All Obituaries

Lifetime resident of Miller, Oklahoma, James L. Pound, passed from this life on August 1, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1931 in Miller to Oscar Newman Pound and Anne Holder Pound. James was 89 years old. After retiring from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority in 1989, he spent his days doing what he truly loved, tending his ranch and his brangus cattle. James also enjoyed watching all the wildlife out on his land. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his wife: Clara Sue...

John Elijah Hunt passed from this life on July 27, 2020 in Paragould, Arkansas. John was born November 22, 1948 in Ada, Oklahoma to Rufus and Lorena Hunt. John moved to Antlers, Oklahoma while in grade school. John joined the United States Marine Corps on May 2, 1966. He served 2 tours in Vietnam until his injury in 1969. While he was stationed in Millington, Tennessee recovering from his injuries, he met his future wife. John and Janis McDaniel were married June 17, 1970 in Memphis,...

JoAn was born November 21, 1929 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Samuel Bentley and Maggie Louise (Mayne) Cocke. JoAn passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 90. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Antlers. JoAn married Samuel Wesley Pace December 14, 1947 while Sam was attending Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. They were married 60 years before Sam's death in 2007. JoAn held a variety of jobs outside the home, but she will be remembered as an...

Jimmy Lee Wilson passed from this life on July 22, 2020 in Plano, Texas. He was born on December 27, 1999 in Durant, Oklahoma to Jimmy Lee Wilson and Linda Kay (Loftis) Wilson. Jimmy enjoyed playing video games and listening to music, especially rap and blues. He was preceded in death by his father: Jimmy Lee Wilson; and his grandparents: Jack and Mary Wilson, and Gerald Loftis. Jimmy is survived by his mother: Linda Kay Wilson; grandmother: Sharon Loftis; brothers: Michael Wilson, Eddie...

Vera Mae Ward went to be with her Lord on the morning of July 20, 2020 in Miller, Oklahoma. She was born on July 12, 1940 in Jumbo, Oklahoma to Henry Smith and Ruby (Gregg) Smith. She had lived in Southeast Oklahoma all her life. When Vera wasn't keeping her hands busy with embroidery or cooking, she loved to read. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Vera is preceded in death by her husband: David Ward; parents: Henry and Ruby Smith; brothers: Jim Smith, TJ Smith, as well as infant...

Oved O'Neill entered eternal rest on July 15, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1992 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Nancy O'Neill Oyola. He was a longtime resident of Antlers, Oklahoma. Some of Oved's favorite things to do were sing and play his guitar. His son was everything to him. Oved loved playing with his son, spending time with Kamdryn, and helping people. He was always loved by everyone, and brought happiness to others whenever he was around. Oved is preceded in death by...

Nadine Wilson,77, passed from this life July 15, 2020, in Atoka, Oklahoma. She was born January 7, 1943 in Stringtown, Oklahoma, to William Malcome and Cora Leona (Blankenship) Gunter. She enjoyed doing puzzles and working on genealogy. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family. Nadine is preceded in death by her loving husband: Dallas Willoughby. She is survived by her children: Coni Fields of Antlers, Oklahoma, Ben Anderson of Atoka, Oklahoma, Brad Anderson and wife...

Diana Parish Larocque passed from this life in Ada, Oklahoma on July 14, 2020. She was born on July 25, 1953 to Sampson and Mary (Taylor) Parish in Talihina, Oklahoma. Diana was a member of the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference and loved spreading the word of God to anyone and everyone. She valued education, earning her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from East Central University, and later a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Diana enjoyed spending her...

Leslee Ann Bell passed from this life on July 11, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1977 in Antlers, Oklahoma to George Bell and Marilyn Coker. Leslee liked to spend her time fishing, hanging out with her friends, cooking, and crafting. She is preceded in death by her mother: Marilyn Coker and her grandparents. Leslee is survived by her children: Christian Bell, Brendan Simmons, and Clancy Breshears; parents: George and Phyllis Bell; brother: Chris Carithers; sisters: Rar Farmer and Angel...