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Christa Lynn (Thompson) Layman passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at her home in Coleman, Oklahoma at the age of fi fty. Christa entered this life on November 28, 1971, in Ada, Oklahoma born to parents Charles and Frances (Haney) Thompson. Christa graduated from Bray-Doyle (Ok) High School and Southeastern Oklahoma State University with her teaching degree. She married the love of her life Jeremy Brent Layman on August 6, 1994, in Coalgate, Oklahoma and they were blessed with two daughters Madison and Mackenzie. She was a loving and dedicated teacher at Milburn Public Schools where she was instrumental in shaping children’s lives. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking, and hiking. Above all, she loved her family and supported her girls in their school activities.
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Darin Cleveland passed away May 15, 2022 at his home in Wapanucka, OK at the age of 55 years, 10 months and 4 days. He was born July 11, 1966 to Thomas Daniel and Leon Valentine (Cox) Cleveland, at Coalgate, OK. Darin attended Wapanucka School and graduated from Olney High School and was a farm worker. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, building things, loved being outdoors and working on cars.
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Zelda Jane Perry, age 79, a Coalgate, OK resident (Coal County), was born June 17, 1942 in Tipton, OK. Zelda passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at her home. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Zelda was fiercely independent, and cherished her freedom during her golden years on her small slice of land in Coalgate, which she called her piece of heaven. She enjoyed making and selling her jewelry, reading books, watching movies, taking care of her animals and spending time at the casinos.
Read moreMs. Debra June (Patterson) Crone of Konawa, OK, age 68, passed away on April 28, 2022, at Konawa. She was born to Jerry Patterson and Ruby Eileen (Frank) Townsend in McAlester, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky K. Crone, and her mother and father.
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Jackie Nadyne (Lang) Grotteland, a Coalgate resident, passed away April 30, 2022, at Coalgate at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was born August 13, 1943 to Ollie Jackson and Alice Lorene (Chick) Lang at Stringtown, OK. Jackie attended school in Muleshoe, TX and was a cook for Furr’s Cafeteria for 30 years. She married Scott Grotteland February 16, 1977 in Amarillo, TX. He preceded her in death seven years ago. Jackie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coalgate and enjoyed sewing and crocheting.
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Funeral services for Lou Ellen (Wilson) Hatchett, a Friendswood, Texas resident, were held Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Pastor Dan Ward officiating. Burial was in Coalgate Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Maggie Mae (Hall) Anderson will be Friday, April 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Marylin Pratt offi ciating. Family night will be Thursday, April 14, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.
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Graveside services for Betty Lou Andrews, a resident of Oklahoma City, were held Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Coalgate Cemetery with Jack Bryant officiating. Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate was in charge of arrangements.
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