Thomas “Tom” Collins Services are pending for Thomas “Tom” Collins, 62, of Bokchito, Ok., who passed away on June 17, 2013 in Dension, Tx. Arrangements are being handled by Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home in Durant.
Dale Alan Myers Dale Alan Myers, 64, of Pottsboro, Texas was born June 2, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to Walter and Dorothy Myers and passed away peacefully at home Saturday June 15,2013. He married Helen Summers January 11, 1986 in Carrollton, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Helen Myers, four sons and daughter in-laws Jerry and Jessi of Savannah, TX., Chris and Casie of Carrollton, TX. Eric and Kelly of The Colony, TX., Johnny a...
Lynda Gardner Haislip Lynda Gardner Haislip a resident of Calera, Oklahoma passed away in Sherman, Texas on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 65 years 8 months and 8 days. She was born in Hemet, California to L.D. and Catherine Eileen (Wilson) Gardner on Wednesday, October 8, 1947.
Lynda was very talented; she published three books and wrote songs.
Mrs. Haislip is survived by her sons, Joey Dean and Elitha McBride of Bokchito, Oklahoma, Jami Haislip of Bokch...
Paul Ford Services for Paul Ford, 48, of Durant who passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2013 in Oklahoma City are pending with Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant.
Maxine Jewell Erwin Maxine Jewell Erwin, 71, of Fobb, Oklahoma passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at her home in Fobb. She was born on January 7, 1942 in Willis, Oklahoma to the late Fred Forguson and Lillie Mae Looney Forguson. She married Bobby Nolen Erwin on July 3, 1960 in Willis, Oklahoma.
Services will be Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 11:00 am at the Willis Cemetery, Willis, Oklahoma. Joe Patterson will officiate the services. Services will be under the di...
Rueben Lee Owens Services are pending with Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Oklahoma for Rueben Lee Owens, 43, of Platter, Oklahoma who passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at his home.
Gail Tyree Services are pending for Gail Tyree, 56, of Durant, Ok., who passed away June 17, 2013 in Durant. Arrangements are being handled by Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Ok.
Rickey Alan Ford Rickey Alan Ford Rickey Alan Ford Rickey Alan Ford, 56, of Heavener, OK. passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Muskogee, OK. Rick was born August 12, 1956 in Poteau, OK. to Eual John & Patsy Ruth (Tucker) Ford. He and Betty Mead were married February 23, 1979. He was Deputy Warden at Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center since 2010. JEHCC is a minimum security facility with over 700 offenders. Mr. Ford was overseer of the daily operations.
Deputy Warde...
Josephine Grimaudo Josephine Grimaudo Josephine Grimaudo Josephine Grimaudo, 87, of Mead passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. Services are pending with Brown’s Funeral Home in Durant, Ok.
George William Thompson George William Thompson George William Thompson George William Thompson, 77, of Colbert, Oklahoma passed away Friday June 14, 2013 at his home. Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Oklahoma.
Helen (Jean) McEachern Helen (Jean) McEachern was born July 11, 1941 in Bakersfield, California to James Allison and Helen Marie “Malone” Bailey and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2013 at the age of 71 years 11 months and 1 day. Helen was a hard worker, working in retail and customer service for most of her life.
Helen belonged to the Sisters of Gamma Psi and was very active at the RSVP Center of Durant; she was also a board member for CASA....
Loren Arthur Young Jr. Loren Arthur Young Jr., 54, of Caddo, Oklahoma was born Friday, August 1, 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas to Loren Young Sr. and Julia (Redden) Young and passed away from this life on June 12, 2013 at his home in Caddo. Loren attended Medomak Valley High School and came to Bryan County 14 years ago, where he has worked as a contractor doing many different jobs.
Loren was in the army and served his country from 1976-1979 and was stationed in Germa...
Jason Brian Simmons Jason Brian Simmons, age 36, of Cartwright Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Jason was born January 14, 1977 in Denison, Texas to Johnny and Barbara Simmons.
He is survived by his son, Gabriel Brian Simmons ; his sisters, Karrie Simmons and Dianne Cantrell; his nieces Brittney Glenn, Sydney Glenn, and Taylor Barrett; and his nephew Trenton Barrett; and many other relatives and friends....
Lucille May Weger Eckrote Lucille May Weger Eckrote passed from this life on April 14, 2013, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 96 years young. She was born to Grover Cleveland (Cleve) and Mildred Weger of Durant, Oklahoma, on December 21, 1916.
Lucille met her late husband, Henry, while working in Paris, Texas.They were married April 2nd, 1943, and had two beautiful daughters-Jan and Hilda Sue. After Henry’s death in 1954, Lucille remained in Durant and established t...
