Vera Sims Griffith

Vera Sims Griffith, 83, of Shady Point, OK passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  She worked in accounting for Wilson Foods and McKesson Chemicals.   She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Ron Belford & Bobby Belford.

Survivors include her sons, Curt Belford of Yukon, OK, Harold Belford of Bokoshe, OK;  granddaughters, Misty Belford of Poteau, OK, Dawn Belford of Yukon, OK; 5 great granddaughters; 1 great grandson; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 12 Noon, Friday, January 2, 2014 graveside at Resthaven Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  

Freddie Fulmer

Freddie Don Fulmer, 67, of Pocola, OK passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Pocola.  Freddie was born February 5, 1947 in Scranton, AR to Robert & Minnie (Rutledge) Fulmer.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in Vietnam.  Freddie worked at Rheem for 37 years.  He was a 32^nd degree Mason, Spiro Lodge #49.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arvie (Whitey) Fulmer; sister, Ernestine Guthrie; baby daughter, Hope Donell Fulmer-who he has carried in his heart and now holds her in his arms.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy of the home; son, Mark Fulmer of Pocola, OK, daughter, Lara Plank of Rock Island, OK; stepsons, Jason & wife Robin Cothran of Ft. Smith, AR, Adam Cothran of Owasso, OK; brother, Earl & wife Betsy Fulmer of Arkadelphia, AR; 5 grandchildren, Colton Nichols, Kylee Wooten, Brylee Fulmer, Holden Cothran & Aria Cothran; the mother of his children, Pat Kennedy of Pocola, OK; brother in law, Carroll Rogers of Spiro, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 11 am Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. H.D. Fulmer  officiating.  Interment will follow at 1 pm in the Ft. Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR.  Pallbearers will be Jason & Adam Cothran, Carroll, Smokey & Bart Rogers, James Croy.

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

JC Holton

James C. “JC” Holton, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 in Pocola, OK.  James was born in Poteau on July 29, 1937 to Earl & Mary Caroline (Sulivant) Holton.   He attended Poteau Public Schools and graduated in 1956.  He attended Oklahoma A & M (OSU), transferred to Northeastern State College, and graduated in 1960.  He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Poteau.  His first teaching job was in Nowata, OK where he taught algebra and coached 9^th grade football.  He taught in Nowata for six years where his two sons were born.  He moved to Poteau in 1966 and taught math in the high school for six years.  In 1972 he went to CASC where he was head of the math department for 22 years.  He retired in 1994.  After retiring, he served on the CASC Board of Trustees until 2009, when his health prevented his involvement.  He was on the Poteau City Council for 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons, James and wife Tammy Holton of Fort Smith,  Jerry and wife Kelly Holton of Poteau; his sisters, Janice and husband Leonard Greene of Poteau, Susie and husband Ron Vickers of McAlester; his five grandchildren, James and wife Emily Holton of Bentonville, AR, Kara Holton of Denver, CO, Lexy and husband John Hutchison of Rogers, AR, Kale Holton of Poteau, and Kenzy and Weldon Tanner of Oklahoma City; and his great-grandson, Parker Lee Hutchison.

Services will be 10 am, Monday at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma & Arkansas Chapter, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC  20090-6011.

Hulan Mosley Jr.

   Hulan Arville Mosley Jr., 70, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Ft. Smith, AR.   Hulan was born November 28, 1944 in San Antonio, TX to Hulan A. Sr. & Christine M. (Boatman) Mosley.  He worked for 30+ years with the Union Pacific Railroad.  Hulan enjoyed hunting, fishing & spending time with his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

    Suvivors include his wife, Patricia of  the home; children, Meradth Dwillis of Poteau, OK, Donald Mosley of Booneville, AR; 5 grandchildren, Lacy Powers & Vincent Reed of Pocola, OK, Alisha Dwillis and Hayley Dwillis of Cameron, OK, Logan Mosley of Poteau, OK, Lilith Mosley of Booneville, AR; 4 great grandchildren, Desirae, Connor & Hayden Reed, Kaitlynne Mosley; sisters, Martha Davis, Anna & R.D. Dameron of Gilmore, OK, Jean & Jim Holt  of Ada, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Ronnie Robertson and Anna Dameron officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Vincent Reed, David Brady, Kelly Pass, Steve Moore, Harold Robbins, Damon Davis.  Honorary pallbearers will be Alisha & Hayley Dwillis, Logan & Lilith Mosley, Desirae, Connor, Hayden Reed, and Kaitlynne Mosley.

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

Rick Jernigan

Ricky Clyde Jernigan, 62, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Rick was born June 29, 1952 in Poteau, OK to Dewey & Billye (Mobley) Jernigan.  He was an over the road truck driver for 38 years.  Rick was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau.  He loved going to church.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sisters, Samantha & husband Johnny Noseff of Poteau, OK & Linda Jernigan of Broken Arrow, OK; nephew, Jerry & wife Becky Sommers of Poteau; niece, Kim Davison of Red Oak, OK; 4 great nephews and 3 great  nieces; his church family

Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Revs. Cory Thompson and Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK. 

Sally James

Salud “Sally” James, 94, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 in Poteau.  Sally was born December 8, 1920 in Old Mexico to Frank & Rosalie Ortez.  She was a homemaker.  She also worked at Taylors Inn, LeFlore County Nursing Home and the Black Angus Motel.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; son, David Lee and daughter, Corina.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Abney of Poteau, OK; sons, Dean Warren, Frankie & Jessie James of Poteau, OK, Gibson James of Heavener, OK, Teddy Jo James of Okmulgee, OK; 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 3 pm, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK, with interment at James Cemetery, Calhoun, OK. 

The family will be at the funeral home at 2 pm to visit with relatives & friends before the service.

Bill Carroll

   Bill Bevins Carroll, 48, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 in Wister.  Bill was born August 6, 1966 in Poteau, OK.  Bill worked at Baldor.  

Friends and family knew him as “Little Billy”.  We all have happy memories of Billy that we hold dear to our hearts.

    Survivors include his daughter & son in law, Brittany Nichols and Jesse Loomis of Wister, OK; grandson, Aidan Loomis; parents, Jack & Judy Holderfield of Kinta, OK; companion, Sheri Leavitt; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

     Memorial services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK.  Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Carroll, Larry Carroll, Leonard Carroll, Billy Charles Carroll, Jim Holderfield, Joe Byrd and Ray Byrd.

      

            Bill Bevins Carroll – friends and family all knew him as “Little Billy”.  We all have happy memories of Billy that we hold dear to our hearts.  WE have all probably seen him spinning his guns.  What a sight to see him with his gun holster around his waist, twirling his guns and doing a quick draw. Or you may have known Billy was going to visit his grandmother Carroll at least twice a week.  No matter how much extra money he had in his pocket he would go visit Violet on Monday to borrow $20 then go visit again on Friday to repay Violet her $20.  This was his way of letting her know she was loved and appreciated as the matriarch of the Carroll family.  And in turn he would be honored to be laid to rest with his grandmother. 

Billy, the free spirit he was in his younger days, could always be found near the water fishing, playing hackey sack and listening to some old tunes, hanging with friends and family.  He loved reminiscing about all the crazy times he had in school.  He was a very kind hearted person who would give  you the shirt off his back.  He was an animal lover who could never turn away a stray.  He was a person that would always accept you the way you were.  He was kind, giving and loyal.  If you were down and out he had room for you.

Tom & Margaret Monks

Margaret Nell Monks, 76, of Panama, OK  went home to meet Jesus on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  Margaret was born December 2, 1938 in Buck Creek, OK to Albert & Ailene (Lipsey) Harris.  She was a  grade school teacher in Panama for 28 years  before she retired.  Marg loved to feed the deer and birds and loved to quilt.  She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Della and Robert Pierce.

    Leonard Thomas “Tom” Monks, 73, of Panama, OK passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Panama.  Tom was born April 11, 1941 in Fort Smith, AR to Leonard H. “Bill” & Eveline E. (Ward) Monks.  He served in the National Guard and was a rancher and a retired teacher.  Tom & Marg were married on April 14, 1962.

    Survivors include Tom’s  mother, Eveline Monks of Panama, OK; godson, Kendall Davis and wife Kelly of Phoenix, AZ; her sister, Delores and husband Ernest Duncan; his sister, Donna Sue and husband Ron Hunt; nephews, David & wife Tammie Hunt, Brad & wife Jennifer Hunt; nephew, Lance Duncan; niece Dana and husband John Brooks;  Lori Duncan,  Lana and husband Rob Ellis; great nieces and nephews, Jared, Tyler, & Trey Hunt, Kya Hunt, Zack Foster & Trace Brooks, Candence Adams, Gentry and Addison Ellis, Eric & Chance Duncan; aunt, Wanda and husband Deward Gunter and their children, Keith and Glenda.

    Services at 11:30 am, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Victory Worship Center, Spiro, OK with Revs. Bryan Fouts and Michael Monroe officiating.  Private family interment at Monks family cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm at the funeral home on Friday evening.

Jean Hathaway

Lillie “Jean” Hathaway, 89, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 in Poteau.  Jean was born January 26, 1925 in LeFlore, OK to Pete & Effie I. (Kennedy) DeHart.  She graduated from LeFlore High School and attended Eastern Oklahoma State in Wilburton.  Jean was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Tulsa &was retired from Coors where she worked as a secretary.   She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Elizabeth and her husband Bill.

      She is survived by her son, Gregg Hathaway and wife Billie; grandsons, Jason Hathaway and wife Misty, Ryan Hathaway; great grandson, Jake Hathaway all of the Dallas area.

      Services are pending.

Winifred Short

Winifred Lee Short, 86, of Cameron, OK passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Cameron.  Winifred was born June 14, 1928 in Booneville, AR to Arvel A.  & Vergie (Oliver) Wann.  She was a retired beautician. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Roberts of Alvarado, TX and her parents.  Winifred was known for her gardening and love of flowers.  She loved singing, especially gospel music, and she loved quilting.  Many people received a gift made with love.  One of her finest accomplishments was her writing.  She wrote poems and children’s short stories.  Her “Cheeky, the Curious Squirrel” stories are known and loved all over the world.  She will be greatly missed worldwide.  She is in the arms of her Heavenly Father.  

     She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilbur Short of the home; daughters & sons in law, Leona & Phil Bridges of Walkerton, IN, Burta & Bruce Lancaster of Cameron, OK, Carolyn & David Henson of Jasper, TX, Marie & Billy Campbell of Crandall, TX; son & daughter in law, M.E. “Butch” & Nelle Short of Seattle, WA; brother, Oliver Wann of Bushland, TX; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 3 pm, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Bill Wheat officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.

         **The family will be at the chapel at 2 pm to visit with friends and relatives before the service. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cameron First Baptist Church or order Gideon Bibles by calling the funeral home.

Jack Edward Scott Jr.

Jack Edward Scott Jr., 45 , of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Poteau.  Jack was born December 15, 1969 in Ft. Smith, AR to Jack Edward Sr. & Phyllis June (Manley) Scott.  He was a control room operator at the AES plant where he worked for over 20 years.  Jack was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Pete & Alice Scott.

     Survivors include his wife, Amanda (Lamb) Scott of the home; sons, Ryan & Drew Scott of the home; parents, Jack & Phyllis Scott of Heavener, OK; sisters, Jackie & Byron Vinson of Wilburton, OK, Lindsey & Jim Hurst of Hodgen, OK; brother, Pete & Candace Scott of Poteau, OK; maternal grandparents, Hayward & Betty Manley of Heavener, OK; 9 nieces and nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

    Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the Calhoun Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Hughes officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Pete Scott, Byron Vinson, Jim Hurst, Matt Lamb, BJ Barnes, Mike Sanders.  Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Morris, Eric Hill, Mike Staley, Dean Lilley, Lane Hetherington, Ricky Welch, James Chaplin, Ed Pendergrass, Michael Smith, Chris Coyle, George Haney, James Wisdom, Greg Oechsner, and Rob Spuhler.

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

Ada Mae Turner Marshall

Ada Mae Turner Marshall, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Poteau.  Ada was born September 10, 1922 in Wister, OK to Willis & Tennie (Glenn) Turner.  She was of the Nazarene faith.  Ada was a loving mother, grand and great grandmother.  She was a really good cook and she never met a stranger.  Ada was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Thomasine Nelson; grandson, Timothy Nelson; son in law, Dean Grey; brothers, Leeodas Turner, Harold Turner, Glen Turner; sisters, Mary Ruth Love, Billie June Crawley.

Survivors include her husband, Garlin Marshall of the home; children, Barbara Grey of Summerfield, OK, Anita & Steve Labahn of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, Dylan & Lisa Gayle Grey, Melissa & Rusty Duncan of Summerfield, OK, Tonya & Bob Carper of Antlers, OK, Tracey Nelson of Ft. Smith, AR; Steve Labahn Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK, Shawna & Ryan Dixon of Yukon, OK, Shelly Labahn of Poteau, OK; 9 great grandchildren, Amber, Ashley, Cody, Haley, Camri, Tessa, Ty, Will, Liana; sister, Jimmie & Tom Marshall of Bethany, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, December 22, 2014 graveside at Vaughn Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Rev. Scott Martin officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Don Emerson

Don Robert Emerson, 73, of Cameron, OK, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, in Greenwood, AR. Don was born September 14, 1941, in Pontiac, MI, to Donald and Gertrude (McClure) Emerson. He was a graduate of Cameron High School and graduated from the College of the Ozarks. He was owner/operator of various businesses, including Emerson Moving & Storage and Emerson Transload. He was a past president of Ft. Smith Jaycees, state VP of Arkansas Jaycees, on the Board of Trustees for the Arkansas Oklahoma Regional Education Promotion Association, Inc., past chairman of the Old Fort Days Rodeo, a founder of the Old Fort Days Dandies and Old Fort Days Barrel Futurity, and was heavily involved in local politics. Don loved horse racing, livestock shows, rodeo events, and ranching. He stayed involved with his kids’ and community’s events.

Don is survived by his wife Emmy of the home; daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Jeff Busby of Washington, OK; Marcie Emerson of Poteau, OK; Laken Emerson and Loren Emerson of the home; grandchildren Ki, Callie, and Brenna Busby of Washington, OK, and Piper Morgan of Ft. Smith, AR; and sister Suzanne Emerson Billingsley, along with other relatives and loved ones. He attended Fuel Church in Poteau, OK.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2014, at Unite Church in Spiro, OK, with Jim Jones and Shane Waldrop officiating.

The visitation is from 6-8p.m. Thursday, December 18, at the funeral home in Pocola, OK, to visit with relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to hospice.

Dorothy Aldridge Pickering

Dorothy Lenore Monks Aldridge Pickering, 85, formerly of Bokoshe, OK, passed away December 17^th, 2014 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO surrounded by her family.  Dorothy was born on June 18 ^th, 1929 in Calhoun, OK to Roy and Gracie (Baxter) Monks. Dorothy loved gardening, canning, cooking and was an accomplished seamstress, quilter and baker. She loved to be with family, visit with friends and never knew a stranger. Anyone who knew her knew she enjoyed a special relationship with Jesus Christ. She read scripture daily.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Oran Aldridge; 2nd husband Lonnie Pickering; son, Douglas Aldridge; siblings, Floyd Sanders, Lois (Orlen) Ritter, Lavon (Carl) Swenson and a niece; Melveena Weaver-Bates.

She is survived by sons, Danny Aldridge of Columbia, MO and Brian Pickering of Wister, OK; sister, Bernice (Melford) Weaver of Panama, OK; brother Carl (Erma) Monks of Grove, OK; brother-in-law, ; Carl Swenson of Muskogee, OK;  grandchildren; Terry Aldridge (Kristi) of Adel, IA , Roy Aldridge of Poteau, OK, James Aldridge (Stephanie) of Columbia, MO, Dr. Amy (Gene) Sanford of Corpus Christi, TX, Andrew (Sue) Aldridge of Warner, OK, Dee Aldridge (Nathan) of Columbia, MO and nieces, nephews and many great-grandchildren. .

   

Graveside services officiated by Pastor C. Lynn Bullard, will be at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee, OK at 2PM on Saturday, December 20^th.

Flowers can be sent to Evans Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Memorials can be made to the family. 
                The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening  5 pm  to visit with relatives & friends.
 

Jackie McKeown

Jackie Edward McKeown, 65, of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Pocola.  Jackie was born April 18, 1949 in Weatherford, OK to Jack E. & Anna Marie (Blansett) McKeown.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  Jackie worked for LeFlore County.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda and brother, Harold “Ernie” McKeown. 

Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Moore of Stigler, OK; sons, Jack Edward McKeown of Pocola, OK, Billy Wayne McKeown of Ft. Smith, AR; 6 grandchildren, Jessica & Kaylee McKeown, Montana, Dakota & Kaitlyn Bishop, Destiny Moore; 5 sisters, Sherri McKeown, Linda Ghormley & Lois McKeown of Cameron, OK, Joyce & Jerry Harmon of Wister, OK, Sandra Johnson of Barling, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Doug Atkins, Michael Pipkins, Vince O’Conner, Johnny Satterfield, Alvin Satterfield, Kenny Garner, and Josh Garner.

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

Dama "Jackie" Lindstrom

Dama Jacqueline Lindstrom, 83, of Ft. Smith, AR (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away  Friday, December 12, 2014 in Ft. Smith.  Jackie was born July 8, 1931 in Poteau, OK to Howard M. & Kathryn (Otey) Aldred.  She was a homemaker & a lifetime member of the First Christian Church in Poteau.  She graduated from Poteau High in 1949.  She was a loving mother & grandmother.  Jackie loved to fish and was an avid OU football fan.  She volunteered for Meals on Wheels; was an officer for AARP and past president of the Katty Club.  Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Anund Lloyd Lindstrom & 4 sisters, Helen Larkin, Janet Fullen, Vivian Tullis, Betty Baggett.

Survivors include her daughters & son in law, Kathryn & Jimmy Gilbert of Booneville, AR, Kristina Lindstrom of Newkirk, OK; grandsons, Steven & wife Haley Gilbert, Todd & wife Kelly Gilbert of Magazine, OK;   7 great grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, Landen, & Cole Gilbert, Kevin, Tristin & Alyssa Hall; brothers in law & their wives, Bob & Leta Faye Lindstrom of Poteau, OK, John & Gloria Lindstrom of Seattle, WA; sister in law, Carole Lindstrom of Minneapolis, MN; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, loved ones & her friends at Butterfield Place.

Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at First Christian Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Gary Vancil officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. 

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Christian Church in her name.

John N. Polzin

John Newell Polzin, 53, of Panama, OK (formerly of  Eagle River, AK)  passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Memorial services will be at a later date in Alaska.

Myrl Christenberry

Myrl Faye Christenberry, 82, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Spiro, OK.  Myrl was born November 24, 1932 in Shady Point, OK to Elton & Ruth (Lloyd) Richardson.  She was a homemaker.  Myrl was a member of Victory Worship of Center, Spiro, OK. She was a loving grandma. She loved her kids, grand and great grandkids.  She loved any sports the kids were in, especially Panama Razorbacks.  She loved to crochet.  Myrl was a member of a CB club and her handle was “Smokey”.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Buck & Bill Richardson;  sister, Jackie Taylor.

Survivors include her husband, Carl of the home; daughters & sons in law, Debbie & Kenneth Morgan of Shady Point, OK, Carla & Dennis Hope of Bokoshe, OK; 3 grandsons, Kenny Morgan, Kendall & Adriana Morgan, Curtis & Aubrey Hope all of Shady Point, OK; granddaughter, Mandi & Ronnie Painter of Poker Bend, OK;  7 great grandchildren, Tori, Gavin, Gannon, & Graiden Morgan, Brentley Chambers, Waylon Hope, Oakley Painter; brother, Don Richardson of Little Rock, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, December 15, 2014 at Victory Worship Center, Spiro, OK with Rev. Bryan Fouts and Michael Monroe officiating.  Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Kenneth, Kenny, & Kendall Morgan, Dennis & Curtis Hope, & Ronnie Painter.

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

Ora Lee Spangler

Ora Lee Spangler, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014  in Pocola, OK.  Ora Lee was born May 17, 1926 in Shady Point, OK to Grady & Gertrude (Holstead) Brown.  Ora was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur; son L.G. Spangler;  grandson Keith Spangler.

Survivors include her children Reba Williams, Paul Spangler & wife Connie, Sue Ellen Chitwood & husband Phil, Lisa Longest & husband  Paul,  Terry Spangler; grandchildren, Duane & David Williams, Dana Killian, Paul Denver Spangler, Terry Chitwood & wife Amber, Tarrah Lindholm & husband Brian, Jacob & Caleb Chitwood, Jessica Gray & husband Chris, Whitney Lewis & husband Matt, Amy Yelverton; great grandchildren, Sky, Bryce, Rhett, Dylan, Dakota, Patrick, Seth, Brennon, Cory, Abigail, Cooper, Avery, Dylan Street, Mya & Axton Gray; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Southside Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Reed officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Jacob Chitwood, Caleb Chitwood, Paul Denver Spangler, David Williams, Terry Chitwood, Dakota Killian. 

Lloyd Estes

Lloyd Olen Estes, 64, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Cameron.  Lloyd was born April 27, 1950 in Roswell, NM to Billie Byrd & Lora Nell (Jackson) Estes.  He was a graduate of Cameron High School.  And had been employed by the Burlington Northern  Railroad Engineer and was also a  Merchant Marine for years. 

Survivors include his children, Douglas Estes of Cleveland, OH, Sean Estes of Portland, OR, Amanda Estes of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Melissa Estes, Treven Reinholt/Estes of Spokane, WA; uncle, Jim Estes of Cameron, OK; sister, Barbara Van Hoosen of Edgewood, WA;  other relatives, loved ones & friends.

Memorial services will be 11 am, Monday, December 8, 2014 at Greenhill Church at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK with Rev. Tracy Ellis officiating.  Interment will follow.

Janette Kirkendoll

Janette Gleason Kirkendoll, 74, born September 13, 1940 in Hoodale Holler (Panama), Oklahoma went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Janette brought smiles to all those she loved. She was outspoken and funny. She was known as the news lady to her family. When any news was there regarding the family she would make sure that she kept everyone informed. Janette loved reading, music, movies, and sports, especially football. She will be truly missed.

Survivors include her five children, sons Byron Kirkendoll, James Kirkendoll, and Adam Kirkendoll, and daughters Valerie Kirkendoll, and Michelle Goines and son-in-law Chris Wittier. Janette had five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Betty White and husband Bill and Judy Newkirk and husband Laurence.

Janette was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Kirkendoll, son Jasper Kirkendoll, mother and father Jim and Jewell Gleason, brother John Gleason, and sister Mary Jane Gleason.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Janette’s life with us on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma.

Ricky Dunigan

Ricky Wayne Dunigan, 52, of Panama, OK passed away November 11, 2014.  Memorial service will be held 4 pm, Friday, December 5, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories.
  Ricky was born April 17, 1962 in Paris, T to Tomie & Betty Ruth (Hodge) Dunigan.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Bernice Cannon, Shirley Bennett, Linda Sue Dunigan, & Shelia Faye Tolleson. 
  Survivors include his children, Rickey Lee Dunigan of Howe, Jessica Lynn, Tyler Lynn & Brenda Rachelle Dunigan all of Hackett, AR; siblings, Jimmy of NC, Richard of Texarkana, Freddy and David of Cameron, OK, Patsy Lamberson of Panama, OK, Deborah, Norma Hobbs of Poteau, Brenda Moss of Bokoshe, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.