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.

"Duncan" James Preston Ray Jr.

James Preston Ray Jr. “Duncan”, 46, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 in Poteau. Duncan was born July 31, 1965 in Poteau, OK to James Preston & Sharon Kay (Carroll) Ray Sr. He was a roughneck in the oil field. Duncan graduated from Poteau High School in 1983. He loved to hunt & fish & was an avid OU football fan. He loved his granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his sister, LaVanna Marie Ray-Elmore, grandmother, Violet Carroll & uncle, Cecil “Rat” Carroll. Survivors include his son, Preston Lee Ray of Poteau, OK; daughter Jada Marie Ray of Poteau, OK; mother, Sharon Lopez of Ft. Smith, AR; father, James Ray Sr. of Helena, OK; granddaughter, Madalynn Rae Ware; brother, Bobby Ray of Madill, OK; sister, Barbara Dodson of Cushing, OK; special uncles, Billy Carroll & Leonard Carroll; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews, many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Lee Timms, Jason Timms, Jody Thompson, Steve Pickle, Brent Carroll, & Danny Blaylock.

Charles Kenneth Neeley

Charles K. Neeley, 73, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Poteau. Charles was born December 17, 1937 in Holland, MO to Lonnie & Edna (Spencer) Neeley. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a truck driver. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbie Smith & sister, Ruby Neeley. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of the home; daughters, Janice Andrews and Linda McNees of Battle Creek, MI; Robin Griggs of Ohio, Trish Howery of Poteau, OK; sons, Chuck Neeley of Poteau, OK, Darrell Gage of Missouri; 25 Grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, at the Fort Smith National Cemetery Pavilion, Fort Smith, AR with Rev. Nick Hess officiating. Interment will follow.

Joel Dwayne Hicks

Joel Dwayne Hicks, 31, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Poteau. Joel was born November 11, 1979 in McAlester, OK. Joel worked in construction. He loved to play football & golf. He loved his daughter so very much. He was saved and brought to the Lord the summer of 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Wayne Hicks; grandparents, Lowell Dee & Atha Belle Hicks, Ray C. Babb, Iris Babb Cabe & Tom Cabe. Survivors include the joy of his life, his daughter, Emma Isabella Hicks of Poteau, OK; mother, Joyce Hicks of Poteau, OK; brother, Matthew Hicks of Poteau, OK; numerous aunts & uncles, cousins; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Private family services will be held Pallbearers will be Zac Cook, John Garrett, JD Cook, TJ Holt, Randy Traw & Raymond Thompson. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to MDA/ALS CENTER AT INTEGRIS SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER 4221 S. Western, Suite 5010 Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Jerry Allen Patton

Jerry Allen Patton, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Jerry was born July15, 1944 in Lequire, OK to James Wiley & Myrtle Pauline (Nelson) Patton. Jerry was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was retired from Rheem and was a veteran of the US Army where served in Viet Nam. He was a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge – 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Earl Patton & stepdaughter, Trisha. Survivors include his wife, Tammy of the home; son, Allen & Angie Patton of Cameron, OK; grandchildren, Kenneth, Kayla, Dalton, Justin, & Tray; sisters, Lucille Owens of Pocola, OK, Ann Clough of Poteau, OK, Paulette Dumas of Stigler, OK, Patsy Followell of Lequire, OK & Wanda Calhoun; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2011, graveside at Siloam Springs Cemetery, McCurtain, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.Pallbearers will be Allen Patton, Heath Williams, J.L. Calhoun, Bobby Holden, Shawn Followell, Rick Ryburn. Honorary pallbearer: Gary Francis.

Kenneth B. Ford

Kenneth Burton Ford, 75, of Little Axe, OK passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Norman. Kenneth was born April 24, 1936 in Poteau, OK to John Burton & Edith A. (Green) Ford. He was in the US Marine Corp for 11 years. Kenneth was a truck driver. He worked at the docks and drove trucks. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Denver Ford & Don Ford. Survivors include his wife, Marie of the home; son, John Ford of McComb, OK; 3 Granddaughters, Nicole McCraw and Jessica McCraw of Little Axe, OK, Tasha McCraw of McComb, OK; Brothers, Jerry A. Ford of Poteau, OK, David Ford, Sam Ford, & Dennis Ford of Wister, OK, Charlie Ford of Sallisaw, OK; sisters, Lilly Fitzpatrick; Betty VanHook of Howe, OK, Faye Rockman, Bonnie Brown of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the 7th Day Church of God in Wister, OK with Rev. Lamar Ford officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ford, Maury Ford, Ross Green, Ryan Green, Aaron Brown, Clendon Brown, Jason Brown. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Iva Poor

Mary Iva Poor, 92, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Iva was born February 28, 1919 in Wright City, OK to Joseph Newton & Josephine (Douglas) Lloyd. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church at Summerfield. Iva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roscoe Poor; son, Leodis Poor; sisters, Reneer Saulters, Dolly West, Robie Kinsworthy; brothers, Paul Lloyd, Utah Lloyd, Walter Lloyd. Survivors include her daughters, Helen Loyd of Summerfield, OK, Rita Findley of Hinton, OK, Iveen Perse of Poteau, OK, LeDoris Monigold of Mena, AR; sons, Dempsey Poor of Malakoff, TX, Manuel Poor, Elvis Poor & Presley Poor all of Summerfield, OK; 18 grandchildren, Rocky Coleman Rick Coleman, Vanessa Richie, Mitch Findley, Sid Findley, Jimmy Box, John Jones, Shonna Colbert, Misty Hyndman, Ashley Brown, Cody Poor, Shannon Poor, Lacey Snell, Joe Poor, Sandra Hayes, Tracy Poor, Tyron Poor & Ella Poor; numerous great grandchildren & great great grandchildren; brother, Rex Lloyd of Kansas City; sister, Icie Stacey of Hodgen, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Friday – November 18, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Chris Hyndman & Rev. Charles Caughern officiating. Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Box, Rocky Coleman, Ricky Coleman, Mitch Findley, Sid Findley, Shannon Poor, Cody Poor, Tracy Poor, & Tyron Poor.

Timothy Brown

Timothy Doyle Brown, 55, of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Cameron. Timothy was born June 20, 1956 in Claremore, OK to Abe & Nina Lavon (Shimpoch) Brown. He was a truck driver. Timothy was preceded in death by his father; and his wife, Rhonda Brown. Survivors include his son, Eli Brown of Cameron, OK; 4 daughters, Nyelah Hallet of Afton, OK, Kanaan Hallet of Joplin, MO, Melissa Hembree of Purdy, MO, Kera Brown of Cameron, OK; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jack Brown of Baxter Springs, KS, Jerry Brown of Lake Havasu, AZ; mother, Nina Brown of Baxter Springs, KS; wife, Terri Brown of Pocola, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services are pending.

Thomas Edward Morrison

Thomas Edward Morrison, 68, of Spiro, OK passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Thomas was born October 16, 1943 in Hontubby, OK to Arthur & Elizabeth (Helton) Morrison. He was a truck driver. Thomas was a veteran of the US Army and he served in Viet Nam. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Joan of the home; daughter, Jeanna Smith of Spiro, OK; sons, Ronnie Morrison of Waldron, AR, Hurshell Morrison of Houston, TX, Rickey Morrison of Spiro, OK; grandchildren, Punky Osburn, Jimmy Smith, Kayble, Kasey, Kole, Shelby, Travis, Halley & Leanna Morrison; great grandson, Keaton Osburn; sister, Mary Frances Ritter of Bentonville, AR, Faye Baker of Vandervoort, AR, Joyce Wilson of Poteau, OK, Marie Baker of Vanderwoort, AR; brother, Franklin Morrison of Cameron, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday – November 18, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK. Pallbearers are Jimmy Smith, Kenny Osburn, Kayble Morrison, Kole Morrison, Johnny Pagett, Hurshell Morrison and Rickey Morrison

Lonnie Thurmon

Lonnie E. Thurmon, 81, of Cameron, OK passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Lonnie was born June 1, 1930 in Cameron, OK to Joe & Martha G. (Wolliver) Thurmon. He was a mechanic Survivors include his 4 stepdaughters; nieces, Betty Jo Shelby & Catherine Charlton; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren & former wife, Sue Cole. Services are pending.

Hansford Doyle Isenhart

Hansford Doyle Isenhart, 76, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 in Poteau. He was born July 25, 1935 in Poteau, OK to Clarence & Jewell (Midgley) Isenhart. Doyle was a veteran of the US Army. He worked construction as a concrete finisher. He was a member at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK. Doyle was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy & Wayne Isenhart & sister, Juanita King. Survivors include two daughters, Beverly Oquist of Hartman, AR, Teresa Warren of Coal Hill, AR; granddaughters, Kylee & Haley Warren; 5 sisters, Mickey Nunes of Eureka, CA, Leona Evans of Hydesville, CA, Alice Isenhart of Little Rock, AR, Jean Euboldi of Eureka, CA, Sue Jilge of Spokane, WA; brother, Bill Isenhart of Mesa, AZ; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Scotty D. Midgley, Mike Young & Donnie Stroud. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Isenhart, Lonnie Wilson, Darryl Muldoon & John Satterfield. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Edgery "Junior" Qualls

Edgery “Junior” Qualls, 70, of Shady Point, OK passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Junior was born April 1, 1941 in Calhoun, OK to Clay E. & Jewell (Mayfield) Qualls. He was retired from AOG. Survivors include his wife, Janet of the home; son & daughter in law, Vernon & Mary Qualls of Wister, OK; granddaughters, Candice James & Ashley Stacy; great grandchildren, Caleb Stacy & Caitlyn Stacy; sisters, Iva Harp of Poteau, OK, Darlene Powers of Midwest City, OK, Shellia Davidson of Poteau, OK; brother, Jerry Qualls of Shady Point, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Wednesday, November 16, 2011 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow

Howard Larry Perkins Sr.

Howard Larry Perkins Sr., 65, of Pocola, OK passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 in Pocola, OK. Howard was born July 20, 1946 in Pocola, OK to Billy & Bertha (Blair) Perkins. He was a concrete finisher, retired from Buckner Fleming. He was a member of Labor Union Local # 107. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He loved his grandchildren. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers & 1 sister. Survivors include his sons & daughter in law, Larry & Tahona Perkins, Bill Perkins of Pocola, OK, daughter & son in law, Anna & John Snow of Ft. Smith, AR; girl friend, Pam Dixon of Pocola, OK; numerous grandchildren; sisters & brother in law, Anna & Danny Rush of Rock Island, OK, Esta Sanders of Pocola, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 graveside at Steep Hill Cemetery, Jenny Lind, AR with Rev. Gaylon Freeman officiating. Pallbearers will be Dink Pendergrass, Charlie Daniels, Joey Maxwell, Billy Frank Perkins, Brian Buckner, Raymond Tanksley. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola, OK on Monday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Sue B. (Kennedy) Dutton

Sue B. (Kennedy) Dutton, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Sue was born May 1, 1930 in LeFlore, OK to Hugh Sr. & Beatrice (Fulton) Kennedy. Sue and Harold were married July 5, 1947. Sue was a wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She loved being a military wife & traveling the world with her husband & family. After Harold’s retirement in 1974 they settled in Poteau. Sue had many interests that occupied her time. She enjoyed finding & buying antiques. She discovered a talent for painting & took classes in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Hugh Kennedy Jr.; grandson, Christopher Vandagriff; and grandmother, Lillian Kennedy. Survivors include her husband, Harold K. Dutton (US Air Force Retired) of Poteau; Daughters, Diane Vandagriff and husband, Jerry; Renee Kennedy & husband, Scott Winfree; Son, Robert Dutton; Grandsons, Patrick Vandagriff & wife, Meghan; Reese Hines; Yuri Hines & wife, Jade; (all 3 grandsons are active in the US Air Force); great grandchildren, Zachary, Ella, Aiden, & Gavin; Sisters, Roberta Ragland & husband, Doyle, Martha Walden & husband, Harvey. Services were 2 pm, Monday, November 14, 2011 at the First Methodist Church in LeFlore with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, OK. Pallbearers were Yuri Hines, Ronnie Ragland, Jimmy Ragland, David Kennedy, Jerry Vandagriff & Robert Dutton. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

John Al Garner Jr.

John Al Garner, Jr., 81, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 in Talihina, OK. John Al was a veteran of the US Army. He was owner of Garner’s Garage which has been passed down from father to son and has been open in Wister for over 100 years. John Al was a member of the Wister Fire Department, instrumental in its organization, was Fire Chief and retired from the Fire Department after serving over 24 years, of which he was very proud. He was a member of the Wister School Board for 25 years. He served as Mayor of Wister. He was always civic minded and very involved in many aspects of the Wister community. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Wister for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Al Sr. & Bessie LaRuth (Cox) Garner. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dorothy of the home; daughter, Sherry Garner of the home; brother & sister in law, Jack Wayne & Jimmie Garner of Ft. Smith, AR; niece & her husband, Brenda & Jim Richardson of Bedford, TX; numerous great nieces, nephews, & cousins; brother in law, Donald Waters & wife, Earline of Ponca City, OK; special cousins, Tommy & Carolyn Ward of Wister; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Don Taylor & Rev. PJ Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Bocky Martin, Ben Curtis, Mack Essman, Carl Whitlock, Donnie DeWitt, Dean Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Ike & Ikie Caudell & Harrell Bright. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 to visit with relatives & friends.

Leta Marjorie McCroskey

Leta Marjorie McCroskey, 61, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 in Poteau. Leta was born January 31, 1950 in Waco, TX to Charles Leighton & Vertie Novelia (Dodson) Stephens Warrick. She was a material expediter at Whirlpool. Leta was preceded in death by her father; stepfather, John Warrick; 4 stepbrothers, John Jr, Doug, Bruce & David Warrick. Survivors include her husband, Charlie of the home; mother Novelia “Novi” Warrick of Poteau, OK; twin sister, Rita Cooper of Lake Havasu, AZ, brother, Charles Stephens of Scappoose, OR; stepbrothers, Bob Warrick of Crestline, CA and Wayne Warrick of Marrietta, GA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. David Hardin officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Jimmy Cecil "JC" Walls

Jimmy Cecil Walls, 75, of Shady Point, OK passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. JC was born July 5, 1936 in Cameron, OK to Jim Sam & Easter (Thompson) Walls. He was a minister and a carpenter. JC & Shirley were married for 57 years. He was a Pentecostal minister for over 50 years. JC was a loving father, husband, grand and great grandfather. He loved to play music with his special friends; he played at the Oaks Nursing Home for the last 15 years. JC played banjo, fiddle & guitar. He was an avid deer hunter; loved to garden and had a big heart for people. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tina Walls and brother Sidney Walls. Survivors include his wife Shirley of the home; 3 sons & daughters in law, Sam & Donna Walls of Shady Point, OK, Tim & Debbie Walls of Panama, OK, Mark & Frances Walls of Shady Point, OK; 5 grandchildren & their spouses, Lorie & Josh Gillham of Poteau, OK, Josh & Julie Walls of Panama, OK, Chelsi & Drew Beard of Ardmore, OK, Kyle & Katy Walls of Poteau, OK, Nicholas Walls of Shady Point, OK; 4 great grandchildren, Mariah, Dylan, Jalynn & Bo; 4 sisters, Mattie Marshall of Kansas City, KS, Aline Cody & Betty Claunts of Cameron, OK, Wanda Weaver of Broken Arrow, OK; brother, Homer Walls of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God in Panama, OK with Rev. Tim Painter & Scott Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Don, Bobby, Doyle, Craig, Michael, and Brian Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Kyle & Josh Walls. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-6 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Esther T. Percifield-Kuykendall

Esther Therese Percifield-Kuykendall, 78, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Esther was born July 14, 1933 in New York Mills, MN to Brynolf & Esther (Blomberg) Hill. She was retired at the Kerr Conference Center. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Doug Percifield & second husband, J.C. Kuykendall. Survivors include her son Doug Percifield & fiancé, Theresa of Wister, OK; daughters & son in law, Linda & Jim Kaiser of Duluth, MN, Terri Cantrell of Waterford, CA, Rita Toney of Oakdale, CA; grandchildren, Vicki Holtz, Becky Revier, Nicholas Olson, Katie, Blake, Kylie, & Kacie Percifield, Jill Stott, & Whitney Ridgeway; numerous great grandchildren; sisters, Darlene Moody of Rochester, MN, Alice Rieckmann of Horicon, WI, Mary Ann Robnik of Esko, MN Other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Don Taylor & Rev. Frankie Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Dennis Dodson, Freddie Nelson, Shawn Goad, Shane Turnipseed, Scott Shadwick, & Johnny Free. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

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.