Lahoma Wilcox

Lahoma Wilcox

(November 11, 1951-August 18, 2021)

Lahoma Wilcox, 69, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the First Assembly of God in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. The burial will follow at Baldwin Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Curtis Wilcox, Shawn Wilcox, Josh Hunnicutt, Jake Smith, Glenn Deela, and Dennis Deela.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Wilcox, Lucas Dolan, Caleb Wilcox, Ilan Cisneros, Chance Wilcox, and Gunner Wilcox.

Lahoma was born on November 11,1951 in New Mexico to Harrison and Dorothy (Johnson) Smith. She married Clarence “Jack’ Wilcox on November 25,1965 in Wister, Oklahoma. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. All that knew her, loved her. She would do anything for anyone. She was a devoted member of the Assembly of God Church in Wilburton. She loved animals and her job as a home health aide, helping others. Lahoma will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her children: Tim Wilcox and wife Linda, Keith Wilcox and wife Twyla, Don Wilcox and wife Dusti, and Cheryl Armstrong and husband Jimmy; daughter-in-law: Karen Wilcox; 14 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Ladonna Smith; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; 1 great nephew; 1 great niece; 1 great-great nephew; and 1 great-great niece.

Lahoma is preceded in death by her parents: Harrison Smith and Dorothy Smith; stepfather: Tom James; husband: Clarence “Jack” Wilcox: daughter: Rhonda Smith; son: Jack Wilcox: brother: Mike Smith; and grandson-in-law: Charlie Howard.

Dorothy Rae (Carroll) Larson

Dorothy Rae (Carroll) Larson 

April 26, 2021-August 3, 2021

Dorothy “gigi” (Carroll) Larson of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 91.

Dot was born April 26,1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carl and Rosetta Carroll.  She was the oldest of three daughters. She was a devoted mother. She was the best cook. Sunday night pot roast dinners were the best. She could sew, knit, quilt, and was a master of all these things. 

She met the love of her life Carl (Dick) Larson in high school at Central High School in Tulsa.  They were married on October 29, 1948. They had only one child, Linda (Larson) Hunt. They enjoyed life swimming, playing tennis, and skiing at the lake. Most of all they loved being together as a close-knit family.

Their greatest joy was the birth of their only grandchild, Carli Ann (Hunt) Lay, named after her grandfather. After Carli’s birth Dot gained the title of “gigi”. A name she cherished. 

Dot continued with pride and joy watching Carli graduate from college, marry the very best young man, Gary Lay, and give birth to her only great grandchild, Jeremy Walter Lay.

Eighteen years ago, she moved from Tulsa to Wilburton and made this her home. She loved living in a small town and being close to her daughter and granddaughter.

She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church in Wilburton. She had been a member of her son-in-law, JC Hunt’s Sunday School class.

Dot is survived by her daughter, Linda Larson Hunt; her granddaughter, Carli Lay and husband, Gary; and her great-grandson, Jeremy Walter Lay, all of Wilburton.

She is also survived by her precious nieces, Marty Thomas and husband, Rick of Woodland, Texas, Kathy Nicholson-Spier of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Becky Garrett also of Tulsa; great-nephew, Andrew Thomas; and her best friend, Fran Delcha.

Her extended family includes: Walter and Sandy Freeman, Clark and Tammy Boling, Triston Boling, Charlie Martin, Chris and Brittany Goff, and her nurses from Rainbow Home Health: Ginnie Francis, Aliana Harvey, and Cheryl Henry. 

She will leave behind a void in their lives. However, they find peace that she is with her beloved husband, and her Lord and Savior. 

Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Dick; son-in-law, JC Hunt; along with both of her sisters: Kay Garrett and Vicki Richardville of Tulsa.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Gowen Cemetery in Gowen, Oklahoma with Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. The burial will follow under the direction of Waldrop Funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Gary Lay, Jeremy Lay, Charlie Martin, Triston Boling, Chris Goff and Clark Boling.

Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Freeman and Bud Vinson.

Billy Harris Christian

Billy Harris Christian

(March 24, 1935-August 1, 2021)

Billy “Bill” Harris Christian, 86, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home. 

Bill was born on March 24, 1935 in Blanco, Oklahoma to Claude and Lola (Potter) Christian. Throughout his life he not only ranched but also worked as a machinist and bus driver. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and making quilts. He was a Mason for 60 years.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Carolyn Coils; son: Steve Christian; daughters: Teresa Gadbury and Norma Christian; sister: Glenda and a host of friends. 

Viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Bro. Brock Franklin officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Bobby Ketcher, Rick Ketcher, Justin Adams, Roy Duggan, Tommy Culberson, and Danny Baldwin.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenneth Adams, Chub Cathey, Chad Swafford, John Collums, Lynn Burger, and Floyd Davis.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Judith Ann Hollingback

Judith Ann Hollingback

February 12, 1943-August 3, 2021

Judith Ann Hollingback, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at McAlester Regional Hospital in McAlester, Oklahoma.

 Judy was born on February 12, 1943 in Winfied, Kansas to Gene and Edith (Lewman) Wartick. She married Jim Hollingback on May 27, 1963. Judy enjoyed reading, watching birds, and cross-stitching. She loved cattle and horses. In her youth, she was passionate about riding horses. This passion she passed on to her sons and grandchildren. 

What she enjoyed more than anything were her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her sons: James Hollingback and wife, Danette and Jerald Hollingback and wife, Virginia; grandchildren: Halisha Hollingback, Gus Hollingback, Kaycee Hollingback, and Tanner Hollingback; brother: Tom Wartick; sister: Rita Parks as well as many other relatives and family friends.

She was preceded in death by husband: Jim Hollingback; her parents: Gene and Edith Wartick; and brothers: Don and John Wartick. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Graveside Services will be on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Hubert Eugene Mills

Hubert Eugene Mills

(January 3, 1937- July 21, 2021)

Hubert “Pete” Mills, 84, of Wilburton passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Latimer Nursing Home.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Highbridge Baptist Church in Wilburton with Rev. Larry Mayes officiating. Burial will follow at Highbridge Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tim Mills, Don Mills, Eddie Davis, Kalab Hudlow, Braden Hudlow, Cameron Dugger, David Dugger, and Donovan Mills.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Dugger, Norman Davis, Hunter Mills, Fred Mills, Connor Mills, and Robert Mills.

Pete was born on January 3,1937 in the community of Highbridge in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Howard and Stella (Cameron) Mills. He worked for many years as the Chief Security Officer at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He also worked a mechanic and once farmed wheat in Kansas.

He is survived by his sons: Steve Mills of Wilburton, Don Mills and wife, Viola of Red Oak, and Tim Mills and wife, Angela of Tuskahoma; daughters: Terrie Mills of California, Shonda Carney of McAlester, and Rhonda Kelly and husband Arie of Norman; sister: Edna Dugger and husband, Gary of Houston, TX; brother-in-law: Norman Davis of Whitewright, TX; sisters-in-law: June Mills of Wilburton and Doreene Mills of Texarkana, TX; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Pete is preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Stella Mills; sons: William (Bill) Mills, Hubert (Scooter) Mills, and Paul Howard Mills; daughter-in-law: Martine Mills; brothers: Boyd Mills, Raymond Mills, Don (Punk) Mills, and Burl Eugene Mills; sisters: Bernice Norton and husband, Lenard, Catherine Thomas and husband, Alfred, and Sharon Davis.

Dicie Irene Hollan

Dicie Irene Hollan

( June 24, 1935-July 20, 2021)

Dicie Irene Hollan, age 86, of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, July 20,

2021 at her home.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the

Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the LeFlore

Baptist Church in LeFlore, Oklahoma with Rev. Doug Nixon officiating. The burial will

follow at LeFlore Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mickey Cogburn, Ervin Doyle Cogburn, Jesse Smart, Dustin Coley,

and Jason Colbert. Honorary Pallbearer will be Shawn Cogburn.

Dicie was born on June 24, 1935 in Summerfield, Oklahoma to Roy and Cora (Wornock)

Lowe. She married Ouiden “Cotton” Hollan on January 3, 1953 in Arkansas.

She is survived by:

Four Children

Harlen Ray Hollan and wife, Marie Ann of Eakley, Oklahoma

Harvey Wade Hollan of Red Oak,Oklahoma

Troy Freaman Hollan and wife, Rhonda of Red Oak, Oklahoma

Michael Anthony Hollan and Tana Sherman of Red Oak, Oklahoma

Ten Grandchildren:

Amy Pitchford and husband, Dwayne of Red Oak, Oklahoma

James Hollan and wife, Tammy of Stillwater, Oklahoma

Delta Hollan Pierce and Curtis Cox of Yukon,Oklahoma

Delbert Ray Hollan and Codie Clawson of Wilburton, Oklahoma

Harlen Alan Hollan of Eakley, Oklahoma

Jason Lowe Hollan and wife, Dondra of Weatherford, Oklahoma

Tracy Irene Hollan

T.J Hollan and wife, Amber of Red Oak, Oklahoma

David Wayne Hollan of Red Oak, Oklahoma

Kayla Hollan Heflin and husband, Kevin of Wister

Sixteen Great Grandchildren:

Eli Hollan, Caleb Hollan, Aiden Hollan, Shelby Hollan, Angel Hollan,

Nathaniel Pierce, Liberty Pierce, Hailey Hollan, Mason Hollan, Brittney Calvin, Ethan Hollan, Madison Faith Hollan, Corey Andrew Loyd, Cegan Alec Lloyd, Brooklyn Annmarie Hollan, and Natalee Faye Heflin

Two Great-Great Granchildren:

Makayla Hollan and Malani Hollan

Four Sisters:

Icie Turner of Independence, Missouri

Margie Poole of Boonville, Arkansas

Nellie Rider of Spiro, Oklahoma

Bettie Wornock of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

One Brother: Eugene Lowe of Spiro, Oklahoma

along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and more….

Dicie is preceded in death by her parents: Roy and Cora Lowe; her husband: Ouiden

“Cotton” Hollan; her sons: Hank Ouiden Hollan and Alan Hollan; her great grandchildren: Jonathan Enrique Hollan-Sanchez, Adalee Hope Hollan, Bethany Grace

Hollan, and Emily Alexis Hollan; her three sisters: Jocie Lowe, Ocie Gwinn, and Beatrice Gwinn; and her three brothers: Leaman Lowe, Freeman Lowe, and Daeman Lowe.

Services are under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

David Grogan

In Memory of David Grogan

David Harold Grogan, age 80, of Panola, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at McAlester Nursing Center.

Viewing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Panola Baptist Church in Panola, Oklahoma with Rev. Tony Randol officiating. The burial will follow at North Rock Creek Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Steve Barrenkatt, Justin Adams, Corbin Matlock, Dewayne Grogan, and Connor Hiatt.

David was born on October 23, 1940 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Claude and Lois (Morgan) Grogan. He was a 1959 Panola High School graduate and worked many years as a barber. He was a member of Panola Baptist Church and was the founding director of the Latimer County Free Clinic.

He is survived by his daughter: Gina Sykes of Oklahoma City; bother Wayne Grogan and wife, Marilyn of McAlester; and his Panola Baptist Church Family.

David is preceded in death by his parents: Claude and Lois Grogan; his son: Todd Grogan; and his sister: Linda Blankenship.

Roger Wood

In Memory of Roger Wood

Roger Wood, son of John Henry Wood and Eliza Ruth Frazier Wood, was born on November 17, 1940 in Henryetta, TX. He passed away at Tidwell Living Center in Wilburton, OK on June 10, 2021.

Roger was a faithful member and deacon of Old Glory Full Gospel Church. He was a jack of all trades throughout is life including working as a carpenter, mechanic at a gas station, and later, as a gunsmith. 

He is survived by his wife, Loretta Wood of the home; his son Lawrence and Beth Wood of Wilburton, OK;' his son David and Teresa Stewart of Sherman, TX; his daughter Loretta and Wayne Tohkubbi of McAlester, OK; his daughter Juanita and Rocky Johnson of Wilburton, OK; son Gary Wood of Wilburton, OK; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents John Henry and Ruth Wood; his 3 brothers Walter Franklin Wood, John Henry Wood Jr. and James Wyett Woods; his 2 sisters Arnelda Wood Rogers and Wrethia Lee Cook; and grandson Roger Cody Wood. 

A memorial service in his honor will be hosted at Old Glory Full Gospel Church in Wilburton, OK on July 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Broc Franklin officiating.

E. Eugene Dukes

E. Eugene Dukes

Elmer Eugene Dukes was born in Wilburton, OK on January 8, 1951 to Elmer and Jewell Aaron Dukes. He passed from this life at the age of 70 years at the VA Hospital in Muskogee, OK.

A celebration of Life will be held at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 332 W. Carl Albert Pkwy at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2nd .

Eugene grew up in Wilburton, OK and graduated from Wilburton High School in 1969. He married Kathy Wise in May 1973. They had two wonderful children, Andrea and Wade. He cherished his family. He received his associate degree from Eastern and went on to Southeastern University. He joined the Army shortly out of high school and was stationed in Germany. He drove a truck while there and received an award for safe driving. This led to being a truck driver most of his career. He retired in 2014 from the Dept. of Human Services Commodity Warehouse as a delivery man. He helped deliver commodities to schools all over Oklahoma.

He had the nickname Shoebean while in school and more recently he was known as Ornery because he loved to cut up and joke around even through all his problems.

He came to know the Lord at Adamson Baptist Church in 1976 and remained faithful all these years. He served God at First Free Will in McAlester, OK at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy of 48 years, his sisters: Shirley Collins, Dorothy Jones, and Linda Schiller, along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, one sister-in-law, and two brothers-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, his son, his parents, and two infant sisters.

Sandra L. Posey

In Memory of Sandra Posey

Sandra L. Posey, 76, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at McAlester Regional Hospital in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.

Pallbearers will be Marvin Burton, Tyler Crabtree, Agle Mickle, Daniel Greenhaw, Timothy Greenhaw, Michael Null, Brian Jones, Mike Griffiths, Quentin Meininger, Tyler Cagle, Matthew Elledge, and Damien Owens.

Sandra was born February 25, 1945 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jess Rowland and Mae Bell (Bishop) Rowland. She married Ronald Posey on December 19, 1972 in Hugo, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her sons: Ronald Posey and wife, Pam of McAlester, Donald Posey and wife, Shereen of Wilburton, and Kevin Posey of Wilburton; Daughters: Shannon Elledge and Michael Null of Wilburton, Letha Elledge Shouse of Wilburton, Amy Cagle and husband and Jeff of Shady Point, and Tonya Daniel and Marvin Burton of Wilburton; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents: Jess and Mae Bell (Bishop) Rowland; five brothers; one sister; one son-in-law; one grandson-in-law; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter.