Kenneth G. Knight

Kenneth G. Knight, 55, of Spiro, OK passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Kenny was born October 24, 1955 in Poteau, OK to Charles & Phyllis (Skinner) Knight. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include daughter & son in law, Mandy & Chris Clark of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Joey & Jerri Knight of Wister, OK; grandchildren, J.T. Melson, Colby Melson, Jakston Clark, Tristan Knight & Rowdy Knight; mother, Phyllis Hayes of Spiro, OK; brother & sister in law, Phillip & Ginny Knight of Ft. Smith, AR; sisters & brother in law, Charlsi Bandy of Spiro, OK, Janet & Chuck Sandlin of Spiro, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Monday, January 31, 2011 at Shepherd's Heart Pentecostal Church of God in Poteau, OK with Rev. Roger Mattox & Rev. Vernard Knight officiating. Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery, Howe, OK. Pallbearers will be Derrick Knight, Rebel Knight, Chad Tolbert & Michael Holson.

Patricia Ann White

Patricia Ann White, 51, of Poteau, OK went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Patricia was born in Poteau, OK on July 9, 1959 to Guy Wesley & Velma Lou (Stacy) Timbs. She was an administrative assistant for an investment broker. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister & grandmother. She loved the outdoors & spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband, Russ; sons & daughters in law, John & Cortney Schafer, Jason & Typhanie Schafer; 8 grandchildren; mother, Velma Timbs; brother, Mike Timbs & wife, Char; sister, Pamela Hayes; mother in Law, Karola White; stepdaughters, Teresa Dacus & husband, Bobby, Lisa McNally; nephews, John Timbs, Guy Timbs & Casey Hayes; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial Services will be held at 1 pm, Friday, January 28, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Lavon Williams & Phil Turnipseed officiating. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Glendale, OK.

Billy Joe Smith

Billy Joe Smith, 76, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Bill was born November 12, 1934 in Pocola, OK to Thomas Vance & Rosa Bell (Miller) Smith. He worked for Norge for four years until they became Whirlpool and he worked for them for 30 years. He was a supervisor in materials control. He married Pat in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Doyle Smith & Arnold "Josh" Smith. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; 3 sons & daughter in law, Randy & Marilyn Smith of Ft. Smith, AR, Ronnie Smith Sr. of Pocola, OK, Timothy Smith of Pocola, OK; 4 grandchildren, Rodney & Deanna Smith of Pocola, OK, Tanya & Matt Cooper of Pocola, OK, Ronnie Smith Jr. of Pocola, OK, Alex & Sean Osburn of Pocola, OK; 5 great grandchildren, Cody Smith, Levi Smith, Jace Goff, Kade Cooper, Emily Osburn; 1 sister & brother in law, Loretta & Robert Loudermilk of Ft. Smith, AR. other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Chad Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Everett Ray Humphries

Everett Ray Humphries, 83, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Everett was born April 24, 1927 in Gilmore, OK to Samuel Greene & Lillie (Goodin) Humphries. He was a farmer/rancher. He was a member of Double Branch Baptist Church. Everett was the 9th child of 12. He was preceded in death by his brothers & sisters, Owen Humphries, Bessie Garrett, Essie McMillin, Thurman Humphries, Quincy Albert Humphries (MIA in Corregidor WWII), Helen Broom, Mary Dovie (Kirkpatrick) Goins, Billy Harrell Humphries, & Irene Ladean Ritter. Before marrying Fay on July 23, 1955 he worked in an almond orchard in Bakersfield & a grain warehouse in Sacramento, CA. The loss of his brother Q.A. (Jim) in Corregidor left a lasting impact on his beliefs for war and the consequences it has for families & loved ones. He loved life greatly and knew how precious it is when others seem to waste it. Until becoming disabled he loved raising cattle & having a milk cow, knowing each by name. He was a kind father & friend to everyone he esteemed. Survivors include his wife, Fay of the home; 3 sons, Steve Ray Humphries of Cameron, OK, Jesse Lynn & Richard Roland Humphries of Poteau, OK; 1 sister, Shirley Reese of Poteau, OK & brother, Arbie Humphries of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Donny Harber, Dewayne Morrison, Ronald Humphries, Mark McMillin, Cornel Reece, & Weylin Groom.

Carol (Moore) Sisco

Carol (Moore) Sisco, 73, of Panama, OK passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in Panama. Carol was born in Bokoshe, OK on March 5, 1937 to Conner & Verna (Cromwell) Tanksley. She was a care giver. Carol was a member of the Panama Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 grandson & 1 son in law. Survivors include her husband, Charles Sisco of the home; 2 daughters, Linda Watson of Wilburton, OK & Vanessa Meier of Charleston, SC; 3 sons, Erwin Lee Moore of Broken Arrow, OK, Gary Moore of Panama, OK, Walter Moore of Williams, OK; 3 stepsons, Donnie Sisco of Oklahoma City, OK, Tim Sisco of Poteau, OK & Steven Sisco of Sheridan, AR; 19 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mary Jane Holstead of Wagoner, OK, Lucille Currens of Shady Point, OK, Patricia Honeycutt of Coweta, OK; 2 brothers, Dale Tanksley of Keota, OK and Jim Dan Tanksley of Shady Point, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends and her extended church family at Panama Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, January 24, 2011 at Panama Free Will Baptist Church, Panama, OK with Rev. David Nolen officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Brian Toney, Larry Milligan, Terry Lovell, Larry Capell, Gary Capell & Steven Sisco.

Billie Sue Knox

Billie Sue Knox, 73, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in Poteau. Billie was born April 25, 1937 in Lutie, OK to Harvey & Georgia Opal (New) Pate. She was a cook/Private Healthcare Provider. She was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D. Knox. Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Cheryl Hale of Poteau, OK, Barbara & Condy Wells of Shady Point, OK, Sandra & Kevin Rogers of Poteau, OK; son, Marshal Knox of Roland, OK, 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one more in February; 2 sisters & brother in law, June Winton, Mickey & Morris Foster of Grove, OK, 1 brother & sister in law, Raymond & Joyce Pate of Canadian, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Her grandsons will be pallbearers, Tommy Gray, Jeff Rogers, Michael Gray, Justin Rogers, Zac Wells, & Chris Morton. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Wickwire & Cory Colson. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Jerry Dean Branscum

Jerry Dean Branscum, 69, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 in Muskogee, OK. Jerry was born October 21, 1941 in Fanshawe, OK to John & Bertha (Buxton) Branscum. He was a factory worker. Jerry was preceded in death by 2 brothers and his parents. Survivors include 2 sisters & brothers in law, Betty & Jim Muse of Broken Bow, OK, Ann & Joe Ford of Sapulpa, OK; 1 brother and sister in law, Bill & Roberta Branscum of McLoud, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Friday, January 21, 2011, graveside at Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Opal Mildred Morgan

Opal Mildred Morgan, 87, of Wister,OK passed away January 17,2011,in Wister,OK.Opal was born October 15,1923 in Wister,OK to William and Eva (Green) Midgley.Opal was a homemaker.Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Durell Morgan;sister,Vina Wigginton,4 brothers, Dee Midgley,Charlie Midgley,William Midgley,and Marvin Midgley;sons in law, Sam Fuller and Wayne Knight; and her parents. Survivors include her 8 daughters and sons in law, Phyllis & Eldon Williams of Kansas City ,MO ,Donna Fuller of Kansas City,MO, JoAnn & Podie Meeks of Wister,OK, Bess & Larry Meeh of Wister,OK, Geraldine Duncan of Wister,OK, Glenda & Donny Shadwick of Wister,OK, Barbara & Buddy McCollom of Wister,OK, Lana & Jim Holcomb of Sapulpa,OK. 2 Sons and Daughter in law, Bud Morgan of Wister,OK, Cliff & Shelly Morgan of Wister,OK,19 Grandchildren;34 Great Grandchildren;5 Great Great Grandchildren, 3 sisters Loretta Bullard of Wister,OK, Margaret Donaho of Wister,OK,Ann Massey of Oklahoma City,OK, 1 brother Ben Midgley of Wister,OK 2 sisters in law, Marie Midgley of Wister,OK, Dorothy Midgley of Wister,OK,other Relatives & Loved Ones;A Host of Beloved Friends.Services will be held 10 am,Thursday, January 20,2011 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister,OK with Rev.Clyde Steelman & Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment will follow in Wister,OK at the Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Opals grandsons will be pallbearers. The Family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Ollie Bell Athey

Ollie Bell Athey, 82, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Pocola, OK. Ollie was born April 23, 1928 in Gilmore, OK to Marion Gooden & Ethel Viola (Fisher) Amos, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Athey of the home; daughters Bonnie Gregory and Wanda James of Poteau, OK; son, Jimmy Johnson of Ft. Smith, AR; numerous grandchildren, great, great great, and great great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones;many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Thursday, January 20, 2011 graveside at Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Johnny James Ward

Johnny James Ward, 69, of LeFlore, OK passed away January 15, 2011, in Ft. Smith, AR. John was born October 20, 1941 in LeFlore, OK to Robert Lee Sr. & Lucy Amanda (French) Ward. John taught school, coached & was principal for 30 years. During those years in education, he worked at Albion, LeFlore, Whitesboro, & Wister Schools. After retirement from public education he was assistant baseball coach at Carl Albert State College for 8 years. He began driving a charter bus for Lets Go Charters & enjoyed meeting new friends & going new places. The last year& a half he spent raising cattle. John was preceded in death by one son, John Alan Ward; his parents; sisters, Joan Bontley & Virginia Gibbs; brothers, Robert Ward Jr., Jerry Ward & Allen Walters. John was a member of the LeFlore Baptist Church; OSSAA; The Baptist General Convention Disaster Relief, Thumbbusters for Christ; LeFlore Cemetery Association; retired teacher/coach; retired driver for Lets Go Charters; Rancher. John was active in many organizations helping young people & those in need. In his involvement with BGCO disaster relief, he assisted with tsunami efforts in Thailand, fires in Arizona, floods in Iowa, & hurricanes in the Gulf. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Edith Sue (Welch) Ward of the home; daughter & son in law, Susan & James Cantwell of Poteau, OK, son, Anthony Ward of Kyle, TX, Grandsons, Michael & Matthew Cantwell of Poteau, OK, Spencer Ward of San Antonio, TX; great granddaughter, Adrianna Gist-Cantwell, brother, Bill & Shirley Ward of LeFlore, OK, sister, Elizabeth Kitchens of Talihina, OK, Daughter in law, Tammy Ward of San Antonio, TX, Mother in law, Imogene Welch, sisters in law, Claudette Hamner, Brenda & Jackie Sweeten; several nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends, and brothers & sisters in Christ. Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at LeFlore High School Gym with Rev. Leroy Orr officiating. Interment will follow in LeFlore Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John McAlester, Gary Gibson, Mark Warren, Bryan Warren and Ronnie Henderson, Sam Ward & Dallas Ward.

Wayne Thomas Abbott

Wayne Thomas Abbott, 79, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 in Poteau. Wayne was born in Poteau on February 6, 1931 to Joseph Lester & Floy May (Bell) Abbott. He was a graduate of Wister High School in 1948. He graduated from the US Air Force Cadet Program in 1957 receiving his commission. Wayne was a fighter pilot. He served in Vietnam; was awarded a Distinguished Flying and retired as a Major. Upon his retirement in 1974 at the request of the Poteau Mayor he took over the Poteau airport and started the business of "Poteau Flying Service" from which he retired in 1988. After that he went to work for Fenton Motors & Broadway Motors for 12 years. In January 2000 he had a stroke and survived that until his passing. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John D. Abbott & sister, Margaret Alice Box. Survivors include his wife, Lois "Jean" Abbott of the home; Son, Curtis Lester Abbott of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren, Shailyn Marie Abbott, Curtis Wayne Abbott both of Ft. Smith, AR; Kristen Lois Renn & husband Zachary of Utah, Jonathan David Abbott of Ft. Smith, AR, Skylar Thomas Abbott of the home; sister, Inez Hileman of Omaha, NE; brother, Franklin Abbott of Everett, WA; special niece, Tammy & Larry Pike of Omaha, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, In-Laws, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau,OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.,

Darrell Wayne Smedley

Darrell Wayne Smedley, 56, of Addison, TX passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Addison. Darrell was born May 28, 1954 in Tulsa, OK to Joe Junior & Lorene Evelyn (Lewallen) Smedley. He was an airport security technician. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brothers, Dwight Smedley of Kemball, MI, Dennis Smedley of Culleoka, TN, Brian Smedley of Tulsa, OK; sisters, Regina Meyers of Port Huron, MI, Pamela Alvarado of Tulsa, OK, Rhonda Anderson of Austin, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.

Horace Raymond Brown

Horace Raymond Brown, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Horace was born January 20, 1914 in Shady Point, OK to Thomas & Ida (Crase) Brown. He was a bookkeeper at the medical clinic. Horace was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents; and daughter, Barbara Radcliff. Survivors include his daughter, Judith Ann Detamore and husband, Tom of Oklahoma City, OK; 4 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren; 1 brother, Virgil Brown of Texas; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery.

Charlie B. Smith Sr.

Charlie B. Smith Sr., 87, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 in Tulsa, OK. Charlie was born in West Helena, AR on December 22, 1923 to Fon Tenoy & James Agnus (Peterson) Smith. Charlie was a retired Forest Ranger. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving in the South Pacific from September 1942 until November 1945 obtaining the rank of Sgt. Gunnery Mate 3-C. He came home from the service for a short time and then went into the Army in Fort Stoneman, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna; his parents; 2 sons, Earl Wayne Smith & Charlie Bruce Smith Jr.; 8 brothers & sisters. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Wagley of Shady Point, OK; 8 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bud Killion, Jason, Brown, Jeff Cagle, Tyler Cagle, Greg Smith & Gregory Smith. The family would like to send a special thanks to great niece, Susie Smith for her help in the past few months; and to all their friends for their love and support. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives

Ola Dean Webb

Ola Dean Webb, 66, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011 in Poteau. Ola Dean was born in McCurtain, OK on October 27, 1944 to Ted T. & Hazel Lee (Barkley) Rogers. She was a homemaker. Ola Dean was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Dewayne Stokes; sister, Brenda D. Thompson; brother, Kenneth D. Rogers & her father. Survivors include her daughter, Theresa Jane McClary of Oklahoma City, OK; 4 sons, Robert Lee McClary of Amarillo, TX, Ronald Dean McClary of Tulsa, OK, Randy Leon Stokes of Hartshorne, OK, Gregory Allan McAfee of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Rocky Van Ussrey of Oklahoma City, OK, Robert Tyler McClary and Cody Lee McClary of Amarillo, TX, Justin Dean McClary & Logan Kyle McClary of Buffalo, OK, Ricky Potter of Hartshorne, OK, Kristina Michelle Kizor of Sand Springs, OK, Zoey Marie McAfee of Poteau, OK; great grandchild, Cameron Van Ussrey of Tulsa, OK; mother, Hazel Lee Jenkins of Poteau, OK, brothers, Bob J Rogers of Carlsbad, NM, Charles H. Rogers of Oilton, OK, Tommy H. Jenkins of Cameron, OK; sister, Etta Jane Johnson of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 1 pm Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Bethel Lighthouse in Panama, OK with Revs. James & Lee Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Gene Price, Jim Goude, Jerry Rogers, Charles W. Rogers, Jeremy McBride, Brent Jenkins, Brandon Stiles & Jerry Stiles.

Walter Cornelious "Buddy" Mitchell

Walter C. "Buddy" Mitchell, 84, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 in Talihina Veterans Center. He was born in Wister, OK on July 17, 1926 to Walter C. Mitchell Sr. & Sophia (Slopman) Mitchell. Buddy was retired from the Poteau Food Market as well as doing other jobs in Wister & Yukon, OK. He served his country faithfully during World War II and fought through Italy, France & Germany. He was a long time member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Turner; 2 half brothers, Argus Meeks & Mutt Meeks; 3 full brothers, Wesley Lee Mitchell, Dean Mitchell & Doug Mitchell. Buddy is survived by his wife, Lois of the home; 2 daughters, Patty Matthiesen & husband, Larry of Poteau, OK & Brenda Presley of Oklahoma City, OK; 6 grandchildren, Tonya Ann Casey & husband, Larry of Poteau, OK, Trayce Lynn Shanks & husband, Kelley of Ehrhardt, SC, Jay Scott Matthiesen & wife, Carrie of Dallas, TX, Jon Brett Matthiesen & wife, Stephanie of Broken Bow, OK, Mitchell Henry Presley of Oklahoma City, OK, Darla Me Van Hoff & husband, Jon-Michael of Spiro, OK; 2 sisters, Samantha Jean Burt of Poteau, OK and Betty Gedosh of Poteau, OK; 4 great grandchildren, Chloia Van Hoff of Spiro, OK, Lila Grace Matthiesen of Dallas, TX, C.J. Harvey of Broken Bow, OK, Billy Harvey of Broken Bow, OK and Macey Mattiesen of Broken Bow, OK; many nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the First Church of the Nazarene, Poteau, OK with Rev. Kelley Shanks and Rev. Ed Hunsaker officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. In lieu of flowers they ask that you make donations to the Gideon's International. {You may do this by contacting us at the funeral home}