LCJ newsletter 4-20-2025

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Daily Bible verse

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

Ricky Allen Wright funeral service planned

Ricky Allen Wright of Heavener went home to be with the Lord and Savior April 14, 2025. Ricky was born Aug. 15, 1980 in Talihina to Donald “Buddy” Wright and Carolyn (Brimage) Wright-Conaway at the age of 44.

A memorial service to celebrate Ricky’s life is 10 a.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Josh James officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Ricky was a longtime resident of the area and attended Heavener High School. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 43. Ricky loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, driving a semi-truck to anywhere without hesitation. His CB handle was “Run Run Ricky”.

He is survived by two precious sons, who were the light of his life Tucker Wright and Hudson Wright of Heavener; the mother of his sons, Treasure Wright, of Heavener; three sisters Teresa Loomis and husband Jerry Don of Heavener, Sheree Burkhart of Dallas, Texas, and Donna Woodral of Claremore; nephews Christopher Bradford of Heavener, Cody Fox of Wister, Michael Fox of Heavener, and Ronald Steelman of Dallas, Texas; his nieces Nicole Fox Callahan of Poteau and Shannon Steelman Ludington of Oklahoma City; special cousins Debo and Sandy Slater of Waldron, Arkansas; several other loved ones and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Danny Ray Fox; and a nephew, Richard “Freddie” Kunze.

To sign Ricky’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

Kayle Archey funeral services planned

Kayle Archey of Howe was born June 14, 1950 in Indiana to Harry and Gloria (Jordan) Fulk and passed away April 18, 2025 in Howe at the age of 74.

Graveside services for Kayle are 2 p.m. Monday at Fairhill Cemetery Pavillion in Cameron. Burial will follow in Fairhill Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Kayle was a long-time resident of the area and a miner in gold mining. Kayle was extremely steadfast in her faith. She loved spending time with her family and being outdoors. Kayle was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors are one daughter Cherlyn Forehand and husband Udell; one sister, Sarah Barnes; one brother, James Fulk; two grandchildren Michael Forehand, and Shannon Roberson and husband Dusty; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters-in-law Rhonda Barnett and husband Michael, and Charlotte Perkins and husband Richie; two brothers-in-law Quint Archey, and Russell Archey and wife Darla; numerous other loved ones and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Gloria Fulk; four brothers; and one sister.

To sign Kayle’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.