James Dearld Graham

James Dearld Graham, 26, of Heavener, OK passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Poteau, OK. James was born February 12, 1985 in Ft. Smith, AR to James Gearld & Sherry Sue (White) Graham. James was an auto detailer. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Agnes M. Graham; stepmother, Paula J. Graham, grandfather, Neal White; great grandparents, Rubin & Polly White; grandparents, Elba & Henry T. Rogers; stepfather, Alan McCullough. Survivors include his mother, Sherry McCullough of Summerfield, OK; father, James Graham of Heavener, OK; 8 brothers & sisters in law, Tim & Julie Graham of San Diego, CA, Jason & Kim Graham of Poteau, OK, Jeff & Jessica Graham of Cleora, OK, Clifford Payne of Poteau, OK, Cody Maxie of Summerfield, OK, Roger & Mary Wooten of Lavaca, AR, Greg Wooten of Ft. Smith, AR, Jeremy & Desiree Wooten of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 sisters & brothers in law, Elizabeth Wilson & Robert of Missouri, Tracy Wilburn & Larry of Ft. Smith, AR;girl friend, Rachel Moore; aunt & uncle, Glenda & Jeff McDaniel; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Scott Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Page Cemetery, Page, OK. Pallbearers will be Nyles McDaniel, Jeremy Harwell, Chance White, Jason Tyler Graham, Lewis White, Jeff Graham & Jacob Graham The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Harriett Williams

Harriett June Williams, 88 of Cameron, OK passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Harriett was born August 5, 1923 in Sawtelle, CA to Andrew Harry & Lottie Nora (Szymanski) Hoak. She was an accountant. Harriett was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Andrew Pierce & Harry Pierce Williams; and brother, Andy Hoak. Survivors include her husband, Jack L. Williams of the home; son, Curtis Pierce Williams of Estes Park, CO; 5 grandchildren, Michael Pierce, John Michael Pierce, Sean Patrick Pierce, Chimene Victoria Pierce, Andreanna Nicole Pierce; 9 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. No services are scheduled at this time.

Terry Lee Brown

Terry Lee Brown, 41, of Cameron, OK passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Cameron, OK. Terry was born July 7, 1970 in Ft. Smith, AR to James H. & Diane (Poole) Brown. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rena Poole. Survivors include his sons, Nick Brown & Tristan Brown of Ft. Smith, AR; mother, Diane Lemaster of Ft. Smith, AR; father, James H. Brown of Cameron, OK; maternal grandfather, Porter Poole of Spiro, OK; paternal grandparents, James S. Jr. & Lois Brown of Cameron, OK; numerous cousins; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 7 pm, Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Bro. Mo Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Nick Brown, Tristan Brown, Ronny Brown, James Brown, Sam Hodges, & Chad Scott. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Thursday evening before the service from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Harriet Fallon Kearns Coleman

Harriet Fallon Kearns Coleman, 95, of Summerfield, OK passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Grand Rapids, MI. Harriet was born February 11, 1916 in Francis, OK to James Hiram & Bessie Idell (Fallon) Kearns; the youngest of her sisters, Nellie Idell, Grace Elizabeth, & Ruth Eleanor, all deceased. Harriet graduated from East Central State University in Ada, OK in 1937, then from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK in 1939. She taught school in Ada for four years, LeFlore, OK for eleven years & Talihina, OK for 15 years. She was married for 37 years to Hershal Augusta Coleman, who died in 1984. Harriet volunteered at 9 years old as a babysitter. As an adult, she volunteered as a Future Homemakers of America Leader, at Talimena Drive Information Center, Poteau Hospital Auxiliary, Kerr Center, Carl Albert Community College, and LeFlore Elementary School. She was a member of the Campfire Girls of America as a child. She was a member of Busy Bees Quilting Club for 30 years, Tri-Sigma Sorority for 70 years, and the Methodist Church for all of her life. Harriet tickled family members and innumerable friends with her spunk, wit, generosity, and enthralling stories. She is survived by her sons, Charles of Norman, OK, Richard (Cindy) of Grand Rapids, MI; niece, Ellen Lee of Tulsa, OK and grandchildren, Iris and Adam of Grand Rapids, MI. Michigan family and friends visited in Harriet’s honor on Monday, October 24, 2011, at the home of Richard & Cindy Coleman from 6-8 pm. Oklahoma family and friends will memorialize Harriet at Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK at 10 am, Tuesday, April 3, 2012, followed by lunch at Summerfield Community Center, hosted by family and the Busy Bee Quilting Club. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in Harriet’s memory, to Summerfield Community Center Busy Bee Club, 34518 Reichert-Summerfield Rd., Wister, OK 74966.

Tammy Lou Bowers

Tammy Lou Bowers, 48, of Panama, OK passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Tammy was born August 12, 1963 in El Paso, TX to Paul & Audrey Opal (Eatmon) Bowers. She was employed at the Panama Tote a Poke. She was preceded in death by her father; sister, Julie Emmert; and her grandparents, John & Annie Dell Eatmon. Survivors include her daughter Emily Tedder of the home; loving companion, Richie Tedder of Panama, OK; mother, Audrey Opal Bowers of Buck Creek, OK; 3 sisters, Ginger Esparza of Las Cruces, NM, Pam Paul of Hackett, AR, Debbie Meredith of Panama, OK; aunts, Ocie Hale of Spiro, OK, Velta Eatmon of Buck Creek, OK; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, October 24, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Tim Painter officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK. Pallbearers will be Jerimy Emmert, Jason Meredith, Mack McCormick, Kyle Pierce, Buddy Cantrell, Randy Tedder. Family & friends will be at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm.

Mildred Nadine (Butler) Price

Mildred Nadine (Butler) Price, 87, Lake Worth, FL (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away October 14, 2011 in Florida. Mildred was born in Poteau on August 10, 1924 and graduated from Poteau High School in 1942. She is survived by her husband, Jim Price; sons, Jeff & Chris Price; sisters, Irene Bennett, Bettye Greene, Kate Cooper; & brother, Billy Earl Butler. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.

Kathryn Sue Patterson

Kathryn Sue Patterson of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Poteau. Kathryn was born to Charles Newton & Bessie Ellen (Star) McKinney. She was a business owner of a café in Poteau where she worked for years. She was retired from St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, AR. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Leslie & Archey McKinney; sisters, Wilma Ketchum & Wanda Wilson. Survivors include her daughters, Kaye Reade of Kansas, Pamela Benson of Poteau, Terri Foster of Stilwell; Sons, Dwayne Easton of Pocola, James Patterson of Greenwood, AR; 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Heather Ashley, Jonce Caleb, Coty Beth, Holly Bess, Michael Tanner, Tori Elizabeth, Kevin, & Shelby; 2 great grandchildren, Kayla Hope & Gabriel Ethen; brother, Wesley McKinney of Monroe, OK; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. There will be a private family service at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

April Lynne Gilgo

April Lynne Gilgo, 35, of Shady Point, OK passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 in Hodgen, OK. April was born April 22, 1976 in Mt. View, CA to Ronald & Kathy Mae (Parsons) Gilgo. She was the receiving clerk at Kenco Plastics. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandmother, Thelma McAmis. Survivors include her son, August Gilgo of Shady Point, OK; grandfather, George “Sam” McAmis of Shady Point, OK; brother, Shawn Gilgo of Sunnyvale, CA; aunts & uncles, Carol & Norm Johnson, Sandy & Jim Daughtery of Poteau, OK. Services will be 4 pm, Friday, October 21, 2011 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery with Rev. Scott Martin officiating.

Phillip Leon Haley

Phillip Leon Haley, 62, of Arkoma, OK passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Phillip was born in Corning, AR on July 15, 1949 to Larry Red & Edna Murriel (Crockett) Haley. He was a race car mechanic. Phillip loved to build race car motors. He loved to hunt & fish, ride motorcycles. He loved to harass people in fun. He would tell us, “Enjoy your family while you have them”. Survivors include his wife, Noralee Haley of the home; his parents, Larry & Murriel Haley of Arkoma; brother, Dean Haley of Gore, OK; sisters, Teena Carney of Gore, OK, Pamela Lilyquist of Sapulpa, OK; children, Charley & Lori Haley, Connie Simmons of Pocola, OK, Casey Haley of Arkoma, OK; 5 grandchildren, Heather Haley, Sheyenne Simmons, Kacee Lynn Haley, James Tyler Goodman, Taylor Ray Goodman; great grandson, Jaxson Andrew Ladd; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm Thursday, October 20, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Pocola, OK with Rev. Michael Dugan & Gary Daws Jr.. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola. Pallbearers will be Randy Russell, Jerry Lee Vaughn, Scott Glover, Kyle Ledford, David Fowler, Wendall Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Dugan, Jeremy Vaughn, Jim Bandy.

Russel Eugene Hunt

Russel Eugene Hunt, 94, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 in Poteau. Russel was born January 13, 1917 in Barkley, KS to William & Bessie (Hauser) Hunt. He was a truck driver. Russel’s grandchildren were very special to him and he loved them all. Grandson, Zachary, enjoyed spending time with his grandpa trying to beat him at card games. Zachary gave him his haircuts when he was no longer able to go to the barber. Russel is survived by his wife of 31 years, Willie Jean of the home; daughters, Jean Lane & Laurel Cockrell of Stockton, MO; Sons, Chuck Hunt and his wife, Pam of Moore, OK, Condy Wells and his wife, Barbara of Shady Point, OK, Reggie Wells & his wife, Dale Ann of Shady Point, OK; grandchildren, Terry Johnson and wife Jane of Tulsa, OK, Zachary Wells of Shady Point, OK, Cindy Flowers & husband, Kevin of Ft. Worth, TX, Stephanie Robinson of Hartford, AR, Kelsey Wells of Oklahoma City, OK, Jennifer Armistead and her husband Chris of Fairmont, WV, Michael Gray of Poteau, OK, Tommy Gray of Oklahoma City, OK and Ashley Hunt of Eufaula, OK; 10 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 3:30 pm, Thursday, October 13, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Shady Point, OK with Rev. Larry Matthiesen and Rev. Jim Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, 2301 E. Indian Hills Rd, Norman, OK at 1 pm Friday. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon's Int'l. The funeral home can assist you with your Gideon contributions.

Trucie Elouise Jackson

Trucie Elouise Jackson, 85, of Poteau, OK went to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Elouise was born August 14, 1926 in Milard, AR to George & Lizzie Hinson. She was a homemaker and pastor’s wife. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill Jackson; and all her brothers & sisters. She is survived by stepsons, John, James & Billy Jackson; many nieces and nephews that loved her very much. She was a special aunt with a great sense of humor. Graveside services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Sallisaw City Cemetery, Sallisaw, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. She will be buried next to her loving husband, Rev. Bill Jackson.

Edna Smith

Edna Martha Smith, 89, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Edna was born May 27, 1922 in Pocola, OK to James T. & Mary Frances (Nolan) Gregory. Edna was retired from being Pocola High Secretary for 28 years. She also worked at the Motive Parts Warehouse for several years. She and Josh were married for 65 years. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Pocola for over 76 years where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold “Josh” Smith; mother & father in law, Jack & Rosa Smith; sisters, Beatrice Parnell, Faye & & husband, Gerald Lairamore; brother, Erbby Gregory; brothers in law, Bill Smith & Doyle Smith; granddaughter in law, Shonda Smith. Survivors include her sons & daughter in law, Phil & Terry Smith, Greg Smith, all of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Phillip Jason Smith of Caulksville, AR, Amber & Brad Wertz of Jackson, MS, Brandi & Jody Brogan, Dallas Smith of Alma, AR; 7 great grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Jayleigh Smith, Branson Brogan, Maggie Brogan, Weston Wertz, Autumn Wertz, Emalyn Wertz; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Thursday, October 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Thomas Corrigan & Mike Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola. Pallbearers will be Jason Smith, Brad Wertz, Jody Brogan, Dallas Smith, Ronnie Smith Sr. & Randy Lairamore. Honorary pallbearers will be her Sunday School Class. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

William Henry "Bill" Daniels Jr

William Henry “Bill” Daniels Jr., 71, of Panama, OK passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Bill was born August 18, 1940 in Greenville, NC to William H. Sr. & Bertha May (Ayers) Daniels. He ran a wrecker service. He was a veteran of the US Army. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, 2 sisters, & daughter, Vickie Daniels McMurtry. Survivors include his wife, Jean of the home; 2 sons, Christopher Keith Daniels & wife, Kimberly of Shady Point, OK, Mathew Dylan Daniels of Panama, OK; daughter, Jennifer Lynn Martin of Panama, OK; 14 grandchildren, Jonathan Paul McMurtry, Angel Nicole McMurtry, Kristin Marie Culpepper, Christopher Mogensen, Suzette Burkholder, Melissa Neighbors, Katlyn Burkholder, Marc Burkholder, Corey Boyce, Christopher Boyce, Quentin Boyce, Austin Tyler Hubble, Hayden Hubble, Jakob Martin; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Marie White & husband, Jimmy of Hagerstown, Maryland; brother, James Robert Allen of Marion, VA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be J.P McMurtry, Jared Girad, Harold Duncan, Larry Hamby, Marc Burkholder, & Robert Mitchell. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7-9 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Glen Hembree

Glen Hembree, 77, of Heavener, OK passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Glen was born April 18, 1934 in Shawnee, OK to Samuel Powell & Carmen Elois (McMurray) Hembree. He owned an OTASCO store. Glen was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hope Hembree; brother, Bob Hembree & sister, Emma Montgomery. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Glenda & David Ray of Eufaula, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Steve & Donna Hembree of Heavener, OK; 6 grandchildren, Christie Ray, Scott Ray, Carrie Ray Parish, Morgan Emery, Jake Hembree, Sam Hembree; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Corky Cranfield of Heavener, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Heavener, OK.

Booth Dean Grey

Booth Dean Grey, 71, of Summerfield, OK passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011 in Summerfield. Dean was born October 17, 1939 in Summerfield, OK to Malcolm & Bessie (Hollan) Gray. He was a member of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers and a veteran of the US Army. He loved helping people, hunting, fishing, dogs and horses. He was preceded in death by his birth parents; foster parents, Jacob & Margie James; sisters & brothers in law, Eunice & Joe Bandoni, Bobbie & Curly Cooper. He loved and was so proud his kids, his grandkids, and his good friends. Survivors include his wife Barbara of the home; daughter & son in law, Melissa Ann & Russell Duncan of Summerfield, OK; son & daughter in law, Dylan Booth & Lisa Gayle Grey of Summerfield, OK; grandchildren, Amber Anne Grey, Ashley Anne Grey, Cody Dean & Heather Duncan, Liana Faye Wagner, William Ray Wagner, Camri Dylane Duncan; sister, Marie Jones of Florida; brothers & sister in law, Raymond Gray of Eufaula, OK, Elton & June Grey of Whitesboro, OK; sister in law & brother in law, Anita & Steve Lavahn of Poteau, OK; mother and father in law, Ada Mae & Garlin Marshall of Poteau; other relatives & loved ones; many many special friends including his faithful ol’ dog, Bear. Services will be 10 am, Friday, October 7, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Charles Caughern officiating. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Ella L. Chumley

Ella Louise Chumley, 66, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Ella was born July 29, 1945 in Galveston, TX to Newlin Burg Jr. & Waltina Nadean (Finley) Travis. Ella was a retired teacher. In her career she taught in Talihina, Catoosa & Pocola Public Schools. Ella belonged to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, her professional organization for 30 years. She was currently serving as DKG Beta Lambda Chapter Secretary and on the DKG State Nominations Committee as well as the Educational Excellence Committee. She was a past chapter president and served on many other committees at the chapter and state levels. Ella was a member of the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, currently serving as Church Treasurer and on the Advisory Board. Ella joined the FOE (Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary) in March 2001. She held many positions from President in 2004, Secretary of the Auxiliary for 6 years, she was the incoming State Madam President Elect 2011-2012. She was also a member of the Memorial Ritual Team. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Gene Chumley of Panama, OK; daughters & son in law, Alana Janine & Preston Plumlee of Broken Arrow, OK, Alisha LeAnn Walker of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Ronnie Travis & Tiffany Chumley of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Alec, Ashley, Austin, Aubrey & Aiden Plumlee; Bryant & Gage Meeder, Tegan & Kyleigh Walker, Logan Burg Chumley; great grandchildren, Kloe Plumlee, Avery Fiddler, Bryce & Kaleigh Meeder; brothers & sisters in law, Billy Wayne & Jaine Travis of Broken Arrow, OK, Newlin Burg & Susan Travis of Spiro, OK, Melvin Ray & Sue Travis of Panama, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, Bokoshe, OK with Rev. Bennie Waller officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Travis Chumley, Preston Plumlee, Alec Plumlee, Austin Plumlee, Aiden Plumlee. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Freida Elizabeth Baird

Freida Elizabeth Baird, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Poteau. Freida was born February 7, 1919 in Lancaster, TX to Nick Olen & Eddie C. (Brundage) Worley. She worked in a dry goods store as a clerk and many years at City Shoe Market. Freida was preceded in death by her husband, Idus Baird; great grandson, Carson Wann; and her parents. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Nancy & Jim Wann of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Roger & Dawn Wann of Lindsey, TX, Danny & Elizabeth Wann of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Nathan Privett, Britney Wann, Sabrina Wann-Minor, Nick Wann, Jace Wann, Logan Wann, Faith Wann, & Gauge Wann. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Monroe, OK with Rev. Garry Haskins officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Danny Wann, Roger Wann, Kirk Smith, Donald Smith, Nathan Privett, Jace Wann, Nick Wann & Logan Wann. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the church. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Artie Bell Margaret Deleplank

Artie Bell Margaret Deleplank, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Heavener, OK. Artie was born in Calhoun, OK on September 10, 1937 to Frances & Dora (Chitwood) Phillips. Artie was a loving wife, mother and the best Granny anyone could have. She worked for 40 years as a CNA and touched many lives in her career. She devoted her life to taking care of others including friends & family. She never met a stranger, had an open door and a place at the dinner table for anyone who was hungry. She loved taking care & cooking for her family & friends. Artie was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters, 5 brothers, & son-in-law, Steve Hastings. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Bob of the home; daughters & son-in-law, Dora & Rick Piersant, Debra Hastings of Poteau, OK; sons & daughters in law, Bobby & Dawn Deleplank of Poteau, OK, Hoss & Chantay Deleplank of Shady Point, OK, Billy Deleplank of Poteau, OK; 13 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Billy Cook, Al Monks, Chris Bunner, Billy Hoffman, George Urchison, & Rodney Hemphill. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Jonathan Carden

Jonathan H. Carden, 29, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Jonathan was born in Ft Smith AR on November 3, 1981 to Randall W. & Donna (Chestine) Carden. He was preceded in death by his half brother, Henry Joe Harrison; step-brother, Chris Carden; and Maternal Grandparents, Margie & Leon Drake. Survivors include his wife, Tabatha (Langston) Allison of Ft Smith, AR; daughter, Cassie Carden of Roland, OK; son, Corbin Adam Carden; mother, Donna Carden Eller of Poteau, OK; father, Randy Carden of Covington, GA; brother, Jordan Carden of Van Buren, AR; step-brother, Allen Carden of Brooks, GA; paternal grandfather, George W. & wife, Judy Carden of Locust Grove, GA; paternal grandmother of Brooks, GA; numerous aunts & uncles, family & friends; his extended Henry Harrison family of Spiro, OK. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday – October 4, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories – Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Rev. Jim Kolb officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris McCoy, Aaron McCoy, Jeff McCoy, Brad Royston, Jason Crase, Tyler Crase. Interment will be 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.

Loyce R. Hall

Loyce R. Hall, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Poteau. Loyce was born June 14, 1943 in Big Cedar, OK to Rev. Carl & Mellie (Jones) Pugh. Loyce worked at Country Boy Furniture for 20 years. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Panama, OK where she served as church clerk for 8 years. Loyce loved her church. She loved to sing and going to the Saturday Night Jamboree. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Don McAtee; her only daughter, Tami Branstetter Gottlieb; nephew, Tony Terry; and her parents. Survivors include her sister and brother in law, Joyce & Don Riddle of Poteau, OK; daughters, Donna Ross, Sandy Ellis & husband, Ken of Poteau; son, Billy Earl McAtee and wife, Randi of Rufe, OK; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; nephews, Mike, David & Ray Terry and their families;special friend, Joyce Sears; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends and her church family. Services will be 10 am, Saturday – October 8, 2011 at Panama Free Will Baptist Church, Panama, OK with Rev. David Nolan officiating. Interment will be in Rufe Cemetery, Rufe, OK. Pallbearers will be Kevin Butler, Robert Troutman, Larry Milligan, Terry Lovell, Brian Toney & Brant Toney. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.