James Robert Muse

In Memory Of James Robert Muse

James Robert Muse, age 87, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his residence. 

James was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on November 24, 1931, a son of the late Euphia (Holly) and Fredrick  Muse.

James worked as a rancher.  He served in the U.S. Air Force. 

He was the husband of Martha (Connelly) Muse. On March 16, 2018, they were married at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. 

James is survived by:

Wife: Martha Muse, of the home. 

Daughters:  Bobbie Smith, of Boise, Idaho; Louetta Muse, of Frazier Park, California; Debbie Anderson, of Albany, Oregon.

Sisters:   Freda Feaster, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Evlyn Burch, of Sacramento, California. 

Brother:   William David Muse, of Bakersfield, California. 

He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marshall Muse; son, James Fredrick Muse. 

Graveside Service at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

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Terrie Louise Durant

In Memory Of Terrie Louise Durant

Terrie Louise Durant, age 62, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Ft Smith,  Arkansas. 

Terrie was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on August 29, 1957, a daughter of Margaret (Phillips) Kindrick and the late Marion Nation.

She worked as a nurses aid.

She was the wife of Jim  Durant. In 1997, they were married at Ft Smith, Arkansas. 

Terrie is survived by:

Mother: Margaret Kindrick, of Gowen, Oklahoma.

Husband: Jim Durant, of the home. 

Daughter:  Jennifer Braman, and Bob Gantt, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma. 

Step Daughter:  Summer, wife of  Michael Campbell, of Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Step Son:  Jeffery Durant, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma.  

Sisters:  Sallie Tomlison, and Wayne Stark, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sandra Kindrick, of Dow, Oklahoma; Judy, wife of  Stuart Winlock, of Grove, Oklahoma. 

Brother:  Billy Kindrick, of Gowen, Oklahoma. 

Terrie is also survived by 3 Grandchildren.

Terrie was preceded in death by her father, Marion Nation; step father, Wayne Kindrick; son, Jeremy Braman.

Graveside Service at Gowen Cemetery, Gowen, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Sherry Mae Watkins

In Memory Of Sherry Mae Watkins

Sherry Mae Watkins, age 62, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sherry was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on April 16, 1957, a daughter of the late Edna Mae (Cunningham) and John George Morrison.

Sherry was a homemaker. She attended the Lutie Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma .

Sherry is survived by:

Daughter: Andrea Watkins, and Jimmy Dedmon, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sons: Nicholas Watkins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; David Watkins, of Stigler, Oklahoma.

Sister/Brother-In-Law: Linda & Johnny Montgomery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sister-In-Law: Robert Morrison, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Michael & Terry Morrison, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Former husband of 40 years: Charles Watkins, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Johnny Morrison and Shan Morrison.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Interment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: David Watkins, Nicholas Watkins, Caleb Rhodes, Blake Watkins, Johnny Montgomery, Joe Watkins. Honorary Pallbearers: Matt Morrison, Josh Morrison, Chris Montgomery, Lynn Burger, Michael Morrison, Robert Morrison, Adrain Rhodes, Jalyn Harley, Kiley Watkins, Barbara Meek.

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Frances O. Musgrave

In Memory of Frances O. Musgrave

Frances O. Musgrave, age 89, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Frances was born in Newalla, Oklahoma on May 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Leva (Withrow) and Sanford  Cotney.

Frances retired as a secretary for the Oklahoma Tax Commission.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

She was the wife of Red  Musgrave. On October 8, 1949, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Frances is survived by:

Husband: Red Musgrave, of the home.

Daughters/Sons-In-Law:  Terry & John Holt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Teresa & Robert Ketcher, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sheri & Fernando Rodriguez, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Howard & Betty Musgrave, of Kingston, Oklahoma.

Sister:  Audrey Smith, of Seminole, Oklahoma. 

Brother:  Darrel Cotney, of McCloud, Oklahoma. 

Frances is also survived by 4 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters.

Graveside Service at Damon Valley Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019  with Rev. Wayne Holcomb officiating. 

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Luveta Marie Nickell

In Memory Of  Luveta Marie Nickell

Luveta Marie Nickell, age 81, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Tidwell Living Center, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Luveta was born in Coweta, Oklahoma on September 9, 1938, a daughter of the late Edna Marie (Terry) and Lester  Shores.

Luveta was a  homemaker.  She was the widow of David  Nickell. On October 19, 1957, they were married at El Rio, California. 

Luveta is  survived by: 

Daughters/Son-In-Law:   Tina M. Flener, of Wilburton, Oklahoma;  Donna & Tim Forwoodson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Stacey Nickell, of Poteau, Oklahoma; Erick & Dianne Nickell, of Datil, New Mexico.

Sisters/Brothers-In-Law:  Kathleen & Kenneth Schiwart, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Shirleen & Wayne Roark, of Meridian, Idaho; Judy Shores, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Arnold & Myrtle Shores, of Eufaula, Oklahoma; Marvin & Pat Shores, of Shasta, California.

She is also survived by Grandchildren: Ericka Knowles & husband Brad, April Nickell-Gross & husband Trace, Landon Bolt (Nickell) & wife Ashley, Stacey Nickell & wife Jennifer, Jeannie Crutchfield & husband Michael, Richard Flener, Tifiany Price & husband Justin, Jessica Newsom & husband Kevin, David Nickell, Robert Nickell & wife Autumn, Tiara Forwoodson, Miranda Turner & husband Kurt, Landon Paul Nickell.

Great Grandchildren: Reagan Stanfield, Natalie Beams, Greyson Beams, Ricky Bolt, Carter Bolt, Jett Bolt, Hunter Nickell, Braiden Nickell, Victoria Nickell, Jarrett Nickell, Bryce Phillips, Brian Phillips, Emily Phillips, Arianna Flener, Jaxon Price, Ella Price, Kamryn Newsom, Kendall Newsom, Roper Nickell, DeNaely Forwoodson, Blaze Turner.

Luveta was preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers.

Service at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019  with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.  Burial to follow at the Nickells Memorial Cemetery, 3 p.m. in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Pallbearers:  Landon Nickell, Stacey Nickell II, Richard Flener II, Landon Paul Nickell, David Nickell, Robert Nickell, Hunter Nickell, Jarrett Nickell, Braiden Nickell, Ricky Bolt, Jaxon Price, Reagan Stanfield, Greyson Beams, Bryce Phillips, Brian Phillips. 

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Reuben Edward Deela

In Memory Of  Reuben Edward Deela

Reuben Edward Deela, age 70, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence.

Reuben was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 7, 1949, a son of the late Bonnie (Holcomb) and Murrell  Deela.

Reuben worked in the oil field.  He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam war. Reuben was a life member of the VFW of Wilburton, Oklahoma and the  DAV of McAlester, Oklahoma.

He was the husband of Cynthia  (Ferkins) Deela. On May 7, 1971, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Reuben is survived by:

Wife: Cynthia Deela, of the home. 

Daughters:  Jamie Deela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Courtney Ragland, of the home. 

Son:  Dewayne Deela and fiancé Melissa, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law:  Dennis & Brenda Deela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Glenn & Sueann Deela, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Reuben is also survived by Grandchildren: Aja Deela, of the home.  Amber Deela, of Ada, Oklahoma. 

Great Grandchild: Bonnie Ragland, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Reuben was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Ralph, Charley, Henry; nephew, Oddes Deela; niece, Wanda Deela; special cousin, Mike Smith.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019  with Rev. Bud Vinson and Rev. Willard Francis officiating.  Interment to follow at the Lutie Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Pallbearers:  Murrell Deela, Glenn Deela, Jr. Jason Brinkley, Brandon Deela, Bobby Glenn, Andy Barnard.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Brandon Holliman, Derrick Holliman, Max Ferkins, JT Ferkins.

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Gary Wayne Lyons

In Memory of Gary Wayne Lyons

Gary Wayne Lyons, age 67, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his residence.

Gary was born in Talihina, Oklahoma on March 21, 1952, a son of the late Florene (Smith) and George Lyons.

He worked in the construction business.

Gary is survived by:

Wife: Donna, of the home.

Sons/Daughter-In-Law: Payton Lyons, of the home; Jeremy & Amanda Lyons, of Sparks, Oklahoma; Jason Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Brothers: Allen Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Larry Lyons, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by Grandchildren: Justin Bloxham, of Lequire, Oklahoma and Macon Lyons, of Sparks, Oklahoma.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, George & James Lyons and 2 sisters, Carol York and Margaret Woods.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 with Rev. Charles Watkins officiating. Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: John Coffee, Glenn Smith, Glenn Wilcox, Lloyd Lawson, Jerry Cantrell, Jr., Cody Silva, Tom Brown. Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Thomason, Jr., Newt Thomason, Mike Coy, Howard Lyons, Randy Wackerly.

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Joyce B. Blanchard Shavalier

In Memory Of Joyce B. Blanchard Shavalier

Joyce B. Blanchard Shavalier, 65, of Wilburton Oklahoma, formerly of Mayville NY, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday (September 14, 2019) in her home.

Joyce was born in Westfield NY, on September 9, 1954. She attended Mayville Central School.

She worked as a CNA, in Heritage Green Nursing facility as well as home health. She enjoyed bowling, pool and baking for her family, she also had a love for music.

She is survived by her common law husband Darren Thompson; 10 children: Scott (Denise) Flagg of Yoakum TX, Amy (Mark)Haskell Of Green Cove Springs FL, Christine Shavalier of Mayville NY, Dale (Crystal) Shavalier of Aurora CO, Jeremy Shavalier of Mclouth KS, Patrick (Sarah) Ziolowski of West Palm Beach FL, Rachael Shavalier of Mayville NY, Brian (Kayla) LaMountain of Jamestown NY, Jolene (William) Quinones of Mayville NY, Jesse Thompson of Wilburton Okla. and a step son Darren Thompson of Jamestown NY; her sister Patricia (Bob) Perrine of Randolph NY. She has 29 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and nephew.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Leroy F. Blanchard and Elvera G. Johnson Blanchard, her twin sister Mary Blanchard, her sisters Linda Blanchard, Jean Blanchard and her son Richard Michael Flagg.

A Celebration of her life be will held October 2, 2019 at 512 N.W 4th St Wilburton Okla., from 12-2p.m

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Scott Laster

In Memory Of Scott Laster

Scott Laster, age 50, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Scott was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 13, 1968, a son of Zella (Bandy) Stone and Dan Stone.

Scott was employed as an auto mechanic.  He attended Red Fork Baptist Church, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Scott is survived by: 

Parents: Dan & Zella Stone, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma.

Daughter:  Retha Kathleen Laster, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma. 

Sons/Daughter-In-Law:  Tommy Duane & Mariah Laster, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Nicholas Scott Laster, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Sister/Brother-In-Law:  Rachel & Brandon England, of Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Brother/Sister-In-Law:  David &  Veronica Stone, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Niece: Sarah England, of Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Nephews: Jase England, of Poteau, Oklahoma; Cory Stone, of Portland, Oregon; Nathan Stone, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. 

He is also survived by Grandchildren: Tommy Konner and Khloe Laster, both of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Scott was preceded in death by his maternal & paternal grandparents, and a brother, Sam.

Graveside Service at Woodland Memorial Cemetery, Sand Springs, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019  with Rev. Jim Reed and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Irina V. Fazekas

In Memory Of Irina V. Fazekas

Irina V. Fazekas, age 59, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at McAlester, Oklahoma

Irina was born in Kolomna, Russia on September 17, 1959, a daughter of Viktor & Lidya Maskarina.

She worked as a cashier at Roy's Cardinal Food Store, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Irina was the wife of Stanley Fazekas. On November 21, 1994, they were married at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Irina is survived by:

Husband: Stanley Fazekas, of the home.

Mother: Lidya Maskarina, of Kolomna, Russia.

Daughter: Nataliya Poloto, of San Antonio, Texas.

Cousin: Nina Smirnova, of Kolomna, Russia.

Irina is also survived by Grandson: Atticus Poloto, of San Antonio, Texas. Granddaughter: Elizabeth Poloto, of San Antonio, Texas. Grandson: Aleksander Garrison, of Lawton, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

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