Loretta Fay Morris

In Memory Of Loretta Fay Morris

Loretta Fay Morris, age 61, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the St. Francis Hospital, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Loretta was born in Panama, Oklahoma on January 3, 1954, a daughter of the late Lucille (Mize) and Mervin Pendergraft.

She was employed as a secretary at KEDDO, in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Loretta was the wife of Stanley Morris, Sr. On August 6, 1985, they were married at Branch, Arkansas.

Loretta is survived by:

Husband: Stanley Morris, of the home.

Daughter/Son-In-Law: Natalie & Chris Foster, of Ratcliff, Arkansas.

Sons: Derek Morris, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Stanley Morris, Jr., of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Joe Don & Stephanie Creek, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; David & Patricia Pendergraft, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Curtis Pendergraft, of Wagoner, Oklahoma.

Father-In-Law: Jack W. Morris, of Paris, Arkansas.

Sister-In-Law: Jane Wurst and husband Ronnie.

Grandchildren: Dillon Foster, Cameron Foster, both of Ratcliff, Arkansas.

Several nieces & nephews. Several great nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, sisters-in-law, Debbie Pendergraft & Annette Morris, mother-in-law, Mary Morris, brother-in-law, Bradley Morris.

Graveside Service at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Pallbearers: David Pendergraft, Jr., Jeff Pendergraft, Andy White, Chris Foster, Brandon Watson, Justin Smith. Honorary Pallbearers: Dillon Foster, Cameron Foster.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Pauline Kirkes

In Memory of Lila Pauline Kirkes

Lila Pauline Kirkes, age 79, of Wilburton, Oklahoma , passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Coal County General Hospital, Coalgate, Oklahoma.

Lila was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on October 1, 1935, a daughter of the late Burtis (Goforth) and William Coffee.

Lila graduated from Panola High School in 1952. She attended Beauty School in California where she received her degree on January 4, 1955, and state board Cosmetology in Oklahoma in 1956.

Lila was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She was the widow of Richard Kirkes. On November 1957, they were married at Durant, Oklahoma.

Lila is survived by:

Son: Lewis Kirkes, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Daughter-In-Law: Lisa Kirkes (Smith), of Paoli, Oklahoma.

Granddaughters: Ashley Cody Davis, of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; Alyssa Kirkes, of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Grandson: Joshua Kirkes, of Durant, Oklahoma.

And she is also survived by 4 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard Kirkes, son, Richard Kirkes, Jr., sister, Dorothy Walker.

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Connie F. Long

In Memory Of Connie F. Long

Connie F. Long, age 66, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Sparks Regional Medical Center, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Connie was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on July 28, 1949, a daughter of the late Maggie (Ross) and George Branch.

Connie was a homemaker. She attended First Baptist Church of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Connie is survived by:

Sons: Vince Rains, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Brian Rains, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Step sons: Michael, husband of Brooklyn Long, of Alma, Arkansas; Derrick, husband of Joleen Long, of Van Buren, Arkansas.

Daughter: Jody Rains, of Chester, Arkansas.

Step daughter: Cristie Palmer, and her husband Craig, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Marilyn & Carl Whitfield, of Seminole, Oklahoma; Judy & Marvin Helsel, of Pratt, Kansas; Paula Branch, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Connie is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and daughter, Amy Childs.

Services at LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Interment to follow at the LeFlore Cemetery, of LeFlore, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Derrick Long, Charley Thornton, Michael Long, David Wells, Vincent Rains, Brian Rains.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Lawrence William Lowe

Lawrence William Lowe, 56 years of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Latimer County Hospital in Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Services are pending with Waldrop Funeral Home of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Phillip Jeffrey Owings

In Memory Of Phillip Jeffrey Owings

Phillip Jeffrey Owings, age 70, formerly of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his residence in Langley, Oklahoma.

Phillip was born in McCook, Nebraska on October 1, 1944, a son of the late Effie (Jeffrey) and Nathaniel Owings.

He worked in the Banking industry. Phillip served in the Army National Guard.

Phillip is survived by:

Son: Phillip Owings, Jr., of Moscow, Russia.

Daughters/Son-In-Law: Allison & Trey Biggs, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Ginger Thedford, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Jan & James Worthey, of Decatur, Alabama; Wini & Al Baker, of Birmingham, Alabama.

Mother of his children: June Owings, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by Grandchildren: Abby Biggs, Parker Biggs, Josh Biggs, Libby Thedford, Nathan Thedford, Joseph Thedford.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside Service at Center Point Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2015 with Mr. Jeff Davis and Rev. Al Baker officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers: Parker Biggs, Nathan Thedford, Josh Biggs, Joseph Thedford.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA

Bobby Eugene Dunlap

In Memory Of Bobby Eugene Dunlap

Bobby Eugene Dunlap, age 65, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Latimer County Hospital, Wilburton, Oklahoma .

Bobby was born in Kinta, Oklahoma on September 22, 1949, a son of the late Jewell (Frye) and Leo Dunlap.

Bobby worked in the oil field. He attended the River Bend Cowboy Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Bobby helped start and was a member for many years of the West End Fire Department. He served as Fire Chief for many years right up the last couple of years.

He was the husband of Frances (Wilson) Dunlap. On October 29, 1971, they were married at Ogden, Utah.

Bobby is survived by:

Wife: Frances Dunlap, of the home.

Son/Daughter-In-Law: David & Cristy Dunlap, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Daughters: Christina Dunlap, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Tiffany Doshier, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Jack & Carol Dunlap, of Keota, Oklahoma; Jerry Dunlap, of Kinta, Oklahoma; Kenneth & Donna Dunlap, of Quinton, Oklahoma; Donald & Shela Dunlap, of Russellville, Arkansas.

Sister/Brother-In-Law: Linda & Ronnie Shaffer, of Kinta, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Debbie Dunlap.

Services at Highbridge Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2015 with Rev. John Shirley officiating. Interment to follow at 2 p.m. at the Sans Bois Cemetery, Kinta, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Jeremy Shaffer, Jason Bonham, Drew Forwoodson, Charlie Robert, Jeremy Lovell, Keith Lovell, Jason Adams. Honorary Pallbearers: Jack Dunlap, Jerry Dunlap, Kenneth Dunlap, Donald Dunlap, Ronnie Shaffer, West End Board of Directors, West End Firefighters.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Ellis D. Sumpter

In Memory Of Ellis D. Sumpter

Ellis D. Sumpter, age 67, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Tidwell Nursing Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Ellis was born in Fanshawe, Oklahoma on August 14, 1948, a son of the late Mamie (Thornburg) and Thurman Sumpter.

Ellis worked in the logging business. He was a member of Norris Freewill Baptist Church.

He was the husband of Donna (Campbell) Sumpter. On December 10, 1965, they were married at Hughes, Oklahoma.

Ellis is survived by:

Wife: Donna Sumpter, of the home.

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Clint & Jamie Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Arron & Kassie Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Daughters/Sons-In-Law: Sherry & Dwayne Mote, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Lorri Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Keysha & Shawn Wilcox, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Thurman (Butch) & Karen Sumpter, of Albion, Oklahoma; Terry & Debbie Sumpter, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Barbara & Curtis Corcoran, of Monroe, Oklahoma; Rita & John Baldwin, of Wister, Oklahoma.

Sister-In-Law: Marla Sumpter, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Special Family Friend: Debra Jacobs, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronnie Sumpter; son, Shannon Sumpter.

Services at Fanshawe Public School Auditorium, Fanshawe, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Mr. Alex Robinson officiating.

Interment to follow at the Norris Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Brandon Norman, Tyrel Holbird, Kenny Feno, Chris Goldsborough, Steve Goldsborough, Dakota Watson. Honorary Pallbearers: Larry Steelman, Orville Taylor, Bob Brown, Alex Robinson, Nathan Gooch, Randall Smith, Jim Waits, Horace Smallwood, Gene Savage, Thomas Colbert, Joker Martin.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Ramona Pauline (Peters) Allen

Submitted by Family:

Ramona Pauline (Peters) Allen went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2015. Ramona was born in the small community of Seven Oaks, outside of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on August 23, 1939, the second child of Pluma (Barnes) Peters Cantrell and Grady Peters. At the age of 11, Ramona accepted Christ as her Savior at a revival meeting. After graduating from Sallisaw High School in 1956, she attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. During this time she met the love of her life at a BSU hayride. In February of 1959, Delmer Allen asked Ramona "the fatal question". They were married on August 9, 1959. Their dream was to spread the gospel as foreign missionaries. This dream was to be delayed for several years. Ramona graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Training and minors in Business Administration and Math. She worked as a secretary for various companies and organizations.

In 1975, she received her teaching certification from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

She taught math in Haileyville and Clayton Public Schools. In 1981, she received her Masters of Business Administration from Northeastern State University. She became a Business teacher for Wilburton High School. During her teaching career she belonged to many professional organizations. She received the "Outstanding Oklahoma Business Educator Award" in 1992. She was an exemplary teacher and was committed to her students, school and community.

After retiring, she and Delmer realized their dream to serve as missionaries overseas and worked in the United Arab Emirates and India. Ramona was also involved extensively in the Women’s Missionary Union and taught Sunday School to children of all ages.

Ramona was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Spending time with her granddaughter was a "special delight". She was a wonderful aunt as well and seemed to always know the right thing to say to encourage those who knew her. She was a great model for what a Christian woman should be.

While trying to recover from open heart surgery, she and Delmer shared their 56th wedding anniversary in the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and now is in the Presence of the Lord she so willingly served.

She is survived by her husband, Delmer L. Allen; daughter, Charity Buxton and husband, Michael of Edmond, Oklahoma; son, Timothy Allen and wife, Vickie of McAlester, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Victoria Allen; brother, Joe Peters and wife Trudy of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; sister, Judy Limore and husband Jack of Muldrow, Oklahoma; sister, Dora McGowan and husband Jack, of Tucson, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Pulmar Cantrell and father, Grady Peters. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma for endowment for Fellowship of Baptist Educators, 3800 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, (405-949-9500).

A memorial service will be held at Center Point Baptist Church, north of Wilburton, Oklahoma at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, with Rev. Billy Hickman, Rev. Carl Rudek, Rev. David Ward officiating. Interment to follow at the Center Point Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma. Visitation with the family will be at the home, 209 NW Center Point Road, from 2-8 pm on Monday, August 24, 2015.

Pallbearers: Nephews and son-in-law, Michael Buxton.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNREAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Onie Jean (McCabe) Enis

Onie Jean (McCabe) Enis, 86 years of age, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 24 in McAlester, Oklahoma.  Service will be Monday, July 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Jimmie Allene (Lawrence) Gillespie

Jimmie Allene (Lawrence) Gillespie was born June 28, 1924 in the Pleasant Hill Community of Latimer County, Oklahoma to James and Jennie (Reed) Lawrence.  She passed away July 21, 2015 in Sherman, Texas at the age of 91 years and 23 days.

She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five (65) years, C. C. Gillespie; her daughter, Mary Lea Gillespie; her infant son, Christopher Lee Gillespie; her parents, James and Jennie (Reed) Lawrence; her sisters:  Alice Lawrence, Thelma Allen, and an infant sister; her brothers:  Thomas Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, and Harold Lawrence.

Allene is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Floetta Gillespie of Sherman, Texas; her grandson, Chad Gillespie of Dallas, Texas; and her granddaughter and her husband, Krista and John Potter of Whitesboro, Texas.  She is also survived by her sister,  Audrey Skimbo of Wilburton, her sister and brother-in-law, Jo Ann and Frank Back of Poteau; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Judy Lawrence of Wilburton; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Allene graduated from Panola High School in 1941 and was the class Salutatorian.  She attended Eastern Oklahoma State College.  She then attended Southeastern Oklahoma State College (now Southeastern Oklahoma State University) where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education and her Master’s Degree in Education.  Allene was always serious about her education and was very proud of her academic success.  She made only one “B” throughout her college years and graduated with honors from Southeastern.

Mrs. “G”, as she was referred to by her students, taught her entire 36 year career at Red Oak High School.  She taught Business Education and was the yearbook and newspaper sponsor every year.  She was an excellent teacher and pushed her students to be the best they could become.  She was very proud of her students and had a positive influence on many of their lives.  She was pleased with their successes, not only during high school; but in their adult lives as well.

Allene was an avid reader and enjoyed all types of books.  Working crossword puzzles was another of her hobbies.  She enjoyed watching the various sporting events at Red Oak.  She also enjoyed watching Chris’ basketball teams and watching Chad’s and Krista’s athletic careers.

She was a member of the Red Oak First Baptist Church for seventy-three (73) years and served as Church Secretary for many of those years.  She was an active and faithful member and enjoyed all Church activities.

She was also a member of Eastern Star and the Oklahoma Education Association for many years.

Allene was very proud of all of her family and of her heritage.  She lived a productive ninety-one (91) years and she was very active until the last few years.  Allene will be missed by all and will continue to influence future generations with her shared wisdom and laughter.

Services Friday, July 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Red Oak, Oklahoma with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Rev. Sam Garner officiating.  Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Walter Squires, Ronald Garner, Bill Garner, Vince Hiatt, Dewayne Mankin, I. T. Hankins.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.