OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Idabel, Oklahoma

Carmen Wise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William W.C. Cooper

William W.C. Cooper

May 31, 2017

William C. "W.C." Cooper, 91, was born February 08, 1926 in Idabel to Wishon Cooper and Emma Whitaker. He passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Medical City Plano in Plano, Texas.

W.C. attended school at Slater and Booker T. Washington High School in Idabel. He joined the Navy and...

Edward "Pee Wee" Harris

Edward "Pee Wee" Harris

Apr 29, 2017

Edward Harris Jr. (Pee Wee) was born on March 5, 1964 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Eddie and Annie Harris, He died on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Idabel. He attended Idabel Public Schools. Pee Wee had a passion for being the "life of the party." He loved dancing and making his grandchildren laugh. He also enjoyed fishing and...

Bobby Cornelius Ashley

Bobby Cornelius Ashley

Apr 29, 2017

Bobby Cornelius Ashley was born May 1, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Shelby Cornelius Ashley and Alma (Lyles) Ashley. He was the second of their two sons. When Bobby was six weeks old, the family moved to Ogden, Utah. Bobby spent his childhood and adolescent years in Kansas City, Missouri, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Ogden. He graduated from Ogden High...

Charley Odell Shoals

Charley Odell Shoals

Apr 17, 2017

Charley Odell Shoals was born June 21, 1955 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Luther Lee Shoals, Sr. and the late Lois (Scott), Shoals. He was the seventh of eight children. He departed this life Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Shoals, two brothers, Billy...

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