Betty Didier

Betty Ruth Didier, 90, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Betty was born July 6, 1925 in Greenwood, AR to George W. & Eva Lena (Richison) Hile.  Betty worked 38 years for Dixie Cup in Ft. Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Denver; sister Faye White; brother Bill Hile; great grandson Eric Burch.

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Don & Donna Didier of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Gina Murray, Keri Didier and Allie McKenzie; 1 great grandchild and 4 great great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Mike Bryant officiating.  Interment will follow in Steephill Cemetery. Pallbearers  will be Rich Krutsch, Phil Smith, Eddy Ray, Wesley Riggs, John Limbocker, Doug Murray.  Music will be by Jimmy David Brown.

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

Casey Covey

Casey Joe Covey, 43, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Wister.  Casey was born October 11, 1972 in Ft. Smith, AR to Terry & Leslie (Berry) Covey.  He was a salesman for Rock- It Natural Stone.  Casey was preceded in death by his son, Nathan.

He is survived by his wife, Robin of the home; children, Nick Covey of West Virginia, Ciara & Teddy Oare of  Wister, OK; granddaughter, Riley; his parents, Terry & Leslie; sister, Lisa Woolbright & husband Chris of Wister, OK; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday,  May 30, 2016 at Wister School Cafetorium with Sam Walden officiating.  Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.  Pallbearers will be Buck Covey, Cody Covey, Bud Hammonds, Lee Akins, Caleb Baldwin, Shannon Lacy, Brandon Baldwin, Joe Wayne Berry.  Honorary pallbearers will be Stevie Walden and Jerry Tamplin.

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

Royce James Skelton

Royce James Skelton, 73, of Shady Point, OK passed away  Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Spiro, OK.  Royce was born February 4, 1943 in Williams, OK to Russell & Lois G. (Monks) Skelton.  He was a contractor/home builder.  Royce was a veteran of the US Army.  He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Skelton; baby sister, Ruth; brothers, Edward & Albert.

Survivors include his wife, Patti of the home; daughter & son in law, Brandy & Daniel Delaet of Alma, AR; son & daughter in law, Brian & Jamie Skelton of Wister, OK; one grandson Dylan; sister, Jeannie Johnson of Ft. Smith, AR, mother, Lois Raymond of Spiro, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Enrique Mendez

Enrique Fabian Aquino Mendez, 26, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 in Wilburton, OK.  Enrique was born March 25, 1990 in Oaxaca, Mexico to Daniel Aquino Lopez and Victoria Soledad Mendez. 

Survivors include his wife, Mayra Nelly Santos Cruz; son - Enrique Aquino Santos; his mother, Victoria; father in law, Leopoldo Santos Diaz; mother in law, Gregoria Cruz Gonzalez; brother in law, Juan Alcazar Ortiz; brother, Miguel Angel Aquino Mendez; sister, Alicia Aquino Mendez.

Services will be 8:30  pm Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK.   Burial will be in Mexico.   

Clara Engle

   Clara Mae (Piper) Engle,  82, of Poteau, OK (formerly of Pryor, OK)  passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Poteau.  Clara was born December 22, 1933 in Beggs, OK to Guy & Bertha (Dailey) Piper.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poteau.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie (6/8/2004); her brothers, Joe & Jimmy; sisters, Jean Guthary, Paula Bullard & Francis Piper.

     Clara Engle was an exceptional person.  She was loved and admired by everyone who knew her; grandma to all.  If anyone had a problem, she was there with her loving words of wisdom.  You never left her without seeing her sweet, sweet smile.  And true to form of her loving nature, she left a journal for her family to cherish.  She was the best cook in the world, known for her chocolate cake and roast beef.  She retired from the Municipal Utility Board in Pryor, OK.  She enjoyed keeping busy whether it was helping out at Kim's Flower Shop or watching her precious great  grandchildren.  Her love and kindness were unmatched.
     Her loving daughter, Kim, made a promise to her dad that she would take care of her mom.  This was an honor and privilege as Kim and her mom were constant companions "soul mates" and  best friends.  She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and anyone who knew and loved her.
     Heaven opened its gates as she was greeted by her loving husband, siblings and loved ones.   "I walked a mile with pleasure, She chattered all the way. But left me none the wiser for all she had to say.  I walked a mile with sorrow and ne'er a word said she.  But oh! the things I learned from her when "sorrow walked with me".  Robert Browning.  We love  you with all our hearts.
     Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Paul & Cyndi Engle of Claremore, OK, David & Celia Engle of Tulsa, OK; daughter & son in law, Kim & Gary Wise of Poteau;  grandchildren, Randall & Amy Engle of Claremore, Kimberly & Quannah  Holcroft of Pryor, David & Michelle Engle of Slidell, LA, Charley Wise of Poteau, Tristin & Brad Pogue of Shady Point; great grandchildren; Madison & Connor Engle, Stacia and John Kerr of Claremore, Makayla Holcroft, Coby Holcroft of Pryor, Kelsey, Gage, Noah, Riley, C.J. Engle of Slidell, LA, Parker, Paisley, Preston, Patrick Pogue of Shady Point, OK; great great grandchildren, Cody, Autumn, Anna Kerr of Claremore, OK; sister, Linda Kolman of Oologah, OK;  other relatives, loved ones and many beloved friends.
     Services  will be 10 am,  Saturday, May 28, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will be at 2:30 pm, Saturday in Graham Memorial Cemetery, Pryor, OK.  Pallbearers will be Randall Engle, David Engle Jr., Charley Wise, Brad Pogue, Quannah  Holcroft, John Kerr.
      The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charley Wayne Dickson

Charley Wayne Dickson, 69, of Wister, OK passed away  Monday, May 23, 2016 in Wister.  Charley was born March 24, 1947 in Pine Bluff, AR to O.E. & Gertie Edna (Green) Dickson.  Charley worked as a plasma cutter for Weber Aircraft.  He was a veteran of the US Navy where he was a mechanist mate on the USS Wasp.  Charley was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, J.L. Dickson.

     Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Glenn Dickson; children, Amanda Michelle Billy, Jeffrey Edward & Jessica Smith, Jason Aaron & Cori Smith; siblings, Cecil Thomas Dickson, Ernest Leo & Juanita Dickson, Denver Doyle & Debbie Dickson, Melvin Leroy Dickson,  Lorene Lavern Naylor, Betty Olive Lang; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

         Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Church of God Seventh Day in Wister, OK.  Burial will be in Ellis Chapel Cemetery.