Sharon Kay McMurray

Sharon Kay McMurray, 62, of Poteau, OK passed away  Friday, October 4, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Sharon was born February 28, 1951 in Poteau, OK to Fred Daniel & Wanda Jewel (Costner) Gammell.  She was preceded  in death by her parents and her grandparents, Elbert & Jewel Costner. 

Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Jason & Brenda McMurray, Alex Cunningham of Poteau, OK, Mykail Costner of Austin, TX; daughter & son in law, Cassandra & Jason III Green of Poteau, OK; 3 grandchildren, Evelyn Green, Lauren Green, Jason Green IV; brother & sister in law, Charles & Billie Gammell of Disney, OK; aunt, Wilma Lee of Poteau, OK; uncle, Clay Costner of CA; cousins, Jim & Judy Ervin of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

The family will visit with relatives & friends on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Evans Chapel in Poteau.

Marisa Faye Farmer

Marisa Faye Farmer, 24, of Arkoma, OK passed away Monday, October 7, 2013, in Ft. Smith, AR.  Marisa was born September 29, 1989, in Ft. Smith to Mark & Teresa (Finchum) King.  She was office manager at Eastern Oklahoma Fabrication and also worked as dispatcher for Arkoma PD.   Marisa was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Everett Finchum & Mitchell King; great grandparents, Minnie Williams & Clarence Williams.

Survivors include her husband, John of the home; mother & stepfather, Teresa & James Call of Rock Island, OK; father & stepmother, Mark & Donna King of Cameron, OK; 2 sisters, Whitney Call and Danielle McCormick of Cameron, OK; 4 brothers, Josh Call, Tyler Irvin, Roy King, Chris Call; father in law & mother in law, James Leo & Shiree Farmer; brother in law, James Benjamin Farmer & wife, Carrie; sister in law, Dessie Farmer, all of Sallisaw; grandmothers, Bonnie Finchum, Barbara King, Pat Call, Irene Loftis; grandfathers, Roger Loftis and Carl Call; uncle & aunt, Ray & Amy Finchum; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Rock Island Community Free Will Baptist Church, Rock Island, OK with Revs. Steve Rutherford, Thomas Lenard & Brad Kuhl officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Brad Roberts, Riley Brooks, Jimmy John Williams, Dexter Jones, Randy Duncan, & Tommy McGrew.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Arkoma Police Dept.

The family will be at the funeral home in Poteau on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
There is open visitation from 8 am to 8 pm daily.   Evans & Miller  Poteau location

Patsy Ann Smith

Patsy Ann Smith, 76, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 in Poteau.  Patsy was born June 14, 1937 in Cherry Valley, AR to Leroy & Emma (Chisenhall) Massengill.  She was a homemaker. 

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon McCoy of Cameron, OK; sons, Danny Seay and Ricky Smith of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; other loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, October 7, 2013 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.

Jerry Allen Adams

Jerry Allen Adams, 66, of Spiro, OK passed  away Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.  Jerry was born February 18, 1947 in Bakersfield, CA to Bill & Essie P. (Tackett) Adams.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his uncles, Robert Adams of Keota, OK, Dale Adams of Panama, OK, Harold Adams of Sun City, CA, James Adams of Oakdale, CA; aunts, Donna Yost of Manteca, CA, Retha Carver of TX, Bertha Tackett of Panama, OK; guardians, Sharon & Darrell Barham of Spiro, OK; numerous cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services were Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Brian Smith officiating.  Interment  followed in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK.  Pallbearers - Dennis Fout, Danny Fout, Harold Harrison, Scott Harrison, Jeremy Armer, & Joe Damato.  Honorary pallbearers  - Derrick Barham, Paul Tackett, Ronnie Newby and Lee Lale.

Rene A. Berglund

 Rene A. Berglund, 95, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 in Poteau.  Rene was born March 1, 1918 in Cincinnati, OH to August & Lillian (Wiesel) Berglund.    Rene’s former vocation as an aerospace engineer and his current avocation as an artist are similar: both engineer and artist are observers of nature-one describes nature in the language of mathematics, the other in illusion.  The engineer must obey the laws of nature to be credible – the artist may take liberties with nature but must render an illusion that is credible.  For both, their subjects are as large as the universe.

     Although Berglund was interested in drawing and painting in his early youth, it was not until 1980 after a career as  an aerospace engineer that he began.  A self-taught artist, he initially used the Foster art books.

  In the 30+ years since, he has produced many paintings and has entered many competitions and exhibits in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.  He presently has paintings in corporate offices, banks, museums, and private collections throughout the United States.

   After entering college to pursue mechanical engineering, Berglund served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.  As a civilian once again, he joined what later became NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).  His long career involved advanced aircraft design, communication satellites, space station studies, and, after his retirement, consulting.

   Survivors include his wife, Margie of the home; 1 son, Rene F. Berglund of Cocoa, FL; dog, Holly B.; sisters in law, Bettye Mathies and Doris Gravley of Ft. Smith, AR, Esther Berglund of Cincinnati, OH; nephew, Rick Mathies and family of Kila, MT; niece Debbie Robinson and family of Ft. Smith, AR; Extended family David, Cindy, and Will Akins of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

   Services will be 11 am, Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow. 

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Adrianna Queen Rose Kelley

Arianna Queen Rose Kelley was born at St. Edwards Mercy Medical  Center on  Friday,  August 16, 2013 at 2:12 p.m.  to  Brian DeSean Kelley and Samantha Nadia Frazier Kelley.  She was 6 lbs. 7oz. and 19 ½ inches.  She was a beautiful baby girl. While living she resided at 1435 Brazil St. Apt. A. Fort Smith, Arkansas.  She was a happy baby and quickly adapted to life. She quickly gained weight shooting up three pounds by the time she was one month old.  She was in three month clothes and size one diapers.  She loved to be rocked and bounced and didn’t cry that much at all.  She was loved by her brothers and her family.  She had a good life.  She became ill and at six weeks old God called her home on Monday, September 30, 2013. 

She leaves behind to mourn her mother, father, her great grandmother Missy. Lucille Taylor, Pocola, Ok.    Grandparents: Supt. J.D. Frazier and Missy. Margo Frazier, Fort Smith,   Ar. Eld. Frank  Selders and Sis. Karen Selders, Texarkana, Ar. Godmother Sis. Valena Sanders, Muskogee, Ok.  Brothers Braylon Cole Kelley, 13 of Nashville, Ar.  Elijah Lamar Gabriel Frazier, 3    and Andrew DeSean Matthew Kelley,2 of Fort Smith, Ar.    Sisters: Katera Aubreun Kelley, 12 of Mineral Springs, Ar. and Breshunda DeShay Kelley, 9 of Fayetteville, Ar.  Aunts: LaTisha Sherlynn Frazier, Fort Smith,  Ar. and Krystal Evon Selders.  Uncles: Jimmy Dale Frazier Jr., Fort Smith, Ar. and Kevin Dewayne Selders, Conway, Ar.  Her God Auntie Brittany Frazier , Fort Smith, Ar. and great aunts, uncles and a host of cousins, family and friends.

  Services will be  3 pm, Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Macedonia Temple-Church of God in Christ with Rev. Cummings and Rev. Frazier.  Interment will be in Laird Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Dale Frazier Jr., Bryant Taylor, C.J. Cooper & Kevin Selvers.

Minnie Laverne Real

Minnie Laverne Real “Granny Real” , 83, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 in Sallisaw, OK.  Minnie was born September 18, 1930 in Spiro, OK to Everett Sampson & Bessie Hazel (Sage) Reed.  She was a homemaker.  Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loyd H. Real; son, Thomas C. Real; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; 2 grandsons, Zachary Real & David Friday

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Annis Lawson of Bokoshe, OK, Katie & Lewis Wood of Ft. Smith, AR, Bessie & Jeff Tanksley of Panama, OK;  7 sons & daughters in law, Sam & Kathy Real, Everett & Joyce Real of Spiro, OK, Kennith & Sherry Real of Panama, OK, Elmer Real of Ft. Smith, AR, Bobby & Kathy Real of CA,

Joe & Martha Real, David & Teresa Real of Panama, OK; 19 grandchildren, Sam Jr.& Lisa Real,  Jayce Real, Anthony & Nicole Real, William Real, Everett Jr. & Nicole Real., Billy & Ruth Fox, Michael & Misty Francis, Trinity Downs, Kennith D. Real, Bob Jr.& Itze Real, Mary & Angel Ramires, Samantha Real, Jeanisa Real, Lindi & David Barns, Dustin Real, Kinsey Ellis, Annie Lawson, Thomas & Dawna Real, James & Victoria Tanksley; 26 great grandchildren; 4 brothers, Paul Reed of Pocola, OK, Wayne Reed of Oklahoma City, OK, Bobby Reed of Las Vegas, NV, Claude Reed of KS; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Calvary Assembly of God in Poteau, OK with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating.  Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe, OK.  Pallbearers will be her grandsons. 

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

LaWanna Collins

 LaWanna Collins, 73, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in Poteau, OK.  LaWanna was born April 28, 1940 in Wister, OK to George H. & Ruby Marie (Harmon) Henson.  She was a teacher.  LaWanna was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Evelyn Henson; stepfather, J.C. Kuykendall; husband, Jack Collins; 3 sisters, Wanda Buchert, Peggy Stern, Ruby Virginia Henson; 3 brothers, Edmond Henson, George Henson, Gary Henson.

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Penney Qasem, Ginger & Darrell Adams, Mitzie & Doug Mathes, Kellie & John Pruitt, Tammy Plummer; sons & daughters in law, Brett Collins, Barry & Julie Collins all of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Chad, Nathan & Michael Duschel, Christopher Adams,  Dustin Adams, Bradley Adams, Tyger Collins, Holly Billy, Dej Mathes, Lacie Thompson, Clayton & Miles Collins, Sabrina Wooten, Ashyn Bogel, Mason Goforth, Ayden Collins, Ashlyn Sharpe, April, Eli and Trey Pruitt; 31 great grandchildren; 10 sisters, Ruby Horton of Howe, OK, Vernoyise Ford and Marie Ford of Wister, OK, Jodie Davis of Edmond, OK, Linda Jackson of Nashville, TN, Gwinda Quarry of Poteau, OK, Brenda Hendon of Wister, OK, Alice Shelton of Warner, OK, Judy Whittenburg of Muskogee, OK, Violet Riley of Porter, OK; brother, Michael Henson of Muskogee, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, September 27, 2013 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery.   Pallbearers will be Nathan, Michael & Chad Duschel, Clayton Collins, Miles Collins, Dej Mathes; honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Adams, Dustin Adams, Bradley Adams, Trey Pruitt, Jim Daniel, O.P. LaGrand, Scott Griffis & Jax Griffis.  Flower girls will be Holly Billy, Tyger Collins, Lacie Thompson, Sabrina Wooten, Tracey Gilliam, Tillie Carpenter.

Grace Montgomery

Gracie Lee Montgomery, 82, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 in Vian, OK.  Gracie was born June 26, 1931 in Calumet, OK to Charles & Audrey McClain.  She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.  Gracie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.F. Montgomery; children, George, Bill & Betty Ann; brother, Roy Pounnie.

Survivors include her sons, Charles, Tommy & Jerry Montgomery of  Poteau, OK; daughters, Mary Jane Montgomery of Henryetta, OK, Mary Ellen Amos & Helen Louise Sterling of Poteau, OK; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Erma Jo Knight of Athens, GA, Charlene McClain of Lawton, OK, Kathy Johnson of Walter, OK, Betty Jean Wood of Lawton, OK; brother, Lonnie McClain of Lawton, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services were held Friday, September 27, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories.

Ida M. Clough

Ida Maebell Clough, 88, of Shady Point, OK passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 in Shady Point.  Ida was born November 2, 1924 in LeFlore, OK to Rufus L. & Ada Gwin.  She was a homemaker.  Ida was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Thomas E. French and beloved husband, Emmett Eugene Clough.   Ida was a Christian lady who loved her church.  She loved gardening, sewing, cooking and having family gatherings.

At the age of 18 Ida left home to San Francisco, CA to work as a welder in the shipyards.  When WWII was over she moved back to Oklahoma, met Thomas Edward French and was married on June 4, 1945.  They traveled for 7 years and worked in Lima, OH – California, New York City, Detroit, MI and then Los Angeles where they stayed .  Two sons were born there, Larry Ray and Lester William.  Thomas had a car wreck and died on their 16^th wedding anniversary, June 4, 1961.  Larry, Lester & Ida moved back to OK.  Nine years later she married Emmett Eugene Clough, November 2, 1970.  He had a large family (4 daughters & 2 sons).  He died, July 8, 1989.

  Survivors include her sons, Larry French of Shady Point, OK and Lester French of Poteau, OK.; many stepchildren; grandchildren; other loved ones; many beloved friends.

  Services will be 2 pm,  Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the Gospel Tabernacle, Poteau, OK with Rev. Sonny Daniels and Rev. Carl Daniels officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK. 

Roy Sitton

Roy Gene Sitton, 66, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Roy was born March 3, 1947 in  Summerfield, OK to John & Hazel (Gibson) Sitton.  He was a member of the Wister Nazarene Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Laverna Vancietta.  Roy was loved by many friends in the Wister/Summerfield area.  He enjoyed fishing, picking blackberries, watching Wister ballgames.  He loved going to church and attending every event in Wister.

Survivors include his sisters & brothers in law, Freda & Dewayne Clinton of Wister, OK, Ester & Don Patchin of Poteau, OK, Judy & Gary Morris of Heavener, OK, Lois & Mike Brannon of Fanshawe, OK; best friend,  Charlie Heflin; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Wister Church of the Nazarene with Rev. PJ Atkinson officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK.  Pallbearers will be Dewayne Clinton, Mike Brannon, Don Patchin, Gary Morris, Cody Morris, Jake Keen.  Honorary pallbearers will be Elton Johnson, Richard Gibson, Joe Mode, Rocky  Makovy. 

The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.   They extend a special thanks to Pocola Nursing Center.

Jean Mixon

Jean Mixon, 88, of Shady Point, OK passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Shady Point.  Jean was born November 17, 1924 in Jenny Lind, AR to Robert Lee & Fannie (Carpenter) Kiger. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Mixon; her parents; 5 brothers, Royce, Floyd, Sam, Richard (Bob) and Jacky; 4 sisters, Melvina Thompson, Margie Garrett, Islrea Jordan, Cordy Sherfield Fletcher; granddaughter, Angela Smith Stacey

Survivors include her sons, Johnny & Midge Mixon of Shady Point, Jay & Kathleen Mixon of Stillwater, OK; daughters, Janet & Leroy Smith, Joyce Mixon & Tony Matney of Shady Point, OK;  grandchildren, Angie Allen of Las Vegas, NV, Wendy Martin of Poteau, OK, Don Smith of Craig, CO, Megan Robinson, Robert Mixon and Tim Mixon of Stillwater, OK, Scott Martin of Little Rock, AR, Kayleigh Martin of Dallas, TX, Randall Martin and Alex Martin of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Wesley and Katy Beth Robinson of Stillwater, Anna Marie Waldron of Baggs, WY, Chelsie & Kali Smith of Craig, CO, Shannon Allen and Cheyanne Allen of Las Vegas; 1 great great grandchild, Gavin Waldron of Baggs, WY; brother, Jerry Kiger of Bakersfield, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the First Baptist Church In Shady Point, OK with Rev. Larry Matthiesen & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Gerry Hawkins, Robert Martin, Leroy Smith, Don Smith, Billy Thompson, Floyd Sherfield, Tony Matney.

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

Faye Rockman

Wanda “Faye” Rockman, 71, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Faye was born November 12, 1941 in Poteau, OK to John & Edith (Green) Ford.  She was a retired  administrative assistant at Jim Hamilton VoTech.  She was a member of the Church of God 7^th Day.  She was a member of the 1913 Study Club; an artist; and she was “Ma” to many. She was preceded  in death by her parents; brothers, William Denver Ford, Kenneth Ford, & Don Ford.

Survivors include her husband, Robert “Rocky” of the home; 2 daughters & sons in law, Shannon & Darren Burgess of Ft. Smith, AR, Sabrina & Jerry Ralls of Shady Point, OK; 4 grandchildren, Ashley & Will McAlister, Tyler Ralls, Seth Burgess, & Emily Ralls; 1 great granddaughter, Emma Burgess; 3 sisters, Lillie Fitzpatrick, Betty Vanhook of Howe, Bonnie Brown of Poteau; 5 brothers & sisters in law, David Ford, Sam Ford, Dennis Ford of Wister, OK, Charles & Rosemary Ford of Sallisaw, Jerry A. & Dortha Ford of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Wister Church of God Seventh Day with Elders Chip Hinds, Wesley Walker, & Don Rodgers.  Pallbearers will be Darren Burgess, Jerry Ralls, Tyler Ralls, Seth Burgess, Will McAlister, & Kyle Kingrey.

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

Betty Jo Gibson

Betty Jo Gibson, 80, of LeFlore, OK passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 in Durant, OK.  Betty was born November 1, 1932 in LeFlore, OK to Oscar & Josie (French) Baxter.  She was a homemaker.  Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milo; daughter, Sherry Hollan; sisters, Mildred Wilson & Florene Pruitt; nephew, Sam Baxter; niece, Pam Nichols.  She loved flowers, raising kids & cooking.  She always kept everyone in line.

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Stacey & Julie Gibson of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Stacey Gibson & Justin Anderson  of Cartwright, OK, Michael & Danica Gibson of Red Oak, OK, Rocky & Denise Hollan of Poteau, OK, Tara & Chris Goldsborough of Red Oak, OK; 9 great grandchildren, Chase, Wyatt, Doc, Briley, Hunter, Faith, Jordan, Cheyenne and Aubree : 1 brother, Henry Baxter of Seminole, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, September 9 at The Methodist Church in Wister, OK.  Interment will follow in Wister City Cemetery. 

The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

DENNIS ALBERT WELLS

Dennis Albert Wells, 64, of Wister died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Talihina Veteran’s Center.  Dennis was born December 2, 1949 in Elyria, Ohio to Wade D. and Thelma (Davis) Wells. 

Dennis, Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corp, was a Vietnam Veteran and proud of his service to his country. He was a mechanic in California before relocating to Oklahoma where he, alongside his father, successfully ranched for many years.  Dennis was a lover of libraries, knowledge and learning and a caring and compassionate man.  He was devoted to God and is now once again cradled in His arms.

Dennis leaves no family but is survived by his beloved friend Leslie Langley. 

Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Arkansas with the Reverend Larry Strouse officiating. 

LaFaye Qualls

LaFaye Qualls, 85, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Oklahoma City, OK.  LaFaye was born February 20, 1928 in Shady Point, OK to Hershel & Blanche Ruby (Williams) Christenberry.  She owned and operated the Merle Norman studio and LaFaye’s Beauty Shop until her retirement.

LaFaye was the oldest of 3 children. She was raised on a farm and was taught how to work hard and respect your parents and God. Life was hard when she was young she had to help with her to younger brothers while her mother and father took care of the chores on the farm. She loved her brothers deeply and considered Eugene (the youngest) to be like her own. His whole life was lived with absolutely no mistakes (as far as she was concerned), the rest of us knew better.

She grew up to be a beautiful, highly moral and humorous woman. She raised two daughters, Pauline and Rita. Life was difficult at times but she was able to always find a way to provide and love them unconditionally.

After divorcing her first husband she met her second husband and soul mate in 1956, Morris Qualls. They remained married until his death in 1999. As a family the four of them became a very close and loving family.

LaFaye’s relationship with God stood strong all through her life. All of her accomplishments were credited to God and she acknowledged him as her rock in all things.

LaFaye is survived by daughters, Pauline Taulbee  & Rita Drake of Oklahoma City, Sherry Knight of Poteau, OK and Judy Nash of PA; son, Jerry Qualls of Poteau, OK; 3 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 11 am, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Kyle Dilbeck, Eric Taulbee, Taylor Gilliam, Kenny Morgan, Rossi Christenberry and Blake Podhajsky.

Howard J. Davisson

Howard Jean Davisson, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Poteau.  Howard was born October 5, 1921 in Elwood, KS to Leslie & Maude (Nolan) Davisson.  He was a master machinist.  Howard was a veteran of the US Navy.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Betty Solovich; son, Leslie “Butch” Davisson; 3 sisters & 3 brothers.  Howard loved fishing, woodworking, boating and going for a drive with Deloris.  He also enjoyed remote control model planes.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Deloris of the home; daughters, Linda Jean Garcia of CA and Patsy Ivens of Livermore, CA; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Charlie Horsley officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. 

A.M. "Joker" Sinclair

A.M. “Joker” Sinclair, 90, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 in Tulsa, OK.  Joker was born April 2, 1923 in Poteau to Earnest Austin & Anna Belle (Aydelott) Sinclair.  He worked in construction.  Joker was a veteran of the US Marine Corp.  He served 7 campaigns in WWII serving in the Pacific, fighting on every island where he was injured.  He also served as an MP.  Joker was proud of his military service and of being an American.  He loved to garden growing various things, including watermelon and flowers.  He was a loving family man.  He loved his grandchildren and sitting on the porch whittling.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Geneva Gray; and son, Ernest Marshall Sinclair.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Wanda of the home; son, James Ted & Connie Sinclair of Tahlequah, OK; daughter, Barbara Sinclair of Sapulpa, OK; grandchildren, Ernie M. Sinclair Jr., Michelle L. Sinclair, Dustin Griffith, Abby Griffith, Jamie Sinclair Dallis, Lindsay Sinclair; 5 great grandchildren; brother, James Leon Sinclair of San Diego, CA; sisters, Frances Cupp Green and Peg Doyle of Poteau; best friends, Alicia & Anthony Gorman; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, August 30, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. James Parsley officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Gary Gray, Terry Gray, Will Dallis, Aaron Gorman,  Anthony Gorman II, Philip Baldwin.

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

Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Martin

  Martha Elizabeth “Marty” Martin, 45, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Monroe, OK.  Martha was born September 16, 1967 in Muskogee, OK to Frankie Dean & Gloria Sue (Blankenship) Livingston.  She was a homemaker.  Martha was preceded in death by her father; brother, David Meeks, and father in law, Clarence Martin.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Shelby Martin of the home; mother, Gloria Sue Mosley; 4 sons, Brandon Ware, Alex Ware, Jacob Ware and Joshua Ware of Allen, TX; 1 sister, Gwen Vandiver of Muskogee, OK; 2 brothers, Frankie Livingston, Steven Mosley of Oklahoma City, OK;  mother in law, Edna Marie Wilkins of Bokoshe, OK; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 AM, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the Monroe Cemetery Pavilion, Monroe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.

Rosylin Carol Slone

Rosylin Carol Slone, 70, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Rosylin was born July 28, 1943 in Winnebago, MN to Wayne & Lucille (Neal) Hoppe.  She was a great friend and mother who was willing to help anyone in need..  Rosylin was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Arvid Hoppe; sisters, Arlene Sheehey & Judy Keuster; grandson, Tyler Schoon; and brother in law, Vincent Sheehey.

Survivors include her daughters, Teresa M. Ballenger of Yukon, OK & Amanda L. Moore of Oklahoma City, OK; sons, Tye M. Schoon of Humboldt, IA, Troy M. Schoon of Audubon, IA, Trent M. Schoon of Osage, MN, Craig A. Schoon of Yukon, OK, James D. Schoon of Pocatello, ID; 18 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Roberta Booheister of Blue Springs, MO, Marian Rugg of Belmond, IA, Bunnie Moore of Clear Lake, WI; significant other, Keith Slone of Wister, OK; caregiver, Donnie Wooten of Wister, OK; best  friend, Ruth Bingham; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Leslie Adkins

   Leslie Adkins, 58, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013  in Poteau.  Leslie was born February 6, 1955 in Talihina, OK.  He was a painter.  Leslie was preceded in death by her wife, Lavina Corrine Adkins; sisters, Cindy Orazo and infant, Evelyn; and his parents.   He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

    Survivors include his son, Leslie Adkins Jr. of Poteau; daughter, Evelyn Marie Adkins of Poteau, OK, Rose Marie Adkins of Poteau, Trudy Walkup of Cameron, OK; brothers, Leonard Adkins & Harold Adkins; sisters, Alice Lemmons, Bertha Sanders, Leona Hollan, Beulah King  & Cathy Adkins; numerous grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

    Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 graveside at James Cemetery, Calhoun, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be Leonard Adkins, Leslie Adkins, James Lemmons, Gary Lemmons, Rodney Derryberry and James Hollan.

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