Kristen Nicole "Sissy" Lovell

Kristen Nicole “Sissy” Lovell, 16, of Gilmore, OK passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in Howe, OK. Kristen was born July 12, 1994 in Altus, OK to Chris & Brandie (Darnell) Lovell. She was a student. Kristen was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Burl & Mary Darnell; and great grandparent, Eddie H. “Red” Breashears. Survivors include her parents, Chris & Brandie Lovell of Gilmore, OK; brother, Jake Lovell of Gilmore, OK; Sister & Brother in Law, Summer & Michael Campbell of Howe, OK; boyfriend, Nick “Buttercup” Goff of Keota, OK; Maternal grandparents, Chris & Vickie Darnell of Gilmore, OK; great grandmother, Phyllis Breashears of Gilmore, OK; paternal great grandparents, Charles & Wanda Phillips of Howe, OK; paternal grandparents, David & Linda Hall of Howe, OK; paternal grandparents, Terry & Cheryl Lovell of Shady Point, OK; paternal great grandmother, Dorothy Hall of Howe, OK; aunts & uncles, Christie “Kiki” & Kenny Gream of Ft. Stewart, GA, Billy & Linda Phillips of Norman, OK; other aunts, uncles, cousins, & lots of friends. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe, OK with Rev. Ryan McCullah & Rev. Chris Lovell officiating. Interment will follow at Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Billy Phillips, Cory Phillips, Dusty Mattox, Bobby Martin, Joby VanHook, Michael Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be Rachel Armstrong, Jordan Wilburn, LeeAnn Phillips, Chasity Sanders, & Meagan Hollingshead. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Mary Lee Cook Farlow

Mary Lee Cook Farlow, 90, of Irving, TX passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Irving. Mary was born in Richie, MS on October 31, 1920 to Charles Augusta & Nanny Tulu (Windpigler) Cook. She was a telephone operator for AT&T for 42 years. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde; brother Jake Cook; numerous nieces & nephews. Survivors include her daughters, Jackie Oliver Woolery of Wister, OK, Jewell Ann Oliver Pierson of Poteau, OK; 8 grandchildren, Memory Lane Lee Monger, Lauren Lee Walker, Xan Lee, Shawn Lee, Meck Lee, Mary Lee, Keith Woolery, & Wayne Woolery; 8 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister, Eunice Cook Smith of Star, MS; brother, William Cook of Williams, MS; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were 10 am, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment followed in Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Wayne Woolery, Monty Lenington, Jordan Key, Glenn Kellar, Kenny Morgan, Brandon Mason. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Potter & Michael Halco. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK

Veronica Nell (Carter) Hampton

God called Veronica home on June 25, 2011. She was a special joy to Him for 77 years while on this earth. She was born on April 4, 1934 to William and Evangeline (LeDoux)Carter. She grew up in Ponca City, OK, was "high point" girl on the basketball team and performed in theatre productions. She married Robert Hampton on June 6, 1957 while she was in nursing school and he was in medical school. They were married for 54 years. Veronica was a loving and giving person. She loved hats and wore many; Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, an avid bicyclist, a Senior Olympian in basketball and cycling, a nurse, a quilter, a seamstress, camp counselor, and a lover of people. She simply loved being around people and making them laugh. She loved singing with her family and performing in CASC's theatrical productions; Bye Bye Birdie, Brigadoon, Music Man, Carousel, Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music. Her pinnacle theatrical role was Aunt Eller in Oklahoma, the musical. Her spunk and fun-loving spirit were special, but praising God through singing and being a faithful servant were infinitely precious. Though her mind, voice, and body became terribly fragile in late life, today she is raising the heavens with a new, perfect voice. Praise God for a life well lived. Veronica was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Hampton, M.D., two sons Dan Hampton of Changsha, Hunan Province, China and Sam Hampton of Garland, Texas, one daughter, Debbie Hampton of Tulsa, OK and one brother, Bill Carter of Eufaula, OK. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, friends, and a loving church body who have been privileged to share in her caring, devoted, and antic-filled ways for many years. We will miss her. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 9th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Poteau Church of Christ, Hwy 112 North, Poteau, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

Wanda Gail Gwin

Wanda G. Gwin, 75, of Bristow, OK (formerly of Keota, OK) passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in Tulsa, OK. Wanda was born July 10, 1935 in Fannin County, TX to Delbert D. & Myrtie (Snow) Hargrove. She had 4 sisters & 1 brother. She graduated from Bennington, OK high school in May 1953. She married Joe W. Gwin on October 1, 1954. Wanda became a LPN in 1965, a RN in 1975, working at the Poteau Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe on March 31, 2000. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Elaine Ladd of Bristow, OK; son, Jeffrey Alan Gwin of O’Fallon, IL; grandchildren, Chandra Gwin, Rose Anna Ladd, & John Ladd; sisters, Pat Pryor of Oklahoma City, OK, Jo Hamby of Dallas, TX Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK.

Wanda Jean Bowles

Wanda Jean Bowles, 49, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Ft. Smith. Wanda was born in Ft. Smith on November 17, 1961 to John & Dorothy June (Smith) McLaughlin. She was a para-legal. Survivors include her sons, Alex Edward Bowles of Ft. Smith, AR, Eric Lee Bowles of Fayetteville, AR; 7 sisters, Ella Gray of Pocola, OK, Debbie McHugh of Ft. Smith, AR, Kathy McBride of Pocola, OK, Lura Hartsfield of Bonanza, AR, Jennifer Turner of San Antonio, TX, Carole Raache of Ft. Smith, AR, Sue Clark of Natural Dam, AR; brother, Hugh McLaughlin; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, June 27, 2011 at Life in Christ Church – Rock Island, OK with Rev. Danny Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in White Bluff Cemetery, Bonanza, AR Pallbearers will be Alex Bowles, Eric Bowles, Cody Gray, Michael McBride, Jason McBride, & Brandon White.

Rebecca "Becki" Lynn Cheshier Mitchell

Rebecca “Becki” Lynn Cheshier Mitchell, 54 of Pocola, OK passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Rebecca was born January 12, 1957 in Oklahoma City, OK to Carl & Barbara L. (Brimm) Cheshier. She was in property management for Meadows Construction Company at Forest Oaks Apartments in Greenwood, AR. Rebecca was preceded in death by one son, Charles Christopher Chilcoat. Survivors include her daughter, Staci & husband, Bryan Clinkscales of Springdale, AR; parents, Carl & Barbara Cheshier of Pocola, OK; 2 grandchildren, Hannah & Zane; 2 brothers, Phil Cheshier of Ft. Smith, AR, Ron & wife Tammy Brown of Conway, AR; paternal grandmother, Pauline Easlon of Paris, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Community Free Will Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Rick Duncan & Rev. Fred Warner officiating. Interment will be 4 pm, Saturday in Prague Cemetery, Prague, OK. Pallbearers will be Doug Bice, Larry Combs, Dee Brackett, Joey Butler, Benny Pixley & Jody Kimble. Contributions may be made to the Community Free Will Baptist Church The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola from 6-8 pm. Friday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Thelma Vada (Walker) Horne

Thelma Vada (Walker) Horne, 97, of Poteau, OK (formerly of Howe) passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Thelma was born September 7, 1913 in Howe (No. 10), OK to Tony & Audie (Barnhill) Walker. She was a homemaker. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ellis “Dutch” Horne; sons, Merl Gene Horne & infant, Ray Curtis Horne; brothers, Harold Walker & Hugo Walker; & sister, Pauline Hill. Survivors include 3 sons & 4 daughters in law, Charles & Carolyn Horne of Broken Arrow, OK, Jim & Judy Horne of Oklahoma City, OK, Bill & Iris Horne of Waxahachie, TX, Barbara Walker of Pampa, TX ; 2 sisters, Geraldine LeGrande of Fresno, CA & Christine Harris of Poteau, OK; 3 brothers, Kenneth Walker of Portland, OR, B.T. Walker of Shawnee, OK, & Joe Walker of Waynesville, MO; a host of grand and great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, June 24, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Judy Horne officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Ronald J. Rogers

Ronald J. Rogers passed away June 15, 2011 in Evergreen, CO. Ronald was born November 9, 1947 in Carlsbad, NM to Andrew (Buddy) & Dimple Rogers. He volunteered for the US Army when he was 18 years old. He served in Vietnam for 2 years in the DMZ Zone on the front line in Contien. He worked as a clerk in Fort Bliss, TX while based there. He worked as a State Gas Inspector for the State of Colorado and also for Shell Rock Oil Pilot Plant. He retired in Colorado that he loved. He loved his family and friends. Survivors include his children, Stephanie Puentez of Robert Lee, TX; Jon Rogers of Abilene, TX; Zachary Rogers of Conifer, CO, Maddie Rogers of Ojai, CO; grandchildren, Garrett Rogers, Jayton Torres, Kaylee & McKenzee Puentez & Logan Rogers; parents, Andrew (Buddy) & Dimple Rogers of Poteau, OK & sisters, Joyce Barbaree of Panama, OK & Deloris Hughie of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.

Cora Carrell

Cora Sue Carrell, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Cora was born February 4, 1943 in Bokchito, OK to Arthur Ransom & Emma Lorenia (Chester) Carrell. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sister, Dessie Lois Berry of Poteau, OK; 2 daughters & son in law, Twilla Sheeley of Poteau, OK, Michelle & Terry Creech of Poteau, OK; 2 sons, Arthur English & Steaven English of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren, Gina Collins of Poteau, Todd & Becky Carrell of Wilburton, OK, Joshua & Hannah Carrell of Red Oak, OK, Dalton English & Donovan English of Poteau, OK; 4 great grandchildren, Kaitlynn Collins, Brooklynn Collins, & Lilliana Jimenez, Haven Carrell; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Bokchito Cemetery, Bokchito, OK. The family would like to say a special thank you to the Poteau Police Department and the LeFlore County EMS for their efforts in our time of need.

Kenneth D. Montgomery

Kenneth D. Montgomery, 75, of Heavener, OK passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Kenneth was born in Coleman County, TX to Ottis J. & Iola E. (Evrage) Montgomery. Kenneth served in the US Air Force and was a retired long-haul truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin D. Montgomery; & sister, Reba M. Quintanilla. Survivors include his sisters & brothers in law, Gail & Larry Goble of Howe, OK; Helen Lane of Somerset, TX, Joy & Mike Woolard of South Boston, VA., Mary & Don Lynch of San Antonio, TX; brother & sister in law, Larry & Marge Montgomery of Springtown, TX; numerous nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will be in Bangs Cemetery, Bangs, TX – graveside services 2 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2011. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Goble, Mike Woolard, & Don Lynch.

Harrell F. Tucker

Harrell Francis Tucker, 89, of Cameron, OK passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 in Cameron. Harrell was born March 26, 1922 in Poteau, OK to William Nelson & Janie (Hobson) Tucker. He was a rancher. Harrell served with the US Army in WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ocie Meyers & Louise Finton and brother, Travis Tucker. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Easton Tucker, sons , Jerry & (Beth) Tucker, Donnie & (Lajune) Tucker of Cameron, OK, David & (Anita) Tucker of Rock Island, OK, Eugene & (Jessie) Tucker of Cameron, OK; daughters, Janie Neal of Hanford, CA, Karen & (Doug) Russell of Poteau, OK; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Edith Bomar & Erma Sulivant; brothers, William Tucker, Marvin Tucker & Herbert Tucker. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Jackie Edwards officiating. Pallbearers will be Shawn Tucker, Steven Tucker, Jacob Tucker, Jeff Tucker, David Tucker II, Matt Carmack, Chad Neal & Jason Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Tucker, Dalton Tucker, & Kenny White.

Bessie N. Williamson

Bessie N. Williamson, 90, of Panama, OK passed from this life Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Bessie was born in Cyclone, MO on March 24, 1921 to Charles C. & Violet Mae (Tucker) Crook. She was a homemaker. Bessie loved the Lord and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Panama, OK for the past 40 years. She loved to tend to and raise flowers and could raise about anything. She was also pretty good at tanning; she tanned the boys’ hide many times. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 50+ years, George Teddy (Bear) Williamson; five siblings, daughters, Myrtle Joann & Willie Lenora; sons, Charles Edward, John L., & Ricky N. Williamson; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Williamson; & grandsons, Jason E. & Dusky Shane Williamson. She is survived by 4 sons & 5 daughters in law Elmer L. (Tex)& Bettey E. Williamson, Lawrence Junior and Sharon K Williamson, Jesse Wiley & Gayla J, Williamson, Elvis Dean & Janie E. Williamson, Johnny Leon’s wife, Gayle Williamson ; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories - Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Royal Oak Cemetery, (Poker Bend) Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Williamson, Leonard, Damon & Veachel Davis. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Ronnie L. Brown

Ronnie Lee Brown, 62, of Howe, OK passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Howe. Ronnie was born in Poteau, OK on September 23, 1948 to Mose Ezekiel Sr. & Ina Aline (Barnes) Brown. He served in the US Army from 1968-1974. Ronnie worked for JOB Construction for 30 years as a mechanic. He loved his family, camping and fishing. He was a kindhearted man. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tammy Lynette Brown, sister, Sue Stalkings; brother, Donald Brown; and niece, Betsy Kelley. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Patsy of the home; children, Janette Lynn & Brian Ford, Amanda Dawn Brown, & granddaughter, Kourtney Shey Ford of the home; brother & sister in law, Mose Jr. & Anita Brown of Heavener, OK; sister & brother in law, Phyllis & Hubert McGee of Heavener, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, June 20, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Brian McLaughlin officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Lloyd House Jr., Jerry Walker, Buddy Kelley, & Marcus Henry. Honorary pallbearers will be Art House & Donnie Brown.

Brian D. Andersen

Brian D. Andersen, 48, of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Brian was born June 22, 1962 in Decorah, Iowa to Edward W. & Cheryl M. (Digre) Andersen. He was a salesman. Survivors include his father, Edward W. Andersen of Pocola, OK; sister & brother in law, Cheryl & Jim Satterfield of Raymore, MO; brother & sister in law, Steve & Lori Andersen of Muscatine, IA; nieces, Sharon Valadez of LaPuente, CA, Erin Satterfield of St. Louis, MO; nephew, Steven Andersen II of Bellingham, WA; other relatives & loved ones, many beloved friends. Memorial Services will be 10 am, Friday, June 17, 2011 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Pastor Don Brewer officiating. Interment in Decorah Cemetery, Decorah, Iowa. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Pocola, Oklahoma

Mackey Joe McBride

Mackey Joe McBride, 52, of Poteau, OK passed away June 12, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Mackey was born in Talihina, OK on July 12, 1958 to Wilmer Odes “Sam” & Drucille (Ritter) McBride. He was a mechanic at Lum’s. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Neva Tackett & Cynthia Holderfield; brother, Ray McBride. Survivors include his wife, Robbie “Billie” of the home; 3 sons, James Black of Heavener, OK, Daniel Black of Panama, OK, David Black of Muldrow, OK; 12 grandchildren; 5 sisters, Pat Vinson of Noble, OK, Gail Mayer of Poteau, OK, Shirley Picklesimer of Poteau, OK, Sammie Thompson of Panama, OK, & Becky Maxell of Poteau, OK; 2 brothers, Sam McBride of Carlsbad, NM, Tim McBride of Hackett, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & many friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, June 15, 2011 graveside at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK with Randy Lum officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be James Black, Daniel Black, David Black, Mark McBride, Gerald Thompson, Chris Tackett. Honorary pallbearers will be Randal Foster, Shawn Richison, Carlton Montoya, & Cody Lum. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Lorene Mabry

Lorene Mabry, 95, of Poteau, OK passed away June 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Lorene was born April 17, 1916 in Gilmore, OK to Charles Monroe & Jennie Mae (Smedley) Harrison. She was a long-time member of First Assembly of God Church in Poteau. She was a homemaker and home health aide for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Lunar Mabry; her parents; siblings, Edmond, John, Dency, Cecil & Eugene Harrison, Jewel Allan & Mary Lettman; son in law Eldon Foster & great granddaughter, Stacia Mabry. Survivors include one sisters, Opal Davis of Biloxi, MS and all six of her children, Elmer Junior Mabry & wife, Carolyn of Bixby, OK; Beverly Davis & husband, Floyd of Shady Point, OK, Judy Foster of Oilton, OK, John Mabry of Owasso, OK,, Hazel Mabry of Poteau, OK, Gloria Boyd & husband, Jim of Lakeland, FL; 10 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at First Assembly of God Church in Poteau with Rev. Keith Williams & Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be David Mabry, Teddy & Kenny Foster, Roy Don Harrison, Terry Adams, Jeff Callaway, Jim Harrison & Larry Nelson. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. Donations may be made in Lorene’s memory to the First Assembly of God Building Fund, PO Box 571, Poteau, OK or the Vaughn Cemetery Maintenance Fund, c/o 11738 Poteau Mountain Rd., Poteau, OK 74953

Shirley Nadine Darneal

Shirley N. Darneal, 73, of Panama, OK passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Panama. Shirley was born March 3, 1938 in Williams, OK to Bryan & Ethel (Byrd) Keeran. She was a homemaker. Shirley was a member of the Panama Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Darneal; 3 sisters, Audie Palmer, Geraldine Collins and Lorene Collins and brother, Earl Keeran. Survivors include her daughters & son in law, Deanna Martin of Panama, OK, Newana & Ron Loomis of Panama, OK; 1 son & daughter in law, Keith & Ruth Darneal of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Robbie Keylon, Dusty Keylon, Christy Richmond, Fanci Duvall, & Cassie Peterson; 12 great grandchildren; special nephew & his wife, Larry & Chiquita Goines of Cameron, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, June 13, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Keith Darneal, John Duvall, Tommy Peterson, Ron Loomis, Robbie Keylon & Dusty Keylon. Honorary pallbearer will be Larry Goines.

James Alton Worley

James Alton Worley, 68 of Vian, OK passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in Sallisaw, OK. James was born December 27, 1942 in Clayton, NM to Oscar & Velma J. (Box) Worley. James was an electrician. He is survived by 3 daughters, Tammy Onstott of Concord, CA, Janeva Worley & Jami Worley of Washington; sisters, Miriam Jett & Ann Gearlene Hall of Vian, OK; brother, Dale Worley of Blanchard, OK; and 7 grandchildren. Memorial services will be 11 am, Monday, June 13, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Geraldine James

Geraldine James age 75 passed away June 4, 2011 in Muskogee, OK . She was born December 29, 1935 in Wister ,OK . She is survived by her 2 daughters Dodie & Dennis Bowers of Poteau, OK , Marcia James of Poteau, OK. Her 2 Sons Jerry James of Poteau, OK and Garry James of Downey, CA. Grandchildren Carmen, Frank, Raeanna, Leona, Leslie, Anthony, Valerie, Vanessa, and Zachary. Great Grandchildren Carissa , Jarrett, Makali, Gage, Braeden, Kadynce, Tre’, Divine, Winter, Inola, Trent, and Heaven. 1 Sister Anna Amos. Also her Pug Bubbles. Numerous other Nieces and Nephews other Relatives and Loved Ones. She was a homemaker , loved arts & crafts- beadwork, and playing the piano Mrs. James was a member of The Choctaw Nation and Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was Proceeded in death by her husband Roy James, her mother Sarah Harris, daughter Gina and sister Marie. Services are 10:00am Tuesday June 7,2011 at The Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Lee Storm officiating. Internment will follow at the Reichert Cemetery. There will be a visitation Monday June 6,2011 from 6 to 8 in Evans Chapel of Memories.

John Daniel "Johnny' James

John Daniel “Johnny” James of Shady Point, OK passed away Thursday June 2, 2011. In Shady Point, OK. He was born in Talihina, OK on July 18 , 1974. He is survived by his mother and step father Melissa & Doug Gregory of Calhoun, OK ; His Father Gary James of Shady Point ,OK ; Special Son Josh Taylor of Heavener, OK. 1 Brother Jimmy James Hamlet of Springdale, AR 1 Sister Vikki Lynn James of Sapulpa, OK ; his Grandmother Betty Jo James of shady Point, OK Nieces and Nephews Stacey Nobles, Stephanie Nobles, Darla Christian, Gus Nickles, Dakota Nickles. 5 Uncles Eddy Joe Kopeck of Central City, AR, J.W Harris of Central City ,AR, Johnny Biggs OF Central City ,AR, Brian James of Shady Point, OK , Danny James of Panama, OK . 3 Aunts Beverly Killian of Shady Point, OK , Debbie McDonald of Muldrow ,OK Janie Sims Of Shady Point, OK Services are 2:00pm Monday June 6,2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories. Johnny had numerous cousins, relatives & friends. He loved race cars and fast cars. He had numerous Relatives & Loved Ones, and a host of beloved friends.

Willard T. "Big Boy" Ritter

Willard Trisvan “Big Boy” Ritter, 76, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Willard was born March 27, 1935 in Howe, OK to William Van & Lula (Dodd) Ritter. He was a veteran of the US Army. He worked as a mechanic at the Ford Garage. Willard loved his family, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Clifford Ritter; brothers, William “Short”, Raymond “Cobe”, Frank, & Bill; sister, Savola “Sis” Wise; and great grandson, Dylan Ritter. Survivors include his wife Mary of the home; 3 sons & their wives, Eugene & Linda Ritter of Poteau, Charles & Vicki Ritter of Bentonville, AR, Michael & Amie Ritter of Poteau, OK; 6 grandchildren, Chris Ritter, Victoria Ramirez, Mark Ritter, Madison Ritter, Felicia Hudlow and Russell Moore; 8 great grandchildren; sisters & brother in law, Marcella Waymire of Poteau, Faye Humphries, Truman & Jeannie Hill of Monroe; brother & sister in law, Cleo & Paula Ritter of Cameron; special friends, Bill & Joy Jones of Poteau. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, June 3, 2011 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Poteau, with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Chris Ritter, Mark Ritter, Russell Moore, Eugene Ritter, Charles Ritter, & Michael Ritter. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.