Anita "Nadine" Walker

In Memory Of Anita “Nadine” Walker

Anita Nadine Walker, age 84, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Mitchell Manor Convalescent Home, in McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Nadine was born in Throckmorton, Texas on September 20, 1932, the daughter of the late Ethel Faye (Messenger) and Troy J. Lohden.

She was a homemaker, historian, crafter, cook and gardener.  
Nadine was a member of Wilburton Church of Christ, Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

She married J. D. Walker on January 5, 1948 at Lane, Oklahoma. They were married for 62 years.

Anita is survived by:
Sons/Daughters-In-Law:  Jimmy & Lorene Walker, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Leland & Sally Walker, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Juanita & George Sherrell, of McAlester, Oklahoma; LaDonna & James Barber, of Haworth, Oklahoma.
Sisters: Cleta Pierce and Linda Howell, both of Graham, Texas. 
Sister-In-Law:  Betty Donaldson, of Springfield, Illinois.  
Nadine is also survived by grandchildren:  Pamela & Neal Johnston, Jimmy Don Walker II, James Trenton & Gretchen Sherrell, Julia & Bryan Woods, Justin Wilcox, Troy & Jennifer Walker,  Becky & Brandon Chandler, Jake & Sarah Walker, Danel Walker, Ronnie & Lisa Wilcox.  
19 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Nadine was preceded in death by her husband, brother, Jim Bob Lohden and parents.

Services will be held at the Wilburton Church of Christ at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017 with Mr. James Bailey officiating.  Interment will follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jimmy Don Walker II, Neal Johnston, James Trenton Sherrell, Bryan Woods, Justin Wilcox, Ronnie Wilcox, Troy Walker II, Jake Walker, Brandon Chandler, Danel Walker, Lucas Johnston, and Levi Johnston.  Honorary Pallbearers are the Wilburton Church of Christ family.

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Juanita Johnson

In Memory Of Juanita  Johnson

Juanita Johnson, age 95, formerly of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Integris Baptist Hospital, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Juanita was born in Bethel, Oklahoma on May 11, 1922, a daughter of the late Ethel (Daniel) and John Emmit Green.

Juanita grew up at Smithville where she graduated.  Went to Murray State College and Southeastern State University where she received her Masters of Education.  She earned her Master of Library Science from The University of Oklahoma.  Juanita was a lifelong teacher and educator.  She ended her working career at Eastern Oklahoma State College as the Librarian after many years of service.  She loved reading and also loved traveling.  Her travels took her all over the world.  Faith, family, and education were the most important things to her.

Juanita was a member of Quail Springs Baptist Church, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Juanita is survived by:
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  John & Kay Johnson, of Yukon, Oklahoma. 
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:   Debbie & Dwayne Williams, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; LaDonna &  Darryl Davis, of Fort Worth, Texas. 
She is also survived by Grandchildren: LeaAnne Dickson, Stephanie Lovell, Josh Price and wife, Elizabeth, Julie Ballman, Jessica Rice, Dillon Price and wife, Roxy, Chelsea Vieregge and husband, Justin.  11 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren.
 
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, John Emmit & Ethel Green; spouse, Ray Johnson; sister, Laverne Woods; great grandson, Garret Ware.

Graveside Service at Denison Cemetery, Idabel, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017  with Mr. Dillon Price officiating. 

Pallbearers:  John Johnson, Josh Price, Dillon Price, Darryl Davis, Doug Hairrel.

Viewing at Waldrop Funeral Home, Monday, July 31, 2017, 9-11 a.m.

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John Douglas Jones

In Memory Of John Douglas Jones

John Douglas Jones, age 75, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2016 at the  St. Francis Hospital, of  Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

John was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on May 24, 1942, a son of the late Helen (Brewer) and Audra  Jones.

John worked as a mechanic.  He was of the Baptist faith.  

John served in the U.S. Army. 

John is the husband of Vickie (Martin) Jones.   On May 2, 1962, they were married in California. 

John is  survived by:
Wife:  Vickie Jones, of the home.
Sons/Daughters-In--Law:  Johnny & Maryetta Jones, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Glen & Banbessa Jones, of McAlester, Oklahoma.
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Cherri & Sammy Spencer, of Krebs, Oklahoma; Joanie & Joseph Blake, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren.  A host of many friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 3 brothers.

Graveside Service at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017  with Mr. Doug Nixon officiating. 

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Wennon Price

In Memory Of Wennon Price

Wennon Price, age 87, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at the  McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma. 

Wennon was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on August 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Mary (Lovejoy) and Claude  Bales.  Wennon was a  homemaker.  She was of the Baptist faith.  

Wennon was the widow of Jack  Price. On November 9, 1948, they were married at Talihina, Oklahoma. 

Wennon is  survived by:
Son/Daughter-In-Law:  Jerry & Robin Price, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:   Linda Price, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Rhonda Quinn, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Kay & Randy Langham, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Peggy & Rowland Glenn, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Debbie & Paul Smith, of Sunnyvale, Texas; Lesa Price, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Sisters:   Loretta Judd, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Alma Hollan, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Carolyn Getz, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
She is also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren.  Several nieces & nephews.

Wennon was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack Price, grandson, Trey Glenn, great granddaughter, Ruthie Langham.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.  Interment to follow at the Baldwin Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers:  Grandsons.

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Wanda Jewel Muse

In Memory Of Wanda Jewel Muse

Wanda Jewel Muse, age 94, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Latimer Nursing Home, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Wanda was born in Stigler, Oklahoma on July 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Myrtle (McCaslin) and Hugh  Laughlin.

Wanda was a  homemaker.  She was a member of the First United Free Will Baptist Church, of  Red Oak, Oklahoma.

She was the widow of George W. Muse. In 1945, they were married at Arkansas. 

Wanda is  survived by: 
Daughter:   Jackie Skidmore, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
She is also survived by 2 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Cleta Wood and sons-in-law,Gary Skidmore and Everett Wood.

Service at First United Free Will Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017  with Rev. Lonnie Stepp officiating.  Interment to follow at the Garland Cemetery, of Stigler, Oklahoma.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Glen (Poncho) Newburn, Kenneth Southard, Wilburn Henry, Kenneth Kitchens, Clyde Kitchens, Robert Prock, Joe Paul Hackworth, Jay Volk, Bill Harden.

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Gary Lynn Sparks

In Memory Of  Gary Lynn Sparks

Gary Lynn Sparks, age 64, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his home in Wilburton.

Gary was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on July 22, 1952, a son of the late Henryetta (Bambeck) and Bill  Sparks.  Gary graduated from Wilburton High School in 1970.  He owned and operated several businesses in the community, including Sparks Phillips 66, The Picture Show and Gary's Place.  He retired from Wilburton Fire Department in 2001 after many years of service.  Gary was also a member of the Wilburton Masonic Lodge #141.

Gary is  survived by: 
Son:  Jake Sparks, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:   Leslie & Michael Patten, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Kayce & Bobby Shank, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Whitney Sparks, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Sister/Brother-In-Law:   Mary Faye & Cal McCullough, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
Gary is also survived by Grandchildren:  Shay Stacey, Rylee Stacey, Broden Stacey, and Seth Patten of Red Oak, Oklahoma and Austin & Kale Shank of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Henryetta Sparks; brothers, Billy Charles, Drew & Jimmy Ray Sparks; son, Timothy Don Sparks; daughter, Leigh Sparks.  And Karen Rae Robbins.

Memorial Service at First Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2017  with Dr. Paul Brady,  Rev. Randy Waldrop, and Mr. David Donoley officiating. 

Honorary Pallbearers: David Donoley, Russell Brownlee, Carey Menasco, Jim Wynn, Doug Dry, Bruce Buffington, Billy Neering, Josh Kelly.

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Nora Pearl Edmonds

In Memory Of  Nora Pearl Edmonds

Nora Pearl Edmonds, age 93, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Ranch Terrace Nursing Home, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. 

Pearl was born in Talihina, Oklahoma on January 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Fannie L. (Tedder)  and Joseph S. White.

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

Pearl is survived by:
Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Gene E. & Joann Smith, of Coweta, Oklahoma; Bill C. Smith, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Richard B. Smith, of Midland, Texas.
Daughters/Sons-In-Law:   Ann & Jim Parker, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Margaret L. & Forrest McLemore, of Fairview, Texas.
Sisters:  Lois Johnson, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Maxine Bickerstaff, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, 2 half brothers, 4 sisters, 2 half sisters.

Graveside Service at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017  with Rev. Randy Waldrop and Dr. Paul Brady officiating.  Music by Rev. Willard Francis and Saundra Francis.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Grandsons-Lee McLemore, Alan McLemore, Donnie Smith, Rob Morgan, Smokey Smith.

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Mary Dell Morgan

In Memory Of  Mary Dell Morgan

Mary Dell Morgan, age 78, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Mercy Hospital, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Mary was born in Jasper, Georgia on October 31, 1938, a daughter of the late Della (Long) and James  Compton.

Mary was a homemaker.  She was a member of North Rock Creek Baptist Church, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

She was the wife of Cecil Warren Morgan. On September 28, 1957, Mary and Cecil were married at Jasper, Georgia. 

Mary is  survived by
Husband: Cecil Morgan, of the home. 
Daughter:   Tresa Jo Morgan, of Bixby, Oklahoma. 
Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Clifton D. Morgan, of Allen, Oklahoma; Carlton Lee Morgan, of Allen, Oklahoma; Clay & Kelitha Morgan, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Sister:   Jimmie Thomason, of Jasper, Georgia. 
Mary is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers.

Graveside Service at North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017  with Rev. James Carpenter officiating. 

Pallbearers:  Clay Morgan, Carlton Morgan, Clifton Morgan, Vahik Abovian, Jeremiah Morgan, Joshua Morgan, Jorge Monge, Mike Morgan.

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