All Obituaries

Tyler Lane Schaffer, age 22, of Broken Bow, passed from this life May 5, 2021, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Tyler was born October 7, 1998 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Mitchel Leon Schaffer and Leslie Walker. Tyler enjoyed fishing and hunting, listening to music, walking, and riding the buggy. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews, most of all his brother, Kyle. He always loved helping anyone in need. He was always smiling and laughing. Tyler also loved to...

Janice Sue (Jones) Short of Broken Bow was born on February 7, 1937 in Wayne, Oklahoma, the third child of ten born to John Paul and Nettie Mae Jones. She departed this life for her heavenly home on May 2, 2021 in Broken Bow. Sue, as she was known to most people, married the love of her life, Evert Short, on June 18, 1955. They had been married for almost 63 years prior to him preceding her to heaven. The majority of their married life was spent carrying out the Lord’s work across the...

Charlotte Faye Littrell, age 78, of Smithville, passed from this life April 30, 2021, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on January 7, 1943 to Hugo Oscar Schenk and Ruby Evelyn Lochridge, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Charlotte was a long-time resident of Smithville, OK. She was a retired schoolteacher having spent her teaching career, first, as a Physical Education teacher and then as a Science teacher in New Orleans, LA. It was there she met and married fellow teacher Harold...

Longtime Hochatown resident, Robert Earl Frunk, 82, passed away on April 29, 2021 in Paris, TX. Robert was born on May 21, 1938 in Idabel to William and Ida (Burkett) Frunk. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Robert was a member of Sheppards Chapel in Gravette, AR and the Kiamichi Independent Bikers. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and one sister. Robert is survived by his spouse, Irene, of the home; one son, Randy Frunk of Mississippi; three grandchildren; five...

Lailik Loran, age 78, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed from this life April 29, 2021, in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was born December 23, 1942, to Keineb and Rosa Loran in Mili, Marshal Island. Lailik Loran was a husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many people in our Marshallese Community. Lailik Loran was born and raised at Mili, Marshall Island, his home sweet home. He was married to Emile Flameing Loran who had recently passed away on July 15, 2020. They had 10 children...

On April 27, 2021, heaven received a precious angel named, River Marie Mussett, at the age of 9 months. It was on July 22, 2020 that this precious angel was born to her parents, Dawlton Mussett and Shianne (McDaniel) Mussett in Durant, Oklahoma. Although she hadn’t learned to speak yet, her laughter, smiles and hugs spoke volumes to those she loved. She could melt the heart of anyone with her beautiful red hair and “Big” ocean blue eyes. And even though she wasn’t...

Cassie Lee Mullens was born December 11, 1982, in Fort Smith, AR to Robert and Vickie (Elliott) Mullens. She departed from this earth on April 26, 2021.  Cassie was full of life. She was friendly, never met a stranger, and always met you with a hug.  Cassie enjoyed all things outdoors from camping, fishing, hunting, and riding in the woods.  Even though she was a country girl at heart, she enjoyed dabbling in hair and make-up.  When you saw her, you never knew...

Bernie Lee Glass, age 85, of Broken Bow, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 23, 2021, in Clarksville, Texas. Bernie was born on May 6, 1935 to Bernie E. Glass and Snowey A. (Hyter) Glass in Grove, Oklahoma. He and Madge Henson were united in marriage September 2, 1981, they enjoyed 31 years together before her passing in 2012. Bernie was reared by his grandmother, Anna Hyter. He retired from the Federal Government after 32 years, retired from the U.S. Army after 43...

Frank Westbrook, age 87, of Nashoba, Oklahoma, the last remaining of ten children, passed from this life April 16, 2021, in Mead, Oklahoma. Frank was born to Thomas Russel Westbrook and Nell (Blackburn) Westbrook, on May 9, 1933, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas. He and Marvell “Bonnie” Stout were united in marriage September 27, 1954, in Idabel, OK, they enjoyed 66 years together before his passing. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed...

Melvin Lee Wade passed from this life April 11, 2021 in Pickens, OK at the age of 77. He was born in Battiest, OK on April 9, 1944 and lived in the area all of his life. Melvin loved to fish and watch old western movies. He enjoyed going to church at Abundant Life and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Alice and Eli Williams; uncle and aunt Carlos and Esien Wade; two brothers, Eastman Wade and William Wade and one sister, Verdie Lou...