All Obituaries

Robert H. (Long John) Thompson Jr., age 69, of Wright City, Oklahoma, passed away from this life on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Long John (Robert) was born October 1, 1948 at Talihina Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma, the son of Robert H., Sr. and Susie Mae (Polk) Thompson. Long John (Robert) was employed as a Project Manifestor at Tyson, Inc., for over sixteen plus years. Long John (Robert) enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his vehicles, going...

            Larry K. Kearns, 77, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, at his home in Holly Creek surrounded by his family. Larry was born on January 11, 1941 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Dorothy Kearns. He enjoyed tractors collections, enjoyed baseball and loved his family and friends. Larry will be forever loved and his memory will always have a special place in the hearts of all who...

           Judith A. McDonald, 73, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Friday, September 14, 2018, at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma. Judith was born on January 20, 1945, in Broken Bow to the late Bunt and Flora Hogan McDonald.             She was preceded in death by her parents; Bunt and Flora Hogan McDonald, and brothers; John McDonald and Wayne...

Jessie Gammon 66, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away on September 4, 2018 in her home surrounded with family and a very special friend Ruby Chadwick. Jessie was the wife of Donald Gammon. Jessie and Donald were married for forty-three years. They had two sons, Jamie Don Gammon and Heath Gammon. Jessie was born on January 14, 1952 in Idabel, Oklahoma the daughter of Jesse (Buster)Jamerson, and Marie Haynie Jamerson. Jessie was preceded in death by her son, Jamie Don Gammon, her mother,...

            Levi James McDonald, 28, of Pryor, Oklahoma passed away on September 3, 2018. Levi was born on January 11, 1990, in Talihina, Oklahoma to Sonny Kirby and Susan McDonald. Levi enjoyed going fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed going to the casino. Levi loved to collect guns, go shooting, floating the river, and chasing girls. Levi enjoyed being a police officer. Most of all he loved spending time with his children, family and friends. Levi will be...

In loving memory of Gary Hodson. Sr., 85, of Smithville, Oklahoma who passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Gary was born in Tryon, Oklahoma on April 10, 1933, to the late Ancil Hodson and Leona Hilleary, but his second home was Colorado.  Gary served as an Airman First Class Private in the U.S. Air Force and had a long successful career as a Land Surveyor and owner of Hodson Surveying Company.  He enjoyed spending time with his family searching for arrowheads, traveling the...

Virginia (Ginner) M. Blair, 83, of Ashdown, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at her home. Virginia was born on December 8, 1934, to the late Si Benjamin Sanders and Tena Hill Sanders in Sherwood, Oklahoma. Virginia enjoyed working in the yard with her flowers, cooking, and going to church. Virginia was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Texarkana, Arkansas. She loved her family, especially her...

Anthony Mariano Yanez, 28, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas. Anthony was born on January 11, 1990 in Ada, Oklahoma to Roberto Yanez and Rebecca Jacobs Yanez. While in high school Anthony loved playing baseball and football. Anthony joined the United States Marine Corps as soon as he graduated from Broken Bow High School in 2008. While serving his country Anthony received the following: National Defense Service...

Tommy Don Cockerham, age 62, of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Idabel. Tommy Don was born on June 1, 1956 in Idabel, the son of Thomas Cockerham and Edna Cobb Cockerham.  He enjoyed riding his Harley, playing practical jokes, working with his horses and taking care of his dog, "Bully".  Tommy Don loved his family and friends and enjoyed his time with them. Tommy Don was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Edna...

Betsy Jo Craytor (Betsy Jo Ross) finished her earthly mission August 12, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas.  Born in Eagletown, Oklahoma on February 12, 1934, married Judge G. Gail Craytor December 18, 1955 (57 years) who preceded her, survived by her four children, Jill Holland, (spouse: Larry Holland, (deceased)); Becky Bonardi (spouse: John Bonardi), Bret Craytor, M.D. (spouse DeAnna Craytor) and Bart Craytor (spouse: Andy Craytor), five grandchildren Samantha (and spouse Mike)...