Frank Dale Vinson
Frank Dale Vinson, age 78, born December 27, 1937, son of the late Casper & Beula (McKinzy) Vinson.
Services to be set at a later date. SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURATON, OKLAHOMA.
Clara Mae Gaustad
Clara Mae Gaustad, age 84, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, McAlester, Oklahoma.
Clara was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on January 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Nita (Bagwell) and Leonard Lively.
She was employed as an engineer line supervisor.
She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma .
She was the wife of John Gaustad. On November 23, 1974, they were married at Phoenix, Arizona.
Clara is survived by:
Husband: John Gaustad, of the home.
Daughter: Brenda Gutierrez, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Richard & Jennifer Gaustad, of California; Donald Crouch, of California.
She is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother.
Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 with Richard Gaustad, Richard Matthews and Randy Waldrop officiating.
Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers: Richard Gaustad, Floyd Allen, Charlie Bagley, John Cook, Lesley Stanford, Richard Matthews. Honorary Pallbearers: Ken Marley, Bill Wiginton.
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Gary Don Morgan
In Memory Of Gary Don Morgan
Gary Don Morgan, age 58, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at his residence in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Gary was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on May 31, 1957, a son of the late Lorene (Cutler) and Bob W. Morgan.
Gary worked as a trucker. He was of the Baptist
Gary is survived by:
Daughters: Stevi Morgan, of Atoka, Oklahoma; Nikki Morgan, of McAlester, Oklahoma.
Sister/Brother-In-Law: Connie & Leroy Belt, of Claremore, Oklahoma.
Brother: Bobby Morgan, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Uncle/Aunt: Weldon & Kathy Morgan of Texas.
Aunt: Jahala Williams, of Talihina, Oklahoma.
Several nieces & nephers.
9 Grandchildren
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Carlie Putman.
Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2013 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Burial at a later date, Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ronnie Barnes, Cutler Morgan, Brad Leamy, Brett Leamy, Steve Smith, Cory Moss.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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