All Obituaries

           Beckey Lynn Griffin, age 51, of Idabel, OK passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Idabel, OK. She was born on April 4, 1968 in New Boston, TX to Harvey Joe Griffin and Thelma Jewel Butler Griffin.             Beckey married Johnnie Lee Holt on February 14, 1994 in Coalgate, OK. She moved to Idabel several years ago from Ada, OK. Beckey worked as a CNA for 17 years. She enjoyed drawing,...

Willa Faye Burney Bone, age 94 passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Burleson, TX. She was born on June 3, 1925 in Cerro Gordo, OK. Willa was a devoted mother who was much beloved by all of her children and grandchildren. Willa was a nurse for over thirty years, working both in hospitals and clinics. She was an avid gardener, and loved to harvest and can her fruits and vegetables. She loved cats and dogs and was a skilled bird watcher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther...

Danny Burcham, age 69 passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his home in the arms of his loving wife. Danny was born on September 6, 1950 in Eagletown, OK, to Junior and Eunice (McNeal) Burcham. Danny was one who enjoyed life. He was a dedicated husband, father and friend. Danny resided in the Goodwater Community for the last fifteen years with his wife Lee Burcham and his two youngest children, Camron and Dakota. Danny in his younger years played some mean softball. He has always love...

Longtime McCurtain County resident, Sharon Kay Hobbs, 65,  passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home in Idabel, OK.. The daughter of Clarence and Essie Cody, Sharon  was born on November 15, 1954 in Ft. Towson, OK. Sharon had an Associate Degree in Education from the Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She owned and operated the Miki-Mart for 12 years with her husband "Bear" until retiring in 2012.  Sharon enjoyed sewing, canning, cooking and...

Sandra Lin Armer, age 52 of Idabel, OK passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Idabel. She was born on March 2, 1967 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Calvin and Carol McKeever. Sandra was homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, travelling and was up for any kind of adventure. She was affiliated with the Baptist Faith and was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her former husband, David Lee Armer. Sandra is survived by her son, Marshall...

         Larry Mitchell Wesley Jr., age 52 of Idabel, OK passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Idabel. He was born on May 31, 1967 in Idabel, OK, the son of Larry Mitchell Wesley Sr. and Linda Marie Stand Wesley. Larry was a 1985 graduate of Idabel High School and also attended Haskell Indian Junior College. He married his wife Crystal on September 23, 2016.                    Larry was over...

Freda Rodgers Wilburn, age 89, of Midwest City, OK passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019.  She was born in Idabel, OK on January 14, 1930 to Fred and  Rena Rodgers.  Freda lived in several cities across Oklahoma before she settled in Midwest City for the past fifty years. She retired from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services after 31 years of service. She was an avid artist, loved basketball and football, and leaves behind a host of wonderful lifelong friends. She...

Melton Baker, age 79 passed away on Friday, December 13, 2109 at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on December 27, 1939 in Battiest, OK, the son of Silas and Ollie Mae Baker. Melton worked many years at Wright City Lumber Mill and for Julian Lumber Co. in Rattan before retiring.  He enjoyed fishing when he could, never a dull moment, if any of us had the chance to spend outside doing chores, chopping wood, working on his truck or ours. He was our teacher and mentor.  Melton was...

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...