Jan 11, 2016

Gata Lois Dowling, 62, of Eufaula, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at her home. Gata was born on April 11, 1953, in Eufaula, Oklahoma the daughter of Andy Junior and Priscilla Aquilla (Smith) Anderson. She graduated from Eufaula High School in 1971. On April 21, 1973, Gata married Thomas Dewayne Dowling. They were happily married for forty-two years....

Jan 7, 2016

Nathan Dale Mayhar, 79, of Eufaula, Oklahoma went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2016. Dale was born October 6, 1936 in Stephenville, Texas to William Mac and Ophelia Agnes (McKnight) Mayhar. Dale worked in the newspaper print business and was employed with the Stephenville Daily Empire, Odessa American Drill Bit Magazine and The Odessa American...

Jan 3, 2016

William (Jack) Jefferson Jackson, 67, of Eufaula passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Epic Medical Center. William was born on December 18, 1948, in Eufaula, Oklahoma the son of Bernet Jackson and Eprinon (Revels) Stokes. He attended school at Booker T. Washington until the age of 11. He attended Julian Middle School and later attended high school...

Jan 2, 2016

Virginia Mae Ginn, 85, of Quinton, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the St John Medical Center. Virginia was born on November 10, 1929, in Haleyville, Alabama, the daughter of Troy and Flora Lucile (Hood) Hulsey. She attended school at McAlester and then attended Connors College. She worked as a nurse at the St. Mary"s Hospital in McAlester...

Jan 2, 2016

Edith Darlene Kollman Martin, 94, of Eufaula, passed away Saturday, January 02, 2016, at her home. Edith was born on March 11, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Dora (Barton) Kollman. She attended Welborn Elementary and graduated from the 8th grade from Roosevelt Jr. High. She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. Edith then moved...

Jan 2, 2016

Billie Kay Costa, 60, of Quinton, passed away Saturday, January 02, 2016, at the Mitchell Manor Nursing Home in McAlester. Billie was born on July 15, 1955, in Modesto, California, the daughter of William "Bill" and Lilian (Robertson) Costa. She graduated from Quinton High School. Billie worked as a dispatcher for Chevron Tow for over ten years in Freemont,...

Jan 1, 2016

Dec 31, 2015

Deborah Lynn (Buie) Richards, 54, of Eufaula, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at her home. Deborah was born on April 29, 1961, in McAlester, Oklahoma the daughter of Donald Ray Buie and Linda Sue (Dabbs) Buie Rodgers. Deborah graduated from Eufaula High School in 1979. She attended the Bryan Institute in Tulsa. She worked as a dental assistant...

Dec 30, 2015

Helen Marie (an only child) was born April 4, 1921 in Okmulgee County to Hester Helen (Augden) and George Sibley Runyon, died December 30, 2015. After graduating from Muskogee High School in 1939 and attending Draughon's Business College, Helen was employed as a clerk/typist with The Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C. for five years during World War II....

Dec 28, 2015

Willowdean was born on February 19, 1931 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Miron Fred and Lillie Dale (Reed) Shoemake. She attended school at Eufaula Public Schools. Willowdean married AJ Jones, who preceded her in death on February 1, 1994. She owned and operated J & J Dairy Bar. Survivors include: sons: Norman AJ Jones; Gary E. Jones and wife, Kathy;...

Dec 22, 2015

Barbara Ann Harris, 72, of Eufaula, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at her home. Barbara was born on March 17, 1943, in Florence, Texas the daughter of Robert Ervin and Wanda Maye (Gore) Garrison. She attended Florence High School. While in high school Barbara was active in several organizations including: the annual staff for 1 year, FHA for...

Dec 21, 2015

Mildred Dorothy LaMar, 91, of Eufaula passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at the McAlester Regional Medical Center. Mildred was born on March 5, 1924, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the daughter of Grady and Alta (Cox) Doussett. After the dust bowl days, Mildred moved to California where she worked as a cafeteria manager for Pioneer High School in California....

Dec 21, 2015

Byron Dean Kennedy, 47, of Eufaula, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at his home. Byron was born, the youngest of six children, on September 20, 1968, in Fresno, California the son of Jerry Wayne and Janice Carol (Roberts) Kennedy. He graduated from Checotah High School in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies Degree from...

Dec 19, 2015

Michael Ray Pierce II, of Eufaula passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at his home. Michael was born on September 30, 1962, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma the son of Michael Ray and Lora Rae (White) Pierce. He graduated from Mesa High School in Mesa, Arizona. He later attended North Eastern State University. Michael worked as a mechanic for twenty-five years....

Dec 18, 2015

Mary was born on February 23, 1922 in Mellette, Oklahoma to Samuel Washington and Mary Permila (Gils) Rippy. She graduated from Stidham High School in 1940. On February 19, 1945, Mary married Orlen Francis Rumsey, who preceded her in death on December 2, 1991. They were happily married for over forty-six years. She enjoyed cooking and working in her...

Dec 13, 2015

Joanna B. Hamilton, 88, passed away on December 13, 2015 in Little Elm, Texas. Joanna was born on November 25, 1927 in Durant, Oklahoma to Basil and Rosa (Shecotah) Reese. She attended and graduated from Durant High School in 1945. Joanna also attended Southeastern State University in Durant from 1945-1946. On October 4, 1946, she married Paul Hamilton in...

Dec 12, 2015

Dec 11, 2015

Doris Lee Henriksen, 71, of Eufaula, passed away on December 11, 2015 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Doris was born on May 8, 1944 in Richmond, Virginia to Fredrick and Dorothy (Forbes) Fix. She attended school in Virginia and Fontana, California. On May 5, 1971, Doris married Herb Henriksen, who preceded her in death on May 30, 2013. They were happily...

Dec 10, 2015

Gilbert Gatlin, 77, of Eufaula, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the St. John Hospital in Tulsa. Gilbert was born on December 25, 1937, in Vivian, Oklahoma the son of Bryce Cleburn and Mildred Pauline (Gawf) Gatlin. He graduated from Eufaula High School in 1957 and served in the National Guard. He owned and operated the BBQ Grub...

Nov 30, 2015

Pauline Risenhoover, 92, of Quinton, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at her home. Pauline was born on February 5, 1923, in Chismville, Arkansas, the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Victoria Isabelle (Corley) Self. On February 12, 1939, Pauline married Robert Andrew Risenhoover in Eufaula. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1991. Pauline worked as a home...