Patricia Madelyn McMillin

Patricia Madelyn McMillin, 69, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 in Poteau. Patricia was born in Poteau on July 25, 1941 to Jessie A. & Berniece (Turner) Haggard. She was a realtor. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John Haggard. Survivors include her husband, William T. "Bill" McMillin of the home; daughter & her fiance, Debbie McMillin & Robert J. Tharp of Garland, TX; granddaughter, Abby Sanchez & husband, John of Heartland, TX; great granddaughter, Vivian Sanchez of Heartland, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Don McMillin, Bobby McMillin, Charles McMillin, Roger McMillin, Brad McMillin, Mark McMillin. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm, to visit with friends & relatives.

Alesia Coleene Hendrix Price

Alesia Coleene Hendrix Price, 26, of Heavener, OK passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Monticello, AR. Coleene was born June 6, 1984 in Fort Smith, AR to Todd Stanford & Alesia Lou (Forrest) Hendrix. She was a member of Woodlawn Assembly of God Church in Spiro, OK and a student at CASC. She loved fishing, traveling, & attending the Dixie Stampeded in Branson. She was a loving and caring person. She worked as a CNA. Survivors include her husband, Mike of the home; sons, Charles & Anthony of the home; daughter, Kristen of the home; her parents; sister & brother in law, Misty & Kevin Stovall of Tuscumbia, AL; grandmother, Mildred Forrest of Monticello, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Monday, November 29, 2010 at Woodlawn Assembly of God Church in Spiro, OK with Rev. John Ward officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK. Pallbearers will be Sean Cox, Marty Pace Jr., Bill Powers, Paul Powers, Chester Hall & Jimmy Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Drew Forrest & Michael Hall.

Doris Tamplin

Doris Tamplin, 79, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Doris was born in Clayton, OK on January 22, 1931 to Arthur & Mozelle Owens. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Tamplin was a Southern Baptist. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Millard & Joseph Tamplin. Survivors include one son, Jerry Tamplin of Wister, OK; one daughter, Terry Sue Garibay of Williams, AZ; 6 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. The family will hold a private memorial service.

Lester Steven Myers

Lester Steven Myers, 54, of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday,November 23, 2010 in Pocola. Lester was born in Ulysses, KS on December 26, 1955. Lester was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and was a plumber. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James "Hoss" Myers & Michael Myers and his parents, James Thomas Myers & Mildred Marie (Rose) Myers Winton. Survivors include one son, Steven Myers of Little Rock, AR; 2 daughters, Ashley Tew of Sherwood, AR, Jessica Myers of Cabot, AR; 6 grandchildren, Christian Myers, Haydon Myers, Ivy Myers, Hayley Tew, Koby Tew, & James Burnett; 2 brothers, B.J. Myers of Locust Grove, OK & Ronald Myers of Fort Smith, AR; 3 sisters, Diana Hendricks of Muldrow, OK, Brenda Wallis of Pocola, OK, & Pamela Stouffer of Bella Vista, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 27, 2010 graveside at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola from 5-7 pm Friday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Phyllis Jean McGee

Phyllis Jean McGee, 70, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Pocola. Phyllis was born in Chowchilla, CA on October 11, 1940 to Pete & Teresa (Shockley) Heindselman. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, James McGee of the home; sister, Betty McNabb of Antioch, CA; brother, Lloyd Heindselman of Antioch, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents. The family will be at the funeral home from 2-4 pm Friday afternoon to visit with friends and relatives. No services are scheduled at this time.

John David Fox

John David Fox, 74, of Cameron, OK passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Williams, OK. John was born on June 21, 1936 in Williams, Oklahoma to George W. & Violet (Taylor) Fox. He was a school teacher and a business owner. John was a graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. He is preceded in death by a son, John Fox Jr.; a daughter, Cathy Fox; 2 brothers, James Fox & Bill Fox; and his parents. John is survived by his beloved wife, Tina Fox of the home; 2 sons Ron Fox of Cameron, OK & Stacy Fox of Fort Smith, AR; 2 daughters, Jennifer Davidson of Cameron, OK & Shawn McCullah of Onancock, VA; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Polly Carlton of Jenks, OK, Peggy Martines of Tracy, CA, & Shirley Hurst of Fort Smith, AR; a brother, Frank Fox of Williams, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Memorial services for John were held at 11:00 am, Monday November 22, 2010 at Cameron High School Civic Center in Cameron, OK with the Reverend Charles Caughern officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

Melvin Leon Meeks

Melvin Leon Meeks, 63, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Wister. Melvin was born December 31, 1946 in Poteau, OK to Vernon "Mutt" & Bessie Iva (Box) Meeks. Melvin was a veteran of the US Marines. He was a coin collector. Politics were his passion. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Kenneth, Gerald & Carrol Meeks. Survivors include one son, Michael Meeks of Summerfield, OK; daughters & sons in law, Melanie & Tony Bradshaw of Wister, OK, Mary & Richard Tackett of Cameron,OK; 5 grandchildren, Cody Meeks, Dalton Brown, Colby Brown, Kyla Brown, & Ashlyn Meeks; mother of his children, Judy Meeks of Wister, OK; sister, Yvonne Dassler of Wister, OK; 3 brothers & sisters in law, Wayne & Linda Meeks, Claude & Kathy Smith, Mack Smith all of Wister, OK. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. PJ Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Tony Bradshaw, Richard Tackett, Brandon Hemphill, Justin Ward, Lane Titsworth, Scott Bradshaw, Travis Brown, & Cowboy Meeks. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Wanda Marie (Barlow) Rorie

Wanda Marie Rorie, 80, of Shady Point, OK passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Shady Point. Wanda was born in Panama, OK on March 24, 1930 to Edward & Minnie (Lowery) Barlow. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale Rorie; 3 brothers, J.D., Jackie, & Ellis Barlow and one sister, Darlene Barlow. Survivors include one daughter & son in law, Linda Lu & Roger Dobson of Tulsa, OK; 2 sons, Larry Dale Rorie of Panama, OK, Roger Ed Rorie & Kim Creek of Panama, OK; 4 Grandchildren, Tracy Johnson of Shady Point, OK, Angela Dodd of Owasso, Brian Dobson of Tulsa, OK, Carin Felts of Tahlequah, OK; 7 Great Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Lorene Cherry of Muskogee, OK, Patricia Bell of Buck Creek, OK; 3 brothers & sisters in law, Sharil & Jean Barlow of California, Bill & Phyllis Barlow of Buck Creek, OK, Donald & Maxine Barlow of Wagoner, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be at 2 pm, Friday, November 19, 2010 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook, Gary Crase, & Rev. Larry Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Tim Daugherty, Gary Crase, Johnny Bell, Wayne Morton, Charles Claybrook, Topper Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Killion & Buzzy Bates. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 pm, Thursday evening to visit with friends & relatives.

Edward Walter Krysztofik

Edward Walter Krysztofik, 65, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Edward was born November 11, 1945 in Rutland, VT to Mathew & Sophie (Przybylo) Krysztofik. Edward was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau, OK. He was an instructor of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Edward was retired from retail sales. Survivors include his wife, Coral of the home; son, Sean Krysztofik of Shady Point, OK; daughters, Jennifer Arruit & husband Duane of Albuquerque, NM, Sarah Hutchinson of Richmond, VA; 4 Grandchildren, Damian Arruti, Alec Arruti, Quinn Arruti & Tess Arruti; sister, Mary Krysztofik of West Rutland, VT; aunt, Jean Pawlusiak of West Rutland, VT; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. There will be a Rosary at 6:30 pm, Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau with Father Valentine officiating. Pallbearers will be the Knights of Columbus. Interment will be 1 pm, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA

Billy Wayne Dolph

Billy Wayne Dolph, 71, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Billy was born July 22, 1939 in Poteau, OK to Milburn Cecil & Ola Lucille (Grigsby) Dolph. He worked at Whirlpool. Billy loved to hunt and fish. He loved his grandchildren & great grandchildren and watching OU football. He was preceded in death by his father; son, Ricky Dolph and sister, Betty Priest. Survivors include his wife, Louise of the home; sons, Billy Wayne Dolph II of the home, Tommy Ray Dolph of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Eric & Elysia Dolph of Wister, OK, Johnny & Tiffany Martin of Wister, OK, Warren Janeway of Red Oak, OK; great grandson, Hoyt Wayne Dolph of Wister, OK; mother Ola Lucille Dolph of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Eric Dolph, Billy Dolph II, Tommy Dolph, Johnny Martin, Anthony Loomis, & Ronnie Loomis. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Meeks, Loton Slate, Willie Carshal, & Mark Williams. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Della Marie Ferrell

Della Marie Ferrell, 89, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR. Della was born August 10, 1921 in Bokoshe, OK. Della was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pocola Assembly of God Church. She loved quilting. Della was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Ferrell; parents, Charley & Myrtle Nichols; sisters, Beulah Tucker & Velma Poston. She is survived by 1 daughter & son in law, Leota Faye & Dan Carter of Pocola,OK; grandsons, Dan Carter Jr & wife, Kaye of Poteau, OK, Jeff Carter & wife, Sylvia of Pocola, OK, Preston Carter of Pocola, OK; granddaughter in law, Terry Carter of Spiro, OK; 7 great grandchildren, Stephanie Jones, Samantha Carter, Danny Carter all of Poteau, OK; Desi Carter, Derek Carter of Pocola, OK; Breanna Carter & Dustin Carter of Spiro, OK; 1 great great granddaughter, Riley Jones of Poteau, OK; sister, Elizabeth Dolan of Pocola, OK; brother, Harold Nichols of Pocola, OK; numerous nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Kenneth Jones & Rev. Carl Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK. Pallbearers will be Dan Carter Jr., Jeff Carter, Preston Carter, Danny Carter, Bob Morton & Jim Poston. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Mary K. Stewart

Mary K. Stewart, 57, of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Mary was born in Montezuma, KS on March 4, 1953 to Ralph & Aline (Walls) Cody. Mary was a cashier at Rite-Aid Pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her father; daughter, "Sissy" Mary Raylene; brother, Ralph Jr.; husbands, George Albert Meeder, Billy George Davis, & Jack Stennis Stewart. Mary is survived by 2 sons & daughters in law, Christopher & Tanya Meeder of Ft. Smith, AR, Billy Joe & Christina Davis of Theodore, AL; 5 grandchildren, Bryant, Gage, Jesse, Shelby, & Nathan; mother, Aline Cody of Cameron, OK; 2 sisters, Shirley Cook of Theodore, AL & Georgia Miller of Moore, OK; 1 brother& sister in law, Roger & Rayna Cody of Cameron, OK; stepdaughters, Jackie & Crystal; stepson, Jeffrey; mother in law, Anna Lee Davis; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, November 12, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. J.C. Walls officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, OK.

Faye Irene (Gregory) Lairamore

Faye Irene (Gregory) Lairamore, 81, of Pocola, OK passed away, Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Pocola, OK. Faye was born December 6, 1928 in Pocola, OK to James Tillman & Mary Francis (Nolen) Gregory. Faye was a homemaker. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Pocola, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Lairamore; sister, Beatrice Parnell; and grandson, Reggie Lairamore. Survivors include 3 sons, Ronnie Lairamore of Burleson, TX, Randy Lairamore and Roger Lairamore of Pocola, OK; daughter, Ruth Beshears of Pocola, OK; 8 grandchildren, Lori Kilgore, Lisa Watts, Rishelle Dyke, Rod Lairamore, Ryan Lairamore, Rakaylyn Lairamore, Rakell Lairamore, Gerald Robert Lairamore; 8 Great Grandchildren, Cullen Watts, Caden Watts, Carver Watts, Landon Kilgore, Lauren Kilgore, Mattie Dyke, Macie Dyke, Henlie Dyke; sister, Edna Smith of Pocola, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Methodist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Barry Hayes & Rev. Darin McCarty officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, OK. Pallbearers will be Greg Smith, Phil Smith, Darrel Lairamore, Donnie Lairamore, Rod Lairamore, & Ryan Lairamore. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

James Gregory Ragsdale

James Gregory Ragsdale, 47, of Pocola, OK born July 15, 1963 in Van Buren, AR went to rest with our Lord in heaven November 5, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, John Robert Ragsdale. Those that knew James in life knew a special man with a gift to wheel & deal. Always the avid animal lover, he loved working with his dogs. He accomplished much in the field of set-up & toll & die as a machinist. James' life was short but he touched the hearts & souls of many along his way and left behind two wonderful children to carry on in their God given path. He is survived by 2 daughters, Jessica & Jody Ragsdale of Greenwood, AR; his mother, Betty (Ragsdale) Warlick of Pocola; sister, Janis Gregory of Van Buren, AR; brother, Johnny Ragsdale of Pocola, OK; step brother, Ronnie Warlick and step father, Jim Warlick of Pocola, OK; numerous cousins, nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jackie Edwards officiating. Interment will be in Gill Cemetery, Van Buren, AR. Pallbearers will be Allen Waid, Charles Jennen, Richard Jennen, Randy Tucker, Tim Smith, & Stan Ledford. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Joan Drake Deihl

Joan Drake Deihl, 77, of Howe, OK passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Joan was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on February 25, 1933 to Howard Richard & Adeline (Underhill) Drake. She was retired as a secretary of Arlington Central Schools in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, MIlton Deihl, and grandson, Tobey Michael Deihl. Survivors include her sons, Tobey M. Deihl of Howe, OK, Bruce A. Deihl of Howe, OK; daughter, Audrey R. Kaehler of Pine Plains, NY; grandchildren, Susan Kinman and Laura Deihl of Howe, OK, Jennifer Robinson of Pine Plains, NY, Bruce A. Deihl and Teresa Deihl of Spiro, OK; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Richard Drake of Clinton Corners, NY; other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Howe Cemetery Pavilion, Howe, OK.

Minnie Mae Ross

Minnie Mae Ross, 90, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Minnie was born December 4, 1919 in Hodgen, OK to A.J. & Ida (Naylor) Oliver. She was a homemaker. She loved to fish and to cook. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ross; 2 grandsons, Jeff Morris & Allen Newby; son in law, Euell Newby and 4 brothers. Survivors include 3 daughters & sons in law, Leta & J.C. Hamner of Heavener, OK, Vela Newby of Ft. Smith, AR, Helen & Terry Morris of Wister, OK; 7 grandchildren, Michael Hamner of Heavener, OK, Debbie White of Heavener, OK, Randy Hamner of Cameron, OK, Stacy Newby of Ft. Smith, AR, Angela Reeves of Greenwood, AR, Steven Morris of Wister, OK, Philip Morris of Hodgen, OK; 19 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Wister Assembly of God Church with Rev. Frankie Harris & Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment will follow in LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, OK. Pallbearers will be Steven Morris, Philip Morris, Stacy Newby, Mike Hamner, Randy Hamner, Bryan Bebermeyer. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Dedmon, Kyle Hamner, Shane Reeves, Steven Morris Jr., Jace Hamner & Mitchell White. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.