William Dorey

William Louis Dorey, 96, of  Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Poteau.  Bill was born December 18, 1918 in Ft. Smith, AR to Wilferd Sr.& Bertha (Woods) Dorey. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy and served in WWII.  He was a devoted family man who loved God.  He was a loving man, beloved by many.  He was a business man and an active church member until his health prevented his attendance.  His wife, Wilma Lorene (Graves) Dorey, preceded him in death.  They are now reunited by Christ’s gracious love and stand in His presence.  He is also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thurman, Wilferd Jr. “Buster”, Herman; sisters, Ruth Fair, Louise Walker, Dorothy White; and sons, Donald & Bobby Joe.

Survivors include is children, William Edward Dorey, Wallace Dean Dorey, Wanda Jean Dorey; his beloved daughter in law, Sandra Michele Dorey; brothers,  Leo, Bob, Rob and Harrell Dorey; sister, Wilma White; 11 Grandchildren; 27 Great Grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. 

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

Billy Earl Hudgins

Billy Earl Hudgins, 84, of Howe, OK passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015.  Billy was born January 7, 1931 in Ft. Smith, AR to Earl & May (Allread) Hudgins.  Throughout his life he worked as a prison guard for the State of Virginia,  electrician; and towards the end of his life he worked as a gentlemans rancher.   He was a veteran of the US Army where he received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart w/cluster, good conduct medal, National Defense service medal, Korean service medal, combat infantryman badge, United Nations service medal, Silver Star; the Presidential Unit Citation.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Glenna Hudgins and brother, Harvey Hudgins.

Survivors include his children, William Earl & Joalyce Hudgins of Howe, OK, Lavana Lee & Al Bennett of Jonesboro, TN, Harvey Ray & Georgia Hudgins of Rural Retreat, VA; brother, Bobby Joe Hudgins of Las Vegas, NV; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, loved ones & friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, February 16, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Petillo Hills Cemetery, Centerville, AR.  

Marilyn Denning

Marilyn Sue Denning, 60, of Talihina, OK passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Talihina.  Marilyn was born May 8, 1954 in Hammond, IN to Jim & Maxine (Deering) Toland.  She was a waitress and a homemaker. 

Survivors include her daughters, Sara Denning of Sacramento, CA, Heather Denning of San Diego, CA; sister & brother in law, Donna & Joe Rauscher of San Tan Valley, AZ; sisters, Terri of Phoenix, AZ and Beverly of Schovan, LA: other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Private services. 

Lawrence H. Mosblech

Lawrence "Larry" Henry David Mosblech, 83, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, formerly of Panama, Oklahoma and St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the Heroes' Haven Veteran's Health Care of The Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas.         Larry was born April 5, 1931, the 7th of 10 siblings to the late Anthony J., and Minerva (Campbell) Mosblech of St.  Louis, Missouri.  He proudly served his country as Artillery Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps, Veteran of Korean War,  and was awarded the National Defense Medal.  He traveled the world as a Civil Engineer building coal power plants in Africa,   Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and United States.  He spent years living in Indonesia and Thailand.  After construction of the AES, Shady Point Generation Plant he retired from engineering.  Larry was lovingly married to Trudy Mosblech for  the last 25 years. They called their little ranch home "Castle Rock" and together they owned and operated the Green Country Motor Inn, for many years.  The true loves of Larry’s life were his wife Trudy, his son Keith, the Marines, antique cars and the St. Louis Cardinal's and  it was anyone’s guess which one came first.  He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Anthony, Robert & Richard Mosblech of St. Louis, MO., Eugene T. Mosblech (Prescott, AZ). Two sisters; Minerva Huelsing, Sadie Bailey (St. Louis, MO.)

                      

                       Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Trudy Marie Mosblech of the home, son Jonathan Keith Webb of Fayetteville, AR. Sisters; Helen O'Brien, Rose Dysart, and Skeets Baumgartner (St. Louis, MO), several nieces and    nephews. Dear friends; Bill Ragan, Janice Thompson, George Jones, Hauns Acherman. His beloved puppies; Bentley and Gypsy.   

The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Evans & Miller Funeral Home, 411 Dewey Ave., Poteau, Oklahoma.  

     Interment, with full military honors  at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO.

Vernon Lee Walton

Vernon Lee Walton, 72 of  Keota, OK passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Muskogee, OK.    Vernon was born April 30, 1942 in Keota, OK to Walter Lee & Addie (McGuire) Walton.  Private family services are planned

Christine Adams

Christine Adams, 81, of Oklahoma City (formerly of Wister, OK)  passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in OKC.  Christine was born July 11, 1933 in Wister, OK to William David & Gertrude Inez (Call) Covey.  She was a sales clerk at Anthony’s.    She was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Adams on August 3, 2008.

Survivors include her daughters, Donna Sue David of Muskogee, OK, Connie Jeanne Luther of OKC; sons, David Allen Adams of Ada, OK, Larry Dale Adams of Lavergne, TN; sister, Eula Mae Nelson of Wister, OK; brothers, Jack & Ed Covey of Wister, OK; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Monday, February 16, 2015 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey and Robin Zwirtz officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery.

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

Further information will be forthcoming.

Charles Bartlett

Charles Edward Bartlett, 63, of  Poteau, OK passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in Poteau.  Charles was born in San Luis Obispo, CA to Ernest Ray & Pearlie Claudene (Clough) Bartlett.  He cooked in restaurants.  No services are planned at this time.

Terry Eatmon

Terry Don Eatmon, 60, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, February 09, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Terry was born June 23, 1954 in Ft. Smith, AR to S.W. “Sandy”  & Mary Elaine (Fannin) Eatmon.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  Terry was a construction supervisor working for Luther Stem for 31 years.  He loved to ride motorcycles, fish and spending time at the lake working on his house.  He raised cattle & bison.  He enjoyed sitting in his chair, watching TV and petting his white cat. Terry was a member of the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma.  He was a Baptist.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Regenia Mayo; brother Bill Eatmon.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly “Kim” of the home; sons, Charles “Corky” & Tammy Eatmon of Van Buren, AR, Adam & Chrissy Eatmon of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 step sons, Brian & Cindy Bivins of Pocola, OK, Chase & Nikki Bivins of Hackett, AR; sister, Debbie & Tommy McClain of Greenwood, AR; 16 grandchildren; 2 great granddaughters; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, February 12^th at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Tony Bias officiating.  Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK   Pallbearers will be Peyton Eatmon, Austin Sampson, Braxton Bivins, Logan Bivins, Jay Daniel Puckett and Stony Bias.  Honorary pallbearers will be Trace  & Jacob Eatmon, Hunter, Hayden, & Chase Bivins. 

Frances Odom

Frances Odom born October 17, 1943.  She  went to her heavenly home on February 8, 2015. Francis was a loving wife a caring mother and proud grandmother. Francis spent her younger years at Poteau hospital as a heart monitor technician;  she was very proud of this job. On December 28, 1984  Frances married her Husband Trible. She had a heart full of love and would help anyone in need but was not afraid to give you her honest advice whether you needed it or not. She continued until her final day to donate to missions in Africa. She loved the lord with all her heart.

 She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Trible Odom of Poteau, OK;  her 3 daughters Mary Odom of Poteau, OK, Julie Carr of Texarkana and Suzy Smith of Muncie, Indiana;  and 1 Son Vernon Franklin of Phoenix, AZ. She has 7 grandchildren and 5 great grand children;
brother, Donnie Foster of San Antonio, TX; sister, Wanda Rogers of Tulsa, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Calvary Assembly of God, Poteau, OK with Pastor Mark Hodges officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK.  Pallbearers will be Kevin Rogers, Stanley Odom, Levi Brumfield and Joe Massey.

 Instead of flower you may send donations to Evans and Miller funeral home Poteau Oklahoma.

Charles George Evans

Charles G. Evans, 79, of Monroe, OK passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Heavener, OK.  Charles was born August 12, 1935 in Monroe, OK to John S. & Dollie (Gregory) Evans.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  Charles worked as a Ranch Foreman.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Opal Hicks and Jewell Garrett; brothers, Carmet and Wilford Evans.

Survivors include his wife, Naomi of the home; sons, Chuck & wife Terry Evans of Hominy, OK, John & wife Heike Evans of Calhoun, OK, Doug Evans of Kiowa, OK; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grand children ; sister in law, Hazel Evans; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am - Tuesday, February 10, 2015  in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.  

The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 4-6 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

James Larry Thomas

James Larry Thomas, 66, of Monroe, OK passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 in Monroe.  James was born March 25, 1948 in Waldron, AR to James Henry & Madine Vivian (Duncan) Thomas.  He worked at Baldor Electric for 40 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; mother in law, Beulah Miller; grandchildren, Aiden & Kimber Burns.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years,  Shirley Jane (Miller) of the home; daughters, Jeannie & Dewayne Hayden of Paris, AR, Kim & Marcus Burns of West Fork, AR, Jamie & Dean Williamson of El Dorado, AR, (special daughter) Angie & Darren Bodnar of Booneville, AR; sisters, Linda Cutlip of Richmond, KY, Pat Deason; brothers, Albert Thomas of Hackett, AR, Robert Thomas, Lloyd Thomas, Mitchell Rose, Billy Rose, and devoted brother, John & Lynda Wilson; grandchildren, Ashley Bolton, Emily Burns, Anthony Burns, Kadie Williamson, Zakk Bodnar, Brodie Bodnar, Abbie Bodnar; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, February 7, 2015 graveside at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Paul Williams officiating.  Pallbearers will be his sons in law & friends, Dewayne Hayden, Marcus Burns, Dean Williamson, John Wilson, Don Shores, Terry Jones.

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

Rylee Shealynn Warren

Rylee Shealynn Warren, 5 months, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015.  She was born September 11, 2014 in Talihina, OK to Robert Lane & Kimberlyn Grace (Hobbs) Warren.

Survivors include her parents; sister, Aubree Warren; brother, Jagger Warren; grandparents, Jason & Crystal Hobbs, Tracey Hobbs, Robert Warren, Taylor Warren, Carolyn Lenoir and John Lenoir; numerous great grandparents; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be Noon, Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Kenny Matlock officiating.  Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK.

Ronnie Johnson

Oliver Ronald Johnson, 69, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in Poteau.  Ronnie was born February 2, 1946 in Poteau, OK.  He owned and operated Ron’s Diesel in  Cameron,OK.  He worked for Mack Trucks in Ft. Smith for over 35 years.  He was a deacon at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Poteau.  He loved to work and take care of his family.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Edythe Rorie and Uncle Edgar & Aunt Mabel Rorie who raised him; brothers, Jo Ed Johnson and Gary Tommy Corbin.

Survivors include his wife Carol Sue of the home; children, Misty & Wes Ritter of Shady Point, OK, Crissy & Ricky Ford, Ronnie & Tara Johnson all of Howe, OK; grandchildren, Colton & Rylan Ritter, Ty & Tavory Johnson; sister, Sherry Gwaltney Bossier City, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 1 pm., Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Loris officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be John Paul Tolbert, Charles McCroskey, Curtis Adams, Conrad Gregory, Jerry Hale and Brian Shadwick. 

Kenneth Jack Hammond

Kenneth Jack Hammond, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday,  January 31, 2015 in Poteau.  Jack was born in Purcell, OK to Roy & Evelyn Hammond.  Jack graduated from Purcell High School had a scholarship to play OU Football but was drafted into the US Navy the next day and he served in Puerto Rico.  After his discharge he went to Abilene Christian College where he played football for a year.  He then attended OU where he received a degree in Civil Engineering.  He worked for Dolese Concrete Company for 32 yrs as General Superintendent Ready Mix Operations. While on 6 year assignment to establish Dolese in Louisiana, he received several civic awards and served as Baton Rouge Rotary President. Jack  had a passion for Family and Friends, OU football, and Golf.    He and Betty Jane White were married March 31, 1946.  She preceded him in death on July 29, 2012. He was also preceded by siblings, Wayne Hammond,  Mildred Bond, Bob Hammond,  Son Hammond, Pat Snyder, and  Harvey Russell Hammond.

Jack is survived by his children, Kenneth Leslie Hammond DDS & wife Susan, Kenna Lou Brown, Kimberly Lauren Campbell & husband Don; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;  siblings, Ruth Turner & Bill Carpenter; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

A Memorial service will be held  10  am, Monday February 9, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, Poteau, OK with Pastor Kyle Clark officiating. 

Olen Heflin

Olen Wesley Heflin, 82, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015  in Ft. Smith, AR.  Olen was born April 22, 1932 in Wister, OK to Henry J. & Agnes (Kiefer) Heflin.   He was retired from the Forestry Service.   Olen was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Wesley Heflin; Brother, Elzie, Novel, Toney, Cecil, George & James Heflin; sisters, Elvey Vaughn, Gladys Easton and Cleo Queen.

Survivors include his wife, Josie Kiser Heflin of the home; daughter, Brenda Morrison of Howe, OK; son, Mike & Shirley Heflin of Poteau, OK; grandsons, Kevin, Stephen, & James Wesley Heflin, Dustin & Brandon Morrison; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Ruby Johnston of Poteau, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, February 2, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Keith Stewart, Jarrod Johnson and Kolby Morrison officiating.  Interment will follow in Maxey Cemetery, Wister, OK. 

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

IONE DAVIS HAMMON

Ione Rudean Davis Hammon, 85, of Poteau, OK went home to meet Jesus on January 29, 2015 in Poteau, OK.  Ione was born September 12, 1929 in Spiro, OK to Robert & Ella (Goins) Crenshaw.  She was a lifetime member of the Calvary (formerly Polk Creek) Assembly of God Church where she sang in a trio, quartet and choir for many years.   Ione worked at Wright’s Drug Store, C.R. Anthony and Bernards in Poteau.  She loved her family, her church, had unwavering faith in the Lord, and loved to sing and listen to gospel music.  Ione was preceded in death by husbands Audrey Davis and then Harold Hammon; son Gary Davis; brothers, Junior, Edgar, Lewis and Garvis Crenshaw; sisters, Margie Parker, Hazel Carson, Dorene Harrison, Sadie Petrey; and her parents.

She is survived by sons, Eddie and wife Donna Davis of Wilburton, OK, Keith and wife Maria Davis of Poteau, OK, Kendall and wife Kelly Davis of Gilbert, AZ daughters, Becky and husband Rickey Anderson of Panama, OK, Pamela and husband Greg Walker of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Lance Davis, Kevin and Michelle Davis, Chris and Christy Anderson, Laney and Craig Groom, Tamara Gibbens, Nastassja and Jeff Sexton, Brandon Davis, Brandy and Matt Driver, Todd Davis and Peyton Davis;  great grandchildren, Jordan, Cole, Caroline and Syler Davis, Brynlee Driver, Kirsten and Karlie Anderson, Scotty Groom, Kadence Trent and Cash Griffith;  sister, Freda and husband Jim Riley of Glenpool, OK; brother, Calvin Petrey of CO; special friends, Gayle and Harvey Bowman other relatives, loved ones and many friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, February 2, 2015 at Calvary Assembly of God Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Mark Hodges and Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Lance, Kevin and Brandon Davis, Chris Anderson, Craig Groom and Cole Davis.  Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Walker and Jeff Sexton, Matt Driver and Harvey Bowman. 

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

Donnie Lee James

Donnie Lee James of Heavener, OK  passed away  Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in Heavener.  She was born December 2, 1948 in Talihina, OK.  She was of the Pentacostal Faith.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam & Mary Elizabeth Hickman; son, James Leon Ford; sisters, Mary Helen May Smelser; Rebecca Hickman.

Survivors include her husband, Gibson James; sister, Helen & Charles Haynes of Shady Point, OK, Archie & TiaJuanna Hickman of Panama, OK; children, Margie “Loretta” Crosslin of Shady Point, OK, Shelia Porter of Coalgate, OK, Mary Elizabeth Ford , Barb & Dianna Morrison of Stigler, OK, Bobby & Tonya Morrison of Panama, OK; 18 grandchildren; other loved ones and friends;  a special grandson, Johnathan Bennett of Ft. Smith, AR.

 Services were 2 pm, Friday, January 30, 2015 graveside at New Talihina Cemetery, Talihina, OK with Rev. Danny Haynes officiating.   Interment followed.

Edgar Cookson/Quinn

Edgar Lewis Cookson/Guinn, 86, of Keota, OK  passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015  in Spiro, OK.  Edgar was born February 4, 1928 in Antlers, OK to Andrew Davis & Vanita (Brigance) Cookson.    Edgar was a mechanic for Bob Smedley.  He was preceded by his sisters, Corrina and Josie; son, Allen Guinn; his stepfather, Edgar Guinn, the man who raised him.

Survivors include his sons & their wives, Larry G. & Linda Guinn of Panama, OK, Donald A. & Laverne Guinn of Keota, OK, Roger W. & Jane Guinn of Ft. Smith, AR; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and sisters, Wanita, Thelma and Radona; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, January 30, 2015 graveside at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK with Rev. Jerry Turner officiating.   

Eldwin Bryant

Eldwin Bryant, 61, of Kinta, OK passed away, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in Ft. Smith, AR.  He was born January 3, 1954 in McAlester, OK to Frank & Loeta (Powell) Bryant.  Eldwin worked at local coal mines many years before going to work at Fort Howard/Georgia Pacific in the shipping department.  Although he had been unable to work since February 2014, he officially retired in November 2014 due to a prolonged illness.

Survivors include his wife, Dawn, of the home; his daughters, Megan Morrow and husband, Will of Muskogee, OK; Tori Smith and husband Joseph of Whitefield, OK; Ashley Harris and husband Daniel of Hartford, AR; one son, Seth Bryant of the home; mother, Loeta Bryant of Kinta, OK; father, Frank Bryant and wife, Aleta of Kinta, OK;  grandchildren Keaton, Kerstin and Kilee Morrow of Muskogee, OK;  Gunnur Bryant, Brittany and Mia Smith of Whitefield, OK; Brandon Nicholson, Grace, Gauge, Malachi, Rachel, and Dannie Harris of Hartford, AR; sister, Diann Henson of Poteau, OK;  numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and many, many friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2 pm, Friday, January 30, 2015 at Stigler First Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Milligan & Gene Murray officiating.

PALLBEARERS will be William Morrow, Joseph Smith, Daniel Harris, Brad Carpenter, Bentley Carpenter, Phillip Healy.   HONORARY PALLBEARERS will be Wayne Jones, Tom Shelton, C.B. Coplen, Jimmy Echelle, John Gilmer, Ralph Carpenter, Steve Woodson

Stan Carpenter

In lieu of flowers,  Eldwin requested that donations be made to the church building fund.

Frances Ferrell Gray

Frances Ferrell Gray, 94, of  Pocola, OK passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Frances was born January 23, 1921 to Elvis & Jennie  (Ramsey) Cruson.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pocola, OK.  She played the piano.  She worked at McKesson Wholesale Drug.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ella Jane Reaves; sister, Alice Marie. 

Survivors include her son in law, George Reaves of Pocola, OK; grandson, Britt Reaves of Pocola, OK; great grandchildren Hayden and Alyssa; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, January 26, 2015 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Nikki Carter officiating.  Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Fort Smith, AR.  Pallbearers will be Doug Been, Andy Wentz, Mike Bryant, Stan Gray, Mike Jones and Chuck Tiedmann.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Cole, Jack Been and Frances’ Sunday School Class.

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