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Richard O. Williams
Funeral service for Richard O. Williams, 65, was Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Quinton Rowan officiating. Burial followed at the A.L. Stephens Cemetery in Clayton under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.
Richard O'lean Williams was born Dec. 18, 1958 in Arcadia, Florida to Evelin Marie (Moran) and Richard Emanuel Williams, Jr. and passed away Jan. 14, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Richard was involved in bible college, built homes, and worked on drilling rigs. He was outgoing and liked to make people smile, he was a hard working man who didn't mind getting his hands dirty. He had a heart of gold but had a bear instinct who loved his family and friends dearly.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Williams; daughters Crystal Williams, and Christina Farhat and husband William; sons Richard Shane Williams and Tommy Greenmyer and wife Brandi; grandchildren Dakota Williams, Clayton Williams, Triston Williams, Aiden Williams, Debra Williams, Sarah Cruz and husband Adam, Jonathon Wood and Juniper, and Annissa Dinwiddie; great grandchildren Weston Walden, Aiden Cruz, Abe Cruz, Axton Cruz and Brayden Hill; sisters Helen Dillard and Melissa Jones; brother, James Williams and wife, Ruth.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, William Farhat and his wife Kristy; and his great grandson, Physher Farhat.
Greg Smith
Funeral service for Gregory “Greg” Don Smith, 65, of Pocola is 9:30 am Friday at Community Bible Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas with burial following at the National Cemetery at 11 a.m.
He passed away Jan.13, 2024. Services are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home.
Survivors are his nephews and nieces; numerous and great nephews and great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents Josh and Edna Smith, and brother, Phil Smith.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Pocola.
Pallbearers are Jimmy Roll, Harper Billingsley, Ronnie Smith, Dewayne Thompson, Don Minot and Allen Ward. Honorary pallbearers are fellow Navy shipmates on the USS Inchon and The Breakfast Club.
You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.
Doris Clark
Funeral service for Doris Jean Clark, 71, of Cameron is 10 a.m. Thursday at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola with Ronnie Robertson officiating.
Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola.
She was born Feb. 11, 1952 in Torrence, California to Ruby (Cox) Fountain and Roland Fountain and passed away Jan. 15, 2024 in Tulsa.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Benny Clark; children Ben Clark and wife Jerri, Monti Owens and husband Jay; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters Mary Smith and husband Jack, and Stephanie Prescott and husband Roger; brother Drew Fountain and wife Rose; and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roland "Johnny" Fountain; mother, Ruby (Cox) Fountain; brother, Roland Fountain.
Pallbearers are Dallas Canada, George Swindle, Thomas Whitecotton, Roger Prescott, Anthony Whitecotton and Emmet Vancamp.
Tonya Jo Pearl
Tonya Jo Pearl was born Feb. 24, 1977 and passed away Jan. 12, 2024.
The family will hold a family service.
She is survived by her fiancé, Michael Carter; sons Wyatt Pearl, Dillon Pearl and Lee Pearl; parents Jim and Jody Carr; sister Sylvia Montoya; three nieces; one nephew; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preston Robinson
Funeral service for Preston Kelly Robinson of Heavener was Wednesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Chapel in Heavener with Reverend Joe Ray officiating.
Burial followed in the Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
He was born December 25, 1961 in Tahlequah to Gillan Dean and Bettye J. (Stringer) Robinson and passed away Jan. 10, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 62.
Preston was a life-long resident of the area and a 1980 graduate of Heavener High School. He worked as the Fueling Technician for McAlester Transportation. Preston was very proud of his Cherokee Heritage. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Preston will be deeply missed.
Surviving family members are his wife, Kimberly (Scantling) Robinson, of the home; two daughters Jessica Marie McGee of Dallas, Texas and Rachel Mae Snook of Heavener; one son, Andrew Tyler Stacy, of western Oklahoma; one sister Arminda Morales and husband Jesus of Poteau; nine grandchildren Zoey Grebb, Annabelle Snook, Ryder Snook, Amelia McGee, Quinn McGee, Sean McGee, Connor Stacy, Kynleigh Moss and Piper Stacy; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillian and Bettye (Stringer) Robinson; and his grandparents.
Pallbearers were Phineas Riddley, PJ Riddley, Casey Goodyear and Justin Robinson. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Taylor and David Tamplin.
To sign Preston’s online guestbook
visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Judy Thompson
Funeral services for Judy Thompson was Saturday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Pastor Tim Pool officiating.
Burial will follow in Blue Spring Cemetery in Gideon, at a later date. Funeral services were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro, Oklahoma. You can sign Judy's online quest book at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com
Judy Ann (Jones) Thompson was born at home in Nicut, Sept. 3, 1947 to Dallas and Aileen (Nelson) Jones and passed away at home in Eufaula surrounded by her children and brother Jan. 10, 2024.
Judy is survived by her daughter Sandie Kirkpatrick and husband Robert of Eufaula; daughter Crystal Howery and husband Lewis of Spiro; son Zachary Thompson and wife Bethany of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren Nate Kirkpatrick, Kylia Eastman and husband Harry, Katylin Howery and companion Richard Cochran. Daniel Howery and wife Chloe, Samuel Howery and fiance Ashley Swindle, Melody Thompson and Noah Thompson; great grandchildren: Trenton Blair, Charlee Martin, Cole Paulson, Willow Howery, Indie Howery and Wyatt Cochran; one brother Dallas (Snook) Jones and wife Kelly of Sallisaw; and numerous nieces & nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Loyd Thompson; mother Aileen and father Dallas Jones; sister Susie Pendergrass; and brother Tony Jones, Fred Jones and Jack Jones.
Judy was a devoted Christian her entire life. She was the church secretary and Sunday school teacher for many years. Her family described her as the most selfless, caring, and loving mother and Nana. She was the rock for her entire family; always there whenever she was wanted and needed. Judy always welcomed everyone into her home with open arms. She truly had a pure heart of gold. She loved shopping for others and was rarely seen without her hair and makeup done to perfection. She enjoyed a good boardgame and was extremely competitive. She was an avid gardener and also loved to mow the lawn. She loved cooking for family meals; always making sure everyone had a full belly (and something sweet afterwards).
Losing Judy feels like losing the sun. Our world feels a bit dimmer without her radiant light. But the beautiful thing about the sun is, even when it sets, it never truly leaves. It leaves behind a lingering glow, a beautiful promise of a new day. She has left us, but she leaves behind the glow of her love, the echo of her laughter, the memories of her stories, her values, her lessons and the imprints of her kindness. She will continue to live in each and every one of us.
As we bid farewill for now, let us remember not with tears, but with smiles. Let us remember her heart, warming laughter, her selfless love, and her unwavering spirit. Let us celebrate her life and forever carry her in our hearts. Although she may be gone from this earth, her boundless love will continue to live on through her children and grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Zachary Thompson, Nate Kikpatrick, Daniel Howery, Samuel Howery, Trenton Blair and Alvin Blaylock. Honorary pallbearers were Lewis Howery and Robert Kirkpatrick.
Eloise Gamble
FORT SMITH, Ark.--A memorial service for Eloise Powell Gamble, 99, of Fort Smith, Arkansas was Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Mike Franklin officiating.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.
Eloise was born Dec. 30, 1924 in Bokoshe to Mabel Pauline (Folsom) Powell and Rufus Augustus Powell and passed away Jan. 1, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Eloise was a world traveler and visited all 50 states and 35 countries. She loved to cook, crochet, and do other needle work and loved her family and friends dearly.
Survivors include her daughters Kiawana Altman, Gayle Anne Schardt, and Teresa Norris; daughter-in-law, Ja Gamble.; five granddaughters; three grandsons; and numerous great grand children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Gamble; sons Robert Todd Gamble, R.C. Gamble, Jr., Dan Gamble and Lincoln Gamble; sister, Maxine Taylor; niece, Glenna Taylor; son-in-law; Doyle Schardt; and daughter-in-law, Loretta House Gamble.
Virginia Patton
Funeral service for Virginia Lee Patton, 87, of Pocola was Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola with Brother Paul Walker, Brother Jeff Beshears and Brother Kyle Jarnagin officiating.
Burial followed at the Old Bokoshe Cemetery in Bokoshe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She was born Oct. 20, 1936 in Bokoshe to Naomi Lee Branson and Everett Statham and passed away Jan. 12, 2024 in Greenwood, Arkansas.
Survivors include sons Brian Croy Patton, James Keith Patton and wife Trina; grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband James Patton.
Pallbearers were Brian Lee Patton, Brian James Patton, Christopher Jackson, Joseph Nester, Eli Nester and Daniel Thomas.
Carol Hunter
Funeral service for Carol Hunter, 71, of Poteau was Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating.
Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She was born Aug. 13, 1952 in Poteau to Ortha(Cagle)Brasher and Jack Brasher and passed away Jan. 8, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Survivors include her husband, John Hunter; sisters, Donna Thornburg, and Dianne Walker; grandson, Johnathon Fugate.
She was preceded in death by her sons Richard Fugate, and Keith Fugate; parents, Jack and Ortha Brasher; sister, Sada Harris; brother, Ray Brasher, Tim Brasher, Mark Brasher and Loyd Caroll.
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