Vernon Plummer

          Vernon Gene Plummer, 44, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 in Sallisaw, OK.  Vernon was born November 28, 1974, in Poteau to G.B. & Kathy (Adkins) Plummer.  Vernon bought and sold horses. 

          He is survived by his son, William Beeler; daughters, Shelby Plummer  & Loreana Plummer;  his mother, Kathy; brothers, Damon Plummer & Billie Don Plummer all of Poteau, OK; other relatives & many friends.

          Services are pending.

Harold "Redman" Duncan

Harold Wilson “Redman” Duncan, 85, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday in Poteau.  Harold was born January 10, 1934 in Wister, OK to Emmitt Earl & Sarah Jane (Wilson) Duncan.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  Harold  was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bedford, & Hoyt Bruce; sisters, Modean Duncan Smith & Betty Jo Duncan; grandson, Dustin Duncan; daughter in law, Ruth Duncan.

          Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Janis (Davison); sons & Daughters in law, Randy & Mary Duncan of Cameron, OK, Harold Jr. & Cheryl Duncan, Marty & Tammy Duncan all of Poteau, OK; daughters & sons-in-law, Vicki & Bill Gibbs of Alma, AR, Brenda & Bill Pierce of Poteau, OK; grandchildren & spouses, Danielle & Joe Allen of Alma, Brandi Jo Barton of Cameron, LeeAnn Shepherd, Kory Simpson of Poteau, Lacy (Duncan) & Sam Hall of Howe, Katie (Pierce) & Zachary Stubbs of McAlester, Dylan & Kaycee Duncan of Poteau, Tricia & Ronny McCoy of Stigler, Angie & James Loudermilk of Calhoun, Jaime Brown of Poteau, Chuck Brown & Sandra Brewer of Eufaula; great grandchildren, C.J. Givens, Cameron Givens, Maggie Barton, Chloe Allen, Joe Barton, Travis Barton, Kodie Allen, Lauren Duncan, Kamden Shepherd, Lexei Duncan, Dylan Brown, Troy Brown, Arica Loudermilk, Emily Loudermilk, Justin Brown, Caitlin Brown, Shelton Crumbie, Breynton Brown, Joseph Brown, Trevor Brown, Whitlei Jane Hall; great great grandchildren, Braylie Brown & Lela Mae Brown

          Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Trinity Baptist Church in Poteau with LeRoy Billy officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Chris Fenton, Stan Daniels, Scotty White, James Sprayberry, Kurt Klutts & Gary Klutts.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Willis, H. Ray Eaton, Podie Meeks, Stan Anglen, Tom White.

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

Mary Davison Baker Schrodt

 Mary Davison Baker Schrodt entered the presence of our Lord on March 22, 2019.   She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and educator to each and all.  Mary was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 12, 1955 to Rowena and Jack Davison. She is the 12^th of their 13 children. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brother James Harold Davison; and nephew, John Hamilton.  

 She is survived by her husband, Charles Schrodt; her son, Forrest Baker; her sisters & brothers in law, Nancy & Mark Adams, Lisa & Stan Conrad, Sharon & Alan Broyles, Jan & Harold Duncan,  Pat & Babe Smith, Martha Hamilton and Dama Bogle; brothers & sisters in law, Jerry Davison, Charles & Joni Davison,  Joe & Thelma Davison,  Mike & Irene Davison;  22 nieces and nephews along with 37 great nieces and nephews.

Mary (a.k.a. Mary Katherine, Kathy and Kitty Kat for her love of cats) loved life and lived each day to the fullest. Her family meant everything to her. She was kind, loyal and loving,  always wanting to lend a helping hand to those she thought may need it. Growing up with Mary in our hometown of Poteau we named ourselves the “flip flop” sisters. There we would play and dream about life and all the things we would do. Nancy, Mary’s older sister by just months, could never really sneak off without her. When visiting friends just down the street Mary would often follow Nancy and stand outside of the friend’s home. She would wait there until Nancy was ready to go home. Mary also managed to bring home any stray cat she could find and her love for such little creatures continued throughout her life. Mary loved music; singing in the High School Glee Club and gracing her nieces and nephews with a little Chaka Khan or Michael Jackson when riding around town with her.

Mary loved teaching. Having graduated with a bachelors in education from Northeastern University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma & a masters from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; Mary spent over 40 years teaching Business, Typing, Accounting, and English. She also was involved with the Gifted and Talented program as well as teaching 14 years of evening GED classes. Students loved Mary often calling her their “favorite” and she enjoyed watching them accomplish their dreams. Even Mary’s family members benefited from tutoring sessions. One niece spoke of a time while at OU that Aunt Kathy got her through Business Accounting by a hypothetical shopping trip scenario.

Mary will be missed most for the love she showed others. Many say Mary’s ease and nonjudgmental spirit allowed them to feel immediately invited and welcomed as a friend or family member. Kitty Kat loved to laugh and act silly and she loved to make others smile. Her brilliant mind was sharper than most, but never had the appearance of “better than”. She loved a good book, was a library of knowledge and we will all miss her wisdom and grace.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29^th at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. 

Sandra L. Staggs

Sandra Lorene Staggs, 61, of Spiro, OK passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Sandra was born June 25, 1957 in Selma, CA to Hershel & Gladys (Proe) Martin.  She was a veteran of the US Navy.    Her grandchildren were the center of her world.  She loved nothing more than spending as much time with them as she could.  She loved cooking for her family & made  THE BEST  chocolate gravy.  Outside of quality time with her loved ones she loved beating Sharon in Scrabble & talking on the phone for hours with Debbie.She was preceded in death by her mother Gladys Batey & husband, Vernon Staggs.

          Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Stefanie Renee & Willie Yoast; son – Sean Staggs all of Spiro, OK; grandchildren, Shane Yoast & Sophia Staggs; brothers, Steve Martin, Stoney Staggs & wife Suzanne,  Danny Staggs of Pocola, OK; best friends & sisters, Debbie Rose & Sharon Reese of McAlester, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          No services are planned per her wishes.  Graveside memorial is pending for immediate family & close friends. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, McAlester next to her soul-mate & husband, Vernon.

Shirley L. Goforth

      Shirley Louise Goforth, 78, of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Shirley was born July 13, 1940 in Tip Top, VA to Benjamin Harold & Martha Jane (Mathena) Cunningham.  Shirley was a bookkeeper for Spider Webb Motor Co for 33 years. She had an Associate of Arts from CAJC &  was a member of the Belle Point Quilt Guild.  She was artistic  in many areas.  Her favorite painting mediums were oils and pastels.  She enjoyed crocheting,  flower arranging, decorating as well as making award winning quilts.  Shirley loved her family & loved cooking for them. Shirley married Bennie Goforth Sept. 3, 1977.  She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Cameron.  Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Bennie in 1996; her parents; son, Cary and sister, Linda.

          Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Tim & Susan Cannon; grandchildren, Nikki & Mark Brown, Dustin & Paige Cannon, Tyler Cannon, Terry Cannon; great grandchildren, Ethan, Dalton & Chloe Brown, Triston Cannon; sisters, Jeanie & Jim Evans, Mary Ruth Farrar; cousins, Janette Fuller & Claudette Alexander; nieces & nephew, Connie Farrar, Angie Carter, Karen Moore and David Evans; numerous great nieces, nephews, other loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 2 pm, Friday, March 22, 2019 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Fairhill (Knothole) Cemetery, Cameron.  Pallbearers will be Dustin, Terry & Tyler Cannon, Mike Carter, David Evans, Mike Moore, Ethan & Dalton Brown.

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