James Lewallen

James A. Lewallen, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in Poteau. James was born in Zoe, OK on January 21, 1944 to Marion J. & Lucinda J. (Dunn) Lewallen. HE was a farmer. James was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Williams of the home; Daughters, Rose Baker of Cuba, MO, Shella Turner of Cuba, MO; son, Melvin Turner of Chester, CA; grandchildren, Tamara Turner of McAlester, OK, Tonya Gates of McAlester, OK, Delilah Pahl of Chester, CA; many great grandchildren and nieces & nephews; sister, Nora Steelman; brothers, Orville Lewallen & Wayne Lewallen all of Poteau, OK. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Charles "Droop" Anderson

Charles L. Anderson, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Charles was born August 11, 2011 to Benjamin Woodrow“Woody” & Leona McKenna Anderson. He was an attendant at the Feed Store. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Survivors include his 2 daughters, Sharon Campbell of Shady Point, OK, Shelia Bunch of Poteau, OK; 7 Grandchildren, Joseph Bunch, Tasha Martinez, Keisha Sanchez, Leightina Wright, Michael Terry, Kevin Terry and Melanie Anderson; 14 Great Grandchildren, Taygan Bunch, Nathion Bunch, Jordan Martinez, Destiny Martinez, Aaliyah Sanchez, Damion Sanchez, Tobin Wright, Katrina Wright, Cody Terry, Jace Terry, Mercedes Terry, Gracie Terry, Britney Terry, Hunter Terry; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Jr. Terry, Michael Terry, Cody Terry, Joseph Bunch, Genaro Sanchez, Michael Martinez

Bonnie Jo Dameron

Bonnie Jo Dameron, 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2011 while surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Chicago, IL on December 22, 1942 to Floyd and Helen McKinney. She had one older brother (whom she adored), Wayne Floyd McKinney. Bonnie found and married the love of her life, James Wesley Dameron on April 14, 1986. She had three children, Linda Lee Larson, Wayne Louis McCabe & Vickie Jo Buchanan. She had one step-son, Brian Keith Dameron. Bonnie never met a stranger. Her special gift was her love and desire to take care of other people. Bonnie had a fighter’s spirit and always rooted for the underdog. She never wanted anyone to feel left out or unwanted so she lived her life making sure others felt loved and special. Bonnie had so many incredible talents. She was an excellent artist and loved to paint and make pottery. She also loved to sew and created several amazingly beautiful baby blankets. But most of all, Bonnie was an outstanding cook. She loved creating new recipes and cooking for her family and friends. Bonnie & James shared many wonderful years together and those years were the happiest of her life. They enjoyed just being together, but Bonnie particularly loved traveling and watching football (the Chicago Bears held a special place in her heart). Bonnie also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always made birthdays and Christmas so special for them. After Bonnie became ill in 2007, James never left her side. They continued to live life together until she left her broken body behind and went home to heaven. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Helen McKinney and her brother, Wayne McKinney (what a joyful reunion that must have been!) She leaves behind husband, James Dameron; daughters, Linda Larson, Vickie Buchanan & husband, Brandon; sons, Wayne McCabe & wife, Crystal, Brian Dameron & wife, Misty. She leaves 14 grandchildren, Shandi, Zack & Mikaela Fienen, Stephanie, Haley, Addison and Carter McCabe, Raegan, Ellason, Sophia and Ava Buchanan and Blake, Keelan, and Parrish Dameron; and 3 great grandchildren, Marissa, Kruz and Fisher Bonnie left the family that cherished and loved her much too soon. We love you so very much and will miss you everyday until we see you again. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Keelan Dameron, Ronnie Humphries, Ron Dameron, Justin Dameron, Justin Wilson, Nicholas Watts & Wayne McCabe.

Freda Juanita Phillips

Freda Juanita Phillips, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Juanita was born in Porum, OK on July 11, 1923 to H.S. & Eula (Carmell) Bowen. She was a nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; one grandson & brother, Bob Bowen. Survivors include her son, David Phillips of Poteau, OK; daughter, Wynama Bowman of Poteau; 3 grandsons; 6 great grandchildren; 1 half-sister. June Bowen; 2 half-brothers, Dewayne Nelson & Jack Nelson. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Gerald D. Brickman

Gerald Brickman, 67, better known to his friends and family as Pop, died September 24, 2011 as a result of a sudden cardiac event. Gerald was a farm boy who learned the meaning of hard work from an early age. He understood the mechanics of farm equipment, automobiles, animals, and his fellow humans. The love of the farm held his heart throughout his life. After graduating from Okeene High School in 1963 and marrying his lifelong partner, Penny in 1964, he began a career that would see him as Plant Supervisor of Waldon Inc., Fairview, OK. Gerald held precious his memories of Waldon and safely guarded letters written to recognize his accomplishments by his employer, Don Martens. The year 1987 found the Brickman family relocating in Colorado where Gerald worked for nearly 20 years for Phil Long Ford. He began his career there as manager of their custom van division but later moved to parts and then on to the body shop. He was a supervisor of the huge Phil Long Ford Body Shop. In 2007 Gerald and Penny returned to their Oklahoma roots by moving to Poteau, OK. Gerald, always an Oklahoma boy at heart, was thrilled to be back in his home state and stated at numerous times that he would never want to leave the Poteau area. While Gerald is celebrating his heavenly arrival he leaves behind a host of people to miss his humor and smile, as well as the many thoughtful things he continually did for them. His wife, Penny, son and family Larry, Lori, Blake, & Ashley Brickman of Yukon, son and family Jeff, Sherri, Chase & Sarah Brickman of Poteau; grandson Brandon Brickman of Tulsa; granddaughter Kaley Brickman of California; father, Leslie Brickman; sister and family Karen and Roger Parsley of Arlington, TX, sister and family Doris & Ralph Cross of Ringwood, OK, sister Audine Felder of Pauls Valley, and brother Willis Brickman, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends Kathey and Floyd Rauh of Oklahoma City and their family as well as a host of friends whose lives he touched in very tangible ways. Gerald was preceded in death by his mother Iral Brickman, sons Tracey Scott Brickman and Stephen Brett Brickman. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe, OK with Rev. Monty Brown & Rev. James T. Smith officiating.

Andrew J. "Buddy" Rogers

Andrew J. “Buddy” Rogers, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at his home in Poteau. Buddy was born August 20, 1923 in Bokoshe, OK to Burl & Mattie (Tolbert) Rogers. He was a pot ash miner. Buddy served in the US Army in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Poteau, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronald Rogers; grandson, Michael Hughie; great grandson, Buddy Hughie; sisters, Bernice Conti, Marie McCafferty, Lila Davis & Jackie Restine. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Dimple; daughters, Joyce & Jack Barbaree of Panama, OK, Deloris Hughie of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Julie Hughie Hicks, Tonia Rogers, Denise & Roger Jones, Robert Meier, Stephanie & Jessie Puentez, Jon Rogers, Mattie Rogers, Zachary Rogers; great grandchildren, Dennis Hicks, Jenny Claiborn, Waylon Parrott, Vance Parrott, Tyler Hayes, Dustin Hayes, Cassie Hayes, Garrett Rogers, Jayton Toros, Kaylee Puentez, McKinzie Puentez, Logan Rogers, Alexis Hughie; numerous Great Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2:30 pm, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Pallbearers will be Dennis Hicks, Dustin Hayes, Waylon Parrott, Vance Parrott, Jeremy Oliver, Randy Mc Kinney, Phil Partain. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Bill Willis, Phillip Streetman, Greg Claiborn, Johnny Bell, David Black, Doug, Joe & Charles Henderson & R.D. Bryant. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Phyllis Ann Hayes

Phyllis Ann Hayes, 78, of Spiro, OK passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Phyllis was born August 23, 1933 in Poteau, OK to Aaron Baxter & Edith D. (Sloan) Skinner. She was a homemaker. Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother & friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 husbands, Charles Knight & Red Hayes; brother, “Big Jim” Skinner; & sons, Kenny Knight & Fred Hayes. Survivors include 3 daughters & son in law; Charlsi Bandy of Spiro, OK, Janet & Chuck Sandlin of Spiro, OK, Doris Sitton of Winslow, AR; 2 sons & daughters in law, Phillip & Virginia Knight of Ft. Smith, AR, Cecil & Peggy Hayes of Huntington, AR; 15 Grandchildren, Kristy Davis, Chad Bandy, Cody Sandlin, Chuckie Sandlin, Jerry Sitton, Barry Sitton, Paul Knight, Rebel Knight, Derrick Knight, Keith Lindley, Karen Grubbs, Craig Hayes, Brandy Hayes, Joey Knight, Mandy Clark; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Monday at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Paul Knight, Rebel Knight Derrick Knight, Bryce Bandy, David Crossland, Mark Morrison. The family will be at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

James William Ward

James William Ward, 86, of LeFlore, OK passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. James was born January 3, 1925 in Vantress, OK to Hollie James William & Julia Ann (French) Ward. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in 3rd Battalion CO.K 115th Inf. Regiment, 5th Army, 29th Infantry Division. He was a WWII veteran involved in the D-Day landings in Normandy, a purple heart recipient; Presidential Unit Citation; Combat Infantry Badge, Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Theater Ribbon. He had 3 Bronze Service Stars. He was retired from working at the VA Hospital. He was a farmer and loved to garden. He was preceded in death by his parents and foster brother, Roy Walters. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of the home; sons & daughters in law, Ronnie & Karen Ward of Norman, OK, Mike & Patty Ward of LeFlore, OK; daughter & son in law, Nita & Don Chitwood of LeFlore, OK; grandchildren, Julie & Danny Atwell, Teri & Nick Starr, Dustin & Kasey Ward, Lindsay & Jeremy Farris, Brad & Penny Neal, Joanna Roberts, Jodi & Shawn Ward, Jami & Cody Blaylock, Micha Chitwood, Ashley Chitwood, Daton & April Chitwood; 19 Great Grandchildren; sisters & brothers in law, Barbara & Wayne Austin of Wilburton, OK, Dora & Bill Willard of Red Oak, OK, Margaret Austin of Minco, OK; numerous nieces & Nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Rev. Ron Bess officiating. Interment will follow in LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, OK. Pallbearers will be Mike Deere, Dallas Ward, Larry Ryles, Larry McAlester, Casey Warren, Darrell Epperly, Jimmy Booth, James Cantwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Zuck, Harvey Walden, Bill Ward, Frank Carpenter, Harold Mings, Kenny Monroe. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives and friends. You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com

Gerald Conley "Jerry" Hinton

Gerald Conley “Jerry” Hinton, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 in Poteau. Jerry was born July 10, 1930 in Bokoshe, OK to Oscar & Lula (Richardson) Hinton. He worked at the Del Monte Cannery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lorene Tabor & Neva Thomas; brother, Ben Hinton. Survivors include his sister, Leona Alkire of Manteca, CA; sister in law, Glenna Hinton of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories- Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Pallbearers will be David Hinton, Roy Vineyard, Chris Horton, Kendall Horton, Barry Hughes, Johnny Bell.

Shirley Evonne Crandell

Shirley Evonne Crandell, 75, of Poteau, OK, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Shirley was born February 1, 1936 in Wister, OK to Tom & Della (Hicks) Johnson. She was a retired bookkeeper from Mingo School in Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob. Survivors include 3 sons, Kenneth Wayne Crandell of Broken Arrow, OK; Michael Eugene Crandell of Poteau, OK; David Forrest Crandell of Tulsa, OK; sister, Lou Ellen Solomon of Tulsa, OK; brothers, Donald Wayne Johnson of Claremore, OK and Ronald Hoyt Johnson of Wister, OK; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Services will be 11:00 am, September 24, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.

Billy Mack Ramer

Billy Mack Ramer, 79, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 in Talihina, OK. Bill was born July 31, 1932 in Red Oak, OK to Alvin & Ila Beatrice (McAlester) Ramer. He was retired from Wister Schools. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Norval Ramer & Johnny McGowen. Bill loved horses and loved to trail ride. Survivors include daughter, Karen Barragan of Santa Anna, CA; 2 grandsons; 3 sisters & brothers-in-law, Gail Morrison of Poteau, OK, Sue & Ronnie Burke of Broken Bow, OK, Phyllis & Rick Sanders of Howe, OK; brother & sister in law, Herman & Linda McGowen of Summerfield, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Summerfield Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Charles Caughern officiating. Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK.

Annie Lou Witt

Annie Lou Witt, 82, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 in Wister, OK. Annie was born July 22, 1929 in Eufaula, OK to Fred & Ruby (Eskridge) Williams. She was a restaurant cook. Annie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Donald Adams; daughter, Betty Adams; husband, Eschol “Hank” Witt; 3 sisters & 1 brother. Survivors include one son & daughter in law, Darrell J. & Ginger Adams of Wister, OK; 3 Daughters & Sons in law – Carolyn & Robert Gutierrez of Belton, TX, Reah & George Maynor of Wister, OK, Linda & Garry Skinner of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Kristy & Brad Hill of Howe, OK, Jerrod & Jeannie Adams of Wister, OK, Kevin & Becky Adams of Wister, OK, Brian & Becky Maynor of Choctaw, OK, Chris & Dayla Adams of Wister, OK, Dustin & Heather Adams of Weatherford, TX, Bruce & Leslie Maynor of Wister, OK, Amanda & John Goode of Humble, TX, Robert Gutierrez of Hurst, TX, Bradley Adams of Tahlequah, OK; 14 Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers & sisters in law, Lester & Nancy Williams of Newstrum, KS, Dean & Diane Williams of Heavener, OK; 1 sister & brother in law, Ellen & Thomas Brown of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Keith Stewart & Rev. Brad Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Jerrod Adams, Kevin Adams, Brian Maynor, Chris Adams, Dustin Adams, Bruce Maynor, Robert Gutierrez & Bradley Adams (her grandsons) The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Norma Hanna

Norma S. Hanna, 70, of Panama, OK passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Panama. Norma was born November 28, 1940 in Spiro, OK to Voyd T. & Bertha M. (Thomas) Boitel. She was a homemaker. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Boitel; and niece, Angie Shepard. Survivors include her husband, James J. Hanna of Panama, OK; sons, James Allen & Alta Lynn Hanna of Kansas City, MO, Larry Joseph Hanna of Cameron, OK, Jeffrey Scott Hanna of Panama, OK; sister, Kathy Shepard of Panama, OK; brothers, Charles Boitel of Cameron, OK, Larry Boitel of Keota, OK, Gary Boitel of Osceola, MO, Mickey Boitel of Panama, OK; 2 grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Joe Hanna, James Hanna, Kevin Hanna, Rocky Hanna, Randy Boitel, Gary Boitel, Brad Shepard, Jeff Hanna.

Oran Lee Ross

Oran Lee Ross, 80, of Cameron, OK passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Cameron, OK. Oran was born September 5, 1931 in Hackett, AR to Glenn & Grace Ray Ross. Oran was an engineer at Whirlpool where he retired after 37 years. He was on the Cameron City Council for 50 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 56 years, Earlene Ross and brother, Gene Ross. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Lea & Jim Ridenour of Cameron, OK; son, Byron Ross of Cameron, OK; grandchildren & spouses: Ross Ridenour & Candace Lett and Bryan & Angila Montgomery of Cameron, OK, John & Tabby Ridenour of Fayetteville, AR and Sara Ridenour of Cameron, OK; great grandchildren, Aiden Hildebrant of Fayetteville, AR, Ashley Montgomery, Isabelle Ridenour & Kloe Montgomery of Cameron, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Monday, September 19, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Ross Ridenour, Bryan Montgomery, John Ridenour & son-in-law, Jim Ridenour. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Beatrice Lewis

Mrs. Beatrice Lewis was born on November 14, 1917 in Winston County, Mississippi to Mr. Charles Dugan & Mrs. Georgia Dugan. Her early childhood was spent in Louisville, Mississippi. At the age of 6, Beatrice and her family moved to Fort Coffee, Oklahoma where she received her formal education. Beatrice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included gardening and word search puzzles. She was an avid quilter, babysitter of numerous grandchildren and a champion dominoes player. She enjoyed making jelly, teacakes and providing a comfortable home for her family. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Church of God. Beatrice’s civic contributions included: election poll worker for the LeFlore County Election Board, volunteer for the Fort Coffee Head Start Program and participating in the activities of the Fort Coffee Senior Citizen program. Beatrice is preceded in death by her father, mother, four brothers, three sisters, one daughter, Georgia Ann and her husband, Leroy. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: daughters, Lula Mae Johnson and Kathleen Scott of Fort Coffee, Oklahoma; son, Sergeant Major Marvail Lewis, Retired of Fort Coffee, Oklahoma; a sister, Geneva Ruff of Spiro, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Gary Lewis, Sheryl Scott-Smith, Antoine Lewis, Belinda Scott, LaWanda Phillips, Fredie Scott II, Carrie Hartsfield and Erin K. Lewis; fifteen great grandchildren, Tyler Scott, Blake Scott, Cashmere Phillips, Cathleen Scott, Everette Jones, Marshall Jones, Antianna Lewis, Raneisha Lewis, Antoine Lewis Jr., Cherish Phillips, Chairity Phillips, Janiah Lewis, Gary Lewis II, Jasmine Scott and Brianna Scott; three great-great grandchildren, Brooklynn Scott, Nevaeh Scott and Londynn Scott; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, family and friends Services will be 11 am, Friday - September 23, 2011 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Fort Coffee, OK with Pastor Wesley D. Hooks officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Coffee Cemetery, Fort Coffee, OK. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

Patsy Ruth Cotarelo

Patsy Ruth Cotarelo, 77, of Enid, OK died on September 16, 2011 in Enid, OK. She was born in Lone Pine, OK on October 12, 1933 and moved with her family to California in 1939. Patsy returned to her home state in 2009. Patsy's life was defined by her career as the mother of five children. She also worked at Argonaut Electric Co. in San Diego, CA and was active in the school PTA and her church. Patsy was a skilled artist and her oil paintings are a testament to her talent. She attended Chula Vista High School and raised her family in Chula Vista, CA. Patsy moved to Surprise, AZ in 2000 and leaves many friends in the Sun Village Resort where she was honored on her 75th birthday with friends and family traveling from California and Oklahoma to celebrate her life. Patsy valiantly fought rheumatoid arthritis, which she contracted at age 25. She was proud of her people skills and delighted that she could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Inez Boggs, Sister, June Neeley, Son-in-law Charles Golden and granddaughter Ashley Blake Ammon. She is survived by her siblings, Catherine (Kenny) Monroe, Roy (Mary) Boggs, residents of LeFlore, OK and Kenneth (Oma Dee) Boggs of Waco, TX. Patsy leaves five children, Debbie (Tim) Searl of Temecula, CA, Keith Cotarelo of Huntington Beach, CA, Richard (Brenda) Cotarelo of Yucaipa, CA, Pam (Jimmy Johnson) Ammon of Enid, OK and Kent (Sally) Cotarelo of Enid, OK. Surviving grandchildren are Lindsy (Thomas) Paine, Brandon Cotarelo, B. Jerry Davis, Scott Golden, Trevor (Rachel) Cotarelo, Kyle Cotarelo, Trevor Johnson, Drew Ammon, Hayley Cotarelo, Joel Johnson, Kaitlin Cotarelo, Zachary Gonzalez, Cole Cotarelo, Kirk Cotarelo, Cassandra Cotarelo, Gabriella Cotarelo and Chase Cotarelo. Patsy also leaves four great grandchildren. Patsy will be buried alongside her family at the LeFlore Memorial Cemetery in LeFlore, OK. Viewing is open to the public on Thursday, September 22, 2011 and the service will be 2 pm Friday, September 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in LeFlore, OK. To honor Patsy, please send memorial donations to: Macedonia Missions Network, 2213 West Broadway, Enid, OK. 73703.

Oran Lee Ross

Oran Lee Ross of Cameron, OK passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Services are pending.

Paul Lee "Butch" Dora III

Paul Lee “Butch” Dora III, 41, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Poteau. Paul was born August 12, 1970 in Corona, CA to Paul Lee II & Jacqueline Wales Dora. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Dora I; grandmother, Patricia Wales; & step grandfather, Raymond Bean. Survivors include his wife, Tonya of the home; daughters, Brooke Elizalde of Redlands, CA, Haley Pendergrass of Poteau, OK, Jessica Dora of Poteau, OK; sons, Benjamin Hammon of San Diego, CA, Trevor Dora of Murrieta, CA, Jordan Pendergrass of Poteau, OK, William Riley Dora of Poteau, OK, Michael Dora of Poteau, OK, Levi Dora of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Bella Basurto & Nicolei Elizalde of Redlands, CA; sister, Tammie Rangel of Banning, CA; brothers, Brian Dora of Ft. Smith, AR, James Bean of Cherry Valley, CA; mother & stepfather, Jackie & Morris Bean of Banning, CA; Father, Paul Dora II of Las Vegas, NV; maternal grandfather, Frank Wales of Barstow, CA; paternal grandmother, Doris Dora of Las Vegas, NV; step grandmother, Marie Bean of Magalia, CA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives & friends. Services will be 10 am, Saturday – September 17, 2011 at Fairhill (Knothole) Cemetery Pavilion, Cameron, OK with Rev. Bill Claunts officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Brian Dora, James Bean, Morris Bean, Ron Espalin, Paul Dora II and Shane Cox.

Mondaine Catherine Fry

Mondaine Catherine Fry, 56, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 in Poteau. Catherine was born February 23, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a homemaker. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Mondaine Stennis of Sierra Vista, AZ; and 3 sons. Memorial services will be 11 am, Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.

Jerry Robertson

Jerry Wayne Robertson, 61, of Cameron, OK passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Cameron. Jerry was born May 4, 1950 in Poteau, OK to Guy Roy & Mary Louise (Pierce) Robertson. Jerry was a veteran of the US Army; a member of the Local DAV Chapter 63. He was a painter. Jerry was preceded in death by sons, Michael Jared & Ryan Neal Robertson; and his parents. Survivors include his daughter, Alicia Mae Robertson of Pico Rivera, CA; granddaughter, Lauren Robertson; sisters, Verna Sue Ward & Erma Crowder of Poteau, OK; brothers, Louis Henry Carter of Lake Kiowa, TX & Roy Robertson of Cameron, OK. Services are pending.

Janice Johnson

Janice Deane Johnson 63, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 in Poteau. Janice was born February 3, 1948 in Olney, IL to William Paul & Rita Marie (Rist) Fisk. She was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Robin Mader of Eufaula, OK, Tania Barber of Poteau, OK; sons, William Young and Chris Broniste of Poteau, OK; brothers, William Fisk of AZ, Jerry Fisk of Shreveport, LA; sisters, Sharley Fisk of Moore, OK, Mary Jo Morse of Howe, OK; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Friday at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Elizabeth Dodson

Elizabeth Dodson, 93, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Elizabeth was born December 23, 1917 to Tom & Nina (Kilgore) Malone. Elizabeth was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett Dodson; daughter, Linda Lee Wells; sister, Mary Johnson Shirkey; and brother, Edward Malone. Survivors include her nephews, Tom Johnson of Veedersburg, IN and Jack Johnson of Guymon, OK; special friends, Sharon Tolbert, Martha Bell, Carolyn Currens, Janie Johnston, Trebreh Brown; numerous nieces, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, September 12, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Bokoshe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Pallbearers will be Dub Tolbert, John Bell, Gary Carver, Fred Weigart, JD Phillips, Jim Lyons. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Johnson & Jack Johnson.

Walter Gustafson

Walter Gustafson, 76, of Panama, OK passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Walter was born August 1, 1935 in Attlebord, MA to Carl E. & Grace M (Nickerson) Gustafson. He was a truck driver. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; his parents; and stepson, Zollen L. Tucker Jr. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Joyce Yvonne Creamer Winters

Joyce Yvonne (Creamer) Winters, 84, passed away, Thursday, September 8, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Joyce was born April 19, 1927 in Durant, OK to Harley B. & Sadie Irene (Hale) Creamer. She attended Southeastern State College in Durant, OK earning a BA Degree in English. She married Richard Lee Winters on July 7, 1951 at the First Christian Church in Durant, OK and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother & homemaker. Joyce was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Philip Dan Creamer. Survivors include her husband, Richard Lee Winters, MD of Poteau; daughter & son-in-law, Cynthia Rebecca & Charles Gilmore of Norman, OK; sons & daughters in law, Richard Bruce, MD & Jeanne Winters of Poteau, OK, Mark Creamer & Elizabeth Winters of Flower Mound, TX.; Grandchildren include Cassie Gilmore, Charles Gilmore II, Richard Drew Winters, Benjamin Winters, Austin Winters, Blake Winters, Carson Winters & sister in law, Sally Creamer of Seattle, WA. Services will be 1 pm, Sunday, September 11, 2011 at First Christian Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Charles Gilmore II, Richard Drew Winters, Benjamin Winters, Austin Winters, Blake Winters, & Carson Winters. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104 or Alzheimer’s Association, 6465 S. Yale Ave., Suite 312, Tulsa, OK 74136-7804

Opal Juanita Molton

OPAL JUANITA MOLTON Opal Juanita Molton, 86, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 07, 2011 in Poteau. Opal was born June 1, 1925 in Wellington, TX to William H & Nannie Rebecca (Barker) Gibbons. She was a homemaker. Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Molton; sons, W.L. Molton & Archie Molton; 4 sisters & 4 brothers. Survivors include her daughter Annetta Cortez of Poteau, OK; son, Joe Molton of Shady Point, OK; 8 Grandchildren, Danny Andrews, Niel Andrews, Jeffery Walker, Jody Molton, Dawn Jones, William Molton, Micheal Molton, & Jamie Sample; 24 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will b 2 pm, Friday, September 9, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. David Nolen officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

David Leroy Kjelstrom

David Leroy Kjelstrom Shreveport - David Leroy Kjelstrom, 32 passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:30 am on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, with chapel services to follow at Osborn Funeral Home. Reverend Gene Nix of Shreve City Baptist Church will be officiating the service. Interment will be at 1:00 pm at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK, on Thursday, September 8, 2011. David was a native of Ft Smith, AR, and a resident of Shreveport since 1979. He was a member of Shreve City Baptist Church and attended Caddo Exceptional School, Shreve Island Elementary School, Broadmoor Middle School and C. E. Byrd High School. He was an avid religions student. David is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his parents Mary and Marvin Kjelstrom, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family request that memorials be made to the Louisiana Hemophilia Foundation at 3636 South Sherwood Frst # 450, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-2285. David’s family wishes to express the sincere appreciation to all the people who brightened David’s life.

Dorothy Phillips

Dorothy Ann Eagan Phillips, 76, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Waco, TX. Dorothy was born May 29, 1935 in Henryetta, OK to Sherman Thomas & Clara Dorothy (Ramsey) Eagan. She moved to Fanshawe, OK in 1947 and graduated from Fanshawe High School in 1953. Dorothy worked as a homemaker and health care provider until she retired and moved to Texas where she stayed with her children until her passing. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Donna Renee Phillips; sister, Laura Elizabeth Eagan Cargill; brothers, Sherman Lee, Charles Edgar & James Ismael Eagan. She is survived by daughters, Debra Sue Thompson & Jennifer Wynn Phillips; sons, Joseph Lee Phillips, David Alan Phillips, Donald Albert Phillips; granddaughters, Charline Renee Brown & Sarah Nicole Phillips; grandsons, Jonathan Wayne Butler, Alan Wesley Phillips, Shawn Robert Phillips; great granddaughters, Mikela Renee Brown, Charline Rose Butler; sister, Virginia Louise Eagan Janway; brothers, Doyle Wayne, Darrell Isaac, Baysul Thomas & Carroll Lindon Eagan; many extended family members & friends. Evening memorial services will be held at Shady Point Assembly of God Church Saturday, September 10 at 6:00 pm with cake and coffee reception following.

Harold Turner

Harold Turner, 86, of Weatherford, TX passed away Monday, September 5,2011 in Weatherford. Harold was born in Wister, OK on April 5, 1925 to Willis & Tennie Turner. He managed a lumber yard. Harold loved to fish and tell stories. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernice; sisters Billie June Crawley & Mary Ruth Love; brothers, Denver Leeodis & Glen. Survivors include his son Chub & wife, Ginger Turner of Weatherford, TX; grandchildren, Kandice of Waxahachie, TX, Samuel Don of Weatherford, TX, Kenneth James of Irving, TX; 3 great grandchildren; sisters & brothers in law, Ada Mae & Garland Marshall of Poteau, OK, Jimmie Gayle & Tom Marshall of Bethany, OK; other relatives & many friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Heavener Memorial Park. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Debra Louise Lamb

Debra Louise Lamb, 57, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, September 06, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Debra was born May 1, 1954 in Oakland, CA to Leonard & Jean (Rogers) Lyons. She was a homemaker. Debra was preceded in death by her parents & grandchild, Devin Lamb. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie of the home; daughters, Lori Renea Lamb of Panama, OK, Rhonda Louise Lamb of Cameron, OK; sons, Jason Ray Lamb of Poteau, OK, Jeffrey Allen Lamb of Ft. Supply, OK; 7 grandchildren, Jason Lamb, Margaret Lovell, Ronnie Lovell, Shelby Dunnigan, Pryor Dunnigan, Elizabeth Dunnigan, & Nelson Hobbs; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Linda Owens of Spiro, OK, Vickie Lyons & Patty Lyons, both of Newark, CA; 1 brother, Larry Lyons of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces & nephews, other relatives & many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 2 pm, Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Shady Point Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Matthiesen officiating.

Floyd Matthew "Buddy" Keeney Jr.

Floyd Matthew “Buddy” Keeney Jr.. 61, of Panama, OK passed away, Thursday, September 1, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Buddy was born January 5, 1950 in Marysville, CA to Floyd Matthew Sr. & Jean D. (Dodson) Keeney. He was a carpenter. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Keeney and grandmother, Granny Dodson. Survivors include 4 daughters & sons in law, Sheri Keeney of Panama, OK, Andrea & Ron Shirey of Panama, OK, MaryLee Keeney-Foster & Jimmy Foster of Clarksville, AR, Amanda Keeney of Marysville, CA; son, Kyle Keeney of Montesano, WA; 12 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters & brother in law, Debbie & Al Adolphsen of Elma, WA, Becky Hartman of Elma, WA.; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial Services will be at 2 pm, Saturday, September 10, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Panama, OK with Rev. Larry Harris officiating.

Alfred Barnes

Alfred Barnes - services are pending

Mildred Pauline Kilgore

Mildred Pauline Kilgore, 94, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in Monroe, OK. Mildred was born July 6, 1917 in Hon, AR to John D. & Winnie (Black) Chester. She was a nurse. Mildred was a member of the Pleasant Valley Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Michelle Gassaway; son, Thomas M. & sister, Dovie Ruyle. Survivors include 5 daughters & sons in law, Jeanette & Ralph LaRosa of Monroe, OK, Sonja & Wilburn Clark of Protem, MO, Anna & Donnie Weaver of Monroe, OK, Winnie & Ron Plate of Soldontna, AK, Kathie Covey of Alderson, OK; 1 son & daughter in law, Chester & Diana Carrauthers of San Antonio, TX; 30 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Wenona Winter and Sue Robbins of Poteau; 2 brothers, J.B. & George Chester. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Free Will Baptist Church, Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Rocco LaRosa, Paul LaRosa, Steve Clark, Donnie Weaver Jr., Jim Carrauthers, & Bill Covey, Rickey Carrauthers & Lance Carrauthers.