Shirley J. Jones

Wilburton, OK
 Shirley J. Jones

 Shirley J. Jones, 75, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, March 10th, at her residence. .

Shirley was born in Alpena, Arkansas on January 6, 1940, a daughter of the late Lillian (Tatum) and Willie  Smith.

She was a homemaker.

She was the widow of Johnnie  Jones. On November 7, 1961, they were married at Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Shirley is  survived by
a daughter, Carole, wife of  Brian Messex, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
 

Shirley is also survived by

Preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, husband Johnnie Jones, and sons Johnnie Jones, Jr. and David Jones, Sr.

She is also survived by Grandchildren:  Brian Messex and wife Wilene of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Doug Sharp of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Darren Sharp of Enid, Oklahoma and several other grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  Granddaughters-In-Law:  Shelley Sharp and Stacy Sharp, both of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Graveside Service at Masonic Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Graveside Services Masonic Cemetery, OK.

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Aubrey Keith Bailey

Wilburton, OK
 Aubrey Keith Bailey

 Aubrey Keith Bailey, 87, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Wednesday, February 25th, at his residence. .

Aubrey was born in Graham, Oklahoma on September 24, 1927, a son of the late Virgie (Harris) and B. J. Bailey.

He worked as a truck driver

He was a member of Wilburton Church Of Christ Wilburton, OK 74578.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He was the husband of Frances  (Valenzuela) Bailey. On July 30, 1965, they were married at Phoenix, Arizonia.

Aubrey is  survived by
two daughters, Alicia, wife of  Thomas Nowell, of Olive Branch, MS;
Margaret Dogal, of Elks Grove, CA;
three sons Jerry, husband of  Pearl Bailey, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Robert, husband of  Jamie Valenzuela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Christopher, husband of  Heather Bailey, of Wheeling, WV;
 

Aubrey is also survived by
a sister, Veta Chancellor, of Clayton, Oklahoma.
two brothers, Leroy Bailey, of Mesa, AZ; B. J., husband of  Barbara Bailey, of Mesa, AZ;
 

Preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother and daughter Sandra Morrison.

He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

Memorial Service at at Wilburton Church Of Christ, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28th,  with Mr. Logan Cates officiating.

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Earl L. Holbird Jr.

Wilburton, OK
 Earl L. Holbird, Jr.

 Earl L. Holbird, Jr., 81, of Wister, OK, passed away Thursday, February 12th, at Eastern OK Medical Center, Poteau, LeFlore County.

Earl was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma on August 26, 1933, a son of the late Flosie (Keith) Holbird and Earl  Hlbird, Sr.

He worked as a engineer at AES.

He attended Wister Assembly of God Church Wister, OK .

He served in the U.S. Navy.

Earl is  survived by
a daughter, Debbie, wife of  Steve Goldsborough, of Red Oak, Oklahoma;
a son,Robert, husband of  Donna Holbird, of Park Herst, Oklahoma;
 

Earl is also survived by
a brother, Johnny, husband of  Faye Holbird, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
 

Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Smith; son, James Howard Holbird; granddaughter, Teri Davis; mother of his children, Wilma Holbird Booth.

He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.  Secial Friend:  Billie Sue of Panama, Oklahoma.

Services at Assembly of God Church, Wister, Oklahoma, with Rev. Roger Mattox officiating.

Interment at North Rock Creek Cemetery, OK.

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Loretta Alene Carson

Wilburton, OK
 Loretta Alene Carson

 Loretta Alene Carson, 101, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, February 8th, at Latimer County Nursing Home, 103 SW 9th.

Loretta was born in Ada, Oklahoma on October 14, 1913, a daughter of the late Winnie (Williams) and Chester  Hansard.

She was a homemaker.

She was of the Methodist Faith

She was the widow of James F. Carson. On January 23, 1934, they were married at Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Loretta is  survived by
a daughter, Rita Kay Carson, of Okarche, Oklahoma.
three sons Stephen, husband of  Gloria Carson, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Jim, husband of  Delphia Carson, of Noble, Oklahoma; Phillip Carson, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
 

Loretta is also survived by

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters, 3 brothers.

She is also survived by Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Graveside Service at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th,  with Stephen Carson officiating.

Graveside Services Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, OK.

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Mary Rosaline Lott

Wilburton, OK
 Mary Rosaline Lott

 Mary Rosaline Lott, 99, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Saturday, February 7th, at Latimer County Nursing Home, 103 SW 9th.

Mary was born in West Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 28, 1915, a daughter of the late Rhonda (Bargaree) and Myron  Byrns.

She was a  homemaker

Mary is  survived by
four sons Charles LottJames LottGeorge, husband of  Betty LottBill, husband of  Pam Lott
 

Mary is also survived by

Preceded in death by her parents; Myron & Rhonda Byrns and Step-mother, Orena Kendall Byrns.  Two sons, David Lott and Doug Lott.  Two dauther-in-law: Sylvia Lott and Barbara Lott.  Two grandchildren; James Lott and Antoniette Bettis.

She is also survived by Eleven Grandchildren: Charlotte Sandage, David Lott, Bridgette Lott, Charles Lott, Michael Lott, Tony Lott, Tammy Trunk, Tanya Stone, Debbie McGee, Piper Danley and Lacy Posada.  Thirty Great Grandchildren, thirty-seven Great Great Grandchildren.  Mary had seventeen siblings.

Services at First United Methodist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13th,  with Rev. April Coates officiating.

Interment at Red Oak Cemetery, OK.

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Mae M. Wilson

Wilburton, OK
 Mae M. Wilson

 Mae M. Wilson, 74, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, July 7th, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Tulsa County.

Mae was born in Fanshawe, Oklahoma on December 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Ruthie I. (Turman) and Hayden  Thornburg.

 was a homemaker.

She attended First Baptist Church Wilburton, OK 74578.

She was the widow of Walter B. Wilson. On July 5, 1977, they were married at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Mae is  survived by
two daughters, Debra Renee, wife of  David Lawson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Pamela Marie, wife of  Bill Roberts, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
two sons Michael Leon Crabtree, of Albion, Oklahoma; Steven Ray Crabtree, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
 

Mae is also survived by
a sister, Linda Bodiford, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
six brothers, James Thornburg, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Larry, husband of  Virginia Thornburg, of Fulks Ron, Virginia; Fred Thornburg, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Robert, husband of  Candy Hunnicutt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Rick Hunnicutt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Ed Hunnicutt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
 

Preceded in death by her parents, step-father Cecil Hunnicutt, 2 sons Randy Jean Crabtree, Walter Dewayne Crabtree, husband Walter B. Wilson, sister Peggy Sue Hunnicutt, brother Ernie Dee Thornburg, daughter-in-law Kathy Crabtree.

She is also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren

Services at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, with Rev. Paul Brady and Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

Interment at Lutie Cemetery, OK.

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Hulbert Ray Scott

Wilburton, OK
 Hubert Ray Scott

 Hubert Ray Scott, 93, of Tulsa, OK, passed away Wednesday, January 21st, at Companions Specialty Care Center, 36th & Sheridan.

Hubert was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on November 7, 1921, a son of the late Wynona (Lucas) and Joe Henry Scott.

He worked as a carpenter.

He was a charter member Centerpoint Baptist Chruch  Wilburton, OK 74578.

He was the widower of Gerry  (Stevens) Scott. On March 21, 1940, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma..

Hubert is  survived by
a daughter, LaQuita Barham, of Bixby, Oklahoma.
 

Hubert is also survived by

Preceded in death

He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.  Several nieces & nephews.

Services at Centerpoint Baptist Chruch , Wilburton, OK, at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24th,  with Rev. Bud Vinson officiating.

Interment at Centerpoint Cemetery, OK.

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Lloyd D. Gray, Sr.

Wilburton, OK
 Lloyd D. Gray, Sr.

 Lloyd D. Gray, Sr., 73, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Thursday, January 22nd, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar.

Lloyd was born in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma on January 14, 1942, a son of the late Etta (Watkins) and Robert  Gray.

He self employed body shop owner.

Lloyd is  survived by
two daughters, Rosalind, wife of  Jimmy Didlott, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Charmion, wife of  Monte Busby, of McAlester, Oklahoma;
a son,Lloyd D. Gray Jr, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
 

Lloyd is also survived by
two sisters, Irene Coy, of Kingfisher, Oklahoma; Lorene, wife of  Jimmy Walker, of Panola, Oklahoma.
a brother, Robert Gray, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
 

Preceded in death by his parent.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  Chasity Busby and Monte Busby Jr both of McAlester, Oklahoma.  Several nieces and nephews.

Services at Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26th,  with Junior Miller officiating.

Interment at Lutie Cemetery, OK.

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Cynthia Jane Hamby

Wilburton, OK
 Cynthia Jane Hamby

 Cynthia Jane Hamby, 53, of Muskogee, OK, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, at Eastar Health System.

Cynthia was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 16, 1961, a daughter of Lela (Parker) Hamby and the late Versil Hamby.

She worked as a custodian.

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

Cynthia is  survived by

Cynthia is also survived by
a sister, Mary Hord, of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
a brother, Kevin Hamby, of Foyil, Oklahoma;
 

Preceded in death by her father, 1 sister.

She is also survived by Special Grandparents:  Edith & Leroy Burnett.  Very Special Friends:  Becky Davenport of Eufaula, Oklahoma, Julie of Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Services at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, with Rev. Paul Brady officiating.

Interment at Centerpoint Cemetery, OK.

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Alfred Harley

Wilburton, OK
 Alfred  Harley

 Alfred Harley, 83, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, at his residence. .

Alfred was born in Idabel, Oklahoma on October 20, 1931, a son of the late Lena (Battice) and Leo  Harley.

He worked as a auto mechanic.

He was a member of Grace Indian Methodist Hartshorne, OK .

He served in the U.S. Army.

Alfred is  survived by
five daughters, Janet, wife of  Paul Massey, of Talihina, Oklahoma;
Sharon Crank, of Talihina, Oklahoma;
Alfrede Harley, of Idabel, Oklahoma;
Deborah, wife of  Jimmy Wesley, of Wright City, Oklahoma;
Leslie Harley, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
three sons Gary Harley, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Alfred Harley, Jr., of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; James Douglas, husband of  Tamara Harley, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
 

Alfred is also survived by
three sisters, Ruthie Mae Williston, of Idabel, Oklahoma; Faye Stehle, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Amelia Harley, of Idabel, Oklahoma.
two brothers, Everett Harley, of Idabel, Oklahoma; Virgil Harley, of DeQueen, Arkansas;
 

Preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is also survived by Special Friend:  Jean Thomas of Talihina, Oklahoma.  17 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside Service at Choctaw Veterans Cemetery, Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24th,  with Rev. David Warden officiating.

Graveside Services Choctaw Veterans Cemetery, OK.

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