All Obituaries

Sheryl Lea Gipson Williams of Broken Bow, OK, left this earth on Monday, April 15, 2024 to go to her Heavenly home.  Sheryl was born in Clovis, NM, on November 29, 1963.  After Sheryl and her family moved to McCurtain county in 1973, she attended Lukfata elementary. Sheryl was a graduate of Broken Bow High School where she excelled in basketball and track and field. Sheryl won the individual state champion award for high jump at the 1981 Oklahoma Girls Track and Field...

Mr. Charles Edward Chandler was born on March 19, 1940 to Leslie Mae Henderson and Alfred Thompson in Mangum, Oklahoma. He gained his wings on April 2, 2024 in Idabel, Oklahoma. Charles joined Church at an early age in Mangum. Charles grew up and finished school in Mangum, he then relocated to the Oklahoma City area before moving to Broken Bow in 1977. Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing dominoes and being with family and friends. He was a retired employee from Craig Plant and was...

DeRuse Eugene Cooper Jr. 12-1-1948 died 4-1-2024 with his daughter by his side in Hatfield, AR. Born December 1, 1948 in Okmulgee, OK to DeRuse Sr. and Dorothy Willou (Mitchner) Cooper as the youngest of their four children- Margaret, Ben, Helen and De. His dad coached him and all the neighborhood kids at Franklin Elementary. De was an accomplished athlete at Okmulgee High School and that success earned him a college football scholarship to NEO where they won the National Championship....

Emmit Rowan, Sr of Valliant, OK departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born August 5, 1939, to John and Geneva (Taylor) Rowan. Emmit retired as a machine operator at Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed fishing, working in the shop, enjoyed being out in his yard, loved his grandbabies and great grandbabies.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Geneva Rowan; first wife, Betty Jean (Slaughter) Rowan; second wife, Oleta (Fennell) Rowan; stepdaughters,...

Toni (McGarry) Allen, 81, completed her earthly journey on Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was one of six children born to Theron B. and Lillie Mae (Hunkapillar) McGarry. Toni married Tom R. Allen on July 2, 1960, in Wright City, OK, and they shared 63 years together, their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Tama and Amy. Toni was an elementary school teacher for 27 years. Her career was spent teaching at Wright City, Lukfata, and Bennett Elementary in Broken...

Richard "Boo" Park of Ringold, OK passed away March 15, 2024 at the age of 64. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to any McCurtain County National Bank location under Barbara Park for Richard "Boo" Park. 

William Harry Mitchell II, 61, of Broken Bow passed away on March 11, 2024 of a heart attack. He was born October 06, 1962 in Paris, TX, the son of William Harry Mitchell and Harvey Janise (Wood) Mitchell. William was a lifetime resident of Broken Bow. He was an avid outdoorsman. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and cooking, especially making his own hot sauces and jelly.  He enjoyed time spent teaching his grandsons about life and all it has to offer. William worked hard his...

Deanna Medders completed her earthly journey on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 60. She was born August 28, 1963 the daughter of Willis Reed and Charlotte Kay (Blanche) Waugh. Deanna married Dayne Medders on March 18, 1996 in DeQueen, AR and they shared twenty-eight years together. Deanna was a member of Pickens First Assembly of God Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and “Nana”, she was a selfless person always finding the good in everyone no matter who you were or...

Ethel Louise Vance, 100, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Idabel, OK. She was one of nine children born to William Joseph and Effie (Bates) Dickerson on July 8, 1923, in Arkinda, Arkansas. Ethel worked at the Nursing Home as a Cook for many years. She enjoyed gardening, going to yard sales and thrift stores. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard James Vance; seven...

Anna DeLozier (Roberts), 85, completed her earthly journey on February 21, 2024 in DeQueen, AR. She was born to parents, James Henry and Vesta Mac Pitts Roberts on November 13, 1938 in Garvin, OK. Ann married Thomas DeLozier on September 11, 1954 in Hugo, OK and they shared sixty-two years together, their marriage was blessed with three sons, Paul, Phil and Mark. Ann worked for the USDA as a Poultry Inspector for many years. She enjoyed many things in life including camping, fishing and...