All Obituaries

Wilfrid "Buck" Andrew Yant, age 101, passed from this life January 21, 2020 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He was born May 31, 1918 to Daniel August and Emelda Madori Yant in Fall River, Massachusetts. Buck married Willie Crisp and they enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening together. He was a Pastor for Moyers Baptist Church for many years. He was a resident of Moyers for 57 years and enjoyed crocheting and puzzles. He is preceded in death by his wife: Willie Yant; parents: Daniel and Emelda Yant;...

Connie Lee Maners (81) passed from this life with his family by his side in Snow, Oklahoma on January 18, 2020. He was born September 9, 1938 to Bertha (Wiggam) Maners in Indianapolis, Indiana. He married Joan Carol Godsey in Lake Tahoe, Nevada on October 28, 1978. Connie proudly served as Airman Second Class in the United States Air Force. After his time in the service, he worked as an airline mechanic for United Airlines until his retirement. He was a man of many hobbies, some of which...

Sampson "Sammy" Dewees, age 43, passed from this life in Antlers, Oklahoma on January 18th, 2020. Sampson was born to Norma Dewees and Hudy Paul Dewees on September 15th, 1976 in McAlester, Oklahoma. Sammy lived in the Antlers area for fifteen years, he married Monica Sue Standridge on September 3rd, 2009 in Clayton, Oklahoma. Sammy was affiliated with the First Baptist Church in Antlers, Oklahoma. He also attended the West Side Church in Antlers, Oklahoma. Sammy enjoyed collecting hot...

Dorthy May Ford, 75, passed from this life January 17, 2020, in Atoka, Oklahoma. She was born October 28th, 1944, in Cade, Oklahoma, to William Andrew Sawyer and Myrtle May (Baker) Sawyer. She married Raymon John Ford April 25, 1964, in Durant, Oklahoma and they were married for forty-five years. She was an avid gardener and loved quilting. Dorthy also enjoyed teaching her grandchildren to be kind to others. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She would want...

Douglas Charles James left this life on January 16, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born October 29, 1958 in Antlers, Oklahoma to Samuel and Bessie Lou Jones. Douglas was a resident of Ada, Oklahoma foe many of his adult years. Douglas enjoyed picking up cans, raking leaves, picking on people and telling jokes. He loved to be the life of the party. He never met a stranger and enjoyed life in general. Douglas had a love for soda and snacks of all kinds. His all-time favorite was...

Jackie Lee Dillishaw passed from this life on January 10th, 2020 in Antlers, Oklahoma. He was born on August 23rd, 1956 to Clarence Dillishaw and Betty (Tupper) Dillishaw in Talihina, Oklahoma. Jackie enjoyed many kinds of sports, he liked to hunt and fish. He enjoyed playing pool and also liked to watch ball games on television. He worked as a logger for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clarence and Betty Dillishaw; grandparents: Homer and Emma Dillishaw, Bartimus and...

Bobby Dean Evans passed from this life at his home in Antlers, Oklahoma on January 8, 2020. He was born on October 12, 1966 to Williard Owen Evans and Margret E. Evans (Blakley) in Clifton, Texas. Bobby married Donnez Newburn on June 24, 1987 in DeQueen, Arkansas. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outside, and spending time with his family and friends. Bobby had lived in the Antlers for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents: Willard and...

Nelda Kathryn (Dewbery) Henry went to be with her Lord on January 7, 2020. She was born on September 17, 1940 to Oscar Alton Dewbery and Cora (Taylor) Dewbery in Bromide, Oklahoma. Nelda was a hardworking perfectionist who spent her life providing for her family. She worked hard as both a waitress and a seamstress in a sewing factory. Nelda enjoyed dancing, watching game shows, and most of all, being with her beloved family. Nelda's positive outlook on life and her ability to find the joy...