JO SUE EVANS

 Jo Sue Evans (sister of Nan Dickerson) passed away in Oklahoma City, OK.  Memorial services will be 1 pm Saturday, December 7 at Evans Chapel of Memories.  A more detailed obit will follow.

Walter Urchison

Walter Lawrence Urchison, 88, of Monroe, OK passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Talihina VA Center.  He was born April 14, 1925 in Hilltown, OK to  George & Lucy (Richard) Urchison.  His parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia & Italy.  He enjoyed construction work, country music, and helping people in need.    He was a veteran of the US Army serving in WWII.  Walter was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul, John, Edgar & George; and sister, Dorothy Urchison Riggs.

Survivors include his sons, Lawrence & Criss Urchison and Glen Urchison; several grand & great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, November 30, 2013 graveside at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.

Mary Lewallen

Mary Sue Lewallen, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in Poteau.  Mary was born March 13, 1943 in Poteau, OK to Edgar & Monty S. (Henson) Nickles.  She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne of the home; son & daughter in law, Kenneth & Lisa Cremeans of Poteau, OK, Robert Cremeans of  Wetumka, OK; stepdaughters, Penny Sue of Texas, Zoe Mills of Muskogee, OK; stepsons, Faron Lewallen of Poteau, OK, Jess Lewallen of Durant, OK, William Lewallen of Poteau, OK; grandsons, Jeremy, Kenneth and Chris; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be  2 pm, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Keith Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. 

Tina Fox

Tina Marie Fox, 72, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 in  Cameron.  Tina was born January 20, 1941 in Chama, NM to Gabriel Sr. & Margaret (Duran) Martinez.  She was a hairdresser & a chef.  Tina was a Catholic.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Fox; stepson, John Fox Jr.; stepdaughter, Cathy Fox; brother, Gabriel Martinez Jr.

Survivors include her stepsons, Ronnie Fox of Cameron, OK, Stacy Fox of Greenwood, AR; stepdaughter, Jennifer Davidson of Heavener, OK; 7 grandchildren, Chad Fox, Amy Adams, Zach Fox,  Chelsea Fox, Abby Davidson, Dakota Davidson, Micah Davidson; 5 step great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Ronnie Martinez of Roseville, CA, Amos Martinez of Tracy, CA, Gilbert Martinez of Vancouver, WA; sister, Louise Rodriguez of Newark, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 10 am Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Charles Caughern and Rev. Jim Cook officiating. 

Bob Townley

  Robert Townley (Bob), 74,  of Arlington, TX (formerly of Poteau) passed away Friday, October 18^th, 2013.  He was cremated and will be buried November 30^th, at 2:30 pm at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK.

   Bob was born late in the evening on December 19, 1938 and his twin sister Roberta was born just after midnight on December 20^th to Odie Irene and James Ira Townley in Oklahoma City, OK.  Bob lived in many locations during his youth, but settled in Arlington to raise his family.  While living in Arlington, Bob was most proud of the time spent coaching his sons’ baseball and football teams throughout their school years. 

  After retiring from Associated Popcorn Distributors in Dallas, he moved back to his childhood home of Harrison, AR where he rejoined old friends and made new ones.  He enjoyed attending classes at North Arkansas College and was a member of Phi Beta Lambda, Rho Zeta Chapter.   His last years were spent at Western Grove Villas and his family will be forever grateful for the friendships he made there and in the Harrison area.

   Bob is survived by sons Robert (Jean) of Krum and Randy (Sandra) of Arlington as well as grandchildren, Joshua, Noelle, Savannah, Sara and Bailey, 2 great grandchildren, Emma and Ashleigh and cousins, Archie Dow Carter and Sue Lassalette.         

Rev. Jackie Edwards

Jackie Edwards, 77, of Cameron, OK  went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2013  at his home after being recently diagnosed with Mesothelioma.  Jackie was born August 10, 1936 in Cameron, OK to Fred & Jannie (Murray)  Edwards.   Jackie was a loving husband and father  and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.  In the ministry for 50 years, he pastored Bible Way Free Will Baptist Church for 28 years. He was a professional concrete and construction worker and member of /and chaplain for  the local chapter of “Riders for Christ”.  He served as a city councilman and volunteered for the local fire department.  He loved singing, songwriting, farming, ranching, and horseback riding.  He owned/operated Bible Way Family Ranch.  Above all Jackie was a godly man in both word and deed.  He tirelessly shared the gospel with everyone he met.  His encouraging smile and willingness to serve in any capacity will be greatly missed.    He was preceded in death by his parents;  brother, Loyd Edwards; sisters, Edith Vanscoy & Letis Rausch;  grandsons, Joshua Edwards & Greg Butler.

Jackie is survived by his wife, Peggy of the home; sons & daughters in law, Freddie & Trudy Edwards of Cameron, OK, Jonathan & Judy Edwards of Wimberley, TX; daughters & sons in law, Rhoda & Steve Butler of Ft. Worth, TX, Rebekah Edwards of Cameron, OK, Rhonda  & Noble McIntyre of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Jewel Cox of  Cameron, OK; 15 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 11 am, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Pocola Heights Free Will Baptist Church, Pocola, OK with Revs. Gaylon Freeman and  Bill Burgess officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Timothy, Kevin, Eric, Jasper, & Jaxon Edwards, Grant Butler, Jonathan & Stephen Conner.

Stephen W. Pickle

Stephen W. Pickle, 52, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Poteau.  Stephen was January 19, 1961 in Poteau, OK to Herbert Norman & Mary E. (Flanary) Pickle.   He was a chef.  Stephen was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa; sons, Kody W. Pickle of Ft. Smith, AR, Kory Parks Pickle of the home; Daughter, Elizabeth Raven Pickle of Poteau, OK; brother & sister in law, James & Judy Pickle of Paoli, OK; sister & brother in law, Norma & Chip Sutton of Glenpool, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 10 am, Friday, November 29, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

NaDeane Staggs

NaDeane Staggs, 77, of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Pocola.  NaDeane was born June 3, 1936 in Lawton, OK to Jake & Goldie (Bridgeforth) Brindley.  She was a homemaker.  NaDeane was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, R.Bie Smith & Archie Staggs; son, Vernon Staggs, Grandson, Brian Dais; son in law, Steve Dais;  brother, Marvin Brindley and best friend, Darlene Lucas.

Survivors include her daughters, Doris Wilson of Buda, TX, Shirley Staggs of Fresno, CA, Barbara Staggs of Jacksonville, AR, Terri Dais of Pocola, OK; sons, Daniel, Delbert & Stoney Staggs of Pocola, OK; 12 grandchildren; numerous great and great great grandchildren; aunt, Cleatus of Reedley, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Kolb officiating.  Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola.  Pallbearers will be Jimmy Tracy, Sean Staggs, Charles Kelley, Mitchell Dorough, B.J. Phillip, Richie Keathy.  Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Staggs, Michael Staggs.

The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov. 26^th from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Kylee Nicole Cox

Kylee Nicole Cox, infant daughter of Johnathan J. Cox & Kristy Dale Cowles passed away November 18, 2013.  Services will be 11 am Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Greenhill Cemetery Pavilion, Cameron, OK.

Ronald Leon Woodson

Ronald Leon Woodson, 53, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 in Shady Point.  Ronald was born September 12, 1960 in Tulsa, OK to Jess Robert & Nellie Jo (Bailey) Woodson.  He worked in construction.  Ronald was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Survivors include his sons, Cody Sandlin of Greenwood, AR, Cortney Whitecotton  and Robert Woodson of Bokoshe, OK; grandchildren, Lexus and Bentley Whitecotton; brothers & their wives, Bobby & Connie Woodson of Poteau, OK, Rick & Rita Woodson of Shady Point, OK; nieces, Christy Woodson, Robin Dalmut, Rhonda Hopkins, Jessica Woodson; great nieces and nephews, Alyssa Hopkins, Hunter Hopkins, Madison Dalmut, and Chance Dalmut; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

 Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Milton Cemetery, Milton, OK.   Pallbearers will be Hunter Hopkins, Joe Dalmut, Jerry Hopkins, Rick Belt, Adam Castillo, Colton Castillo.

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

Thelma Louise Jordan

Thelma Louise Jordan, 68, of Spiro, OK passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Spiro.  Thelma was born June 7, 1945 in Panama, OK to Curtis Spencer & Clara Rose (Walker) Solomon.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, E.J. & Curtis Solomon Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Jordan of Spiro, OK; daughter, Camie Black of Carpenteria, CA; sons, Wesley, Tracy, Frank & Chris McClour of Oklahoma City, OK; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Edna & Grady Aary of Bokoshe, OK, Dortha & Robert James of Cameron, OK, Mildred Davis of Park Hill, OK; 2 brothers, Harold Solomon of Cameron, OK; Joe & Linda Solomon of Spiro, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, November 22, 2013 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.

Dorothy Wightman

Dorothy Lee Wightman, 89, of Panama, Oklahoma, left this earth to be with her savior on November 15, 2013.  She passed very peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by loving family, her private nurse Heidi and her Hospice caregiver in Polson, Montana.   

Dorothy was born at home in Milford, Texas on June 19, 1924 to Mary Lee and Oather Ray Farmer, the oldest of 5 girls.  The Farmers were actual farmers and she knew the business end of a cotton sack from an early age.  When she talked about picking cotton, she admitted to hiding behind her partially full cotton sack and using it as a backrest when she was tired of picking.  When asked about her favorite childhood memory, she talked about galloping horse rides with her father.  She graduated from Keller High School in Keller, Texas and married James Strickland.  They had two daughters, Nelmalee and Julia.  She then married Harold Keller and relocated to Perryton, Texas.  They had five children: Danny, Burl, Vickie, Curtis & Rebecca.   She relocated to Liberal, Kansas in 1959.  Finally, she met and married the love of her life, Bart Wightman whom she got to be with for 25 wonderful years.  Bart had one son, Bill Wightman, who was welcomed into the family.  In the late 1970’s, she and Bart retired from the Post Office and moved to Panama Oklahoma where they lived their lives together serving the Lord at Poteau Valley Baptist,  fishing, boating and visiting with all their children, grandchildren, great-grands and great-great-grands.  Bart went to be with the Lord in 1993.

Dorothy was a fiercely loving Mother and her children meant the world to her.  She was hardworking woman and a tireless servant for her church.  She could always be counted on to clean for services, cook for church suppers, work the bus routes, weekly visitations, etc.  Her church family was very important to her and she attended 3 or more services every week.  In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and remodeling projects.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister, Flossie Burns; half-sisters, Juno Farmer Hall & Fairy Nell Farmer Turner; half-brothers, Wendall Farmer & Earl Dean Farmer;  her granddaughter, Pepper Dawn Keller; Grandson, Chad Daniel Keller and great-grandson, Jared Clifton Plunk.   She is survived by three sisters; Modell (and Hugh) McKay of Ft. Worth, TX; Ruth Bussell of Hico, TX and Rosemary (and Eddie) Teague of Ft. Worth, Texas.  Her children: Nelmalee Plunk of Oklahoma City, OK; Julia (and Gail) Flowers of Independence, KS; Danny (and Dianna) Keller of Lawrence, KS; Burl (and Jan) Keller of Turpin, OK; Vickie (and Dana) Hemphill of Bigfork, MT; Curtis (and Carol) Keller of Ft. Smith Arkansas; Rebecca (and Milton) Nickel of Polson, MT and Bill (and Marilyn) Wightman of Gilmer, TX;  She leaves 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.  (at last count)

A public viewing is scheduled at Evans Miller Funeral Home in Poteau on November 27^th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

Funeral Services will be held on Friday November 29, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Poteau Valley Baptist Church with services by Reverend Jim Parsley.  Burial to follow at the Fairview Cemetery, Panama, Oklahoma  where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, James Barton Wightman.

Ronnie Andrew Minor

Ronnie Andrew Minor, 61, of  Spiro, OK passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 in  Fort Smith, AR.  Ronnie was born November 19, 1951, in Poteau, OK to James A. & Evelyn (Hale) Minor.  He was a foundry worker.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his father; sister & brother in law, Janice & Johnny Thompson.

Survivors include his sons & daughters in law, Justin & Tessa Minor of Barling, AR, Travis & Misty Minor of Ft. Smith, AR; grandson, Jaxton Minor of Ft. Smith, AR; his mother, Evelyn Minor of Shady Point, OK; brother & sister in law, Danny & Susie Minor of Wister, OK; sisters & brothers in law, Sharon & Harlon Easton of Ft. Smith, AR, Donna & Trevor Sutcliffe of Shady Point, OK, Diana & George Holstein of Kingston, OK; the mother of his children, Kathy Minor of Spiro, OK; special friends, Paul Copher, Billy Carl Buttress; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 graveside at Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK with Jeremy Minor officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be Trevor Sutcliffe, Devon Minor, Damon Minor, Billy Carl Buttress, James Thompson & Paul Copher.

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

Kelly F. Beard

Kelly Farrell Beard, 52, of Pocola , OK passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Pocola.  Kelly was born November 12, 1961 in Ft. Smith , AR to Armon & Gaylene (Ketchum) Beard.  He was a retired teacher/police officer. Kelly had Bachelors in Education from NSU where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He taught 1 year in Hartford Public Schools & 10 years at Pocola Public Schools.  He was a church league baseball coach in Ft. Smith , AR for 10+ years; 10+  years he spent as a law enforcement officer in LeFlore & Haskell Counties.  He was preceded in death by his mother; niece, Kendra (Beard) Bailey and his father in law, Tod Oliver.

Survivors include his wife, Mickie of the home; Mother in law Audrey Oliver of Pocola, OK;  sons, Clay & Janet Barnes of Smithville, OK, Aron Barnes of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Cheyenne & Kayeton Barnes; brothers, Greg & Brenda Beard of Ozark, AR, Terry Beard of Bossier City, LA, Randy & Lisa Beard of Dyer, AR; sister, Kitty Beard of Dyer, AR; nieces, Christie Childers, Jenna Beard, Briana Beard, Shannon Ray; nephews, Jeff Beard, Chris Beard, Brett Beard,  Chris Henretty.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Evans & Miller Memorial Chapel, Pocola , OK with Rev. Carl Cheshier and Phil Cheshier officiating.  Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery , Pocola , OK .  Pallbearers will be Greg Graham, Brian Hale, Jeremy French, David Hughart, Trey Jackson, Dane Burgess, Mark McKenzie.   Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Beard, Terry Beard, Randy Beard, Keith Patton, Roger Lairamore, & Cody Jackson

In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to Kendra Voice Inc. at Bank of the Ozarks Acct 2004010167

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

Dora Marie Baldwin

Dora Marie Baldwin, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013  in Poteau, OK.  Dora was born April 6, 1922 in Wakeeney, KS to Roy & Bernice (Earl) Pickering.  She was a homemaker.  She was a homemaker.  Dora was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poteau.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oran R. Baldwin Sr.; son, Steven R. Baldwin; 9 siblings.

Survivors include her sons, Oran R. Baldwin Jr. of Ada, OK, William R. Baldwin of Arlington, TX; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau with Rev. Kyle Clark officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Dorothy Lee Naylor

Dorothy Lee Naylor, 68, of Heavener, OK passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.  Dorothy was born October 18, 1945 in Oak Grove, LA to Melvin P. & Mary Lee (Simon) Pevytoe.  She married her soulmate, John G. “Pete” Naylor on Feb. 18, 1962.   Dorothy would help anyone she could.  She would give the shirt off her back or the food off her plate.  She found a friend or a new addition to her family in every person she met. She was preceded in death by her  soulmate; parents; brother, Melvin Lewis “ML” Pevytoe; nephew, Danny Pevytoe; granddaughter, Katlynn Minor; brother in law, Art P. Davis; special pet, “Blue Boy”.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Janet Minor & husband Larry of Heavener, Donna Goodyear of the home in Heavener; 6 grandchildren, Dawnnetta Sharp & husband Billy, Gailena Lira & husband Ruben, Jeremy Morrison & wife Sharla, Johnny Goodyear, Casey Goodyear, & Larry Minor Jr. all of Heavener; 4 great grandchildren, Maliek Lira, Jonathon Lira, Ethan Lira, Yaquelin Lira all of Heavener; one sister, Leona Davis of Klamtha Falls, OR; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of loved ones

Services will be 11 am, Friday November 8, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. ……….officiating.  Interment will be in Heavener Memorial Park, Heavener, OK.  Pallbearers will be Johnny Goodyear, Casey Goodyear, Billy Sharp, Ruben Lira, Jorge Lira, Fransico Lira, Leonardo Lira, Jeremy Morrison; honorary pallbearers will be Larry Minor Jr., Jack Caldwell, John Garland Naylor (Pete). 

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

Joe Cooper

 Joe Dean Cooper, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Joe was born February 15, 1933 in Monroe, OK to William Robert “Rob” & Pearl Lucille (Dedmon) Cooper.  He was born and raised in the Monroe-Poteau Area and is a member of Double Branch Baptist Church.  He served in the US Army from 1953-1956 in the infantry,   Charlie Battery 64^th Field Artillery Division.  He was a painter & carpenter for 52 years.  Joe enjoyed being the sound man for Betty as she sang at different churches and functions throughout the years.   He coached Green Country Baseball League for several years.  Joe was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters & 2 brothers, Martha, Wanda Sue, Bobby Gene, Jerry.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty L. Alexander Cooper; mother in law, Etta Florene (Flo) Oliver Alexander Bowman; brother in law, Wayne Mahan; sister in law, Josephine Cooper; one son, Kelly Dean & wife Karla Cooper of Poteau; one daughter, Regina Lou McAlister & husband Rick of Sulphur, OK; two grandsons, Dustin & wife Heather Cooper of Roland, Kyle & wife Brittnie Cooper of Ft. Smith; two granddaughters, Krystal & James McMillion of Sulphur, Samie Williamson & fiancé Matthew Thomas of Wichita Falls, TX; 2 great grandchildren born to Dustin & Heather, McKenna & Landon Joe; two brothers, William (Dickie) & wife Ann, Ronald (Ron) & wife Beverly of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 10 am, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

The family will be at the funeral home from 9:15 until service time to visit with relatives & friends.  

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Local Dialysis Unit

Linda Bentley

Linda Ann Bentley, 64, of Arkoma, OK passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Linda was born February 17, 1949 in Poteau, OK to Earl & Ruby (Coggins) Davidson.  She was a homemaker.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virginia Miller & niece “special friend”, Donna Kay Sandlin.

Survivors include her husband, John Alvin Bentley of Arkoma, OK; 5 daughters, Ladonna Mendenhall of Ft. Smith, AR, Linda M. Bentley of Arkoma, OK, Kathy Deimert of Van Buren, AR, Tina Thompson of Monroe, OK, Rosemary Pham of Bentonville, AR; son, John David Bentley of Poteau, OK; 4 brothers, Gary Davidson of Poteau, OK, Joe Davidson of Shady Point, OK, Johnny Davidson of Poteau, OK, Mike Davidson of Keota, OK; 5 sisters, Helen Winham of Lawton, OK, Grova Pendergraff of Dewey, OK, Betty Stillman of Riechert, OK, Kathy Rainwater of Poteau, OK, Pat Harris of Monroe, OK; 19 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 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 Heath Diemert, Mark Mendenhall Jr, Joseph Bentley, John Bentley Jr., Dustin Bentley, Jay Robinson, Jerry Davidson, Joe Davidson Jr.

Noreta McGowen

Noreta Ester Stanhope McGowen, 76, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 in  Ft. Smith, AR.  Noreta was born October 24, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK to Fred & Theoda (McCowen) Stanhope.  She was a homemaker, musician and artist.   She was a member of  Poteau Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lawrence Slover & one niece.

Survivors include her husband, Hugh McGowen; 2 nephews; 2 great nieces; many cousins, a host of friends and church family.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Community of Christ in Fanshawe, OK with President Tyler Peterson and Sally McGowen officiating.  Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Wes McGowen, Greg McGowen, Russ Campbell, Tommy Wheat, John Egbert, Jerry Christensen.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Poteau Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   

Billy Joe Black

Billy Joe Black, 82, of Poteau, OK passed away  Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in Poteau.  Billy was born in Poteau on March 16, 1931 to George Andrew & Minnie (Sweeten) Black.  He was a 22 year veteran of the US Army.
No services are scheduled.