William Henry "Bill" Daniels Jr

William Henry “Bill” Daniels Jr., 71, of Panama, OK passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Bill was born August 18, 1940 in Greenville, NC to William H. Sr. & Bertha May (Ayers) Daniels. He ran a wrecker service. He was a veteran of the US Army. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, 2 sisters, & daughter, Vickie Daniels McMurtry. Survivors include his wife, Jean of the home; 2 sons, Christopher Keith Daniels & wife, Kimberly of Shady Point, OK, Mathew Dylan Daniels of Panama, OK; daughter, Jennifer Lynn Martin of Panama, OK; 14 grandchildren, Jonathan Paul McMurtry, Angel Nicole McMurtry, Kristin Marie Culpepper, Christopher Mogensen, Suzette Burkholder, Melissa Neighbors, Katlyn Burkholder, Marc Burkholder, Corey Boyce, Christopher Boyce, Quentin Boyce, Austin Tyler Hubble, Hayden Hubble, Jakob Martin; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Marie White & husband, Jimmy of Hagerstown, Maryland; brother, James Robert Allen of Marion, VA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be J.P McMurtry, Jared Girad, Harold Duncan, Larry Hamby, Marc Burkholder, & Robert Mitchell. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7-9 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Glen Hembree

Glen Hembree, 77, of Heavener, OK passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Glen was born April 18, 1934 in Shawnee, OK to Samuel Powell & Carmen Elois (McMurray) Hembree. He owned an OTASCO store. Glen was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hope Hembree; brother, Bob Hembree & sister, Emma Montgomery. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Glenda & David Ray of Eufaula, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Steve & Donna Hembree of Heavener, OK; 6 grandchildren, Christie Ray, Scott Ray, Carrie Ray Parish, Morgan Emery, Jake Hembree, Sam Hembree; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Corky Cranfield of Heavener, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Heavener, OK.

Booth Dean Grey

Booth Dean Grey, 71, of Summerfield, OK passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011 in Summerfield. Dean was born October 17, 1939 in Summerfield, OK to Malcolm & Bessie (Hollan) Gray. He was a member of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers and a veteran of the US Army. He loved helping people, hunting, fishing, dogs and horses. He was preceded in death by his birth parents; foster parents, Jacob & Margie James; sisters & brothers in law, Eunice & Joe Bandoni, Bobbie & Curly Cooper. He loved and was so proud his kids, his grandkids, and his good friends. Survivors include his wife Barbara of the home; daughter & son in law, Melissa Ann & Russell Duncan of Summerfield, OK; son & daughter in law, Dylan Booth & Lisa Gayle Grey of Summerfield, OK; grandchildren, Amber Anne Grey, Ashley Anne Grey, Cody Dean & Heather Duncan, Liana Faye Wagner, William Ray Wagner, Camri Dylane Duncan; sister, Marie Jones of Florida; brothers & sister in law, Raymond Gray of Eufaula, OK, Elton & June Grey of Whitesboro, OK; sister in law & brother in law, Anita & Steve Lavahn of Poteau, OK; mother and father in law, Ada Mae & Garlin Marshall of Poteau; other relatives & loved ones; many many special friends including his faithful ol’ dog, Bear. Services will be 10 am, Friday, October 7, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Charles Caughern officiating. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Ella L. Chumley

Ella Louise Chumley, 66, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Ella was born July 29, 1945 in Galveston, TX to Newlin Burg Jr. & Waltina Nadean (Finley) Travis. Ella was a retired teacher. In her career she taught in Talihina, Catoosa & Pocola Public Schools. Ella belonged to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, her professional organization for 30 years. She was currently serving as DKG Beta Lambda Chapter Secretary and on the DKG State Nominations Committee as well as the Educational Excellence Committee. She was a past chapter president and served on many other committees at the chapter and state levels. Ella was a member of the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, currently serving as Church Treasurer and on the Advisory Board. Ella joined the FOE (Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary) in March 2001. She held many positions from President in 2004, Secretary of the Auxiliary for 6 years, she was the incoming State Madam President Elect 2011-2012. She was also a member of the Memorial Ritual Team. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Gene Chumley of Panama, OK; daughters & son in law, Alana Janine & Preston Plumlee of Broken Arrow, OK, Alisha LeAnn Walker of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Ronnie Travis & Tiffany Chumley of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Alec, Ashley, Austin, Aubrey & Aiden Plumlee; Bryant & Gage Meeder, Tegan & Kyleigh Walker, Logan Burg Chumley; great grandchildren, Kloe Plumlee, Avery Fiddler, Bryce & Kaleigh Meeder; brothers & sisters in law, Billy Wayne & Jaine Travis of Broken Arrow, OK, Newlin Burg & Susan Travis of Spiro, OK, Melvin Ray & Sue Travis of Panama, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, Bokoshe, OK with Rev. Bennie Waller officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Travis Chumley, Preston Plumlee, Alec Plumlee, Austin Plumlee, Aiden Plumlee. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Freida Elizabeth Baird

Freida Elizabeth Baird, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Poteau. Freida was born February 7, 1919 in Lancaster, TX to Nick Olen & Eddie C. (Brundage) Worley. She worked in a dry goods store as a clerk and many years at City Shoe Market. Freida was preceded in death by her husband, Idus Baird; great grandson, Carson Wann; and her parents. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Nancy & Jim Wann of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Roger & Dawn Wann of Lindsey, TX, Danny & Elizabeth Wann of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Nathan Privett, Britney Wann, Sabrina Wann-Minor, Nick Wann, Jace Wann, Logan Wann, Faith Wann, & Gauge Wann. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Monroe, OK with Rev. Garry Haskins officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Danny Wann, Roger Wann, Kirk Smith, Donald Smith, Nathan Privett, Jace Wann, Nick Wann & Logan Wann. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the church. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Artie Bell Margaret Deleplank

Artie Bell Margaret Deleplank, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Heavener, OK. Artie was born in Calhoun, OK on September 10, 1937 to Frances & Dora (Chitwood) Phillips. Artie was a loving wife, mother and the best Granny anyone could have. She worked for 40 years as a CNA and touched many lives in her career. She devoted her life to taking care of others including friends & family. She never met a stranger, had an open door and a place at the dinner table for anyone who was hungry. She loved taking care & cooking for her family & friends. Artie was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters, 5 brothers, & son-in-law, Steve Hastings. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Bob of the home; daughters & son-in-law, Dora & Rick Piersant, Debra Hastings of Poteau, OK; sons & daughters in law, Bobby & Dawn Deleplank of Poteau, OK, Hoss & Chantay Deleplank of Shady Point, OK, Billy Deleplank of Poteau, OK; 13 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Billy Cook, Al Monks, Chris Bunner, Billy Hoffman, George Urchison, & Rodney Hemphill. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Jonathan Carden

Jonathan H. Carden, 29, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Jonathan was born in Ft Smith AR on November 3, 1981 to Randall W. & Donna (Chestine) Carden. He was preceded in death by his half brother, Henry Joe Harrison; step-brother, Chris Carden; and Maternal Grandparents, Margie & Leon Drake. Survivors include his wife, Tabatha (Langston) Allison of Ft Smith, AR; daughter, Cassie Carden of Roland, OK; son, Corbin Adam Carden; mother, Donna Carden Eller of Poteau, OK; father, Randy Carden of Covington, GA; brother, Jordan Carden of Van Buren, AR; step-brother, Allen Carden of Brooks, GA; paternal grandfather, George W. & wife, Judy Carden of Locust Grove, GA; paternal grandmother of Brooks, GA; numerous aunts & uncles, family & friends; his extended Henry Harrison family of Spiro, OK. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday – October 4, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories – Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Rev. Jim Kolb officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris McCoy, Aaron McCoy, Jeff McCoy, Brad Royston, Jason Crase, Tyler Crase. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Loyce R. Hall

Loyce R. Hall, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Poteau. Loyce was born June 14, 1943 in Big Cedar, OK to Rev. Carl & Mellie (Jones) Pugh. Loyce worked at Country Boy Furniture for 20 years. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Panama, OK where she served as church clerk for 8 years. Loyce loved her church. She loved to sing and going to the Saturday Night Jamboree. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Don McAtee; her only daughter, Tami Branstetter Gottlieb; nephew, Tony Terry; and her parents. Survivors include her sister and brother in law, Joyce & Don Riddle of Poteau, OK; daughters, Donna Ross, Sandy Ellis & husband, Ken of Poteau; son, Billy Earl McAtee and wife, Randi of Rufe, OK; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; nephews, Mike, David & Ray Terry and their families;special friend, Joyce Sears; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends and her church family. Services will be 10 am, Saturday – October 8, 2011 at Panama Free Will Baptist Church, Panama, OK with Rev. David Nolan officiating. Interment will be in Rufe Cemetery, Rufe, OK. Pallbearers will be Kevin Butler, Robert Troutman, Larry Milligan, Terry Lovell, Brian Toney & Brant Toney. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

James Lewallen

James A. Lewallen, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in Poteau. James was born in Zoe, OK on January 21, 1944 to Marion J. & Lucinda J. (Dunn) Lewallen. HE was a farmer. James was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Williams of the home; Daughters, Rose Baker of Cuba, MO, Shella Turner of Cuba, MO; son, Melvin Turner of Chester, CA; grandchildren, Tamara Turner of McAlester, OK, Tonya Gates of McAlester, OK, Delilah Pahl of Chester, CA; many great grandchildren and nieces & nephews; sister, Nora Steelman; brothers, Orville Lewallen & Wayne Lewallen all of Poteau, OK. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Charles "Droop" Anderson

Charles L. Anderson, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Charles was born August 11, 2011 to Benjamin Woodrow“Woody” & Leona McKenna Anderson. He was an attendant at the Feed Store. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Survivors include his 2 daughters, Sharon Campbell of Shady Point, OK, Shelia Bunch of Poteau, OK; 7 Grandchildren, Joseph Bunch, Tasha Martinez, Keisha Sanchez, Leightina Wright, Michael Terry, Kevin Terry and Melanie Anderson; 14 Great Grandchildren, Taygan Bunch, Nathion Bunch, Jordan Martinez, Destiny Martinez, Aaliyah Sanchez, Damion Sanchez, Tobin Wright, Katrina Wright, Cody Terry, Jace Terry, Mercedes Terry, Gracie Terry, Britney Terry, Hunter Terry; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Jr. Terry, Michael Terry, Cody Terry, Joseph Bunch, Genaro Sanchez, Michael Martinez

Bonnie Jo Dameron

Bonnie Jo Dameron, 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2011 while surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Chicago, IL on December 22, 1942 to Floyd and Helen McKinney. She had one older brother (whom she adored), Wayne Floyd McKinney. Bonnie found and married the love of her life, James Wesley Dameron on April 14, 1986. She had three children, Linda Lee Larson, Wayne Louis McCabe & Vickie Jo Buchanan. She had one step-son, Brian Keith Dameron. Bonnie never met a stranger. Her special gift was her love and desire to take care of other people. Bonnie had a fighter’s spirit and always rooted for the underdog. She never wanted anyone to feel left out or unwanted so she lived her life making sure others felt loved and special. Bonnie had so many incredible talents. She was an excellent artist and loved to paint and make pottery. She also loved to sew and created several amazingly beautiful baby blankets. But most of all, Bonnie was an outstanding cook. She loved creating new recipes and cooking for her family and friends. Bonnie & James shared many wonderful years together and those years were the happiest of her life. They enjoyed just being together, but Bonnie particularly loved traveling and watching football (the Chicago Bears held a special place in her heart). Bonnie also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always made birthdays and Christmas so special for them. After Bonnie became ill in 2007, James never left her side. They continued to live life together until she left her broken body behind and went home to heaven. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Helen McKinney and her brother, Wayne McKinney (what a joyful reunion that must have been!) She leaves behind husband, James Dameron; daughters, Linda Larson, Vickie Buchanan & husband, Brandon; sons, Wayne McCabe & wife, Crystal, Brian Dameron & wife, Misty. She leaves 14 grandchildren, Shandi, Zack & Mikaela Fienen, Stephanie, Haley, Addison and Carter McCabe, Raegan, Ellason, Sophia and Ava Buchanan and Blake, Keelan, and Parrish Dameron; and 3 great grandchildren, Marissa, Kruz and Fisher Bonnie left the family that cherished and loved her much too soon. We love you so very much and will miss you everyday until we see you again. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Keelan Dameron, Ronnie Humphries, Ron Dameron, Justin Dameron, Justin Wilson, Nicholas Watts & Wayne McCabe.

Freda Juanita Phillips

Freda Juanita Phillips, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Juanita was born in Porum, OK on July 11, 1923 to H.S. & Eula (Carmell) Bowen. She was a nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; one grandson & brother, Bob Bowen. Survivors include her son, David Phillips of Poteau, OK; daughter, Wynama Bowman of Poteau; 3 grandsons; 6 great grandchildren; 1 half-sister. June Bowen; 2 half-brothers, Dewayne Nelson & Jack Nelson. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Gerald D. Brickman

Gerald Brickman, 67, better known to his friends and family as Pop, died September 24, 2011 as a result of a sudden cardiac event. Gerald was a farm boy who learned the meaning of hard work from an early age. He understood the mechanics of farm equipment, automobiles, animals, and his fellow humans. The love of the farm held his heart throughout his life. After graduating from Okeene High School in 1963 and marrying his lifelong partner, Penny in 1964, he began a career that would see him as Plant Supervisor of Waldon Inc., Fairview, OK. Gerald held precious his memories of Waldon and safely guarded letters written to recognize his accomplishments by his employer, Don Martens. The year 1987 found the Brickman family relocating in Colorado where Gerald worked for nearly 20 years for Phil Long Ford. He began his career there as manager of their custom van division but later moved to parts and then on to the body shop. He was a supervisor of the huge Phil Long Ford Body Shop. In 2007 Gerald and Penny returned to their Oklahoma roots by moving to Poteau, OK. Gerald, always an Oklahoma boy at heart, was thrilled to be back in his home state and stated at numerous times that he would never want to leave the Poteau area. While Gerald is celebrating his heavenly arrival he leaves behind a host of people to miss his humor and smile, as well as the many thoughtful things he continually did for them. His wife, Penny, son and family Larry, Lori, Blake, & Ashley Brickman of Yukon, son and family Jeff, Sherri, Chase & Sarah Brickman of Poteau; grandson Brandon Brickman of Tulsa; granddaughter Kaley Brickman of California; father, Leslie Brickman; sister and family Karen and Roger Parsley of Arlington, TX, sister and family Doris & Ralph Cross of Ringwood, OK, sister Audine Felder of Pauls Valley, and brother Willis Brickman, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends Kathey and Floyd Rauh of Oklahoma City and their family as well as a host of friends whose lives he touched in very tangible ways. Gerald was preceded in death by his mother Iral Brickman, sons Tracey Scott Brickman and Stephen Brett Brickman. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe, OK with Rev. Monty Brown & Rev. James T. Smith officiating.

Andrew J. "Buddy" Rogers

Andrew J. “Buddy” Rogers, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at his home in Poteau. Buddy was born August 20, 1923 in Bokoshe, OK to Burl & Mattie (Tolbert) Rogers. He was a pot ash miner. Buddy served in the US Army in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Poteau, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronald Rogers; grandson, Michael Hughie; great grandson, Buddy Hughie; sisters, Bernice Conti, Marie McCafferty, Lila Davis & Jackie Restine. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Dimple; daughters, Joyce & Jack Barbaree of Panama, OK, Deloris Hughie of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Julie Hughie Hicks, Tonia Rogers, Denise & Roger Jones, Robert Meier, Stephanie & Jessie Puentez, Jon Rogers, Mattie Rogers, Zachary Rogers; great grandchildren, Dennis Hicks, Jenny Claiborn, Waylon Parrott, Vance Parrott, Tyler Hayes, Dustin Hayes, Cassie Hayes, Garrett Rogers, Jayton Toros, Kaylee Puentez, McKinzie Puentez, Logan Rogers, Alexis Hughie; numerous Great Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2:30 pm, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Pallbearers will be Dennis Hicks, Dustin Hayes, Waylon Parrott, Vance Parrott, Jeremy Oliver, Randy Mc Kinney, Phil Partain. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Bill Willis, Phillip Streetman, Greg Claiborn, Johnny Bell, David Black, Doug, Joe & Charles Henderson & R.D. Bryant. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Phyllis Ann Hayes

Phyllis Ann Hayes, 78, of Spiro, OK passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Phyllis was born August 23, 1933 in Poteau, OK to Aaron Baxter & Edith D. (Sloan) Skinner. She was a homemaker. Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother & friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 husbands, Charles Knight & Red Hayes; brother, “Big Jim” Skinner; & sons, Kenny Knight & Fred Hayes. Survivors include 3 daughters & son in law; Charlsi Bandy of Spiro, OK, Janet & Chuck Sandlin of Spiro, OK, Doris Sitton of Winslow, AR; 2 sons & daughters in law, Phillip & Virginia Knight of Ft. Smith, AR, Cecil & Peggy Hayes of Huntington, AR; 15 Grandchildren, Kristy Davis, Chad Bandy, Cody Sandlin, Chuckie Sandlin, Jerry Sitton, Barry Sitton, Paul Knight, Rebel Knight, Derrick Knight, Keith Lindley, Karen Grubbs, Craig Hayes, Brandy Hayes, Joey Knight, Mandy Clark; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 11 am, Monday at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Paul Knight, Rebel Knight Derrick Knight, Bryce Bandy, David Crossland, Mark Morrison. The family will be at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

James William Ward

James William Ward, 86, of LeFlore, OK passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. James was born January 3, 1925 in Vantress, OK to Hollie James William & Julia Ann (French) Ward. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in 3rd Battalion CO.K 115th Inf. Regiment, 5th Army, 29th Infantry Division. He was a WWII veteran involved in the D-Day landings in Normandy, a purple heart recipient; Presidential Unit Citation; Combat Infantry Badge, Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Theater Ribbon. He had 3 Bronze Service Stars. He was retired from working at the VA Hospital. He was a farmer and loved to garden. He was preceded in death by his parents and foster brother, Roy Walters. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of the home; sons & daughters in law, Ronnie & Karen Ward of Norman, OK, Mike & Patty Ward of LeFlore, OK; daughter & son in law, Nita & Don Chitwood of LeFlore, OK; grandchildren, Julie & Danny Atwell, Teri & Nick Starr, Dustin & Kasey Ward, Lindsay & Jeremy Farris, Brad & Penny Neal, Joanna Roberts, Jodi & Shawn Ward, Jami & Cody Blaylock, Micha Chitwood, Ashley Chitwood, Daton & April Chitwood; 19 Great Grandchildren; sisters & brothers in law, Barbara & Wayne Austin of Wilburton, OK, Dora & Bill Willard of Red Oak, OK, Margaret Austin of Minco, OK; numerous nieces & Nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Rev. Ron Bess officiating. Interment will follow in LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, OK. Pallbearers will be Mike Deere, Dallas Ward, Larry Ryles, Larry McAlester, Casey Warren, Darrell Epperly, Jimmy Booth, James Cantwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Zuck, Harvey Walden, Bill Ward, Frank Carpenter, Harold Mings, Kenny Monroe. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives and friends. You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com

Gerald Conley "Jerry" Hinton

Gerald Conley “Jerry” Hinton, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 in Poteau. Jerry was born July 10, 1930 in Bokoshe, OK to Oscar & Lula (Richardson) Hinton. He worked at the Del Monte Cannery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lorene Tabor & Neva Thomas; brother, Ben Hinton. Survivors include his sister, Leona Alkire of Manteca, CA; sister in law, Glenna Hinton of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories- Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Pallbearers will be David Hinton, Roy Vineyard, Chris Horton, Kendall Horton, Barry Hughes, Johnny Bell.

Shirley Evonne Crandell

Shirley Evonne Crandell, 75, of Poteau, OK, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Shirley was born February 1, 1936 in Wister, OK to Tom & Della (Hicks) Johnson. She was a retired bookkeeper from Mingo School in Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob. Survivors include 3 sons, Kenneth Wayne Crandell of Broken Arrow, OK; Michael Eugene Crandell of Poteau, OK; David Forrest Crandell of Tulsa, OK; sister, Lou Ellen Solomon of Tulsa, OK; brothers, Donald Wayne Johnson of Claremore, OK and Ronald Hoyt Johnson of Wister, OK; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Services will be 11:00 am, September 24, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.

Billy Mack Ramer

Billy Mack Ramer, 79, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 in Talihina, OK. Bill was born July 31, 1932 in Red Oak, OK to Alvin & Ila Beatrice (McAlester) Ramer. He was retired from Wister Schools. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Norval Ramer & Johnny McGowen. Bill loved horses and loved to trail ride. Survivors include daughter, Karen Barragan of Santa Anna, CA; 2 grandsons; 3 sisters & brothers-in-law, Gail Morrison of Poteau, OK, Sue & Ronnie Burke of Broken Bow, OK, Phyllis & Rick Sanders of Howe, OK; brother & sister in law, Herman & Linda McGowen of Summerfield, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Summerfield Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Charles Caughern officiating. Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK.

Annie Lou Witt

Annie Lou Witt, 82, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 in Wister, OK. Annie was born July 22, 1929 in Eufaula, OK to Fred & Ruby (Eskridge) Williams. She was a restaurant cook. Annie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Donald Adams; daughter, Betty Adams; husband, Eschol “Hank” Witt; 3 sisters & 1 brother. Survivors include one son & daughter in law, Darrell J. & Ginger Adams of Wister, OK; 3 Daughters & Sons in law – Carolyn & Robert Gutierrez of Belton, TX, Reah & George Maynor of Wister, OK, Linda & Garry Skinner of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Kristy & Brad Hill of Howe, OK, Jerrod & Jeannie Adams of Wister, OK, Kevin & Becky Adams of Wister, OK, Brian & Becky Maynor of Choctaw, OK, Chris & Dayla Adams of Wister, OK, Dustin & Heather Adams of Weatherford, TX, Bruce & Leslie Maynor of Wister, OK, Amanda & John Goode of Humble, TX, Robert Gutierrez of Hurst, TX, Bradley Adams of Tahlequah, OK; 14 Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers & sisters in law, Lester & Nancy Williams of Newstrum, KS, Dean & Diane Williams of Heavener, OK; 1 sister & brother in law, Ellen & Thomas Brown of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Keith Stewart & Rev. Brad Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Jerrod Adams, Kevin Adams, Brian Maynor, Chris Adams, Dustin Adams, Bruce Maynor, Robert Gutierrez & Bradley Adams (her grandsons) The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.