Loretta Jean Gibson death notice
Loretta Jean Gibson, 71, of Wister passed away Aug. 11, 2025, at her home in Wister and was born Oct. 5, 1953 in Poteau to Aaron and Lila (Arnhart) Standridge. Surviving family members are daughters Nicole Steelman and husband Jeff, and Brandy Delozier…
Read MoreFrank Leroy Bell services set
Frank Leroy Bell, 78, of Pocola passed away Aug. 11, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Oct. 1, 1946, in Booneville, Arkansas, to John Ed Bell and Edna (Elmore) Bell. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Bell Cemetery in Washburn, Arkansas,…
Read MoreKeys rallies to defeat Heavener, 11-9
Keys rallies back from an early 5-0 deficit to defeat Heavener, 11-9, in a district fast pitch softball game Tuesday in the Lady Wolves’ home opener. Both teams are now 1-1. Heavener is back in action against Gans Thursday in the LeFlore Tournament. The…
Read MoreLeFlore County sports scoreboard for 8-12-2025
LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Tuesday’s games. Fast pitch softball Cameron 21, Webbers Falls 11 Howe 4, Wilburton 3 Keys 11, Heavener 9 LeFlore 12, McCurtain 12 Panama 3, Vian 1 Pocola 8, Talihina 0 Poteau 6, Red Oak 4 Roland 13, Spiro 2…
Read MoreMelissa Rena’ Queen obituary
Melissa Rena’ Queen of Heavener was born July 7, 1967 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Bill and Cleo (Horsley) Queen and passed away Aug. 10, 2025 surrounded by family in Heavener at the age of 58. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Forrester Baptist…
Read MoreBlast from the past for 8-12-2025
Blast from the past for Tuesday. In today’s photograph, a group of mostly Heavener High School seniors from the class of 1981 are shown in a picture for the yearbook that year. Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at…
Read MoreDaily Bible verse for 8-12-2025
Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:1 Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at…
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