OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Idabel, Oklahoma

Anna D Clayton

Anna D Clayton

Jun 18, 2013

Anna Clayton, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Christus St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. She was born July 16, 1945 in the Spencer Chapel Community to Lorenzo and Jimmie Williams. She attended Booker T. Washington schools where she graduated in 1962. She then attended Langston University where she graduated Cum Laude in 1966 with a degree is...

Ratha Mae Morris

Ratha Mae Morris

Jun 17, 2013

Ratha Mae (Edd) Morris, also known as "Booger" was born on August 10, 1927 in Idabel, Oklahoma to the late Rev. Mitchell and Sarah (Dismuke) Edd. She passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel. She united with the St. Paul Baptist Church at an early age. After moving to Tom, Oklahoma she united with the...

Katrice L Wright

Katrice L Wright

Jun 15, 2013

Katrice L. Wright was born August 19, 1991. She was called home at the age of 21 on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Idabel, Oklahoma. She graduated from Idabel High School in May of 2011. Katrice then became a full-time daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to all that loved her. Katrice was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Stella...

Vernell Ramsey

Vernell Ramsey

Jun 6, 2013

Vernell Ramsey was born February 8, 1942 to Alberta Bizzell (Ramsey) and Idis Ramsey in Eagletown, Oklahoma. He passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. He was employed with Weyerhaeuser for 35 years, served on the Broken Bow School Board, owned real estate, and also served as a Deacon and Trustee at the Macedonia Baptist Church in...

Lessie B Beard Hill

Lessie B Beard Hill

May 31, 2013

Lessie Beard Hill was born on July 2, 1955 in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was the fifth of nine children to Carvin Sr. and Mary Beard. On Friday, the thirty-first of May, 2013, she boarded her last flight from Idabel to Bright Glory. Mrs. Hill joined Maple Spring Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Logan. Lessie...

Annette N Brown

Annette N Brown

May 2, 2013

Annette Nash Brown was born on August 9, 1960 in Tom, Oklahoma to James H. Nash and Allene Green. She passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Little River Memorial Hospital, Ashdown Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers Ira James and Darrell Nash, one sister Gloria Dale Nash, and one great niece...

Earnie V. Baker

Earnie V. Baker

Apr 8, 2013

Earnie V. Baker was born May 28, 1945 in Foreman, Arkansas to Liza Williams and Jerry Baker. She passed away on April 8, 2013 in Idabel, Oklahoma. Tunnie is preceded in death by: her mother and father; a sister, Ida Lee Matthews; and a brother, Dan French. She leaves to cherish her memories: six sons, Wayne Baker, Darrin Baker, Greg...

Ke'Anthony Deshawn Hill

Ke'Anthony Deshawn Hill

Apr 7, 2013

Ke'Anthony DeShawn Hill passed away in Idabel, Oklahoma at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. Ke'Anthony was born Sunday, the seventh day of April, 2013 and departed this life on that same day to spend eternity with the Lord. Preceding Ke'Anthony in death are grandparents, Berdia Bell Fleeks and E.B. Titus Remembering Ke'Anthony with love are his: mother, Lora Monic Dunbar; father, Vernon...

Harriet B Rutan

Harriet B Rutan

Mar 31, 2013

Harriet Belle McCarty Rutan was born to E.B. "Whitey" McCarty and Dora K. Chapman McCarty on April 8th, 1916 in Terry, Montana. Harriet passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at the Broken Bow Nursing Home. She went peacefully and was with family and friends. She graduated from high school in Terry, Montana on May 5th, 1934. She moved to Miles...

Ruby Jewel Scott Watson

Ruby Jewel Scott Watson

Mar 30, 2013

Ruby Jewell (Scott) Watson, 79 years of age, was born April 13, 1933 in Harris, Oklahoma to Jessie and Geneva (Smith) Scott. She was adopted at an early age and was raised by Pink and Buena (Lewis) Watson Young. Ruby went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 5:36 in the evening from McCurtain Memorial...

Joseph Cannon

Joseph Cannon

Mar 23, 2013

Joseph Cannon was born in Lake View, New Jersey on November 29, 1952, the son of the late JC and Delores (Pruette) Cannon. He passed away March 23, 2013 at Memorial Heights Nursing Home in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was trained and worked in New Jersey for a number of years as a Maintenance Mechanic. As a hobby he really loved...

Rev. Walter Cotton Jr

Rev. Walter Cotton Jr

Mar 23, 2013

Rev. Walter (W.J.) Cotton Jr. was the second child born to Walter Cotton and Willie T. (Harris) Cotton on November 26, 1946 in Kulli Tuklo, Oklahoma. Rev. Walter Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Paris Regional Hospital North in Paris, Texas. Jr. Cotton grew up in Oak Grove Community where at a young age; he joined Oak...

Betty Jewel Long

Betty Jewel Long

Mar 9, 2013

Betty Jewel Daniels Long, 70 years young, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Hills Nursing Home, Idabel, Oklahoma. She was born January 15, 1943 in Greely, Colorado, to the proud parents of James Daniels and Odee Wynn. Betty had an extensive career in public service, working as the Executive Secretary of the Gary Indiana Transit Lines, Human Resources Assistant...

Leroy James Fields

Leroy James Fields

Mar 1, 2013

L. J. Fields was born January 13, 1956 to Isaac and Minnie fields in Foreman, Arkansas. He passed away 03/01/2013 at the Midwest City Medical Center. He attended high school and graduated in Haworth, Oklahoma. L J worked all of his life and the last job he worked was in construction at the Red River Army Depot. L. J. joined...

Cadillac D Crenshaw

Cadillac D Crenshaw

Feb 25, 2013

Cadillac was born July 3, 1992 in Texarkana, Texas to the parents of Teresa and the late Robert Crenshaw. He passed away February 25, 2013 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. He dedicated his life to Christ at a very young age and was a member of the New Dora Missionary Baptist Church of Tom, Oklahoma. Cadillac enjoyed observing and studying wildlife....

Lonnie Q Cooper

Lonnie Q Cooper

Feb 21, 2013

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.So he put His arms around you and whispered "Come to me" With tearful eyes we watched you, And watched you pass away, And though we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts...

James Louis Williams

James Louis Williams

Feb 6, 2013

James Louis Williams, Sr., 72 of Idabel passed away February 6, 2013 at his home in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was born February 20, 1940 in Annona, Texas to Captory and Myrtle L. Williams, the third of five children. James received his education in the public school system in St. Louis, Missouri and Clarksville, Texas. He was employed at the Red...

Nicholas Jason Hurd

Nicholas Jason Hurd

Jan 18, 2013

Nicholas Jason Hurd was born on August 21, 1977 to LaVern Hurd and Gene James at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Ida¬bel, Oklahoma. He was his mom's pride and joy. Nick was prede¬ceased by his mother and his aunt, Shirley Hurd. Nicholas, affectionately known as "Nick" by family and friends, departed this life on Friday, January 18, 2013 and en¬tered into...

Ray Charles Dedmon

Ray Charles Dedmon

Jan 9, 2013

Ray Charles Dedmon was born to Callie V. Harris-Dedmon and Edward Hatten in Tom, Oklahoma on November 23, 1954. He passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Ray joined the New Dora Baptist Church at an early age where he sang with the choir. In his early years, Ray loved playing basketball and...

Warren Hardie Jackson

Warren Hardie Jackson

Nov 6, 2012

Warren Hardie Jackson, age 92, of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away on the sixth day of November, 2012. He was born October 30, 1920 to Frank and Irma Jackson in Idabel. Hardie attended Macedonia School in Idabel until 1935. He entered service with the United States Army on November 28, 1942 and served until December 3, 1945. During his service, he...

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