Mary Anna Carl
Jun 30, 2015
Mary Anna Betts Carl, 71, departed this life on June 30, 2015. Mary was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma on February 22, 1944 to her parents, Estel Leo Betts Jr. and Beatrice Betty Jo (Mooring) Dickson. Mary and her family traveled and lived in several cities because her grandfather (Luther Mooring) worked for Standard Paving Company. They settled in Tulsa when...
Sebastian Jeremy Smith
Jun 16, 2015
Sebastian Jeremy Smith was born December 18, 2014 in Muskogee, Oklahoma and departed this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, just two days before his six months birthday. His maternal grandmother, Graciela Arreola, preceded him in death. Sebastian was the beloved son of Magali L. (Arreola) Angel and Steven Smith. He was the cherished brother of Angelica...
John Wesley Wiley
Jun 14, 2015
John Wesley Wiley was born July 10, 1954 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to John Franklin and Bobbie Lee (Hathcoat) Wiley. He attained a bachelor's degree while attending law school for a time. He loved the outdoors, especially farming and coon hunting, and liked to go to auctions. John was previously employed at John Zink, working as a welder and roll operator....
Billie Marie Lincoln
Jun 1, 2015
Billie Marie Lincoln, 73, departed this life Monday, June 1, 2015 in Wagoner, OK. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ella Gibson; her parents; and her former husband, John G. Lincoln. Billie was born June 7, 1941 in Talihina, OK to William and Rebecca (Durant) Watt. She was a resident of Chouteau and a member of the Word...
Betty Lou Rogers
May 21, 2015
Betty Lou (Bradfield) Rogers was born August 22, 1927 in Ames, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence Paul and Lucy Kathryn (Downs) Bradfield. She grew up in Hennessey, Oklahoma and moved to Wagoner at an early age. She married Dr. Charles Franklin Rogers. Betty was a lifelong Wagoner resident. She was a realtor before retirement. This year marked the 65th anniversary...
Bernice Johnson
May 20, 2015
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Mallett Funeral Home Chapel.
Alice Annette French
May 11, 2015
Alice Annette French was born December 20, 1950 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to John Meyer Jr. and Betty Lou (Cobb) Meyer Center. Annette was a lifelong Wagoner resident. After graduation from Wagoner High School she attended Northeastern State University. She was the office manager at the Port of Dunkin before retirement. Annette enjoyed life in the rural setting of her home...
Gary Wayne Flowers
May 5, 2015
Gary Wayne Flowers was born October 31, 1946 in Richmond, California to Dale Howard Flowers and Betty Lou (Epperson) Flowers. He grew up in California and moved to Wagoner, OK later, where he had many happy memories of visiting as a youth. Gary proudly served his country as a Quartermaster in the United States Navy. He served on the USS...
Franklin Doyal (Cotton) Benton
May 2, 2015
Franklin Doyal (Cotton) Benton was born September 25, 1930 in Ray, Oklahoma to Frank J. and Mattie (Thornburg) Benton. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Franklin worked as a carpenter all his life and was a member of the carpenters union. In his spare time he enjoyed dancing, gardening, reading, picking blackberries, Gaither films,...
Kenneth E. Orman, Sr.
Apr 30, 2015
Kenneth Eugene Orman Sr. was born April 15, 1938 in Muskogee, OK to John C. and Hazel M. (Sykes) Orman. He was married to Lillie Ruth McNiel on December 5, 1958, and they began a long and happy life together that lasted 56 years. Kenneth's family was very important to Kenneth, especially the time he spent with his grandchildren. He...
Shirley Hays
Apr 28, 2015
Shirley Hettie (Sehesteot) Hays was born May 13, 1934 in Wayne, Nebraska to Ralph and Hettie (Martin) Sehesteot, and departed this life on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Tuscon, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Dale and a sister, Vera. Shirley was one of the finest of women. She donated every ounce of her energy...
Regina Gail Little
Apr 27, 2015
Regina Gail Little was born August 2, 1963 in Muskogee, OK to Ruby Janell (Cummings) and John Ray Little Sr. She grew up in Wagoner and graduated from Wagoner High School in 1982. Regina earned her bachelor's degree before beginning a career. She was a lifelong Wagoner resident who loved her hometown and enjoyed her participation on the Wagoner County...
Peggy Lou Judkins
Apr 25, 2015
Peggy Lou Judkins was born December 23, 1934,in Porter, Oklahoma to John Henry and Elsie Mae (Bookout) Yochum. She grew up in Porter, and as a young woman in the 1950's began a career in the workplace at the Rhinehart Oil News in Tulsa. In the 1960's she worked in Dallas as a Kelly girl, and later worked for Acme...
Evelyn May Bates
Apr 2, 2015
Evelyn May Bates was born November 1, 1927 in Newburgh, New York to William H. Cosgrove and Anna VanTassel Cosgrove. She grew up in New York, and later moved to many places as she travelled with her husband, Charles, during his military career in the United States Air Force. Following his retirement they made their home in Wagoner for many...
Reverend Wayne Naugher
Mar 31, 2015
Rev. Wayne Naugher was born March 31, 1932 in Celina, Texas, and left this world a better place on March 28, 2015. He was a graduate of Denton High School and North Texas State University both in Denton, Texas; as well as Southwestern Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. In his nearly 83 years of life on this earth, he...
Johnny Othel Baker
Mar 13, 2015
Johnny Othel Baker was born October 25, 1952 to Othel and Dorothy (Mullins) Baker. He lived in Tulsa before moving to Wagoner where he graduated from Wagoner High School. He made his home in Hulbert, OK since 1997. Before retirement Johnny was employed as a welder at LaBarge Pipe and Steel for thirty years. Johnny loved to be outdoors, especially...
Guy Gaylor
Mar 8, 2015
Guy A. Gaylor was born November 18, 1938 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, one of eight children born to Haroland and Mabel (Ashwood) Gaylor. After graduation from Wagoner High School Guy attended Northeastern State College before serving in the United States Army. He married Mary Ella Lightsey on September 2, 1965, and they began a loving and devoted marriage for nearly 50...
Agnes Lorean Johnson
Mar 6, 2015
Agnes L. Johnson was born September 6, 1934 in Millington, Tennessee. She departed this life early Friday, March 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona (Hardee) Moore, three sisters, Martha Reinholtz, Lucy Moore, Dorothy Moore; and one brother, Robert Hardee. Agnes was a long time resident of Wagoner, OK and had recently made her home in...
Ruby R. Walters
Mar 3, 2015
Ruby Rae Walters was born August 20, 1930 in Coweta, OK to Eli and Olive Pearl Todd. She made her home in Okay, OK most of her life. Before retirement Mrs. Walters was employed by Acme Engineering in Muskogee, OK. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and crochet. During retirement Ruby was part of the Okay Schools as a...
Tom Strickland
Mar 2, 2015
Tom Strickland was born October 27, 1956 in Cheyenne, OK to Patsy Sue (Mogg) and Billy Ross Strickland. Following high school Tom attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Oklahoma State University where he received his Bachelors of Science degree and later earned his Master's degree at Oklahoma University. Tom's passion was education; he aspired his students to aim high and...
