Wanda June Maxey

In Memory of Wanda June Maxey

Wanda June Maxey, age 88, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Wanda was born in Cravens, Oklahoma on May 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Dora (Smith) and Nathan  Colwell.

She was the widow of Billy Dean  Maxey, the love of her life. On June 15, 1946, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Wanda was a wonderful homemaker.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.   She was also a member of the Eastern Star of Red Oak, Oklahoma and the VFW Women's Auxiliary. 

Wanda is  survived by:
Daughters/Son-In-Law:  Charlotte & Woody Abernathy, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Melody Maxey, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Nephew: Bob & Marylee Colwell, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Grandchildren, Stacey Abernathy, of Ft. Myers, Florida; John & Kim Patterson, of Cumming, Georgia, Shelley & Eric Brinkley of, Louiseville, Texas; grandson, Todd & Kelly Abernathy, of Dallas, Texas; grandson, Mikie & Anjie Mussett, of Valliant, Oklahoma; grandson, Jeremy Shane Mussett, of Valliant, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Allison & Mike Roets, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.  
Wanda is also survived by 12 great grandchildren and expecting one great great grandson.

Wanda was preceded in death by: her husband, Billy Dean Maxey; parents, Nathan & Dora Colwell; sisters & brothers, Veta Colwell, Gloria Colwell, Youdia Cook, Jess N. Colwell, Betty Pedro; nephew, Pete Colwell.

Service at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016  with Rev. Mike Mussett and Rev. Paul Brady officiating. Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers:  Mike Roets, Shane Mussett, Todd Abernathy, Eric Brinkley, Cord Colwell, Bobby Colwell, Kolton Mussett, Autumn Woodard.  Honorary Pallbearers: Woody Abernathy, John Vincent, Bob Colwell, Stacey Abernathy, John Patterson, Bobbie Barnard, the Staff of Tidwell Living Center.

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

Gerl W. Kuykendall

In Memory Of  Gerl W. Kuykendall

Gerl W. Kuykendall, age 75, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center, Muskogee, Oklahoma. 

Gerl was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on March 3, 1941, a son of the late Bess (Adams) and Lee  Kuykendall.

He worked as a Transport Director at Red Oak Public School, of  Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Gerl was a member of North Rock Creek Baptist Church, of  Red Oak, Oklahoma.  He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. 

Gerl was the husband of Margaret  (Muse) Kuykendall. On July 14, 2014, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Gerl is survived by:
Wife: Margaret Kuykendall, of the home.
Brothers/Sister-In-Law: Bob Kuykendall, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Bill & Ruth Kuykendall, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. 
 
Gerl was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters.

Service at North Rock Creek Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016  with Rev. Glenn Kates officiating. Interment to follow at  the North Rock Creek Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Vince Hiatt, Steve Fields, Wayne Wilcox, Bryan Deatherage, Steve Yandell, Mike Mauzey, E. T. Gepson.

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Jimmy Gene Kittrell

In Memory Of  Jimmy Gene Kittrell

Jimmy Gene Kittrell, age 80, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Jimmy was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on March 25, 1936, a son of the late Ruby (Dehart) and James  Kittrell.

Jimmy worked as a truck driver and he was of the Baptist faith.

Jimmy is  survived by: 
Daughter:  Carla Nash, of Lucas, Texas. 
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Beryne &  Valery Kittrell, of Wyoming.
He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren .

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; 2 daughters, Cynthia Tuttle, Julie Keen; brother, Carroll Kittrell; grandson, Justin Kittrell; 2 great granddaughters, Kirsten Kittrell, Mariah Williams.

 Services at a later date.

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Mary Louise Roberts

In Memory Of  Mary Louise Roberts

Mary Louise Roberts, age 71, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the McAlester Regional Hospital,of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Mary was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Mildred (Merrick) and John  Duncan.

She was the wife of Truman Roberts. On June 24, 1961, they were married at Wagoner, Oklahoma. 

Mary worked as a nurses aid and she attended Southside Baptist Church.

Mary is  survived by:

Husband:  Truman Roberts, of the home. 

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Sharon Roberts, of the home; Sherry Reagan, of McAlester, Oklahoma; 

Mary & Mickey Ashby, of Bowlegs, Oklahoma; Trish & Robby McCabe, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 

Pam & Danny Hulsey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sarah Lower; grandson, Matt McCabe.

Services Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma with Mr. Robby McCabe officiating.  Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Robert McCabe, Merrick Ashby, Cody Anderson, Danny Hulsey, Brian Hulsey, Dustin Hulsey, Doug Pitcock, James Johnson.

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Thurman Leroy Phelps, Sr

In Memory Of  Thurman Leroy Phelps, Sr.

Thurman Leroy Phelps, Sr., age 88, of McAlester, OK, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at the  Beare Manor Nursing Home, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma. 

Thurman was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on February 11, 1928, a son of the late Mryle (Carter) and David A. Phelps.

Thurman worked as a truck driver.  He served in the U.S. Army in WW II. He was a member of the VFW #3649 of Wilburton, Oklahoma and a member of the DAV.

He was the widower of Edith Mae (Gill) Phelps. On December 22, 1945, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Thurman is  survived by: 

Daughters/Son-In-Law: Thelma McCullough, of Union City, Oklahoma; Carolyn Coil, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Mary & Dale Breeding, of Heavener, Oklahoma. 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Walter & Betty Phelps, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Thurman Leroy & Jo Phelps, Jr., of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Ronald & Tedra Joan Phelps, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Elsie & Cecil Anderson, of Duncan, Oklahoma. 

Brothers/Sister-In-Law: Jerry & Sandy Phelps, of Comanche, Oklahoma; Wayne Phelps, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

Many nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by  8 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

Thurman was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith Phelps; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; son,  Raymond Edward Phelps; grandson, Billy Gene Phelps.

Service at Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.  Interment to follow at the Damon Valley Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Chad Swafford, Billy Don Evans, Leon Fry, Danny Evans, Eddie Muse, Larry Fite, Matt Chance, Raymond Kirk.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Glen Kendrick, Bill Christian, Pete Swafford, Bill Cecil, Jack Evans, Lester Carter.

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Mary Ann Prock

In Memory Of  Mary Ann Prock

Mary Ann Prock, age 49, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at her residence in Red Oak.

Mary was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on September 22, 1966, a daughter of Mary (Phillips) and Gary Looper

Mary was of the Baptist faith.  She worked as a homemaker.

She was the wife of Albert  Prock. On February 16, 1981, they were married at Gainesville, Texas. 

Mary is survived by:

Father & Mother:  Gary & Mary Looper, of Red Oak, Oklahoma

Husband:  Albert Prock, of the home. 

Daughter/Son-In-Law:  Tabetha & James Allen, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Justin & Jerrica Prock, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law: Betty McCool, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Candic & Donnie Elwood, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Frances & Tommy Joe Brown, of Bengal, Oklahoma. 

Brother/Sister-In-Law: Gary & Delia Looper, Jr., of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Mother-In-Law:  Ruby Prock, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Sister-In-Law:  Vickie Kelly, and husband Terry, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  

Step-Daughter: Hailey Prock, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  

Mary is also survived by  8 Grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, and her father-in-law, Lonnie Prock.

Graveside Service at North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016  with Rev. Charles Watkins officiating. 

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Betty Carole Wooldridge Johnston

In Memory Of Betty Carole Wooldridge Johnston

Betty was born on January 12, 1940, to Clyde and Imogene (Clark) Wooldridge.  She has 2 brothers Carl Dean Wooldridge, who is 5 years older, and Clyde Gene Wooldridge, who is 5 years younger.

Betty passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Beare Manor Nursing Home, Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

Betty attended school at Wilburton, graduating in 1957.  She was a majorette in the high school band, played basketball and worked during her teenage years.

While attending Eastern Oklahoma College she met William (Bill) Johnston from Missouri.  Bill sold a pint of blood to buy a train ticket to return to Wilburton to marry Betty.  They were married on June 10th, 1961, her parents anniversary.  Bill worked several jobs before starting his career in the oilfield.  They had 3 children; Cindi, DeJa and William R. (Bobb), Jr.

After Bobb started to school Betty returned to college.  She became an educator, teaching in Elk City, Mustang and Wilburton.  Betty continued her own schooling,  earning a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 Master’s Degrees.

Betty was always active in her church as well as civic groups.  She was a life-long member of Calvary Baptist Church where she played the keyboard.  She was a board member of CASA, a Twentieth Century Club member, and a member of “Sister Circle and the Brethren Dulcimer Club”.

Betty loved to learn new things.  Once she mastered a talent she would start learning another one.  Throughout her adulthood she learned to play piano, banjo, violin, and dulcimer.  She learned to paint, do ceramics, quilt, scrape book, embroidery and sew.  Betty sewed clothes from an early age making dresses during high school and even making clothes for her children.  She even sewed for others from time to time.

Betty coached basketball and sponsored cheerleading over the years.

Her grandchildren meant everything to her.  She loved having family around, she even helped raise some of the grandchildren.  So when the great-grandchildren came along she couldn’t have been prouder.

Betty suffered greatly upon losing her dad, a grandson and mom.   But especially after caring for Bill during his last 8 years and losing him at Christmas time, then losing her daughter Cindi last year.  Betty’s load was heavy.

Betty is survived by:

 Daughter and Son-In-Law:  DeJa & Wayne Vogt. 

Son:  William Robert Bobb Johnston, Jr.

 Brothers and Sisters-In-Law:  Carl Dean & Martha Wooldridge and  Clyde Gene & Faye Wooldridge. 

Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law:  Tom and Sandy Johnston. 

Sisters-In-Law and Brothers-In-Law:  Trix & John Bobbitt and Janet & Tom Corr.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Robbie Anderson, Josh & Natia Anderson, Jennifer & Adam Montana, Jessica & Jesse Flores, Jack Helt, Jamie Helt, Bonnie & Patrick McKinney and Dakotah and Leo Garcia and 21 Great Grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her dad, Clyde Wooldridge; grandson, Jack (J.J.) Hinds; mother, Imogene Wooldridge; husband, Bill and daughter, Cindi Johnston Cox.

Service at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 with Rev. Willard Francis & Richard Bowden Officiating.  Interment to follow at the Wilburton Masonic Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Robbie Anderson, Josh Anderson, Jack Helt, Adam Montana, Scot Francis, Greg Wilson.

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Lynda Lee Root

In Memory Of  Lynda Lee Root

Lynda Lee Root,  age 74, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the  McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Lynda was born in Poyen, Arkansas on September 18, 1941, a daughter of the late Pearl (Webb) and John D. Crenshaw.

Lynda was a  homemaker.

She was the wife of Bill Root. On June 19, 1965, they were married at Anaheim, California. Bill & Lynda were married 51 years. 

Lynda is  survived by:

Husband: William (Bill) Root, of the home. 

Daughter:  Ferahon Root, of the home. 

Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Wayne & Malisa Root, of Valley Springs, Arkansas; Jason & Shanda

Root, of Lavaca, Arkansas.

Step Daughter:  Anjie Engel, of Los Angeles, California. 

Brother/Sister-In-Law:  Alvin & Stella Crenshaw, of Poyen, Arkansas. 

Sister-In-Law: Vicky Bergel, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  

Step-Grandsons: Derrick & Dallton Grinder, of Valley Springs, Arkansas.  

Step-Grandchildren:  Wesley & Crystal Engel, of Los Angeles, California.  

Several nieces and nephews.

Lynda was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 3 sisters.

Services are private at the convenience of family. 

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Chat Clint Coffey

In Memory Of  Chad Clint Coffey

Chad Clint Coffey, age 43, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. 

Chad was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on July 22, 1972, a son of Charles (Terp) Clyde Coffey and the late Kay (Watkins) Coffey.

Chad is survived by:

Father: Charles (Terp) Clyde Coffey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
Brother:  Clyde Chane Coffey.
Niece: Tabrina Coffey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Great Niece: Louella Nolte, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Great Nephew: Rylan Coffey, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.  
Several aunts, uncles & cousins. 

Chad was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Coffey; maternal grandparents, Loyal & Rosa Watkins; paternal grandparents, Clyde & Mary Coffey.

Graveside Service at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016  with Rev. Randy Holmes officiating. 

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Maudie Ross

In Memory Of  Maudie  Ross

Maudie Ross, age 92, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Kindred Hospital, Arlington, Texas. 

Maudie was born in Waldron, Arkansas on May 23, 1924, a daughter of the late Lillie Belle (Bates) and E.  B.  Hill.

Maudie was a  homemaker.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was the widow of Elmer Lee Ross. Maudie & Elmer were married in Summerfield, Oklahoma. 

Maudie is  survived by: 

Daughters:  Shirley Hamon, of McCurtain, Oklahoma; Lennie Moore, of Grand Prairie, Texas. 

Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Meril & Betty Ross, of Stigler, Oklahoma; Vernon Ross, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by 12 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Great Grandchild. 

Maudie is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Lee Ross, husband, Elmer Ross and 6 brothers.

Graveside Service at LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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