Esther Beatrice Hargrove

Esther Beatrice Hargrove, 86, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 in Poteau. She was born in Bennington, OK on March 28, 1922, to Cullin & Dovie (Anderson) Guin. Esther was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; daughter, Patsy Ann Hargrove; 3 brothers & 4 sisters. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Poteau. Survivors include her sons, Donald Wayne Hargrove and Ronnie Dean Hargrove, both of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services 10 am, Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the First Church of the Nazarene, Poteau, OK with Rev. David Gordon officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

Flora Evelyn Nichols

Flora Evelyn Nichols, 79, of Wister, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Oaks Healthcare Center in Poteau, Oklahoma. Flora was born on Aprll 29, 1929 in Wister, Oklahoma to William David & Inez Gertrude (Call) Covey. She was a member of Ellis Chapel Church of Wister, OK and retired from The Oaks Healthcare Center. Flora’s parents; her husband Sidney Nichols; a son Gary Nichols; and a sister Ellen Whitmore precede her in death. Flora is survived by a daughter, Darlene Lyons of Wister, OK; 2 sons, Carroll Covey of Poteau, OK and Phillip Nichols of Wister, Oklahoma. 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Christine Adams & Eula Mae Nelson, both of Wister, OK & 2 brothers, Jack & Ed Covey, both of Wister, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Flora were held at 10:00 am, December 2, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jack Covey officiating. Interment followed the services in Ellis Chapel Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Fred Nelson, Eddie Nelson, John Whitmore, Mike Whitmore, Sean Covey, Billy Bradford, Tyler Nelson, & David Adams.

Donnie Ray Riggs I

Donnie Ray Riggs I, of Monroe, OK, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Donnie was born on March 6, 1952 in Clayton, Arizona to Cratus Ray & Cordelia Fern (Wilcox) Riggs. He was a heavy equipment operator Donnie attended schools in Cameron, Tarby, & Poteau. He graduated from Indio High School in 1970 then went to Mechanical School for 2 years at the College of the Desert. He worked as a roofer throughout the United States with his brother Kenneth Riggs. In 1975 he met and married the love of his life, Phyllis Dellamedaglia. They were wed on November 16, 1975 and recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cratus Ray & Cordelia Fern (Wilcox) Riggs; a son, Donnie Riggs II; 8 sisters and 1 brother. Donnie is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Phyllis Riggs of the home; 2 daughters, Katrina & husband Ramon Casados of Fayetteville, AR & Danielle Riggs & fiance’ Justin Rhoades of Conneat Lake, PA; 4 grandchildren, David “Spud” Casados of the home, Kruz Casados, Griffen & MahrKi Johnson; a brother & sister in law, Connie & Linda Riggs of Vinita, OK; and a brother in law, Charles Hurley of Spiro, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Fuenral services for Donnie were held at 10:00 am, Monday, December 1, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Marshall Faulkenberry & the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Justin Rhoades, Jeff Burger, Eldon Faulkenberry, Jr., Justin Dill, Dennis Wilson, & Jim Berngen.

Rebecca Elaine Harwell

Rebecca Elaine Harwell, 53, of Broken Arrow, OK, formerly of Poteau, OK passed away on Thursday November 27, 2008 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rebecca was born on September 6, 1955 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jack & Mayme (Taff) Craig. She was a 1973 graduate of Poteau High School and had been a Homemaker for 34 years. Her parents preceded her in death. Rebecca is survived by her beloved husband Joe Harwell of the home; 2 sons & daughter in law, Joseph & Amber Harwell of Tulsa, OK & Jason Harwell of Broken Arrow, OK; 2 daughters & son in law, Heather & Jason Speaks of Tulsa, OK & Kim Hall of Broken Arrow, OK; 5 grandchildren, Jordyn Harwell, Sable Hall, Breandra Hall, Jarrad Speaks, Bridget Harwell, & Chloe Harwell (due January 12, 2009); 5 sisters Gwendolyn Reynolds of Coffeyville, KS, Patricia Ballard & Sharon Hickman, both of Poteau, OK, Susie Hutton of Richland, MO, & Jackie Slone of Poteau, OK; 2 brothers, Bob Craig & Jim Craig, both of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Rebecca were held at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 1, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Joseph Harwell, Jason Harwell, Bob Craig, Chad Craig, Jim Craig, Steve Hickman, Jeff Mode, Brandon Slone, & Jason Speaks.

Elaine Faye Prock

Elaine Faye Prock, 81, of Shady Point, OK passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born in Poker Bend, on June 28, 1927 to her parents, Joe & Iola Kubala and was raised in Poker Bend by Joe & Helen Kubala after her mother’s death. Elaine’s goal in life was to be a good wife and mama and she was. Elaine’s husband, L.D. Prock was well known in the community from his business, the Prock Fence Company of Shady Point, OK. Elaine is preceded in death by her a son, George Eugene Lomon; her husband of 56 years, L.D. Prock; 2 sisters, Omigee Ruddles & Dorothy Christenberry Nixon and her parents preceded Elaine in death. Elaine is survived by 3 daughters & sons in law, Gloria & Jerry Womack of Shady Point, OK, Carolyn & David Anderson of Panama, OK, & Sandy & Gary Mason of Shady Point, OK; a son & daughter in law, Reverend Barry & Barbara Prock of Garber, OK; a sister, Irene Scott of Blommer, AR; 7 grandchildren, Charlotte Daymille of Littleton, CO, Machelle Ward of Elko, NV, Lenny Anderson of Poteau, OK, Teri Leedom of Sallisaw, OK, Dustin Prock of Enid, OK, Justin Greeno of Athens, TN, & Jeni Cloud of Sapulpa, OK; 18 great grandchildren with another one expected in May, 2009; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Elaine were held Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services at Shady Point Cemetery in Shady Point, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were her grandsons & great grandsons.

Norma Jean Kuecken

Norma Jean Kuecken, 70, of Spiro, OK passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Spiro, Oklahoma. Norma was born on June 3, 1938 in Red Oak, OK to Chester Ray & Hazel Lorene (Sloan) Mize. She was a homemaker. Norma’s parents, her husband, George Lloyd Kuecken, and a daughter, Frieda May Gilbreath preceded her in death Norma is survived by a daughter & son in law, Melba Jean & Russell Daniel of Spiro, OK; 4 grandchildren, Georgina Daniel of Spiro, OK, Lloyd E. Kuecken of the home; Elizabeth Ann Daniel of Spiro, OK & Christopher Gilbreath of the home; 2 brothers, Oscar William Mize of Cache, OK & James Edward Mize of Spiro, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Norma were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Leonard Cook officiating. Interment followed the services at Shady Point Cemetery in Shady Point, OK. Pallbearers were Howard Goins, Bill Goins, David Goins, AJ Hanna, Jerry Hensley, & Clayton Goins. Honorary pallbearers were Daniel Lovejoy & Josh Mantooth. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.

Billy George Davis

Billy George Davis, 52, of Cameron, OK passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Cameron. Billy was born on March 14, 1956 in Bokoshe, Oklahoma to Raymond & Anna Lee (Harris) Davis. Billy was an electrician. He loved hunting & fishing. His father, a brother Dewitt Davis; a sister, Goldie Saulsberry, & a daughter, Mary Raylene Davis precedes him in death. Billy is survived by 2 sons, Billy Joe Davis of Theodore, AL & Chris Meeder of Fort Smith, AR; 5 grandchildren, Shelby & Nathan Davis, Bryant, Gage, & Jessie Meeder; his mother, Anna Lee Davis of Spiro, OK; 2 sisters & brothers in law, Sharon & Donald Baxter of Panama, OK & Joyce & Ed Marks of Lockney, TX; 2 brothers & sister in law, Raymond Lee & Fran Davis of Barling, AR & Jessie Davis of Spiro, OK; the mother of his children, Mary Stewart of Cameron, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Billy were held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Ed Marks & Raymond Lee Davis officiating. Interment followed the services in Greenhill Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Roger Cody, Jr., David “Dave” Edwards, Daniel Edwards, Fred Plymale, Robbie Tran, & Jessie Davis, Jr.

Terea Millard

Teresa Lynn Millard, 41, of Poteau, OK passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Teresa was born on November 23, 1966 in Des Moines, IA to Leroy, Jr. & Mary Alice (Tuttle) Millard. She was a homemaker. Her paternal grandparents, Roy & Evelyn Millard, maternal grandfather, James Tuttle; and an aunt Karen Robinson precede Teresa in death. Teresa is survived by 2 daughters, Amber Millard & Heather Millard, both of Poteau, OK; a grandson, Chance Couch of Poteau, OK; her parents, Leroy Jr. & Mary Alice Millard of Poteau; her maternal grandmother, Arlene Tuttle of Poteau, OK; 3 brothers, Tommy Millard of Las Vegas, NV & Leroy Millard III & Tim Millard, both of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Graveside services for Teresa were held at 2:00 pm. Friday, November 28, 2008 at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, OK with the Reverend David Gordon officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Amber Millard, Heather, Millard, Tim Millard, Leroy Millard III, Leroy Millard Jr., & Tommy Millard.

John Morsund

John Morsund, 82, of Poteau, OK Passed away Friday - November 21, 2008 in Anahuac, Tx He was born in Newman Grove, NB on June 16, 1926 to Ivar & Tena (Johnson) Morsund. Bro. Morsund was a WWII veteran of the US Army & the US Army Air Corps. He was a Southern Baptist Minister and also a retired auto mechanic. He pastored many churches in LeFlore County some of which were Oak Ridge, Stapp-Zoe, Cowlington, Albion & Liberty Hill. He was also affiliated with the LeFlore County Baptist Association and ministered with them. He pastored in other surrounding communities outside of the county. Survivors include his wife, Lenora Morsund of the home; daughters, Ruth Ann Morsund Millsaps & husband, Jerry of Anahuac, TX, Elizabeth Morsund of Poteau, OK; sons, Arthur Morsund & wife Keva of Clarksville, AR, John Lee Morsund & wife Kim of Duncan, OK; grandchildren, Joshua Millsaps & wife Amy, Jeremy Millsaps of Juneau, Alaska, Kurt Morsund & Charlene Janway of Poteau, OK, Johnathan Morsund & Anthony J. Morsund of Clarksville, AR, Ryan Lewis Morsund & Sierra Morsund of Duncan, OK; Great Grandchildren; Jade Ambert Millsaps, Cody Lynn Millsaps, Jessica Anne Millsaps, Easton Janway; other relatives & loved ones; a host of Beloved friends. Services: 2 pm - Wednesday - November 26, 2008 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment: Knothole/Fairhill Cemetery - Cameron, OK. Pallbearers - Bill Bullard, Ike Caudell, Dennis Shoup, Alton Washburn, Harold Gibson, & Jerry Harmon. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday - November 25 - from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Shirley Dean Weatherford

Shirley Dean Weatherford, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 in Poteau, OK. Shirley was born in Lone Pine (Summerfield), OK on October 17, 1934 to Clovis & Martha (Rose) Weatherford. He was retired as Water Superintendent for the City of Poteau where he worked for 37 years. HE was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Katie Weatherford; 2 brothers in law, Elmer Yarberry & Justin Spottedbear. Survivors include 2 stepsons, Dixie Wayne Kyle & wife, Deborah of Hot Springs, AR, Charles Robert Kyle of the home; 3 stepdaughters, Aledda Marler of Poteau, OK, Lawanna Kyle of the home; Kay Drury & husband, Lynn of Poteau, OK; 2 brothers, Ronald Weatherford of Fort Windgate, NM, William Weatherford of Castro Valley, CA; 2 sisters, Sue Jane Yarberry of Poteau, OK, Anna Joe Spottedbear of Fort Worth, TX; 9 Step Grandchildren; 18 Step Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services held 2 pm, Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the First Assembly of God Church in Poteau with Rev. Keith Williams & Rev. Sonny Daniels officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were members of the Poteau Water Department.

Velma Acord

Velma Acord, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Velma was born September 26, 1934 in Van Buren, AR to Finis Melton & Emma Sylvia (Bernard) Ewing. She was a Real Estate Loan Closer for Adams Abstract Company in Poteau, OK. Velma was preceded in death by 2 sons, Reginald & Robert Acord; 8 brothers, Evan, Glen, E.T. Goodlow, Red, Charles, Doug, & Jack Ewing; and her parents. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Renneckar of Broken Arrow, OK; son, Greg Acord of Poteau, OK; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Loretta Adams of Wister, OK & Sally Barker of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 brothers, Bill Ewing of Ft. Smith, AR, Thell Ewing of Texas; several nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; a host of beloved friends. Services held 10 am, Monday, November 24, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment following in Forest Park Cemetery of Ft. Smith, AR. Pallbearers: Johnie Ray Adams Jr., Robbie Renneckar, Stephen Fruen, Jody Loggains, Bill Maggard, & Danny Hutchison.

Millie Ridenour

Millie Ridenour, 86, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born on February 11, 1922 in Spiro, OK to William & Rena (Ford) Romines. Mrs. Ridenour was a cook at Cameron Schools (retired). Mrs. Ridenour was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cameron, OK. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Ridenour; a son Timothy Dale Ridenour; & brother, W.H. Romines & her parents. She is survived by 2 sons, Johnny Lee Ridenour & Michael Lynn Ridenour, both of Cameron, OK; 3 daughters, Joyce Choate of Spiro, OK, Carolyn Sue Rush of Greenwood, AR, & Rena Minks of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 sisters, Genevia Martin of Spiro, OK & Mary Green of Panama, OK; 9 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Sunday, November 23, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Cameron, OK with the Rev. Barry Hayes & Rev. Gary Withrow officiating. Interment followed in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. Pallbearers: Danny Sanford, Billy Sanford, Jeffry Minks, Kendall Ridenour, Jarrod Ridenour, Mike Rush, & Brian Rush. Family visitation at the funeral home from 5-7 pm Saturday Evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Cameron, OK in memory of Millie Ridenour.

MARCELLA LEE FARRAR

MARCELLA LEE FARRAR, 79, OF SHADY POINT, OK PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 IN POCOLA, OK. SHE WAS BORN JANUARY 9, 1929 IN OLNEY, IL TO HOMER R. & MAGDALENA J. (BAEHR) RYDER. MRS. FARRAR WAS A HOMEMAKER. SHE LOVED TO CROCHET AND DO ARTS & CRAFTS. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, T.J. FARRAR; & 3 SISTERS. MAGDALENA BEANBLOSSOM, ISAPHENE KUTZ, & VELMA DOUGLAS. SHE IS SURVIVED BY 2 STEP DAUGHTERS, ANNTOINETTE FARRAR OF SHADY POINT, OK,& THERESA McBRIDE OF CAMERON, OK; 1 STEP SON, TOMMY RAY FARRAR OF PANAMA, OK; 7 STEP GRANDCHILDREN; 5 STEP GREAT GRANDCHILDREN; 3 SISTERS, MAGDALENA BEANBLOSSOM OF LAWRENCEVILLE, IL, ISAPHENE KUTZ OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM & VELMA DOUGLAS OF KILEEN, TX. 1 BROTHER, DIAL RYDER OF DALLAS,TX; OTHER RELATIVES & LOVED ONES; MANY BELOVED FRIENDS. SERVICES: 2 PM, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008, GRAVESIDE AT FAIRVIEW CEMETERY IN PANAMA, OK WITH REV. TREVOR COOK OFFICIATING. INTERMENT IN FAIRVIEW CEMETERY. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS THE FAMILY ASKS THAT YOU DONATE TO THE SHRINERS OR FULFILL A DREAM; THEY WILL MEET WITH FRIENDS ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON - NOVEMBER 23, FROM 2-4 PM.

Jean Reed

Jean Reed, 81, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jean was born on October 26, 1927 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Charles & Ethel (Manus) Stone. Jean was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church of Poteau and a homemaker. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Reed on October 9, 2000; a son, Michael on July 5, 2001; and her parents. Jean is survived by 2 sons & daughter in law, Carl Don & Donna Reed of Oklahoma City, OK & David Reed of Jackson, MS; 2 daughters & sons in law, Mary & Dick Mortimer of Oceanside, CA & Linda Gayle & Gary Furr of Poteau, OK; 10 grandchildren, Stephen Pate, Shauna Atchley, Charity Dressler, Gary Wayne Furr, Audra Langston, Christy Gray, Brian Furr, Tony Reed, Kevin Reed, & Mary Neely; 20 great grandchildren; a sister, Wanda Lewis of Carmichael, CA, 2 daughters in law, Janet Reed of Fort Smith, AR & Suzanna Reed of Marietta, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends & church family. Funeral services for Jean were held at 9:00 am, Friday, November 21, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Bobby Minick officiating. Interment followed the services at 11:00 am Friday November 21, 2008 at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Stephen Pate, Gary Wayne Furr, Brian Furr, Tony Reed, Kevin Reed, & Mike Robinson. Honorary pallbearer was Bill Dorey.

Darren Graham

Darren Graham, 43, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008 in Fort Smith. Darren was born on October 20, 1965 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Kenneth & Ida (Lemming) Graham. Darren was a truck driver. His parents precede him in death. Darren is survived by 2 sons, Bryson Graham of Poteau, OK and Zane Graham of Fort Smith, AR; a daughter, Heaven Graham of Pocola, OK; 4 sisters, Vicki of California; Linda of Wister, OK, Catherine & Ranae, both of Heavener, OK; a brother, Kenny of California; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Memorial services for Darren will be held at 1:00 pm. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy Graham officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Myrtle Lucille Angel

Myrtle Lucille Angel, 92, of Wister, OK passed away Tuesday, November 11,2008 in Poteau, Oklahoma. She was born November 30, 1915 in Chelsea, OK to J.W. & Mary (Chiles) Wilson. She was a waitress and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, John Angel. She is survived by 3 children, Mary Machart of DeKalb, TX, Jerry & Penny Angel of Poteau, OK and Judy & Howard Lee of Wister, OK; 13 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends. Services: 10 am, Thursday, November 13, 2008 graveside at Ellis Chapel in Wister, OK. Interment following. Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Mary D. Hughes

Mary D. Hughes, 85, of Spiro, OK passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born in Calhoun, Ok on August 1, 1923. Mary was a homemaker and a farmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Eagle & Tim Hughes. She is survived by a daughter, Wanda Hughes of Spiro, OK; and one brother, Odell Hughes of St. Louis, MO; numerous cousins and special friends. Services: 2 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2008, graveside at Hughes Cemetery in Latham, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment in Hughes Cemetery.

Gabriel Lee Christiansen

Gabriel Lee Christiansen, 35, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday - November 8, 2008 in Bokoshe, OK. He was born December 2, 1972 to Donnie & Judy (Harland) Christiansen in Ida Grove, Iowa. Gabriel graduated from Poteau High School in 1991. He served in the US Army as a medic & he was recently employed at Federal Coach in Fort Smith, AR. Gabriel brought so much joy to all those who knew him. The family will have a private service later.

Lillian Hunt

Lillian Hunt, 78, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born March 10, 1930, in Wister, OK to Barry & Hattie (Scrimner) Harmon. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Calvin Harmon. Lillian is survived by her husband, Robert of the home; one daughter, Cheryl Martin of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Barry Haga, Ryan Haga, Morgan Haga, & Ashley Martin Rice; one brother, Warren Harmon of Poteau, OK, one sister, Evelene Harris of Ada, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services 2 pm, Monday – November 10, 2008 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with the Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment Wister City Cemetery, Wister, OK. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK

Delmar Riley Turner

Delmar Riley Turner, 82, of Summerfield, OK passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in Summerfield. He was born in Summerfield on January 25, 1926, to Emit & Florance (Rogers) Turner. Delmar was a rancher and a farmer. He served in WWII with the US Navy. His parents preceded him in death as well as his wife, Aladean; sisters, Ethel & Inona Turner; & brothers, Eugene & Archie Turner. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Cogburn of Summerfield, OK; grandchildren, Samantha Ann Cogburn Steelman & husband, Mackie Jr. of Summerfield, John Cogburn & Andrew Cogburn of Summerfield. Great grandchildren, Makayla Steelman & Colt Steelman; sister, Rosie Loyd of Summerfield & brother, Tom Turner of Missouri; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services 2 pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Pavilion in Summerfield Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment Summerfield Cemetery

Mary Edris Overby

Mary Edris Overby, 87, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in Tulsa, OK. She was born October 23, 1921 in Paris, AR to Edward G. & Monie Ella (Goldsworthy) Connaughton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl: son, Carl Jr; brother Ed "Sonny" Connaughton; and her parents. She loved life; wanted to make certain everyone was fed. She loved her cats and loved to read. She is survived by 2 sons, Stve & wife, Ros Overby of Austin, TX, Bill & wife Becky Overby of Muskogee, OK; 2 daughters, Mary Ellen Grant of Tulsa, OK, Shirley Overby of Poteau, OK; 1 brother, Bill Connaughton of Poteau, OK; 1 sister, Helen Boolos of Greenwood, MS; 1 daughter in law, Linda Overby of Phoenix, AZ; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Rosary: 7 pm, Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK. Services: 2pm, Monday, November 10, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Poteau with Father Valentine officiating. Interment: Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steve Overby, Bill Overby, Connor Overby, Kyle Overby, Justin Harland & Josh Grant.

Robbie Gladys Black

Robbie Gladys Black, 90, of Panama, OK passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in Poteau, OK. She was born in Bokoshe, OK on September 20, 1918, to Williams J & Letha (Coleman) Turner. Mrs. Black was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 47 years, Jesse Black and brothers, William & Harrell Turner. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Ratto of Lodi, CA; son, Byron F. Black of Panama, OK; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Bertha martin of Grass Valley, CA, Hester Chandonais of Stockton, CA, Lois Nielson of Stockton, CA, Letha Meadows of San Luis Obispo, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services: 10 am, Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau OK with Don Cherry officiating. Interment: Oakland Cemetery- Poteau, OK.

Wilma Marie McKinney Ketchum

Wilma Marie McKinney Ketchum, 79, of Hulbert, OK passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 in Tahlequah, OK. She was born in Cedarville, OK on September 7, 1929 to Charles N. & Bessie E. (Starr) McKinney. Marie was a school custodian. She was preceded in death by her mother & her father; sisters, Wanda Wilson & Leslie McKinney; brother, Archie McKinney; & husband, Cecil Smith. She is survived by one son Thurlo Smith of Hulbert, OK; daughter-in-law, Brittany Smith; granddaughter, Kayla Smith of Centerville, TX; special grandson, Derek Jones; sister, Kathryn Sue Patterson of Poteau, OK; brother, Wesley James McKinney of Monroe, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Monday, November 10, 2008 at Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, OK. Interment followed in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK

Bernice Evans

Bernice Evans, 85, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Specialty Select Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bernice was born on March 11, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio to Kenneth & Clara (Meyer) Cook. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau, Oklahoma and retired from Hamlin Manufacturing. Bernice’s husband, Charles Evans, Sr; a son, Charles (Chuck) Evans, Jr.; granddaughters Nancy Stewart & Kimberly Caldwell; and her parents precede her in death. Bernice is survived by 3 daughters & son in law, Gloria Lowe of Poteau, OK; Karen & Lenard Mutz of Tacoma, WA; & Marsha Evans of Poteau, OK; a son, Thomas N. Evans of Poteau, OK; a sister, Dorothy Kaylor of Dayton, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; a nephew, Ken Kaylor; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral mass for Bernice was Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Poteau with Father Valentine officiating. Rosary was Friday evening, November 7, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK. Interment followed the funeral mass at Hodgen Cemetery in Hodgen, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers wee Lenard Mutz, Paul Jason Caldwell, David Mutz, & Charles Evans III.

H.G. Armstrong

H.G. Armstrong, 76, of Talihina, OK passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 in Talihina, OK. “H” was born in Meadowview, OK on August 28, 1932 to Richard & Beulah (Perry) Armstrong. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Violet McNutt, Sybil McKosky, & Gladys Scoles; brother, Mack Armstrong; son, Kenneth Armstrong; and daughter, Jaylene Armstrong. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Wanda Armstrong of the home; son & daughter in law, William & Gerri Armstrong of Hot Springs, AR; daughter, Jolene Armstrong of Warner, OK; grandson, Alexander Armstrong of Warner, OK; sister, Alpha Westerdahl of Federal Way, WA; brothers & sisters in law, Robert & Faye Armstrong, Larry & Judy Armstrong of Talihina, OK, Johnny & Ruby Armstrong of Eufaula, OK, Leonard Armstrong of Tulsa, OK, Jack & Patti Armstrong of Broken Arrow, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, OK with the Rev. Cecil Holcomb & Rev. Brian Vandever officiating. Burial followed in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers were Clay Armstrong, Tony Armstrong, Mack Armstrong, Bobby Shirley, Warren Shirley & Tommy McNutt.

Neva Jean (McBride) Tackett

Neva Jean (McBride) Tackett Neva Jean (McBride) Tackett, 44 of Poteau, OK passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Bokoshe, Oklahoma. Neva was born on March 23, 1964 in Talihina, OK to Wilmer Odus “Sam” & Drucilla (Ritter) McBride. Neva was a homemaker and a wonderful mother & grandmother. Her parents, a sister, Cynthia Holderfield, & a brother, Harlan Ray McBride precede her in death. Neva is survived by 2 sons, Chris Tackett of Bokoshe, OK & Jason Tackett & wife Jodi of Heavener, OK; a granddaughter, Rumor Tackett of Heavener, OK; 5 sisters, Pat Vinson of Noble, OK, Gail Mayer & Shirley Picklesimer of Poteau, OK, Sammie Thompson of Panama, OK, & Becky Maxell of Poteau, OK; 3 brothers, Samuel McBride of Carlsbad, NM, & Mackey McBride & Tim McBride, both of Poteau, OK; special friend Steven Tackett of Bokoshe, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Neva will be held at 10:00 a m, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Brian Smith officiating. Interment followed the services at Whitesboro Cemetery in Whitesboro, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers are Mark McBride, Billie Thompson, Randall Foster, Mike Skelton, Kevin Lee Atkins, & Darryl Heatherington. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Thompson, Tweela Adams, Susie Yates, Heath Cosgrove, & Richard Tackett.