David G. Johnson

David Glen Johnson, 66, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 in Wister. David was born July 27, 1945 in Wister, OK to George Oliver & Gracie Mae (Callaway) Johnson. He was a heavy machinery operator. David was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Adam Morris; brothers, John, George & Tony Johnson; and sister, Nancy Butler. Survivors include his wife, Nina of the home; son & daughter in law, Chris & Teresa Morris of Wister, OK; granddaughters, Clancy Morris & Casey Morris; great grandsons, Landin Morris & Boston Morris; sisters, Bobbie Garner and Linda Fite of Wister, OK, Doris Shelton of Shady Point, OK; brothers, Elton Johnson of Wister, OK, Leo Johnson of McAllen, TX, Dennis Johnson of Sallisaw, OK; numerous nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 3 pm, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister.

Ray Vermillion

Ray Vermillion, 73, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Ray was born in Whiteface, TX on December 20, 1937 to Holley L. & Vinita (Stroud) Vermillion. He was a realtor. Ray was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife Cecelia of the home; daughter, Jean Morris of Ratliff City, OK; son & daughter in law, Dennis & Lisa Vermillion of Wister, OK; 3 grandchildren, Shelby Hill, Monty Hill & Sara Vermillion; brother, Marvin Vermillion of Austin, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jack Covey and Rev. Jim Cook officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Catch a Dream or Make a Wish.

Jack C. "J.C." Kuykendall

Jack Claude “J.C.” Kuykendall, 78, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 in Poteau. J.C. was born September 3, 1932 in Red Oak, OK to Jesse Herman & Effie (Pulley) Kuykendall. He was a car salesman. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents; first wife of 44 years, Ruby Marie Harmon; sons, Carroll & Ronnie Kuykendall; and brother, Larry Kuykendall. Survivors include his wife, Esther of the home; sons, Jerry Kuykendall, Terry Kuykendall & Claude Kuykendall of CA, Gary Henson of MO; daughters, Shirley Thomas of Lodi, CA, Marie Ford of Norman, OK, Vernoyise Ford & Lawanna Collins of Wister, OK, Ruby Horton of Howe, OK, Joy Davis of Arcadia, OK, Linda Clough of Wister, OK, Gwinda Quarry of Poteau, OK, & Brenda Hendon of Wister, OK;stepchildren, Linda Kiser of Duluth, Minnesota & Doug Percifield of Wister, OK; 41 Grandchildren; numerous Great and Great Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday at Wister Assembly of God Church with Rev. Frankie Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ford, Maury Ford, Timothy Hendrix, Cody Agherrabi, Slade Reece, Vernon Midgley, Josh Midgley, & Doug Percifield. Honorary pallbearers will be Kim Ford, & Niko Reece. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

Eugene T. Boyer

Eugene Travis Boyer of Muskogee, OK (formerly of Poteau) passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Muskogee. Gene was born October 14 in Parma, MO to Otto Chester & Stella Pearl (Carylile) Boyer. He spent his career as a retail manager for Walmart & C.R. Anthony’s & was a partner in D&D Pharmacy in Poteau and Fort Smith, AR. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. Gene was a 57-year member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge. Gene was a veteran of the US Army & attended First Baptist Church in Poteau. His passion was bowling. Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Judy & Ed Logwood of Harrisonville, MO, Sherrie & Michael Jones of Poteau, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Steven & Marianna Boyer of Chesapeake, VA; 8 grandchildren; brother, Floyd “Cotton” Boyer of Belton, MO., and left behind scores of friends wherever he lived. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO.

Anna Lou Burgess

Anna Lou Burgess, 78, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Poteau. Anna Lou was born October 11, 1932 to Clovis & Winnie (Plummer) Neff. She was a florist. Anna Lou was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Poteau. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; 3 sons, Michael McDaniel, Rick McDaniel, & Brad McDaniel; 4 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; brother, Bobby Hendricks; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, August 22, 2011 at Southside Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Monty Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.

Jackie Maxey Blount

Jackie Maxey Blount, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Jackie was born in Cedars, OK to Walter & Jewel Salequa (Hardaway) Maxey. Jackie was retired from OG&E. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Walter Maxey Jr., Bill Maxey & Cled Maxey; and her husband, Pete. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Salequa & Bob Beams of Greenwood, AR; 2 grandchildren, Barry Beams of Greenwood, AR, Kori Beams of Fayetteville, AR; 3 sisters-in-law, Wanda Maxey of Wilburton, OK, Virginia Maxey of Cedars, OK, Elizabeth Coffey of Oklahoma City, OK, Several nieces & nephews, other extended family and friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Don Cherry officiating. Interment will follow at Cedars Cemetery, Cedars, OK. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Poteau Church of Christ.

Duane Edward Sweeten

Duane Edward Sweeten, 41, of Poteau, OK passed away August 15, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Duane was born May 9, 1970 in Ft. Smith, AR to Billy Gene & Lora Etta (Upchurch) Sweeten. He worked construction. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Sweeten; son, Randy Smith; mother, Lora Price all of Poteau; sister, Rose Permenter of Spiro, OK; brothers, Brian Sweeten of Spiro, OK and Daniel Sweeten of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Justin Permenter, Billy Permenter, Thomas Upchurch, Jerry Jones, Dylan Sweeten, & George Sutton The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Bobbie J. Bell

Bobbie Jean (Abernathy) Bell, 52, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Bobbie was born December 20, 1958 in Poteau, OK to Jim Bob & Janice Laverne (Richardson) Abernathy . Bobbie worked for the LeFlore County Assessor for 14 years. Survivors include her husband, Mike of the home; daughters & sons-in-law, Misty & Joe Walker of Bokoshe, OK, Britney & Jansen Hambright of Spiro, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Brittany Bell of Cameron, OK; 5 grandsons, Hayden Bell, Trenton Massey, Cameron Massey, Coby Bell & Tanner Hambright; her parents, Jim Bob & Janice Abernathy of Bokoshe, OK; 1 sister & brother in law, Trina & Rick Ward of Cameron, OK; brother & sister-in-law, Jimmy & Celia Abernathy of Bokoshe, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, August 19, 2011 at Calvary Assembly of God, Poteau, OK with Rev. Lynn Bullard & Doug Nixon officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Pallbearers will be Wes Bell, Wayne Bell, Zack Bell, Rick Hall, Doyal Aary, & L.C. Culwell. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, whom she cherished. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Robert "Bob" George Hawks

Robert “Bob” George Hawks, 65, of Orange, TX passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Robert was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on May 12, 1946. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Robert worked as a pipe fitter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry & Dorothy (Whittney) Hawks and sister, Linda Peterson. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Cook of Orange, TX; 4 daughters & sons-in-law Marcy Hawks Hendrickson & Scott of Tulsa, OK, Lori Hawks Manley & Dan of Frisco, TX, Kristen Hawks Dalley & Mike of Frisco, TX, and Janet Barrow Mauzey & Michael of Red Oak, OK; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Richard Hudson Barrow & Angie of Hennessey, OK; 8 granddaughters, Brooke Rowell & husband, Michael, Bailey Hendrickson, Bethany Hendrickson, Brenna Hendrickson of Tulsa, Ciara Hawks of Frisco, TX, Desiree Mauzey Bartmess & husband, Lang of Tecumseh, OK, Sarah Mauzey Needham & husband, Kyle of Longtown, OK, Rainey Dale Mauzey of Red Oak, OK; 4 grandsons, Eric Manley, Evan Manley, (already past due) Jaxon John Dalley of Frisco, TX and Casey Richard Barrow of Hennessey, OK 1 great granddaughter, Kalyn Mykelle Bartmess ; great grandson, Matthew Tyree; and awaiting great grandchild, Needham Baby; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Betty Willis

Betty Lou Willis, 85, of Red Oak, OK died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, OK. Funeral Services will be 10 am, Friday, August 5, 2011 at Red Oak United Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Eugene Christenberry officiating. Burial will be at Red Oak Cemetery. Betty was born March 9, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA to Elvin & Hazel (Morgan) Grainger. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Willie Claud Willis; daughters, Janice Dee Pressler of Phoenix, AZ, Nancy Marie Fonteyn of Red Oak, OK; and sisters, LaBirda Kjer of River Bank, CA & Linda Espinoza of California; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Pallbearers will be Steve Pressler, Billy Willis, Clyde Willis and Kenneth Southard.

Opal Brand

Opal Brand, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Opal was born January 14, 1920 in Arbuckle Island, AR to Monroe & Minnie (Sturgeon) Mays. She was a grocery store clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arvil N. Brand; baby, Arlene; 4 brothers, 3 sisters, & 3 grandchildren. Survivors include 4 daughters, Lorene Johns of Oklahoma City, OK, Alta Crandell of Moore, OK, Betty Phillips of Dekalb, TX, Valeria Brand of Poteau, OK; 4 sons, Ovil Brand of Howe, OK, Arland Brand of Oklahoma City, OK, Milford Brand of Monroe, OK, Edward Brand of Poteau, OK; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Roger Mattox & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.