Jay Perkins Dalley

Jay Perkins Dalley went to be with his precious wife Mary Benona (Bolt) Dalley on June 6, 2010 at 6:03 p.m. in Jane Phillips Memorial Hospital after a short stay. He was born in Murray Spur, Oklahoma the 3 day of May, 1919. His parents were Vilena and Henry Theodore Dalley. He graduated from high school in Spiro, Okla. in 1927 and attended Draughns Business College in Fort Smith, Ark. In 1941 he volunteered for the draft into the U.S. Army and spent six years as an enlisted man attaining the rank of Sergeant. He married Mary Benona on Dec. 22, 1942. Kathryn Gail, their only child. Upon discharge from the Army in 1945, he owned and operated a photography shop in Spiro and attended Poteau Junior College where he became Student Body president. Upon graduation from Poteau he attended Oklahoma A & M University at Stillwater, where he received a Masters Degree in Agriculture, with the intention of becoming an agriculture teacher. He was contacted by Elbert L. Costner and became the manager of the Poteau Chamber of Commerce in 1952. While with the Chamber he was responsible for many innovations in Poteau and the surrounding communities. He visited many places and attracted several businesses to relocate to the Poteau area. The Poteau Rodeo Arena was one of his pet projects and was named after him. After 19 years with the Chamber of Commerce he went to Central National Bank as a loan officer and eventually became compliance officer and in house auditor. He held those positions until retired. In 2001 they moved to Caney, Kansas to be near their daughter. Jay was preceded in death by his parents and Benona, and is survived by his daughter Kathy and her husband Bill Faulkenbeny of Caney. Two brothers Henry Dalley Jr. and wife Frances of California, Chester Dalley of Alabama. He is also survived by three grandsons, Chris Carter of Houston, Texas, Billy Faulkenbeny and Wife Marcia of Tulsa, and Bill Cullins and his wife Melinda (Allen) Cullins M.D of Coffeyville (whom he considered a special friend). Two great grandchildren Katie Carter and Jay Cameron Carter of Houston and Casey Faulkenberry of Pearl, Mississippi. Special friends also included Joe and Jeanie Engle of Houston. Will, Christi and Katie Carey of Caney and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at Potts Chapel in Caney, Kansas at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 with the Reverend Brad Sanders of the First Christian Church officiating. JACK REDDICK FUNERAL HOME - CANEY, KS

Burrus Farland "Poose" Martin

Burrus Farland "Poose" Martin, 66, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Wister. Poose was born October 7, 1943 in Wister, OK to Jesse Fred & Emma Eunice (Baldwin) Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Marion Brice Martin. Poose was a veteran of the US Navy,serving for 11 years, & the Air National Guard for 16 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wister, OK, where he cleaned the church, mowed, was treasurer & a Sunday School teacher for a number of years. Poose was a member of the Wister Board of Education for 20+ years. He was president of the Wister Alumni Assoc for 34 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader & a member of the American Legion. Most important of all he loved the Lord with all his heart, mind & soul. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; daughters, Tammy Martin of Tulsa,OK & Emma Terry of Checotah, OK; son, Robert B. Martin of Tulsa, OK; 7 grandchildren, Dalton Stout, Becca Terry, Jessica Faulkner, Grace Terry, Brice Terry, Nicolaus Martin & Samuel B. Martin; 2 brothers, Duck Martin & Thad Martin, both of Wister; 3 sisters, Nancy Martin & Retta Baker of Wister, OK, Pat Anderson of Heavener, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, June 7, 2010 in Wister School Cafetorium, Wister, OK with Rev. Robert VanHouse and Rev. P.J. Atkinson officiating. Pallbearers will be Bryan Dodson, J.C. Ray, Mike Gragg, Tony Crockett, Ronnie Martin, Rusty Baker, Daniel Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Debbie Brewer, Hardy Coston, Paul Carter, Sam Walden, D.B. Lampkin, Jerry Harmon & Jerry Carpenter. Interment will be in Ft. Smith National Cemetery Ft. Smith, AR 2 pm, Wednesday, June 9, 2010.

James Edward Billy Sr.

James Edward Billy Sr., 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. James was born July 11, 1935 in Poteau, OK to William Albert & Rina Lodell (Griffith) Billy. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Korea. He loved to hunt, fish and go camping. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters & one brother. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of the home; 3 daughters, Myrtle Ann Billy of Oklahoma, Patsy Ann Hooper of Panama, OK, Rebecca Lynn Billy of Panama, OK; 3 sons, James Edward Billy Jr. of Poteau, OK, Daniel Allen Billy of Poteau, OK, Albert Leon Billy of Panama, OK; 21 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 11 brothers & sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Shannon Billy Sr., Shannon Billy Jr., Douglas Crane, & Jesse Wilson.

Lila "Charlene" Shaw McBee

Lila “Charlene” Shaw McBee, 93, passed away June 4, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Charlene was born April 28, 1917, at Poteau OK to Judge Dan & Nora Shaw (1st woman mayor of Poteau). Charlene attended Poteau High School & married her high school sweetheart, Con McBee, on June 6, 1934 & they enjoyed 48 wonderful years together on their acreage in north Poteau until Con’s death in September of 1982. Charlene was office manager for their family businesses in Poteau: McBee Electronics & McBee Surveying. After Con’s death, Charlene obtained her real estate license & worked for Branson Real Estate in Poteau as one of their top realtors before moving to Tulsa to be closer to her family. Charlene loved to read, dance, travel & spend time with her family, friends, & her cat, “Saber”. She was known for her exceptional beauty, intelligence, positive outlook & never ending smile. She was truly one of a kind & will be missed terribly by her family & friends. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Con McBee; daughter, Pat Wright; brothers, Dan Shaw & Roscoe Shaw; sisters, Lucille Hall, Lynn Billingsley, Myrtle McAlister & Mae Anderson; granddaughter, Lisa Wright & grandson, Michael Dowell. She is survived by 3 daughters & spouses: Connie Lee Thompson & Gene of Tulsa, OK, Kaye McBee of Jenks, OK, Kathleen McBee & Jim Waltermire of Stillwater, OK; brother, Wayne Shaw of Bakersfield, CA; & son-in-law, Jim Wright Sr. of Tulsa, OK; beloved grandchildren & spouses: Scott & Kim Thompson, Kevin & Marlene Thompson, Jim Wright Jr., Mark Chitwood, Jordana Bynum, Prentice & Les Smith, Suzanne & Ed Stanton, Brian & Diane Thompson, Alyson & Tony Lamanna as well as many great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment following in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK

JERELYN CLAXTON CORR

JERELYN CLAXTON CORR, 73, OF POTEAU, OK PASSED AWAY TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010 IN POTEAU, OK. JERE WAS BORN & RAISED IN NORMAN, OK WHERE SHE GRADUATED FROM NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL IN 1954. HER PARENTS WERE CARL & BESS CLAXTON. JERE GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA IN 1958 WITH A B.S. DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND FROM NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY IN 1980 WITH A M.Ed. IN READING. SHE RETIRED FROM TEACHING IN 1993 HAVING TAUGHT ONE YEAR IN HAWAII, THIRTEEN IN NORMAN AND SEVENTEEN IN POTEAU. DURING HER CAREER SHE TAUGHT ALL GRADES K-6, READING LAB IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 8TH GRADE READING. JERE IS A CHRISTIAN AND WAS A MEMBER OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF POTEAU WHERE SHE TAUGHT PRE-SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL SOME TWENTY YEARS, JUNIOR HIGH & SENIOR HIGH TRAINING UNION AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE ALMA JOHNSON SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. MRS. CORR WAS A MEMBER AND LONG-TIME TREASURER OF TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB, A MEMBER OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA, OKLAHOMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, AND GAMMA PHI BETA. SHE DELIVERED MEALS ON WHEELS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS. SURVIVORS INCLUDE HER HUSBAND OF 52 YEARS, BERT CORR OF THE HOME; DAUGHTER & SON IN LAW, CINDY & TIM HALL OF POTEAU, OK; SON & DAUGHTER IN LAW, ED & DEBRA CORR OF LEAWOOD, KS; SISTER, CARLENE HARGIS OF TUCSON, AZ; BELOVED GRANDCHILDREN, VINCENT, CORRYN & NICO HALL, ADAM ENGEL, THOMAS & ANDREA CORR; OTHER RELATIVES & LOVED ONES; MANY BELOVED FRIENDS. SERVICES WILL BE HELD 2 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF POTEAU, OK WITH REV. PHIL McGEHEE OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN OAKLAND CEMETERY, POTEAU. PALLBEARERS WILL BE MEMBERS OF BERT CORR’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. HONORARY PALLBEARERS WILL BE THE DEACONS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Logan Howard

Logan Howard, 89. of Pocola, OK passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in Pocola. Logan was born May 15, 1921 in Mountainburg, AR to Fred & Texarkanna (Meadows) Howard. He was retired from civil service. Logan was a veteran of US Army, past president of the Pocola Lions Club, past president of Rural Water District #2. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, John & George Howard; 2 sisters, Lucille Gray & Louise Harris; and grandson, Stuart Jeremiah. Logan is survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; son & daughter in law, Mike & Debbie Howard of Pocola, OK; 4 grandchildren, Amanda Jeremiah, Tiffany Chumley, Crystal Richmond, & Jason Gist; 4 great grandchildren, Lane Jeremiah, Logan Chumley, Ashton Gist and Alyssa Gist; 2 sisters, Almetta "Tom" Clark and Loretta "Babe" Woodard of Pocola, OK; brother, M.M. Howard of Spiro, OK; 2 very special friends, Robert Poole and Bud Cole; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jimmy Waldrop & Rev. Gaylon Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK. Pallbearers will be Stan Gray, Derrell Clark, Lane Jeremiah, Leroy Jeremiah, Larry Woodard, Phillip Woodard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Smith, A.J. Barnes, Dale Elmore, Bill McMahan, Star Sims, Joe Yates, Randy Riggs & the Deacons of Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Friday evening, May 28th from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Melvin LeRoy Tusing

Melvin LeRoy Tusing, 72, of Wister, OK went to be with his Lord Jesus Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Mel was born July 22, 1937 in Walla Walla, WA. He was a proud member of the VFW in Spiro, OK. He was a member of the Baptist Brotherhood of LeFlore County, an accomplished carpenter & a longtime member of the Lions Club. He was a church bus driver & boys Sunday School Class teacher for several of the churches he attended including Board Camp Baptist Church & Opal Free Will Baptist Church; he was also a Royal Ambassador Leader & a swim instructor for the Royal Ambassador swim team. He was preceded in death by Jackie Dean Bird Jr. Survivors include his wife, Lil Tusing of the home; daughters, Pamala Lucile of Bethesda, MD, Helen Faye Rice of Porter, OK; sons, Leon Tusing of Houston, TX, Keith Harvey Tusing of Phoenix, AZ, William "Bill" LeRoy Tusing of Houston, TX, John Albert Tusing, Christopher Luke Tusing of Atlanta, GA; 28 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 12 noon, Friday, May 28, 2010 at Friendship Baptist Church in Rock Island, OK with Rev. Rick Hedrick. Interment will be at 2 pm, in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday and Thursday evening from 5-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Kyle Andrew Haskins

Kyle Andrew Haskins, 23, of McAlester, OK passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 in Eufaula, OK. Kyle was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 30, 1986 to Dennis & Sandra (Cogburn) Haskins. He worked in electronics. Kyle was a 2005 graduate of Edmond Memorial High School. He graduated from Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech in small engines and welding. He loved the outdoors; fishing and hunting. He was always doing something to help others. He practiced the second part of the great commandment 'love your neighbors as yourself'. He love his sisters very much - always ending his phone calls with "I love you". He loved his brother and his family very much. Kyle was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George Cogburn. Survivors include his mother, Sandra Haskins of Midwest City, OK; father, Dennis Haskins of Brownsboro, AL; sisters, Amanda Diane Haskins of Midwest City, OK; Lyndsey Alysse Haskins & Grace Anne Haskins of Brownsboro, AL; brother, Seth Alan Haskins of Kansas City, MO; paternal grandparents, Robert & Eulene Haskins of Edmond, OK; maternal grandmother, Norma Cogburn of LeFlore, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at LeFlore Baptist Church, LeFlore, OK with Dr. Mark Estep officiating. Pallbearers will be Seth Haskins, Randy Haskins, Jeremy Haskins, Shane Martin, Jake McCall & Rick Beams.

Willie V. Weaver

Willie V. Weaver, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Poteau. Willie was born April 21, 1919 in Williams, OK to William C. & Julie (Owens) Lovell. She was a homemaker. Willie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry in March 1983; brothers, Doyle, Dale, Durl, Earl, Murl, & Burl; sisters, Flossie & Lillie. She is survived by 2 sons & daughters in law, Donnie & Anna Weaver of Monroe, OK, Chesley & Alice Faye Weaver of Poteau, OK; 7 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 8 Great Great Grandchildren; 4 sisters, Patsy West of Poteau, OK, Mildred Easton of Poteau, OK, Colene Burton of Spiro, OK & Mosslene Parr of Norman, OK; numerous nieces, nephews,other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers were Christopher Oliver, Brant Toney, Blane Toney, Donnie Weaver Jr., Donnie Weaver III, Brandon Weaver, Bryant Weaver & Brian Toney.

Juanita Wanda Donathan

Juanita Wanda Donathan, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 in Poteau. Juanita was born July 25, 1928 in Wilburton, OK to William C. & Julie (Owens) Lovell. She was a homemaker. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Bobby Cooper and Charles Donathan; sister, Betty Earls; brother, Turner Berry II, great granddaughter, Sierra Hornbuckle and two infant children. Survivors include her daughters & son in law, Carolyn & Bobby Cagle of Howe, OK, Patsy Walker of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Tammy & Trent Hampton of Poteau, OK, Melissa & Dewayne Hornbuckle of Wister, OK, Jason Cagle of Howe, OK, Angie Fetters of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Roderick Hornbuckle, Kyra Hornbuckle, Seth Hampton, & Sydney Hampton; brother & sister in law, Cecil & Nona Berry of McAlester, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Billy Dean Earls officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Jason Cagle, Tony Drury, Doug Earls, Nathan Roberts, Dusty Mattox, David Stacy and Nate Warren.

Lizzie Winlock Carney

Lizzie Winlock Carney, 97, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Fanshawe. Lizzie was born in Red Oak, OK on May 4, 1913 to Johnny & Ada (Jefferson) Winlock. She was a homemaker. Lizzie was a member of Rock Creek Indian Baptist Church in Red Oak, OK. She was a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation. She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Lee Carney; daughter, Helen Carney Brannon; sister, Betty Gaines Owens; brothers, Lewis Harlan Gaines, Woodrow Gaines, & Robert Winlock; and parents, Johnny Winlock & Ada Winlock Gaines. Survivors include 5 daughters, Kathryn Seyler of Fanshawe, OK, Patricia Standridge of Gautier, MS, Doris Box of Fanshawe, OK, Mary Lou Ellenburg of Wister, OK, Isabell Carney of Fanshawe, OK; sister, Hettie Marie Williamson of Sulphur, OK; 15 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 24 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Fanshawe School Auditorium in Fanshawe, OK with Greg McGowen officiating. Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon, May 23 from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

William N. Millar

William N. Millar, 65, of Pocola, OK passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. William was born February 24, 1945 in Bell, CA to Garrett & Louise (Leibrich) Millar. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Edith of the home; 1 son, William David Millar of Wolford Heights, CA; daughter, Lorrie Rivera of Pocola, OK; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Kenney of Prescott, AZ, Diane O'Leary of Lake Elisnore, CA; 1 brother, Gary Millar of Oregon; numerous nieces & nephews who loved him dearly; other relatives & loved ones; & many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 1 pm, Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK.

Bobby Lynn Knobelsdorff

Bobby Lynn Knobelsdorff, 50 of Walker, LA passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 in Walker, Louisiana. Bobby was born in Muskogee, OK on November 17, 1959 to Jimmy Ross & Joyce Sue (Hudson) Knobelsdorff. Bobby was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Carolyn Russell. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Rogers of Poteau, OK; 3 brothers, Jim Knobelsdorff of Spiro, OK, Jerry Iliff of Dallas, TX, and Stanley Iliff of Tazewell, TN; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 2 pm Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Neal Perrin officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.

Mary Alice Roberts

Mary Alice Roberts, 80, of Spiro, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Spiro, Oklahoma. Mary was born on July 26, 1929 in Halcomb, MO to Jake Clarke & Ethyl Maxine Cruze Clarke. She was a homemaker. Mary is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Hart, Betty Golisa, & Judy Sheree all of Michigan; 10 grandchildren, Frank Mendoza & wife Emma of Spiro, Billy Mendoza & wife Laverne of Rock Island, OK; Melinda Mendoza of Hackett, AR; Wayne Mendoza of Spiro, OK, Ladonna Weir & Delia Aubrey both of El Reno, OK; Randy Roberts, Johnny Roberts, Helen Shepard, & Michael Roberts; 18 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Graveside services for Mary were held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, AR with the Reverend Joe Fonville officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, OK Pallbearers were Frank Mendoza; Frank “Tuffy” Mendoza Jr. John Campbell, Richard Kunze, Roger Wheless, & Wayne Mendoza.

Martha E. Byous

Martha E. Byous, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Martha was born in Wister, OK on October 2, 1929 to Mark & Omie (Williams) Covey. She was a real estate agent. She was an advanced pilot and member of 99 Club (Women's Pilot Assoc.) She was also a cake decorator. She and Clyde were married 65 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and six siblings, Clyde Covey, Paul Covey, Dorothy Griffin, Wanda Covey, Ethel Covey and Zelma Johnson. Survivors include her husband, Clyde of the home; 3 sons & daughters in law, Jerry Byous of Poteau, OK, Jim & Becky Byous of Savanna, GA, John & Lisa Byous of Poteau, OK; 2 daughters & son in law, Joyce Hair of Poteau, OK, Veda & Don Roush of Kansas City, MO; 6 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren; other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends. Funeral services were held 10 am, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment followed in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister.

William "Everett" Bland

William "Everett" Bland, 71, of Shady Point, OK passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR. Everett was born July 14, 1938 in Dewitt, AR to Sammy & Johnnie (Franks) Bland. He was a sand blast/painter. Everett was a member of Jesus Name Assembly in Panama, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leon & Ted Bland; and grandson, Gabriel. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; 4 daughters, Deborah Joslin of Mountainburg, AR, Rhonda Bland of Carthage, MO, Cherrine Price of Ft. Smith, AR, Lowanna Wilson of Shady Point, OK; 2 sons, Terry Lester of Ft. Smith, AR, Rodney Bland of Bentonville, AR; 1 sister, Sophia Henshaw of Roland, OK; 2 brothers, Harrison Bland of McGee, AR, Ed Bland of Mountainburg, AR; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Harold Thompson officiating. Interment followed in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK.

Lois Robison

Lois Robison, 84 of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2010 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Lois was born July 27, 1925 in Mena, Arkansas to Naler & Milo (Perry) Chamblin. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Poteau, a resident of Poteau for 63 years, a 50 year member of Beta Sigma Phi and was the bookkeeper for FL Holton’s stores for many years until her retirement. Her husband, Pat Robison; her son, Pat Robison Jr, a brother Errol Chamblin, a sister, Nalene Williams and her parents precede her in death. Lois is survived by 2 daughters & sons in law, Marilyn & Andrew Chanos of Parker, CO & Mickie & Steve Whitson of Greenwood, AR; 5 grandchildren, Pat & wife Becky Robison III of Indian Trail, NC; Tye Robison of Dallas, TX; Jason & wife Jessica Chanos of Woodland Hills, CA, Suzanne Whitson & Brian George of Greenwood, AR; and Todd & wife Carrie Chanos of Centennial, CO; 8 great grandchildren, Breanna George, Jessica George, Jamie Robison, Will Robison, Peter Robison, Clinton Chanos, Anderson Chanos, & Jason Chanos Jr.; 2 brothers, Floyd Chamblin & Leon Chamblin both of Stockton, CA; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Lois were held at 2:00 pm Monday, May 17, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Michael Franklin & the Reverend Greg Tener officiating. Interment followed the services at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Walter Noah Durant

Walter Noah Durant, 79, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR. Walter was born October 22, 1930 in Gilmore, OK to Walter N. & Cleo V. (Collins) Durant. He was a welder. Walter was a veteran of the US Army and served in Korea with the Thunderbirds, 180th infantry, Company I, 45th Division. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Carl, Johnny & Robbs Durant. Survivors include his wife, Verna L. Durant of the home; 3 daughters, Donna Durant Macon of Tulsa, OK, Sandra Durant Kemp of Tulsa, OK, Cheryl Durant Hayes of Houston, TX; 6 sons, Walter Dewayne Durant of Tulsa, OK, Jerry Don Troutman of Scottsdale, AZ, Rev. G. Clayton Troutman of Tahlequah, OK, Joseph L. Troutman of Tulsa, OK, Tony R. Troutman of Catoosa, OK, Frank L. Troutman of Oklahoma City, OK; 24 Grandchildren; 29 Great Grandchildren; 4 sisters, Jean Bass of Poteau, OK, Mildred Huddleston of Oklahoma City, OK, Pearl Bost of Poteau, OK, Carolyn Baca of Poteau, OK; 2 brothers, Paul Nichols of Poteau, OK and Charles Durant of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Double Branch Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Leroy Billy & Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. G. Clayton Troutman officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK

Robert "Earl" Semore

Robert "Earl" Semore, 82, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Norman, OK. Earl was born March 5, 1928 in Howe, OK to Roland & Hurley (McFarland) Semore. He was a professional gambler. He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of the home; daughter & son in law, Sandra & Greg Coats of Las Vegas, NV; son & daughter in law, Robert & Evelyn Semore of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren, Paul Mann of Summerfield, OK, Michael Coats, Krystal Coats, Sheena Semore, Samantha Semore, & Jason Semore all of Las Vegas, NV; 3 Great grandchildren; 2 brothers & sisters in law, D.B. & Lavon Semore of Ridge Crest, CA, Gordon & Norma Semore of Poteau, OK; good buddy, Gene Ross; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services were held 10 am, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Ronald Gene Thompson

Ronald Gene Thompson, 66, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Wister. Ronald was born July 7, 1943 in Cameron, OK to Charley & Lillian C. (Goines) Thompson. He was a carpenter. He was a veteran of the US Army. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Alley Louise Thompson & Mary Boling; brother, Charles Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kay Thompson of the home; daughter, Crystal Gayle Thompson of Oklahoma City, OK; stepdaughter, Estephanie Schreiver of Oklahoma City, OK; granddaughter, Carissa (Crissy) Tomlinson; 1 step granddaughter; 1 step grandson; 4 sisters, Anna Mae Grossnicklaus of Chickasha, OK, Shirlene Oliver of Poteau, OK, Eva Gail Garrett of El Reno, OK, Brenda May of Wister, OK; 5 brothers, J.B. Thompson of Calumet, OK, Charley Thompson Jr. of Poteau, OK, Dewayne Thompson of Panama, OK, James Michael Thompson of Shady Point, OK, Raymond Thompson of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Tuesday May 11, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Cork Hamner, Jeff Hamner, Randy Duvall, Eldon Dugan, Jim Bollinger, & Carl Bollinger. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening May 10 from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Orville "Dinger" McCroskey

Orville W. "Dinger" McCroskey, 68, of Shady Point, OK passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Shady Point, OK. Dinger was born in Ft. Smith, AR on November 1, 1941 to Orville W. Sr. & Wilma (McConnell) McCroskey. He was a self-employed car dealer (retired). He was a member of Shady Point Baptist Church. Dinger served in the Oklahoma National Guard. He had a passion for horses and trail riding. He enjoyed spending time with his family and camping with his brothers & sisters. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Marie McCroskey; brother, Bobby McCroskey; and his parents. Survivors include his beloved wife, Phyllis of the home; daughter & son in law, Vicki & Daryl Jackson of Shady Point, OK; son & daughter in law, Steve & Jamie McCroskey of Shady Point, OK; granddaughters, Mallary Jackson, Kellie & Shannon McCroskey; grandsons, Jerod Maker, Daryl & Justin Jackson; great grandchildren, Kyle, Dawson, & Cole Jackson; sister & brother in law, Emma & AV Skinner; brothers & sisters in law, Marie McCroskey, Eddie & Ann McCroskey, Charlie & Leta McCroskey, Freddy & Mary McCroskey; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, May 10, 2010 in Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Morgan, Kendall Morgan, Chad Jackson, Ken Richards, Ricky Barron, Rossi Christenberry. Honorary pallbearer, Bradley Jackson

Keith Edward Davies

Keith Edward Davies, 53, of Ft. Smith, AR passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Ft. Smith. Keith was born May 5, 1957 in Bokoshe, OK to Straun & Lila (Rogers) Davies. He was a field supervisor for Schlumberger. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; and the father who raised him, Grady Brewer. Survivors include his wife, Carol of the home; 2 sons, Samuel Caleb Davies, Joshua Eli Davies both of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Calen, Jaiden, Jentry, Samuel & Brason; 3 sisters, Marla Whitfield of Phoenix, AZ, Sandra Woodruff of Tulsa, OK, Rhonda Davies of Boston, MA; 3 stepchildren, Steven, Trevor, & Halie; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2010 graveside at Milton Cemetery in Milton, OK with interment following.

David Douglas Chapman Savage

David Douglas Chapman Savage, 66, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 in Pocola. David was born in Detroit, MI on November 27, 1943 to Issac Douglas & & Margaret A. (Conquest) Savage. He was a retired factory worker for General Motors. David was a veteran of the US Air Force and served in Vietnam. He loved to talk on CB; going to coffee shops and talking to friends and playing bingo. He was a member of Harvest Time and Evangel Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Mrs. Savage, and daughter, Debra Savage. Survivors include 3 daughters & sons in law, Kimberly & Bill Irvin of Ft. Smith, AR, Billie & Randy Thompson of Liberty, TX, Lori Regaldo of Ft. Smith, AR; 1 son and daughter in law, David Michael & Lapita Savage of Ft. Smith, AR; 1 brother & sister in law, Thomas & Janie Savage of Clio, MI; 22 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 nephews, 1 niece; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial Services were held 10 am, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Lafayette Glenn Kerr

Lafayette Glenn Kerr, 91 of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at her home. She was retired custodian at the Poteau Schools and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Kerr; two brothers, Myron Ray Glenn and H.L. Glenn; one sister, Willie Farrar and her parents, Hubert and Isabelle Glenn. She is survived by one son, Jerry Lee Kerr of Muskogee; two daughters, Gilbert O. Stone of Poteau and Carol Lennier and her husband, Charles of Poteau; one brother, Carl Glenn of Texas; four sisters, Lenora Echols of Texas, Lillian Roberts of Hackett, AR, Thelma Coonce of Reno, NV and Shirley Israel of Hackett, AR; 7 grandchildren, Stan Stone, Mike Lennier, Jonathan Kerr, Rhonda Baggs, Lesli Lennier, Cindi Lennier and Kerry Edwards; 10 great grandchildren, Kaden Kerr, Jax Kerr, Will Edwards, Lizzie Edwards, Annabelle Edwards, Brandon Stone, Justin Stone, Jacob Baggs, Katheryn Lennier and Kristopher Lennier. Funeral services were held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Mike Lennier, Stan Stone, Jonathan Kerr, Brandon Stone, Justin Stone, Jacob Baggs, and Kristopher Lennier.

James Wesley "Boomer" Woodruff

James Wesley "Boomer" Woodruff, 39, of Wister, OK passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in Wister. Boomer was born June 5, 1970 in Ft. Smith, AR to Bill & Jeanette Woodruff of Wister, OK. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James & Christine Slone & aunt, Diane Slone. Survivors include his parents; sister & brother in law, Renay & Chuck Lewis of Wister, OK; niece, Tammy Lewis of Poteau, OK; nephew, Nathan Lewis of Wister, OK; grand niece, Brylie Holland of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Bill Woodruff, Chuck Lewis, Nathan Lewis, & Thomas Potter.

Allen Mark Dodd

Allen Mark Dodd, 48, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Mark was born September 28, 1961, in Durant, OK to Barney & Emma V. (Brewer) Dodd. Mark was a bricklayer. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Sam Dodd; sisters, Bobbie Abbott & Mary Robinson; granddaughter, Kenia Hernandez & stepfather, Bob Leikam. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Lynn & Deanna Dodd of Sherman, TX; daughter, Elisha Dodd of Sherman, TX; grandchildren, Paige Dodd & Iggy Hernandez; brothers & sisters in law, Richard & Dawn Houston of Wasilla, AK, Roger & Diana Houston of Durant, OK, David & Dena Dodd of Prairie Grove, AR, John Dodd of Shady Point,OK; sisters & brothers in law, Lilly & Lloyd Newkirk of Calera, OK, Norma 'Deanie' & Joe Huffman of Bokoshe, OK; mother, Emma V. Leikman of Durant, OK numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m.,Thursday, May 6, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church in Howe, OK with Rev. Jack Barron officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Wednesday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Clinton Harris "Hub" Jones

CLINTON HARRIS ‘HUB’ JONES, 70, OF FANSHAWE, OK PASSED AWAY MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010 IN POTEAU, OK. CLINT WAS BORN AUGUST 7, 1939 IN FANSHAWE, OK TO BUCK & BESS (HOLDERFIELD) JONES. HUB WAS A VETERAN OF THE US ARMY. HE WAS A COAL MINER. SURVIVORS INCLUDE 2 DAUGHTERS, GINA MORROW OF IDABEL, OK AND PAMELA SIMS OF FANSHAWE, OK; LIKE A SON, JOHN HARRINGTON; 3 GRANDCHILDREN; AND SISTERS, JOHNNY PERKINS OF FANSHAWE, OK AND INEZ LOGAN OF ALBION, OK; OTHER RELATIVES & LOVED ONES; MANY BELOVED FRIENDS. SERVICES 4 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010 GRAVESIDE AT FANSHAWE CEMETERY, FANSHAWE, OK WITH GREG McGOWEN OFFICIATING. INTERMENT FOLLOWING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF EVANS & MILLER FUNERAL HOME, POTEAU, OK

Noble Thompson Jr.

Noble Thompson Jr., 79, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Wister. Noble was born April 12, 1931 in Wister to Noble & Thelma (Shipman) Thompson. He was a service station owner. He loved to garden, fish and hunt. He was a member of Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Raye Liles and Dean Crisp of Amarillo, TX; and a granddaughter. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Wanda of the home; 4 daughters & sons in law, Linda & Mike Branch of Greenwood, AR, Janice Thompson of Poteau, OK, Pamela & Greg Free of Wister, OK, LaRaye & Phil Turnipseed of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Noble & Anna Thompson III of Winfield, MO; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 sister & brother in law, Darlene & Quinton Sanders of Wister, OK; 1 brother & sister in law, Bill & Joann Thompson of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 graveside at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK with Rev. Phil Turnipseed officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Johnny Free, Scotty Free, Brooks Turnipseed, Chris Ward, Greg Free, and George Jones.

Richard Blake

Richard Blake, 59, of Shady Point, OK passed Thursday, April 29, 2010 at his home in Shady Point. Richard was born August 25, 1950 in Dallas, TX to Vernon & Alice (Snyder) Blake. Richard was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Poteau, OK. Survivors include his wife, Sherry of the home; 4 sons, Jason Blake of Dallas, TX, Zach Horton of Carrollton, TX, Phoenix Horton of Ft. Worth, TX, Grant Horton of Poteau, OK; 4 daughters, Andrea Salsbury of Poteau, OK, Sabrina Erwin of Prosper, TX, Lucy Horton of McKinney, TX, Patience Knotts of Denton, TX; 6 grandchildren; parents, Vernon & Alice Blake of Shady Point, OK; brother, Roger Blake of Lufkin, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends Memorial services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jan Dittmar officiating.

Stanley "Pop" Branch

Stanley "Pop" Branch, 64, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Ft. Smith, AR. Stanley was born July 29, 1945 in Stidham, OK to Henry & Mary (Edwards) Branch. He was a devoted Christian & a member of Broadway Church of Christ in Poteau. He was a loving husband, father. grandfather, brother, uncle, & friend. Stanley was know to many as "Pop". He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was a machinist. He was preceded in death by son, Jeff Branch, granddaughter, Brittney Cox; his parents; brothers, Dewayne & Tim Branch; sisters, Betty Miller & Pamela Branch; & father in law, Fines Sturgeon. Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Judy Sturgeon Branch of the home; 2 daughters & son in law, Tammy Cox of Poteau, OK, Melody & Johnny Wood of Poteau, OK; grandson, Cody Cox of Poteau, OK; granddaughters, Kyla Wood & Britleigh Wood of Poteau, OK; sister & brother in law, Janet & Jon Rorex of Durant, OK; brother & sister in law, Bob & Ranae Lane of Checotah, OK; special nephew & niece, Tim & Shaylee Branch of Edmond, OK; mother in law, Goldie Sturgeon of Poteau, OK; aunt, Nadine Funburg of Checotah, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 1 pm, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Keith Williams & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers were Cody Cox, Johnny Wood, Josh Rorex, Robert Randolph, Tyler Hemphill, Scotty White, Chris Howell, & Jamie DeLude. Honorary pallbearers were Nathan White, Tim Branch, Kafon Lane, Scotty Lane, Winston Lane, Daniel Lane, Skylar Lashley, Zack Hall & Zack Pritchett.

Mary Trinkle

Mary Trinkle, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Poteau. Mary was born in Poteau, OK on May 24, 1917 to Joseph & Cecilia (Huber) Trinkle. She was a retired teacher. Survivors include her brother John Trinkle of Poteau, OK. Services will be held 10 am, Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Barbara Rae Boyette

Barbara Rae Boyette, 57, of Shady Point, OK passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Barbara was born October 3, 1952 in Princeton, TX to Waylon Rae & Anna Lois (Langston) Mounger. She was a CNA. Barbara was preceded in death by her father; son, Daniel Judge; sister, Ann Boyette; & first husband, Rusty Judge. Survivors include her husband, Leroy of the home; daughter, Melissa Smith & Nick Szanderowski of Holland, MA; sister, Kay Cummings of Farmersville, TX; brother, Waylon Mounger of Rockwall, TX; mother, Lois Mounger of Farmersville, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Monday, May 3, 2010 graveside at Stoney Point Cemetery in McKinney, TX with Rev. Randy Saddler officiating. Interment followed in Stoney Point Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home in Poteau on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Glenda Karen Robertson

Glenda Karen Robertson, 62, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Pocola, OK. She was born July 11, 1947 in Ft. Smith, AR to Fred L. & Doris L. (Smith) Hamblin. Glenda was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, James D. Robertson of the home; daughters & sons in law, Kimberly & Allen Rahi of Spiro, OK, Teresa & Kurt Terry of Van Buren, AR; son, David Robertson of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer & husband Marlin Wortham of Spiro, OK, Wesley Terry of Little Rock, AR; great grandson, Tyler Wortham of Spiro, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Kim Cloninger officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Ft. Smith, AR The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 to visit with relatives & friends. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Pocola,

Patsy Dean High

Patsy Dean High, 55, of Heavener, OK passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Patsy was born in French Camp, CA on September 12, 1954. She was a homemaker and Day Care Provider. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carmel Dial Griffith and brother Newt Griffith. Survivors include her husband, Howard High of the home; 2 daughters, Loura High of Howe, OK, Veronica High of Heavener, OK; 3 granddaughters, Kayla High of Howe, OK, Savannah High of Heavener, OK, Charlee Guzman of Howe, OK; 1 grandson, Izaiah Johnson of Heavener, OK; sisters, Lillie Worley of Rock Island, OK, Vina Jo Duegan of Turlock, CA, Mary Kay Brasher of Poteau, OK, Barbara Terrell of Vancouver, WA, Brenda Griffith of Poteau, OK; aunt, Lola Gamez of Turlock, CA; sisters in law, Daphne Loughlin of Pea Ridge, AR, Helen High of Delhi, CA; niece & nephew, Pat & Joe Jorge of Hilmar, CA, Doug & Michell High of Helena, MT; best friend, Debra Austin; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 1 pm, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Worley, Bobby Worley, Justin Samuel, Matt Rake, Michael Brasher, & Berry Sitton.

William "Harold" Mills

William "Harold" Mills, 76, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Harold was born October 6, 1933 in Wister, OK to William Oren & Gracie (Canida) Mills. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a farmer. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Louise Mills; daughter, Karri Scott; son, Ronnie Mills; and his parents. Survivors include his son, Randy Mills of Wister, OK; granddaughter & husband, Penny & Ryan Williams of Guymon, OK; grandson, J.R.Scott of Wister, OK; great granddaughter, Kensley Williams; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Maxey Cemetery Pavilion in Wister, OK with Rev. David Mills officiating. Interment will follow in Maxey Cemetery, Wister. Pallbearers will be J.R. Scott, Randy Mills, Garry Foster, Ryan Williams, Ken Spencer, DAvid Mills & Bobby Mills. The Family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Carol Marie Kingsolver

Carol Marie Kingsolver, 65, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, April 24, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born February 20, 1945 in Coosbay, OR to Tauna & Valera (Creson) Jokirinta. She was a factory assembly worker. Carol was a member of Shepherd's Heart Church in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, William A. Kingsolver of the home; 3 daughters & son in law, Teena Burris of Oklahoma City, OK, Diana Waldrep of Ft. Smith, AR, Andria & Brad Montgomery of Poteau, OK; 2 sons & daughters in law, Chuck & Marion McLaughlin of Dover, AR, Mitchell & Tonia Kingsolver of Wilburton, OK; 2 sisters, Judy Amsbary of Bend, OR, Nedra Panell of Beaverton, OR; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandson. Services were held 10 am, Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Clyde Hess officiating. Interment followed in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK. Pallbearers were Chuck McLaughlin, Mitchell Kingsolver, Brad Montgomery, Jerry Don Loomis, David Waldrep, Bryan Benge, Nick Hess & Justin Ward.

Kay Anderson

Kay Anderson, 67, of Ft. Smith,AR passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Kay was born July 29, 1942, in Pocola, OK to Joe "Pete" & Marie (Williams) Howard. Kay was Elementary Principal at Pocola Schools. She was preceded in death by her father and one niece, Shanna Short. Survivors include her husband, Mark of the home; son, Tommy Henry of Pocola, OK; grandson, Parker Henry of Hurst, TX; mother, Marie Howard, Pocola, OK; 2 sisters, Cletus Woods of Pocola, OK, Phyllis Maden of Ft. Smith, AR; 1 niece, Kim Woods of Pocola, OK; great nieces, Paige McCoy of Poteau, OK, Chelsea Short of Poteau, OK; great nephew, Will Woods of Pocola, OK; stepson, Breck Anderson of Tahlequah, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services held 2 pm, Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Ft. Smith, AR with Rev. David Orr & Rev. Danny Kennedy officiating. Pallbearers: James Woods, Will Woods, Larry Maden, Scott Short, Chris McCoy, and Tommy O. Henry. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Monday evening from 6-8 to visit with relatives & friends.

Nellie Jo Woodson

Nellie Jo Woodson, 74, of Shady Point, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010in Shady Point. Nellie was born on July 17, 1935 in Milton, Oklahoma to Fred & Malicie Bailey. She married Jess Robert Woodson on October 3, 1953 and they were married for 33years, Nellie was employed by Whirlpool Corporation for 21 years before her retirement. Nellie enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, and dancng. She loved being with her children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. Her husbsnd Jess Robert Woodson; her parents, 2 brothers, Bill I& Harold Bailey; 3 sisters, Myrtle Tolbert, Beulah Sides, & Mary Beutelschies; and a number of nieces & nephews preceded her in death. Nellie is survived by 3 sons & daughters in law, Bobby & Connie Woodson of Poteau, OK, Rick & Rita Woodson & Ronnie Woodson, all of Shady Point, OK; a brother, George Bailey of Heavener, OK; 4 granddaughters, Christy Woodson of Tuttle, OK, Jessica Woodson of Sallisaw, OK, Robin Dalmut of Shady Point, OK, & Rhonda Hopkins of Shady Point, OK; 3 grandsons, Cody Sandlin of Fort Smith, AR, Cortney Whitecotton & Robert Woodson both of Bokoshe, OK; great granddaughters, Alyssa Hopkins, Madison Dalmut, & Lexus Whitecotton; great grandsons Hunter Hopkins, & Chance Dalmut; special friends, Dave & Wynonna Monks; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Nellie Jo were held at 2:00 pm Friday, April 23, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services with at Milton Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Robert Hvamstead, Earl Herron, Ronnie Odom, Jerry Hopkins Jr., Johnny Bell & Joe Dalmut Jr.

Lee "Dickie" Vaughn

Lee "Dickie" Vaughn, 74, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Dickie was born August 31, 1935 in Wichita Falls, TX to Lee & Pearl (Britton) Vaughn. He was a veteran of the US Air Corp serving in Korean Conflict 1951-1953; retired LeFlore County Employee, Retired Pastor of Mt. View Baptist Church where he served for 18 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, & beloved son, Mike Vaughn. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Phyllis Vaughn of the home; sons, David Adkisson & wife Toni of Oklahoma City, OK, Joel Adkisson & wife Candice, James Vaughn & wife Kellie of Tulsa, OK; daughters, Beverly Bain of Wister, OK, Becky Wise & husband Mike of Newalla, OK; 15 precious grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Bobbie Sewell of Santa Rosa, CA, Patsy Letwotsky & husband Tony of Santa Maria, CA; brother, Jack Vaughn & wife Florene of Elk City, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Saturday, April 22, 2010 at Mt. View Baptist Church in Glendale, OK with Rev. Tim Trent & Rev. Charles Duvall officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Bain, Eldon Bain, Chris Vaughn, Sean Vaughn, Adrian Adkisson, Justin Adkisson, & Arthur Adkisson. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 Friday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Ruth Nadine Billings

Ruth Nadine Billings, 90 of Poteau, OK passed away on Monday, November 19, 2010 in Poteau. Ruth was born on October 6, 1919 in Wister, OK to Sidney & Ada (Tollison) Hardy. Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK and a homemaker. Her first husband, James “JL” Billings, her second husband, Alton Billings; and her parents precede Ruth in death. Ruth is survived by a son, Jimmy Billings of Wister, OK; 2 grandsons, Jeff Billings & Chris Billings both of Poteau, OK; a granddaughter Cynthia Billings of Fort Smith, AR; 2 great grandsons, Chris Billings of Wister, OK & Ryne Billings of Poteau, OK; 3 great granddaughters Courtney Billings of Leesburg, VA, Abbey Billings & Jessica Billings both of Poteau, OK; a stepdaughter Ruth Ann Ellis of Poteau, OK; 2 step grandsons Matt Ellis & Donnie Ellis both of Poteau, OK; 3 sisters & brothers in law Betty & John Newpher of Reading, PA; Yvonne & Raymond Bartlett of Tucson, AZ, & Henryetta & Frank Willson of WA; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones & many beloved friends. Graveside services for Ruth were held at 10:00 am Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.

Robert Marion Allen

Robert Marion Allen, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Poteau. Robert was born in Williams, OK on December 30, 1941 to Oren D. & Margaret (Ray)Allen. Robert was a member of First United Methodist Church of Poteau, OK. He was a lineman for OG&E until his retirement after 241/2 years of service; a 32nd Degree Mason, and was a Poster Child for the March of Dimes in 1953-1954 (He was a polio survivor) Robert loved bowling, coaching baseball & watching his beloved St. Louis Cardinals & OU sports. He was preceded in death by his parents & 1 sister, Doris Kelley. Survivors include his son, Robert David Allen of Poteau, OK; daughter & son in law, Diane Rea & Will Thompson of Spiro, OK, sisters & brother in law, Margaret Singleterry of Poteau, OK, Sue & Bill Grosskopf of Delaware; half brother, O.D. Allen Jr. of Coal Hill, AR, 4 grandchildren, Ross Allen, Reed Allen, Jenny Allen & Jessica Fair; great grandson, Jon Carter Allen; devoted & trusted canine companion, Noodle; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 Tuesday eveing, April 20 to visit with relatives & friends.

Raymond McMullin

Raymond McMullin, 82, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in Poteau. Raymond was born December 8, 1927 in Cedars, OK to Dexter David & Allie Gertrude (Adams) McMullin. He was a veteran of the US Army. He attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau. Raymond was preceded in death by wives, Leda Faye McMullin & Kate McMullin; brothers, James McMullin & Buster McMullin; & his parents. Survivors include daughter, Ann Jackson of Moore, OK; sons & daughters in law, Randy & Doris McMullin of Oklahoma City, OK, Joe & Vickie McMullin of Moore, OK; granddaughter, Shelly Keller & husband, Russell of Oklahoma City, OK; grandson, John Jackson of Moore, OK; 3 great grandchildren; sisters & brother in law, Zelpha & Dewey Katchinska of Ft. Worth, TX, Betty Hartman of Portage, MI; brother, George McMullin of Brunswick, GA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Funeral services were held 5 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Graveside services were held 2 pm, Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Resthaven Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK

Wesley Lee "Buck"Davidson

Wesley Lee “Buck” Davidson,78 of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010 in Talihina, Oklahoma. Wesley was born on May 16, 1931 in Wister, Oklahoma to Roy & Tennessee (Johnson) Davidson. Buck was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea and a retired coal miner. Wesley is survived by his wife, Arlene Davidson of the home; 2 daughters, Karen Pennington of Hackett, AR & Deborah Baxter of Edmond, OK; a son, JW Lovelace of Hominy, OK; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Memorial services for Wesley were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Services were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.

Margaret Moreau Reid

Margaret Moreau Reid,79, of Poteau, OK passed away April 12, 2010. Ms. Reid was born September 16, 1930 in Jackson, MS, to Rev. William Edward & Margaret Power Moreau. She attended schools in Fernandina Beach, FL, Jackson & French Camp, MS where she graduated from high school in 1947. Margaret graduated from Lyon College in Batesville, AR in 1947, & attended graduate schools at Mississippi State University & the University of South Carolina. She married the late Herbert Paul Reid of Union, SC in November 1952. For many years, Margaret taught at Terrell's Bay High School, Centenary, SC. AS a lifelong Presbyterian, she served her church in several roles, as a teacher, as an Elder, as superintendent of Sunday Schools, & as an active member of several nurture groups. Her never-wavering faith and the support of family & church gave her great strength to overcome many losses during her lifetime, beginning with the tragic death of her father when she was only six years old. She gave as much or more than she received. After the death of her husband, Margaret joined the family of her late sister, Jane Moreau Moudy. Although she never had children of her own, she played important roles in developing the lives of young people through her teaching, care of nephews, & guardianship of James Moudy, Jane's adopted son. She shared that duty with her great friend & loving caregiver, Joanna Moudy Anderson of Heavener, OK. James is completing a degree at Carl Albert State College. Margaret is survived by her brother, David H. Moreau and his wife Polly of Chapel Hill, NC; 3 sisters in law, Eleanor Babb of Bishopville, SC, Tillie Reid & Virginia Smith, both of Union, SC and many nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Friday, April 16, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, Poteau, OK. Burial will be at a later date in Union, SC. Memorials may be sent to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745

Margie Faye Potter Hancock & Cecil Hancock

Margie Faye (Potter) Hancock, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 in Poteau. Margie was born January 30, 1933 in Cameron, OK to Samuel & Lonnie Ethel (Easton) Potter. She was a homemaker. Cecil Hancock, 89, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Talihina, OK. He was born in Poteau on February 11, 1921 to Arthur & Laura (Hale) Hancock. He served with the US Marine Corps. Margie & Cecil were preceded in death by their parents; a son, Samuel “Sammy” Hancock; a special son, John David Mize; a grandson, Jordan Wayne Hancock; her 10 siblings. Survivors include 2 daughters, Deborah Stanley of Poteau, OK, Janet Davis of Heavener, OK; 4 sons, Cecil Hancock Jr. of Sallisaw, OK, Larry Hancock, Bryan Hancock, & Joe Hancock all of Poteau, OK; 16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her sisters, Freda Huggins of Shady Point, OK & Loeta Corley of Coweta, OK; his sisters, Ronnie Cantrell & Arthina Christiansen; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Leroy Billy officiating. Burial following in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers are Randy Duncan, Jimmy Burden, Howard Bandy, Jason Nichols, Hank Remy, Shane Mize, Russ Johnson, Gary Calhoun, & Steven Billy. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 pm on Wednesday evening to visit with relatives & friends.

Guy L. " Buddy" Brown

Guy L. "Buddy" Brown, 65, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 in Poteau. He was born in Poteau on July 17, 1944 to Guy T. & Ida (Porter) Brown. Buddy loved St. Louis Cardinal baseball, Poteau Pirate Football, and the OU Sooners. He loved bowling at Lucky Lanes. Buddy served for 3 years in Germany in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Wanda Austin. Survivors include his sisters, Juanita Peters of Poteau, OK, Lucille Creamer of Sapulpa, OK, Ida Reed of Poteau, OK, Mary Powledge of Granberry, TX, Nancy Montoya of Sapulpa, OK; brother, James Brown of Dallas, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the First Christian Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers were Tony Stimac, Bob Arens, Steve Holton, Sam Gentry and Riley Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in memory of Guy L. "Buddy" Brown.

Jocile Camp Mitchell

Jocile Camp Mitchell, 91, of Hinsdale, Illinois, and formerly of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Hinsdale. Jocile was the loving mother of Charlotte Anne Mehuron and mother-in-law of Bill Mehuron. She is survived by two grandchildren, Sue Gibbons of Western Springs, IL and Geoff Nyheim of Hinsdale and their spouses John Gibbons and Nancy Nyheim. She had seven great grandchildren: Megan, Heather and Caroline Nyheim and Conor, Grace, Griffen and Delaney Gibbons. She is survived by one older sister, Eunice Turman of Poteau, OK numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was born in Greenwood, AR on September 8, 1918, the daughter of Matt & Ida Camp. She had two other sisters and six brothers, all deceased. She spent much of her life in Northern California and the last three years near her daughter and grandchildren in Illinois. Funeral services were held in Hinsdale on Saturday, April 10. She will be buried in Poteau, OK. Visitation will be at Evans & Miller Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm. Graveside services will be held 11 am, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery pavilion in Poteau, OK with interment following.

Michael Don "Mike" Wright

Michael Don "Mike" Wright, 55 of Amarillo, TX passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 in Amarillo. Mike was born in Fayetteville, NC on September 14, 1954 to Kenneth & Virginia (Sykes) Wright Sr.. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Kenneth Wright Jr. Survivors include his mother, Virginia Sykes Wright of Pocola, OK, sister, Brenda Simco of Litchfield, Nebraska and nephew, Daniel Simco; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Funeral services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Gene Thomas and Rev. James Ogden officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola. Pallbearers will be Daniel Simco, Kenny Pipkins, Roy Walker, Tom Pipkins, Johnny Pipkins, and Aaron Pipkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Sykes, Joe Sykes, Charles Pipkins, Bud Williams, Dave Pipkins and Billy Sykes.

Mary Katheryn Keck

Mary Katheryn Keck, 78, of Calhoun, OK passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Calhoun. Mary Katheryn was born April 8, 1931 in Calhoun, OK to Pierce & Maddie (Hill) Keck. She taught school in Calhoun and Keota for 54 years until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Duncan Keck. She is survived by her nephew, Billy Keck; numerous cousins; other relatives & friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, April 5, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Tommy Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK. Pallbearers will be Elmer Bowden, Terry Monks, Daniel Monks, Wes Weaver and Lee Bowden

Anthony Warren

Anthony Warren, 62, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, March 29, 2010. He was born December 20, 1947 in San Fransisco, CA to Levi and Ollie Warren. Anthony loved to listen to music, dance, watch TV and hit a few notes every once in a while. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Ollie Jenkins; siblings, Doris Forrest, Vivian Warren, and Lavern Warren. Also his uncle, Andrew Byrd. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. Services will be held 11 am, Saturday, April 3, 2010 graveside at Centerpoint Cemetery in Muldrow, OK. Interment will follow.

Robert Dean Lukenbill

Robert Dean Lukenbill, 77, of Panama, OK passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Robert was born April 4, 1932 in Hardwood, MO to Fred & Mary Evelyn Lukenbill. He played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals until he was injured. He then worked for the US Postal service for 33 years until his retirement. He loved fishing, gardening, yard work & watching football games. He was preceded in death by a son, Johnni Lukenbill; wife of 25 years, Patricia Lukenbill, parents, Fred & Mary Evelyn Lukenbill, 4 brothers, Charlie, Roger, Elmer, & Dave Lukenbill; and a sister, Mary Lukenbill. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Lukenbill of the home, 2 sons & daughter in law, Robert Dean Jr. & Sherri Lukenbill of Independence, MO, Chester Lukenbill; grandson & wife, Robert Dean III & Michelle Lukenbill of Iowa; great grandson, Robert Dean Lukenbill IV; great granddaughters, Abigail Lukenbill of Iowa, Ashley Lukenbill of Independence, MO, Tracy Wilson & husband Jon of Clinton, MO; great great granddaughter, Samantha Wilson of Clinton, MO; brothers & sisters in law, Jack & Alice Lukenbill, Frank & Susan Lukenbill; sisters & brothers in law, Marge & Don Hamontree of Nevada, MO, Sharon Lukenbill, Linda Lukenbill; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 2 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at First Step of Faith Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Bill Sanders officiating. Interment following in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers were Robert Lukenbill, Robert Lukenbill III, Frank Lukenbill, Jack Lukenbill, and Jerry Hensley. The family will be at the funeral home from 5-7 pm, on Thursday evening to visit with family and friends.

Carl Jackson Jr.

Carl Jackson Jr., 82, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Pocola. Carl was born in Monroe County, MS on February 6, 1928 to Carl & Necie (Riding) Jackson. He served in the US Navy for over 30 years; and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Jane Jackson of the home; 2 sons & daughters in law, John & Shirley Jackson and Edward & Virginia Jackson all of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, April Jarnigan & husband Kyle of Pocola, OK, Easton Jackson of Pocola, OK; 2 great grandchildren, Lily & Eva Jarnigan; sisters, Brenda Cole of Tupelo, MS & Peggy Smith of Aberdeen, MS; brother & sister in law, Floyd & Louise Jackson; 4 nieces, Cindy Wilson, Cheryl Bradford, Tresa Been & Julia Ann Smith, all of Pocola; nephew, Allan Jackson & family of Pocola, OK; sister in law, Lorene Jackson of Pocola, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 10 am, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 graveside at Fort Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR with Troy Conrad officiating. Pallbearers were Kyle Jarnagin, Phillip Conrad, Dustin Nena, Jeff Smith, Allan Jackson, & Ronnie Smith.

Margaret L. Baldwin

Margaret L. Baldwin, 87, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Poteau, OK. Mrs. Baldwin was born February 14, 1923 in Wister, OK to Earl & Catherine (Hoover) Claiborn. She was a member of the First Step of Faith Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence William Baldwin on 11/1/2007; her parents and a number of brothers & sisters. Survivors include 2 sons, Bill Baldwin of Cal Mesa, CA, Philip Baldwin of Poteau, OK; daughter, Clara Duckworth of Laguna Woods, CA; 7 grandchildren; brother, Wilbur Claiborn of Wister, OK; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 11 am, Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Leon Glenn officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK

Muriel Gene Walker

Muriel Gene Walker, 77, of Pampa, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Pampa, Texas. Muriel was born on May 24, 1932 in Howe, OK to Thelma Walker & Preston Ray. Muriel was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. After getting out of the Army, he moved to California. Muriel worked as a machinist in the aircraft industry and drove trucks until he retired. Muriel had been a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, Oklahoma since 1947. Muriel is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Walker of the home; 2 sons & daughter in law, Greg & Pam Walker of Summerfield, OK & Shawn Walker of Arkansas; a daughter, Judy Davis of California; 6 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; his mother, Thelma Horne of Poteau, OK; 3 half brothers & sisters in law, Charles & Carylon Horne of Tulsa, OK, Jim & Judy Horne of Oklahoma City, OK & Bill & Iris Horne of Waxahachie, TX; aunts Christine Harris of Poteau, OK & Geraldine LeGrande of Fresno, CA; uncles & their wives, B.T. & Allene Walker of Shawnee, OK, Kenneth & Frances Walker of Oregon, & Joe & Billie Jean Walker of Missouri; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Muriel were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Curtis Kelly, Bob Dorey, Louis Dorey, Rob Dorey, James Huddleston, & Bill Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were Carthal Hale, Bob Pilgreen, & Bill Raney.