LeFlore County newsletter 4-25-2024

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Bible verse of the day

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7 NIV

Obituary for Amanda Smith

Funeral Service for Amanda Leann Smith, 36, of Pocola is11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Memorial Chapel in Poteau with Pastor Ronnie Robertson officiating.

Burial will follow at the Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau.
Amanda was born Sept. 14, 1987 in Poteau to Monica Rose (Sharp) Mosley and passed away April 17, 2024 in Pocola.

Amanda loved doing her own nails often times using her favorite colors, sapphire blue, purple and pink. She loved going to the lake and driving her boat and camping. She was a model employee who loved animals. Amanda enjoyed sitting by her fish pond. Her babies were her everything, she loved to play with her children. There was nothing to not love about Panser.

Survivors include her daughters Autumn Smith, Summer Stults; and son, Aiden Stults; parents Monica and Howard Mosley; brother, Triston Smith; step brothers Jonathan Mosley and Tommy Smith; step sisters Heather Mosley, Myranda Williams, Kendra Dawn Brown and Katyra Smith; grandfather, Don Sharp, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her step father, Calvin Edward Stone; and grandparents Aretha Brown, Charles and Doris Smith.

Pallbearers will be Triston Smith, Jonathan Mosley, Tracy Turner, Bill Gardner, Vincent Reed, Jeff White, and Justin Johnson.

Viewing and Visitation is Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Obituary for Galen Sullens

Funeral services for Galen Sullins, 88, of Spiro is 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Spiro with Reverend James Smith officiating.

Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. 
Galen  was born June 21, 1935 in Red Rock to Veva (Fessenden) Sullins and Alvin Ike Sullins and passed away April 21, 2024 in Spiro. 

Galen was married to Loretta Faye Gentry on July 17, 1965 in Spiro,

He was married to the love of his life for 59 years. They built a wonderful life together and had a lifetime of wonderful memories together. Galen was a member of the Spiro First Baptist Church for 59 years, he served on the Carl Albert State College Board of Regents for 15 years, the Board of Directors for Spiro Schools Excellence in Education for 21 years and also the Oklahoma Pharmacy Board. Galen was an avid runner, participating in many marathons and qualifying for the Boston Marathon. He loved golfing, gardening, and took care of the Spiro City Park area by planting many dogwood trees, beautiful flowers, and bushes.

He gained the name Papaw from his grandchildren which he loved but Galen truly adored and enjoyed his great granddaughters.  He loved them above anything, some might say even more than the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Saint Louis Cardinals. Galen was the epitome of kindness and goodness and was the most caring and giving person. He was loved by so many and will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him.

Surviving family members are his wife, Loretta Sullins; sons Danny Sullins and wife Pam, Bob Sullins and Doug Sullins; grandchildren Tyson Sullins and wife Megan, Zachary Sullins and wife Katie, Jayce Sullins and wife Jamie; great grandchildren Payton, Jentry, Jaycie, River and Laklyn, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

Galen was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray Sullins, Max Sullins; sister, Myrna Sullins George; sister-in-law, Mary Sullins, and brother-in-law, Delbert George.

The family will visit with friends 5-7 p.m.Thursday at the funeral home. 

Pallbearers are Danny Sullins, Tyson Sullins, Zach Sullins, Jayce Sullins, Bob Sullins and Doug Sullins.  Honorary pallbearers are Duane George, Kevin George, Jeff Sullins, David Sullins, Steve Sullins, Enie Tobler and John Redwine.

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

Gean Davlin

Funeral service for Gean Arthur Davlin, 86, of Shady Point was  Wednesday at the Calvary Church in Poteau with Tim Painter officiating.

Burial followed at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro,  under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau.
He was born Oct. 16, 1937 in Winthrop, Arkansas to Ruthie Bell (Bland) Davlin and Benjamin Franklin Davlin and passed away April 19, 2024 in Pocola. 

Gean loved to hunt, fish, and was an avid car enthusiast. He was a welder by trade and could make anything out of nothing. Gean loved the Lord, praying, and even when dementia took over, he still knew Jesus until the very end.

Survivors include his children Rev. Sandra Pierce and husband Mike, Sharon Johnson and husband Jerry, Sylvia Davlin-Trotter, Gean Davlin, Jr. and wife Susan, Sarah Davlin, Maureen Jones, and Brian Simpson and wife Cassie; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister Mahaskie Stone; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.
He was preceded  in death by his Parents; son Seth Davlin; grandson Tyler Davlin; and siblings Stanley Davlin, Luther Davlin, and Dixie Stewart.

Pallbearers were Brian Simpson, Dylan Davlin, Eric Johnson, Josh Johnson, Andrew Martinez, Alex Valdez and Gunnar Johnson.

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

Lonnie Hale

Funeral services for Lonnie Hale were Friday at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe with Pastor Larry Stacy and Liniel Hall officiating.

Burial followed at the Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau.  

Lonnie was born Oct. 21, 1949 in Monroe to Zena Mae (Pruitt) and James Hale and passed away April 16, 2024 at his home in Monroe, surrounded by his three daughters. 

Lonnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking and photography. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years where he was an aerial photographer. Lonnie devoted more than three decades to teaching, finding immense joy in guiding the academic journey of his students, who were the heart of his profession.    

Survivors include his daughters Naomi Gunter and husband J.R., Rachel Brown and husband Chris, and Sarah Green and husband James; nine grandchildren Greg Gunter and wife Alicia, Brad Gunter and wife Ashley, Britt Brown and wife Callie, Megan Carter and husband Jacob, Gaven Brown and wife Lexi, Hunter Wilson, Remington Wright and husband Alex, Rebecca Thompson and husband Jacob,  and Khloe Green; 10 great grandchildren Levi, Britlie, Cooper, Cassius, Haisley, Jackson, Micah, Kitt, Willow, and Lonnie May;  two brothers Jim Hale and wife Judy and Al Hale; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, friends and also a special niece, Amanda Menke.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Zena; his wife, Judy Hale; and numerous brothers and one sister.

Lonnie's pallbearers were Britt Brown, Gaven Brown, James Green, Alex Wright, Jacob Carter, Chris Brown, J.R. Gunter and Jacob Thompson.  Honorary pallbearers were Cooper Brown, Kitt Wright, Jackson Carter, Cassius Brown, Greg Gunter, Brad Gunter and Levi Gunter.

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