Burl Damon Andrews

Burl Damon Andrews, 90, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 in Talihina, OK. Burl was born December 27, 1921 in Booneville, AR to Charles Monroe and Pearl (Porter) Andrews. Burl was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poteau. Burl owned and operated Swiss Cleaners for some 40 years. He was a past member of Poteau Kiwanis Club & Poteau Rotary Club. He received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Burl coached American Legion Baseball winning the State Championship in 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents & beloved wife Lavonne in June 2000. Survivors include his daughter & son in law, Carol & Donald Allen of Tulsa, OK; son & daughter in law, Rick & Carolyn Andrews of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren, Jerry Don Allen, Kristin Andrews Harrison, Angela Buckner, Tracy Andrews Payton, Charlie Andrews; 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Frances Carmen of McAlester, OK, Sandra Palmer of Greenwood, AR. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee and Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Bob Free, Ronnie Riggs, David Robertson, Gary Furr, Kelly Hughes, & Rick Couri.

Jesse Paul Ward

Jesse Paul Ward, 26, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Poteau. Jesse was born February 16, 1986 in Edison, NJ to Terry & Beth (Faulks) Ward. Jesse was a stay-at-home dad. Jesse was preceded in death by his brother, John Ward.Jesse built a '86 Ram Charger 4X4. He like the outdoors, fishing and camping. He was the best dad in the world. Survivors include his wife, Brandy of the home; daughters, Ashley Rhayne and Riley Nicole; his father, Terry Ward of Poteau; mother, Beth Ann Howard & husband, Kenneth of Valliant, OK Sisters, Cheyenne Duncan and husband, Steven from Union, SC; Vanessa Ward-Frazier and Megan Ward of Broken Bow, OK; brother, Matthew Ward of Valliant, OK; aunt, Lisa Ward Balcombe of Breckenridge, CO and her son, Hunter; uncle, Jeff Ward of Shady Point, OK and his daughter, Kristen; niece, Jade Chesney of Broken Bow, OK; nephews, John Michael Martin & Dalton Ward of Broken Bow, OK; grandparents, Joe & Peggy Ward of Shady Point, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Monday, May 7, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. David Nolen officiating. Interment will follow at 2 pm in Holly Creek Cemetery near Broken Bow, OK.

Sheila D. English

Sheila Deann English, 42, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Poteau. Sheila was born January 20, 1970, in Healdton, OK to John Albert & Imogene (Tomlinson) Simon. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Larry Clark & Anthony Clark. Survivors include her daughter, Adrianna Wilson of the home; brothers, Mike Clark, Wendell Clark & Kevin Clark all of Poteau; Gary Clark of McAlester, OK, Rickey Clark of Wilburton, OK; Johnny Simon of Harrison, AR; sister, Brenda White of Kentucky. Services are pending at this time.

Earl C. Seaton

Earl C. Seaton, 88, of Spiro, OK passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Spiro. Earl was born October 7, 1923 in Lavaca, AR to O.H. & Elvia (Wise) Seaton. He was a veteran of the US Army. Earl was a mechanic, working at Turman-Pierce for years. He was a farmer & rancher. Earl was a wonderful father & grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty of the home; daughters & son in law, Sharan & Michael Greer of Wister, OK, Debbie Seaton of Panama, OK; sons & daughters in law, Larry & Jackie Seaton of Glenrose, TX, Keith & Imogene Seaton of Howe, OK; 6 grandchildren and ‘almost’ 14 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Chris Greer, Kevin Seaton, Mark Pearson, Brian Seaton, Keith Mings, Chris Lindenau. Honorary pallbearers will be Trace Brooks, Michelle Mings, Dana Pearson.

Floyd Russell Clinton

Floyd Russell Clinton, 65, of Rock Island, OK passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Floyd was born April 3, 1947 in Stilwell, OK to Charlie Sherman & Mary Lou (Green) Clinton. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a mechanic. Floyd was preceded in death by his father; mother, Mary Irwin; and grandson, Greyson Hunt. Survivors include his daughters, Kim Allen, Kelly Hunt, Ellisa Hollinger, Angela Clinton all of Poteau, OK, Crystal Decker of Van Buren, AR, Shawna Lamb of Alma, AR; several grandchildren; brother, Willie Clinton of Hodgen, OK; sisters, Leta Sharp of Midland, AR, Leona Stiger of Panama, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 graveside at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Dorthy A. Williams

Dorthy Ann Williams, 84, of Pocola, OK passed peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Pocola. Dorthy was born March 15, 1928 in Ft. Smith, AR to Albert Lee & Elva (Howard) Beshears. She worked in Civil Service for 24 years and retired from the FAA Center in Oklahoma City after serving for 19 years. Dorthy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donnie Beshears; son in law, Don DeSelms; grandson in law, Stephen Medley. Her love for her family and her faith is a legacy that her children and grandchildren cherish and value. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Edgar of the home; 2 daughters & son in law, Sherry & Randy Gunter of Ft. Smith, AR, Sally DeSelms of Pocola, OK; 4 sons & 2 daughters in law, Richard & Rennie Williams of Panama, OK, Randall & Karen Williams, David Williams, Daniel Williams all of Pocola, OK; 15 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Williams of Pocola, Connie Cloud of Spiro, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, April 30, 2012 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola. Pallbearers will be Richard Williams, Randall Williams, David Williams, Daniel Williams, Randy Gunter, Matthew Gunter. Family visitation will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm.

Keith Steelman

Keith Steelman, 51, of Monroe, OK passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Monroe. Keith was born October 19, 1960 in Poteau, OK to Clyde Sr. & Marie Davis Steelman. He was a truck driver. Keith was preceded in death by his father. He loved coon hunting. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of the home; daughter & son in law, Jennifer & Dustin Thornburg of Monroe, OK; 5 grandchildren, Niki, Brock, Laynee, Corlyn & Britlyn; mother,Marie Steelman; sisters, Naomi Cundieff of Clute, TX, Regina Rowland of Farmington, AR; brothers, Clyde Steelman Jr. of Wister, OK, Butch Steelman of Heavener, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 graveside at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will follow.

Beatrice Morgan "Bea" Loughridge

Beatrice Morgan Loughridge, 89, of Oklahoma City, OK (formerly of Wister, OK) went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. Bea was born on December 2nd, 1922 to John Dennis and Nora Bell Morgan. Bea was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Poteau, OK where she had lived with her husband for 28 years. Bea was a retired elementary school teacher and librarian. She enjoyed playing the piano, particularly for church services, as well as gardening, sewing, and cooking. As the wife of a Nazarene pastor, she loved working in the church, visiting church members and friends, and helping those in need. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Loughridge, and sister, Lucille Branscum. Bea is survived by her sister, Sue Grooms; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Larry and Midge Loughridge and Steve and Vickie Loughridge; four grandchildren, Ryan, Robyn, Brannon, and Lauren; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Brody, and Bryce; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends and church family. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Poteau, Ok at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Wayne and Eddie Stark will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Ellis Chapel Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers are Gene Branscum, Maurice Branscum, Hugh Branscum, Brannon Loughridge, Ryan Loughridge, and Michael Ross. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7-9 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Jerald Fox

Jerald Leroy Fox, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Poteau. Jerald was born in Poteau on October 30, 1943 to Roy & Arley (Brand) Fox. Jerald was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Linda Rae Fox; son, Kevin Fox. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; 2 sons, Steven and wife Shannon Fox of Poteau, OK, Chad and wife Rebecca Fox of Coweta, OK; daughter, Janna Fox of Poteau, OK; stepchildren, Miranda Lunceford and Jonathan Markle of Kentucky; numerous grandchildren; brother, Arnold Fox of Poteau, OK; sisters, Evelyn Heitner of Wilburton, OK, Glenda Fox of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Eddie Fox, Lindsy Fox, Jayla Lonto, Davin Titsworth, Chase Fox, Chloee Fox, Tori Baldwin, Taylor Baldwin, Macey Baldwin, Maddison Baldwin, Kaden Markle, Kasey Markle, Tyler Honeycutt, Riley Honeycutt, Jaira Honeycutt, Dylan Lunceford, Ethan Markle, Micah Markle;other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Kingdom Hall, Poteau, OK

Lenora A. Morsund

Lenora A. Morsund, 78, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Heavener, OK. Lenora was born August 20, 1933 in Cameron, OK to J.H. & Gussie (Sharp) Higginbotham. She was a homemaker. Lenora was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, John Morsund. She worked in the craft/fabric department at Walmart for over 20 years. She loved her family very much and her church family. She loved to read her Bible, finding strength from the scriptures. She loved nature and seeing the flowers bloom. Survivors include her daughters & son in law, Ruth Ann Morsund & Jerry Millsaps, Elizabeth Morsund of Poteau, OK; sons & daughters in law, Arthur & Keva Morsund of Clarksville, AR, John Lee & Kimberly Morsund of Duncan, OK; 7 grandchildren, Joshua & Amy Millsaps, Jeremy Millsaps of Juneau, AK, Kurt Morsund of Poteau, OK, Johnathan & Jatia Morsund, Anthony Morsund of Clarksville, AR, Ryan Lewis, Sierra Morsund of Duncan, OK; 7 great grandchildren, Jessica, Cody, Jade, Calvin Millsaps, Braeden, Spring Morsund, Easton Francis; brother & sister in law, Leroy & Karen Higginbotham of Haskell, OK; nephew, Warren Higginbotham of Oklahoma City, OK; niece, Barrie Higginbotham of Tulsa, OK;other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Monday, April 23, 2012 at Bethel Baptist Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will be in Knothole/Fairhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK, Rev. Jerry Millsaps officiating at graveside. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gideon’s Int’l by calling the funeral home. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Monty Brown

Ashley Lemont “Monty” Brown, 50, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Poteau, OK. Monty was born June 7, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to Charles “J.R.” & Evelyn (Hemphill) Brown. He worked at Kenco Plastics as a press operator. Monty was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Brown; paternal grandparents, Jack W. & Martha D. Brown; maternal grandparents, James L & Opal B. Hemphill. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Brown of the home; his parents; 2 sisters, Helen & Jack Hyatt of Duncan, OK, Debbie Reeves of Cabot, AR; 7 nieces & nephews, 10 great nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Pilgrim’s Rest Church in Reichert, OK with Rev. Bob Cherry officiating. Interment will follow in Reichert Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Anderson, Joe Anderson, Lafe Anderson, K.C. Hyatt, Cole McGee, Gary McLemore, Jerry. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Blair, Willis Knight. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Jimmie Dean Chestine

Jimmie Dean Chestine, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 in Ft. Smith, AR. Jimmie was born August 26, 1943 in Shady Point, OK. Jimmie was a nurse for some 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Christine Wade & brother, Don Chestine. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of the home; stepdaughters, Debra England of Panama, OK, Kay & Michael Hargrove of Poteau, OK; numerous stepgrandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment will follow

Violet L. Luman

Violet Lorene (Busbee) Luman, 90 of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 in Poteau. Violet was born December 9, 1921 in Princeton, TX to James Calvin. & Verlia Florence (Robbins) Busbee. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Lane Luman and son, Ronnie D. Luman; also grandson, Gregory Luman. Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Jerry & Marcia of Odem, TX, Gary V. & Kim of Yukon, OK; daughter & son in law, Charlotte & David Abrams of Poteau, OK; 8 grandchildren, David Abrams Jr., Traci Jackson, Kimberly Sugar, Lane Luman, Cory Luman, Eric Luman, Ronnie Luman & Mitch Luman; numerous great and great great grandchildren; nephew, Billy Jean Reed of Arizona; sisters in law, Jody Swaner, Donna & Glenn Holland, Leota Luman; brother in law, David Luman; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Church of Christ in Erick, OK with Brian Berry officiating. Interment will be in Erick Cemetery, Erick, OK.

Dixie Williams

Dixie Williams, 84, of Albuquerque, NM passed away April 2, 2011 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul on September 24, 2010. Dixie is survived by son, Randy; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Private graveside services were held 9 a.m. April 18, 2011 at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK

"Nina" Ik Cha Kirkland

Ik Cha “Nina” Kirkland, 77, of Calhoun, OK passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Heavener, OK. Nina was born November 24, 1934 in Pusan, Korea to Mr. Han Kun Pak and Ms. Hong Chu Yi, both of South Korea. Nina lived the past 40 plus years in Calhoun. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eben L. , and a son, Patrick. She is survived by 3 sons, Mike and wife Bobbie of Bartlesville, OK, Ed and wife, Crystal of Wister, OK, Lindsey of Bartlesville, OK; daughter, Sandy Golden and husband, Josh of Bartlesville, Ok. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon, Corby, Logan, Zachary, Connor, Sawyer, and great granddaughter, Braylie; special friends, Patty Blaylock and Teagan Tony; many other beloved family and friends. Private family graveside services will be held 2 pm, Friday, April 13, 2012 at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK with Pastor Elmer Bowden officiating. There will be an after service gathering for family and friends at 4 pm at Kirkland’s Calhoun home. .

Gary Clay Thompson

Gary Clay Thompson, 49, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 in Poteau. Gary was born March 14, 1963 in Poteau, OK to Phillip Don & Beverly Wray (Newell) Thompson. Gary worked at OK Foods. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Thompson and grandparents, Truman & Paulene Thompson. Survivors include his father, Phillip Thompson of Poteau; mother, Beverly “Ellen” Thompson of Poteau; brother & sister in law, Steve & Vickie Thompson of Poteau; nephews, Brad & Brittney Thompson, Dustin & Amber Thompson of Poteau; great nieces, Mackenzie Thompson, Skyler Thompson, Kaydence Thompson; great nephew, Bentley Thompson; grandmother, Ruby Stewart of Winston-Salem, NC; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Kathy Ellen Engles

Kathy Ellen Engles, 52, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, April 05, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Kathy was born August 17, 1959 in Poteau, OK to Eldon Leroy & Judy Mae (Mabry) Foster. She was an office manager. Kathy was preceded in death by her father and grandmother, Lorene Mabry. Survivors include her husband, Steven Ray Engles of Poteau, OK; 3 sons & daughters in law, Jason Gambler of Tulsa, OK, Josh & Telia Gambler of Oilton, OK, Jacob & Connie Gambler of Sallisaw, OK; daughters, Sarah Mae Lynn Engles and Lorena Engles, both of Poteau; 2 step daughters, Stephanie Engles and Debbie Engles, both of Tulsa, OK; stepson, Zack Engles of Tulsa; 16 grandchildren; mother, Judy Foster of Oilton, OK; brothers, Ken Foster of Jacksonville, FL, Ted Foster of Oilton, OK; sisters & brothers in law, Nancy & Rick Bledsaw of Turley, OK, Janey & Bruce Adami of Jacksonville, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Ken Foster, Ted Foster, Josh Gambler, Jacob Gambler, David Mabry & Jason Gambler.

Johnny Pipkins

Johnny Pipkins, 57, of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday, April 03, 2012 in Pocola. Johnny was born April 10, 1954 in Ft. Smith, AR to George & Annie (Farris) Pipkins. He was a general laborer. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jay Pipkins, sister, Wanda Pipkins; 2 infant twin sisters; granddaughter, Hannah Petit. Survivors include his daughter, Niki Petit of Ft. Smith, AR; son & daughter in law, John Marcus & Melissa Pipkins of Ft. Smith, AR; grandchildren, Krista Petit, Sierra Gilstrap, Mackenzie Gilstrap, Hunter Gilstrap; brother, Jimmy Pipkins of Pocola, OK; sisters & brothers in law, Patricia & James Ogden, Kay Pipkins, Jane (Johnny’s twin) & John Damato all of Pocola, OK; nephew, Michael & Auraha Pipkins of Pocola, OK; niece, Alicia & Vince O’Connell of Pocola, OK; numerous cousins; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, April 6, 2012 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. Gary Thomas & Rev. Thomas Corrigan officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. Pallbearers will be Shiloh Pitsco, Jack McCowan, Ray Dillard, Tom Pipkins, Aaron Pipkins, Michael Pipkins, Kane Riggs, Kenny Pipkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie, Dave, Dan, Gary & Gerald Pipkins, Billy Sykes,Robert Dickinson, Ocie Farris Jr., Stan Gray, Enie Tobler Jr. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Rudy Carpenter

Rudolph Carpenter, 81, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Wister. Rudy was born July 12, 1930 in Red Oak, OK to Walter C. & Lydia (Dodd) Carpenter. He was a veteran of the US Army. Rudy owned a barber shop in Wister for over 50 years. He had cut as many as 5 generations of the same family’s hair. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Luree of the home; sons, Gary & Emmie Carpenter, Ricky Carpenter, James Carpenter all of Wister, Rodney Carpenter of Enid, OK; 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren & 3 step great grandchildren; brother, Landy & Tillie Carpenter of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Glen Midgley, Marvin Evans, Bro. John Brown, Bro. Joe Trammel, Donald Lotchleas, & Bobby Lotchleas.

Freddie A. Woodral

Freddie Arvil Woodral, 60, of Waldron, AR passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 in Waldron, AR. Freddie was born January 20, 1952 in Lake Port, CA to Fred & Doyce (Ollar) Woodral. He worked for the forestry service for 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Linda Jo Woodral; nephew, Gary “Bubba” Gibson. Survivors include his wife, Brenda of the home; sons, Freddie A. Jr. & Julie Woodral of Waldron, AR, Doyel W. Woodral of Howe, OK, Robert & Leah Randolph of Poteau, OK; daughters, Jody L. & Robert (Earl) Underwood of Bates, AR, Angella & David Tolleson of Heavener, OK; 9 grandchildren, Jolenia (Princess) Woodral, Darren (Cowboy) Freddie Woodral, Bryce (Blanket Butt) Tolleson, Brayden (Whoa Potty) Tolleson, Kimberly (Chigger) Underwood, Robert (Chock) Wesley Underwood, Kaydence (Kadey-did) Underwood, Luke (Torque) Randolph, Logan (Viking) Randolph; sister, Lynn & Gary Gibson of Howe, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Joe Hayden Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Gipson Cemetery, Bates, AR. Pallbearers will be Freddie A. Woodral Jr., Robert Randolph, Darren Freddie Woodral, Bryce Tolleson, Gary Gibson, George Espinel. Honorary pallbearers will be Doyel Woodral, Randy Bottoms, Henry Hicks, Stanley Brewer, Larry Shores, Jim Evans. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Curtis H. Lewis

Curtis Harold Lewis, 78, of Heavener, OK passed away March 29, 2012 in Tulsa, OK. Curtis was born September 3, 1933 in Petros (Hodgen), OK to Raymond Curtis & Lillie Belle (Kelley) Lewis. Curtis worked in the coal mines. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Lewis; sister, Betty Allen; nephew, Joey D. Byrd. Survivors include his daughter & son in law, Linda & Jeff Hall of Heavener, OK; grandchildren, Kelley & Jennifer Sayahnejad of Wichita, KS, Samantha & Adam Cox of Gainesville, TX; great grandsons, Thomas Cox, Waylon Cox, Owen Cox, Cooper Sayahnejad; 1 sister, Ema Mae & R.B. West of Heavener, OK; 1 nieces, Sharon Evans of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, April 2, 2012 graveside at Hodgen Cemetery, Hodgen, OK with Rev. Howard Huddle officiating. Interment will follow.

Harriet Fallon Kearns Coleman

Harriet Fallon Kearns Coleman, 95, of Summerfield, OK passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Grand Rapids, MI. Harriet was born February 11, 1916 in Francis, OK to James Hiram & Bessie Idell (Fallon) Kearns; the youngest of her sisters, Nellie Idell, Grace Elizabeth, & Ruth Eleanor, all deceased. Harriet graduated from East Central State University in Ada, OK in 1937, then from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK in 1939. She taught school in Ada for four years, LeFlore, OK for eleven years & Talihina, OK for 15 years. She was married for 37 years to Hershal Augusta Coleman, who died in 1984. Harriet volunteered at 9 years old as a babysitter. As an adult, she volunteered as a Future Homemakers of America Leader, at Talimena Drive Information Center, Poteau Hospital Auxiliary, Kerr Center, Carl Albert Community College, and LeFlore Elementary School. She was a member of the Campfire Girls of America as a child. She was a member of Busy Bees Quilting Club for 30 years, Tri-Sigma Sorority for 70 years, and the Methodist Church for all of her life. Harriet tickled family members and innumerable friends with her spunk, wit, generosity, and enthralling stories. She is survived by her sons, Charles of Norman, OK, Richard (Cindy) of Grand Rapids, MI; niece, Ellen Lee of Tulsa, OK and grandchildren, Iris and Adam of Grand Rapids, MI. Please consider attending a Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Harriet 10 am, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories - Poteau, OK. Harriet's remains will be laid to rest next to Hershal's plot in Summerfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in Harriet’s memory, to Summerfield Community Center Busy Bee Club, 34518 Reichert-Summerfield Rd.,

Denver Ray Chronister

Denver Ray Chronister, 83, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Denver was born June 18, 1928 in Kinta, OK to M.L. & Perna (Fry) Chronister. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the first draft of the Korean War . Denver was retired from Pacific Gas & Electric of California. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK. Denver was a beloved husband, father, granddad, brother & uncle. Survivors include his wife, Grace of the home; sisters, Audria Roe & Betty Newby of Wister, OK; brothers & sisters in law, twin-Landsey Fay Chronister, Eldred & Mary Chronister of Poteau, OK, Bobby Chronister of Canute, OK, Linston & Jeanie Chronister of Wister, OK, Buford & Shirley Chronister of Houston, TX, Jerry & Coline Perry of Lubbock, TX; 3 stepdaughters, Gena & Randy Drake of Santa Maria, CA, Susie & John Nurick of Yukon, OK, Donna & George Gage III of Wister, OK; 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; 16 nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman and Rev. Kelly Chronister officiating. Interment will follow in San Bois Cemetery in Kinta, OK. Pallbearers will be Mark Chronister, Jeffrey Chronister, Timmy Chronister, George Gage III, Jonathan Gage, Stephen Nurick. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com

Trixie M. Orendorff

Trixie M. Orendorff, 99, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Trixie was born May 23, 1912 in Hanson, OK to Grover & Eva (Boothe) Lessley. She was a sales clerk. She & O.M Orendorff were married February 27, 1973. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1982. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Gailya Lea Miller & granddaughter, Karen. Survivors include her granddaughter, Gloria Ellis of Poteau, OK; grandsons & their wives, Ray & Sharon Miller, Tom & Pam Miller, Charles Miller, Dewey & Kim Miller all of California; 13 Great Grandchildren; 23 Great Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the First Church of the Nazarene, Poteau, OK with Rev. Greg Ledbetter officiating.

Linda Emmert

Linda Faye Emmert, 66, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 in Poteau. Linda was born December 7, 1945 in Fort Smith, AR to Hugh & Verna Delilah (Lear) Roam. She was a teachers aid at CASC. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer & son,, Frank. Survivors include her brother & sister in law, Harry &Donna Aldinger of Tuscaloosa, AL; uncle, Raymond Lear of Van Buren, AR; brother in law & sister in law, Arthur & Leeora Emmert of Rudy, AR; numerous cousins; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Interment will follow. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Mary Glenda Blair

Mary Glenda Blair, 61, of Panama, OK passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Panama, OK. Mary was born March 4, 1951 in Shady Point, OK to Alvin & Ophelia (Fout) Blair. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her brother, Austin Blair of Bartlesville, OK.; a niece & nephew; great niece & nephew; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. No services are scheduled at this time.

Frank Gutierrez

Edmund Frank Gutierrez, a World War II Veteran, age 96, formerly of Oklahoma City, OK. passed away peacefully on March 21, 2012 in Crystal, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Mildred Smedley) Gutierrez. Survivors include his daughter Delia (Gutierrez) Anderson, son in law Joseph Anderson of Plymouth, MN; grandchildren Marina, Nilan and Joseph Jr Anderson; several bother in laws and sister in laws; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many beloved friends. Frank started in the produce business in his early teens and continued until he took several years off to serve our country in WWII with the Army-Air Force. He returned from the war in 1945 and continued his produce business which grew to have locations called “Franks Tomato House” in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Houston. He ran the OKC location until 1979 and retired from produce to start a third career as a farmer where he grew peanuts and wheat. Along his journey from a fourteen year old on his own selling produce door to door all the way to owning his own business, Frank also obtained his private pilot license and truckers license and traveled extensively throughout the produce belt. Frank made many friends and influenced countless people in the ways of hard work and following your dreams. Grandpa Frank’s final six years were spent in Minnesota with Delia, Joe and his three grandkids. We all had many fond and tender moments with him and he made us laugh right up to the end. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Evans Chapel of Memories, Evans-Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.

Fred Johnson

Fred Allan Johnson, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Fred was born December 14, 1937 in Kaiser, AR to Linzy & Nolus (Ferguson) Johnson. He worked as a prison guard. Survivors include his sons, David Johnson and Jody Johnson of Texarkana, OK; daughter, Sherri Roark of Russellville, AR; 2 brothers, Don Johnson of Poteau, OK, Retus Johnson of Apple Valley, CA; sister, Patricia Salway of Panama, OK; numerous nieces & nephews, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. There are no services scheduled.

Kermit Christian

Kermit Haskell Christian, 66, of Ft. Smith, AR (formerly of LeFlore) passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Ft. Smith. Kermit was born March 26, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA to Haskell T. Christian. He was in communications. Survivors include his daughters, Shelia & Kenneth Griffith of Muldrow, OK, Sherry & Vernon Carter of Morrow, OK; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, March 26, 2012 at LeFlore Cemetery Pavilion, LeFlore, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.

Hazel Lee Jenkins

Hazel Lee Jenkins, 89, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Poteau. Hazel was born in McCurtain, OK on August 27, 1922 to Charles Benjamin & Lorena Bell (Crabtree) Barkley. She was a homemaker. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, L. Howard Jenkins “Jr”; daughters, Brenda D. Thompson & Ola Dean Webb; son, Kenneth D. Rogers; sister, Vivian Poe and brothers, Marvin Barkley & Othel Barkley. Survivors include 3 sons & their wives, Bob & Nelda Rogers of Carlsbad, NM, Charles H. & Wanda Rogers of Oilton, OK, Tommy & Kim Jenkins of Poteau, OK; daughter, Etta Jane Johnson of Tulsa, OK; brother, Harold Barkley; numerous nieces & nephews; many grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Jerry Dale Rogers, Charles Wayne Rogers, Brent Jenkins, Jeremy McBride, Jim Goude, & Billy Crandell.

Ronnie Hollie

Ronnie Hollie, 68, of Bokoshe, OK entered the Lord’s kingdom on March 19, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Ronnie was born October 18, 1943 in Henry, OK to Charles Cyril & Gladys Bernice (Cheshier) Hollie. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Sharon Stiles & Linda Stark. Ronnie was a U.S. Veteran, mechanic, chicken farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the Bokoshe Church of Christ. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Leta Jean Hollie; son & his wife, Kerry & Mary Hollie; daughter & her husband, Kathy & Dale Fout; grandchildren, Christina Hollie, Kerry G. Hollie II, Kailyn Hollie, Stephen DeWitt, Dakota Fout, Dyllan Fout ; one great grandchild, Addyson DeWitt all of Bokoshe, OK; brothers & their wives, Gary & Viola Hollie of Keota, OK, Terry & Wanda Hollie of Stigler, OK; sister, Sue Taylor-Dunn of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Bokoshe Church of Christ with Joe Avery, Rev. Jim Loris, and Don Cherry officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kerry Hollie II, Lary Carver, Brad Stroud, Kerry Osburn, Wayne Jetton, John Labor Jr., Charles Perdue, Wes Stroud. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Brewer and Larry Hammons. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. The family sends a special thanks to the Poteau Dialysis Center.

J.B. HAYES

“J.B.” Joe Boyd Hayes, 89, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 in Pocola, OK. J.B. was born August 17, 1922 in McCurtain, OK to Joe Abe & Bertha Mae (Lowe) Hayes. He was a retired forklift operator for Riverside. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Van Buren, AR. Survivors include his wife, Audrey of the home; sons, Jerry Hayes of Ft. Smith, AR, Ronald & Lora Hayes of Pocola, OK, Richard & Cheri Hayes of Gravette, AR; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; sister, Annie Osborne of Vinita, OK; brother, Hershel Hayes of Spiro, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 AM, Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, with Rev. Robert Hill & Rev. Bobby Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Spiro City Cemetery – Garden of Memories, Spiro, OK. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Walters, Terry Ryan Springwater, Jordan Springwater, Larry Hall, Loren Chadwick, Lonnie Harris, Jimmy David Brown. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola Tuesday, 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Paul W. Watkins

Paul Wesley Watkins, 83 of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 in Poteau. Paul was born January 25, 1929 in Fanshawe, OK to Edward Roscoe & Cora Ellen (Salmon) Watkins. He was retired from working for the Department of Transportation of Oklahoma for 30 years where he served as LeFlore County Maintenance Superintendent. He was a member of the Community of Christ in Poteau. He was preceded in death by great grandson, Wesley; his parents; brothers, Harmon & Tom; sisters, Mildred Moore and infant sisters, Grace & Eileen. Paul was an avid Sooner fan, loved to travel, loved to read. He loved gardening, yard work, carpentry, country music and spending time with his daughters. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy “Dot” Watkins of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Charlotte Stewart of Poteau, OK, Paula & Jim Alfred of Tulsa, OK, Sally & Brian Vincent of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, Chad, Brooke, Sarah, Cori, Bailey, Sidney, & Emilie; 4 Great Grandchildren, China, Riley, Cassie & Gabrielle; great great grandchild, Camden; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Community of Christ Church in Poteau, OK with Greg McGowen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Watkins, Scott Watkins, Joey Clubb, Jim Alfred, Brian Vincent & Bud Barnes. Honorary pallbearers will be past & present Department of Transportation employees. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Tommy Fuller

Tommy Fuller, 68, of Pocola, OK passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Tommy was born August 24, 1943 in San Fransisco, CA to Jack & Margaret “Cookie”(Currens) Fuller. He worked in construction. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents & brother, Jack Fuller. Survivors include his son, Gerald Lee Fuller of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 sisters, Nancy Gipson of Central City, AR & Ginger Kay Scagle of Tulsa, OK; 1 brother, Jerry Fuller of Barling, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. David Nolen officiating. Interment will be in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK.

Dorothy Marie Robison

Dorothy Marie Robison, 72, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Dorothy was born June 15, 1939 in Tacoma, WA to Andrew & Melvina (Skladony) Severneck. She worked as an insurance company supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Frankie Robison of the home; son & daughter in law, Brian & Cynthia Larkin of Poteau, OK; sister, Claudia Petty of Camino Island, WA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Parsley officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK.

Roy Hoover

Roy Wilbur Hoover, 88, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Arkoma, OK. Roy was born April 9, 1923 in St. Joseph, MO to Roy & Anna Hoover. He was a carpenter. Roy was a jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild, Tina Hoover. Survivors include Sons, Roy Hoover Jr., Dan Hoover of Peoria, AZ, Sam Hoover of St. Joseph, MO, Roger Hoover, Larry Newport of Eufaula, OK; daughters, Jean Brooks of Phoeniz, AZ, Suzie Wollert of Hudson, CO, Barbara Leonard of Greenwood, AR, Sally Day of Eufaula, OK; 21 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 graveside at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK with Rev. Thomas Corrigan officiating. Interment will follow.

Reita Jeanne Hardin

Reita Jeanne Hardin, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Poteau. Reita was born April 6, 1937 in Fanshawe, OK to T. Clyde & Lucille (Kellum) Hardin. She was a homemaker. Reita was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Fanshawe, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her sister & brother in law, Betty Ann & James Bennett of Independence, MO; brother & sister in law, Thomas B. & Sandra Hardin of Sherman, TX; nieces & nephews, Karen & Jeff Brown of Blue Springs, MO, Lori Hardin of Paris, TX, Melissa & Mark Hale of Trenton, TX, Alan & Jennifer Bennett of Independence, MO, David & Melissa Bennett of Shawnee, KS, Thomas B. Hardin Jr. of Sherman, TX; 8 Great Nieces & Nephews, Other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Greg McGowen & Jim Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.

Dewitt Ray Nelson

Dewitt Ray Nelson, 49, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Wister. Dewitt was born July 17, 1962 in Corning, CA to Alvis Ray & Dena Mae (Davis) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his father; half brother, Carlos Nelson; and his grandparents. Survivors include his wife, Kim of the home; son & daughter in law, Jeromy & Jamie Nelson of Dallas, TX; brother, William C. Scott of Tulsa, OK; sisters & brothers in law, Susan & Ken Bailey, Rebecca & Dan Eckert of Hackett, AR, Barbara & Ronnie Harris of Panama, OK, Wileata & Leon Glenn of Poteau, OK, Paula Ollar of Tulsa, OK; stepchildren, Bobby Lee Coler, Brian Keith Coler, Billy & Trina Taylor of Wister, Kris & Mariam Taylor of Ft. Smith, AR and Cherri Alexander of Wister, OK, step granddaughter, Caitlyn Ashlyn Coler; his mother, Dena Mae Jackson; 7 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 9 nieces, 7 nephews; numerous great nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 11 am, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Leon Glenn officiating.

Casey Edward Branscum

Casey Edward Branscum, 21, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 in McAlester, OK. Casey was born May 24, 1990 in Poteau, OK to Robert Carl & Tina Rachell (Ingle) Branscum. He was a roughneck. Casey was a member of the Fanshawe Fire Department, and Fanshawe Free Will Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, fish, play baseball and was known to be ornery at times. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bailey & Carolyn Branscum. Survivors include his mother & father; sister & brother in law, Nikki & Rusty Herren of Fanshawe, OK; nephews, Ruger & Levi Herren; grandparents, Daniel & Naomi Ingle of LeFlore, OK, Patsie Kuykendall of Campbell, MO; fiancé, Sierra Ward of LeFlore, OK Services will be 2 pm, Friday, March 2, 2012 at Fanshawe School with Rev. Tracy Martin & Sam Ingle officiating. Interment will be in Hicks Chapel Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK. Pallbearers will be Adam, Jonas, Aaron Branscum, Dakota & Bubba Knight, E.T. Gibson. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. ***In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fanshawe Fire Department or Gideon Bibles.

Debra Ann Hale Blake

Debra Ann Hale Blake, 52, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Debra was born January 15 1960 in Poteau, OK to Willie Lee & Ada (Sharp) Hale. She was a housewife. She was a very active member of Trinity Baptist Church where she cooked often and taught Sunday School. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; son, Benjamin & Blair Blake of Poteau; daughter, Andrea & Brian Branam of Poteau; brothers, Carrol & Dona Hale, Andy Hale of Poteau; nephew, Micah & Elizabeth Hale of Fayetteville, AR; 4 great nieces and nephews. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church of Poteau, OK with Rev. LeRoy Billy & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Fairhill/Knothole Cemetery, Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be men of Trinity Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Tolbert, Mike Dorey, Jim Craig, Randy Duncan. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church.

Irene Dunning

Irene Dunning, 72, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Poteau. Irene was born July 7, 1939 in Keota, OK to Theodore & Ermal (Teague) Hayes. She was owner/operator of Bargain Shack in Poteau. She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Poteau, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dunning; her parents; and brother, Clarence Hayes. Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Pam & Jerry Collins, Sandy & Mark Branstetter; sons & daughters in law, Jerry & Cheri Dunning, John & Julia Dunning; grandchildren, Chris & Laurie Dunning, Crystal & Joey Triplett, Jerry & Misty Collins, Janna & Jeff Gibson, Brad Cook, Chrissy & Zac Cook, Jennifer & Jason Parker, Taylor & Jena Branstetter, Ryan Dunning, Cody Dunning; great grandchildren, Luke Dunning, Jamison Triplett, Dani Collins, Dax Collins, Jayden Gibson, Journi Cook, Jake Cook, Ben Cook, Mallory Parker, Jackson Parker, Jordyn Parker; brothers & sisters in law, Curtis & Sue Hayes, Jack & Donna Hayes; sister & brother in law, Christene & Lawrence Daniels; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Gospel Tabernacle in Poteau, OK with Bro. Lawrence Daniels, Bro. Jack Hayes, Bro. Carl Daniels. Pallbearers will be Jerry Dunning, John Dunning, Chris Dunning, Jerry Collins Jr., Brad Cook, Ryan Dunning, Cody Dunning. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK

Elinor Mae Pierce

Elinor Mae Pierce, 86, of Shady Point, OK passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Shady Point. Elinor was born March 6, 1925 in Buck Creek, OK to Raymond William & Della Mae (Brown) Wiles. She was a homemaker. Elinor was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Mize; son, Dave Mize; her parents; 2 brothers & 1 sister. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Pierce of the home; 1 daughter, Shelia & Charley Covey of Shady Point, OK; daughter in law, Cheryl Mize of Shady Point, OK; grandchildren, Trinity & Sue Covey of Shady Point, Mark & Toni Jones of Edmond, OK, Trena Nixon, David & Kasey Mize, Aaron Mize all of Shady Point; 8 great grandchildren, Shelbi Bowden, Dylan Covey, Philip Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Taylor Nixon, Kaylee Nixon, Caleb Nixon, Mason Mize; stepdaughter, Libby Fout of Shady Point; stepgrandchildren, Gerald Fout, Ladonna Wiles, Bobby Fout of Shady Point; 7 step great grandchildren, Misty Butler, Mindy Hale, Danielle, Michelle, Dominique Pierce, Randy, Brandy Wiles; 8 step great great grandchildren; brother, Frank & Bert Wiles of Shady Point; sister, Norma & Bud Reeves of Moore, OK; brother in law, Leon & Marilyn Mize of Spiro; sister in law, Donna Mize of Calumet, OK; brothers in law, C.D. & Dorrene Pierce of Ft. Smith, AR, Dennis & Dottie Pierce of Alma, AR; sister in law, Faye Justus & Myron of Spiro, OK, Margie Pierce of Panama, OK, Una Pierce of Cameron, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the First Assembly of God Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Steve Hughes & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charley Covey, Trinity Covey, Dylan Covey, Mark Jones, David Mize, Aaron Mize. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of Calhoun Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Calhoun Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 437, Panama, OK 74951. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Gary Lawrence Ellis

Gary Lawrence Ellis, 58, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Ft. Smith, AR. Gary was born July 28, 1953 in Kansas City, KS to Charles L. & Gracie E. (Snell) Ellis. He was a brakeman for KCS Railroad. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife, Gloria of the home; sons, Eric & Nova Ellis of Van Buren, AR, Matthew & Toni Ellis of Ft. Smith, AR; grandchildren, Jacob Lawrence Ellis, Andrew Joshua Ellis, Micah Elizabeth Ellis, Madison Marie Ellis; sister, Susan & Cooper Sweet of Claremore, OK; brothers, Steve & Sherri Ellis of Neosho, MO, Rick & Linda Gibson of Texas, Jeff Ellis of Texas; father, Charles Ellis of Texas; numerous loving nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Nazarene Church in Poteau, OK. with Rev. Greg Ledbetter officiating.

William O. Mecom

William O. Mecom, 82, of Bartlesville, OK (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Bartlesville, OK. William was born December 12, 1929 in Milton, OK to Tom & Georgia (LeFlore) Mecom. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother & sister-in-law, Barney & Melba Mecom of Tulsa, OK Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Old Bokoshe Cemetery Pavilion, Bokoshe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK.

Timothy Brian Smith

Timothy Brian Smith, 48, of Pocola, Ok went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Timothy was born December 18, 1963 in Fort Smith, AR to Billy Joe & Patricia (Nowotny) Smith. He was employed by Gerber Foods for 22 years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola. He had a strong faith in God and loved all his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Smith. Timothy is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Alex & Sean Osburn; mother, Pat Smith; brothers, Randy & Marilyn Smith of Poteau, Ronnie Smith Sr. of Pocola. He especially loved Emily Osburn, his granddaughter; his nephews, Rodney Smith & Ronnie Smith Jr.; niece, Tanya Cooper; great nephews, Cody Smith, Jace Goff, Levi Smith & Kade Cooper; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Monday, February 27, 2012 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. Richard Maness officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Billy John Spearman

Billy "John" Spearman, 58, of Cameron, OK passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012. John was born October 12, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Billy Jack & Patsy June (Martin) Spearman. John was preceded in death by his grandson, Martin Wyatt Spearman. He was a retired factory worker. John enjoyed hunting and fishing and he loved his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Kay (Morris) Spearman of the home; son & daughter-in-law, Billy Joe & Milynda Spearman of Cameron, OK; daughter & son-in-law, Victoria D. & Keith James of Cameron, OK; 5 grandchildren, Jessie Spearman, Chelsea Spearman, Blake Spearman, Dakota Spearman, Makylie Selman; his parents, Billy Jack & Patsy Spearman of Cameron, OK; siblings, Edward & Linda Spearman of Hackett, AR, Joe & Brenda Spearman of Tahona, OK, Phyllis & Matt Stimac of Panama, OK, Arlis & Judy Spearman of Jenny Lind, AR; parents-in-law, Kenneth & Alice Morris of Cameron, OK; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, at the Fairhill/Knothole Cemetery Pavilion in Cameron, OK with Tim Painter officiating. Interment will follow.

Janice Midgley Couch

Janice Pauline Midgley Couch, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Janice was born Sunday, December 2, 1962 in Stockton, CA to Clifford Melton & Lilace Elaine (Sampson) Midgley. She was a cook at Wister Public Schools. Janice was preceded in death by her paternal grandpa, Charley Midgley; maternal grandparents, O.C. & Mildred Sampson; & best friend, Cheryl Johnson Seagraves. Survivors include her daughters, Sherauna Burleson of Wister, OK, Tiffanee Couch Horn & husband, Jared of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Aiyden Horn & Abee Jo Horn; sister & brother in law, Sherry & Eddie Wemmerus of Wister, OK; brothers & sisters-in-law, George & Paula Midgley of Poteau, OK, Lance & Melissa Midgley of Talihina, OK; 8 Nephews; 6 Nieces; Ex-Husband, Tommy Couch of Heavener, OK; life long friend, Nancy Ward Tomblinson of Wister, OK; special aunt, Murlene Sanders of Poteau, OK; grandmother, Dorothy Midgley of Wister, OK; parents, Cliff & Elaine Midgley of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. PJ Atkinson & Rev. Larry Strouse officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Devon Midgley, Jesse Rice, Jake Gandee, Stephen Wemmerus, Chad Jackson, Chris Rice. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Hill & Chris Midgley.

James Houston "Hoot" Jackson

James Houston “Hoot” Jackson, 71, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Hot Springs, AR. Hoot was born July 1, 1940 in Tahlequah, OK to Hyrum & Evelyn (Wann) Jackson. He was a veteran of the National Guard. He worked in metal fabrication. Hoot was a member of Summerfield Baptist Church. He was baptized in Holson Creek in 1952. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lois Jackson; his parents, Hyrum Jackson, Arden & Evelyn Evans; & brother, AC Evans. Survivors include his son & daughter in law, Jeff & Traci Jackson of Poteau; daughter & son in law, Julie & Kenneth Shipley of Poteau; grandchildren, Jane, Jaci, Blainey, Brody & Jentri; great grandchildren, Journi & MaKenzi; brother, Larry Jackson of Stilwell, OK; sister, Mary Sparks of Gruver, TX; sister in law, Vickie Evans of Summerfield; sister in law & brother in law, Dot & Jerry Ford of Poteau, OK; niece & nephew, Kari Collins of Buffalo Valley & Daron Evans of Dallas, TX; special friend, Beverly Cantwell of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Cletus Hall, Don McMillin, Rusty White, Mark McMillin, Dustin Reece, Scotty White, Cliff Ryburn, Mike Sockey. Honorary pallbearers will be Spider Webb, Glen Thompson, Babe Smith, James Lynch, Jerry Neff, Frank Jones, Larry Poe, and all members of the Poteau Men’s Athletic Club. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Mary Alta Holt

Mary Alta Holt, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 in Poteau. Mary was born December 31, 1934 in Talihina, OK to George N. & Atha Irene (Mahorney) Stoynoff. Mary was a retired telephone operator. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Jack Holt. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Teresa & Jim Wisinger of Wister, OK; son & daughter-in-law, David Glen & Karla Holt of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Melba Humphreys and Betty Shoemake of Talihina, OK; 2 brothers, Charles Stoynoff of Muse, OK, George “Jigger” Stoynoff Jr.; numerous nieces & nephews; special friend, Alma Williams; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. LeRoy Billy officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Jimmie Maxine Morris

Jimmie Maxine Morris, 74, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. Jimmie was born April 25, 1937 in Holson Valley, OK to Buck & Junie (Gammons) Howerton. She was a homemaker. Jimmie was preceded in death by her parents; 1 son, Bill Morris; sister, Pauline Williams. Survivors include her husband, Henry “Herbert” Morris of the home; 2 grandchildren, Stephanie & husband Nathan Haynes of Spiro, OK, Derek Morris of Poteau, OK; sister, Juanita Cox of Spiro, OK, 2 brothers, Bud Howerton of Spiro, OK, Sonny Howerton of Lawson, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Summerfield Church of Christ with Tracy Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.