Dec 25, 2024

Maudine Smith Johnson passed from this life on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 at Belfair of McAlester, McAlester, Oklahoma. Maudine was the eight child of eleven born to Golden O. and Lena Mae (Frair) Smith near the community of Trenton in rural southwest McIntosh County.

 Maudine is survived by her sons: Ron Johnson and wife Candis of Ben Wheeler, TX, Marvin...

Dec 21, 2024

Atha Jean Flud, aged 91, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on December 21, 2024, at the Eufaula Manor Nursing Home.

Born on July 16, 1933, in Mellette, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Lella Belle (Stubblefield) Shatswell. A lifelong resident of Eufaula. On February 2, 1950, she united in marriage with Roy Lee Flud in Arkansas, a...

Dec 21, 2024

Carl Anthony Venson, 63, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on July 4, 1961, in Eufaula, he was the son of Joe Eddie and Mary (Lowe) Venson. Carl graduated from Eufaula High School and dedicated his life to his work as a chef. He was a devoted member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist...

Dec 16, 2024

 Robert Collin Prock, 39, of Stigler, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. Robert was born on May 24, 1985, in McAlester, Oklahoma, the son of Bobby Carrol Reynolds and Joann Lea (Prock) Bauer. He graduated from high school in Clovis, New Mexico. 

 Robert was a beloved father, son and brother known for his good hearted humor, kindness and giving nature,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Kathleen Shaver, 82, of Eufaula entered into heaven on December 10, 2024 from St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee. Kathleen was born on March 31, 1942 to Annie (Hawkins) Shivers and Lonzo Shivers of Stidham, OK. She attended school in Stidham and in 1958 she married Dennis Shaver and together they shared forty-six years until his passing. Kathleen cared for many...

Dec 9, 2024

Albert Wayne Tipton died peacefully at Stillwater Medical Center Monday morning December 9th after spending the weekend surrounded by the family he loved so much. Albert Wayne was born September 23rd, 1939 the second son of Mina Fay and Silbey Carroll Tipton in Coleman, Texas. He grew up in Coleman and later attended High School in Shamrock, Texas. Albert Wayne...

Dec 7, 2024

Isabel Goforth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and vibrant spirit. Born 1937 in Gislingham, England, Isabel was raised by her parents Sybil and James Frank Gooderham at the Red House farm in Suffolk, England alongside her three sisters and two brothers. This is where her lifelong...

Dec 6, 2024

Samuel Tucker Marshall Jr. (Sonny Bo-gee, Sam, Sonny) entered into the gates of Heaven at 5:38 a.m. on December 6, 2024. Sam/Sonny was born on March 14, 1952 to Sam and Polly (Francis) Marshall of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Sam/Sonny attended Jones Academy and graduated from Hartshorne High School in 1970 where he played football and was a very powerful and outstanding...

Dec 1, 2024

Zackerie Wayne Grantham, 23, of Enterprise, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Longtown. Zack was born on August 29, 2001 to Tony and Jennifer Grantham in McAlester, Oklahoma. Zack attended school in Quinton and graduated from Epic Charter School in 2019. He went to work for HES in the oilfield.

Zack truly lived life to the fullest through...

Nov 27, 2024

Robert Lee Vermillion, aged 79, of Checotah, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away at home on November27, 2024. Born on January 12, 1945, in McAlester, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of Austin and Oma Jaqueline (Shaver) Vermillion. Robert enlisted in the United States Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. His bravery and dedication were hallmarks of his character.  Robert...

Nov 23, 2024

Linda Jean Keiser, aged 78, of College Station, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born on April 30, 1946, in Salem, Illinois, to Brown and Jeweldean Dillman. 

Linda graduated from Seminole High School in 1964. She married the love of her life, Eddie Keiser, on June 4, 1964, in Seminole. Their enduring marriage of 60 years...

Nov 18, 2024

John Robert Rosinski, 65, of Eufaula passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home. John was born on June 30, 1959 in Chandler, AZ to Jerome John Rosinski and Irene Bienkowski. John married Julie Ralene Dawson on September 3, 1986 in Oklahoma City, OK. 

John is survived by his wife Julie of the home; two sons; Justin Scott...

Nov 16, 2024

Nina Lou Buck, aged 86, passed away peacefully at her home on November 16, 2024. Born on February 5, 1938, in Lenna, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Troy Lee Logan and Olga Treat Logan. On February 17, 1955, Nina married Earl Keith Buck in Eufaula, Oklahoma. 

A proud graduate of Stidham High School, class of 1968, Nina dedicated many years...

Nov 13, 2024

Gerry Robert Stacy, 72, of Torrance, California, passed away November 13, 2024. Gerry was born on August 24, 1952, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth and Leah (Hardridge) Stacy. Gerry’s mother worked for the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs therefore the family moved throughout Oklahoma around the Kaimichi mountains and throughout the country from Arlington Virginia to...

Nov 12, 2024

Scott Allen Welch, 55, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Tulsa. Born on January 6, 1969, in Oklahoma City, he was the son of Cecil and Rita Suzzene (Fisher) Welch. 

Scott proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he served in the artillery unit and was promoted to drill sergeant. Following his military service, he dedicated...

Nov 9, 2024

Edith Sarah Byrd, 88, of McAlester, Oklahoma passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at her home. Sarah was born on February 19,1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Raymond Fred and Mable E (Ballard) Garr. In 1953, Sarah married Bill Staley. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1984. Sarah enjoyed cooking...

Nov 4, 2024

**Obituary for Linda Joyce Davis**

Linda Joyce Davis, aged 79, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on November 4, 2024. Born on January 7, 1945, to Virgil Wilson and Mattie Opal (Patterson) Proe in Checotah, Linda was a lifelong resident of the area. She completed her education at Stidham, graduating in 1963. Later, she pursued further studies and...

Nov 2, 2024

 Claudie David Lavelle Lang was born January 15, 1953 in Gainesville, TX to Wendell and Lila (Abernathy) Lang and went home to be in the loving arms of his lord and savior on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 71 years 9 months and 18 days. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at...

Nov 2, 2024

**Obituary of Delbert E. Strickert**

Delbert E. Strickert, age 82, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the McAlester Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 7, 1942, in Scott City, Kansas, to Phil and Myra (Roemer) Strickert.

Delbert graduated from Shallow Water High School in 1960. On July 4, 1965, he married Donna Arlene Leighty in Garden...