Robert Hess

Robert Earl Hess, 59, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, October 28, 2016.  He was born in Fort Worth, TX on March 29, 1957 to Clyde & Birtie Hess.  He is preceded in death by his biological father, Clyde Hess; son, Buddy Burleson; brother in law, Brett Montgomery.   Robert attended  the Shepherds Heart Pentecostal Church of God. 

Survivors include his wife, Danitha Hess of the home; daughters, Jennifer Randles of Howe, Gayla Byus & Brent Easton of Poteau; sons, John & Venus Hess of Poteau, Dean & Cynthia Hess of Shady Point; grandchildren, Seth & Zachary Wilson, Kyanna Moore, Jordan Shepherd, Jada Hess, Jessica, Brandon & Ashlyn Melton, Mikayla, Samuel Ash-Lynn & Addison Hess, Hailey Edwards, Raynen Hess, Kaydence Benge;  one great grandchild on the way;

his mother, Birtie Hess; his sister, Diana Montgomery of Howe; brothers, Clyde & Shirley Hess of Poteau, James Hess of Poteau, Orville & Schawanah Hess of Poteau; inlaws, Dolphis & Evalyn Fout of Shady Point, OK;  brother in law, Dale & Christi Fout of Catoosa, OK; other relatives, loved ones and many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, November 4, 2016 at Covenant Church (First Assembly) Poteau, OK with Nick Hess officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK.  Pallbearers will be Chris Robert, Jimmy Thomas, Josh Gillham, Seth Kasper, John Russell, Justin Fout.  Honorary pallbearers will be    Justin Ward, Justin Montez, Brad Montgomery, Michael Park, Billy Autrey.

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

Damon Barnes

Damon O. Barnes, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Talihina, OK.  Damon was born March 27, 1925 in Summerfield, OK to Lon & Florence E. (Hankins) Barnes.  Damon was a veteran of the US Navy.  He worked in Kansas City Communications Center.  He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Graveside services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK with burial following.

BOB CAMPBELL

Robert C. "Bob" Campbell Sr., 81, Wagoner, OK (formerly of Poteau) passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Ft. Gibson, OK.  Bob was born April 12, 1935 in Chickasha, OK to Carl Edward & Edna M. (Cook) Campbell.  Bob was retired after working in law enforcement for over 50 years. 
Private services will be held.

Jay Burnett

Jay Burnett, 89 of LeFlore, OK passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 in LeFlore.  Jay was born January 30, 1927 in Summerfield, OK to Ike & Lucille (Curtis) Burnett.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  Jay loved to work cattle.  He was a member of the Summerfield First Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Juanita Delores (Anderson) Burnett on May 8, 2016; sister, Maude Cormack.

Survivors include his children, Lafe & Robbie Burnett of Hominy, OK; Ja Anita Burnett of Summerfield; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Lee Massena & Neva Rizzuto; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, November 4, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK. with Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Shawn Wehunt, Larry Christenson, Craig Rose, Paul Robbins, Kendall Carpenter, Alex Rose & Hunter Robbins.

Jessie Wilsie

Jessie Wayne Wilsie, 63, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 in Spiro, OK.  Jessie was born November 22, 1952 in Casa Grande, AZ  to Jess & Irene (Pierce) Wilsie.  He was a farmer and rancher.  Jessie worked hard all his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Buck Wilsie & Robert Tucker; sisters, Lillie Mae Ford & Belinda Wilsie.

Survivors include his sons & their wives, Jessie C. & Crystal of Bokoshe, OK, Eldon & Misty Worsham of Milton, OK; sister, Deborah Good of Arkoma, OK; 6 grandchildren, Jessie James , Abigail & Remington Wilsie, Clista, Katelyn & Samuel Worsham; numerous nieces, nephews, really good friend, Randy Hansen. other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Rev. Fred Wegert officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK.  Pallbearers will be Jessie Wilsie, Jessie James Wilsie, Abigail Wilsie, Eldon Worsham, James Francis and Randy Hansen.