All Obituaries

Granville Chandler age 78, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Idabel, Oklahoma. Granville was born on April 25, 1941 to Rex Arthur and Evelyn Vicksburg Chandler on Lambert St in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. He graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1959 and Southeastern Oklahoma State University of Durant in 1963. Granville began coaching in Burhburnett in 1963 and after being drafted into the army during Vietnam war went on to coaching in Broken Bow, Idabel,...

Gary “Buckwheat” Bryan age 57, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born on December 20, 1961 in DeQueen, Arkansas to Charles and Lou Bryan. Buckwheat loved to fish, tinker with things, OU football and being with his family and friends. Gary “Buckwheat” was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lou Bryan. Buckwheat leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lori of the home; children, Shonte Bryan and Derrick Bryan of...

Barbara McKay age 82, of DeQueen, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her home. Barbara was born on March 10, 1937 in Paris, Texas the daughter of Otis Ward Anderson and Orea Dean. She loved going to church, sitting on her porch watching the birds, her little whirlies, liked to travel, she especially loved her family and grandchildren. She loved her church family at the United Pentecostal Church in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband...

RayLee Darlene Gail James went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 29, 2019. RayLee was born on April 14, 2019 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Odell and Haley James. RayLee was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lonnie and Darlene James, Scottie Wright; great-grandparents, Leonard and Dorothy Eeds, Walter Johnson, Lester and Ruby James; great-great grandparents, Gene and Faye Capps; great uncle and aunts Herschel and Belle James, Ann James, and CC Johnson. RayLee leaves to forever cherish...

Jeannie Horton Dowell age 53, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2019. Jeannie was born on May 4, 1966 in Idabel, Oklahoma the daughter of Johnny Horton and Pauline Horton. She loved to fish, loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She graduated from Broken Bow High School with the class of 1984. Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Pauline Horton; grandparents Frank and Lillie Stinnett; brother, Buddy Shields;...

Alene Mathews age 96, of Idabel, Oklahoma went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 28, 2019. Alene was born on February 20, 1923 the daughter of William and Gladys Pulte. Alene enjoyed quilting, coloring, gardening, crocheting and loved to cook, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and listening to them sing, Alene was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Mathews; parents William and Gladys Pulte; children, Rex Mathews, Linda Walker, Oleta Boaldin, Polly...

David Glenn “Fuzz” Godsby age 52, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his home. David was born on September 4, 1966 in Mena, Arkansas to Kenneth Godsby and Barbara Sanders. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, crafts, football, baseball especially the Atlanta Braves, and never met a stranger. He loved spending time with his family and friends and attended Silver Creek Church of Christ while growing up. Issac Wayne "Ike" Godsby age 54,...

“AJ” Atwell John Dwayne Scott age 38, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed from this life on Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born on January 19, 1981 in Gilmer, Texas the son of Jesse Scott and Nellie Bradford Follis. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding in the woods, and spending time with his children. He married Amanda on April 28, 2009. AJ was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Scott and Ronald Follis; children Hollie Dawn Scott, and Heavenly Rachelle Scott; and a special...

Leeroy Thompson age 60, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed from this life on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas with his loving family by his side. Leeroy was born on September 11, 1958 in Hochatown, Oklahoma the son of Johnny Thompson and Deta. Leeroy loved his job and was a dedicated employee with Jimmy Tucker Trucking for forty years. He had a beautiful smile and always happy and enjoying life. Matt especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was well liked...

Obituary      Franklin Joel White age 31, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed from this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his home. Franklin was born on May 25, 1988 the son of Gary Johnson and Linda White. He loved to travel, sing Choctaw hymns and made friends with everyone he met.  He also loved doing Native beadwork, spending time at the river with family and friends. He loved his family and cherished his time with them. Franklin was preceded in death by a...