Opal May Allison

Opal May Allison, 84, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Poteau.  Opal was born March 8, 1928 in LeFlore, OK to Bert & Eller (Hindricks) Robison.  She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church.  Opal was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James Thomas Ferguson and Joe Allison; brothers, James Everett, Johnny & Bill Robison; sister, Mary Stephens; daughter, Flossie Mae Ridner; and great grandson, Greyson Hunt.

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Freda & Shad Pyland & Wilma Jo & Paul Barton of Poteau; son & daughter in law, Charles & Lynda Ferguson of Poteau; grandchildren, Doug Ridner, Randy Ridner, Kim Allen, Kelly Hunt, Chuck Ivey, Sarah Coffelt, Chad Barton, Rhonda Walters, Cathy Jo Ferguson, Thomas Ferguson, Aaron Ferguson; 23 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Ora Burns of Wister, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Brian McLaughlin & Rev. James Myers officiating.  Interment will follow in LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, OK.  Pallbearers will be Chad Barton, Doug Ridner, Tim Coffelt, Michael Hunt, Shad Pyland, & Clayton Hunt. 

Mossie Farrar

Mossie Lene Farrar, 88, of Cameron, OK passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Poteau, OK.  Mossie was born April 7, 1924 in Liberty Hill (Cameron), OK to Tom & Pearl (Fox) Anderson.  She was a beautician.  Mossie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lenard Farrar; sister, Lois Dunlap; and granddaughter, Fatima.

Survivors include her daughters & son in law, Barbara Mackey of Cameron, OK, Donna & Charles Hollingsworth of Cameron, OK; sons & daughter in law, Larry Farrar of Cameron, OK, Steve & D. Farrar of Ketchum, OK; 3 sisters, Daisy Holt of Rogers, AR, Fleta Anderson of Cameron, OK, Berniece Hurst of Poteau, OK; 9 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, January 25, 2013 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Cameron, OK with Rev. Travis Cook and James Easley officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron.  Pallbearers will be Eric Hollingsworth, Jason Farrar, Brad Farrar, Gary Stroud, Wayne Swindell, & Bryan Evans.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Building Fund

George Prado

George F. Prado, 66, of Spiro, OK passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.   George was born April 10, 1946 in Texas.  He worked construction. He attended Bethel Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Panama, OK.  George was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister & 2 brothers, stepson, Rocky Calhoun, step granddaughter, Joyce K. Calhoun.  He loved to work outside and building crafty things.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; daughters, Victoria  Prado, Cynthia Prado both of Daytona Beach, FL, Amanda Prado of Delray, FL; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; stepson, Jessy Calhoun;  7 sisters, Sara Perez of FL, Luisa Salamanca of Ft. Worth, TX, Rosalene Rojas, Dominga Prado, Dora Fuentes, Frances Dolores Rangel all of Florida, Christina Reyna of Lubbock, TX, & 4 brothers, Daniel Welch and Larry Don Welch of Texas, Ray Prado of Florida and Leon Prado of Maryland; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, January 25, 2013 at The Bethel Lighthouse in Panama, OK with Rev. James Hill officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK.  Pallbearers will be Joe Paul Solomon, Greg Graham, Frank Solomon, Curtley Joe Solomon, Brian Scamardo, & Frankie Joe Solomon.

Oweeta J. Carroll

Oweeta J. Carroll, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Poteau.   Oweeta  was born September 18, 1920 in Hon, AR to Frederick Washington & Ora Myrtle (Hicks) Newman.  She worked in the county veterans office.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred J. Carroll; daughter, Dorothy J. Carroll; son, Billy Dean Carroll; grandson, Seth Goins; brother, Joe Paul Newman & his wife Lorene; sister, Mabel Woods & her husband J.D.; brother in law, Tom Peck; sister in law, Mildred Newman.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara A. & Garfield Goins, Mary Carroll Tobias; sons, Jim Carroll, Neal Carroll, & Bob Carroll all of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Todd Goins of Poteau, Troy Goins and Tim Carroll of Orlando, FL, Matthew Carroll of Ft. Myers, FL, Megan Tobias McCarthy & husband John of Gainesville, FL, Melissa Tobias of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Madison and Bradley Goins, Sarah and Aaron Carroll; granddaughter in law, Tracey Carroll of Poteau, OK; sister, Wanda Faye Peck of Monroe, OK, brother, J. Malvin Newman of Monroe, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Monroe, OK with Rev. Bob Garrett officiating.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Garfield Goins, Barbara Goins, Jim Carroll, Neal Carroll, Bob Carroll, Mary Carroll Tobias.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Syble Neff

Syble Neff, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 in Heavener, OK.  Syble was born January 19, 1924 in Poteau, OK to Otha L. & Emma (White) Johnson.  She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James L. Neff. Brothers, Othal “Bud” Johnson, Tommy Allen Johnson; sisters, Grace Marler, Elenor Dorey, Elise Welch, Emma Jean Hanley, Billie Dean Stock.

Survivors include her sons, James L. Neff Jr. of Wister, OK, Edward Lee Neff of Poteau, OK; grandsons, Johnathan Neff and Jordan Neff; sister, Johnnie Dorey of Poteau; 3 brothers, Ernest Johnson of Tulsa, OK, Floyd Johnson of Poteau, OK, Orville Johnson of Oklahoma City, OK;  numerous nieces & nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved ones.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, January 21, 2013 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with burial following.

Petra Cox

Petra Renate Margot Cox, 54, of Pocola, OK passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Pocola.  Petra was born in Germany on June 29, 1958 to Larry & Renate Margot (Hillar) Oleson.  She was an Avon District Manager. 

Survivors include her husband, Jim Cox of the home; sons, Justin Felleon of the home, Shea Felleon of Houston, OK, Bobby Cox & wife Roxanne of Pocola, OK; daughters, Nikki Moore of Amarillo, TX, Jessica Masterson, Amanda Rasabong, & husband Patton, Tabitha Cox  all of Pocola, OK;  21 Grandchildren;  Mother & Father, Larry & Renate Oleson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; mother in law, Frances Cox of Pocola,OK; sisters & brothers in law, Ela & Jim Hoffman, Yolanda & Don Lininger of Wisconsin Rapids; brothers, Allen Oleson and Mark Oleson of Wisconsin Rapids; brother in law, Dusty Cox & wife Denise of Pocola, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with John Burns officiating.

The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Pearl Bost

Pearl Roberta Bost, 76, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Pearl was born June 21, 1936 in Poteau, OK to Walter N. & Cleo V. (Collins) Durant.   She was a homemaker. She also worked at McDonald’s in Walmart.   Pearl was a member of Double Branch Baptist Church.    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Bost; 3 brothers, Johnny George, Carl Willis and Walter Noah Durant.

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law , Janet & Marty Bixler, Terrie & David Robbins of Poteau, OK; son, John Wayne Robertson of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor, Jessica Nix, Christopher Mathis, Shena Scrimsher, Kimberly White, Kevin Robertson, Amanda Robertson; 16 great grandchildren; 3 sisters & brother in law, Carolyn & Archie Baca of Poteau, Mildred Huddleston of Oklahoma City, OK, Jean Bass of Poteau; 2 brothers, Paul Nichols and Charles Durant of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Charles Scott.  Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.  Pallbearers will be Wayne Robertson, Kevin Robertson, Danny Stinson & Tim Stinson.

The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Nova Armstrong

Nova Armstrong, 93, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 in Poteau.  Nova was born January 6, 1920 in Belzoni, OK to Robert Lee & Maudie (Goforth) Goodin.  Nova was a seamstress for over 40 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Armstrong; sons, Gary & Clarence; 7 sisters, & 5 brothers.

Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Mary & Dale Barnes of Sallisaw, OK, Ernestine & Floyd Morris of Poteau, OK; son, Don Armstrong of Poteau, OK; sister, Ila Redifer; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Kevin Womack & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.   Interment will be at Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK. Pallbearers will be Bryan Morris, Steve Armstrong, Tyler Armstrong, Robbie Warren, Roger Phelan, & Andy Milliken.

Lana Hinson

Lana Frances Hinson, 64, of Mena, AR passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 in Mena.  Lana was born August 8, 1948 in Hackett, AR to John & Bertha (Weaver) Prater.  She worked at Whirlpool.  Lana was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, George Prater. 

Survivors include her husband, Bobby of the home; sons, Billy Ray Hinson  and Wayne Hinson of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren; sister, Mary Russell & husband, Paul of Norman, OK; brothers, Norman Prater & wife Dorthy of Norman, OK, Claude Prater & wife Linda of Stratford, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be  2 pm, Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK,

Mary Elizabeth Brookfelt

Mary Elizabeth Brookfelt, 78, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Poteau.  Mary was born February 4, 1934 in Wister, OK to Elmer E. & Selma D. (Shelton) Beason.  She was a homemaker.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Lee Brookfelt; sister, Geneva Armstrong & Jeanie Williams; brothers, Joe & Jack Beason.

Survivors include daughter, Selma Shirlene McGhee of Subiaco, AR; sons, Kenneth Wayne Brookfelt  and Edward Lee Roy Brookfelt of Wister, OK; 3 grandchildren, Kimberly Anderson of Ft. Smith, AR, Brandi Brookfelt of Arlington, TX, Sarah Brookfelt of Tulsa, OK; 6 great grandchildren, Morgan, Taylor, Desiree, Dakota, Tristan, & Devin; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Monday, January 21, 2013 graveside at Wister City Cemetery, Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating.  Interment will follow.

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

Oweeta J. Carroll

Oweeta J. Carroll, 92, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Poteau.   Oweeta  was born September 18, 1920 in Hon, AR to Frederick Washington & Ora Myrtle (Hicks) Newman.  She worked in the county veterans office.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred J. Carroll; daughter, Dorothy J. Carroll; son, Billy Dean Carroll; grandson, Seth Goins; brother, Joe Paul Newman & his wife Lorene; sister, Mabel Woods & her husband J.D.; brother in law, Tom Peck; sister in law, Mildred Newman.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara A. & Garfield Goins, Mary Carroll Tobias; sons, Jim Carroll, Neal Carroll, & Bob Carroll all of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Todd Goins of Poteau, Troy Goins and Tim Carroll of Orlando, FL, Matthew Carroll of Ft. Myers, FL, Megan Tobias McCarthy & husband John of Gainesville, FL, Melissa Tobias of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Madison and Bradley Goins, Sarah and Aaron Carroll; daughter in law, Tracey Carroll of Poteau, OK; sister, Wanda Faye Peck of Monroe, OK, brother, J. Malvin Newman of Monroe, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Monroe, OK with Rev. Bob Garrett officiating.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Garfield Goins, Barbara Goins, Jim Carroll, Neal Carroll, Bob Carroll, Mary Carroll Tobias.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

RUBY HARLAND

Ruby Marie Harland, 87, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Poteau.  Ruby was born March 14, 1925 in Richland, MO to Arthur Wayne & Me (Kelsey) Brownfield.  She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her sons, Dennis and Randy Harland of Poteau, OK; Norman Harland of Skiatook, OK; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Jean Martin of Enid, OK

A private family memorial service will be held.

Brenda Reece

Brenda Lee Reece, 64, of Poteau, OK passed away with her family by her side Friday, January 11, 2013 in Poteau.  Brenda was born August 10, 1948 in Modesto, CA to Bill (J.D.) & Lorene (Williams) Gibson.  She was a homemaker.  Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Michael Wade & Olen James Reece.  Brenda was loved by all who knew her, loved her family more than anything, and loved spending time with her husband on the back of his Harley.  Ride on Brenda…. Ride on……

Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Jim of the home; 3 grandchildren, Cody, Cole & Kasi Reece; 6 great grandchildren, Kara, Karlie, & John Albert, Madeline, Kamden  & Makenzi Reece;  sister, Margaret McCue of Arizona, Billie (Thomas) Reece of California; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial services will be 2 pm, Friday, January 18, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. 

Betty Petefish

Betty Catherine Petefish, 76, of Van Buren, AR passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 in Van Buren, AR.  Betty was born May 29, 1936 in Virginia, IL to William & Crystal (Lynn) Anderson.  She was a homemaker.  Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Petefish;  parents; brother, Ricky Anderson.

     She is survived by her Daughters, Janet Beasley of Stateline, MS, Kimberly Harris of Denham Spr, LA, Gina Turek of Sparta, MO; Son, Aaron Petefish of Gautier, MS; Grandchildren, Jennifer Shadwick, Jerald, Joseph, & John McDuffie, Aimee & Joshua Harris, Jillian & Trevor Petefish, Christopher & Benjamin Turek; Great Grandchildren, Clayton & Sarah Shadwick, Savannah & Phoenix McDuffie; Brothers & Sisters, Floyd Anderson of Jacksonville, IL, David Anderson of Phoenix, AZ, Mildred Bolus of Lincoln, CA, Ruth  Bost of Pottsboro, TX, Marilyn Helmich of Jacksonville, IL

Services will be 10 am Friday, January 18, 2013 at Poteau Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Parsley officiating.  Interment will be at 1 pm, in Ft. Smith National Cemetery.

Benjamin Daniel Adams

     Benjamin Daniel Adams, 56, of Arkoma, OK  passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Ben was born February 3, 1956 in Poteau, OK to Woodrow & Leontena (Minor) Adams.  He worked in the oil field.  Ben was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Lee Adams, James Merl Adams; sister, Karen Adams, Mary Hurlocker; niece Crystal Dance; great niece, Tajia Adams.

     Survivors include his wife, Pat Adams of Arkoma, OK; 2 sons & daughter in law, Daniel Adams of Eakly, OK, Terry & Carmen Adams of Binger, OK; daughter, Amanda Adams of Eakly, OK; 9 grandchildren; brothers & sisters in law, Rick & Linda Adams of Oklahoma City, OK, Jerry & Denise Adams of Ada, OK; 3 sisters, Annette Cox, Charon McCombs of Wilburton, OK, Wanda Sue Hurlocker of Wister, OK; 18 nieces & nephews, Abel Adams of CA, Tina Karich of Arkoma, OK; Rachel Bohannon of CA, Tammy Jo Perry of Poteau, OK, Scott Cox, Raymond Cox of Wilburton, OK, Tim Cox of Shady Point, OK, Anthony Cox of Wilburton, Garrett Cox of Alaska, J.J. Adams, Brandy Adams, & Willie Adams of Ada, OK, Rick Adams of Yukon, OK, Sherry Adams, Stephanie Walker of Oklahoma City, Karen McCombs, James Spain of Wilburton, OK, Jimmy Hickman of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

      Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Harold Thompson officiating. 

Jay P. Shelton

Jay P. Shelton, 89, of Shady Point, OK passed away December 23, 2012 in Pocola, OK.  Jay was born March 13, 1923 in Shady Point, OK to Noah & Lula (Winters) Shelton.  He was a veteran of the US Army.   Jay was a brick mason.  He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Ilene Shelton; 3 sisters, Doris Marie Adams, Marvaline Duck, Rosa Lee Killion; 4 brothers, L.B., Million “Mitt”, Donald, & Jackie Dale Shelton.

Survivors include Ronald Dean & Doris Shelton of Shady Point, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Memorial  services will be 1 pm, Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jeff Little officiating.

Jerry Scarberry

Jerry Scarberry, 69, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Shawnee, OK.  Jerry was born in June 11, 1943  in Panama, OK to Ernest & Minnie (Gollihare) Scarberry.  He worked for the Oklahoma Highway Dept.

Services are pending.

Linda Sue Farwell

Linda Sue Farwell, 60, of Spiro, OK passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.  Linda was born November 11, 1952 in Herlong, CA to Donald & Alice (Horton) Farwell.  She was a waitress.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Larry Dahlstrom; son, Johnny Goff II.

Survivors include her daughter, Tiffany Goff of Spiro, OK; son, Robert Barr of Baycliff, TX; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Michelle Gamble of Phelan, CA, Sheri Davies of Newberry Springs, CA, Nikki McQuinn of Hesperia, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Friday, January 18, 2013 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK.

Pam Latta

Pamela Sue Latta, 50, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Poteau.  Pam was born June 29, 1962 in Poteau to Manuel & Delma (Claunts) Battles.  She was a homemaker.

Pam was preceded in death by her mother and mother in law, Ruby Ray.

Survivors include her husband, Rick of the home; son, Jessie Green of the home; brothers, Randy & wife, Kelly Battles of Gans, OK, Terry Thompson of Waldron, AR; sisters, Donna & husband Tommy of Southern Oregon, Tina & Bryan of Georgia, Marylee & Herbert of Alabama; father, Manuel & wife Nancy Battles of Yuma, AZ; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

 Memorial services will be 2 pm, Monday, January 14, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. 

Tommy Joe Vaughn

Tommy Joe Vaughn, 44, of Wister, OK passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Wister.  Tommy was born February 21, 1968 in Poteau, OK to Harold & Dorothy (Jamison) Vaughn.  Tommy was a logger.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buck & Elva Vaughn & his parents. 

Survivors include his sister, Patricia Hildebrant of Wister, OK; 2 brothers & sister in law, James Vaughn, Timmy & Lori Vaughn of Wister, OK; step mother, Nita Vaughn; aunt & uncle, Carrel & Mona Vaughn of Wister, OK; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister.  Pallbearers will be Andy Baker, Ethan Vaughn, Dustin Vaughn, Clint Vaughn, Robert Benham, Carl Odom, & Josh Hildebrant.

Lonnie Gene Knight

Lonnie Gene Knight, 81,  of LeFore, OK passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Tulsa, OK.  Lonnie was born February 25,  1931 in LeFlore, OK to Thomas Lee & Velma (Kitchens) Knight.  He was a builder of semi-trailers.  Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Vera Sharp. 

Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; daughter, Sharon Shawsky of Poteau, OK; stepsons, John Clark of Paragould, AR, Charles Clark of Springtown, TX, and David Clark of Azle, TX; 3 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 3 brothers, Roy Knight of Bengal, OK, Herbert Knight of Red Oak, OK, Tom Knight of Burleson, TX; 3 sisters, Evelyn Cook of LeFlore, OK, Carolyn Richey of Irving, TX, Mary Lou Cowan of Davis, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in LeFlore, OK.    Interment will follow in LeFlore Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Lance, Eric, Justin & Roddy Knight, Jesse & Hank Ingle.

James Newton Smith

James Newton Smith, 77, of Pocola, OK passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.  James was born July 29, 1935 in Tulsa, OK to Jasper N. & Bessie (Phillips) Smith.  He was a carpenter. 

James is survived by his wife, Mildred of the home; daughter, Tonya Rockwell  of Tulsa, OK; sons, Randy Smith  and Mike Smith of Tulsa, OK; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Alice Faye Weaver

Alice Faye Weaver, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Poteau.  Alice was born November 12, 1944 in Monroe, OK to James Calvin & Dovie Melvina (Faulkenberry) McKenzie.  She was a homemaker.  Alice was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, James and nephew, Shawn Kersh.

Survivors include her husband Chesley of the home; daughter & son in law – Belinda & Brian Toney of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law – Bryant & Carolyn Weaver of Panama, OK; sister & brother in law, Diana & Jim Kersh of Shady Point, OK; 5 grandchildren, Brant & Blane Toney of Poteau, OK, Trae Weaver of Poteau, OK, Destini & Kelsea  Perry of Panama, OK; nieces & nephews, Kevin & Nyomi Kersh of Jewell, IA, Jennifer, Jace, Jaylind Renteria of Shady Point, OK; Karin, Jordan, Camrin, & Brycen Kersh of Iverness, FL; other relatives & family; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Barry Reel,  Brant Toney, & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will be in Springhill Cemetery, Monroe, OK.  Pallbearers will be Brant Toney, Blane Toney, Bryant Weaver, Brian Toney, Keith Henson and Leo Ritter.

The family at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Chris Grindstaff

     Christopher Edward Grindstaff, 25, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA.  Chris was born February 5, 1987 in Oklahoma City, OK to Bruce & Diana (Johnson) Grindstaff.  Chris was a fire alarm technician with J.E. Systems in Pocola.  He was an Eagle Scout, Troop 30 in Poteau.  Chris lived life to the fullest.  He enjoyed every experience along the way.  He loved his family and friends, and he found a friend in everyone he met.   Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Johnson and uncle, Todd Grindstaff.

     Survivors include his parents, Bruce & Diana Grindstaff of Poteau, OK; grandparents, Dorothy Johnson Page of Poteau, OK, Harry & Barbara Grindstaff of Mustang, OK; aunts & uncles, Robin & John Ross, Mike & Debbie Grindstaff, Paula Grindstaff, Bill & Donna Lofthouse; cousins, Mike & Jeff Grindstaff, Joshua, Kenneth, & Douglas Lofthouse, Abby & Lynnley Grindstaff, Jade, Coby, & Eli Lofthouse; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

     Services will be 3 pm Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

     In lieu of flowers please make donations to Boy Scout Troop #30 Poteau; call the funeral home for information.

Earl Curry

         Earl Curry, born February 6, 1935 to Isaac Frenzella (I.F.) and Myrtle (Ellis) Curry in Fisk, MO. Graduated to glory on January 2, 2013 at the age of seventy-seven years, ten months, and 27 days at his home in Wister, OK.  Earl was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers: George Isaac, Elmo and wife Virginia, and Tolbert and wife Mary; brother-in-law Ernest Walker, and sister-in-law Fannie Lou Curry.  Earl was an elder of the Poteau Church of Christ.  He worked for LeFlore County for 15 years; he was a carpenter for 40+ years. He finished the 10^th grade  in Depoyster School in Missouri.

        Earl is survived by his wife Beulah (Keifer) Curry of the home. They were married on February 27, 1960. In the 52 years of marriage, they were blessed with one daughter Judy Evonne Curry born December 6, 1960 and preceded him in death on October 4, 1970, three sons and their wives: Clifton and Brenda of Conroe, TX, Curtis and Jackie of Porum, OK, Gary and Tonya of Huntsville, TX. Ten grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren:  Misty, husband Eric and son Nolan of Colorado Springs, CO, Christopher and Kent of Conway, AR, Michael and Kyle of Conroe, TX, Kevin and wife Kayla of Pocola, OK, Brad of Porum, OK, Amber Saldana, husband A.J., daughter Esme and son Blane of El Paso, TX, Cheyenne and Caitlyn of Huntsville, TX.  Three brothers: Ralph and wife Billie of Midwest City, OK, Wayne and wife Vesta of Poplar Bluff, MO, Vernon and wife Judy of Poplar Bluff, MO. Four sisters: Sybil Walker of Memphis, TX, Marie and husband Manley Gilpin of Searcy, AR, Eunice and husband Carrol Robertson of Alton, TX, Gladys and husband Everett Williams of Memphis, TX. Survivors also include a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

    Services will be 10 am, Saturday, January 5, 2013  at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Ron Babbit & Paul Fletcher officiating.   Interment will be in  Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.   Pallbearers will be the LeFlore County District # 2 workers.    Honorary Pallbearers: Lance Smith, Jim Seale, Bob Carter, Bob Marchant, Bud Morgan, Cliff Morgan, and Billy Meeh.

        The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.