OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Idabel, Oklahoma
Darren E. Byrd
Jan 29, 2018
Darren Ellsworth "DD" Byrd departed this life on January 29, 2018. Darren was born to the late Billy Ray Byrd, Sr. and Thelma J. (Byrd) Johnson in Idabel, Oklahoma on April 11, 1970. Darren grew up in the Spring Hill Community, was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County, and a lifetime member of the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church....
Michelle Yarbrough
Jan 24, 2018
Mrs. Yarbrough passed 01/24/2018 at Paris Regional medical Center. Final arrangements are entrusted to Elite Funeral Home 11525 Blue Ridge Blvd #2 Kansas City, MO 64134
Opal Tee Roberts
Jan 18, 2018
Mrs. Opal TEE Roberts was born October 28, 1935 to Robert (Bob) and Naomi Gilbert in Idabel, Oklahoma. On Friday, January 18, 2018 - with her family gathered around – she earned her wings.
She was called Momma or Mrs. Opal by many who knew her; but, to her grands, she was Big-Momma. She...
Christine Marie Olson
Jan 12, 2018
Christine Marie Olson was born September 30, 1959 to Helene Christine Dargay and Charles Augustus Olson II. On Friday, January 12, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones, she took her last breath at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. After 58 years, she departed this life and entered her heavenly mansion.
Christine attended school in...
Carmen Wise
Jan 7, 2018
Carmine D. Wise was born on November 19, 1982 to Ollie Mae Wise and Theodis Wise in Idabel, Oklahoma.
He attended Idabel Public Schools and graduated from Idabel High School in 2000. Carmine also attended Kiamichi Technology Center where he studied culinary arts and masonry.
Carmine accepted the LORD as...
Johnathon Stansbury
Dec 23, 2017
Johnathon Stansbury was born on August 27, 1991 to James and Misty Stansbury in Ada, Oklahoma. He departed this life on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Idabel.
He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family. His greatest satisfaction came from doing carpentry work with his dad and brothers. Johnathon loved to laugh and...
Kendrick "Heavy" Willis
Nov 22, 2017
On November 22, 2017, Kendrick "Heavy" Willis was called home to be with the Lord. He was born to Teresa and Reginald Walker, Sr. on January 18, 1992 in Idabel, Oklahoma.
Kendrick attended and graduated from Idabel High School in 2010. He played basketball and was a member of the Idabel Warriors varsity team....
Mable Pearson Crutchfield
Nov 18, 2017
Mable Crutchfield was born on September 26, 1920 in Foreman, Arkansas to Charlie Pearson and Bonnie Caroline. After 97 years of life, she transitioned from earth to glory on November 18, 2017 in Idabel, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.
Remembering her with love...
Albert Otis Johnson
Nov 12, 2017
Albert Otis Johnson was born on November 17, 1951 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Oscar and Marie Johnson. He departed this life on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas.
He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He graduated from Idabel Gray High School in 1971. Soon...
Lorene Bailey Moore
Nov 9, 2017
Lorene Bailey was born November 19, 1951 to Annie Bell Bailey and Mil'ford Threadgill in Tom, OK. She departed this life November 09, 2017 in Dallas, TX.
She was raised in Tom, OK. In her early 20's she moved to Idabel, OK where she met and married Will (Pete) Pickens. To this union, three...
Debra Dell (Ingram) Mosley
Nov 5, 2017
Debra Dell (Ingram) Mosley was born on September 29, 1952 to M.W. and Argie Ingram in Hugo, Oklahoma. The Lord called her home on November 5, 2017 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.
She attended Riverside School until integration forced its closure. Then she attended school in Haworth and graduated from Haworth High...
Willie "Brother" King. Jr.
Oct 22, 2017
Willie (Brother) King, Jr., 90, passed away at his home in Idabel, Oklahoma on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was born August 23, 1927 in Fredrick, Oklahoma to Willie King and Agnes Hogan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son – Billie Joe King; four brothers – Charles King, Ross King,...
Charlene Williams Wright
Oct 15, 2017
Charlene Williams Wright was born on October 26, 1941 to Josephine Ford and Charlie Williams in Foreman, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age.
She attended and graduated from Riverside High School in Harris, Oklahoma. Charlene was always a humble, devoted, loving, and caring person. She was very outspoken and would not shy...
Luther Lee Shoals
Aug 9, 2017
God has smiled on me and set me free.
Luther Lee Shoals was born on July 21, 1922 in Okmulgee, OK to the late Ned Shoals and Alpha Cottrell-Shoals. Luther grew up on the family farm in Idabel, OK with his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. He departed this...
Loyd Hendrickson
Aug 5, 2017
Loyd Hendrickson was born on March 7, 1936 to Fred and Mary Hendrickson. He departed this life on August 5, 2017 at his home in Idabel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and five brothers.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters - Hilda Blair...
Patricia Ann Richards
Jul 15, 2017
Patricia Ann Richards was born on June 24, 1959 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Doris Dixon. Miss Ann left this earthly home for her heavenly home on July 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Robert Nolen Jr.
Miss Ann graduated from Wright City High School where she was an avid...
Dr. Gilbert Eugene Johnson
Jul 14, 2017
"If I can help somebody as I travel along my way, then my living shall not be in vain."
Mahalia Jackson
Dr. Gilbert Eugene Johnson was born June 26, 1936 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Maggie Nunley and Talbot Johnson, Sr. He departed his earthly life on July 14, 2017 at...
Emma George Moore
Jul 4, 2017
Emma George Moore was born on April 8, 1930. She lived most of her life in Eagletown, Oklahoma and was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. In 1994, she relocated to Richmond, California and lived there for five years.  She returned to Oklahoma in 1999, settling in Broken Bow.
She would...
Pearline Washington-Williams
Jun 11, 2017
Pearline Washington-Williams was born on August 25, 1943 to the late Frank Washington and Mittie Bell Hines in Idabel, OK. She passed on June 11, 2017 at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, TX.
She received the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jasper Wiley....
Ray Charles Fields
Jun 4, 2017
Ray Charles Fields was born March 1, 1954 to Isaac and Minnie Fields in Foreman, Arkansas. He passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He attended school in Foreman, Arkansas and Haworth, Oklahoma. He graduated from Haworth High School in 1972. He was an exceptional basketball player with the Haworth...
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