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--Philippians 4:9
Heavener School menu for Thursday
Breakfast: Oatmeal and cheese biscuit
Lunch: Chicken cheese and rice
Jason Ray Lamb
Memorial Service for Jason Ray Lamb, 53, of Bokoshe is 1 p.m. Saturday at Vineyard Community Church (5211 South 29th Street) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Cremation is under the direction of Grace Funeral Service in Poteau.
Jason was born Dec. 14, 1969 in Marysville, California to Shirley (Toledo) and Ronald Ray Lamb and passed away Sept. 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City.
. Jason was passionate about sharing his love for Jesus and called Vineyard Fort Smith his church. He had a need for speed that was apparent every time he rode a motorcycle or drove a sports car; both of which he loved as much as he loved fixing up old trucks. Jason loved his family and if you were a friend you were family to him. He was always willing to help anyone without expecting anything in return. His charismatic personality, infectious smile, and deep love for everyone will be truly missed.
Survivors include his daughter, London Bolen; son, Jason Smith; sisters Lorie Lamb, and Rhonda Dunigan and husband Brian; brother Jeff Lamb and wife Crystal; grandchildren Madison, Kaden, Kyndall, Landon, and Chanzler; aunt, Delores Holloway, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie and Debbie Lamb; son, Devon Duane Smith; grandparents Margie and John Lamb
You may leave an online message at www.gracemanorfh.com.
Joyce Tankersley
Funeral Service for Joyce Lee Tankersley, 91, of Cameron is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Reverend Gus Calvo officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She was born Aug. 7, 1932 in Blackwell to Lydia Lucille (Hostmyer) Kelso and Robert Lewis Kelso and passed away Sept. 26, 2023 in Cameron.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Minor Tankersley; 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.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Lewis Kelso, Jr.; great grandsons William "Liam" Lyon and Jude Mapes; and great granddaughter, Emberley Madison
Pallbearers are Christopher Tankersley, Kyle Ward, Zach Tankersley, Breydon Tankersley, Jalen Ward, Gage Graham, Keith Haynes and Tracy Morris. Honorary pallbearers are Eli Mapes, Austin Jarvis, Anthony Freeman, Jarrett Cannon, Timmy Adams and Dennis Morris.
Visitation is Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tracey Freeman
Tracey Freeman, 56, of the Hontubby community was born June 13, 1967 in Talihina to Melvin Ray and Maxine (Jones) McCoy and passed away Sept. 25, 2023 surrounded by her family in her home in the Hontubby community.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Hodgen School Gymnasium with Brother David Hardin and Brother Bob Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Tracey had a love for God that most can only dream of. Her faith was seen in how she lived her life. Tracey was a prayer warrior. She loved her family and her grandsons were her world. Tracey loved to garden, vacation with her family, camp, and ride the razor. She loved her school family; pre-k was where she was meant to be. Tracey will be loved and missed by all she touched.
Tracey is survived by her husband, Ray Freeman, of the home; one daughter, Farron Crouch, of the Hontubby community; one sister Sherry Hilderbrand and husband Jim of Poteau; one brother,
Joshua McCoy, of Poteau; two grandsons Eli Crouch and Tate Crouch of the Hontubby community; one sister-in-law, Donna Huckaby, of Heavener; one brother-in-law Larry Davis and wife Barbara of Muskogee; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
Tracey is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Maxine McCoy; her son, Jacob Freeman; her mother-in-law, Liz Goodier and husband Grouch; brother-in-law, Clinton Huckaby; and one niece, Windy Davis.
Pallbearers are Stephen Huckaby, Bryan Huckaby, Garrett Huckaby, Kyler Terry, Cody McCoy, Eli Crouch, Logan Hilderbrand and Chris Hackney.
Viewing will begin at noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. until noon, Thursday. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Tracey’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Ferna Lee Nunley
Funeral service for Ferna Lee Nunley, 83, of Poteau is 2 p.m. Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She passed away Sept. 25, 2023 and was born Dec. 2, 1939 in Tahoma.
Surviving family members are two children Sharon Nunley of Lavaca, Arkansas and Robert Nunley Jr and wife Rita of Mountain Home, Arkansas; sister, Ruby Potter, of Panama; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L Nunley; her mother and father; and brothers Harold Arter and JR Arter.
Pallbearers are her grandsons Evan Golden, Jeremy Golden, Tyler Nunley, Bryce Nunley, Nick Nunley, and Lee Pruitt. Honorary pallbearers are Harold Arter Jr., and Troy Don Howerton.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
William Sides
Memorial Service for William "W.C." Sides, 66, of Spiro is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3860 in Spiro.
He was born Nov. 26, 1956 in Casa Grande, Arizona to Ora Lee (Wixon) Sides and William Thomas Jefferson Sides and passed away Sept. 15, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
W. C. was an avid fisherman, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Spiro #3860 where he served as state president.
W.C. is survived by his daughters Misty Brown and husband Johnny, Nancy Vinsant and husband Mitchell, Cacy Dollar, and Lacy Thompson; sister Irma Sides; grandchildren Cody and wife Monica, Gabriel, Chance, Alexander, Reed, Dustin, Kadee, Darrin, Emily, Ty, Bryston, and Rickie; great grandchildren Payton, Ember, and Kashton; and nephew, Tom Sides and wife, Denese; and numerous other nieces, nephews and family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents William "Jack" and Ora Lee Sides; wife, Debra Rose Sides; sisters Joyce Garret, Francis Sides, and Rebbeca Lynn Sides; and brothers Tom Sides and Richard Earl Sides.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spiro FOE #3860.
19349 Eagles Ln. Spiro, OK, 74959
You may leave an online message at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Hamilton
Nancy Hamilton, 86, of Tahlequah (formerly of Heavener) was born May 19, 1937 in Okmulgee to Theodore “Ted” and Bernice (Smith) Livesay and passed away surrounded by her family Sept. 21, 2023 in Tahlequah.
Funeral service was Tuesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Reverend Shana Dry officiating. Burial followed in Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Nancy was raised in Heavener and graduated from Heavener High School in 1955. Nancy and Jim married June 1, 1957. She continued her education and graduated from Northeastern State University in 1987. Nancy was an exceptional wife, mother, and homemaker. She was known to always be involved with her kid’s extracurricular activities. Nancy actually started the first baseball PeeWee League in Heavener. She stayed involved with her church, the Heavener United Methodist Church. She was very involved with the youth choir and puppet ministry. Nancy was a supportive wife to Jim during his legislative years. Her home was kept immaculate and ready at any moment for a visit from her kids and grandchildren, who affectionately called her “MeMaw”. She will be greatly missed with only fond, loving memories.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Melissa Todd and husband Mike of Tahlequah; one son and daughter-in-law Dr. Lance Hamilton and wife Darla of Centerton, Arkansas; one brother and sister-in-law Tim Livesay and wife Carla of Tahlequah; eight grandchildren
Kelly Henderson, Ryne Frank, Jacob Todd, Josh Todd, Jayme Todd, Jillian Todd, Nicole Skinner and Jillian Ollie; 13 great-grandchildren; two nephews; numerous other relatives and a host of many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ted and Bernice Livesay; her husband of 61 years, Jim Hamilton; one brother, Tedd Ray Livesay; her grandparents Richard and Maggie Livesay, John and Deanna Smith; and one granddaughter, Elaine Hamilton.
Pallbearers were her grandsons
Selena Zimmerman
Funeral Service for Selena Zimmerman, 38, of Cameron was Monday at Victory Worship Center in Spiro with Wayne Wedge and Reverend Tim Painter officiating.
Burial followed at the Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She was born March 24, 1985 in Tom Green County, Texas and passed away Sept. 20, 2023 in Cameron.
Survivors include her husband, Nick Zimmerman; daughter, Alexis Zimmerman; son, John Zimmerman; and parents Velta Eatmon, Wayne and Raylene Wedge.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Dean Eatmon; and papa, Jerry Eatmon.
Pallbearers were Wayne Wedge, Brandon Wedge, Alexander Cardenas, Maddox Cardenas, Austin Zimmerman, Jordan Diaz, Aiden Diaz and Jacob Gregory. Honorary pallbearers were Fernando and Chandler Cardenas, Arturo Cardenas, Kay Lynch and the Panama booster club members.
Norma Jordan
The family of Norma Kaye Jordan, 86, of Spiro will hold private services at a later date.
Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.
Norma was born Oct. 6, 1936 in Edgemont, Arkansas to Jewel Singleton and passed away Sept. 18, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
She loved to walk her dog, Sadie and take her to the park. Norma also enjoyed camping and fishing.
Survivors include her sons Keith Reinhardt and wife Ellen, and Doug Reinhardt; daughter, Brenda Rivers; grandchildren Joshua Fisher, Tylynn Solomon, Denne Reinhardt Bobby Reinhardt and Crystal Reed; great grandchildren Jamie English, Rylee Reinhardt, Atton Reinhardt and Wyatt Reindhardt; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jewel Singleton; sister, Jolfay Henson; brother, Keith Jordan; and nephews Scott Henson and Robbie Jordan.
You may leave an online message at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.
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