Ulis E. Jones

  
     Ulis Esther Jones, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed this life October 26, 2020. He was born November 10th,1944 to Jonathan David Jones and Leather Esther Norton Jones.  Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers Norton, Uzziel,  Jolly,  and Garland Jones. 

           He is survived by his wife Patti Smith Jones of  Pocola, Oklahoma; daughters  Denisa Boss (Anthony Thomas) of  Dallas Texas, Shannon  (Jack Williams),  Crystal Roberts (Michael Bounds) of  Paragould, AR;  son Mark Coleman  of Redwood City, California; grandsons Joseph Gregory (April Gregory) of Spiro, Oklahoma,   Ryan Bounds of Paragould, AR;  granddaughter  LynnLee Bounds Paragould, AR;  Honorary son Stevie Frost  of Crown Point, Indiana; brother Marlon Jones (Joy) of Ventura, California; brother and sister in law Eddie and Kathy Coleman of  Liberty Hill Texas. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. 

          From the time he was born he was a natural born survivor losing his mother in his birth. He was always self-motivated, leaving home as an early teen, he started his own contracting business which proved extremely successful and  spanned his entire  lifetime. From an early age, his life’s mission and desire was to share his love  and knowledge of his Heavenly Father. Though he was tough on the outside, his love for his family, friends and critters was unending.  

          Visitation will be at Evans Funeral Home in Pocola, Oklahoma on October 31 from 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Mr. Jones' interment will be, at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery, in Paragould, AR with graveside services on November 7th 2:00 p.m.

          Pallbearers are Jack Williams, Michael Bounds, Joseph Gregory, Russell Jones, Steve Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Jones and Anthony Thomas.

          In order to comply with CDC guidelines face masks are required and friends are asked to social distance. 

     The funeral home will be open from 9-5 Thursday thru Saturday. - Pocola, OK 

 

Floyd Clement

Floyd Ray Clement, 83, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home.  Floyd was born August 9, 1937 in Alex, OK to Willie & Ola Ellen (Winters) Clement.  He was preceded in death by his wife Margie (7/20/2017) his parents; brothers, Clifford Clement; son, Glen Clement and two infant sisters.

          Survivors include his daughters & sons in law, Pat & Fred Nelson, Mary & Thad Martin; son & daughter in law, Ron & Sharolyn Clement; 12 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Herman Clement, Leonard Clement, Harold Clement & wife Cleeda; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister with Gene Heflin & Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow at Wister City Cemetery.

Dawn Wolfe

         Dawn Wolfe, 45, of Ft. Smith, AR passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Ft. Smith.  Dawn was born January 28, 1975 in Bakersfield, CA.  Dawn was preceded in death by her father, Darrell Jackson.

          Survivors include her husband, William; daughter, Micah McGinnis  of Poteau, OK; sons, Faron Price & Christian Price of Ft. Smith; stepchildren, Jorden Wilson & Mariah Wolfe; brothers & sisters, Kim & Rodney Checkal of Bakersfield, CA, Patricia & Scott Goodwin of Duncan, SC, Daryl & Nancy Jackson of Wister, OK, Tanya & Chris Morgan of Mena, AR, Steve Jackson of Ft. Smith, AR, Scott & Bryanna Jackson of Booneville, AR, Jennifer & Matt Harris of Mena, AR; grandchildren, Boston Jackson, Kaden Wilson, Emma Wilson, Ellie Wolfe; mother, Betty Dodson & husband Fred of Poteau; aunt, Becky Green; step siblings, Ann & Robby Anderson, William Dodson, Destiny Dodson, Joshua Dodson all of Poteau;  numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Kenneth Taylor officiating.  Burial will follow in Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Steve, Scott, Daryl, Chad & Jace Jackson, Norm Green, Chris Morgan, Faron & Christian Price, Ken Fariss.

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

 

DAVID HILL

 

David Ray Hill, 59, of Edinburg, TX (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away July 29, 2020 at his home.  David was born March 21, 1961 in Orange, CA to George B. Hill & Barbara Jo (Winsel) Duffy.  David was a respiratory therapist.  He worked at EOMC for 10 years and also he was an OTR Truck Driver.  David was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Raymond & Bessie Lee Winsel; Brice & Stella Hill.

          Survivors include his mother & step father, Barbara J. & Laurence E. Duffy, Jr.; brother & sister in law, Bob & Carla Hill of Wister, OK; niece Haily Hill of Pocola, OK; nephew, Bobby Hill & wife Abigail of Poteau; grand nieces, Alexandra Mae Hill & Charlotte Jo Hill of Poteau, OK; uncles & aunt, Paul & Mary McClure of Vian, OK;  Loren Sharp of Front Royal, VA; 1 daughter & grandson; numerous cousins; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Memorial service will be 1 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK.   

Jerry Deleplank

           Jerry Allen Deleplank, 71, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home.  Jerry was born October 12, 1948 in Bokoshe, OK to Frank & Pearl (Blair) Deleplank.  He worked for the City of Poteau and was a veteran of the US Army.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob & Jim; sisters, Carmen Duncan, Virginia Boswell & Francis Loman; grandson, A.J. Martinez & granddaughter, Hanna Elmore.

          He is survived by his wife, Ramona; daughters, Erika  & Curtis Elmore of Poteau, Michael & Scott Walker of TX, Marlena & James Caldwell of Houston, TX, Carolyn Hughes of Shady Point, OK;  TX; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; many nieces & nephews; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be held at a later date.