle officiating. The burial will follow at Cedars Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Active pallbearers are Wayne Dye, Landon Dye, Bryan Dye, Trent Williams, Jayse Williams, Chandler Curtis, and David Demontigny.

Honorary pallbearers are Joe Williams, Caleb Curtis, Sean Crane, Alex Willis, and Jeffrey Baron.

Rachel was born April 27, 1940 to Isaac and Dessie (Byers) Davis. She married Dallas Dean Dye January 26, 1958. They were married 38 years until his passing in 1996. Rachel worked retail for a short period. She enjoyed her travels across the United States following her husband’s employment.

Rachel was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3649 auxiliary. She enjoyed her family. She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for her family and friends. Rachel will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her Children: Cindy Dye and Lee Wesley of Wilburton, OK, Dallas Dye and Joan Dye of Wilburton, OK, Diane Crane and George Willis of Stockton, CA, and Kevin Dye and Mishelle Dye of Shady Point, OK; Grandchildren: Shyla and Joe Williams of Blanchard, OK, Christy Curtis of Clinton, OK, Wayne and Julie Dye of Edmond, OK, Landon and Jessica Dye of Wilburton, OK, Nikki Dye of Tahlequah, OK, Brittany and Jeffrey Baron of Tracy, CA, Sean and Gina Crane of Stockton, CA, Alex Willis of Stockton, CA, Lynnsey and Dave Demontigny of Eufaula, OK, and Bryan Dye of Shady Point, OK; 17 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren; Sister: Ida Willard of Sisters, OR; along with numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Rachel is preceded in death by her Parents: Isaac Claude and Dessie Lou (Byers) Davis; Husband: Dallas Dean Dye; along with 8 brothers and sisters.

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

Family will greet friends Sunday night (6:00pm - 8:00pm) at Waldrop Funeral Home.