All Obituaries

         Olin Dewey Shelton, age 77 passed this life Sunday, February 23, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Haworth, OK.           Olin was born on July 8, 1942 in Jade, OK, the son of Clarence Jackson and Myrtle (VanScoder) Shelton the 7th of 12 children. He graduated from Haworth High School the class of 1961. He attended college in Wilburton and then SAU where he obtained his Associates degree in Business Management. He...

Carson “Ed” Wright, age 74 passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home in Texarkana, TX. He was born on November 26, 1945 in Haworth, OK, the son of Kit Carson and Julia Hudgins Wright.  Ed worked in the log woods for several years. He was veteran of the United States Marine Corp. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Ed was affiliated with the Assemblies of God and lived most of his life in Haworth, OK moving to...

Willie Ray “Dub” Bastible, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home in Garvin, OK. He was born on September 19, 1935 in Garvin, OK, the son of Nease and Willie Coffman Bastible. Dub was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Brown and Root until his retirement. He was a US Marine and a veteran of the Korean War. A 32nd degree Mason and lifetime member of the Valliant Masonic Lodge. Dub was a member of the Valliant Church of God and was raised and lived in the Garvin...

Phillip Stanley Harris, age 67 passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on November 19, 1952 in Idabel, OK to Leon and Virdie Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Curtis Harris and Gary Harris; and sisters, Kathy Harris and Lisa Harris. Phillip is survived by one son, Jeffery Harris of Checotah, OK; two sisters, Nettie Raymond of Idabel, OK, Patricia Harris of Howe, OK; one brother, David Harris of Hodgens, OK; grandchildren,...

Michael Roy Harley, age 67 passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home in Idabel, OK. He was born on January 22, 1953 in Idabel, OK, the son of Roy and Effielene Williston Harley. Michael married his wife, Una in Idabel, OK on November 5, 1971.  Michael was a former firefighter with the Idabel Fire Dept. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and singing karaoke. He was affiliated with the Bokchito Methodist Church and was a lifetime resident of Idabel. He was preceded in death by his...

Jerald Ray Ashlock, age 76 passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home in Millerton, OK. He was born on September 7, 1943 in the Red River Bottoms of Southeast Oklahoma, the son of Walter and Lola Ashlock.  Jerald was the last living of eleven children. After attending high school in Valliant, OK, he moved to the Dallas, TX area. On May 31, 1963 he married his soulmate Sue Wallace. He was a self-employed air conditioning technician and sheet metal mechanic who worked in...

           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...