All Obituaries

Larry C. Shaffer, age 80, of Idabel, OK, entered his Heavenly home on May 31, 2023. He was born the son of Cleo and Florence Shaffer on June 26, 1942 in Idabel, Oklahoma. Larry graduated from Idabel Gray High School in 1960. He went to college at OSU and graduated in 1965. He had an Engineering degree and a B.A. in Education. Larry served in the U.S. Army and The U.S. Air Force.  He joined the Army in 1964 and was enlisted until 1966. Larry spent 10 years as the banker and president of...

Cody Lee Loftin, age 39, left this world on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Lake Jackson, TX. Cody was born to Sharon Osborn and William Samuel Loftin on May 18, 1984 in Idabel, OK. Cody lived most of his life in the Haworth area with his grandparents. He loved living with them, as well as taking care of them. He had a special way about him and loved to harass his Memaw and make her laugh. Cody spent his days helping his Papaw with everyday chores on the farm. He loved fishing and working in his...

Joyce Guest, 81 passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2023 at her granddaughter’s home in Garvin, OK. She was born February 22, 1942 at Tuscola, TX, the daughter of Roland Francis Sullivan and Anita Joyce Hallford Sullivan. Joyce married her husband Bill Guest in Dallas, TX on September 4, 1965 and he preceded her in death in 2010. Joyce was the benefits coordinator at the Weyerhaeuser Sawmill in Wright City for several years and worked as a beautician in her younger years. She enjoyed...

Evelean Vadon Davis, age 91, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home in the Redland Community, OK. Evelean was born to Clarence and Myrtle Shelton on May 7, 1932 in Shinewell, OK. Evelean married Sherman Davis on October 25, 1947. She was a member of the Church of God in Redland. She was a fantastic domino player and was especially good at the game Mexican Train. She enjoyed riding the country roads, seeing new places, sewing and reading. Her favorite show was “Murder She...

Kim Renee' Murken, age 60 passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Dallas, TX. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Keith Arthur Wilson, age 63 passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home in Eagletown, OK. He was born March 15, 1960 in Houston, TX, the son of Archie and Betty Wilson.   Keith was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his parents. Keith is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Mills of Wilburton, OK; grandchildren, Shyanna Mills, Donovan Mills and Theresa Mills; great-grandchildren, Avery Morrison, Kharter Mills, Jenson Mills and...

Donna Hill, age 54 passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her home in Haworth, OK. She was born on May 6, 1969 in Ashdown, AR, the daughter of Larry and Carylon Armstreet. Donna was a graduate of Foreman High School.  She enjoyed fishing, floating the Mountain Fork River, watching her birds and tending her plants and flowers. Donna loved traveling on cruises and seeing the ocean, but most of all she loved her family and especially her grandchildren.  Donna was a member of the Cross...

Mary Zilpha Cox, age 83, of the Union Grove Community, OK  passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Idabel. Mary was born to Bob and Odessa Wright on January 17, 1940 in Haworth, OK. Mary was a homemaker. She was very dedicated to her family and she loved doing things for them, whether it be cooking for them or just spending time with them. Mary enjoyed taking care of her flowers and was avid collector of antiques. She was a lifetime resident of the area and a member of the Haworth Church...

Mary Kathryn Thrasher, age 93, of Wright City passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 3, 1929 in Smith-Lee Oklahoma to Andrew O. and Inez C. (Mize) Rollins. Mary K. graduated from Bokchito High School in 1947. She and James J Thrasher were married on February 3, 1948 in Sherman, TX. They moved from Bokchito to Idabel in 1963. Mary began her banking career right out of high school and retired from First State Bank of Idabel as a Vice-President in...

Joseph Vincent Knosby, age 89 passed away April 26, 2023 at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on July 24, 1933, in Cumming, IA to Martin and Mary (Hayes) Knosby. Joseph V. Knosby married Lila May Hornung on October 31, 1953 in Iowa Falls, IA and a year later moved with his wife and their young son to Cumming, IA where they had two more daughters. They farmed and raised their family there for close to four decades. In 1996, Joseph, Lila and their son Joe relocated to Idabel, OK to farm and...