All Obituaries

Herold Elwood Nelson, aged 95, of Antlers, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on November 25, 2021. This loss left family and friends shocked and deeply saddened. Elwood was born on August 20, 1926, at the old homestead in Antlers. He was the second son of David R. And Tessie E. (Thomas) Nelson. The family lived in various locations following the oil industry. He graduated high school in Poseyville, Indiana. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with honor in Germany and France during World...

Carol Barnett- O'Donnell, 74, passed from this life November 25, 2021 in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was born October 13, 1947 to Willie and Leona (Hill) Beller in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Carol was a unique person. She loved artwork, painting, sewing, making western purses and just being a very creative person. She loved to attend all of her children ball games. She obtained her masters degree in education and worked as a kindergarten teacher at Rattan Public School until her retirement in...

Brixton Rome Cody was born sleeping on November 25, 2021 to his parents Spencer Cody and Kenzie Dillishaw of Atoka, OK. He is preceded in death by his aunt: Nicole Cody of Antlers; great-grandfather: Cleyo Cody of Antlers; great-grandparents: Billy Wayne and Debbie Johnson of Antlers; great-grandmother: Evelyn Faye Dillishaw of Antlers; and cousin: Gage Allen Ray Knight of Antlers. Brixton leaves behind: his mother and father: Kenzie Dillishaw and Spencer Cody of Atoka, OK; brother:...

Wrightsman "Rex" "WW" Thomas, 89, passed from this life on November 18, 2021, in Antlers, Oklahoma. He was born February 11th, 1932, in Corinne, Oklahoma, to Impson Mataha Thomas and Lizzie (Wilson) Thomas. Wrightsman married Francis Tuck in Santa Clara, California in 1956, and with that marriage came a step-son, Wendall Gay. Together, Wrightsman and Francis shared one son, Gary Thomas. in 1964, he married Rosalyn Begay in Los Angeles, CA and they shared three children, Lyle Thomas, Daryl...

Joyce L. Daniels was born in Antlers, OK on September 29, 1928 to Victor and Delila Underwood. She passed away on November 18, 2021 at the age of 93 in Duncan, OK. Joyce married James H. Daniels on July 8, 1946 in Paris, TX. They were married for 65 years until his death on May 4, 2012. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and visiting with her family and friends. Joyce was the granddaughter of an original Choctaw enrollee Kennedy Underwood and Lula (Ashford) Thomas. Joyce is preceded in death...

Brenda Jeannette (Coggins) Payne was born in Antlers, OK on August 29, 1959 to June Coggins and Valdorine (Turner) Coggins. She passed from this life on November 15, 2021 in McAlester, OK at the age of 62. Brenda loved listening to music, doing yardwork, and watching the Dallas Cowboys Football. She always looked forward to celebrating the Holidays. Above all else, Brenda cherished time with her family and friends. Brenda is preceded in death by her father: June Coggins; mother: Valdorine...

Patsy A. Etchieson, 79 of Antlers, went to be with her Lord on November 15, 2021. She was born in Antlers on February 10, 1942 to Joe E. Scott and Irene (Edmond) Scott. Patsy was a lifelong resident of Antlers, OK. Patsy was of the Baptist Faith, and ran the Antlers Housing Authority for 50 years before her retirement. She loved researching genealogy and learning more about her ancestors. Patsy enjoyed passing her time reading Louis L'Amour books, and watching Westerns and war...

John Kenneth "Cowboy Ken" McDonnold passed from this life in Antlers, Oklahoma on November 15, 2021 at the age of 59 years. He was born on June 4, 1962 in Frisco, Texas. Ken was a true Cowboy with a heart of gold. He was a member of the AQHA who loved team-roping, horses, drawing, and always found joy in giving gifts. Ken was known as a jokester, but he loved hard and tried his hardest to give to anyone he knew. He leaves behind many friends and loved ones to cherish and celebrate his...

Clyde Arthur Johnson, 80, passed from this life peacefully at his home November 13, 2021 in Rattan, Oklahoma. Clyde was born December 15, 1940 to Cyrus A. and Margaret Jane (Lairamore) Johnson in Spencerville, Oklahoma. Clyde met Janie Morris and they wed April 27, 1963. After they took their vows, they moved to California where he worked at a baby food cannery. Realizing that they miss Oklahoma, the two of them moved back to southeastern Oklahoma where they lived and raised their...