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- Wade, Daniel C.
- Wade, Eastman
- Wade, Hanson Lee
- Wade, Lucile
- Wall, Buddy Leo
- Wallace, Dorothy N. "Dot"
- Wallace, Eva B.
- Wallace, John Ray
- Wallace, Kevin Dale
- Wallace, Rev. Earl Ray
- Ward, Cyrus Dewey
- Ward, Martin J.
- Ward, Mary Ellen
- Ward, Serena
- Ward, Willie
- Ware, Myrtle Beatrice
- Warren, Lona Edna
- Washington, Alan Lee
- Washington, Everett
- Watson, A.H. "Mace"
- Watson, Clyde Wayne
- Watson, David Wayne
- Watson, Jimmie D.
- Watson, Lewis Ray
- Watson, Marie
- Watts, Vinnie Mae "Viney" Frazier
- Weaver, Mary
- Webster, Daniel Wayne
- Wesley Jr., Henry
- Wesley, Constance Tanner
- Wesley, Solomon David
- West, Harold Allen
- Westbrook, Warren R. "Bill"
- Wheeler, Noah Bolin
- White, Billie June (Nutt)
- White, Jacqueline "Tootsie"
- Whitfield, Lewis Oliver
- Whitten, Irene
- Wiggin, Lila Lillian
- Wilcox, Thelma Jean
- Wilemon, George K. Kechi
- Wiley, Violette (Brogdon)
- Wilhite, Tillis McCann
- Wilkins, Jimmy W.
- Wilkins, Ricky
- Willey, Vernona Scott
- Williams, Arica C.
- Williams, Frances
- Williams, Frank Jr.
- Williams, J.L.
- Williams, James Kenneth "Kenny"
- Williams, Joan
- Williams, Joshua Lynn
- Williams, Joyce Nadine
- Williams, Myrtle M. Cusher Terry
- Williams, Ralph Walter
- Williams, Rev. Harvey Thedo
- Williams, Ted Sanderson
- Williams, Tina Darlene Teal
- Williams, Virginia Mae
- Williams, Woodrow Raymond
- Williamson, Mollie Sue Drennan
- Willie, Norma
- Willis, Phillip Michael
- Williston, Quanah Jean
- Williston, William J.
- Wilson, Bertha Jane
- Wilson, D.W.
- Wilson, Dan D.
- Wilson, Donald Gene
- Wilson, Ed Red
- Wilson, Helen Faye
- Wilson, Margaret Virginia Garland
- Wilson, Narcissa
- Wilson, Randall
- Wilson, Shirley Sue
- Wilson, Steve
- Windship, Evelyn (Battiest)
- Winlock, Lee Anthony
- Winship, Anderson
- Winship, Jimmy Harold Jr.
- Winship, Leo
- Wishon, Violet
- Wood, Billie Beatrice "Grandma"
- Woods, Johnie Spencer Jr.
- Woods, Samuel
- Woolard, Melba Lois
- Wright, Mary S.
- Wrigley, Nancy Ileen (Bell)
- Wynand, Evaline (Eva) James
- Wynn, Kenneth
Cyrus Dewey Ward
Cyrus Dewey Ward
Born: 1898
Died: 5/29/1977
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Cyrus Dewey Ward, roll number 7859, passed away May 29, 1977.
He was the grandson of Eliza LeFlore Ward.
Eliza was a descendant of the LeFlore family which was prominent in tribal affairs. In 1833 Eliza was in a Choctaw wagon train moving from Mississippi to Indian Territory. They camped on the Mississippi river bank when the stars fell. The Choctaws considered this a direct warning that they were not to change their residence and the entire party turned back to their original home. Several months later they again set out for the west and located at Skullyville where Eliza lived to be 107 years old. A January 10, 1928 paper with a Spiro dateline reads: "Mrs. Eliza LeFlore Ward, 107 years old, and perhaps the oldest person in Oklahoma, a full blood Choctaw and a descendant of a Mississippi tribe of Indians, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Quent Bowan, in Spiro. "Funeral services were conducted at 11:30 o'clock Monday morning with Rev.. J. Jackson, Choctaw ministers, conducting the ceremonies, which were given in the Choctaw language. Only the songs were in English. Burial was at Skullyville in the family burying ground. Her oldest living is R.J. Ward of Palestine, Texas who is 77. Two older children are dead. Her youngest child is Mrs. John Rogers of Hugo who is 59. The other children are Mrs. Quent Bowan of Spiro and a son J.D. Ward of Spiro.
Cyrus Dewey Ward, Eliza's grandson, was born in Milton, Indian Territory in 1898. He attended Jones Academy. He married Alta Horn who lives in Norwalk, California now but was born near Cameron in Indian Territory. Cyrus and Alta have a son, Wayne Ward, also living in Norwalk, California.
Constance Tanner Wesley
Constance Tanner Wesley
Born: 3/24/1999
Died: 2/29/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Constance Tanner Wesley, 4, passed away February 29, 2004, at Atoka Memorial Hospital, Atoka, Oklahoma. She was born March 24, 1999, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Tim and Heather Wesley.
A sister, Shelby Lynn Snow, preceded her in death on March 19, 2000.
Survivors include her parents, Tim and Heather Wesley of the home in Atoka; grandparents, James and Dolly Williams and Woodrow and Vivian Morris, all of Atoka, and Charles and Madeline Snow of Tempe, Arizona; great-grandparents, Linnie Mae Williams and Reed and Lizzie Williams, all of Atoka, and Mae and Keith Hill of Tushka, Oklahoma; numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives and many very dear and loved friends.
Ricky Wilkins
Ricky Wilkins
Born: 4/14/1963
Died: 4/21/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Ricky Wilkins, 41, of Hugo, Oklahoma, passed away April 21, 2004, at Choctaw Memorial Hospital, Hugo, Oklahoma. He was born April 14, 1963, in Hugo, the son of Robert Wilkins and Patsy Mitchell. Ricky lived most of his life in Choctaw County. He was an auto mechanic. He married Nancy Robin Whitson on February 27, 1987, in Paris, Texas.
His father preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Robin Wilkins; mother, Patsy Mitchell and stepdad, Rex Mitchell, of Durant, Oklahoma; son, Christopher Stanford of Amarillo, Texas; daughter, Amber Stanford of Hugo; two brothers, Roger Wilkins of Hawaii and Michael Wilkins of Washington; two sisters, Becky Houchen of Millerton, Oklahoma, and Melissa of Durant, and one grandson, Jesse Stanford of Hugo.
Frances Williams
Frances Williams
Born: 4/29/1925
Died: 4/24/2004
Maiden Name: Ott
Honorific: n/a
Frances Williams, 78, of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away April 24, 2004. She was born April 29, 1925, in the Goodwater Community, the daughter of Sam and Fannie (Going) Ott.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County. She was proud of the Choctaw Nation.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hampton Williams in 2001; sons, Donell Williams and Sonny Williams; daughter, Lucille Seeley; grandsons, Benny Williams and Delvis Battiest; granddaughters, Tasha Williams, Marie Ann Harley, Atiya Williams.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Marcus Williams and Timmy and Vivian Williams, all of Idabel; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Ott of Oklahoma City, Lydia and Mike McClure of Idabel, Viola and Luther Battiest of Wright City, Oklahoma, Rose and Jim Shemwell of Idabel, Loretta and Ivan Battiest of Broken Bow, Bonnie Holt of Stilwell and Rita and Clayton Anna of Wright City; a brother, Buddy Tonihka of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters, Pauline Eyachabbe of Oklahoma City and Mary Belle Williston of Idabel; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Lewis Ray Watson
Lewis Ray Watson
Born: n/a
Died: 5/12/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Lewis Ray Watson, 61, passed away from cancer on May 12, 2004, at his home in San Jose, California. He was born in Paris, Texas, and raised in Idabel, Oklahoma, until he moved to San Jose when he was 15 years old. He was the son of Walter Jesse Watson and Ida Ruth (Stone) Watson and the grandson of Silsiney (Jones) Watson, an original enrollee. Lewis was especially proud of his dear relative, the late Charley Jones of Idabel, Oklahoma.
Lewis attended school through the ninth grade in Idabel. He then graduated from Andrew Hill High School in San Jose in 1961. He attended one year of college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
He married Wanda Allen of Burleson, Texas, in 1965 and they had one child, Renee. Wanda died of cancer in 1970. Lewis later married Marsha in 1972 and together raised Renee and their two sons, Benjamin and Jared, and daughter, Kathleen.
Lewis worked at Space Systems Loral (formerly Ford Aerospace) for 40 years. He was a Christian man who was faithful to Christ and his family. He lived his life with the Bible as his guide for all his actions. He was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in San Jose, an ordained deacon, and loved music. He participated in the choir, sang solos and sang bass in gospel quartets at church. He desired to praise and worship the Lord through music. He will be remembered for his bass voice and the ability to harmonize.
Lew had a great interest in studying World War II. He also had re-established his hobby of model trains and had begun collecting garden railroad trains for a future project in his backyard. He was also a detailed person who enjoyed working on home improvement projects with Marsha.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Wanda, and Lewis and Marsha's son, Jared Kyle Watson.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Marsha Watson; a daughter, Renee Wharton, and her children, Jonathan, Amie and Zachary, of Bakersfield, California; a son, Benjamin Watson, and his wife, Veronnica, of San Jose; a daughter, Kathleen Watson, also of San Jose; brother, Mark Watson of Houston, Texas; aunt, Margaret Perkins, and her daughter, Barbara Mayberry, of Huntsville, Texas.
Nancy Ileen (Bell) Wrigley
Nancy Ileen (Bell) Wrigley
Born: 5/11/1946
Died: 6/27/2004
Maiden Name: Bell
Honorific: n/a
Nancy Ileen (Bell) Wrigley, 58, passed away June 27, 2004, at her home in Manteca, California. She was born May 11, 1946, in San Jose, California, the daughter of Everett and Evelyn Bell. Previously of Oklahoma and San Jose, she was a resident of Manteca for one year.
Nancy was lead supervisor for various electronic corporations for 12 years. She loved the ocean and the Lord. She also enjoyed the beach, riding rollercoasters and shopping. Nancy also liked to travel, especially road trips. Her favorite flower was yellow roses. Nancys family called her the historian of the family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edwin Bell.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Edward M. Wrigley Jr. of Manteca; children, Edward III and Nelda Wrigley of Elmwood, New Jersey, Carol Wilson of Roseville, California, Dennis Pacheco of Los Banos, California, Stacy and Richard Landry of Manteca, Jason Wrigley and Nicole McGilvrey of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Mark Wrigley and Matthew Wrigley of New Jersey, Trevor Landry, Tyler Landry and Taylin Landry of Manteca, Jenifer Wilson of Roseville, and Jordan Wrigley of Boise.
Violette (Brogdon) Wiley
Violette (Brogdon) Wiley
Born: 6/9/1912
Died: 7/7/2004
Maiden Name: Brogdon
Honorific: n/a
Violette (Brogdon) Wiley, 92, passed away July 7 in a Pryor, Oklahoma, hospital. She was born June 9, 1912, at Calvin, Oklahoma, to Pearl and Madison Brogdon.
A graduate of Shawnee High School, she was married to Eugene L. Wiley on September 1, 1931. They were residents of Pryor from 1939 to 1955 where she worked for the telephone company and as a deputy in the county clerk's office.
She and her husband moved to Sells, Arizona, and then to Warm Springs, Oregon, where they worked on Indian reservations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Upon her husband's retirement in 1970 from the BIA in Tahlequah, they returned to Pryor. Violette was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and had received a lifetime membership from the organization.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1977 and a brother, Paxton Brogdon.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Billie Joe Cottongim of Plano, Texas, Dorothy and Bert Roy and Joyce and Haskell Gaither, all of Pryor; ten grandchildren, 20 grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a twin sister, Virginia Diggs of Enid, Oklahoma.
Lila Lillian Wiggin
Lila Lillian Wiggin
Born: 7/6/1924
Died: 8/15/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Lila Lillian Wiggin, 80, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away August 15, 2004. She was born July 6, 1924, in Keota, Oklahoma, the daughter of Sampson Austin and Louisa Margaret (McClure) Chubbee.
She lived in Muskogee for over 20 years. Her mother was a part of a small group that established the First Indian Baptist Mission. Lila was a longtime active member of the First Indian Baptist Church. She married Gordon Rodgers Wiggin on September 17, 1960. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2004.
Mrs. Wiggin worked at Muskogee Regional Medical Center as a supply tech, retiring in 1992. She enjoyed her life and continually thanked God for her many blessings and for many friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; her brother, David Chubbee; half-brother, Rayson Billey, and her sister, Mary Clay.
Survivors include a sister, Lucinda Morgan of Lubbock, Texas; eight nephews, John Morgan, David Joe Clay, Wendall Clay, Keno Clay, Russell Clay, Leslie Clay, Kevin Clay and Darrell Clay; two nieces, Lisa Morgan-Shaffer and Sharon Robertson.
Eastman Wade
Eastman Wade
Born: 8/11/1935
Died: 7/20/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Eastman Wade, 68, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away July 20, 2004, at Wadley Regional Hospital, Texarkana, Texas. He was born August 11, 1935, in Talihina, Oklahoma.
Mr. Wade was a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed fishing and singing. In his early childhood he loved to play ball and play piano.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Caroline Wade, and uncles, Carlo Wade, Samuel Wade and Hansen Wade.
Survivors include two brothers, William Wade of Wewoka, Oklahoma, and Melvin Williams of Pickens, Oklahoma; one sister, Verda Lou Wade of Collinsville, Oklahoma, several relatives and a host of friends.
Narcissa Wilson
Narcissa Wilson
Born: 4/27/1922
Died: 8/13/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Narcissa Wilson, 82, of Muskogee, passed away August 13, 2004, at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1922, in Smithville, Oklahoma, to Noah and Carrie (Johnson) Wilson, both full-blood Choctaw original enrollees.
Narcissa graduated from Smithville High School and attended Oklahoma Presbyterian College (OPC) in Durant. She also attended the Ganado, Arizona, Nurse Cadet Training Program. She worked as a registered nurse in Tacoma, Washington, Pawnee, Oklahoma, Talihina, Oklahoma, Baptist Hospital in Muskogee, and retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in 1977.
Narcissa was a member of the Fife Memorial United Methodist Church and served as Local Church Treasurer for many years. She also served as Conference Treasurer for the United Methodist Women (formerly Womens Society of Christian Service, or WSCS) of the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce C. Deere and husband, Lyle, and Rowena D. Beach and husband, Robert, all of Muskogee; four brothers, Woodrow Wilson of Muskogee, Freeman Wilson and wife, Ida, of San Francisco, California, Dale Wilson of Oklahoma City and Curtis Wilson and wife, Bettie, of Seminole, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mae Wilson of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Ramona Harjo and husband, Josh, of Canadian, Oklahoma, and Edwina Malaske of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Mark, Acee, Taryn Allen and Carissa Beach; five great-grandchildren, Robert, Bailee, Sarah, Blayne Allen, and Joseph Shoemake, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A special thank you
On behalf of Narcissa Wilson, full-blood Choctaw, I wish to thank the Choctaw Nation for use of the new community center in Smithville. We appreciate members of the community who donated food and provided assistance for the meal. Special thanks to Christine Ludlow, Ruthie Bohanon, Silvena Bush, Ada Hopper, Eugene and Opal Ludlow and Debbie Connelly. May God bless.
Joyce C. Deere, Muskogee
Jimmy Harold Winship, Jr.
Jimmy Harold Winship, Jr.
Born: 12/2/1964
Died: 7/3/1998
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Jimmy Harold Winship, Jr., age 33, was born December 2, 1964 in Antlers, Oklahoma to Jimmy Winship, Sr., and Linda Winship. Harold passed away on July 3, 1998.
Harold was a 1983 graduate of Rattan High School and a member of the first state championship baseball team at Rattan High School in the spring and fall of 1981 where he played second base. He was also voted most athletic of his senior class. He graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1987 with a B.S. Degree in Electronics. He was employed by Weyerhaeuser Company in Wright City as a Plywood Maintenance Supervisor. This year marked his ten year anniversary with the company.
Harold enjoyed eight years of marriage to his wife, Sherry. They have three children: Lyndsi, five, Kayli, two, and Easton, ten months. He was a devoted father and husband.
Harolds hobbies included hunting and fishing and he was a member of the Pusmataha County Sportsman Club where he won big Bass of the Year in 1997. Harold loved spending time with his hunting and fishing buddies and most of all his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and will always remain in their hearts.
Survivors include his father, Jimmy Harold Winship, Sr., of Rattan; mother, Linda Winship, of Finley, Oklahoma; grandfather, Anderson Winship, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, grandmother, Alma Fuller of Hugo, Oklahoma; a brother, Terry Don and wife, Terri of Durant, Oklahoma; a sister, Sherry Winship and husband, Jackie Cook , of Bonham, Texas; a niece, Loghann Winship, of Bonham, and Kike Cook, also of Bonham, and numerous cousins, relatives and friends that he enjoyed.
Lewis Oliver Whitfield
Lewis Oliver Whitfield
Born: 8/24/1916
Died: 8/9/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Lewis Oliver Whitfield, better known as L.O., of Golden, Oklahoma, passed away on August 9, 2004. He was born August 24, 1916, at Glover, Oklahoma, the #1 son of O.C. Whitfield and Ida May Merry Whitfield.
The family moved to Golden where Lewis began his school years and finished the eighth grade. He rode the school bus to Broken Bow High School. After finishing the eleventh grade, he dropped out of school in order to work and help support the family. Previously, he had gone to Folsom Training School at Smithville. At Folsom, he learned what farm work, dairy work, yard work and goofing off was all about.
His real lesson in hard work was learned when he went to work as maintenance supervisor at Wheelock Academy. He often considered that job much more rewarding than he had expected. Here he met the love of his life, Miss Violet Box. They were married on March 6, 1937. Their home was blessed with one boy, Robert, and three girls, Alfreda, Sue and Anna Mae.
While living at Wheelock, he was inducted into the Army. When he returned home from the Army, he worked for Douglas Aircraft Co. The company transferred him to California to work for approximately two years. When he left California, he returned to his home at Golden, where he spent most of his life as a child, an adult, a church member, and an owner of a small general merchandise business, which he established and managed. Years later, he sold the business.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, caring for cattle and spending time on the ranch. Due to failing health, he was homebound and spent much of his time watching TV.
He was a dad and granddad who truly enjoyed loving and spoiling his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter, Anna Mae, and one brother, Omagene, who was killed while serving in World War II.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Susie Whitfield of Golden; daughters and sons-in-law, Alfreda and Larry Sandridge and Sue and Ronnie Severn, all of Wright City, Oklahoma; sisters, Elma Severn of Valliant, Oklahoma, and Ouida Carroll of Golden; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Mary S. Wright
Mary S. Wright
Born: 10/2/1900
Died: 5/23/2000
Maiden Name: Kendrick
Honorific: n/a
Original enrollee Mary S. Wright, 99, of OIeta, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at Pushmataha Hospital in Antlers, Oklahoma. She was born October 2,1900 in Hugo, Indian Territory to William Kendrick and Martha (Springs) Kendrick.
Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Hurlburt "Squeeze" Wright, and two children, William Thomas Wright and Eugenia Wright Almand.
Survivors include one son, Robert Lee "Bob" Wright of OIeta; one daugh-ter, Juanita L. Wright Marsh of Antlers;
Tillis McCann Wilhite
Tillis McCann Wilhite
Born: n/a
Died: 11/7/1997
Maiden Name: McCann
Honorific: n/a
Tillis "McCann" Wilhite, age 77, of Sperry ,Oklahoma, formely of Stigler, Oklahoma passed away on November 7, 1997.
Mrs. Wilhite was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Joyce Cast of Sperry, JoAnn Bugg of Skiatook, Oklahoma.
Henry Wesley Jr.
Henry Wesley Jr.
Born: 9/10/1930
Died: 1/28/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Henry Wesley Jr., 74, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away January 28, 2005, at a local nursing home. He was born September 10, 1930, in Blanco, Oklahoma, to Henry and Planna (Ward) Wesley.
He graduated from Pittsburg High School and joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He served in the Korean War, fought at Pork Chop Hill, and was awarded two Bronze Stars.
After his discharge, Mr. Wesley attended Eastern Oklahoma State College. He married Sherry Stevens and they lived in Oklahoma City where he worked as a truck driver until his retirement. She preceded him in death in 1992.
He returned to McAlester where he lived the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Brushey Missionary Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for several years. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1098.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William Taft Wesley and Johnny Wesley.
Survivors include four sisters and a brother-in-law, Mamie Billy of McAlester, Josephine and Louis Mitchell of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Ruby Manor of McAlester and Edith Billy of Blanco, Oklahoma; a stepson, David Stevens of Lead Hill, Arkansas; a grandson, Nathan Stevens of Lead Hill, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Billi327,Newman James Robinson Jr.
Bertha Jane Wilson
Bertha Jane Wilson
Born: n/a
Died: 2/21/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Former McCurtain County, Oklahoma, resident Bertha Jane Wilson, 81, passed away February 21, 2005, in the Florin Health Care Center, Sacramento, California.
A native of Valliant, Oklahoma, Bertha had lived 28 years in the San Francisco Bay area, seven years in Pacifica, California, and the last seven years in Sacramento. She loved sewing, quilting, beading, and loved being a Sunday school teacher and youth choir leader. She was proud of her Choctaw heritage and enjoyed going to all Indian events and powwows. Most of all, Bertha loved the Lord and loved to praise Him by singing Choctaw hymns and gospel songs and she loved spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Felker and Stella Austin, and a brother, Ervin Austin.
Survivors include three brothers, Bill Baken, Buddy Austin, and Benny Austin, all of Valliant; a sister, Eva Parrish of Riverside County, California; four sons, Jonathan Wilson of Alaska, Calvin C. Wilson Jr. of Pacifica, Anthony Wilson of Los Angeles, California, and Max Wilson of California; one daughter, Linda Wilson of Sacramento; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Billie June (Nutt) White
Billie June (Nutt) White
Born: 1/11/1924
Died: 1/2/2004
Maiden Name: Nutt
Honorific: n/a
Billie June (Nutt) White, 79 passed away January 2, 2004, at the Deer Creek Nursing Center, Wemberley, Texas. She was born January 11, 1924, at Oklahoma City.
She married Le Roy W. White on March 6, 1951, at Houston, Texas.
June had been a resident of the Deer Creek Nursing Center for most of the past five years. She received the best loving care that could have been provided by anyone. Through all her pain, memory loss and many emergencies, she never lost her presence-cheerfull and smart-mouthed to the last and always with a comeback to any question or remark made to her.
Survivors include her husband of 53 wonderful years, Le Roy W. White, of Driftwood Texas; a dauhgter, Gerida Nadine Brown of Houston, and a brother, John A. Nutt of Cleveland, Texas.
Vernona Scott Willey
Vernona Scott Willey
Born: 6/25/1918
Died: 10/21/2002
Maiden Name: Scott
Honorific: n/a
Vernona Scott Willey, 84, passed away Monday, October 21, 2002 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was Born June 25, 1918 in Stigler, Oklahoma to George w. and Alice McCurtain Scott.
Her parents; three brother, Breckenridge, George and Folsom Scott, and two sisters, Catherine and Yvonne, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her brother, McCurtain Scott of Stigler.
Donald Gene Wilson
Donald Gene Wilson
Born: 2/25/1948
Died: 7/4/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Donald Gene Wilson passed away July 4, 2004, at the VA hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born February 25, 1948, to Donald Gene and Rena Stone Wilson.
He married Norma Jean Robison in 1967 in Boswell, Oklahoma, and moved to Oklahoma City from Bennington in 1968. Wilson was a postmaster who loved to work on cars and watch sports. He also served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Willie Wilson, and an aunt, Helen Wilson.
Survivors include his sons, Donald Gene Wilson III and Kevin Wilson; a daughter-in-law; and two grandchildren, all of Oklahoma City; brothers, Ollie Wilson and Woodrow Wilson, both of Calera, Oklahoma, and Jack Wilson of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Joyce Nadine Williams
Joyce Nadine Williams
Born: 9/15/1934
Died: 3/29/2003
Maiden Name: Oakes
Honorific: n/a
Joyce Nadine Williams, 68, passed away March 29, 2003 in Dallas, Texas. She was born September 15, 1934 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Albert and Elva (Chambliss) Oakes.
Joyce had worked as a nurse's aid administrator for the Hugo Manor Nursing Home for 37 years.
Survivors include her husband, David Williams, of Hugo; two sons, Steve Rouse and Paul Rouse, both of Hugo; two brothers, Doug Oakes of Arkansas and Jack Oakes of Shawnee, Oklahoma; one sister, Boodie Jo House of Soper, Oklahoma, and three grandchildren.
Virginia Mae Williams
Virginia Mae Williams
Born: 2/2/1938
Died: 7/26/2003
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Virginia Mae Williams, 64, of Atoka, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, July 26, 2003 at the Atoka Memorial Hospital. She was born February 2, 1938 in Bentley, Oklahoma to Mose Boyd and Harriett (Peters) Williams.
In 1957, she married Donald Lee Criner in Atoka.
She dedicated many hours to caring for others. Virginia devoted 24 years of her life helping to care for her three grandchildren. She was also a nurse's aid performing duties in numerous nursing homes, including Colonial Manor in Atoka. She was a lifelong member of the Cane Hill Methodist Church in Bentley. Virginia was exceptionally proud of her heritage and ancestry.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; Sylvester, John, and sister, Marie Parker.
Survivors include her daughter, Pam Sefcik of Atoka; grandchildren, Patricia (Sefcik) Sharp of Kansas City, Missouri and Robert Sefcik and Felix Sefcik, both of Atoka; great-grandchildren, Ashton Sharp, Savannah Sharp, Nicholas Sefcik, Tanner Sefcik and Dylon Sefcik; sisters, Geraldean White of Victorville, California and Mildred Williams of Atoka; aunt, Auddie Lewis of Ardmore; nephews, Larry Parker and Michael Williams of Atoka, and numerous other relatives and many dear and loved friends and family.
Jacqueline "Tootsie" White
Jacqueline "Tootsie" White
Born: 2/26/1934
Died: 4/26/2003
Maiden Name: Hodges
Honorific: n/a
Jacqueline "Tootsie" White, 69, of Lewiston passed away peacefully with her husdand and children by her side on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at her Lewiston home. She was born February 26, 1934 to William Lewis and Georgia Marie Hodges in Nashoba, Oklahoma.
She graduated from Nashoba High School and attended Southeastern College in Durant, Oklahoma for two years.
Tootsie married James Rollins White on November 20, 1951 in DeQueen, Arkansas while he was on leave from the Navy.
Thelma Jean Wilcox
Thelma Jean Wilcox
Born: 8/1/1945
Died: 4/11/2003
Maiden Name: Martin
Honorific: n/a
Thelma Jean Wilcox, 57, passed away Friday, April 11, 2003. She was born August 1, 1945 in Delano, California to Edgar Louis Martin and Ruth Lorene (Lathem) Martin.
Jean's family moved back to Matador, Texas when she was four years old, and then to Southard, Oklahoma after her mother and father divorced. She attended school at Southard, Watonga, Canton and graduated fron Waynoka, Oklahoma, High School, in 1963.
She met Edward Doyle Wilcox while in high school and they were married on August 30, 1963 in Clayton, New Mexico. After they were married, they lived on the Case Ranch for many years. She worked as a secretart and bookkeeper most of her life, in addition to being a homemmaker.
Jean loved teaching Vacation Bible School, working with children, animals and horses and she especially loves her family. She loved her cowboy and their way of life. She was very proud of her Indian heritage, had done a lot of research about the Choctaw Nation and was trying to learn the language. She also loved to sing and play music and was an exceptional artist. Jean was a member of the Orion Baptist Church and WMU women's organization and also belonged to the American Quarter Horse Association.
In 1992, she and Ed moved to their present home eleven miles west of Fairview where they raised quarter horses. They had been married 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her mother and a half-brother.
Survivors include husband of the home; a son, Lee Wilcox of Mustang, Oklahoma; a daughter, Dixie Parker of Fairview, Oklahoma; a brother, David Martin of Watonga; a half-brother, Alan Cropp of Geary, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; her father, Ed Martin of Prosser, Washington, and a host of other relatives.
Hanson Lee Wade
Hanson Lee Wade
Born: 6/1/1927
Died: 1/8/2003
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Hanson Lee Wade, 75, passed away January 8, 2003 at Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma in Durant. He was born June 1, 1927 at Bethel, Oklahoma to Robinson Wade and Malium Carterby (Leflore, Wade) Cobb. His father passed away when he was three years old. His mother remarried to Albert Cobb.
Hanson married Josephene Fobb on July 10, 1951 in Tipton, Oklahoma. He was of Presbyterian faith, a member and deacon at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church in Pickens, Oklahoma.
They had lived in and traveled between Battiest and Frederick, Oklahoma. At one time they had lived in Ft. Worth, Texas. Then in June of 1964, relocated to Los Angeles, California through the BIA relocation program. In Los Angeles, he found employment with a manufacturing company for the first year. Later, in 1965, he gained employment with Los Angeles City Unified School District. Where he worked until he retired in June of 1990 as Plant Manager III.
After returning from California in December 1990, he settled in Broken Bow, Oklahoma until the last year of his life when he resided in a nursing facility in Durant, Oklahoma.
Mr. Wade loved sports, playing baseball and basketball as a youth. He also spent some time as a bronc and bull rider in rodeos. He loved country/western music and enjoyed singing gospel songs. He was an avid guitar player in his younger days. At one time in his teens, he played with Bob Wills. He also sang with Ernest Tubb.
He was an exceptional and strong Christian worker. He enjoyed going to gospel singing at different churches, no matter the distance. As a Christian, he beleived in helping others. No one was turned away when asking for help.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdad; his wife; six sisters, Dena Hensley, Lorincie Hicks, Amanda Marshall, Artemisue Wade, Suzanne Burris and Nellie Faye Beers; toe brothers, Carlo Wade and Samuel Wade; nephews, Joe Ray Hicks, and niece Pearline Osburne.
Survivors include a sister, Josphine Reyes of Frederick, Oklahoma; two sons, Thomas Noah, Sr. of Broken Bow, Oklahoma and Jimmy L. Wade of Calera, Oklahoma; a daughter, Joyce L. Gilmore of Calera; seven grandchildren, Eli Noah, Chris Steele, Thomas Noah, Jr., Geneva Cervantes, Kristy Tales, Garrison Gregg and Josephine Rosa Gilmore; 13 great-grandchildren, Tommy and Austin Noah, Dylan and Alexandros Yazzie, Nokoda Noah, Delan616,Richadeen York"
Evelyn (Battiest) Windship
Evelyn (Battiest) Windship
Born: 7/25/1920
Died: 1/28/2003
Maiden Name: Battiest
Honorific: n/a
Evelyn (Battiest) Winship, 82, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at the Broken Bow Nursing Home. She was born July 25, 1920 in Oak Hill, the daughter of Eliase Carnes.
Evelyn was a homemaker and a member of
Tohwali United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, singing, attending church, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed attending Choctaw Nation Citizens Group. She was a lifetime resident of Oak Hill.
She was preceded in death by lifelong companion, Anderson Winship; daughter, Gwendoyln Marie Battiest, and one granddaughter.
Survivors include five daughters and two son-in-law, Barbara and Austin Battiest of Broken Bow, Una and Michael Harley of Idabel, Oklahoma, Oneida Winship of Durant, Oklahoma, Dennita Whinship of Thackerville, Oklahoma and Venita Whinship of Broken Bow; five stepchildren, one half-brother, one half sister, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Marie Watson
Marie Watson
Born: 9/11/1916
Died: 7/17/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Marie Watson, 88, of Paris, Texas, passed away July 17, 2005, at Paris Regional Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1916, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, a daughter of G.W. and Rosa Oakes.
She was a homemaker and member of United Pentecostal Church of Paris. She married the Rev. James David Watson in 1930.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and her parents.
Survivors include her husband of Paris; children, Rose Mary Nabors and husband, Don, and Glenn Watson and wife, Linda, all of Paris, and Elsie Hughes and husband, Greg, of Ore City, Texas; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
George K. Kechi Wilemon
George K. Kechi Wilemon
Born: 9/1/1917
Died: 6/23/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
George K. Kechi Wilemon, 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2005. He was born September 1, 1917, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, and resided in Kern County for 46 years.
He was a U.S. veteran, serving his country during World War II. George was very proud of his Choctaw Indian heritage, faithfully attending the Choctaw gatherings held each year in Choctaw Valley.
Kechi loved the Lord Jesus Christ and served him for 45 years at Liberty Christian Center Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Pauline Wilemon.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mabel Wilemon; sons, Wesley Wilemon and Alan Wilemon; daughters, Leoma Dempsey, Ramona Price, Suzette Garza, and Letha Suiter; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed for his wonderful personality and sharp wit.
Woodrow Raymond Williams
Woodrow Raymond Williams
Born: 3/16/1939
Died: 1/15/2001
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Woodrow Raymond Williams, 61, a longtime resident of the Lane, Oklahoma area, passed away Monday January 15, 2001 at Valley View Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. He was born March 16, 1939 at Lance to Graymon Tom and Sophia M. (LeFlore) Williams.
He attended school in Lane and was a member of the Pine Grove Methodist Church. Woodrow was in the Oklahoma National Guard's 45th Infantry Division. He and his brother, Gilbert Williams, once served as guards for President Kennedy when the President visited the area.
Woodrow was preceded in death by his father, Graymon Tom Williams; brother, Gilbert Bon Williams, and sister, Nancy Irvin.
Survivors include his mother, Sophia Woods of Lane; seven children, Raymond Williams, Kenith Williams, Elton Williams, Vannette Turner and husband, Robert, and Jenetta Dodson and husband, Gene, all of Lane, Quannah Watson and husband, Kenny, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, and Royal Williams of Lawton, Oklahoma; 21 grandchildren; one great-greandson; sisters, Norma Gean Howe and husband, Vernon, of Wilburton, Oklahoma and Shirley Hamilton of Durant, Oklahoma; favorite cousin, Vivian Marris and husband, Woodrow, of Tushka, Oklahoma; an aunt, Isable Williams and husband, Reed, of Tushka, Oklahoma; an aunt, Isable Williams and husband, Reed, of Tushka; and many other cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Myrtle Beatrice Ware
Myrtle Beatrice Ware
Born: 3/22/1905
Died: 1/4/2001
Maiden Name: Harris
Honorific: n/a
Myrtle Beatrice Ware, 95, passed away January 4, 2001. She was born March 22, 1905 in Boswell, Oklahoma to Paralee James and Nathan Matthew Harris and was one of eight children.
She united with Timber Hill Baptist at an early age. During 1968, after relocating from Boswell to McAlester, Oklahoma, she united with East Star Baptist Church where she faithfully attended and served until illness prevented her from doing so.
Vinnie Mae "Viney" Frazier Watts
Vinnie Mae "Viney" Frazier Watts
Born: 10/11/1910
Died: 4/9/2001
Maiden Name: Frazier
Honorific: n/a
Vinnie Mae "Viney" Frazier Watts, 90, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born October 11, 1910 at Nashoba, Oklahoma.
A homemaker and longtime resident of the area, she had also worked in farming and in the cotten fields in Califonria and Arizona for many years, but Pushmataha County was always home.
She enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking and especially going to Choctaw Nation Senior Citizen's Center.
Mr. Watts was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Martha L.
Frank Williams Jr.
Frank Williams Jr.
Born: 1/21/1916
Died: 6/13/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Frank Williams Jr., 89, passed away June 13, 2005, at his home in Peoria, Arizona. He was born January 21, 1916, in Centrahoma to Frank Williams and Ella Tindal. He had two brothers and four sisters.
Frank married Udell Scott of Coalgate on February 1, 1938. He was 21 and she was 16. They were married 57 years until her death in 1996. Frank and Udell had eight children - four boys and four girls, 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Frank took his young family from Oklahoma to California where he was a welder in the shipyards. From there they moved to Arizona where he lived the remaining years of his long life. Frank was also a master mechanic. He could build and repair anything! He serviced his own truck, irrigated and mowed an acre of grass until he became ill this year. Our dad was a kind and loving family man. He taught his children the importance of work. He loved to tell stories of his life and experiences. He also loved telling tall tales to his large family. Most of all he loved the reaction he got when people realized that he had been pulling their leg. Frank was very proud of his Choctaw heritage. He was proud to have served his country in World War II. He was an Army PFC in Custer Company, serving overseas in Italy.
Our dad left us many great gifts, the best was that we could call him friend. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Ted Sanderson Williams
Ted Sanderson Williams
Born: 4/15/1950
Died: 8/9/2001
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Ted Sanderson Williams 51, of Stigler, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, August 9, 2001 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born April 15, 1950 at Stigler to James and Edith Morris Williams.
Ted was a flute maker. For those who knew him he always had time to talk, to listen and to play the flute. His flute music came from the heart. He had special songs for special times. A philospher of life, he called himself, "Lone Wolf". His favorite saying was, "If it makes you happy, go your own way, do your own thing.
Dorothy N. "Dot" Wallace
Dorothy N. "Dot" Wallace
Born: 1/21/1906
Died: 7/19/2001
Maiden Name: Pebsworth
Honorific: n/a
Dorothy N. "Dot" Wallace, 95, of Longview, Texas passed away Thursday, July 19, 2001. She was born January 21, 1906 in Paoli, Oklahoma to James Lee and Anna Mae Horn Pebsworth.
She had been a resident of Longview for more than 60 years. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening and traveling. Mrs. Wallace was a member of the Woodlands Hills Baptist Church. She married Carl Wallace on August 20, 1932, in Shreveport. He preceded her in death December 13, 1981.
Survivors include two daughters.
Serena Ward
Serena Ward
Born: 6/13/1943
Died: 11/8/1999
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Serena Ward, 56, of Bethal, Oklahoma passed away Monday, November 8, 1999 at Wadley Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. She was born June 13, 1943 at Bethal, the daughter of Preston and Annie Jefferson.
She married Charles Ward on February 14, 1959.
Serena was a homemaker, a member of Kulli Chito Presbyterian Church and had lived in the Bethal area all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Macian Bond and Pearline Jefferson, and one brother, Oleta Merry Boyce
Alan Lee Washington
Alan Lee Washinton
Born: 1/18/1947
Died: 1/11/2000
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Alan Lee Washington, 53, passed away on January 11, 2000 in White Memorial Hospital, Los Angeles, California. He was born January 18, 1947 at Ft. Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. His late father, William T. Washington, was full blooded Choctaw.
He is survived by one daughter, Linda Lee; three sons, Jesse, Arron and William T. Washington III, and a sister, Patricia A. Nonahan.
Also, aunt, Kathryn F. Greenlee; nephews, Chuck and Mike Young; nieces, Cheryl M. Young; great-nephews, Tommy W. Young; great-nieces, Alaica and Erica Young; cousin, Bonnie Howard, Larry Newton, Janet Stockly, Yvonnie Van Dyke, and Crystal C. Tetrick.
Warren R. "Bill" Westbrook
Warren R. "Bill" Westbrook
Born: 2/10/1921
Died: 12/16/1999
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Warren R. "Bill" Westbrook, 78, of Big Springs, Texas passed away December 16, 1999 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1921, in Idabel, Oklahoma and married Clara Mae Richardson on September 4, 1945 in Idabel.
He worked in the restaurant business and owned and operated several cafes. He was self-employed as a concrete contractor and had also sold cars for a number of years.
Mr. Westbrook was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene where he was active in the children's bus ministry.
Shirley Sue Wilson
Shirley Sue Wilson
Born: 4/20/1948
Died: 5/6/2000
Maiden Name: Ludlow
Honorific: n/a
Shirley Sue Wilson, 52, of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away May 6, 2000 at the Choctaw Nation Health Care Center. She was born April 20, 1948 to Osmont and Bertha Anderson Ludlow in Talihina.
She married Paul Wilson on March 13, 1983 in Talihina, Mrs. Wilson was a nurse at Oak Dell Manor.
She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Randall Anderson.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Samantha and Armando Olivares of Poteau, Oklahoma; two sons, John and Connie Melton and Emerson and Debbie Melton, all of Oklahoma City; mother, Bertha Anderson of Talihina; two sisters, Eva Jo and Bud Head and Sharon Hernandez, all of Talihina; four granddaughters, Ashley, Jessica, Amber and Felica, all of Oklahoma City; grandsons, Alex of Oklahoma City; niece, Shawna Head; five special nephews, Travis, Curtis, Mark, Chris and Shane, and one aunt, Katherine Ward.
Anderson Winship
Anderson Winship
Born: 12/25/1904
Died: 6/25/2000
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Anderson Winship, 95, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, June 25, 2000 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was born December 25, 1904, the son of Isaac and Ennitte Winship. Born in Indian Territory, Mr. Anderson was an original enrollee of the Choctaw Nation.
He was a member of Tohwali United Methodist Church, enjoyed fishing and hunting and had lived in the Broken Bow area most of his life.
Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by nine brothers, two sisters, one grandson, two granddaughters, two sons, one daughter, and one stepdaughter.
Survivors include four sons, Cornelius Winship of Fort Worth, Texas, Clifford Winship of Vernon, Texas, Jimmy Winship of Oleta, Oklahoma and Kenneth Winship of Hugo, Oklahoma; seven daughters, Irene Priest of Tennessee, Rena Going of Fort Worth, Barbra Battiest and Lynn Winship, both of Broken Bow, Una Harley of Idabel, Oneida Winship of Durant, Oklahoma and Dean Winship of Paris , Texas; three brothers, Aaron Baker and Floyd Baker, both of Battiest, Oklahoma and Owen Baker of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Mary Tisho of Broken Bow and Edith Gem of California; 32 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 53 great-grandchidlren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Myrtle M. Cusher Terry Williams
Myrtle M. Cusher Terry Williams
Born: 11/1/1918
Died: 7/19/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Myrtle M. Cusher Terry Williams, 86, passed away July 19 in Spearman, Texas. She was born November 1, 1918, in Beachton, Oklahoma, and had been a Hutchinson County, Texas, resident for 30 years.
She was a homemaker and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her son, David Bo Terry, in November 1998 and her husband, Eason Williams, in March of 2003.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Terry of Stinnett; brother, Allen Cusher of Broken Bow; sister, Laura Carney of Smithville; three grandchildren, Stephanie Daley, David Terry and Angela Morris; and one great-granddaughter, McKenzie Morris, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Randall Wilson
Randall Wilson
Born: n/a
Died: 12/12/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Randall Wilson passed away October 14, 2005, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was born in Eagletown, Oklahoma, the son of Calvin Wilson (Choctaw code talker) and Cornelia Ward Wilson.
Randall grew up in Eagletown where he attended and graduated from Eagletown High School. He had fond memories of growing up in Southeast Oklahoma.
In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II aboard the submarine USS Barb and also during the Korean War aboard the USS Pomodon.
He married his love of 50 years, Leona Impson, in 1955 in Antlers. He worked as an agent for the Frisco Railroad and later the Burlington Northern Railroad in Chickasha for over 30 years.
Randall enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, and spending time with his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Grant and James Wilson; and a half-brother, Jesse Stafford.
Survivors include his wife of the home; four daughters, Margaret McWilliams and husband Larry, Tracy Wilson, and Sandy Wilson, all of Oklahoma City, and Donna Tawkoyty of San Antonio; one son, Michael Wilson and wife Nancy of Waukesha, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren, Caleb, Zachary, and Kendall McWilliams, James Johnson, Jared Wilson, Phillip Tawkoyty, and Benjamin, Sarah, Abigail and Katherine Wilson.
Noah Bolin Wheeler
Noah Bolin Wheeler
Born: 10/23/1944
Died: 11/8/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Noah Bolin Wheeler, 61, passed away November 8, 2005, in Dallas, Texas. He was born October 23, 1944, in Broken Bow, the son of Robert V. and Frances Bernice Wheeler.
Buddy attended school in Broken Bow until moving to Dallas in his teens where he enjoyed playing football for North Dallas High School. He and Linda were avid bowlers for many years with the American Indian Bowling League. They spent many hours traveling with friends to bowling tournaments in Texas and Oklahoma.
Buddy was a Cowboys fan. In the early years, it was sitting in the cold and rain of the Cotton Bowl, suffering through the heartbreaking losses of Next Year's Champions and in the '70s, celebrating the victories of the Super Bowl years in Texas Stadium.
Buddy became a NASCAR fan in his later years, collecting model race cars of his favorite drivers, Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr. You would find him in front of the TV whenever the races were on.
Before his passing, with the help of the Rev. Arge Brockles, pastor of the NorthLake Baptist Church in Dallas, Buddy rekindled his faith and made his peace with the Lord.
His parents preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Linda Bernice Wheeler; two sons, David and Bruce Wheeler; two grandchildren, Nicole and Bobby Wheeler; longtime friends, Charles and Ruby Coleman, Ardis and Alene Mose, Linda Alexander; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Mollie Sue Drennan Williamson
Mollie Sue Drennan Williamson
Born: 10/10/1935
Died: 12/2/2005
Maiden Name: Williamson
Honorific: n/a
Mollie Sue Drennan Williamson, 70, passed away December 2, 2005, at her home in Alex, Oklahoma. She was born October 10, 1935, in Chickasha, the daughter of Stonewall and Birdie Wilson Drennan.
She married Billy E. Williamson on January 31, 1954, in Coalgate. She was a homemaker and a member of Hawkins Freewill Baptist Church. She lived most of her life in Grady County and owned and operated the Alex Family Center for many years. She loved to collect antiques, garden, sew, crochet and spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, Betty Jo Drennan; sister, Alice Mae Lents; and grandson, Scott Williamson.
Survivors include her husband of the home; sons, Billy Williamson and wife Sheila of Alex and Danny Williamson and wife Mary of Oklahoma City; daughter, Dessie Allison and husband Robert of Alex; granddaughters, Sandy Trotter of Houston; Shannon Roadifer and husband Dustin of Alex, and Robbie Starns and husband Brad of Keller, Texas; grandsons, Russell Allison and wife Monica of Ingalls, Indiana, and John Williamson of Oklahoma City; and four great-grandchildren.
Harold Allen West
Harold Allen West
Born: 2/25/1927
Died: 11/10/2005
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Harold Allen West, 78, a 20-year resident of Bullhead City, Arizona, passed away November 10, 2005. He was born February 25, 1927, in Cedar Hill, Colorado, the son of Allen and Janet West.
Harold was an honorably discharged Naval veteran of World War II, proudly serving the United States as Carpenter's Mate Third Class from 1944-45. His ship was the USS Caliante which was at the signing of the treaty in Tokyo Harbor at the end of World War II.
He made a career of heavy duty mechanics and worked 22 years for Los Angeles Water & Power at their yard in Mojave, California. He retired and moved to Bullhead City in 1985 with wife June, who survives him. He loved his motorcycles.
He is also survived by one son, Eddie A. West (Josie) of Lakewood, California; three daughters, Linda (Adrian) Rodriques of Clarkville, Tennessee, Diana (Kim) Shelly of Joseph City, Arizona, and Jackie Ricker of Tallahassee, Florida; and one stepson, Kenneth E. Bowers Sr. of Bullhead City; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an only sister, Christine Moschetti of Grass Valley, California.
Margaret Virginia Garland Wilson
Margaret Virginia Garland Wilson
Born: 10/7/1902
Died: 11/5/1999
Maiden Name: Garland
Honorific: n/a
Margaret "Virgie" Garland Wilson, 97, passed away on November 5, 1999 at the Gore Nursing Home in Gore, Oklahoma.
John Ray Wallace
John Ray Wallace
Born: 8/20/1938
Died: 12/3/2000
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
John Ray Wallace, 62, of Douglass, Kansas and Copan, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, December 3 in the St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Wallace was born August 20, 1938 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the son of John Ray Wallace, Sr. and Maude (Meely) Wallace Cruse. He received his schooling in the Jones Academy in Hartshorne, Oklahoma and graduated from Haskell Junior College, Lawrence, Kansas in 1958.
He and Barbara Falleaf were married on May 12, 1992 in Douglass. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace have made their home in Douglass and Copan since that time.
Mr. Wallace begin his 40-year career with Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas in 1960 and was tooling welder at the time of his death. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Douglass.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Alvin Bub" and Lori Wallace of Douglass; his mother Maude Cruse of Sulphur Oklahoma; two sisters and brothers-in-law Lavella and Emmett Allison of Blanchard Oklahoma and Donna and Junior Smith of Sulphur; three brothers Frank Cruse and his wife Pam and Jimmy Cruse and his wife Vicky all of Atoka Oklahoma and Carl Cruse of Oklahoma City; two step sons Ed Anna of Arizona and keith Anna of Colorado Springs Colorado; a stepdaughter Tonya Ann of Ohio; four grandchildren and seven step grandchildren.
Phillip Michael Willis
Phillip Michael Willis
Born: 11/9/1954
Died: 1/5/2006
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Phillip Michael Willis, 51, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away January 5, 2006. He was born November 9, 1954, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Henry J. and Carole Willis.
Mike was of Choctaw and Kiowa descent. He graduated in 1973 from Stratford High School where he excelled in sports, lettering in football and track; music, placing superior ranking in state and tri-state competitions; and academically, receiving numerous medals in math and science. He attended the University of Oklahoma and became a lifetime avid OU fan and supporter. He was a member of the Crimson Reign Sooner Fan Club.
Mike was employed by Wells Fargo Financial, where he had worked in auto sales and auto financial management for over 25 years, receiving numerous sales awards and recognitions. One of his favorite awards was winning a trip to the Orange Bowl to see his beloved OU play. Mike developed and initiated an auto financing program that still exists today, which has provided opportunities for many persons to receive financial assistance in purchasing automobiles.
He supported, attended and was a member of Yukon First United Methodist Church, where he held many offices including administrative chairperson and missions chair. He taught Sunday School for 14 years and worked with the youth group. He was a diligent worker and leader at their annual Groundhog Day fund-raising where he was affectionately called Bossy Hog. Mikes leadership extended to various organizations and community events.
Survivors include his daughter, Mallori Renee of Yukon, a student at OU, to whom he was a wonderful and loving father. He is also survived by his parents; two brothers, Tim Willis and wife, Vicki, of Cary, North Carolina, and Carl Willis of Lawrence, Kansas; four sisters, the Rev. Julienne Elaine Judd and husband, Rev. John, of Lawrence, Kansas, Sandra C. Poolaw and husband, Robert Jr., of Anadarko, Victoria Willis of Norman and Michelle Estrada and husband, Rudy, of Oklahoma City; 10 nephews, Michael, Steven and John (Jr.) Judd, Dane, Jeffrey and Elias Poolaw, T.J. and Tristan Williams, and Phillip and Matthew Estrada; two nieces, Caroline Judd and Marisa Poolaw; five great-nieces, and one great-nephew namesake.
Mikes family extends their unending appreciation for the support of the Choctaw Nation, Chief Pyle, Assistant Chief Bailey, Joy Culbreath, and the Choctaw Language Department.
Dan D. Wilson
Dan D. Wilson
Born: 1/27/1918
Died: 9/11/2006
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Dan D. Wilson, 88, of Cooper, Texas, passed away September 11, 2006, at Paris Regional Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1918, in Broken Bow, the son of Tom Wilson and Della Bailey Wilson.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Dallas Times Herald where he was a linotype operator, completing his career of more than 40 years in the newspaper industry. He was of the Baptist faith.
Quanah Jean Williston
Quanah Jean Williston
Born: 12/17/1950
Died: 2/8/2007
Maiden Name: Baker
Honorific: n/a
Quanah Jean Williston, 56, of Hugo passed away February 8, 2007, at Plano, Texas. She was born December 17, 1950, in Hugo, the daughter of George Dukes Baker and Betty M. Charles Baker.
Quanah lived in the Hugo area all of her life. She loved being with her family, cookouts, watching football and softball.
Her husband, Jimmy Williston, preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her mother, Betty Baker of Hugo; two sons, Jim Williston Jr. and Dustin Williston and wife Sonja, all of Hugo; two grandchildren, Alison and Devin Williston; three sisters, Patricia Ann Baker, Vivian Baker and Tammye Baker, all of Hugo; one brother, Michael Baker of Hugo; a nephew, Jason Baker and his wife, Stephanie, along with their daughter, Hayden Grace; one niece, Courtney Baker; three aunts, Gladys Wood of Hugo, Lucille Olive of Bennington, and Norma Aunko of Tulsa; two uncles, William Charles and Pete Noah Jr.; several cousins, Natalie Wood, Debbie Raper, Robin Taylor, Dorothy Potts, Julia Durrence, Jan Bridges, Floyd Olive, Charles Olive, and Judy Olive; along with a host of other family and friends.
Mary Ellen Ward
Mary Ellen Ward
Born: 8/5/1940
Died: 3/12/1997
Maiden Name: Cooper
Honorific: n/a
Mary Ellen (Cooper) Ward, 56, of Garland died Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at Haskell County Hospital. A native of Garland, Mary was born on August 5, 1940 to Abel and Levina (Perry) Cooper. Mary grew up in Garland and McCurtain where she graduated from high school with the class of '58. After graduation she was married to Tony Ward and made their home in Tulsa. After several years, Mrs. Ward returned to Garland.
Kevin Dale Wallace
Kevin Dale Wallace
Born: 2/26/1964
Died: 4/4/1997
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Kevin Dale Wallace age 33 a resident of Mansfield, Texas, formerly of Hugo Oklahoma passed away on April 4, 1997 at Hugely Hospital in Burleson, Texas. He was a bookkeeper for United Auto Salvage in Mansfield.
Mr. Wallace was born on February 26, 1964 in Orange, California to Benson, Jr and Eleanor Sue Jacobs Wallace. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Reverend Benson Wallace Sr., his maternal grandparents Reverend Robert Jacobs and his father Benson Wallace, Jr.
He is survive by his mother, Elenor Wallace of Hugo; two brothers, Kenneth Dewayne Wallace of Hugo and Korey Daniel Wallace of Tishomingo, Oklahoma; one sister Khristy Dawn Wallace of Hugo and a host of other family and close friends.
D.W. Wilson
D.W. Wilson
Born: 4/18/1929
Died: 4/8/1997
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
D.W. Wilson was born in Haworth, Oklahoma on April 18, 1929 to Daruis Willis Wilson and Edyth (Yeargin) Wilson. He died on Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at the Veteran's Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 20 days following a short illness.
He was fondly known by family and friends as Chief. He grew up in southeastern Oklahoma, attended school in Haworth and graduated from Goodland Indian School in 2947. He attended Oklahoma State University briefly and graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
Wilson raised his family in Chickasha, working for Pet Foods and Jim Parker as an accountant. He was active in the Civil Air Patrol and directed the Chickasha unit.
D.W. moved to Nashville, Tennessee in the late 1980's where he was an accountant with the Indian Health Department, retiring in 1992 and returning to live in Haworth.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany in the early 1950's. He was a member of the Choctaw tribe of Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elnora Crain Wilson and Dura Ann Pool and a daughter-in-law Sandra Wilson.
Survivors are two sons, John Wilson of Chickasha, Oklahoma and David Wilson of Oklahoma city; three daughters Susan Dilbeck Beal of Saudi Arabia, Carolyn Myers and her husband, Mark of Anadarko, Oklahoma and Cindi Davis and her husband, Jessey of Mustang, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother, Woodrow Wilson of Richardson, Texas; three sisters, Juanita Garnick of Hugo, Oklahoma, Marge Dietrich of Greenville, North Carolina and Dorothy Jefferson of Oklahoma City and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Solomon David Wesley
Solomon David Wesley
Born: 4/28/1912
Died: 5/1/1997
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Solomon David Wesley passed away at Sam Rayburn Veteran's Medical Center on May 1, 1997. He was born on April 28, 1912 to Emma Dyer and Harris Wesley near Idabel, Oklahoma.
He was a devoted son and a loving dad, greatly loved by his family. He graduated from Goodland High School in 1933. He was a World War II veteran and had mentioned many times that he was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1947.
He retired from the Chrysler Corporation in 1971, where he had been a longtime employee. He was proud to have worked for the UAW and for such a reputable company in Maywood California. Soon after retirement he moved back to Oklahoma with Sarah, his wife of a second marriage.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, on sister and his wife of 28 years.
Survivors include two daughters, Reta J. Tiger of Okemah, Oklahoma and Patricia A. Chowning of Cypress, California; grandchildren, Ernest Patrick Watkins of Las Vegas, Nevada, Thomas Allen Watkins and Scott Douglas Sakiestewa, Bertha Leeper of Ponca City, Oklahoma, David W. King, John Kirk King of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Helen Jimenez of Bell Gardens, California and other persons not mentions but respected and loved are nieces, nephews, great-grandkids and many friends.
Evaline (Eva) James Wynand
Evaline (Eva) James Wynand
Born: 8/3/1894
Died: 3/30/1997
Maiden Name: James
Honorific: n/a
Evaline (Eva) James Wynand was born on August 3, 1894 near Hartshorne, Indian Territory and died March 30, 1997 in Casper, Wyoming.
Eva's sisters were Alice Adams, Mae Hargis, Anna Mackey and one brother, Ellis E. James Sr. Her parents were Emerson James and Mary Breedlove James. She married Carl Williams in 1912. They lived in Indian Territory until they moved to Wyoming, homesteading in Converse County, Wyoming. While providing their homestead she lived the life of a pioneer woman, they had four children and like others they were victims of the great depression and were divorced in 1935. She later married Herman Wynand. During World War II she worked at the Kaiser Ship yards and later at the Air base outside of Casper. She was always a busy person and worked to provide food and lodging for her family, which was always here uppermost purpose in life.
In later years she was an avid gardener and rock hound. She always enjoyed her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, one brother, on son Carl Williams, Jr., two daughters, Mary Ellen Nichols and Patricia (Pat) Shields and one grandson, Larry Shields. She will be missed by many friends and relatives.
Survivors include her daughter, Alta M. Meek of Lindsay California; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews and many cousins.
A.H. "Mace" Watson
A.H. "Mace" Watson
Born: 3/15/1898
Died: 10/9/1997
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
A.H. "Mace" Watson 99 years old, of Fort Smith Arkansas passed away on October 9, 1997 at Fort Smith Hospital following a short illness.
A.H. was born in McAlester Oklahoma Indian Territory March 15, 1898 He, his mother and two sisters were original enrollees of the Choctaw Tribe on the Dawes Roll. Orphaned at age 11, he was raised by an aunt and uncle Judge and Mrs. John P Connors at Canadian Oklahoma. He graduated from Canadian High School and worked in the banks of Crowder and Canadian before moving with his wife to Fort Smith n the early 1920's.
Watson retired form the Fort Smith Paper Company in 1967 and then operated his own small rubber stamp shop until he was forced to quit working at the age of 92. He and Mrs. Watson celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 1993 several months prior to her death. They were both members of the First United Methodist Church joining in 1927. Mr. Watson was active in the Rogers Bible Class at the church or over 50 years. Mr. Watson was a member of the Uplifters Class. A.H. was an avid golfer and played until he was 94 years old.
A.H. was an active Mason being a member of Belle Point #20 in Fort Smith and Canadian Lodge #22 at Indianola, Oklahoma. HE was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and was honored as a 75 year member, a rare distinction of that body. He was also honored as being a 75 year Past Master of the Canadian Lodge # 22 again a rare distinction.
He lived independently until he was hospitalized September 29th. He was known for his sharp wit, his rare ability for recollection of events and people, and particularly his dry sense of humor. His philosophy included a need to laugh at least once a day.
A.H. is survived by his son, A.H. Watson Jr. and daughter in law Peggy; his daughter, Marjorie Reed and son in law J. Ralph Reed, all of Fort Smith; two step grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; six nieces and two nephews.
Irene Whitten
Irene Whitten
Born: 12/19/1911
Died: 11/19/1997
Maiden Name: Thompson
Honorific: n/a
Irene Ira Ha-Yip Thompson Whitten, age 85, of Idabel Oklahoma passed away on November 19, 1997 at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital.
She was born on December 19, 1911 at Spencerville. She was a store clerk and a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church.
She was married to Horace Whitten on January 12, 1948 in DeQueen, Arkansas and has lived in the community all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel J. Thompson and Ira Mae Thompson; two sisters, Eula Greer Thompson and Helen Grace Moore. Joel J. Thompson Sr. was æ Mississippi Choctaw.
Survivors include her husband, Horace Whitten of Idabel; one brother, Joel J. Thompson, Jr. of Waco Texas; two sisters, Callie Little of Mt. Vernon Texas and Angie Mae Hazelwood of Idabel and several nieces and nephews.
Johnie Spencer Woods Jr.
Johnie Spencer Woods Jr.
Born: 7/17/1941
Died: 11/11/2007
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Johnie Spencer Woods Jr., 65, of Alex, Oklahoma, passed away November 11. He was born July 17, 1941, in Alex to Johnie and Dortha Agnes Woods.
He lived in Alex all his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and an infant sister, all of Alex.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Lin Woods-McBride of Minco, Oklahoma, and Linda Garcia of Oklahoma City; a brother, Jo Dell Woods of Maysville; and an ex-wife, Mona Mills of Chickasha.
Johnie was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Lee Anthony Winlock
Lee Anthony Winlock
Born: 2/6/1951
Died: 11/5/2007
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Lee Anthony Winlock, 56, of Wilburton passed away November 5, 2007, in Tulsa. He was born February 6, 1951, at Idabel to James and Lavina Stewart Winlock.
Lee worked as a general laborer and was a member of the Seventh Day Sabbath Assembly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Victor Winlock, Jimmy Winlock and Larry Winlock.
Survivors include his longtime companion, Margaret, of the home; brother, Virgil Winlock of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Dorothy Ann Davis of Oklahoma City, Shirley Bonaparte of Red Oak, Jerri Sumka of Glenpool, Karen Winlock of Dallas, Janice Winlock of Tahlequah, and Ruthie May Smith; aunts, Millie Chapman of Tahlequah and Loretta Rice of Ada; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and other family members and friends.
Willie Ward
Willie Ward
Born: 10/6/1934
Died: 12/7/2007
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Willie Ward passed away December 7, 2007. He was born October 6, 1934, a few miles east of Honobia to Ramsey and Magdiline Ludlow Ward. Born a humble beginning, he died a valiant man in whom there was no evil or wickedness.
After his mother's death, Willie was sent to Goodland Boys Home. He was placed on a train in Talihina and traveled all alone to Hugo at the age of 6. While at Goodland, Willie learned to work and save money. He bought his first guitar and taught himself to play. He also learned to play the fiddle.
After graduating from high school he entered the Army, which turned out to be the biggest influence in his life. He served over four years of duty overseas - Germany, Korea and Vietnam. He earned a good conduct medal, 1st through 4th medals, Vietnam service medal with four bronze stars, Armed forces expeditionary medal - Korea, and Vietnam cross of gallantry with palm. He was discharged from Fort Carson, Colorado, after 23 years, 8 months and 24 days. Willie flew the American flag every 4th of July, Memorial Day and Flag Day with true patriotic pride. The United States has lost a great American and a true friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew.
Survivors include a sister, Jane Napier of Washington; half-brothers and sisters, Jerry Ward of Talihina, Dora Edith Ward of Honobia, Eva Nell Kaydle of Tulsa, Mina Collins of Florida, Dale Ward of Honobia; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joan Williams
Joan Williams
Born: n/a
Died: 9/26/1997
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Joan Welsa Williams of Dallas and Commerce, Texas passed away on September 26, 1997 in a tragic automobile accident. She was very proud of her Indian heritage and she was known as Many Stars by most of her friends, the Indian name she had chosen.
Survivors include her parents, Wesley and Margie Williams; three brothers, John Mike and David Williams, two sisters, Diana Holland and Janey brown; numerous aunts, uncles nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Melba Lois Woolard
Melba Lois Woolard
Born: n/a
Died: 1/31/1998
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Melba Lois Woolard age 55 of Spiro Oklahoma passed away in February 1998.
She is survived by her husband, Walter; two daughters Ramona K Suter and Sandy Masterson both of Spiro; two sons, Walter C Woolard Jr. of the home and Alan W Woolard of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Six sisters, Meldred Gish, Loretta Shipman and Debbie Jackson. All of Arkoma Oklahoma, Betty Karbo of St. Johns Michigan, Donna Robinson of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, and Sharon McNoel of Lawton Oklahoma; one brother, Floyd McNoel of Ft Smith and five grandchildren, including one grandson, Brain Woolard of the home.
Buddy Leo Wall
Buddy Leo Wall
Born: 12/21/1939
Died: 1/8/2008
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Buddy Leo Wall, 68, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away January 8, 2008. He was born December 21, 1939, in Talihina to David and Patsy Doyle Wall of Whitesboro, Oklahoma.
Buddy married Jerline Bacon at a young age and worked at a sawmill in Leflore County. As part of the BIA Relocation program, he worked for Time Magazine in Chicago, moved on to the swimming pool business in Hollywood, California, and eventually settled on a longtime career as a steel fabricator/welder in Tulsa and Springdale. In 1974, he was the President of the Choctaw/Chickasaw Alliance, an organization involved with the Oklahoma Clean Water Act. He was most fulfilled as an alcohol/drug counselor at Decision Point in Springdale which contributed to his being clean and sober the last 17 years of his precious life. He enjoyed watching sports on television, a good hamburger and Elvis.
We will miss the twinkle in his eye, his baritone laughter, and encouraging words. His hero was Jesus Christ and a prayer chapel will be erected as a memorial to his work for the Lord.
Survivors include his mother, Pat Presfield of Springdale; children, Patsy Jo Eyachabbe and husband Curtis, Buddy G. Wall and wife Annette, and Ted L. Wall, all of the Tulsa area; three grandsons, two great-grandchildren, seven brothers, two sisters, two aunts, two uncles, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Tina Darlene Teal Williams
Tina Darlene Teal Williams
Born: 1/7/1969
Died: 8/2/1997
Maiden Name: Teal
Honorific: n/a
Tina Darlene Teal Williams was born on January 7, 1969 and passed away August 2, 1997 in Dunn, North Carolina.
She is survived by her three daughters, Amber, Ashley and Brittney Humphries; her mother, Vickie K Mounce; four brothers James R Ostiguy, Charles R Teal, John T Teal, Joseph L Teal and her grandmother Clara Elnor Miller.
Ed Red Wilson
Ed Red Wilson
Born: 10/30/1943
Died: 9/25/2007
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Ed Red Wilson, 63, of Smithville passed away September 25, 2007, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born October 30, 1943, at Talihina, the son of Ed and
Myrle Romine Wilson.
Ed was affiliated with the Octavia Baptist Church and had lived in Smithville since 1983. Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served as a medical technician during the Vietnam War era. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making knives. Ed loved spending time with his family and friends.
Ed and Judy were married June 5, 1965, in Arkansas City, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, A.C. and Calvin Wilson.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Tony Graham of Garvin and Myrl and Mike Jarvis of Ponca City, Oklahoma; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Dorothy Wilson of Wister, and Gerald and Rosemary Wilson of Quapaw; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Earnestine and Jetter Norwood of Oklahoma City, Charlene Adams of Oklahoma City, Earleene Factor of Broken Arrow and Edna Kent of Arkansas City; three grandchildren, Tory Wilson, Bryce Ludlow and Randa Ludlow; seven step-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Jimmy W. Wilkins
Jimmy W. Wilkins
Born: 2/28/1949
Died: 5/27/2008
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Jimmy W. Wilkins, 59, passed away May 27, 2008, in Temple, Texas. He was born February 28, 1949, in Ardmore to Luther and Anna Sewell Wilkins.
He married Carol Greene on July 2, 1993, in Mannsville.
Jimmy was a maintenance supervisor for the Chickasaw Nation. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and past member of the Moose Lodge. He had been a home builder and general contractor, who enjoyed playing golf. He was a lifetime resident of Ardmore .
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Gary Wilkins.
Survivors include his wife of the home; a daughter, Melissa Henderson of Irving, Texas; a stepson, Jackie McDaniel of Stonewall; a stepdaughter, Leslie England of Oceanside, California; his mother of Ardmore; eight grandchildren, Austin Henderson, Blues Henderson, Khristopher England, Kaitlyn England, Kolton England, Kaleb England, Kody McDaniel and Jacie McDaniel; a brother, Roger Wilkins of Ardmore; four sisters, Mannie Shockley of Ardmore, Pat Greenwood of Moore, Joyce Bruce of Ardmore and Maxine Stevens of McCleary, Washington.
Rev. Harvey Thedo Williams
Rev. Harvey Thedo Williams
Born: 11/6/1936
Died: 6/13/2008
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
The Rev. Harvey Thedo Williams, 71, of Broken Bow passed away on June 13, 2008. He was born November 6, 1936, in Finley to Harvey T. and Ethel Jane Sherred Williams.
Harvey was a veteran and served his country in the U.S. Army. He and Mary Basler Colbert were united in marriage on March 9, 1985. Harvey surrendered to the ministry in 1987 and in 1988, he began preaching in the Idabel Southern Methodist University and completed that in 1993. Harvey loved preaching the word of God and had pastored several other circuits including the Chickasaw, Finley, Broken Arrow , and the Glover circuit. He enjoyed gospel singings, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Edna Gibson.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Harvey Ted Williams, Durant, and Jerry Williams, Union, Mississippi; four daughters, Ethel Williams, Durant, Cathy Chapman, Eufaula, Sandra Jimison, New Lebanon, Ohio, and Amy Johnson, Cowetta; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Norma and Andy Choate, Lourena and Steve Billy, and Bennie Gibson, all of Finey; two brothers, John Dixon and Renee Williams of Bryan, Texas, and Mose Williams, Eagletown; special aunt, Rebecca Noah, Finley; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Joshua Lynn Williams
Joshua Lynn Williams
Born: 1/16/1988
Died: 8/10/2008
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Joshua Lynn Williams, 20, passed away on August 10, 2008. He was born January 16, 1988, in Durant to Dannye and Donna Williams.
Joshua graduated from Rock Creek High School and was a member of the FFA. He then went to vo-tech school and worked as a welder for Price Gregory Construction. Joshuas hobbies included baseball, hunting, fishing, and most importantly spending time with his daughter, Kellee.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ruel and Ernie Williams; maternal grandfather, Donald R. Sweeney; aunt, DeAnna Frank; and cousin, Donald Ray Sweeney III.
Survivors include mother, Donna Williams and Billy McFatridge of Bokchito; father, Dannye Williams and wife Gay of Bennington; daughter, Kellee Williams of Bokchito; sister, Janica Williams of Bokchito; brothers, Jerry Williams and wife Kari of Caddo and Joey Williams and wife Mandy of Bokchito; maternal grandparents, Gene and Pat Wren of Durant; girlfriend, Nikki Jordan with daughter, Madison Jade, and two nephews as well as numerous cousins.
Eva B. Wallace
Eva B. Wallace
Born: n/a
Died: 1/13/1995
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Eva Blanche Wallace, 90, passed away on January 31, 1995 in Lake Taylor Hospital.
She was a native of Quinton, Oklahoma, a homemaker and loving mother, devout Christian, member of London Bridge Baptist Church and an original enrollee of the Choctaw Nation. She was the widow of Maurice E. Wallace.
Survivors include five daughters, Darlene Rabel and Ruby Keifer, both of Virginia Beach, Arlie Kirkpatrick of Riverside, California and Mary Lou Speckheuer and Jean Litchfield, both of Norfolk; a son, Dale Crowl, Jr. of Virginia Beach; seven sisters; three brothers, 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or building fund of London Bridge Baptist Church.
James Kenneth "Kenny" Williams
James Kenneth "Kenny" Williams
Born: 3/2/1930
Died: 10/24/2008
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
James Kenneth Williams, 78, passed away on October 24, 2008, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born March 2, 1930, in Poteau to Reginald and Ann Willimas.
Kenny graduated from Goodland Indian School in Hugo, Eastern State College and Central State College. He retired after 25 years with the U.S. Postal Service and spent many years as a welder. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He served his country with pride in the U.S. Air Force from which he retired. He greatly enjoyed participating in the Veterans Day ceremonies held at Tushka Homma each year.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vivian; daughter, Kennetha, and brother, Harrell Williams.
Survivors include his daughter, Regina Georgette Black and her husband, Dr. Tony Black, of Tecumseh; granddaughters, Shelley and Whitney; sisters, Virginia Johnson of Poteau, and Ramona and her husband, Dr. Bill McCready, of Joplin, Missouri; brothers, Robert F. Williams of Hugo, David B. Williams of Pocola, Reggie Williams and wife Barbara of Idabel, and Neal Williams and wife Joan of Gilmer, Texas; one great-granddaughter; special friend, Billie Klug of Grand Prairie, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews, and many other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Arica C. Williams
Arica C. Williams
Born: 1/23/1950
Died: 6/16/1995
Maiden Name: Johnson
Honorific: n/a
Arica C. Williams, 45, of Bermidji, Minnesota passed away on June 16, 1995 in Bermidji.
She was born on January 23, 1950 in Merced, California to James and Carolyn (Jones) John. At the age of five she moved with her family to Oklahoma where they lived from 1955 - 1967.
She attended Boswell Elementary School.
Kenneth Wynn
Kenneth Wynn
Born: 5/10/1933
Died: 2/12/1996
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Kenneth B. Buck Wynn, a longtime Grays Harbor resident passed away on February 12, 1996 after an extended illness.
He was born May 10, 1933 at the family home at Copal's Crossing to Thomas Jefferson and Cadrom O. (James) Wynn. His grandfather was Judge Silas James, who is listed in the book Leaders and Leading Men of the Indian Territory.
His family lived in Oklahoma for a year when he was a baby and then moved to Doty, Washington where he was raised. He moved to Aberdeen when he was 16 and worked at the Hoquiam Chair Factory and Grays Harbor Veneer.
He married Donna Mae Moffitt in 1951 in Doty. They lived in Aberdeen until moving to Hoquiam in 1966. She survives at the family home in Hoquiam.
He worked for Posey Manufacturing and then for the State Department of Transportation. He worked in road maintenance and became a foreman and lead technician before retiring in 1991.
He and his wife enjoyed taking trips in the travel trailer. They often went to Yakima to pick fruit and vegetables for canning. They enjoyed square dancing and were members of the Harbor Haylofters.
He removed their home and enjoyed working in his garden, fishing and hunting. He belonged to the Hoquiam Eagles for more than 25 years and attended Immanuel Baptist Church of Hoquiam.
Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; one son, Daniel of Oxford, Prairie; two daughters, Kay Niemi of Hoquiam and Karla Beckett of Winters, California, three sisters, Winifred Stone of Hoquiam, Inez Drevnick of Peell and Virginia Jones formerly of Aberdeen and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Forman, Coleman, and Thomas and two sisters, Bessie and June.
J.L. Williams
J.L. Williams
Born: 2/21/1987
Died: 2/27/2009
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
James Lonnie J.L. Williams, 22, of Hugo passed away February 27, 2009. He was born February 21, 1987, in Ardmore, the son of Wyatt and Susan Williams. He lived in the Valliant area from 1996 to 2000 and then moved to the Hugo area.
J.L. was a security guard for the Choctaw Nation Casino in Grant. He enjoyed riding bulls, hunting, fishing, playing football, running, weightlifting and aggravating his niece, Macy Grace.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lonnie Mignon Williams and Jap and Otha Williams, and his great-grandfather, James Zeke Sorrels.
Survivors include his parents of Hugo; one brother, Josh Williams and wife Amanda of Hugo; a niece, Macy Grace Williams of Hugo; grandparents, Linda Williams of Wilson, James Leon Sorrels of Mill Creek, and Phyllis Sorrels of Mill Creek; great-grandmother, Maciel Sorrels of Mill Creek; aunts and uncles, Joni and Michael Phelps of Wilson, Chad and Wendy Sorrels of Ada, David and Marie Sorrels of South Carolina, and Dara and Bobby Cusher of Tulsa, along with a host of other family and friends.
Billie Beatrice "Grandma Wood"
Billie Beatrice "Grandma Wood"
Born: 4/24/1914
Died: 3/15/2009
Maiden Name: Coleman
Honorific: n/a
Billie Beatrice Grandma Wood, 94, of Spiro passed away March 15, 2009, in Spiro. She was born April 24, 1914, in Shady Point, the daughter of William Henry and Olla Henderson Coleman.
She was a member of the Spiro Church of Christ. She taught school during the war and worked at Hamlin Garment Factory. She loved sewing, gardening and painting pictures.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Waymon Wood; a son, Bobby Wood; and one sister.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Joella and Odell Clark and Sue and Bill Marler, all of Spiro; son and daughter-in-law, James and Jan Wood of Spiro; 10 grandchildren, Larry Clark of Tahlequah, Terri and husband Scott Wyatt of Edmond, Ron and wife Kathy Clark of Castle Rock, Colorado, Jill and husband Lou Garcia of St. Louis, Missouri, Jamie and wife Sabrina Wood of Stillwater, Julie Wood of Oklahoma City, Dena and husband Chris Brickey of Durango, Colorado, Pat and wife Heather Garner of Spiro, Buffy and husband Greg Kephart of Harrison, Arkansas, and Kerrie Wood of Odessa, Texas; 15 great-grandchildren, other relatives and loved ones and a host of beloved friends.
Steve Wilson
Steve Wilson
Born: 7/20/1945
Died: 3/17/2009
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Steven Wayne Wilson, 63, passed away March 17, 2009, in Paris, Texas. He was born July 20, 1945, in Oklahoma City.
Steve married Judy Bailey on March 15, 1968, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Steve and Judy moved to Hugo in 1969. He worked as the superintendent for the City of Hugo Water and Waste Water Treatment Department for 12 years. He then worked as a control room operator for WFEC for 15 years before early retirement due to health. Steve was active in Hugo working with the Boy Scouts for many years where he received numerous volunteer honors. In addition, he worked with children at church in many capacities. Steve enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He played so often that he actually worked as the manager for Rock Creek Golf Course for many years after his retirement. Steve studied and received his ordination for the Methodist Church where he served and preached for many years around the county. He just loved helping people in any way. He was currently a member of the First Baptist Church in Hugo.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janae Wilson; stepfather, Jack Hendren; and sister, Karen Sue Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Wilson of Hugo; son, Scott Wilson of Hugo; mother, Mary Scott Hendren of Oklahoma City; father and stepmother, Howard and Sadie Wilson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; half-sisters, Gaye Liddle of Yukon and Jan Bricker of Edmond; half-brothers, Lynn Wilson of Albuquerque and James Wilson of New Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Daniel C. Wade
Daniel C. Wade
Born: 4/5/1926
Died: 3/27/2009
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Daniel C. Wade, 82, of Ada, formerly of Talihina, passed away March 27, 2009, at Integris Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City. He was born April 5, 1926, in Eagletown, the son of Clayton and Acy Fobb Wade.
He attended Jones Academy, Haskell Institute, Bacone College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma where he received a BS degree in science. He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC in World War II. He received the Bronze Star, WW II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and a Marksmanship Medal.
He worked as a medical technologist and retired from the Indian Health Service in 1980.
Mr. Wade was a member of MTASCP, Elks Lodge #1640, was given the honor of Elk of the Year for the service of veterans, and was a committee chairman. He was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Tahlequah, and served as Deacon-Elder. He enjoyed bowling and golfing.
He was the widower of AnnieBell McIntosh Wade. They were married May 26, 1952, in Hugo.
He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include a daughter, Acy D. and John Goggana of Rowlett; a son, Andrew C. and Shelia Wade of Ada; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, seven nieces, three nephews, and a sister, Louise White of Cleveland, Oklahoma.
David Wayne Watson
David Wayne Watson
Born: 11/13/1982
Died: 2/17/2009
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
MDavid Wayne Watson, 26, of Shawnee passed away March 17, 2009, in Oklahoma City. He was born November 13, 1982, in Ada to Julian Wayne Watson and Rosada Lynn Tiger Bowden. He was raised in Norman and attended Norman North Public Schools. He had lived in Shawnee for the past six years.
He worked as a driller installing cable for Superior Construction. He loved playing all sports, including pool, horseshoes, grilling out and enjoying life. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His son was the center of his life.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Webster and Geraldine Tiger; paternal grandfather, Clyde Watson; uncles, Timothy Bo Tiger and Steven Tiger; and an aunt, Barbara Whittaker.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Rosada and Philip Bowden of Norman; father, Julian Watson; son, Gavin Layne Watson of Shawnee; grandmother, Julia Watson; three sisters, Julie and Charles Douglass of Norman, Micah Watson of Norman and Kerry Bowden of Tucson, Arizona; a brother, Zach Watson of Norman; half-brother, Cody Watson of Tulsa; aunts and uncles, Linda Tiger, Anthony Tiger and Mike Tiger, all of Oklahoma City, Patsy Tiger of Tyler, Texas, Martha Watson, Phyllis Tiger, Leonard Tiger and Daryl Tiger, all of Shawnee, Pam Tiger of Noble, Gina Hill of Mena, Arkansas, Teresa Watson, Brian Watson, Johnny Watson and Mike Watson, all of Watson; and a nephew, Christian Douglass.
Leo Winship
Leo Winship
Born: 10/23/1911
Died: 12/31/1989
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Leo Winship, 77, of Broken Bow, died December 31 in Oklahoma City Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City.
A retired Weyerhaeuser Co. employee at Wright City, Winship was also a veteran, having served in the U.s. Army during World War II. He was born October 223, 1911 at Battiest and was affiliated with the St, Matthew Church of Broken Bow.
Winship was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Winship on March 17, 1985.
Survivors include three daughters, Sally C. Winship and Audre E. Winship both of Broken Bow and Patsy F. Winship of Sulphur Springs, Texas; two brothers, Leroy and Anderson Winship, both of Broken Bow; three sisters, Ina Caldwell of Valliant, Edna Harris of Wright City and Mary Tisho of Broken Bow; and Five grandchildren.
Rev. Earl Ray Wallace
Rev. Earl Ray Wallace
Born: 4/30/1953
Died: 1/1/1989
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Rev. Earl Ray Wallace, a resident of Hugo, died at the age of 35.
He was a Baptist minister and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
He was born April 30, 1953 in Unger and had been a resident of Choctaw County all of his life.
Rev. Wallace was ordained to the ministry in April of 1984.
He married Cathy Pence on May 25, 1985. She survives him.
Other survivors include two brothers, Donald LeFlore and Willie Jim Robinson, both of Hugo; five sisters, Bertha Jacob of Admore, Elizabeth Smithhart of Tuskahoma, Pauline Tom of Soper, and Josephine Gallant of Hugo and Cathy Nelson of Hugo; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Jimmie D. Watson
Jimmie D. Watson
Born: n/a
Died: 3/29/1989
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Jimmie D. Watson, SFC U.S. Army retired, passed away March 29 at the age of 52.
He had been a resident of El Paso, Texas for over 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, K.C. Watson of El Paso, 4 sisters and 1 aunt all of Oklahoma.
Mr. Watson was very proud of his Choctaw Heritage and spent much of his life in the Mt. Zion community.
Norma Willie
Norma Willie
Born: n/a
Died: 1/1/1989
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Norma Willie, 52, Ada, a former Broken bow resident, has passed away.
Burial was in McGee Cemetery.
A student at East Central University, Mrs. Willie dies at Granbury, Texas. She was born at Hochatown and had lived most of her life in McCurtain County.
She was a member of McGee Chapel Presbyterian Church of Broken Bow.
Survivors include her mother, Lucinda Gipson, Broken Bow; two sons, William Willie, Ada, and Gregory Willie, Waco, TX; one daughter Latricia Parkhurst, Granbury, TX.; four brothers, Harry Gipson, Del City, Ben Gipson, R.V. Gipson, and Steve Gipson all of Tulsa; four sisters, Nellie Shomo, Idabel Hattie Fender, Tacoma, Wash., and LaWana Pewewardy and Sue Feathers both of Broken Bow.
Violet Wishon
Violet Wishon
Born: 10/8/1936
Died: 8/9/2007
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
MViolet Wishon passed away on August 9, 2007, at her home in Oklahoma City. She was born October 8, 1936, in Waurika, Oklahoma. She was given an award for being a diabetic since being diagnosed at three years old. She was a very loving woman and was proud of her heritage.
Lucile Wade
Lucile Wade
Born: 9/6/1900
Died: 7/28/1999
Maiden Name: Cenotto
Honorific: n/a
Lucille Lucy Wade, 98, of Talihina, Oklahoma was born September 6, 1900, at Poteau, Indian Territory to Amillo and Dominca Cenotto. She passed away July 28, 1999 at the Choctaw Nation Indian Hospital in Talihina. She was been a resident of Talihina since she was 16.
Lucy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Talihina where she was very active in her church work until her health failed her. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge of Talihina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Delow Wade, in 1983.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Malcolm and Doris Wade of Talihina and Jim and Billie Wade of Oklahoma City; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jean and Johnny Eastep of Norman, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous friends and loved ones.
Clyde Wayne Watson
Clyde Wayne Watson
Born: 2/23/1937
Died: 4/26/1999
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Clyde Wayne Watson, 62, of Watson, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, April 26, 1999 at his home.
He was born February 23, 1937, to the late Raymond and Mae Caterby Watson. He was united in marriage to Julia Ann Lewis on September 28, 1962 in Mena, Arkansas.
Mr. Watson was a retired employee of Smith Pallet Company in Hatsfield, Arkansas. He was amember of the Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Watson, but enjoyed visiting various churches.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Watson, of Watson; four sons, Julian Watson of Pryor, Oklahoma, Michael Watson of McCrory, Arkansas, Johnny Watson of Kansas City, Kansas, and Brian Watson of Watson; two daughters, Regina Hill of Durant, Oklahoma and Teresa Watson of Watson; one sister, Martha Clark of Lawrence, Kansas; two half brothers, George Watson of Watson and Aaron Watson of Grannis, Arkansas; five half sisters, Shirley Rosas of Batesville, Arkansas, Mary Hurlocker, Virginia Hernandez and Doris Gonzales, all of DeQueen, Arkansas and Arabella Sanchez of Grannis; 14 grandchildren and various nieces and nephews.
The family of Clyde Wayne Watson would like to thank everyone who called, sent flowers and cards, and brought food during the loss of their loved one. They would like to thank Chief Gregory E. Pyle, Assistant Chief Mike Bailey and the employees of the Choctaw Nation for the flowers and food that were sent.
They would also like to thank the staff of the Choctaw Nation Hospital, Dr. Bonin and Dr. Sattar for all the concern during his illness. Also the van driver, Joe Maple, for transporting him to Ft. Smith for his treatments and the Hospitality House staff, Ellen, Chris, Heather, and Steve for letting us stay there and making us feel at home. It was greatly appreciated.
Mary Weaver
Mary Weaver
Born: 1/11/1949
Died: 2/28/2007
Maiden Name: Fisher
Honorific: n/a
Mary Weaver, 58, of McAlester passed away February 28, 2007, at Southcrest Hospital, Tulsa. She was born on January 11, 1949, in Talihina to Anias and Matilda Thompson Fisher.
She attended the Creek Nation Eufaula Boarding School in Eufaula. Mary married Tommy Weaver in 1972 in McAlester. She was a member of the First Indian Baptist Church and she enjoyed fishing, gardening, attending garage sales, partaking in morning coffee with her husband on the back terrace and taking adventurous trips with Tommy.
She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Lahoma Fisher Otts.
Survivors include her husband of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Wesley of Dow, Oklahoma; two daughters, Jeanelle and Corey Collins of McAlester and Michelle and Michael Winlock of Muskogee; his mother of McAlester; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Verna and Richard Watt of Kansas City, Kansas, Dora and Don Layman of Eufaula and Lenora and Ronnie Cox of Checotah, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Daniel Wayne Webster
Daniel Wayne Webster
Born: 8/10/1957
Died: 3/16/2006
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Daniel Redman Wayne Webster, 48, of Powderly, Texas, passed away March 16, 2006, at Paris, Texas. He was born August 10, 1957, in Talihina, the son of Daniel and Anita Nelson Webster.
He grew up in the Sawyer community but lived in Powderly for over 25 years. He married Karen Lechliter on June 6, 1980, in Valliant. He was the owner operator of the Redman Express. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren. He liked to fish and was a hard worker. He lived life to its fullest and will be truly missed by his family and all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Daniel Jonathon Webster of Powderly; two daughters, Tanja Forbes and husband, Jack, of Cartwright and Tiffany Parish of Powderly; three sisters, Tisha
Reece of Fort Towson, Barbara Ford of Morrisville, Missouri, and Gail Rose of Denison, Texas; one brother, Charlie Webster of Morrisville; two grandchildren, Jadan Forbes and Austin Parish; along with a host of other friends and family.
Lona Edna Warren
Lona Edna Warren
Born: 6/16/1914
Died: 3/12/2006
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Lona Edna Warren, 91, longtime Stigler resident, passed away March 12, 2006, at Coweta. A native of Lequire, she was born June 16, 1914, to Robert Noel and Chaney Spradley Noel. She grew up at Lequire where she received her formal education.
She was married to Paul Warren in 1931 and made their home together. They moved to California for several years and started a family. She moved back to Stigler in the early 1960s.
She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who loved quilting and crocheting. She was ordained to preach in the Pentecostal Holiness Church in 1969. She loved her church and her church family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Edward Noel; one sister, Ethel Noel; one daughter, Helen Barbee; and one granddaughter, Rhonda Lynn Ashley.
Survivors include two sons, John Wayne Warren of Porum and Charles Fuzzy Warren of Longtown; one daughter, Diana Rose Adams of Tucson, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Janet, Scott, Lisa, Diana, Cindy, Steven, Charles, and Michelle; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Everett Washington
Everett Washington
Born: n/a
Died: 11/11/1999
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Everett Washington, 71, of Howe, Oklahoma passed away Novenber 11, 1999 in Poteau, Oklahoma. A lifelong resident of the Heavener/Howe area, he was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Choctaw Nation.
As an active member of the Choctaw Nation, he assisted in the coordination of numerous Choctaw events. He had many professions, but was best known for his reforestation contracts. He also had a long history of contributions to the Cal Farley Boys Ranch in Amarillo, Texas.
His last years were dedicated to his family, both biological and foster children. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Esias and Hattie Washington.
Survivors include his wife, Clara, of the home;daughter, Lisa Washington of Howe;sons, Travis Washington of Talihina, Oklahoma, Roger Washington of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Rick Washinton of Poteau, Oklahoma, Wendell Washington and Eric Washington, both of Heavener, Brian King and Troy King of McAlester, Oklahoma, and Daniel Elam, Darrin and Jordan Barton, all of the home;brothers, Arthur Pete Peters of Harris, Oklahoma and Charles Hallum of Garvin Oklahoma; grandchildren Kevin Washington Brice Washington and Baby Washington all of Heavener Roger Washington Jr. of Laguna Nigud, California Michelle Stevens of Muskogee, Oklahoma Leigh Ann Washington of Poteau Oklahoma Christopher Washington of Tahlequah and Jerra Washington of Howe; and three great grandchildren.
William J. Williston
William J. Williston
Born: 9/23/1923
Died: 8/24/2000
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
William J. Williston, 76, of Idabel, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, August 24, 2000 at Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 23, 1923 in Idabel.
Mr. Williston was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County. He was a retired law enforcement officer of the McCurtain county Sheriff's Department and had worked 35 years in law enforcement. He was also one of the last of the legendary Choctaw Nation Tribal Lighthorsemen.
He was a member of Bochito Methodist Church and was also a Mason. He and Ruthie Harley were married August 26, 1957 at Hugo, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tobias and Rosa Williston; two sons, Wilton Wayne Williston and Jimmy C. Williston; two brothers, Silas and John Williston, and a daughter, Sonya Williston.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Bobby Williston of Dallas, and Thomas Williston, William Williston and Terry Williston, all of Idabel; a duaghter, Wanda Howard of Idabel; five brothers, James Williston, Ben Williston, Leroy Williston, Angus Williston and Kenneth Williston, all of Idabel; six sisters, Alline Johnson, Effieleene Harley, Virgina Franklin, Stella Williston an dMartha Williston, all of Idabel, and Estherleene Anderson of Broken Bow; 13 grandchildren and Seven great-grandchildren.
Martin J. Ward
Martin J. Ward
Born: 12/2/1908
Died: 6/13/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Martin J. Ward, 95, of Marshall, Missouri, passed away June 13, 2004, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. He was born December 2, 1908, in Spiro, Oklahoma, the son of Jefferson D. Ward and Helen I. Hahn Ward.
He married Mildred L. Lembrock on August 21, 1938, in Gilliam. He received a bachelor of science degree from Northeastern Oklahoma State University and juris doctor degree from College of Law of the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi honorary legal fraternity. He also attended University of Arkansas and Tulsa University.
Admitted to practice in 1935, Mr. Ward was a senior member of Oklahoma State Bar and a member of the Missouri Bar since 1947. He was in private practice in Tulsa and was a district attorney for the price administration office. During World War II, he was an instructor in the U.S. Signal Corps. He was associated in practice in Marshal with CHO Leimbrock until his retirement and afterward with Edward P. Cleary. In 1947, he was appointed a federal administration law judge, hearing black lung cases in Virginia and West Virginia. He was also admitted to practice in the federal courts, U.S. Tax Court, Interstate Commerce Commission and Federal Communications Commission. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, holding various offices within the local church and serving on church conference boards. He was also a former member of the Marshall Optimist Club and Marshall Chamber of Commerce.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Maud H. Skinner and Freida I. Moore, and one brother, Jeff D. Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Ward, of the home; two
nieces, Sallie Morton of Marshall and Joyce Kief of Bloomington, Illinois; nephew, Willard Morton of Willowbrook, Illinois; three
great-nieces, Leesa Morton, Rebecca Morton and Jessica Morton,
all of Marshall; two great-nephews, Stephen Morton of Houston, Texas, and David Morton of Waco, Texas, and other nieces and nephews.
Samuel Woods
Samuel Woods
Born: n/a
Died: 1/23/1998
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Samuel Luther Wood age 73 of Keota Oklahoma passed away January 23, 1998 in Tulsa. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by five daughters, Caroline Mize, Cleta Owens, both of Spiro, Oklahoma, Leta Ritnour of Shepard, Texas Deborah Martin of Heavener, Oklahoma and May Hawkins of Red Oak, Oklahoma; tow sons, James Wood and Harold both of the home; four sisters, Hazel Downing, Willene Tahakofpher, both of Norma Oklahoma; four brothers, John Wood of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Dan Wood of Prattsville, Herman Wood of Collinsville and Glen Wood of Keota; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Ralph Walter Williams
Ralph Walter Williams
Born: 4/17/1940
Died: 3/29/2004
Maiden Name: n/a
Honorific: n/a
Ralph Walter Williams, 63, passed away March 29, 2004, in Dallas, Texas. He was born April 17, 1940, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Helen (Ledbetter) Williams.
Ralph lived most of his life in Dallas. He graduated from McCurtain, Oklahoma, High School and studied history at Oklahoma State University. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kersage and the nuclear submarine USS Alexander Hamilton.
Survivors include his loving daughter, Holly Williams; sister, Stephanie Sick and husband, Bill, of Winnetka, Illinois; brother, Pitch Williams and wife, Gina, of Winnetka; nephew, David Sick and wife, Stacey Carr, of San Francisco, California; niece, Jill Sick of Winnetka, and former wife and friend, Julie Speilman and husband, Richard, of Dallas.
Helen Faye Wilson
Helen Faye Wilson
Born: 11/30/1927
Died: 6/3/2004
Maiden Name: Brandy
Honorific: n/a
Helen Faye Wilson, 66, passed away June 3, 2004, in Garland, Texas. She was born November 30, 1937, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, to the Rev. Lewis and Donna Jack Brandy.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Helen lived her life taking care of her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her as Mama, Honey and Aunt Helen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Rebecca Sant, and a brother, Curtis Brandy.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh Wilson; a daughter, Ladonna Wilson; a son, Robert J. Wilson; and a granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Wilson, all of Garland, Texas; two sisters, Mary Sockey of McAlester, Oklahoma, and Geraldine Tipps of Dallas, Texas, and a brother, Lewis Brandy Jr. of Antlers, Oklahoma.