Bible verse of the day
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalms 23:4
Today in history
1995
U.S. space shuttle docks with Russian space station
On June 29, 1995, the American space shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir to form the largest man-made satellite ever to orbit the Earth. This historic moment of cooperation between former rival space programs was also the 100th human space mission in American history... read more
American Revolution
1776
South Carolina's Edward Rutledge opposes independence
Art, Literature and Film History
1613
1956
Marilyn Monroe weds playwright Arthur Miller
1967
The Rolling Stones fight the law, and the law wins
1967
Actress Jayne Mansfield dies in car crash
1969
Harlem Cultural Festival begins
2003
Academy Award-winning actress Katharine Hepburn dies at age 96
COLD WAR
1974
Soviet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defects from USSR
Crime
2001
Boston doctor found guilty of killing wife
LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
1974
Isabel Perón takes office as Argentine president
Sports
1950
U.S. World Cup team wins unlikely victory over England
1958
Pelé leads Brazil to first World Cup title
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
1972
Supreme Court strikes down death penalty
World War I
1917
Greece breaks diplomatic ties with the Central Powers
World War II
1941
Germans capture Lvov—and slaughter ensues
Funeral service for Mary Faye McCullough
Funeral service for Mary Faye McCullough, 87, of Red Oak is 10 a.m. Tuesday at North Rock Creek Church in Red Oak with Johnny Montgomery, and Frank Harris officiating.
Burial will follow at North Rock Creek in Red Oak, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.
She was born March 8, 1937 in Wilburton to Henryetta Bambeck and Bill Sparks and passed away June 27, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy Sparks, Drew Sparks, (Twin) Jim Ray Sparks, Johnny Sparks, and Gary Sparks.
Pallbearers are Jeremy Fields, Jaden White, Jarod Downing, Kyle Holbird, Eric Holbird and Caleb Holbird.
Honorary Pallbearers areBeau Brewer, Dillon Morris, and Brandon Downing.
Visitation will be Monday, July 1, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm at the funeral home.
You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.