LCJ weekly newsletter 7-25-2024

Thursday's newsletter

Today’s Bible verse

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Death notice for Donald Phillips

Donald Keith Phillips was born on June 17, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Darryl and Suzane (Bird) Phillips.

He spent his earliest years in Iowa before moving with his family to Florida. They moved to Heavener when Don was 9-years-old, where they stayed. He attended Heavener Public Schools.

Don married his high school sweetheart, Kim Steelman, on June 23, 1982, in Waldron, Arkansas. The couple moved to Tulsa, where he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics, graduating in September of 1985 with an A/P license and an IA certificate.

Don began working at the Sand Springs Airport, then he and Kim moved to Sallisaw, where he worked for a pilot and earned his private pilot license.

He enjoyed carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work - things he excelled at - and was always ready to tackle a problem no matter how difficult the task may have seemed.

Don had a unique sense of humor, and once people got to know him, they couldn't help but like him.

He loved his family, his friends, and church. At the time of his passing, he was a member of the South Heights Baptist Church of Sapulpa.

Don left this life and entered his heavenly home to be with his Savior on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents and two of his sisters Terry King and Debbie Marshall.

He leaves behind his wife, Kim; one daughter Autumn and her husband Kevin Merideth; a son Derek and his wife, Brittany; six grandchildren Noah, Braden, Eli, Bentley, Azlynn and Dextin; his sister Patti Alexander and husband Bob; his stepmother Pat Phillips; and an aunt Marilyn Johnson.

Perry Carter

Perry Lee Carter of Howe was born Feb. 3, 1953 in Fort Meyers, Florida to Jack Carter and Dorothy (Cheny) Wooten and passed away July 22, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 71.

Memorial service is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Brad Hill officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Perry was a longtime resident of the area with numerous friends. He was the owner of Carter’s Trucking and Excavating. Perry enjoyed being on the tractor baling hay, fishing with his dog Sugg, and eating seafood. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Perry was a great husband, father, papa, and friend. He will be deeply missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Carter; three children Michael Carter,

Kristie Carter and Carolyn Carter; one sister, Susan Whitemore; four brothers Randy Carter,

Donald Carter, Jerry Carter and Calvin Carter; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jack Carter and Dorothy (Cheny) Wooten; a step-brother, Larry; and his step-mom, Joan Carter.

The family will visit with friends Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

David Ray

David Duane Ray of Southwick, Massachusetts (formerly of Heavener) was born Jan. 26, 1953 in Stephenville, Newfoundland to Thomas Wesley Ray and Marilyn Jean (Sykes) Wyatt and passed away July 15, 2024 in Southwick, Massachusetts at the age of 71.

Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener,  with Brother Johnny Harris officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

David was a 1971 graduate of Heavener High School and worked for PTI Industries as a process technician. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. He loved deep sea fishing and was a world traveler.

He is survived by two sisters Shirley Ann Jenkins and husband Kenneth of Chester, Arkansas

And Laura Jean Kosal and husband Nejat of Ankara, Turkey;

One brother John Wesley Ray and wife Linda of Broken Bow

Nephews Wesley Ray, Scott Hansen, and Murat Kosal;

Nieces Andrea Sixkiller, Dilara Eristiren and Stephanie Sealy;

Numerous other loved ones and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and step-dad Marilyn Jean (Sykes) and Glenn Wyatt; one brother, James Anthony Ray; and a niece, Julie Hansen.

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

Daniel Karl

Memorial service for Daniel Dale Karl, 71, of Spiro was Wednesday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau.

Daniel was born Dec. 27, 1952 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Peggy (Carterette) Karl and Paul Ernest Karl and passed away July 5, 2024 in Fort Smith. 

He married Rhonda Ann Karl Dec. 30, 1989 in Pocola. Daniel loved to go camping, fishing, and most of all spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Karl; sons Chris Yancey and wife Billie, Daniel Karl, Randy Yancey and wife Katie, and Ethan Karl and wife Tiffany; grandchildren Christopher, Abby, Brandon, Hunner, Lyle, Kipton, Terry, Kaylee, Jordan and Zelda; sister Linda Skaggs and husband Roy; brother, Ricky Karl; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones, and friends.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Paul Karl, Jr.

You may leave an online message at www.gracemanorfh.com.