Stephen Mark Hall

Stephen Mark Hall, 51, of Wewoka, OK passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Wewoka. Stephen was born February 18, 1960 in Oklahoma City, OK to Floyd Harold & Mary Anne (Perkins) Hall. Stephen was a self-employed painter. He was preceded in death by his father; step father, James K. Carr; sister, Kathryn Anne Hall Green; grandparents, Arch & Myrtle Hall, Herman & Myrtle Perkins. Survivors include his sons, Garrett Hall and Ryan Hall of Oklahoma City, OK; 3 grandchildren, Jadan Hall, Jordan Hall, Cameron Hall; mother & step father, Mary Anne & Steve Mendoza of Howe, OK; brother, Floyd & Cindy Hall of Wewoka, OK; step sisters, Loretta Edwards, Lavada & Mel White, Wannetta & Randy Kohl all of Oklahoma City, OK; step brothers, Jerry & Cherri Carr of Nashville, TN, Bobby Joe Mendoza of Fayetteville, TN; numerous cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the First Assembly of God Church in Howe, OK with Rev. Jack Barron officiating.

William E. Whitton

William E. Whitton, 56, of Howe, OK passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. William was born June 6, 1955 in Sebastopol, CA to Robert Easco & H. Lorraine (Smith) Whitton. He was a recycling engineer. William would give you the shirt off his back. He helped many in the community. You could not help but love him. Survivors include his brothers, Lloyd Whitton, Thomas D. Wright & Joseph L. Wright; sister, Alma V. Wright; half brother, Matthew Whitton; half sister, Cassie; stepmother, Cassie Whitton; nieces, Carolyn Thomas, Jennifer Wright; nephews, Joey Wright, Tim Wright, Billy Wright. There will be a memorial at the family home on January 28, 2012 at noon.

Herman Hollingsworth

Herman Boyd Hollingsworth, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Herman was born March 20, 1941 in Simms, TX to Frank James & Hattie Mae (Obneskey) Hollingsworth. He was a US Military Publication Officer. He was in the Army Reserves for eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lottie Insko, Ethel Malone; brother, J.W. Hollingsworth. Survivors include his wife, Faye of the home; son & daughter in law, Todd & Glenda Hollingsworth of Denton, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & Tim Laurence of Bixby, OK; 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Veronica, Luke, David & Bethany; brothers, Loyd Hollingsworth of Mt. Pleasant, TX, James Hollingsworth of Simms, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Community Free Will Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Carl Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Checotah, OK Pallbearers will be John Hendricks, Jerry Scott, Ron Cooper, Danny Browning, Ed Richeson & Michael Jones. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Virginia Pipkin

Virginia Louise Pipkin, 89, of Pocola, OK our beloved Mother & Grandmother was taken home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 23, 2012. Virginia was born November 12, 1922 in Fort Smith, AR to Omer Lewis & Nell Ewing (Moore) Weaver. Virginia was a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pocola. Virginia was a former United Methodist Lay Leader, Lay Delegate to the Oklahoma United Methodist Annual Conference for many years, a former member of the United Methodist Women, a substitute school teacher, and a Cub Scout Den Mother. Her husband Rev. Morris B. Pipkin preceded her in death, as well as one brother, Jesse Ross Weaver, two sisters, Elizabeth Christian and Patricia; and grandson, Roy Leon Walker Jr. Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Betty Ann & Roy Walker of Pocola, OK, Jean & Charles Henderson of Bokoshe, OK, Col. Nancy Clark of Ft. Smith, AR, Karen & Major James R. Schmid of Lacey, WA; sons & daughters in law, M. Bruce Jr. & Nita Pipkin of Poteau, OK, Jonathan & Tracie Pipkin of Duncan, OK; 12 grandchildren, Dr. Mary Caroline Henderson Holmboe (Andy) of Edmond, OK, Brian Walker of Suwanee, GA, Royce Walker of Greenville, TX, Sally Henderson of Bokoshe, OK, USMC Cpt. Matthew Pipkin (Carissa) of Joshua Tree, CA, USN Lt. Cole Pipkin (Whitney) of Anacortes, WA, 1st Lt. Wesley Pipkin of El Paso, TX, Amanda Broadfoot (Danny) of Oklahoma City, OK, Winnifred Pipkin, Ross Pipkin, Theadora Pipkin all of Duncan, OK, Jonathan Schmid of Lacey, WA., and 3 great grandchildren, Juliet Holmboe of Edmond, OK, Grant Walker of GA, Mason Broadfoot of Oklahoma City, OK; 1 sister, Mable Warnock of Arkoma, OK. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, January 27, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Pocola Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brian Walker, Royce Walker, Matthew Pipkin, Cole Pipkin, Wesley Pipkin, Ross Pipkin, Jonathan Schmid. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. Evans & Miller Funeral Home at Pocola.

Lee H Zuck

Lee H. Zuck, 89, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 in Heavener, OK. Lee was born May 4, 1922 in Florence, KS to Arthur M. & Bertha (Poland) Zuck. Lee was a veteran of the US Marine Corp, a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a retired Vocational Agriculture Teacher. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Belle Zuck; and grandson, Joshua Yandell. Survivors include his sons, Robby Zuck of Ponca City, OK, Rex Zuck of Poteau, OK; daughter, Elizabeth Fast of Tucson, AZ; 5 Grandchildren, Mylinda Miller, Teresa Hudlow, Robby Zuck, Scott Yandell & Kevin Zuck; 10 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, January 27, 2012 graveside at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey Walden, Kenny Monroe, Tom Hughes, Harold Dutton, Tony Mattney, Roy Boggs, and many others not listed but remembered. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Sonny Reed

William Haskell “Sonny” Reed Jr., 78 of Howe, OK passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Sonny was born September 18, 1933 in Monroe, OK to William Haskell & Beulah (Cain) Reed. Sonny was a rancher. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Don Haskell. Survivors include his wife, Erma Lee Reed of the home; 1 son, Dewayne Reed of Stonewall, OK; 3 daughters, Debbie Reed of Monroe, OK, Darlene & Chuck Lavery of Kansas City, MO, Denise Reed of Howe, OK; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 Sisters; 6 Sisters in Law & husbands & children; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe, OK with Rev. Joe Hayden Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Don Reed Jr., Tyler Reed, Wesley Reed, Joseph Brown, Cody Reed and Zachary Brown. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Luther A. Parham

Luther A. Parham, after 87 years of full life, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Visitation with family and friends will be on January 25th at Evans-Miller Funeral Home in Pocola, OK from 5-8 P.M. Luther and his wife Bonita were married for 69 years and raised twelve children in Poteau, Oklahoma. They owned and operated Parham Fruit Stand while supporting the family. Then moved to Fort Smith , Arkansas where he worked at Rheem Mfg until he retired. Luther was a proud man, hard worker and dedicated father and husband. He is preceded in death by two sons and a brother who died as a child. Survived by one brother Dennis Parham of Paris, Arkansas, his wife Bonita of Pocola, OK and ten of his children: Dale, Iris, Donna, Fred, Mike, Thomas, Retha , Rick, Reba, and Jerry. He has also left behind a host of grand-children and great-grandchildren.

Jane "Memaw" Lankford

Francis Jane "Memaw" Lankford, 66, of Arkoma, OK passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Francis was born April 30, 1946 in Oxnard, CA to Claude & Ruby Mae (Hastings) Williams. She was a homemaker. Francis volunteered at Arkoma Schools and Peachtree Home Health. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Nancy Curry & Lynn Foster. Survivors include her daughter, Terry Lankford of Ft. Smith, AR; son, Archie Lankford of Arkoma, OK; 4 Grandchildren, Brandon Lankford of Arkoma; Kylie Shepard, Kira Shepard, & Kayla Shepard of Ft. Smith, AR; 3 brothers, Edward Williams of Springtown, TX, Donald Williams of Arkoma, OK, Mack Williams of Pocola, OK; 5 sisters, JoAnn Kuykendall of Pocola, OK, Betty Cook of N. Manchester, IN, Joyce Pearson of Arkoma, OK, Carol Campbell of Hartshorne, OK, Ruth Wallis of Spiro, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Dan Campbell, Robin Wallis, Wayne Harlow, Richard Wallis, Kenneth Curry, Rodney Wallis, Mike Lambert. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Zerilda J. McCaughey

Zerilda J. McCaughey, 71, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Ft. Smith, AR. Zerilda was born July 11, 1940 in Monticello, MO to Emmett Hayden & Clara May (Porter) Crain. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl McCaughey; daughter, Tina L. Murray; 9 brothers & sisters. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Deana Kay Cottle of Kingman, AZ; 4 grandsons, Sam Murray, Patrick Murray, Brock Cottle, Garrett Cottle; 2 granddaughters, Fawn Higgins, Chesnee Cottle; brother, Lloyd Crain and 5 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 graveside at Virgil City Cemetery, Virgil City, MO.

Bonnie Marie King

http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Bonnie Marie King, 87, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 in Poteau. Bonnie was born in Poteau, OK on December 22, 1924 to Claude & Nellie A. (Pendergrass) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Johnson; mother, Nellie Johnson and step father, Claude Oliver; husband, Henry “J.R.” King; and best friend, Mary Tiffee. Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Jimmy & Nancy King of Poteau, OK; granddaughters, Jamie Rowland, Emilee King & Natalee King all of Poteau; 2 great grandsons; Jaxon King & Gavin Rowland; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Monday, January 23, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Paul Wilson, Connor Gilstrap, Jack Colwell, Nate Warren, James Mathis & Bruce Thompson. The family will be at the funeral home from 4-6 pm Sunday to visit with relatives and friends.

Otis Cleo Ritter

Otis Cleo Ritter, 70, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Ft. Smith, AR. Cleo was born November 4, 1941 at #10/Howe, OK to Will & Lula (Dodd) Ritter. He was a retired truck driver. Cleo was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Poteau. He was an avid coon hunter, he loved animals, especially his horse, “Zipper”. Cleo was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Short, Raymond, Frank, Bill & Willard Ritter; 3 sisters, Savola Wise, Viola Ritter and an infant girl. Survivors include his wife, Paula of the home; sisters, Marcella Waymire of Poteau, Faye Humphries of Monroe, OK, Jean & Truman Hill of Howe, OK; special pets, Patty & Penny of the home; sister in law, Regina & Donald Mings of Talihina, OK; mother in law, Marie Ganote of Talihina, OK; brother in law, Ted & Darlene Ganote of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Howe, OK. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Bradley Hill, Bentley Hill, Keith Mings, Greg Mings, Josh Thomas and Jake Thomas.

Leonard Thomas Shropshire

Leonard Thomas Shropshire, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Leonard was born November 4, 1930 in Yuma, AZ to Thomas I. & Mary Ann (Short) Shropshire. He worked in the oil field. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geneva Shrophire; 1 brother, 1 sister, daughter, Kathy Shropshire and son, Brandon Ellison. Survivors include his sons, Billy Shropshire of Wister, OK, Melvin Shropshire of Midland, TX; daughter, Debra Kay Hopkins of Kermit, TX; 15 Grandchildren; 1 sister, Novella Russell of Hobbs, NM; numerous great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2012, graveside at Kermit Cemetery, Kermit, TX with Bro. Ken Sisco officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK

Troy Leon Loggains

Troy Leon Loggains, 86, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Poteau. Troy was born January 7, 1926 in Claremore, OK to Jesse Cleveland & Ella Izora (Belote) Loggains. He was an x-ray and lab technician. Troy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vivian; sisters, Opal Barnes & Cleo Gregory; brothers, Roy & Everett Loggains. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Debbie & Bob Almon of Poteau, OK; sons & daughters-in-law, Travis & Faye Loggains of Poteau, Darrel & Julie Loggains of Hoover, AL; 6 grandchildren, Gary Loggains, Todd Loggains, Sharla Gaither, Chad Loggains, Kelli McNees & Christie Taylor; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sister, Lois Moore of Charleston, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, January 21, 2012 graveside at Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Harold Hansen

Harold Lee Hansen Sr., 85, of Spiro, OK passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Poteau. Harold was born December 26, 1926 in Sidney, Montana to Andrew & Julia Mae (Blassingame) Hansen. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in WWII. He worked as a painter for Arkansas Valley Steel. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, one brother & one sister. Survivors include his wife, Dora of the home; sons & daughters in law, Harold Lee & Debbie Hansen of West Virginia, Randall & Vickie Hansen of Poteau; daughters & sons in law, Julia Burdett of Parkerburg, W.VA, Diana & Ron Duckworth of Mineral Wells, W.VA., Pamela & Mike Lockhart of Heavener, OK, Magdalana Hastings of Poteau, OK; brother, Ivan & wife, Jeannie of Cleveland, TX; sister, Grace Silte of Washington; numerous grand, great and great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Donnie Wagner & Rev. Deward Gunter officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Lockhart, Josh Mantooth, Marvin Trout, Butch Thompson, Charlie Bruce, Jessie Wilsie, Charles Bailey.

JR Upton

Arthur Daniel “JR” Upton, 61, of Panama, OK passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Panama, OK. JR was born March 30, 1950 in Wister, OK to Arthur Daniel Sr. & Mildred (Morgan) Upton. He was a veteran of the US Army. JR was a heavy equipment operator for the coal mines. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gwen Upton; sisters, Hazel Ochinero & Kat Skelton; brother, Arnold Upton; great great niece, Faith Lee Enkoff. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Bohannon of Panama, OK; son, Trey Upton of Alva, OK; grandson, Shane Bohannon of Panama, OK; brother, Danny Upton of Spiro, OK; sister, Linda Koteras of Buffalo, NY; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, January 16, 2012 graveside at Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK with Rev. Wayne Wedge officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Dustin Armstrong, Manuel Upton, Daniel Upton, Bethel Bates, Wayne Wedge, Cody Skelton. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Skelton, Jim Wedge & Chad Upton. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with friends & relatives

Della Juanita Edwards

Della Juanita Edwards, 92, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Poteau, OK. Della was born October 14, 1919 in Mena, AR to Isaac Newton & Lucrecia Wiles. She was a homemaker. Della was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jasper Edwards Sr.; sons, Jasper Edwards Jr. and Robert Edwards; daughter, Laura Jean Edwards and several siblings. Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Wanda Edwards of Dallas, TX, Anna & Bill Tackett of Milton, OK, Joy & Elmer Willhite of Jenny Lind, AR; sons, Leo “JC” Edwards of Bullock, NC, Bobby Edwards of Bokoshe, OK; 28 Grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Martha Williams of Quinton, OK. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Solid Rock Pentecostal Church, Panama, OK with Rev. Lynn Bullard & Rev. Tim Painter. Interment will follow in Massey Cemetery near Blocker, OK. Pallbearers will be Chris Bush, Justin Price, Chad Price, Bobby Edwards Jr., Mark Hatcher, Jasper Lee Chronister, Tommy Shaw, Charles Shaw. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Jerold Harris

Jerold Dean Harris, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Poteau, OK. Jerold was born November 28, 1931 in Gilmore, OK to Elmer O. “Buck” & Oma G. (Ivy) Harris. Jerold was a veteran of the US Army. He was a machinist. Survivors include his wife, Sada Lou of the home; sons & daughters in law, Jerold Wayne & Paulla Harris of Hays, KS, John Charles Harris of Poteau, OK, Corey & Christina Harris of Poteau; daughter & son in law, Theresa Lou Todd & Kenny Hess of Poteau, OK; twin sister, Verlene Keck of Cameron, OK; 6 grandchildren, Scotty, A.J., Christopher, Valerie, Michelle, Peanut; 7 step grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, January 13, 2012 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Jerold Wayne, John, Corey, Scotty Harris, John Hunter, & Raymond Brasher.

Esta Alice "Shorty" Pipkins

Esta Alice “Shorty” Pipkins, 95, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Shorty was born June 21, 1916 in Pocola, OK to John Eric & Gaitha (Tucker) Gregory. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andy; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; and two grandsons. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Welker and Melba Large of Spiro, OK, Linda Oehlschlager of Poteau, OK; 7 sons, Tom Pipkins, Aaron Pipkins of Pocola, OK, Gary Pipkins of Spiro, OK, Paul David Pipkins of Big Cedar, OK, Roy Daniel Pipkins of Hackett, AR, Kenny Eugene Pipkins of Spiro, OK, Gerald Don Pipkins of Pocola, OK; 3 generations of grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Pocola, OK. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her sons. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Shawna Jeanette Graham Beallis

Shawna Jeanette Graham Beallis, 34, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Fort Smith. Shawna was born August 9, 1977 in Big Springs, TX to Lucky George & Teresa Cay (Davis) Graham. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Shawna was a loving mother, precious daughter and sister. She always had fun living life. Survivors include her daughter, Bella Grace Graham of the home; husband, Dr. Randy Beallis of the home; stepchildren, Melissa Beallis, Ryan Beallis, Emily Beallis all of Ft. Smith, AR; her parents, Lucky & Teresa Graham of Poteau, OK; sister & brother in law, Heather & Jose Chavez of Poteau, OK; brother, Michael Shane Barden of Midland, TX; 4 nephews, Reese, Samuel, Derek, & Mac; 3 nieces, Whitney, Adaesha & Tanner; grandmother, Veda Davis of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Stefan Reed & Rev. Stephanie Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Niki Dehart, Rachel Kardokus, Tracy Morgan, Mandy Morrison & Whitney Chavez. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. Contributions may be placed in Bella’s name at the Community State Bank, Poteau, OK.

Alice D. Blake

Alice D. Blake, 91, of Shady Point, OK passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Alice was born June 5, 1920 in Mason, OK to Henry & Hazel (Jones) Snyder. She was a homemaker. Alice was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Vernon of the home; son, Roger A. Blake of Ponder, TX; sister, Dixie Preddy of Tulsa, OK; brother, Roy Snyder of Tulsa, OK; daughter-in-law, Sherry Blake of Shady Point, OK; 8 grandchildren, Andrea Salsbury, Jason Blake, Sabrina Erwin, Zach Horton, Lucy Horton, Patience Knotts, Phoenix Horton, and Grant Horton; 1 great granddaughter, Carmen Salsbury. Services are pending.