Elton E. "Buck" Richardson

Elton E. "Buck" Richardson, 72, of Panama,OK passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR. Buck was born in Buck Creek, OK on July 3, 1938 to Eddie & Ruth (Lloyd) Richardson. He was a heavy equipment operator. He served in the Korean War as Navy Flight Engineer. Buck was preceded in death by his wife, Clara & daughter, Veta Richardson. Survivors include daughter, Teresa Wright of Ft. Smith, AR; 4 sons, Elton Ray Richardson of Ft. Smith, AR, Tony Richardson of Okmulgee, OK, Gerald Imhauser of Kansas City, KS, & Mike Killion of Panama, OK; sister, Merle Christenberry of Panama, OK; brother, Don Richardson of Bebee, OK; 17 Grandchildren, Nikki Perritt, Katlin Richardson, Easton Richardson, Sean Wright, Jeffery Wright, Amanda LaRue, Kathy Wilks, Karen Plemmons, Anthony Richardson, Adam Richardson, Heaven Richardson, Bethany Richardson, Christina Richardson, Noah Richardson, Cody Richardson, Charles Lee Sullivan, Jerry Dewayne Johnson; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm Saturday, January 1, 2011 at the Old Bokoshe Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Glendle Black officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Ennis Anthony "Tony" Silva

Tony Silva, 45, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Panama. Tony was born in Mountainview, CA on March 26, 1965 to Willie & Marla Kay (Butcholz) Silva. He was preceded in death by his mother. Tony was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Kelly Burns of thehome; 1 daughter, Viola Silva of Santa Maria, C; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Debbie Garcia of Panama, OK & Glenda Kay McGuire of Santa Maria, CA; brother, Willie Silva Jr. and father, Willie Silva Sr. of Santa Maria, CA. Family services will be held at a later date

Deborah Denise Lale

Deborah Denise Lale, 58, of Hackett, AR passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in Spiro, OK. Deborah was born May 28, 1952 to Thomas E. & Ada Kathleen "Katie" (Stafford) Hall. Deborah loved music, dancing, reading an crocheting. she loved helping people-anyone/anytime. She was a special education teacher. She had 25+ years in hearing and sight evaluation and was a Braille translator. She was a big Arkansas Razorback fan. She was preceded in death by her father; husband, Brent Lale; and a brother, John Hall. Survivors include her 3 sons, Chris Coyle of Poteau, OK, Robbie Gooch of Glendale, AZ, Matt Gooch of Hackett, AR; 3 Grandchildren; 1 Great Granddaughter; mother, Katie Hall of Spiro, OK; sisters, Teresa Valentic of San Antonio, TX, Beth Beckel of Mena, AR, Mariana Birchell of Oklahoma City, OK, Major Jeanine Hatfield of US Air Force Base, Phoenix, AZ, & Lisa Cook of Glendale, AZ; 2 brothers, Arthur Polo of Mannford OK and TJ Hall of Spiro, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 2 pm Friday, December 31, 2010 at Evangel Temple in Fort Smith, AR with Rev. Don Hutchings officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the BACA Brothers (Bikers Against Child Abuse) In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Oteka Faye Bryant

Oteka Faye Bryant, 73, of McCurtain, OK passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 in Oklahoma City, OK. Oteka was born in Milton, OK on May 4, 1937 to Luther & Grace (Painter) Nixon. She owned and operated a cafe. She enjoyed doing ceramics and baking. She lived for her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. She was very much involved in their lives. Oteka was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Leila Daughtery, Irene Pryor and Jeanita Knapp; brothers, Bob, Vernon, Jody & Jimmy Nixon. Survivors include her husband, R.D. Bryant of the home; son & daughter in law, Randy & Terry Bryant of Bokoshe, OK; daughters & sons in law, Connie & James Bardin of MIlton, OK, Sandy & Jeremy Oliver of Milton, OK; grandchildren, Rodney Bryant, Tessa Lovett, Summer Oliver & Skyler Oliver; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Partain of Spiro, OK, Dimple Rogers of Poteau, OK, & Thelma Whitmore of Bokoshe, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Friday, December 31, 2010 at the McCurtain Assembly of God Church, McCurtain, OK with Rev. Joe Pierce & Rev. Bob Wingo officiating. Interment will follow in Milton Cemetery, Milton, OK. Pallbearers will be Larry Culwell, Jim Langeland, Tim Watts, Jerry Dill, George Bowden & Junior Bowden. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Henderson, Bill Tackett, R.C. Culwell & Jim Watts. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Marilyn Ruth Oakes

Marilyn Ruth Oakes, 60, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 in Poteau. Marilyn was born in Fresno, CA on July 25, 1950 to Bill & Nettie (Collins) Couch. She was a custodian at Poteau Public Schools. Marilyn was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Lee Oakes; brother, Bruce Couch & her parents. Survivors include her husband, Tom of the home; daughter, Tracy Acton of Arkoma, OK; son, Randy Oakes of Poteau, OK; 3 grandchildren, Dayne Young, Kasi Reese & Matthew Eidschun; 4 great grandchildren, Karli Albert, Kara Albert, John "Brother" Albert & Jordan Young; 3 sisters, Peggy Bell & Linda Himes both of Poteau, OK, Tammy Duncan of Monroe, OK; brother, Terry Couch of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Terry Couch, Randy Oakes, Dayne Young, Matthew Eidschun, Dustin Bell & Danny Gullick. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Earl Gene Gray

Earl Gene Gray, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in Poteau. Earl was born July 24, 1933 in Poteau, OK to Leonard & Lavada (Clark) Gray. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. Earl was self-employed. He is survived by 4 daughters, Karen Cutlip of North Carolina, Earlene Kloiber of Oklahoma City, OK, Kathy Gray of Ada, OK, & Brenda Gillum of Stillwater, OK; brother, Carl Gray of Poteau, OK, sister, Emily Johnson of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. No services are scheduled at this time.

Virginia Lee Grow

Virginia Lee Grow, 73, of Arkoma, OK passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in Tahlequah, OK. Virginia was born August 4, 1937 in Marked Tree, AR to Shelby & Susie (Beck) Adams. She was a nurse's aide, a member of the Church of Christ. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren & loved doing crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harry Grow; 1 grandson, 2 sisters, 5 brothers & 2 great grandchildren. Survivors include 6 daughters, Darlene Grow of Arkoma, OK, Diane Carter of Ft. Smith, AR, Susie White of Poteau, OK, Laura White & Evelyn White of Cameron, OK, Kellie Adams of Poteau, OK; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Bruce Adams of California; 1 sister, Verda Stanberry of Konawa, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, December 27, 2010 graveside at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Charles White, Jim White, Billy Washburn, David Washburn, Robert Washburn, & Ronnie Washburn. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 to visit with friends & relatives.

John "Greyson" Hunt

John "Greyson" Hunt, 16, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 in Wister, OK. Greyson was born June 17, 1994 to John Michael & Kelly Dawn (Clinton) Hunt in Duncan, OK. Greyson loved hunting and playing football. He was employed by Maria's. Survivors include his parents, Kelly & Michael Hunt of Poteau, OK; brother, Clayton Hunt of the home; paternal grandparents, Carolyn Baetz of Poteau, OK, Johnny & Pat Hunt of Poteau, OK; great grandmother, Ella Burden of Poteau, OK; maternal grandparents, Freda & Shad Pyland of Muskogee, OK; great grandmother, Opal Allison of Poteau, OK; special cousins, James Clinton & Rebecca Hamlin; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Immanuel Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau,OK. Pallbearers will be Zack Liles, Jacob Marvin, Jared Demery, Jesse Woodson, Marshal Jones, James Clinton, Fernando Guiterrez & Rob Smiljcic. The family will be at the funeral home from 5-7 pm Monday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Mary Margaret Maden

Mary Margaret Maden, 86, of Pocola, OK passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Mary was born November 20, 1924 in Shelbyville, Indiana to William Joseph & Helen (Metz) Weintraut. She was a homemaker & retired from Pocola Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Matthew Maden; child, Kenneth Maden & Alexius Williams; granddaughter, Shanna Short; and great grandchildren, Jacob Maden Jr., Kara Lyn Maden. Survivors include 4 daughters, Karen Pirker of Hackett, AR, Elizabeth Prall of Lakeland, FL, Mary Jackson of Ft. Smith, AR, Kathy Skelton of Pocola, OK; 3 sons & daughters in law, Larry & Phyllis Maden of Ft. Smith, AR, Terry & Dorothy Maden of Colfax, Iowa, Anthony Maden of Pocola, OK; 25 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, December 20, 2010 in Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Roger Myers officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. Pallbearers will be James Jackson, Jacob Maden, Eddie Lovell, Terry Prall, Danny Stouffer & Texas Prall. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Maden, Mark Lovell & Colt Prall. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with family & friends.

Mattie Shaw Loudermilk

Mattie Shaw Loudermilk of OKC and long time past resident of Spiro, OK left this life on December 16, 2010 after a brief stay at Integris Hospice House of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City. She was born July 7, 1924 at Byers, OK. Her spirit joins that of her Parents George and Cressie Shaw, Husband James G. Loudermilk of 45 years, Brothers Allen J. Shaw, Herman R. Shaw, and Sister Doris Shaw, all of whom predeceased her. Mattie is survived by her Daughters Margaret Kemp and husband Douglas of Norman, Linda Jones and husband Danny of OKC, 3 Grandchildren; Michelle Jerner, Melissa Crabtree, and Kevin Jones, 5 Great Grandchildren; Tyler, Mariah, Cooper, Mattie and Mia. Graveside service with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating December 18, 2010 at 1:00 at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK . Evans Miller Funeral Home Poteau, OK

Amanda Lewis

Amanda Lewis, 88, of Spiro, OK passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in Pocola. Amanda was born July 9, 1922 in Braden, OK to Willie & Fredrica (Burris) Blocker. She was a housekeeper/homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lewis; parents; 2 sisters, Ona Mae & Louise, 2 brothers R.L. & Henry, 1 infant son, and 2 granddaughters, Diana Steele & Dian Crutchfield. Survivors include her daughters, Nadine Ruff of Ft. Coffee, OK, Ollie Jean Lewis of Ft. Coffee, Freddie Ann Minner of Ft. Coffee, & Peggy Lewis of Tulsa, OK; sons, Epluribus Lewis of Ada, OK, Lonnie Lewis of Ft. Coffee, OK, Vernon Lewis of Ft. Coffee, OK, Ronnie Joe Lewis of Atlanta, GA, Jerry Lewis of Owasso, OK, Rochelle Lewis of Bakersfield, California, & Dewayne Lewis of Spiro, OK; 21 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Gladys Eaves of Ft. Coffee, OK & Pearlie Fleming of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 1 pm, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Ft. Coffee, OK with Elder Dennis Ruff officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Coffee Cemetery.

Irvin Lee Benson

Irvin Lee Benson, 42, of Heavener, OK passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 in Bentonville, AR. Irvin was born June 20, 1968 in Poteau, OK to James Irvin & Lillian Mildred (Woodral) Benson. He was a truck driver. He loved to work cows, just working period, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of the home; 1 son & daughter in law, Justin & Moriah Benson of Poteau, OK; 1 daughter, Monica Benson of Nashville, TN; father, James Benson of Hodgen, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 11 am, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Heavener, OK with Rev. Sam Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in Hontubby Cemetery, Hontubby, OK. Pallbearers will be Mike Andrews, Darrel Roberts, Michael Joe Thurman, Tim Stacy, Carroll LeFlore, James Martin. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

John Lionel Slagle Jr.

John Lionel Slagle Jr. 60, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 in Poteau. He was born May 16, 1950 in Springer, NM to Jack Lionel Slagle Jr. & Clara Ophelia Lopez Slagle. He was an engineer and served in the US Army for 25 years. Services are pending at this time.

Jack L. Martin

Jack L. Martin, 82, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Jack was born October 2, 1928 in Utopia, TX to Abe (H.H.) & Gertrude Ansley Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Warren Martin & Hughey Martin; sisterse, Ima Inez Lindsey, Vina Lee Matthews & Bertice Higgs. He worked for the railroad. Survivors include one son, James Martin; numerous nieces & nephews; special friends, The Reed Family; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in the Reed Family Cemetery in Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Donnie Reed Jr., Cody Reed, Tyler Reed, Dewayne Reed, Wes Reed & Sonny Reed. Honorary pallbearer will be Chris Adams. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Shirley Allene Benefield

Shirley Allene Benefield, 65, of Heavener, OK passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Shirley was born in Baxter Spring, KS on January 17, 1945 to Roy Roosevelt & Effie Melveda (Sutterfield) Branscum. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Benefield & her parents. Survivors include 2 sons & daughters in law, Victor & Myria (Miller) Hanson, Bruce & Gina (Moon) Hanson, all of Heavener, OK; 6 Grandchildren, Steven Benefield of Heavener, OK, Misty & Darrel James Benefield of Poteau, OK, Robert Hanson of Oklahoma City, OK, Jacob Hanson, Michael Lee Hanson, Tasha Marie Hanson all of Heavener, OK, Nikkie Hanson of Texas, Bruce Wayne Hanson of Corpus Christi, TX; 1 great granddaughter, Danika Wallace of Poteau, OK; 3 brothers & sisters in law, Gene Henry of Heavener, OK, Alvin & Claudiette Branscum of Whitesboro, OK, Doug & Jackie Branscum of Poteau, OK, 3 sisters & brother in law, Ella Mae Yandell, Virginia Howard, Helen & Troy Maloy all of Heavener, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Alvin Branscum officiating. Interment will follow in Hontubby Cemetery, Hontubby, OK. Pallbearers will be Mark Branscum, Michael Branscum, Steve Wallen, Buddy Howard Jr., Steven Branscum, Rick Roop & James Smith. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

James Ray Fruen Sr.

James Ray Fruen Sr., 60, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. James was born in Bates, AR on February 10, 1950 to Grady & Minnie Mae (Ralls) Fruen. James was a member of the First Christian Church in Poteau. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy Mae Summers & a brother, Ed Fruen. He worked for Littlefield Propane Company and was a golf course greens keeper. Survivors include his wife, Becky Fruen of the home; children, James Fruen Jr of Wister, OK, Stephen Fruen & wife Sky of Poteau, OK, Sam & husband Orbie Fitzer of Rock Island, OK (Stephen & Sam are twins), Brandon Fruen & wife Tarah of Cameron, OK; 7 grandchildren, Sydney Fruen, Syler Fruen, Cody Fitzer, Braden Fitzer, Shelby Fitzer, Ry Fruen & Tru Fruen; brother, Jack Fruen of Heavener, OK; 2 sisters & brothers in law, Georgia & Ken Aeverman of Maumelle, AR, Linda & Harold Cox of Cameron, OK; special friends, Willie & Lynnell Carshall of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2010, graveside at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK with Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be James Fruen Jr., Stephen Fruen, Brandon Fruen, Orbie Fitzer, Willie Carshall & Darrell English.

Floy Mae "Gert" Barkley

Floy Mae “Gert” Barkley, 84, 0f Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010. Gert was born November 25, 1926 in Cougar, OK to Frank & Dora (Chitwood) Phillips. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Jesus Name Assembly in Panama, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boss Barkley; her parents, brothers & sisters, LeRoy, Marion, Joe, George, Wylie, Mary & Betty; & son in law, Derrel Nelson. Survivors include daughters & son in law, Barsa & Glenn Akers, Ruby Nelson; son & daughter in law, Marion & Viola Barkley; sister & brother in law, Artie & Bob Deleplank; 4 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 11 am, Monday, December 6, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Harold Thompson officiating. Interment followed in Brazil Cemetery, Shady Point, OK. Pallbearers were Mark Akers, Michael Akers, Manuel Battles, David Cormany, Bobby Deleplank, Hoss Deleplank, Ronnie Lamar, & Harold Thompson. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

Clifford Hollis Boevers

Clifford Hollis Boevers, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Poteau. Clifford was born February 1, 1922 in Union City, OK to John W. & Lena (Patzack) Boevers. Clifford was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Smith, AR & of the Rural Electric Assoc. of Oklahoma. He enjoyed farming, horses, traveling, cruises, gardening, woodworking and listening to religious music & country-western music. He always tried to be honest & do the right thing. He always had a smile & a hearty handshake to all. Clifford was preceded in death by his wives, Irene Reneau Boevers & Helen Lee Noble Boevers; son, David Ray Boevers; brothers, Walt, Lawrence, Roy, Cloyce, & Leonard; & his parents. Survivors include his son & daughter in law, John & Frances Boevers of Poteau, OK; daughters & sons in law, Wilma Jean & Eddie Reichert of Vian, OK, Helen Ruth & Blaine Jackson of Bentonville, AR; stepdaughter & son in law, Carolyn Jean & Steve Whitney of Krebs, OK; grandsons, Nick Boevers of Poteau, OK, David Boevers Jr. of Austin, TX, Blaine Alex Jackson & Aaron Scott Jackson, both of Bentonville, AR; granddaughters, Kristin Reichert Rathmell of Bentonville, AR, Ginger Boevers of Poteau, OK, & Allison of Bryan, TX; stepgranddaughter, Mitsy Whitney of Tulsa, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 3 pm, Saturday December 4, 2010 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau, OK with Rev. Eddie Reichert officiating. Interment followed.

Violet Mable Heath Roberts- Eastling

On the sunrise morning of November 30, 2010, Violet Mable Heath Roberts-Eastling departed this life in Sparks Regional Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1939 to R.G. Heath & Evelyn Fuhr Heath in Poteau, OK. She later settled in Pocola, OK with her family. Violet Mable Heath Roberts-Eastling is preceded in death by both of her parents, and husbands, Rubin Roberts and James Eastling. Violet was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church and Central Wayland District. She was a devoted member and held many different offices in both locations. Later in life she joined the Friendship Chapter #30 – Moffett, OK of the Eastern Stars of Oklahoma, where she served as the Worthy Matron for a number of years. In 2003 she retired from Fort Smith Public School System where she served for over 30 years. She leaves to cherish one daughter, Carolyn Rena Dawson & husband Bobby of Ft. Smith, AR; 4 Stepdaughters, Shannon Patrick of Conway, AR, Clara Duckworth-Banks & husband Oscar of Ft. Smith, AR, Rosa Lee Batten of Newport New, VA and Paula Eastling of Shawnee, OK. She also leaves, 3 sons, Larry E. Roberts & Gaylord (Pete) Roberts both of Pocola, OK and Charles Guillory of Maryland. As a loving sister she departs her 4 loving siblings, sisters – Charlotte Jones, Caletha Lee & Marva Norwood; brother, R.G. Heath. Nanny also leaves her love with 22 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and her 2 adopted step great grandchildren as sons. A very special and loving host of brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 11 am, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Marvin Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at 1 pm in Ft. Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Monday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

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.

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.