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     Eliza Melugin was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ She was born on December 23, 1895 at Texas.¹ As of November 7, 1911,her married name was Connor.² She married Uel Connor, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Connor and Druscilla Stanley, on November 7, 1911 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.² Eliza Melugin died on December 13, 1936 at Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 40.¹

     Dorothy Connor was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ She was born on February 11, 1914 at Oklahoma.¹ She died on September 7, 1932 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 18.¹

     Leata Floyd was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ She was born on February 22, 1896 at Texas.¹ As of April 19, 1919,her married name was Connor.² She married Earl Floyd Connor Sr., son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Connor and Druscilla Stanley, on April 19, 1919 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 Leata Floyd died on June 29, 1938 at Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 42.¹

     Pat Connor was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 440-38-8570.³ He married Anna Lou Thomas.⁶ Pat Connor was born on May 28, 1938 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,3,5,7 He married Vickie M. Hawthorne on October 28, 1981 at Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.^1,4 Pat Connor died on December 29, 2001 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 63.^1,3,5,7

     Billy Pat Connor was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ He and Anna Lou Thomas were divorced.² Billy Pat Connor was born on January 19, 1960 at Fort Eustis, Virginia.¹ He died on November 8, 2014 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 54.¹ He Billy Pat Connor, 54, of McAlester, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Houston, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bishop Funeral Service. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bishop Chapel of Memories with the Rev. Bob Davidson officiating. Burial will be at Red Oak-Bache Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester. Born Jan. 19, 1960, in Fort Eustis, Virginia, he was the son of Pat and Anna Thomas Connor. He grew up in the McAlester and High Hill areas. He attended schools in Haileyville. After high school, he worked with his father for several years and then began his own construction company. He was a member of BACA, traveled on his Harley-Davidson and he loved to fish. He was under contract for the demolition on the inside of the Aldridge Hotel a few years ago that brought the hotel back to its historical state. He was currently under contract providing general contracting services to David Wright. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Kevin Holton, of Tulsa; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Danielle Connor, of Edmond; one sister and brother-in-law, Annette and John Jr. Curry, Hurleyville, New York; two brothers and sister-in-law, Carl Baker, of McAlester, and James and Margaret Connor, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and six grandchildren, Matthew Pratt, Elizabeth Pratt, Daniel Gilbert Jr., Isabelle Gilbert, Brayden Holton and Micheal Holton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Anna Connor. Pallbearers will be David Thomas, Roy Thomas, Tommy Connor, Denson Cable, Joseph Hernandez and Larry Sutton. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrzej Mielnick, David Wright and Jerry Wilkerson. on November 17, 2014.¹

     Clisty Edith Abbott was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 13th & Washington, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.³ Her Social Security Number was 444-12-8693.⁴ She was born on August 17, 1903 at Oklahoma.^3,4 She married Thomas "Tom" Connor, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Connor and Druscilla Stanley, circa 1922.⁵ As of March 29, 1949,her married name was Connor.⁶ Clisty Edith Abbott married Thomas "Tom" Connor, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Connor and Druscilla Stanley, on March 29, 1949.^1,6 Clisty Edith Abbott died on August 31, 1993 at Oklahoma at age 90.^3,4

     Cyril Eugene Connor was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 13th & Washington, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ He was born on January 24, 1922 at Oklahoma.¹ He married Lillie Beatrice Wade on June 19, 1940 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.³ Cyril Eugene Connor died on July 16, 1961 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma, at age 39.^1,4 He Shawnee - A man charged with murder at McAlester was found dead with a bullet hole in his heart. County attorney Hugh McCollum said Cyril Connor, 39, was found here about 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Connor was charged at McAlester with the death of Harold D. Pennington, Fort Worth, a few years ago at a McAlester drive-in theater. He was tried once but his trial ended in a hung jury. Connor's body was in one of the two taverns he operates here. The body with a bullet wound in the heart, was found by Ray Ireland, 30, McAlester, McCollum said. The attorney said Ireland told investigators he arrived in Shawnee about 10 a.m. Sunday for an appointment with Connor and finally discovered his body after entering a tavern window. A 32 year old waitress is to be questions in connestion with the death, McCollum said. Connor was recently quizzed about a fire bombing in the area, McCollum said. Connor had a police record and was a known gambler, McCollum said. on July 17, 1961.⁴

     Henry "Hank" Connor was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ His Social Security Number was 448-16-4143.³ He was born on December 16, 1924 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,3,5,10 He married Hazel White on February 8, 1947 at Seminole, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.^4,11 Henry "Hank" Connor Henry Connor, 81, of Dow, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at McAlester Regional Health Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne. on September 21, 2006.⁶ He died on September 21, 2006 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 81.^1,3,10,6,11

     Hazel White was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.³ She was born on August 24, 1920 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,3 As of February 8, 1947,her married name was Connor.² She married Henry "Hank" Connor, son of Thomas "Tom" Connor and Clisty Edith Abbott, on February 8, 1947 at Seminole, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 Hazel White died on February 16, 2008 at Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 87.^1,3 She Hazel Connor, 87, of Hartshorne, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at a local nursing home. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 tonight at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brumley-Mills Chapel with the Rev. Linda Pope officiating. Burial will be at Bache-Red Oak Cemetery in Bache. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne. Born Aug. 24, 1920, in McAlester, she was the daughter of John and Anna Robin (Allen) White. She grew up in Adamson and went to work for Southwestern Bell in 1942. She worked there until she married Henry "Hank" Connor, which was on Feb. 8, 1947 in Seminole. They had lived in Dow since that time. She was a charter member of the Dow United Methodist Church. She worked on the Election Board for many years and was a volunteer 4-H leader at Dow school for more than 10 years. She was well known in the area for her quilting and cooking, especially her yeast rolls, cinnamon rolls, pies and fried chicken. In 1990 she decided to finish her high school education and returned to school and earned her GED diploma at the age of 70. Aside from her family, her real enjoyment came from supporting Haileyville School athletics. She and her husband were two of the biggest fans, rarely missing any event, and offered their support for many years. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Penny Connor, of Dow; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pattie Sue and Dennis Landers, of Fort Gibson, Robin Ann and Max Coverdell, of Locust Grove, and Mickey Jo and David Duncan, of Dibble; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and a brother-in-law, Ed Connor and his wife, Dottie, Duluth, Minn. Pallbearers will be Kevin Connor, Chuck Coverdell, Andy Coverdell, Dalton McCullar, Dylan McCullar, and Bryce Dicus. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy DeFrange, Jason Semeski, Luke Mitchell, Chris Christian, and Chase Coverdell. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 21, 2006; a son, Henry Connor Jr; her parents, and five brothers, James, Ted, Jack, Skip and Tommy White. on February 18, 2008.³

     Henry Connor Jr. was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ He died on January 6, 1951 at Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ He was born on January 6, 1951 at Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹

     Robin Ann Connor was born on December 3, 1953 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.³ As of October 17, 1975,her married name was Coverdell.³ She married Max Coverdell on October 17, 1975 at Locust Grove, Mayes Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 Robin Ann Connor died on August 10, 2014 at Locust Grove, Mayes Co., Oklahoma, at age 60.³ She McALESTER — Robin Ann Coverdell, 60, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Locust Grove. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Free Will Baptist Church in Locust Grove with the Rev. Jeff Blair officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Locust Grove Funeral Home. Born Dec. 3, 1953, in McAlester, she was the daughter of Hank and Hazel (White) Connor. She attended Dow Elementary school, and graduated from Haileyville High School in 1972. She continued her education by attending Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. She went on to graduate from Rogers State University in Claremore with a bachelor's degree in business. She married Max Coverdell on Oct. 17, 1975, in Locust Grove, and together, they made Locust Grove their home for more than 38 years. She was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church in Locust Grove. She worked with children in Sunday school and children's church for more than 30 years. She was involved with the ladies that oversaw kitchen and cooking ministries. She enjoyed time spent 4-wheeling. She also treasured spending time at the creek with her husband, friends, and family. She enjoyed her grandchildren and the time spent with them. Survivors include her husband, Max, of the home; two sons, Andy Coverdell and wife, Diana, of Moore, and Chuck Coverdell and wife, Ginger, of Locust Grove; two sisters, Patty Landers and husband, Dennis, of Fort Gibson, and Mickey Jo Duncan and husband, David, of Oklahoma City; one brother, Robert "Bob" Connor and wife, Penny, of Dow; one brother-in-law, Lewis Coverdell and wife, Celeste, of Locust Grove; mother-in-law, Marie Coverdell, of Locust Grove; father-in-law, Waco Coverdell and Cathy Bence, of Locust Grove; four grandchildren, Chase, Rachel, Sara and Haylee; eight nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. on August 12, 2014.³

     Billy Joe Connor was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 13th & Washington, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,10 He Sergeant First Class Connor was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on April 11, 1951 and returned to duty on April 21, 1951. He was seriously wounded again on September 4, 1951 and died of those wounds later that day. Sergeant First Class Connor was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.⁷ He was born on September 27, 1926 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,5,10 He married Mary Maxine Emerson on September 28, 1946 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.⁴ Billy Joe Connor died on September 4, 1951 at North Korea at age 24.^1,10,6,7

     Eddie M. Connor married Dottie Unknown.⁵ Eddie M. Connor was born on May 21, 1928 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.² He died on January 4, 2016 at Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota, at age 87.² His Social Security Number was Eddie M. Connor, 87, of Duluth, Minnesota, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital. Born May 21, 1928, in Dow, OK, he was the son of Thomas and Clisty Connor. He had worked as an account supervisor for Quaker Oats Company until his retirement. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, where he had been a deacon, and had been very active with the youth groups of the church. He was a lifetime member of McAlester Masonic Lodge No. 96 of McAlester, the Scottish Rite and Shrine in McAlester, and the Lakeside Chapter No. 225 Order of Eastern Star. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Cyril, Henry, Billy Joe and Thomas Walter. Memorial services will follow the visitation at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Duluth. Arrangements are under the direction of Dougherty Funeral Home of Duluth. on January 7, 2016.²

     Thomas Walter "Tommy" Connor was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 443-32-0668.² He married Charlotte Sue "Pat" Maddux.⁶ Thomas Walter "Tommy" Connor was born on December 19, 1935 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^5,2 He died on September 10, 2006 at Arkansas at age 70.^5,2 He Thomas Walter Connor - He was the son of the late Thomas Connor and Clisty E. Abbott Connor. He was self-employed as the owner and operator of Connor Security for more than 25 years before his retirement in 2003. He was a resident of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Survivors include two sons, Charles Connor, Pine Bluff, Ark., and Eddie and wife, Kathy Connor, Maumelle, Ark; two brothers, Ed and wife, Dottie Connor, Duluth, Minn., and Henry and wife, Hazel Connor, of Dow, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Sue "Pat" Connor on Dec. 25, 2002, and two brothers, Billy Joe Connor and Cyril Connor. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Red Oak Cemetery in Bache. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services of Pine Bluff, Ark. on September 13, 2006.⁶

     Charlotte Sue "Pat" Maddux was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ Her married name was Connor.² She married Thomas Walter "Tommy" Connor, son of Thomas "Tom" Connor and Clisty Edith Abbott.² Charlotte Sue "Pat" Maddux was born on September 18, 1936 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.¹ She died on December 25, 2002 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, at age 66.^1,2

     Arthur Anton Rubash was buried at Wickenburg Cemetery, Kellis Road, Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., Arizona.^3,5,6 He was born on August 29, 1887 at Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska; His draft card has a birth year of 1889.^3,4,5 He married Esther Connor, daughter of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Connor and Druscilla Stanley, on November 20, 1911 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^2,1 Arthur Anton Rubash died on December 22, 1954 at Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 67.³ He Services Today For Anton Rubash. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon (Friday) at the Wickenburg Chapel for Anton Rubash, widely known mining man of this community, who passed away at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Hospital. Dr Charles S. Poling will officiate and burial will be in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Rubash, who was a hard rock miner in the old Octave Mine from 1936 until 1941, had been in ill health for nearly 12 years and had been hospitalized frequently in recent years. He was born August 28, 1887, in Chadron, Neb., and worked in coal mines in Oklahoma before coming to this section in 1936. He had many friends throughout this area and was highly regarded by all. Ten children survive. They are Arthur, Anton, Jr., Danny and Jimmy, all of Wickenburg; Mrs. Ethel Monroe of McAlester, Okla; Mrs. Ruby McLaughlin of Phoenix; Grover of Cortez, Colo; Mrs. Helen Carter of Holbrook, Ariz; Mrs. Phyllis Onstott of Adak, Alaska, and Mrs. DorIa Onstott of San Diego, Calif. One brother, Joe Rubash of Pensacola, Fla., also survives, and the surviving sisters are Mrs. Annie McCutcheon of McAlester, and Mrs. Ethel Sumpter and Mrs Mary Smith, both living in California. Twenty-one grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Rubash passed away in 1947. on December 24, 1954.⁵

     Ethel Rubash was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 442-68-2496.¹ She was born on September 22, 1912 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^5,1,6 As of February 1, 1933,her married name was Monroe.⁵ She married Royal Clyde Monroe on February 1, 1933 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^5,2 Ethel Rubash died on November 29, 1999 at Oklahoma at age 87.^5,1,6

     Royal Clyde Monroe was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ His Social Security Number was 527-01-4297.⁴ He was born on April 2, 1911 at Blanchard, Oklahoma.^1,3 He married Ethel Rubash, daughter of Arthur Anton Rubash and Esther Connor, on February 1, 1933 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 Royal Clyde Monroe died on May 8, 1989 at Oklahoma at age 78.^1,4

     Joseph Franklin Rubash was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ He was born on March 11, 1915 at Oklahoma.¹ He died on January 9, 1934 at age 18.¹

     Jack D. Connor was buried at Bache Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ He was born on August 12, 1922 at Oklahoma.¹ He died on December 23, 1936 at Oklahoma at age 14.¹

     Erbert Connor was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.⁵ He was born on March 25, 1914 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^2,5 He married Mary Kathryn Cook on December 11, 1940 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^6,3 Erbert Connor died on March 19, 1985 at Oklahoma at age 70.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 443-24-2910.⁴ Catherine Juanita Connor was born on May 29, 1919 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^4,6 As of October 2, 1936,her married name was McCutcheon.⁵ She married Alvin McCutcheon on October 2, 1936 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.⁵ Catherine Juanita Connor died on April 26, 1996 at Wilburton, Latimer Co., Oklahoma, at age 76.^4,6

     Sylvia Dean Connor was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 443-24-5650.² She was born on May 11, 1926 at Dow, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^2,4 As of October 12, 1942,her married name was Zukosky.³ She married Joseph E. "Joe" Zukosky Jr. on October 12, 1942 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.³ Sylvia Dean Connor died on September 8, 1999 at Oklahoma at age 73.^2,4

     Mary Kathryn Cook was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ She was born on September 29, 1924 at Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Texas.^1,3,4 As of December 11, 1940,her married name was Connor.¹ She married Erbert Connor, son of Charles Connor and Grace Mae Totton, on December 11, 1940 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 Mary Kathryn Cook died on December 17, 2014 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 90.^1,4 She Mary Kathryn Connor, 90, of Hartshorne, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Beare Manor Nursing Center in Hartshorne. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Brumley-Mills Chapel in Hartshorne. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne. Born Sept. 29, 1924, in Van Alystyne, Texas, she was the daughter of Willard Ray and Louise Jane (Robinson) Cook. She was a lifelong resident of Hartshorne and married Erbert Connor on Dec. 11, 1940, in McAlester. She was a foster grandparent at Jones Academy for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hartshorne and enjoyed crocheting and reading. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia June and Bob Riley, of Hartshorne; daughter-inlaw, Alice Connor, Fort Smith, Arkansas; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four greatgreat- grandchildren, and one brother, Burnis Leroy Cook, Las Vegas, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erbert Connor; son, Charles Connor; parents, Willard and Louise Cook, and two sisters, Mattie Lee Pinson and Juanita Sexton Warren. on December 18, 2014.¹

     Charles Ray Connor was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.² He was born on June 29, 1942 at Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 He married Alice Susan Alexander on February 20, 1965 at Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.² Charles Ray Connor died on March 27, 2013 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma, at age 70.^2,3 He Charles Ray Connor, 70, of Haileyville, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in McAlester. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brumley-Mills Chapel in Hartshorne with Lonnie Clunn officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne. Born June 29, 1942, in Haileyville, he was the son of Erbert and Mary Kathryn (Cook) Connor. He was a lifelong resident of Haileyville and graduated from Haileyville High School. He married Alice Susan Anderson on Feb. 20, 1965, in Haileyville. He worked for the Rock Island Railroad as a brakeman and also at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester and last for OAI in Hartshorne in security. He also served a six year enlistment in the Oklahoma National Guard. He was a member of Haileyville Baptist Church. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Alice Connor, of Haileyville; son, David Ray Connor and wife, Angela, of Coalgate; daughter, Brenda Sue Todd and husband, Michael, Fort Smith, Ark; mother, Mary Kathryn Cook Connor, of Hartshorne; sister, June Riley, of Hartshorne, and six grandchildren. on March 28, 2013.²