All Obituaries

Ruby Mae Theophilidis, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023, at the age of 74. Ruby was born on January 30, 1949, to Myrtle Wesley Loman and Jimmie Loman, in her beloved hometown of Antlers, Oklahoma. Ruby was a member of Bobb Myers Methodist Church and dedicated her time to working with children, illuminating life's simplicity and joy. Her domestic talents were often put to use in sewing her son's regalia and Elvis jumpsuits, a task she undertook with...

Elbert Eugene "Gene" Allen was born on August 4, 1938, in High Hill, OK, and he passed away on September 21, 2023, at his home in Antlers, OK. Gene lived a rich, fulfilling life and will forever be remembered by his loved ones. Gene, the son of Leon and Dottie Allen, was a lifetime resident of Antlers. He had a great passion for the outdoors and the local community. Gene owned the well-loved and renowned Bearcat Restaurant. He was known not just as an excellent businessman, but also as a...

Betty Lou "Bill" Rosson, born on April 10, 1939 in Antlers, OK, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 in Hugo, OK. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Cleavis Justus Rosson, parents Clayton and Helen Spencer, and grandsons Justin Lee Ashley and Justin Ryan Ashley, and she carried their memories in her heart. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted children; Cleavis Ray Rosson and Vickie Dodd of Rattan, OK, Caroline Ashley and husband Robert of Rattan, OK, and...

Randell Vernon "Randy" Hays, age 67, passed away on September 19, 2023, in Moyers, Oklahoma. Born on July 31, 1956, in Lubbock, Texas, Randy was a cherished father, brother, and grandfather. Randy was a respected member of the Army National Guard, where he served his country proudly. Randy loved music and relished spending his free time camping, fishing, and UTV riding. Perhaps his greatest joy, though, came from the time he spent surrounded by his family and friends, where his...

Marvin Darrell Scarberry, Sr., better known as Darrell, was born in Nashoba, OK, on the 21st of August 1949, where he passed peacefully in his home on September 18, 2023. As a lifelong resident of the Nashoba area, his devotion to his community was profound. Darrell was a proud veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving his country bravely in the United States Army. After his service, Darrell continued to lead a life rooted in hard work in the logging industry. He was also an active member of...

Faye Cox, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on September 16, 2023. Born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on November 11, 1927, to Selton Jones and Rosie Folsom-Louis, Faye lived a life filled with love, kindness, and service to others. Faye was a woman of deep faith and unwavering love for her family. She was a devoted wife, marrying the love of her life, Lonnie Cox, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Together, they built a beautiful family and a...

Claude Albert Savage (Pap), 97, went to be with his Lord, his son Michael, and wife Ann on September 11, 2023 in his home on One Creek Valley. Pap was born the eldest of 8 siblings on January 22, 1926 in Kosoma to William "Tooter" Clarence and Bennie Savage. Pap was a lifelong resident of the Finley area, graduating from Antlers High School in 1943. In March of 1944 Pap was inducted to the US Navy as a Seaman First Class Special Forces Armed Guard. He served on the Cape Bon and...

Margaret Alice Ludlow, a woman described by those who knew her best as both loving and kind, was born to Henry Charles and Trumie (Dunlap) Cole on the 15th of April, 1946, in Antlers, Oklahoma where she also peacefully passed away on the 8th of September, 2023. Margaret's life began in the small town of Antlers. She was the cherished daughter of Henry Charles and Trumie Cole. Margaret was one of a large family of siblings. Although many of her siblings preceded her in death, the...

McNew Islam Thomas, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, entered the gates of Heaven on September 7, 2023, in McAlester, OK. He was born on October 4, 1942, in Talihina, OK, to Impson Mataha Thomas and Lizzie Mae Wilson Thomas. McNew was preceded in death by his parents: Impson and Lizzie Thomas; his brothers: Clarence Thomas, Jimmy Ray Thomas, and Wrightsman Thomas; his sister: Hazel Wilson; as well as great-grandson: Nashoba Bryan Smith. Left to...

Mrs. Gladys Jane Land, a resident of Antlers, OK, passed away on the 29th of August, 2023, bringing to end a glorious journey of love, warmth, and profound creativity. Born December 7th, 1927 in Antlers, OK, she was the loving daughter of Elmer Louie Leonard and Julia Deen (Bates) Leonard. Gladys married her beloved companion, Jimmy S. Land, in Paris, TX, on August 21, 1945 and together they shared many years filled with love and family. Cultivating a legacy of love and warmth, Gladys was...