David G. Johnson

David Glen Johnson, 66, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 in Wister. David was born July 27, 1945 in Wister, OK to George Oliver & Gracie Mae (Callaway) Johnson. He was a heavy machinery operator. David was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Adam Morris; brothers, John, George & Tony Johnson; and sister, Nancy Butler. Survivors include his wife, Nina of the home; son & daughter in law, Chris & Teresa Morris of Wister, OK; granddaughters, Clancy Morris & Casey Morris; great grandsons, Landin Morris & Boston Morris; sisters, Bobbie Garner and Linda Fite of Wister, OK, Doris Shelton of Shady Point, OK; brothers, Elton Johnson of Wister, OK, Leo Johnson of McAllen, TX, Dennis Johnson of Sallisaw, OK; numerous nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 3 pm, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister.

Ray Vermillion

Ray Vermillion, 73, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Ray was born in Whiteface, TX on December 20, 1937 to Holley L. & Vinita (Stroud) Vermillion. He was a realtor. Ray was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife Cecelia of the home; daughter, Jean Morris of Ratliff City, OK; son & daughter in law, Dennis & Lisa Vermillion of Wister, OK; 3 grandchildren, Shelby Hill, Monty Hill & Sara Vermillion; brother, Marvin Vermillion of Austin, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jack Covey and Rev. Jim Cook officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Catch a Dream or Make a Wish.

Jack C. "J.C." Kuykendall

Jack Claude “J.C.” Kuykendall, 78, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 in Poteau. J.C. was born September 3, 1932 in Red Oak, OK to Jesse Herman & Effie (Pulley) Kuykendall. He was a car salesman. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents; first wife of 44 years, Ruby Marie Harmon; sons, Carroll & Ronnie Kuykendall; and brother, Larry Kuykendall. Survivors include his wife, Esther of the home; sons, Jerry Kuykendall, Terry Kuykendall & Claude Kuykendall of CA, Gary Henson of MO; daughters, Shirley Thomas of Lodi, CA, Marie Ford of Norman, OK, Vernoyise Ford & Lawanna Collins of Wister, OK, Ruby Horton of Howe, OK, Joy Davis of Arcadia, OK, Linda Clough of Wister, OK, Gwinda Quarry of Poteau, OK, & Brenda Hendon of Wister, OK;stepchildren, Linda Kiser of Duluth, Minnesota & Doug Percifield of Wister, OK; 41 Grandchildren; numerous Great and Great Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday at Wister Assembly of God Church with Rev. Frankie Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ford, Maury Ford, Timothy Hendrix, Cody Agherrabi, Slade Reece, Vernon Midgley, Josh Midgley, & Doug Percifield. Honorary pallbearers will be Kim Ford, & Niko Reece. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

Eugene T. Boyer

Eugene Travis Boyer of Muskogee, OK (formerly of Poteau) passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Muskogee. Gene was born October 14 in Parma, MO to Otto Chester & Stella Pearl (Carylile) Boyer. He spent his career as a retail manager for Walmart & C.R. Anthony’s & was a partner in D&D Pharmacy in Poteau and Fort Smith, AR. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. Gene was a 57-year member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge. Gene was a veteran of the US Army & attended First Baptist Church in Poteau. His passion was bowling. Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Judy & Ed Logwood of Harrisonville, MO, Sherrie & Michael Jones of Poteau, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Steven & Marianna Boyer of Chesapeake, VA; 8 grandchildren; brother, Floyd “Cotton” Boyer of Belton, MO., and left behind scores of friends wherever he lived. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO.

Anna Lou Burgess

Anna Lou Burgess, 78, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Poteau. Anna Lou was born October 11, 1932 to Clovis & Winnie (Plummer) Neff. She was a florist. Anna Lou was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Poteau. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; 3 sons, Michael McDaniel, Rick McDaniel, & Brad McDaniel; 4 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; brother, Bobby Hendricks; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, August 22, 2011 at Southside Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Monty Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.

Jackie Maxey Blount

Jackie Maxey Blount, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Jackie was born in Cedars, OK to Walter & Jewel Salequa (Hardaway) Maxey. Jackie was retired from OG&E. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Walter Maxey Jr., Bill Maxey & Cled Maxey; and her husband, Pete. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Salequa & Bob Beams of Greenwood, AR; 2 grandchildren, Barry Beams of Greenwood, AR, Kori Beams of Fayetteville, AR; 3 sisters-in-law, Wanda Maxey of Wilburton, OK, Virginia Maxey of Cedars, OK, Elizabeth Coffey of Oklahoma City, OK, Several nieces & nephews, other extended family and friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Don Cherry officiating. Interment will follow at Cedars Cemetery, Cedars, OK. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Poteau Church of Christ.

Duane Edward Sweeten

Duane Edward Sweeten, 41, of Poteau, OK passed away August 15, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Duane was born May 9, 1970 in Ft. Smith, AR to Billy Gene & Lora Etta (Upchurch) Sweeten. He worked construction. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Sweeten; son, Randy Smith; mother, Lora Price all of Poteau; sister, Rose Permenter of Spiro, OK; brothers, Brian Sweeten of Spiro, OK and Daniel Sweeten of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Justin Permenter, Billy Permenter, Thomas Upchurch, Jerry Jones, Dylan Sweeten, & George Sutton The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Bobbie J. Bell

Bobbie Jean (Abernathy) Bell, 52, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Bobbie was born December 20, 1958 in Poteau, OK to Jim Bob & Janice Laverne (Richardson) Abernathy . Bobbie worked for the LeFlore County Assessor for 14 years. Survivors include her husband, Mike of the home; daughters & sons-in-law, Misty & Joe Walker of Bokoshe, OK, Britney & Jansen Hambright of Spiro, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Brittany Bell of Cameron, OK; 5 grandsons, Hayden Bell, Trenton Massey, Cameron Massey, Coby Bell & Tanner Hambright; her parents, Jim Bob & Janice Abernathy of Bokoshe, OK; 1 sister & brother in law, Trina & Rick Ward of Cameron, OK; brother & sister-in-law, Jimmy & Celia Abernathy of Bokoshe, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, August 19, 2011 at Calvary Assembly of God, Poteau, OK with Rev. Lynn Bullard & Doug Nixon officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Pallbearers will be Wes Bell, Wayne Bell, Zack Bell, Rick Hall, Doyal Aary, & L.C. Culwell. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, whom she cherished. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Robert "Bob" George Hawks

Robert “Bob” George Hawks, 65, of Orange, TX passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Robert was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on May 12, 1946. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Robert worked as a pipe fitter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry & Dorothy (Whittney) Hawks and sister, Linda Peterson. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Cook of Orange, TX; 4 daughters & sons-in-law Marcy Hawks Hendrickson & Scott of Tulsa, OK, Lori Hawks Manley & Dan of Frisco, TX, Kristen Hawks Dalley & Mike of Frisco, TX, and Janet Barrow Mauzey & Michael of Red Oak, OK; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Richard Hudson Barrow & Angie of Hennessey, OK; 8 granddaughters, Brooke Rowell & husband, Michael, Bailey Hendrickson, Bethany Hendrickson, Brenna Hendrickson of Tulsa, Ciara Hawks of Frisco, TX, Desiree Mauzey Bartmess & husband, Lang of Tecumseh, OK, Sarah Mauzey Needham & husband, Kyle of Longtown, OK, Rainey Dale Mauzey of Red Oak, OK; 4 grandsons, Eric Manley, Evan Manley, (already past due) Jaxon John Dalley of Frisco, TX and Casey Richard Barrow of Hennessey, OK 1 great granddaughter, Kalyn Mykelle Bartmess ; great grandson, Matthew Tyree; and awaiting great grandchild, Needham Baby; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Betty Willis

Betty Lou Willis, 85, of Red Oak, OK died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, OK. Funeral Services will be 10 am, Friday, August 5, 2011 at Red Oak United Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Eugene Christenberry officiating. Burial will be at Red Oak Cemetery. Betty was born March 9, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA to Elvin & Hazel (Morgan) Grainger. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Willie Claud Willis; daughters, Janice Dee Pressler of Phoenix, AZ, Nancy Marie Fonteyn of Red Oak, OK; and sisters, LaBirda Kjer of River Bank, CA & Linda Espinoza of California; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Pallbearers will be Steve Pressler, Billy Willis, Clyde Willis and Kenneth Southard.

Opal Brand

Opal Brand, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Opal was born January 14, 1920 in Arbuckle Island, AR to Monroe & Minnie (Sturgeon) Mays. She was a grocery store clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arvil N. Brand; baby, Arlene; 4 brothers, 3 sisters, & 3 grandchildren. Survivors include 4 daughters, Lorene Johns of Oklahoma City, OK, Alta Crandell of Moore, OK, Betty Phillips of Dekalb, TX, Valeria Brand of Poteau, OK; 4 sons, Ovil Brand of Howe, OK, Arland Brand of Oklahoma City, OK, Milford Brand of Monroe, OK, Edward Brand of Poteau, OK; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Roger Mattox & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.

Emmie Jean Camp

Emmie Jean Camp 74 passed away July 29, 2011 at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. She was born May 17, 1937 in Cravens ,OK to Grady & Clara (England) Hendrix. . She was a Homemaker. Survivors include 1 daughter Linda Balloew of Atoka ,OK. 2 Sons Maurice Leggett of Poteau ,OK and Glenn Leggett of Poteau ,OK. 1 Sister Jewel Amstutz of Russellville, AR. 2 Brothers Bill Childres of Nash ,TX and Jimmy Childres of Nash ,TX. Emmie was preceded in death by her parents. She had many loved ones and friends and she will be greatly missed. Private services will be held at a later date.

June Maxine Wann

June Maxine Wann, 87, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Poteau, OK. June was born in Booneville, AR on April 23, 1924 to Omer & Esther (Harwell) Wann. She was a homemaker. June loved to sew and listen to music. She played the guitar, loved having family get togethers. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers & 1 sister. Survivors include her brother, Warren Wann of Wister, OK; sister, Bonnie Raines of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Monday, August 1, 2011 at Summerfield Cemetery Pavilion, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will follow.

Geraldyne Hammons

Geraldyne Hammons, 84, of Wister, OK passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Wister. Geraldyne was born in Wister, OK on October 15, 1926 to Joe Willis & Carrie (Estes) Baldwin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wister First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; and infant son, William Michael. She is survived by two daughters & sons-in-law, Kathy & David Robertson, Karen & Steve Glinski of Poteau, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Ray & Donna Hammons of Wister, OK: 6 greandchildren, Jolene, D.P., Bud, Karri, Jake & Kaynan; 12 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were 10 am, Friday, July 29, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Will Langrehr officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Sam Walden, Steve Walden, Tommy Baker, Rusty Baker, D.B. Lampkin, Sam Abbott, and Bill Baldwin. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK - In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Wister, OK or to the Alzheimers Association.

Walter C. "Cotton" Carmack

Walter Charles “Cotton” Carmack, 84, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Talihina, OK. Cotton was born in Poteau, OK on October 30, 1926 to Rube M & Bertha (McClure) Carmack. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving as a SeaBee in World War II. He was a retired teacher, and also retired from the state working as a Health Inspector. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poteau. Cotton was preceded in death by his wife, Aldean Carmack and brother, Ed Gene Carmack. Survivors include his daughters, Kay Carmack of Poteau, OK, Sharon Lea Carmack of Vian, OK; son & daughter in law, Charles Allen & Joyce Carmack of Poteau, OK; brother, Roy Don Carmack of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Lori & Jerry Boblett of Shady Point, OK, Clint & Nina Carmack of Heavener, OK, Caren & Damon Roath of Heavener, OK; great grandchildren, Kayleigh Boblett, Courtney Boblett, Cooper Roath, Tripp Roath & Kameron Carmack; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, July 29, 2011 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clint Carmack, Jerry Boblett, James Vaughn, Damon Roath & Podie Meeks. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Joseph Andrew Sanders

Joseph Andrew Sanders, 71, of Shady Point, OK passed away July 21, 2011 in Muldrow, OK. Joseph was born July 6, 1940 in West Helena, AR to Vannily Albert & Leora (Carter) Sanders. Joseph was a custodian at Shady Point Schools for over 25 years. He was retired from the Shady Point Fire Dept.. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Cecil Sanders & Phillip Sanders. Survivors include 3 nephews, Ronald & Chris Sanders, John & Debbie Sanders, Tom Sanders and 1 niece, Sandra & Marc Saddler. Memorial Services will be 3 pm, Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Shady Point, OK with Marie Akins & Rev. Joe Owen officiating.

Dorothy Jean Kirkley Palmer

Word has been received of the death of Dorothy Jean Kirkley Palmer who was born January 9, 1924 in Howe, OK to Lee & Eula Kirkley. She was a 1943 graduate of Poteau High School. In 1944 she married the love of her life, James Palmer. Since James was a career Marine, they most often lived in Oceanside, CA where Jim was stationed in nearby Camp Pendleton. When her husband was away during WWII, the Korean War, and during “Peacetime” deployments in the Cold War Era, she would make her home in Poteau and work at Poteau Food Market. While her husband fought in the Vietnam War, she waited alone in California. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989. She is survived by one son, James L. Palmer & wife Patti of Watsonville, CA; grandson, Ryan & wife Brandi; 2 great granddaughters, Reese Laura & Romy Loyce of Livermore, CA; one sister in law, Lyndle Palmer Waters of Abilene, TX. Locally, she is survived by a brother, Garry Kirkley and a niece, Patricia Eidschun, both of Poteau. Graveside services will be Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 10 am, graveside at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK with Rev. Larry Matthiesen officiating.

Daisy Abernathy

Daisy Marie “Mamaw” Bryant Abernathy, 91, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Bokoshe, OK. Daisy was born in Fish Creek, OK on April 11, 1920 to Cairl C. & Mary Elizabeth (Ashworth) Bryant. She was a housewife, farmer & rancher. She was a member of the Bokoshe Church of Christ. Daisy was preceded in death by her husband, J.B.; 6 sisters, Odie Harrelson, Alma Price, Peggy Holcomb, Freda Neal, Ruby Coplen, Jimmie Lee Sloan; 3 brothers, Jack, Dewey, Clemon Bryant. Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Jim Bob & Janice Abernathy, Carold & Faye Abernathy of Bokoshe, OK; 5 grandchildren & their spouses, Bobbie & Mike Bell of Bokoshe, OK, Trina & Rick Ward of Cameron, OK, Eddie & Pam Abernathy of Shady Point, OK, Jimmy & Celia Abernathy of Bokoshe, OK, Rodney & Shelly Abernathy of Bokoshe, OK; 15 Great Grandchildren, 10 Great Great Grandchildren; sisters & brothers in law, Lois “Pete” Hawkins of Hackett, AR, Juanita & Terry Vaught of Perryville, AR; brother& sister in law, Charles & Mary Bryant of Dalton, GA; special care givers, Donna Zimmerman, Debbie Poore. Services will be 10 am Thursday, July 21, 2011 graveside at Milton Cemetery, Milton, OK with Joe Avery & Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be her great grandsons, Michael, Edward, Jeffrey, Daniel, P.J., Brett, A.J., Alex, Ross, & Carson; honorary pallbearers will be her great granddaughters, Misty, Britney, Cheyenne, Lauren, & Ragan.

Gary "Bub" Gibson

Gary “Bub” Matthew Gibson, 27, of Poteau, OK went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from his earthly home with his family in Poteau. Gary was born in Ft. Smith, AR on November 3, 1983 to Gary U. & Sharon Lynn (Woodral) Gibson. Bub loved His Lord and the Word of God. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clayton & Patsy Gibson, Maternal Grandparents, Fred & Doyce Woodral; aunt Rhonda Henson. Survivors include his wife, Megan (Lindenau) Gibson of the home; parents, Gary & Lynn Gibson of Howe, OK; sisters, Christi Lopez of Hodgen, OK, Cheri Radwick of Howe, OK; nieces, MaKailyn Gibson, Alexis Hartsock, Lynsey Espinel, Jazmin Autrey, Madilyn Lopez, Kami Jo Autrey; nephews, George Matthew Espinel, Marc Lopez, Jett Autrey; BFF, Kathy Craig, Janet Mosqueda; aunts and uncles, David & Beverly Gibson of Spiro, OK, Freddie & Brenda Woodral of Bates, AR; a host of family and friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, July 22, 2011, First Assembly of God Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Heavener, OK. Pallbearers will be Gary Gibson, Thomas Radwick, George Matthew Espinel, Dylan Roberts, Marc Lopez, Dale Fraze, Michael Salsman, Jason Salsman; honorary pallbearers will be Freddie Woodral, Russell Tucker, Bob Craig, Adam Warren, & Donnie Fout. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Gloria Jean Tucker

Gloria Jean Tucker, 53, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Pocola. Gloria was born November 14, 1957 in Florence, Wisconsin to William & Doris (Klahn) Freund. Gloria worked at Southern Steel & Wire. She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather, Cleve Chaney; and brother, Ronald Freund. Survivors include her husband, Charles Randall Tucker of the home; son, Brad Lee Freund of Pocola, OK; mother, Doris Chaney of Fence, WI; sister, Debbie Sodereloom of Fence, WI; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Southside Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Smith, AR with Rev. Gene Thomas & Rev. Phillip Wiley officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. Pallbearers will be David Thompson, Brian Tucker, Bill Jennings, Joe Ritter, Kane Riggs & Richard Kish. Visitation will be until 5 pm daily at Evans & Miller in Pocola.