All Obituaries

           Louise Willis, 87, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2018, at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. Louise was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma on October 31, 1930, to the late Hubert and Mae Follis Ware. Louise was a long-time member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Idabel, Oklahoma. She enjoyed cooking, working in her yard with flowers, and going to the Main Street Opry; most of all...

Johnnie Russell, 71, of Idabel, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, in McAlester, Oklahoma. A Graveside Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Denison Cemetery in Idabel, Oklahoma.

LaDanna Stewart age 68, of Holly Creek, OK., went to her Heavenly home on May 17, 2018 at 8:47 am, at the Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, TX. LaDanna was born on September 24, 1949 in De Queen, AR to Dan and Evelyn (Hood) Moseley. LaDanna was a lifelong resident of the Holly Creek area and was best known by many as a Beautician, she enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid bow hunter and fisherman, in her younger years, and had many other hobbies in life. LaDanna was a Godly woman...

Harold Ray Standley, 88, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his home in Texarkana, Arkansas surrounded by his family. Harold was born on November 15, 1929, in Messer, Oklahoma to the late Earl Standley and Retha Ora Standley. Harold married the love of his life, Willie Mae Tatum on June 27, 1955. He honorably served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  Harold was a Baptist minister, serving the Lord as a pastor in several states...

Willie Battiest, Jr., 72, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at his home while surrounded by family. Willie was born to the late Willie Battiest, Sr. and Kissie Walls Battiest on September 15, 1945 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Willie loved his cats, and enjoyed attending Myrtlewood Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School. Willie also enjoyed witnessing to people, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly...

           Lorenzo King, 59, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma surrounded by family. Lorenzo was born on April 13, 1959, to the late Willie Lee King, Sr. and Betty Johnson King in Detroit, Michigan. Lorenzo was an employee of Tyson Foods. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Broken Bow, Oklahoma where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, Usher Board member, and a member of the Brotherhood...

Evert Hershel Short, 92, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed on to his Heavenly home Monday morning, May 7, 2018. Evert was born on January 31, 1926 in Byars, Oklahoma, to the late David and Laura Short. Evert became a Christian at 24 and began a life of ministry until he died. He pastored Trinity Baptist in Idabel, Oklahoma, and Baptist churches at Rufe, Millerton, Golden, Soper, Battiest, Nida, and many more during his ministry. His favorite thing to do was to ask people if they knew Jesus....

Jodie Sue Lesley, 58, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at Medical City-Plano in Plano, Texas. Jodie was born on March 19, 1960, to Michael Lee Bigelow and Patricia Wagle in Witter, California. Jodie enjoyed drawing, coloring in adult coloring books, she loved her dogs, and spending time with her grandchildren. Jodie was preceded in death by her father, Michael Lee Bigelow and step-father, Darrell Osborne. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; Russell Gene Chumley...

Terry Keith Patrick, 60, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed to his heavenly home on May 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends. Terry was born on September 18, 1957, in Dallas Oregon to the late Donald and Grace Patrick.             Terry was an avid sportsman. He loved hunting and fishing. Many memories were made from his many fish frys at his home. He also loved to “run” his dogs and considered...

Ervin “Joe” Battiest, 66, of Eagletown, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas. Joe was born on January 6, 1952, to the late Cliff Clark and Ida Bea Winship Clark in Panki Bok, Oklahoma. Joe enjoyed camping, hanging out with his friends and family, listening to music, and playing with his grandchildren. Joe was also affiliated with the Pentecostal Church. Joe had many friends and will be missed by all those who knew...