OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Idabel, Oklahoma

Kathleen Massey King

Kathleen Massey King

Mar 5, 2019

Kathleen Massey King born 1/14/1935 to Bayard Otto & Velma Jay Massey in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away on 3/5/2019 after a long illness. Kathleen is the twin of Catherine Massey Manning, & younger sister to Norma Temple, both of Broken bow, Oklahoma.

She married Glenn M. King & had six children. Kathleen was considered the best...

Billy Gene Threadgill

Billy Gene Threadgill

Mar 1, 2019

Billy Gene Threadgill passed away March 1, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on November 2, 1960 in Foreman, Arkansas. He was one of many children born to Monroe and Luvenia Threadgill of Tom, Ok. Billy was a member of the Community Missionary Baptist Church of Tom, OK.

Billy went to school in...

Marilyn Renee Johnson-Duckett

Marilyn Renee Johnson-Duckett

Feb 9, 2019

Mrs. Marilyn Renee Johnson-Duckett was born on September 16, 1961, to Tommy and Tartina Johnson in Clarksville, Texas. Marilyn attended school in Clarksville and was a 1980 graduate of Clarksville High School.

She was a loving wife to Mr. Loran Duckett for 27 years. Marilyn was a compassionate soul who enjoyed writing, helping others...

Everee Hale

Everee Hale

Feb 8, 2019

On February 8, 2019 Everee Hale answered the call of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Everee Hale was born April 30, 1929 to Luellen Collins and Hester Mc Fadden in Arden, Arkansas. She was the last of nine children born to this union.

Everee grew up and later married David Hale Sr. December...

Stanford Lee Henderson

Stanford Lee Henderson

Feb 7, 2019

Mr. Standford Lee Henderson was born September 15, 1952, in Los Angeles, California to Troy L. and Verna Mae Henderson.  He went to sleep in death Thursday, February  7, 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma.

In 1964 he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he graduated high school in1970. In 1971 he moved to...

Carlos Leroy Cooper

Carlos Leroy Cooper

Feb 5, 2019

Carlos LeRoy Cooper passed away February 5, 2019 in Hochatown, Oklahoma.  He was born April 15, 1953 in Fresno, California.  He was a blessing to his proud parents Lonnie Q. Cooper and Mary I. Cooper of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member at Hill's Chapel C.M.E. Methodist Church.

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Emma Watson

Emma Watson

Jan 29, 2019

Emma (Nance) Watson was born April 7, 1942 to G. B. and Johnnie Cooper Washington in Harris, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully on January 29, 2019 at Pam Specialty Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

A Memorial Service is set for 10 AM on Saturday, February 02, 2019 at New...

Latasha Lasha Sanford

Latasha Lasha Sanford

Jan 12, 2019

On January 12, 2019 Latasha Lasha Sanford gained her heavenly wings at Cobb Wellstar Hospital in Astell, GA. Tasha was born on May 2, 1977 to Ray Charles Dedmon and Marilyn L. Williams in Ashdown, Arkansas.

At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Tasha affiliated herself and her children...

Elma "Baby Sista" Giddens Smith

Elma "Baby Sista" Giddens Smith

Jan 3, 2019

Elma "Baby Sista" Giddens Smith was born on February 7, 1942 to Willie and Lottie Smith Giddens in Bowie County, Texas. She was the fourth of fifteen children.  She passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 3 rd .

She started her education at Slater Rosenwald in Idabel. She later attended Booker T....

Lapatrick Deon Van

Lapatrick Deon Van

Dec 23, 2018

If others wonder why I'm missin'

Just tell 'em I'm gone fishin'.

LaPatrick Deon Van was born on September 20, 1977, to Martha Van and the late Evel Van Sr. in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was Twin B to sister, LaTina (Twin A).  He passed away on...

John "Jed" Willie Neal

John "Jed" Willie Neal

Dec 11, 2018

John Willie Neal (Jed) was born on November 30, 1948 to Raymond Neal and Laura Neal in Idabel, Oklahoma. He passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Oklahoma City.

Jed married Alice Faye Neal and they, along with his stepson, Benny Richards, built a happy life together. He worked for the Oklahoma Department...

Sheldon Herrod

Sheldon Herrod

Dec 8, 2018

Sheldon Herrod was born in Pasadena, California on July 19, 1977, to Clarence and Lea Herrod.  His early years were spent in Pasadena until his family moved to Duarte, California. There he united with the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Curtis Bennett. Sheldon's transition from this life took place at Paris...

Karisu Crane

Karisu Crane

Dec 7, 2018

Karisu Crane was born on December 4, 1960 in Beaver, Oklahoma to Alvin Crane and Shirley Winchester. She passed away peacefully in her home in Idabel surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 7 , 2018.

Karisu was the store manager at EZ Mart #562 in Idabel. She lived her life to the fullest....

David Samuel Warren

David Samuel Warren

Dec 2, 2018

David Samuel Warren was born on March 29, 1953, to Reverend Justice Sterling and Mary Lee Warren.  He departed this life on December 2, 2018, peacefully at home.

He graduated from Gray High School in Idabel in 1971.  Thereafter, he married Georgia Owens of DeKalb, Texas and out of this union, two daughters were...

Kenneth Bell

Kenneth Bell

Dec 2, 2018

Kenneth Bell was born on June 30, 1937, in Idabel to Benny Avery and Mary Bell Wallace. He passed away Dec 2, 2018 at the Grace Living Center in Del City, Oklahoma.

He grew up in Idabel and attended Booker T. Washington before moving to California.  He was affectionally called  "KC" and lived in...

Betrice Cubit

Betrice Cubit

Nov 26, 2018

Betrice Cubit was born March 12, 1954, to James and Earsie Lee Johnson in Idabel, OK. She departed this life on November 26, 2018, at Little River Memorial Hospital in Ashdown, AR.

Betrice attended school in Idabel and was a member of the Saint James C.M.E Church in...

Raymond Moss

Raymond Moss

Nov 22, 2018

Raymond Moss was called home to eternal rest at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma on November 22, 2018. He was born March 21, 1934, to Henry and Gertrude Moss in Foreman, Arkansas.

He attended school in Foreman, Arkansas. He labored for many years as a farmer in the Foreman area. Moss was an...

Latisha Donnetta Dixon-Hope

Latisha Donnetta Dixon-Hope

Nov 6, 2018

On Tuesday evening, November 6, 2018, Latisha Donnetta Dixon-Hope took her last breath at Plano Medical Center and was called home with her loved ones by her side. She was born May 21, 1988 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital to Betty Pondexter and Michael Dixon.

Latisha joined with Westside Church of Christ at a young...

Eldon W. Raines

Eldon W. Raines

Nov 1, 2018

Eldon W. Raines born March 8, 1948, to Sid Raines and Irene Raines (Calvert) in Gallatin, Tennessee. He loved to travel and visit with family and friends. He also loved to go hunting and fishing. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife: Bessie Stansbury. His sisters: ...

Dorothy Scott Hill

Dorothy Scott Hill

Oct 17, 2018

In my Father's house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  John 14:2

On Wednesday morning, October 17, 2018, our sweet mother Dorothy Scott Hill peacefully transitioned to her Father's house with...

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