All Obituaries

Tommie Jean Ligon formerly of Broken Bow passed away January 31, 2023 in Yukon, OK at the age of 94. Graveside Services are set to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Broken Bow, OK.

Luther Dewayne Taylor was born November 29th, 1938, in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Elsie Vance. He passed away peacefully at home in Eagletown on January 29th 2023. Dewayne lived most of his life in Eagletown, Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Eagletown High School. On August 12th, 1956, he married “the most beautiful girl in the world” Drucilla. Dewayne and Dru lived in Texas for about 7 years where he worked at Love Field as an airplane mechanic. They moved back to their beloved home,...

Teresa McKeever-Lawhon passed from this life Friday, January 27, 2023 at the age of 64 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 31, 1958 in DeQueen, AR the daughter of O’Neal and Dixie (Gipson) Tollett. Teresa was a devout member of Wright City First Baptist Church and loved her Church family. Her family was her life. She took pride in caring for her kids and grandkids and made sure they were always well fed. Nonna loved spoiling her grandkids and attending all of their...

Larry Simpson, age 80, of Ravenna, TX, passed away from this life on January 27, 2023 in Bonham, TX.  He was born the son of William Simpson and Mary Melissa McGough on March 14, 1942 in Eagletown, OK.  Larry and Patsy were married on January 29, 1970 and spent many wonderful years together.  Larry had worked for Lambert Lumber for 15 years and spent several out in the log woods. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.    Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and...

Sheila Jo (Sullivan) Fortune passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Eagletown, OK at the age of 64. She was born on December 6, 1958 in DeQueen, AR, the daughter of Curtis Ray Sullivan and Nelda Mae (Joiner) Sullivan. Shelia enjoyed spending time with her great grands painting rocks as well as other art activities. She loved her dog, Max. She will be missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Nelda Sullivan and brother, Lloyd Ray...

Carl Wayne Passmore passed away, Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 60. He was born February 22, 1962 in Idabel, OK the son of J.W. Passmore and Mary Wilhite Passmore. Wayne enjoyed riding his four-wheeler and hunting. He cherished spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Passmore; two brothers, Jimmy Passmore and Bobby Passmore. Wayne is survived by his...

Terry Dennis “Moose” Laster entered his Heavenly home Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the age of 69. He was born January 11, 1954 in Sweet Home, OR, the son of Imogene (McCarty) Spears and Bobby Spears. Terry was a faithful member of Wright City Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed genealogy, gardening, fishing, taking care of his dogs, and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Imogene...

Mary (Penny) Cooper passed from this life Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the age of 74. She was born April 26, 1948 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Dr. J.P. Vanderpool and Alta Orene (Alford) Vanderpool. Penny married her Jr. High School sweetheart, DeRuse Cooper, Jr. January 27, 1968 in Okmulgee, OK and they shared fifty-four wonderful years together. ”Penny” will be remembered always by her family, coworkers, students and countless friends. Having taught and retired from Broken...

Bernie M Davis formerly of Broken Bow passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Durant, OK at the age of 70. She was born August 20, 1952, in Talihina, OK to parents, Willie and Vera (Lewis) Sampson. Bernie and Michael Davis were united in marriage on July 23, 1971, in Wright City, OK and shared fifty-one years together before her passing. Bernie was a member of Nanih Chito United Methodist Church in Wright City, OK. She taught in the Broken Bow School System for twenty-six years, later...

James O. Hopson passed from this life Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 92. He was born October 7, 1930 in Melrose, New Mexico the son of Roy H. Hopson and Marty (Teeter) Hopson. James married Bennie Brooks on May 18, 1951 in DeQueen, AR and they shared seventy-two years together, their marriage was blessed with seven children. James was many things and helped anyone he could throughout his life. He truly truly was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He was a...