Coy Whisenhunt, 1928 - 2006
Coy “Boots” Whisenhunt, age 77, of Battiest passed away on Friday, June 30, 2006 at Broken Bow. He was born on October 25, 1928 in Smithville the son of Millard and Frances Shields Whisenhunt.
Boots was an accomplished well pump repairman and enjoyed helping people with all of their electrical problems. He loved fishing, was affiliated with the Baptist Faith, and had lived most of his life in McCurtain County.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl Whisenhunt, and Hoyt Whisenhunt; and sisters, Mable Humphrey, Dorothy Baker, and Reva Lincicome.
Boots is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Dan and Lavola Whisenhunt of Caddo Gap, Arkansas, and John Whisenhunt of Pickens; sisters, Opal Davis of Battiest, Zazel “Dutch” Meeks of Lakeside, California, and Hazel Martin of Pickens.
Graveside services will be held Monday, July 3, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Line Cemetery in Pickens with Bro. Perry Martin officiating.
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Okemah Brodie, 1920 - 2006
Okemah “Miss Polly” Brodie, 86, of Glover passed away July 1, 2006 at her residence. She was born on June 18, 1920 to Lawson and Marietta Scribner Stafford.
She was retired having been employed as a finance clerk with Montgomery Ward for over 25 years. She enjoyed deer hunting with her husband. She was a member of the Wright City Assembly of God and was an avid prayer warrior and very active in her church. She had lived in this area most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jim Brodie, in 2004.
She leaves to cherish her memory, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Services will be Monday, July 3, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wright City Assembly of God with Bro. Scott Stuart and Bro. Sam Bates officiating. Interment will follow in the Glover Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glover Cemetery Fund.
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J.W. Packwood, 1929 - 2006
James Wesley “J.W.” Packwood, 76, of Broken Bow, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1929, the son of James Leonard and Leona Mae (Roberts) Packwood.
J.W. was a veteran who served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He served as Deputy Sherrif in Wright City in the early 60’s. He liked hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing music. He was known as “Guitar Man”. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Packwood; son, Bruce Wayne Packwood; parents, James and Leona Mae Packwood; and sisters, Helen Fisher, Bonnie Fricks, Bessie Oliver, and Doris Packwood.
J.W. leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Brian Packwood and wife Natalie, Delta, AL, James Packwood and wife Cathey, Buckeye, AZ, Joe Packwood and wife Diane, Avondale, AZ, and Mike Walker and wife Kaye, Houston, TX; daughter, Susan Citty and husband Lyndel, Broken Bow; brother, Bill Packwood, Holly Creek, OK; sisters, Hazel Chumley, Hollis, OK, and Ramona Bean, Glover, OK; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 3, 2006 at Glover Cemetery, Glover, OK. Rev. Troy Ruffin will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Kelley and Tammy Freeman, 1960/1966 - 2006
Kelley Freeman, 46, of Idabel passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Wadley Medical Center, Texarkana, TX. and Tammy Freeman, 40 of Idabel passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006
Kelley and Tammy McKeever were married October 23, 2002 at DeQueen, AR. Kelley graduated from Durant High School and had lived in this community all of his adult life and Tammy had lived here all of her life. They were members of Trinity Baptist Church, Idabel, Kiamichi Independent Bikers and Athletics Booster Club. They both enjoyed motorcycling, watching their children play sports and spending time with family and friends. Kelley also enjoyed hunting and ranching and Tammy enjoyed reading.
Kelley was preceded in death by his grandparents, Young and Edna Freeman, Dan and Aline Watkins and William Jesse and Elizabeth Bloodworth. Tammy was preceded in death by her father, R.D. “Hoot” McKeever; grandparents, Evelyn and Jim Lessly, Roy McKeever and Doyce McCary.
They both leave to cherish their memory Kelley’s father and step-mother, Ken and Dana Freeman, Idabel, mother and step-father Jo and Bill Tucker, Durant; step-grandparents, Bill and Helen Tucker, Armstrong, OK. Tammy’s mother and step-father, Donita and John Covington, Idabel and grandmother, Vivian McKeever, Idabel; two daughters, Cassie McKeever, Durant, Layla Freeman, Idabel; one son Bronson Freeman, Idabel; one granddaughter, Jayla Brown, Idabel; Kelley’s two brothers, Dakota Tucker and Jonathan Tucker both of Durant; two step-brothers, Tyson Jones, Broken Bow and Michael Tucker, Calera, OK; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Sharon Freeman, Tulsa, Leslie Michelle and Mike McGovern, Idabel; one step-sister, Tina Bounds, Temple, TX.; Tammy’s one sister and brother-in-law, Misty & Scott Rowland, Idabel and several aunts uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of friends and family.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at First Baptist Church, Idabel with Bro. Kent House, Bro. Doug Clements and Bro. Doug McClure officiating. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
In lieu of flowers a benefit fund has been set up at McCurtain County National Bank, Idabel for Cassie, Layla and Bronson.
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Steven Dale Clowdus, 1954 - 2006
Steven Dale Clowdus, 51, of Broken Bow, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1954, the son of Curtis Wayne and Jessie O. (Pointer) Clowdus.
Steven enjoyed Harley’s, hunting, horses and water skiing. He also loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Jessie Clowdus; and one brother, Doyle Wayne Clowdus.
Steven leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sherrie Clowdus Smith, of the home; two sons, Steven Joe and Thomas Dale Clowdus, both of Payne Springs, TX; three daughters, Wendy Denise Clowdus Tate, of Garland, TX, Tiffany Marie Clowdus Droke, of Payne Springs, TX, and Kirstin Eilers, Seattle, WA; four brothers, Alan Joe Clowdus, Reno, NV, Howard Reed, Garland, TX, Richard Clowdus, Texas, and Grady Smith, his nephew that is as close as a brother; two sisters, Donella Smith, Carrollton, TX, and Linda Spears, Patton Ville, TX; seven grandchildren, Dalan Clowdus, Broken Bow, Christian, Skylar, and Catelynn Droke, all of Payne Springs, TX, Kelby, Madison and Chaiden Tate, all of Garland, TX; several nieces and nephews and a host of many friends.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2006 at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at Hochatown Cemetery. Rev. Robert Stuart will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Jim Vinyard, 1945 - 2006
Jim Vinyard, 61, passed away on June 25, 2006 at the Choctaw Memorial Hospital in Hugo, Oklahoma. He was born November 11, 1945 in Benton, Arkansas, and had lived most of his life in Boswell.
Services are set for Wednesday, June 28, 2006 by 2:00 at the Goodsprings Presbyterian Church in Boswell, OKlahoma.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at the funeral home (Miller & Miller).
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Alice I Bullock Hosey, 1907 - 2006
Alice I Bullock Hosey, 98, of the Redland Community passed away Saturday, June 24, 2006 in Idabel. She was born October 21, 1907 in Alabama to J.R. and Matilda McGeeHee Bullock. Alice and W.I. (Bill) Hosey were married in September of 1924 in Paris, Arkansas.
Alice was a homemaker and along with her husband owned and operated the Redland Store for over 30 years. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Alice was a member of the Redland Church of Christ and loved cooking for church camps and 4H camps.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a grandson Billy Ray Hosey; and 6 sisters and 3 brothers.
Alice is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, J.W. and Charlene Hosey of Tulsa, and Raymond and Barbara Hosey of the Redland Community; a daughter and son-in-law, Allene and Ellis Shelton of the Redland Community; a sister, Effie Walker of Paris, Arkansas; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Services will be Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redland Church of Christ with Leon Watson and Victor Balagbagan officiating. Interment will follow in the Redland Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2006 at the funeral home.
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James Haskell “Hack” Thomas, 1927 - 2006
James Haskell “Hack” Thomas, 78, of Broken Bow, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Texarkana. He was born December 20, 1927, in Holly Creek, OK the son of Westley Thomas and Willie (Allen) Thomas.
James lived in this community most of his life. He worked as a cross-country truck driver. He served our country in the United States Army. While his health permitted he liked to go camping and fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Westley and Willie Thomas; brothers, Carl Thomas and Charles Thomas; and sisters, Oleta Edwards and Willie Faye Gregory.
James leaves to cherish his memory his nephew, Roger Edwards, Holly Creek; nieces, Flora Rankin, DeKalb, TX, and Joyce Hallmark, Broken Bow; very special friends, David Cunningham, Broken Bow, and Bill Hughes, Hugo; and numerous great and great-great-nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2006 at Holly Creek Cemetery, Holly Creek Community, OK. Bro. Cletus Hawkins and Bro. Clint Bray will officiate.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 25, 2006 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Arthur Coleman Ridge, Jr, 1958 - 2006
Arthur Coleman Ridge, Jr passed away on June 22, 2006 in Minden, Louisiana. Arthur was born February 13, 1958 in Oklahoma City, OK the son of Arthur Coleman Ridge, Sr. and Ophelia (Lemon) Ridge.
The family will receive friends Sunday June 25, 2006 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the funeral home. FuneraL services will be held in the Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Hugo, OK on Monday June 26, 2006 at 2:00 PM.
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Henry Owens, 1924 - 2006
Henry Owens, 81, of Haworth, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. He was born August 16, 1924, in Pleasant Hill the son of Enoch Owens and Mamie (Carrell) Owens.
Henry lived in this area all his life. He married Dessie Wright in DeQueen fifty-seven years ago. He was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, mechanic, and enjoyed making windmills. He was affiliated with the Assembly of God faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Enac Owens and Mamie (Carrell) Owens; sisters, Lorene Watts and Mamie McIntosh.
Henry leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Dessie Owens, of the home; daughter Peggy Thompson and husband Terry, Ashdown, Ark; brothers, Roy Owens, Ashdown, Ark, and Elva Owens, Idabel; grandchildren, Billy Walker, Kaysie Atkins, Annette Walker, Lorinda Parks, and James Parks; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Haworth Cemetery, Haworth, Okla. James Carrell will officiate.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 24, 2006 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Faye Gates, 1922 - 2006
Faye Gates, 83, Redland, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Broken Bow Nursing Home, Broken Bow, OK. She was born August 15, 1922, at Bethel, OK., the daughter of W.F. and Nancy Lawrence.
Faye married Don Dale Gates in September, 1947, at Mena, AR. She was affiliated with the Baptist faith. She was a life long resident of the community. She enjoyed helping her husband of 59 years raise chickens on their poultry farm, working as a Hand to Hand volunteer, quilting and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.F. and Nancy Lawrence; brother, W.F. Lawrence Jr.; two sisters, Willie Hoover and Edith Marshall.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Don Dale Gates of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Leah Gates of Redland Community; one daughter and son-in-law; Kathryn and Larry Wood of Kingston, OK.; one brother, Ernie Lawrence of Rockwall, TX.; three sisters, Lillian Whitten of Idabel, OK., Dessie Stinnet and Sylvia Luellan both of Owasso, OK.; six grandchildren, Brett Lane and wife Michelle, Blake Lane, Shelly Blalock and husband Shawn, Brandon Gates, Lindsey Gates and Anna McLain; three great-grandchildren, Colton Lane, Daxen Lane, Jace Gates.
Services will be at 2 P.M. Saturday, June 24, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Idabel with Pastor Gary Lanier officiating. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery, Idabel.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 22, at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Spencer Hall, 1979 - 2006
Spencer Hall, 27, of Idabel graduated from this life at home in Idabel on June 20, 2006, after a lengthy illness.
Preceding him in death were his maternal family members Betty Jo Spencer, Hugh Spencer, and Greg Spencer, all of the Idabel area.
He is survived by his mother, Susan Spencer and step-father, Hon. Don Ed Payne of Idabel/Ft. Towson, his brother and sister-in-law, Nathan and Kimberly Hall of Hugo, his dad, Gene Hall of Idabel, and his paternal grandparents, Fred and Nela Hall of Idabel. He is also survived by his Soul mate, Angela Watkins-Hall of Idabel.
A ceremony honoring Spencer will be held 2:00 Friday, June 23, 2006 at the Norwood Chapel, located at 212 E. Main Street, Idabel. Rev. Donna Dodson will officiate.
A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Norwood Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested charitable donations be made to the:
National Kidney Foundation
30 E. 33rd Street, Suite 1100
New York, NY 10016
Phone 800-622-9010
Fax 212-689-9261
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Hershel Sullivan, 1917 - 2006
Hershel Sullivan, 89, of Smithville, passed away Monday, June 19, 2006 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. He was born March 17, 1917, in Smithville the son of Walter Sullivan and Ollie (McDonald).
Hershel lived in Smithville most of his life. He served our country in the United States Army, Infantry Division. He married Rhoda A. (Jefferson), and they had 54 wonderful years together. Hershel enjoyed fishing, working in the garden, feeding his dogs and chickens, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sullivan and Ollie (McDonald); brothers, Darrell Sullivan and J. L. Sullivan; and sister, Vada Cooper.
Hershel leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rhoda Sullivan, of the home; daughters, Dora Barrett, Amity, AR, Julia Watson and Martha Watson, Watson, OK; and LaDonna Johnson, Smithville; sons, Charles Lewis, Meeker, OK, and Travis Sullivan, Smithville; sisters, Lorene Green, Oregon, Ima Lou Webb, Bethel, Wilma Hooks, Mena, AR, and Cloe, Oregon; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Nanih Chito Cemetery, Smithville. Rev. Keith Hammick will officiate.
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Sky Tucker Lane, 1989 - 2006
Sky Tucker Lane left his earthly home on June 18, 2006. He is the loving son of James Edwin Lane and Lee Williams Burcham. He was born in Idabel, OK on February 15, 1989.
Always cherished by his sister, Amber ShaNell Lane of Edmond, OK, and brother, Andrew O’Bannon of Tulsa, OK. Sky is loved and will be missed by his “brother” Drew Anderson along with numerous friends and family. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Audrey Pond, Pat William, Donald Coleman, and Medford William, all of Broken Bow; paternal grandparents, Nancy Lane, Idabel, and Jim and Rebecca Lane, Grove; and great-grandmothers, Vivian Lane, Broken Bow, and Lucille Griggs, Idabel.
Sky was an honor roll student and a member of the Broken Bow Savages Football Team. An avid outdoorsman who loved to water ski, hunt, as well as fish. Never meeting a stranger, Sky lived his life to the fullest.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at First Assembly of God Church, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at Holly Creek Cemetery, Holly Creek Community. Rev. LaRoi Wood, Rev. Tim Wood, and Rev. Kent House will officiate.
The family is holding a life celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 1505 S. Park Dr. in Broken Bow. Bring your favorite photo and story to share.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Broken Bow First Assembly of God. Rev. LaRoi Woods, Rev. Tim Woods, and Rev. Kent House will officiate. Interment will be at Holly Creek Cemetery in the Holly Creek community.
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Bob Allen Sisk, 1932 - 2006
Bob Allen Sisk, 74, of Broken Bow, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1932, in Alikchi, OK, to Jim Sisk and Louise (Baker) Sisk.
Bob and Peggy Sisk were married for thirty two years. Bob was a lifelong McCurtain County resident. He served his country in the Navy. Bob was a Mason for fifty years, a retired truck driver from Daryl Thomason Trucking and a member of the Clebit Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, and gardening his roses. Bob especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Louise Sisk; one granddaughter; and best friend, Bernard Axton.
Bob leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Peggy Sisk; two daughters, Kiamita Young and husband Dale, of Pickens, OK; Landra Crawford and husband Custer, of Houston, TX; one son, Paul Rung and wife Alyson, of Atoka, OK; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jack Sisk and wife Wanda, Johnie Sisk and wife Nancy, and Donnie Sisk and wife Jo Ann; friend, Sandy Leslie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Clebit Baptist Church, Clebit, OK. Bro. Perry Martin will officiate. Interment will be at County Line Cemetery, Pickens, OK.
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Oscar Galloway, 1910 - 2006
Oscar Galloway, age 96, lifetime resident of McCurtain County, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Texarkana. He was born January 1, 1910 in Garvin.
Oscar was a retired farmer and rancher. He loved working on the farm, raising cattle, horses, and chickens. Oscar enjoyed hunting and chicken fighting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bunk and Cardelia Galloway; his wife, Erma Jean Galloway; sons, Oscar Galloway Jr., and Clifford Galloway; daughters, Patricia Clark, and Nancy Hinds; 15 brothers and sisters.
Oscar is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Angie Galloway, John Galloway, Evie Galloway, Milton and Donna Galloway, Malcom and Sarah Galloway, Gilbert and Rena` Clark, Joe Wayne and Marie Clark, Stevie Clark, and Arthur and Sonya Clark; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Galloway, Katherine Galloway, Angie and Randy Andrews, Seniora and Theodis Galloway, Lisa Galloway, Martha Gayour, Adella and Vincent Paxton, Mildred Galloway, Evelyn Clark, and Erma Clark; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
It was Oscar’s request that his services be private.
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Casie Renee Neurenberg Driver, 1984 - 2006
Casie Renee Neurenberg Driver, 22, of Broken Bow, passed away June 16, 2006 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1984, in Idabel, OK.
Casie was a lifetime resident of Broken Bow. She liked to go to church at Good News Fellowship. Casie liked people and loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rush Neurenberg; grandfathers, Carson Steel, and George Neurenberg.
Casie leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Vance Driver, Broken Bow; son, Rustin Lee Driver, Kingfisher, OK; mother, Vickie Risher and husband Steven Risher; brother, “Bubba” James Carson Basford, Garvin, OK; sisters, Teri Jo Dickerson, Kingfisher, OK, and Stacie Marie Neurenberg, Broken Bow; grandmother, Sue Jacobs; great-grandmother, Geraldine “Granny” Thomas; aunts, Twilla Jacobs Carver and husband Tommy, Joan Caldwell, Debra Shomo, and Sheryl Stokes; uncles, Donnie, Ronnie, and Robert Steel, and Lloyd Neurenberg, special cousin, Tony Steel; and a host of other family and friends.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow. Pastor Doug Deramus will officiate. Interment will be at Broken Bow Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Kenneth L. Chapman, 1937 - 2006
Kenneth L. Chapman, 68, of Eagletown, passed away Friday, June 16, 2006 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, Idabel, OK. He was born October 9, 1937, in Hedley, TX, to Virgil Bruce Chapman and Minnie Lee (Baxter) Chapman.
Kenneth and Betty Davis Chapman were united in marriage on May 19, 1961. He was a lifetime resident. He served his country for nine years in the Army Reserve. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Chapman; and brother, Willie Joe Chapman.
Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Betty A. Chapman, of the home; sons, Roy Don Chapman and wife Patty, Eagletown, Steven D. Chapman and wife Renee, Buna, TX, special son Don Cook, Eagletown; daughters, Shelby Chapman, Eagletown, Michelle Gaddy and husband Chris, Eagletown; brothers, Jerry Chapman and wife Sharon, Eagltown, and John Chapman and wife Von, Bakersfield, CA; sisters, Wanda Blocker and husband Robert, Goodwater, OK, and Sybil Gordon and husband Gene, Denton, TX; grandchildren, Roy Allen, Eagletown, Steven Horn, Eagletown, Dylan Chapman, Buna, TX, Misty Chapman, Eagletown, Joe Chapman, Buna, TX, Kacey Chapman, Eagletown, Kaylee Gaddy, Eagletown; one aunt, one uncle, eight nieces, seven nephews, and a host of friends.
Weather permitting, graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Eagletown Cemetery, Eagletown, OK. If raining, services will be at Stateline Church of Christ, Panki Bok, OK. Bro. Cy Davis will officiate.
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Ilis Mae Hopkins, 1922 - 2006
Ilis Mae Hopkins, 84, of Idabel, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006 in Idabel. She was born April 18, 1922 in Udall, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Neva Covel Hopkins.
Ilis was a homemaker and enjoyed coloring, singing, and playing bingo at the nursing home. She had lived in this area since 1988 moving from Winfield, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Daniel Miller; grandsons, Jeffery Scott McNeal and Jerald Blake McNeal; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Roy Metzger; and son-in-law, Jerry McNeal.
Ilis is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Arlene McNeal of Idabel, and Susan and Mike Coy of Elk City, Oklahoma; granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Chris McNeal Clark of Idabel and Dr. Rebecca McNeal and David Stovall of Glenpool; great-grandsons, Brandon Clark of Idabel and Chris Coy of Elk City, Oklahoma; great-granddaughter, Crystal Coy of Elk City, Oklahoma; sister, Fern Walker of Terlton, Oklahoma; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Graveside service will be Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Canfield Cemetery with Horton McDonald officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2006 at the funeral home.
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Clara B. Bridges, 1931 - 2006
Rev. Clara B. Bridges 74, Valliant, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Dubuis Health System, Paris, TX. She was born November 26, 1931 at Lawton, OK. the daughter of Frank & Della Wano.
Clara and Orville Bridges were married July 21, 1954 at Kingsman, AZ. She was a retired minister, having pastored Mt Zion Assembly of God Church and Millerton Assembly of God Church. She loved the Lord and enjoyed her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Della Wano; her husband, Orville Bridges on July 16, 1996; sister, Virgie Turk and brother, Franklin Wano.
She leaves to cherish her memory one son and daughter-in-law, Leland & Karen Bridges of Valliant; one daughter and son-in-law, Anita & Terry Voss of Valliant; four sisters, Jeri Buck and husband Marvin of Oklahoma City, Laveta McCraw and husband Jack of Shawnee, Shirley Stafford and husband Ed of Valliant and Susie Dunn of Prague; two brothers Max Wano & wife Tosh and Billy Wano & wife Darlene all of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren, Marla Bridges of Denver, Co., Shawn Hess and wife Cheri of Amarillo, TX, Kristy Voss and husband Brian of Luther, OK, Jessica Voss and Justin Voss both of Valliant and Miranda Baldwin of Idabel; eight great-grandchildren, Kenadee and Reagan Hess of Amarillo, TX, Skyler Voss, Curtis Estabrook and Cody Estabrook all of Luther, OK, Cammeron Baldwin, Macayla Baldwin and Colbey Baldwin all of Idabel and a special friend Leon Coffman.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Valliant Church of God with Rev. Ricky Patterson and Rev. Bob Thornburgh officiating. Interment will follow in Valliant Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, June 9 at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Jo Ann Swink, 1929 - 2006
Jo Ann Swink, 77, of Swink, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006 in Hugo. She was born January 9, 1929 in Swink, OK the daughter of H.M. Mahon and Grace (Harkins) Mahon and has lived in the Swink community for about 8 years.
She married David Swink on November 25, 1945 in Amarillo, TX. She liked to dance and play slot machines. She enjoyed people and being with her family and friends. She worked as a switchboard operator in McCuistian Hospital in Paris, TX. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, a Brownie Leader for the Girl Scouts, member of the Eastern Star and a Campfire Girl.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Jeffery Sizemore.
She is survived by her husband David Swink of Swink, OK one son David M. Swink of California and Laura Joan Sizemore of California, one grandson David Justin Sizemore, two sisters; Barbara Luke of Oklahoma, and Kay Hughes of Paris, TX along with a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at the Swink Cemetery – Swink, OK, Saturday June 17, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Burgie Thomas officiating.
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George Forrester, 1928 - 2006
George Forrester, 77, of Ft. Worth, Texas passed away Monday, June 12, 2006 at Ft. Worth. He was born May 8, 1928 in Idabel, the son of Perry and Mary Clark Forrester.
George owned and operated George’s Pit Barbeque in Granbury, Texas for over 30 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in Korea, a longtime member of the Assemblies of God, and was a resident of Ft. Worth for over 50 years. George was a wonderful Christian man dedicated to serving God.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
George is survived by his wife, Mary Forrester of Ft. Worth; sons, Jimmy Forrester, David Forrester, and Mike Forrester all of Ft. Worth; 3 sisters, Betty, Nellie, and Sharon; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be on Thursday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. at the Conley-White Funeral Chapel in Idabel. Interment will follow in the Denison Cemetery.
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Dennis "Denny" Allen Allensworth, 1963 - 2006
Dennis Allensworth passed away in 2006. Denny Allensworth was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1963. He was employed at Weyerhaeuser for 20 years and was an amateur archaeologist. He was preceded in death by his daughter Brandi Allensworth.
Memorial services for Dennis Allen “Denny” Allensworth, 43, of Sobol, OK are being held at 10:00 AM June 15, 2006 in the Rufe Baptist Church. Reverend Donall Allensworth of Lakeland, FL, will be officiating.
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Tara Lynn Winters, 1953 - 2006
Tara Lynn Winters, 52, of Watson, passed away June 11, 2006 at Mt. Herman, OK. She was born June 20, 1953, in Tulare, CA.
Beloved mother, loving daughter, and loyal friend, Tara was an outgoing person who loved people and was always positive about life. Her dog, Copper, was her companion whom she adored. She liked ceramics, working in the garden, and quilting. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Laird; adopted father, Dewy Wideman; brother, David Thompson; great-grandmother, Sally Wideman; and great-grandfather, Elbert Wideman.
Tara leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Brian Toon and wife Teressa, McAlester, and Joe Toon and wife Lucynda, Hatfield, AR; daughter, Tina Clowers and husband Kevin, Porterville, CA; mother, Arline Thompson, Newman, CA; adopted mother, Marie Bruce, Watson; sisters, Rose McCellon and husband Gary, Waldron, AR, Francine Neely and husband Doug, Portland, OR, and Deborah Floyd and husband Kenneth, Atascadero, CA; half-brother, Jim Thompson, Newman, CA; half-sister, Brenda Conklin, Redding, CA; grandchildren, Scott, Megan, and Samantha Toon, Josh, Kaleb, and Nicole Clowers, Steven Fisher, and Krystal, Kristine, Tony, and Tonya Blake; great-grandchild, Cali Blake; and a host of other family and friends.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2006 at Panther Creek Church, Watson, OK. Rev. Kent Perkins will officiate. Interment will be at Smithville Cemetery, Smithville, OK.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Kirby Dean Harley, 1975 - 2006
Kirby Dean Harley, 31, of Idabel, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2006 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1975, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the son of Charlene Harley.
Kirby and Tonya Marie John Harley were married March 18, 2000 at Las Vegas, NV.
He was a truck driver for Schneider Inc. a member of Bok Chito United Methodist Church and was a lifetime residence of the community. He enjoyed coaching and supporting daughter Lakien in Idabel Summer Baseball, teaching his son Koy to fish, babysitting baby dolls for daughter Sloane, watching movies with wife Tonya, camping with family, watching OU football, Major League baseball, playing pool and cat fishing.
He was preceded in death by his Great Grandparents, Tobias and Rosa Williston, Great Grandparents, Leo Harley and Lena Battice and Aunt Cynthia Harley.
Kirby leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Tonya Marie Harley of the home; his mother, Charlene Harley, Idabel; mother and father in-law, Marilyn and Franky Vancil; one son, Koy Dean Harley of the home; two daughters, Lakien C’Leste Harley and Sloane Kyriea Harley both of the home; grandparents, Charles Roy & Effieline Harley, Idabel; three brothers, Jason Tisho, Nicholas John and wife Raquel, all of Idabel and Patrick John and wife Karie, Tucson, AZ; three sisters JoAnn Battiest, Betsy Frunk and husband Matt and Sonja John all of Idabel; special aunt, Sandra “Deebo” Harris, Idabel; four aunts, six uncles, 2 nieces, 10 nephews, a special friend Willie Gragg and a host of cousins, great aunts and friends.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Idabel with Rev. Johnny Shomo officiating. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Charles Roberts, 1927 - 2006
Charles Roberts, 79, Idabel, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2006 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, Idabel. He was born April 22, 1927 at Shoults, OK, the son of Charles Walter and Mamie Cline Deal Roberts.
Charles was retired from the City of Idabel as a Maintenance Supervisor. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country during the Korean War and was a lifetime residence of the community.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Jean Roberts; his parents; two brothers, Ben Norwood and Joe Norwood; two sisters, Hazel Wyrick and Judy Barker and son-in-law, Bobby Chadwick.
He leaves to cherish his memory one son and daughter-in-law Micheal & Shawnda Roberts of Stradford; one daughter, Jeannie Chadwick of Idabel; grandson, Lance Chadwick of Idabel; granddaughter, Carley Roberts of Stradford; a special adopted granddaughter, Jeannie Bacorn of Broken Bow and a host of friends.
Graveside services were today at 2 p.m. June 13, 2006 at Denison Cemetery, Idabel with Dick Logan officiating.
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Trampas Wyatt Gilbert, 1976 - 2006
Trampas Wyatt Gilbert was born to Christopher Dale Gilbert and Marla Sue Mangum Gilbert on October 8, 1976. He was his Papa and Grandma Mangum’s first grandchild and a joy to them. He was lobed and spoiled by his mother’s three brothers (Lance, Monty and Brad) they all feel that they had a hand in raising him. He started out life loving the outdoors and animals, this love lasted throughout his life. He spent hours on a horse. When he was a year old his dad and uncles were moving cattle and he begged to go so Uncle Monty put him in the saddle with him where he played and napped the day away, this began a life long love of horses. At the age of fourteen he was diagnosed with a heart condition and given six months to live. His Uncle Brad took him on a bike ride of four hundred and fifty miles that summer and his heart improved. Trampas treasured that time.
Trampas met Elizabeth Eve Ilkenhans on Valentines Day 1995 while he was going to college. They fell in love instantly and married on June 2, 1995. They were sealed in the St. George Temple for time and all eternity on November 23, 1996. They had eleven happy years together. Elizabeth is very grateful that the Lord allowed them that much time together. Trampas and Elizabeth lived in Panguitch, Utah for over then years and had four wonderful children together: Trenity Dale, Adrianna Eve, Dallas Wyatt and Sierra Faith, their fifth child will be born in the middle of July and will be named Trampas Dylan. Shortly after Trent was born in 1997 Trampas went through two heart surgeries and extended his time here on earth. Trampas loved his children and enjoyed playing with them. Trampas was very giving and never too busy to help when someone was in need. He loved going hunting with his family and his last hunt was helping his cousin Wes who drew out for Elk in Southern Utah.
They moved to Dallas, Texas in February so that Trampas could continue his education and become a diesel mechanic. He was doing great in school and loved what he was learning there. Trampas and Elizabeth had been spending most of their weekends visiting his parents and grandparents in Oklahoma. Papa always had a few chores for him to do and he loved being able to help his Papa. Just a few weeks ago Trampas told Liz that his Papa was his hero. Trampas will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held today at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Idabel with Bishop Elroy Bundy officiating. Interment followed in Valliant Cemetery
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Stephens "Steve" M. Walkup, 1931 - 2006
Stevphens M. Walkup, 75, passed away in Valliant, Oklahoma on June 8, 2006. Steve M. Walkupwas born December 13, 1931 in Valliant, Ok the son of Frances Erwin Walkup and Lula (Martin) Walkup and grew up in the Valliant area until 1971 when he moved to Blanchard, OK.
Memorial services to be held at a later date
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H.A. "Spud" Parsons, 1916 - 2006
H.A. “Spud” Parsons, 89, passed away in Hugo, Oklahoma on June 8, 2006. Spud was born June 19, 1916 in Ringold, OK the son of Jess Parsons and Daisy (Gordon) Parsons and lived in the Ringold community for over 75 years.
The family will receive friends Sunday June 11, 2006 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Valliant, Oklahoma on June 12, 2006 at 10:00 AM
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Verline Solon, 1926 - 2006
Verline Solon, 79, of Idabel, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Idabel. She was born September 9, 1926 in Dennison, Texas the daughter of Melvin and Verda Lynn Jackson Thompson.
Verline owned and operated Solon Realty and Solon Antiques for many years, both were located on Texas Avenue in Idabel. She enjoyed raising birds and had lived in this area for 35 years moving from Dennison, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Patch Solon; a daughter, Florence West; sons, Melvin West and Vernon Gayle Wooton.
Verline is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Cecil Ray and Judy West of Idabel, and Luke Wooton of Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Marion Sue and Steve Voss of Idabel, Catherine and Bubby Black of Golden, and Angel and Lance Wyrick of Idabel; 23 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be private.
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Willie “W.F.” Ellis, 1914 - 2006
Willie “W.F.” Ellis, age 92, passed away on June 1, 2006 in Valliant, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Texas Army National Guard (36th Infantry Division Company M) and was activated when Pearl Harbor was attacked. He was sent to North Africa in 1942 then was in Italy until 1944. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Willie Ellis was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Valliant. He was born July 3, 1914 in Hot Springs County Arkansas, the son of Grover Cleveland Ellis and Mary Ellen (Sutton) Ellis and had lived at his present home since 1945. He loved being on his farm with the cattle. He married Leona Hartline December 29, 1941. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2005. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Dale in 1993.
His surviving relatives include three sons, Jerry Ellis and wife, Cynthia of Valliant, Danny Ellis and wife Sandy, of Valliant and Ben Ellis of McAlester, OK; four brothers, Luther Ellis, Calvin Ellis, Lueying Ellis and Kenneth Ellis, all of Wichita Falls, TX; two grandchildren, Thomas Ellis and D’Andra Ellis; A special part of the family are caregivers: Sherry Quigley, Terri Smith, Jade Stout and Pat Thompson.
Services were held at the First United Methodist Church, Valliant, OK on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Scotty Stuart officiating.
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Joel Colbert, 1941 - 2006
Joel John Colbert, 64, of Wright City, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at McCurtain Manor Nursing Home. He was born September 22, 1941 at Talihina, OK, the son of Julius and Addie (Phillips) Colbert.
Joel was an elder at St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, Broken Bow. He was a sawmill worker at Weyerhaeuser in Wright City. Joel was a lifelong follower of the Lord. He enjoyed attending singings, hunting, fishing, and loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Colbert; parents, Julius and Addie (Phillips) Colbert; brother, Julius Colbert, Jr.; and sister, Hildred Mombi.
Joel leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Joel J. Colbert, Jr., Wright City; Rick Kaniatobe and wife Phyllis, Glover; daughter, Debra Gutierrez and husband Carlos, Broken Bow; grandchildren, Joshua Colbert and Jeremiah Colbert, Bethel, Josiah Colbert and Jeridan Colbert, Wilburton, Ishmael Gutierrez, Broken Bow, and Christy Kaniatobe, Millerton; sister, Nora Walker, Broken Bow; brother, Claude Shomo, Broken Bow; special niece, Amy Johnson, Broken Bow; numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Presbyterian Cemetery, Broken Bow. Rev. Gene Wilson will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2005 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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