Stanley T. Davis

In Memory of Stanley T. Davis

Stanley T. Davis, 87, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home.

This Bible passage perfectly fit Stan’s life:

Wise people are builders-they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure. Because of their skilled leadership, the hearts of the people are filled with the treasures of wisdom. (Proverbs 24: 3-4 TPT)

Stanley T. Davis was born September 30, 1935, to Mary Emma Price Davis and Dennis T. Davis of Hobart, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life, Ella Marie Angel, on December 20, 1959. They were married for 62 years and 11 months. They had many adventures including surviving a tornado together. They left a legacy of love and faithfulness to their 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.

Stan served in the Army during the Cold War in Germany from 1958-1960. He was a butcher, rancher and later a teacher, counselor, and administrator for Hartshorne, OK and Maxwell, NM Public Schools. He loved teaching and mentoring young people. He was known for his quick wit and funny stories. His joy was reading and sharing books and building plans with family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman, and a family event was not complete without a hotdog/marshmallow fire. He will be greatly missed and was respected and beloved by all who know him especially his children: Cindy and husband Earl Shero, Jeff Davis, Julie and husband Joe Collins, Audrey and husband Stanley Crawford II and Peggy and husband Robert Hokit, Grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Ann Angel Bullard, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Peggy Davis Cowart.

A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, OK. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Center Point Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers are his grandsons: Stanley Crawford III, Andrew Crawford, J.T. Davis, Clayton Hokit, Jeffrey Crawford, Gregory Crawford, Emmanuel Crawford.

Eugene "Ray" White

Obituary for Eugene “Ray” White

Eugene “Ray” White was born December 5, 1929, at the Yourman Ranch outside of Wilburton. He went to play in that Heavenly Band on November 13, 2022.

Ray was one of ten children born to Jake and Annie White. He was proceeded in death by his parents and all his siblings. He was also proceeded in death by his only son, David Ray.

Growing up in a large and loving family he imparted that love and devotion to his own family. He married the love of his life, Billie Jane, whom he had known since 1939, in 1994. Marrying Billie Jane he inherited two daughters, Glenda Gabbard and Barbara Edmunds-Kimrey who he loved as only a father could. He was also blessed to inherit three grandchildren: Johnny Blaine Smith, Delana Shey Gabbard, and Lacy Shain Henderson. Yet, the greatest joy was brought with the births of his great-grandchildren: Chrislynn Snow, Haven Girty, Easton Girty, and Cohen Henderson. After their births he was forevermore known as, Pa.

Pa was an adventurer and hard worker. This adventurous spirit led him to California, in his early years, where he would remain until his retirement in 1996 when he and Billie moved back to Wilburton. While in California he worked as a logger in the High Sierras, he enlisted in the US Navy and served in Korea receiving many medals and accolades, ultimately going to college to become a machinist.

He served as his union rep, purchasing agent, and machine shop director before his retirement from Shell Oil. Not one to rest, he was an adamant wood worker building furniture for his family and friends. He also volunteered and was active in the Choctaw Senior Citizens in Wilburton. This participation led him and Billie to travel all over the country seeing amazing things and spending time with amazing friends.

His greatest passion, other than his family, was music. He started to play fiddle and guitar as a young kid and will pick and sing his entire life. When moving back to Wilburton he and some friends would put on a “hoe-down” every week at the Wilburton Senior Citizens’ Center. This brought him much joy.

Ray will be missed greatly, and his family is very grateful for the love, support, and dedication he showed to each of us and to his community.

His services will be Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10:00 am at Waldrop Funeral Home with graveside to follow. Viewing will be Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Donna J. Cook

In Memory of Donna J. Cook

Donna J. Cook of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the age of 71. She was born on March 14, 1951 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to her parents Bill Hicks and Easter Cook.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. of Friday, November 4, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gail Lowe officiating. The burial will follow at Degnan Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Melvin Ellis, Gregory Cook, Jalen Henderson, Leroy Rolle, Jerome Cook, Gary Tarrant.

She is survived by her two sons, Michael and his wife, Latisha; Mark and his wife, Jill; 8 grandchildren: Andrew, Mataya, Nicholas, Isaac, Lakelon, Elijah, Sophie, and Baby Boy Cook; 4 great-grandchildren: Avery, Adrian, Andi and Andi Cook, Khylen Smith; brothers, John Cook, Harry Cook; and sister, Geraldine Cook. She was also loved by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a host of long-time friends.

Donna is preceded in death by her father, Bill Hicks, mother, Easter Cook; sisters, Shirley Burnett, Betty Cook, Cynthia Cook; brother, Claude Cook.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Imogene Mankin Vineyard

In Memory of Imogene Mankin Vineyard

Mrs. Imogene Mankin Vineyard, widow of the late Dr. Edwin E. Vineyard, passed away October 19, 2022. Mrs. Vineyard has lived at 3540 Chickadee Lane in Enid since 2000. She and her late husband had lived in Ponca City for ten years following their retirement in 1990 after 25 years as president and first lady of Northern Oklahoma College. Private interment services for family only will be at the cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma. At her request, no public ceremony is planned.

Mrs. Vineyard is survived by her son, Dr. Edwin Roy Vineyard, retired vice president for NOC-Enid, and her daughter-in-law, Dr. Susan Perkins Vineyard. She was pre-deceased by one son, Louis Ray in 1982. She is also preceded by one brother, Eugene Mankin and her father, Emmit. Her mother, Minnie Lee, passed away in 2001.

A native Oklahoman, Mrs. Vineyard was born Robbie Imogene Mankin on July 2,1928 in Red Oak, Oklahoma. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1946 as valedictorian in her class.

After graduation she started summer session at Eastern Oklahoma State at Wilburton, where she encountered her husband-to-be, Edwin E. Vineyard, recently discharged from the U.S. Navy. They were married the following November 6. They both received degrees in 1949 at Oklahoma State University.

Mrs. Vineyard taught vocational home economics in Beggs and Mannford high schools. Later, when her husband returned to Oklahoma State in 1954 to finish his doctorate, she completed requirements for elementary certification and taught in the Stillwater elementary schools.

She then followed her husband in his career, giving birth to sons, Louis Ray in Guymon in 1956, and Edwin Roy in Stillwater in 1962. She served by her husband’s side, nurturing a special climate among the women of Northern Oklahoma College during his tenure as president there from 1965-1990.

Mrs. Vineyard was active in Baptist church women’s work, serving as the president of the Baptist Women’s organization in each church in each town of her career. She served in other church offices and positions as well.

Mrs. Vineyard was also active in secular women’s club work. She served as president of her home Delphi club in Tonkawa and the Ponca City Women’s Club. She was district president and a state board member for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma. From 1978 to 1980 she served as the state president for GFWC-Oklahoma. She later served as a national committee chairperson for GFWC functions.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Glenn Deela

In loving Memory of Glenn Deela

Glenn D. Deela, 68, of Wilburton, Oklahoma left his earthly body on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his family by his side.

A viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022 and from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

Pallbearers will be Fred James, Jared James, Andy Barnard, Jeremy Bullard, Frankie Fazekas and Johnny Jeffrey.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ken Southard, David Green, Jimmy Didlott, Red Hammons, Willie Aaron, Jonathan Denham, Leland Ratliff, Mike Guazdausky, and Mikey Guazdausky.

Glenn was born to Murrell and Bonnie Deela on March 17, 1954. He was the baby of 6 children. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and most of all spending time with his grandkids. He was thrilled to be a papa.

He worked in the 70’s at the very 1st Atwoods to open before getting into the oilfield where he eventually became a transport driver until he became disabled in the early 90’s.

Glenn started his family in 1995 when he married Sueann. They welcomed their first child, Murrell later that year. The following year JR was born. He was always an active part of the boys’ lives from coaching them in baseball to teaching them how to run tractors or mow hay. They hunted and fished as much as they could. Even though he struggled with his health, he never allowed that to stop him from enjoying what he wanted to do.

He is survived by his wife, Sueann of the home, his sons: Murrell Deela of Lamedeer, Montana and Glenn Jr and wife, Jordyn of Wilburton; 5 grandbabies: Hayden, Allison, Thomas, Blakley, and Paisley; along with a host of fiends.

Glenn is preceded in death by his parents: Murrell and Bonnie Deela; and his four brothers: Henry, Ralph, Charlie and Rueben.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.

Kingston Gray Price

In Memory of Kingston Gray Price

Kingston Gray Price, infant son of Justin and Tifiany Price, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 14, 2022 at Hill Crest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Damon Valley Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma officiated by Rev. Randy Waldrop.

He is survived by his parents, Justin and Tifiany Price; brother, Jaxon Price; sister, Ella Price; maternal grandparents: Tina Flener of Wilburton, Richard Flener Wilburton, Tanya Ivey of Wilburton, and Yien Flener of Wilburton; paternal grandparents: Jerry and Robin Price of Wilburton; Paternal Great Grandfather, Robert Gray of Wilburton; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Kingston is preceded in death by maternal great grandparents: David and LaVeta Nickell, Richard Flener, Thelma and Charley Lawrence, and Cora Willis; paternal great grandparents: Jack and Wennon Price, and Mary Gray.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

James Douglas Maxey

In Memory of James Douglas Maxey

James “JD” Douglas .Maxey, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clint Cannon officiating.

JD was born on November 21,1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Cled and Versa (Latham) Maxey. He was a loving father, papaw, peepaw, and friend. JD enjoyed fishing, his dog River, going on nature walks, playing music, and watching the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners play football. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Oliver; Children: Cole Oliver and wife, Patricia of Alexander, North Dakota, Destiny Hiatt and husband, JT of Edmond, Oklahoma, and James Dalton Maxey and wife, Annie of McAlester, Oklahoma; sisters: Carolyn Pendland and husband, Johnny of Princton, Texas, Neta Davis, and Sue Maxey; and his 13 grandchildren.

JD is preceded in death by his father, Cled Maxey; mother, Versa Maxey; brother; and precious granddaughter, Kyla Oliver.

Curtis Rowland

In Memory of Curtis Rowland

Curtis Ray Rowland, 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A memorial service will be held at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Curtis was born on October 23, 1960 in Modesto, California. There he was raised and graduated from Downey High School. He worked in Pest Control for over 25 years. Curtis enjoyed spending time with his family, playing board games, going fishing, gambling, and playing bingo.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of the home; his sons, Jeremy Rowland of Riverbank, California and Joshua Rowland and wife, Briana of Valley Springs, California; daughter, Jennifer Rowland of Modesto, California; step sons, Tyler and Eliah Wigington of Wilburton; brothers, Randy Rowland and wife, Jennifer of Red Oak, Oklahoma, Chris Rowland of Palm Springs, California, Eric Thomas of Terra Bella, California, and Scott Watson and wife, Candi of Porterville, California; sisters, Shawna Rosenow and husband, Werner of Wilburton, and Teresa Berry and husband, Chet of Merced, California; and 8 grandsons, Darren, Gaven, Ethen, Jaxen, J.J., Joshua, Jamison, and Jase.

Curtis is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Rowland and Patsy Guinn Murray; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Georgia Rowland; maternal grandparents, JB and Alta Guinn, and step son, Ryan Wigington.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Leslie Morrow

In Memory of Leslie Morrow

Leslie Kay Morrow, 63, of Tulsa, Oklahoma was born on October 16, 1958 in San Bernardino, California to Willie and Vernetta (Madsen) Clark and passed from this life on Friday, September 23, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A chapel service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 followed by burial at Degnan Cemetery in Wilburton with Rev. Sterlin Taylor officiating.

Pallbearers will be Wade Morrow, David Durant, Alex Fourshey, Anthony Glover, Shevin Henderson, Ricky Morrow, Kamani Fourshey, and Jalen Morrow.

She is survived by her children: Wade Morrow of Oklahoma City, Stephanie Burris and husband, Karvon of Tulsa, Kimberly Staley and husband, Justin of Wilburton, Mary Morrow of Tulsa, and Brandy Morrow of New Castle; her brothers: Bob Clark and wife, Tracey of Enterprise, Randy Clark and wife, Tennie of Wilburton, and James Clark and wife, Carol of Wilburton; her sisters: Nina Gomes and husband, Mike of California, Joni Treadway and husband, Zack of Norman, LeAnn Clawson and husband, Jimmy of Wilburton, and Gina Coulter and husband, Lane of Jayton, Texas; and her 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Leslie is preceded in death by her parents: Willie and Vernetta (Madsen) Clark; husband: Bo Morrow; sister: Debbie Taylor; and her son: Jerry Don Morrow.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Mavis Joyce Evans

Mavis Joyce Evans went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2022.

She was born on July 21, 1933, in Wilburton Oklahoma. She married Dayton Evans when she was 16 on August 8, 1949. Together they had two children: Joyce and Gary. She was a beautician by trade.

Mavis had a gracious heart that loved God and her family. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She volunteered her time at clothing rooms, hospitals and nursing homes where, as a beautician, she made women feel beautiful at a time and in a place they needed it most.

She enjoyed her family, her friends, humming birds, cheese, cloths, hot peppers, crocheting, garage sales, and the color pink.

She was a fighter. She survived through The Great Depression, Tuberculosis, Tick Fever, and Breast Cancer and never complained.

She was generous with her family and her friends. She was also more than a bit sassy (if you know you know).

Even though our hearts are shattered, our souls rejoice as she would remind us that this is not a period but merely a comma. So, join us in saying “Congratulations on a life well lived and well loved. We will see you when we are called home.”

Mavis Evans is preceded in death by her husband, Dayton R.L. Moses Evans; her son, Gary Dayton Evans; her brothers: Perry Jeff Cathey and Jimmie Dale Cathey; her father, Jeff Cathey; and her mother, Eathel May Cathey. She leaves behind her daughter, Joyce Ann Beck and her husband, Rick Beck; her grandson, Laramie Shane Beck; her granddaughter, Shiloh Moriah Beck-Renes and her husband, Brian Renes; her sister, Brenda Thrash; and her brothers: Rex Cathey, Joe Cathey, and Chub Cathey.

She asked that she be cremated and a memorial service not be held. Instead, we are to watch out for one another and donate to the Alzheimer’s Association.