Marva W. Pearson

Wilburton, OK
 Marva W. Pearson

 Marva W. Pearson, 59, of Hartshorne, OK, passed away Friday, August 29th, at her residence. . 

Marva was born in Clayton, Oklahoma on January 29, 1955, a daughter of the late Phillis (Thomas) and General  Pitcock.

She worked as a nurse.

She attended Cowboy Church Bengal, OK . 

She was the wife of Hubert  Pearson. On July 7, 2006, they were married at Jasper, Texas. 

Marva is  survived by 
five daughters, Nikki, wife of  Jerry Ishsomer, of Jasper, Texas; 
Sheri, wife of  James Hartsell, of North Carolina; 
Tia Dameron, of Altus, Oklahoma; 
Jaqueline, wife of  Rick Elshide, of Edmond, Oklahoma; 
Keanna, wife of  Kevin Zink, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
a son,David Woodruff, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; 
 

Marva is also survived by 
five sisters, Dean Gwin, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Maudie McClellan, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Ann, wife of  John Bailey, of Bengal, Oklahoma; Tony Matthews, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sandra, wife of  Junior Little, of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma. 
a brother, Ed, husband of  Carolyn Pitcock, of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Doyal Gene and step-father, Herman Frieling.

She is also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren

Services at Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd,  with Rev. Rusty McCormick officiating. 

Interment at Baldwin Cemetery, OK. 

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Carolyn Underwood

Wilburton, OK
 Carolyn  Underwood

 Carolyn Underwood, 80, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Saturday, September 13th, at her residence. . 

Carolyn was born in Spiro, Oklahoma on February 11, 1934, a daughter of the late Annie Lila (Tobler) and Claude Burl Blackmon.

She worked as a secretary  at Latimer County Juvenile Services Retired. 

She was a member of First Baptist Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

She was the wife of Vernon  Underwood. On May 15, 1953, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Carolyn is  survived by 
a daughter, Marie, wife of  Benny Davis, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 
a son,Mark Underwood, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Carolyn is also survived by 

Preceded in death by her mother and father; cousin, Alice Jayne Rogrs; aunt, Kathryn Avery.

She is also survived by 4 Grandchildren: Jennifer Diane & Aaron Deering of Norman, Oklahoma, Elijah Luke & Brandi Underwood of Wilburton, Oklahoma, Carrie Breann & Chris Scrivner of Hugo, Oklahoma, Callie Marie & Casey Reinhardt of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  6 Great Grandchildren: Reese Underwood, Kinsley Scrivner, Olivia Diane Deering, Konner Ray Scrivner, Kaston Scrivner, Hope Underwood .

Services at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17th,  with Rev. Lin Jones and Rev. Doug Miller officiating. 

Interment at Wilburton City Cemetery, OK. 

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Ramon Ritchey Guy

Wilburton, OK
 Ramon Ritchey Guy

 Ramon Ritchey Guy, 85, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 16th, at Texhoma Medical Center, Denison,  County, TX. 

Ramon was born in Dillard, Oklahoma on January 27, 1929, a son of the late Rosa Lee (Wright) and James  Guy.

He worked in the oil field.

He attended Highbridge Baptist Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

He served in the U.S. Army. 

Ramon is  survived by 
five daughters, Jayne, wife of  Charles Atwood, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; 
Diana, wife of  Ron Clements, of Kennewick, Washington; 
Elizabeth, wife of  Howard Hicks, of Morrison, Oklahoma; 
Laura, wife of  Charley Strong, of Van Alstyne, Texas; 
Stacia, wife of  Guy Duerson, of Atoka, Oklahoma; 
three sons Raymon Edward Guy, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Terry Smith, of Hulbert, Oklahoma; Tim, husband of  Terresa Smith, of Chicago, Il; 
 

Ramon is also survived by 
two sisters, Jimmie Lee Walker, of Norman, Oklahoma; Eletha Hise, of Hot Springs, Arkansas. 
two brothers, David Guy, of Tyler, Texas; Donnie, husband of  Karen Guy, of Kingston, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cynthia Hefner; wife, Jane Guy; brother-in-law, Lloyd Hise; Mother of His Children, Eleanor Guy.

He is also survived by Mother-In-Law:  Glynn Cochran, of Edmond, Oklahoma.  Sisters-In-Law:  Jeanne Cochran of Edmond, Oklahoma; Mary Lou Edwards of Bedford, Texas; Carol Swigart, of Bismark, Arkansas.
20 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services at Highbridge Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20th,  with Rev. David Ward and Rev. Kenny Marrow officiating. 

Interment at Highbridge Cemetery, OK. 

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Darlene Elizabeth Bell

Wilburton, OK
 Darlene Elizabeth Bell

 Darlene Elizabeth Bell, 74, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, September 19th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Darlene was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on April 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Lavon (McCall) and Roy  Clark.

She was a  homemaker.

She attended Highbridge Baptist Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

She was the widow of Sherman  Bell. On October 24, 1959, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Darlene is  survived by 
a daughter, Marla, wife of  Billy Wilson, of Cameron, Oklahoma. 
three sons Darrell, husband of  Rhonda Bell, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Mark, husband of  Charlene Bell, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Darian Bell, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Darlene is also survived by 

Preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and husband, Sherman.

She is also survived by Four brothers and sisters-in-law, seven sisters and brothers-in-law, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

Services at Highbridge Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22nd,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop and Rev. David Ward officiating. 

Interment at Wilburton Memorial Gardens, OK. 

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Buddy Dean Knight

Wilburton, OK
 Buddy Dean Knight

 Buddy Dean Knight, 52, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 23rd, at 406 E Blair. 

Buddy was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 4, 1962, a son of the late Hetty Faye (Deborad) and Jim  Knight.

He attended Son Shine Fellowship Church Wilburton, OK 74578. 

 Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Buddy is  survived by 
a son,Bryan Franklin, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Buddy is also survived by 
a sister, Glenda, wife of  David McCullough, of Byars, Oklahoma. 
a brother, Randy Ingle, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his father, Jim Knight; brother, Harold Knight; sister, Lola Knight.

Services at LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26th,  with Rev. Sterlin Taylor and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

Interment at LeFlore Cemetery, OK. 

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Tina Lynn Pranger

Wilburton, OK
 Tina Lynn Pranger

 Tina Lynn Pranger, 43, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 23rd, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa,  County. 

Tina was born in Fort Worth, Texas on November 23, 1970, a daughter of the late Madeline (Lakin) and Chester  Carpenter.

She was a  homemaker.

She was the wife of Andy  Pranger. On May 23, 1991, they were married at Arlington, Texas. 

Tina is  survived by 
a daughter, Erica, wife of  Daniel Messer, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
a son,Andrew Pranger, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Tina is also survived by 
two sisters, Teresa, wife of  Wes Jones, of Ft. Worth, Texas
; Cheryl Carpenter, of Dallas, Texas. 
two brothers, Kenny Carpenter, of Haltom City, Texas

; Dennis Carpenter, of Ft. Worth, Texas; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside Service at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th,  with Father Khiet Nguyen officiating. 

Graveside Services Wilburton Memorial Gardens, OK. 

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Wilma Jean Mize

Wilburton, OK
 Wilma Jean Mize

 Wilma Jean Mize, 71, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, September 30th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Wilma was born in Hamlin, West Virginia on January 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Dewy Mae (Frye) and Henry J. Salmons.

She was a  homemaker.

She attended Son Shine Fellowship Wilburton, OK 74578. 

 On January 9, 1984, they were married at Suffick, Virginia. 

Wilma is  survived by 
a daughter, Debbie, wife of  Johnny Tickett, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; 
 

Wilma is also survived by 
a brother, Roger Salmons, of Florida. 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Tammy Kay McGrady.

She is also survived by 3 Grandchildren:  Megan Rhinehart of Germany, Tera McGrady of Washington, Tonya McGrady of West Virginia.  3 Great Grandchildren:  Addison Pauley, Lanie Pauley, Jaden Pauley all of Washington. 

Services at Son Shine Fellowship, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th,  with Rev. Ken Harris officiating. 

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Johnny Jay Potts

Wilburton, OK
 Johnny Jay Potts

 Johnny Jay Potts, 61, of Wagoner, OK, passed away Monday, October 13th, at Wagoner Community Hospital. 

Johnny was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on June 3, 1953, a son of the late Geneva (McGee) and Lawrence  Potts.

He worked as a truck driver.

Johnny is  survived by 
a daughter, Jessica Potts, of Wagoner, Oklahoma; 
a son,Nicholas Potts, of Wagoner, Oklahoma. 
 

Johnny is also survived by 

Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lynn Potts, infant brother, Clay.

He is also survived by Aunt:  Betty Childress of Wagoner, Oklahoma. Niece: Jenny Potts of Lonoke, Arkansas.  Granddaughter:  Cheyenne Nicole Potts of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Memorial Service at at Grace Community Cowboy Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st,  with Rev. Clint Cannon officiating. 

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Mary M. Smith

Wilburton, OK
 Mary M. Smith

 Mary M. Smith, 76, of Red Oak, OK, passed away Tuesday, October 21st, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Mary was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Flossie (Keith) and Earl  Holbird.

She worked as a accountant.

She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church Red Oak, OK 74563. 

She was the wife of Otis  Smith. On December 13, 1980, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Mary is  survived by 
three daughters, Terri Lunday, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 
Tedra, wife of  Ron Phelps, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
Stacie, wife of  Michael Bradford, of Ardmore, Oklahoma; 
a son,Steve, husband of  Debbie Yandell, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; 
 

Mary is also survived by 
two brothers, Earl L. Holbird, of Wister, Oklahoma; Johnny, husband of  Faye Holbird, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mary Katherine.

She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren

Services at Bethel Baptist Church, Red Oak, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24th,  with Rev. Bob Cherry officiating. 

Interment at North Rock Creek, OK. 

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Barbara Jean Pickle

Wilburton, OK
 Barbara Jean Pickle

 Barbara Jean Pickle, 66, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, October 24th, at her residence. . 

Barbara was born in Stockton, California on March 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Bernice (Stephens) and William  Cartwright.

She was a  homemaker.

Barbara is  survived by 
a daughter, Vicki, wife of  Tim Wilson, of Keller, Texas; 
three sons Tom, husband of  Lisa Pickle, of Elsequndo, California; Troy Pickle, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Alex Wilks, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Barbara is also survived by 
a brother, Chuck, husband of  Joyce Cartwright, of Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
 

Preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary.

She is also survived by 10 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild

Memorial Service at at Highbridge Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28th,  with Rev. David Ward and Bain Durant officiating. 

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