Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Harold Snyder


 *** SERVICES FOR HAROLD WILL BE 10 AM, SATURDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN HEAVENER.  BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT VAUGHN CEMETERY.

 Harold Richard Snyder was born May 13, 1936 in Myrtle Point, Oregon. He was found deceased March 5, 2020 just outside of Heavener, Leflore County, Oklahoma. He was 83.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents Fred, and Ruth Cupinski Snyder McNeil. Three grandsons; Frank Snyder, Christopher Snyder, and Jason Snyder.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Anna Mae Easter Snyder. Four Sons, Terry Snyder of Heavener, Oklahoma, Kent Snyder, and life partner Linda of Chemult, Oregon. Robert Snyder 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. His sister Ellen Snyder Weaver of Eugene, Oregon. Along with many Nephews, Nieces, and cousins.

When Harold was 13 years old he came down with Rheumatic fever, and was hospitalized for 3 months. Behind in school and his mother needing help Harold went to work in a Tie mill when he was 13 years old. Harold would work in the logging industry the rest of his life most of it driving a log truck retiring when he was 70 years old in 2006.

Harold married Anna Mae Snyder October 30, 1956. They had been married 62 years when Harold went missing April 11, 2019. Harold loved his friends, and family, and enjoyed spending time with them, and attending family reunions. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also enjoyed travelling and use to spend a lot of time with his wife riding motorcycles both cross country, and locally being something he had done since a young man, and still riding into his 80's. Both he, and his wife belonged to the Christian Motorcycle Association. Harold also enjoyed Mechanics, and did most of his own repairs.

Harold was of the Christian faith, and most often shared his faith with others out on the road with the CMA. Both he, and his wife Anna always welcomed others into their home, and enjoyed visiting with friends over coffee at local cafe's.

After missing for 11 months having disappeared while walking his dog, Harold was finally found March 5, 2020 in an open meadow surrounded by trees, a place where Harold would have felt at home. His wife Ann wrote the following just a few days before conformation came to us Harold was no longer missing, It was something that came to her in the middle of the night when she thought of her husband and wanted it printed with his Obituary.

"Flying High in the sky on my motorcycle to meet my Lord at Heaven's Gate".


Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Charles William Hicks


Charles William Hicks, 80, of Mounds, OK passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home.  Charles was born January 20, 1940 in Kinston, TN to James M. & Mabel (Tate) Hicks.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  Charles was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Geneva Logan (Robert), Linda Carol Cranfield; brothers, Roy Mitchell Hicks (Lois), Paul LaFate Hicks, Billy Hicks (Wilma), William Herbert Tate (Peggy); sons, Darrell Hicks & Richard Hicks.

Survivors include his wife Celia (Billy) Hicks; sons, Charles Wayne Hicks, Billy Perkins; daughter, Sherry Hicks; brother, Glendon Farrell Hicks; sister, Brenda Patterson (Michael); brother, James Leon Hicks (Jean); other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be  10 am, Thursday, March 19, 2020  at Monroe Cemetery Pavilion, Monroe, OK with Rev. LeRoy Billy officiating.       

Monday, March 16, 2020

Bobbie Louise Garner




          Bobbie Louise Johnson was born on Dec 11, 1930, the second child, of which 11 were to be born, to “Otto and Mae” Johnson.  She began grade school at Kennedy 2 years earlier than most, as her older brother “Son” John Oman would not go to school without her.  He carried her on his back each day and so when it came time for her to really start school they put her 2 grades ahead.  In high school she was active in the band, basketball and anything that was about having good clean fun.   She liked to sing, play the piano and was a great seamstress.   At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ in her heart, which carried her through some very rough periods in her life. 

          The night of high school graduation, May 16, 1947, she married her sweetheart “JR” Garner at the age of 16 and remained together 60 years until his death in 2007.  It rained cats and dogs, but this did not prevent them from starting a tradition that began as their honeymoon and continued until they were no longer able to do all the hard work it takes to go camping and catch fish.  In May of the following year their first of 5 children were born, Elizabeth who passed away a few hours after birth, James “Lynn” III, Lydia Louise, Donna Gayle and Ruth. Even with the houseful of kids she managed to work as a head start and substitute teacher, attend school events and earn an associate degree in early childhood development.  It was this degree which  really sparked her interest in teaching young children that learning could be fun as well as educational and they so loved “Miss Bobbie”.  But that love was mutual and she was always happy to see her former students and learn about their lives.

          But the real loves of her life were her grand and great grandchildren.  There was nothing she would not do for them.  Biscuits and gravy for everyone on Sunday morning and then after church a huge lunch.  The door was always open to whatever their needs were. 

          Most of all she instilled in her children and grands that knowing Jesus Christ should be number one in their lives.  She accepted everyone where they were in life and wanted them to know they are important.  She was never boastful or proud but did not realize the legacy she was to leave behind. 

          She was preceded in death by her parents, husband J. L. Garner “JR”, daughter, Elizabeth, son, J. “Lynn” Garner, III, 2 sister, 5 brothers and son-in law Keith Darneal.

          Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Lydia & Billy Baldwin, Donna & Ray Hammons and Ruth Darneal:  grandchildren, Caleb, Clint, Ben & Brandon Baldwin, Jolene Newton,  Bud Hammons, Fanci Duvall, Cassie Peterson, Amy Cook, Bobbie Kaye Garner and Ruth Dawn Garner:  numerous great and great great grandchildren; sister & brother-in law, Doris & Ronald Shelton; brothers & sister-in law, Leo & Marianne Johnson, Dennis Johnson.  Other relatives, loved ones and friends.  She had two very special caregivers sister-in law Anna Johnson and Rae Lee Vanhook.  The family is very grateful for the wonderful care she received under these two ladies.  



Services will be 2pm. Thursday march 19, 2020 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK with Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow at Ellis Chapel

         

Friday, March 13, 2020

Nona Mode


Nona Lou (Wann) Mode, 84, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at her home.  Nona was born June 17, 1935 in LeFlore, OK to Aubrey Franklin & Amy Mae (Ladd) Wann.  Nona loved to play table games,  (she was a fierce competitor), bake cakes & pies, crappie fish and spend time with family.  She worked outside the home as a cook for Monroe schools and as a cake decorator in the Poteau area for several years.  She is preceded in death by her parents and spouse of 66 years, Billy Ray Mode Sr.( 2/29/2020).



Survivors include her daughters & husbands, Darlene & Kenneth Thompson, Barbara & Jeff Brown; sons & wives, Billy Ray Jr. & Christy Mode, Joe & Teresa Mode, Paul & Linda Mode, Frank & Carol Mode; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister, Natha Dean Robinson; brothers, Clifton Wann, Johnny Wann, Bobby Wann & Lonnie Wann; other relatives, loved ones and friends.



Services will be 2 pm, Monday, March 16, 2020 at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Howe, OK with Rev. Larry Stacy and Rev. Jarred Graham officiating.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.      The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.