Dalton Ethan James

          Dalton Ethan James, 28, of Poteau, OK was born March 12, 1992 in Poteau to Randal Glen & Shirley Ann (Tolley) James.   He earned his heavenly wings the morning of Saturday, September 5, 2020 in the most wonderful way – at home – sleeping next to his momma.  What a peaceful way to go!  Dalton had such a long and happy life.  He so enjoyed watching his Jungle Book, Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Lion King, Return of Jafar, Disney’s Sing a Longs and The Price is Right tapes that his sweet Gran Gartner lovingly taped for him “without the commercials”; and last but not least Barney in Concert.  He loved to go riding and swimming in his pool.  He enjoyed his songs, Wheels on the Bus, Old McDonald, Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Pledge of Allegiance, Take Me Out to the Ballgame & The Lord’s Prayer.  Dalton could work any VCR and Older TV you put in front of him.  He loved playing with and pestering his brother, Austin.  We never got to hear him talk; I’m sure he’s talking their ears off now. LOL!   What a wonderful miracle I got to have in my life for 28 years.  That is something for being told we’d be doing good to have him 5 years.  He has touched so many lives and he was so loved and will be missed so dreadfully.  Thank you to everyone who has touched our lives and brought love, hope and compassion to us.  Please keep my family and all his loved ones in your prayers of strength, understanding and love.  God speed my Sweet Big Boy Dalton.  I’ll love you for all eternity! (Momma) 

          Dalton was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Peggy L. & John Gartner, Roy B. Tolley; father, Randal Glen James; paternal grandparents, Eastel & Adam James.

          Survivors include his mother  - Shirley of the home; brother, Austin James of the home; sister & brother in law, Stormy & Gerald Thompson of Poteau; brothers, Garrison VanCuren of Portland, OR, Alec VanCuren of OKC,  William Isaacs of OKC; father figure, Gary F. VanCuren II of Jones, OK; niece Auri Thompson; nephew, Zane Thompson; aunt, Pam Cox of Poteau; uncles, Dennis James & Deyon James; cousins, Katie Cox, Randy & Amanda Cox of Poteau; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, Poteau.  Burial will follow at Heavener Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Austin James, Alec VanCuren, Randy Cox, Drew Welton, Sean Teague, Gerald Thompson.  Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Sandra Kay Knox Rogers

Sandra Kay Knox Rogers, 57, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Fort Smith, AR. Sandra was born July 20, 1963 in Muskogee, OK to Raymond & Billie Sue (Pate) Knox.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Marshall Knox and sister Barbara Wells.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff Rogers & wife Terra, Justin Rogers; grandchildren, Emma, Sophia, Lily, Gage, Jonah, Jenson, Jace, Tanner, Dakota & Mattox Rogers; sister, Cheryl Hale; cousins/bonus children, Jaime Wickwire, April Morton, Jessica Carnahan, Stephanie Robinson, Tommy Gray, Michael Gray, Zachary Wells, Shawna Knox, Krista Cowan, Kayla Grammer, Liberty (Libby) Knox;  other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK.  Burial will follow at Vaughn Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Joey Wickwire, Michael Gray, Tommy Gray, Justin Rogers, Chris Morton & Joseph Ullom II.  Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Shadwick, Josh Smith, Jason Morris, Arthur English, Jeff Mode & Zach Wells.  The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Terri Navarro

Terri Annette Navarro, 50, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Poteau.  Terri was born March 2, 1970 in Ceres, CA to Jerry Donald & Mary Jane (Stephens) Byous.   She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Selby & Lucille Stephens, Clyde & Martha Byous.

Survivors include her husband, Edward; sons, Charles & wife Nicole Navarro of Panama, OK, Dakota & wife Katie Navarro of Ft. Smith, AR; mother, Mary Jane Heston of Wister, OK; sisters, Sherry Fite of Wister, OK, Christy & husband Carl Sisk of Talihina, OK; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am Friday, September 4, 2020 at Ellis Chapel Church with Sam Walden officiating.  Burial will follow at Ellis Chapel Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Edward Navarro, Michael Fite, Justin Byous, Toby Amos, Dakota Navarro, Charles Navarro, Donald Earn & Tyler Fite.

Don Sullivan

Donald J. “Oscar”  Sullivan, 76, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  Don was born July 29, 1944 in Poteau, OK to B.T. “Boss” & Vada (Wise) Sullivan.  He was an attorney for years; a member of the LeFlore County, Oklahoma & American Bar Association.  Don was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sybil Sullivan Wagner.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; son, Thomas Sullivan & wife Andreaof Fayetteville, AR; daughter, Carrie Emberton & husband Aaron of Tahlequah, OK; grandchildren, Elizabeth & Ella Emberton; Piper & Graydon Sullivan; sister, Betty Joan Thompson of Poteau, OK; brothers, Mike Sullivan & Jerry Sullivan of Poteau, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Phil McGehee & Jim Cook officiating.   Interment will be at Monroe Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Carmelita Martin

         Carmelita Hicks Martin transitioned to Glory with her family at her side on August 31, 2020.  Carmelita was born on October 25, 1930 to Lizzy Edith (Bennett) and James Wesley Hicks in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  A graduate of Muskogee High School she worked as a waitress and later as an administrative assistant.  She was an artist, seamstress, quilter, and avid gardener.  She was a wonderful cook and loved to dance and sing.  She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her brother, Jim Hicks, brother Wesley Lafayette Hicks, her daughter Susan Caryl Shelton, and two great granddaughters.

           She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Sprinkles and husband C.A of Gore, Ok. Four Children, Carmelita Ann White, of Glenpool, Ok.; Teresa Leigh Hall and husband David, of Wister, Ok.; James B. Graham III and wife Nancy of Tulsa, Ok.; and Mary Elizabeth Merrill and husband Brian of Broken Arrow, Ok.; 18 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren, and countless nephews and nieces.   In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.

      Services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Ft Gibson National Cemetery.