Pauline LeJeune Fisk

Pauline LeJeune Fisk, 55, of Spiro, OK passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Pauline was born June 9, 1955 in Gueydan, LA to Edward & Louise (Hines) LeJeune. She was of the Catholic faith; a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parent; husband, Edward Fisk; sister, Louisa May Hanks; brother Edward LeJeune. She loved her grandchildren and love crocheting. Survivors include one son, Tommy Fisk of Spiro, OK; daughter, Rebecca Self of Spiro, OK; grandchildren, Tyler Montgomery, John Fisk, & Jordan Huckstep; 3 brothers, John Charles LeJeune of Jennings, LA, Henry LeJeune of Iowa, LA, Raymond LeJeune of Oxford, AR; 3 sisters, Louella LeJeune of Florien, LA, Josephine Richard of Salem, AR, & Grace Hamilton of Moss Bluff, LA; other relatives & loved one; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday - October 29, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Don Steele officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Terry Self, Kelly Self, Charley Rouell Sr., James Lindsy Sr., Vester Don Self, & Tyler Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers will be John Fisk & Dakota Autrey.

Clarence William Denton

Clarence William Denton, 91, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 in Talihina, OK. Clarence was born October 18, 1919 in Morganton, NC to Rufus Alexander & Eliza Jane (Chapman) Denton. He was a retired rancher. Clarence served in WWII with the US Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wister, OK. He loved singing, horses, church, choir, and attending local singings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; his parents; brother, Dewey Edward Denton; sister, Velva Speagle; and an infant daughter. Survivors include on son, Mark Denton of Martinsville, VA; 2 stepsons and their wives, Dean & Glory Young and Mike & Jeanie Young, of Wister, OK 1 stepdaughter & husband, Jacqueline & Bill King of Wister, OK; 3 sisters & brothers in law, Hazel & Phillip Davis of Morganton, NC, Evelean & Martin Millard of Aransas Pass, TX, Sue Drako of North Myrtle Beach, SC; 9 Grandchildren and a host of great and great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Don Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Wister City Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Abby Sanchez, Debbie Knight, Keith Stewart, Mike Young, Jeanie Young, & John Sanchez. In lieu to flowers donations may be made to the Hospitality House or the Patient Fund at the Talihina VA Center, PO Box 1168, Talihina, OK 74571. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

Darrel Duane Bell

Darrel Duane Bell, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away October 24, 2010 in Pocola, OK. Darrel was born in Talihina on March 22, 1940 to Dee & Ruth (Fowler)Bell. He was an EMT. Darrel was a veteran of the US Navy. He and Pat were married on March 10, 1980. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; sons & daughters in law, Gary & Dawana Peterson of Hontubby, OK, Steve & Julie Bell of California, John Clark of the home; daughter, Michelle Bell of Fairbanks, AK; brother Eldon Bell of Red Oak, OK, uncle, Leroy Fowler of Shady Point, OK, aunt, Ann Raymond of Fanshawe, OK, 20 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandson; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 4 pm, Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at House of Hope in Poteau, OK with Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR.

Twila Ann Medina

Twila Ann Medina, 71, of Shady Point, OK passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Twila was born October 30, 1938 in Bokoshe, OK to Luther Andrew & Dollie (Watson) Adams. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Don Joseph & Tanya Medina of Waldron, AR; 3 daughters & son in law, Pam Shoate of Spiro, OK, Ann Colbert of Panama, OK; Carrol Medina & George Bunch of Panama, OK; 12 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, (Don Medina) for Keith Medina, Corey Medina, Trevor Bunch, Triston Bunch, Terry Don Whitecotton, Thomas Joseph Whitecotton.

Robert Jay Wurtzbacher Jr.

Robert Jay Wurtzbacher Jr., 58, of Bentonville, AR passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 in Siloam Springs, AR. Bob was born July 24, 1952 in Marietta, OH to Robert Jay Sr. & Goldie (Burkhart) Wurtzbacher. He was a petroleum Engineer. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Linda Chitangi. Survivors include his wife, Gaylene of the home; 2 daughters & sons in law, Jessica & George Crawford of Wylie, TX, Jennifer & William Hicks of Corinth, TX; 1 son & daughter in law, Tim & Stefanie Damato of Pocola, OK; 5 granddaughters, Ily Crawford, Audrey Crawford, Darby Hicks, Chloe Damato & Emma Damato; 1 grandson, Soren Hicks; 2 brothers & sisters in law, Matthew & Linda Joy Wurtzbacher of Englewood, CO. Mark & Judy Wurtzbacher of Marietta, OH. Services will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Revs. Paul Walker, Stuart Bell & Richard Manis officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR. Pallbearers will be George Crawford, William Hicks, Tim Damato, Neal Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Dave Honeyman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Lawson, Aaron Lawson, Matt Wurtzbacher & Mark Wurtzbacher. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

Alissa Lauren Lambert

Alissa Lauren Lambert, 13, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Poteau. Alissa was born June 28, 1997 in Ft. Worth, TX to Danny & Devona (Young) Lambert. Alissa was a student. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bill & Josie Lambert. Survivors include her mother, Devona Mayo of the home; father, Danny Lambert of Billings, OK; 4 sisters, Heather & A.J. Rimer of Wister, OK, Brooke Lambert of Poteau, OK, Danielle & Justin Ward of Wister, OK, Lindsay Lambert of Billings, OK; maternal grandparents, H.D. & Camilla Young of Gainesville, TX, like a brother, Johnny Liles of Poteau, OK; friend, Blake Pharro; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Southside Baptist Church in Poteau with Rev. Monty Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK Pallbearers will be Johnny Liles, Justin Ward, A.J. Rimer David Billy, Jerry Baker, & Danny Wright. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives. Alissa we love you dearly, you will always be our little princess and remain in each of our hearts forever. You are cherished and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace our baby girl, we love you.

Patricia Margaret Graham

Patricia Margaret Graham, 69, of Hartshorne, OK - formerly of Poteau passed away Friday, October 15, 2010 in Hartshorne. She was a homemaker. Patricia was born March 1, 1941 in Spiro, OK to Glenn Sr. & Juanita (Brown) Dugan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Graham; her parents; and a daughter, Sandra Graham. Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Howard & Christy Brower; brothers & sisters in law, Glenn & Shirley Dugan Jr. of Pocola, OK, Mike & Penny Dugan of Purcell, OK, Dennis & Rhonda Dugan of Hartshorne, OK; sister & brother in law, Kathy & Larry Burris of Greenwood, AR; numerous grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Monday, October 18, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Scott Horstman officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.

Harvey Crase

Harvey L. Crase, 70, of Panama, OK received his call to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Harvey was born October 18, 1939 in Whitefield, OK to Greely & Margie (Terry) Crase. He was a coal miner. He was an avid fisherman, loved sports, & the outdoors. He was third oldest of twelve kids. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; sister, Louise Priest & 4 brothers, Virgil, Hubert, Lloyd & Larry Crase. Survivors include his 3 sons & daughters in law, Gary & Angela Crase of Barling, AR, Mike & Lori Crase of Jenks, OK, Tim & Sandy Crase of Panama, OK; daughter & son in law, Karen & Ray Edwards of Panama, OK; 3 sisters, Anna Carol Kitchens of Greenville, AL, Darla Harmon of Greenville, AL, Maxine Sweeten of Pensacola, FL; 3 brothers, Chuck Crase of Stigler, OK, Carl Dean Crase of Stigler, OK, Danny Crase of Panama City, FL; 11 Grandchildren, Larin, Cody, Callie, Andrew, Brittany, Tanner, Sergio, Deanna, Jason, Sara, Tyler, Kali; 2 Great Grandchildren, Hailey & Avery; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Old Cache Cemetery in Keota, OK. Pallbearers will be Donnie Gollihare, Mickey Hale, Eddie Seaton, Ray Edwards, Ronald Gollihare, Andrew Edwards, Ricky Gollihare. Honorary pallbearers will be Renus Cox & Bugs Williamson. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Mary Jo Durant

Mary Jo Durant, 78, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Poteau. Mary Jo was born November 13, 1931 in Gilmore, OK to William Albert Sr. & Rina L. (Griffith) Billy. She was a nurse & a seamstress. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents; children, Robert Mitchell Crane & (twin) Rina Diane Najar; and siblings, James Billy, Tina Lou Billy & Robert Billy. Survivors include her husband Charles of the home; sons, Joe Durant of Tulsa, OK, Frank Crane of New York, Douglas Crane of Poteau, OK, Gabrial O. Durant of the home (adopted), Charles R. Durant; daughters, Rita Durant of Ft. Smith, AR, Monica Peter of North Carolina, Debbie K. Sharpie of Poteau, OK (adopted) Sherry Ross of Muldrow, OK (adopted); 9 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brothers, William A. Billy Jr. of Panama, OK, Edmond Billy of Wister, OK, Herbert Billy of Texas, Tommy Billy of Shady Point, OK; sisters, Marion Nixon of Eufaula, OK, Margaret Warner of Meeker, OK, Shirley Thompson of Broken Bow, OK, Ellen Eikenberry of Eufaula, OK, Linda Covey of Lawton, OK, Patsy Dillard; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Leroy Billy officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chuck Durant, Mike Stanley, Dustin Crane, Douglas Crane, Mitch Durant, Matt Durant, & Danny Billy. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Drue E. Wright

Drue Ella Wright, 55, loving wife, mother, & grandmother suddenly left this life to be with her Lord on October 10, 2010. She was born in Tulsa, OK on September 20, 1955 to Lester & Grace (McKenzie) Gray. She was very much loved and will be sorely missed my family and friends. Her life was centered around caring for her family, especially her two loving grandchildren, and people that were sick or hurt and needed her passionate care. Drue was a Registered Nurse at Sparks Regional Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit for over 22 years. She was a long time member of The Shepherds Chapel in Gravette, AR. Drue was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Gary Wright of the home in Shady Point, OK; one son & daughter in law, Kelly & Leightina Wright of Shady Point, OK; the two lights of her life, Grandson, Tobin Wright and Granddaughter, Katrina Wright, who will miss their Deedoe; one sister & brother in law, Tonya & Bob Carper with nephew Josh Carper of Antler, OK; an extended family of coworkers at the Sparks Regional Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Joe Owen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.

Misty Christian Good-Warren

Misty Christian Good-Warren blessed the world with her presence on January 4, 1985 and was carried to heaven by angels on October 6, 2010. Misty was born in Napoleon, OH to Jamie & Pam (Crandell) Good. She was a homemaker. She leaves behind, her husband, Oscar Lee Warren Jr. of Cameron, OK; two beautiful children, son, Jamarion and daughter, Kahrma; mother, Pam Good of Poteau, OK; dad & mom, Jamie & Nikki Good of Kansas; 2 sisters, Jenna & Kylee Good of Poteau, OK; brother in law, Emi Lopez of Poteau, OK; 3 nieces, Kyirah, Alexia & Bailey of Poteau, OK; 1 nephew, Keigan of Poteau, OK; numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services for Misty will be 2 pm, Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Larry Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Patrick Cross, Mike Warden, Jimbo Wortham, Les Warren, Curlee Blaylock, & Louis Ping. In lieu of flowers a fund will be established for Misty's children. Any donations may be sent to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, 411 Dewey, Poteau, OK 74953. The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

Geneva Ellen (Brasuell) Hopkins

Geneva Ellen (Brasuell) Hopkins, 71, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in Fort Smith. Geneva was born in Uniontown, AR on December 13, 1938 to George & Dissie (Bryant) Brasuell. She was a retired cook from the Spiro Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Hopkins; her parents; sister, Margret Small; brother, William Brasuell; granddaughters, Ashley Henderson & Brook Lynch. Survivors include 3 daughters & sons in law, Debi & Scott Ketten of Ft. Smith, AR, Valarie & Tim Rice of Spiro, OK, Patricia Hopkins of Poteau, OK; 5 stepsons & daughters in law, Don & Christine Hopkins, Jerry & Kay Hopkins, Randy Hopkins, & Bruce Hopkins, all of Shady Point, OK, Rick & Onicka Hopkins of Hot Springs, AR; 2 brothers & sisters in law, Melvin & Barbara Brasuell of Van Buren, AR, John & Nalene Brasuell of Rockfort,TX; 4 sisters & brothers in law, Janie Howard of Greenwood, AR, Shirley & John Shelly of Van-Alma, AR, Judy & Eulas Bowles of Winslow, AR Pachilla & Kim Thompson of Ft. Smith, AR; 11 Grandchildren, Brandon Eubanks, Douglas Eubanks, Devin Henderson, Randy Graham, Jessyka Graham, Daniel Rice, Clifford Lynch, Christian Lynch, John Hopkins, Jerry Hopkins, Makalia Hopkins; 7 Great Grandchildren, Renee Eubanks, Kighleeh Eubanks, Dakota Eubanks, Kaden Eubanks, Khloie Graham, Bella Graham, & Connor Graham; companion, Wendell Harris of Spiro,OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 11 am, Monday, October 11, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Freeman Shell officiating. Interment will follow in White Bluff Cemetery, Bonanza, AR. Pallbearers will be Brandon Eubanks, Doug Eubanks, Devin Henderson, Randy Graham, Scott Ketten & Tim Rice.

Paul D. Williams

Paul D. Williams, 87, of Albuquerque, NM passed away September 24, 2010 in Albuquerque. Paul was born July 7, 1923 in Poteau, OK to Benjamin Harrison & Tillie (Knight) Williams. He was a pharmaceutical sales representative. Paul is survived by his wife, Dixie of the home and son Randy of Albuquerque. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, October 8, 2010 graveside at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, OK with Ken Sisco officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Pocola.

Gladys Bernice Hollie

Gladys Bernice Hollie, 83, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Poteau. Gladys was born October 8, 1926 in Henry, OK to Douglas & Julia (Burgess) Cheshier. Gladys did Oil & Gas Research. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hollie; daughter, Sharon Stiles; grandson, Ronnie Taylor II, sons in law, Ron Taylor & Bill Dunn; brother, Roy Nelson; sister, Florean Jalbert & great granddaughter Kylie Stiles. Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Linda & Jim Stark of Wynnewood, OK; Sue Taylor Dunn of Poteau, OK; Larry Stiles of Quinton, OK; sons & daughters in law, Ronnie & Leta Hollie of Bokoshe, OK, Gary & Viola Hollie of Keota, OK Terry & Wanda Hollie of Stigler, OK; grandchildren, Kerry & Mary Hollie of Bokoshe, OK, Kathy & Dale Fout of Bokoshe, OK, Jim Jr. & Kristy Stark of San Marcos, OK, Andrea & Mike Bishop of Bartlett, TN, Angie & Doug Cagle of Keota, OK, Jarrett & Alicia Hollie of Newcastle, OK, Stephanie & Chris Richardson of Shawnee, OK, Blake & Claudia Stiles of McKinney, TX, Terri Goff of Stigler, OK, Bradley & Heather Hollie of Stigler, OK, Hollie & Mike Soehlman of Poteau, OK; 21 Great Grandchildren; brother, Clarence Nelson of Ft. Smith, AR; sisters, Ruby Ellis of Braggs, OK, Freda Loris of Poteau, OK, Jewel Burt of Keota, OK, Douglas Nixon of Stigler, OK; treasured friend, Kathy Lovell; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Poteau Church of Christ, Poteau, OK with Don Cherry & Jim Loris officiating. Interment will follow in Miner's Cemetery in McCurtain, OK. Pallbearers will be Kerry Hollie, Jim Stark Jr., Jarrett Hollie, Blake Stiles, Bradley Hollie, & Kerry Hollie Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Jim Stark. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Friday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Sr Daniel Ikeoyibo Ndebilie (KSM)

Father Valentine, Priest at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau mourns the loss of his father in Nigeria. Sr Daniel Ikeoyibo Ndebilie (KSM) was born July 28, 1928 and passed away October 4, 2010. There will be a rosary at 5:30 pm on Friday evening, October 8, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau. The best memorial that we can give a loved one is to live our lives fully. If God were to take away all his blessings, health, physical fitness, intelligence, and leave me but one gift, I would ask for faith – for with faith in the everlasting life, I believe I could suffer the loss of my other gifts and still be happy – trustful, leaving all to his inscrutable providence. Rose Fitzgerald Kenndy

Alfred Lee Trotter

Alfred Lee Trotter, 58, of Hodgen, OK passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 in Page, OK. Alfred was born March 20, 1952 in Poteau, OK. He was a truck driver. He was a veteran of the US Army. Alfred was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Trotter. Survivors include his 3 daughters, Alison Brown, Amy McBride, & Haley Trotter; sons, Micah Webb of Ft. Smith, AR & Ross Trotter of Fayettteville, AR; mother, Dovie Trotter of Heavener, OK; 4 sisters, Isabell Creech of Poteau, OK, Iola Winters of Hodgen, OK, Carol Dickson of Shady Point, OK, Helen Merritt of Poteau, OK; 2 brothers, Robert Trotter of Waggoner, IL & William Trotter of Poteau, OK; 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Poteau.

Joseph Horace Donathan

Joseph Horace Donathan, 89, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 in Talihina, OK. Joseph was born December 23, 1920 in Kennedy, OK to Jerry Benjamin & Vera Alice (Keaster) Donathan. Joseph served in C.C. Camp; was a veteran of the US Navy/Seabees where he served for 2 years in the Pacific Theatre War, Guam & Okinawa. He worked in timber and construction and at the Naval Ammunition Depot. He was a retired Civil Service employee from Tinker Air Force Base for 25 years. Joseph was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Fanshawe, OK. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, & 1 grandson. Joseph graduated from Fanshawe High School in 1939. He married Audie Pauline Raines in 1941. He married Donna on April 30, 1974. Survivors include 4 sons & daughters in law, Larry Donathan & Goldie Fowler of Latham, OK, Neil & Pat Donathan of Shady Point, OK, Jerry & Barbara Donathan of McAlester, OK, Mike & Liza Donathan of Panama, OK; 1 daughter, Phyllis Brigance of Eufaula, OK; 12 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren; 1 brother, Don Sanders of Washington State; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Fanshawe, OK with Rev. Tracy Martin & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony, Sammy, David, Joe, Carl & Chad Donathan. Honorary pallbearers will be Nick Donathan, Steven Lee, Joseph Hunter Lee & Christian Donathan. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Erma Jean Masajadas

Erma Jean Masajadas, 96, of Overland Park, KS (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Overland Park, KS. Erma was born August 3, 1914 in Blossom, TX to Henry H. & Mable Lee (Hudson) Bowen. She was a homemaker & a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Geiger of Mariposa, CA & son Ed Culwell of Overland Park, KS; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 11 am, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 graveside at Milton Cemetery in Milton, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.