Paul L. Askew

In Memory of Paul L. Askew

Paul L. Askew, age 90, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his residence in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Paul was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on June 1, 1925, a son of the late Jewell (Lambert) and Allie A. Askew.

Paul worked hard as a rancher. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Red Oak, Oklahoma, where he also served as a deacon. He served in the U.S. Army.

He was the husband of Carmelita (Sides) Askew. On December 24, 1946, they were married at Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Paul is survived by:

Daughters/Sons-In-Law: Paula Ruth Askew Brelsford, wife of Les, of Red Oak, Oklahoma;

Rilla Jo Askew Austin, wife of Paul, of Norman, Oklahoma; Rita Ann Askew Snellgrove, wife of John, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Nephew: James Albert Askew, of Stockton, California

He is also survived by 4 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Services at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Interment to follow at the North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma. Family will greet friends at the Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma on Thursday, November 5, 6-8 p.m.

Pallbearers: Jeff Black, Dee Morris, Mark Taylor, Micah Baker, Curtis Scott, Bill Garner.

Honorary pallbearers: Horace Smallwood, Dewayne Mankin.

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

Verna J. Shadden

In Memory Of Verna J. Shadden

Verna J. Shadden, age 41, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Latimer County Hospital, of Wilburton, Oklahoma .

Verna was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 10, 1974, a daughter of the late Betty (Clements) and Billie R. Shadden.

Verna worked as a cashier at EZ Mart.

Verna is survived by:

Daughter: Shayla Shadden, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister: Tommie Clements, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Brother: Billie Shadden, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by several aunts & uncles.

Verna was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Memorial Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 with Rev. Paul Brady officiating.

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

Gary W. O'Hern

In Memory of Gary W. O'Hern

Gary W. O'Hern , age 79, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Gary was born in Caddo, Oklahoma on July 27, 1936, a son of the late Irene (Tallman) and Roy Dale O'Hern, Sr.

Gary worked as a truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army.

He was the husband of Carol (Vinson) O'Hern. On October 27, 1977, they were married at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Gary is survived by :

Daughters/Son-In-Law: Debra & John Wilkett, of Wiburton, Oklahoma; Sandy Tomlinson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Lisa Raney, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Gary O'Hern II, of Inola, Oklahoma; Hershel O'Hern, of Inola, Oklahoma; Thomas & Sandy O'Hern, of Chickasha, Oklahoma; Brad Sutmiller, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister: Patricia Lahman, of Caney, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Roy Dale & Bonnie O'Hern, of Caney, Oklahoma; Robert (Bob), & Donna O'Hern, of Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Brother-In-Law: H. L. Harvin, of Caney, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Beverly Harvin, grandson, Cody Dale O'Hern.

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2015 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

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

Ronnie Paxton

In Memory Of Ronnie Paxton

Ronnie Paxton, age 71, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his residence in Wilburton.

Ronnie was born in Bakersfield, California on January 3, 1944, a son of the late Ruby (Manuel) and Kenneth Paxton.

Ronnie was employed as an exterminator. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was the husband of Lola (Knight) Paxton. On January 4, 1962, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Ronnie is survived by:

Wife: Lola Paxton, of the home.

Nephew: Tyslor Jones, of the home.

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Ronnie & Ann Paxton, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Wade & Tina Paxton, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Emil & June Paxton, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Derle & Belinda Paxton, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Several nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Elmer Paxton, J. T. Paxton, 4 sisters, Imagene Moss, Ella Mae Jones, Patricia Madole, Brenda Goode.

Services at LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 with Rev. Daniel Taylor and Rev. Richard Matthews officiating. Interment to follow at the LeFlore Cemetery, of LeFlore, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Wade Paxton, Jr., Samuel Paxton, James Tubbs, Tyslor Jones, Dustin Taylor, Jimmy Wackerly. Honorary Pallbearers: L. A. Knight, Emil Paxton, Marlin Zaste, Kenny Paxton.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.