Bertie Lavonia Darity, 1921 - 2006
Bertie Lavonia Darity, 85, of Eagletown, was called home to heaven on October 29, 2006. She was born March 21, 1921, in Shinewell, OK, the daughter of Ben and Hattie (Jones) Vandiver.
Bertie graduated from Haworth High School in Durant. She worked at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City during World War II. She then taught thirty-four years for the Eagletown School District, two years at Willis Springs, three years at Hochatown, and thirty years in fourth grade at Eagletown Elementary.
Bertie was a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Eagletown, and served as song leader and Sunday school teacher for many years. Following her retirement she worked with the Eagletown Senior Citizens as long as her health permitted. She loved gardening, teaching, her students, church, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Minnie Wright; parents, Ben and Hattie Vandiver; her husband of forty-six years, Milton (Mutt) Darity; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Bertie leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Jeanette Simpson and husband Sherrill, Eagletown, and Carol Graham, Oak Hill; grandchildren, Milton R. Simpson, Eagletown, and Terri Powers, Idabel; and great granddaughters, Blakely Frazier Smith and Cheyenna Powers, Idabel.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at the Eagletown School Gymnasium, Eagletown, OK. Rev. Tommy McCaig will officiate. Interment will follow at Eagletown Cemetery, Eagletown, OK.
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Grace Mayer Johnson, 1910 - 2006
Grace Mayer Johnson, 96, of Idabel, OK passed away October 25, 2006 in Idabel. Grace was born October 3, 1910 at Valliant OK. She was the last surviving child of ten children, born to Emanuel Phillip Stuart and Alice Mae Stuart.
Grace graduated from Oklahoma A and M. After graduation, she worked for the Farm Security Administration. However, most of her working career was in the school teaching profession in McCurtain County, where she taught for more than 20 years. Grace was a member of the By Pass Church of Christ in Idabel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her first husband, Raggon Mayer and second husband, Elbert Johnson.
Surviors include two sons; Charles Mayer of Mercedes, Texas and Raggon Mayer, of Dallas, Texas, and three grandchildren.
Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 28, at the By Pass Church of Christ with Jim Mashburn officiating. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery, Idabel, under the direction of Jim Norwood Funeral Home.
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Connie Ray (Bo) Fairless, 1948 - 2006
Connie Ray (Bo) Fairless, 58, of Pickens, passed away October 24, 2006. He was born August 27, 1948, in Brushy Ridge, OK, the son of Henry and Ethel (Savage) Fairless.
Bo was a veteran who served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He married Florena Mae Battiest on March 28, 1992 in Bethel, OK. Bo liked to shell pecans for everyone, and fish and hunt. But most of all he liked to drive his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and everyone else, through the mountains he logged all his life, looking for wildlife.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rita Fairless and Francis Liles; father, Henry Fairless; and his first wife, Leona Fairless.
Bo leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Florena Fairless, Pickens; mother, Ethel Fairless, Smithville; sons, Pete Fairless and wife Kim, Zafra, OK, Marty Fairless and wife Rose, Battiest, Cheyenne Fairless, Pickens, and Gerard Fairless, Pickens; daughters, Connie Smith and husband Ray, Ewell, TX, and Skye Fairless, Pickens; adopted daughter, Doris Parsons and husband Shawn, Clebit; brothers, Coy Fairless and wife Louetta, Smithville, Carl Fairless and wife Sue, Hatfield, AR, Calvin Fairless and wife Rosie, Cove, AR, Charles Fairless, Smithville, Everett Fairless and wife Sissy, Greenbrier, AR, and Marlon Fairless, Watson; sisters, Neva Fairless, Hatfield, Carolyn Hammonds and husband Lewis, Smithville, Oleta Lawrence and husband Paul, Dardnelle, AR, and Freda Gibson and husband Allen, Pittsburg, TX; grandchildren, Rachelle Smith and Henry Smith, Ewell, TX, Crystal Weeks and Rychie Fairless, Battiest, Mischa Fairless, Melissa Fairless, Caleb Fairless, and Lanie Fairless, Zafra; grand-god-children, Brandon, Derek, Destani, and Britani; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services will be held 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2006, at the Battiest School Gymnasium, Battiest, OK. Rev. Victor Anglin will officiate. Interment will follow at Wilson Battiest Family Cemetery, Bethel, OK.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Velma Campbell Johnson, 1913 - 2006
Velma Campbell Johnson, 93, of Mt. Herman Community passed away Monday, October 23, 2006 at Mt. Herman. She was born January 16, 1913 in Parks, Arkansas, the daughter of Carter and Lillie Whitson Sizemore.
Velma was a homemaker and lived most of her lifetime in the Mt. Herman Community. She was affiliated with the Holiness Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Pearl Campbell in 1971; daughter, Vadis Barrick in 1983; and grandson, Brian Campbell in 1988.
Velma is survived by 114 of her descendents which include her 2 sons, Johnny Campbell and Jerry Campbell, both of Antlers, OK; 6 daughters, Margie Patrick of Paris, TX, Margarett Ham of Panama, OK, Barbara Johnson of Mt. Herman Community; Ruth Tramble of Antlers, OK, Charlotte Howard of Mt. Herman Community, and Sharon Lucas of Dallas, TX; 31 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great grandchildren and 2 great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Eula Mae Sims of Muldrow, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2006 at the Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery with Rev. Robert Weeks and Rev. Ralph Taylor officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Christopher Lee Ware, 1984 - 2006
Christopher Lee Ware, 21, of Broken Bow, passed away October 22, 2006, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1984, in Idabel, OK, the son of Harold Ware and Debra (Hudgins) Sims.
Christopher liked fishing, and watching football and NASCAR. He was affiliated with the First Assembly of God Church in Broken Bow and Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Charlie Hudgins; paternal grandfather, Charlie Ware; maternal grandmother, Helen Hudgins; uncles, Kelly Ware, Royce Boyd, and Danny Ledford; and aunt, Marie Krammie.
Christopher leaves to cherish his memory his mother and step-father, Debra and Larry Sims, Broken Bow; father, Harold Ware, Broken Bow; step-mother, Cheryl Ware, Broken Bow; sisters, Brandi Ware, Cheyenne DeMoss, and Jennifer Ware, all of Broken Bow; step-sisters, Shirley Ruth and Cheryl Lynn Lewis; brother, Jacob Sims, Broken Bow; maternal grandfather, Charles Hudgins, Broken Bow; paternal grandmother, Retha Ware, Broken Bow; maternal great-grandmother, Esta Hudgins, Broken Bow; uncle, Steve Hudgins, Broken Bow; aunts, Karla Ledford and Debra Hudgins, Broken Bow; niece, Jade Ware; and a host of other family and friends.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at First Assembly of God Church, Broken Bow. Bro. Greg Curtis and Bro. LaRoi Woods will officiate. Interment will follow at Broken Bow Cemetery, Broken Bow, OK.
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Octavio Raygadas Perez , 1966 - 2006
Octavio Raygadas Perez, 40, of Broken Bow, passed away October 15, 2006, at Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana. He was born March 3, 1966, in Tasquillo, Hidalgo, Mexico, the son of Ezeqiuel Raygadas Perez and Elva Olivia Raygadas Arteauga.
He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Maria Elena Raygadas; and grandmother, Olivia Arteaga.
Tavo leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lena Raygadas; children, Ronnie Raygadas, Gloria Olivia Raygadas, and Irma Deãh Raygadas, of the home, Oscar Raygadas and Eddi Raygadas, Broken Bow, Zoe and Octavio Alain Raygadas, Hildalgo, Mexico; mother, Elva Olivia Raygadas Arteauga; sisters, Iliana Raygadas and husband Juan Briones, De Queen; Irma Adriana Raygadas, Gisela Raygadas, and Maribel; brothers, Erubey Raygadas and Candelavio Raygadas; a very special lady that was a second momma, Cipriana.
Tavo was a talented carpenter and loved working with his hands. He enjoyed working on cars, and spending time with his friends and family. He was a good daddy, husband, and friend. His children were his world! He was greatly loved by all that knew him and he will be truly missed. He had many friends, to many to mention, but all of you know who you are and how special you were to him.
To his “adopted” children, Dorina “Doritos” Barnes, Cody “John Wayne” Stiers, Dustin “Weeman” Chandler, Anthony “Son” Lumia, William “King Kong” Bell, Jason “JJ” Mosley, Kim “Kimmy” Bray, Channing “White Boy” Odel, nephew, Billy “Shaggy” Dale II , and Erica “Princess” Samuals, thank you for the many hours, days, and nights that you filled our home with love, laughter, and friendship. To each one of you please know in your hearts that he truly loved you!
To James Williams, you were greatly loved and respected. He always said you were like a dad to him; kind, patient, and understanding. To Alberto Ramos, you were more like his brother. You stuck by his side when no one else did, and your love and friendship will always be remembered.
Services will be held 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 23, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Bro. Robert R. Newman will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Harold Tipton, 1923 - 2006
Harold Tipton, 83, of Haworth, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Idabel. He was born July 5, 1923 in the Willow Springs Community, the son of Ike and Cora Ryan Tipton. He married Betty Robbins in DeQueen, AR on May 12, 1947. He was of the Assembly of God faith.
Harold was a veteran of WWII serving in U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 in the 32nd Airborne in France, England, and Germany. He was a carpenter and labor superintendent for Babcocks and Wilcox until 1972, when he and his family returned to Haworth. Harold then began working at Weyerhaeuser in Wright City, where he retired at age 65.
Harold enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and loved hunting and fishing when he was still able. He loved his kids and grandkids dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Fredrick, Eugene, Bo and Ernest; and 1 sister, Laverne Acord.
Harold is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Tipton; son, Harold Tipton of Redland; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Tammi and Tony Parker of Idabel and Loretta and Rayford Peavy of Tatum, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Nell and Charlie Green of Pierce City, MO; 5 grandchildren, Sunni Parker, Zachary Parker, Shaun Peavy, Reine Sower, and Jennifer Garcia; 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006 at the First Assembly of God in Haworth with Bro. Jerry Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Redland Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2006 at the funeral home.
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Effie Gertrude Mabry, 1925 - 2006
Effie Gertrude Mabry, 81, Idabel, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Paris Regional Medical Center, Paris, Texas. She was born July 22, 1925 at Clarksville, TX, the daughter of William F. and Katie Jarrett Anglin.
Gertrude married Stiles Mabry on October 7, 1945 at Clarksville, TX. and shared 61 happy years together. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Idabel, was retired as an inspector for Kellwood Company and had lived in the community most of her life. She loved the Lord and enjoyed cooking, sewing, puzzle books, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Mabry; father and mother, W. F. and Katie Anglin; and three sisters.
Gertrude leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Stiles Mabry of the home; daughter, Mary Lou Bascle and husband Roland, Broken Bow; sister, Virginia Ganner, Ft. Worth, TX. four grandchildren, Bryan & Lindsey Mabry, Saginaw, MI., Chris & Sandy Powers, Idabel, Josh Mabry, Topeka, KS. And Tony Bascle, Broken Bow, special great-granddaughter, Shayla Powers and special great-grandson, Eli Mabry and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2006 at Central Baptist Church, Idabel with Bro. Dan Williams and Bro. Billy Hastings officiating. Interment will follow in Broken Bow Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
Family and friends are welcome to visit at Chris & Sandy Powers’ home 2.9 miles east of Idabel in Shultz Community.
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Eloise Hardin, 1925 - 2006
Eloise Hardin, 81, of Broken Bow, passed away October 17, 2006, at Dubuis Hospital of Texarkana. She was born July 20, 1925, the daughter of George Wesley Bray and Elma May (Wood) Bray.
Eloise lived in this community most of her life. She was united in marriage to Granville Ray Hardin on March 20, 1942 in Idabel. She was a member of the HCE Harris Club, and McCurtain County Garden Club. Eloise enjoyed arts and crafts, and collecting antiques and dolls. She was a former National Flower Show Judge. She was extremely talented and liked drawing and silver smithing. She loved her family and friends. Eloise was a member of Lukfata Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, May and George Bray; one daughter, Linda Beard; and brothers, Snow, Jack, and Bob Bray.
Eloise leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ray Hardin, of the home; daughter, Margaret Gebert and husband Bertis, Broken Bow; special friend, Marilyn Wade, Broken Bow; eight grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of friends.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Bertis Gebert will officiate. Interment will follow at Holly Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow.
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Edwain Cates, 1932 - 2006
Edwain Cates, 74, passed away October 16, 2006, at Oak Ridge Nursing Home in El Dorado, AR. He was born September 3, 1932, in Golden, OK, the son of William Edward Cates and Eula Bell (Sparkman) Cates.
Edwain was a veteran who served our country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Henry Cates; and sister, Willie Cates.
Edwain leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Sherrie Blank, Victoria, TX, Shannon Tillery and husband Carlton, Inez, TX, Alice Charleston and husband Michael, Mary Ann Bell and husband Craig, and Patsy Kay Cates, all of Victoria, TX; brothers, Lloyd Cates and Frank Cates, Oak Hill Community, and Goldie Cates, Medford, OR; sisters, Mollie Davidson, Broken Bow, and Vera Cogburn, Strong, AR; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; a special thanks to his niece Glenda Farris, Strong, AR; numerous other nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services were held 10:00 a.m., Today, October 18, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Bro. Mark McGehee officiated. Interment followed at Watson Memorial Cemetery, Oak Hill Community, OK.
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Shirley Tunnell, 1941 - 2006
Shirley Tunnell, 65, of Moon passed away Monday, October 16, 2006 at her home. She was born July 28, 1941 in Arkinda, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Lewis Bates and Dollie Smith Bates. She married Willford Tunnell November 19, 1956 in Hugo.
Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, and attending auctions and garage sales. She was a lifetime resident of this area.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and several brothers and sisters.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Willford “WD” Tunnell of Moon; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Paula Tunnel of Moon; a daughter, Tina Tunnel of Moon; a grandson, Chance Tunnel of Moon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maudie Gibson of Dallas, Louise and James Friend of Bokhoma, and Valvie and Larry Nolte of Ashdown; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Conley-White Chapel. Interment will follow in the Denison Cemetery with Bro. James Carrell officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Cody Carter, 1988 - 2006
Cody Carter, 18, lifetime resident of Garvin, passed away near Madill, OK on Sunday, October 15, 2006. He was born February 13, 1988 in Paris, Texas, the son of Michael Carter and Jan Frady.
Cody was a 2006 graduate of Valliant High School. He was a gifted mechanic, building his own 1920 model T-Bucket. Cody was a collector of model cars, guns, and swords, and he loved to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents.
Cody is survived by his father and step-mother, Michael and Julie Carter of Antlers; mother and step-father, Jan Frady and Gary Stipe of Idabel; sister and brother-in-law, Casey Carter and Nick Norris of Garvin; brother and sister-in-law, James Carter and Kayla Earley of Garvin; special girlfriend, Megan Meridith of Redland; grandparents, Curtis and Norma Carter of Garvin, Bill Frady of Idabel, Barbara Lowery of Oklahoma City, OK; special nephew Michael Norris of Garvin; step-sister, Brittany Harlin; step-brother, Dusty Franks; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Idabel with Bro. Moses officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Cynthia Billy, 1932 - 2006
Cynthia (Wilson) Billy, 74, of Broken Bow, passed away October 15, 2006, at Paris Regional Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1932, the daughter of Sweeny E. Wilson and Mary Mae (Ward) Wilson.
Cynthia lived in this community all of her life. She was united in marriage to Ed Billy on February 15, 1948 in Texarkana. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, reading, visiting with relatives, and spending time with her grandchildren. Cynthia served on the Choctaw Nation Language Dictionary Committee, served as a Federal Observer for the Justice Department, worked as Ward Clerk at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, and retired from Broken Bow Schools as a Teacher’s Assistant after twenty five years. She was a member of Oka Achukma Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three granddaughters, Kathi Hicks, Gina Billy, and Jennifer Billy; son-in-law, Ray Hicks; and special cousins, Dan Wilson and Ann Jacquez.
Cynthia leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ed Billy, of the home; sons, Curtis Billy and wife Teri, Broken Bow, Eric Billy and wife Debby, Norman, Wendell Billy, Broken Bow, and Phillip Billy and wife honorable State Representative Lisa J. Billy, Purcell, OK; daughters, Elsie Hicks, Broken Bow, Diane Jacob and husband Don, Ada, and Meredith Billy, Broken Bow; brother, Walter (T-Lloyd) Wilson, Philadelphia, MS; sisters, Betty Jacob and husband Randy, Broken Bow, Juanita Henry, Chicago, IL, Joyce Williston, Broken Bow; and Kay Ward and husband Jonah, Broken Bow; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Rev. Ronald McKinney and Rev. Cleland Willis will officiate. Interment will follow at Oka Achukma Cemetery.
A wake service was held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow.
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Ruby May, 1931 - 2006
Ruby Delphina May, 75, Idabel, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2006, at her home. She was born January 29, 1931 at Bokhoma, OK., the daughter of the late Clarence Vivian Swartz and the late Ruby Vesta Ward Swartz.
Ruby enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, singing, playing the guitar, fishing, and spending time with her family
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She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruby Swartz, son, Donald Green, daughter, Amelia Green and beloved husband, Leo May.
She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Calvin Green of Oklahoma City, OK; Mike Green and wife Sandy of Austin, TX; and James May of DeQueen, AR; six daughters, Celia Green of Idabel, OK; Debbie Ney and husband Donald of Navarre, FL; Jeannie Green of Houston, TX; Judi Green of Idabel, OK; Terri Sweeten and husband Chris of Ft. Smith, AR; and Stacie Price and husband Rick of Panama City, FL; two brothers, Clarence Swartz and wife Carrie of Texarkana, TX; Jim Swartz and wife Francis of Albaquerque, NM; one sister, Vera Lakey of Nashville, TN; twenty-eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel with Rev. James Carrell officiating. Interment will follow in Redland Cemetery, Redland Community.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, October 16, at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Eugene Burke, 1922 - 2006
Eugene Burke, 84, of Broken Bow, passed away October 12, 2006, at his residence. He was born February 22, 1922, in Hochatown, OK, the son of Charles and Juanita (Chaney) Burke.
Eugene was united in marriage to Lois Kincaid on January 26, 1946 in De Queen, AR. He served our country in the United States Army during WWII. Eugene enjoyed storytelling and spending time with his family. He served several terms as county commissioner. He was a former Mayor of Broken Bow, a commander of the American Legion, a member of the VFW, DAV, and the First Assembly of God Church in Broken Bow. Eugene never met a stranger and had a great loyalty to McCurtain County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Juanita Burke; brothers, Vernon Burke and Leon Burke.
Eugene leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lois Burke, of the home; son, Bob Burke and wife Chimene, Oklahoma City; brothers, Vestal Burke and wife Audrey Lou, McKinleyville, CA, and Charles Don Burke and wife Naomi, Joplin, MO; sister, Wanda Daniel and husband Levern Daniel, Broken Bow; grandchildren, Rob Burke and wife Deborah, Oklahoma City, Amy Nicar and husband Brad, Mesa, AZ, and Cody Burke, Oklahoma City; great-grandchildren, Nathan Burke and Jon Burke, Oklahoma City, and Ridge Nicar, Mesa, AZ; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2006, at First Assembly of God Church, Broken Bow. Rev. Don Burke and Rev. Rob Burke will officiate. Interment will follow at Hochatown Cemetery, Hochatown, OK.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Donna Weatherford, 1936 - 2006
Donna Weatherford, 70, of Idabel, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 11, 2006. She was born March 11, 1936 in Temple, Texas, the daughter of Johnnie May and Eunice Fayrene Meyer Peters. Donna married Jim Weatherford in Temple, Texas on January 24, 1958.
Donna and Jim first moved to Idabel in 1962. Jim was a Minister and Donna a faithful minister’s wife. His ministry took them too many places over the next 25 years including Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon, Texas, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Kansas, and Canada. They moved back to Idabel in 1996.
Donna was a devoted homemaker and did everything in her power to provide a wonderful home for her family. She loved singing and passed this love on to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking for her large family. Donna was a talented artist, especially oil painting, and was a very gifted bible class teacher to all ages. She was a member of the By-Pass Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Sibyl McDonald and Kathy Thomas.
Donna is survived by her husband, Jim Weatherford of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Kim Weatherford of Idabel, Donny and Tammy Weatherford of Idabel, and Jay and Michelle Weatherford of Broken Bow; daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Michael Greathouse of Alvin, Texas, and Jana Weatherford of Alvin, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Edie and Bob Connel of Abilene, Texas; nine grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2006 at the By-Pass Church of Christ in Idabel with Roy Risley, Bob Connel, and Wayne Warren officiating. Interment will follow at Denison Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, October 14, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests honorariums be made to the By-Pass Church of Christ Youth Fund.
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Harrison Johnson, 1944 - 2006
Harrison “Slim” Johnson, 62, of Broken Bow, passed away October 6, 2006. He was born February 23, 1944, in Broken Bow the son of Harrison and Nelly Belle (Moore) Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Johnson.
Slim leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Nelly Johnson; one son; three daughters; brother, Harold Johnson, Broken Bow; sisters, Melvie Herzog, CA, and Cheryl Ware, Lukfata; numerous nieces and nephews; and several friends in the Kiamichi Independent Bikers.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel. A private internment will be held at a later date at Broken Bow Cemetery.
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William E. Bowers Services Pending
William E. Bowers, 75, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2006 at Idabel. Arrangements were made with Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Michael T. Foshee, 1979 - 2006
Michael T. Foshee, 27, of Broken Bow, passed away October 4, 2006. He was born May 10, 1979, in DeQueen, AR the son of Robert and Frances (Starnes) Foshee.
Michael loved computers and was working towards a degree in computers. He enjoyed gaming, music, and playing the guitar. He loved spending time with his nieces.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Pearl Foshee; maternal grandfather, Blake Starnes; maternal grandmother, Earlene Crowder; and uncle, Chester Foshee.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Robert and Frances Foshee, Broken Bow; daughter, Tessa Marie Foshee, Las Vegas; brother, Blake Foshee, Broken Bow; nieces, Kylar and MayKaylan Foshee, Holly Creek; nephew, Blake Thomas, Broken Bow; numerous aunts, uncles, and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2006, at Watson Memorial Cemetery, Oak Hill Community. Rev. Cletus Hawkins will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Lillian Appleberry, 1921 - 2006
Lillian Appleberry of Idabel went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. She was born April 29, 1921 in Idabel to Jim and Gracia Angelley.
Lillian was a member of First Baptist Church, Durant and was very active there. Her Church duties in the past included being President of the Women’s Mission Union, Sunday School Teacher, lab technician for the Community Clinic held in the Church, and a Greeter for the morning service. She anonymously donated items to the Church that she so loved.
Her civic duties included being Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha, member of FCE, chaplain of PEO, President of the Berean Chapter of Federated Women’s Club, and a 45 year member of Federated Women’s Club where she served as Secretary of the Fortnightly Club.
Lillian worked 25 years as a clinical assistant for Engles Clinic. Upon retiring she had more time for her hobbies which were sewing, painting, and gardening. She moved to Idabel in September of 2004 where she was a resident of Colonial Lodge Retirement Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Aaron Appleberry; sisters, Doris Roberts, Bertha Sherill, Deloris Maddux, Mildred Stuart, Viola Ridgeway, and Barbara Higgins.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and George Grant; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Sybil Angelley of North Carolina; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Corbin; a granddaughter and friend, Darla Grant and Greg Campbell; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Norman and Stephanie Grant; six great-grandchildren, Bretinie, Echo, Sara, Nesha, Reese, and Cole; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Idabel with Bro. Dennis Stuart, Bro. Robert Stuart, and Ben Stuart officiating. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery.
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Artis M. Duncan, 1927 - 2006
Artis M. Duncan, 79, of Broken Bow, passed away October 3, 2006, at McCurtain Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 29, 1927, in Vandervoort, AR, the son of Fred and Ellen (Faulkner) Duncan.
Artis was affiliated with the Baptist faith. He was a veteran who served our country during WWII in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Willie May Thompson on June 11, 1982 in Clarksville, TX. He worked as a concrete truck driver and always enjoyed working. He enjoyed watching wrestling, and western movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ellen Duncan; son, Michael Duncan; sister, Ethel Vandiver Hester; and step-son, Troy Loving.
Artis leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Willie Duncan, Broken Bow; sons, Kerry Duncan, Paris, TX, and Tony Duncan, Broken Bow; step-sons, Ricky Loving, Broken Bow, Jacky Loving, Idabel, Sonny Loving, Broken Bow, Randy Loving, Broken Bow, Tony Loving, OK; daughters, Janet Neurenberg, Broken Bow, Diane Short, Eagletown; step-daughters, LaVita Alexander, Broken Bow, and Deborah Lynn Loving, Broken Bow; brother, Virgil Duncan, AR; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Rev. Jim Vandiver will officiate. Interment will follow at Broken Bow Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Billy Donaldson, 1940 - 2006
Billy Donaldson, 66, of Valliant, passed away Monday, October 2, 2006 at Paris, Texas. He was born June 20, 1940 the son of Claud and Opal Young Donaldson. He was a lifetime resident of Valliant, OK.
Billy was a Veteran, serving 4 years in the United States Air Force. After his service in the Air Force, Billy began construction work. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, W.C. Donaldson and Clifton Donaldson.
Billy is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Tommie Donaldson of Silver City, NM; 2 sisters, Wilma Roden of Millerton, OK and Flora Donaldson of Valliant, OK; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the First Assembly of God Church of Valliant. Interment will follow at Valliant Cemetery.
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Trellis Whiteman Jr., 1957 - 2006
Trellis Whiteman Jr., 49, of Broken Bow, passed away September 29, 2006, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME. He was born June 19, 1957, in Oklahoma City, the son of Trellis and Billie Jean (Love) Whiteman.
Trellis lived in this area all his life. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and playing games. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was affiliated with the Valliant Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Trellis and Billie Jean Whiteman; and sister, Carolyn Whiteman.
Trellis leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Latisha Whiteman, Holly Creek; brothers, Henry Whiteman and wife Melody, and Richard Whiteman and wife Glenda, Broken Bow; sisters, Debra Gregory and husband Clarence, Broken Bow, Janice Grimes and husband Don, Cumby, TX, Elizabeth Loving and husband Ricky, Broken Bow, Shirley Baker and husband Terry, Holly Creek, and Susan Wyatt, Holly Creek; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Bro. Ricky Patterson will officiate. Interment will follow at Broken Bow Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Mary Armstrong, 1921 - 2006
Mary Armstrong, 85, of Valliant passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Idabel. She was born September 23, 1921 in Lockesburg, Arkansas, the daughter of S. A. and Pete Little Hale. She married Troy Armstrong on December 23, 1963 in DeQueen, Arkansas.
Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a member of Wright City First Assembly of God Church and had lived most of her life in this area.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Curvin Hale, Reese Hale, and Walt Hale; a sister, Bee Carrol; a grandson, Brandon Armstrong; and a very special great-grandson, Tyler Rowan.
Mary leaves to cherish her memory her husband Troy of Valliant; daughters and son-in-law, Joan and Monty Moniz of Broken Bow, and Irma Jean Witchcraft of Sweet Home, Oregon; sons and daughters-in-law, Dave and Sharon Shipp of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ronnie and Gina Shipp of Falmouth, Virginia, Kenneth “Turtle” and Gaylene Shipp of Valliant, Franky and Diane Armstrong of Valliant, Gary Armstrong of Boswell, and Jerry and Charlotte Arnold of Branson, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Estalene “Aunt Pete” and Joe Jessie of Broken Bow; a sister-in-law, Naomi Hale of Lockesburg, Arkansas; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at the Conley-White Chapel. Interment will follow in the Slater Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Gordon Manning officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 2, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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