Gerald Billy

  Gerald Thomas Billy, 62, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Dallas, TX.  Gerald was born March 13, 1952 in Poteau, OK to Thomas Coleman & Edna Marie (Borden) Billy.  He was a media coordinator at KFSM/Channel 5 for 32 years.  Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Norma Jean Burden.

Survivors include his daughter, Allison Marie Billy of Muskogee, OK; 2 sons, Andrew Ryan & Crystle Billy, Anthony Jordan Billy of Poteau, OK; 4 grandchildren, Alina, Annika, Erik, and Dean; sisters, Cherry Neal of Cameron, OK, Janevieve & Bob Dameron of Hugo, OK; brothers, LeRoy & Joann Billy, Fayette & Juanita Billy of Poteau, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. LeRoy Billy officiating.  Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.

Pallbearers will Sam & Wayne Burden, Thomas Westfall, Mark Mundorff, Steve Caperton & Greg Hicks.  Honorary pallbearers Fred McClure, John-Mark Scales, Mark Skelton, Robert Houston, John Miller, Daren Bob, Jason Jewell Sr., Debby Etzkorn, Rose Smith, Patty Jewell, Agnes Schluterman, Chim Rigor, Jack Mansell, Eileen Mazurkiewicz, Pam Euper and the rest of  his Channel 5 News family.

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

JIMMY ALBERT

  Jimmy Leon Albert, 69, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 in Poteau, OK.  Jimmy was born July 23, 1945 in Poteau, OK to Anthony & Jessie (Midgley) Albert.  He was a plastering subcontractor.  Jimmy loved to deer hunt and he loved those grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his mother; brother, Jerry Albert and sister, Sandra McKown.

Survivors include his father, Anthony “Tony” Albert of Poteau, OK; brother, John & Kim Albert of Poteau; 3 sons & their wives, Brent & Denise Albert of Poteau, OK, Brad & Kristi Albert of Ft. Smith, AR, Brock & Amy Albert of Lavaca, AR; 7 grandchildren, Brennen, Austen, Alex, Alexis, Ashleigh, Parker and Conner Albert; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.  Pallbearers will be Brent, Brad, Brock, Austen, Alex, Brennen, John & John David Albert.

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

RON FULLEN

  Ronald R. Fullen, 74, of Panama, OK passed away Friday, September 26,2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  Ron was born November 19, 1939 in Summerfield, OK to Dewey Ray & Ruth (Miller) Fullen.  He served in the National Guard.  Ron taught 26 years at Panama Schools.  He loved to trotline and hunt; he raised fighting chickens.  Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Fullen July 14, 2013; his parents and brothers, Donald J. (Twin) and Timothy Alexandra Fullen.

Survivors include his daughters Vickie Stout of Arkoma, OK, Teresa & Kevin Stout of Panama, OK; son, Timothy Fullen of Panama, OK; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Martinez of Arkoma, OK, Ashlee & Chris Neems, Megan Fullen of Panama, OK; great grandchildren, Lyric & Jasmine Roberts, Damien Neems;  sisters, Beverly Archey of Poteau, OK, Jo Martin of Greenwood, AR; brothers, Larry Fullen of Pocola, OK, Jack Fullen of Poteau, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, Shady Point, OK with Rev. Rick Kester officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Shannon Darneal, Ronnie Bell, Chris Neems, Robert Moore.

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

Mary Ann Gallant

   Mary Ann Gallant, 71, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Poteau, OK.  Mary Ann was born March 9, 1943 in Midwest City, OK.  Mary Ann was a legal secretary for years and was currently the office manager for Rural Water Dist. #14 in Spiro, OK.  She was preceded in death by her  husband, Richard Henry Gallant; her mother, Jane Ellen (Land) Young sister, Linda Underwood.

Survivors include her sons, Eric Gallant of Cookson, OK, Evan & Stephanie Gallant of Poteau, OK; 4 grandchildren;  sisters, Barbara Underwood of Oklahoma City, OK, Saundra Rogers of Del City, OK;  beloved Aunt Ruth & Uncle T. Eubanks; other relatives, loved ones and beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.    Honorary Pallbearers will be Andy Barnes, Terry Hale, John Henson, Rickie DeShazo, Glenn Mize, Johnny Roy.

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

John E. Glenn Jr.

  John Edward Glenn Jr., 78, of  Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, in Poteau.  John was born January 27, 1936 in Wister, OK to John E. Sr. & Anna Mae (Howery) Glenn.  He was retired from the US Air Force serving for 20 years.  He spent 6 years as a car salesman and then 12 years as a teacher at Cameron Schools.  He had a Bachelors & Masters Degrees from Northeastern State University.   John raised and trained German Shepherd Dogs and show dogs.  He was the Vice President of the German Shepherd Dog Club of San Antonio, TX.  John loved hunting, fishing, camping and gardening.  He will be buried with full military honors.   John was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Bobbie of the home; 3 sons, David Glenn of Van Buren, AR, Darrell & Dana Glenn of Brooklyn, NY, Richard Glenn of Sapulpa, OK; 2 grandsons, John & Steven Glenn; 3 brothers, Warren & Brita Glenn of Colorado Springs, CO, Jim & Gaye Glenn of Van Buren, AR, Thomas Glenn of Talihina, OK; sister, Margaret Vandever of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee, Sgt. Major Jim Glenn, and Bro. Thom Chappelle officiating.  Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery, Howe, OK.  Pallbearers will be his nephews.   Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Lockhart & Gordon Semour.

Danie Byous

    Aaron Daniel “Danie” Byous, Jr., 67 of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  Danie was born January 7, 1947 in Modesto, CA to Aaron Daniel Sr. & Betty (Mitchell) Byous.  He was a lineman and service man for OG&E for 35 years.  Danie was a veteran of the US Army.  He was preceded in death by his father; father in law, Harry Tustin; stepfather, Ben Gedosh.

   Survivors include his wife, Susie of the home; daughters, Misty & Jerry Collins, Lacey & Justin Downs of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren, Dani & Dax Collins, Champ, Wrigley & Rooklyn Downs; mother, Betty Gedosh; mother in law, Tess Tustin both of Poteau, OK; stepbrother,  Dr. Jack & JoAnn Gedosh of Ft. Smith, AR; brothers in law, Harry & Robbie Tustin Jr., Larry & Sandy Tustin; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 2 pm, Friday, September 26, 2014  at Cross Community Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Barry Hayes officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Ronnie Satterfield, Kenny Sparks, Houston Lambert, Mike Ford, David Wann and Ricky Anderson.  Honorary pallbearers will be David Kerns & Ronnie Cooper.

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

"Bo" John William Metzker

John William “Bo” Metzker, 65, of Heavener, OK passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 in Fayetteville, AR.  Bo was born October 2, 1948 in Poteau, OK to John & Oma Lee (Ward) Metzker.   Bo was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army.   He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Margaret Metzker, A.J. & Oma Lee Reynolds; mother in law & father in law, Aaron & Lila Standridge;  sister, Patsy Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma of the home; children, Sheila Jones of Ft. Smith, AR, Brenda & Jerry Carpenter of Wister, OK, Lila Metzker of Heavener, OK, Clay & Dana Metzker of Heavener, OK; grandchildren, Makenzie & Mason Jones, Melanie Ward, Kylee & Lane Carpenter, Bailey & Cole Adams, Trentin, Jaxon & J.D. Metzker; great grandchildren, Rylan Tobey & Jerra Ward; sisters, Shirley Young, Karol & Bob Traw, Connie & Paul Keith, Barbara & Jeff  Dunn; brothers, Michael & Robin Metzker, Eddie Metzker & Daniel Metzker; brothers in law & sisters in law, Mike & Brenda Standridge, Brenda & Mike Griffin, Sherrie Standridge, Loretta Gibson, June & John Thomas; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories,

Poteau, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating.  Interment will follow in Reichert Cemetery .

  Pallbearers will be Jimmy Carter, Michael, Aaron & Jerry Standridge, Glenn Griffin, Justin & Jason Greb, Alan Lane, David Graham, Jody Akers, Ryan Dunn, Scotty Williams, Daniel Clay Metzker.

Levi Easton

Levi L. Easton, 87, of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  Levi was born March 4, 1927 in Williams, OK to Calvin & Neva (Byrd) Easton.  Levi taught in Cameron Schools for 30 years, also serving as principal. He was a lover of education; proud of all his kids and grandkids and attended their college graduations.  Levi could play every instrument, except the violin.  He loved singing and music of all kinds.    He was a member of the Methodist Church in Cameron.  Levi loved fishing, gardening and story telling.  He lived life as he felt God would have him to.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rev. Junior Easton; granddaughter, Kara Beth Vincent & great grandson, Evan Dale Vincent.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Wilma (Campbell) Easton of the home; daughters, Jan Carmack of Poteau, OK, Rhonda Fox & husband Ronnie of Cameron, OK, Sheila Brown & husband,  Jimmy of Poteau, OK; grandkids,  Kendra & Jeremiah Maxwell, Chad & Sarah Fox, Brooke & Paul Mason, Amy & Kendall Adams, Keith & Janie Vincent, Hannah Brown, Kenzi Brown; great grandkids, Maci Maxwell, Caden & Caston Fox, Joel & Jenna Mason, Kylar, Kase & Kynli Adams, Jerran & Kenbri Vincent,; sister, Christine Williams & husband L.D., Alustine Williams; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Cameron Methodist Church, Cameron, OK with Revs. Barry Hayes, Kim Hutson, Charles Caughern officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Keith Vincent, Jeremiah Maxwell, Chad Fox, Kendall Adams, Paul Mason, Brant Ridenour.  Honorary pallbearers will be M.K. Derrick, Bill Mooneyham, Clarence Douglas, & L.D. Williams.

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

Cloyis Clay

Cloyis W. Clay, 84, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 in Poteau.  Cloyis was born September 24, 1929  in Gilmore, OK to Vernon & Beulah (Day) Clay.  He was a veteran of the US Army where was awarded the CIB (Combat Infantry Badge), Army Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal with Bronze  Star, & UN Service Medal.  Cloyis was an educator/principal.  Cloyis loved to hunt.  He was a great gardener, grafting trees.  He was very proud of his grandson who is pursuing a PhD.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother in law, Troy Riddle & niece, Debbie Mudd.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; daughter, Lisa Clay of Poteau, OK; grandson, Devin Griffith of Pittsburg, PA; brothers & sisters in law, C.D. & Billie Clay of Ada, OK, Floyis & Wanda Clay of Gilmore, OK; sister, Sue Riddle of Blanchard, OK; sister in law, Nancy (Coggins) Butler of Poteau, OK; lifelong friend, Curtis Kelly of Hodgen, OK; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones & friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Reynolds Center, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Reed & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Private family interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Charley Shoupe, Keith Henson, Carroll Hale, Carl Shelton, Todd Peters, Lloyd Lee

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southside Baptist Church or the Gideon’s Int’l. 

Mona Crawford

Mona L. Crawford, 88, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 in Spiro, OK.  Mona was born September 10, 1926 in Fanshawe, OK to Raymond & Alice (Jones) Armstrong.  She was a teacher at Pocola Elementary until she retired.  Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Crawford; daughter, Glenda Harvell; shared daughter, Heather Crawford; brother, Bill Armstrong.

She is survived by her granddaughters, Lana Harvell of the home, Ramona Harvell of Pocola, OK; grandsons, Trey Richison of Oklahoma City, OK, Lance Richison of Henryetta, OK; great grandchildren, Ian & Ali Williams of Russellville, AR, Jason & Joshua Richison, Ashley Guinn, Glenda Layne, Jessie Davis Jr.;  brothers, Bob Armstrong of Joplin, MO, Jack Armstrong of Poteau, OK, Raymond Armstrong of Maumelle, AR, Tom Armstrong of Poteau, OK; numerous other grand, great & great great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK. 

Nadjamae Steel

 Nadjamae Steel, 92, of Oklahoma City, OK (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in Oklahoma City.  Nadjamae was born June 4, 1922 in Vernon, OK to Oscar Elden & Ethel Ann (Nation) Sturgell.  She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, William “Bill” Ward Miller and William “Bill” A. Steel; 6 siblings, Houston, Dale, Eldon & Richard Sturgell, Ruby Stufflebean and Edna Sturgell. 

Survivors include her son, Roderick Miller of Oklahoma City; daughters, Carrie & Scott Renner of Oklahoma City, Sue Miller of Panama, OK; 11 grandchildren, Rebecca Evans, Jodie Cline, Danielle Chancey, D.J. Miller, Angela Hambrook, Eric Cameron Miller, Randall Miller, Liam Miller, April Blaskowski, Michelle Richey, Trisha Lynn; 13 great grandchildren, Katelyn & Daniel Evans, Bryant, Bryson, & Kyler Cline, Layla & Aubrey Chancey, Lochlan, Hannah & Addison Miller, Kaelyn & Kelsey Blaskowski, Harper Richey; stepson, Jimmy Steel of Ft. Smith, ARj; step daughter, Judy (Steel) & Bill Lynn of Cash, OK; other relatives, Loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday at First Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Scott Renner, David Beaver, Justin Hambrook, Grady Chancey, Randy Miller & Eric Miller.

Jackie Mae Steel

Jackie Mae Steel, 86, of  Wister, OK passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Poteau.  Jackie was born April 5, 1928 in Swink, OK to James & Ruby (Roland) Woolery.  She was retired from Pacific Telephone.  Jackie was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom Steel; daughter, Sharon Gutierrez; and siblings, Truman Woolery and Iva Moody.

Survivors include her daughter, Dona Schnaidt of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 grandchildren, Thomas Schnaidt of Santa Cruz, CA, Dona Lynn Dodson of Brookings, OR; 4 great grandchildren, Gabbrielle Settlemire, Danielle Dodson, Guinness Schnaidt-Van Meter, Saskia Schnaidt Van Meter; 3 siblings, Clyde Ray Woolery of Gilmore, TX, Shirley Holder of Poteau, OK, Cecil Woolery of Wister, OK; sister in law, Wilma Nell Hyde of Roseburg, OR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 11 am, Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Valliant Cemetery, Valliant, OK.  Pallbearers will be Thomas Schnaidt, Cecil Woolery, John Paul McAlester, Rodney Noble, Marty Cooper, Wayne Woolery.

Virgie Crumb

Virgie Marie Crumb, 78, of Spiro, OK passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in Spiro.  Virgie was born June 21, 1936 in Paris, AR to Emmett & Mary (Shirley) Cothran.  She was a homemaker.  Virgie was a member of Southside House of Worship in Spiro; she loved to go to church, play the piano and sing.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, Silas Cothran, Helen Belcher and Tommy Cothran.

Survivors include her husband, Raymond of the home; siblings, Sue Stanberry, Minnie Freeman, Doyle, Randy & Mike Cothran, Judy Kay Dial; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 11 am, Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Southside House of Worship in Spiro, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Debbie Wegert officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK.  Pallbearers will be Geary Ridenour, Larry Bridges, Joe Rowan, Chris Crumb, Josh Dodd, Toby Teach.

Doris Harrison

Doris Joe Harrison, 94, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014  in Poteau.  Doris was born June 4, 1920  in Waldron, AR to Joe & Sarah Tippet. 

Survivors include 3 daughters, Linda & Leta Harrison of the home; Ava Gates of Ft. Smith, AR; granddaughter, Amber; 2 great grandchildren.

Private family services will be held 2 pm, Thursday, September 11, 2014.

Mary Dunn Martin

Mary D. Martin, 98, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in Poteau, OK.  Mary was born January 20, 1916 in Monroe, OK to Marion & Myra Ottie (Collum) Dunn.  She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, B.C. “Babe” Martin.

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Joe & Donna Martin of Wister, OK; grandsons, Joe & Krissy Martin, Tony Martin, Donny & Shawna Martin, Billy & Carla Martin; great grandkids, Toni Wann, Mary Beth Branscum, Curtis Martin, Kara Martin, Blake Percifield, Chase Martin, Bryce Martin & Brody Martin; great great grandkids, Cole Wann, Jalynn Wann, Kacie Branscum, Hadley Branscum, Jolee Wann & Paislee Martin; brother, Marion Duke Dunn of Stigler, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, September 12, 2014 at First Southern Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Revs. Johnny Montgomery, Keith Stewart & Gene Heflin officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be  Joe II, Tony, Donny, Billy & Thad Martin, and Gary Dunn

Betty Claunts

Betty Jean Claunts, 81, of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 in Cameron.  Betty was born November 20, 1932 in Wolf Knob (Cameron), OK to Jim Sam & Easter Mary (Thompson) Walls.  She was a homemaker. Betty was a member  and secretary at Cameron Gospel Lighthouse since 1961.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Rex Leon McDonald & Cecil Claunts; sister, Mattie Marshall and brothers, Sydney Walls and J.C. Walls.

She is survived by 6 daughters & spouses, Phyllis Jean & Larry Brown of Cameron, OK, Donna Sue & Allen Bailey of Hackett, AR, Rose Mary McDonald of Greenwood, AR, Carolyn Ann & Jack Niblett, Marilyn Nan & Don Jiles, Jo Ann & Danny Green all of Cameron, OK; sons, Rex Leon McDonald and Gary Wayne McDonald of Cameron, OK 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Aline Cody of Cameron, OK, Wanda Weaver of Broken Arrow, OK; brother, Homer Walls of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; a host of beloved friends.

Services will be 11 am, Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in  Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Larry Gene Brown, Shannon Allen Bailey, Johnathan Scott McDonald, Eric Tilman McDonald, Scotty Wayne McDonald, Luke Spenser McDonald.   Honorary pallbearers will be her sons in law, Larry, Allen, Jack, Don and Danny.

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

Mozelle Plummer

Florence Mozelle Plummer, 89, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, September 08, 2014 in Poteau.  Mozelle was born November 29, 1924 in Memphis, TX to O.W. “Boots” & Lois (White) Wise.  She was owner/operator of Buster’s Buffet.  Mozelle was preceded in death by her husband, E.C. “Buster” Plummer and sister, Madge Robison.

Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Linda & Don Pugh of Houston, TX; sons & daughters in law, Everett & Illene Plummer, Paul & Gloria Plummer of Poteau, OK; brothers, Joe & Annette Wise, Don & Connie Wise, Kenny  & Mary Wise of Poteau; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Lou Eidschun and Ann LaFevers of Poteau, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Southside Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Bill Taylor

William Floyd “Bill” Taylor, 65, of Poteau, OK left this life Thursday, September 04, 2014 in Poteau.  Bill was born April 21, 1949 in Poteau, OK to Delbert Floyd & Norma Louise (Thompson) Taylor.  He was retired from the US Navy and  served his country with pride and honor for 26 years.  Bill loved the outdoors; fishing, hunting & being with his grandchildren and the children he was so proud of.    Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sister,  Sunny Ineeta; nephew, David Taylor, granddaughter, Hope Rae Ellis.

He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Pam of the home;  his son & daughter in law, Staff Sgt. William L. & Michelle Taylor of Colorado Springs, CO; daughters & son in law, Brandie & Matt Bennett of Sallisaw, OK, Amy Taylor of Tahlequah, OK; 4 grandchildren, Kyla & Haley Taylor of Colorado Springs, Bralie Rust & Ty Bennett of Sallisaw; one brother & sister in law, Wayne “Tuffy” & Dede Taylor of McAlester, OK; five sisters & brothers in law, Suzanne & Leo Ritter of Poteau, OK, Kay Ollar of Mena, AR, Vicki Wilson of Howe, OK, Jan & Billy Clark of Spiro, OK, Gean Taylor of Panama, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many friends.

Services will be 11 am, Monday, September 8, 2014 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Gary Furr, Danny Blaylock, Rex Blaylock, Matt Bennett, Jimmy DeLap.

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

Raymond Hopkins

Raymond Lyle Hopkins, 64, of Spiro, OK passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Spiro.  Raymond was born January 15, 1950 in Poteau, OK to William Frank & Virginia Mae (Faulkenberry) Hopkins.  He was a carpenter.  Raymond was a veteran of the US Army.  He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Edward Ray Underwood.

Survivors include his mother, Virginia Leiper of Spiro, OK; brother & sister in law, Frankie & Pamela Hopkins of Dallas, TX; sister, Margie Mitchell of Pocola, OK; nieces & nephews, William, Faith & Beth Hopkins, Jessica & William Mitchell; great niece, Rowan Mitchell; other relatives & loved ones, many friends.

Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. C.L. Thomas & Rev. Larry Stacy officiating.  Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery, Howe, OK

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

Hazel Opal Hetherington

Hazel Opal Hetherington, 99, of Poteau, OK (formerly of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, September 02, 2014 in Sallisaw, OK.  Hazel was born October 29, 1914 in LeFlore, OK to George Thomas & Artie (Turner) Walden.  She was a teacher for 43 years.  She was a graduate of LeFlore High School; received a B.S. from Southeastern State University and a MA from Northeastern State University.    She was a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa, National Honorary Teacher’s Sorority.  She was active in her professional organization.  She was twice president of LeFlore County Teachers; chosen LeFlore County Teacher of the Year in 1978; was a delegate to the NEA Delegate Assembly; served many times as a delegate to the OEA Delegate Assembly.  Hazel was a Sunday School teacher in the Primary and Junior Dept. of the First Baptist Church in Panama for many years.  She moved to Poteau in 1986 and was a faithful, active member of First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK, serving on various committees.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings and husband, Thomas Hetherington.

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Jerry  & Georgia Hetherington of Sallisaw, OK; grandson, Jarret & wife Terri Hetherington; great grandchildren, Taren & Seth; many special nieces & nephews; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, September 5, 2014 at First Baptist Church,  Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Max Rowley, Dexter Haskins, Sam Walden, Steve Walden, Gary Walden, Seth Morgan, & Ed Abernathy.