The HOL daily newsletter covers LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas. To receive new posts and support us, pay $5 per month or $50 per year to receive our newsletter every day. You can also sign up as a free subscriber and receive all editions, just at a later time than paying subscribers.
Bible verse for Thursday
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
--Galatians 6:10
Shirley Holter
Graveside services for Shirley Holter, 78, of Bokoshe is 2 p.m. Thursday at Nubbin Ridge Cemetery in Bokoshe with Brother Vernon Stone officiating.
Shirley Ann Holter was born April 5, 1945 in Bokoshe to Betty Jean (McCollum) and John Francis Didway and passed away Dec. 25, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Shirley is survived by her son Mike Summers and wife Carla of Bokoshe; daughters Dana Summers of Bokoshe, and Misty Burnett and husband Wayne of Bokoshe; sister Marilyn Ashley and husband Winfred; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; numerous great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and "lots and lots of friends".
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Holter; son, Kenneth Summers Sr.; sisters Norma Shores and Sue Bryant; and brother, Don Didway.
Pallbearers are John Boy Horn, Bubba Summers, Wayne Burnett, John Ashley, John Didway, Steve Didway, Winfred Ashley, Toby Teach and Kenneth Sears.
Donna Barnes
Funeral services for Donna Barnes, 86, of Pocola is 10 a.m. Thursday at Rock Island Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Brad Kuhl officiating.
Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola.
She was born Oct. 3, 1937 in Lasalle, Illinois to Rose (Kehoe) and Tim Decker and passed away Dec. 26, 2023 in Pocola. She was married to A.J. (Bully) Barnes May 16, 1953 in Yuma, Arizona.
Donna was never able to have kids of her own, but she was like a mother and grandmother to many. After Donna retired from Whirlpool she spent most of her free time with her husband, Bully. They enjoyed fishing and camping at Broken Bow Lake, where many of their friends and family joined in. Donna and Bully grew the best tomatoes and she was the best cook in Leflore County! She was an avid Facebook user, always posting the funniest, most witty remarks, and was always the first to wish you "Happy Birthday". Donna was always there for whoever needed her and was the most caring and understanding person, after all, she was married to Bully for 68 years. Donna was more than ready to go meet her heavenly savior and we know she was overjoyed to be reunited with the love of her life and many other loved ones. Her faith in God never wavered. Donna is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her husband and parents.
You may leave an online message at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com
Paul Tankersley
Funeral service for Paul Tankersley, 92, of Cameron was Wednesday at Evans Chapel in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating.
Burial followed at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
He was born Aug. 31, 1931 in Pocola to Jennie (Maple) Tankersley and Marvin Tankersley and passed away Dec. 23, 2023 in Cameron.
Survivors include his daughters Susan Pickle and husband Dale, Nanci Dunn and husband Paul, Leona Loveless, and Rebecca Doyle; sons Paul Tankersley and wife Lori, and Manny Cardoza; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce, seven brothers and two sisters.
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to LCJ newsletter to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.