Preston Leon Green

Obituary 

Preston Leon Green 

Preston Leon Green was born on December 11th 1937 in Wister, Oklahoma.  Preston,  a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30th 2024 in his Residence in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at the Bengal Community Building in Bengal, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers were be: William Green, Charles Green, Josh Pope, Parker Judkins, Philip Judkins and RC Rees.

Honorary Pallbearers: Donald Green, Larry Heaton, Carl Green and Curtis Green. 

Preston is survived by his Wife: Kay Green, of the home. Daughters, Regina Pope and Husband Wayne, of LeFlore, OK. Tina Judkins and Husband, Phillip of Bengal, OK. His 6 Grandchildren: Josh Pope of LeFlore, OK, Brandi Smith of Prescott, AZ, Kayla Rees of Bokoshe, OK, Chance Judkins of Tuskahoma, OK, Parker Judkins of Bengal, OK, and Kenzie Pope of LeFlore, OK. And 15 Great Grandchildren; Brothers: William Green and Wife Betty of Wilburton, OK and Charles Green and Wife Carlene of Hartshorne, OK. 

Preceded in death by his Father and Mother Charlie & Kate Green; Brothers Robert and Oscar (Duck) Green and Sister, Panzie Morgan.

Preston was a man who loved his family, friends, and especially his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He retired after 35 years stocking ponds, amongst other services, with the Soil Conservation Service in Latimer County. 

In his younger years, he and the family spent numerous weekends either on Spring Creek Lake or Long Creek Lake, boating, boarding and water skiing. The number of horseshoe games and tournaments Preston participated in, is beyond measure. Preston was known for his love of the great outdoors with his family, and passed on his love for these simple pleasures of life to the next generation of his family. Preston found a new passion for building several cabins all down the Compton Hollar railroad tracks. 

It’s impossible to speak of Preston without mentioning Kay, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. He has left their family with countless happy memories, with many more to share with Kaye. Their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are the source of their greatest pride. Their love will forever shape their families lives.

Preston Leon Green

Preston Leon Green 86 years of Wilburton, OK passed away on Monday at his home in Wilburton, OK

Services will be Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2pm at the Bengal Community Building with burial to follow in the Peachland Cemetary in Bengal, OK

Visitation Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5pm until 7pm at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, OK.

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

Leroy Scott

In Memory of Leroy Scott

Henry Leroy Scott, a devoted husband, dad, and papa, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Wilburton, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.  

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Center Point Baptist Church with Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery.

Born in Wilburton, Oklahoma in the community of Center Point, to Everett Henry and Addie Mae (Smith) Scott on August 26, 1936.  Leroy was the oldest of 3 children. He grew up in Wilburton and graduated from Wilburton High School in 1955. After graduation, Leroy went to EOSC for 1 semester.  He married Kathryn Edington on January 12, 1957, in Wilburton, and they had 3 children.  They moved to California for about 2 years, where Leroy went to work in the harvest.  They then moved back to Wilburton, where Leroy worked for Eastern Tank.  He later worked for 20 years at Wooldridge Oil, where he retired. 

Leroy is survived by his wife, Kathryn; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Helen Scott of Wilburton; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Steve Ponnequin of Canadian Shores, Oklahoma; and son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Jana Scott of Wilburton; grandchildren, Jeniffer and Craig Hammond of Enterprise, Oklahoma, Amber Jones of Stigler, Oklahoma, Marissa Bevilacqua, Rashell Scott, Cody and Kali Scott, and Ethan Scott, all of Wilburton; great grandchildren, Blake Watkins, Kayden, Harley and Raven Hammond, Lorenzo Bevilacqua, Emma Lomon, and Amara McCabe; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Nancy Scott; sister, Gwen Cook; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Candy Hunnicutt

In Memory of Candy Hunnicutt

Candy Hunnicutt, 59, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Wilburton First Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Miller and Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Interment will follow at Lutie Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home. Active pallbearers are Jacob Marsh, Billy Marsh, Ilan Cisneros, Chuck Higdon, Izek Danel, and Mitchell Cook.

Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Keith Cude, Riley Wayman, Jackson Wayman, Rowan Cisneros, Rylan Marsh, and Mason Wilcox. Candy was a lifelong resident of Wilburton. Graduating in 1983 from Wilburton High School, she went on to earn her associate’s degree in early childhood education from Eastern Oklahoma State College. Candy worked in many places from NASA to AT&T, and also in the hospitality industry throughout her years of traveling the country with her father, who worked in pipeline construction. She worked at Wilburton Elementary from 2003 to 2016 when she took an early retirement to selflessly move to Texas to be with her sister, Kassandra whose husband, Charlie, was battling cancer. True to her passion for early childhood education, she worked as a preschool teacher in Texas. She stayed with Kassandra long after Charlie lost his battle with cancer. In 2019 she moved back to Wilburton to focus on her and her husband's health and to be close to her youngest child, Josh.

Candy was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma in September 2023 at OU Medical in OKC. After brain surgery to remove a large tumor, she underwent treatments at the Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute in Tulsa. After a hard battle, she was placed on hospice in early August.

She is survived by her pain-in-the-butt husband, Robert Hunnicutt of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Churon and Nathan Clark of Okinawa, Japan; favorite son, Joshua Hunnicutt of the home; stepson, Robert Hunnicutt Jr. and wife Tiffany of Lequire, OK; stepdaughter, Wendy Lee Bully of Durant, OK; stepfather, Fred Thornburg of Wilburton, OK; stepmother, Karen Fonville and husband Kenny of Springfield, MO; sisters, Kassandra Howard of Anna, TX and Rena Thomason and husband Jim of Blanco, OK; brothers, Junior Thornburg and wife Melissa of Wilburton, OK, Jeff Wilcox and wife Jodi of Springfield, MO; uncles, Don Wilcox and wife Dustie of Red Oak, OK and Keith Wilcox and wife Twila of Talihina, OK; aunts, Tina Costanza and husband Mark of Antioch, CA and Linda Wilcox of Talihina, OK; nieces, Kayla-Sue Cisneros and husband Ilan of Anna, TX and Sarah Howard of Anna, TX; grandchildren, Carson, Zander, Austen, Charlee, Alyssa, Chiara, Dakota, and Carlos; along with many other loved and cherished family members and friends. 

Candy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Big Jack and Lahoma Wilcox and Earnest and Fannie Mae Campbell; parents, Jack Wilcox and Sue Thornburg; aunt, Cheryl Wilcox Armstrong; uncle, Tim Wilcox; and brother-in-law, Charles Howard.

Billy Ray Wiginton Sr.

In Memory of Bill Wiginton

Billy Ray Wiginton Sr., 91, longtime resident of Panola, Oklahoma, beloved husband, daddy, and papa went home to meet his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 23, 2024, at the Wilburton First Assembly of God Church with Mr. Stuart Winlock officiating. The burial will follow at the Maxey Cemetery, near Victor, Oklahoma under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Bill was born to Ola Dean and James Wiginton on November 28, 1932, near Wister, Oklahoma. His family moved to California when he was around 8 years old. Bill returned to the Wister area around age 13 to live with and help his Grandma Nancy, who was a widow. He graduated high school in Wister and joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country during the Korean War, and traveling around the world.

While on leave from the Navy, Bill reconnected with Patsy White, who would shortly become his wife. Bill and Pat were married almost 69 years. After living a few years in California, and the birth of their first daughter, the happy couple moved to Wilburton, Oklahoma in 1958, where they lived for most of their remaining years.

Bill had 3 daughters and a son. He loved being a dad and later in life being Papa Bill. Nothing gave him greater joy than visits from family and friends and he made everyone feel welcome in his home.

Bill attended Wilburton First Assembly of God Church with his family for decades, serving on the church board for many years. He attended EOSC on the GI bill and obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill worked at Kiamichi Electric from May, 1960, until his retirement almost 35 years later in January, 1995. He started out as a mechanic and through the years was on the construction and maintenance crews. He also held the positions of staking engineer, material/workorder clerk/dispatcher and finally wrapped up his career as the purchasing agent.

Bill was a true cowboy who loved his home and forty acres. He enjoyed raising cattle, riding horses, hunting, fishing, sports and most of all spending time with his family. He worked hard to maintain and beautify the home he believed was a blessing from God.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Wiginton, mother, Ola Dean King, father, James Wiginton, sisters Faye Dean Wiginton and Lois Laverne Wiginton. Surviving to cherish his memory are brother, Jim Wiginton, sister, Artie Irving, daughters Nora Sutton and husband Jeff, Pamela Taylor and husband Ron, Laura Sanders and husband Dave; son Bill Wiginton Jr. and wife Michelle; grandchildren Russell Ross and wife Brooke, Elizabeth Acker and husband Jon, Steven Newsom and wife Kim, Linda Campbell and husband Rodney, Monica Moore and husband David, Jill Laturnus, Ty Taylor and wife Molly, Sara Lewis and husband Wes, Michael Sanders and wife Chelsie, Colleen Connaughton and husband Daniel, Shelby Carr and husband Jacob, Shea Wiginton, Baylee Wiginton, Brynna Wiginton, and Brett Wiginton; great-grandchildren Bryce Ross, Rianne Thomas and husband Dakota, Ava Ross, Emma Ross, Christopher Newsom, Kennedy Newsom, Kaylee Campbell, Boedy Campbell, Jordan Wheaton and husband Brad, Carson Moore and wife Kaleen, Colt Moore, Boedy Black, Chelbi Black, Brentlee Black, Bennett Black, Brock Sabbee, Jordan Litherland, Vivian Taylor, Declan Taylor, Jackson Embers, Nathan Embers and wife Samantha, Caroline Lewis, Ellanore Sanders, Olivia Sanders, Rosalyn Sanders, Raylynn Carr, and Raleigh Carr; great-great grandchildren Luke Ross, Bucky Ross, Gnaeus Ross, Remmington Wheaton, Lennox Wheaton, Zoey Moore, Addieline Moore, Kiensler Moore, Wesley Embers and Oaklyn Embers; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

Johnnye Ruth Wilson

In Memory of Johnnye Ruth Wilson

Johnnye Ruth Wilson, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away August 8th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 6, 1945, to Fred and Lila (Spencer)Templeton in Hartshorne, Oklahoma and lived a life full of faith, love, and family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at First Assembly of God in Wilburton with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery, Wilburton.

Pallbearers will be Justin Didlott, Cody Russell, Carlos Escalante, Andrew Jones, Tristan Didlott, Tayver Russell, Averie Russell, and Isabelle Didlott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Johnson, Darrell Templeton, Bart Jones, Jerry Warren, Justin Adams, Donald Scott, Zach Peterson, and Darren Wilson.

Johnnye was happily married to Rhodney Wilson, for over 57 years. They were married on October 21, 1964, until his passing in February 2021. Together, they shared a deep love for each other, their family, and their community. She was a dedicated member of her church and enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the piano. Johnnye also had a passion for baking and was well known for her amazing pies and strawberry freezer jam. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her family and cheering on her OU Sooners. Her grandchildren knew her as Nana and there will never be another that more deserved that title.

Johnnye is survived by her children, son Darren Wilson and daughter in law Kim Wilson of Choctaw, daughter Jo Jones and son in law Bart Jones of Kellyville; grandchildren, Justin and Elizabeth Didlott of Iowa, Cherise Wilson and Zach Peterson South Carolina, Lindsey and Cody Russell of Kellyville, Rebekah McIntosh of Kellyville, Sylvia Walters of Norman, Sarah Jones and fiancé Carlos Escalante of Kellyville, and Andrew Jones and fiancée Faith London of Kellyville, and Honorary grandson Justin Adams of Wilburton; great-grandchildren, Averie, Tristan, Tayver, and Isabelle; and siblings, sister Betty Collins and brother in law Elmo Collins of Houston Texas, sister Sandra Johnson and brother in law Larry Johnson of Anchorage Alaska, brother Darrell Templeton and sister in law Belva Templeton of Oklahoma City, and sister Nancy Mattingley and brother in law Calvin Mattingley of Richmond Hill Georgia; sister-in-law Sue and her husband Charlie Warren of Red Oak, and sister-in-law Linda Copeland of Oklahoma City; along with a large number of cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rhodney, parents, Fred and Lila Templeton; siblings, Janet Albright, Sarah Royal, Willa Bea Williams, Martha Williams, Bob Templeton, infant brother Thomas Templeton, sister-in-Law Barbara Lawrence, and brother-in-law Wayland Copeland.

Johnnye’s legacy will live on through her family and the countless lives she touched with her love, kindness, and generosity. She will be deeply missed, and her memory will be cherished.

Melzoia (Pony) Mathews

In Memory of Melzoia Mathews

Melzoia (Pony) Mathews, age 78, of Damon Valley, Oklahoma passed from this life and walked into the arms of Jesus on August 8, 2024, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Pony was on December 9, 1945, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to General and Phyllis Pitcock. She married the love of her life, Eules (Pig) Mathews on October 27,1998 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

A viewing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mitch Mullin officiating.

Pony loved God, her family, and was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed visiting with her grandbabies, sewing, collecting angel figurines, and taking care of her animals. She will be greatly missed.

Pony is survived by her daughter, Mary McBride of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Nancy Pitcock of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma and James and Misty Johnson of Haileyville, Oklahoma.

Her grandchildren and spouses are Samantha and Vincent Lott of Scipio, Oklahoma, Jesse and Torie Thompson of Madill, Oklahoma, Derrick and Tawna Pitcock and Curtis Pitcock all of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, Brionna and Dustin Wheat of Reichert, Oklahoma, Tracie and Chipper Jones of Stigler, Oklahoma, Brian and Chanasie Johnson of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Alisha Johnson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Cody Johnson and Erika Hotella, Jeffrey Martin and Paul Scott all of Wilburton, Oklahoma and Stephanie and Casey Ritter of Silo, Oklahoma.

Her great-grandchildren are Makenzie Lott, Maci Lott, Jake Pitcock, Caston Pitcock, Jada Wheat and Seth Stout, Hudson Wheat, Grace Wheat, Braxton Jones, Graeson Jones, Makena Hotella, Steven Johnson, Kendall Martin, Shaylee Ritter, Shawn Ritter, Cordell Johnson and Cade Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Herman Freeling, her husband, one brother, Doyle Gene Pitcock, and one sister, Marva Pearson.

Tammy Mitchell

In Memory of Tammy Mitchell

Tammy Doreene Mitchell, 61, of Wilburton, Oklahoma went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6 th , 2024.

Tammy leaves behind her daughter, Michelle Boddy; granddaughters: Brooklyn Barker, Paige Morrison, Aubree Morrison, and Brantlie Williams; parents, Tony and Barbara Mitchell; sister, Renee Lightfoot and husband, Danny; brother, Tony Mitchel and wife, Susan; and niece, Sarah Johnson.

A private graveside ceremony was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in presence of close family and friends, per her final wishes. Arrangements were entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Dorothy Mae Hodson

Dorothy Mae Hodson, 70, formally of Wilburton, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Sherman, Texas. She was born on June 1, 1954 in Bakersfield, California to Willie and Johnnie (Dale) Allen.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Church of the Rock in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Daniel Taylor officiating.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Eric Blaul and wife, Kathy of Arkansas, Tommy Hill of El Paso, Texas, Jonathon Hill, Desiree Hill of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Willie Hodson; Grandchildren: Trina and Cody Lesperance, Natalie and Dillon Weems, Rena Valenzuela, Candice Hill, Thomas Hill, Jose Valenzuela, Justin Hodson, Devon Amason, Sean Amason, Devine Nowak, Johnny Hill, Will Jack Hodson, and Taylie Hodson: along with a dozen great grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Kennith Lee Denham

In memory of Kennith Lee Denham

Kennith Lee Denham, age 80 years old of Wilburton, OK, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Anadarko, OK. Kennith was born in Comanche, OK on March 11, 1944 to the late Harriett Virginia (Clinton) Denham and the late Kenneth Brent (KB) Denham who resided in Walters, OK. He was the oldest of 11 children. Kennith enlisted in the United States Army on July 3, 1964, and ended his military career with the National Guard in November of 1974. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry, obtaining his contractor’s license after a few years. He continued working in the heating, air conditioning, and electrical industry until he retired. He was married to Ms. Patsy Johnson on May 26, 1966 and remained with her for 7 years until their divorce in April of 1973. They had three children: Eletha Williams of Cement, OK, Kennith Lee Denham II of College Station, TX, and Tammy Williams of Ryan, OK.

He was married to the late Mary Ann Collins in 1976. They had 5 children. Survivors include David Collins and wife Staleena Collins of McAlester, OK, Kendra Denham of Stigler, OK, and Johnathan Denham of Wilburton, OK. Kennith is survived by siblings Ralph and Loretta Denham of Duncan, OK, Chloe Jean and Dale Gentry of Austin, TX, Ila Mae and the late Ron Stafford of Geronimo, OK, Darlene and Rodney Headley of Duncan, OK, and Dorothy Dutton of Walters, OK. Kennith was blessed with many grandchildren including Derrek, Erik, Cara, Aubrey, Marissa, Gunner, Jordan, Sierra, Lauren, Whitney, Madison, and Jenna. Great-grandchildren include Ryan, Brenley, Adalynn, Isaac, Noah, Ella, Godric, Rowdy, Sophie, Emma, Colton, Payzlynn, and Kayden. He is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Kennith is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ann Denham, daughter Melissa Denham, daughter Shannon Denham, and granddaughter Katie Hepworth. He is preceded in death by his siblings Alford Denham, Albert Denham, Wayne Denham, Jim Denham, Nancy Gee, and brother-in-law Arnold Monson.

Services for Kennith will be on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Waldrop Memorial Chapel in Wilburton, OK with Reverend Dale Gentry officiating. Intermittent to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Garden Cemetery, Wilburton, OK.

Pallbearers include David Collins, Johnathan Denham, Derrek Williams, Erik Williams, Jimmy Denham, Kevin Denham, and Gunner Sam. Honorary pallbearers include Ralph Denham, Kenny Burden, Darrell Williams, John Keeling, Chris Harden, Leonard Hedgcoxe, Chad Dutton and Clayton Dutton.