All Obituaries

Andrew Morris Choate was born July 9, 1933 in Bennington, Oklahoma. He was 88 when he went to receive his eternal reward Sept. 23, 2021 from his home in Finley, Oklahoma. There are many ways to describe Andy. He said he was a G.I. kid — government issue — because he was raised by the government: first as a student at Jones Academy, then Chilocco boarding school, living at Oklahoma Presbyterian College while attending Southeastern Oklahoma College and rising to a Sergeant in the...

Bobby Ray Musick, 58, passed from this life September 23, 2021, in Paris, Texas. He was born June 27, 1963 in Antlers, Oklahoma, to James Ray Musick and Lavada Ailene (Leonard) Musick. Bobby liked going on outdoor adventures with his family and friends. He was an avid hunter, loved to ride the side-by-side with his daughter, Jayden and spend time on the old homeplace with his son Justin. Above all else, Bobby enjoyed people. He never meet a stranger and was always entertaining all with wild...

Charlotte A. (Baggs) Walls passed from this life at her home in Hugo, OK on September 20, 2021. She was born in Talihina, OK on August 13, 1959 to Burl Baggs and Ruth (Greenwood) Baggs. Charlotte was a lifetime resident of Southeast Oklahoma. She had a passion for going to estate sales to look for antiques, enjoyed keeping her hands busy in her garden, spending time with her family, entertaining friends, and most of all, she loved spoiling her grandson Tyler Wayne. Charlotte is preceded...

Judy (Getts) Calhoun went to be with her Lord on September 20, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born at home in Gladewater, Texas on June 10, 1942. Judy married Jimmy C. Calhoun on October 12, 1958 at Wade Baptist Church. She graduated Tulsa University in 1970. Judy taught Antlers E.S. for 25 years, and thoroughly enjoyed the several years she worked at Betsy's Quilts. She loved quilting in her spare time and was currently working on an embroidered butterfly quilt. Judy loved her daughters,...

Elias "POPS" Regalado (80) passed from this life Friday, September 17, 2021 in Hugo, OK. He was born October 28, 1940 in Waxahachie, TX to Louis and Elvira M. Regalado. POPS was a cabinet maker by trade. He loved to hunt and fish and was known to many to be the camp cook. He loved his Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. He is preceded in death by his parents: Louis and Elvira M. Regalado; one brother: Adam Regalado of Clovis, New Mexico. Elias is survived by: Roman and Christy...

Ricky Daniel McCafferty entered eternal rest on September 17, 2021 in Durant, OK at the age of 65. He was born in St. Louis, MO to Riley and Dee McCafferty on February 2, 1956. Ricky retired out of Houston, TX after working for AT&T for 32 years. He became a Mason on March 24, 1977, and has since been a member of Texas #1403, Texas #1155, Oklahoma #39, Oklahoma #491, Oklahoma #297 and the Oklahoma Lodge of Research Scottish Rite. Ricky served as the Deputy District Grand Master of...

Mary Margaret (Ragsdale) Ellis, 80, passed from this life on September 15, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1941 in Muskogee, OK to Remus & Lillian (Dixson) Ragsdale. Mary was driven by a passion for justice and a love of animals, beauty and the arts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and was loved and respected by so many. As a devoted Christian she found a strong and supportive faith community at St. James Episcopal Church in Antlers. She was a proud...

Terry Glen Wyrick of Antlers, Oklahoma, born to Patricia Ann (Conner) and Robert Glen Wyrick in Carlsbad, NM June 10, 1956, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 in Sherman, TX. He served his Lord and savior as pastor of a small flock of believers in Antlers, OK for over 25 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but especially loved conversation and was glad to talk with anyone who would listen. He was passionate in his beliefs and had a genuine concern for others that showed through to...

James Wyman Hobson passed away September 13, 2021 in Finley, Oklahoma. Wyman was born June 24, 1952 in Purcell, Oklahoma to Leroy Hobson and Louise Rinehart Hobson. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his two sisters, Brendal Jean Hobson and Phyllis Hobson Watson. Wyman is survived by his wife, Dora McHargue Hobson, of Finley, his son, James Hobson, of Antlers, two granddaughters, Nikki Hobson and Brooke Hobson of Antlers, a sister, Melinda Grayson, of Round Rock, Texas, an uncle,...