All Obituaries

Betty Louise Keeney, age 77 passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Paris, TX. Services are pending.

Melissa Ann Loucks Jackson, age 61 passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on October 7, 1962 in Midwest City, OK the daughter of Al and Shirlene Loucks. Melissa was a 1981 graduate of Haworth High School.  Melissa was a homemaker and worked several years as a Jailer at the McCurtain County Jail. She enjoyed making candy at Christmas, attending Choctaw Senior Trips and going on a cruise with her sisters. Melissa was a devoted mother and grandmother...

Mister Billy Wayne Hill, 88 of Goodwater, OK passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home with family by his side. Bill was born July 17, 1935 in Harlington, TX to Luther Edward and Ina Leona (Tapley) Hill. He lived in Goodwater area most of his life. February 11, 1953 in the Jadie Community, Bill married the love of his life, Della Jean Shelton. Soon after they were wed, Bill went to work for Boeing Aircraft as an electrician, where he travelled from Washington to Maine overhauling...

Autumn Faith Davis, age 31 passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in New Boston, TX. She was born October 12, 1992 in Talihina, OK, the daughter of Brian and Rachel Clark. She worked for Choctaw Nation Daycare, Choctaw Nation Plaza and Choctaw Nation Clinic in Idabel. Autumn enjoyed reading and was a devoted mother who loved her children and spending time with them. She was affiliated with Bethel Baptist Church and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was preceded in death by her...

Brenda Weir, age 84 passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Brenda Weir age 84 gained her Halo on April 15, 2024 in Idabel, OK. Brenda was born March 11, 1940 in New Orleans, LA the daughter of Enci and Martha Bradley. Brenda was an extraordinary Social Service/Activity Director for over 20 years. She was a librarian which explains why she loves books and to read. She likes music and the study of different arts, bingo, and helping others. Brenda had an amazing personality that kept a smile...

A celebration in the life of Jerry “Choctaw” Philistine Tidwell, 81 of Enid, OK will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Aubrey Thompson will be officiating the service. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Services are under the guidance of White Funeral Services.  Jerry Philistine Tidwell was born December 16, 1942 in Oklahoma to AB Tidwell and Leona (Jessie) Tidwell and passed away on...

Wanda Lou (Shields) Coffman, age 82 of Idabel, OK passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on January 12, 1942 in Idabel, OK, the daughter of Jack and Johnnie Mae Williams One of her favorite pastimes was making jelly and jam for her family and friends. She spent many hours sharing stories with her loved ones. Wanda loved her children and grandchildren with a passion and enjoyed spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jack...

Douglas Wade Pollard, age 88 passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, OK. He was born on May 21, 1935 in Pollard Community, OK the son of Olin and Mary Pollard. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a road foreman for McCurtain County for more than 20 years. He enjoyed watching westerns and sports, in addition to working his cattle for many years. Doug loved his family and spending time with them. He was a member of...

Jimmie Dale "JD" Roberson, age 85 of Idabel, OK woke up in the presence of Jesus on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Idabel. He was born on October 24, 1938 in Liberty, TX, the son of James Hamilton Roberson and Mildred Savoal Yokem Roberson. JD married Muriel Farley on February 5, 2005 at Idabel, OK. JD pipelined and was a heavy equipment mechanic. He enjoyed welding and fabrication. JD was an avid sports fan, especially enjoyed watching the OKC Thunder and the Carl Albert Titan...

Glenn Maxwell McKelvy, age 84 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home in Haworth, OK. He was born on June 24, 1939 in Prescott, AR, the son of Roy Benjamin McKelvy and Bertha Mae McBride McKelvy. Glenn worked in saw mills where he was a Master Saw Filer. He enjoyed collecting old model cars and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a member of the Valliant Assembly of God Church and had lived most of his life in this area.  He was preceded in death...