Dec 7, 2017

Wayne Gass departed this life on December 7, 2017, at the age of 78 years old. Wayne was born July 25, 1939 in Harrison, Arkansas to Coy and Tressa Gass. Wayne was one of six siblings and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1957. After graduation he began a career in retail sales with TG&Y and continued...

Dec 7, 2017

Leroy Berry, 86, of Eufaula, passed away on December 7, 2017 at his home. Leroy was born on August 9, 1931 in Garber, Oklahoma to Cecil Cagel and Verlie (Morris) Berry. Leroy served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He married Christine E. Burton on September 12, 1953 in Ringstead, Norfolk England. They were happily...

Dec 5, 2017

Louise McIntosh, 94, of Eufaula, passed away on December 5, 2017 at her home. Louise was born on March 10, 1923 in Lenna, Oklahoma to Pink and Lillie (Morrison) Rumsey. She attended and graduated from Stidham School in 1942. On April 10, 1946, Louise married Sandy McIntosh, who preceded her in death on October 2, 2002. They were happily...

Dec 5, 2017

Jimmie Dean Rott, II, 39, of Eufaula, passed away on December 5, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jimmie was born on November 17, 1978 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Jimmie Dean and Ruby Lea (Roberts) Rott. He graduated from Okemah High School in 1998. Jimmie worked as a prison guard at Taft for seven years. He also...

Dec 4, 2017

Marvin was born on March 29, 1923, in Quinton, the son of Joe M. and Alice (Folsom) Ginn. He graduated from Russellville High School. He enlisted in the Marines and served during World War II. He married Virginia Hulsey in 1970 in McAlester, Oklahoma. They were happily married for forty-six years. Marvin served as a preacher all of his...

Nov 29, 2017

Tony Clendening, 49, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Lawton, Oklahoma. Tony was born on March 19, 1968 in Sycamore, Illinois to Charles Richard and Wilma Jean (Knight) Clendening. He attended school in Sycamore, Illinois. Tony received his G.E.D. from Eufaula High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University....

Nov 25, 2017

Russell Leroy Henry (Ole Leather) was born to Russell and Martha Henry on November 2, 1938 in Oklahoma City. In 1955 he graduated HS and joined the Navy as a bombardier/navigator. He served a total of 12 years. While in the Navy he met Sharon Kay Nelson and married her on February 28, 1959 for 58 years. He was...

Nov 21, 2017

Mary Oleta Foley, 85, of Eufaula, passed away on November 21, 2017 in McAlester, Oklahoma. Oleta was born on November 7, 1932 in Hico, Texas to Clarence Leslie and Ruth (Houser) Parks. She graduated from Indiahoma High School in 1950. On October 15, 1968, Oleta married Andrew "Andy" Foley in Reno, Nevada. They were happily married for almost forty...

Nov 17, 2017

Orval was born on November 1, 1926, in Sulphur, OK, the son of Lottie and Leonard Feagins. After school, he joined the United States Navy on August 19, 1944. His highest rank held in the Navy was Fireman First Class. Orval received the Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon. He served our country...

Nov 17, 2017

Betty Lou Flud, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017. Betty was born on July 29, 1939, in Hanna, Oklahoma the daughter of Roy James & Dorothy Marie (Jennings) McAdoo. She graduated from Hanna High School in 1957. On October 8, 1957, Betty married Wilburn George Flud. They were happily married for fifty-eight years. Betty...

Nov 14, 2017

David Carl Triplett, 74, of Checotah passed away on November 14, 2017 at his home. David was born on February 15, 1943 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Carl Benson Triplett and Betty Jo Triplett/McCurry. He graduated from Blackwell High School in 1961. In 1964, he married Francine Williams. They were married for several years. David received his Associate's Degree from...

Nov 14, 2017

William Emitt Smart, 72, of Quinton, passed away on November 14, 2017 in Quinton, Oklahoma. William was born on October 13, 1945 in Marlow, Oklahoma to Carl Smart and Goldie Louise Gordon. He graduated from Lindsay High School in Lindsay, Oklahoma. William attended Eastern Oklahoma State College in Ada, Oklahoma. He worked as a truck driver and pipeliner. Survivors...

Nov 14, 2017

Charles Alan Longo, Sr., 66, of Canadian, passed away on November 14, 2017 at his home. Charles was born on July 24, 1951 on a dairy farm in Modesto, California to William Carl and Emma Jane (Goodloe) Longo. In 1972, he married Gloria Donell, who preceded him in death in 2004. She was the love of his life. He...

Nov 13, 2017

Ruth Marie Lewis, 76, of Canadian, passed away on November 13, 2017 at the Mitchell Manor Nursing Home in McAlester, Oklahoma. Ruth was born on August 12, 1941 in Belle, MO to August and Louisa (Lusher) Kruger. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1959. On June 7, 1959, Ruth married Everett Lewis in Doe Run, MO. They were...

Nov 12, 2017

Thomas Allen Hackney, 74, of Checotah, passed away on November 12, 2017 at the Pleasant Valley Health Care Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Thomas was born on November 21, 1942 in Long Beach, California to Alexander Harley Smith and Betty Jeanne (Branson) Hackney. He enlisted in the United States Naval Services on August 4, 1961 and was honorably discharged on...

Nov 7, 2017

Nov 1, 2017

Ronald O. Speir, 69, of Eufaula, passed away on November 1, 2017. Ronald was born on January 10, 1948 in Fresno, California to Oadis Albert and Dorothy Katherine(Satterlee) Speir. He attended school in California and Hanna. Ronald did rock and carpentry work in the Eufaula area for over 30 years. Survivors include: his son, Danny Speir of Hanna; his...

Oct 27, 2017

Franklin Delano Ham,82, of Eufaula, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home. Franklin was born on August 26, 1935, in Decatur, Texas the son of Reuben Elmer and Melva (Goforth) Ham. He graduated from Caddo School in 1955. Franklin lived in Decatur, Texas from 1935-1956. In 1956 he lived in Buena Vista, CO. moving in 1972. Franklin...

Oct 27, 2017

Franklin Delano Ham,82, of Eufaula, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home. Franklin was born on August 26, 1935, in Decatur, Texas the son of Reuben Elmer and Melva (Goforth) Ham. He graduated from Caddo School in 1955. Franklin lived in Decatur, Texas from 1935-1956. In 1956 he lived in Buena Vista, CO. moving in 1972. Franklin...

Oct 23, 2017

Jerry Joe Bob Curtis, 78, of Stillwater, passed away on October 23, 2017 at his home. Jerry was born on June 26, 1939 in Hanna, Oklahoma to Marion Franklin and Lona Mae (Asher) Curtis. He graduated from Eufaula High School in 1958. Jerry enlisted in the United States Army on September 19, 1958 and was honorably discharged on September...