Carol O'Hern

In memory of Carol O’Hern

Carol Ann O’Hern, age 78, of Wilburton, OK passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary O’Hern; daughter, Lisa Raney and brother, Johnny Vinson.

Survivors include her son, Brad Sutmiller of Wilburton, OK; daughter, Sandy Tomlinson of Wilburton, OK; granddaughters, Krystal Tomlinson of Wilburton, OK, April Tomlinson of Wilburton, OK; Great Granddaughter, Kylie Lalli of Wilburton, OK; Cousins, Vernon Underwood of Wilburton, OK and Bill Underwood of Wilburton, OK.

Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2020 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel, Wilburton, OK with Rev. Charles Watkins officiating.

Viewing to be held 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020 and 8:00 a.m-2:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2020 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

Danny Joe Thornburg

Danny Joe Thornburg is now with Jesus and with loved ones he has missed greatly. Joe was a beloved follower of Jesus, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, teacher and friend along with many other cherished roles.

God and family were of great value to Joe and he would speak often about the importance of each. He was always present in big and little moments whenever he could be because it was important for him to be there. He never let the busyness of life distract him from the day to day connection he had built with family and faith…many times it was making a phone call, dropping by or sharing a meal just to see how you were doing and to share in some jesting and banter. He believed in the power of prayer. He stayed in daily communication with the Lord and would lift up in prayer those he loved as well as their needs multiple time each day.

He was a natural teacher and had many great lessons and wisdom that he would impart both inside the classroom and out. He was always there to lend a helping hand whenever anyone was in need. One of the scriptures he would remind you of when things got difficult was from 1 John 4:4. He would personalize it and say “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.”

Joe and his wife Joyce have been married for forty-two years. They have two daughters, Amanda Thornburg and Emily Thornburg, and one granddaughter, J.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held in McAlester at his church, Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church, on Thursday, October 29th at 2:00 pm. Social distancing and face masks will be required. A private graveside service will follow for immediate family only.

Michael James Eagle

In Memory of Michael James Eagle

Michael James Eagle died unexpectantly on September 20,2020 at the young age of 29, at his place of residence in Poteau, Oklahoma.

Michael was born in Talihina, Oklahoma on September 3, 1991, to Wanda James and the late Michael James Eagle.

Michael grew into the most loving caring son, father, friend. Touching many lives and hearts along the way. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping and of course watching an OU football game. But to him his greatest achievement in his life was his 3 children Lou bug, Bubba, and Chub Chub as he lovingly called them. When he wasn't with them he joking antic went to his nephews Tino and Bentley. His smile and laughter will forever be missed and in our memories forever changing our lives in ways we cannot express. And we thank our God in Heaven for the time he was with us.

Michael is survived by his mother Wanda James of Poteau, Oklahoma; his children: Hunter James Eagle of Howe, Oklahoma Alexis Nichol Eagle of Poteau, Oklahoma, and Abel Rylan Eagle, of Poteau, Oklahoma; a sister Tabitha Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma; four brothers: Jonathan Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma, Christopher Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma, Zachary Scott of Poteau, Oklahoma, and Derick Eagle, of Quinton, Oklahoma; Great-Grandmother Bydia Pope of Red Oak, Oklahoma; Great Uncle DeRoy Pope of Red Oak, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by his uncles: Brian Bernard and wife, Charlee of Clarksville, Arkansas and Turner Eagle of Tulsa, Oklahoma; aunts: Linda Sivic and husband, Johnny of Adamson, Oklahoma, Nancy Eagle of McAlester, Oklahoma, Deesandra Ben of Mississippi, and Wahalella Eagle of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as well as several nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by Father Michael Eagle; Grandfathers: Frank Eagle and Hoover James; Grandmothers: Leoda Eagle, Verna Barnard; Uncles: Frank Eagle, Harvey James, Duane Eagle, and Raynold Eagle.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in Red Oak, Oklahoma at Cedar Cemetery with Rev. Don Ludlow officiating.

Pallbearers: David Brady, Dustin Ward, Joe Carshall, Cody Capell, Scott Woodral, and Teddy Teddy Colbert.

Honorary Pallbearers: Brian Barnard, Zachary Eagle and Greg Wallis.

Glen Oliver Hunnicutt

Our Dad, Glen Oliver Hunnicutt went home to be with our precious Mother on September 19, 2020 at the age of 91. He was surrounded by those he loved most; his children.

Glen was born February 2, 1929 to Samuel and Annie Hunnicutt in Maud, OK. As a small child he moved to Wilburton, OK and attended Goat Hill school in Wilburton. He married his one true love, Bonnie Lee on February 23, 1949. Together they had seven children. Glen worked in construction for 14 years and built his family’s home in Spencer, OK.  In 1974, he purchased the Hilltop Station in Choctaw where he worked until retirement. 

He was a kind and gentle man who found pleasure in every aspect of life including old Westerns, cowboy hats, boots, fried catfish, traveling, yard sales, and his family. He had a keen sense of humor and a smile for everyone he encountered.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Lee Hunnicutt and his sons David Lee Hunnicutt and Baby Hunnicutt, his parents, five brothers and one sister.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Hazel Cothran and husband Danny of Wellston, OK; Johnnie Hunnicutt of Keota, OK, Frank Hunnicutt and wife Pamela of Tecumseh, OK; Diane Dietz and husband Jack of Harrah, OK; Shellie Stout and husband Darren of Meeker, OK; and daughter-in-law Kathy Hunnicutt of Gibbon, NE. He is also survived by sister, Vivian Brown and husband Bill of Wilburton, OK; brother, Carl Hunnicutt of Ada, OK, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Lutie Cemetery with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

Viewing Times:

Tuesday 2p.m.- 8 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Wilburn Henry

Wilburn Henry, age 86, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 in Heavener, Oklahoma.

Wilburn was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on May 29, 1934 to Matthew and Lynn (Wilson) Henry.

He was the husband of the late Syble Henry. They were married in Red Oak, Oklahoma on August 3, 1957.

Wilburn is survived by his granddaughter, Skyla Dewitt and husband, Jared of Red Oak, OK; 

great granddaughter, Paisley Dewitt of Red Oak, OK; brother-in-law, Dean Sutton of

 Red Oak, OK;  special relatives: Howard & Jennifer Blankenship of Red Oak, OK, Debbie Bryant of Red Oak, OK, Jackie Skidmore of Red Oak, OK, Bethany Snell of Panama, OK, Nathan & Tracy Gooch of Red Oak, OK, Jared Gooch of Red Oak, OK, and Rachel Ganzkow of Pawhuska, OK; and special friend, Brenda Brigance of Panola, OK.

Wilburn was preceded in death by his wife, Syble Henry; daughter, Rita Henry and son, Darrell Henry.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2020 at Free Will Baptist Church in Red Oak, Oklahoma with Rev. Johnny Montgomery and Rev. Bob Cherry officiating. Burial to follow at Cedars Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Ross Wilson, Brad Wilson, Shane Wilson, Bill Wilson, Howard Blankenship, and Stuart Joslin.

Dorothy Ann Grace

Dorothy Ann Martin was born September 30, 1922 to Roy J. Martin and Cecil Mae Davenport in Dardanelle, Arkansas.  She was the oldest of three other siblings, Roy Martin, Jr., Jimmy "Pepper" Martin and Frank Martin. She is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

On December 24, 1943, Dorothy Ann married John David Grace, Jr. in Camden, Arkansas. A love that last almost 70 years, when on May 15, 2012,John was called home to be with the Lord. 

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Cecilia Morris and husband Dow, her son Michael Grace and wife Linda. Five grandchildren, Duston Morris and wife Rhonda, Conway, Arkansas, David Grace and wife Jill, Shawnee, Kansas, Shaunna Grace-Lidrich and husband Nathan, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Melissa Morris-Ward and husband Joe, Levelock, Alaska, and Chris Morris and wife Jamie, McAlester, Oklahoma. Ten great grandchildren, Braeden and Izzy Morris, Dava and Isaac McClellan-Morris, Conway, Arkansas, Alex and Ella Grace, Shawnee, Kansas, Hannah Ward, Nondalton, Alaska, Nathan Ward, Anchorage, Alaska, Blake and Shelby Morris, McAlester, Oklahoma and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.

Dorothy was looking forward to completing this life's journey and went home to be with the LORD on Monday, August 17, 2020.

Jessie Brixey

In Memory of Jessie Brixey

 Jessie Marie Brixey was born October 5, 1921 to Julius and Nancy (Fout) Allen in Walls, Oklahoma. She passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Wilburton, Okahoma at the age of 98.

 She was a loving homemaker and attended Park Road Church of Christ in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

 Jessie was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, D. Edward Wallace & Everett Brixey; daughter, Mary Henderson; son, Bill Wallace and eight brothers & sisters.

 She is survived by:

Neice, Carol Clark & husband, Ronnie of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Great Niece, Teresa Clark Polly of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Great Nephew, Shaun Clark of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Grandchildren: Lisa Rillo & husband, Robert of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma;
Diane Lopp & husband, Randy of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
David Henderson & wife, Becky of Wilburton, Oklahoma;
Stepahnie Davis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
Mealanie Moore & husband, Michael of Moore, Oklahoma.

A viewing will be held Monday, August 17, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at  Waldrop Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Wilburton Memorial Gardens in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Mr. Darren Harber officiating.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Norma Blankenship

In Memory of Norma Blankenship

 Norma G. Blankenship was born March 22, 1939 to Marvin Bowser and Mildred Hugle in Sulphur, Oklahoma. She passed away on Friday, August, 7, 2020 at her home. She  was 81. 

 She was the widow of JD Reed. She married HD Blankenship on October 16, 1998 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. They resided in Red Oak, Oklahoma. 

 Norma was a member of Rocky Point Methodist Church and the Homemaker Extension of Latimer County. She sold insurance for many years.

 Norma was preceded in death by her great grandson.

 She is survived by her husband, HD of Red Oak, Oklahoma; 

Son, Jeff Reed & wife, Debbie of Red Oak, Oklahoma; daughter, Lorrie Dost & husband, Robert of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Aunt, Barbara Sanders of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Sister, Linda Caldwell of Grove, Oklahoma; Four Grandchildren; Six Great Grandchildren; plus several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the First Baptist Church of Red Oak with Rev. Joe Corcoran and Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Station Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

 Pallbearers: Clint Blankenship, Howard Blankenship, Randy Moody, James Ott, Floyd Hatcher, Jay Hatcher, and Bill Fletcher.

 Honorary Pallbearers: Jess Wommack and Ken Marly.

 Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, WIlburton, Oklahoma. 

Roy Edward Pate

Roy Edward Pate was born March 11, 1934 to Louie and Lula (Humphrey) Pate in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Southhaven, Mississippi. He was 86.

 He married Fairrell Gregory on March 29, 1953 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. They had been married 56 years at the time of her passing in 2009. 

 Roy served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and later in the Air Force Reserves.

 He was a skilled carpenter, and also worked in the oilfields for several years.

 Roy married Bonnie Price on July 23, 2010 in Marion, Arkansas. They resided in Senatobia, Mississippi.

 He was a member of the Strayhorn Baptist Church in Sarah, Mississippi. He was previously a long time member of the Church of God Seventh Day in Wister, Oklahoma.

 Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Fairrell, an infant son, and his brother, Thomas.

 He is survived by:

His wife, Bonnie of Senatobia, Mississippi and children:
Salley Sutmiller and husband, Donald, of Bixby, Oklahoma
Steven Pate and partner, Mary, of McAlester, Oklahoma
Tammy Fields of McAlester, Oklahoma
Dale Pate and partner, Angela of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Charlotte White of Senatobia, Mississippi
Jimmy White and wife, Marilyn, of Senatobia, Mississippi
Donna Stroud and husband, Kenny of Nesbit, Mississippi

 18 grandchildren
45 great grandchildren
12 great great grandchildren
Sister, Bertha Dill of Poteau, Oklahoma
Sister-in-law, Chris Pate of Wilburton, Oklahoma

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 11,2020 at the Lutie Cemetery with Rev. Lamar Ford officiating.

Pallbearers: Vaughn Blankenship, Shawn Blankenship, Greg Sutmiller, Jonathon Sutmiller, Llan Pate, and Seth Strader

 Honorary pallbearers: Stephanie English, Lynn Swing, Elizabeth Pate, Amanda King, and John Swing

Betty June Ellis

In Memory of

Betty June Ellis

 Betty June Ellis, 92, was born on September 16, 1927, to Josiah & Lola (Blake) Morgan in Octavia, Oklahoma. She passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

 She was the widow of Horton Ellis, Jr. They were married November 7, 1946 in Bakersfield, California.

 She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Wilburton.

 Betty is  survived by her children: 

Linda Hardcastle and Richard Chowen of Alpenia, Michigan;  Mike Ellis and wife Susan of Wilburton, Oklahoma; and Joe Ray Ellis of Wilburton, Oklahoma; her grandchildren:  Greg Wagner, Beth Ann Wagner, Mark Hardcastle, Tracy Allen, Kristy Melton, John Ellis, Autumn Ellis, Patricia Quantie, Michael Ellis, Jr., Alex Ellis, Augusta Hirrill, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

 She is also survived by her sister, Julina Hardin of Halten City, Texas and son-in-law, Floyd Allen of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Horton Ellis, Jr. and daughter, Judy Allen.

 Viewing: Monday, August 3, 2020 

               8:00-10:00 a.m.

               Waldrop Funeral Home

 Service: Monday, August 3, 2020

               10:00 a.m.

               The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel

Burial to follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens