Kale Stout

In Loving Memory of Kale Stout

Kale Trenton James Stout, 14, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Wilburton First Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Brady officiating. The burial will follow at High Bridge Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Bruce Littlefield Sr., Bruce Littlefield Jr., Dakota Schultz, and Matthew Roberts.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kolby Valenzuela and the Wilburton Middle School Football team.

Kale was born on April 6, 2009 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Eric Stout and Amanda Littlefield. He was in the 7th grade at Wilburton Middle School. He was planning on going into the military or becoming an underwater welder.

Kale was a bright, funny 14 year old. He brought joy to everyone he was around. He loved to fish. He could do it all day, every day. He also took after his brother and loved football. His two most favorite people were his Grandma Tammie and Aunt NaNa. They hung the moon in his eyes. He was loved by his family, teachers, coaches, and friends.

He is survived by his mother: Amanda Littlefield and stepfather, Matt Roberts of the home; father: Eric Stout; brother: Dakota Schultz of Checotah; maternal grandparents: Bruce and Tammie Littlefield of Checotah; paternal grandfather: A.J. Stout; aunt: Claudette Bargass; and uncle: Bruce Littlefield of Checotah.

Ralph Wayne Weaver

In Memory of Ralph Wayne Weaver

Ralph Wayne Weaver, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in McAlester, Oklahoma.

A viewing will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m.on Friday, April 14,2023 at Bache Red Oak Cemetery in Bache, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Ralph was born on January 27, 1952 to Charley and Bernice (Hall) Weaver in McAlester, Oklahoma. Ralph worked for Brent Crawley Chevrolet in Hartshorne and Mellor Chevrolet as a service manager until 1993 when he opened Ralph’s Auto Repair in Krebs. He served as a Haileyville Volunteer Firefighter and was a 3rd Degree Mason of the Masonic Lodge #122.

He is survived by his daughters: Andrea Weaver of McAlester, Stephanie Wagnon and husband, Johnny of Quinton; brother: Raymon Weaver of Memphis, TN; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents: Charley and Bernice Weaver; sister: Myra Watson; and his son: Ralph Weaver, Jr.

Donald Lee Tubbs

In Memory of Donald Tubbs

Donald Lee Tubbs, 61, of Wilburton passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2023 in Poteau, Oklahoma.

Donald was born on July 7, 1961 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Andrew and Wanda (Kilpatrick) Tubbs.

He is survived by his stepdaughters, Maria Barker of Gore and Amanda Barker of Wilburton; granddaughters, Anastasia, Lexi, and Acelynn; mother, Wanda Tubbs of Wilburton; brothers, Ricky Tubbs and wife Bonnie of McAlester, Andrew Tubbs Jr. of Wilburton, Joseph Tubbs and wife Brenda of Wilburton, Billy Tubbs of Wilburton, and James Tubbs of Wilburton; sisters, Wanda Hodge and spouse Lynn of Norman and Faith Ann Paxton and husband Ronnie of Wilburton.

He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Tubbs.

A viewing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Tubbs, Andrew Tubbs, Andrew Tubbs Jr., Billy Tubbs, Ronnie Paxton, and William Tubbs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Tubbs and Lester Dale Shelton.

Carey Menasco

In Loving Memory of Carey Menasco

Carey Mace Menasco was born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma on February 2, 1958 to Louella Skaggs. He lived a full life and passed away with family at his side on March 11, 2023, at the age of 65.

Visitation with family and friends will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15th at Waldrop Funeral Home, located at 1208 Hwy 2 North in Wilburton, OK.

Services for Carey will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 16th at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Robert Woodruff, Tyler Menasco, Kenny Maroon, William Gould, George Helwig, and Justin Eubanks. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Menasco, Clyde Menasco, and Fernando Casanova.

Carey loved his mother dearly and enjoyed cooking for his family. As a boy and teenager, he would come home from school and cook dinner while his mom worked in the beauty shop. He maintained his passion for cooking his whole life and showed his love through cooking meals for everyone. As he grew older, he started working in wheat fields until he made the move to the oilfield. There he built an illustrious career working all over the world. As time moved on, he would end his career at the highest level in the oilfield industry. He had a passion for fast cars from a young age, eventually owning and operating several racetracks. He loved travelling; especially to his second home in Cozumel. Most importantly, he loved and cherished his children and grandkids.

He is survived by his five children: Brian Menasco, Chance Menasco & wife Lauren, Cara Menasco Eubanks & husband Justin, Kayden Menasco, and Keely Menasco; eight grandchildren: Brandon Menasco, Aaliyah Fowlkes, Tyler Menasco, Natalee Fowlkes, Madilyn Menasco, Kaycee Jo Menasco, Blakely Fowlkes, and Ty Fowlkes; his two brothers: Clyde Menasco and Mike Menasco & wife Sondra; and two sisters: Betty Woodruff & husband Woody and Angela Menasco Key.

He is proceeded in death by his mother, Louella Menasco; adoptive father, Floyd Menasco; father, Mace E Davidson; son, Carey Dean Menasco; brother, Jerry Davidson; and grandmother, Maude Pattison; along with many other family members and friends.

Clay Allen Cooper

In Memory of Clay Allen Cooper

Clay Allen Cooper was born on February 1, 1968 to Ellis and Barbara (Duckworth) Cooper. He passed away at McAlester Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the age of 55.

Viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Pallbearers will be Rick Reynolds, Kenny Aaron, Doc Cooper, Tracy Stoneburner, Willard Francis Jr., and Keith Meadows.

He is survived by his sons: Clay Cooper II of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Dakota Cooper of McAlester, and Chevylane Cooper of McAlester; daughter: Rebecca Krause and husband, Nathan of McAlester; brother: Robin Watts of Conroe, Texas; Sisters: Janet Latini of Fairfield, California and Janice Kelly and husband, Drake of LaVergne, Tennessee; his grandchildren: Carter, Emma, and Oliver; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Clay is preceded in death by his parents: Ellis and Barbara Cooper; wife: Tammy Cooper; and brother Russell Watts.

Floyd Turney

In Memory of Floyd Turney

Floyd Jefferson Turney was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on November 17, 1958. He passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 8, 2023 at the age of 64.

Jeff is survived by his daughters: Sonia Stanford Potts and husband, Jonathan of Fort Worth, Texas and Stacey Corley of Oklahoma City; Son: Michael Jones and wife, Teresa of Ennis, Texas; Sisters: Saudra Eaves and husband, Donnie of Red Oak and Shaunda Noah and husband, Derrick of Red Oak; Grandchildren: Dylan Stanford of Fort Worth, Trenton and Ethan Corley of Oklahoma City, and Abby Jones of Ennis Texas; Long time close friend: Zuly Freeman of Carrollton, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father: Marvin Turney; mother: Lorraine Prock; and sister: Rhonda Ammock.

Jeff graduated from Red Oak High School in 1977. After graduation he went into the Army. He spent time in Korea during his 5 years of service. In 1999 Jeff received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Jeff loved the outdoors, skiing, golfing, OU football, baseball, and basketball. He would always drive down to watch Red Oak in basketball finals. He also enjoyed fishing for hours, cooking, and using nicknames. He would give everyone he was close to one. He was often referred to by his nickname Bodine, as in Jethro Bodine from Beverly Hillbillies.

Viewing will be held at Red Oak Church of Christ from 12:000 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held a Red Oak Church of Christ at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13 with Mr. Chaise Noah officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home of Wilburton.

Pallbearers are Jonathan Potts, Dylan Stanford, Michael Jones, Mitchell Strange, Chance Noah, and Donnie Eaves.

Honorary Pallbearers are Trenton Corley and Ethan Corley.

Eva Dews

In Loving Memory of Eva Dews

Eva Jean Dews, 88, passed to her heavenly home on January 23, 2023 in Quapaw, Oklahoma.

 A viewing will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:oo p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church in Red Oak. The burial will follow at Lutie Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Shaffer, Eddie Peppers, Chris Martin, Austin Peppers, Justin Peppers, and Kyle Peppers.

Eva was born October 12, 1934 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Rob and Ethel (Waymire) Hamner. She had an unstoppable work ethic owning a dress shop along with two antique shops throughout the years. 

Eva had a smile that was as contagious as the light she shed. She glowed with inner joy and love. She was a founder in Bethel Baptist Church and later attended both Lutie Baptist Church and Panola Baptist Church. She lived to share her love for God. Serving and teaching at Bible School was very dear to her heart. She also enjoyed cooking, decorating, and her family. She was loved by many.

Loved ones left to cherish Eva’s memory include her sons: Michael Peppers and wife, Karen of Rifle, Colorado, Lee Peppers and wife, Carla of Vidor, Texas, and Richard Dews of Wilburton; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; along with a host of many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Rob and Ethel Hamner; sons: Philip Peppers and Joe Peppers; husbands: Warren “Bob” Lee Peppers, Richard Dews, and Raymond Cox; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Vernon Underwood

In Loving Memory of Vernon Underwood

Vernon Underwood, 89, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Talihina, Oklahoma. 

The viewing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Highbridge Baptist Church with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Larry Mays officiating. Burial will follow at Wilburton City Cemetery. 

Vernon was born on June 1, 1933 in Russellville Ark. to Lester and Etta Underwood.  He married the love of his life Anna Carolyn Blackmon on May 12, 1953 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. They were married 61 years until her passing in 2014. 

Vernon had a servant's heart. He served in the United States Navy from 1953-1957 and as a Wilburton Volunteer Firefighter till he retired. He worked for PSO for 29 years before retiring.  At the time of death he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and had served as a deacon for many years.  He was a member and held various offices in the Lions Club, Sportsman Club, VFW and Wilburton Alumni Association and many other clubs and organizations

Vernon was known for his gift of gab and his storytelling abilities.  He was always willing to help someone out with whatever they needed to be fixed.  Someone once said “Vernon Underwood is as handy as a Pocket on your Shirt.”  He was a family man, he loved his wife and children and grandchildren more than anything. He loved his community and he loved serving the Lord, Vernon never met a stranger and will be greatly missed. 

Vernon is survived by his children: Marie Underwood of Wilburton and Mark Underwood of Wilburton, grandchildren: Jennifer Deering and husband Aaron of Wilburton, Luke Underwood and wife Brandi of Wilburton, Carrie Scrivner and husband Chris of Hugo, Callie Reinhardt and husband Casey of Wilburton.  great-grandchildren:  Olivia Deering, Reese Underwood, Hope Underwood, Blakely Underwood, Kinsley Scrivner, Konner Scrivner, Kaston Scrivner, Koda Scrivner, Griffin Reinhardt, and another Reinhardt grandson on the way. Sister Carolyn Underwood of Wilburton and Sister-in law Gloria Underwood of Smyrna, DE.  along with a host of nieces and nephews and life long friends. 

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Carolyn Underwood; mother, Etta Mae Pitcock Underwood ; father, Lester Underwood; brothers: Leslie William  “Bill” Underwood, Robert Underwood and sisters: Martisha Minyard,  Christine Williams-Deason and Wilma Haskins.

John Cook

In Loving Memory of John Cook

John Cook, 68, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. 

The viewing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Wilburton High School Auditorium with Mr. Darren Harber and Rev. Josh Bull officiating. Burial will follow at Degnan Cemetery. 

John was born on February 2, 1954 in McAlester, Oklahoma. He married Ruth Gardner on March 24, 1978 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. They were married 42 years until her passing in 2020. 

John had a servant's heart. He served in the United States Army from 1973-1977 and as a Wilburton Volunteer Firefighter from 1980-2002. He worked at Latimer County General Hospital for 25 years in housekeeping and as the maintenance department head, 15 years at Kiamichi Electric in dispatch and mapping, as an Emergency Medical Technician, a certified Red Cross CPR instructor, Custodian at the Latimer County Courthouse, and he was also the owner of Cook’s Cleaning Service. He served on many committees and boards including: Ki Bois Community Action Board of Directors-Chairman (1988-2022), Keddo Board, Latimer County Hospital Board of Directors (2010-2022),  911 Dispatch Board of Directors, Latimer County Board of Health, Robbers Cave Fall Festival Committee-Transportation Chair (1989 - 2022), OSU Extension Rural Development Advisory Committee (2005-2022), Latimer County Emergency Planning Committee along with being a voter precinct poll volunteer, a trustee at First Free Will Baptist Church, a Member of Disabled American Veterans of Oklahoma Chapter 20 Honor Guard, and a member of the NAACP of Oklahoma. 

John was known for his kindness, his smile, and the genuine goodness that he showed toward all people.  He loved his community, serving the Lord, and his family.  John was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. 

John is survived by his sons: Joey Cook of McAlester and Jonathan Cook and wife, Jessica of Wilburton; daughters: Joanna Cook of Hollywood, FL and Jocelyn Cook of Norman; granddaughters: Eunissa and Eboni; grandsons: JoVohn, Jalen, Leroy, Bryson, and Christian; great-granddaughter: Tamzyn; special nephews: Michael Cook and wife, Latisha of St. Louis, MO and  Mark Cook and wife, Jill of Raymore, MO; brother, Harry Cook; twin sister,  Geri Cook; brother-in-law, Rodney Price and wife, Kathy; sisters-in-law: Victoria Gardner and Tennie Clark and husband, Randy; along with a host of nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Cook; mother, Easter Mae Cook; father, Joe DeGraftenreed; brothers: Willie Cook, Claude Cook, and Eddie Cook; and sisters: Shirley McNeil, Cynthia Cook, Donna Cook, and Betty Cook.

Sherry Seyler

In Loving Memory of Sherry Seyler

Sherry Pass Seyler, 65 of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 to her Heavenly home.

Viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Rodney Tate and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Burial will follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Pace, Brody Pace, Dayton Pace, Kendal Standefer, Tim Irvin, and Larry Dunn. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Seyler and David Seyler.

Sherry was born November 4, 1957 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Walter Pass and Effie (Hale) Pass. She married William Seyler November 15, 1985 in Wilburton.

Sherry is survived by husband: William Seyler of the home; son: Gerald Irvin and wife, Salena of Stillwater; her pride and joy grandsons: Caleb and Luke Irvin of Stillwater; sisters: Leona Tate of Yanush, Donna Pace of McAlester, Ruby Miles of Wilburton, Mary Pace of McAlester, and Brenda Pass of Yanush; nephews and nieces: Rodney and Judy Tate of Yanush, David and Tisha Pace of McAlester, Kathryn Pace and Kendal Standefer of Clayton, and Whitney and Tyler Cox of McAlester; great nephews and nieces: Brody and Kara Pace of McAlester, Dayton Pace and Layni Manos of McAlester, KynLee Standefer of Clayton, and Karen Cox of McAlester; along with her fur babies: her dog, Bitsy and her cat, Tiny.

She is preceded in death by numerous loved ones in Heaven.