Edith Sue Ward

          Edith Sue Ward, 79, of LeFlore passed from this earth on January 30, 2021 at her home.  She was the 2^nd of 4 daughters born to Claud and Imogene (Owens) Welch on July 25, 1941 in Wister, OK.  On June 3, 1961, she married the love of her life Johnny Ward.  They shared 49 years together prior to his death on January 15, 2011.  She graduated from LeFlore High school in 1959, Eastern OK state College in 1961, and Northeastern Ok State College in 1963.  She began her teaching career in Buffalo Valley and taught in Albion before moving back to LeFlore in 1973 to teach 3^rd grade and continued to teach at Leflore for over 35 years before retirement.  Retirement didn’t last long and she returned to education as a teacher and teacher’s aide at Wister for several more years.  She enjoyed being a coach’s wife and connected with the athletes in many ways, whether doing laundry, serving meals, or lending an ear.

          She was an active member of the First Baptist church and served as teacher, treasurer, and song leader through the years.  She sang as long as her health allowed. She was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and enjoyed the many activities offered by the Poteau Sr. center. She was Choctaw Outstanding Elder for District 4 in 2011.

          She was preceded in death by her parents Claud & Imogene, her husband Johnny, her baby boy “Big Al” John Alan Ward in 1991, and her sister & brother in law, Brenda & Jackie Sweeten; brother in law, Bill Ward.

          She is survived by her children, Susan and James Cantwell of Fort Smith, AR. and Anthony Ward of Paige, TX, her grandsons, Michael and Stephanie Cantwell and their children Amara, Chloe, and Kyle of Poteau, Matthew Cantwell of LeFlore, OK and his children Adrianna and Emerson, and Spencer Ward and his mother, Tammy Ward, of San Antonio, TX, sisters Shirley Ward and Claudette Hamner, both of Heavener and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 3 pm, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 the First Baptist Church of LeFlore  with Bro. Tracy Lloyd & Marion Fry officiating.

Pallbearers will be Mark and Bryan Warren, Gary Gibson, John E. McAlester, John P. McAlester, Keith O’Neal.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Herell, Michael Cantwell, Matthew Cantwell & Spencer Ward.

 Family will be at the funeral home for visitation on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm.

 If any former students wish to pay tribute, simply drop a freshly sharpened pencil WITH YOUR NAME ON IT in the bucket at either the funeral home, her home, or the church.  Pencils and a sharpener will be available at each location.

Jack Rogers

 

Services for Jack Rogers will be 10 am, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Covenant Church, Poteau, OK with Keith Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Monroe Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from  6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

 Jack L. Rogers, 79, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home.  Jack was born June 5, 1941 in Vinita, OK to Robert Mitchell & Lois (Ledbetter) Rogers.  He was a 25 year veteran of the US Army and retired from the Oklahoma National Guard.  Jack worked at Whirlpool for 41 years.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy Rogers, Bill, Fred, & Gene Loftis; mother & father in law, Carl & Opal Hicks; grandsons, Daryl Wayne “DJ” Anderson & Lincoln Turner.

 Survivors include his wife, Opal DeLois “Dee” (Hicks) Rogers of the home; daughters & sons in law, Becky & Daryl Anderson of Poteau, Gina & Rob Wylie of Howe, OK,  Rhonda & Jason Fiser of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law Rob & Erica Rogers of Celina, TX; nephew, Kevin Rogers of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, April & Dwain Caughern, Lindsey Anderson, Caleb & Linzy Wylie, Caitlyn Wylie, Crystal Faith Wylie, Camryn Rogers, Eric Parker, Evan Rogers, Luke Fiser; great grandchildren, Kylie Turner, Paeton Anderson, Preslie House, Allie Anderson, Madison & Brooke Flores, Bailey Caughern & Kyle Edwards, Justus Jackson Wylie; great great grandchildren, Holt Flores and Aspen Edwards; other relatives, loved ones and friends.   Pallbearers will be Daryl Anderson, Rob Wylie, Jason Fiser, Dwain Caughern, Caleb Wylie, Eric Parker, Evan Rogers, Luke Fiser.

James Boston

 

Graveside services will be 12 noon, Saturday,  February 6, 2021 at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola.  Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday, Feb. 5 at Pocola Evans & Miller.

          James C. Boston, 82, of Pocola, OK passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 in Little Rock, AR.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.    He was a Baptist; he liked to fish, camp, plant large gardens and fruit trees.  He enjoyed books, family time, playing with his dogs.  He loved being visited by his grandchildren and having lunch with his sister.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Ann Boston and sisters, Marie Boston, Fran Larson and Billy Smieshek.

          Survivors include his son, James David Boston; grandchildren, Juli-Ann Marie Boston and Jordynne Leigha Boston; sister Nadine Rohrs; other loved ones and friends.   Pallbearers will be Chuck Lee, Gary Rohrs, Bryan Critteneden, Blake Hammontree, Dennis Crittenden, Roger Rohrs, Jared Lee & Logan Lee.

 

 

Robert Benny Wylie

Services for Robert Benny Wylie will be 2 pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Caleb Wylie officiating.  Burial will follow at Summerfield Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday.

           Robert “Benny” Wylie, 79, of Wister, OK passed away Friday, January 29 in Tulsa.  He was born February 24, 1941 in Summerfield, OK to Deckie & Leona (Calhoun) Wylie. 

          Survivors include his wife, Inez of the home; son, Robert Wylie & Regina of Howe, OK; daughter, Tina Hill & Wayne of Page, OK; brother, Harvey Wylie; sisters, Bonnie Williams & Lonnie Ray, Ruby Naylor of Heavener; grandchildren, Faith Wylie, Caitlyn Wylie, Caleb Wylie & wife, Linzy; great grandchild, Justus Wylie; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

 

Mollie Ann Ridenour

 Mollie Ann Ridenour, 65, of Cameron, OK passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Cameron.  Mollie was born November 2, 1955 in Yakoma, WA to John & Effie (Edwards) White.  She worked at Whirlpool.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, crafting & spending time with family and friends.  She married her high school sweetheart; together for 48 years and recently celebrated their 38^th anniversary. She was preceded in death by her nephews, Jason  McGee & Mark Fleener and sister, Johnnie Stephens.

 Survivors include her husband, Johnnie; fur baby, Shiloh; brothers, Eddie White & Laura, James White & Carol, Kenny White & Evelyn, Richard White & Susie; other relatives, loved ones, friends.

 Services will be 2 pm, Monday, February 1, 2021 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Bill Sanders officiating.  Interment will follow at Macedonia, Pocola.  Pallbearers will be Randy Wiles, Dennis Wilson, Kendall Ridenour, Jarrod Ridenour, Billy Sanford, Jeff Minks.    The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with family and friends.

                        

Anna Mae Snyder

 Services for Anna will be 10 am, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Heavener First Baptist Church with burial at Vaughn Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday night from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Anna Mae Easter Snyder was born October 31, 1941 in Springdale, Arkansas. She passed away January 20, 2021 at the country home of her daughter, and son-n-law near Poteau, Oklahoma where she was then living. She was 79. Anna was preceded in death by her parents Andrew, and Elsie Hampton Easter. Her Husband Harold Snyder, Brothers Donnie, Richard, Doyle, Marvin, Roger, and her sisters Waneta, and Mary. Three grandsons; Frank Snyder, Christopher Snyder, and Jason Snyder. She is survived by Four Sons, Terry Snyder of Heavener, Oklahoma, Kent Snyder, and life partner Linda of Chemult, Oregon. Robert Snyder and life partner Jeanette of Bend, Oregon, Timothy Snyder and life partner Lynn of Roseburg, Oregon. Daughter Sheila Snyder Schneider and husband Stephen of Poteau, Oklahoma. 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 second great grandchild. Her brother's Norman, and James Easter. Along with many Nephews, Nieces, and cousins. Anna grew up in the Miller's Chapel area near Winslow, Arkansas. Anna attended her first years of school at Millers Chapel which was a one room school house, where her mother, and grandmother had also attended. School would have to be put aside to help her family pick cotton down in Texas each year. When she was 11 years old she moved with her family from Arkansas to Oregon where her father had found work in the timber industry. There she met, and married Harold Richard Snyder on October 30, 1956 in Myrtle Point, Oregon the day before her 15th Birthday. Anna was a housewife most of her life raising five children. In 1997 Anna, and her husband Harold travelled back to the Eastern Oklahoma, Western Arkansas area to visit family, and research Anna's Native American ancestry. They decided to stay, and eventually purchased a home in Heavener, Oklahoma where they lived most the rest of their lives. Anna was of the Christian faith, and attended Heavener First Baptist Church. Until recent years,  she and her husband often shared their faith with others riding motorcycles together out on the road with the Christian Motorcycles Association. They always welcomed others into their home, and enjoyed visiting with friends over coffee at local cafe's. Anna Loved her family, and attending family reunions. She was well known for her Fried Chicken, and home made Potato Salad. Most of all Ann was known for her love, faith, and kind heart towards all she met.

 

 

 

 

         

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