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...

Nov 29, 2015

Carl Miles Holybee, 36, of Fort Gibson, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born on February 15, 1979, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma the son of Rick Lee Holybee and Lorene Brady Blaich. He graduated from Fort Gibson High School in 1997. Carl worked as a cell tower tech for over ten years. He was an avid body builder...

Nov 28, 2015

Darrell Marcus Barnett, 59, of Tulsa, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015, in Tulsa. Darrell was born on September 29, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the son of Morris and Mercedes (Scott) Barnett. He graduated from Eufaula High School in 1974. He was married to Karen Ward for twenty years. Darrell worked as an open road trucker for over...

Nov 19, 2015

Nov 16, 2015

Linda Sue Pitchford Bandy, 67, of Quinton, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Eastar Hospital in Muskogee. Linda was born on May 6, 1948, in Blackwell, Oklahoma the daughter of Verbin Henry and Choice Lavern Pitchford. She attended school in Blackwell. She owned a housekeeping company for over twenty years. In 1982, Linda married Coleman Ray Bandy...

Nov 14, 2015

Wilma "Doris" Stewart Willis, 81, of Eufaula, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her home. Doris was born on March 30, 1934, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma the daughter of Marion Leroy and Susie Juanita (Wickett) Stewart. She graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1952 and then attended Northeastern State College in Tahlequah. On September 1, 1954, Doris married Richard...

Nov 13, 2015

Dortha Mae Duke, of Canadian, Oklahoma died at her home on November 13, 2015. She was born on April 30, 1927 to Edward and Effie Hallum in Stidham, Oklahoma. Dortha grew up in Onapa, Oklahoma, where she graduated in 1945 and was known as a good basketball player. May 18, 1946, she married David M. Duke. They were married...

Nov 12, 2015

Curtis was born on August 23, 1948 in Yuma, Arizona to Harley and Alma (Norwood) McGowne. He graduated from Coalinga High School in Coalinga, California. On March 14, 1969, Curtis married Kathy Lawhorn, who preceded him in death on January 19, 1996. They were happily married for twenty-seven years. He worked as an auto parts manager at AutoZone, Advance...

Oct 27, 2015

Anita Kay McNeely, 58, of Eufaula passed away on October 27, 2015 at her home. Anita was born on July 3, 1957 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Donald Keith and Linda Lou (Bumgarner) Brown. She graduated from Eufaula High School in 1975. Anita married Thomas Lee McNeely and raised three children together. They made their life in Eufaula, Oklahoma until...