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But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Central National Bank would like to congratulate the Panama High School baseball team for making it to state. CNB team member Jamie Harris presented a check to Coach Chris Gollihare to provide dinner as they're away battling it out for the state championship. Good luck, Razorbacks!
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Today in history
1945
Allied nations worldwide celebrate V-E Day
Great Britain, the United States and several other countries celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazis during World War II... read more
19th CENTURY
1846
Future president Zachary Taylor fights the Battle of Palo Alto
Art, Literature and Film History
1963
American moviegoers get their first view of James Bond in "Dr. No"
1976
The theme song from "Welcome Back, Kotter" is the #1 song in America
2010
Betty White becomes oldest "Saturday Night Live" host
Civil War
1864
General Lee's army beats Grant's Union troops to Spotsylvania
Cold War
1984
Soviets announce boycott of 1984 Olympics
Early U.S.
1792
Militia Act establishes conscription under federal law
Exploration
1541
Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto reaches the Mississippi
Native American History
1973
American Indian Movement (AIM) ends occupation of Wounded Knee
NATURAL DISASTERS & ENVIRONMENT
1902
Mount Pelée begins to erupt, burying Caribbean city
U.S. Presidents
1884
Vietnam War
1970
Nixon defends invasion of Cambodia
World War I
1919
New celebration of Armistice Day proposed
World War II
1945
High-ranking Nazi Hermann Göring is captured by the U.S. Seventh Army
Obituary for Cheryl Hornback
HOWE--Cheryl Jean Hornback of Howe was born Aug. 17, 1955 in Heavener to Oral and Louise (Hampton) Hornback and passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 in Poteau at the Oaks Healthcare Center at the age of 68.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Joe Haydon Hall and Pastor Brandon Lopez officiating.
Burial will follow in the Howe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Cheryl was raised in Howe and attended Heavener Elementary and Bost School in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Heavener. Cheryl moved to the Oaks Healthcare Center in Poteau Jan. 1, 2006. Our family appreciates the great care that Cheryl received by all the staff during her 18+ years there. Cheryl will be missed by all whom loved and knew her.
She is survived by two sisters Linda Hall and husband Joe Haydon of Howe, and Kellie Lopez and husband Mike of Van Buren, Arkansas;
One niece Christie Hillebrand and husband Brian;
Four nephews Russell Hall and wife Lori, Randall Hall and wife Paula, Brandon Lopez and wife Shauna, and Kendall Lopez and wife Andrea;
Five great-nephews;
Seven great-nieces;
Two great-great-nephews;
One great-great-niece;
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oral and Louise Hornback.
Pallbearers are her family.
Viewing is from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
To sign Cheryl’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Obituary for Nita Alirez
HOWE--Nita Kay Alirez of Howe was born Jan. 23, 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Donnie and Joan (Geboe) Stroud and passed away May 1, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 60.
Funeral service was Tuesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Gene Heflin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
She was a long-time resident of the area and a homemaker. Nita enjoyed caring for her family and spending time with them, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to Wister Lake to watch the sunset. Nita will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her father, Donnie Stroud; one daughter, Samantha Alirez; one son, Matt Alirez; two sisters Michelle Stroud and Dawn Stroud; one brother, Leif Stroud; three grandchildren Tyler Alirez, Raini Baskins and Taos Alirez; numerous other relatives and host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Stroud and her husband, Herman Alirez.
Pallbearers were Matt Alirez, Jimmy Young, Mark Decker, Chono Trent, Dale Hutchins and Josh Pope.
To sign Nita’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Obituary for Alicja Barcheers
SHADY POINT--Funeral service for Alicja Bess (Overose) Barcheers, 41, of Shady Point is 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Memorial Chapel in Poteau with Reverend Doyle Martin officiating.
Burial will follow at Knothole Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau.
Alicja was born Feb. 21, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri to Vala Jean (Walworth) Patrych and Marek Patrych and passed away May 4, 2024 in Shady Point.
Alicja married Michael Lee Barcheers on June 15, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Alicja loved the Kansas City Chiefs. She was a wonderful nurse for over 20 years and she truly loved her patients. She was employed by Brookdale Assisted living, the last four years working at their Fort Smith location. Alicja had a connection with everyone she cared for, she most certainly had a heart of gold.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Lee Barcheers; daughter, Riley Overose; son, Chase Overose; parents Marek and Vala Patrych; brother Justin Patrych and wife Celeste; mother-in-law, Donnia Barcheers; brother and sister in-law Cody and Crystal Barcheers, numerous other relatives and loved ones.
Viewing and visitation is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 5 -7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Roger Barcheers, Kale Barcheers, Mason Barcheers, Justin Patrych, David Amos and Ryan Lewis.
You may leave an online message at www.gracemanorfh.com.
Service planned for Glenda Midgley
POTEAU--Funeral service for Glenda Gail Midgley, 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 was born Jan. 31, 1941 in Poteau to Johnnie (Johnson) Dorey and Wilford "Buster" Dorey, Jr. and passed away May 6, 2024 in Heavener.
Survivors include her husband, JC Midgley, of 63 years; children Johnnie Clint Midgley and wife Melissa of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Teresa Holt and husband Stephen of Tulsa, Jenni Maggard and husband Joe Bill of Howe; four grandchildren Paige Anderson, Colt Midgley, Shea Holt and Lane Maggard; sister Letha Graves and husband Jimmie; and brother, Rickey Dorey and wife Vicki.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnnie Midgley, Stephen Holt, Joe Bill Maggard, Shea Holt, Colt Midgley and Lane Maggard.
Open visitation is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.