Funeral Service for Amanda Leann Smith, 36 of Pocola, Oklahoma will be at 11:00am on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Grace Memorial Chapel in Poteau, Oklahoma with Pastor Ronnie Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma. Viewing and Visitation  Friday, April 26, 2024 from 9am - 7pm with family greeting friends from 4pm - 6pm at the funeral home.

Amanda was born on September 14, 1987 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Monica Rose (Sharp) Mosley and passed away on April 17, 2024 in Pocola, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her step father, Calvin Edward Stone; grandparents, Aretha Brown, Charles and Doris Smith. 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; son, Aiden Stults; parents, Monica and Howard Mosley; brother, Triston Smith; step brothers, Jonathan Mosley, Tommy Smith; step sisters, Heather Mosley, Myranda Williams,  Kendra Dawn Brown, Katyra Smith; grandfather, Don Sharp, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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

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

Alan Gray 69 years known as “Son Alan Gray” when he was a graduate of Poteau High School in 1972. Alan was born June 9, 1954 in Poteau, Ok and living with his wife of 33 years when he sadly left us on April 20, 2024 of natural causes.

 

Alan was survived by his wife, Kathy Gray, His daughter, Kayla McAlister, 3 grandchildren Garrett , Colton, and Kaylee McAlister of Lavaca, Arkansas,  His sister, Karla Ochoa,  two nephews, Justin and Dustin Ochoa and families of Greenwood, Arkansas, His aunt and uncle, Jack and Marilyn Armstrong of Poteau, Ok.

 

Alan was preceded in death of his mother and father, Gladys and Carl Gray of Poteau,Ok and children, Alan Mack Gray Jr and Alicia M Gray of Florida.

 

Alan was a soft hearted man and giving man. He would actually give his shirt off of his back, give food and shelter to anyone in need.  Alan’s hobbies were collecting antiques and lots and lots of baseball cards.

 

We will miss him dearly.  Alan will be cremated with a memorial on June 9, 2024 on Nyssa, Oregon. He asks for anyone to donate to the St, Jude’s Children’s Hospital in the memory of his name as this organization was close to his heart

 

Thank you and May God have Peace over the Gray Family.

Funeral services for Galen Sullins, 88 of Spiro, Oklahoma will be at 11:00am on Friday, April 26, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Spiro, Oklahoma with Reverend James Smith officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.  The family will visit with friends 5:00pm-7:00pm Thursday at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Danny Sullins, Tyson Sullins, Zach Sullins, Jayce Sullins, Bob Sullins, and Doug Sullins.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Duane George, Kevin George, Jeff Sullins, David Sullins, Steve Sullins, Enie Tobler, and John Redwine.

Galen Robert Sullins was born on June 21, 1935 in Red Rock, Oklahoma to Veva (Fessenden) Sullins and Alvin Ike Sullins and passed away on April 21, 2024 in Spiro, Oklahoma.  Galen  was married to Loretta Faye Gentry on July 17, 1965 in Spiro, Oklahoma. 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.

Galen 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.

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

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

Graveside Service for David Lee Hardin, 82 of Bokoshe, Oklahoma will be at 11:00am on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Oak Hill Cemetery with Minister Faith Lindley officiating. Services are under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma.

He was born on January 24, 1942 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Margie Ora (King) and Alston Harris Hardin and passed away on April 16, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. David was married to Salina Marie Kemp on October 5, 1979 in Durant, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Salina Hardin, daughter, Velvet Leight and husband Benard; sons, Tony Hardin; one sister, Judy Weeks and husband Jerry; numerous other family members and friends.

Funeral Service for Gean Arthur Davlin, 86 of Shady Point, Oklahoma will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Calvary Church in Poteau, Oklahoma with Tim Painter officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 9:00am - 8:00pm with family greeting friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home

Gean was born on October 16, 1937 in Winthrop, Arkansas to Ruthie Bell (Bland) Davlin and Benjamin Franklin Davlin and passed away on April 19, 2024 in Pocola, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his Parents; son Seth Davlin; grandson Tyler Davlin; and siblings Stanley Davlin, Luther Davlin, and Dixie Stewart.

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.

Pallbearers will be 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.

Sunday, April 21- Shepherd's Pie, Sweet Potato Casserole, Veggies.

Monday, April 22- Ribs, Cream Corn, Green Beans, Rolls, Loaded Baked Potato Soup.

Tuesday, April 23- Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Rolls, Chicken & Wild Rice Soup.

Wednesday, April 24- Brisket, Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Red Pepper Gouda Soup.

Thursday, April 25- Pork Carnitas, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Broccoli & Cheese Soup.

Friday, April 26- Chicken or Pork Kabobs, Grilled Veggies, Baked Potato.

Saturday, April 27- Grill and Salad Bar Only.

Funeral services for Lonnie Hale will be 10:00am on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, Oklahoma with Pastor Larry Stacy and Liniel Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Monroe Cemetery under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma. Viewing will be 9 am-7 pm Thursday at the funeral home . Lonnie's pallbearers are Britt Brown, Gaven Brown, James Green, Alex Wright, Jacob Carter, Chris Brown, J.R. Gunter, and Jacob Thompson. Honorary pallbearers are Cooper Brown, Kitt Wright, Jackson Carter, Cassius Brown, Greg Gunter, Brad Gunter, and Levi Gunter.

Lonnie Eugene Hale was born on October 21, 1949 in Monroe, Oklahoma to Zena Mae (Pruitt) and James Hale and passed away on April 16, 2024 at his home in Monroe surrounded by his three daughters. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Zena; his wife, Judy Hale; and numerous brothers and one sister. Lonnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, and photography. He served in the U.S. Air Force for twelve 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, 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, Khloe Green; ten 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.

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

Memorial Service for Joshua Matthew Janway, 4 of Howe, Oklahoma will be at 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma. 

Joshua was born on November 17, 2019 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Teresa Arlene (Wade) Janway and Jacob Matthew Janway and passed away on April 14, 2024 in Howe, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by his grandpa, John Janway; and uncles, Aaron Janway, and Josh Lail.

Survivors include his parents, Teresa and Jacob Janway; sisters, Paityn Avila and husband, Kevin, and Paisley Janway; brother, Easton Janway; grandparents, Geneva Janway, and Jill Wade; aunts, Courtney Strickland (Nae Nae) and husband Daney; Amanda Janway, and Christina Boss (TT); and uncle, Daniel Lail.

Joshua Matthew, our precious baby boy. Josh’s infectious smile will be remembered by everyone who met him. He was an energetic, happy little boy. From the moment Josh was born he was a boys-boy, who loved to be outside, riding the 4-wheeler, playing with his monster trucks and race cars. He loved getting a new dinosaur and he loved when his Momma would give him his temporary tattoos. Josh loved everyone and everything.

  He did not have a mean bone in his body. Josh would be able to tell you every single family member’s favorite color, and he would ask us every time he saw us to make sure he remembered, and we didn’t change it without letting him know. His favorite color was yellow which makes sense because he was the light of our lives. Yellow is the color of happiness. Yellow is cheerful and an energetic color that brings fun and joy into the world, and that is what Josh was for his family and friends. Josh adored is siblings. He always wanted to help his sissy, Paityn, clean something or help cook.

He would always say, “Can I bring a chair and help you sissy?” and “I am tall with a chair.” He adored his bubba, Easton, and always wanted to go somewhere with him in his monster truck. He adored his sissy, Paisley; Josh loved to help his sissy color or draw and her strange taste in music. He enjoyed her music, and they became his favorite songs. There is nobody he adored more than his parents, he was a Momma’s and Daddy’s boy. From the moment Josh could walk and talk he started acting like his Daddy. Josh always wanted to wear his Daddy’s boots and be attached to his hip, so he didn’t miss any action, because if you know our Dad he’s always on the move. Josh loved his Daddy, and he didn’t care when we called him “Jacob Junior”. He loved his Momma just as much. He loved noodles or “Noos Noos” as he called them especially eating mac n cheese and alfredo with his Momma. Everyone knew that the two together could put away some noodles. He loved watching movies with his Momma and trying to steal her coffee. He didn’t care when we told him it would stunt his growth and make him short. Josh loved his family, and we all loved him just as much. He loved his baby cousins, Lakelynn and Gracelynn; they were always attached to the hip when they were together.

Their favorite place was the beach, they loved every minute of the day we spent there. They loved playing dinos and racing cars at Josh’s House and were the wildest of children around. He loved playing with his cousin, Trever, whether it was basketball or throwing a football, he loved being outside with him. His Great Uncle Al always loved calling Josh his “Little Biscuit”. He loved going to his “TT’s” house to play with his cousins, Justin and Jerred, and when it was time to leave and go home, he would always tell her, “Peace out dawg”. That was his signature goodbye to everyone. He was our missing piece.

He was the best four years of all our lives, and we will find comfort in knowing he is with his Papa once again. He loved his Papa and we know he was waiting for Josh with open arms and they are together now. On his last day at school he finished a project, which was his rainbow, and we know he had his Papa helping him with it. The night after the accident Josh let us know he was okay with a rainbow in the sky.

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

Funeral Service for Jeffery Michael Sullivan, 57 of Poteau, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Services under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma. Viewing will be 9:00AM -8:00PM on Thursday and Friday with family visiting with friends on Friday 5:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home. 

Jeffery was born on December 8, 1966 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Karolyn Kay McCoy and Mike Sullivan and passed away on April 11, 2024 in Poteau, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Sullivan; and brother, Mark Sullivan.

Survivors include his father, Mike Sullivan; sister, Kim Sullivan; brother, Jon Sullivan; nephews, Jon Michael Reese, Matthew Reese, Sam Reese, Braxton Sullivan, Blake Sullivan, and Austin Sullivan; nieces, Macklin Sullivan, Olivia Planchon; 3 great nephews; numerous other relatives and loved ones.

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

Funeral services for Ruth Plummer, 83 of Spiro, Oklahoma will be at 2:00 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro, Oklahoma with Reverend Bobby Hogan and Brother Bobby Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Viewing hours will be Monday 12pm-7pm at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Ronnie Grimes, Manuel Hernandez, Lisa Wood, Rodney Lane, Jack Robinson, and James Burrows, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Destri Wood, Bobby Smith, and Chris Gonzagowski.

Ruth Kirkendoll Plummer was born on April 24, 1940 in Spiro, Oklahoma to Edith Marie (Boyster) and Virgil Manuel Kirkendoll and passed away on April 12, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Edith Kirkendoll; her husband, Orville Plummer; her sons, James Burrows and Larry Burrows; three sisters, Mildred Brooks, Billy Dean Cornell, and Dorthy Self; two brothers, Virgil Kirkendoll and Richard Kirkendoll.  She was enjoyed sewing and doing arts and crafts, she was also an avid wrestling fan.  Ruth was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Kingdom Living Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  

Survivors include her sons, Denton Plummer and wife Loretta and Danny Burrows; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  

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