All Obituaries

"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies." — Proverbs 31:10  Julia Francis Tunnell, lovingly known as "Sally," passed away at the age of 79 on July 14, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1947, in Foreman, Arkansas, to Mildred Whisenhunt Wade and Marion Francis "Dude" Wade. Sally was a faithful, hardworking, and compassionate woman who loved her family with all her heart. She devoted her life to her husband, her children, ...

Kenneth Lee Masters, age 69 passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on May 8, 1957 in Muleshoe, TX, the son of Earl Dean Masters and Wilma Katherine Masters. Kenneth enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved watching Gunsmoke, but most of all he enjoyed getting to spend time with his grandchildren and loved playing with them. He lived in McCurtain County most of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Dean Masters; mother, Wilma Katherine ...

Dr. Sherman Hadley, 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Idabel, OK. He was born on December 22, 1964, in Vallejo, CA. Sherman married his wife April on December 12, 2012, at Panki Bok, OK. Sherman was the valedictorian and a 1983 graduate of Eagletown High School. A star basketball player for the Eagles, he held a longtime record for free throw percentage at 98%. Sherman went on to attend Oklahoma State University where he graduated with honors and a Doctorate of Veterinarian ...

Norman Eugene Ludlow, age 92, passed from this life on July 3, 2026, at his home in Smithville surrounded by his family. He was born on March 3, 1934, to Dixon and Evelyn (Johnson) Ludlow in Smithville, OK. He married Opal Wilson on February 6, 1960 and they were united in love for 66 years. Norman enlisted when he was 17 years old and proudly served his country in the United Stated Army for 3 years where he was stationed in Europe during the Korean war. His introduction to travel lead to a ...

Donna Pryor, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Texarkana, TX. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 3, 1949, the daughter of Tommie and Nell Fairless. Donna attended Spirit Rock Church in Millerton for several years and more recently the Gates of Glory Church in Idabel, OK. She operated numerous beauty shops in Idabel over the years until joining the Carpenters & Joiners of America and became a journeyman millwright and certified welder. She also ...

Kathy Darlene Williston, age 53, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2026, at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, OK. She was born in Talihina Oklahoma on May 25, 1973, the daughter of James Thomas and Mary Belle (Tonihka) Williston. Kathy was a kind and gentle soul who always had a smile for everyone. She loved her family and always enjoyed spending time with them at family gatherings. She was the favorite aunt by all her nieces and nephews. She was an avid supporter of ...

John Wayne Pinckard was born on January 14, 1946 to Wayne and Lena Pinckard and passed away on June 18, 2026 in Idabel, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Lois. John Wayne is survived by his sons: John Wayne Pinckard, Jr. and wife Shauna of Pueblo, Colorado and Chance Lee of Georgia; granddaughter, Elana Fulton and husband Jake of Nebraska; grandson, Ethan W. Pinckard and wife Maria of Colorado; great-grandsons, Gene Wayne and Landon of Colorado; sister, Nancy ...

Patsy Faye Butler, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 30, 1933, in Idabel, Oklahoma, she was the cherished daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Vida Louise Earnheart. Patsy was one of several siblings, all of whom preceded her in death except her beloved sister, Thelma Jean Russell. She married the love of her life, Malcolm "June" Butler, on August 30, 1953. Together, they built a beautiful family and were blessed with two children, ...

Ola Mae McDaniel passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Idabel, OK. She was born on September 6, 1943 in Hugo, OK, the daughter of John and Mattie McDaniel. At 18 months old, Ola Mae contracted Measles, Mumps, and Pneumonia causing a very high fever and nearly death. She had to learn to walk and talk again. At the age of 4 or 5 she again had a very high fever causing seizure disabilities and other deficits. Ola was not like a typical child, she was limited in her education, she never ...

Toby Dan Hess, age 61 passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at his home in Garvin, OK. He was born on July 6, 1964, in Texarkana, TX the son of Sam Hess and Lazelle Fulmer. On February 15, 1995, Toby married Angie Wilkerson in DeQueen, AR. Toby was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed a good fishing and hunting trip. He found peace in the tranquility he found in the midst of nature. Toby was a talented plumber for many years who could always be depended on to do a good job. Toby was a lifetime ...