Vida Lee Dunn

Vida Lee Dunn, 82, of Red Oak, OK (formerly of Spiro, OK) passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Vida was born October 19, 1932 in Henry, OK to Charles Joseph & Novie Lee (Emery) Seyler.  She was a member of Cowlington First Baptist Church. She and Walter Dunn were married November 12, 1945.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son, Walter Franklin; daughter, Betty Lou; brothers, Edward & Thirldeen; sister, Vee Eissman.

Survivors include her daughters, Joy Owens of Solonia, OK; Mary & James Barnes of Spiro, OK; sons,  Jessie Dunn, Kenny & Yvonne Dunn, Tommy Dunn all of Spiro, OK; 12 grandchildren, Carolyn, Steven, Joseph, Jessie Jr, Amber, Charles, Walter, Cheyenne, Beth Ann, Candeesa, Jessica, GiGi; 13 great grandchildren, Cody, Stacey, Johnny, Jessica, Brian, Steven, Dusti, Ashton, Skyler, Carlie, Kayden, Kylie, & Dusty; great great grandchildren, Mahayla, Piper, Willow and Maddilyn; sisters, Mary Otterson of Sparks, NV, Dorothy Mohawk of San Leandro, CA, Bobbi Ryan of Sparks, NV, Peggy Lyons of Solonia, OK; brothers, Omer Seyler of Fanshawe, OK, Tony Carrillo of Wilburton, OK; special friend, Mary Murray; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Revs. Vic Neve and Eddie Blankenship officiating. 

Joe Paul "Pete" Waddle

Joe Paul “Pete” Waddle, 68, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 near Wister, OK.  Pete was born July 27, 1946 in Poteau, OK to William Edward & Beulah Mae (Forehand) Waddle.  He worked in construction.  He was preceded in death by his parents and  Keith McSpadden.

Survivors include his son, James Edward Waddle of Poteau, OK; 1 granddaughter; sister, Tommy Lou & Mack McSpadden; brother, Jim Waddle of Cameron, OK; nephews, Mark, Clay and Terry; other relatives & loved ones many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, May 22, 2015 at Fairhill/Knothole Cemetery Pavilion, Cameron, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Pallbearers will be Mark, & Terry McSpadden, David Butler, Justin & Thomas Brown, Heath Baldwin.  Honorary pallbearers will be Floyd & Ricky Butler and Danny Barcheers.

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

Debra Lee Waddle

Debra Lee Waddle, 58, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 near Wister, OK.  Debra was born August 12, 1956 in Kankakee, IL to Lee Edward & Dorothy Marie  (Vanpelt) Thomas.  She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Eric Thomas; and brother, Arthur Thomas.

Survivors include her daughter, Cristie Johnson of Poteau, OK; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Sonja Heinrichs of Fresno, CA, Cycilia Thomas of Ft. Smith, AR, Louise Davidoff of Rudy, AR, Peggy Barcheers of Spiro, OK; brother, Charles Thomas of Bokoshe, OK; other relatives, loved ones, and many friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, May 22, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau. 

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

Hazel Jeraldine Yandell

Hazel Jeraldine Yandell, 71, of Summerfield, OK passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002  in Summerfield.  Hazel was born August 5, 1931 in Summerfield, OK to John H. & Ellen (Smith) Fulks.  She married Omer Yandell on January 17, 1947. Hazel was a song leader, loved gardening, fishing and reading the Bible.  She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  She loved playing horseshoes, basketball & baseball.  She was always full of laughter.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Johnny Wayne Fulks; sisters, Virginia Tilley & Geneva Davis; 1 on and two grandsons. 

Survivors include her husband, Omer; children and their spouses, Lonnie & Judy Yandell, Donald & Pam Yandell of Wister, Geroge & CArol Yandell of Cameron, OK, Ellen & David Adams, Mary & Steve Arbuckle of Duncan, OK, Merdith Atwell & Mike of Lawton, Billie Ann Yandell of the home, Victoria Ann Yandell of Cedarville, AR;  18 grand; 15 great grand; 4 sisters, Alda Davis of TX, Ramona Billings of LeFlore, OK, Edith Nelson of Las Vegas, NV, Diann Chambers of Anacoco, LA; brothers, Darrell Fulks of Cashon, OK, Jerry Fulks of Lone Grove, OK; numerous nieces, nephews; loved ones.

Services were 10 am, Thursday, November 14, 2002  at Summerfield Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment - Summerfield Cemetery.

Omer Edmond Yandell

Omer Edmond Yandell, 84, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 in Wister.  Omer was born August 9, 1926 to George Franklin & Lucy (Jones) Yandell.  He was a veteran of the US Army where he served in WWII.  He worked for public works, at a saw mill and as a farmer.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hazel; son, Billy & grandsons, James Ray and Joshua Duane.

Survivors include his daughters & sons in law, Ellen & David Adams of Duncan, OK, Merdith Atwell of Lawton, OK, Mary & Steve Arbuckle of Duncan, OK, Billie Yandell of Stigler, OK; sons & daughters in law, Lonnie & Judy Yandell of Wister, OK, Donald & Pamela Yandell of Poteau, OK, George & Carol Yandell of Cameron, OK; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brother, William Yandell of Oden, AR.

Services were 10 am, Monday, July 18, 2011 at Summerfield Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment - Summerfield Cemetery.

Melvin G. Hector

Melvin Hector, 90, of San Antonio, TX passed away May 8, 2015.  Melvin was born May 8, 1925 in Oakville, TX  to John O.  & Ida Mae (Davis) Hector.  He was a veteran of  WWII.  Services will be 2 pm, Friday, May 15, 2015 graveside at Rocky Cemetery near Mena, AR.

Arnold Glen Fox

Arnold Glen Fox, 76. of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 in Poteau.  Arnold was born July 2, 1938 in Poteau to Roy Glen & Arley May  (Brand) Fox.  Arnold lived in the Poteau area most of his life and found joy each day.  He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and willingness to help others.  He was loved and will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 55 years and family.  Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Fox; brother, Jerald Fox and son in law, David Christianson.

Survivors include his wife Lorraine of the home; sons, Bruce Fox of Edmond, OK, Shay Fox of Poteau, OK; daughter, Sonia Christianson (Fox) of Rogers, AR; grandson, Leif Christianson & wife Rachel of Sand Springs, OK; granddaughters  Inga & Aiyana Christianson of Rogers, AR; sisters, Evelyn Heitner of Wilburton, OK, Glenda Fox of Poteau, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

  Memorial services will be 3 pm, Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Poteau, OK with Peter Philippi officiating. 

Willie Amos

Willie  Amos, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 in Poteau.  Willie was born November 2, 1926 in Murry Spur, OK to Irvin & Fannie (Ransom) Amos.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; daughter, Faye; his parents; siblings, Dorothy Hastings, Ruby Lindsey, Clarence and Thomas.

Survivors include 4 daughters, Sue Hill, Katie Cowan, Ruby Amos and Cathy Real;  5 sons, Donnie Amos, Ricky Amos, Gary Don Amos, Jimbo Amos, Willie “Bud” Amos, Edward Amos;  10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren & 1 great great granddaughter; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 graveside at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK with Rev. Jim Cook.

Bertha Ellen Turner

Bertha Ellen Turner, 101, of Summerfield, OK passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 is Summerifled.  Bertha was born October 29, 1913 in Indianola, OK to Cleve & Amanda (Earles) Pickle.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther; daughter, Clara Hollan and her parents.

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Harrell & Mollie Turner of Summerfield, OK; brother, J.C. Pickle of Sun City, AZ; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Summerfield Church of Christ with Tracy Lloyd officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Luke White, Braden White, Herbert Morris, A.D. Robinson, Clifford Gauerke, and Will Wyatt. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond White III, Alton Carpenter, and Bob Anderson.

William Martin Baxter

William Martin Baxter, 47, of Tucson, AZ (formerly of Shady Point, OK)  passed away  Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Tucson.  Martin was born November 1, 1967 in Fort Worth, TX to William “Bill” & Marie (House) Baxter.   Martin was a very kindhearted man that loved his family.  He found peace in wood carving and being outdoors.  Martin was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Baxter of Poteau, OK; son, Travis Baxter of Panama, OK;  mother, Marie Baxter of Poteau, OK; sisters, Linda Sisco  & husband Ken of Shady Point, OK, Shirley Bush of Tucson, AZ, Rhonda Baxter of Kenya, Africa; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.

Memorial services will be 2 pm, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Parsley officiating. 

Penny Lee Goff

Penny Lee Goff, 58, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Penny was born December 31, 1956 in Seymour, IN to Merle & Eva Blevins) Roll.  She was an LPN.  Penny was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Carl Goff of Poteau, OK; children, Falesity Pierce, Wesley Orr of Poteau, Travis Orr of Howe, OK; stepchildren, Lucy Goff and Ada Goff of Poteau; 11 Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Annie Kirby of Middleton, IN, Sharon Harrell of Indianapolis, IN; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, May 8, 2015 at New Beginnings Family Ministry, Poteau, OK with Rev. Don Martin officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Caleb & Colten Langdell, Ji, Landon, Zakkary & Bryce Orr.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Hanley and Travis Orr.

Mary Anne Mendoza

Mary Anne Mendoza, 79, of Howe, OK passed from this life on Saturday, May 02, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Mary Anne was born to Herman B. & Myrtle E. (Nelums) Perkins on September 25, 1935.  She attended school in Howe, OK, married and moved to Oklahoma City and raised her children there.  She worked in insurance, managing a sales office for 18 years.  She remarried and became active in Home Building Supply Sales.  Mary Anne returned to Howe in 1986 when she and her husband purchased the Dr. Dean Home where she lived until 2004.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church and enjoyed teaching the Adult Bible Class in Sunday School for several years.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Burgess, Harold and Herman Jr. Perkins; 2 husbands, Floyd Harold Hall and James Kenneth Carr;  her daughter, Kathryn Anne Green of  Hoanaunau, HI and son, Stephen Mark Hall of Wewoka, OK.

She is survived by her husband, Steve E. Mendoza; son, Floyd Hall & wife Cindy of Wewoka, OK; stepsons, Jerry Carr & wife Cherri of Nashville, TN, Bobby Joe Mendoza of Fayetteville, TN;  stepdaughters, Loretta Edwards of Midwest City, OK, Lavada White husband Mel of OKC and Wannetta Kohl and husband Randy of Midwest City, OK;  6 grandchildren; 9 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

Services will be  1 PM -   Thursday, May 7, 2015  at the Howe Assembly of God Church, Howe, Ok with Bro. Joe Haden Hall & Andre Ming officiating.  Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jeff Dodd, Eddie Nelson, Kenny Crabtree, Coy Hill, Garry Hall & Cletus Hall.

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

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Owen Homer Senter Jr

Owen Homer Senter Jr., 63, of Seminole, OK passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR. Owen was born November 29, 1951 in Seminoe, OK to Owen and Martha (Pierce) Senter. Owen was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Martha George, and brothers; Robert Ray Senter and Howard Eugene Senter.

Survivors include his brother, Bill & wife Gennean of Reichart, OK; step father, Orval & wife Goldie Green of Poteau, OK; niece,Joyce Green of Poteau, OK; nephew, Robert Taylor Senter of Holsom Valley, OK; great niece & nephew, Shalie Rose, and Cayden Lee, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 4 pm, Monday, May 4, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories Poteau, OK, with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. 

Donald Armstrong

Donald Armstrong, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Poteau, OK. Donald was born August 11, 1947 in Poteau, OK to Lucian “Bud” and Nova (Goodin) Armstrong. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Clarence and Gary Armstrong, and daughter, Amanda Armstrong.

Survivors include his sons; Jeffrey and wife Carrie Armstrong, of KY., and Travis Armstrong, of OK. 7 Grandchildren, and 2 sisters; Ernestine & husband Floyd Morris, of Poteau, OK., Mary and husband Dale Barnes, of Sallisaw, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Graveside services will be 11 am, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Springhill Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. 

Joe Davidson Bullard

Joe Davidson Bullard, 60, of Cameron, OK passed away Wednesday April 29, 2015 in Cameron, OK.  Joe was born December 16, 1954 in Durant, OK.  Joe was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his parents, Derotha and John Hetherington of Cameron, OK; sons, Travis & wife Stephanie Bullard of Montana, and Zachary Bullard of Youngsville, L.A.; 5 grandchildren, Hannah Ross, Christopher Bullard, Aiden Bullard, Gavin Bullard, & Garret Bullard; 3 brothers,  Donald Russell of Cameron, OK, Bill & wife Ann Russell of Cameron, OK, Jared Hetherington of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Sherri & husband Mike Williams of Cameron, OK; 5 step brother, 1 step sister, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, loved ones and friends.

Graveside services will be 2 pm, Saturday May 2, 2015 at Greenhill Cemetery Pavilion, Cameron, OK with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating.  Pallbearers will include Travis Bullard, Zachary Bullard, Jared Hetherington, Bill Russell, Donald Russell, & Mike Williams. Honorary pallbearers; Duane Cox, William Frizzell, Jack Garrett, Mike Mason,  David Camp, & Darrell Hetherington.

There will be family visitation at the funeral home Friday May 1, 2015 from 6-8pm.

Kathy Osburn

Kathy Christine Osburn, 52, of Cameron, OK passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Tulsa, OK.   Kathy was born February 13, 1963 in Wilmington, CA to Jesse & Ruby Louise (Brown) Hurlocker.  She worked in healthcare.  Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Louise Gregory and husbands, Mirl Osburn & Leroy Grass.

Survivors include her daughters, Heather Jones of Drumright, OK, Amber Goff of Claremore, OK, Nicole Osburn & Casey Osburn of Odessa, TX; son, Derek Osburn of Midland, TX; father, Jess & Donna Hurlocker of Central City, AR; sisters, Terri & Paul Riley of Ft. Smith, AR, Susan Hurlocker & Eddy Reed of Rock Island, OK; brothers, Jeffery Hurlocker of Central City, AR, Tim Hurlocker of Ft. Smith, AR; stepfather, Conrad Gregory of Poteau, OK; 4 grandchildren, Darren Jones, Leon Goff Jr., Trevor Jones, and Bryce Goff; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Richard Hurlocker officiating.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Joe Trull, Jarod Goforth, Darren Jones, Leon Goff, Dar Ringlen, Paul Riley.

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

Cathleen Robin Vaughan

Cathleen Robin Vaughan, 54 of Cameron, OK passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Cathleen was born April 21, 1961 in Pomona, CA to Clinton “Short” & Alma (Winebrenner) Goforth.  She was an LPN.   Cathleen loved spending time with her kids & family.  She loved family gatherings.  She enjoyed watching her children & grandchildren play sports, her water aerobics, baking, her dogs,  and traveling.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Don of the home; daughter & son in law, Amy & Jeff McCoy of Poteau; sons, Jason Reeves & fiance’ Katrina Broussard of Cameron, OK,  Clinton Reeves of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Triniti & Colton McCoy, Jocee Broussard  & one on the way; sisters, Renee Baggs of Cameron, OK, Cindy Tanton of Poteau, OK; brothers & sisters in law, Don Goforth of Poteau, OK,  Mike & Carol Goforth of Lewisville, TX, Tag & Lisa Goforth of Midland, TX; countless cousins, nieces, & nephews.

Memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Evans Chapel, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.    Pallbearers will be Chris McCoy, Michael Dacus, Michael Seymour, Brandon Slone, Derek McGowan, Joel Chavez, Taylor Branstetter, and Taylor Shockley.

James “Irvin” Jones

James “Irvin” Jones, 60, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR.   James was born January 5, 1955 in Arcata, CA to William “Babe” and Sarah (Anderson) Jones.  James was preceded in death by his parents, and his niece Sabrina Chenault.

Survivors include his brothers, Jack Jones of Panama, OK, Donald “Topper” Jones and wife Jody of  Spiro, OK; sisters Karen Jones of Owasso, OK, Patricia Jones Nelson and John Beebe of Panama, OK; nieces Ashlee Jones of Spiro, OK, Alicia Jones Frey of Franklin, NJ, Haley of Owasso, OK; nephews, Jacob Nelson of Spiro, OK, Jeremy Nelson of Bokoshe, OK, Jeremy Jones of Sherman, TX, Matthew and Sam Jones of Spiro, OK; lifelong friend, Ronald Gollihare; a host of great nieces and nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2015 graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Panama, OK, with Rev. Jim Cook and Bro. Carson officiating. 

Martha Raye Smith

Martha Raye Smith, 74, of Heavener, OK passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Heavener.  Martha was born February 12, 1941 in Shreveport, LA to William Raye & Grace (Lafitte) Young.  She was a child care provider.  Martha was a very devoted Christian woman & member of Ellis Chapel Church; enjoyed reading her Bible; a loving wife, mother & grandma.  She loved to travel.  Martha played the piano, sang & wrote music.  She loved to paint.  She was preceded in death by her father and twin children.

Survivors include her husband Earl Smith of the home; her longtime companion “Jack” the dog; daughter, Kathy  & Claude Smith of Heavener; sons, Jay, Kelly & Dayton Smith all of Heavener; grandchildren, Stephen Smith of Heavener, Krystal Haag of Dallas, TX, Cody Smith of Heavener; mother, Grace Young, Sister, Carolyn  & Jimmy Wilson; brother, Billy & Jennifer Young all of Louisiana; niece, Ashley Wilson; nephews, Tommy, Joey & Scott Wilson, Chad Young; very special friend, Brenda Wright; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Evans Chapel, Poteau, OK with Revs. Jack Covey & Charlie Scott officiating.

The family extends many thanks to Peachtree Hospice.

Donations may be made to Ellis Chapel Church.

Marvaline W. Lynch

Marvaline W. Lynch, 86, currently of Ft. Smith, AR passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 in Ft. Smith.  Marvaline was born July 29, 1928 in Cameron, OK to John T. & Idell (Hardin) Files.  She was a retired nurse.  Mrs. Lynch was a longtime resident of OKC and was employed at Deaconess Hospital for 43 years.  She attended Tulakes Bapist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin D. Lynch; her parents; and brothers, Olen & James

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Thomas E. & Carol F. Lynch of Poteau, OK; grandsons, Clinton W. Steeds of Los Angeles, CA and Dr. Craig M. Steeds, of Kansas City, MO; other relatives, loved ones & friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. 

Vina Francis Glenn

Vina Francis Glenn, 95, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Spiro, OK.  Vina was born February 19, 1920 in McAlester, OK to John & Ella (Fulton) Talburt.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cameron.  She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Glenn in 1991; her parents; brother, Bill Talburt; sister, Lillie Thomas and granddaughter, Kimberly Adams.

Survivors include her daughters, Lois Adams of Spiro, OK, Wanda Warren and Beatrice Watts of Ft. Smith, AR; 5 grandchildren, Joann Tollinson, Mike Adams, Kristie & Tracie Warren and Roger Watts; 4 great grandchildren, Amanda & Adam Richard, Adam & J.T. Musgrove; 2 great great grandchildren, Rylan Richard and Carver Hardwick; 2 nephews, Richard Thomas & Henry Dalton; 3 great nieces, Sandra Richards, Shelly Anderson, Tammy Trout; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

  Services will be 10 am, Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Greenhill Cemetery Pavilion, Cameron, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.  Pallbearers will be Mike Adams, Roger, Jason, & Rick Watts, Mark King, Adam Musgrove.  Honorary pallbearer will be J.T. Musgrove.

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

Zelan Alnita "Nino" Vaughn

Zelan Alnita “Nino” Vaughn, 67, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Nino was born January 3, 1948 in Stockton, CA to James & Margaret (Midgley) Donaho.  She was manager at Donaho Stone.  Nino was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Vaughn, son, Tom Vaughn and her father, JC Donaho.

Survivors include her children, James Vaughn, Patricia Hildebrant and Tim Vaughn all of Wister, OK; 12 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; mother, Margaret Donaho of Wister; brothers, Duane, Dennis & Don Donaho; sisters, Jerri Pennington and Denise Donaho all of Wister; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, April 3, 2015 graveside at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, of with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Burial will follow.

Dick Searles

Richard Edwin “Dick” Searles, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 in Poteau.  Dick was born in Haverhill, MA on July 24, 1944 to Walter & Margaret (Batchelder) Searles.  Dick was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poteau & Scottish Rite of Freemasonry & a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge #46 for 40 years.  Dick was a veteran of the US Army.  He came to Oklahoma at the age of 19 beginning his work career with Poteau Motor Company after which he worked two years for Holton’s business office.  He spent 19 years with Johnson Control in Poteau and Kentucky, 13 years with Clarion Mfg. in Walton, KY, 13 years with Kenton County Sheriff’s office.  He was preceded in death by his parents & his son, Doyle Wayne Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bessie “Louise” Searles and daughter, Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Schmitz; granddaughters, Abigail “Abby” Schmitz, Aracely Ortiz and Sharolyn Bravo; many family members and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with  Phil McGehee, Frank Harris, Larry Harris & Tom Chapelle sharing memories.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Mike Pritchett, Larry Henry, Bob Lindstrom, JR. Sockey, Bill Hoffman,  Bert Corr, Bob Dorey and Steve Schmitz.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Masonic Lodge.

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

SCOTTY CLARK

Donald Scott “Scotty” Clark, 35, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Scotty was born September 19, 1979 in Poteau, OK to Donald Ray & Rose (Gates) Clark.  He worked for LeFlore County District #2.  He was preceded in death by his parents & his grandparents, Barney & Ethel Clark. 

Survivors include his wife, Melissa of the home; children, Donald Scott Clark Jr. & Dakotah Lynn Clark; special mother & father, Brad & Darlene Seaman of Howe, OK; sisters, Jessica & Shawn Drury, Stacey & Jeff Lane, Abbey Seaman; brother, Joey & Claudia Seaman; numerous nieces, nephews, many special friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, April  15, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Harry Keeton, Steven Cauthon and Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron.  Pallbearers will be the employees of County District #2.  Honorary pallbearers will be Joey and Brad Seaman & Kenny Perry.

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

Syble Marteen White

Syble Marteen (Hemphill)White was born February 27, 1932 in Reichert, Oklahoma to James Hemphill and Opal (Cogburn) Hemphill. She passed away April 8th to her Heavenly home at the age of 83 years. She was the oldest of three daughters. On March 3, 1948 she married the love of her life O.J. White. To this union five children were born and they raised their children in a loving Christian home. She worked as a cashier several years at the Riverside Red-X in Riverside, Missouri and then several years for Muehlbach Thriftway in Parkville, Missouri. Syble was very creative and enjoyed ceramics, sewing, crocheting and knitting. She loved having her family together for holiday dinners. Syble & O.J. were members of Open Door Baptist Church and later, New Covenant Church.
Syble is preceded in death by her parents, sister Dona Newell, infant granddaughter Emily Faxon.
Survivors include her husband O.J. White of Kansas City, Missouri,  sister Evelyn Brown (J.R.) of Poteau, children,  Jerry White (Shirley) of Kansas City, Missouri, Janice White of St. Joseph, Missouri, David (Barbara) White of Galena, Kansas, Sheila White of Osceola, Missouri and Jeffrey Alan (Leesa) White of Kansas City, Kansas, 12 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, April 16, 2015 graveside at Reichert Cemetery, Reichert, OK. 

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

Nancie Anne Gordon

Nancie Anne Gordon, 73, of  Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR. Nancie was born October 25, 1941 to V.E. "Jack" & Helen (Thompson) Gordon.  She worked at Buckley - now - Patrick Lynch Library in Poteau for over 21 years.  She was an active member of Faith Community Church of the Nazarene as well as a beautiful Soprano II  in the Cavanal Chorale and  board secretary for the Salvation Army for many years..   Nancie Anne was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robin Gordon.
She will be greatly missed by her friends who survive her.  She was a wonderful "Lady".
  Services will be 1 pm -   Monday afternoon, April 13, 2015 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion.

Donations may be made to Patrick Lynch Public Library Friends, Inc.  206 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK.

James Wesley Goff

James “Jimmy” Wesley Goff, 63, of Harrison, AR (formerly of Panama, OK) died Sunday, April 5, 2015 in  Harrison, AR.  He was born September 21, 1951 in Bakersfield, CA to James William & Dorthy Faye (Russell) Goff.   Jimmy graduated from Panama High School in 1969 and completed Kiamichi Vo-Tech in 1974.  He was a member of The Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #344.  He was also a Vietnam Veteran.  He loved to hunt and fish, play with his dog Onrey, and telling stories about his kids and grandkids.  He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Robert Moore and sister, Francis Fox.

Survivors include his wife Janice Elaine Goff of the home; 3 sons, Jarrod Goff & wife Danielle of Poteau, Kaleb Lewis of Hartford, AR and Ryann Hall of Harrison, AR; 3 daughters, Katherine Haag & husband Bob of Poteau, Katina Goff of Poteau, Maggie Libby and husband Chris of Springdale, AR; 2 brothers, Bob Moore and wife Carmen, Teddy Moore and wife Susan; 1 sister, Nina Johnson and husband Darris; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends. 

 Services will be today at 2 pm, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK.