James Brian Phillips
Nov 9, 2016
James Brian Phillips, 31, of Valliant, OK was born Jan. 19, 1985 in DeQueen, AR; the son of Eddy and Beverly Phillips who lived in Millerton, OK before moving to Nowata, OK. He went to sleep in death on Nov. 9, 2016 at his home in Tulsa, OK.
James spent the last few years...
Estoria Butler
Oct 30, 2016
Estoria Lee (Breedlove) Butler, was born November 5, 1938 to Hamon and Gertie Breedlove in Idabel, Oklahoma. Estoria was the eldest child to the couple. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age and rededicated her life to the Lord in her later years.
Estoria graduated from Booker T. Washington High School...
Felix Ray Jones
Oct 30, 2016
On Saturday, October 29, 2016, GOD mercifully silenced the lips of our beloved Felix Ray Jones. He was born on December 29, 1946 to the late Velma Lee Jones Clardy and Henry S. Johnson Sr. Felix joined Oak Grove Baptist Church at young age. He attended Oak Grove Elementary and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1964. He...
Helen Wilson
Oct 16, 2016
Helen Wilson was born February 11, 1938 in Foreman, Arkansas to Freddy Herion and Mattie Henderson. She passed away in her home on October 16, 2016 in Idabel, Oklahoma.
She attended Unity School from first through sixth grade. Upon relocating to West Texas, she married Richard Don Wilson. To this union were born five...
Ricky Marcellus Alford
Oct 11, 2016
Known to many as "Big Rick" and others as "Homie," Ricky Marcellus Alford returned to rest in the Lord's arms on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, OK. He was born December 7, 1973 in DeQueen, AR to Clyde Alford  Jr. and Charlesetta Alford.
Ricky grew up in Broken Bow,...
Gladys Valeree Perry
Oct 8, 2016
Gladys Valeree Castro Perry, 93 years old, passed away at Hill Nursing Home in Idabel, Oklahoma on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She had been a resident at the nursing home since 2006. She was born on December 30, 1922 to Robert and May Montgomery in Avery, Texas, the third of four girls. At age two, she and her family relocated...
Raishyean Jahbloinee Braxton
Oct 7, 2016
Our "King" has gone to the throne! Raishyean Jahbloinee Braxton departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2016, at his grandmother's home in Idabel, OK. He was born on October 17, 1977 to Roger Braxton Jr. and Charlotte Braxton in Los Angeles, California. He moved to Idabel, Oklahoma at the age of 11.
Raishyean...
Eva Nell Roberts
Sep 30, 2016
On Friday, September 30, 2016, the good LORD hushed the sweet voice of Eva Nell Roberts at her home in Idabel. She recently celebrated her 63 rd year of life on this earth. She was born on September 3, 1953 to Eva Mae Akins and Ermon Lee Roberts in Texas.
She grew up in...
Willie Lee "Will" Johnson
Sep 21, 2016
On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, Willie Lee "Will" Johnson saddled up his favorite horse, set astride, and rode off to GOD's celestial home. He fought the good fight; he won the battle and now is free from the troubles of this old world.
Born on New Year's Day in 1944; he was the sixth...
Luther Ray Ellis Sr
Sep 18, 2016
Luther Ray Ellis, Sr., age 80, of Broken Bow, OK, fell asleep in death on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at Broken Bow Rehab Center. He was born August 4, 1936, in Orange, TX to Luther L. and Eura Mae (Reese) Ellis; both preceded him in death as well as a brother Marvin and son David. He is survived by his...
James Charles Mcalester-Whitaker
Sep 13, 2016
James Charles McAlester-Whitaker age 50 of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away on September 13, 2016 at Plano, Texas. He was born March 12, 1966 in Valliant, Oklahoma.
James enjoyed watching sports, listening to music and playÂing with his grandsons. He took pride in spending time with his family and friends. He was an all-state track...
Geraldine E. Mcclain
Sep 1, 2016
Geraldine E. McClain departed this life on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Hill's Nursing Home in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was born September 9, 1933 in Haworth, Oklahoma to Carrie B. Frost and Oliver Daniels. She was the first of four children.
She accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Rebecca Baptist...
Carolyn Evonn Hill-Richards
Aug 28, 2016
Carolyn Evonn Hill-Richards was born October 24, 1958 to Rosie Lee Tucker-Hill and Hudson Hill, Sr. in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Carolyn departed this life on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel.
She was the third of six children. At an early age, she united with St. James CME Church in Idabel...
Lashawn A. Burton English
Aug 18, 2016
On Thursday, August 16, 2016, GOD mercifully silenced the lips of our beloved LaShawn A. Burton English. She was born on June 13, 1962 to the late Zelma Totten and Lloyd L. Burton in Oakland, CA. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend with a heart of gold and a smile that warmed the hearts of everyone with...
Marilynn Williams
Aug 4, 2016
On August 4, 2016, Marilynn L. Williams departed this life at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 11, 1959 in Foreman, Arkansas to James D. and Wilma Williams. At an early age, she professed her belief in GOD and joined church at New Dora Baptist Church in Tom where she attended...
Ervin Goodlow
Jul 30, 2016
Mr. Ervin Goodlow of Idabel, Oklahoma was born to Horace Turner and Mary Walker, December 31, 1929 in Harris, Oklahoma. He was raised by his step dad, Willie Goodlow. Ervin was called to be with the Lord, July 30, 2016, at Memorial Heights Nursing Home. Ervin was the oldest of five siblings. Mr. Goodlow joined Antioch Church at an early...
Carson Ray Xander Collins
Jul 25, 2016
Carson Ray Xander Collins, infant son of Valarie Jean-Nicole Murray and Cortez Lamar Collins, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Mccurtain Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Rosetta Collins, and his maternal great grandfather Arthur Ray Cooper. Survivors include: 3 sisters and 2 brothers all of Texarkana, Texas/ Texarkana, Arkansas. His mater¬nal grandmother (Sharvalle...
Norma Jean Stewart
Jun 23, 2016
Norma Jean Stewart, age 67, of Idabel passed away on June 23, 2016 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. She was born March 1, 1949, in DeRidder, LA to Albert McGlothen and Martha Burby. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on February 19, 1972. Norma zealously served Jehovah in her younger days, and carried a desire in her heart to...
Alvie Lee Alberty
Jun 14, 2016
Alvie Lee "Cooney" Alberty was born on July 25, 1950 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Richard and Christmas Alma Alberty. He departed this life on June 14, 2016 at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma.
Alvie attended Booker T. Washington High School through his junior year. Due to the desegregation of schools...
Everett "Buddy" Ezell, Jr.
Jun 2, 2016
Everett "Buddy" Ezell Jr. was called from labor to reward on June 02, 2016 at his home. Buddy was born January 29, 1951 to Everett "Red" Ezell and Altis "Bea" Ezell in Tom, OK. He attended schools in Tom and Haworth, OK. He also attended a trade school in Oklahoma City where he learned to operate a...
