Tommy "Spider" Jones

Tommy Lloyd “Spider” Jones, 75, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Poteau.  Tommy was born June 20, 1946 in Poteau to Robert Cleo & Ada Christine (Qualls) Jones.   He loved his grandchildren and was a great Papa.  He was special to his nieces,  nephews, and all who knew him.  Tommy was awarded many honors and medals during his service in the US Army for 5 ½ years.  He was a very good carpenter and wood worker.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob Allen, Johnny, Kenny Joe “Pete” ; sister & brother in law, Patsy & Wayne Bottoms.

 Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years, Judy; sons, Tommy Dion & Wife Samantha of Lancaster, OH, Michael Todd & wife Michelle of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Sydney Jones & Riley Jones; step grandchildren, Whitney, Taylor, Paige, Tommy, Monique, Mya & Tyson; sister & brother in law, Deborah & Tommy Mead; brother, Gary Wayne “Frog” Jones of Poteau; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

 Services will be 2 pm, Monday, August 2, 2021 at Evans Chapel of Memories.  The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Louise Roberts

Louise Roberts, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Louise was born May 5, 1933 in Cameron, OK to John Thomas & Dollie Flourine (Stallings) Watson.  When Louise was still teaching at Carl Albert, she developed a special interest in single mothers and she would keep encouraging them to complete their education so that they could get a job enabling them to take care of their children.  Over the years several let her know how her encouragement helped them to reach their goal.

          A number of years ago Louise started an individual ministry sending cards of encouragement in the mail.  No telling how many cards were mailed over the years.  It was a great ministry but cards were not her only ministry.  She along with others worked in the Sewing Seed Ministry making lap quilts and other gifts for shut-ins.  It was a joy to personally deliver them.  Over the years she got involved in doing mission work at home and abroad.  She did Vacation Bible Schools and on occasion held quilting classes for adult ladies.  Over the years Jim discovered, from listening to people, two words that aptly described Louise: ‘Active’ & ‘Encourager’.  She greatly loved her family as well as her church family.  She will be greatly missed.  

She was preceded in death by first husband, Edward L. Pate; her parents; brothers, Troy, Paul X & Leroy Watson.

 Survivors include her husband, Jim Roberts; children, Debbie Espegren & Mike, Carole Brown, Thomas Sr. & Terry Jo Pate, Mark Roberts & Cynthia Ferguson; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

 Services will be 2 pm, Friday, July 30, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Pallbearers will be Tyler & Wesley Reed, Thomas Jr. & John Pate, Robbie Babcock, and August Barksdale.

The family will greet friends and relatives on Thursday from 6-8 pm.

 

 

Barbara Ann Milosav

 

Barbara Ann Milosav, 78, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Barbara was born May 6, 1943 in Ft. Smith, AR to James S. Jr.  & Lois (Miller) Brown.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Michael Milosav.

 Survivors include her daughters, Gail Snow and Carla Milosav; grandchildren, Chad & Chelsea Scott, Michael & Ryan Crowden; great grandchildren, Hunter Scott, Milosav & Mila Armstrong; brothers, Bud & Ronny Brown; sister in law, Beverly Brown;  caregiver, Bre Hodges; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

 Services will be  2 pm, Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola with Angie Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. 

Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the funeral home  in Pocola