Kelly F. Beard

Kelly Farrell Beard, 52, of Pocola , OK passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Pocola.  Kelly was born November 12, 1961 in Ft. Smith , AR to Armon & Gaylene (Ketchum) Beard.  He was a retired teacher/police officer. Kelly had Bachelors in Education from NSU where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He taught 1 year in Hartford Public Schools & 10 years at Pocola Public Schools.  He was a church league baseball coach in Ft. Smith , AR for 10+ years; 10+  years he spent as a law enforcement officer in LeFlore & Haskell Counties.  He was preceded in death by his mother; niece, Kendra (Beard) Bailey and his father in law, Tod Oliver.

Survivors include his wife, Mickie of the home; Mother in law Audrey Oliver of Pocola, OK;  sons, Clay & Janet Barnes of Smithville, OK, Aron Barnes of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Cheyenne & Kayeton Barnes; brothers, Greg & Brenda Beard of Ozark, AR, Terry Beard of Bossier City, LA, Randy & Lisa Beard of Dyer, AR; sister, Kitty Beard of Dyer, AR; nieces, Christie Childers, Jenna Beard, Briana Beard, Shannon Ray; nephews, Jeff Beard, Chris Beard, Brett Beard,  Chris Henretty.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Evans & Miller Memorial Chapel, Pocola , OK with Rev. Carl Cheshier and Phil Cheshier officiating.  Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery , Pocola , OK .  Pallbearers will be Greg Graham, Brian Hale, Jeremy French, David Hughart, Trey Jackson, Dane Burgess, Mark McKenzie.   Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Beard, Terry Beard, Randy Beard, Keith Patton, Roger Lairamore, & Cody Jackson

In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to Kendra Voice Inc. at Bank of the Ozarks Acct 2004010167

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

Dora Marie Baldwin

Dora Marie Baldwin, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013  in Poteau, OK.  Dora was born April 6, 1922 in Wakeeney, KS to Roy & Bernice (Earl) Pickering.  She was a homemaker.  She was a homemaker.  Dora was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poteau.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oran R. Baldwin Sr.; son, Steven R. Baldwin; 9 siblings.

Survivors include her sons, Oran R. Baldwin Jr. of Ada, OK, William R. Baldwin of Arlington, TX; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau with Rev. Kyle Clark officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Dorothy Lee Naylor

Dorothy Lee Naylor, 68, of Heavener, OK passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.  Dorothy was born October 18, 1945 in Oak Grove, LA to Melvin P. & Mary Lee (Simon) Pevytoe.  She married her soulmate, John G. “Pete” Naylor on Feb. 18, 1962.   Dorothy would help anyone she could.  She would give the shirt off her back or the food off her plate.  She found a friend or a new addition to her family in every person she met. She was preceded in death by her  soulmate; parents; brother, Melvin Lewis “ML” Pevytoe; nephew, Danny Pevytoe; granddaughter, Katlynn Minor; brother in law, Art P. Davis; special pet, “Blue Boy”.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Janet Minor & husband Larry of Heavener, Donna Goodyear of the home in Heavener; 6 grandchildren, Dawnnetta Sharp & husband Billy, Gailena Lira & husband Ruben, Jeremy Morrison & wife Sharla, Johnny Goodyear, Casey Goodyear, & Larry Minor Jr. all of Heavener; 4 great grandchildren, Maliek Lira, Jonathon Lira, Ethan Lira, Yaquelin Lira all of Heavener; one sister, Leona Davis of Klamtha Falls, OR; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of loved ones

Services will be 11 am, Friday November 8, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. ……….officiating.  Interment will be in Heavener Memorial Park, Heavener, OK.  Pallbearers will be Johnny Goodyear, Casey Goodyear, Billy Sharp, Ruben Lira, Jorge Lira, Fransico Lira, Leonardo Lira, Jeremy Morrison; honorary pallbearers will be Larry Minor Jr., Jack Caldwell, John Garland Naylor (Pete). 

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

Joe Cooper

 Joe Dean Cooper, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Joe was born February 15, 1933 in Monroe, OK to William Robert “Rob” & Pearl Lucille (Dedmon) Cooper.  He was born and raised in the Monroe-Poteau Area and is a member of Double Branch Baptist Church.  He served in the US Army from 1953-1956 in the infantry,   Charlie Battery 64^th Field Artillery Division.  He was a painter & carpenter for 52 years.  Joe enjoyed being the sound man for Betty as she sang at different churches and functions throughout the years.   He coached Green Country Baseball League for several years.  Joe was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters & 2 brothers, Martha, Wanda Sue, Bobby Gene, Jerry.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty L. Alexander Cooper; mother in law, Etta Florene (Flo) Oliver Alexander Bowman; brother in law, Wayne Mahan; sister in law, Josephine Cooper; one son, Kelly Dean & wife Karla Cooper of Poteau; one daughter, Regina Lou McAlister & husband Rick of Sulphur, OK; two grandsons, Dustin & wife Heather Cooper of Roland, Kyle & wife Brittnie Cooper of Ft. Smith; two granddaughters, Krystal & James McMillion of Sulphur, Samie Williamson & fiancé Matthew Thomas of Wichita Falls, TX; 2 great grandchildren born to Dustin & Heather, McKenna & Landon Joe; two brothers, William (Dickie) & wife Ann, Ronald (Ron) & wife Beverly of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 10 am, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

The family will be at the funeral home from 9:15 until service time to visit with relatives & friends.  

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Local Dialysis Unit

Linda Bentley

Linda Ann Bentley, 64, of Arkoma, OK passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Linda was born February 17, 1949 in Poteau, OK to Earl & Ruby (Coggins) Davidson.  She was a homemaker.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virginia Miller & niece “special friend”, Donna Kay Sandlin.

Survivors include her husband, John Alvin Bentley of Arkoma, OK; 5 daughters, Ladonna Mendenhall of Ft. Smith, AR, Linda M. Bentley of Arkoma, OK, Kathy Deimert of Van Buren, AR, Tina Thompson of Monroe, OK, Rosemary Pham of Bentonville, AR; son, John David Bentley of Poteau, OK; 4 brothers, Gary Davidson of Poteau, OK, Joe Davidson of Shady Point, OK, Johnny Davidson of Poteau, OK, Mike Davidson of Keota, OK; 5 sisters, Helen Winham of Lawton, OK, Grova Pendergraff of Dewey, OK, Betty Stillman of Riechert, OK, Kathy Rainwater of Poteau, OK, Pat Harris of Monroe, OK; 19 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Heath Diemert, Mark Mendenhall Jr, Joseph Bentley, John Bentley Jr., Dustin Bentley, Jay Robinson, Jerry Davidson, Joe Davidson Jr.

Noreta McGowen

Noreta Ester Stanhope McGowen, 76, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 in  Ft. Smith, AR.  Noreta was born October 24, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK to Fred & Theoda (McCowen) Stanhope.  She was a homemaker, musician and artist.   She was a member of  Poteau Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lawrence Slover & one niece.

Survivors include her husband, Hugh McGowen; 2 nephews; 2 great nieces; many cousins, a host of friends and church family.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Community of Christ in Fanshawe, OK with President Tyler Peterson and Sally McGowen officiating.  Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Wes McGowen, Greg McGowen, Russ Campbell, Tommy Wheat, John Egbert, Jerry Christensen.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Poteau Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   

Billy Joe Black

Billy Joe Black, 82, of Poteau, OK passed away  Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in Poteau.  Billy was born in Poteau on March 16, 1931 to George Andrew & Minnie (Sweeten) Black.  He was a 22 year veteran of the US Army.
No services are scheduled.

CARROLL DONEVA QUIROZ

Carroll Doneva Quiroz, 53, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in Poteau, OK.  Carroll was born April 30, 1960 in Tacoma, WA to J.C. & Allie Rose (Russell) Corley.  She was a homemaker.  Carroll was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Loren J.C. Corley and sister, Sandra Corley.

Survivors include her husband, Ernesto Quiroz of the home; daughter & son in law, April Dawn & Kevin Rinaldi of Ft. Smith, AR; son, Zachary Smith of Panama, OK; 4 grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Bryce Rinaldi, Jacelyn Rinaldi, Allie Rinaldi; brother & sister in law, Christopher & Marjorie Corley; sisters & brothers in law, Pandy & Russell Coker, Cassie & Jack Sartor all of Panama, OK; her precious dog, Fajita; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 3 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.

CHARLES FLOYD 'CHUCK' THOMPSON

Charles Floyd Thompson, 80, of  Hodgen, OK passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 in  Hodgen.  Chuck was born January 14, 1933 in Carter, OK to Charley R. & Myrtle Wells Thompson.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force.  Chuck owned a Polaris ATV dealership. 

Survivors include his wife, Lawanda Thompson of the home; 2 daughters, Sharon Thompson of Norton, KS, Marla Thompson of Heavener, OK; 2 sons, Gene Thompson of Hodgen, OK, Mark Thompson of Annapolis, MD; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Evelyn Jo Graham of AR, Linda Yarbarough of Arkoma, OK; 1 brother, Murle Thompson of Toolea, UT; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013 graveside at Stapp-Zoe Cemetery, Hodgen, OK with Rev. LeRoy Billy officiating.

Anne E. Donohue

Anne Elizabeth Donohue, 89 of Heavener, OK passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 in Poteau, OK.  Anne was born December 22, 1923 in Boston, MA. 

Services are pending.

Patsy Ann Espinoza

Patsy Ann Espinoza, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Patsy was born June 7, 1943 in Stidham, OK to Sam & Ocydell Moore (Higgs) Stites.  She was a teacher in a Christian School. 

Survivors include her daughters, Teresa Stites Burke of Prairie Grove, AR, Susan Terrell of Elmonte, CA, Angelique Borrego of Fresno, CA; sons, Jeffrey Terrell and Thomas Terrell of Poteau, OK; sister, Rebecca Nation of Valliant, OK; 3 brothers, Jim Stites of Valliant, OK, Dee Stites of Dustin, OK, George Stites of Tulsa, OK;  16 grandchildren, Nadine Foster, Michelle Donaho, James, Michael & Amanda Acosta,  Davis, Brooklyn & Gavin Borrego, Crystal Jones, Wendy Cox, Justina Burke,  Shawndra, Christine, Jessica, Breeanne & Charles Terrell;  14 great grandchildren, Maddison Nadine Taylor, Kourtney Renea Donaho,  Landon Jacob Donaho, Bethani Diane Henderson, Alexis Michelle Foster, Christopher Lynn, Weston Jones, Talon Cox, Zena Perez,  Kylee Breeanne Maddox, Courtney Christine Maddox, Cameron Jean Maddox, Aiden Andrew Upton; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Victor Sweet officiating. 

Interment will be 2 pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Hanna Cemetery in Hanna, OK.

Samuel Jones

Samuel Arthur Jones, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Tulsa, OK.  Sam was born December 19, 1938 in Shattuck, OK to Johnnie Delbert & Fern Mildred (Hand) Jones.  He was a construction contractor.   He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Evalee of the home; daughters Tamala Lee Carr of Chino, CA, Stephanie Renee Jones of Panama, OK; son & daughter in law, Samuel Alan & Kimberly Jones of CA; 3 grandchildren, Colleen & husband Todd, Heather & husband Carlos, Shaundra, Cory & wife Ashley, Caden,  Isabella, Keaton, & Addison; 1 great grandchild, McKala; 1 brother, Johnnie & Jean Jones of Loomis, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 11 am, Friday, November 1, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. 

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

Joseph Thornburg

Joseph Daniel Thornburg, 81, of Fanshawe, OK passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Fanshawe.  Joseph was born December 25, 1931 in Hughes, OK to Lester G. “LG”  & Dora Viola (Rash) Thornburg.  He was a truck driver.  Joe was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Karen Jo Lambert; 2 grandsons, Clayton Garrett, Greg Lambert; 3 sisters, Wilma Perry, Ruth Baker, Mable Thornburg; 1 brother, George Thornburg.

Survivors include his daughter, Katheryn Jane Garrett of Gilmore, OK; 5 grandchildren, Rob Lambert of AR, Kara & Bud Hammons of Wister, OK, Colby, Jarrod & John Garrett of Gilmore, OK; 12 great grandchildren, Whitney & Rebecca Lambert, Josie, Tucker, Wesley, Bo, Sydney & Sam Garrett, Jesse, Will, Kate & Joe Hammons;  2 brothers, Ezra Thornburg of Wister, OK, Paul Thornburg of Ashdown, AR; 5 sisters, Ester Richie and Maggie Jozens of CA, Zillah McFerran & Bertha Baker of AR, Martha Galbraith of OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Hicks Chapel Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Rob Lambert, Colby, John & Jarrod Garrett, Jason Earl Thornburg, Jesse & Bud Hammons.

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

Pauline J Lee

   Pauline J. Lee, 94, of Spiro, OK passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Spiro.   She was born November 23, 1918 in Panama, OK to John Andrew & Ida (Snow) McClain.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Lee; her parents; two sisters, Elvida Roberts and Eloise Poe; two brothers, Glen McClain and John McClain.  
   She is survived by  8 nieces, Helen Costa, Charlene Willet, Karen Jones, Mary Bracey, Kay Tracy, Kelly McClain, Sara McClain, Gretchen Scaatzi; 4 nephews, Joe J. Poe, Larry R. Poe, John McClain Jr., & Shannon McClain.   Mrs. Lee lived in Alamagordo, NM with her husband where she was a successful antique dealer before retiring and returning to Oklahoma.  She will be missed by all who knew her.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am Thursday October 24, 2013 at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK.

Paul Dunfee

Paul F. Dunfee, 84, of Shady Point, OK passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 in Poteau, OK.  Paul was born April 25, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana to James H. & Laura Ellen (Hockett) Dunfee.  He was a heavy equipment operator.  Paul was preceded in death by his wife, “Ann” Antoinette (Napoli) aka “Cookie” on 2/2/2012.

Survivors include his sons, Paul Jr. & David; daughter, Paula; sisters, Delores Voughn and Debbie Terrelle of Terre Haute, IN; brothers, Kenny Dunfee of Bedford, IN, Roy Dunfee of California; sisters in law, Anna Thompson & Wayne of Bokoshe, OK; Elizabeth Wassinger & Bill of Wister, OK other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Private services will be held.

Charley Junior Thompson

Charley Junior Thompson, 72 of Poteau, OK entered into rest Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR surrounded by his children.  He was born January 5, 1941 in Cameron, OK to the late Charley & Lillian (Goins) Thompson.  He was a retired diesel mechanic.  He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Allie Thompson, Mary Boling, and Anna Mae Grossnickleos; 3 brothers, Charles, Ronald, Raymond Thompson.

Charley is survived by his wife of 54 yrs, Dorothy of the home;  4 daughters & sons in law, Cindy & David Akins, LaDonna Thompson & Jeff Tadtman, Marilyn & Jason Smith, Dana Thompson. 2 sons & daughters in law, Kenneth & Darlene Thompson, Jody & Jeannie Thompson; 9 grandchildren, David William Akins, Colton Thompson, Bryce & Emma Sandstoe, Deedra, Shania & Creed Smith, Ryan & Charley Thompson; 1 great granddaughter, Zaylee Marie; 3 brothers, J.B. & Lola Thompson, Wayne & Susie Thompson, Mike & Sherry Thompson; 3 sisters, Shirlene Oliver, Eva & Jim Garrett, Brenda & Jerry May; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, many dear friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Bryce Sandstoe, Colton Thompson, Will Akins, Creed Smith, Ryan Thompson, Keith Boling, Troy Boling & Evan Boling. 

Cecil Rolley

Cecil L. Rolley, 95, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 in Poteau.  Cecil was born October 5, 1918 in Chattanooga, OK to William C. & Dolly (Brown) Rolley.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict.  Cecil was a member of Pleasant Valley Free Will Baptist Church, Poteau.  He was a mechanic.  Cecil was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gracie (Qualls)  “Tump”on 4/9/2007; sister, Effie McCain.

Survivors include nieces & nephews, Melba Crane, Robin Benson, Rocky Crane & Ricky Crane.

Services will be 3 pm, Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK  with Revs. Jack Covey, Charles Scott and  Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. 

Coopy White

 Coopy White, 62, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in Tulsa, OK.  Coopy was born August 18, 1951 in Talihina, OK.  He owned and operated Coopy’s Body Shop.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett & Martha Hill; and brother, Dennis White.

Survivors include his daughter, Brandy White of Norman, OK; grandchildren, Kyle & Alexis Kirkpatrick; 4 brothers, Jimmy and Richard White of Talihina, OK, Bill White of NC, Alvin White of Catoosa, OK; 1 sister, Cindy Williams of Catoosa, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 10 am, Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Reynolds Center, Poteau, OK.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Joe Neff Memorial Scholarship, @ First National Bank, Poteau/Heavener.

Steve Ward

 Steve Ward, 60, of Rock Island, OK entered into Heaven on the 15^th day of October 2013 in Rock Island.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ward.

Survivors include one brother, Jeff Ward of New York, NY; 2 sons, Chris Crawford of Greenwood, AR, Lincoln Crawford of Poteau, OK; 2 daughters, Roxsanne Ward of Bakersfield, CA, Tracy Hutchinson of Hodgen, OK; 14 grandchildren.

Services will be held at Slaytonville Cemetery, 11 am, Saturday, October 19.

Henry G. Manning

Henry Manning Sr. of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, October 04, 2013  at the age of 95 under the loving care of Peachtree Hospice.  Born June 10, 1918 in Bonanza, AR he proudly served his country with the US Army in both WWII and Korea, earning a purple heart.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Glensky and his wife of 57 years, Thelma (Nolen) Manning in 2001.

He is survived by one sister, Cleo Sloan of Florida;  one son, Henry Jr. of Wister, OK; two daughters & sons-in-law, Sharron and Carl Whitlock, Danita and Freddy Rizzo all of Cameron, OK; three granddaughters, Lana and Steve Branscum of Keller, TX, Carol & Mark Kannady of Poteau, OK, Krissy Manning of Wister, OK and one honorary grandson, Alex Rizzo of Oklahoma City, OK; three great granddaughters, Maddie Kannady of Wister, OK, Hannah Kannady of Poteau, OK, and Carly Branscum of Keller, TX.

Private services were held.

Billye Jean Jernigan

Billye Jean Jernigan, 83, of Wister, OK passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Billye was born February 10, 1930 in Wister, OK to Edward & Lelia (Stone) Mobley.  She was a homemaker.  Billye was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dewey Jernigan; sister, Eva Lee Jernigan.

Survivors include her daughters, Samantha Noseff of Wister, OK, Linda Jernigan of Broken Arrow, OK, Ricky Jernigan of Poteau, OK; 2 grandchildren, Jerry Sommers of Poteau, OK, Kim Davison of Red Oak, OK; 7 great grandchildren, Jake, Jackson, Jerra, Ali, Kayce, Cody, & Kyle; 1 sister, Bobbye Baggs of Broken Arrow, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Private family services were held.  She is interred in Summerfield Cemetery.

Dorothy Cooper

Dorothy Vera Roman Cooper, 90, of Poteau, OK, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. Dorothy was born May 2, 1923 in Wynoka, Oklahoma to Wilbur Clyde Roman and Ruth Irene Mercer Roman.  She graduated from Excelsior High School in Cromwell, Oklahoma in 1941.   Dorothy married Cleo Cooper May 18, 1941.

Cleo and Dorothy were long time residents of Poteau, Oklahoma where Cleo taught wood shop and Dorothy served as administrative secretary to the Superintendent of Poteau schools for many years.   She was an active long time member of the First Baptist Church, Poteau, Oklahoma.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Cleo, her father, mother , loving step mother and 2 brothers.

Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Sharon Cooper of Santa Fe, New Mexico, daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Calvin Ray of Houston, Texas, and daughter Debbie Cooper of Henderson, Texas; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 19 at First Baptist Church, Poteau. with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery - Gilmore, OK.  The family will be at the fellowship hall  from noon until service time to visit with friends and enjoy refreshments.

In lieu of flowers contribution to your favorite charity. 

David Childress

David Louis Childress,  73,  of Monroe, OK passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 in Monroe.  David was born March 14, 1940 in Cedars, OK to Lewis & Ollie (Poole) Childress.  He was a truck driver.  David was a veteran of the US Army Reserves.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel,  1 sister & 1 brother.

Survivors include his wife, Georgia Sue of the home; daughters & sons in law, Lynnette & Benny Williams of Monroe, OK, Jo & David Runyon of Alpine, AZ; son & daughter in law, Danny & June Dye of Monroe, OK; special niece & nephew, Reba Francis and Keith Childress; 7 grandchildren, Mary Morton, Dustin Smith, Christine Dye, Stuart Bennett, Glen Bennett, Kitty LeFebre, Michael Bennett; 2 step grandchildren, Ben Williams, Brittany Cameron; 12 great grandchildren; 6 sisters, Edith Jones, Patty Childress and Pam Ward of Pocola, OK, Carol Goins of Liberty, OK, Ruth Cantrell of Muldrow, OK, Judy Tolbert of Arkoma, OK; 5 brothers, Carl Albert “Tonkey” Childress, Junior Childress of Bonanza, AR, Eddie Childress of Pocola, Danny Childress of Roland, OK, Jerry Childress of Ft. Smith, AR; aunt, Mae Dimes of Ft. Smith, AR; uncle Porter Poole of Murry Spur, OK;  best friend, “Willie Dog”; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, OK with Rev. Billy Parker and Rick Snyder officiating.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Aaron, Jerrid & Greg Francis, Cody Reed, Keith Childress, Benny Williams.  Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Musgrove, George Urchison Jr.

The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 4-6 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Donna Wright-Howard

Donna Wright-Howard went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  She was 59 years old.  She was born July 5, 1954 to James and Carol Wright in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Donna is survived by parents Rev. James and Nellie Wright of Poteau, daughter and son-in-law, Major Michelle Wylie and 1SG Joseph Wylie, Sr.  of North Carolina;  son Jeffrey McGinnis and Jessica Hope Holland of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas;  Grandchildren, Cynthia Katharine Clausen and Joseph Wylie, Jr. of Sanford, North Carolina; and Coy Michael McGinnis of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas; Sister Liddie Brown of Inola, Oklahoma; Sister Joey Wright-Caughern of Poteau, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her Mother, Carol Wright; Son, Leonard McGinnis; Brother, Robert; and Sisters, Jimme Gay, Rhonda Sue, and Cheryl Ann.

Services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at New Providence Baptist Church in Hackett, Arkansas, led by Donna’s Father Rev. James Wright.

Donna was formerly of Poteau