Obituary Listings

Obituaries

Kennedy Faye Willson

Kennedy Faye Willson

May 18, 2021

Kennedy Faye Willson, infant daughter of Colby and Elizabeth Willson, of McAlester, passed away on May 18, 2021. Kennedy was born on March 22, 2021 in Oklahoma City to Colby Don and Elizabeth Maisy Marie (Wise) Willson. Survivors include: parents, Colby and Elizabeth Willson, of the home; two brothers: Carter and John, of the home; paternal grandparents: Bill Willson,...

Sara Lyn Harris

Sara Lyn Harris

May 17, 2021

Sara Lyn Harris, 64, of Eufaula, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home. Sara was born on October 15, 1956 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Chester Ralph and Kathryn (Tate) Breedlove. She graduated from Eufaula High School. Sara also attended Connors State College and received her Master's Degree from Northeastern State University. On February 25, 1974, she...

Lucile Mccarty Morse

Lucile Mccarty Morse

May 14, 2021

Dr. Lucile Morse passed away Friday morning, May 14, 2021, at the age of 90 leaving behind a beloved family and a legacy of students from decades of teaching at all levels. Dr. Morse was born July 26, 1930 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Charles & Carmen McCarty. She graduated from Coweta High School (1948). Following her Freshman year...

Robert Paul Quimby

Robert Paul Quimby

May 6, 2021

Robert Paul Quimby, 74, of Checotah, passed away on May 6, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Robert was born on October 26, 1946 in Trenton, New Jersey to John S. and Pauline Maude (Brown) Quimby. He received an Associate's Degree in Engineering. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps. On July 3, 1969, he...

Gregory Ray Bauman

Gregory Ray Bauman

May 6, 2021

Gregory Ray Bauman, 68, left this world to join many of his fellow brothers in arms on May 6, 2021, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on March 13, 1953, in Hayward, California, the son of Reuben Lester and Ruth Edna (Ruby) Bauman. Growing up on a farm in North Dakota he never lost his...

Shirley Ann Shaver

Shirley Ann Shaver

May 6, 2021

Shirley Ann Shaver, 82, left her earthly home on May 3, 2021. She was born on March 7, 1939, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of Doc and Mable (Barnett) Haley. She lived in Eufaula, Oklahoma all of her life. She married Elmer "Red" Shaver in June of 1956, two children were added to this union. Shirley was a member...

Kenneth Hammons

Kenneth Hammons

May 5, 2021

Kenneth Dale Hammons was born on February 9, 1936 in Lenna, OK to Arthur and Esther Hammons. After graduating high school, Kenneth joined the Army on August 19 1954 and served two (2) years before being Honorably Discharged. Kenneth then attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK where he graduated with a teaching degree and also served as the...

Randy Gene Work

Randy Gene Work

May 4, 2021

Randy Gene Work, 66, of Quinton, passed away on May 4, 2021 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Randy was born on October 14, 1954 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Jimmy and Kathleen (Hubbard) Work. He graduated from Quinton High School in 1972. Randy worked at the Quinton Flower Shop and later at Jimmy Work Insurance Company. He attended Quinton First Baptist...

Betty Lou Jacobs

Betty Lou Jacobs

May 2, 2021

Betty Jacobs, 93, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the St. Francis Hospital of Tulsa. She was born on August 3, 1927, in Hanna, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert L. Hopkins and Birthel (Ferguson) Hopkins. Betty graduated from Hanna High School in 1945. She was blessed to be...

Stephanie Faith Yates

Stephanie Faith Yates

Apr 28, 2021

Stephanie Faith Yates, 52, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home. She was born on December 19, 1968, in Turlock, California, the daughter of Gordon Marlow and Barbara Sue (Thorpe) Yates. She graduated from Quinton High School in 1986. In 2003, she attended Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton where she studied Accounting. Stephanie...

David Lloyd Hedges

David Lloyd Hedges

Apr 27, 2021

David Lloyd Hedges, 91, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home. David was born on July 26, 1929, in Healdton, Oklahoma, the son of Homer Hendrix Hedges and Doris (Meador) Hedges. He graduated from Lawton High School. David attended the University of Oklahoma, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in History from Northeastern State...

Wyhilla Pendergraft

Wyhilla Pendergraft

Apr 27, 2021

Wyhilla Pendergraft, 87, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the St. Francis Hospital of Muskogee. Wyhilla was born on November 1, 1933, in Bower, Oklahoma, the daughter of Leslie and Maggie (Mayhan) Pendergraft. She graduated from Canadian High School in 1951 and later received her LPN license. She worked for the Eufaula Manor for ten...

Bonita Colleen Work Pearce

Bonita Colleen Work Pearce

Apr 26, 2021

Bonita Colleen Work Pearce, 84, of Pocola, Oklahoma formerly of Quinton, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Mercy Hospital of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bonita was born on February 19, 1937, in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jimmy and Kathleen (Hubbard) Work. She graduated from Quinton High School on May 12, 1955. She married J.E. Pearce who preceded her...

Benjamin Wayne Johnson

Benjamin Wayne Johnson

Apr 25, 2021

Benjamin Wayne Johnson, 41, of Eufaula, passed away on April 23, 2021 in Texas. Ben was born on September 6, 1979 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Jim W. and Jane L. (Dixon) Johnson. He graduated from Checotah High School in 1998. On August 20, 2002, Ben married Rachelle McHugh and three children were raised to this union. He attended the...

Harold Newton

Harold Newton

Apr 25, 2021

Harold Wayne Newton. 84, of Eufaula, passed away on April 25, 2021 at his home. Harold was born on May 9, 1936 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Artie and Willie (Jones) Newton. He attended school at Eufaula High School. On May 17, 1967, Harold married Katie Mae Flud. They were happily married for fifty-three years. He worked as an electrician...

Betty Louise Lashley

Betty Louise Lashley

Apr 21, 2021

Betty Louise (Duke) Lashley, 82, of Checotah, passed away on April 21, 2021 at her home. Betty was born on August 20, 1938 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Russell and Doris Rea (Stacy) Duke. She graduated from Alvin High in Arvin, California in 1956. In 1958, she married Jimmy Ray Lashley in Las Vegas, NV. They were happily married for...

Susie Hatley

Susie Hatley

Apr 19, 2021

Susie Hatley, 87, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Eufaula Manor Nursing Home. Susie was born on September 11, 1933, in Stidham, Oklahoma, the daughter of Lonzo R. and Annie (Hawkins) Shivers. She graduated from Stidham Public Schools. On August 31, 1955, Susie married Kendall Hatley in Okmulgee. He preceded her in death on...

Nicholas  Brinkley

Nicholas Brinkley

Apr 16, 2021

Nicholas Brinkley, 37, of Colcord, passed away on April 16, 2021. Nick was born on June 23, 1983 in Lafayette, Indiana to David Lee Brinkley Sr. and Polly Ann Cox. He attended Lawton High School. Nick worked as a carpenter for almost twenty years. He attended West Eufaula Indian Baptist Church and The Pentecostals of Eufaula Church. Nick enjoyed...

Michael Patrick Clark, Jr.

Michael Patrick Clark, Jr.

Apr 8, 2021

Michael Patrick Clark, Jr., 41, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the OSU Medical Center of Tulsa. Michael was born on October 7, 1979, at Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of Michael Patrick Sr. and Karen Lesley (Roberts) Clark. He graduated from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Norway, Maine. On February 14, 2009, he...

Thurnis "Shorty" Metcalf

Thurnis "Shorty" Metcalf

Apr 7, 2021

Thurnis "Shorty" Lee Metcalf, 86, of Eufaula, passed away on April 7, 2021 at his home. Shorty was born on November 19, 1934 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Joseph Clark and Elizabeth (Bess) Metcalf. He graduated from Muleshoe High School in Texas. Shorty served in the United States Navy for four years. He worked as a steal worker for forty-five...