Edith Mae Phelps

Wilburton, OK
 Edith Mae Phelps

 Edith Mae Phelps, 84, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, June 5th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Edith was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on January 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Dorotha Mae (Stephens) and Elza  Gill.

She worked in child care at head start.

She attended Church of God of Prophecy Quinton, OK . 

She was the wife of Thurman Leroy Phelps, Sr.. On December 22, 1945, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Edith is  survived by 
three daughters, Mary, wife of  Dale Breeding, of Heavener, Oklahoma; 
Thelma McCullough, of Union City, Oklahoma; 
Carolyn Coil, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
three sons Thurman Leroy, husband of  Jo Phelps, Jr., of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Walter, husband of  Betty Phelps, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Ronald, husband of Tedra Phelps, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Edith is also survived by 
a brother, Donald Gill, of Seminole, Oklahoma. 
 

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leroy Gill; sister, Lilly Fargo; son, Raymond Edward Phelps; grandson, Billy Gene Phelps.

She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th,  with Rev. C. W. Stoneburner and Mr. Glen Kendrick officiating. 

Interment at Damon Valley Cemetery, OK. 

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Lawrence Monroe Lay

Wilburton, OK
 Lawrence Monroe Lay

 Lawrence Monroe Lay, 71, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, June 5th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Lawrence was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 14, 1943, a son of the late Thelma (Wilson) and Calvin Cecil Lay.

He worked as a carpenter.

He attended Gowen Baptist Church Gowen, OK . 

He was the widower of Velma  (Freeman) Lay. On January 24, 1964, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Velma passed away August 12, 2004. 

Lawrence is  survived by 
a daughter, Tammy, wife of  Clark Boling, of Gowen, Oklahoma; 
a son,Gary, husband of  Carli Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Lawrence is also survived by 
two sisters, Wanda, wife of  Jim Ryan, of Pittsburg, Oklahoma; Betty, wife of  Matt Trench, of Norman, Oklahoma. 
four brothers, Bobby, husband of  Shali Lay, of McLoud, Oklahoma; Donnie, husband of  Pat Lay, of McLoud, Oklahoma; Ronnie Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Don, husband of  Sue Lay, of Moore, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, son Walter Lay, 2 sisters, wife Velma Lay.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  Brittany Goff, of Stigler, Oklahoma; Charlie Martin, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Triston Boling, of Gowen, Oklahoma; Jeremy Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  4 Great Grandchildren.

Services at Centerpoint Baptist Chruch , Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8th,  with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. 

Interment at Gowen Cemetery, OK. 

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Jerry Pitts

Wilburton, OK
 Jerry  Pitts

 Jerry Pitts, 70, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, May 31st, at his residence. . 

Jerry was born in Blounts Town, Florida on March 15, 1945, a son of the late Bernice (Sapp) and Walter  Pitts.

He worked as a truck driver.

He served in the U.S. Marines. 

He was the husband of Valerie  (Hinson) Pitts. On May 14, 2008, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Jerry is  survived by 
a daughter, Penny Sergent, of Covington, Kentucky; 
a son,Jimmy Allen Pitts, of Florence, Kentucky; 
 

Jerry is also survived by 
four sisters, Florice Keaver, of Blounts Town, Florida; Ann French, of Blounts Town, Florida; Mary Atkins, of Blounts Town, Florida; Lizzie, wife of  George Flowers, of Bristol, Kentucky. 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jake Pitts, grandparents.

He is also survived by Two grandsons: Alex Sergent and Isaiah Brooks, both of Covington, Kentucky.

Memorial Service at at Veterans Colony Hall, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Benjamin John Thomas, Jr.

Wilburton, OK
 Benjamin John Thomas, Jr.

 Benjamin John Thomas, Jr., 83, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, May 22nd, at Jack C. Montgomery VA Center, Muskogee,  County. 

Benjamin was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on August 29, 1931, a son of the late Lucille (Brandt) and Benjamin John Thomas, Sr.

He was self enployed store clerk.

He served in the U.S. Army. 

He was the husband of Shirley  (Walden) Thomas. On June 12, 1959, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Benjamin is  survived by 
two daughters, Sharon, wife of  Trent Sharp, of Fayettville, Arkansas; 
Susan Vaughan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
 

Benjamin is also survived by 

Preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn Givens.

He is also survived by Niece: Dr. Billye Kay Givens, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Grandchildren: Nathan Sharp of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Suzanne Vaughan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Great Grandchild: Kingston Vaughan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th,  with Dr. Trent Sharp and Dr. Billye Kay Givens officiating. 

Private Burial Wilburton City Cemetery, OK. 

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Hazel M. Johnsen

Wilburton, OK
 Hazel M. Johnsen

 Hazel M. Johnsen, 88, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Saturday, May 16th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Hazel was born in , Montana on August 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Theresa (Card) and George  Benson.

She worked as a store clerk.

She was the widow of Elmer  Johnsen. On September 19, 1948, they were married at Ronan, Montana. 

Hazel is  survived by 
a daughter, Karen, wife of  Ted Dalke, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
two sons Forrest, husband of  Eva Johnsen, of Ronan, Montana; Michael, husband of  Kathy Johnsen, of Buckley, Washington; 
 

Hazel is also survived by 
a sister, Rose Gunkle, of Wenatchee, Washington. 
a brother, Marit Benson, of Colorado; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 sisters, 3 brothers.

She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren

Private family service at a later date.. 

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Cynthia Denise Cox

Wilburton, OK
 Cynthia Denise Cox

 Cynthia Denise Cox, 56, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Thursday, May 14th, at OU Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County. 

Cynthia was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on April 28, 1959, a daughter of the late Betty (Wooldridge) and William  Johnston.

She was employed as an recycling manager at City of Wilburton

Cynthia is  survived by 
two daughters, Jessica, wife of  Jesse Flores, of San Carlos, California; 
Dakotah Malone, of Poteau, Oklahoma; 
two sons Robbie Anderson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Josh, husband of  Natia Anderson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Cynthia is also survived by 
a sister, DeJa, wife of  Wayne Vogt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
a brother, Bobb Johnston, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by her father, Bill Johnston; and grandparents.

She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren

Memorial Service at at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17th,  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating. 

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Martin Lee Gammons

Wilburton, OK
 Martin Lee Gammons

 Martin Lee Gammons, 53, of Crowder, OK, passed away Thursday, May 14th, at his residence. . 

Martin was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma on May 10, 1962, a son of the late Betty (Gains) and Jimmie  Gammons.

 DISABLED

Martin is  survived by 

Martin is also survived by 
a sister, Jan, wife of  Joe Conley, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie D. (Okie) & Betty Gammons; brother, Jimmy Dean Gammons; and both sets of grandparents.

He is also survived by Sister-In-Law:  Lynn Gammons, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Graveside Service at Oakwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Oklahoma, at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 18th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

Graveside Services Oakwood Cemetery, OK. 

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Rosa Nell Watkins

Wilburton, OK
 Rosa Nell Watkins

 Rosa Nell Watkins, 91, of Red Oak, OK, passed away Thursday, May 14th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Rosa was born in Jation, Texas on February 23, 1924, a daughter of the late Artie (Vickers) and Emerson Boy Underwood.

 was a homemaker.

She attended First Assembly of God Church Red Oak, OK . 

She was the widow of Loyal  Watkins. On November 2, 1949, they were married at Gainesville, Texas. 

Rosa is  survived by 
a daughter, Sandra, wife of  William Galloway, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; 
two sons Loyal Richard, husband of  Carlene Watkins, of Pahrump, Nevada; Emerson Watkins, of Pahrump, Nevada; 
 

Rosa is also survived by 
a sister, Nettie Sue Faulkner, of Blythe, California. 
a brother, Jackie Boy, husband of  Marge Underwood, of Hemet, California; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Kay Coffee, 4 brothers, 1 sister.

She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren

Services at First Assembly of God Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19th,  with Rev. Randy Holmes and Rev. Baxter Stuart officiating. 

Interment at Red Oak Cemetery, OK. 

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Lawana Mathis

Wilburton, OK
 Lawana  Mathis

 Lawana Mathis, 63, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Monday, May 4th, at her residence. . 

Lawana was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on November 8, 1951, a daughter of the late Leortha (Cathey) and Milton  Brown.

She was employed as a janitor.

She was the widow of Phillip Ronald Mathis.

Lawana is  survived by 
a daughter, Brenda, wife of  Walter Baldwin, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Lawana is also survived by 
a sister, Kathy, wife of  Jim Sutmiller, of Wasilla, Alaska. 
two brothers, Lyle, husband of  Rose Brown, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Steve, husband of  Chris Brown, of Anchorage, Alaska; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Dustin Mathis.

She is also survived by Brother-In-Law/Sister-In-Law:  Wayne & Billie Mathis of Wilburton, Oklahoma; David Mathis of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Lynn Mathis, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Tim & Sandy Hamilton, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Granddaughter: Chelsie and fiance Copeland Cook, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Graveside Service at Highbridge Cemetery, Wilburton, OK, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

Graveside Services Highbridge Cemetery, OK. 

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Bob L. White

Wilburton, OK
 Bob L. White

 Bob L. White, 80, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Tuesday, April 21st, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County.

Bob was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on April 28, 1934, a son of the late Annie (Surratt) and Marshall  White.

He worked as a welder.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He was the widower of Mayzell  (Collins) White. On August 4, 1964, they were married at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Bob is  survived by
two daughters, Lisa, wife of  Bret Effinger, of Indianola, Oklahoma;
Terry, wife of  Kenneth Boatright, of McAlester, Oklahoma;
 

Bob is also survived by
a sister, Mary Ann Wood, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
a brother, Ray, husband of  Billie White, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
 

Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mazell, 3 brothers, 3 sisters.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  Sara Perry, Matthew Effinger, both of McAlester, Oklahoma. Kensey Boatright, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma.  Great Grandchildren: Annistyn Perry, of McAlester, Oklahoma, Maylee Boatright, Kannon Bell, both of Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Interment at Damon Valley Cemetery, OK.

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