OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Idabel, Oklahoma

Vernell Jr Ramsey

Vernell Jr Ramsey

Sep 28, 2021

Vernell Ramsey Jr. was born December 24, 1965, to Vernell Ramsey, Sr., and Jessie Mae Ramsey in DeQueen, Arkansas. He passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at McCurtain Memorial Hospital.

He grew up in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1984, where he was nicknamed "Raging Bull". After finishing High School he...

Mary V Jackson

Mary V Jackson

Sep 25, 2021

Obituary for Mary V. Johnson-Jackson

Mary V. (Johnson) Jackson passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2021. On December 17, 1945, Mary was born in Tulsa, OK, to Garfield and Jeanetta Johnson. She was reared in the segregated schools in Broken Bow, OK. She furthered her studies at Langston University. She returned home with the intent...

Shirley Ann Williams

Shirley Ann Williams

Sep 18, 2021

Shirley Williams passed away September 18, 2021, in Oklahoma City. She was born on July 27, 1950, to Tenzy and Eva Patt in Paris, Texas in Lamar County.

She was employed by Tyson Foods for over 44 years. Shirley met and married James Williams in 1985. They had 3 children.

She was preceded in death...

Stormie Lee'Rayne Kight

Stormie Lee'Rayne Kight

Sep 16, 2021

Stormie Lee'Rayne Kight was born September 4th, 2021 in Idabel, OK. She was called home by God September, 16th 2021.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother Glorie Gail Kight of Broken Bow, OK, grandparents Crystal and Kevin Sparks of Eagletown, OK, great grandmother Teresa Burruss of Broken Bow, OK and a host of uncles, aunts,...

Zelmarie Johnson

Zelmarie Johnson

Sep 3, 2021

Sister Zelmarie Johnson was called to her Lord God on Friday, September 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 17, 1942, in Garvin, OK.

She united with Olive Branch Baptist Church of Idabel where she was president of the Mission and worked in other auxiliaries, then for 22 years Zelmarie was...

Raiscalle Young

Raiscalle Young

Aug 19, 2021

Raiscalle Young was born in Idabel, OK to Christine Young & Raiscalle Brown Jr. and was raised by Clara Hall.

He was a family man. With a heart of gold, he loved giving a helping hand whenever he could.

He is preceded in death by his father, Raiscalle Brown Jr., his siblings Consuelo, Trina, Reginald,...

David Clement

David Clement

Aug 14, 2021

David Clement was born on March 28, 1934, to Beatrice Evans and Robert Clement.

David went home on the 14th day of August 2021 in Monte vista Skilled Nursing Facility in Lawton, OK. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed seeing his family and spending time with them. David was a retired...

Jackie Lee Kight

Jackie Lee Kight

Aug 2, 2021

Jackie Lee Kight passed away at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel on August 2, 2021, following a gradual decline in health.

He was born in Dallas, Texas on January 11th, 1968.

He was preceded in death by his father Carl Kight Sr.

Jackie loved his family and friends. He will be deeply missed...

Deborah Marie Hearn

Deborah Marie Hearn

Jun 17, 2021

Deborah Marie Hearn (Debbie) departed this life on June 17, in Sherman TX at the age of 64.  She was the eighth child, born to Altis (Bea) and Everett (Red) Ezell on November 10, 1956.

She married Donnell Hearn and graduated from Texas Institute in Dallas TX.  After over 21 years working for the Dallas Independent School...

Arvella Lane Burris

Arvella Lane Burris

Jun 10, 2021

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Arvella Lane Burris was born July 2, 1947, to Ira. Lane and Dr. William McCaskill in Idabel, Oklahoma. Arvella lived parts of her life in Harris and Broken Bow Oklahoma and later returned to Idabel, Oklahoma. She graduated from Brooker T. Washington High School and was a proud member of the cheerleading squad. She married her high...

Delores Jean Thompson

Delores Jean Thompson

Jun 8, 2021

Mrs. Delores Thompson of 79 years passed away at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 8th. She was the daughter of D.G. & Elizabeth Graham. Delores loved observing animals play, gardening and tending to various kinds of plants, and most importantly being around family at gatherings. She also worked for Ron's Nursery as a nursery assistant. She attendant...

Lorine Braxton

Lorine Braxton

Jun 1, 2021

Lorine Braxton of Idabel, OK passed away in Paris, TX Tuesday June 1, 2021.

Lorine was born August 27, 1934, to the late Walter and Ada Gray. She departed her life on June 1, 2021.

Lorine enjoyed cooking and making quilts for her grandchildren. She loved being around family. She also loved her congregation of...

Edward Earl Adams

Edward Earl Adams

May 30, 2021

Edward born August 27, 1987, in Idabel, Oklahoma to Wendy V. Adams Roberts and Willard Earl Bee. He is also the son of Darren Roberts of Clarksville, Tx.

Edward was preceded in death by his father Willard Earl Bee, His maternal grandparents Horace and Minnie Adams Tom Ok, Paternal grandparents Willie and Erie Bee Idabel Ok Eli...

Ernestine Courson

Ernestine Courson

May 27, 2021

Mrs. Ernestine Courson, age 94 was born December 29, 1926, to Robinson and Iva McKinney in Hardin Texas. She passed away at her home in Idabel on May 27, 2021, surrounded by her family.

She lived most of her life in East Texas, moving to Oklahoma in 2015. Ernestine was a Med-tech and a Welder when she...

Leatrice Dixon

Leatrice Dixon

May 15, 2021

Leatrice Dixon was called home early Saturday morning, May 15, 2021, at the Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon, Texas.

Leatrice Dixon "Punkin", daughter of the late Berdia Tucker and Paul McGee was born June 7, 1968. She is the oldest of six children. Leatrice loved cooking, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was...

Frances H Pitts-Sullivan

Frances H Pitts-Sullivan

May 10, 2021

Frances H Pitts-Sullivan

Born December 08, 1934, In Newberry County South Carolina

Went to sleep in death May 10, 2021, in Dekalb Texas

Preceded in death, Mother, Bessie Pitts-Byrd of Greenville South Carolina,

Siblings, Doris Byrd Clement, Marion Pitts, John Tommie Pitts, Jim Butler Byrd, and Charlie Lee Byrd.

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Ronnie Hopson

Ronnie Hopson

Apr 11, 2021

Memorial service at a lat

Lonnie Green

Lonnie Green

Mar 25, 2021

Lonnie Ray Green was born in Idabel to James Allen Green aka (Speedy) and mom Pearlie Mae Washington on March 4 th , 1953. He passed away at his home in Harris, OK., on March 25, 2021.

Lonnie enjoyed raising a garden, raising animals, joking and having fun with neighbor's family and friends. He also loved helping...

Jewellena Glass Easter

Jewellena Glass Easter

Mar 24, 2021

Obituary

Jewellena Glass Easter was born 12-07-1946 in Tom, Oklahoma to Napoleon B. Glass and Martha Mae Scott Burnette. She departed this life March 24 th , 2021 in Tom, Oklahoma.

Jewel accepted Christ at an early age. She attended school in San Diego, California. Jewel was a very loving person who loved to fish,...

Sean Ramone Scales

Sean Ramone Scales

Mar 11, 2021

Sean Ramone Scales was born on December 29, 1982 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

He was affiliated with a church at an early age and attended Christ Holy Sanctified Church under the direction of Pastor William and Mother Ransom.  He and his mother later moved to Idabel, Ok.

Sean really enjoyed playing games...

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