Louise M. White

Louise M. White, 82, of  Ft. Smith, AR passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Ft. Smith.  Services will be  10 am, Wednesday, July 31 graveside at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK.  More information later. Thank you.

Helen "Joyce" Manis

Helen ‘Joyce’ Manis, 79, of Poteau, OK (recently of Lakeport, FL) passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Poteau.  Joyce was born March 10, 1934 in Lynch, KY to Dewey & Opal (Hogg) Owens.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Manis; 2 children, Judy Arlene Creech & Gary Walter Creech; brother, Ralph Owens & granddaughter, Kathy Michelle Creech.

Survivors include her daughter Deborah (Sissy) North of Lakeport, FL; son, Aaron Terry Creech & wife Michelle of Poteau, OK; 3 grandchildren, Richard North, Ryan North, Shelly (Creech) Akins; 15 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial service will be held at Point of Light Fellowship in Lakeport, FL.

The family wishes to convey a special thanks to Peachtree Hospice for their compassion

and the excellent care given to Joyce and the family. 

BETTY R. JAMES

Betty Ruth James, 84, of Shady Point, OK passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Shady Point.  Betty was born January 21, 1929 in Latham, OK to Oscar & Lola (Sulivant) Brandy.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Shady Point, OK.   Betty was a retired telephone operator.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale James on March 28, 2011; grandson, Travis Reed, and great grandson, Jordan Martin.

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Patricia & Neil Donathan of Shady Point, OK, Mona & Kirk Reed of Mountainburg, AR, Ruth & Steve Burrows of Edmond, OK; son and daughter in law, Robert & Linda James of Shady Point, OK; grandchildren, David Donathan, Shannon Lee, Ashley Goff, Robbin Stockton, Chris James, Stephanie Martin, Stacy Christopher, Joshua Burrows; great grandchildren, Steven Lee, Alyssa Lee, Courtney Lee, Joseph Lee, Nickolas Donathan,  Kenedi Ross, Izac Goff, Louden Stockton, Kagan Stockton, Dakota James, Jaxon James, Savannah Martin, Aiden Martin, Finn Christopher; sister in law, Betty Jo James; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Garry Haskins and Rev. Larry Matthiesen officiating.  Interment will be in James Cemetery, Calhoun, OK.  Pallbearers will be grandsons & great grandsons, David Donathan, Nickolas Donathan, Steven Lee, Chris James, Dakota James, Joshua Burrows, David Christopher, Jeremy Martin.   Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, great grandsons & nephews, Allan Stockton, Jarrod Lee,  Corey Goff,  Louden Stockton, Kagan Stockton, Izac Goff, Jaxon James, Aiden Martin, Finn Christopher, Gary James, Danny James, Bryan James.

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

LARRY WAYNE DAVIS

Larry Wayne Davis,  63 of Roland, OK  passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.   He was born on January 15, 1950 to Minnie "Wilmuth" Sandlin in Poteau, OK. Larry was a great father and husband, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Renee, his mom, Wilmuth Sandlin, and his father Willard Davis.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Roland, OK, his sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Norman Christopherson of Roscoe, IL,  his son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Christy Davis of Owasso, OK, his grandson (and apple of his eye) Ethan Davis, his Aunt, Armalee Jones of Leflore, OK, and by countless beloved cousins, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.    Additionally, Larry is also survived by his "brothers and sisters" from several church families, including Gospel Tabernacle in Poteau, OK, and Living Water Fellowship in Roland, OK.   Larry is also survived by all of those from his EOMC family, most of whom he worked with for decades during his 36 years at EOMC in the accounting and payroll department.

He is loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him and his kind, gentle spirit.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, July 29, 2013 at Gospel Tabernacle in Poteau, OK with Rev. Sonny Daniels & Rev. Andy O’Neal officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Nick Vincent, Bob Hayes, Carl Daniels, Owen Dean Tabor, Darrell Tabor, Norman  Christopherson.  Honorary pallbearers will  be Charles Hayes, Paul Tolbert, Rick Walden & Bud Hatley.

Steve "Bubba" Carter

Steve (Bubba) Carter, passed away July 24, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on April 4, 1951 in Fort Smith to Cody Calvin and Minnie Belle Carter, who have predeceased him.  He was an active member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau, OK, where he was a member of the Church Band.  He was employed in auto sales at J. Pauley Toyota for many years.

A 1969 graduate of Northside High School, he was a star athlete in football; winning  State Championships in 1967 & 1968.  He also excelled in track holding Arkansas high school records for many years.  Steve was inducted this year, along with his brothers, David & Roger, into the Northside Athletic Hall of Honor.  He went Arkansas Tech, where he continued his athletic career; competing as a sprinter in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Billings, MT in 1972.  He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Arkansas Tech in 1973.  He was a volunteer for the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs for many years as a football and baseball coach.

In the early 1980’s, Steve & friends, formed the band, Mr. Cabbage Head & The Screamin’ Radishes, which became one of the premier bands in the Southwest.  The band is still together today, giving of their time and talents to several charitable organizations, and are well known as a true friend of the community of Fort Smith and surrounding areas.  The band has been highly recognized and has received many awards for their charitable work.  Bubba will be truly missed as the “front man” of this great band.

Of all his accomplishments, however, Steve would tell you that his greatest were his two sons and being “Pa Bubba” to his two precious granddaughters.

Steve is survived by two sons, Chris Carter and wife Tama, and Brad Carter; two granddaughters, Kalyn Carter and Mattie Carter; and the mother of his children, Pam Carter.   He is also survived by three sisters, Lila Carter Mackey and husband Gene, Becky Carter Walker and husband Chip, and Donna Carter Payne and husband David; three brothers, Richard Carter and wife Saundra, David Carter, and Roger Carter and wife, Cheryl; aunts, uncles, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and more friends than anyone could hope for a lifetime.

Service will be held at Community Bible Church of Fort Smith, 9201 S. Dallas St,  11 am, Monday, July 29, 2013 with Barry Reel and Jerry Jennings officiating.  Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Ft. Smith.

Bubba will lie in state at Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau until Sunday afternoon.

Visitation will be 2-4 pm, Sunday at Fentress Funeral Home, Ft. Smith. 

Wanda Sue Mahan

 Wanda Sue Mahan, 69, of Poteau, OK  passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 in Poteau.  Wanda was born October 25, 1943 in Poteau, OK to William Robert “Rob” & Pearl Lucille (Dedmon) Cooper.  She was a retail clerk.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Rob & Pearl Cooper; and brothers, Bobby Cooper & Jerry Cooper.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne of the home; daughter & son in law, Nikki  & Warren Kester of Poteau, OK; grandson, Jacob Kester of Poteau, OK; 3 brothers & sisters in law, Joe & Betty Cooper, Ronnie & Beverly Cooper Dickie & Anna Cooper of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, July 26, 2013 graveside at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK with Rev. Floyd Kester Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be Rodney, Ryan, Randy, Richie & Marty Cooper and Brian Barham.

Marshall Wayne Knox

      Marshall Wayne Knox, 52, of Roland, OK passed away  Friday,  July 19, 2013 in Roland, OK.  Marshall was born June 2, 1961 in Oklahoma City, OK to Raymond D.  & Billie Sue (Pate) Knox.  He was Self Employed in  Auto Recovery Services.   He was a loving father & grandfather.   He was also devoted to all his family including his nieces & nephews.  Marshall was preceded in death by his parents.

      Survivors include his daughters, Shawna Keeling of Poteau, OK, Krista Cowan of Roland, OK, Kayla Lewis of Oklahoma City, OK, Liberty Knox of Roland, OK;  grandchildren, Yannessia Cowan & Bruce “Bubba” Keeling; 3 sisters, Cheryl Hale of Poteau, OK, Barbara Wells of Shady Point, OK; Sandra Rogers of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many friends.

      Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Kevin Hardcastle officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Jeff Rogers, Justin Rogers, Tommy Gray, Michael Gray, Zachary Wells, Kevin Rogers.  Honorary pallbearer will be Condy Wells.

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

Karen Brumley LeFlore

Karen LeFlore, 48, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Poteau.  Karen  was born in Owensboro, KY on August 4, 1964 to Leslie R. & Margie (Ferguson) Brumley.  She was a homemaker. 

Memorial services are pending - tentatively set for August 4, 2013.  {more information later}

Josee N. McGowen

Josee Nathalie McGowen, 85, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Josee was born April 28, 1928 in Brussels, Belgium to Fabien & Mary Julia (Van den Broeck) Dricot.  She was a homemaker.  Josee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; 2 children, Patricia Kay McGowen and Allen Lee McGowen; and one sister, Amandine.

She is survived by her nieces & nephews; Judith, Carol, Linda, Virginia, Janette, Barbara, Patti, Greg, Gene, John  & James.

Services will be 4 pm, Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Community of Christ  in Fanshawe, OK with Sally & Greg McGowen, Neil Brannon, and Sue McAlester officiating.  Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Lee Nowlin, Wes McGowen, Heath Branscum, John Paul McAlester, Jeremy Nikel & Jerry McAlester.

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

Mary Fullen

Mary Fullen, 68, of Panama, OK passed away  Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Services are pending.

Ernest W. Jenson

Ernest Wesley Jenson, 86, of Wister, OK passed away July 13, 2013.  He was born June 12, 1927 to Howard & Lahoma (Webb) Jenson in Poteau, OK.  Ernest was a graduate of Poteau High School and served in the Navy during WWII.  He was owner and operator of Jenson’s Furniture in Wister until his retirement in 1982.  He was one of the five who founded the Wister Fire Department and also served on the Board of Directors for Wister State Bank.  Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Reba Sherrod.

Survivors include his wife, Elnora Jenson of the home; 2 daughters, Bobbie Vinson of Wilburton, OK, Terrie Wells & husband, Danny of Denison, TX; grandchildren, Jeremy Vinson & wife, Amanda of Wilburton, OK, Lacy Russell & husband Andy of Sherman, TX and Jackson Wells of Denison, TX; 4 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Dennis Lungstrum officiating.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Harmon Robinson, Dwight Robinson, Steve Walden, Bill Young, Kevin Traywick, & Cliff “Chick”  Midgley.

Dessie "Lois" Berry

Dessie “Lois” Berry, 75, of Tulsa, OK (formerly of Poteau) passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 in Tulsa.  Lois was born April 14, 1938 in Bokchito, OK to Arthur R. & Emma L. (Chester) Carrell.  She was retired having worked as night manager for the Women’s Crisis Center.  Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis Dale Berry; sister, Cora Carrell; aunt, Zora Jones; uncle, Jess Jones.

Survivors include her sons, Dale Berry of Claremore, OK, Don Berry &  Doug Berry of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Tina Berry of Claremore, OK; grandsons, Richard Addison Berry & Tim Berry; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 graveside at Bokchito Cemetery, Bokchito, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. 

Robert Joe Brooks II

Robert Joe Brooks II

     Robert Joe Brooks II, 27, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday July 9, 2013, in Sewickly, PA. Robert was born November 20, 1985 in Oklahoma City, OK to Robert Joe Brooks & Pamela Sue (Dalton) Brooks. Sergeant Robert Brooks II was an Army Ranger with the 3^rd Platoon Alpha Company, 3^rd Battalion, & 75^th Ranger Regiment. Robert had been deployed 5 times to Iraq & Afghanistan for his country. Robert was a very decorated soldier receiving the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 campaign stars, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4^th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars.

     Survivors include his mother, Pam Brooks of Poteau, OK; sister & brother-in-law, Cecilia & Brad Maggard of Wister, OK; Niece, Willow Maggard; Numerous other aunts, uncles, loved ones and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Brooks.

     A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday July 15, 2013 at Red Oak cemetery in Red Oak, OK with Rev. Les Scroggins officiating. Pallbearers will be Brad Maggard, Jeremy Kinsey, Caleb Whihen, & Mike Dalton.

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Lucian” Country Boy” Gassaway

Lucian” Country Boy” Gassaway

 

Lucian” Country Boy” Gassaway, 85, of Monroe, OK passed away Wednesday July 10, 2013, in Tulsa, OK. Lucian was born on January 21, 1928 in Sugar Loaf Community( Monroe), OK to Kenny & Mary (Gray) Gassaway. Lucian was the owner of Country Boy Furniture for 44 years, on the Board of Directors at Community State Bank for 9 years, enjoyed being a rancher, working in the rental business, residential & commercial, & even tried to sell a few monuments one time!

He is preceded in death by his parents Kenny & Mary Gassaway; Brothers, Hollis & Marvin Gassaway; Sisters, Dessie Billings, Sybil Robison, & Eleanor Welsh.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sue Gassaway; 3 children, Lucian Gassaway Jr. of Poteau, OK, Regina Gassaway of Weatherford, TX, Natalie & husband Mike Scrimsher of Broken Arrow, OK; 5 Grandchildren, Hope, P.J, Jennifer, Hannah, & Haven; 4 Great Grandchildren; Special Care Giver, Danny Gray, Numerous other loved ones and friends.

Services will be held at 10 Am Saturday July 13, 2013 at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, OK, with Rev Bill Parker & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Cemetery, in Monroe, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be G.W. “Dub” Evans Jr., Bryan Davis, Richard Swartz, Ronnie Benefield, Blake Dill, & Larry Stacy; Honorary Pallbearers will be, Don Shrum, Earl Kendall, & Art Drury.

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

Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association or American Diabetes Association.

Karl "Tommy" Skinner

 Karl "Tommy" Skinner

Karl “Tommy” Skinner, 58, of Monroe, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday July 9, 2013, in Monroe, Oklahoma. Karl was born September 9, 2013 in Salinas, California to Stephen  & Rosie (Fryhover) Skinner. He was preceded in death by his father, and nephew, Philip Casteel.

Survivors include his Son, Thomas Skinner of Poteau, OK; Mother, Rosie Fryhover of Monroe, OK; Brothers & Sisters-in-law. Clifford & Bonnie Ellis of Poteau, OK, Marty & Denise Ellis of Eufaula, Ok.; Sister, Leona Thompson of Monroe, OK. 

Memorial Services will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday July 13, 2013 at Monroe Community Building in Monroe, OK.

Finis Baldwin

Services for Finis Baldwin will be held Wednesday  July 10th at 11:00 am at the Evans Chapel of Memories, in Poteau, Oklahoma

Martha Lewis Kidd

 Martha Lewis Kidd

On July 6, 2013 the Kidd family lost their mother, grandmother, great grandmother and inspiration.  Martha Lewis Kidd ,98, was born June 14, 1915 in Ft. Smith Arkansas to Nanie Belle Southard Lewis and Herschel V. Lewis.  She grew up in Poteau, Tulsa, and graduated from High School in Oklahoma City in 1933.  In September 1941 she married James P. Kidd in Los Angeles, CA.  The couple celebrated almost 69 years of marriage until Jim's death in 2010.  Most of those years were spent in their beloved Poteau where they published The Poteau News and the Leflore County Sun until 1982.  They moved to the Tulsa and  Broken Arrow area in 2004 to be nearer family.  Martha was preceded in death by her mother and father, H. V. and Nanie Belle Lewis, her brothers Dean Wilber Lewis and Victor Hardy  Lewis, one son William Lewis Kidd and her husband James P. Kidd.  She is survived by two sons, James P. Kidd II, Ralph Victor Kidd, and one daughter, Martha Kidd Blakestad.  She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.  Pallbearers will be sons, grandsons, and sons-in-law. Services are set for Wednesday 2 am, July 10 at Poteau's First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kyle Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.

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Sam Hutchison

Sam Hutchison, 88, of Poteau, OK  passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in Talihina, OK.  Wilmer Samuel Hutchison  was born January 8, 1925 in Cameron, OK to Wilmer & Abby (Carpenter) Hutchison.  Sam was a veteran of the US Army. He was a mechanic.  Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Leona Hutchison; his parents; brothers, William “Landis”,  Bobby and Vernon Hutchison; sister, Laura Gaither.

Survivors include his daughter & son in law, Wilma Jean & Roger Washington of Tahlequah, OK; son & daughter in law, Dan “Hutch” & Sally Hutchison of Poteau, OK; grandsons, Nick Hutchison, John Adam Hutchison and Chris Washington; granddaughter, ShyAnne Hutchison; nieces, Vida Jean and Margaret and their families; other relatives, loved ones, and many friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK  with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Ronnie Fox, Bill Maggard, Brad Maggard, James Wooten and David Gullick.

The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 to visit with relatives & friends.

Johnnie Joe Dorey

Johnnie Joe Dorey, 95, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, July 03, 2013 in Poteau.  Johnnie was born August 8, 1917 in Poteau, OK to Otha & Emma (White) Johnson.  She was a homemaker.  Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wilferd “Buster” Dorey Jr.; her parents; 6 sisters, Grace Marler, Elenor Dorey, Elise Welch, Emma Jean Hanley, Syble Neff, Billie Dean Stock; brothers, Bud Johnson and Tommy Allen Johnson.  Johnnie was the oldest senior member of Pleasant Valley Free Will Baptist Church.  She was a preacher’s wife for over 30 years.  Johnnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother.  She was a good, faithful, Christian woman.

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Letha & Jimmie Graves, Glenda & J.C. Midgley; son & daughter in law, Rickey & Vicki Dorey all of Poteau, OK; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, 2 step great great grandchildren; 3 brothers & sisters in law, Ernest & Margetta Johnson of Tulsa, OK, Floyd & June Johnson of Poteau, OK, Orville & Margaret Johnson of Oklahoma City, OK; other relatives & loved ones.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, July 5, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Mike Nichols, Johnnie Clint Midgley, George Haney, Jason Graves, Joe Bill Maggard, Mike Womack, Bill Wiginton, Steve Holt.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kreg Haney and Jarrett Lowrimore, Shea Holt, Lane Maggard, Colt Midgley & Kale Haney.

The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 4-6 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

William Keeney

William Keeney, 68, of Heavener, OK passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.  William was born December 7, 1944 in Wichita Falls, TX to Loyd & Bessie (Jones) Keeney

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Charles Keeney. William was a Carpenter. 

Survivors include his sisters, Virginia Sanders & Linda Smith of Monroe, OK; brothers, Therman & Marvin Keeney of Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Private services will be held.

Ann Kathryn Calhoun

Ann Kathryn Calhoun, 68, of Spiro, OK passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 in Spiro.  Ann was born January 25, 1945 in Fulda, MN to Victor & Louise (Schroeder) Briet.  She was a cashier at Walmart.  Ann attended Bethel Lighthouse in Panama, OK.  She loved to do needlepoint and cross stitch.  She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister.

Survivors include her husband, Jessy of the home; sons & daughter in law, Michael & Adrienne Blackwell of St. John, IL, Leo Mehren of Baton Rouge, LA, and Allen Mehren; daughters, Nancy Schijuljnck of Phoenix, AZ, Lory Pierce of CA; 5 grandchildren, Kaitlin Rogers of St. John, IL, Rebecca & Jeremy Silvers of Hobart, IN, Christopher & Wendy Blackwell of Savanna, GA, David Blackwell and Zachery Blackwell of LaPort, IN; great grandchild, Grace Blackwell of Savanna, GA; sister, Shirley Bowen of Lake Havasu, AZ; other relatives, loved ones; many friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Bethel Lighthouse, Panama, OK with Rev. James Hill officiating.  Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK.  Pallbearers will be Brian Scamardo, Clifford Hovey, Ryan Hovey, Titus Burgess, Jason Hudlow, Eugene Box, Joe Solomon.

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

Cleo Bowen

Cleo L. Bowen, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 in Pocola, OK.

Cleo was born May 29, 1922 to Sam & Donnie (Tolbert) McElhaney.  She was a homemaker.  She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau.  Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Omer Bowen; son, Cleave Bowen; brother, Oscar McElhaney; sisters, Norma Flippo, Zola Hendrix, & Veda McElhaney.

Survivors include her cousins, Ed Abernathy of Poteau, OK, Frankie Blankenship of Stigler, OK; sister in law, Margie McElhaney of Oklahoma City, OK; nephews, Harold Hendrix and Don McElhaney of Oklahoma City, OK; other relatives, many friends; beloved roommate, Carol Resch; her loving caregivers.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Milton Cemetery, Milton, OK.  Pallbearers will be Ed Abernathy, Jerry Scott, Charles McKee, Carold Abernathy, Rodney Abernathy & Jimmy Abernathy.

Spider Webb

Wayne “Spider” Webb, 73, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday,  June 30, 2013.  Spider was born January 27, 1940 in Tarby Community, OK to John D. & Ruth (Sherfield) Webb.  He was owner/operator of Spider Webb Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dealership until 2003 and Spider Webb Farm Implements in Poteau and Fort Smith, currently the John Deere dealership.    Spider was a veteran of the Oklahoma National Guard. He was an avid supporter of our community and contributed to many causes throughout the area over the years, including his personal favorite, the LeFlore County Youth Services Angel Tree.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Darlene of the home; daughter & son in law, Jane & Michael Stewart of Ft. Smith, AR; son, Matt Webb of Poteau, OK; brothers, Johnny Mac Webb of Howe, OK, Stanley Webb of Ft. Smith, AR; sister, Connie Fuller of Howe, OK; other relatives & loved ones; and countless beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee, Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Clayton Griggs officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Joe Davison, Ron Cofer, Babe Smith, Glenn Thompson, Dobber Gamble, Jason Nichols,  John Chitwood,  Dougal Sanders & Don McMillin.

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

Donations may be made in Spider’s name to the LeFlore County Youth Services Angel Tree in lieu of flowers.