OBITUARIES

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...

Oct 1, 2024

Worth Williams, 74, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born July 1, 1950, the 5th child of Claud and Jannie Williams, in Tom, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, he moved to El Paso, Texas where he was raised by his Uncle Worth and Aunt Armead Williams until 10th...

Sep 20, 2024

Florida Lee Cary, 61, of Idabel, OK, was called home on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1963, in Red River County, Texas, to the late Dock and Vestella Cary.

She graduated from Detroit High School in 1982 and later moved to Oklahoma. Florida had a passion for cooking and worked in the...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs Lorna Vance was born January 4th, 1933, in Windham, New York to Darwin Delong and Hazel Winthrop Delong. She passed at her home in Broken Bow surrounded by her family on August 31, 2024.

She met and married Archie Vance on March 15th, 1971. Archie has already received his heavenly reward.

Mrs. Vance loved...

Aug 31, 2024

John Rodney Barrett was born on January 8, 1933 in Monitor, Oregon to Ed and Alma Barrett. He was known by most as "Rod" and by the nephews "Uncle Roddy".

Rod grew up developing a variety of talents and skills such as riding bulls, flying planes, welding, ham radio operation, and lumberjack. He also had a love...

Aug 27, 2024

Oather C. Johnson, 93, affectionately known as "O.C.", transitioned from this earth on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 11, 1931 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Arthur C. (Charlie) and Annie (Wilson) Johnson.

O.C. grew up in Idabel, OK where he attended school at Oak Grove School through...

Jul 13, 2024

On July 13, 2024, Henry W. Boyd completed his earthly journey. He peacefully passed from time to eternity at Hill Nursing Home in Idabel, Oklahoma.

Henry was born on September 30, 1940, in Haworth. Oklahoma. He is the youngest of six children born to Elbert and Annie Mae Boyd. He was passionately called "Dub" by those who...

Jun 29, 2024

Lester L. Litsey, 79, of Ft. Towson, OK, died June 29th, 2024, at Paris Regional Hospital in Paris, TX. He was born to Anne Kupka-Litsey and Orville Henry on November 23rd, 1945.

He worked as a mechanic and retired from his own company LLL Auto Service.

Lester married Mildred Litsey and is survived by her,...

May 27, 2024

Cremated

Apr 28, 2024

Lela M. Wells was born March 18th, 1938, in Avery Texas to Grover and Maggie Northcutt. She lived in Clarksville, Texas but passed away at the Stillhouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Paris, Texas.

Lela lived and spent time in three states, Avery Texas, Idabel, OK., and Clarksville Texas.

She dedicated her life and symbolized...

Apr 23, 2024

By the grace of God, Royce Lynn Bible, the youngest of three boys, was born to Willie and Clara Bible on September 5, 1958, in Idabel, Oklahoma.  He departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Affectionately known as "Doobie", he graduated from Idabel Gray High School where he was Vice-president of the Senior Class of 1976.  ...