OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 1, 2025

Our beloved Joyce Marie Williams - Griffin, was a woman whose light shined brightly in the lives of all who knew her. She was born on September 19, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Versa Mae and Buford Williams and was raised in Foreman, Arkansas.

Joyce's journey through life was one of dedication, warmth, and unwavering love. She...

Jan 22, 2025

Kenya Batey was born September 22, 1981, in Idabel, Oklahoma to Frank and Flo Batey of Harris Oklahoma.

Kenya was introduced to Christ at an early age and was baptized in 1990.   He was an active member of Truth Church in Denison, Texas.  Kenya attended Haworth High School and was a graduate of the 2000 Class.  Kenya...

Jan 16, 2025

Joan Langan will be cremated.

Jan 16, 2025

Joey was transferred to Bates Funeral Home in Dekalb, Tx

Jan 6, 2025

Loretta (Lewis) Whitmore was born July 29, 1944, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to the parentage of the late Shepard Lewis and Josephine (Carter) Boyles.

She attended Dunbar High School in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. She worked for Weyerhaeuser until she retired. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

On August 26, 1968, she...

Dec 5, 2024

Tracus Dewan Cherry was born May 29th, 1982, in Idabel, Ok to Charles and Patricia Hill.

After graduating high school, he went into the United States Navy where he proudly served his country from 2001 until 2010.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Curtis and LeeAnna Hill and Quillard and Thelma Cherry, brother,...

Dec 3, 2024

Mary Etta Barnhill was born on January 19, 1942, in Clarksville, TX, to parents, RB. and Birter Mae Jones. She went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2024. Mary Etta graduated from Cheatham High School in Clarksville, TX. in 1960. She later married Harrison Barnhill. She worked as a Head Start Teacher, and cook and later retired...

Nov 30, 2024

Harold E Andrews Jr. beloved father, son, brother, and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born on August 4, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA to Harold and Sarah Andrews.

He served in the United States Army from 1975-1978. Harold spent countless hours serving as a...

Nov 25, 2024

Jimmy Dale Taylor was born on 11/07/1935 in Clarksville, Texas to Alma and James Taylor.  The first of 7 children. He Passed away on 11/25/2024 at 89 years of age at his home.  He was the oldest of 7 children.

He was a Loving husband to Lila Kay Taylor whom he married on April 23, 1977.

Nov 20, 2024

Hardy Ray Watson was born on November 27th, 1950 to Cornell and Lucy Watson.  Hardy worked at the Paper Mill in Valliant for over 44 years before retiring.  Hardy married his beloved "Mrs. Annie" as he called her and to their union, two children were born.  He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Wright City,...

Nov 13, 2024

Lisa Marie Dewberry-Threadgill was born September 21, 1969, to Whalion Dewberry, Sr., and the late Ollie May Burris-Dewberry in Idabel, Oklahoma. She passed away at UAMS on 11-13-2024 in Little Rock Arkansas.

Lisa accepted Christ at an early age at First Baptist Church Westside under the leadership of Rev. Ralph White and later became a member of...

Oct 30, 2024

Dollie Mae Johnson-Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 30th, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on October 7th, 1942, in Idabel, Ok. to Oscar and Marie Johnson.

A faithful member of the Idabel Church of God, Dollie accepted God at an early...

Oct 24, 2024

Larry Wesley was born 09/30/1948 to Lee Wesley and Phoebe Wesley Mitchell in Idabel OK. He passed away at Heritage Hills Living and Rehabilitation Center in McAlester, OK.

Larry graduated from the Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He enjoyed Wrestling, playing Chess, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by...