Eunice Turman

 Eunice Irene (Camp) Turman died peacefully after a long illness on August 31, 2012.  Eunice was born January 27, 1913 in Greenwood, AR to Matthew Madison and Ida Mae (Caldwell) Camp.  She moved to Poteau in 1927.  She graduated from Poteau High School in 1931.  On March 31, 1934, she married the love of her life Woodrow Wilson Turman.  As a member of the First Baptist Church of Poteau, she taught church school for many years.  She was involved in the 20^th Century Club, the Garden Club and the Camera Club.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, traveling, reading and crossword puzzles.  Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters and six brothers.

Survivors include her son, Woodrow Turman, Jr. of Shreveport, LA; her grandsons, John Turman of Oklahoma City and Steve Turman and wife, Julie of Poteau; many nephews and nieces; and her special friend Sharon Preston of Tulsa.

 The family thanks the many friends and caregivers who allowed Eunice to live independently for the past ten years.

           Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Poteau.  Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider donations to the First Baptist Church.

Vivian L. Duboise

 Vivian Lorene Duboise, 94, of Shady Point, OK passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Shady Point.  Vivian was born November 26 1917 in Cameron, OK to Luther & Francis (Tucker) Bridges.  She was a homemaker.  Vivian lived most of her life in the rural area of Cameron.  She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church.  She and Rosser Duboise were married May 26, 1934 and were together until he died December 2, 1989.  Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Rosser; grandson, Dean Currens; her parents; stepfather, Charlie Mooneyham; great grandson, Zack Moore; 3 brothers, Bob, Clyde & Otho Mooneyham; and special friends, Claude & Inez Farrar.

She is survived by 3 daughters & sons in law, Betty Ann  & Leo Burden of Upland, CA, Gloria Jean & Johnny Currens of Shady Point, OK, Katie & Larry Sockey of Pocola, OK; son & daughter in law, Paul & Margaret DuBois of Cameron, OK; granddaughter, Virginia Ann & Doug Moore of Austin, TX; 7 Grandsons, Wayne & Susie Currens of Poteau, OK, Randy & Lettie Burden of Upland, CA, Bill & Angie DuBois of Mustang, OK, Joe & Trisa DuBois of Shady Point, OK, Mike & Kristi DuBois of Blanchard, OK, Jon & Kelly Sockey, Ronnie & Mindy Sockey of Poteau, OK; 17 Great Grandchildren; 7 Great Great Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Farrar and Mattie Lee Fox of Cameron, OK; 1 brother, Bill & Lucille Mooneyham of Poteau, OK; 1 sister in law, Mary Mooneyham of Torrance, CA;  her many special “adopted kids” that she hauled to Sunday School & Vacation Bible School; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Caughern and Travis Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in New Providence Cemetery, Slatonville. OK.   Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 25952 Claudes Rd, Cameron, OK  74932.

The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Verna Louise Durant

    Verna Louise Durant, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 in Tulsa, OK.  Louise was born June 12, 1938 in Poteau, OK to Gaylon Clayton & Verna Linamae (Allen) Cooper.  She was a care giver and a seamstress.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Durant and Henry Troutman; and her parents.

    Survivors include her sons, Jerry & Rondetta Troutman of Arizona, Clay & Nellie Troutman, Joe & Melonee Troutman of Tulsa, OK, Tony Troutman of Catoosa, OK, Frankie Troutman & partner, Zeb Wilson, & Dewayne Durant of Tulsa, OK; daughters, Donna & Robert Macon, Sandra & Rollie Berry of Tulsa, OK, Cheryl & Bill Hayes of Houston, TX; 25 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brothers, Johnnie & Lois Cooper of Seattle, WA, Vernon & Debbie Hughes of Broken Arrow, OK, Howard & Liby Hughes of N. Carolina; sister, Wanda & Phillip Jones of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

    Services were  10 am, Monday, August 27, 2012 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment followed in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.  Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Macon, Jonathan Troutman, Eric Troutman, Jeremy Troutman, Colby Troutman, Tony Troutman Jr., Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK

Opal Jean Davis

 Opal Jean Davis, 100, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in D’Iberville, MS.

Opal was born August 8, 1912 in Gilmore, OK to Charles Monroe & Jenny May (Smedley) Harrison.  She was a farmer.  Opal was preceded in death by her husbands, David W. Dunivent & O.C. Davis; her parents; brothers, John, Edmond, Dency, Cecil & Eugene Harrison; sisters, Mary Lettman, Jewel Allen & Lorene Mabry; daughter, Shirley L. Ethridge; and grandchild, David Ethridge.

   Survivors include her son, Charles H. Dunivent & wife, Sylvia of Biloxi, MS; daughter, Ramona M. Leary & husband Ernie of Bluffton, SC; son in law, Kenneth Ethridge & wife Shirley Hay of Independence, OK; numerous grand and great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

       Services will be 2 pm, Monday, August 27, 2012 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.   Interment will follow Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.

Juanita Hargrove

Ina “Juanita” Hargrove, 93, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 in Poteau.  Juanita was born to Bill & Etta Crane on May 1, 1919 in Monroe, OK.  Juanita was a graduate of Monroe High School Class of 1938.   She was a  long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church in Poteau.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Loschel Hargrove; her parents; 3 sisters; and nephew, Charles Farrell.

Survivors include her nephew, Harold Garrison of Long Beach, CA; sister in law, Grace Boggan of Fort Smith, AR; cousin, Benny Crane of Wilburton, OK; special friend, Lois Mitchell of Poteau; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, August 27, 2012 graveside at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Rev. LeRoy Billy & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow. 

Dorothy Josephine Midgley

Dorothy Josephine Midgley, 90, of Wister, OK passed Thursday, August 23, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR.  Dorothy was born November 1, 1921 in Wister, OK to Jim & Pauline (Carpenter) Casey.  She was a homemaker.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charley Midgley; granddaughter, Janice Couch; sister, Lucille Midgley; and son in law, Jimmie Martin.

Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Leon & Ann Midgley, Clifford & Elaine Midgley, Fred & Stacee Midgley all of Wister, OK; daughters & sons in law, Patsy Calhoun of Pocola, OK, Connie & Bruce Kelley of Wister, OK, Deloris & Steve Stites of Alma, OK, Debbie Vaughn of Pocola, OK, Linnie Martin of Shady Point, OK; 17 Grandchildren; 36 Great Grandchildren; 7 Great Great Grandchildren; 3 sisters in law, Loretta Bullard of Wister, OK, Ann Massey of Oklahoma City, OK, Margaret Donaho of Wister, OK; brothers in law, Harrell Midgley of Poteau, OK, Maurice Midgley of Wister, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends;  special caregiver, Trish Hildebrand.

Services will be 2 pm, Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK.  Pallbearers will be Joe Donathan, Steve Donathan, George Midgley, Lance Midgley, Jimbo Calhoun, Justin Kelley, Mike Martin.

The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Mental Lillian Balentine

Mental Lillian Balentine,93,of Wister died Thursday, August 16,2012 in Poteau, OK.

Mental was born October 19,1918 in Lone, AR, to Benjamin Wann & Luella (Farmer) Wann. Mental was a housewife who loved to visit with family and spoil her nieces and nephews. She worked many years operating an insurance agency and was a avid gardener who loved to grow beautiful flowers in her yard. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Wister.

Mental was preceded in death by her first husband, Luther Wedge, then by her second husband, Fred Balentine; no children were born to either marriage. 6 siblings, Reathel Andrews, Ruthie Gatlin, Rotha Balentine, Farmer Wann, Coolidge Wann, Gaylord Wann; She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ben & Luella; sisters and brothers in law, Ruthie & Hosea Gatlin, Rotha & Baysul Balentine, Reathel & Clayton Andrews; brother & sister in law, Farmer & Wilka Wann; brothers, Gaylord Wann & Coolidge Wann; niece Nelda Clark & nephew Wayne Andrews. Mental is survived by sisters in law, Patsy Wann of Pocola, OK; Leta Wann of Poteau, OK, Dorthy Wann of Pocola, OK, along with loving nieces and spouses Sandy & Neil Wilson of Pocola,OK, Gaylene Wartzbacker of Bentonville,AR, Debbie Wann of Tulsa, OK, Lodema Franklin of San Diego, CA, Thelma Andrews of Heavener, OK; Nephews and spouses, Aud & Treca Balentine of Wister ,OK, Ronnie & Debbie Wann of Silom Springs, AR, Len Gatlin of El Centro, CA, Jimmy & Sharon Sweet of California, Mike & Mary Andrews of Heavener, OK. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK, with Rev. Don Taylor & Rev. Monty Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery - Glendale, OK. Pallbearers will be Mike Andrews, Ronny Wann, Neil “Speedy” Wilson, James Chaplin, Bentley Hill, & Aud Balentine. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brandon Wilson, Shea Ellis, Timmy Damato, Mason Wann, Michael Andrews & Bobby Balentine.

ADRIAN SMITH

Adrian Smith, 63, of Shady Point, OK passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Adrian was born September 2, 1948 in Stillwater, OK  to Farley Deshong Smith & Odessa Johnson. Adrian was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He was the past Mayor of Shady Point for over 10 years. Adrian was preceded in death by his father Farley Smith.

Survivors include wife Becky Smith, daughters and sons in law Sheila & David Thompson of Poteau, OK, Jessica & Adam Castillo of Shady Point, OK, Adriana & Kendall Morgan of Shady Point, OK. 9 Grandchildren, Brooke & Dexton Davis, Tiffany Castillo, Colton Castillo, Blake Smith, Bayli Soriano, Gavin Morgan, Gannon Morgan, Tori Morgan, Chase Thompson. 1 Great Grandson Brexton Davis; mother Odessa; 3 sisters, Jimmie Alma Byers  of Spiro, OK, Nora Hamby of Spiro, OK, Sue Skelton of Panama, OK; 6 brothers, Zenas Smith of Russellville, AR, Dan Smith of Shady Point, OK, Deshong Smith of Spiro, OK, Jonathan Hanna of Spiro, OK, Vernice Hanna of Muldrow, OK, Larry Hanna of Spiro,OK.

Services will be 2pm Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Victory Worship Center in Spiro, OK with Rev. Brian Fouts officiating. Interment will follow at the Shady Point Cemetery in Shay Point, OK. Pallbearers will be Jerry Castillo, Will Stacy, John Goodwin, B.T. Cooper, Marion Akins, Chad Overton, Brock Hopson. There will be a family visitation Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at The Funeral Home from 7 to 8pm.

Virginia Mae Moore

Virginia Mae Moore, 81, passed away Saturday August 12, 2012 in Poteau, OK. Virginia was born April 20, 1931 to Jack Cheney & Estell Williams. Virginia was baptized June 2, 1966. She loved her grandchildren & her ministry. She was a homemaker. Virginia was a Jehovah Witness in Poteau. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Estell Cheney; brother Sunny Cheney; and married her husband of 50 years on June 2, 1949, Dennis C. Moore.Survivors include daughter, Diane McFarland of Heavener, OK; sons, Dennis Moore Jr. of McKinney, TX, John Moore of Alpine, CA; sister Anita Reynolds of Utah; brother, David Cheeney; 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren,Services will be 2pm Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Kingdom Hall in Poteau, OK. Interment will follow at the Heavener Memorial in Heavener, OK. With Rev. John Fornique officiating.

Patsy G. Bottoms

Patsy G. Bottoms,75, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR.

Pat was born December 31, 1936 in Poteau, OK to Robert Cleo Jones & Ada Christeen Qualls. Pat was a housewife and she loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She loved to tell stories and spend time with her family. Pat loved to attend church and going to singings with her two buddies Jan Cook & Twalla Robison. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her parents Robert & Ada, Brothers Bob Allen & John Jones, stepson Douglas Bottoms, sister in law Ann Newman, & 2 nephews Russell Lydick & Garon Mead.
Survivors include daughters & sons in law, Susan & Jerald Fox of Shady Point,OK, Dana Kay & Edward House of Poteau, OK. sons & daughters in law, Danny & Carla Getz of Poteau ,OK, Paul David & Maryann Getz of Fort Smith, AR, Jimmy Dale Getz of Poteau, OK, Terry Allen & Karla Getz of Jenks, OK. sister & brother in law, Debbie & Tommy Mead of Heavener, OK, sister in law, LaDonna Carrier of Fort Smith, AR. brothers & sister in law, Tommy & Judy Jones of Poteau, OK, Gary “Frog” Jones of Poteau, OK, Pete Jones of Poteau, OK. 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. numerous friends & relatives.
Services will be 2pm Monday, August 13, 2012 in Evans Chapel of Memories. Interment will follow 2pm Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR
There will be a family visitation Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 6-8pm

Ruby Fay Kozderka

Ruby Fay Kozderka, 86, of Cameron passed away Thursday August 9, 2012 in Ft. Smith, AR. Ruby was born May 18, 1926 in Bonanza, AR to Drew Cox and Mamie Gilpin. Ruby loved her babies…and everyone else’s! She loved to crappie fish. She was a resident of Medi-home Nursing Home of Arkoma, OK for 4+ years and roomed with older sister.

Survivors include 3 daughters and sons in law Mary & Jack Smith of Cameron, OK, Doris & Benny Clark of Rock Island, OK, Stephanie & Roger Prescott of Cameron, OK; 1 Son and Daughter in law Drew & Rose Fountain of Rock Island, OK; 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 18 great great grandchildren; 3 Sisters, Silvia Dillard of Rye Hill, AR, Pat Tankersley of Pocola, OK, and Clara Dow of Arkoma, OK. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; 2 husbands Roland “Johnny” Fountain; Edward “Ed” Kozderka; 1 Son Roland Fountain; 3 Brothers Frank Cox, Robert Cox, and James Cox; 1 sister Betty Tankersley.

Services will be 1pm Saturday August 11, 2012, graveside at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, OK. Pallbearers will be Timmy Adams, Wayne Adams, Danny Adams, Chuck Fountain, Dewey Fountain, Damon Fountain, and Ben Clark. There will be a family visitation Friday August 10, 2012 from 6-8pm AT Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Pocola, OK.

Larry John Enger

Larry John Enger, 63, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Poteau. Larry was born February 1, 1949 in Worthington, MN to Gale Edward & Cecelia Marion (Roberts) Enger. He worked on the Rio Grande Railroad.

Survivors include his wife, Dianna S. Enger of thehome; stepsons, Henry David Stoltman of Colorado and Robert Lee Stoltman of Poteau, OK; his parents; mother in law, Barbara Rambo of Bayfield, CO; brother, Allan Enger; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Ruth Duncan

Ruth Duncan of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 in OKC.  Her services will be held 1o am, Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church, Poteau.  Interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.

The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.  Obit will follow.

David P. Burch

David P. Burch, 64, of Shady Point, OK passed away July 27, 2012 in Fayetteville, AR.  David was born August 24, 1947 in Shady Point, OK to Rowland & Freda (Anderson) Burch.  David was a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam.  He was a Power Plant Turbine Floor Operator.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sherrie of the home; daughter & son in law, Kerrie & Marcus Blair of Shady Point, OK; son & daughter in law, Damon & Melissa Burch, Edmond, OK

5 Grandchildren, Lucas & Samuel Blair, Joshua, Josie & Jordan Lathrop; sister, Diane Puryear of Eureka, CA; mother, Freda Bandoni of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Private services will be held later at Ft. Smith National Cemetery. 

James Junior Hanna

 James Junior Hanna, 72, of Panama, OK passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 in  Fort Smith, AR.  James was born August 11, 1939 in Williams, OK to Arthur and Muriel Hanna.  James was a retired mechanical technician with Gerber, Inc. in Ft Smith, AR.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; his parents; and sister, Irene Hodges.

Survivors include his 3 sons, Jimmy & Lynn Hanna of Kansas City, MO, Joe Hanna & Jeff Hanna of Panama, OK; 2 sisters, Shirley Ramirez of Huntsville, AR, Wilma Johnson of Panama, OK; 4 brothers, Art Hanna of Wiliams, OK, Dewayne Hanna & Jerry Hanna of Cameron, OK, Floyd Hanna of Muldrow, OK; 2 grandchildren, Caleb and Emily Hanna; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories – Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Burial will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Joe, Jeff, Jim, Kevin, Rocky, Dewayne, Jerry Hanna & Eldon Cox.

The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Brant Lee Cassell

Brant Lee Cassell, infant son of Joshua Lee & Summer Sears Cassell passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Talihina, OK.

Survivors include his parents, brother, Bryer Lee Cassell of Poteau, OK; maternal grandparents, William & Rhonda Sears of Talihina, OK; paternal grandparents, Richelle & Everett Plummer of Poteau, OK; maternal great grandparents, Ramona Ogle of Talihina, OK, William & Nedra Sears of Ada, OK; maternal great grandmother, Inas Shields of Hobart, OK; paternal great great grandparents, Mike & Lois Bess of Spiro, OK, Everett & Ilene Plummer of Poteau, OK; Mozell Plummer of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones.

Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Monroe Cemetery Pavilion, Monroe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. 

Darla Renee Trammell

Darla Renee Trammell, 41, of Lewisville, TX (formerly of Heavener, OK)  passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in Lewisville, TX.  Darla was born May 1, 1971 in Dumas, TX to Joe & Janice (Kiefer) Trammell.  She was an accountant.  She was a graduate of CASC, Poteau, OK and Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK.  Darla was preceded in death by her grandparents, James & Ada Trammell, Loten & Sarah Kiefer; cousins, Noah Laurent, Mandy & Robyn Simmons, Traci Trammell-Hudson.

Survivors include her parents, Joe & Janice Trammell of Wister, OK; sister & brother in law, Misti & Allen Gregory of Spiro, OK; niece, Robyn; nephew, Sean; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; other loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, August 6, 2012 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK, with Rev. Jack Covey & Rev. Ron Wiedemann officiating.  Interment will follow at Heavener Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Jerry Cowser, Marcus Laurent, Bob Cranford, Matt Kiefer, Montie Kiefer, Lewis Trammell, Wayne Trammell and Jay Trammell.

Fred Kerksiek

Fred J. Kerksiek, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR.  Fred was born November 27, 1937 in Wakeeney, KS to Henry & Minnie (Wrightmire) Kerksiek.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a mechanic.  Fred attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau.  He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Beatrice.  He loved gardening, fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his daughters Toni Kerksiek of Poteau, OK, Theresa Kral of Mansfield, AR; grandson, Grant Kirksiek of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Shirley Rice of Pueblo, CO, Henrietta Helming of Grand Lake, CO and Nancy  Braden of Parker, CO; brothers LeRoy Kirksiek of Colby, KS, Carl Kirksiek of Greeley, CO; his mother, Minnie Kerksiek of Strasberg, CO; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, August 4, 2012 graveside at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Jane Hammond

Jane Hammond, 85, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Poteau. Jane was born September 14, 1926 in Springfield, MO. Jane graduated high school from Purcell, OK and she attended one semester at OU after marriage. She married Kenneth Jack Hammond on March 30, 1946. They were married for 66 years. Jane was also known as JJ. She was an active member of the Republican Party. Jane was a member of the Methodist Church. She was the best hostess for all family and friend gatherings. Jane is preceded in death by her parents Pruitt & Pearl White, brother Rex White and his wife Betty. 

Survivors include her husband Kenneth Jack Hammond of Poteau, OK; son and daughter in law Ken & Susan Hammond; daughter Kay Brown;  daughter & son in law Kimberly & Don Campbell; sister Kenna Lou  O’Reilly of Springfield, MO;  6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren.

 Memorial Services will be 2:00pm Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau, OK. with Rev. Kyle Clark officiating.

Thomas Fortner

Thomas Clifton “T.C.” Fortner, 86, of Monroe, OK passed away July 28, 2012 in Poteau, OK.  T.C. was born July 6, 1926 in Monroe, OK to Thomas & Leona “Lona” (Anderson) Fortner.  He was an insurance adjuster.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Clara Murphree & Jerry Miller; 2 brothers, V.I. and Edward Fortner, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Fortner; 2 sons, Larry and Tommy Fortner; 4 grandchildren, Amy, Shayne, Jason, Christy; 7 great grandchildren, Lexxi, Dalton, Dillan, Destiney, Dawson, Tucker and Payton.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

David Burch

David Burch, 65, of Shady Point,  OK passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 in Fayetteville, AR.  David was born August 24 , 1947 in Poteau, OK to Rowland Burch and Freda Anderson.  He was a Turbine Floor Operator for the Power Plant. He also served in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sherrie of the home; Mother Freda Bandoni of Poteau, OK;  son & daughter in law, Damon & Melissa Blair of Edmond, OK; Daughter & son in law, Kerrie &  Marcus Blair of Shady Point, OK. 5 grandchildren, Lucas Blair, Samuel Blair, Joshua Lathrop, Josie Lathrop, Jordan Lathrop; Sister, Diane Puryear of Eureka, CA

Interment will be at the Ft. Smith National Cemetery.

Juanita Peters

Juanita (Brown) Peters, 85, of Poteau, OK  passed away Friday, July 27,2012 in Poteau. Juanita was born September 18, 1926 in Bengal, OK. Juanita was a housewife and a Leflore County Tag Agent. She loved to attend Poteau Pirate football and basketball games. Juanita truly loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Guy T. and Ida (Porter) Brown; husband Bill Peters; brother Guy L. Buddy Brown; sister Wanda Austin.; brother in law Odie Peters; 1 sister in law Beverly Peters; Grandma & Grandpa. Survivors include her son Billy Gene Peters. 4 sisters Anna Creamer, Ida Reed, Mary Powledge, Nancy Montoya. 1 brother James R. Brown; Sister in law Thelma Griffith. Services will be 4pm Saturday in Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK .