Tommie Louise Griffin

      Tommie Louise Griffin, 74, of Shady Point, OK passed away Sunday November 25, 2012 in Shady Point.  Tommie was born October 28, 1938 in Bonham, TX to Joseph Saul & Bonnie (Marsh) Nowell.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, Joyce Davis, Jim Nowell and Bill Nowell; nephew, Joseph Nowell; niece, Christy Nowell Rogers; grandson, Jason Markley; and Joseph Saul Nowell; her parents and stepfather, Jack Coltrane; numerous aunts and uncles.  She was a beautician for 45 years.

      She is survived by her brother Doug Nowell; children Shauna & Tommy Caldwell,  Eddie Griffin; Kitty & Elliot Gelles;  grandchildren, Colin Caldwell, Evan Griffin, Lauren Griffin, Dr. Christopher Sudduth, wife Beka Sudduth and their son, Ethan; great granddaughter, Michelle Markley Mills; great grandson, Logan Markley; nieces, Leigh Nowell McCumber, Tracey Nowell Christianberry, Bonnie Davis Weeks, Julie Keeling and Sharon Hugle; nephews, Paul Davis, Stanley Davis, Thomas Davis, Jimmy Dale Nowell & Bill Nowell; brother in law, Paul Davis Sr., Sisters in law, Sue Nowell, Charlene Nowell and Donna Littlejohn; special friends, Donald and Peggy Caldwell, Mandi Stout, and Governor Mary Fallin; the troopers of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol; the many beauticians and customers she befriended throughout her career.

        Services will be 10 am, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Calvary Assembly of God, Poteau, OK with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating.  Interment will be in Dog Creek Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be the LeFlore/Latimer County Detachment Troop “D”.  The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Martin David Morris

Martin David Morris, 57,   of Wister, OK passed away, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Wister.  Martin was born December 31, 1954 in Sallisaw, OK to Wilbert & Billie (Reed) Morris.  He was superintendent at Donaho Stone where he worked for 17+ years.  He loved to hunt and fish (on company time).  Martin was preceded in death by his father; brother, William Charles Morris; sister, Shannon Kitchens; and niece, Stephanie May.

Survivors include his son, David Martin Morris of Bakersfield, CA; stepdaughter, Angie of Bakersfield, CA; mother, Billie Morris; sister, Irma Morris; brother, Kevin Bert Morris of Wister, OK; 4 nieces, Tara & spouse, Gary Ollie, Jessica May, Brittany Morris, Desirae Morris; nephew, Casey May; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Keith Stewart & Bro. Gary Ollie officiating.  Interment will be in Wister City Cemetery, Wister, OK.  Pallbearers will be Mike Turnipseed, Shane Turnipseed, Brett Martin, Billy Joe Beason, Jake Donaho, Maury Ford. 

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

Mary Belle Cooper

         Mary Belle Scott Cooper, 86, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 in Ft. Smith, AR.    Mary Belle was born April 16, 1926 in Hitchita, OK to James Albert  & Haley (Gabbard) Scott.  She and her husband owned and operated the Sears Roebuck store in Poteau.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Grady Scott & Dale Scott; sisters, Dovie Brown, Wilma Shipp, and Helen Sychr.

          Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Bob W. of the home; daughters & son in law, Barbara Jean & Jimmy McGee of Broken Arrow, OK, Ronda Kaye Cooper of Dallas, TX; grandson, Michael Graham McGee & wife Agnes of Broken Arrow, OK; great grandchildren, Cady & Rob Rowland of Inola, OK, Mia Rose McGee and Michael McGee Jr. both of Broken Arrow, OK; great great granddaughter, Lillian Skye Rowland of Inola, OK; sister, Lahoma Cook of Carlsbad, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

            Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Front Street Church of Christ in Poteau with  Glenn Hamilton officiating.  Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.  Pallbearers will be Michael McGee, Jerry Draper, Bruce McClain, Dennis Harrison, Dennis Lungstrum & Julian Scott.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bro. Ken Bentley, & Eddy Cooper.

Billy Joe Underwood

Billy Joe Underwood, 31, of Heavener, OK passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 in Poteau.  Billy was born September 5, 1981 in Poteau, OK to Donald Ray & Helen (Tolleson) Underwood.

Services are pending.

Lester Thompson

    Lester Thompson, 83, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Poteau.  Lester was born in Poteau on April 9, 1929 to Bud Andrew & Pernie (Garrett) Thompson.  He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps.  Lester was a car salesman.  He was married to his beloved wife, Joyce for 57 years, 10 months & 17 days.  Lester was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Evelyn Miller, & Great Granddaughter, Sheila Fikes.

      Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Joyce of the home; 3 sons, Terry & wife Sandy Thompson of Holson Valley, OK, Todd Thompson and Tobey Thompson of Poteau, OK; 2 granddaughters, Kristi & husband Michael Fikes of El Reno, OK, Amber  of California; 1 grandson, Jordan Tyler Thompson of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 great granddaughters, Kalyn & Emma Fikes; 1 great grandson, Falon; 2 brothers & sisters in law, Chester & Jaylene Thompson of Broken Arrow, OK, Charley & Sandy Thompson of Alma, AR; 2 sisters & brothers in law, Billie & Ed Hunt of Broken Arrow, OK; Geraldine & Wayne Drake of Hamilton, MT; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

      Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Kevin Womack & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Frankie Brown, Carl Lockhart, Joe Brinson & L.H. Brinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Cox, Rick Crane & Rocky Crane.

Ernest M. Sinclair

    Ernest M. Sinclair Sr.  61, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Ft. Smith.  Ernest was born February 10, 1951 in Stockton, CA to A.M. & Wanda Mae (Bullard) Sinclair.  He was a coal miner.

    Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Sinclair of Panama, OK; son, Ernie Sinclair of Howe, OK; mother & father, A.M.  & Wanda Sinclair of Poteau, OK; sister, Barbara Sinclair of Sapulpa, OK; brother, James Ted & Connie Sinclair of Tahlequah, OK; 4 grandchildren, Ernie Sinclair III, Haley, Tesia and Hannah.

     Services will be 2 pm, Monday, November 19, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Jack Covey officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Terry Gray, Gary Gray, James Sinclair, William Dallis, Philip Baldwin, and Seth Bailey.

Margaret E. Stone

Margaret Ellen Stone, 69, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 in Poteau.  Margaret was born January 11, 1943 in Monroe, OK to Benny Fred & Marie (House) Burden.  Margaret was a dental assistant  and also worked at CASC Bookstore.

Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, David & Jeana Stone, Doug & Sherri Stone of Poteau; father of her children, Royce Stone of Poteau, OK; brothers & sisters in law, Wendell Burden of Wister, OK, Keith & Debbie Burden of Antioch, TN, Howard & Pam Burden of Piedmont, OK; sister & brother in law, Vernon & Louise Florence of Stillwater, OK; grandchildren, Craig & Meredith, Sara Beth, Dylan, Allison, Haleigh, Drew; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, November 20, 2012 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Keith Burden & Rev. Barry Reel officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK

George V. "Sam" McAmis

   George Vernon “Sam” McAmis, 80, of Shady Point, OK passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Shady Point.  Sam was born April 6, 1932 in Alpaugh, CA to George & Jane (Burk) McAmis.  He was the owner of Stanford Glass Company.  Sam was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma; daughter, Kathy Gilgo and granddaughter, April Gilgo.

        Survivors include his grandson Shawn Gilgo of California; great grandson, August Charles Gilgo of Shady Point, OK; brother in law & sister in law, Jim & Sandy Daugherty of Poteau, OK; sister in law & brother in law, Carol & Norman Johnson of Poteau, OK;  other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

      Services will be 4 pm, Friday, November9, 2012 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK. ??? pending

Linda Sue Barnes

    Linda Sue Barnes, 67, of Cameron, OK passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Poteau.  Linda was born August 30, 1945 in Bishop, VA to Benjamin Harold & Martha Jane (Mathena) Cunningham.  She was a seamstress and worked for many years at the Western Shirt factory  “Flyer Garment”.   She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepdaughter, Vanessa Barnes.

    Survivors include her husband Leon of the home; stepsons, Terry Barnes of Cameron, OK, Michael Barnes of Cameron, and Craig Barnes of Pocola, OK; 6 step grandchildren, Clay, Aron, Carrie, Cody, Jason, Jana; 7 step great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Shirley Goforth and Mary Farrar of Cameron, OK,  Jeanie & Jim Evans of Ft. Smith, AR; nieces & nephews, Tim & Susan Cannon, Angie & Mike Carter, Connie Horton, Bria Horton of Cameron, OK, Karen & Mike Moore of Little Rock, AR, David & Donna Evans of Dardenelle, AR, Jeanette Fuller of Conway, AR, Claudette Alexander of Star City, AR; great nieces & nephews, Zachary & Grace Clain of Tahlequah, Ryan Carter, Lexi Carter of Cameron, OK, Ember Mitchell, Tyler Cannon, Terry Cannon, Dustin Cannon of Cameron, OK, Nikkie & Mark Brown of Cameron, OK; aunt, Mary Alice Moore of Conway, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

    Services were 2 pm, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev.  Daniel Clark officiating.  Interment followed in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK.  Pallbearers were Terry Barnes, Mike Barnes, Craig Barnes, Jason Barnes, Clay Barnes, Cody Barnes. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, Oklahoma

Jerry E. Thompson

       Jerry Edward Thompson, 68, of  Cameron, OK passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Cameron after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  Jerry was born August 26, 1944 in Poteau, OK to Richard & Annie Velma (Gullick) Thompson.  He worked for the local cable company for 42+ years.  After retiring he worked for Gentry Ranch.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, AJ, RC, Bud, and Wayne Thompson; sister, Amanda Thompson; mother in law, Sylvia Heavener Brown.

        Survivors include his wife, Gaye of the home; sons, Keith Thompson of Pocola, OK, Jeff & Barbara Thompson of Ft. Smith, AR; grandchildren, Katie Rodgers and Allie Watson; several other close relatives & many friends.

          Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Danny Kennedy officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  

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

Bobby Joe Oliver

   Bobby Joe Oliver, 72, of Wister, Ok passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Wister.  Bobby was born October 7, 1940 in Victor, OK to James Tillman  & Lorene Mildred (Hicks)  Oliver.  He was a member of the community his entire life.  He had a large family and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Pat Green, Carolyn Akers, and Janice Nix; daughter, Phyllis Agee and great granddaughter, Rylee Mills.

      He left behind his loving partner, Rose Miller; daughters, Tracy & Kerry Mills,  Angela & Jonathan McKenzie, Vicki Goble, Connie Elders, Amanda Miller, Debbie Loomis, Alexis Sweeten, Charity Sweeten; sons, Matt & Tina Martindale, Dustin & Amber Martindale; brother, John Pfalzgraf; and grandchildren, Kerry Joe Mills, Joshua Mills, Brandi Mills, Scotty Clague, Lisa Eason, Erin Eason and numerous great grandchildren; as well as a large extended family.

     Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jack Covey officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Kerry Joe Mills, Joshua Mills, Scotty Clague, Jack Green, Matt Martindale, & Carroll Smallwood.

John Clifton Goines

John Clifton Goines, 53, of  McCurtain, OK passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 in McCurtain.  John was born February 28, 1959  in Bakersfield, CA to Shelby & LaHoma (Burris) Goines.  He was a truck driver.  He was preceded in death by her parents’ children, John “Butch” Goines and Sherry Goines; brother, Leonard Lakey and sisters, Ruthie Goines and Linda Austin.

No services are scheduled at this time. 

Sherry Hornburger

     Sherry Lynn Hornburger, 54, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Muskogee, OK.  Sherry was born June 1, 1958 in Nowata, OK to Bill & Shirley (Spencer) Hornburger.  She was  preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Smotherman; and daughter, Takela Hornburger.

Survivors include her daughter, Brandy Hornburger of Poteau, OK; father, Bill Hornburger of Stillwater, OK; 3 brothers, Joe Hornburger of  Valliant, OK, Bill  Hornburger of Poteau, OK, Randy Hornburger of Norman, OK; 1 sister, Shalle Marie Hornburger of Poteau, OK; 5 grandchildren, Brian, Jeremy, Brandon, Alexa, Christopher; 1 aunt, Alice Fix of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services were 2 pm, Monday, October 29, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment  followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. 

Gary N. Morgan

     Gary N. Morgan, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, October 21, 2012 in Poteau.  Gary was born November 9, 1944 in Muse, OK to Wilford & Lois (Rose) Morgan.  He was a convenience store cashier.

Survivors include his wife, Paulette Morgan of the home; daughters, Carol Morgan, Cheryl Bohannon of Poteau, OK; granddaughter, Brandi Shoup; special friends, Katherine lee, Diana Walker, Tyler Shoup, Danielle Walker of Poteau; his mother, Lois Pickering of Poteau, sisters, Virginia Wilson of Poteau, OK, Evelyn Potts of Whitesboro, OK; brother, Curtis Morgan of Talihina, OK.

Memorial services were 10 am, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau.    

Bobby S. Morgan

      Bobby S. Morgan, 68 of Shady Point, OK went to be with his Lord & Savior on  Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Cameron, OK.  He was retired from Whirlpool.  Bobby was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola, OK.    He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; son, Robbie; his parents, Russell Morgan & Jewell Phelps.

     He is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Ronda Hill & husband, Roscoe of Pocola, OK; Teresa Hensley & companion Tommy Miller of Cameron, OK; stepsons, Eddie Hesslen of Paris, AR, Kevin Hesslen of Greenwood, AR; brother, Marvin Morgan and wife Rose of Pocola, OK; grandsons, Waco Hill of Pocola, OK, Keagan Hensley of Cameron, OK, Tyler Hill of Louisville, KY; step grandchildren, Edwin Hesslen of Ft. Smith, AR, Hope, Hannah and Hunter Hesslen of Greenwood, AR; great granddaughter, Audrey Hill of Louisville, KY; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

     Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church, Pocola, OK with Rev. Tommy Parker & Rev. Richard Maness  officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK.  Pallbearers will be Tyler Hill, Waco Hill, Keagan Hensley, Edwin Hesslen, Ronnie Ward, Leon Laymon, Steve Doshier.  Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Butler, Danny Minor, Robert Miller, Dennis Main.

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

Contributions may be made to a Humane Society or your choice or your favorite charity.

Maxcine Warren

      Maxcine Warren, 56, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 in Tulsa, OK.  Maxcine was born January 19, 1956 in Parkin, AR to John Jr. & Cora Lee (Spencer) Smith.  She was a teacher, counselor, & LRC/Student Support Tutor/Developmental Coordinator for Carl Albert State College Admin. Director.  Maxcine was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Vernell Willis; and niece Angelina Willis.

      Survivors include her husband, Terry Warren Sr. of the home; daughters & sons in law, Meicha & Travion Smith of Tatum, TX, Kimberly Price of Poteau, OK, Stephanie Kaywood Ivore & Jr.  Ivore; sons, Terrance & Kimberly Warren, Terry Jr. & Crystal Warren of Poteau, OK, Dereck Warren of Broken Bow, OK,  Erick & April Warren of Broken Bow, OK; grandchildren, Kyshaun Smith, Alexus Smith, Daymien Smith, Vanessa Warren, Jazmine Warren, Braya Warren, Shayla Warren, Elijah Price, Jada Price, Amisha Warren, Kiara Warren, Dauntay Warren, Caden Warren, Ieysha Cheney,  Ilayna Cheney, Keynen Warren, Kaysen Warren; brothers, John L. Willis of Parkin, AR, James Smith (Ed)  of Wynne, AR, Johnny Smith of Ft. Smith, AR; sisters, Willie Smith (Bill) of Denver, CO, Martha Ann Hubbard (Bessie) of Colt, AR, Bertha Williams of Ft. Smith, AR, Glenda Williams (Ray) of Wynne, AR.  Other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

     Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau, OK with Superintendent  J.J. Watson officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Nolan Jr., Richard Smith, Sterling Warren III, Cavin Smith, Tartis Warren Jr.   Artis Warren.  Honorary pallbearers will be Glendale Collins, Carl Moore, Mickel Willis, Timothy Cole, Ricky Hubbard, & Ryan Richardson

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

Maxine McCoy

        Maxine McCoy, 64, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Tulsa, OK.  Maxine was born October 7, 1948 in Page, OK to Isaac & Cordia (Graham) Jones.  She was head cook at Poteau Upper Elementary for 34 years.   Maxine was dearly loved and was a great member of the community.  She loved to sit on her porch with her grandchildren.  Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin McCoy; her parents; grandson, Jacob “Jake” Freeman; brothers, Leo and Billy Jones; brother in law, Hank Holt.

          Survivors include her daughters, Tracey Freeman & husband, Ray, Sherry Hilderbrand & husband Jim;  son, Joshua McCoy & wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Farron Crouch & husband Casey, Logan Hilderbrand, Cody, Cadie & Carlee McCoy; great grandchild, Eli Crouch; sisters in law, Carolyn Jones Lowe of Heavener, OK, Alma Jones of Mena, AR; sisters, Bobbie Holt of Norman, OK, Patsy & Garland “Crook” Watts of Blackfork, AR, Charlene & Bob Harris , Judy & Jimmy Dunigan, Shirley & Willie Clinton; brothers,  Fred & Carolyn Jones, Isaac “Pete” Jones all of Heavener, OK.

Services will be 1 pm, Saturday, October 20, 2012  at the Poteau First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Trent officiating.   Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Glendale, OK.  Pallbearers will be her nephews Jack Harris, Bryan Clinton, Wes Jones, Jimmy Dunigan, Danny Harris, Sam, Steve & Alford Watts, Bruce Holt, Jim, Tim & Keith Jones.

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

Alvie A. McClain

Alvie Alfred McClain, 88, of Poteau, OK went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 15, 2012 while at the Talihina Veterans Center.  He is preceded in death by his first wife of  55 years, Juanita; one son; brother, Delbert McClain and 3 sisters, Mary, Irene, and Lorene  Alvie was born September 2, 1924 in Alex, OK to Kobe & Willie Mae (Stanley) McClain.  At the age of 17, while living in Dallas he joined the Marines.  He served in the Pacific fighting the Japanese island by island.  He helped in the clean up action at Guadalcanal.  He survived the war although he was hit by machine gun fire and lost his left leg and had injuries to his right shoulder.  After receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, he was discharged and came home to Summerfield  where he raised cattle.  As a Marine Alvie was proud of the Marine flag with the rattle snake emblem and “Don’t Tread on Me” which means, ‘if you step on me you are going to get hurt’ and that was his attitude.  Alvie was a boxer and always said he never lost a fight but did receive a lot of blows.  Alvie was one of the original founders and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #63 of Poteau.  He served in various positions, loving the position of Chaplin the most.  He also served as the State DAV Chaplin and got the name of Chaplin Alvie “Padre” McClain.   Because he loved his military time he also a life member of the American Legion.  He is and was a HERO of the the World War serving his country giving “some as others gave their all”.

Alvie is survived by his wife, Mildred of the home; son Bruce and wife Yueqiu  McClain of Poteau, OK; daughter, Brenda & husband Matthew Escalante of Poteau, OK; 3 grandchildren, Eric, Jenny McClain and Tony Escalante; 2 great grandchildren, Kayden & Brooklynn Escalante; sisters, Louise Brown of Stockton, CA and Betty Franklin of Prairie Grove, AR; brother, Charlie Sanders of OR and unknown numbers of fellow veterans and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Poteau with Rev. Barry Reel and Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow at 1 pm, in the Fort Smith National Cemetery. 

Raymond Glenn

    Raymond Edward Glenn, 70, of Howe, OK passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 in Howe.  Raymond was born January 12, 1942 in Wister, OK to Lawrence Edward & Amaytha (Hall) Glenn.  He was a lifelong cattle rancher and quarter horse breeder.  He always loved telling stories about his life experiences.   Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; several aunts and uncles and one brother in law Charles Lenard

       Raymond is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carrie Jean (Lenard) Glenn of the home; daughter, Peggy Glenn of Tahlequah, OK; son, Raymond (Eddie) Glenn of Lawrence, KS; one brother, Ron Glenn & wife Harriett of Hodgen, OK; one sister, Kaye (Glenn) Cauthron and husband Ernie (Buck) of Fanshawe, OK; brothers in law, Rolly Lenard of Hackett, AR, George Lenard of Shreveport, LA, James Lenard and wife, Lynn of Haskell, OK; sisters in law, Linda Lenard of Crystal Springs, MS, Emmie Carpenter and husband Gary of Wister, OK; Janie Owens and husband, Davy of Summerfield, OK; one aunt, Ruth Wilson of Poteau, OK; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great nephews and friends.

     Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Heavener, OK with Rev. Sam Dyer, Rev. Jim Cook, Rev. Jeff Bengs, & Rev. Bentley Hill officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Glendale, OK.

Henry Ivy

     Henry R. Ivy, 72, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Greenwood, AR.  Henry was born August 21, 1940 in Spiro, OK to Charlie C. & Annie (Jenkins) Ivy.  He was a factory worker.  .  Henry was preceded in death by, Charlie, Annie (Jenkins), George, Laney, Marine, Edward, Sonny, Aline, and Margaret Ivy; 3 nephews, 2 nieces; and 5 sisters in law.

    Survivors include his wife, Minnie Pauline (Hart) Ivy; brothers, James Ivy of Oklahoma, Don Ivy of Texas; 29 Nieces, 19 Nephews, 25 Great Nieces, 18 Great Nephews, 5 Great Great Nieces, 4 Great Great Nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

     Services will be 11 am, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Darrell Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, OK.  Pallbearers will be Nephews,  L.D. Ivy, Jeff Tryon, Anthony Ivy, Jeremy Hart, Brian Vaughn, Kameron Sosebee.  Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews, Joe Hart, Kaden Sosebee, Rob Hart, Barry Hart, John Ivy, and James Ivy Jr.

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