A Memorial Service will be held at the Coalgate Cemetery Pavilion Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.  for John Carl Hill, a former Coalgate resident.  Born on November 26, 1945 to George B. and Margaret (Culbertson) Hill, he passed away April 27, 2012 at his home in Durant at the age of 66.  He attended Coalgate Schools, graduating in 1964 and attended and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.  Carl was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by a son, James George Hill and preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Judith Ann and Mary Lynn.
Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services for Catherine Lenora (Jackson) Beagles, a Stonewall resident, were held Friday,  May 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery with Rev. Gary Jamar officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.
Mrs. Beagles was born September 26, 1939 in Santa Maria, CA to Monroe James and Irene (Vandervander) Jackson and passed away May 9, 2012 in Ada at the age of 72.  She attended school in Bakersfield, CA and married Louis Wilson Beagles on August 25, 1956 in Las Vegas, NV.  She was a dedicated wife and mother, loved to read, watch TV and spending time with family.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Beagles of the home; children, Debra Carter of Stonewall and Dale Beagles and wife Phyllis of Stonewall; grandchildren, Shannon Barnes of Lexington, OK, Amy Turley of Arizona, Laura Beagles of Stonewall, Kerri Carter and fiancé Randy Bryant of Ada, Jimmy Carter, Jr. and wife Krystal of Bakersfield, CA, Robert Carter and wife Jessica of Bakersfield, CA and Jackie Reed and husband, Curtis of Elk City, OK; fourteen great grandchildren; brothers, Ken Jackson and Dolores of San Luis Obispo, CA and Dale Jackson of Portland, OR; sister, Janet Howard and husband Mel of Lompoc, CA; along with numerous nieces, nephews and many dear and loved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sue Chappel.

Funeral services for Rosie Marie Gwinn, a Coalgate resident, were held Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Rev. Vern Stinson officiating.  Burial was in Coalgate Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gwinn was born October 11, 1919 in Coal County, OK to Fred and Rebecca Dean Solomon and passed away May 6, 2012 in Coalgate at the age of 92.  She attended Bethel School and married Albert Lee Gwinn on November 8, 1941 in Coalgate.  He preceded her in death on November 19, 1976.  Mrs. Gwinn was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.  She loved to crochet and quilt and loved her family.
Survivors include her children, Margaret Faulkenberry and husband Danny of Bella Vista, AR, Don Gwinn and wife Sandra of Ashland, OK, Donna Bolin and husband Gary of Clarita, OK and Ronnie Gwinn and wife Kathy of Ada, OK; twelve grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild; along with nieces, nephews, and many dear and loved friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; granddaughter, Misty Jo Gwinn; sisters, Lucy Brothers and Blanche Powell; and brother, Mark Citron.
Pallbearers were Brandon Bolin, Wes Bolin, Aaron Roberts, Henry Ringels, Leslie Davidson, and Rick Wigginton.  Honorary bearers were Don Lewis, Nick Lolli, L.L. Powell, Jr., Johnny Jump, Jack Chiles and J. D. Smith

Funeral services for Claudia Faye Elkins, a Coalgate resident, were held Monday, May 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Rev. Lyle Shipley and Rev. Bob Graham officiating.  Burial was in Centrahoma Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.
Mrs. Elkins was born November 8, 1925 in Coalgate to James C. and Esther (Stewart) Guinn and passed away May 3, 2012 in Coalgate at the age of 86.  She attended Cottonwood, Cairo and Coalgate schools and married Roy Douglas Elkins on January 27, 1943.  He preceded her in death on May 11, 2002.   Mrs. Elkins loved spending time with her family and loved the holidays.
Survivors include her children: James Douglas Elkins and wife Barbara, Roy Randell Elkins and wife Miranda, all of Coalgate and Sharon Armstrong and husband Bill of Sapulpa, OK; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Cathy Lanell; brother, Clarence Guinn and sister, Evelyn Smith Rhyne.
Casketbearers were Mike Elkins, Chris Elkins, Dakota Elkins, Bryan David Armitage, Adam White, Kenneth Shores and Jeff Andress.  Honorary bearers were J. D. Smith, Nick Lolli, Gary Coffee and Larry McCollum.

Funeral services for Vestal Stevens Cook, Sr., a longtime Coalgate resident, were held Wednesday, (today) May 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Coalgate with Rev. Lyle Shipley officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Medicine Lodge, KS at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012.  Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.
Mr. Cook was born May 28, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK to Frank F. Cook, Sr. and Laura Irene (Stevens) Cook and passed away May 6, 2012 at his residence in Coalgate at the age of 83.  He attended and graduated from Classen High School in Oklahoma City and also attended Oklahoma University.  Vestal served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and married Lois Shearer on September 4, 1953 in Oklahoma City.  He attended the First United Methodist Church, was a member of the Coalgate VFW Post 1198, and was a member of the Salina, KS Elks Lodge.  Vestal enjoyed Dominoes, OU Football, spending time with family, and attending the Mule Creek picnic annually.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Cook, of the home in Coalgate; children, Steve Cook and wife Roxann of Salinas, KS, Robert (Bobby) Cook and wife Cathy of Conroe, TX, and Laura Coomber and husband Steve of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Cameron Cook and wife Jessica of Denver, CO, Vestal Cook III and wife Nicole of Overland Park, KS, Robert Coomber and Caroline Coomber, both of Dallas, TX; great granddaughter, Madison Cook of Denver, CO; sisters, Ruth Verhyden and husband Mac of Pinehurst, NC and Ann Drummond and husband Charles of Littleton, CO; brother, Finley Cook of Ft. Collins, CO; cousins, John Cook and wife Janet of Hardtner, KS, Mollie Cook of Elgin, TX and June Gerber and husband Duane of Kiowa, KS; along with numerous nieces and nephews and many dear and loved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother, Edith Cook; aunt, Ruth McCroskey; and cousin Vestal “Charlie” Cook and wife Gayle.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Murray, Doug Peters, Carl Bodensteiner, Paul Hooe, Tom Owen, John Powell, Joe Howell, John Wayne Ward, Pete Thomas, and Jerry Haynesworth.  Medicine Lodge, KS honorary pallbearers were John Cook, Garrett Cook, Trent Humphrey, L. D. Lawrence, Ted Alexander and Jeremy Helmer.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, Oklahoma Medical Research or the America Cancer Society.

Funeral services for Doyle Lavern Keeler, a longtime Coalgate resident, were held Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Mr. John Wayne Ward and Mr. Wilford Waper officiating.  Interment was in Riley Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Keeler was born June 7, 1932 in Coal County to Allen Carl and Clara Reginald (Long) Keeler and passed away May 2, 2012 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 79.  He attended Olney schools and was a baker.
Survivors include two brothers, Leroy Keeler and Kenneth Keeler, both of Coalgate; two sisters, Leona Jensen of OR and Lois Livingston of Coalgate; along with nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Melba Sue Slocum and Anna Estep and brothers, Carl Keeler, Clarence Keeler, and Richard Keeler.

Funeral services for Troy Wayne Loudermilk, a lifelong Tushka/Atoka area resident and a Coalgate resident since 2001 were held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Atoka with Rev. Mike Parker officiating.  Burial was in Tushka Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka.
Mr. Loudermilk was born July 18, 1926 to Seward ad Georgia (White) Loudermilk at Tushka, OK and passed away May 2, 2012 at Coalgate at the age of 85.  He worked for the City of Atoka in the Sanitation Department and loved music and visiting with friends and family.
Survivors include a sister, Lois Wolf of McAlester; sister-in-law, Norma Loudermilk of Lee Summit, MO, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wilburn, Jess, Ray, Lee, Lincoln, Lloyd, Carl, Don, Delton, and Jim Loudermilk; and sisters, Lena, Lola and Virginia.
Casketbearers were Danny Ray Loudermilk, Charles Loudermilk, Dan Loudermilk, Doyle Inman, Freddie Inman, and Richard Wolf.  Honorary bearers were Roy Underwood, Bobby Wolf and Jimmy Loudermilk.

Memorial services for Edward Franklin Mayer, Jr. a Coalgate resident, were held Monday, April 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Rev. David Unsell and Rev. Hannah Bryant officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.
Eddie was born September 28, 1974 in Ft. Smith, AR to Edward Franklin and Patricia Ann (Cole) Mayer and passed away April 18, 2012 in Coalgate, OK at the age of 37.  He attended and graduated from Coalgate School and also attended Tulsa Welding School.  Eddie was a welder and a member of the Lone Star Church.
Survivors include his parents, Edward and Pat Mayer of Coalgate; son, Eli Thomas Mayer of Coalgate; daughter, Rymee Mayer of Wilburton, OK; uncles, Ernest Lee Cole, Sherman Edward Cole, both of Wardville, Terry Leon Cole of Phillips, and Irvin Cole, Jr. of Wardville; aunts, Lorene Scott of Lula, Regina Anderson of Ada and Janice Twist of McAlester, and Pamela Cole of Phillips; special friends, Kerrie Willis Ward of Coalgate, Megan Ward, Lindsay Ward and Tristan Ward; along with many cousins and numerous other relatives; buddies, Jeremy McNutt, LeRay Weeden, Jeffrey Hogue, Mark Benedict, Tony Stigler, Julius Adkisson, Ronald Paul Mayer, Joseph Airington, Mel Ott, Chad Ratcliff, Michael Burns and Shawn Koehler; special sisters, Penny (Anderson) Adkisson, Anita Anderson  and God Sister, Janah Barron.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Irvin Cole and Ida (Jones) Cole and paternal grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Mayer.

Graveside services for Ray Lee Barger, a former Coalgate resident, were held Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Farris Cemetery with Mr. Arvel Hall officiating.  Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Barger was born July 7, 1924 in Western Grove, AR to Lee and Myrtle (Abernathy) Barger and passed away April 11, 2012 in Houston, TX at the age of 87.  He attended Western Grove, AR schools, was a veteran of World War II and was a chemical salesman,   Ray married Dovie June Swindell on November 21, 1947 in Lubbock, TX.  She preceded him in death on December 7, 2006.
Survivors include his children: Wesley Ray Barger of Coalgate, OK, Paulette Krause and husband Fred of San Antonio, TX, Peggy Clancy and husband Eddie of Spring, TX; daughter-in-law, Penny Barger of Coalgate, OK; grandchildren, Susan Clancy of Midland, TX, Wendy Cisco, Brian Krause, both of San Antonio, TX, Jason Barger of North Yellville, AR, Jeffrey Barger and Wesley Ray Barger, Jr. both of Mt. Home, AR; along with great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Fred Krause, Eddie Clancy, Brian Krause, Jason Barger, Jeffrey Barger and Wesley Barger, Jr.