All Obituaries

Bryan Keith Herman, 46, of Sawyer, Oklahoma passed from this life on July 17, 2019. He was born June 12, 1973 to Martin Herman and Betty (Hartsell) Herman in Birmingham, Alabama. Bryan married Melissa Payne on February 29, 2000 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He grew up in Soper, and later moved to the Wilburton area, before finally coming back to the Hugo area to do work for the Choctaw Ranch. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle of Hugo, Oklahoma. Bryan...

Larry Waymon Nelson, 74, went to be with the Lord July 15, 2019 at his home in Antlers with his family by his side. Larry was born September 8, 1944 to Frances and Lorene (Payne) Nelson in Kellond, Oklahoma. Larry married Barbara Womack in 1965 and together they had Paul and Amy, who were the light of his life. Larry loved God with all of his heart. He cherished his family and enjoyed many deep and meaningful friendships. On September 23, 1985, Larry married Diane Spence and they have...

Johnny Earl Payne, 71, passed from this life July 13, 2019 in Clayton, Oklahoma. He was born September 19, 1947 to Henry and Lois (VanHoosier) Payne in Clayton, Oklahoma. Johnny enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, and working on old cars. He was a lifetime resident of Clayton, and was of the Baptist faith and he loved sharing his love for the Lord. Johnny served in United States Army as a Sergeant in the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Lois Payne; son: Mace...

Shirley Ann (Tabor) Johnson, age 66, passed away July 12, 2019 in Choctaw county. Shirley was born July 9, 1953 to John Young and Alice Clorine “Honey” (Mundine) Tabor in Aransas Pass, Texas, and raised by John Tabor Jr. Shirley married Jerry Don Johnson July 22, 2000 in Finley, Oklahoma. She enjoyed playing music, tending to the garden, genealogy, and spending time with family and friends. Shirley worked as a physical therapist assistant for Encompass Health, and was a resident...

Doris Marie (Burnett) Gilliam, 73, passed from this life at her home in Centerpoint, Oklahoma on July 10, 2019. She was born October 8, 1945 in Achille, Oklahoma to Reuben and Dollie May (Wells) Burnett. Doris married her late husband, Roy Lester Gilliam on October 12, 1963 in Denver City, Texas. She was a member of the Farris Church of Christ. Doris enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. For over forty years, she was constantly looking forward to her family reunions, then "sisters...

Donald Ray Henley, 84, passed from this life at his home in Antlers, Oklahoma on July 4, 2019. He was born January 28, 1935 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Burl Henley and Delores Orr and beloved step-father Virgil Orr. Don married the love of his life, Cleta (Rogers) Henley at the Freewill Baptist Church in Wewoka, Oklahoma on October 1, 1954. They resided together in Antlers, Oklahoma for 53 years. Don was a member of the First Baptist Church of Antlers, Oklahoma. He loved hunting, fishing, coon...

John Eddie McKinney, 84, passed from this life on July 3, 2019 in Antlers, Oklahoma. He was born on May 1, 1935 to James D. McKinney and Birtie Evelyn Roberts Jefferson in Cole, Oklahoma. John loved playing the piano and looking up his ancestry and genealogy. He enjoyed telling stories about his life and just chatting. John especially loved tending to his garden. He is preceded in death by his parents: James McKinney and Birtie Evelyn Roberts Jefferson ; brothers: James (Sonny)...

Alma Aline Loftin, 75, passed peacefully from this life on June 27, 2019 at her home in Messer, Oklahoma. She was born July 31, 1943 to Lowell Duncan and Blanche (Deaton) Duncan in Antlers, Oklahoma and resided in the area her entire life. Aline married Lawrence Loftin in Nashoba, Oklahoma on April 2, 2013. She was a member of the Glory Hill Assembly of God. Aline enjoyed keeping her hands busy by doing things like quilting, gardening, crocheting, cooking, and canning. She is preceded in...

Johnnie Edward Sipes,70, passed from this life June 24th, 2019 in Antlers, Oklahoma. He was born November 17th, 1948 to Buford and Janita (McKnight) Sipes in Antlers, Oklahoma. Johnnie enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and riding motorcycles. He lived in Antlers his entire life. Johnnie is preceded in death by his parents: Buford and Janita Sipes, and brother: Glenn Sipes. Johnnie is survived by his daughter: Jennifer (Sipes) Bednarz and husband Blake of Lubbock,...

Billy Joe Campbell, 54, passed from this life on June 13, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 19, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona to William Campbell and Agnes Marie (Dayberry) Campbell. He loved being outside with his family, camping, and going to the ocean. When he was a teenager going to school in Waurika, Oklahoma, he played football, basketball, ran track, and was a member of the FFA. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Agnes Campbell. He is survived by his...