Richard Lee Kirkland

Richard Lee Kirkland, 60, of Shady Point, OK passed away Friday, January 09, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Richard was born June 13, 1954 in Greenville, CA to Raymond F. & Dorothy Mae (Harris) Kirkland.  He worked at Whirlpool.  Richard was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his daughter, Shana R. Barnett of Harrison, AR; sons, Larry Gene Kirkland, Joe Kirkland of Poteau, OK; his mother, Dorothy Griffith of Shady Point, OK; 3 grandchildren; brother, Larry Kirkland of Shady Point, OK; sisters, Judy Nichols of Shady Point, OK, Jeanette Baxter of Poteau, OK, Amanda Grogan of Mississippi; stepmother, Bonnie Kirkland of Shady Point, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

No services are scheduled at this time.

John Robert Townley

    John Robert Townley, 49, of Howe, OK passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 in Howe.  John was born January 3, 1966 in Lecompte, LA to Edwin & Audrey (Wiggins) Townley.  He was a ranch foreman.  John was a big-hearted and hard working husband, Popa, PawPaw, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin & faithful friend.  He loved Jesus, his family and friends with everything in him.  He loved ranching and teaching his grandson about all kinds of things.  The love for his family always showed and his grandson, Chasen “Moses Macrae” was the light of his life.  He was preceded in death by his special baby, Bradley Alan Saunders, grandparents, Milburn Townley, Leonard & Lucille Wiggins; sister, Sherry Patterson; father in law, Bud Williams.

     John is survived  by his wife, Tonya (Williams) Townley of the home; daughter & son in law, Chris & Courtney Bullard of Howe, OK; son & daughter in law, James & Amanda Townley of Bengal, OK; grandson, Chasen Macrae Bullard of Howe, OK; his parents Edwin & Audrey Townley of Elmer, LA; parents in law, Joe & Wynema Rivaldo of Booneville, AR; Grandma, Ella Townley of Elmer, LA; brother & sister in law, Jeff & Delores Townley of Glenmora, LA, brother in law, David Patterson of Salem, MO, sister in law & husband, Jim & Rhonda Dodson of Booneville, AR, sisters in law, Cheryl Williams of Booneville, AR, Jayme Rivaldo of Pensacola, FL; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 1 pm, Friday, January 9, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church, Wister, OK with Joe Rivaldo  officiating.  Interment will be in Maxey Cemetery, Wister, OK.   Pallbearers will be James, Jeff, John & Devin Townley, Chris Bullard, Chancy Byrum, Derek Chavez, David Williams.  Honorary pallbearers will be  Lucky Graham, Jeff Luman, Steven Patterson, Matthew & Jared Patterson.

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

Henry Campbell

Henry Eugene Campbell, 53, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 in  Shady Point.  Henry was born September 7, 1961 in Topeka, KS to Harold Eugene & Marcella (Patten) Campbell.  He was a mechanic.  Henry was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Brenda Hudspeth.

Survivors include his wife Sharon of the home; stepsons, Michael Terry of Monroe, OK, Kevin Terry of Wister, OK; sister, Debbie Lovett and husband David of Kibler, AR; sister in law, Shelia Bunch of Poteau, OK; 11 nieces & nephews, Jessica, Cory, Bailey, Emily, Jaydn, Tyler, Ethan, Logan, Harper, Chris & Jim; his mother, Marcella Campbell of Greenwood, AR; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

*** THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO EVANS CHAPEL-POTEAU

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, January 10, 2015  - Interment will be  at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK with Deacon David Lovett officiating.  Pallbearers will be Michael Terry, Cory Lovett, Chris and Jim Hudspeth.

"ELLEN" THOMPSON

Beverly Wray “Ellen” Thompson, 75, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 06, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Ellen was born October 17, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to Leigh & Ruby (Harrold) Newell.  She was a healthcare provider but her most cherished occupation was that of being a mother and homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Thompson and daughter, Lisa Thompson.  Ellen was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Poteau.

Survivors include her son, Steven Thompson and wife Vickie of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Bradley & Brittney Thompson, Dustin & Amber Thompson all of Poteau; 4 Great Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Skyler, Kaydence and Bentley Thompson; best friend, Iva Harp of Poteau; sisters, Denise Leland of San Juan, CA, Kathy Gayle of Winston-Salem, NC; her church family; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the First Assembly of God Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Keith Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Brad & Dustin Thompson, Jeff Callaway, Glendon  & Gene Williams and Gary Newby.

The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives and friends.

Faye Fullen

Faye Wilta Fullen, 80, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Wister.  Faye was born December 7, 1934 in Monroe, OK to Ed & Lucy (Cook) Armstrong.  She was a physical therapists assistant.  She belonged to the Wister United Methodist Church in Wister.  Faye was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Fullen; her parents; son, Sonny Fullen; grandchildren, Heather Williams & Gwen Fullen; 5 sisters, Jane Storie, Delores Brookman, Erma Rutledge, Ann Bell and Pauline Pruitt;   4 brothers, Bill, Hubert, Charles & Homer Armstrong.

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Connie & Steve Tuck of Paris, TX, Dian & Gary Jenson of McAlester, OK; son & daughter in law, Joe & Mary E. (Joyce) Fullen of New Hampshire; sisters, Helen Bertch of Oklahoma City, OK, Oleva Fowler of Seaside, CA; brothers & sisters in law, Bob & Doris Armstrong of Fresno, CA, Charles “Doc” & Pat Armstrong of Panama, OK; very special friend, Gordon Williams of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Cody & Brandi Jenson, Toby & Scarlett Jenson, Heath & Courtney Odom, Brook Tuck, Joanie & Manuel Ramos, John & Margaret Fullen, Kaci & Jeff Parker, Toni Lands, Sonni Rae Fullen; 22 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Wister United Methodist Church with Sam Walden & Rev. Jack Covey officiating.  Interment will follow in Wister City Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Heath Odom, Cody & Toby Jenson, Steve, Rick Beason, Shane & Colby Turnipseed, Daniel Kimble. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Turnipseed, Jeff Smith , Joe Beason & Steve Walden.

The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 5-7 pm to visit with family and friends.

Vera Sims Griffith

Vera Sims Griffith, 83, of Shady Point, OK passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  She worked in accounting for Wilson Foods and McKesson Chemicals.   She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Ron Belford & Bobby Belford.

Survivors include her sons, Curt Belford of Yukon, OK, Harold Belford of Bokoshe, OK;  granddaughters, Misty Belford of Poteau, OK, Dawn Belford of Yukon, OK; 5 great granddaughters; 1 great grandson; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 12 Noon, Friday, January 2, 2014 graveside at Resthaven Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  

Freddie Fulmer

Freddie Don Fulmer, 67, of Pocola, OK passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Pocola.  Freddie was born February 5, 1947 in Scranton, AR to Robert & Minnie (Rutledge) Fulmer.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in Vietnam.  Freddie worked at Rheem for 37 years.  He was a 32^nd degree Mason, Spiro Lodge #49.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arvie (Whitey) Fulmer; sister, Ernestine Guthrie; baby daughter, Hope Donell Fulmer-who he has carried in his heart and now holds her in his arms.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy of the home; son, Mark Fulmer of Pocola, OK, daughter, Lara Plank of Rock Island, OK; stepsons, Jason & wife Robin Cothran of Ft. Smith, AR, Adam Cothran of Owasso, OK; brother, Earl & wife Betsy Fulmer of Arkadelphia, AR; 5 grandchildren, Colton Nichols, Kylee Wooten, Brylee Fulmer, Holden Cothran & Aria Cothran; the mother of his children, Pat Kennedy of Pocola, OK; brother in law, Carroll Rogers of Spiro, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 11 am Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. H.D. Fulmer  officiating.  Interment will follow at 1 pm in the Ft. Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR.  Pallbearers will be Jason & Adam Cothran, Carroll, Smokey & Bart Rogers, James Croy.

The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Tuesday from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

JC Holton

James C. “JC” Holton, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 in Pocola, OK.  James was born in Poteau on July 29, 1937 to Earl & Mary Caroline (Sulivant) Holton.   He attended Poteau Public Schools and graduated in 1956.  He attended Oklahoma A & M (OSU), transferred to Northeastern State College, and graduated in 1960.  He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Poteau.  His first teaching job was in Nowata, OK where he taught algebra and coached 9^th grade football.  He taught in Nowata for six years where his two sons were born.  He moved to Poteau in 1966 and taught math in the high school for six years.  In 1972 he went to CASC where he was head of the math department for 22 years.  He retired in 1994.  After retiring, he served on the CASC Board of Trustees until 2009, when his health prevented his involvement.  He was on the Poteau City Council for 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons, James and wife Tammy Holton of Fort Smith,  Jerry and wife Kelly Holton of Poteau; his sisters, Janice and husband Leonard Greene of Poteau, Susie and husband Ron Vickers of McAlester; his five grandchildren, James and wife Emily Holton of Bentonville, AR, Kara Holton of Denver, CO, Lexy and husband John Hutchison of Rogers, AR, Kale Holton of Poteau, and Kenzy and Weldon Tanner of Oklahoma City; and his great-grandson, Parker Lee Hutchison.

Services will be 10 am, Monday at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma & Arkansas Chapter, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC  20090-6011.

Hulan Mosley Jr.

   Hulan Arville Mosley Jr., 70, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Ft. Smith, AR.   Hulan was born November 28, 1944 in San Antonio, TX to Hulan A. Sr. & Christine M. (Boatman) Mosley.  He worked for 30+ years with the Union Pacific Railroad.  Hulan enjoyed hunting, fishing & spending time with his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

    Suvivors include his wife, Patricia of  the home; children, Meradth Dwillis of Poteau, OK, Donald Mosley of Booneville, AR; 5 grandchildren, Lacy Powers & Vincent Reed of Pocola, OK, Alisha Dwillis and Hayley Dwillis of Cameron, OK, Logan Mosley of Poteau, OK, Lilith Mosley of Booneville, AR; 4 great grandchildren, Desirae, Connor & Hayden Reed, Kaitlynne Mosley; sisters, Martha Davis, Anna & R.D. Dameron of Gilmore, OK, Jean & Jim Holt  of Ada, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Ronnie Robertson and Anna Dameron officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Vincent Reed, David Brady, Kelly Pass, Steve Moore, Harold Robbins, Damon Davis.  Honorary pallbearers will be Alisha & Hayley Dwillis, Logan & Lilith Mosley, Desirae, Connor, Hayden Reed, and Kaitlynne Mosley.

The family will be at the funeral home on Monday from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Rick Jernigan

Ricky Clyde Jernigan, 62, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Rick was born June 29, 1952 in Poteau, OK to Dewey & Billye (Mobley) Jernigan.  He was an over the road truck driver for 38 years.  Rick was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau.  He loved going to church.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sisters, Samantha & husband Johnny Noseff of Poteau, OK & Linda Jernigan of Broken Arrow, OK; nephew, Jerry & wife Becky Sommers of Poteau; niece, Kim Davison of Red Oak, OK; 4 great nephews and 3 great  nieces; his church family

Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Revs. Cory Thompson and Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK. 

Sally James

Salud “Sally” James, 94, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 in Poteau.  Sally was born December 8, 1920 in Old Mexico to Frank & Rosalie Ortez.  She was a homemaker.  She also worked at Taylors Inn, LeFlore County Nursing Home and the Black Angus Motel.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; son, David Lee and daughter, Corina.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Abney of Poteau, OK; sons, Dean Warren, Frankie & Jessie James of Poteau, OK, Gibson James of Heavener, OK, Teddy Jo James of Okmulgee, OK; 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 3 pm, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK, with interment at James Cemetery, Calhoun, OK. 

The family will be at the funeral home at 2 pm to visit with relatives & friends before the service.

Bill Carroll

   Bill Bevins Carroll, 48, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 in Wister.  Bill was born August 6, 1966 in Poteau, OK.  Bill worked at Baldor.  

Friends and family knew him as “Little Billy”.  We all have happy memories of Billy that we hold dear to our hearts.

    Survivors include his daughter & son in law, Brittany Nichols and Jesse Loomis of Wister, OK; grandson, Aidan Loomis; parents, Jack & Judy Holderfield of Kinta, OK; companion, Sheri Leavitt; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

     Memorial services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK.  Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Carroll, Larry Carroll, Leonard Carroll, Billy Charles Carroll, Jim Holderfield, Joe Byrd and Ray Byrd.

      

            Bill Bevins Carroll – friends and family all knew him as “Little Billy”.  We all have happy memories of Billy that we hold dear to our hearts.  WE have all probably seen him spinning his guns.  What a sight to see him with his gun holster around his waist, twirling his guns and doing a quick draw. Or you may have known Billy was going to visit his grandmother Carroll at least twice a week.  No matter how much extra money he had in his pocket he would go visit Violet on Monday to borrow $20 then go visit again on Friday to repay Violet her $20.  This was his way of letting her know she was loved and appreciated as the matriarch of the Carroll family.  And in turn he would be honored to be laid to rest with his grandmother. 

Billy, the free spirit he was in his younger days, could always be found near the water fishing, playing hackey sack and listening to some old tunes, hanging with friends and family.  He loved reminiscing about all the crazy times he had in school.  He was a very kind hearted person who would give  you the shirt off his back.  He was an animal lover who could never turn away a stray.  He was a person that would always accept you the way you were.  He was kind, giving and loyal.  If you were down and out he had room for you.

Tom & Margaret Monks

Margaret Nell Monks, 76, of Panama, OK  went home to meet Jesus on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  Margaret was born December 2, 1938 in Buck Creek, OK to Albert & Ailene (Lipsey) Harris.  She was a  grade school teacher in Panama for 28 years  before she retired.  Marg loved to feed the deer and birds and loved to quilt.  She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Della and Robert Pierce.

    Leonard Thomas “Tom” Monks, 73, of Panama, OK passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Panama.  Tom was born April 11, 1941 in Fort Smith, AR to Leonard H. “Bill” & Eveline E. (Ward) Monks.  He served in the National Guard and was a rancher and a retired teacher.  Tom & Marg were married on April 14, 1962.

    Survivors include Tom’s  mother, Eveline Monks of Panama, OK; godson, Kendall Davis and wife Kelly of Phoenix, AZ; her sister, Delores and husband Ernest Duncan; his sister, Donna Sue and husband Ron Hunt; nephews, David & wife Tammie Hunt, Brad & wife Jennifer Hunt; nephew, Lance Duncan; niece Dana and husband John Brooks;  Lori Duncan,  Lana and husband Rob Ellis; great nieces and nephews, Jared, Tyler, & Trey Hunt, Kya Hunt, Zack Foster & Trace Brooks, Candence Adams, Gentry and Addison Ellis, Eric & Chance Duncan; aunt, Wanda and husband Deward Gunter and their children, Keith and Glenda.

    Services at 11:30 am, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Victory Worship Center, Spiro, OK with Revs. Bryan Fouts and Michael Monroe officiating.  Private family interment at Monks family cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm at the funeral home on Friday evening.

Jean Hathaway

Lillie “Jean” Hathaway, 89, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 in Poteau.  Jean was born January 26, 1925 in LeFlore, OK to Pete & Effie I. (Kennedy) DeHart.  She graduated from LeFlore High School and attended Eastern Oklahoma State in Wilburton.  Jean was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Tulsa &was retired from Coors where she worked as a secretary.   She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Elizabeth and her husband Bill.

      She is survived by her son, Gregg Hathaway and wife Billie; grandsons, Jason Hathaway and wife Misty, Ryan Hathaway; great grandson, Jake Hathaway all of the Dallas area.

      Services are pending.

Winifred Short

Winifred Lee Short, 86, of Cameron, OK passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Cameron.  Winifred was born June 14, 1928 in Booneville, AR to Arvel A.  & Vergie (Oliver) Wann.  She was a retired beautician. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Roberts of Alvarado, TX and her parents.  Winifred was known for her gardening and love of flowers.  She loved singing, especially gospel music, and she loved quilting.  Many people received a gift made with love.  One of her finest accomplishments was her writing.  She wrote poems and children’s short stories.  Her “Cheeky, the Curious Squirrel” stories are known and loved all over the world.  She will be greatly missed worldwide.  She is in the arms of her Heavenly Father.  

     She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilbur Short of the home; daughters & sons in law, Leona & Phil Bridges of Walkerton, IN, Burta & Bruce Lancaster of Cameron, OK, Carolyn & David Henson of Jasper, TX, Marie & Billy Campbell of Crandall, TX; son & daughter in law, M.E. “Butch” & Nelle Short of Seattle, WA; brother, Oliver Wann of Bushland, TX; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 3 pm, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Bill Wheat officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.

         **The family will be at the chapel at 2 pm to visit with friends and relatives before the service. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cameron First Baptist Church or order Gideon Bibles by calling the funeral home.

Jack Edward Scott Jr.

Jack Edward Scott Jr., 45 , of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Poteau.  Jack was born December 15, 1969 in Ft. Smith, AR to Jack Edward Sr. & Phyllis June (Manley) Scott.  He was a control room operator at the AES plant where he worked for over 20 years.  Jack was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Pete & Alice Scott.

     Survivors include his wife, Amanda (Lamb) Scott of the home; sons, Ryan & Drew Scott of the home; parents, Jack & Phyllis Scott of Heavener, OK; sisters, Jackie & Byron Vinson of Wilburton, OK, Lindsey & Jim Hurst of Hodgen, OK; brother, Pete & Candace Scott of Poteau, OK; maternal grandparents, Hayward & Betty Manley of Heavener, OK; 9 nieces and nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

    Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the Calhoun Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Hughes officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Pete Scott, Byron Vinson, Jim Hurst, Matt Lamb, BJ Barnes, Mike Sanders.  Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Morris, Eric Hill, Mike Staley, Dean Lilley, Lane Hetherington, Ricky Welch, James Chaplin, Ed Pendergrass, Michael Smith, Chris Coyle, George Haney, James Wisdom, Greg Oechsner, and Rob Spuhler.

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

Ada Mae Turner Marshall

Ada Mae Turner Marshall, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Poteau.  Ada was born September 10, 1922 in Wister, OK to Willis & Tennie (Glenn) Turner.  She was of the Nazarene faith.  Ada was a loving mother, grand and great grandmother.  She was a really good cook and she never met a stranger.  Ada was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Thomasine Nelson; grandson, Timothy Nelson; son in law, Dean Grey; brothers, Leeodas Turner, Harold Turner, Glen Turner; sisters, Mary Ruth Love, Billie June Crawley.

Survivors include her husband, Garlin Marshall of the home; children, Barbara Grey of Summerfield, OK, Anita & Steve Labahn of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, Dylan & Lisa Gayle Grey, Melissa & Rusty Duncan of Summerfield, OK, Tonya & Bob Carper of Antlers, OK, Tracey Nelson of Ft. Smith, AR; Steve Labahn Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK, Shawna & Ryan Dixon of Yukon, OK, Shelly Labahn of Poteau, OK; 9 great grandchildren, Amber, Ashley, Cody, Haley, Camri, Tessa, Ty, Will, Liana; sister, Jimmie & Tom Marshall of Bethany, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, December 22, 2014 graveside at Vaughn Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Rev. Scott Martin officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Don Emerson

Don Robert Emerson, 73, of Cameron, OK, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, in Greenwood, AR. Don was born September 14, 1941, in Pontiac, MI, to Donald and Gertrude (McClure) Emerson. He was a graduate of Cameron High School and graduated from the College of the Ozarks. He was owner/operator of various businesses, including Emerson Moving & Storage and Emerson Transload. He was a past president of Ft. Smith Jaycees, state VP of Arkansas Jaycees, on the Board of Trustees for the Arkansas Oklahoma Regional Education Promotion Association, Inc., past chairman of the Old Fort Days Rodeo, a founder of the Old Fort Days Dandies and Old Fort Days Barrel Futurity, and was heavily involved in local politics. Don loved horse racing, livestock shows, rodeo events, and ranching. He stayed involved with his kids’ and community’s events.

Don is survived by his wife Emmy of the home; daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Jeff Busby of Washington, OK; Marcie Emerson of Poteau, OK; Laken Emerson and Loren Emerson of the home; grandchildren Ki, Callie, and Brenna Busby of Washington, OK, and Piper Morgan of Ft. Smith, AR; and sister Suzanne Emerson Billingsley, along with other relatives and loved ones. He attended Fuel Church in Poteau, OK.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2014, at Unite Church in Spiro, OK, with Jim Jones and Shane Waldrop officiating.

The visitation is from 6-8p.m. Thursday, December 18, at the funeral home in Pocola, OK, to visit with relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to hospice.

Dorothy Aldridge Pickering

Dorothy Lenore Monks Aldridge Pickering, 85, formerly of Bokoshe, OK, passed away December 17^th, 2014 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO surrounded by her family.  Dorothy was born on June 18 ^th, 1929 in Calhoun, OK to Roy and Gracie (Baxter) Monks. Dorothy loved gardening, canning, cooking and was an accomplished seamstress, quilter and baker. She loved to be with family, visit with friends and never knew a stranger. Anyone who knew her knew she enjoyed a special relationship with Jesus Christ. She read scripture daily.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Oran Aldridge; 2nd husband Lonnie Pickering; son, Douglas Aldridge; siblings, Floyd Sanders, Lois (Orlen) Ritter, Lavon (Carl) Swenson and a niece; Melveena Weaver-Bates.

She is survived by sons, Danny Aldridge of Columbia, MO and Brian Pickering of Wister, OK; sister, Bernice (Melford) Weaver of Panama, OK; brother Carl (Erma) Monks of Grove, OK; brother-in-law, ; Carl Swenson of Muskogee, OK;  grandchildren; Terry Aldridge (Kristi) of Adel, IA , Roy Aldridge of Poteau, OK, James Aldridge (Stephanie) of Columbia, MO, Dr. Amy (Gene) Sanford of Corpus Christi, TX, Andrew (Sue) Aldridge of Warner, OK, Dee Aldridge (Nathan) of Columbia, MO and nieces, nephews and many great-grandchildren. .

   

Graveside services officiated by Pastor C. Lynn Bullard, will be at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee, OK at 2PM on Saturday, December 20^th.

Flowers can be sent to Evans Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Memorials can be made to the family. 
                The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening  5 pm  to visit with relatives & friends.
 

Jackie McKeown

Jackie Edward McKeown, 65, of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Pocola.  Jackie was born April 18, 1949 in Weatherford, OK to Jack E. & Anna Marie (Blansett) McKeown.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  Jackie worked for LeFlore County.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda and brother, Harold “Ernie” McKeown. 

Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Moore of Stigler, OK; sons, Jack Edward McKeown of Pocola, OK, Billy Wayne McKeown of Ft. Smith, AR; 6 grandchildren, Jessica & Kaylee McKeown, Montana, Dakota & Kaitlyn Bishop, Destiny Moore; 5 sisters, Sherri McKeown, Linda Ghormley & Lois McKeown of Cameron, OK, Joyce & Jerry Harmon of Wister, OK, Sandra Johnson of Barling, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Doug Atkins, Michael Pipkins, Vince O’Conner, Johnny Satterfield, Alvin Satterfield, Kenny Garner, and Josh Garner.

The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.