All Obituaries

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella L. Bacorn, 70, of Hochatown, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday,  March 3, 2021 at the Bunch Singleton Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Roxie Louise (Smith) Turley Oct 21, 1940 – Feb 21, 2021 Roxie Louise was born Oct 21, 1940 in Saratoga, AR.  The daughter of the late Willie Ed Smith and Helen (McJunkins) Smith.  She attended Saratoga Schools and graduated in 1958.  Roxie Louise and Wylie Turley were united in marriage on November 4th, 1961.  She continued her education attending Texarkana Community College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she received a Bachelor of Education...

Shirley Faye Thompson, age 82, of Broken Bow, passed from this life, February 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, March 21, 1938, to Claude Thurman and Irene (Nichols) Thurman, in Broken Bow, OK. Shirley enjoyed fishing, planting flowers, working in the yard, and spending time with her dog, Turbo. She loved her family and was of the Baptist faith. Shirley was preceded in death by husbands, Paul Thompson and Kenneth Clevenger; her parents, Claude and Irene Thurman; two...

Bernie Baucom Elliott III, age 67, of Wright City, OK, passed from this life, February 13, 2021, in Tyler, TX. He was born, October 6, 1953, in Wright City, OK, to Bernie Baucom Elliott, Jr. and Rosie Lee (Cunningham) Elliott. Bernie was a Farmer and Rancher and drove a log truck for most of his life. He rode bulls and horses; there wasn’t much he couldn’t do. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading the newspaper, and drinking sweet tea and Dr. Pepper. He also enjoyed riding...

Bee Norris, of Broken Bow and New Orleans August 8, 1932 – February 13, 2021 Born third of six children to William (Bill) Henry Harrington and Myrtle Rosa Harrington (Wilson) in Big Prairie, OK, August 8, 1932, Buetta (Bee) Mable Harrington was brought up to value both the love of family and the love of community.  She attended Kiowa, OK, schools and enjoyed playing basketball so much that she actually wanted to be a high school women’s basketball coach.  But given...

Glenda Sue Smith, age 76, of Broken Bow, entered into rest, February 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Glenda was born December 26, 1944, in Idabel, OK, to A.B. Tidwell and Leona (Jessie) Tidwell. She and Walter Smith were united in marriage, March 10, 1962, in Broken Bow, OK, they got to enjoy each other’s company for 58 wonderful years. Glenda enjoyed cooking and baking, arts and crafts, and canning. She also enjoyed bowling and playing cards and board games....

Longtime Hochatown resident, Jeanette Voirin, passed away at McCurtain Memorial Hospital on February 3, 2021 at the age of 87. The daughter of Wallace Newton and Vallie H. (Howell) Stults, Jeanette was born on March 12, 1933 in Grapevine, TX.  On December 31, 1955, Jeanette married the love of her life Larry Voirin.  They spent 65 years together.  Jeanette began her career with RC Can Company and retired in the early 70’s. After retiring from there, Jeanette...

John McKinney, Jr. age 91, of Broken Bow, OK, entered his heavenly home, January 31, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born August 30, 1929, to John McKinney, Sr. and Mulsey (Sampson) McKinney, in Goodwater, OK. He and Julia Mae Billy were united in marriage, October 3, 1959, in Broken Bow, OK, they enjoyed 61 years together before his passing. John enjoyed fishing, camping out, and sitting around a campfire telling stories. He also enjoyed watching his...

Melvin Leon (Billy) Wilson, age 91, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed from this life, January 27, 2021, in Idabel, OK. Melvin was born, April 29, 1929, to Albert Wilson and Virgie (Burris) Wilson, in Broken Bow, OK. He and Ossie Ramsey were united in marriage, November 22, 1953, in Broken Bow, OK, they enjoyed 67 wonderful years together. Melvin enjoyed farming, gardening, and hunting. He was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. Melvin loved attending church, gospel concerts, and spending time...

Phyllis Carol Bray, age 76, of Pawnee, OK, departed this life, January 23, 2021, in Stillwater, OK. She was born, August 31, 1944, to Claude Gilbert and Effie Westbrook, in Batesville, AR. Phyllis loved to create beauty around her, whether it was decorating in her home or making hand-crafted items for others. She also had quite the green thumb and enjoyed surrounding herself with greenery and flowers, once tilling and seeding a giant flowerbed that was so beautiful the people in passing...