Mary A. Smallwood

In Memory of Mary A. Smallwood

Mary A. Smallwood, age 80, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Latimer County Hospital, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Mary was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on March 1, 1935, a daughter of the late Lillie (Lucus) and Edward Van Riley.

Mary was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

She was the wife of Horace Smallwood. On February 14, 1957, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Mary is survived by:

Husband: Horace Smallwood, of the home.

Daughter: Valerie Smallwood, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Son: Wayne Smallwood, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brother: Ed Riley, of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Services at First Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Dee Morris, Larry Love, Rick Love, Mark Love, Bill Garner, Doug Nixon.

Honorary Pallbearers: Delmer Allen, Dewayne Mankin, Ted Harris, John Fields.

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

Vera Dorothy Prock Woodard

In Memory of Vera Dorothy Prock Woodard

Vera Dorothy Prock Woodard, age 96, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Latimer County Nursing Home, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Vera was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on June 27, 1919, a daughter of the late Walsie (Guthrie) and Edward Prock.

Vera was a homemaker. She was the widow of William K. Woodard. On December 24, 1936, they were married at Salonia township. During WWII, Vera and Willie moved to Richmond, California and worked at Kaiser Shipyards building Liberty Ships to transport our troops overseas.

During part of her life, Vera worked for Beckman Instruments and helped make some components for the first computer used by NASA for the space program. Vera was a life long learner and ahead of her time. We will miss her.

Vera is survived by:

Daughter: Virginia Woodard Wisemore.

Son: David Albert Woodard

Sisters: Norma Mae Prock Crank, Betty Lue Prock Shawareb, Jerrie Renell Prock Lackpour.

She is also survived by Grandchildren: David Bryan Woodard, William Lee Tessendorf, Raymond Carl Tessendorf.

Great Grandchildren: James David Tessendorf, Cassandra Kay Tessendorf and Isabella Virginia Tessendorf.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband William Kelso Woodard and thirteen brothers and sisters.

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Donnie Russell officiating.

Interment at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

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DeRay Gammons

In Memory of DeRay Gammons

DeRay Gammons, age 79, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, December 15, at the McAlester Regional Hospital, McAlester, Oklahoma.

DeRay was born in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on August 29, 1936, a son of the late Bernetta (Hamilton) and Roy T. Gammons.

DeRay worked in the oil field. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Wilburton, Oklahoma. DeRay was also a deacon of First Baptist Church of Wilburton.

He was the husband of Sue (Barbre) Gammons. On August 1, 1956, they were married at Sasakwa, Oklahoma.

DeRay is survived by:

Wife: Sue Gammons, of the home.

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Darrell & Paula Gammons, of Searcy, Arkansas; Troy & Karen Gammons, of Hooks, Texas; Steven Gammons, of Hooks, Texas.

Sisters/Brother-In-Law: Lois Boyce, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Wanda & Don Shores, of Ada, Oklahoma.

Brother/Sister-In-Law: James & Judy Gammons, of Sasakwa, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by Grandchildren: Caleb Gammons, Randi Gammons, Haylee Gammons, Jordan Gammons, Julie & Arthur Vasquez, Ray Dawn & Zac Henthorn, Murphy Gammons.

Great Grandchild: Juliana Vasquez..

DeRay was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 3 sisters.

Services at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015 with Rev. Paul Brady and Rev. Willard Francis, Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Interment to follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Caleb Gammons, Bobby Peters, Alvin Shores, Stanley Shores, David Gaede, Steve Burton. Honorary Pallbearers: Tom Ratliff, Donald Scott, Luke Stanford, Bud Howerton, Harold Logan, Burke Williams, Billy Jack Norman, Rock Enis.

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Bernice O. Mitchell

In Memory Of Bernice O. Mitchell

Bernice O. Mitchell, age 92, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Walnut Grove Nursing Home of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Bernice was born in Nashoba, Oklahoma on October 12, 1923, a daughter of the late Avie (Addington) and Will May.

She worked as a secretary. Bernice was of the Church of Christ faith.

Bernice was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She was the widow of James W. Mitchell. They were married in January of 1942.

Bernice is survived by:

Son: Dan Mitchell, of Canyon Lake, Texas.

Daughters/Son-In-Law: Carol & Otis Menasco, of Granite Bay, California; Judith Jones, of Tucson, Arizona.

Brother/Sister-In-Law: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry May, of Wister, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Gail Barnes, 1 brother, 2 sisters, granddaughter, Robin Fink.

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Interment to follow at the Cupco Cemetery, Yanush, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Jerry May, Scott Davies, Dan Mitchell, Otis Menasco.

Honorary Pallbearers: Wilburton Post Ladies Auxiliary.

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Donna A. Jiles

In Memory Of Donna A. Jiles

Donna A. Jiles, age 55, formerly of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital (North), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Donna was born in Yuba City, California on September 19, 1960, a daughter of the late Helyn (McNeill) and Ted Walton.

Donna was employed as an office manager at Mud Trans Company. She was of the Church of Christ faith.

Donna is survived by:

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Brian Walton, of Elk City, Oklahoma; Kyle & Valerie Jiles, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Casey & McKinna Jiles, of Weatherford, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Sue & Stan Hall, of Greenwood, Arkansas; Connie & Doug Standridge, of Midwest City, Oklahoma; Sharon Sullivan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Pamela Nunnelee, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Several nieces & nephews.

She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren: Mason Walton, Landon Jiles, Eli Jiles, Jolea Jiles, Stony Jiles.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, nephew Jason Walton.

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 with Rev. Ezra Randle and Mr. Jerry Jiles officiating. Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Jeremy Walton, Josh Nunnelee, Eric Standridge, Kenneth Chick, Johnny Walton, Nicholas Walton.

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Patricia A. Coy

In Memory Of Patricia A. Coy

Patricia A. Coy, age 71, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her residence in Red Oak.

Patricia was born in Clayton, Oklahoma on November 30, 1944, a daughter of the late Mary (Morris) and Arthur Uzzel.

She was employed as the Office Manager at Coy Trucking Company.

Patricia was the wife of Larry Coy. On December 17, 1996, they were married at Clayton, Oklahoma.

Patricia is survived by:

Husband: Larry (Hot Shot) Coy, of the home.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Darin James, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Mike & Crystal Wilson, of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Daughters/Sons-In-Law: Rhonda & Rudy Candelaria, of Bloomfield, New Mexico; Susie & Cliff Brown, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Lisa Browne, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brothers: William Richison, of Tullahoma, Tennessee; G. M. Richison, of Clayton, Oklahoma.

Several nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters, son J. D. Perkins.

Graveside Service at North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the North Rock Creek Cemetery of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

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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.

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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.

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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.