Logan Howard

Logan Howard, 89. of Pocola, OK passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in Pocola. Logan was born May 15, 1921 in Mountainburg, AR to Fred & Texarkanna (Meadows) Howard. He was retired from civil service. Logan was a veteran of US Army, past president of the Pocola Lions Club, past president of Rural Water District #2. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, John & George Howard; 2 sisters, Lucille Gray & Louise Harris; and grandson, Stuart Jeremiah. Logan is survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; son & daughter in law, Mike & Debbie Howard of Pocola, OK; 4 grandchildren, Amanda Jeremiah, Tiffany Chumley, Crystal Richmond, & Jason Gist; 4 great grandchildren, Lane Jeremiah, Logan Chumley, Ashton Gist and Alyssa Gist; 2 sisters, Almetta "Tom" Clark and Loretta "Babe" Woodard of Pocola, OK; brother, M.M. Howard of Spiro, OK; 2 very special friends, Robert Poole and Bud Cole; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jimmy Waldrop & Rev. Gaylon Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK. Pallbearers will be Stan Gray, Derrell Clark, Lane Jeremiah, Leroy Jeremiah, Larry Woodard, Phillip Woodard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Smith, A.J. Barnes, Dale Elmore, Bill McMahan, Star Sims, Joe Yates, Randy Riggs & the Deacons of Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Friday evening, May 28th from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Melvin LeRoy Tusing

Melvin LeRoy Tusing, 72, of Wister, OK went to be with his Lord Jesus Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Mel was born July 22, 1937 in Walla Walla, WA. He was a proud member of the VFW in Spiro, OK. He was a member of the Baptist Brotherhood of LeFlore County, an accomplished carpenter & a longtime member of the Lions Club. He was a church bus driver & boys Sunday School Class teacher for several of the churches he attended including Board Camp Baptist Church & Opal Free Will Baptist Church; he was also a Royal Ambassador Leader & a swim instructor for the Royal Ambassador swim team. He was preceded in death by Jackie Dean Bird Jr. Survivors include his wife, Lil Tusing of the home; daughters, Pamala Lucile of Bethesda, MD, Helen Faye Rice of Porter, OK; sons, Leon Tusing of Houston, TX, Keith Harvey Tusing of Phoenix, AZ, William "Bill" LeRoy Tusing of Houston, TX, John Albert Tusing, Christopher Luke Tusing of Atlanta, GA; 28 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 12 noon, Friday, May 28, 2010 at Friendship Baptist Church in Rock Island, OK with Rev. Rick Hedrick. Interment will be at 2 pm, in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday and Thursday evening from 5-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Kyle Andrew Haskins

Kyle Andrew Haskins, 23, of McAlester, OK passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 in Eufaula, OK. Kyle was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 30, 1986 to Dennis & Sandra (Cogburn) Haskins. He worked in electronics. Kyle was a 2005 graduate of Edmond Memorial High School. He graduated from Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech in small engines and welding. He loved the outdoors; fishing and hunting. He was always doing something to help others. He practiced the second part of the great commandment 'love your neighbors as yourself'. He love his sisters very much - always ending his phone calls with "I love you". He loved his brother and his family very much. Kyle was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George Cogburn. Survivors include his mother, Sandra Haskins of Midwest City, OK; father, Dennis Haskins of Brownsboro, AL; sisters, Amanda Diane Haskins of Midwest City, OK; Lyndsey Alysse Haskins & Grace Anne Haskins of Brownsboro, AL; brother, Seth Alan Haskins of Kansas City, MO; paternal grandparents, Robert & Eulene Haskins of Edmond, OK; maternal grandmother, Norma Cogburn of LeFlore, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, OK with Dr. Mark Estep officiating. Pallbearers will be Seth Haskins, Randy Haskins, Jeremy Haskins, Shane Martin, Jake McCall & Rick Beams.

Willie V. Weaver

Willie V. Weaver, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Poteau. Willie was born April 21, 1919 in Williams, OK to William C. & Julie (Owens) Lovell. She was a homemaker. Willie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry in March 1983; brothers, Doyle, Dale, Durl, Earl, Murl, & Burl; sisters, Flossie & Lillie. She is survived by 2 sons & daughters in law, Donnie & Anna Weaver of Monroe, OK, Chesley & Alice Faye Weaver of Poteau, OK; 7 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 8 Great Great Grandchildren; 4 sisters, Patsy West of Poteau, OK, Mildred Easton of Poteau, OK, Colene Burton of Spiro, OK & Mosslene Parr of Norman, OK; numerous nieces, nephews,other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers were Christopher Oliver, Brant Toney, Blane Toney, Donnie Weaver Jr., Donnie Weaver III, Brandon Weaver, Bryant Weaver & Brian Toney.

Juanita Wanda Donathan

Juanita Wanda Donathan, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 in Poteau. Juanita was born July 25, 1928 in Wilburton, OK to William C. & Julie (Owens) Lovell. She was a homemaker. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Bobby Cooper and Charles Donathan; sister, Betty Earls; brother, Turner Berry II, great granddaughter, Sierra Hornbuckle and two infant children. Survivors include her daughters & son in law, Carolyn & Bobby Cagle of Howe, OK, Patsy Walker of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Tammy & Trent Hampton of Poteau, OK, Melissa & Dewayne Hornbuckle of Wister, OK, Jason Cagle of Howe, OK, Angie Fetters of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Roderick Hornbuckle, Kyra Hornbuckle, Seth Hampton, & Sydney Hampton; brother & sister in law, Cecil & Nona Berry of McAlester, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Billy Dean Earls officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Jason Cagle, Tony Drury, Doug Earls, Nathan Roberts, Dusty Mattox, David Stacy and Nate Warren.

Lizzie Winlock Carney

Lizzie Winlock Carney, 97, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Fanshawe. Lizzie was born in Red Oak, OK on May 4, 1913 to Johnny & Ada (Jefferson) Winlock. She was a homemaker. Lizzie was a member of Rock Creek Indian Baptist Church in Red Oak, OK. She was a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation. She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Lee Carney; daughter, Helen Carney Brannon; sister, Betty Gaines Owens; brothers, Lewis Harlan Gaines, Woodrow Gaines, & Robert Winlock; and parents, Johnny Winlock & Ada Winlock Gaines. Survivors include 5 daughters, Kathryn Seyler of Fanshawe, OK, Patricia Standridge of Gautier, MS, Doris Box of Fanshawe, OK, Mary Lou Ellenburg of Wister, OK, Isabell Carney of Fanshawe, OK; sister, Hettie Marie Williamson of Sulphur, OK; 15 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 24 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Fanshawe School Auditorium in Fanshawe, OK with Greg McGowen officiating. Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon, May 23 from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

William N. Millar

William N. Millar, 65, of Pocola, OK passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. William was born February 24, 1945 in Bell, CA to Garrett & Louise (Leibrich) Millar. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Edith of the home; 1 son, William David Millar of Wolford Heights, CA; daughter, Lorrie Rivera of Pocola, OK; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Kenney of Prescott, AZ, Diane O'Leary of Lake Elisnore, CA; 1 brother, Gary Millar of Oregon; numerous nieces & nephews who loved him dearly; other relatives & loved ones; & many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 1 pm, Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK.

Bobby Lynn Knobelsdorff

Bobby Lynn Knobelsdorff, 50 of Walker, LA passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 in Walker, Louisiana. Bobby was born in Muskogee, OK on November 17, 1959 to Jimmy Ross & Joyce Sue (Hudson) Knobelsdorff. Bobby was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Carolyn Russell. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Rogers of Poteau, OK; 3 brothers, Jim Knobelsdorff of Spiro, OK, Jerry Iliff of Dallas, TX, and Stanley Iliff of Tazewell, TN; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 2 pm Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Neal Perrin officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.

Mary Alice Roberts

Mary Alice Roberts, 80, of Spiro, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Spiro, Oklahoma. Mary was born on July 26, 1929 in Halcomb, MO to Jake Clarke & Ethyl Maxine Cruze Clarke. She was a homemaker. Mary is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Hart, Betty Golisa, & Judy Sheree all of Michigan; 10 grandchildren, Frank Mendoza & wife Emma of Spiro, Billy Mendoza & wife Laverne of Rock Island, OK; Melinda Mendoza of Hackett, AR; Wayne Mendoza of Spiro, OK, Ladonna Weir & Delia Aubrey both of El Reno, OK; Randy Roberts, Johnny Roberts, Helen Shepard, & Michael Roberts; 18 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Graveside services for Mary were held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, AR with the Reverend Joe Fonville officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, OK Pallbearers were Frank Mendoza; Frank “Tuffy” Mendoza Jr. John Campbell, Richard Kunze, Roger Wheless, & Wayne Mendoza.

Martha E. Byous

Martha E. Byous, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Martha was born in Wister, OK on October 2, 1929 to Mark & Omie (Williams) Covey. She was a real estate agent. She was an advanced pilot and member of 99 Club (Women's Pilot Assoc.) She was also a cake decorator. She and Clyde were married 65 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and six siblings, Clyde Covey, Paul Covey, Dorothy Griffin, Wanda Covey, Ethel Covey and Zelma Johnson. Survivors include her husband, Clyde of the home; 3 sons & daughters in law, Jerry Byous of Poteau, OK, Jim & Becky Byous of Savanna, GA, John & Lisa Byous of Poteau, OK; 2 daughters & son in law, Joyce Hair of Poteau, OK, Veda & Don Roush of Kansas City, MO; 6 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren; other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends. Funeral services were held 10 am, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment followed in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister.

William "Everett" Bland

William "Everett" Bland, 71, of Shady Point, OK passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR. Everett was born July 14, 1938 in Dewitt, AR to Sammy & Johnnie (Franks) Bland. He was a sand blast/painter. Everett was a member of Jesus Name Assembly in Panama, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leon & Ted Bland; and grandson, Gabriel. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; 4 daughters, Deborah Joslin of Mountainburg, AR, Rhonda Bland of Carthage, MO, Cherrine Price of Ft. Smith, AR, Lowanna Wilson of Shady Point, OK; 2 sons, Terry Lester of Ft. Smith, AR, Rodney Bland of Bentonville, AR; 1 sister, Sophia Henshaw of Roland, OK; 2 brothers, Harrison Bland of McGee, AR, Ed Bland of Mountainburg, AR; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Harold Thompson officiating. Interment followed in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK.

Lois Robison

Lois Robison, 84 of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2010 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Lois was born July 27, 1925 in Mena, Arkansas to Naler & Milo (Perry) Chamblin. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Poteau, a resident of Poteau for 63 years, a 50 year member of Beta Sigma Phi and was the bookkeeper for FL Holton’s stores for many years until her retirement. Her husband, Pat Robison; her son, Pat Robison Jr, a brother Errol Chamblin, a sister, Nalene Williams and her parents precede her in death. Lois is survived by 2 daughters & sons in law, Marilyn & Andrew Chanos of Parker, CO & Mickie & Steve Whitson of Greenwood, AR; 5 grandchildren, Pat & wife Becky Robison III of Indian Trail, NC; Tye Robison of Dallas, TX; Jason & wife Jessica Chanos of Woodland Hills, CA, Suzanne Whitson & Brian George of Greenwood, AR; and Todd & wife Carrie Chanos of Centennial, CO; 8 great grandchildren, Breanna George, Jessica George, Jamie Robison, Will Robison, Peter Robison, Clinton Chanos, Anderson Chanos, & Jason Chanos Jr.; 2 brothers, Floyd Chamblin & Leon Chamblin both of Stockton, CA; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Lois were held at 2:00 pm Monday, May 17, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Michael Franklin & the Reverend Greg Tener officiating. Interment followed the services at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Walter Noah Durant

Walter Noah Durant, 79, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Walter was born October 22, 1930 in Gilmore, OK to Walter N. & Cleo V. (Collins) Durant. He was a welder. Walter was a veteran of the US Army and served in Korea with the Thunderbirds, 180th infantry, Company I, 45th Division. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Carl, Johnny & Robbs Durant. Survivors include his wife, Verna L. Durant of the home; 3 daughters, Donna Durant Macon of Tulsa, OK, Sandra Durant Kemp of Tulsa, OK, Cheryl Durant Hayes of Houston, TX; 6 sons, Walter Dewayne Durant of Tulsa, OK, Jerry Don Troutman of Scottsdale, AZ, Rev. G. Clayton Troutman of Tahlequah, OK, Joseph L. Troutman of Tulsa, OK, Tony R. Troutman of Catoosa, OK, Frank L. Troutman of Oklahoma City, OK; 24 Grandchildren; 29 Great Grandchildren; 4 sisters, Jean Bass of Poteau, OK, Mildred Huddleston of Oklahoma City, OK, Pearl Bost of Poteau, OK, Carolyn Baca of Poteau, OK; 2 brothers, Paul Nichols of Poteau, OK and Charles Durant of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Double Branch Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Leroy Billy & Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. G. Clayton Troutman officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK

Robert "Earl" Semore

Robert "Earl" Semore, 82, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Norman, OK. Earl was born March 5, 1928 in Howe, OK to Roland & Hurley (McFarland) Semore. He was a professional gambler. He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of the home; daughter & son in law, Sandra & Greg Coats of Las Vegas, NV; son & daughter in law, Robert & Evelyn Semore of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren, Paul Mann of Summerfield, OK, Michael Coats, Krystal Coats, Sheena Semore, Samantha Semore, & Jason Semore all of Las Vegas, NV; 3 Great grandchildren; 2 brothers & sisters in law, D.B. & Lavon Semore of Ridge Crest, CA, Gordon & Norma Semore of Poteau, OK; good buddy, Gene Ross; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services were held 10 am, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Ronald Gene Thompson

Ronald Gene Thompson, 66, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Wister. Ronald was born July 7, 1943 in Cameron, OK to Charley & Lillian C. (Goines) Thompson. He was a carpenter. He was a veteran of the US Army. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Alley Louise Thompson & Mary Boling; brother, Charles Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kay Thompson of the home; daughter, Crystal Gayle Thompson of Oklahoma City, OK; stepdaughter, Estephanie Schreiver of Oklahoma City, OK; granddaughter, Carissa (Crissy) Tomlinson; 1 step granddaughter; 1 step grandson; 4 sisters, Anna Mae Grossnicklaus of Chickasha, OK, Shirlene Oliver of Poteau, OK, Eva Gail Garrett of El Reno, OK, Brenda May of Wister, OK; 5 brothers, J.B. Thompson of Calumet, OK, Charley Thompson Jr. of Poteau, OK, Dewayne Thompson of Panama, OK, James Michael Thompson of Shady Point, OK, Raymond Thompson of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Tuesday May 11, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Cork Hamner, Jeff Hamner, Randy Duvall, Eldon Dugan, Jim Bollinger, & Carl Bollinger. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening May 10 from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Orville "Dinger" McCroskey

Orville W. "Dinger" McCroskey, 68, of Shady Point, OK passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Shady Point, OK. Dinger was born in Ft. Smith, AR on November 1, 1941 to Orville W. Sr. & Wilma (McConnell) McCroskey. He was a self-employed car dealer (retired). He was a member of Shady Point Baptist Church. Dinger served in the Oklahoma National Guard. He had a passion for horses and trail riding. He enjoyed spending time with his family and camping with his brothers & sisters. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Marie McCroskey; brother, Bobby McCroskey; and his parents. Survivors include his beloved wife, Phyllis of the home; daughter & son in law, Vicki & Daryl Jackson of Shady Point, OK; son & daughter in law, Steve & Jamie McCroskey of Shady Point, OK; granddaughters, Mallary Jackson, Kellie & Shannon McCroskey; grandsons, Jerod Maker, Daryl & Justin Jackson; great grandchildren, Kyle, Dawson, & Cole Jackson; sister & brother in law, Emma & AV Skinner; brothers & sisters in law, Marie McCroskey, Eddie & Ann McCroskey, Charlie & Leta McCroskey, Freddy & Mary McCroskey; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, May 10, 2010 in Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Morgan, Kendall Morgan, Chad Jackson, Ken Richards, Ricky Barron, Rossi Christenberry. Honorary pallbearer, Bradley Jackson

Keith Edward Davies

Keith Edward Davies, 53, of Ft. Smith, AR passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Ft. Smith. Keith was born May 5, 1957 in Bokoshe, OK to Straun & Lila (Rogers) Davies. He was a field supervisor for Schlumberger. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; and the father who raised him, Grady Brewer. Survivors include his wife, Carol of the home; 2 sons, Samuel Caleb Davies, Joshua Eli Davies both of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Calen, Jaiden, Jentry, Samuel & Brason; 3 sisters, Marla Whitfield of Phoenix, AZ, Sandra Woodruff of Tulsa, OK, Rhonda Davies of Boston, MA; 3 stepchildren, Steven, Trevor, & Halie; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2010 graveside at Milton Cemetery in Milton, OK with interment following.

David Douglas Chapman Savage

David Douglas Chapman Savage, 66, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 in Pocola. David was born in Detroit, MI on November 27, 1943 to Issac Douglas & & Margaret A. (Conquest) Savage. He was a retired factory worker for General Motors. David was a veteran of the US Air Force and served in Vietnam. He loved to talk on CB; going to coffee shops and talking to friends and playing bingo. He was a member of Harvest Time and Evangel Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Mrs. Savage, and daughter, Debra Savage. Survivors include 3 daughters & sons in law, Kimberly & Bill Irvin of Ft. Smith, AR, Billie & Randy Thompson of Liberty, TX, Lori Regaldo of Ft. Smith, AR; 1 son and daughter in law, David Michael & Lapita Savage of Ft. Smith, AR; 1 brother & sister in law, Thomas & Janie Savage of Clio, MI; 22 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 nephews, 1 niece; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial Services were held 10 am, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Lafayette Glenn Kerr

Lafayette Glenn Kerr, 91 of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at her home. She was retired custodian at the Poteau Schools and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Kerr; two brothers, Myron Ray Glenn and H.L. Glenn; one sister, Willie Farrar and her parents, Hubert and Isabelle Glenn. She is survived by one son, Jerry Lee Kerr of Muskogee; two daughters, Gilbert O. Stone of Poteau and Carol Lennier and her husband, Charles of Poteau; one brother, Carl Glenn of Texas; four sisters, Lenora Echols of Texas, Lillian Roberts of Hackett, AR, Thelma Coonce of Reno, NV and Shirley Israel of Hackett, AR; 7 grandchildren, Stan Stone, Mike Lennier, Jonathan Kerr, Rhonda Baggs, Lesli Lennier, Cindi Lennier and Kerry Edwards; 10 great grandchildren, Kaden Kerr, Jax Kerr, Will Edwards, Lizzie Edwards, Annabelle Edwards, Brandon Stone, Justin Stone, Jacob Baggs, Katheryn Lennier and Kristopher Lennier. Funeral services were held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Mike Lennier, Stan Stone, Jonathan Kerr, Brandon Stone, Justin Stone, Jacob Baggs, and Kristopher Lennier.

James Wesley "Boomer" Woodruff

James Wesley "Boomer" Woodruff, 39, of Wister, OK passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in Wister. Boomer was born June 5, 1970 in Ft. Smith, AR to Bill & Jeanette Woodruff of Wister, OK. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James & Christine Slone & aunt, Diane Slone. Survivors include his parents; sister & brother in law, Renay & Chuck Lewis of Wister, OK; niece, Tammy Lewis of Poteau, OK; nephew, Nathan Lewis of Wister, OK; grand niece, Brylie Holland of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Bill Woodruff, Chuck Lewis, Nathan Lewis, & Thomas Potter.

Allen Mark Dodd

Allen Mark Dodd, 48, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Mark was born September 28, 1961, in Durant, OK to Barney & Emma V. (Brewer) Dodd. Mark was a bricklayer. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Sam Dodd; sisters, Bobbie Abbott & Mary Robinson; granddaughter, Kenia Hernandez & stepfather, Bob Leikam. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Lynn & Deanna Dodd of Sherman, TX; daughter, Elisha Dodd of Sherman, TX; grandchildren, Paige Dodd & Iggy Hernandez; brothers & sisters in law, Richard & Dawn Houston of Wasilla, AK, Roger & Diana Houston of Durant, OK, David & Dena Dodd of Prairie Grove, AR, John Dodd of Shady Point,OK; sisters & brothers in law, Lilly & Lloyd Newkirk of Calera, OK, Norma 'Deanie' & Joe Huffman of Bokoshe, OK; mother, Emma V. Leikman of Durant, OK numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m.,Thursday, May 6, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church in Howe, OK with Rev. Jack Barron officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Wednesday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Clinton Harris "Hub" Jones

CLINTON HARRIS ‘HUB’ JONES, 70, OF FANSHAWE, OK PASSED AWAY MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010 IN POTEAU, OK. CLINT WAS BORN AUGUST 7, 1939 IN FANSHAWE, OK TO BUCK & BESS (HOLDERFIELD) JONES. HUB WAS A VETERAN OF THE US ARMY. HE WAS A COAL MINER. SURVIVORS INCLUDE 2 DAUGHTERS, GINA MORROW OF IDABEL, OK AND PAMELA SIMS OF FANSHAWE, OK; LIKE A SON, JOHN HARRINGTON; 3 GRANDCHILDREN; AND SISTERS, JOHNNY PERKINS OF FANSHAWE, OK AND INEZ LOGAN OF ALBION, OK; OTHER RELATIVES & LOVED ONES; MANY BELOVED FRIENDS. SERVICES 4 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010 GRAVESIDE AT FANSHAWE CEMETERY, FANSHAWE, OK WITH GREG McGOWEN OFFICIATING. INTERMENT FOLLOWING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF EVANS & MILLER FUNERAL HOME, POTEAU, OK

Noble Thompson Jr.

Noble Thompson Jr., 79, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Wister. Noble was born April 12, 1931 in Wister to Noble & Thelma (Shipman) Thompson. He was a service station owner. He loved to garden, fish and hunt. He was a member of Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Raye Liles and Dean Crisp of Amarillo, TX; and a granddaughter. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Wanda of the home; 4 daughters & sons in law, Linda & Mike Branch of Greenwood, AR, Janice Thompson of Poteau, OK, Pamela & Greg Free of Wister, OK, LaRaye & Phil Turnipseed of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Noble & Anna Thompson III of Winfield, MO; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 sister & brother in law, Darlene & Quinton Sanders of Wister, OK; 1 brother & sister in law, Bill & Joann Thompson of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 graveside at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK with Rev. Phil Turnipseed officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Johnny Free, Scotty Free, Brooks Turnipseed, Chris Ward, Greg Free, and George Jones.