OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Idabel, Oklahoma
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
Feb 5, 2019
Carlos LeRoy Cooper passed away February 5, 2019 in Hochatown, Oklahoma. Â He was born April 15, 1953 in Fresno, California. Â 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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Floyd E. Wimberly
Oct 5, 2018
Floyd E. Wimbley of Eagletown, OK passed away October 5, 2018 at Wadley Regional Hospital in Texarkana, TX., with his wife at his side.
Floyd was born August 6, 1933 in Eagletown OK where he lived most of his life. Floyd worked for Weyerhaeuser until his health failed him in 1982.
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Cleotis Raines, Sr.
Oct 3, 2018
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, Deacon Cleotis Raines, Sr. ascended from his earthly home to heavenly home for eternal rest. Raines was born on May 16, 1938 to Shedrick and Florida Raines in Township of Jackson, Arkansas.
He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was a mason. He enjoyed hunting...
Velma Marie "Hoppy" Hopkins
Sep 20, 2018
Velma Marie "Hoppy"Â Hopkins was born the 27th day of February, 1932 to Irvin and Eskimo Scales, in Red River County in the town of Annona, Texas. The family later relocated to Idabel, Oklahoma. Velma was an active member of Westside First Baptist Church until her health began to fail.
She attended school at...
John Hunter, Jr.
Aug 21, 2018
John Hunter Jr. passed away early Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, Idabel. He was born April 28, 1951 in Tom, Oklahoma to John Hunter Sr. and Stella Mae Burris Hunter.
He attended Pine Ridge Elementary School in Tom, OK until he moved to Idabel in 1961 and enrolled in Booker T....
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