Edith Inez Pickle

Wilburton, OK
 Edith Inez Pickle

 Edith Inez Pickle, 68, of Red Oak, OK, passed away Monday, January 12th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar.

Edith was born in Hartford, Arkansas on November 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Roshell (Hodges) and Ted  Pickle.

She worked as a barber.

She was the wife of JR  Wilson. On November 9, 2002, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Edith is  survived by

Edith is also survived by
two brothers, Ted, husband of  Delores Pickle, of Hartford, Arkansas; Bob, husband of  Wanda Pickle, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
 

Preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters.

She is also survived by 2 Sons. Step Son: Charles (Chuck) and wife, Melissa Wilson of McAlester, Oklahoma.  1 Step Daughter & Husband.  2 Special Nieces:  Tana Newport and Michaelann Hensley, both of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, several Step Grandchildren and Step Great Grandchildren.

Services at First Assembly of God Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17th,  with Rev. Randy Holmes and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Interment at Baldwin Cemetery, OK.

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Edward Leon Holly

Wilburton, OK
 Edward Leon Holly

 Edward Leon Holly, 56, of Red Oak, OK, passed away Thursday, January 8th, at his residence. .

Edward was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on November 20, 1958, a son of the late Alice (Stark) and Luther  Holly.

He worked as a project engineer at Franklin Electric Wilburton, Oklahoma..,

He attended Firstt Baptist Church Red Oak, OK 74563.

Edward is  survived by

Edward is also survived by
four sisters, Louise, wife of  Blue Ray, of Idabel, Oklahoma; Francine, wife of  J.R. Rozell, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; Wilma Hilburn, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Doris, wife of  Don Wagnon, of Strang, Oklahoma.
three brothers, Ray, husband of  Janice Holly, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Charles, husband of  Pam Holly, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Bob, husband of  Kim Holly, of Salt Lake City, Utah;
 

Preceded in death by his parents.

He is also survived by Numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great great nieces & nephews.  Special friend:  Jennifer Taylor, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Services at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12th,  with Rev. Monty Thompson and Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating.

Interment at North Rock Creek Cemetery, OK.

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Vela Cletis Wise

Wilburton, OK
 Velma Cletis Wise

 Velma Cletis Wise, 93, of Spiro, OK, passed away Sunday, December 28th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar.

Velma was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma on June 4, 1921, a daughter of the late Winnie (Winkler) and John  Brewer.

She was a  homemaker.

She was the widow of Wallace Earl Wise. On June 21, 1939, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Velma is  survived by
two daughters, Wanema Sue Gniech, of Panama, Oklahoma;
Brenda J., wife of  Tony Salinas, of Panama, Oklahoma;
a son,Leeman A., husband of  Nancy Wise, of Panama, Oklahoma;
 

Velma is also survived by
a sister, Elsie Horne, of Oklahoma;
a brother, Watie Brewer, of Stilwell, Oklahoma;
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband and a grandson.

She is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren; numerous Great Great Grandchildren

Graveside Service at Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Graveside Services Lutie Cemetery, OK.

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Beatrice Deliah Chronister

Wilburton, OK
 Beatrice Deliah Chronister

 Beatrice Deliah Chronister, 89, of Missouri City, TX, passed away Tuesday, December 23rd, at Colonnades at Reflection Day, Pearland,  County.

Beatrice was born in Mexia, Texas on January 12, 1925, a daughter of the late Rosa (Stone) and Gus  Hays.

She worked as a Latimer County Treasurer at Latimer County 74578.,

She attended  

She was the widow of Horace  Chronister. On September 20, 1945, they were married at

Beatrice is  survived by
a daughter, Ann, wife of  Phil Ozment, of Missouri City, Texas.
 

Beatrice is also survived by

Preceded in death by her parents, and four sisters.

She is also survived by Grandson: Andy Ozment & wife Joanne of Richmond, Texas.  Granddaughter: Roxanne Forster & husband Peter of Houston, Texas.  Three great grandchildren: Jason Ozment & wife Rachel,  of Richomond, Texas; Emily Forster & Graeme Forster, of Houston, Texas.  One Great Great Grandson:  Andrew Ozment of Richmond, Texas.

Services at Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Interment at Wilburton Masonic Cemetery, OK.

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Mary Juwana Duggan

Wilburton, OK
 Mary Juwana Duggan

 Mary Juwana Duggan, 70, of Red Oak, OK, passed away Sunday, December 14th, at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home, McAlester, Pittsburg County.

Mary was born in Lexington, Oklahoma on January 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Leota (Wells) and Roy Thomas Cheatwood.

She worked as a child care giver.

She was a member of Panola Baptist Church Panola, Ok .

She was the widow of Bill  Duggas. On June 10, 1960, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mary is  survived by
four daughters, Mary, wife of  Marcus Dennis, of Claremore, Oklahoma;
Anita Houston, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Tammy, wife of  Robert Ketcher, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Lacinda, wife of  James Gilby, of Rose Bud, Arkansas;
five sons Jerry, husband of  Debbie Duggan, of Summerfield, Oklahoma; Billy, husband of  Lisa Duggan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Scotty, husband of  Becky Duggan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Roy Duggan, of Panola, Oklahoma; Chester Duggan, of San Diego, California;
 

Mary is also survived by
four sisters, Dora Lucille, wife of  Jessie Goforth, of Newalla, Oklahoma; Linda, wife of  Jerry Armstrong, of Midwest City, Oklahoma; Karen Koster, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; Cynthia, wife of  Bobbi Bibb, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
two brothers, Edward, husband of  Ruth Cheatwood, of Conroe, Texas; Charles Gilbert Cheatwood, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
 

Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Duggan; parents, Roy & Leota Cheatwood; brother, Thomas Leroy Cheatwood; sisters, Mable Irene Cheatwood, Sharon Cheatwood.

She is also survived by 27 Grandchildren, 36 Great Grandchildren

Services at Panola High School Auditorium, Panola, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18th,  with Rev. Howard Head and Rev. Charles Scott officiating.

Interment at Centerpoint Cemetery, OK.

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Nancy Louise Bell

Wilburton, OK
 Nancy Louise Bell

 Nancy Louise Bell, 86, of Inola, OK, passed away Saturday, December 13th, at Inola Health & Rehab Center.

Nancy was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on December 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Beulah (Butler) and Jake  Wallace.

She was a  homemaker.

She attended First United Methodist Church Wilburton, OK 74578.

She was the widow of John D. Bell. On June 11, 1945, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Nancy is  survived by
a daughter, Linda Louise Bell, of Pryor, Oklahoma;
 

Nancy is also survived by
a sister, Dr. Trice Butler, of McAlester, Oklahoma.
 

Preceded in death by her parents, Jake & Beulah Wallace; grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Butler and Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Wallace; husband, John D. Bell; son, John D. Bell, Jr. "Johnny Boy".

She is also survived by Niece: Ragan Nan Butler, of Edmond, Oklahoma.  Great Niece, Gemma Louise Thorne, of Edmond, Oklahoma. Nephew-In-Law: James Thorne, of Edmond, Oklahoma.  A host of many friends and family.

Services at First United Methodist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16th,  with Rev. April Coates and Obit & Remarks, Niece Ragan Butler officiating.

Interment at Wilburton City Cemetery, OK.

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Billy Wayne Kendrick

Wilburton, OK
 Billy Wayne Kendrick

 Billy Wayne Kendrick, 75, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, December 7th, at , Haileyville, Pittsburg County.

Billy was born in Haywood, Oklahoma on February 20, 1939, a son of the late Vida (Scott) and Dean  Kendrick.

He worked as a rancher.

He was the husband of Margaret  (Phillips) Kendrick. On May 4, 1960, they were married at Poteau, Oklahoma.

Billy is  survived by
four daughters, Sandra, wife of  Derick Brown, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma;
Judy, wife of  Stuart Winlock, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Terri, wife of  Jimmy Durant, of Fanshaw, Oklahoma;
Sallie Tomlinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
a son,Billy Kendrick, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
 

Billy is also survived by
two brothers, Glen, husband of  Glenda Kendrick, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Raymond, husband of  Flo Kendrick, of Silverdale, Washington.
 

Preceded in death by his parents, Dean & Vida Kendrick, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, granddaughter Mary Nation, Grandson, Jeremy Braman, and Gene Nation, Robert Nation.

He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren

Services at Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Interment at Gowen Cemetery Gowen, OK.

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Ira Jean Evans

Wilburton, OK
 Ira Jean Evans

 Ira Jean Evans, 91, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Monday, December 1st, at Select Speciality Hospital, Ft. Smith,  County, AR.

Ira was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma on November 29, 1923, a daughter of the late Vera (Locke) Pebworth
 and Preston  Pebworth.

She was a  homemaker.

Ira is  survived by
two daughters, Betty Armstrong, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Patty, wife of  James Brown, of Tyler, Texas;
a son,David Burleson, of Oregon;
 

Ira is also survived by
two sisters, June Greenwood, of Ada, Oklahoma; Opal Dean Pebworth, of Florida.
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 6 sisters.

She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Direct Cremation.

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Melvin Ellis Holly

Wilburton, OK
 Melvin Ellis Holly

 Melvin Ellis Holly, 73, of Ayer, MA, passed away Saturday, November 22nd, at Leominster Health Alliance Hospital, ,  County, OK.

Melvin was born in Panola, Oklahoma on May 14, 1941, a son of the late Vanita Roberta (O'Donnell) and James Donald Holly.

He worked as a law officer.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Ok

Melvin is  survived by
three daughters, Wallena L. Dominic, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Susie Holly-Bull, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Kristy, wife of  Jessie Vasquez, of Wagoner, Oklahoma;
two sons Dennis A.  Holly, of Stringtown, Oklahoma; James, husband of  Robin Holly, of Stillwater, Oklahoma;
 

Melvin is also survived by
a brother, Jim, husband of  Patricia Holly, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
 

Preceded in death by his parents J.D. & Vinita Holly, Son Ellis Lynn Holly, and Elaine Holly.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  J.J. & Cody Bull of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Emilee Thorne, of Wagoner, Oklahoma; Ethan Thorne, U.S. Army, Conner Holly, of Stillwater.  Great Grandson:  Jaxson Thorne, of Wagoner, Oklahoma.

Services at North Rock Creek Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma,.

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Edith M. Jackson

Wilburton, OK
 Edith M. Jackson

 Edith M. Jackson, 72, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Saturday, November 22nd, at her residence. .

Edith was born in Levelland, Texas on March 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Alta M. (Grimsley) and Eugene B. Richardson.

She worked as a nurse.

She attended Wilburton Church Of Christ Wilburton, OK 74578.

She was the widow of Mixon Andrew Jackson. On December 30, 1996, they were married at South Rock Creek Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Edith is  survived by
a daughter, Gena, husband of  Roy Herren, of Red Oak, Oklahoma;
two sons Shannon, husband of  Julia Green, of Martens, Texas; Greg, husband of  Lori Green, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
 

Edith is also survived by
two brothers, C E, husband of  Linda Richardson, of McCloud, Oklahoma; Jimmy, husband of  Jo Ann Richardson, of Wellton, Arizonia.
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Andrew, 2 grandchildren, Morgan Foster, Caleb Green.

She is also survived by 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren

Services to be held at a later date..

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