GERALD CURTIS NEFF

Gerald Curtis Neff, 73, of Poteau, OK went to his heavenly home March 28, 2009. He was born in Poteau, OK to Lucille (Frank) & Curtis Neff February 20, 1936. He was a Farmer's Insurance Agent in Poteau for 31 years. In his younger years he was a professional truck driver for Johnson Controls. He was past Lions International District 3K Governor & he received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, the highest honor of the Lions Club Int'l Foundation. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Poteau. He and Elizabeth Eck were married on October 19, 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, mother & father in law, Chloia & Fred Eck; and daughter, Jann Neff Ethen. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth; daughters, Lisa Leming of OKC, Christy & Kenneth Jones of Haskell, OK; son in law, Mark Ethen of OKC; 7 grandchildren, Jake & Jaime Leming, Leah Leming of Poteau, OK, Luke & Dusty Leming of Gilbert, AZ, Katie & Stephen Ethen of OKC, Sarah & Aaron Jones of Haskell; 2 great grandchildren, Rebekah & Kylie Leming; 2 great grandchildren expected in August; mom, Vivian Frank Tullis & brother, Howard Frank & Lynda of Broken Arrow, OK; sisters in law, Freda & husband John Reed of Poteau, Donna Mitchell of Owasso, Darline & husband Bill Best of Tulsa; devoted employees & friends, Tonia Johnson & Stacee Midgley; special friends, Jim & Anita Estes family. Services: 2 pm, Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at First Christian Church, Poteau. Dennis Jones & Tracy Ellis officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK - Pallbearers, Jake & Luke Leming, Johnny Reed, Denny Casey, Kenney Casey, Doug Casey, Mike Reif; honorary pallbearers, Jim Estes, John Reed, Veachel Davis, Charlie Been, F.L. HOlton, Dick Winters, Stephen Ethen, Aaron Jones. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, PO Box 160 Poteau, OK 74953; or Indian Nations Ministries, H.C. 68, Box 106, Nashoba,OK 74558

BRADLEY MORRIS

Bradley Morris, 76, of Wister, Ok passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 in Fort Smith, AR. He was born in Wister on January 4, 1934 to Wilbert & Monnie (Curtis) Morris. Bradley was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was married to Sue Humphreville on August 27, 1960. Bradley was a retired teacher; a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wister and a member of the Gideon's International. He is survived by his wife, Sue of the home; 2 sons, Mark Bradley Morris of McAlester, OK & Scott Dewitt Morris of Norman, OK and 3 Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; a host of beloved friends. Services: 10 am, Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at First United Methodist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Don Whitman. Interment in Maxey Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers: D.B. Lampkin, Mark Morris, Leroy Pittman, Harmon Robinson, Sammy Joe Bennett & Terry Morris. Family Visitation: 6-8 pm Tuesday Evening at the funeral home

Brian Earl Dailey

Brian Earl Dailey, 21, of Howe, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Howe, OK. Brian was born on November 17, 1987 in Poteau, OK to Clyde & Linda (Shrum) Dailey. He was a graduate of Howe High School. Brian played basketball during school. He enjoyed music, video games and hanging out with his friends. He loved his fiancé’ and his family with all his heart and he showed it in every way possible. Brian is survived by his mother Linda Dailey of Poteau, OK; his father, Clyde Dailey of Howe, OK; his fiancé’, Alexandria Rolf of Poteau, OK; 2 sisters, Holly Gabrielle Dailey of Poteau, OK & Linda Renae Dailey of Tulsa, OK; a brother, Jayson Clyde Dailey of Fort Smith, AR; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Brian were held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Heavener, OK with the Reverend Bryan Vandever 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.

Ethel Paulene "Polly" Cox

Ethel Paulene “Polly” Cox, 75, of Cameron, OK passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Cameron. Polly was born on August 4, 1933 in Cameron, OK to Otto & Ola Mae Goins. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Harold Cox, Sr; a sister Levenia Newell; a brother Orville Goins; a great granddaughter, Summer Dawn Cox; her parents; and her very best friend Sarah Wilson preceded her in death. Polly is survived by 2 daughters, Wanda D. Frazier of Odessa, TX & Alice I. Slater of Pocola, OK; 2 sons, Harold R. Cox Jr. of Cameron, OK & Charley W. Cox of Howe, OK; a special son Dennie Cox of Olney, TX; 5 sisters, Linda Goins & Sue Hensley, both of Panama, OK; Evelyn Hanna of Cameron, OK; Ethelene Covey of Shady Point, OK & Lola Seaton of Cameron, OK; 4 brothers, Arnold Goins & Howard Goins both of Panama, OK, Bill Goins of Shady Point, OK, & David Goins of Cameron, OK; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives & loved ones & many beloved friends. Funeral services for Polly were held at 2:00 pm, Monday, March 30, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Greenhill Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Kevin Hanna, Terry Moss, Shane Cox, Eric Helms, Cliff Tankersley, James Brown, Mike Cox & James Bise.

Lindsey Brooke Morrison

Lindsey Brooke Morrison, 11 months, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Howe, OK. Lindsey was born April 21, 2008 in Poteau, Ok to Nicholas Morrison & Jaime Rachel (Collins) Benson. Lindsey was preceded in death by her mother, Jaime Benson & sister, Andrea Benson. Survivors include her father, Nicholas Morrison of Heavener, OK; grandparents, Bobby & Diana Morrison of Heavener, OK, Joan & Randy McDaniel of Monroe, OK, Thomas & Tess Collins of Alvin, TX; half brother, Cordale Morrison; half sister, Maria Morrison; sister, Baylee Morrison of thehome; aunts & uncles, Rachel & Mike Petty of Heavener, OK, Robin & Casey Covey, Artela & Joseph Blair of Wister, OK, Julie & Shadd Stover of Poteau, OK, Christine Collins of Alvin, TX, Jacob Collins of Monroe, OK, Charles McDaniel of Howe, OK, Robert Collins of Alvin, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers were Daniel Key, Charles McDaniel, Nicholas Covey, Michael Terry, Joseph Blair, Casey Covey, Mike Petty & Kevin Terry. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau,

Jaime Rachel Benson

Jaime Rachel Benson, 32, of Heavener, OK passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Howe, OK. She was born August 7, 1976 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Thomas Roger & Joan Collins. Jaime was preceded in death by her daughters, Andrea & Lindsey; twin brothers, Matthew & Jason Collins; grandparents, Ernest & Lilly Mae Terry. She was a homemaker & a CNA. Survivors include her daughter Baylee Morrison of the home; fiance’, Nicholas Morrison of Heavener, OK; stepchildren, Cordale Morrison & Maria Morrison; mother & stepfather, Joan & Randy McDaniel of Monroe, OK; father & stepmother, Thomas & Tess Collins of Alvin, TX; 4 sisters, Robin Covey & Artela Blair of Wister, OK, Julie Stover of Poteau, OK & Christine Collins of Alvin, TX; 3 brothers, Jacob Collins of Monroe, OK, Charles McDaniel of Howe, OK, & Robert Collins of Alvin, TX; brother in law, Mike Petty of Heavener, OK; special Meemaw, Peggy White of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers were Daniel Key, Charles McDaniel, Nicolas Covey, Michael Terry, Joseph Blair, Casey Covey, Mike Petty & Kevin Terry. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, Oklahoma

Andrea Lily Benson

Andrea Lily Benson, 10, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Howe, OK. She was born December 15, 1998 in Tulsa, OK to Joe Edwin Benson & Jaime Rachel Benson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jaime Benson & half sister, Lindsey Morrison; and grandmother, Wanda Benson. Survivors include her father & step mother, Joe & Jo Anna Benson of Okemah, OK; half sister, Baylee Morrison of the home; step brtohers, Cordale Morrison & Bradly Borges; step sisters, Maria Morrison & Laura Borges; grandparents, Gene Benson of Heavener, OK, Joan & RAndy McDaniel of Monroe, OK, Thomas & Tess Collins of Alvin, TX; step grandparents, Wendell & Lou Anna Fuller of Okemah, OK; aunts & uncles, Gina McKinney, Jerri & Greg Parker, Steve & Wanda (Marie) Benson, Rachel & Mike Petty, Robin & Casey Covey, Artela & Joseph Blair, Julie & Shadd Stover, Charistine Collins, Jacob Collins, Charles McDaniel, Robert Collins; special MeMaw, Peggy White; special first cousins, Marrissa McKinney, Tiffani McKinney, Allison Guenther. Services 3 pm, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Royal Oak Free Will Baptist Church in Cameron, OK with the Rev. Gene Benson & Rev. Jimmy Waldrop officiating. Burial followin in Royal Oak Cemetery.

Deanne Anthony

Deanne Louise Anthony, 64, of Poteau, Ok passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in Fayetteville, AR. Deanne was born October 16, 1944, in Ft. Smith, AR to Robert Wesley & Louise (Daack) Wilber. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church; Belle Point Quilters & 20th Century Federated Womens Club. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Her husband, John “Bill” Anthony preceded her in death November 14, 2006; her parents also preceded her. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Lara & Kevin Clark of Bentonville, AR; son & daughter in law, John & Amanda Anthony of Poteau, OK; 6 Grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan, Brandon, Aaron, Rachel, & Isabella; her beloved dog, Auggie;; other relatives & loved ones, a host of beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Fairhill/Knothole Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers were Thomas Sullivan, Chris Fenton, Rodney Evans, Brad Hall, Kevin Clark, Ryan Adams, & Brian Shore.

Frances Ruby Tomblinson

Frances Ruby Tomblinson, 59, of Muskogee, OK passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009 at Muskogee Regional Medical Center in Muskogee. Frances was born on July 20, 1949 in Lawrenceville, Virginia to John Henry & Mary Sue (Pritchett) Conner. She was a nurse. Her parents; a nephew, Marvin Husky; a sister in law, Susan Coffey; and a brother in law, Dwain Tomblinson all precede Frances in death. Frances is survived by her husband, Steven Tomblinson of the home; a daughter & son in law, Stephanie & Roy Lowe of Talihina, OK; 5 sons & daughters in law, Jesse & Martha Tomblinson, of Muskogee, OK; Robert & Peggy Tomblinson of Fort Smith, AR; Steven & Shelly Tomblinson, Michael Tomblinson, & Phillip & Nancy Tomblinson, all of Muskogee, OK; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters Fannie Husky & Elizabeth Conner both of Muskogee, OK; brothers, James Conner & Ottwell “Jr.” Conner, both of Iowa; and Frankie Conner of Virginia; other relatives; loved ones, & many beloved friends. Funeral services for Frances were held at 12 noon Saturday, March 28, 2009 at First Church of the Nazarene in Wister, OK with the Reverend Brent Smith officiating. Interment followed the services in Ellis Chapel Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Austin Tomblinson, Derek Tomblinson, Tommy Tomblinson, Roy Lowe, Matt Newberry & Noah Hargrove.

Billie Beatrice Wood "Grandma Wood"

Billie Beatrice Wood (“Grandma Wood”), 94, of Spiro, OK passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 in Spiro, OK. She was born on April 24, 1914 in Shady Point, OK to William Henry & Olla (Henderson) Coleman. Beatrice taught school during the war and worked at Hamlin Manufacturing Company. She was a member of the Spiro Church of Christ. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved sewing, gardening, & painting pictures. Her husband, Waymon Wood; a son, Bobby Wood; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and her parents preceded her in death. Beatrice is survived by 2 daughters & son-in-law, Joella & Odell Clark, Sue & Bill Marler of Spiro, OK; son & daughter-in-law, James & Jan Wood of Spiro, OK; 10 grandchildren, Larry Clark of Tahlequah, OK, Teri & Scott Wyatt of Edmond, OK, Ron & Kathy Clark of Castle Rock, CO, Jill & Lou Garcia of St. Louis, MO, Jamie & Sabrina Wood of Stillwater, OK, Julie Wood of Oklahoma City, OK, Dena & Chris Brickey of Durango, CO, Pat & Heather Garner of Spiro, OK, Buffy & Greg Kephart of Harrison, AR, Kerrie Wood of Odessa, TX; 15 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; a host of beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Thursday, March 19, 2009 graveside at Nubbin Ridge Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Interment followed

Ada Lee Nester

Ada Lee Nester, 78, of Arkoma, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 in Arkoma. Ada was born on September 17, 1930 in Pittsburg, Kansas to David & Ada (Williams) Long. She was a cook. Ada raised all her kids and loved her family very deeply. Her husband, Jacob Nester; a son, Jacob Nester, Jr.; a granddaughter, Laura Cailett; and her parents preceded Ada in death. Ada is survived by 4 daughters, Laura Cailett of California; & Betty Smith, Shirley Bennett, & Brenda Scott, all of Arkoma, OK; 2 sons, Joe Nester of Mulberry, AR & Larry Nester of Arkoma, OK; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a sister, Clara Nester of Muldrow, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Graveside services were held at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas with the Reverend John Burns officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, OK. Pallbearers were Joseph Nester, Michael Smith, Danny Smith, Bobby Smith, Richard Bennett, Clay Bennett, & Matthew Hesson. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Parilee Nelson Tidenberg

Parilee Nelson Tidenberg, 73, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away March 13, 2009, at her home. She was born September 5, 1935 in Brownfield, Texas. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Garland Tidenberg of Poteau, her parents, Polly and Homer Nelson of Brownfield, Texas, and a brother, Homer Irwin Nelson of Waco, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Pal (Mark) Jordan, of Richmond, VA; her son, Jim (Tina) Tidenberg of Clovis, NM; her son, Tim (Annie) Tidenberg of Nairobi, Kenya; her daughter Trisa (Joe) DuBois of Poteau; her grandchildren Amy (Wes) Rickards; Johnathon (Bettina) Tidenberg, Josh (Sammy Jo) Tidenberg; Laura Tidenberg; James Jordan; Jamie Tidenberg; Jared Tidenberg; John Mark Jordan; Hannah Tidenberg; Julia DuBois; and Joanna DuBois. She celebrated the birth of Jacob DuBois on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. She also is survived by two great grandchildren; a brother, Walter Graves (Effie) Nelson; and a sister, Sue (Jim) Sprague; numerous other loved ones and many friends. Pallbearers are Johnathon Tidenberg, Josh Tidenberg, James Jordan, Jared Tidenberg, Ed Abernathy, Dennis Carter, Toby Tilley, and Dennis Yochum. Services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the Southside Baptist Church of Poteau with Rev. Tim Tidenberg and Dr. Mark Jordan officiating assisted by Pastor Monty Thompson of Southside Baptist Church. Internment will follow in Oakland Cemetery at Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Parilee’s life was committed to the God she served and loved. She graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1956. Her husband, James, was her dearest friend, and she served beside him as a Pastor’s wife in Burleson, Texas, Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis, NM, First Baptist Church in Farmington, NM; and First Baptist Church, Poteau, OK. In 1962, Parilee went to East Africa, where she served with her husband as a missionary appointed by the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board. She was born Parilee Nelson, named after her mother and great grandmother. To her grandchildren, she became known as Bibi (grandmother in Swahili). Bibi was “home” to her children and their families and took great joy in being with her family. Her love for Africa and missions continued through the years. She served God faithfully at her local church. Parilee was a devoted wife, mother, friend, and a gifted teacher whose love and devotion has enriched the lives of many people. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southside Baptist Church, Poteau, OK, designated for the Maasai Ministries Fund to be used for ministry to African women. The address is Southside Baptist Church, 505 Holsen, Poteau OK 74953.

Bonnie Evelyn Edens

Bonnie Evelyn Edens, 87, of Panama, OK passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, OK. Bonnie was born on October 12, 1921 in Nubbin Ridge, OK to Will & Iva (Sanders) Regan. She was a homemaker. She loved cooking, sewing, making clothes, gardening, and taking care of her pets. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Leland W. Edens, a daughter, Bonnie Edens, a brother, Charles Regan, and her parents. Bonnie is survived by 3 sons & daughters in law Jerry & Peggy Edens of Panama, OK; Charles & Paula Edens of Silver City, NM, & Bobby Edens of Tulsa, OK; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; a sister, Jewel Sisco of Panama, OK; a brother, Rex Regan f Shady Point, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Bonnie were held at 2:00 pm. Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Tommy Perez officiating. Interment followed the services in Old Cache Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Tommy Wagner, Robert Edens, Matthew Abeyta, Rex Regan, Charley Horsley, Harold Magee, Jeff Wilson, & Jerimiha Barras.

Janetta Sue Burlew

Janetta Sue Burlew, 65, of Poteau, OK passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in Poteau, OK. Sue was born on April 21, 1943 in Poteau, OK to Willie R. “Bill” & Hazel (Crenshaw) Irvin. She was a homemaker. Sue loved spending time with her family & friends. Sue is survived by her beloved husband, Wade Burlew of the home; a son Jarroll Burlew of Tulsa, OK; a daughter Velvet Lynn Nighting of Grayson, LA; 3 grandchildren’ 2 great grandchildren a brother, Bobby Irvin of Poteau, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Sue were held at 10:00 am Thursday, March 12, 2009 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.

Dennis Lee Fowler

Dennis Lee Fowler, 56, of Panama, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 in Panama, OK. Dennis was born on July 23, 1952 in Bokoshe, OK to Floyd Eugene & Evelyn Marie (Ford) Fowler. He was a veteran of the US Army & a mechanic. Dennis is survived by 3 daughters, Sondra Mills of Poteau, OK, and Becky Mills & Stacia Mills both of Panama, OK; 11 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Wilma Permenter of Arkoma, OK & Diane Sutton of Spiro, OK; a brother, Rick Fowler of Greenwood, AR, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Dennis were held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 16, 2009 at the Solid Rock Church in Panama, OK with the Reverend Everett Morris officiating. Interment followed the services in Nubbin Ridge Cemetery in Bokoshe, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Keith Self, Dale White, Brenden Pazbra, David Carson, Pete Jones, Deane Hall, Mikel Irvin, & Shannon Johnson. Honorary pallbearer was Jake Bailey.

Victoria M. Lawson

Victoria M. Lawson, 83, of Shady Point, OK passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Victoria was born on June 28, 1925 in Latham, Oklahoma to Elmer R. & Ollie B. (Barnes) Hood. She spent her lifetime living in this wonderful area and was employed by Riverside Furniture until her retirement. Her parents; her 1st husband Norman Monks; her 2nd husband Omer Lawson, a son, Jerry Monks; 2 daughters, Glenda Tubby & Loretha Grigsby; 2 brothers, Ralph Hood & James Hood; 2 sisters Helen Jones & Evelyn Van Meter all preceded Victoria in death. Victoria is survived by a daughter & son in law, Janice & Jim Scroggins of Shady Point, OK; a son & daughter in law, Terry & Sandra Monks of Shady Point, OK; 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; special loved ones, Jesse & Beatrice Watts & Roger Watts, numerous other relatives & loved ones & many beloved friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, March 16, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Shady Point Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Daniel Monks, Leon Laymon, Dearl Laymon, Roy Scroggins, Roger Watts, & Andrew Martinez.

Alene Knight

Alene Knight,76, of Poteau, OK passed away in Ft. Smith, AR on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Mrs. Knight was born March 8, 1932 in Reichert, OK to Jake & Lona (Cogburn) Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jr. Knight; 2 sisters, & her parents. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Mary & George Jack of Poteau, OK; 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Jim & Rosemary Knight of Summerfield, OK, Willis & Mary Jane Knight of Wister, OK, and Sam & Rikki Knight of Summerfield, OK; 9 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jesse Robinson of Summerfield, OK, Johny Dewayne Robinson of Reichert, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services: 2 pm, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Summerfield Cemetery Pavilion, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment following in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK.

John David Mize

John David Mize, 55, of Shady Point, OK passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in Wister, Oklahoma. John was born on March 12, 1953 in Whitesboro, OK to JD & Lillian (Long) Mize. He was a member of Poteau Valley Baptist Church and a mechanic. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and pulling pranks on family and friends. His parents precede him in death. John is survived by 2 daughters & sons in law, Tonya Marie & Daniel Monks & Heather Michelle & Chris Ford; 2 sons, David Shane & Joshua Loyd Mize; 7 grandchildren, Seth Ford, Grant Ford, Taylor Ford, Paige Monks, Cole Monks, Lexi Weaver, & Braxten Mize; 5 brothers, Ted Mize, Bill Mize, Kenneth Mize, Bobby Mize, & Roy Mize; 3 sisters, Joyce Hill, Wanda Perkins, & Wilma Eslick; special loved ones, Deborah Mize & Deborah Stanley; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for John were held at 2:00 pm Friday, March 6, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in LeFlore Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Ethan Hill, Bryan Hancock, Joe Hancock, Jason Mize, Rodney Mize, & Stephen Billy.