Jill Beth Thompson

           Jill Beth Thompson, 59, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 in Poteau.  Jill was born December 15, 1958, in McCurtain County, OK to Billy G. Bookout & Betty J. (Carriger) Whitson.   She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Phillip Raeford Bookout. 

             Survivors include her daughter, Billie Pigg & Mike Nance; son Duane & Rachel Pigg; grandchildren, Phillip Bookout, Rumeena Reichertz, Gabrielle Page, William Pigg, Harimani Hernandez, Cameron Pigg, Brandon Pigg; brothers, Darrell Bookout, Mark & Becky Bookout; many relatives, loved ones and friends.

               Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Monroe Cemetery Pavilion, Monroe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Clayton Preston, Lucian Armstrong and Guillermo Hernandez.

Clyde Allen Billings

    Clyde Allen Billings, 60, of LeFlore, OK passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Poteau, OK.  Clyde was born July 2, 1957 in Poteau to Ray L. & Ramona (Fulks) Billings.  He was a retired teacher/coach.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

         Survivors include his wife Karen; children, Linda Stepp & husband Lester of Summerfield, OK, Brittany Rodriguez of McAlester, OK; grandchildren, Greenlee, June & Shooter Stepp, Kylie,  Andrew, Cooper & Lexi Rodriguez; brother, Paul Billings of Heavener, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

        Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Summerfield Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Brent Billings, Dustin Ward, Blake Beckham, Scott Robinson.

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

Floyd Moss

           Floyd Moss, 76, of  Ft. Smith, AR (formerly of Poteau, OK)  passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 , in Ft. Smith.  Floyd was born December 24, 1941 in Ft. Smith to Elmer & Evelyn  (Armsteadt) Moss.  He was retired from the City of Poteau Street Dept.  Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Louise Patterson; and brothers, Raymond House, Paul, Johnny & John Moss.

             Survivors include his sons & daughters in law, Floyd & Kathy Moss of Ft. Smith, AR, Terry & Shelia Moss of Spiro, OK;  7 grandchildren, Christian, Ashley, Andy, Terry Jr, Steven,  Misty and Cody; sister, Marlene Tucker of  Alma, AR;  brothers, James Moss of Bokoshe, OK, Kenny Moss of Poteau, OK, Jerry Moss of Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

           Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Freeman officiating.  Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Jon Spessard, Billy Johnson, Chase Wheeler, Wes Tackett, Roger Harrison & David Harrison.

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

Wayne Toney

Leonard “Wayne” Toney, 72, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, May 14, 2018,  in Ft. Smith, AR.  Wayne was born September 16, 1945 in Calhoun, OK to John Woodrow & Opal Mae (Sutton) Toney.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Chloe Moss & brother, Eugene Toney.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia of the home; daughter & son in law, Tegan & Steven Moss of Shady Point, OK; granddaughter on the way, Melia Moss; brother, Charles Toney of Ft. Smith, AR; sister & brother in law, Barbara & Barry Prock of Garber, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, May 18, 2018, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Elmer Bowden officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Steven Moss, Terry Moss Sr.,  Dustin  Prock, Shane Toney, Charles Toney & Barry Prock.

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

Brett Blasdel

Brett Michael Blasdel

A Cowboy and a Gentleman

June 30, 1949 – May 14, 2018

             Brett Blasdel was a lover of life and all its goodness. His remarkable path was guided by quiet kindness, optimism, honor, and most of all his love of family.

             A compassionate man, he had a creative spirit and an incredible mind. Brett appreciated nature, philosophy, music, and fine Angus cattle.

             Throughout his twenty-five-year career as a stockbroker, Brett’s heartfelt dream was to start a family, move to the country, and become a cattleman. He met his beloved wife, Suzy, in Chicago during a New Year’s Eve blizzard. Legend has it that she was drawn to the only cowboy hat in the room. It wasn’t long before two became four, and the family ventured south.

            Moving to Poteau, Oklahoma in 2000, Brett left the brokerage business for greener pastures. Over the years he created his personal paradise out on the ranch and delighted in sharing it with his friends and family.

           He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzy, and his father, Bill Blasdel. Brett will be sorely missed by his children Jake and Nina, his mother Lois, his brother Mark, and vast numbers of friends and family. 

      There will be a memorial service at 3 pm, Saturday,  May 19, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church, Poteau, OK