In Memoriam
SAMI WILLIAMS
May 24, 2018
SAMANTHA “SAMI” SUE WILLIAMS
June 1, 2018 Durant Democrat Obituaries 0
Samantha “Sami” Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA. Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, […]
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Life Legacy
Samantha "Sami" Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA.
Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Crystal, OK. She attended Lane Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School. Sami was a baker/chef. She married Brandon Aldava. Sami enjoyed baking, arts and crafts, spending time with her children, reading, binge watching shows, facebook, summer fun, and Halloween which was her favorite holiday.
Sami is survived by her husband, Brandon Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; daughters, Zoey Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK, Journi Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; mother, Brandiale Walker of Hartshorne, OK; sisters, Nichelle Darrow and husband Justus of McAlester, OK, Shelli Walker of Hartshorne, OK, Kathy Ernst and husband Edward of Caney, OK, KC Goff of Atoka, OK;
Nieces, Brookelynne Darrow of McAlester, OK, Peyton Darrow of McAlester, OK, Emily Harmon of Burleson, TX, Rhiannon Ernst of Caney, OK;
Nephews, Jacob Harmon of Burleson, TX, R.J. and Rudy Ernst of Caney, OK; grandfather, Jesse Smith of Sacramento, CA; sister in law, DeeAnn Harmon and husband Baldric of Burleson, TX; mother in law, Vickie Ibarra of Weatherford, TX; along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Sami is preceded in death by her father, Richard Miller; adopted mother, Cynthia Miller; grandmother, Alice Sue Smith; brother, Willy Ray Miller.
Services will be Sunday, June 10, 2018 @ 2:00p.m., at Feed Bin Café, Caney, Oklahoma.
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GUEST BOOK
06/05/2018 - Ashley Lennox-Myles-pierre
*My dear sweet friend classmate you were truly a on earth shine bright we love you
Thanks for always being sweet sammi
Rih
06/02/2018 - Janice Bateman
*I am Brendons mother in law and meet Samantha when she was in a baby stroller being pushed around by Chrissy. She was a sweet baby with a sweet smile that turned into a very awesome adult. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. She will be missed. Praying for the girls and family.
06/02/2018 - Kathy Ernst
*Sami Sue you were my best friend , my unbiological sister, my baking partner ,my counselor, my school mate a beautiful mom and so much more.. The loss of you is such a terrible tragedy.. I will treasure the memories I have of you Sami .. I love and miss you lots Sami muah your singing with the angels now friend!!
06/01/2018 - Ron and Stephanie Wilborn
*Dearest Sami you will be missed but not forgotten I promise to be tutu to your daughters Zoey and journi You
06/01/2018 - Meredith Brannon
*Such a beautiful vibrant person, taken too soon. Fly high Sami.
06/01/2018 - Nichelle Darrow
*Sami Sue was more than my sister. She was a mother figure, a teacher, a counselor, a life long partner in shenanigans. Nothing in the world will ever make sense again. Without her I no longer know who I am... we always said nothing was stronger than the power of three. See no evil hear no evil speak no evil... Sam I Am... I love you and miss you with all that I am. You have always been my hero and now the world will know how heroic you truly are. All my love Hope's and dreams,
Baybsister
06/01/2018 - Sheila Thompson
*So sorry for yr families loss. My heart & prayers goes out to the girls and rest of family.
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK
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OSBI to investigate double homicide in Atoka County
by Jonathan Miller
Hershal DeWayne Hatley has been arrested for a double homicide in Atoka County on Thursday, May 25, 2018. (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) —
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says the Atoka County Sheriff's Office as requested they investigate a double homicide that happened Thursday.
The ACSO had been called about a shooting and when officers arrived they found two people dead, they have been identified as Richard Miller, 73 and Sami Williams, 33. Investigators learn a third person, Brandon Aldava, 36, had been injured and left the scene. Aldava was treated and released from a hospital.
OSBI reports the suspect in the shooting Hershal DeWayne Hatley, 25, had driven to the house of a family member and had admitted to the shooting. Law enforcement was contacted by the family and Hatley was taken into custody. A reason for the shooting has not been released.
Hatley is facing two counts of murder in the first degree and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI will present the findings of their investigation, when it is completed, to the Atoka County District Attorney's Office.
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Oklahoma man arrested for double-murder, shooting
Hershal Hatley
ATOKA, Okla. – Agents are investigating a double-murder and shooting of another individual in Atoka County.
On Friday, deputies with the Atoka County Sheriff’s Office were called to a reported shooting at a home.
When they arrived, they found the bodies of 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller.
Officials learned that a third person, 36-year-old Brandon Aldava, had also been shot but had left the scene. Aldava was later treated and released from a nearby hospital.
Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation allege that 25-year-old Hershal DeWayne Hatley drove to a family member’s home and admitted to the shooting.
Hatley was arrested and taken to the McCurtain County Jail.
He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI officials say they are still investigating the case.
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Suspect arrested, victims identified in Atoka Co. double homicide
Hershal Hatley
By Abbie Maynard | Posted: Fri 8:31 AM, May 25, 2018 | Updated: Fri 5:37 PM, May 25, 2018
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A 25-year-old Atoka County man is in jail, accused of shooting and killing two family members and injuring another.
Atoka County Sheriff Tony Head said it started as a domestic altercation at a home off of Skylark Road. The argument escalated and the suspect, 25-year-old Hershel Hatley, is accused of shooting three people, killing two.
"A very tragic day was yesterday in Atoka County, very tragic, and I hated to hear that it was my neighbors," Edmond Jacobs said.
Edmond Jacobs lives right up the street from where the shooting took place late Thursday night near the town of Crystal.
"I know the Millers. I've known them for about 35 to 40 years. Richard was a very good guy, hard working guy," Jacobs said.
When deputies got to the home, the OSBI report states they found 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller fatally shot. The third victim, 35-year-old Brandon Aldava, was also shot and flown to a hospital. He's since been released.
Investigators said the suspect, Hershel Hatley, drove to a family member's house in McCurtain County after the shooting. That's where he admitted to the crime.
SAMI WILLIAMS
May 24, 2018
SAMANTHA “SAMI” SUE WILLIAMS
June 1, 2018 Durant Democrat Obituaries 0
Samantha “Sami” Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA. Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, […]
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Life Legacy
Samantha "Sami" Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA.
Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Crystal, OK. She attended Lane Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School. Sami was a baker/chef. She married Brandon Aldava. Sami enjoyed baking, arts and crafts, spending time with her children, reading, binge watching shows, facebook, summer fun, and Halloween which was her favorite holiday.
Sami is survived by her husband, Brandon Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; daughters, Zoey Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK, Journi Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; mother, Brandiale Walker of Hartshorne, OK; sisters, Nichelle Darrow and husband Justus of McAlester, OK, Shelli Walker of Hartshorne, OK, Kathy Ernst and husband Edward of Caney, OK, KC Goff of Atoka, OK;
Nieces, Brookelynne Darrow of McAlester, OK, Peyton Darrow of McAlester, OK, Emily Harmon of Burleson, TX, Rhiannon Ernst of Caney, OK;
Nephews, Jacob Harmon of Burleson, TX, R.J. and Rudy Ernst of Caney, OK; grandfather, Jesse Smith of Sacramento, CA; sister in law, DeeAnn Harmon and husband Baldric of Burleson, TX; mother in law, Vickie Ibarra of Weatherford, TX; along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Sami is preceded in death by her father, Richard Miller; adopted mother, Cynthia Miller; grandmother, Alice Sue Smith; brother, Willy Ray Miller.
Services will be Sunday, June 10, 2018 @ 2:00p.m., at Feed Bin Café, Caney, Oklahoma.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
GUEST BOOK
06/05/2018 - Ashley Lennox-Myles-pierre
*My dear sweet friend classmate you were truly a on earth shine bright we love you
Thanks for always being sweet sammi
Rih
06/02/2018 - Janice Bateman
*I am Brendons mother in law and meet Samantha when she was in a baby stroller being pushed around by Chrissy. She was a sweet baby with a sweet smile that turned into a very awesome adult. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. She will be missed. Praying for the girls and family.
06/02/2018 - Kathy Ernst
*Sami Sue you were my best friend , my unbiological sister, my baking partner ,my counselor, my school mate a beautiful mom and so much more.. The loss of you is such a terrible tragedy.. I will treasure the memories I have of you Sami .. I love and miss you lots Sami muah your singing with the angels now friend!!
06/01/2018 - Ron and Stephanie Wilborn
*Dearest Sami you will be missed but not forgotten I promise to be tutu to your daughters Zoey and journi You
06/01/2018 - Meredith Brannon
*Such a beautiful vibrant person, taken too soon. Fly high Sami.
06/01/2018 - Nichelle Darrow
*Sami Sue was more than my sister. She was a mother figure, a teacher, a counselor, a life long partner in shenanigans. Nothing in the world will ever make sense again. Without her I no longer know who I am... we always said nothing was stronger than the power of three. See no evil hear no evil speak no evil... Sam I Am... I love you and miss you with all that I am. You have always been my hero and now the world will know how heroic you truly are. All my love Hope's and dreams,
Baybsister
06/01/2018 - Sheila Thompson
*So sorry for yr families loss. My heart & prayers goes out to the girls and rest of family.
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK
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OSBI to investigate double homicide in Atoka County
by Jonathan Miller
Hershal DeWayne Hatley has been arrested for a double homicide in Atoka County on Thursday, May 25, 2018. (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) —
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says the Atoka County Sheriff's Office as requested they investigate a double homicide that happened Thursday.
The ACSO had been called about a shooting and when officers arrived they found two people dead, they have been identified as Richard Miller, 73 and Sami Williams, 33. Investigators learn a third person, Brandon Aldava, 36, had been injured and left the scene. Aldava was treated and released from a hospital.
OSBI reports the suspect in the shooting Hershal DeWayne Hatley, 25, had driven to the house of a family member and had admitted to the shooting. Law enforcement was contacted by the family and Hatley was taken into custody. A reason for the shooting has not been released.
Hatley is facing two counts of murder in the first degree and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI will present the findings of their investigation, when it is completed, to the Atoka County District Attorney's Office.
*********************
Oklahoma man arrested for double-murder, shooting
Hershal Hatley
ATOKA, Okla. – Agents are investigating a double-murder and shooting of another individual in Atoka County.
On Friday, deputies with the Atoka County Sheriff’s Office were called to a reported shooting at a home.
When they arrived, they found the bodies of 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller.
Officials learned that a third person, 36-year-old Brandon Aldava, had also been shot but had left the scene. Aldava was later treated and released from a nearby hospital.
Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation allege that 25-year-old Hershal DeWayne Hatley drove to a family member’s home and admitted to the shooting.
Hatley was arrested and taken to the McCurtain County Jail.
He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI officials say they are still investigating the case.
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Suspect arrested, victims identified in Atoka Co. double homicide
Hershal Hatley
By Abbie Maynard | Posted: Fri 8:31 AM, May 25, 2018 | Updated: Fri 5:37 PM, May 25, 2018
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A 25-year-old Atoka County man is in jail, accused of shooting and killing two family members and injuring another.
Atoka County Sheriff Tony Head said it started as a domestic altercation at a home off of Skylark Road. The argument escalated and the suspect, 25-year-old Hershel Hatley, is accused of shooting three people, killing two.
"A very tragic day was yesterday in Atoka County, very tragic, and I hated to hear that it was my neighbors," Edmond Jacobs said.
Edmond Jacobs lives right up the street from where the shooting took place late Thursday night near the town of Crystal.
"I know the Millers. I've known them for about 35 to 40 years. Richard was a very good guy, hard working guy," Jacobs said.
When deputies got to the home, the OSBI report states they found 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller fatally shot. The third victim, 35-year-old Brandon Aldava, was also shot and flown to a hospital. He's since been released.
Investigators said the suspect, Hershel Hatley, drove to a family member's house in McCurtain County after the shooting. That's where he admitted to the crime.
In Memoriam
SAMI WILLIAMS
May 24, 2018
SAMANTHA “SAMI” SUE WILLIAMS
June 1, 2018 Durant Democrat Obituaries 0
Samantha “Sami” Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA. Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, […]
********
Life Legacy
Samantha "Sami" Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA.
Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Crystal, OK. She attended Lane Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School. Sami was a baker/chef. She married Brandon Aldava. Sami enjoyed baking, arts and crafts, spending time with her children, reading, binge watching shows, facebook, summer fun, and Halloween which was her favorite holiday.
Sami is survived by her husband, Brandon Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; daughters, Zoey Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK, Journi Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; mother, Brandiale Walker of Hartshorne, OK; sisters, Nichelle Darrow and husband Justus of McAlester, OK, Shelli Walker of Hartshorne, OK, Kathy Ernst and husband Edward of Caney, OK, KC Goff of Atoka, OK;
Nieces, Brookelynne Darrow of McAlester, OK, Peyton Darrow of McAlester, OK, Emily Harmon of Burleson, TX, Rhiannon Ernst of Caney, OK;
Nephews, Jacob Harmon of Burleson, TX, R.J. and Rudy Ernst of Caney, OK; grandfather, Jesse Smith of Sacramento, CA; sister in law, DeeAnn Harmon and husband Baldric of Burleson, TX; mother in law, Vickie Ibarra of Weatherford, TX; along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Sami is preceded in death by her father, Richard Miller; adopted mother, Cynthia Miller; grandmother, Alice Sue Smith; brother, Willy Ray Miller.
Services will be Sunday, June 10, 2018 @ 2:00p.m., at Feed Bin Café, Caney, Oklahoma.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
GUEST BOOK
06/05/2018 - Ashley Lennox-Myles-pierre
*My dear sweet friend classmate you were truly a on earth shine bright we love you
Thanks for always being sweet sammi
Rih
06/02/2018 - Janice Bateman
*I am Brendons mother in law and meet Samantha when she was in a baby stroller being pushed around by Chrissy. She was a sweet baby with a sweet smile that turned into a very awesome adult. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. She will be missed. Praying for the girls and family.
06/02/2018 - Kathy Ernst
*Sami Sue you were my best friend , my unbiological sister, my baking partner ,my counselor, my school mate a beautiful mom and so much more.. The loss of you is such a terrible tragedy.. I will treasure the memories I have of you Sami .. I love and miss you lots Sami muah your singing with the angels now friend!!
06/01/2018 - Ron and Stephanie Wilborn
*Dearest Sami you will be missed but not forgotten I promise to be tutu to your daughters Zoey and journi You
06/01/2018 - Meredith Brannon
*Such a beautiful vibrant person, taken too soon. Fly high Sami.
06/01/2018 - Nichelle Darrow
*Sami Sue was more than my sister. She was a mother figure, a teacher, a counselor, a life long partner in shenanigans. Nothing in the world will ever make sense again. Without her I no longer know who I am... we always said nothing was stronger than the power of three. See no evil hear no evil speak no evil... Sam I Am... I love you and miss you with all that I am. You have always been my hero and now the world will know how heroic you truly are. All my love Hope's and dreams,
Baybsister
06/01/2018 - Sheila Thompson
*So sorry for yr families loss. My heart & prayers goes out to the girls and rest of family.
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK
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OSBI to investigate double homicide in Atoka County
by Jonathan Miller
Hershal DeWayne Hatley has been arrested for a double homicide in Atoka County on Thursday, May 25, 2018. (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) —
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says the Atoka County Sheriff's Office as requested they investigate a double homicide that happened Thursday.
The ACSO had been called about a shooting and when officers arrived they found two people dead, they have been identified as Richard Miller, 73 and Sami Williams, 33. Investigators learn a third person, Brandon Aldava, 36, had been injured and left the scene. Aldava was treated and released from a hospital.
OSBI reports the suspect in the shooting Hershal DeWayne Hatley, 25, had driven to the house of a family member and had admitted to the shooting. Law enforcement was contacted by the family and Hatley was taken into custody. A reason for the shooting has not been released.
Hatley is facing two counts of murder in the first degree and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI will present the findings of their investigation, when it is completed, to the Atoka County District Attorney's Office.
*********************
Oklahoma man arrested for double-murder, shooting
Hershal Hatley
ATOKA, Okla. – Agents are investigating a double-murder and shooting of another individual in Atoka County.
On Friday, deputies with the Atoka County Sheriff’s Office were called to a reported shooting at a home.
When they arrived, they found the bodies of 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller.
Officials learned that a third person, 36-year-old Brandon Aldava, had also been shot but had left the scene. Aldava was later treated and released from a nearby hospital.
Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation allege that 25-year-old Hershal DeWayne Hatley drove to a family member’s home and admitted to the shooting.
Hatley was arrested and taken to the McCurtain County Jail.
He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI officials say they are still investigating the case.
*************************
Suspect arrested, victims identified in Atoka Co. double homicide
Hershal Hatley
By Abbie Maynard | Posted: Fri 8:31 AM, May 25, 2018 | Updated: Fri 5:37 PM, May 25, 2018
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A 25-year-old Atoka County man is in jail, accused of shooting and killing two family members and injuring another.
Atoka County Sheriff Tony Head said it started as a domestic altercation at a home off of Skylark Road. The argument escalated and the suspect, 25-year-old Hershel Hatley, is accused of shooting three people, killing two.
"A very tragic day was yesterday in Atoka County, very tragic, and I hated to hear that it was my neighbors," Edmond Jacobs said.
Edmond Jacobs lives right up the street from where the shooting took place late Thursday night near the town of Crystal.
"I know the Millers. I've known them for about 35 to 40 years. Richard was a very good guy, hard working guy," Jacobs said.
When deputies got to the home, the OSBI report states they found 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller fatally shot. The third victim, 35-year-old Brandon Aldava, was also shot and flown to a hospital. He's since been released.
Investigators said the suspect, Hershel Hatley, drove to a family member's house in McCurtain County after the shooting. That's where he admitted to the crime.
SAMI WILLIAMS
May 24, 2018
SAMANTHA “SAMI” SUE WILLIAMS
June 1, 2018 Durant Democrat Obituaries 0
Samantha “Sami” Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA. Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, […]
********
Life Legacy
Samantha "Sami" Sue Williams, age 33, a lifelong Lane, OK resident, was born on Monday, August 20, 1984, to Richard Miller and Brandiale (Leiter) Walker, at Sacramento, CA.
Sami passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Crystal, OK. She attended Lane Grade School and graduated from Atoka High School. Sami was a baker/chef. She married Brandon Aldava. Sami enjoyed baking, arts and crafts, spending time with her children, reading, binge watching shows, facebook, summer fun, and Halloween which was her favorite holiday.
Sami is survived by her husband, Brandon Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; daughters, Zoey Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK, Journi Aldava of the home in Crystal, OK; mother, Brandiale Walker of Hartshorne, OK; sisters, Nichelle Darrow and husband Justus of McAlester, OK, Shelli Walker of Hartshorne, OK, Kathy Ernst and husband Edward of Caney, OK, KC Goff of Atoka, OK;
Nieces, Brookelynne Darrow of McAlester, OK, Peyton Darrow of McAlester, OK, Emily Harmon of Burleson, TX, Rhiannon Ernst of Caney, OK;
Nephews, Jacob Harmon of Burleson, TX, R.J. and Rudy Ernst of Caney, OK; grandfather, Jesse Smith of Sacramento, CA; sister in law, DeeAnn Harmon and husband Baldric of Burleson, TX; mother in law, Vickie Ibarra of Weatherford, TX; along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Sami is preceded in death by her father, Richard Miller; adopted mother, Cynthia Miller; grandmother, Alice Sue Smith; brother, Willy Ray Miller.
Services will be Sunday, June 10, 2018 @ 2:00p.m., at Feed Bin Café, Caney, Oklahoma.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
GUEST BOOK
06/05/2018 - Ashley Lennox-Myles-pierre
*My dear sweet friend classmate you were truly a on earth shine bright we love you
Thanks for always being sweet sammi
Rih
06/02/2018 - Janice Bateman
*I am Brendons mother in law and meet Samantha when she was in a baby stroller being pushed around by Chrissy. She was a sweet baby with a sweet smile that turned into a very awesome adult. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. She will be missed. Praying for the girls and family.
06/02/2018 - Kathy Ernst
*Sami Sue you were my best friend , my unbiological sister, my baking partner ,my counselor, my school mate a beautiful mom and so much more.. The loss of you is such a terrible tragedy.. I will treasure the memories I have of you Sami .. I love and miss you lots Sami muah your singing with the angels now friend!!
06/01/2018 - Ron and Stephanie Wilborn
*Dearest Sami you will be missed but not forgotten I promise to be tutu to your daughters Zoey and journi You
06/01/2018 - Meredith Brannon
*Such a beautiful vibrant person, taken too soon. Fly high Sami.
06/01/2018 - Nichelle Darrow
*Sami Sue was more than my sister. She was a mother figure, a teacher, a counselor, a life long partner in shenanigans. Nothing in the world will ever make sense again. Without her I no longer know who I am... we always said nothing was stronger than the power of three. See no evil hear no evil speak no evil... Sam I Am... I love you and miss you with all that I am. You have always been my hero and now the world will know how heroic you truly are. All my love Hope's and dreams,
Baybsister
06/01/2018 - Sheila Thompson
*So sorry for yr families loss. My heart & prayers goes out to the girls and rest of family.
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK
****************
OSBI to investigate double homicide in Atoka County
by Jonathan Miller
Hershal DeWayne Hatley has been arrested for a double homicide in Atoka County on Thursday, May 25, 2018. (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) —
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says the Atoka County Sheriff's Office as requested they investigate a double homicide that happened Thursday.
The ACSO had been called about a shooting and when officers arrived they found two people dead, they have been identified as Richard Miller, 73 and Sami Williams, 33. Investigators learn a third person, Brandon Aldava, 36, had been injured and left the scene. Aldava was treated and released from a hospital.
OSBI reports the suspect in the shooting Hershal DeWayne Hatley, 25, had driven to the house of a family member and had admitted to the shooting. Law enforcement was contacted by the family and Hatley was taken into custody. A reason for the shooting has not been released.
Hatley is facing two counts of murder in the first degree and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI will present the findings of their investigation, when it is completed, to the Atoka County District Attorney's Office.
*********************
Oklahoma man arrested for double-murder, shooting
Hershal Hatley
ATOKA, Okla. – Agents are investigating a double-murder and shooting of another individual in Atoka County.
On Friday, deputies with the Atoka County Sheriff’s Office were called to a reported shooting at a home.
When they arrived, they found the bodies of 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller.
Officials learned that a third person, 36-year-old Brandon Aldava, had also been shot but had left the scene. Aldava was later treated and released from a nearby hospital.
Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation allege that 25-year-old Hershal DeWayne Hatley drove to a family member’s home and admitted to the shooting.
Hatley was arrested and taken to the McCurtain County Jail.
He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of shooting with intent to kill.
OSBI officials say they are still investigating the case.
*************************
Suspect arrested, victims identified in Atoka Co. double homicide
Hershal Hatley
By Abbie Maynard | Posted: Fri 8:31 AM, May 25, 2018 | Updated: Fri 5:37 PM, May 25, 2018
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A 25-year-old Atoka County man is in jail, accused of shooting and killing two family members and injuring another.
Atoka County Sheriff Tony Head said it started as a domestic altercation at a home off of Skylark Road. The argument escalated and the suspect, 25-year-old Hershel Hatley, is accused of shooting three people, killing two.
"A very tragic day was yesterday in Atoka County, very tragic, and I hated to hear that it was my neighbors," Edmond Jacobs said.
Edmond Jacobs lives right up the street from where the shooting took place late Thursday night near the town of Crystal.
"I know the Millers. I've known them for about 35 to 40 years. Richard was a very good guy, hard working guy," Jacobs said.
When deputies got to the home, the OSBI report states they found 33-year-old Sami Williams and 73-year-old Richard Miller fatally shot. The third victim, 35-year-old Brandon Aldava, was also shot and flown to a hospital. He's since been released.
Investigators said the suspect, Hershel Hatley, drove to a family member's house in McCurtain County after the shooting. That's where he admitted to the crime.
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