Donald Albert Baker Jr. of Howe was born Oct. 19, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to Donald, Sr. and Jane (Blossom) Baker and passed away March 17, 2026 in Poteau at the age of 72. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Donald held … Read more
Marion McCurtain, 90, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in McAlester. He was born on July 7, 1935, in Howe to Ida (Payne) and Jackson McCurtain. He served his country in the United States Army, carrying that sense of duty and pride with him throughout his life. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at … Read more
Geraldine Brewer, 93, of Spiro passed away on March 17, 2026, in Pocola. Funeral services are 2 p.m. on Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Sister Debbie Wegert officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Viewing and visitation is Thursday from 9 … Read more
Charles “Chuck” Lillis passed away Feb. 21, 2026, in Bokoshe at the age of 74 and was born July 19, 1951, in Pauls Valley to Leo and Elizabeth (Jordan) Madewell. A celebration of life visitation is 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau and dinner to follow in The … Read more
James “Joe” Niblett, 77, of Cameron passed away Feb. 6, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born Aug. 13, 1948, in Cameron to Lela (Potter) Niblett and Jess James Niblett. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction … Read more
