Imogene Mankin Vineyard

In Memory of Imogene Mankin Vineyard

Mrs. Imogene Mankin Vineyard, widow of the late Dr. Edwin E. Vineyard, passed away October 19, 2022. Mrs. Vineyard has lived at 3540 Chickadee Lane in Enid since 2000. She and her late husband had lived in Ponca City for ten years following their retirement in 1990 after 25 years as president and first lady of Northern Oklahoma College. Private interment services for family only will be at the cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma. At her request, no public ceremony is planned.

Mrs. Vineyard is survived by her son, Dr. Edwin Roy Vineyard, retired vice president for NOC-Enid, and her daughter-in-law, Dr. Susan Perkins Vineyard. She was pre-deceased by one son, Louis Ray in 1982. She is also preceded by one brother, Eugene Mankin and her father, Emmit. Her mother, Minnie Lee, passed away in 2001.

A native Oklahoman, Mrs. Vineyard was born Robbie Imogene Mankin on July 2,1928 in Red Oak, Oklahoma. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1946 as valedictorian in her class.

After graduation she started summer session at Eastern Oklahoma State at Wilburton, where she encountered her husband-to-be, Edwin E. Vineyard, recently discharged from the U.S. Navy. They were married the following November 6. They both received degrees in 1949 at Oklahoma State University.

Mrs. Vineyard taught vocational home economics in Beggs and Mannford high schools. Later, when her husband returned to Oklahoma State in 1954 to finish his doctorate, she completed requirements for elementary certification and taught in the Stillwater elementary schools.

She then followed her husband in his career, giving birth to sons, Louis Ray in Guymon in 1956, and Edwin Roy in Stillwater in 1962. She served by her husband’s side, nurturing a special climate among the women of Northern Oklahoma College during his tenure as president there from 1965-1990.

Mrs. Vineyard was active in Baptist church women’s work, serving as the president of the Baptist Women’s organization in each church in each town of her career. She served in other church offices and positions as well.

Mrs. Vineyard was also active in secular women’s club work. She served as president of her home Delphi club in Tonkawa and the Ponca City Women’s Club. She was district president and a state board member for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma. From 1978 to 1980 she served as the state president for GFWC-Oklahoma. She later served as a national committee chairperson for GFWC functions.

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

Glenn Deela

In loving Memory of Glenn Deela



Glenn D. Deela, 68, of Wilburton, Oklahoma left his earthly body on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his family by his side.

A viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022 and from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

Pallbearers will be Fred James, Jared James, Andy Barnard, Jeremy Bullard, Frankie Fazekas and Johnny Jeffrey.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ken Southard, David Green, Jimmy Didlott, Red Hammons, Willie Aaron, Jonathan Denham, Leland Ratliff, Mike Guazdausky, and Mikey Guazdausky.

Glenn was born to Murrell and Bonnie Deela on March 17, 1954. He was the baby of 6 children. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and most of all spending time with his grandkids. He was thrilled to be a papa.

He worked in the 70’s at the very 1st Atwoods to open before getting into the oilfield where he eventually became a transport driver until he became disabled in the early 90’s.

Glenn started his family in 1995 when he married Sueann. They welcomed their first child, Murrell later that year. The following year JR was born. He was always an active part of the boys’ lives from coaching them in baseball to teaching them how to run tractors or mow hay. They hunted and fished as much as they could. Even though he struggled with his health, he never allowed that to stop him from enjoying what he wanted to do.

He is survived by his wife, Sueann of the home, his sons: Murrell Deela of Lamedeer, Montana and Glenn Jr and wife, Jordyn of Wilburton; 5 grandbabies: Hayden, Allison, Thomas, Blakley, and Paisley; along with a host of fiends.

Glenn is preceded in death by his parents: Murrell and Bonnie Deela; and his four brothers: Henry, Ralph, Charlie and Rueben.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Kingston Gray Price

In Memory of Kingston Gray Price



Kingston Gray Price, infant son of Justin and Tifiany Price, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 14, 2022 at Hill Crest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.



A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Damon Valley Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma officiated by Rev. Randy Waldrop.



He is survived by his parents, Justin and Tifiany Price; brother, Jaxon Price; sister, Ella Price; maternal grandparents: Tina Flener of Wilburton, Richard Flener Wilburton, Tanya Ivey of Wilburton, and Yien Flener of Wilburton; paternal grandparents: Jerry and Robin Price of Wilburton; Paternal Great Grandfather, Robert Gray of Wilburton; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.



Kingston is preceded in death by maternal great grandparents: David and LaVeta Nickell, Richard Flener, Thelma and Charley Lawrence, and Cora Willis; paternal great grandparents: Jack and Wennon Price, and Mary Gray.



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

James Douglas Maxey

In Memory of James Douglas Maxey



James “JD” Douglas .Maxey, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clint Cannon officiating.

JD was born on November 21,1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Cled and Versa (Latham) Maxey. He was a loving father, papaw, peepaw, and friend. JD enjoyed fishing, his dog River, going on nature walks, playing music, and watching the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners play football. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Oliver; Children: Cole Oliver and wife, Patricia of Alexander, North Dakota, Destiny Hiatt and husband, JT of Edmond, Oklahoma, and James Dalton Maxey and wife, Annie of McAlester, Oklahoma; sisters: Carolyn Pendland and husband, Johnny of Princton, Texas, Neta Davis, and Sue Maxey; and his 13 grandchildren.

JD is preceded in death by his father, Cled Maxey; mother, Versa Maxey; brother; and precious granddaughter, Kyla Oliver.



Curtis Rowland

In Memory of Curtis Rowland

Curtis Ray Rowland, 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A memorial service will be held at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Curtis was born on October 23, 1960 in Modesto, California. There he was raised and graduated from Downey High School. He worked in Pest Control for over 25 years. Curtis enjoyed spending time with his family, playing board games, going fishing, gambling, and playing bingo.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of the home; his sons, Jeremy Rowland of Riverbank, California and Joshua Rowland and wife, Briana of Valley Springs, California; daughter, Jennifer Rowland of Modesto, California; step sons, Tyler and Eliah Wigington of Wilburton; brothers, Randy Rowland and wife, Jennifer of Red Oak, Oklahoma, Chris Rowland of Palm Springs, California, Eric Thomas of Terra Bella, California, and Scott Watson and wife, Candi of Porterville, California; sisters, Shawna Rosenow and husband, Werner of Wilburton, and Teresa Berry and husband, Chet of Merced, California; and 8 grandsons, Darren, Gaven, Ethen, Jaxen, J.J., Joshua, Jamison, and Jase.

Curtis is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Rowland and Patsy Guinn Murray; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Georgia Rowland; maternal grandparents, JB and Alta Guinn, and step son, Ryan Wigington.

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

Leslie Morrow

In Memory of Leslie Morrow



Leslie Kay Morrow, 63, of Tulsa, Oklahoma was born on October 16, 1958 in San Bernardino, California to Willie and Vernetta (Madsen) Clark and passed from this life on Friday, September 23, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A chapel service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 followed by burial at Degnan Cemetery in Wilburton with Rev. Sterlin Taylor officiating.

Pallbearers will be Wade Morrow, David Durant, Alex Fourshey, Anthony Glover, Shevin Henderson, Ricky Morrow, Kamani Fourshey, and Jalen Morrow.

She is survived by her children: Wade Morrow of Oklahoma City, Stephanie Burris and husband, Karvon of Tulsa, Kimberly Staley and husband, Justin of Wilburton, Mary Morrow of Tulsa, and Brandy Morrow of New Castle; her brothers: Bob Clark and wife, Tracey of Enterprise, Randy Clark and wife, Tennie of Wilburton, and James Clark and wife, Carol of Wilburton; her sisters: Nina Gomes and husband, Mike of California, Joni Treadway and husband, Zack of Norman, LeAnn Clawson and husband, Jimmy of Wilburton, and Gina Coulter and husband, Lane of Jayton, Texas; and her 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Leslie is preceded in death by her parents: Willie and Vernetta (Madsen) Clark; husband: Bo Morrow; sister: Debbie Taylor; and her son: Jerry Don Morrow.

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

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.