Howard J. Davisson

Howard Jean Davisson, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Poteau.  Howard was born October 5, 1921 in Elwood, KS to Leslie & Maude (Nolan) Davisson.  He was a master machinist.  Howard was a veteran of the US Navy.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Betty Solovich; son, Leslie “Butch” Davisson; 3 sisters & 3 brothers.  Howard loved fishing, woodworking, boating and going for a drive with Deloris.  He also enjoyed remote control model planes.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Deloris of the home; daughters, Linda Jean Garcia of CA and Patsy Ivens of Livermore, CA; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Charlie Horsley officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. 

A.M. "Joker" Sinclair

A.M. “Joker” Sinclair, 90, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 in Tulsa, OK.  Joker was born April 2, 1923 in Poteau to Earnest Austin & Anna Belle (Aydelott) Sinclair.  He worked in construction.  Joker was a veteran of the US Marine Corp.  He served 7 campaigns in WWII serving in the Pacific, fighting on every island where he was injured.  He also served as an MP.  Joker was proud of his military service and of being an American.  He loved to garden growing various things, including watermelon and flowers.  He was a loving family man.  He loved his grandchildren and sitting on the porch whittling.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Geneva Gray; and son, Ernest Marshall Sinclair.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Wanda of the home; son, James Ted & Connie Sinclair of Tahlequah, OK; daughter, Barbara Sinclair of Sapulpa, OK; grandchildren, Ernie M. Sinclair Jr., Michelle L. Sinclair, Dustin Griffith, Abby Griffith, Jamie Sinclair Dallis, Lindsay Sinclair; 5 great grandchildren; brother, James Leon Sinclair of San Diego, CA; sisters, Frances Cupp Green and Peg Doyle of Poteau; best friends, Alicia & Anthony Gorman; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, August 30, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. James Parsley officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Gary Gray, Terry Gray, Will Dallis, Aaron Gorman,  Anthony Gorman II, Philip Baldwin.

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

Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Martin

  Martha Elizabeth “Marty” Martin, 45, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Monroe, OK.  Martha was born September 16, 1967 in Muskogee, OK to Frankie Dean & Gloria Sue (Blankenship) Livingston.  She was a homemaker.  Martha was preceded in death by her father; brother, David Meeks, and father in law, Clarence Martin.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Shelby Martin of the home; mother, Gloria Sue Mosley; 4 sons, Brandon Ware, Alex Ware, Jacob Ware and Joshua Ware of Allen, TX; 1 sister, Gwen Vandiver of Muskogee, OK; 2 brothers, Frankie Livingston, Steven Mosley of Oklahoma City, OK;  mother in law, Edna Marie Wilkins of Bokoshe, OK; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 AM, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the Monroe Cemetery Pavilion, Monroe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.

Rosylin Carol Slone

Rosylin Carol Slone, 70, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Rosylin was born July 28, 1943 in Winnebago, MN to Wayne & Lucille (Neal) Hoppe.  She was a great friend and mother who was willing to help anyone in need..  Rosylin was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Arvid Hoppe; sisters, Arlene Sheehey & Judy Keuster; grandson, Tyler Schoon; and brother in law, Vincent Sheehey.

Survivors include her daughters, Teresa M. Ballenger of Yukon, OK & Amanda L. Moore of Oklahoma City, OK; sons, Tye M. Schoon of Humboldt, IA, Troy M. Schoon of Audubon, IA, Trent M. Schoon of Osage, MN, Craig A. Schoon of Yukon, OK, James D. Schoon of Pocatello, ID; 18 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Roberta Booheister of Blue Springs, MO, Marian Rugg of Belmond, IA, Bunnie Moore of Clear Lake, WI; significant other, Keith Slone of Wister, OK; caregiver, Donnie Wooten of Wister, OK; best  friend, Ruth Bingham; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Leslie Adkins

   Leslie Adkins, 58, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013  in Poteau.  Leslie was born February 6, 1955 in Talihina, OK.  He was a painter.  Leslie was preceded in death by her wife, Lavina Corrine Adkins; sisters, Cindy Orazo and infant, Evelyn; and his parents.   He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

    Survivors include his son, Leslie Adkins Jr. of Poteau; daughter, Evelyn Marie Adkins of Poteau, OK, Rose Marie Adkins of Poteau, Trudy Walkup of Cameron, OK; brothers, Leonard Adkins & Harold Adkins; sisters, Alice Lemmons, Bertha Sanders, Leona Hollan, Beulah King  & Cathy Adkins; numerous grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

    Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 graveside at James Cemetery, Calhoun, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be Leonard Adkins, Leslie Adkins, James Lemmons, Gary Lemmons, Rodney Derryberry and James Hollan.

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

Joseph Haberland

Joseph Haberland, 73, of McCurtain, OK (formerly of Claremore, OK) passed away August 18, 2013 in Poteau, OK.  Joseph was born May 29, 1940 in Glen Cove, NY  to Stanley & Gertrude (Dudkiewicz) Haberland.  Joseph or “Hammer Down” was a heavy equipment operator & a rancher.  Joseph was preceded in death by his parents.  Joe was known as a hard worker and a joker by many but most important to him was FAMILY.  There was not always much time between work and ranching but he always found a way to show his children he thought about them all the time.  It might include a trip, just with Dad, to an out of the way restaurant or a new set of tires so we could travel safely to come see him. Grandchildren gave him new life and reasons to offer soda and donuts for breakfast - a grandkid favorite. A ride on the tractor or fishing with "Papa Joe" was such a special treat that he shared with his grandchildren.  His legend as a hard worker and love for the land and heavy machinery will live on through his kids and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Opal Flagg of Claremore, OK; daughters, Dr. Carolyn Sue McGuire & husband, “Utah” Geoff of Orem, UT, Lisa Janine Floyd & husband Byron “Bubba” of Ft. Gibson, OK; son, Joseph David Haberland & “favorite daughter in law” Gretchen of McCurtain, OK; stepchildren, Richard William Flagg of Claremore, OK, Sherry Gay Prather & husband, John  of Waco, TX & Dawn McHenry of Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren, Kassia, Kian, Kadyn, Kambry, Kolton “Captain Jake”, Aidan, Zander, Zachary, Levi, Vanessa, Derek, Kendall, Micah, Lauren; sister, Diana “Babe” Wenrick of Anchorage, AK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Father Gregory Luyet officiating.  Interment will be in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Sonny Tackett, Eddie Cooper, Gary Kates, Randy Emerson, Joe Henderson, Fred Wegert.  Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Arter, Woody Johnson & R.C. Culwell.

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

Leonard Perkins

Leonard L. Perkins, 79, of Pocola, OK passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Leonard was born September 15, 1933 in Pocola, OK to Buddy A. & Millie L. (Phillips) Perkins.  He worked in sales.  Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue; sister, Linda Bly and 2 infant brothers.

Survivors include his sons & daughters in law, Keith & Connie  Perkins and Jesse & Cheryl Perkins of Pocola, OK; daughter & son in law, Donna & Wesley Riggs of Pocola, OK; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Odessa Baxter of Pocola, OK, Kathy Perkins of Kansas City, MO, Lorene Williams of Lawrence, KS; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, Ok with Rev. George Barham officiating.  Interment will be in Steephill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

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

David Lee Spurlock

David Lee Spurlock, 35, of Sallisaw, OK passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 in Sallisaw.  David was born June 14, 1978 in Colorado Springs, CO to Rory & Lettie Belle (Bailey) Spurlock.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  David worked in construction.  He was preceded in death by his mother and brother, Jermiah Ray Spurlock.  In Loving Memory of my husband AKA “Bubbies” and the greatest father – Rest in Peace now baby. You don’t have to hurt anymore! We Love You!!

Survivors include his wife, Jenifer of the home; daughters, Alexandria and Jessica of the home; father, Rory Spurlock of Wilburton, OK; father in law & mother in law, Rick & Kathy Rainwater of Poteau, OK; brother in law & sisters in law, Jamie & Leann Hobbs of Sallisaw, OK, Sonya Hardesty of Champaign, IL; nieces & nephews, Jordan, Shelby & Taia Hobbs,  Josh & Randi Carter, Staci Wheeler; numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, OK. Pallbearers will be Jamie Hobbs, Jordan Hobbs, Josh Carter, John Huff, Carlton Williamson & Daniel Dodd.

Mary Lou House

Mary Lou House, 69, of Heavener, OK passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Heavener.  Mary was born July 24, 1944 in Big Cedar, OK to James Lewis & Allie Elizabeth (Roberts) Branscum.  She was a dietary specialist at EOMC.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeffery Stewart;  5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Brian & Lori Stewart of Mead, OK; grandchildren, Jeffery Stewart, Jennifer & Lake Chambers, Jessica Stewart; sisters, Helen Lowe of Page, OK, Joyce Smith of Big Cedar, OK; brother, Glen Branscum of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Stewart, Daryl  Morrison, Jason Morrison, Bobby Heavener, Bobby Joe Heavener, Brandon Heavener.

BETTY SHOCKLEY

  Betty L. Shockley, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 in Poteau.  Betty was born January 2, 1936 in  Clint, TX to Jesse B. & Bernice (Frey) Nichols.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her facebook friends and researching family genealogy.   Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin E. Shockley; her parents; and sister, Evelyn Nichols.  

Survivors include her sons, Monte Sr. & Rita Shockley of Poteau, OK, Jeff & Connie Shockley of Poteau, OK; daughter, Mary & David Peevy of Alma, AR; grandchildren, Monte Jr. & Ashley Shockley, Brooke & Paul Mason, Sarah & Levy Adcock, Tyler Shockley, and Taylor Shockley; great grandchildren, Joel Mason, Jenna Mason, Morgin Shockley, and Annistin Shockley. 

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Paul Mason and  Gary Vancil officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be Monte Shockley Jr, Tyler Shockley, Taylor Shockley, David Peevy, Levy Adcock and Jay Sommers.

Cindy McKinzie

Cindy McKinzie, 43, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 in Poteau.  Cindy was born January 22, 1970 in Woodward, OK to David & Jane (Moran) Bozarth.  She was a homemaker.    Cindy is survived by her daughter, Sarah McKinzie of Poteau; sons, Joseph of Poteau,  Sam of Woodward, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
     Private services will be held.

VERNON WARD

    Vernon Ward, 87, of Fort Smith, AR (formerly of Shady Point, OK) passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in Van Buren, AR.  Vernon was born August 11, 1925 in Tahona, OK to Marion Benjamin & Mary (Miller) Ward.  He was a veteran of the US Army serving WWII.  He was a teacher & administrator for close to 40 years, working in Bartlesville, Panama, Shady Point, and Pocola.

    Survivors include his wife, Ruth of the home; daughter & son in law, Karen & Rodney Brown of Ft. Smith, AR; grandson, Dr. Brock Brown of Little Rock, AR; sister, Eveline Monks of Panama, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

    Graveside services - 10 am, Monday, August 12, 2013 at Ft. Smith National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, AR with Shawn Chancellor and Ken Sisco officiating.  Interment will follow.    

The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Nyla Shepherd

Nyla M. Shepherd, 92 of Ft. Smith, AR (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in Ft. Smith.  Nyla was born December 8, 1920 in Sallisaw, OK to John & Ellie (Head) Shepherd.  She was a bookkeeper.  Nyla was a devout Catholic.  She was a member of the Franciscan Order in New Orleans, 3^rd Order.  She received the honor of being Volunteer of the Year in New Orleans for her work with the homeless.  She lived to serve her God and her church.

Survivors include her daughters, Yvonne Ramos of Palacios, TX, Helen Wilson of Dallas TX; son, Charles Wilson of Boston, MA; sisters, Jean Brantley of Alamogordo, NM, Betty Rice of Heavener, OK; niece, Nadalyn Jaegar & husband Lloyd of Poteau, OK; sister in law, Betty Shepherd; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Rosary will be held at 6 pm, Thursday, August 08, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK.

Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. – Friday, August 9, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church Ft. Smith, AR  with Father Gregory officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. 

Due to her love for the church Nyla specifically requested that donations be made to the church rather than on flowers.

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Sue Dorey

Retha Sue Dorey, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Poteau.  Sue was born July 22, 1939 in Idabel, OK to Marvin & Floy (Matthews) Whittington.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Sue was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jack Whittington.

Survivors include her husband, Rob Dorey of the home; 3 daughters, Susan Hacker of Poteau, OK, Melissa Jeanette Dunn of Pocola, OK, Tracy Dorey Rhodes of Gun Barrel, TX; 2 sons, Douglas Felker of Rattan, OK, Wayne Felker of LeFlore, OK; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 4 brothers, Buzz Kennon Whittington, George Whittington, Charles Whittington and Tim Parker all of Redland, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Delbert Hodges officiating.  Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  

The family will be at the funeral home from 4-7 pm Friday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Woody Turman

Woodrow Wilson Turman, Jr ( Woody) died peacefully after a short illness on August 1, 2013.  Woody was born in Poteau, OK on July 16, 1939 to Woodrow  and Eunice  (Camp) Turman.  He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife Earlene Turman Alexander.  He is survived by his sons John Turman of Oklahoma City, OK and Stephen Turman and wife Julie of Poteau, OK;  stepchildren Stephanie Carbrey of Morris, IL, David Carbrey of Ft Smith, AR, Bobby Pipes and wife Tiffany, Daleesa Evans and husband Robert; grandchildren Bo Pipes and Brooke Evans all of Shreveport; and his former spouses Karen Turman of Ft Smith, AR and Nancy Putnam of Shreveport.  A memorial service will be held at Evans Miller Funeral Home in Poteau on Wednesday, August 7 at 2pm.

Karen LeFlore

Karen LeFlore, 48 of Poteau, Oklahoma  passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Poteau.  Karen was born August 4, 1964 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Leslie R. & Margie (Ferguson) Brumley.  She was a homemaker.  Karen was preceded in death by her parents.

   Survivors include her husband, Tommy of the home; son,  Alex LeFlore of Ft. Smith, AR; daughter, Crystal Hayes of Tulsa, OK; siblings, Ricky Brumley of Hale Center, TX, Catherine Wedge of Bartlesville, OK, and Robbie Wedge of Cabot, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

   Memorial services – 3 pm, Sunday, August 4, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Poteau, Oklahoma with her son, Alex officiating.