DORIS FORREST

Doris Ann Forrest  "Sista  Fast" , 73, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Poteau.  Doris was born  May 16, 1943 in Wichita Falls, TX the first of four children to Levi L.  & Ollie B. (Byrd) Warren.    She was a dietician for 20  years.    Doris loved family, friends, listening to music & dancing.  Doris was preceded in death by her father; husband, Clarence Forrest and son, Leron Erwin Forrest & brother, Anthony Warren. 

Survivors include her mother, Ollie B. Jenkins of Poteau; daughter, Nicole Forrest of Pittsburg, CA; sons, Lawrence Forrest, Armon Lamar Forrest of Poteau, OK, Aaron Sean Forrest of Tulsa, OK; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Vivian Warren of Pittsburg, CA; brother, Lavern Warren of Poteau, OK other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Memorial services will be 11 am, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK.

Lena Gregory

Lena Irene Gregory, 88, of  Ft. Smith, AR (formerly of Poteau, OK)  passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Ft. Smith.  Lena was born November 20, 1927 in Poteau to Grover Cleveland & Johnnie Irene (Mobley) Peck.  She was worked in banking in Poteau  as Vice President.   Lena was preceded in death by her parents; husband Howard on June 17, 2013; sisters, Gertie Blevins & Leta Kirkley; brothers, Owen, Harold, Mel & Buck Peck.

My most precious mama went to be with Jesus yesterday on June 15 at about 12:30 pm.  She was absolutely my everything; the first person I spoke to in the morning and the last person at night - for many years.  So my tears aren't for her because I know where she is.  However, I will miss her everyday of my life from this time forward.  Chapel Ridge Nursing Home did a beautiful job taking care of her.  Darnell was her special aide and treated her like she was his own mother.  Also the nurses Jenny, Tiffany and many more made sure we were both well-loved.  So, see you later mama - I will try to make you proud of me while I'm still here.  Also I don't want to forget my pastors, her wonderful friends; they were so faithful about checking on us each day to see if there was anything that we needed and prayed with us each and every time.  My mother loved them with her whole heart.

Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Dutton of Ft. Smith, AR; grandchildren, Ray II & Pam Dutton of  Ft. Smith, Keith & Tina Dutton of Grants Pass, OR; 7 great grandchildren, Mikala, Keith II, Trey, Katelynn, Jakob, Justin & Orion Dutton; 3 sisters,  Lillian Folsom of Talihina, OK, Irene Johnson of Ft. Gibson, OK, Mae Moss of Birmingham, AL; special sister in law, Lucille Gregory of Poteau, OK & special brother in law, Ralph Gregory; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Mike Franklin & Rev. Steve Stewart officiating.  Pallbearers will be Bill Fant, Richard Peck, Mike Pope, Roy Culverson, Ray Dutton II, and Gary Johnson.

Punk Brown

"Punk" Tommy Lee Brown of Shady Point, OK passed away June 14, 2016.  Born January 21, 1947 to Thomas J. & Mildred Ollie Humphries Brown. Punk was a coal miner & a member of the Masonic Lodge. He owned  a rock quarry for many years.  Punk served in the National Guard and he was an organ donor.  He was preceded in death by his dad & mom;  brothers, Ronnie and Lynn Brown; granddaughter, Faith Enkoff.

              Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Bradley Brown of the home; two daughters,  Tammy Covey & son in law Jimmy Covey of  Shady Point, OK, Teresa Catlett of Sallisaw, OK; three sons, Thomas Brown & wife Kelly, Fred Brown & wife Brook, Matt Enkoff & wife Angie all of Shady Point; one brother, Wayne Brown & wife Betty; sister in law, Pat & Glen Kitchens of Wister, OK; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and loved ones that will miss him dearly.  Punk, as we called him, loved to fish, hunt, & enjoyed spending time with family and friends so much.

                  Family & friends are invited to visitation from 6-8 pm Friday, June 17 at the funeral home.  Services will be 10 am, Saturday, June 18 at Evans Chapel, Poteau with Jim Cook officiating.  Graveside services will follow in Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be  Michael Brown, TJ Brown, Daniel Taylor, CJ Covey, Jacob Enkoff, Luke Brown, Chris Covey, Wayne Brown Sr. and Danny Totten

Sue Williams

Sue Williams, 71, of Pocola, OK passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 in  Ft. Smith, AR.  Sue was born November 9, 1944 in Howe, OK to Melvin Lee Otto & Martha Majeska (Smith) Shadwick.  She was retired from Whirlpool.  Sue was preceded in death by her husband, David Williams; son, Joe Cantrell; grandson, Joey Cantrell; brothers, Billy Gene, Johnny Lee & Ernest Dean Shadwick.

     Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Belinda & Jacky Connelly; son & daughter in law, Jackie & Nelly Cantrell all of Pocola, OK; grandchildren  & spouses, Brandi & Matt Hendricks of Alma, AR, Jacee & Caleb Banning of Pocola, OK, Tessa & Chucky Moore of Poteau, OK, Darrien Thomas of Pocola, OK; great grandchildren, Kaydance Ping, Christian Cantrell, Tatum Banning & Maelee Banning; sisters & brothers in law, Mandy & Tim Trent, Gloria Silva, Patricia & Ralph Hall; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

    Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 graveside at Willis Cemetery, Poteau, OK with eulogy by Dr. William McCready; Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Tim Trent  officiating.    The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Bill Martin

     Billy Don "Bill" Martin, 71, of Heavener, OK passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 in Muskogee, OK.  Bill was born July 15, 1944 in New Castle, IN to Charlie & Artie Martin.  He was a baker.  Bill was a veteran of the US Army.   He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Phil, John, James & Ralph Martin; brother in law, William Hanley.

     Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home;  daughters, Dawana & Gary Peterson of Hontubby, OK, Trish & Kevin Payne of Heavener, OK; son, Don & Janna Martin of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Michay, Nickole, Trevor, Sara, Trent, Derrek, Teah, Tyler and Taylor; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Danny & Luann Martin in Indiana; sisters in law, Sharon Martin of Kokomo, IN, Pat & Bruce Hamm of IN, Troy Faye Hugle of OK; brother in law, Dennis Hanley of OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at New Beginning Church, Poteau with Rev. Don Martin and Fred Curd officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Fred Curd, Mark Burton, David Hale, Richard McGhee, Larry Tustin, Steve Madden, Dennis Bohannon, James Morrison. 

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

     In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to New Beginning Church.