 Mary H. Herron, 1926 - 2007
Mary H. Herron, 81, passed away quietly on Sunday, April 22, 2007. Mary Jane Hinkel was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Florence and John W. Hinkel. She was the granddaughter of Oklahoma Land Rush pioneers, Nell and John P. Hinkel, who published the Stillwater Daily Press.
Mary was a graduate of Oklahoma A & M College, with a degree in Fine Arts. She and Quintus Herron were married in 1946 in Stillwater. They have been residents of Idabel for over 60 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Quintus, son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Mary Etta Herron of Idabel, daughter and son-in-law, Janet Herron and Gamaliel Leyva of Tucson, Arizona, sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Ray Boileau of Seattle, Washington, brother and sister-in-law, John and Sue Hinkel of Pacific, Missouri. Her loving grandchildren include: Suzannah, Julia and Pete Herron, Caty Clowers, Cole and Logan Chapman and one great-granddaughter, Kassidy Clowers.
Her professional life included work as County Bookmobile Librarian for the SE region, and Women’s Page Editor for the McCurtain Gazette. She and Quintus were founding members of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Idabel.
She is best remembered for her work in Idabel’s Museum of the Red River, which she and Quintus founded in 1974. Opening to the public in 1975, the Museum quickly became the focus of Mary’s passion. One of her true joys was working there every day with her museum friends. It has since become one of the major tourist attractions to southeast Oklahoma, and enjoys a national reputation for its extensive collections, its diverse exhibits and its innovative programs.
Mary actively supported the programs of the Idabel Regional Arts Council. In addition to the council’s performing arts program, she personally supported visual arts programs, and assumed personal responsibility for developing purchase funds for art to enhance the public area of ET Dunlap Higher Leaning Center. She was instrumental in establishing the Oklahoma Museums Association endowment fund.
In addition to her work at the Museum of the Red River, she was active with state and regional organizations. She served on boards, presented papers, participated in various museum symposia and served as a mentor to many young professionals. In 1998, she was recognized for her work with the Laura McDonagh Streich Award for professional service by the Oklahoma Museums Association, its highest honor. Along with her husband, she had also received the Kiamichi Country Heritage Award, Distinguished Historian Award from the McCurtain County Historical Society, Idabel Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year award, the Stanley Draper Distinguished Service Award of the Oklahoma Heritage Association and the Governors Arts Award. In 2006, they were listed in Art and Antiques magazine as one of the 100 Top Art Collectors Who Made a Difference. Recently, they were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Antique and Tribal Art Dealers Association.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church, 302 S.E. Jefferson, Idabel, with the Reverend Donna Dodson, officiating. After services, family and friends are welcome to gather at the Museum of the Red River to celebrate Mary’s life.
Mary will be greatly missed by her family, museum family, many friends and associates. In her memory, donations may be made to the Museum of the Red River, 812 S.E. Lincoln Road, Idabel, Oklahoma 74745, (580)286-3616.
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 Joe Clardy, 1915 - 2007
Joe Clardy, 91, of Idabel, passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at Idabel. He was born October 25, 1915 in Waxahachie, Texas the son of Bob and Lucy Ann Crow Clardy.
Joe was a Church of Christ Preacher for over 45 years. He ministered at many of the area Churches. Joe was a talented carpenter, a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. Joe touched many lives during his lifetime and was great friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine; a daughter, Norma Ausmus; sisters, Viola Woods and Ruby Woods; and a brother, Jessie B. Clardy.
Joe is survived by a son, Danny Clardy of Idabel; a son-in-law, Bill Ausmus of Idabel; grandchildren and spouses, Brent Clardy, and Bryan Clardy both of Idabel, Jeff and Kenda Ausmus of Owasso, Jerri Thomas of Springfield, Missouri, Kyle Ausmus of West Virginia, and Kim and Wes Nichols of Springfield, Missouri; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends..
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the By-Pass Church of Christ in Idabel with Dick Logan and Steve Ensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the funeral home.
Memorial tributes can be sent to the family at www.conley-whitefuneralhome.com.
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Bob Bender, 1932 - 2007
Bob Bender, 75, of Broken Bow, OK, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Broken Bow. He was born February 16, 1932, in Broken Bow, OK, the son of Paul and Mary Bender.
Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and affiliated with the Eastside Baptist Church, Broken Bow. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, tractor work and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; one brother, Burt Bender and two sisters, Mary Woods and Betty Jo Jordon.
Bob leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Margaret Bender, of the home; one son, Danny Ray Bender, Oklahoma City; two daughters, Brenda Gay, Broken Bow and Bobbie Tabor, Oklahoma City; four step-sons, Allen Cobb, Phoenix, AZ, Phillip Cobb, Idabel, Rick Penningotn, Wright City and Terry Grams, Broken Bow; one step-daughter, Rita Pennington, Oklahoma City; three brothers, Jerry Bender, Oklalhoma City, Charles Bender and Paul Bender Jr. both of Broken Bow; two sisters, Josephine Murry, Dequeen, AR and Pauline Dailey, TX; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside Services were held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2007, at Broken Bow Cemetery. Bro. Dean Smith officiating.
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Ed Burns, 1937 - 2007
Ed Burns, 69, Idabel, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 14, 1937 at Cisco community, the son of George and Emma (Brumley) Burns. Ed and Sue Ellen Taylor were married on February 14, 1957 at DeQueen, AR. and to there home were born three children, Tim, Cheryl, and Susan.
Ed was primarily a self-employed businessman in the wholesale auto market. He loved working with horses and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ed was affiliated with the Baptist church. He and Sue had lived in Idabel for the past four years, moving from Wylie, TX.
Ed was preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Emma Burns.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sue Burns, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Shannon Burns, Celina, TX; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl and Bobby Attaway, Hollycreek community, and Susan Burns, Rowlett, TX; four brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Margaret Burns, Idabel, Doyle and Joyce Burns, Blanchard, OK, Jerry and Glenda Milligan, Idabel, and Nolan and Nancy Burns, Quinlan, TX; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Barbara Bean, Broken Bow, Bonnie and Regnal Snow, Yukon, OK, and Nora and Ted Bishop, McKinney, TX; eight grandchildren, Julie Foster and husband, Keith, Caddo Mills, TX, Ashley Harris and husband, Kevin, Idabel, Garret Attaway, Idabel, Stephanie McCartney, Taylor Burns, Parker Burns, and McKenna Burns, all of Celina, TX, and Morgan Burns, Rowlett, TX; four great-children, Kelton Foster, Wade Foster, Jaeden Foster, and Paige Harris; several uncles and aunts; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; many friends.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Idabel, with Bro. Joey Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Canfield Cemetery.
Family received friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Orin C. Harris, 1948 - 2007
Orin C. Harris, 58, of Idabel passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. He was born July 17, 1948 at Topeka, Kansas the son of Vida (Winkler) and Orin Lester Harris. He was of the Pentecostal Faith.
Orin moved to Idabel 9 years ago, coming from Topeka, Kansas. He was a talented musician, playing the clarinet and the piano. He enjoyed writing, as well as reading his Bible. On June 27, 1991 he married Barbara Rogers at El Reno, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Noel Harris.
Orin is survived his wife of 15 years, Barbara Harris of the home; step-son and daughter-in-law, Kerry and Donna Richardson of Idabel; step-daughter, Lisa Smith of New York; step-grandchildren, Kerri Dawn Richardson, Kenny Richardson, Sunny and Cran Pollock, and Cody Smith; 4 step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.
Memorial services for Orin will be held at a later date.
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Gladys Dagenhart Shrawder, 1931 - 2007
Gladys Dagenhart Shrawder, 75, of Broken Bow, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Broken Bow. She was born November 20, 1931, in Lynn, OK, the daughter of Tom and Agie (Clay) Rudisill.
Gladys loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending special moments with each one. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Broken Bow and enjoyed going to church events. Gladys attended the Broken Bow Senior Citizens Center when she was able.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Agie Rudisill; first husband, Doris C. “D.C.” Dagenhart, her second husband, Clarence “Jim” Shrawder. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Woodrum.
Gladys leaves to cherish her memory four sons and three daughters-in-law, Randy and Jan Dagenhart, Abilene, TX, Roger Dagenhart, Broken Bow, Ronnie and Genia Dagenhart, Dequeen, AR, Ricky and Katrina Dagenhart, Broken Bow; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Danny Stovall, Bethel, OK, and Sherry and Greg Gulich, Broken Bow; one stepson and his wife Robert and Diane Shrawder, Round Rock, TX; one brother, Tommy Rudisill, Broken Bow; one sister, Bobbie Jo James, Broken Bow; thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; three special friends, Charles, Judy and Pat and many other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2007, at the First Assembly of God, Broken Bow, OK. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Broken Bow, OK.
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Kaydence Elizabeth Martin
Jesus said “Let the little children come unto Me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
On April 14, 2007, the angels brought Kaydence Elizabeth Martin unto Jesus and her heavenly home. Kaydence was born on April 11, 2007, at Idabel, the daughter of William Charles and Kaitlyn Paige (McGinnis) Martin.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great-great grandparents, Hubert Umphress and Juanita and paternal great-great-grandmother, Eula Mae “GG” Martin.
She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Billy and Kaitlyn Martin of the home in Idabel; paternal grandparents, Buster Martin, Millerton and Donna Martin, Valliant; paternal great-grandparent, Sue Wooten; maternal grandparents, Winona Hill, Valliant and Colin McGinnis, Charlotte, NC; maternal great-grandparents, Edwin and Kathleen Umphress, Valliant and Phillip and Yvonne McGinnis, Marietta, OK; papa Mike, uncle Phil, great-aunt Deb, three uncles, B.J. Parson, Matthew McGinnis and Josh McGinnis; several great aunts and uncles.
Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at Moran Cemetery, Valliant with Tracy Mussett officiating.
Family received friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Willma Hopper, 1919 - 2007
Willma Hopper, of Broken Bow, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007, four days before her 88th birthday, at Texarkana, Texas. She was born on April 18, 1919 in a sawmill camp at Watson Oklahoma to Maude Brooks and Charlie Veazey.
Willma’s family moved to Pinehurst, Idaho when she was 6 years old. By taking 2 grades at a time she graduated from Pinehurst High School when she was 12 years old. She then attended Kinman Business College in Spokane, Washington. She was so much younger than the other students that she studied instead of socializing and by some accounts graduated from college at age 14. She worked at the college for a while and then went to work keeping books at her dad’s sawmill. It was there she met her future husband, Odell Hopper. They started dating in the fall of 1941 and were married on Valentines Day in 1942 at Missoula, Montana.
Her dad loaned them the money to buy a 40 acre ranch. They continued to work at the sawmill as well as the ranch for the next 6 years. In 1950 they bought a ranch near Smithville, Oklahoma and moved there. In 1951 she gave birth to her only child, Charlie Hopper. In 1954 they returned to Idaho where they built and ran a convenience store and again worked in the sawmill. In 1957 they sold the store and traded the ranch in Oklahoma for a convenience store and motel in Goldthwaite, Texas. They ran these and a ranch near Goldthwaite until 1965 when Odell got into the telephone contracting business. She continued to run the store and motel, and later just the store until the early 70s. At this time they sold the store and she worked as an administrator at a nursing home in Goldthwaite for the next 5 years. After this she returned to being a homemaker. In 1974 she moved her parents from Idaho to Texas and took care of them for the next 5 years.
Willma was an avid reader and had a 12’ by 12’ library that was completely full of books. She was a musician and played piano, harmonica and guitar. She painted and also did embroidery. People gladly paid for her embroidery work.
In 1997 they sold their place in Goldthwaite and returned to Broken Bow to spend their remaining years.
Willma was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Ralph and Floyd Veazey.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Odell, of the home: son, Charlie, of Dale, Texas; other relatives and a host of friends.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the Conley-White Chapel in Broken Bow with Rev. Oscar Wilkie officiating. Interment followed in the Smithville Cemetery.
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 Don
Butler ,
1940 - 2007
Don Butler, 67, of Idabel passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Texarkana. He was born January 21, 1940 in Clebit, the son of Floyd M. and Willie Wyrick Butler.
Don had lived in Idabel since 1968 moving here from Hugo. He owned and operated Abco Printing and Office Supply and Butler Real Estate. Don enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was affiliated with the Baptist Faith. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Gregg Butler.
Don leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Phyllis of Idabel; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Modesty Butler of Durant; a daughter and son-in-law, Fonda and Bob Proctor of Broken Bow; a daughter-in-law, Dana Butler of Idabel; a step-daughter and her husband, Cynthia and Darrin Rodriguez of Boise, Idaho; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Vickie Butler of Hugo, Clinton and Nina Butler of Alabama, and Clellen and Melita Butler of Georgia; sisters and brother-in-law, Marie Walker of Antlers, and Elaine and Jorge Mitchelina of Florida; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2007 at the Conley-White Chapel in Idabel with Bro. Blake Gideon officiating. Interment will follow in Canfield Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 Saturday, April 15, 2007 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church in Idabel to help support their mission trips to Bangladesh.
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 Ed Stewart, 1961 - 2007
Ed Stewart, 46, of Idabel, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Tulsa, OK. He was born January 2, 1961 at Talihina, the son of Eunice Collins and Steven Stewart.
Ed was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. He loved to garden and make flower arrangements. He also loved fishing. Ed was a food inspector and enjoyed his job very much. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Eunice Stewart, brother, Steven Stewart, Jr., sisters, Imogene Belvin and Patricia McDaniel.
Ed is survived by 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Sue and Benjamin Tom and Clara J. Dan all of Idabel, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Kulli Tuklo Methodist Church with Rev. Rosa Baker officiating. Interment will follow at the Kulli Tuklo Cemetery.
A wake service will be 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, April 13, 2007 at the Conley-White Chapel.
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 Michael
Shawn Carrell, 1993 - 2007
Michael Shawn Carrell, 13, of Haworth passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at his home. He was born November 8, 1993 in Idabel, the son of Carol Jean (Davis) and Michael Andrew Carrell.
Michael Shawn loved animals especially his dog, Oscar and his birds Woody and Polly. He always met people with a smile and will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. Michael Shawn was a member of the Haworth First Assembly of God Church and a lifetime resident of Haworth.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Michael and Carol Carrell of Haworth; brother, Bradley Ferrell of Haworth; sister, Brandy Rasberry of Haworth; maternal grandparents, Yates and Shirley Davis of Haworth; paternal grandparents, James and Vicky Carrell of the Pleasant Hill Community, and Mildred and Kenneth Carrell of Eufaula, OK; numerous other relative and a host of friends.
Services are set for 2:00 pm Friday, April 13th at First Assembly of God in Haworth.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday,
April 12, 2007 at the funeral home.
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 Cora
M. Byrum, 1915 - 2007
Cora M. Byrum, 91, of Broken Bow, passed away April 8, 2007 at McCurtain Manor Nursing Home, Broken Bow. She was born August 31, 1915, in Birthright, TX to Frank and Oda (Rushing) Turner.
She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading her bible and spending time with her family. She was of the Apostolic faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Oda Turner; husband, Henry “Lee” Byrum; two sons, Willis C. Haley and James W. Haley; one grandson, Ricky Haley; one sister, Lillie Davis; two brothers, Ovis Henson and Earnest Turner.
Cora leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Leon Byrum, Broken Bow, OK; one daughter, Evelyn Tidmore and husband Jasper, Wright City, OK; one sister, Rosa Duckworth, Sulphur Springs, TX; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; ten great, great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Bro Jerry Autrey will officiate. Interment will follow at Holly Creek Cemetery.
Family will be receiving friends from 6-8 pm Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Brumley Funeral Home.
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Olivia
Westbrook, 2007 - 2007
Jesus said “Let
the little children come unto Me, for of such is the Kingdom of
Heaven.”
On Saturday, April 7, 2007 the angels brought Olivia Westbrook unto Jesus and her Heavenly Home.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Amy Gene Westbrook; maternal grandfather, Hiram Miller.
Olivia is survived by parents, Clarence and LaDonna (Miller) Westbrook, Broken Bow, OK.; paternal grandmother, Betty Jean Saunderfer, Sandusky, OH..; maternal grandmother, Linda Miller, Broken Bow, OK.; three sisters, Christine Whitaker, Idabel, OK., Sheraca Westbrook, Texarkana, TX., Catherine Owens, Broken Bow, OK.; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Services will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow, Pastor Andra Burton will officiate.
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 Sandy
Bozarth, 1945 - 2007
Sandy Bozarth, 61, Idabel, OK, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Christus St. Michael, Texarkana, TX. She was born December 12, 1945, at Idabel, OK, the daughter of Earsel and Ruth (Cooke) Stinebaugh.
She married C.B. Bozarth on June 9, 1962 at Idabel. She was a member of the Redland United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sandy enjoyed gardening, reading and working with children.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, C.B. Bozarth of the home; two daughters and their families, Kerry and John Webb and their son, Jay, all of Dallas, TX, Shelly and Jamie Stevenson and their daughter, Morgan, all of Moyers, OK, one son, Michael Bozarth and his son, Bradley, Idabel; two sisters, Gail Mills, Broken Bow and Melia Bivings, Valliant; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 Monday, April 2, 2007 at Redland United Methodist Church, Redland Community with John Netherton officiating. Interment will follow in Redland Cemetery.
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 Alma
Ruth Altom, 1926 - 2007
Alma Ruth Altom, 80, Broken Bow, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, TX. She was born September 20, 1926 at Perry, OK, the daughter of Marie and Ira Strotman.
She was the beloved wife of David A. Altom, decorated WWII veteran. They just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on March 5. Alma was an active member in the First United Methodist Church as children’s Sunday School Teacher and choir member for 50 plus years.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Anita Embry and Junia Trowbridge.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband David A. Altom, Broken Bow; one son, Dennis Keith Altom and daughter-in-law Mollie Lou, and one grandson, Dustin Keith all of The Woodlands, TX. She is also survived by her loving nephews Rex Jones, Ray Trowbridge, Dick Embry and nieces Marie Bray, Ann Muir, Gail Foster, and Sue Embry and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2007 at First United Methodist Church, Broken Bow, with Rev. Margo Vestal officiating.
Alma will be buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City with her parents Marie and Ira Strotman.
Visitation will be Sunday April 1, from 1- 6 p.m. at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Buster Cade Stuart, 2007 - 2007
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased,
and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid
them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
Buster Cade Stuart, infant son of Jamey
and Julie Stuart, of Valliant, OK was born March 28, 2007 in Paris, Texas and passed away March 29, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.
He leaves to morn his passing, his maternal grandmother, Paula Stuart, Okmulgee, OK; paternal grandfather, Floyd Stuart, Valliant, OK; maternal grandparents, John and Jennie Parrish, Elk City, OK and maternal great-grandparents, Lou and Jack Parrish, Chickasha, OK ; Gene Crabtree, Quanah, TX and his paternal great-grandmother, Sue Stuart, Valliant, OK.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Hamrick, Wilma Hamrick, Buster Stuart, Melba Crabtree and Bill Tigert.
Graveside services will he held at 10:00 am, Monday, April 2, 2007 with the Reverend Bobby Thornburgh officiating. Interment will follow in the Moran Cemetery.
If the weather is inclement on Monday, services will be at the Watermill Baptist Church.
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