All Obituaries

Walonda MeChelle Blakely, age 45, of Idabel, OK passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Idabel. She was born on May 9, 1974 in Talihina, OK. MeChelle worked for the Idabel Public Schools in the cafeterias for several years. She enjoyed fishing and facebooking with her friends. Michelle loved watching babies for everyone and always had a smile on her face. She was a lifetime resident of Idabel. MeChelle will be missed as a mother, sister, daughter, wife, aunt and co-worker to...

Virgil Lewis, age 58 passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on August 31, 1961 in Tulare, CA.  Virgil was a veteran of the US Army. He was a very patriotic person and collected Eagles and Flags. Virgil enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Virgil was a Christian and was affiliated with Pentecostal Holiness. He was a lifetime resident of  Idabel. He was preceded in death by his father, Altus Lewis; brothers,...

Joe Wayne Clark, age 70 passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on November 25, 1949 in Ft. Towson, Oklahoma to Arthur and Erma Jean (Butler) Clark. Joe moved to Idabel in 2004 when he moved from Wichita, Kansas where he spent most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Johnnie Marie Clark; four brothers and three sisters. Joe  is survived by his sons Raymond McPhaul of Wichita, KS, Joseph Clark and Lora of Amarillo, TX, Joe...

Jettie Elizabeth Harvey, 63, passed away in Whiteboro, TX. Jettie was the daughter of John Oliver and Fannie Juanita (Nelson) Grumbles, she was born on December 5, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas. Jettie moved to McCurtain County in 1992 from Whitewright, TX. She worked as a nurse’s aide and was affiliated with the Baptist faith. Family was very important to Jettie. She adored the time and memories she shared with them. Jettie also enjoyed listening to music, fishing, raising animals. She...

Helen Ruth Parker, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on March 6, 1947 in Broken Bow, OK to Monroe and Lottie Singleton Gragg. Helen was a member of the Idabel Gray High School Class of 1966. She married Larry Parker in Idabel on April 9, 1965. Helen enjoyed decorating her home for the different holidays. She was very crafty and creative. Helen was a member of the Eastern Star, The Red Hat Club and was very active in the Haworth Chamber of...

Edna Joiner, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Haworth, OK to Pat and Irma Baxter. Edna was a homemaker. She was a waitress at Ray's Steakhouse, worked at Don's Dairy Freeze for several years and later worked as a home health provider. She was a cut up and very feisty, never met a stranger and always had a smile. She enjoyed  ceramics, quilting and coloring. Edna was a member of the Central Baptist Church...

Debbie Balentine, age 64 passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on May 19, 1955 in Alabama. Debbie worked as a dental tech for several years. She was a veteran of the US Navy. Debbie was a talented artist and was very creative. She had lived in Idabel since 2004 coming from California.   Debbie is survived by her sister, Connie Craig of Idabel, OK; a special friend, Brenda Baker of Broken Bow, OK; nephews, Charles Craig and Kaleb Timms; nieces,...

Bennie Bernice Williams, age 94, of Idabel, OK passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on October 4, 1925 in Idabel, OK to Thomas and Myrtha (Reed) Willie. Bernice was a homemaker and along with her husband owned and operated Buck’s Garage. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at McCurtain Memorial Hospital for several years. Bernice enjoyed dancing, fishing and taking care of her yard. She was an active member of the First United Methodist...

         Olin Dewey Shelton, age 77 passed this life Sunday, February 23, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Haworth, OK.           Olin was born on July 8, 1942 in Jade, OK, the son of Clarence Jackson and Myrtle (VanScoder) Shelton the 7th of 12 children. He graduated from Haworth High School the class of 1961. He attended college in Wilburton and then SAU where he obtained his Associates degree in Business Management. He...

Carson “Ed” Wright, age 74 passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home in Texarkana, TX. He was born on November 26, 1945 in Haworth, OK, the son of Kit Carson and Julia Hudgins Wright.  Ed worked in the log woods for several years. He was veteran of the United States Marine Corp. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Ed was affiliated with the Assemblies of God and lived most of his life in Haworth, OK moving to...