Obituary Listings
Obituaries
Norman Louis Stauffer
Mar 23, 2025
Norman Louis Stauffer, a cherished member of the Eufaula community, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on October 20, 1937, in Princeton, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Clark Lloyd and Gladys Mae (Booth) Stauffer.
A dedicated student, Norman graduated from Tiskilwa public schools before pursuing his passion for music at Sherwood Music...
Barbara Joan Kerr
Mar 22, 2025
Barbara Joan Kerr, lovingly known as BK, age 82, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Tulsa. Born on March 16, 1943, she was the cherished daughter of Robert E. Lee and Virginia Mae Abel.
On November 16, 1962, BK married her beloved husband, Harry Alfred Kerr, in Oklahoma City, and they enjoyed a beautiful marriage...
Jerry Lynn Casey
Mar 18, 2025
Jerry L. Casey, 77, of Checotah, OK, passed away March 18, 2025, in Muskogee, OK. Jerry was born on November 30, 1947, in Loraine, TX, to Willis and Lenora Casey. Jerry’s dad worked for Halliburton moving his family to various towns in Texas before moving to Duncan, OK. In his early years, Jerry worked various electrical and plumbing jobs in...
Larry Dean Haste
Mar 11, 2025
Larry Dean Haste, 75, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Born on December 23, 1949, in Bedford, Indiana, he was the loving son of Walter Lee and Christeen (Bastin) Haste.
Larry's life was marked by love and service. He was united in marriage to Norma Ruth Craig on June 13, 1969, in Houston, Texas,...
Mellissa Kaye Webb
Mar 3, 2025
Mellissa Webb, 56, of Eufaula Oklahoma passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1968 in Bakersfield, California, the daughter of Bill Wayne and Sherry Ann (Jones) Hooten. She worked for Mr. Printer for many years.
Mellissa had a kind and caring soul. She loved everyone and was always there when you needed...
Belinda Lee Williams
Mar 3, 2025
Belinda Lee Williams, 69, of Canadian, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, in McAlester. Belinda was born on April 3, 1955, in Stephenville Newfoundland, Canada the daughter of Johnny Lee and Betty Jo (Cox) Funderburg. She graduated from Del City High School in 1973. On October 25, 1974, Belinda married Jack Johnston WIlliams in Meeker, Oklahoma, they were happily...
Bonnie Lockeby
Mar 3, 2025
Joyce Bonnie Lockeby,93, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, in McAlester. Joyce was born on November 10th, 1931, in Wheeler, TX, to Alfred and Myrtle (Jones) Talbott. On July 20, 1951, she married Jack Lockeby, in Oklahoma City, OK. Joyce worked at Aero Design Engineer at Tinker Air Force Base. She enjoyed playing piano, fishing tournaments with her husband, going...
Wilda Diana Powell
Mar 2, 2025
Wilda Diana Powell, 74, of Eufaula, OK passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Tulsa, OK. She was born on April 9, 1950 in Eufaula to John Leonard Pemberton and Myrtle Lorene (White) Pemberton. Wilda married Doyle Alvin Powell on September 9, 1979 in Kinta, OK. Wilda loved to garden and cook, she loved all animals and enjoyed watching...
Kristina Marie Wilbanks
Feb 28, 2025
Kristina Marie Wilbanks, 51, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK. Kristina was born on May 10, 1973, in Eufaula, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dennis Wayne Wilbanks and Carolyn (Lewis) King. Kristina was a member of Deepfork Hillabee Indian Baptist Church where she attended in her younger years. Kristina attended the Eufaula Boarding School...
Bobby Lee Cooper
Feb 27, 2025
Bobby Lee Cooper, 74, of Eufaula passed from this life on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home. Bobby was born on December 26,1950 in Hatch, New Mexico, the son of William Lee and Orpha Gertrude (White) Cooper. He graduated high school and enlisted in the United States Navy serving for four years. Bobby worked in the oilfield and later...
Kimberly Kay Wise
Feb 22, 2025
Kimberly Kay Wise, 64, of Eufaula, OK passed from this life on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home in Eufaula. She was born on February 29, 1960 in Seattle, WA to Jean Fisher and Barbara Jean (Tebow) Fisher. She attended Spencer Schools. Kimberly enjoyed working many years as a CNA and Teachers Aide. Kimberly also had many passions which...
Michael Lewis Turner
Feb 21, 2025
Michael Lewis Turner, 82, of Checotah, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Michael was born on June 21, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois to Russ and Katherine (Davis) Turner. He enlisted in the United States Army on July 6, 1960. He was honorably discharged on February 26, 1962. On December 15, 1982, Michael married Bobbye DeGeer...
Debra Burleson
Feb 15, 2025
Debra Ann Burleson, 63, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on February 15, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona, to Newman and Ruthie May (Palmer) Goudeau.
Debra’s greatest passion in life was her family. She was a devoted wife to Harold Keith Burleson and a loving mother to Michelle Goudeau, Kandice Burleson, and Ben Burleson. She was...
JoAnn Booth
Feb 14, 2025
JoAnn Booth, 88, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2025. Born on December 3, 1936, in Choctaw, Oklahoma, JoAnn was the cherished daughter of Joseph Alton and Annabelle (Mays) Norton. On September 14, 1975, she united in marriage with Kenneth Dale Booth, and together they shared 49 wonderful years filled with love and happiness.
JoAnn...
Anna Louise Melton
Feb 13, 2025
Anna Louise "Lou" Melton, 88, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Louise was born on June 8, 1936, in Healdton, Oklahoma, the daughter of Homer and Minnie Mae (Slate) Newman. The second oldest of four children, Louise grew up in rural Oklahoma and graduated from Healdton Schools before moving to the Oklahoma City area....
Janice Sue Tallon
Feb 10, 2025
Janice Sue Tallon, 78, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home. Janice was born on November 15, 1946, in Checotah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Loyd Emmet and Audrey Maude (Pollard) Emberson. She graduated from Arvin High School. On August 3, 1963, Janice married Eddie Tallon. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2024. Janice...
John Allen Gibby
Feb 5, 2025
John Allen Gibby was born on April 12, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Donald Patrick Deville and Charlene Lavern Deville. He graduated from Don Lugo High in California. John lived in several places in California including Los Angeles, Pomona, Chino and San Bernardino. He married Kelly Mahoney in Los Angeles in 1980. He later lived in Benton,...
Ella June Helms
Feb 4, 2025
Ella June Helms, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Born on March 18, 1939, to General Lee and Ellen Mae (Brown) Martin in Mellette, she was a lifelong resident of this community and attended Eufaula Public Schools.
On August 30, 1956, Ella...
Lujena Combes
Feb 2, 2025
Lujena Combes, 90, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. Lujena was born on November 25, 1934, in Big Spring, Texas. She married Dennis Ray Combes on December 3, 1955. They were married for sixty-six years before his death on December 27, 2021.
Survivors include her son, Lester "Wayne" Combes of Eufaula; grandchildren, James Michael Combes of Tulsa, Richard...
Sharon Kay Dalgarn Franz
Feb 2, 2025
Sharon Kay Franz, 71, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Tulsa. Sharon was born on July 31, 1953, in Checotah, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Lewis and Sue Ann (Bear) Dalgarn. She graduated from Kiefer High School in 1971 and received her Bachelor of Education degree from Northeastern State University. Sharon worked as a teacher and...
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