OBITUARIES

Aug 6, 2014

Clarah Bell Cooper, 59, passed away at her home in Idabel, Oklahoma on August 6, 2014. She was born February 1, 1955 in Riverside, California to Elsie Richardson Cooper and Artis Cooper, Sr. Clarah attended Booker T Washington School here in Idabel. She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, John Matthews, Jr. and Arthur Cooper; and one sister,...

Jun 29, 2014

Lula Ainsworth was born September 20, 1931 in Paducah, Texas to Estella Jones and Steve Moore. She passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Memorial Heights Nursing Center in Idabel, Oklahoma She worked for many years in various restaurants as a dish washer. Lula was united in marriage to Sampie Lee, who precedes her in death. She was later married...

Jun 28, 2014

Billy Joe Johnson was born December 6, 1940 in DeKalb, Texas to Ocie and Pinkie (Wharry) Johnson. He passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma. He lived in Lawton, Oklahoma for a time before returning to Idabel. Billy Joe worked in various saw mills throughout his working career. Billy was preceded in death...

Jun 22, 2014

Ollie Mae Perry, 69 of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away on the twenty-second of June, 2014 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital and went to be with the Lord. She was born March 26, 1945, the daughter of Fred and Lorene Viney. Ollie was affiliated with Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, she was a faithful, dedicated, devoted member. Ollie was loved by many...

Jun 7, 2014

Clifford Ray Butler was born August 21, 1950 to Velma Butler and Raymond Walker. He passed away June 7, 2014 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In his younger years, Cliff attended First Baptist Church, Westside in Idabel, Oklahoma under the direction of B.J. Jones. Cliff loved the Lord. After high school, he carried mail in Idabel. He...

May 30, 2014

Esther Cole, the last of eight children, all who precede her in death, was born to Rev. H.W. Ervin and Nannie Ervin (who also precede her in death) on October 2, 1919 in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was a bundle of joy, and was well loved and protected by her siblings. Esther grew up in a loving Christian home, and accepted...

May 23, 2014

Floyd Lee Haley was born to L. Z. and Lucile Mathis Haley August 14, 1925 in Okmulgee OK. Brother Haley went to be with the lord May 23, 2014 at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital. He was their only child. He worked on the farm until he went into the Navy during World War II. Floyd was honorably discharged in 1945....

Apr 29, 2014

Quentin DeVaughn "Moe" Fields was born December 8, 1988 in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was the third child of five children.

Moe was a true example of love. He attended Union Bethel Church from an early age. Moe attended Tom Elementary School, and graduated from Haworth High School in 2007. In August of 2009, he moved to Ada,...

Mar 4, 2014

Mr. Curvis Cole was born on March 27, 1941 in Idabel, Oklahoma to B.C. and Daisy Hurd-Doran. He passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel. Curvis was member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and was baptized May, 1950. He attended public school, but at young age Curvis became very ill and was place in...

Feb 27, 2014

Juanita Cobb was born March 04, 1929 to the late S.W. and Izola Cobb. Ms.. Cobb went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2014. She was their only daughter born and reared in Idabel, Oklahoma. Juanita attended Slater High School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Idabel. She was a graduate of Wiley College...

Feb 26, 2014

Ms. DeLores Richard was born March 10, 1956 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Mrs. Belle L. Smith-Richard and J.C. Richard, Jr. She was the second of three children. She left us on February 26, 2014 in Idabel, Oklahoma at the age of 57. She attended St. Mark and later graduated from Idabel Gray High School. She was raised in the church...

Feb 7, 2014

MMFR Troy Lee (Chaytor) Walker, son of the late William Fred and Linda Walker and the late A.D. and Carrie Chaytor, was born February 10, 1970 in Foreman, Arkansas. He was a graduate of the class of 1988 from Ashdown High School. Troy served in the U.S. Navy from July 1988 to September 1993 where he was assigned on the...

Feb 5, 2014

Billy Joe King was born April 8, 1958 to Willie and Opal King in Idabel, Oklahoma. He departed this life, at the age of 55, on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. Early in his life, Billy attended Idabel Public Schools. He later attended Job Corp in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He worked for the Idabel Coca-Cola Bottling Company for...

Jan 24, 2014

Lonnie "L.C." McFalls, 87 was born in Lockesburg, Arkansas to Robert and Tullee Graves McFalls on May 13, 1927. His family moved to the Slater Community near Idabel, Oklahoma when he was young. L.C. graduated from Slater Rosenwald High School in 1946. L.C. entered the United States Air Force where he served his country for six years. He was employed...

Jan 11, 2014

Jamariah Neaveh Cooper was born Saturday, January 11, 2014 to Dabora Bell and William K. Cooper, Jr. at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. She was taken to be with her heavenly father on that same day. She is preceded in death by: her great-great grandmother, Clara Bee Cooper; great grandfather, Larry Martin; aunts, Vivian D. Mutagamba and Vivian...

Jan 8, 2014

Mr. Troy L. Henderson was born June 12, 1925 in Harris, Oklahoma to Louis and Gracie Henderson. He went to sleep in death Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Hill Nursing Home in Idabel, Oklahoma. Troy joined the United States Army in October of 1944 and served for two years. During that time he received two Bronze Stars, several service ribbons...

Dec 15, 2013

Troy Lee Hill was born July 13, 1946 to the late Lee Anna and Curtis Hill, Sr. in Idabel, Oklahoma. He passed away December 15, 2013 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel. Troy attended Booker T. Washington High School. He was a truck driver by trade. He loved watching westerns and shooting the breeze with his buddies and family. He...

Dec 9, 2013

Sunrise for Juanita Lestine Cotton was March 2, 1924 in Harris, Oklahoma. Sunset was on December 9, 2013 at the age of 89. Juanita Cotton's life was a life of service. She was involved in community services such as: Veteran's of Foreign Wars Volunteer, PTA (during the time that her children attended school), and IMAC. As an active church member,...

Dec 6, 2013

Grover Whitfield was born on February 27, 1922 at Jones Farm, Oklahoma to Elmira and Williams McKinley Whitfield. He passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma. He joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church as a teenager. Grover graduated from Riverside High School and joined the United States Army in 1945. He served courageously in World...

Dec 5, 2013

Mr. Terry T. Myrks was born November 20, 1970 in Oklahoma City to Vivian Ann Myrks and Terry Sheets. He was the first child of three. Terry accepted Christ at an early age. Terry attended school in Oklahoma City and later graduated from Idabel High School. He was multi-talented and a lover of sports. Terry was a basketball star in...