Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Wanda Ross Galland Ferguson


  Wanda Ross Galland Ferguson , 82, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in Poteau.  Wanda was born October 18, 1932 in Poteau, OK to James & Pearl Ross.     Wanda lived in Poteau until she graduated from high school in 1951.  She moved to California returning to Poteau in 1997.  She also lived in Hawaii 1976-1982.                     Wanda was the last of 9 children.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; daughter, Pamela Cates (1954-2000) and three husbands.
   She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ferguson; son, Ron Bizzell & Grace; step daughter, Barbara & Marshal Thompson;  stepson, Stanley & Susan; adopted daughters, Linda & Wayne Gibson  & their two children, Wesley & Loni,   Beth & Jerry Tucker, their children, Jeff Tucker & Amy Jo Durham; their grandchildren, Lauren, Brock & Jamye; stepdaughter, Teri & Cliff Stark; four grandsons, Travis & Arron Cates, Isaiah & Micah Bizzell; granddaughter, Elizabeth;  great granddaughter, Allysa and great grandson Austyn;  son in law, Jim Cates; many other relatives, loved ones and friends.
    Visitation  6-8 pm Friday, March 27, 2015 at Evans & Miller Funeral Home.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Joseph E. Henry III



Joseph Eugene Henry III, 71, of Dewar, OK (currently of Poteau) passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 in Poteau.  Joseph was born May 20, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph E. II and Dorothy Ray (Jacobs) Henry.  He worked as a volunteer fireman & policeman, and he was the tollbooth attendant on Indian Nation Turnpike for many years.  He was preceded in death by his parents; Aunt Rannie & Uncle Oscar Dellis & nephew, Kyle Henry

Survivors include his daughter & son in law, Jill & Sam Pierce of  Panama, OK; son, Jody Henry & Kathy Norman, OK; brother, Bobby Henry & Marcia along with nephews, Scott & Brett Henry; granddaughter, Fallon Pierce & Cecil of Panama, OK; grandson, Elliott Pierce of Panama, OK; great grandchildren, Jade & Madelyn Williams of Panama, OK; other relatives, loved ones and many dear friends

No services will be held

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

KAY SULLIVAN





Karolyn Kay Sullivan, age 73, of Poteau, Oklahoma, departed this life March 18, 2015 in Poteau, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family.  Kay was born November 10, 1941, in Heavener, Oklahoma to C.B. & Hazel (Guinn) McCoy.  She leaves to mourn her passing Mike Sullivan, her husband of 55 years and the love of her life, Daughter, Kimberly Kay Sullivan, Son and Daughter-in-law Jonathan Kurt & Ann Marie Sullivan, and son, Jeffery Michael Sullivan.  She is also survived by her precious grandsons, Jon Michael Reese, Chicago, IL, Cameron Blake Sullivan, Rogers, AR, Matthew Stephen Reese, Springfield, MO, , Samuel Clayton Reese, Santa Barbara, CA, Braxton Lane Sullivan, Poteau, OK and Austin Pierce Sullivan, Humble, TX, and Great  Granddaughter, Rosalyn Blake Sullivan as well as her sister, Gloria Sue Madden, CA and her brother and sister-in –law, George Michael & Lidia McCoy, TX along with numerous nieces, nephews; other relatives, loved ones and many cherished friends.  Kay is preceded in death by her son, Richard Mark Sullivan, her parents, C.B. and Hazel McCoy.

Kay was a proud graduate of Heavener High School where she was a cheerleader.  She enjoyed organizing and attending the Heavener High School Reunions and staying in touch with her classmates.  
As a young wife and mother, Kay, with an appointment by the Governor, worked at the State Capital in Oklahoma City, thus sparking her interest in politics.
Kay was an active member of the community she loved.  She operated the CASC Book Store for 24 years, was a member of the CASC Auxiliary, CASC Foundation Committee, Charter Member of the GFWC 20th Century Club, Poteau Woman’s League serving as President for 5 years, First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and tirelessly worked as a member of the Board of Trustees church building fund, Cub Scout Leader, developed and organized the Annual Mud Duck Jr. Golf Camp in memory of her son, Mark, EOMC Auxiliary, Poteau Planning Commission and LeFlore County Democratic Party.
Kay was a successful entrepreneur and business woman, owning and operating Kay Sullivan Real Estate.  Kay loved her work and all of the many people she met, considering each of them friends from that day forward.  Kay enjoyed life to the fullest, enjoying most, the time she spent with her family, taking trips with her grandsons, and watching them mature into wonderful young men.   The family will be at Evans & Miller Funeral Home Friday, March 20, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm to visit with relatives and friends   A celebration of her life will be 1:00 PM – Saturday – March 21, 2015 at the First Methodist Church, Poteau, Oklahoma.
Private entombment will be at Oakland Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of floral remembrances, the family requests donations are made to the Stephenson Cancer Center at 800 NE 10th OKC, OK 73104 in Kay’s honor.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Larry Wayne Marsh



  Larry Wayne Marsh was born March 2, 1940 to Charlie Robinson Marsh and Effie Odisa (Cummings) Marsh. Larry Passed away on March 15, 2015.

   Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda, of the home, 2 sons, Wayne and wife Denise, of Tulsa, OK, Billy and wife Lynda, of Houston TX, 4 grandchildren, Raven and Nicky Marsh Jared and Taylor Marsh, 4 great grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.

    Larry was loved by all. At the age of 18, Larry lost both legs to a drunk driver. He was helping someone out of the ditch when the drunk driver ran off of the road and pinned him between two cars. That didn’t stop Larry. He married the love of his life, went on to college, and got his teaching degree. He loved teaching. He taught on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico, and Arizona. He taught so that every child could succeed. All of the students loved him and couldn’t wait to be in his classroom.  Larry worked hard all of his life, in spite of always being in pain. He never complained, and someone asked him, “How do you do it?” and his response was “What choice do I have?!” He won many awards for his teaching. He won the Presidential award and received it in Washington D.C. All of his awards were for his teaching ability, not for being handicapped. He always said he was not handicapped, and he wasn’t. Nothing stopped Larry. The Navajo Nation presented him with a plaque that read, “Handicappable”. Larry always said he wouldn’t live beyond 50 years of age, but God had other plans for him. He made it to his 75th birthday. He always had a big smile for everyone he came across.
He and his wife wrote and published a book about his life. If anyone wants one, they are available free of charge, just ask his wife.

   Services for Larry will be held at 10 am on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK, with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Pallbearers are Wayne Marsh, Billy Marsh, Joe Hardy, Larry Slone, Odis Slone, Dave Hardy, & David Hardy. Honorary Pallbearers are Wyatt Hardy and Jimmy Slone. Interment will follow at Wister City Cemetery- Wister, OK.

   The family will be at the funeral home from 5-7pm on Wednesday, March 18th for visitation.

Faye Salyer



    Zelphia Faye (Patton) Salyer, 78, of Howe, OK passed away Sunday, March, 15, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Faye was born in Keota, OK to Robert Lee and Elizabeth (Gilbert) Patton on January 9, 1937.  She retired as a chemical tech at General Electric in Parkersburg, WV, before moving to Oklahoma in 2004. Faye was of the Protestant Faith and was a very loving wife and mother. She cared for a lot of other people and tried to help everyone. She also served as a volunteer and donated to the Salvation Army. Faye was preceded in death by both parents, one brother; Gene Ray Patton of Washington State, and one sister; Erma Dean Street of Freemont, CA.



    Faye is survived by her husband of 50 years; Bernard (Barney) Salyer of the home, 3 sons; Gary Joseph Salyer and wife, JoAnn of Little Hocking, OH, Matthew Lee Salyer and friend Amanda Yates of Howe, OK, and Stephen Lee Salyer of Jacksonville, FL, one daughter; Novelle Mills and husband John of Columbia, CA, one brother; Robert Lee Patton Jr. and wife Fay of Lawrenceburg, TN, one sister; Roberta McKinnon and husband Don of Jacksonville FL, one special cousin; Delphia Ann Clough of Poteau, OK, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.



   A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, March, 17, 2015 at Howe Cemetery.

VERNON ROBERTS



Vernon Richard Roberts, 76, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.  Vernon was born on August 2, 1938 to Delmer and Mae (Hudson) Roberts in Poteau, Oklahoma. Vernon married the love of his life, Phyllis Bennett on October 24, 1958 in Poteau, OK.

He was a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. He finished his education at Midway school near Monroe.  His first job was working for F.L. Holton, Sr.  He also went to California and worked the potato harvest.  He then started working for the Hester Truck Line of Poteau in 1955.  Seven years later he started his own trucking business, Roberts Trucking, which he maintained until 1984.  In 1976 he added an abstract business, Roberts Abstract Co., which he operated until 1993.  One year after starting the abstract business, he began to concentrate on real estate and oil & gas investments.  In June 1997, he became the dealer principal in Ford dealership in Poteau until June 2002.    

Governor David Boren appointed Vernon to the Oklahoma Industrial Development Commission in 1972 and he served four years on that board.  He also served six years on the Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission beginning in 1983. 

Vernon was a charter member of the CASC Development Foundation Board of Trustees and made the first contribution, a gift of $5,000.  He served as chairman of the CASC Board of Trustees for 27 years and Chairman Emeritus for 8 years.   He was inducted in the CASC Hall of Fame in 1996 and received an honorary degree from CASC in March 1997.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Poteau. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason Roberts; and brothers, Donald Roberts, Wayne Roberts, and Floyd Roberts.



He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Stacey Roberts of Poteau; son, Brian and wife Mandy Roberts of Poteau; sister, Evie Faulkenberry of Bentonville, AR; and three grandsons, Kenny and Kody Whitehead and Nicholas Roberts. 



A private graveside service was held at 3 pm on Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Oakland Cemetery with Jim Cook officiating. 



In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CASC Development Foundation, 1507 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK  74953 or to the Poteau First United Methodist Church, 109 S. Harper, Poteau, OK  74953.






Saturday, March 14, 2015

James Oren Burgess

James Oren Burgess, 80, Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Conroe, TX.  James was born November 7, 1934 in Poteau to Oren & Mozelle (Maple) Burgess.  He was a veteran of the US Army. James owned/operated Burgess Paint for 23 years.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lou.
     Survivors include his sons, Michael & Jill McDaniel of Willis, TX, Rick & Paula McDaniel of Broken Arrow, OK, Brad & Sue McDaniel of Willis, TX; 4 grandchildren, Tiffany Thornton, Kyle, Jake & wife Amy,  Hailey McDaniel; 2 great grandchildren, Laney Thornton, Braylin McDaniel; sister, Geraldean & Joe Thornton of Poteau; brother, Ronald Burgess of Poteau; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
          Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Southside Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Reed officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.
“BEAM ME UP”

Jeanie Evans



 Jeanie (VanGundy) Evans, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 in Poteau.  She was born July 27, 1947 in West Palm Beach, FL, daughter of J.E. & Velma Augusta (Myers) VanGundy.  Jeanie grew up in Tulsa, OK attended school K-12 and was a member of the East Side Christian Church.  Jeanie graduated from Will Rogers High School, Tulsa, in 1965.  She attended Northeastern  State University and graduated in 1970 with a degree in education.  She taught one year at Hackett, AR, 1st grade and then 33 years at Cameron Schools where she taught kindergarten for 16 years and middle school for 17 years. She also taught Adult Education for a number of years at Cameron.  She was inducted into the Who’s Who Among American Teachers and got the Masonic Teacher of the Year Award at Cameron.  Jeanie was a delegate for 2 years to the National Education Association Convention in Kansas City and San Francisco.  She served as VP and President of the LeFlore County Education Association.  She also served one year as secretary of Cameron PTA.    Jeanie loved her family, animals, baking, cooking, and quilting.  Educating children was a big part of her life and always wanted to be an influence for her students to do their best.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen and son, Shannon Rae “Bo”.



Jeanie is survived by 2 sons, Sean Allen, wife Mandy & daughters, Shelby & Sydney of Meridian, ID; Timothy Shane, wife Christine & children, Ashley, Tyler and Kelly of Orlando, FL;  her older sister, Nancy Walls of Inola; other relatives, loved ones and friends.



Services will be 3 pm, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & John Boevers officiating. 



Memorials may be donated to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, OKC, OK 73123 or to the local Humane Society.


Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Mildred Myers



Mildred Maudie Myers, 81, of  Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Mildred was born October 10, 1933 in Haywood, OK to Fred & Mae Rittie (Hall) Lovell.  She was a homemaker as well as a minister’s wife until losing her husband, Rev. Clifford Myers in March 2014.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Albert Lovell.

Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Sherry & John Woods of Pocola, OK; son & daughter in law, Gary & Nancy Myers of Alma, AR; 5 grandchildren, Staff Sgt. Chris Robertson & wife Allie, Spec. Todd Myers, Jennifer Woods-Roger & husband Tommy, Josh Myers, Misty Robertson; 5 great grandchildren, Alexi Robertson, Jonathan Woods, Alicia Myers, Jaxon Robertson and Gavyn Robertson; sister, Geneva & husband Bill Powell of Yorba Linda, CA; brother, Bob Lovell of Pocola, OK

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Pocola Heights Free Will Baptist Church, Pocola, OK with Johnny Holderfield & Gary Myers officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Josh Myers, John Woods, Tommy Roger, Danny Lovell, Kenny Lovell, Jerry Owens.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Bullard, Z.W. Richison.

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

Kathy Ann Hickman



“To Die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable.” [Eric Fromm]



Kathy Ann Hickman, 61, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Pocola.  Kathy was born in Gardena, CA to Charles Ray & Geraldine Pat (Cox) Dillard.  She was a retired nurse who dedicated her career to caring for pediatric and geriatric communities.



Kathy is survived by her husband, Tommie E. Hickman; son, Wm. Jason E. Hickman; daughter, Jessica L. Hickman; mother, G. Pat Cox-Tankersley; grandchildren, Anthony, Delyla, and Elizabeth; other relatives, loved ones and friends.



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



Services will be private

Monday, March 9, 2015

"Freddy" Richard Dale Kunze Jr.




Richard Dale “Freddy” Kunze Jr., 33, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015.  Richard was born February 1, 1982 in Talihina, OK to Richard Dale Sr. & Teresa (Fox) Kunze.  He worked for Blake Trucking Co as an equipment operator. 



Survivors include his wife, Benita of the home; daughter, Skylar Kunze; sons, Logan Kunze, Danny Walker and Richard Kunze III; parents, Richard Kunze Sr. & Evelyn of Rock Island, OK, Teresa & Randy McLaughlin; Sister, Stephanie Kunze of Houston, TX; brothers, Michael Fox and  Christopher Kunze of Heavener, OK; maternal grandmother Carolyn Conway of Heavener, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, March 13, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.

Pallbearers will be David White, Matt Blake, Kruz Casados, Marcus Skelton, Doug Meyers, Bobby Rodgers.



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


Thomas Claude Dorse



Thomas Claude Dorse, 74, of Elkins, AR (formerly of Muskogee & Wagoner, OK area) passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Fayetteville, AR.  Thomas was born in Buck Creek, OK to John Ather & Mausolean (Thomas) Dorse on December 14, 1940.  He had suffered with cancer for over three years.  Tom was a barber at Oak Plaza Barber Shop in Fayetteville, AR where he worked until three weeks before his death.  He was a very strong person.  He was there for the last 21 years and had many friends there.  Before that he was a barber at Millington Navy Base in Tennessee where he retired after 23 years.  He married Mary Kay Randall in Wagoner, OK where he attended school and that marriage resulted in two children, Randy Dorse and Dianna Dorse.  Later in life he married Alma Tubat which resulted in two more children, Lindsey & John Thomas Dorse.  He also leaves behind grandchildren, great grandchildren; his mother; sister, Caryle Athalean Dorse Rorex and two special nephews, Rob White and Rick Anderson along with many other nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his dad John Ather Dorse; brother, Ather Dorse and grandparents, Claude and Ola Thomas. 

There will be a graveside service at 1 pm, Wednesday, March 11 at Oakland Cemetery, Pavilion, Poteau, OK. with Rev. John Parish officiating. 

Kenneth Martin



Kenneth Martin, 83, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Greenwood, AR. 
Graveside services will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Peachland Cemetery, Bengal, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Carol Layne Marvel



Carol Layne Marvel, 82, of Cameron, OK passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Poteau, OK.  Carol was born February 13, 1933 in Moore, OK to Raleigh & Dillon (Kincade) Marvel.  He was a carpenter by trade.  Carol was a veteran of the US Navy. 

Survivors include his wife – Helen M. of the home; sons, John Marvel of Poteau and Donald Marvel of Vinita, OK; 4 grandchildren; sister, Elaine Potter of Amarillo, TX and brother, Harold Marvel of San Diego, CA; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services are pending.

Charlene Lynch



Charlene B. Lynch, 83, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Poteau. Charlene was born August 25, 1931 in Mullin, TX to Charlie & Jewel (Ethridge) Warren.  She worked in the retail business. 

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Gollihare of the home; daughter, Debbie Lynch of Oklahoma City; son, Ronny Lynch of Poteau, OK, Grandchild, Levi Lynch; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 11 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 graveside at Fairview Cemetery with Terry Joe Wiles & Earl Herron officiating.

Edward Wayne Jamison





Edward Wayne Jamison 63 died March 6, 2015 at his home. He worked as  carpenter.  
Edward was born October 21, 1951 in Sylva, North Carolina  son of  Rucia "Marie" Baumgarner and Wayne Jamison 
He is survived by a daughter Tina Carter and son in law Timothy Carter. Two sons Douglas Jamison of LA and Dillon Jamison of OK. One grandson Case Champion.  Two sisters Carolyn Kuhr of GA and Marcia Brewer of FL. Two brothers James Jamison and Robert Jamison. 
He is a Navy Veteran. He was a crew member on the USS Bowen.
Edward was always happy to meet new people and loved to tell stories and make people laugh. 
He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father and Son Jason Jamison.

Private services will be held

Friday, March 6, 2015

Jerry Nelson



Gerald “Jerry” Allen Nelson, 79, of Wister, OK passed away Friday, March 06, 2015 in Poteau, OK.  Jerry was born in Poteau on November 7, 1935 to Albert & Versa (Hensley) Nelson.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Wister.  He worked as a carpenter.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Artha Smith, Frances Gregory & Lavera Hicks; 4 brothers, James, Joe, Merrel & Darrell Nelson.

Survivors include his wife, Eula Mae of the home; children, Rita Jones of Poteau, OK, Brenda & Jack Martin, Freddy & Pat Nelson, Nikki Nelson & Phil Hamlin all of Wister, OK, Eddie & Lisa Nelson of Howe; 11 grandchildren; Eric McClain, Wade & Jake Knight, Amber McGowen, Ashlie Nelson, Autumn Goad, Christine Ginther, Tyler Nelson, Whitney Wellman, Justin & Bailie Hamlin; 14 great grandchildren & one “tater” on the way; 1 brother, Charles Wayne Nelson of Noble, OK; other relatives & friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, March 9, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Bros. Clyde Steelman and Jack Covey officiating.  Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister.  Pallbearers will be Jim Knight, Tyler Nelson, John Jones, Doug Percifield, Trent Wellman, Randy Ginther, Justin Hamlin.  Honorary pallbearers will be   Eric McClain, Alston Washburn, Jake Knight, Wade Knight, Shawn Goad, Wes McGowen, Bruce McClain, Bill Bullard, and Howard Cagle.

Shirley Heflin



Shirley Faye Heflin, 57, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Shirley was born July 2, 1957 in Cedar Creek (Stapp-Zoe Community), OK to William Donald & Mona (Carson) Graham.  She was a homemaker.  Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Donnie Graham.

Survivors include her husband, Mike of the home; children, Kevin & Kayla Heflin of Howe, OK, Steve & Kody Heflin of Talihina, OK, Jim Bob & Sheryl Heflin of Poteau, OK; 8 grandchildren, Jesse, Blaid, Natalee, Jocilin, Maddox, Jenner, Shaira & Michael Heflin; 4 brothers, Billy Graham,  Roger Graham & Bobby Graham of Pocola, OK, Eldon Graham of Wynett, OK; 1 sister, Darlene Naylor of Heavener, OK, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, March 6, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Joe Hayden Hall & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Maxey Cemetery, Wister, OK.  Pallbearers will be Joe Paul Stafford, Mike White, Charlie Abbott, Todd Abbott, Clint Ray Johnson & Gerald Beatty.

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

Wilma Parker



Wilma LaFaye Parker, 86, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, March 06, 2015 in Poteau.  Wilma was born in Poteau on March 20, 1928 to William & Myrtle (Cook) Blaylock.  She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Poteau.  She worked in the school cafeteria.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Parker; twin son, Don Parker; grandson, Bryan Parker; 4 sisters, Marie, Vivian, Patsy & Sue; brother Hershel.

Survivors include her (twin) daughter, Ann & husband Billy Phillips of Owasso, OK; son, Bruce & wife Brenda Parker of Poteau; grandson, Brooks & wife Dana Parker of Poteau; great granddaughters, Skye & Sophie Parker; sisters, Jo Harmon of Hackett, AR, Lois Dilday of Tulsa, OK; brothers, Jim Blaylock of Longview, WA, Gene Blaylock of Claremore, OK; other relatives and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, March 9, 2015 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Bro. Keith Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.

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