All Obituaries

Vivian Williams passed away Saturday November 27, 2021.  Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Kulli Tuklo Methodist Church, Idabel, OK. Interment to follow at Kulli Tuklo Cemetery. Wake Services will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the White Family Chapel. Full obituary pending.

Carol A. Pope, age 72 of Idabel, OK passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Paris, TX. She was born on September 1, 1949 in Paris, TX, to Leo Edward and Ruth Roland Ammons. Carol married James Pope on April 15, 1967 in Paris, TX. Carol loved being around her family especially her grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a good friend to many. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Carol was surrounded by her family when she passed...

Arlette Bushers, age 99 passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on November 16, 1922, in Paris France, the daughter of Ernest Noel Desprez and Antonia Paulette Merle Desprez. Arlette met James Henry Bushers during WWII in Paris. After the Americans liberated France, they married in 1945.  They welcomed their first child, Jim, in May, 1946.   Once the war ended, it it was time for James to move his new family home. Coming to America...

   Ray Thomas Peek, age 106 passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at his home in the Goodwater Community. He was born on December 7, 1914 in Anonna, TX the son of James and Lucy Peek. If you had the opportunity to ask Ray how he was doing, he would reply “still a kickin”. The first post office and general store in Jadie Community was built across from his home, which is now called Goodwater. Ray enjoyed going to the V.F.W. dances in his younger...

Wanda Lee Lewis, age 86 of Idabel, OK passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Durant, OK. She was born on September 14, 1936 in Zoe, OK, the daughter of John and Martha Storey Spence. Wanda was a homemaker. She was a longtime faithful member of Grace Assembly Church. Wanda enjoyed attending church, county singings and going to auctions and garage sales. Wanda was a strong independent Christian woman who was devoted to her Lord, her family and friends. She was preceded in death by...

  Geraldine Joyce (DeSpain) Dodson was born on January 2nd or 3rd, 1928 in Ardmore, OK to Roy and Zela (Blalock) DeSpain. She left her family’s arms and went to God’s arms on November 8, 2021 at the age of 93. She married her husband, Ward, a handsome veteran of WWII on March 28, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, W.D. DeSpain, Melvin DeSpain, and Donald DeSpain; sister Wanda Brogden; sons, Randy Dodson and Doug Dodson; great grandson,...

Dale Johnson, age 66 passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on July 15, 1955 in Tom, OK to Robert and Hattie Johnson and to this union seven children were born. His mother and father, one sister and one brother preceded him in death. Dale leaves to cherish his memory his spouse, Miss Marshana Houston; one daughter, Miss Karen King; two grandchildren, Donye and ExZavier; two sisters, Annie Riles and Vera Johnson and Juanita...

Jerry Pugh, age 58 passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Idabel, OK. He was born on November 1, 1962 in Idabel, OK to William Jerrel and Caroline Jones Pugh. Jerry loved his family, especially playing with his grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and felt at home spending time in the mountains as well as camping and fishing. Jerry enjoyed telling the biggest stories, showing his card tricks and watching western movies.  He was of the Christian Faith and was a lifetime...

Ricky Martin, age 65 passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home in Valliant, OK. He was born on April 17, 1956 in Tom, OK.              Ricky managed the solid waste facility at the Valliant Paper Mill for over 40 years. He owned and operated Martin Construction building roads, ponds and landscaping. Ricky was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was affiliated with the Baptist Faith and was a lifetime resident of McCurtain...

LaKeesha D. McKee, age 40 of the Union Grove Community, OK passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Idabel, OK. She was born on October 8, 1981 in Texarkana, TX. LaKeesha was a devoted mother, a fierce advocate, and a true friend. She cared for all those that she knew and never gave up on anyone, even if they gave up on themselves. A natural-born caretaker, her life's purpose was fulfilled when she was with her boys. She loved with her whole heart and gave everything she had to...