Anthony Warren

Anthony Warren, 62, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, March 29, 2010. He was born December 20, 1947 in San Fransisco, CA to Levi and Ollie Warren. Anthony loved to listen to music, dance, watch TV and hit a few notes every once in a while. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Ollie Jenkins; siblings, Doris Forrest, Vivian Warren, and Lavern Warren. Also his uncle, Andrew Byrd. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. Services will be held 11 am, Saturday, April 3, 2010 graveside at Centerpoint Cemetery in Muldrow, OK. Interment will follow.

Robert Dean Lukenbill

Robert Dean Lukenbill, 77, of Panama, OK passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Robert was born April 4, 1932 in Hardwood, MO to Fred & Mary Evelyn Lukenbill. He played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals until he was injured. He then worked for the US Postal service for 33 years until his retirement. He loved fishing, gardening, yard work & watching football games. He was preceded in death by a son, Johnni Lukenbill; wife of 25 years, Patricia Lukenbill, parents, Fred & Mary Evelyn Lukenbill, 4 brothers, Charlie, Roger, Elmer, & Dave Lukenbill; and a sister, Mary Lukenbill. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Lukenbill of the home, 2 sons & daughter in law, Robert Dean Jr. & Sherri Lukenbill of Independence, MO, Chester Lukenbill; grandson & wife, Robert Dean III & Michelle Lukenbill of Iowa; great grandson, Robert Dean Lukenbill IV; great granddaughters, Abigail Lukenbill of Iowa, Ashley Lukenbill of Independence, MO, Tracy Wilson & husband Jon of Clinton, MO; great great granddaughter, Samantha Wilson of Clinton, MO; brothers & sisters in law, Jack & Alice Lukenbill, Frank & Susan Lukenbill; sisters & brothers in law, Marge & Don Hamontree of Nevada, MO, Sharon Lukenbill, Linda Lukenbill; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at First Step of Faith Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Bill Sanders officiating. Interment following in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers were Robert Lukenbill, Robert Lukenbill III, Frank Lukenbill, Jack Lukenbill, and Jerry Hensley. The family will be at the funeral home from 5-7 pm, on Thursday evening to visit with family and friends.

Carl Jackson Jr.

Carl Jackson Jr., 82, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Pocola. Carl was born in Monroe County, MS on February 6, 1928 to Carl & Necie (Riding) Jackson. He served in the US Navy for over 30 years; and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Jane Jackson of the home; 2 sons & daughters in law, John & Shirley Jackson and Edward & Virginia Jackson all of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, April Jarnigan & husband Kyle of Pocola, OK, Easton Jackson of Pocola, OK; 2 great grandchildren, Lily & Eva Jarnigan; sisters, Brenda Cole of Tupelo, MS & Peggy Smith of Aberdeen, MS; brother & sister in law, Floyd & Louise Jackson; 4 nieces, Cindy Wilson, Cheryl Bradford, Tresa Been & Julia Ann Smith, all of Pocola; nephew, Allan Jackson & family of Pocola, OK; sister in law, Lorene Jackson of Pocola, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 graveside at Fort Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR with Troy Conrad officiating. Pallbearers were Kyle Jarnagin, Phillip Conrad, Dustin Nena, Jeff Smith, Allan Jackson, & Ronnie Smith.

Margaret L. Baldwin

Margaret L. Baldwin, 87, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Mrs. Baldwin was born February 14, 1923 in Wister, OK to Earl & Catherine (Hoover) Claiborn. She was a member of the First Step of Faith Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence William Baldwin on 11/1/2007; her parents and a number of brothers & sisters. Survivors include 2 sons, Bill Baldwin of Cal Mesa, CA, Philip Baldwin of Poteau, OK; daughter, Clara Duckworth of Laguna Woods, CA; 7 grandchildren; brother, Wilbur Claiborn of Wister, OK; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 11 am, Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Leon Glenn officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK

Muriel Gene Walker

Muriel Gene Walker, 77, of Pampa, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Pampa, Texas. Muriel was born on May 24, 1932 in Howe, OK to Thelma Walker & Preston Ray. Muriel was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. After getting out of the Army, he moved to California. Muriel worked as a machinist in the aircraft industry and drove trucks until he retired. Muriel had been a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, Oklahoma since 1947. Muriel is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Walker of the home; 2 sons & daughter in law, Greg & Pam Walker of Summerfield, OK & Shawn Walker of Arkansas; a daughter, Judy Davis of California; 6 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; his mother, Thelma Horne of Poteau, OK; 3 half brothers & sisters in law, Charles & Carylon Horne of Tulsa, OK, Jim & Judy Horne of Oklahoma City, OK & Bill & Iris Horne of Waxahachie, TX; aunts Christine Harris of Poteau, OK & Geraldine LeGrande of Fresno, CA; uncles & their wives, B.T. & Allene Walker of Shawnee, OK, Kenneth & Frances Walker of Oregon, & Joe & Billie Jean Walker of Missouri; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Muriel were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma 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, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Curtis Kelly, Bob Dorey, Louis Dorey, Rob Dorey, James Huddleston, & Bill Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were Carthal Hale, Bob Pilgreen, & Bill Raney.

Edna Barnes

Edna Barnes, 73, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Edna was born in Poteau on October 1, 1936. She was a caregiver/homemaker. Survivors include her granddaughter, Misty Ballard of Poteau, OK; grandson, Aaron Smith of Fort Smith, AR; great grandchildren, August Raelene House & Layton Christian Smith; sister, Eva Maye Zahner; brothers, Pete Irvin and Charles Irvin; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am Monday at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Tim Gullick, Mike Ballard, BJ Barnes, Jeff Pivison, Marion Dixon and Alonso Jiminez. Honorary pallbearer was Tony Stacy.

Delbert Lonzo Kirk

Delbert Lonzo Kirk, 78, of Spiro, OK passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Little Rock, AR. Mr. Kirk was born May 31, 1931 in Summerfield, OK to Lonzo & Opal (Clark) Kirk. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He taught school for 30 years and was an insurance agent for 31 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama, OK; a 32nd Degree Mason, member of the Masonic Lodge in Spiro; and a member of the Bedouin Shrine Temple of McAlester, OK. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Kirk of the home; daughter and son in law, Charlotte & Patton Cagle of Panama, OK; son, Gary Kirk of Panama, OK; grandchildren, Ashley Cardenas of Poteau, OK, Heath & Brittany Gregory of Panama, OK, Kyle Kirk of Panama, OK; 4 great grandchildren, Madison & Jacob Gregory, Hayley & Maddox Cardenas; stepmother, Isabel Kirk of Poteau, OK; sisters & brothers in law, Lois & Kent Ricks of Grove, OK, Shirley & George Smith of Mesa, AZ, Linda Ramer of Oklahoma City, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Monday, March 22, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Panama, OK with Rev. Larry Harris & Timmy Painter officiating. Interment will be at 2 pm Monday in Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR. Pallbearers will be Ryan Plemmons, Donnie Gollihare, Brian Fout, Brett Fout, Tony Fout & Lee Fout. The family will be at the funeral home from 2-4 Sunday afternoon to visit with relatives & friends.

Tommy S. McDaniel

Tommy S. McDaniel, 68, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in Oklahoma City. Tommy was born in Poteau, OK on June 10, 1941 to Thomas & Lucy (Underwood) McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda; his parents; brothers, Jerry, Don, Joe & Thomas; and sisters, Jill & Pat. He was an electrician. Survivors include his daughters, Delores Corley of Eufaula, OK, Dina & husband Sam Sohrabmanesh of Oklahoma City, OK; grandson, Aaron & wife Kandace Corley; granddaughter, Tonya Corley; 3 great grandchildren, C.J. Hendricks, Taryn Corley, & Aaron Corley Jr.; sister, Delores Harrison of Nacogdoches, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment followed in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers were Sam Sohrabmanesh, Aaron Corley, David Vore, Allen McDaniel, Buddy Vore, & Jim Harrison

Crystal DeAnn Dance

Crystal DeAnn Dance, 31, of Arkoma, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Crystal was born on December 28, 1978 in Poteau, Oklahoma to William L. & Leola (Smith) Adams. Crystal was a manager in the fast food industry. She graduated from Stigler High School in 1997 where she resided with her loving family, Jon, Dana, JC, George, & Allen Blankenship. She married Michael Dance on August 10, 2001. She is preceded in death by her father; a sister, Debbie Bohanon & a brother Tim Bohanon. Crystal is survived by her husband Michael Dance of Oklahoma City, OK; a son, Tommy Dance of Oklahoma City, OK; her mother, Leola Cloud of LeQuire, OK; 5 sisters & brothers in law Tina & Charles Karich of Arkoma, OK; Rachel Adcock of LeQuire, OK; Linda & Micheal Pickle of Keota, OK; Denetha Haas of Elk City, OK; Mona Price of Fort Worth, TX; 2 brothers & sister in law, Abel Adams of Bridgville, CA, & Rick & Regina Bohanon of Arnold, MO; parents in law Linda & Joseph Dance of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Crystal were held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Les Scroggins officiating. Interment followed the services in Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Raymond Cox, Scott Cox, Anthony Cox, Chris Parsley, Bob McCann, & Timothy Cox. Honorary pallbearers were J.J. Adams & Terry Adams.

Wanda Louise Combs

Wanda Louise Combs, 75, of Heavener, OK passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 in Heavener. Wanda was born in Hartford, AR on November 15, 1934 to Chalres & Velta Vay(Wilson) McAdoo. She loved sewing, crocheting, swimming, cooking, music, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Combs; grandsons, Daniel Spargo & Jerod Wilson; brothers, Thurman & Larry McAdoo; and sisters, Mildred Newman & LaVern Combs. Survivors include her daughters, Janice Spargo of Wister, OK, Deborah Goldsmith of Mechanicsville, MD; Nancy Combs of Caraway, AR, Cynthia Harris of Sallisaw, OK; sons, Vincent Combs of Kingsport, TN and Barry Combs of Sallisaw, OK; 11 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; sister, Jean Riggs of Monroe, OK; brother, Charles McAdoo of Carbon, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Monday, March 15, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Lester Levoy Martin

Lester Levoy Martin, 89, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Poteau. Lester was born on May 22, 1920 in Isabella, Oklahoma to Edward Riley & Rebecca (Bierig) Martin. He was a farmer & rancher, a member of the NRA & the Kansas Hunting Association. Lester is survived by his wife of 45 years, Caral (Craft) Martin of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Carrie & David Carberry of Poteau & their daughters, Caitlin, Blake, Leslie & Jamie & their grandson Carson, all of Poteau, OK; Susanne & John Johnston of League City, Texas; Dena & T.W. Wilson of Checotah, OK; 2 sons & daughter in law, Dion & Debbie Wilkens & Dale Wilkens, all of Independence, KS; 2 sisters, Irene Sharpe of Tulsa, OK & Wanda Bisel of Ashland, KS; 4 brothers C.A. Martin, Larry Martin, & Jack Martin, all of Wichita, KS & Lonnie Martin of Halstead, KS; numerous other grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Graveside services for Lester were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Bierig Cemetery in Okeene, OK with the Reverend Ed Cunningham officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.

Earl G. "Skip" Mayer

Earl G. “Skip” Mayer, 59, of Poteau, OK passed away on March 3, 2010 in Talihina, Oklahoma. Skip was born on December 30, 1950 in New Orleans, LA to Roy & Carmelite (Zundel) Dyer. Skip was a decorated Vietnam veteran & a press operator for Kenco Plastics until his retirement. He was of the Catholic faith. Skip loved playing the guitar and singing. Skip is survived by his wife, Gail Mayer of the home; his parents, Roy & Carmelite Dyer of Houston, TX; 2 brothers & sisters in law, Craig & Keely Dyer of Franklin, LA & Fred & Diane Dyer of Lake Charles, LA; 4 sisters & brothers inlaw, Kim & Brian Jayroe of Montgomery, TX, Caroline & Dave Morgan of Spring, TX; Regina & Dill Seidle & Theresa & Kevin Couch all of Cypress, TX; brothers in law & their wives Sam & Susie McBride of Carlsbad, NM; Mackey & Billie McBride of Poteau, OK.Tim & Twyla McBride of Hackett, AR; sisters in law & their husbands, Pat & Doyle Vinson of Noble, OK; Shirley & Tom Pickle of Poteau, OK; Sammie & Doyle Thompson of Panama, OK; &Becky Maxell of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Memorial services for Skip were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating.

Kenneth James Hughie

Kenneth James Hughie, 73, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in Poteau. Kenneth was born in Brenham, TX on March 28, 1936 to Thomas & Betty (Clister) Hughie. Kenneth was a general laborer. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Michael Keith Hughie & Buddy James Hughie; brother, Thomas Hughie & his parents. Survivors include his wife, Deloris Hughie of the home; daughters & son in law, Julie Hicks of Poteau, OK, Jenny & Greg Claiborn of Belton, TX; grandsons, Dennis Hicks Jr. of Poteau, OK, Sister & brother in law, Betty & George Dawson of Oregon; brothers & sister in law, Floyd & Ellna Hughie of Indianapolis, IN & Rod Hughie of Poteau, OK; 3 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Poteau Valley Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Parsley officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers were Dennis Hicks Jr., Greg Claiborn, George Martin, George Martin Jr., and Nick Moore. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

Jimmie Doyle Byous

Jimmie Doyle Byous, 77, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Wister. He was born in Wister, OK on September 29, 1932 to Luther & Elsie (Cope) Byous. Jimmie was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice King & his parents. He was a rancher. Survivors include a special nephew, Bob and wife, Denise King of Livermore, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Friday, March 5, 2010 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister. Pallbearers will be Rick Crane, Rocky Crane, Donnie Shadwick, Gene Ward, Wayne Meeks & Johnny Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Podie Meeks, Mack Smith, Peanut Newman, Clyde Byous, & Scott Shadwick.

Elizabeth "Jane" Caldwell

Elizabeth “Jane” Caldwell, 64, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in Poteau. Jane was born January 31, 1946 in Poteau, OK to Frank & Claircy (Haney) Clark. Jane loved to garden & to cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Paul Caldwell; a sister, Patsy Wolfe; and her parents. Survivors include son, Tony Caldwell; daughter & son in law, Jolene & Dale Langwell of Poteau, OK; grandsons, Shawn Langwell of Poteau, OK, Shannon & wife Cynthia Langwell of Poteau, OK;; 3 sisters & brothers in law, Mary & JC Jones of Greenwood, AR, Frankie & Jerry Humphries of Rock Island, OK, Sherry & Donnie Ford of Poteau, OK, brother, James Clark of Twilight, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories-Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Witteville Cemetery, Poteau, OK under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

Josephine "Jo" McClure

Josephine "Jo" McClure, 73, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR. Jo was born September 29, 1936 in Olive Branch, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac & Bertie McInvale. She is survived by her husband Calvin McClure of the home; 3 daughters, Pamela Haywood of Lanagan, MO, Carla Warren of North Platte, NE, Karen Tart of Hope Mills, NC; 2 sons, Randy McClure of Chadron, NE, Dale McClure of Wister, OK; sister, Sadie Pierce of Shady Point, OK; 2 brothers, Andrew Munns of Crossville, TN, Raymond McInvale of Vian, OK; 19 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, 20 plus foster children. Services will be held 2 pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories- Poteau, OK with Samuel L. Tart officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Andrew Haywood, John Haywood, Edward McClure, William McClure, Thomas McClure, Timothy McClure, James McClure, Danny Barhite, Jacob McClure, & Dylan Tart. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric & David Pierce. The family will be at the funeral home from 5-7 pm Wednesday evening to visit with relatives & friends.