Brenda Kay Whitecotton Conway

Brenda Kay Whitecotton Conway, 62, of Keota, OK passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Brenda was born November 2, 1949 in Bokoshe, OK to Jake & Lawanda Whitecotton. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Thomas Joseph, Rudy Ruffus, Ronnie, Gary Don, Johnny Carl, and Andy Lee; sister, Linda Gay McKeown Survivors include her husband, Gerald Sr. of the home; son & his wife, Gerald Jr. & Teresa Conway of Bokoshe, OK; daughters & husbands, Angie & Gabe Rosa of Bokoshe, OK; Julie Conway & Thomas Truax of Keota, OK; grandchildren, Cash & Caden Waggoner, Calee Conway, Evan & Shane Rosa, Kaylee Truax; sisters, Mona & Hershel Woodside of Spiro, OK, Mary & Randy Collins of Bokoshe, OK; brothers, Jim Whitecotton, Randy Rue & Mary Whitecotton of Bokoshe, OK, Tim Whitecotton of Lexington, OK, David Whitecotton of Joplin, MO; many nieces & nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am – Friday – January 6, 2012 at the Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. Interment will be in Milton Cemetery, Milton, OK. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Aaron Woodside, Travis Whitecotton, Randy Collins Jr., Jon Howell, Tyler Whitecotton & Courtney Whitecotton. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Hannah Rae Lovett

Hannah Rae Lovett, infant daughter of Joshua Micah and Tessa Dawn (Powell) Lovett passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in McCurtain, OK. Hannah was born November 22, 2011 in Poteau, OK. She was preceded in death by her great grandmothers, Oteka Bryant & Arlene Branson and great grandfather, Bodie Powell. Survivors include her parents, Josh & Tessa Lovett of the home; brother, Rafe Lovett of the home; 3 sisters, Caitlin, Taylor and Montana Lovett of the home; maternal grandparents, Donnie Powell and Connie Powell of McCurtain, OK; paternal grandparents, Mike and Judy Lovett of Wister, OK; maternal great grandparents, Gracie Powell and R.D. Bryant of McCurtain; paternal great grandparents, Raymond and Mary Cripps of Wister, OK; aunt, Jennifer Boman of Heavener, OK; uncles, Mike Boman of Yanush, OK, Jason Boman of Alaska, Shawn Lovett of Charleston, AR; great aunts and uncles, Jeremy and Sandy Oliver of McCurtain, OK, Randy and Terri Bryant of Bokoshe, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Friday, December 30, 2011 at New Life Church, Panama, OK with Rev. Joe Pierce officiating. Interment will follow in Milton Cemetery, Milton, OK. Pallbearers will be Mike Lovett, Donnie Powell, Rafe Lovett. Honorary pallbearers will be R.D. Bryant, Raymond Cripps. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Algra B. Tackett

Algra B. Tackett, 89, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 in Poteau. Algra was born June 2, 1922 in Berlin, OK to Doc & Margaret (Clanton) Barfield. She was a homemaker. Algra was a restaurant owner. She was a member at Latham Assembly of God Church; a charter member of the Green Country Jamboree and a member of the Red Hat Society. Algra was preceded in death by her parents, Doc & Margaret (Clanton) Barfield; husband, Arlie H. Tackett; sons, Richard & Stuart Tackett. Survivors include her daughter, Janet Jordan of Midland, AR; son, Darrell Tackett of Palm Springs, CA; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, numerous great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, December 30, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. James Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Robert Junior Lowery

Robert Junior Lowery ,76, o f Pocola, OK born March 15, 1935, of Pocola passed away Friday Dec. 23, 2011, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Robert was born March 15, 1935 in Pocola, OK to Robert Washington Sr. & Eveline (Barnes) Lowery. He was retired from Whirlpool and Choctaw Casino. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Robert Washington Lowery and Eveline “Liza” Lowery. One son Robert Allen Lowery. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Edna Mae Lowery; two daughters and sons-in-law, Retha and Tom Anderson and Karen and Randy Lairamore; two sons, Shawn Lowery and wife Esther, and Shane Lowery; six grandchildren, Brent, Gerald, Nazhoni, Ayiana, and Ethan all of Pocola, and Kaitlyn of Arkoma. Also, three sisters, Maelene Goins and husband Ronald of Branson, Missouri; Linda Rogers of Yakima, Washington; and Leta Farmer of Pocola; one brother, Rayford Lowery and wife Phyllis of Pocola. Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, & loved ones. Services will be 2pm Tuesday December 27, 2011 at Evans Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Danny Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow at the Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, OK. Pallbearers will be: Jack Lokey, Rex Lokey, Randy Tackett, Bill McKeown, Brian Polk, and Bubba Treat. There will be a visitation on Monday 26, 2011 from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

Rev. Billy "Bill" Marion Jones

Billy “Bill” Marion Jones, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Bill was born February 3, 1937 in Houston, TX to Marion E. & Ruth (Spencer) Jones. Bill was a minister, pastor, missionary to Ivory Coast for 10 years, editor of “Heartbeat” missions magazine in Nashville, TN, President of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College in Moore, OK for 8 years, Director of Oklahoma Missions for 2 years, he served on the Foreign Mission Board for 26 years, professor of Theology at the college, Senior Adult pastor Poteau FWB Church Preceded in death by his sisters, Cindy & husband Buddy Vance, Dale “Pudgy” Sawyer. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joy of the home; son, Steven M. Jones of Los Angeles, CA; Brother, Jim O. Jones and wife, Wilma of College Station, TX; sister, Jane Duke and husband, Jim of Raleigh, NC; many nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Revs. Keith Burden, Clint Morgan, Jim Cook and Barry Reel officiating. Interment will be Steep Hollow Cemetery in Bryan, TX. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Wednesday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Jerry Wayne Baker

Jerry Wayne Baker, 60, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 in Poteau. Jerry was born April 29, 1951 in Falls City, NE to LeMoyne Cecil and Anna Marie (Schlosser) Baker. He was a veteran of the US Marines serving in Vietnam. He was employed at Pansy Kidd Middle School in Poteau. Jerry loved to play with his grandchildren, do woodworking, collect coins for his children and grandchildren, and raise Rottweilers. He always worked hard for his family. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Carol of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Jayla and Jim Craig, Kaycee and Jeremy Quarry of Poteau, OK; 4 grandchildren, Jessa Craig, Baleigh Quarry, Warrick Quarry and Jenci Quarry of Poteau, OK; mother, Anna Marie Baker of Oklahoma City, OK; 2 brothers, Lawrence Baker of Choctaw, OK and Charles Baker of Oklahoma City, OK; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Hansen of Spring Hill, Florida, Peggy Escritt of Bethany, OK; mother-in-law, Mildred Easton of Poteau. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Dr. Greg Tener & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Alan Hawkins, Lee LeMaster, Bud Killion, Vernon Midgley, Vance Smedley, and Tod Dershem.

Thomas Edward Strock

Thomas Edward Strock, 63 of Wister, OK passed away December 6, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Thomas was born November 13, 1948 in Beckley, WV to Fredrick A & Goldie J (Cox) Strock. He was a veteran of the US Army. He worked at OK Foods. Memorial Services for Thomas will be held 2 pm, Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK.

Kenneth Avery

Kenneth Dan Avery, 72, of Hackett, AR passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Kenneth was born April 6, 1939 in Mountain Pine, AR to Jesse Leon & Mamie Francis (Radford) Avery. He was a craftsman/woodworker. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bobby & Bill Avery. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Loretta of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Pam & Melvin Satterfield of Sugarloaf Lake, AR, Patty & Mark Jones of Arkoma, OK; Jeanette & Wendell Rye of Barling, AR ; 3 granddaughters, Amber Noelle Rye, Brittaney Lauren Rye, Cristen Avery Rye of Barling, AR; sister, Shirley Johnson of Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, December 15, 2011 graveside at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Melvin Satterfield, Mark Jones, Wendell Rye, Chuck Johnson, James Satterfield, Wayne Johnson.

Raymond Wilson

Raymond Wilson, 77, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Raymond was born July 28, 1934 in Smithville, OK to Eddie & Myrl (Romine) Wilson. He was a veteran of the US Army. Raymond was a retired educator/coach. Raymond was a former board member of Wister Public Schools and Jones Academy of the Choctaw Nation. He loved hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers & 1 sister. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Wilson of the home; daughter & son in law, Donna & Daniel Miller of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Ed & Yolanda Wilson of Heavener, OK; 6 grandchildren, Tim & Michelle Miller of Fayetteville, AR, Tiffany & Randall Latham of Poteau, OK, Tearney Miller of Fayetteville, AR, Tyler Wilson of Poteau, OK, Makenzie Wilson and Makaylee Wilson of Heavener; 5 great grandchildren, Sean Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Kasen Miller, Brooklyn Latham, & Madison Latham; brother, Gerald Wilson of Quapaw, OK; 3 sisters, Edna Kent of Arkansas City, KS, Charlene Adams of Oklahoma City, OK and Earlene Factor of Broken Arrow, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Keith Stewart and Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Wister City Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Leon Blake, Kelly Hughes, James McMillan, Tyler Wilson, Tim Miller, Ed Wilson, Dustin Vaughn, & Don Blake. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Susie Gray Farmer

Susie Gray Farmer Susie Gray Farmer, 89, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Susie was born February 21, 1922 in Eufaula, OK to John & Lona (Pipkins) Gray. She was a retired nurse. Susie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pocola. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cecil E. Farmer; daughters, Sondra & Janet; sister, Lena Karl; brothers, Henry, Paul & Robert Gray. Survivors include her grandson, Michael Seaman of Van Buren, AR; great grandson, Dylan Seaman; sister, Mildred Hamilton of Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Thomas Corrigan officiating. Interment will follow in the Ft. Smith National Cemetery at 12 noon. Pallbearers will be Wayne Becker, Don Becker, William Cantrell, Jimmy Carroll, Stan Gray & Jeff Been.

Charles William Vineyard

Charles William Vineyard, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 in Spiro, OK. Charles was born August 21, 1931 in Short Mountain, OK to Louie & Evie (Jones) Vineyard. He worked at Rheem. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dora Vineyard; and brothers, Murel & Johnny Vineyard. Survivors include his 3 sons & daughter in law, Tom Vineyard, Willie Vineyard, Eric & Deana Vineyard all of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, David & wife Julie Vineyard of Ft. Smith, AR, Sara Vineyard of Poteau, OK, Jason Vineyard, Jessica Vineyard of Ft. Smith, AR, Ericka Vineyard, Alyssa Vineyard, Jarrod Vineyard all of Poteau; 6 sisters & brother in law, Glenna Hinton of Poteau, Faye Brooks, Joye Anderson, Pasty & Bud Stout, Carol Kuykendall & Kay Bennett all of Spiro, OK; 2 brothers & sister in law, Roy & Elnora Vineyard of Panama, OK, Frank Vineyard of Emory, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, December 12, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom, Willie, Eric, David, Jason & Jarrod Vineyard.

Iris Eldredge

Iris Eldredge, 59, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in Poteau. Iris was born March 13, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Jackie Dale & Norma (Guin) Gray. Iris was a cook at the LeFlore County Courthouse. Survivors include her daughters, Sheryl Eldredge & Casey Stine of Poteau, OK; brothers, Ali Hernandez of Wister, OK, Terry Smith & Michael Gray both of Poteau; granddaughters, Leondra Eldredge and Courtney Veerkamp; stepmother, Margaret Gray of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 2 pm, Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Roger Rorie

Roger Ed Rorie, 53, of Shady Point, OK passed away Wednesday, December 07, 2011 in Shady Point. Roger was born October 2, 1958 in Tulsa, OK to Dale & Wanda (Barlow) Rorie. He was a truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Linda Dobson of Tulsa, OK; brother, Larry Rorie of Panama, OK; companion, Kim Creek of Shady Point, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 3 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK.

Neville Monroe Brehm

Neville Monroe Brehm, 91, of Tulsa OK, previously of Poteau OK, passed away peacefully in his home on Dec 5, 2011. He was born in Poteau, OK, on April 4, 1920, to Homer and Jeannette (Hamilton) Brehm. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Marjorie Brehm, and his daughter, Beverly Ann Hesser, of Poteau. He is survived by his devoted wife Oma Wright Brehm, whom he married on January 12, 2007; two daughters, Susan Cowden and husband, Jarrett, of Santa Fe, NM and Mary Kay Higginbotham and husband, Keith, of Madison MS, and son-in-law, Dr. Ron Hesser and wife, Janice, of Poteau. Neville is also survived by seven grandchildren and their spouses: Jill and Matt Epperson, Katy TX; Hillary and Steven Grantham, Oklahoma City; Curtis and Katie Hesser, Bixby; Robyn and Adam Beauchamp, Enid; Dru and Daryn Bridwell, Tulsa; Cody and Piper Bridwell, Oklahoma City; and Bekky and Juan Salazar, Jenks; 14 great grandchildren include Erin Kate Epperson, Jarrett Luke Epperson, Macy Joe Beauchamp, Jackie Blaine Beauchamp, Caden Jon Bridwell, Camryn Lloyd Bridwell, Legend Carter Bridwell, Temple Price Bridwell, Elizabeth Ann Grantham, Allison Ray Grantham, Bailey Nelson Grantham, Kyle Brehm Hesser, Carlie Jean Hesser, and Kristen Ann Hesser; nephews, Greg & Donna Price, Jones, OK and Kevin & Shawna Price, Oklahoma City. Neville is also survived by his wife, Oma’s children and spouses, Richard and Sonnie Wright, McKinney TX; and Donna and Brant Doell, Tulsa OK. Neville graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore OK in 1937. He attended Oklahoma A and M, and OU, and then served in the US Army Air Corps in WW II, where he was stationed in India for four years. Following his discharge in 1945, he and Marjorie lived in Oklahoma City until moving to Poteau OK in 1953. He was the owner of Poteau Steam Laundry and Cleaners. The last 10 years before retiring, he headed Poteau’s Oklahoma Employment Agency. He was very active in Poteau’s community affairs and organizations. He was awarded Poteau Citizen of the Year, Poteau Junior Businessman of the Year, and served as President of the Poteau School Board, AARP, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club (received Rotary’s highest award, the Paul Harris Fellow Award), Poteau Chamber of Commerce, and Eastern Oklahoma Historical Society. His real passion in life was always his church, First Christian Church, Poteau, where he served on most committees, and was an Elder for years. Upon his death, he was a member of Northside Christian Church in Broken Arrow OK. Neville will long be remembered for his generosity, a friend to everyone, winning smile, his caring concern and serving spirit, and love of his family and God. Neville’s pride and joy were his three daughters, known as the “Brehm Girls”. He will forever be present in their hearts. Memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 160, Poteau, OK 74953 A “Celebration of Life” Service will be held at Northside Christian Church, 1221 North Elm Place, Broken Arrow OK on Friday, December 9th at 11:00 AM with Rev. Rob Brust and Rev. Ron Hesser officiating. Visitation will be held at Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau OK, Saturday, December 10, between the hours of 10:00 and 11:00; Interment Service at 1:00 in the Oakland Cemetery, Poteau OK, Rev. Ron Hesser officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Willie Claud Willis

Willie Claud Willis, 85, of Red Oak, OK passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Muskogee, OK. Willie was born September 26, 1926 in Red Oak, OK to William L. & Lillie (Blaylock) Willis. Willie was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a superintendent at the Weyerhauser Paper Plant. He was a member of the United Freewill Baptist Church in Red Oak, OK. He was preceded in death by his father; wife, Betty Lou Willis and sister, Juanita Duncan. Survivors include his daughters, Janice Dee Pressler of Phoenix, AZ, Nancy Marie Fonteyn of Red Oak, OK; mother, Lillie (104 years old); 3 brothers, Clyde Willis of Clovis, CA, Bud Willis of Visalia, CA & Bill Willis of Chowchilla, CA; 2 grandson, Harry Martin Baker, Derek Steven Fonteyn; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, December 9, 2011 at United Free Will Baptist Church, in Red Oak, OK with Rev. Eugene Christenberry officiating. Pallbearers will be Everett Green, Herbert Knight, Bill Harden, Glen Newburn, Billy Gene Muse & Glen Muse. Interment will be in Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, OK.

Alline Mae Logan

Alline Mae Logan, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Poteau. Alline was born July 17, 1920 in Barber, AR to James Daniel & Pernie (Jenkins) Hope. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poteau. Alline was very active in the Hospital Auxiliary, the Free Christian Clinic and Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Logan; 3 brothers & 1 sister; great grandson, Nicholas Benson; and daughter in law, Mary Logan. Survivors include her sons & daughter in law, Don Logan of Benton, LA, Larry & Debra Logan of Oklahoma City, OK; 6 grandchildren, Penny Logan, Shelly Logan & David Logan all of Shreveport, LA, Donnie Logan of Benton, LA, Amy Parrish of Oklahoma City, OK, Andy Logan of Piedmont, OK; 7 great grandchildren, Jazzmine Levitz, Kaylan Logan, Mary Elizabeth Logan, L.J. Benson, Logan McConnell, Jake Martin Logan, Callie Rose Logan; 3 great great grandchildren, Emma Claire Benson & twins, Harper & Gracie Benson; brother, Andrew Hoyt Hope of Tulsa, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Dr. Greg Tener officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.

Johnny Hugh Akins

Johnny Hugh Akins, 68, of Bethany, OK (formerly of Wister) passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Bethany. Johnny was born in Poteau, OK on August 3, 1943 to Jess Hugh & Odena Lorene (Nix) Akins. He was a carpenter. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bobbie Doris Whitman Akins & son, Johnny Wayne Akins. Survivors include his brothers, Jim Akins & Jess Akins of Wister, OK, Jerry Akins, Danny Shipman of Enterprise, OK; stepchildren, Don Streetman of Ft. Smith, AR, Floyd Streetman of Oklahoma City, OK, Mark Streetman of Ridge Creek, OK, Charles Perry of Antlers, OK, Rita Streetman of Ridge Creek, OK & Marquita Mitchel of Norman, OK; grandchildren, Nick Akins, McKayla Akins, & Brad Akins; numerous step grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday – December 7, 2011 Graveside at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK with Rev. Bob Mason officiating. Pallbearers will be Jess Akins, Jim Akins, Danny Shipman, Lee Akins, Chris Akins, Wayne Watts.

Vivian Louise Aldred Frank Tullis

Vivian Louise Aldred Frank Tullis , 91, of Tulsa, OK (formerly of Poteau) passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Tulsa. Vivian was born in Poteau, OK on March 11, 1920 to Howard Meade & Kathryn (Otey) Aldred. She was an interior decorator. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Gatie Frank, 2nd husband, Guy Lollis, 3rd husband, Jack Tullis; daughter, Pamela Ann Frank; son, Gerald Neff;granddaughter, Jann Ethen; 3 sisters, Helen Larkin, Jeanette Fullen & Betty Baggett; Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Howard & Lynda Frank of Broken Arrow, OK; granddaughter & her husband, Leah Lyn & Gregg Graves of Jenks, OK; grandson & his wife, David Lowrey & Kim Frank of Augusta, GA; granddaughters, Lisa Leming of Poteau, OK, Christy Jones of Morris, OK; great grandchildren, Mary Lyn Graves, Gregory Lee Graves of Jenks, OK, Cameron Marie Frank of Augusta, GA, Katie Ethen & Stephen Ethen of Moore, OK, Jake, Luke, & Leah Leming of Poteau, Sarah & Aaron Jones of Morris, OK; sister, Jackie Lindstrom of Poteau, OK; daughter in law, Elizabeth Neff of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones, & many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Goldie Lucille Hicks

Goldie Lucille Hicks, 93, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Goldie was born September 20, 1918 in Hollis, OK to Benjamin & Leatha (Burgess) Jones. She was a homemaker. Goldie was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Wister for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 29 years, Lige Jay Hicks; great granddaughter, Autumn Meeks; 1 brother & 4 sisters. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Wanda & Don Meeks of Wister, OK; grandson & fiancé, Donald & Glenda Meeks of Wister, OK; niece, Leatha Helmer of Wagoner, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, December 5, 2011 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Millard, Doug Shipley, Jim Nobles, Steve Walden, Jeremy Hale, & Mark Helmer. The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.