Raymond Wilson

Raymond Wilson, 77, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Raymond was born July 28, 1934 in Smithville, OK to Eddie & Myrl (Romine) Wilson. He was a veteran of the US Army. Raymond was a retired educator/coach. Raymond was a former board member of Wister Public Schools and Jones Academy of the Choctaw Nation. He loved hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers & 1 sister. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Wilson of the home; daughter & son in law, Donna & Daniel Miller of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Ed & Yolanda Wilson of Heavener, OK; 6 grandchildren, Tim & Michelle Miller of Fayetteville, AR, Tiffany & Randall Latham of Poteau, OK, Tearney Miller of Fayetteville, AR, Tyler Wilson of Poteau, OK, Makenzie Wilson and Makaylee Wilson of Heavener; 5 great grandchildren, Sean Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Kasen Miller, Brooklyn Latham, & Madison Latham; brother, Gerald Wilson of Quapaw, OK; 3 sisters, Edna Kent of Arkansas City, KS, Charlene Adams of Oklahoma City, OK and Earlene Factor of Broken Arrow, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Keith Stewart and Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Wister City Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Leon Blake, Kelly Hughes, James McMillan, Tyler Wilson, Tim Miller, Ed Wilson, Dustin Vaughn, & Don Blake. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Susie Gray Farmer

Susie Gray Farmer Susie Gray Farmer, 89, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Susie was born February 21, 1922 in Eufaula, OK to John & Lona (Pipkins) Gray. She was a retired nurse. Susie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pocola. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cecil E. Farmer; daughters, Sondra & Janet; sister, Lena Karl; brothers, Henry, Paul & Robert Gray. Survivors include her grandson, Michael Seaman of Van Buren, AR; great grandson, Dylan Seaman; sister, Mildred Hamilton of Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Thomas Corrigan officiating. Interment will follow in the Ft. Smith National Cemetery at 12 noon. Pallbearers will be Wayne Becker, Don Becker, William Cantrell, Jimmy Carroll, Stan Gray & Jeff Been.

Charles William Vineyard

Charles William Vineyard, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 in Spiro, OK. Charles was born August 21, 1931 in Short Mountain, OK to Louie & Evie (Jones) Vineyard. He worked at Rheem. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dora Vineyard; and brothers, Murel & Johnny Vineyard. Survivors include his 3 sons & daughter in law, Tom Vineyard, Willie Vineyard, Eric & Deana Vineyard all of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, David & wife Julie Vineyard of Ft. Smith, AR, Sara Vineyard of Poteau, OK, Jason Vineyard, Jessica Vineyard of Ft. Smith, AR, Ericka Vineyard, Alyssa Vineyard, Jarrod Vineyard all of Poteau; 6 sisters & brother in law, Glenna Hinton of Poteau, Faye Brooks, Joye Anderson, Pasty & Bud Stout, Carol Kuykendall & Kay Bennett all of Spiro, OK; 2 brothers & sister in law, Roy & Elnora Vineyard of Panama, OK, Frank Vineyard of Emory, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, December 12, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom, Willie, Eric, David, Jason & Jarrod Vineyard.

Iris Eldredge

Iris Eldredge, 59, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in Poteau. Iris was born March 13, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Jackie Dale & Norma (Guin) Gray. Iris was a cook at the LeFlore County Courthouse. Survivors include her daughters, Sheryl Eldredge & Casey Stine of Poteau, OK; brothers, Ali Hernandez of Wister, OK, Terry Smith & Michael Gray both of Poteau; granddaughters, Leondra Eldredge and Courtney Veerkamp; stepmother, Margaret Gray of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Memorial services will be held 2 pm, Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Roger Rorie

Roger Ed Rorie, 53, of Shady Point, OK passed away Wednesday, December 07, 2011 in Shady Point. Roger was born October 2, 1958 in Tulsa, OK to Dale & Wanda (Barlow) Rorie. He was a truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Linda Dobson of Tulsa, OK; brother, Larry Rorie of Panama, OK; companion, Kim Creek of Shady Point, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 3 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK.

Neville Monroe Brehm

Neville Monroe Brehm, 91, of Tulsa OK, previously of Poteau OK, passed away peacefully in his home on Dec 5, 2011. He was born in Poteau, OK, on April 4, 1920, to Homer and Jeannette (Hamilton) Brehm. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Marjorie Brehm, and his daughter, Beverly Ann Hesser, of Poteau. He is survived by his devoted wife Oma Wright Brehm, whom he married on January 12, 2007; two daughters, Susan Cowden and husband, Jarrett, of Santa Fe, NM and Mary Kay Higginbotham and husband, Keith, of Madison MS, and son-in-law, Dr. Ron Hesser and wife, Janice, of Poteau. Neville is also survived by seven grandchildren and their spouses: Jill and Matt Epperson, Katy TX; Hillary and Steven Grantham, Oklahoma City; Curtis and Katie Hesser, Bixby; Robyn and Adam Beauchamp, Enid; Dru and Daryn Bridwell, Tulsa; Cody and Piper Bridwell, Oklahoma City; and Bekky and Juan Salazar, Jenks; 14 great grandchildren include Erin Kate Epperson, Jarrett Luke Epperson, Macy Joe Beauchamp, Jackie Blaine Beauchamp, Caden Jon Bridwell, Camryn Lloyd Bridwell, Legend Carter Bridwell, Temple Price Bridwell, Elizabeth Ann Grantham, Allison Ray Grantham, Bailey Nelson Grantham, Kyle Brehm Hesser, Carlie Jean Hesser, and Kristen Ann Hesser; nephews, Greg & Donna Price, Jones, OK and Kevin & Shawna Price, Oklahoma City. Neville is also survived by his wife, Oma’s children and spouses, Richard and Sonnie Wright, McKinney TX; and Donna and Brant Doell, Tulsa OK. Neville graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore OK in 1937. He attended Oklahoma A and M, and OU, and then served in the US Army Air Corps in WW II, where he was stationed in India for four years. Following his discharge in 1945, he and Marjorie lived in Oklahoma City until moving to Poteau OK in 1953. He was the owner of Poteau Steam Laundry and Cleaners. The last 10 years before retiring, he headed Poteau’s Oklahoma Employment Agency. He was very active in Poteau’s community affairs and organizations. He was awarded Poteau Citizen of the Year, Poteau Junior Businessman of the Year, and served as President of the Poteau School Board, AARP, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club (received Rotary’s highest award, the Paul Harris Fellow Award), Poteau Chamber of Commerce, and Eastern Oklahoma Historical Society. His real passion in life was always his church, First Christian Church, Poteau, where he served on most committees, and was an Elder for years. Upon his death, he was a member of Northside Christian Church in Broken Arrow OK. Neville will long be remembered for his generosity, a friend to everyone, winning smile, his caring concern and serving spirit, and love of his family and God. Neville’s pride and joy were his three daughters, known as the “Brehm Girls”. He will forever be present in their hearts. Memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 160, Poteau, OK 74953 A “Celebration of Life” Service will be held at Northside Christian Church, 1221 North Elm Place, Broken Arrow OK on Friday, December 9th at 11:00 AM with Rev. Rob Brust and Rev. Ron Hesser officiating. Visitation will be held at Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau OK, Saturday, December 10, between the hours of 10:00 and 11:00; Interment Service at 1:00 in the Oakland Cemetery, Poteau OK, Rev. Ron Hesser officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Willie Claud Willis

Willie Claud Willis, 85, of Red Oak, OK passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Muskogee, OK. Willie was born September 26, 1926 in Red Oak, OK to William L. & Lillie (Blaylock) Willis. Willie was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a superintendent at the Weyerhauser Paper Plant. He was a member of the United Freewill Baptist Church in Red Oak, OK. He was preceded in death by his father; wife, Betty Lou Willis and sister, Juanita Duncan. Survivors include his daughters, Janice Dee Pressler of Phoenix, AZ, Nancy Marie Fonteyn of Red Oak, OK; mother, Lillie (104 years old); 3 brothers, Clyde Willis of Clovis, CA, Bud Willis of Visalia, CA & Bill Willis of Chowchilla, CA; 2 grandson, Harry Martin Baker, Derek Steven Fonteyn; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, December 9, 2011 at United Free Will Baptist Church, in Red Oak, OK with Rev. Eugene Christenberry officiating. Pallbearers will be Everett Green, Herbert Knight, Bill Harden, Glen Newburn, Billy Gene Muse & Glen Muse. Interment will be in Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, OK.

Alline Mae Logan

Alline Mae Logan, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Poteau. Alline was born July 17, 1920 in Barber, AR to James Daniel & Pernie (Jenkins) Hope. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poteau. Alline was very active in the Hospital Auxiliary, the Free Christian Clinic and Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Logan; 3 brothers & 1 sister; great grandson, Nicholas Benson; and daughter in law, Mary Logan. Survivors include her sons & daughter in law, Don Logan of Benton, LA, Larry & Debra Logan of Oklahoma City, OK; 6 grandchildren, Penny Logan, Shelly Logan & David Logan all of Shreveport, LA, Donnie Logan of Benton, LA, Amy Parrish of Oklahoma City, OK, Andy Logan of Piedmont, OK; 7 great grandchildren, Jazzmine Levitz, Kaylan Logan, Mary Elizabeth Logan, L.J. Benson, Logan McConnell, Jake Martin Logan, Callie Rose Logan; 3 great great grandchildren, Emma Claire Benson & twins, Harper & Gracie Benson; brother, Andrew Hoyt Hope of Tulsa, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Dr. Greg Tener officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.

Johnny Hugh Akins

Johnny Hugh Akins, 68, of Bethany, OK (formerly of Wister) passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Bethany. Johnny was born in Poteau, OK on August 3, 1943 to Jess Hugh & Odena Lorene (Nix) Akins. He was a carpenter. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bobbie Doris Whitman Akins & son, Johnny Wayne Akins. Survivors include his brothers, Jim Akins & Jess Akins of Wister, OK, Jerry Akins, Danny Shipman of Enterprise, OK; stepchildren, Don Streetman of Ft. Smith, AR, Floyd Streetman of Oklahoma City, OK, Mark Streetman of Ridge Creek, OK, Charles Perry of Antlers, OK, Rita Streetman of Ridge Creek, OK & Marquita Mitchel of Norman, OK; grandchildren, Nick Akins, McKayla Akins, & Brad Akins; numerous step grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday – December 7, 2011 Graveside at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK with Rev. Bob Mason officiating. Pallbearers will be Jess Akins, Jim Akins, Danny Shipman, Lee Akins, Chris Akins, Wayne Watts.

Vivian Louise Aldred Frank Tullis

Vivian Louise Aldred Frank Tullis , 91, of Tulsa, OK (formerly of Poteau) passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Tulsa. Vivian was born in Poteau, OK on March 11, 1920 to Howard Meade & Kathryn (Otey) Aldred. She was an interior decorator. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Gatie Frank, 2nd husband, Guy Lollis, 3rd husband, Jack Tullis; daughter, Pamela Ann Frank; son, Gerald Neff;granddaughter, Jann Ethen; 3 sisters, Helen Larkin, Jeanette Fullen & Betty Baggett; Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Howard & Lynda Frank of Broken Arrow, OK; granddaughter & her husband, Leah Lyn & Gregg Graves of Jenks, OK; grandson & his wife, David Lowrey & Kim Frank of Augusta, GA; granddaughters, Lisa Leming of Poteau, OK, Christy Jones of Morris, OK; great grandchildren, Mary Lyn Graves, Gregory Lee Graves of Jenks, OK, Cameron Marie Frank of Augusta, GA, Katie Ethen & Stephen Ethen of Moore, OK, Jake, Luke, & Leah Leming of Poteau, Sarah & Aaron Jones of Morris, OK; sister, Jackie Lindstrom of Poteau, OK; daughter in law, Elizabeth Neff of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones, & many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.

Goldie Lucille Hicks

Goldie Lucille Hicks, 93, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Goldie was born September 20, 1918 in Hollis, OK to Benjamin & Leatha (Burgess) Jones. She was a homemaker. Goldie was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Wister for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 29 years, Lige Jay Hicks; great granddaughter, Autumn Meeks; 1 brother & 4 sisters. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Wanda & Don Meeks of Wister, OK; grandson & fiancé, Donald & Glenda Meeks of Wister, OK; niece, Leatha Helmer of Wagoner, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, December 5, 2011 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Millard, Doug Shipley, Jim Nobles, Steve Walden, Jeremy Hale, & Mark Helmer. The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

"Duncan" James Preston Ray Jr.

James Preston Ray Jr. “Duncan”, 46, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 in Poteau. Duncan was born July 31, 1965 in Poteau, OK to James Preston & Sharon Kay (Carroll) Ray Sr. He was a roughneck in the oil field. Duncan graduated from Poteau High School in 1983. He loved to hunt & fish & was an avid OU football fan. He loved his granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his sister, LaVanna Marie Ray-Elmore, grandmother, Violet Carroll & uncle, Cecil “Rat” Carroll. Survivors include his son, Preston Lee Ray of Poteau, OK; daughter Jada Marie Ray of Poteau, OK; mother, Sharon Lopez of Ft. Smith, AR; father, James Ray Sr. of Helena, OK; granddaughter, Madalynn Rae Ware; brother, Bobby Ray of Madill, OK; sister, Barbara Dodson of Cushing, OK; special uncles, Billy Carroll & Leonard Carroll; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews, many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Lee Timms, Jason Timms, Jody Thompson, Steve Pickle, Brent Carroll, & Danny Blaylock.

Charles Kenneth Neeley

Charles K. Neeley, 73, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Poteau. Charles was born December 17, 1937 in Holland, MO to Lonnie & Edna (Spencer) Neeley. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a truck driver. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbie Smith & sister, Ruby Neeley. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of the home; daughters, Janice Andrews and Linda McNees of Battle Creek, MI; Robin Griggs of Ohio, Trish Howery of Poteau, OK; sons, Chuck Neeley of Poteau, OK, Darrell Gage of Missouri; 25 Grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, at the Fort Smith National Cemetery Pavilion, Fort Smith, AR with Rev. Nick Hess officiating. Interment will follow.

Joel Dwayne Hicks

Joel Dwayne Hicks, 31, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Poteau. Joel was born November 11, 1979 in McAlester, OK. Joel worked in construction. He loved to play football & golf. He loved his daughter so very much. He was saved and brought to the Lord the summer of 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Wayne Hicks; grandparents, Lowell Dee & Atha Belle Hicks, Ray C. Babb, Iris Babb Cabe & Tom Cabe. Survivors include the joy of his life, his daughter, Emma Isabella Hicks of Poteau, OK; mother, Joyce Hicks of Poteau, OK; brother, Matthew Hicks of Poteau, OK; numerous aunts & uncles, cousins; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Private family services will be held Pallbearers will be Zac Cook, John Garrett, JD Cook, TJ Holt, Randy Traw & Raymond Thompson. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to MDA/ALS CENTER AT INTEGRIS SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER 4221 S. Western, Suite 5010 Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Jerry Allen Patton

Jerry Allen Patton, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Jerry was born July15, 1944 in Lequire, OK to James Wiley & Myrtle Pauline (Nelson) Patton. Jerry was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was retired from Rheem and was a veteran of the US Army where served in Viet Nam. He was a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge – 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Earl Patton & stepdaughter, Trisha. Survivors include his wife, Tammy of the home; son, Allen & Angie Patton of Cameron, OK; grandchildren, Kenneth, Kayla, Dalton, Justin, & Tray; sisters, Lucille Owens of Pocola, OK, Ann Clough of Poteau, OK, Paulette Dumas of Stigler, OK, Patsy Followell of Lequire, OK & Wanda Calhoun; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2011, graveside at Siloam Springs Cemetery, McCurtain, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.Pallbearers will be Allen Patton, Heath Williams, J.L. Calhoun, Bobby Holden, Shawn Followell, Rick Ryburn. Honorary pallbearer: Gary Francis.

Kenneth B. Ford

Kenneth Burton Ford, 75, of Little Axe, OK passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Norman. Kenneth was born April 24, 1936 in Poteau, OK to John Burton & Edith A. (Green) Ford. He was in the US Marine Corp for 11 years. Kenneth was a truck driver. He worked at the docks and drove trucks. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Denver Ford & Don Ford. Survivors include his wife, Marie of the home; son, John Ford of McComb, OK; 3 Granddaughters, Nicole McCraw and Jessica McCraw of Little Axe, OK, Tasha McCraw of McComb, OK; Brothers, Jerry A. Ford of Poteau, OK, David Ford, Sam Ford, & Dennis Ford of Wister, OK, Charlie Ford of Sallisaw, OK; sisters, Lilly Fitzpatrick; Betty VanHook of Howe, OK, Faye Rockman, Bonnie Brown of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the 7th Day Church of God in Wister, OK with Rev. Lamar Ford officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ford, Maury Ford, Ross Green, Ryan Green, Aaron Brown, Clendon Brown, Jason Brown. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Iva Poor

Mary Iva Poor, 92, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Iva was born February 28, 1919 in Wright City, OK to Joseph Newton & Josephine (Douglas) Lloyd. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church at Summerfield. Iva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roscoe Poor; son, Leodis Poor; sisters, Reneer Saulters, Dolly West, Robie Kinsworthy; brothers, Paul Lloyd, Utah Lloyd, Walter Lloyd. Survivors include her daughters, Helen Loyd of Summerfield, OK, Rita Findley of Hinton, OK, Iveen Perse of Poteau, OK, LeDoris Monigold of Mena, AR; sons, Dempsey Poor of Malakoff, TX, Manuel Poor, Elvis Poor & Presley Poor all of Summerfield, OK; 18 grandchildren, Rocky Coleman Rick Coleman, Vanessa Richie, Mitch Findley, Sid Findley, Jimmy Box, John Jones, Shonna Colbert, Misty Hyndman, Ashley Brown, Cody Poor, Shannon Poor, Lacey Snell, Joe Poor, Sandra Hayes, Tracy Poor, Tyron Poor & Ella Poor; numerous great grandchildren & great great grandchildren; brother, Rex Lloyd of Kansas City; sister, Icie Stacey of Hodgen, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Friday – November 18, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Rev. Chris Hyndman & Rev. Charles Caughern officiating. Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Box, Rocky Coleman, Ricky Coleman, Mitch Findley, Sid Findley, Shannon Poor, Cody Poor, Tracy Poor, & Tyron Poor.

Timothy Brown

Timothy Doyle Brown, 55, of Cameron, OK passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Cameron. Timothy was born June 20, 1956 in Claremore, OK to Abe & Nina Lavon (Shimpoch) Brown. He was a truck driver. Timothy was preceded in death by his father; and his wife, Rhonda Brown. Survivors include his son, Eli Brown of Cameron, OK; 4 daughters, Nyelah Hallet of Afton, OK, Kanaan Hallet of Joplin, MO, Melissa Hembree of Purdy, MO, Kera Brown of Cameron, OK; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jack Brown of Baxter Springs, KS, Jerry Brown of Lake Havasu, AZ; mother, Nina Brown of Baxter Springs, KS; wife, Terri Brown of Pocola, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services are pending.

Thomas Edward Morrison

Thomas Edward Morrison, 68, of Spiro, OK passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Thomas was born October 16, 1943 in Hontubby, OK to Arthur & Elizabeth (Helton) Morrison. He was a truck driver. Thomas was a veteran of the US Army and he served in Viet Nam. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Joan of the home; daughter, Jeanna Smith of Spiro, OK; sons, Ronnie Morrison of Waldron, AR, Hurshell Morrison of Houston, TX, Rickey Morrison of Spiro, OK; grandchildren, Punky Osburn, Jimmy Smith, Kayble, Kasey, Kole, Shelby, Travis, Halley & Leanna Morrison; great grandson, Keaton Osburn; sister, Mary Frances Ritter of Bentonville, AR, Faye Baker of Vandervoort, AR, Joyce Wilson of Poteau, OK, Marie Baker of Vanderwoort, AR; brother, Franklin Morrison of Cameron, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Friday – November 18, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK. Pallbearers are Jimmy Smith, Kenny Osburn, Kayble Morrison, Kole Morrison, Johnny Pagett, Hurshell Morrison and Rickey Morrison

Lonnie Thurmon

Lonnie E. Thurmon, 81, of Cameron, OK passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Lonnie was born June 1, 1930 in Cameron, OK to Joe & Martha G. (Wolliver) Thurmon. He was a mechanic Survivors include his 4 stepdaughters; nieces, Betty Jo Shelby & Catherine Charlton; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren & former wife, Sue Cole. Services are pending.