All Obituaries

Albert Frazier, age 94 of Idabel, OK passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Paris, TX. He was born on June 19, 1925 in Denton, TX to PM and Damie Frazier.  Albert was a longtime landscaper in the Idabel area. He was a legendary collector of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers memorabilia with Gene being his favorite. Albert along with his wife were responsible for helping to raise over 135 foster children over the years with two special ones being Calvin and Maleah. He was affiliated...

Georgia Mae Lewis, age 97 passed from this world on Monday, December 2, 2019 in Idabel, OK. She was born January 7, 1922 in Boswell, OK to Richard and Fannie Austin Rolen.  Georgia was a homemaker. A talented gardener, she always raised a large vegetable garden. She enjoyed fishing, was a longtime member of Regional Church and was a lifetime resident of the Idabel area. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence Lewis Sr.; sons, Altus Lewis, Harold Lewis and Curtis...

Richard Devin Gulley Sr. was born January 17, 1964 to the late Fred Gulley Sr. and Charlene Shoals Gulley in Ashdown, AR.  He departed this life November 17, 2019 peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Nicki LaFlarious Gulley.  Richard enjoyed barbecuing, riding in his truck, being with family and friends, and spending time with his grandchildren.  He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Treather Gulley; children, Shacretia Forbes of...

Rachel Ann Ramsey Seach passed awayon Friday, November 8, 2019 at Idabel, OK. She was born April 11, 1944 to Woodrow Wilson Ramsey and Agnes Grace Halfast Ramsey in Muskogee, OK. She moved with her family to Idabel in 1951 where her father opened Ramsey Implements. Rachel graduated from Idabel Gray High school in 1962. Upon graduation she briefly attended a business college in Tulsa. She decided instead to attend her mother’s alma mater the University of Oklahoma. She joined...

Steven "Sam" McClure, age 54 of Durant, OK passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1964 in Talihina, OK, the son of Alexander Ward and Dony McClure. Sam was currently working at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, OK. His hobby was work and for much of his life he maintained two jobs. Sam was a longtime employee of both Save A Lot Foods and also Ace hardware in Idabel. Sam was a very outgoing person and talked and laughed with everyone he knew. He was...

Francisco Hernandez-Mendez, age 54 passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on April 2, 1965 in Mexico, the son of Ignacio Hernandez and Estefana Mendez.    Francisco was a fence builder and landscaper by trade. He was very proud of the job he did and very much enjoyed his work. He loved to spend time with family and friends. Francisco was a member of the St Francis De Sales Catholic Church and had lived in Idabel since 1992 coming from...

John W. Martin,75, of Idabel, OK passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Texarkana, TX. He was born on November 4, 1943 at Posey Hollow, AR, the son of Ed Martin and Maude Wilcox Martin. John and Nowita Walker Martin were married in Idabel, OK, on February 14, 1982. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Barney Martin of Oregon, James Martin and Jerry Martin of Mena, AR. John is survived by Nowita, his devoted wife of 37 years; one son, Chris Murray (Kristi) of Idabel, OK;...

Bonnie Nesmith, age 90 former Idabel resident passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Longview, TX. She was born on October 16, 1929 in St Louis, MO, the daughter of Curtis and Marie Brooks Suter. Bonnie was an accomplished homemaker and a wonderful cook, her specialty being her peach cobbler. She enjoyed gardening, canning and making jelly. Bonnie was a member of the County Line Baptist Church. She had moved from Idabel to Diana, TX in 2006 to be closer to her family. She was preceded...

Kiaro Kaian Eugene Harris, beloved son of Kimberly Andrews and Jobeci Harris of Idabel, OK was born sleeping on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. Baby Kiaro weighed 8 lbs 12 oz and was 21 inches long.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Aayden Robbins; and his grandmother, Debra Harris. Baby Kiaro leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Kimberly Andrews; his father, Jobeci Harris; his brother, Ja'Vonni Harris; maternal grandparents, Seniora and Theodis...

Eddie Jim (Pistol) May, age 58 passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his home in Idabel, OK. Pistol was born November 11th, 1960, in Idabel, Oklahoma,  to Eddie and Shelba May. He made his presence felt soon afterward. There was no going to sleep without being pushed for 30 minutes in an old fashioned bassinet.  When he started school, he remained Pistol, because  he was one.  His studies took a backseat to having fun. He could play around and then ace a test. But soon he got...