OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2023

Theadiss Townsler passed away from this life on December 5, 2023. He was born July 26, 1943, to Betsy Mae Gulley (Townsend) Davis and James A. Townsend Sr.

Theadiss was a loving father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He met the Lord at an early age. During his life he worked in landscaping and maintenance. He worked at...

Nov 26, 2023

Doris Jean Dixon, also known as Bigmama, was born to the late Charlie and Gladys Green on July 21, 1942, in Tom, Ok on Jones Farm. Doris lived her younger life between Tom and Oklahoma City, Ok. She later established her career as a Dry Tender Operator at Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company in Wright City, Ok. During that time, she...

Nov 17, 2023

Flora Ann Broadus, age 60, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born July 4, 1963, in Elaine, Arkansas to Mary Lee Young and Joe Broadus Jr., and was the second child of her siblings.

Flora attended school in Idabel and worked as a Certified Nurse Aide for several years prior in Texas. She later...

Nov 15, 2023

Demetrice LaShan Moss was born on May 5,1974 in Idabel, Ok to Charlesetta Beard. She departed this life on Wednesday November 15, 2023, in Idabel, Ok.

Dee gave her life to Christ at an early age. She grew up in the Maple Spring Community living with her grandmother Mary Beard where she learned how to do what...

Nov 4, 2023

Collyn RaShod White passed away from this life on November 4, 2023. He was born January 1, 2002, to Jessica White and Da'Shon Jackson.

Collyn was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. He graduated from Idabel High School. He went on to continue his education at Kiamichi Technology as an automotive mechanic. He attended Springhill...

Oct 29, 2023

Gordon, age 67, departed this life on October 29, 2023 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma.

He attended Gray High School (Idabel High School) and Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Gordon graduated from Central High School in 1972.  After graduating from High School, he attended Oklahoma Christian College in Edmond, Oklahoma.  While in college, Gordon...

Oct 28, 2023

Calvin Boyles was born July 28,1955 in Dequeen Arkansas to Mr. Charles Henry and Josephine Boyles. He passed away on Saturday October 28th, 2023, at Broken Bow Nursing Home.

Preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Boyles; mother, Josephine (Cart­er) Boyles, life partner, Gertrude Moss; brother, Aaron L. Lewis; sisters, Mary Y. (Lewis) Anderson and Carolyn...

Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Rev. Thomas Earl Gulley was born on May 29th, 1950, in Ashdown, Arkansas, to the late Rev. Zollie Burl and Chris­tine (Erby) Gulley.

Thomas graduated from Idabel Gray High School on May 07, 1968. He attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Thomas graduated in 1971 with a B.S. degree in Education. Soon after receiving his...

Oct 17, 2023

Frederic Harris, of Oklahoma City departed his earthly life and gained his wings on October 17, 2023, in Oklahoma City. He was born October 6, 1973, to Wanda and Freddie Harris in Paris, Texas, the younger twin to his sister, Gayla.

Frederic grew up in rural Idabel in the Richland community where he enjoyed fishing and spending...

Sep 30, 2023

On January 20, 1936, in Lake Charles, Louisiana a beautiful baby girl was born to Willmon and Lee Sonier, they named her Ada as a tribute to her grandmother. She was the second eldest of her eight siblings. Ada would later come to be known as Doll by those who knew and loved her.

The Sonier family...

Sep 26, 2023

Arthur Stewart Jr., age 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Paris Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.

Arthur was born July 21, 1946, in DeRidder Louisiana to Arthur Stewart and Curlie Armstrong Stewart. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School and attended Grambling College in Louisiana. Before moving to Idabel...

Sep 22, 2023

Roy Lee Andrews was born November 19, 1949, to Sam and Maggie Andrews in Harris Oklahoma.  He spent most of his life working for Kellwood Company in Idabel Oklahoma before his retirement.  Roy loved his family and his children unconditionally.

He is preceded in death by his parents Sam and Maggies Andrews, Dexter Arnell Andrews (brother), Billy...

Aug 19, 2023

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Jimmie L. Crutchfield was born on November 12, 1942, to Manuel and Lillian Crutchfield who preceded him in death.

He attended Slater Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School in Idabel, OK. He graduated from high school in 1964 and went into the Army Services in 1965.

During his Army Career,...

Aug 8, 2023

Miss Adrianne was born on March 12, 1976, to Leon Johnson Sr. and Betty (Isiah) Johnson in DeQueen, Ark. She was a graduate of Broken Bow High School and obtained a degree from Northeastern Oklahoma State University. She was a member of her High School Band, Colorguard Captain, Super Savage Leader (Student ambassador), Panhellenic, Southeastern Chorale (Choir), Black Student...

Aug 7, 2023

Bobby Gene Frady, age 66, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at his home in Idabel, Oklahoma.  He was born on August 18, 1957, in Tucson Arizona.  He was the son of Billy Gene Frady of Idabel, Oklahoma, and Barbara Ann Lowery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, a sister Myra...

Jul 14, 2023

The mothership connection orbited the galaxy descending to Earth with Bobby Joe Jordan on September 29, 1961

The parentage Bernice Jordan and the late Sylvester Munn Sr.

On Friday, July 14, 2023, Bobby transitioned home to the almighty Yahweh, after 61 wonderful years.

Bobby attended Booker T Washington/Gray Elementary/High School, and he confessed...

Jun 21, 2023

Those we love remain with us; For love itself lives on and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone; Those we love can never be more than a thought apart; For as long as there is a memory, they'll live on in our heart.

Lillie Mae Vaughn began this life on August 24, 1930, in...

May 23, 2023

Sandy (Chuckey) Smith, Jr., age 68, passed away in Paris, Texas, on May 23rd, 2023. He was born on July 16th, 1954, in Paris, Texas, to Sandy Smith, Sr., and Juanita Smith Johnson. Chuckey was a very wise and funny man who loved and was loved. He didn't meet a stranger; if he did, you gained a lifelong friend...

May 22, 2023

Bruce Robbins was born July 13, 1960, to Cleophus and Audrey Robbins in Houston, Texas.  Bruce was a proud member of the "Mighty Kashmere Rams", class of 1978.  He was also a proud Texan.  Bruce was employed at the First Baptist Church for 36 years as the Building Supervisor.  While at First Baptist, he made many friends who also...

May 22, 2023

Kalifa Shyann Cooper, 25, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Long Beach, CA. She was born on August 29, 1997, to Amanda Cooper and Marquette Townsend, in Idabel, Oklahoma.

As a child, Kalifa attended church at St. James CME Church in Idabel, OK. She graduated from Idabel High School in 2015. Kalif she was a part...