OBITUARIES

Oct 3, 2025

Larry Dean Townsend, age 73, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Idabel, Oklahoma.

Born in 1952, Larry was a lifelong resident of Idabel and had deep roots in the community. He was known for his free spirit, love of fast cars, and devotion to family and friends.

Larry is survived by his loving...

Sep 30, 2025

Cremation

Sep 26, 2025

Mr. Glenwood Hunter was born 10-21-1936 in Wewoka Ok to Theodra and Janie Mae Add Hunter. He passed way 09/26/2025 at Christus St., Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

He worked and retired from OU Medical Center as a Service Worker and from Walmart. He was a Sargent in the Army and was involved in the Korean War....

Sep 7, 2025

Vernon Jones 69 went to sleep in death September 7, 2025, at Christus St. Michaels Health Systems in Texarkana TX. He was born on December 12, 1955, in Dekalb, TX., to Johnnie Jones Sr. (Coot) and Opal Faye Hutchison (Toni B. Jones).

Vernon was a hard worker; he worked in the trailer business, as a roofer, and...

Aug 26, 2025

Curtis Moore was born November 26, 1967, to Cleatus Wade Moore and Ada Marie Moore in Idabel, Oklahoma. He accepted Christ at an early age while attending Oak Grove Baptist Church.

He was a proud graduate of Idabel High School. He worked for Tyson for twenty-two years. He moved to Dallas, Texas in 2005.

He...

Jul 31, 2025

In the Darkened hour of the Morning, God Our Heavenly Father Called Michael D. Mack Sr, Home to Rest in Midwest City at St. Anthony Hospital.

Michael Dean Mack Sr. was born to Alma Walker and Billy Dean Mack Sr., in Dequeen Hospital in Dequeen Arkansas.

Michael attended High School in Haworth, OK., where he...

Jun 28, 2025

Jimmie, age 70, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas.

He attended Gray High School (later known as Idabel High School) and Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Jimmie pursued further education at Tulsa Welding School.

Throughout his life, Jimmie called many places home—including California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota,...

Jun 24, 2025

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Jun 6, 2025

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Jun 3, 2025

Rocky Reese Stuart entered his eternal home on June 3, at the age of 42, in Paris, Texas, with his beloved parents, Ronnie and Lynda Stuart, by his side.  Born June 30, 1982, in Paris, Texas, Rocky lived a life full of passion, orneriness, and dedication to those he loved and the community he served.

A proud...

May 4, 2025

Jerry Eugene Watson was born December 2, 1943, to L.Z. Watson and Mildred Ingram in Harris, Oklahoma.

Jerry Eugene Watson was born December 2, 1943, to L.Z. Watson and Mildred Ingram in Harris, Oklahoma.  His stepfather was Isaac Smith; Sr. Jerry retired from the Air Force.

Jerry married Emma Louise Washington in 1964. In 2000...

Apr 30, 2025

Life's journey began for Bernice (Iease) Jordan on March 18th, 1932.  She was born to the late Miller Roy and Delia Ann Greene Jordan in Ogden, AR.  She went into eternal slumber with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.

At a young age, she accepted Christ and was baptized.  A devoted member of Plainview Baptist Church...

Apr 29, 2025

Ray Anthony Hill was born January 3, 1958, in San Diego, California, to Cleon and Valerie Hill.  He grew up in San Diego, California, where he graduated from Lincoln High School in San Diego, California.

He later moved to Broken Bow, Oklahoma in 1992, where he made his home.  He met his significant other in 2008, Sharon...

Apr 26, 2025

Cleaster Moore was born on March 28, 1961, to Cleatus Wade Moore and Ada Marie Moore in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was A proud graduate of Idabel High School and accepted Christ at an early age while attending Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Cleaster enjoyed living an independent and peaceful life, cherishing every visit from friends and family. She...

Apr 19, 2025

James E. Harris was born April 29, 1950, to H. J. "Red" Harris and Lil King in Hugo, OK. He transitioned from earth to eternity on April 19, 2025, at Choctaw Memorial Hospital in Hugo.

James grew up in Hugo but spent a lot of time in Idabel with his Harris and King family. He was educated...

Apr 5, 2025

Misty Stansbury was born on June 24, 1976, and her life was a testament to love and generosity. She met and married her beloved husband, James Stansbury, and together they welcomed five children into their family, while also embracing countless others through adoption. For over a decade, she dedicated herself to being a foster parent, opening her heart and...

Mar 25, 2025

Tanya (Gayler) Johnson-Baker Age 60 On March 25, 2025, at 11:10 AM surrounded by her family and friends.  Tanya was born in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1964 to Roy and Yvonne Gayler.  Tonya loved gardening, fishing, going to the beach, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Tanya was proceeded in death by her father, Roy...

Feb 27, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Velma Simpson, who peacefully departed this life at the age of 80. Velma was a shining light of love, strength, and kindness, touching the lives of all who knew her.

Born in Idabel, Oklahoma, Velma lived a life of grace, compassion, and...

Feb 11, 2025

Earma Nichole Booth was born on September 3, 1976 to Celestine Booth and Larry Daniels in Breckenridge, Texas.

She had a passion for cooking, cleaning, singing and dancing.  If you really knew Nichole, she was the life of the party.

At the age of eighteen she married the love of her life, Ronnie Hopson and...

Feb 3, 2025

Derell Lowe Sr. was born to the late Odie B. Sr. and the late Elzada Lowe, on January 2nd, 1957 in Idabel, Oklahoma.  He departed this life on Monday February 3, 2025. He was proceded in death by his father Mr. Odie B. Lowe, Mother Elzada Lowe, sister Pamala Moss, brothers Curtis Lowe, and Dennie Lowe. Derell graduated from...