Sharon E. Jacobs

Sharon  Erlene Jacobs, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Poteau.  Sharon was born July 10, 1952 in Stella, MO to Gareth & Shirley Immogene (Dabbs) Kirk.  She was an optician.   Sharon was kind, loving and generous.  She loved her family above herself.  She spent her life loving and caring for those around her.  She had a spark and glow that could not be compared.  When she was in any room everyone felt cared about and welcome.  She leaves behind a family that will miss her beyond measure.  We know that she is now with her father & sons in heaven.  Sharon was preceded in death by her father and sons, Shawn & Shanon.

 Survivors include her husband, Steven L. Jacobs; daughter, April Granger of TX;  daughter, Jerilyn Neal; grandsons, Ty’Oka Burris, Gabriel Neal all of Poteau, OK, Keegan Neal of Stillwater, OK; son & daughter in law Aden & Kelly Jacobs, granddaughter, Olivia Jacobs; grandson, Shawn Jacobs all of Cedar Rapids, IA; grandsons, Trenton & Trevor Jacobs; sister, Karen Martin & husband John of Columbia, SC; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

 Memorial services will be at a later date.

 

Debbie Reeves

   Debbie Reeves, 63, of Cabot, AR passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home.  Debbie was born March 24, 1957 in Independence, MO to J.R. & Evelyn (Hemphill) Brown.  Debbie loved being a mom and nanny.  Her family was her life.  She was preceded in death by brothers, Calvin & Monty; grandparents, Opal & Jim Hemphill, Jack & Dee Brown.

     Survivors include her parents J. R. & Evelyn of Poteau, OK; daughter & son in law, Cerese (Anderson) & Chris McGee of Shady Point, OK; sons & daughters in law, Wayne & Stephani Anderson of Beebe, AR, Joe Anderson of Huntsville, AL,  Lafe & LeAnne Anderson of Vilonia, AR; grandchildren,  Cole & Bre McGee, Kaylin, Brayden, Jetta & Cade Anderson;  great grandchild, Rylee Jo McGee; special friend, Teddy Hefley of Vilonia; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will 2 pm, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, Reichert, OK with Pastor Terry L. Fortner (Steel Bridge Baptist Church, Lonoke, AR). Burial will follow at  Reichert Cemetery.   Pallbearers will be Wayne, Joe, Lafe & Cade Anderson, Chris McGee & Cole McGee.  The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

 

Jerry Draper

     Jerry Lee Draper, 68, of Clayton, OK passed away peacefully from this life at home with his family by his side on  Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  Jerry was born August 25, 1952 in Littlefield, TX to James Waylan & Virginia Darlene (Pryor) Draper.  Jerry loved outdoors, gardening, hunting and was an avid fisherman.  He loved to take people hunting and fishing.  He was a loving Christian family man, hardworking; always willing to lend a helping hand.  He especially loved his grandchildren.  He left his mark on the community with his talented ceramic tile craftsmanship.   He graduated from Tishomingo High in 1971 and was a member of Cross Community Church, Poteau.  He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Roy & Opal Pryor; brother in law, Tom Loeffelholz.

    Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Kim; sons, Daniel & Kathy Draper of Shady Point, OK; Dustin Draper of Shady Point, OK; daughter, Leah & Steve Culwell of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Taylor, Luke, Abbi, Logan, Curtis, Hanna, William, David & Cortney; sister, Joyce Loeffelholz of Norman, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

    Memorial services will be 1 pm, Friday at Cross Community Church in Poteau with Jason Waymire and Rick Snyder officiating.   

Randy Kirk

        “Randy” John Randolph Kirk, 71, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home.  Randy was born August 21, 1949 in Modesto, CA to Lerwyne Dale & Dorothy Reba (Robirds) Kirk. He was loved by everyone he came into contact with.  Randy had a passion for music, golf, fishing and anything fast.  None of which surpassed his love for his grandchildren, Zach, Erica  & Raine.  Randy touched every person he met in a special way.  He will truly be missed and loved forever; by his beloved yorkies Sailor Kirk, Ginger Kirk & Stubby Kirk.  Anyone who knew Randy was blessed beyond measure.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Janet Elizabeth Kirk Stapp.

          Survivors include his wife, Candy Lynn (Madden) of the home;  brother, Ronald Kirk of Yucca Valley, CA; Daughters, Donita Earn & Michelle Shearer of Spring, TX; grandson, Zachery Herald of Modesto, CA; nieces, Cori Stapp of CA, Shannon Kirk of OK; nephews, James T. Kirk of PA; Shane Kirk of OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Graveside services will be 10 am, Monday, November 23, 2020 at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.  Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 pm.

 

Eugene Butler

       Eugene Lowell Butler, 18, of Panama, OK passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020.  Eugene was born February 10, 2002 to Brandon Lowell Butler & Cristie (Statham) Johnson.  He loved to hunt and fish.  Most of the time his head was under the hood of a vehicle somewhere.  You could always count on him to help out whether it was construction or cutting wood.  He was more experienced in life than men twice his age.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents,  Debbie & Pete Waddle, Bobby Butler; and uncle Eric Thomas.

           Survivors include his parents, Brandon Butler & Niki Hope, Cristie Johnson & Kevin Smittle; grandmother, Pam McMillin; brothers, Christopher Butler, Nikita “Dinky” Beshirs; uncles, Brent Butler & Charley Thomas; Brittany Dill "Aunt Sissy"; sisters, Destiny Fout & Harley Fout; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

           Services will be 10 am, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Dale Lowrimore officiating.  Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro.  Pallbearers will be Jared Foster, Jerry Hopkin, Ayden Jennings, Charles Burks, Canon Shoup, Jacob Enhoff.   Honorary pallbearers will be Birdie, Brandon Herrington, Kevin Smittle, Brandon Earley, Casey Dill & Christopher Butler.  The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

 

Leon Pass

      Alford “Leon” Pass, 87, of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 in Ft. Smith, AR. Leon was born September 15, 1933 in Quinton, OK to Walter Lee & Vinia Jewel (Kuykendall) Pass.  He hauled pulp wood and was a trader.  Leon enjoyed playing his guitar.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby; son, Marshall; sisters, Mildred, Ola, Margie, Rosie; brothers, Emmett, A.J., Gary, Earl & John.

     Survivors include his son, Kelly  & Rocky Pass of Cameron, OK; daughters, Rhonda & Elvis Poor of Cameron, OK, Sheila Finchum of Cameron, OK; grandsons, Shannon & Tiffany Poor of Cameron, Brandon Pass of  Heavener, OK; granddaughters, Lacy Snell of Quinton, OK, Nikki & Mark Brown of Pocola, OK; great grandchildren, Dylan Poor, Ethan Brown, Dalton Brown, Abby Poor, Chloe Brown, Jackson Snell, Chasittie & Remington Pass;  great great grandson, Jence Poor;  sisters, Marie Blackwood & Barbara Merry, Mary, Leona, Sherry, Ruby, Donna & Brenda; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Graveside services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Red Oak Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Poor, Brandon Pass, Dylan Poor, Ethan Brown, Dalton Brown and Elvis Poor.  The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Andy Hebert

      Andrew Jason Hebert, 43, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020  in Poteau.  Andy was born December 20, 1976 in Ft. Smith, AR to Kenny D. & Priscilla (McDonald) Hebert.  He worked at Mazzios.  Andy was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Harold & Geraldine Hebert and Arthur & Juanita McDonald.

          Survivors include his mother, Priscilla Hebert of Poteau; wife, Dana Grace Hebert; stepdaughter, Darbi Grace; mother in law, Pam Huddleston of Wister; sister, Tracy Lamb; nephew, James Lamb; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Calvary Church, Poteau with Rodney Mattox officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Cory Wood, Jeremy Wade, Kevin Merritt, Todd Hackler, Roy Aldridge & Ronnie Rogers.          The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

          Masks are not required but we would prefer that masks be worn to keep everyone with compromised health as safe as possible.

Derotha Hetherington

Derotha LeFrance Hetherington, 83, of Cameron, OK passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Barling, AR.  Derotha was born February 17, 1937 in Shady Point, OK to Mace Earl & Margie Leora (McClain) Davidson.  She was a retired teacher. Derotha cherished her entire family and grandkids.  She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Joe Bullard & stepson, John Roy Hetherington; brothers, Bill & Jerry Davidson.

 Survivors include her husband, John of the home;  daughter, Sherri Williams; sons, Jared Hetherington, Chub Russell all of Cameron, OK & Bill Russell of Monroe, OK; stepchildren, Dottie Murphy, Lane, Darral, Doug, Mike & Johnny Hetherington; sister, Raye Tanner of TX; numerous grand and great grandchildren; many special friends and church family.

 Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Leonard Presley officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron.  Pallbearers will be Paul Dubois, Charles Hollingsworth, Larry & Johnny Farrar, Dirk Gaither, Walter Barnes, Danny Rogers, Jack Loomis.  Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.

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

 

Jimmy Allen McCoy

Jimmy Allen McCoy, 78, of Heavener, OK passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home.  Jimmy was born July 16, 1942 in Whitesboro, OK to Cleveland Allen & Polly Ann (O’Bryant) McCoy.  He worked for the City of Poteau.  Jimmy loved deer hunting with his sons.  He attended Jesus Name Faith Revival Church in Shady Point.  Jimmy could always be heard humming and singing.  He fixed everything with baling wire and duct take.  If “Daddy” couldn’t fix it nobody could.  He loved and cherished his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara McCoy; daughter & son in law, Retha Hull & Jim; sister in law, Linda McCoy; great grandchild, EmmeLeigh Knight; grandson, Dakota McCoy.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Tawnya; children, Tommy McCoy & Julie, Terri Potter & Darrel, Polly Alderson & Kevin, Roger McCoy & Amy, Danielle Crawford, Patric Crawford; 22 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brothers, Billy McCoy, Larry McCoy & Judy, Johnny McCoy & Sharon; sisters, Elizabeth Hambelton & Allen, Mary Francis Welch & Kerby, Lou Emma McCoy, Aileen Mize & Pauline McCoy, Sharon Rosen & Steve;  other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Melba Qualls & J.L. Qualls officiating.  Interment will follow at Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Justin & Roy Allen Thompson, Randall Gould, Braden McCoy, Tristan Hull, Blake Jackson & Tony Knight.

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