Annie Vincent

Annie Blanche Vincent, 78, Panama, OK  passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Annie was born August 21, 1934 in Saumur, France to Louie & Lea Poirson.  Annie was a retired teacher having taught in Pocola & Spiro.  She and Billy were married September 26, 1956.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau.  She was preceded in death by her parents;  son, David; brother, Jacque Poirson; in laws, Henry & Jettie Vincent.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Billy of the home; son & daughter in law, Daniel & Wanda Vincent of Coweta, OK;  grandchildren, Kenneth & Jamie Vincent of Panama, OK, Jessica & Anthony Setzer of Stillwater, OK; 4 great grandchildren, Zoey Vincent, Zane Vincent, Colton Vincent, & Channing Setzer; sister in law, Wanda  Norris & husband, Roger of Bokoshe, OK; nephew, Greg Norris of Bokoshe; former daughter in law, Shanti Camp of Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & friends.

Services will be 10 am Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Poteau, OK with Father Valentine officiating.  Interment will be in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK.   Pallbearers will be Phillip Arter, Steve Bryan, Matt Carmack, J.B. Bowen, Andy Reeves, Chet Gorgas.

Rosary Service  at the funeral home chapel  6 pm, Wednesday, May, 22, 2013.

Maxine McKinnon

Maxine McKinnon, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013.  Maxine was born November 19, 1921 in Spur, TX.  Maxine was a homemaker.

Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Rex & Peg McKinnon of Hot Springs, AR; granddaughters, Victoria & Rev. Steven Frentz of Howard City, MI, Margaret McKinnon of  Edwardville, IL; great grandchildren, Matthew Frentz, Nicholas Rush, Benjamin Nadler; other relatives, loved ones & friends.

Memorial services will be 2 pm, Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Trinity Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Leroy Billy officiating. 

Randy Branscum

Randy Thomas Branscum, 54, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Poteau.  Randy was born October 17, 1958 in Loma Linda CA to James Ray & Evelyn Eve (Graham) Branscum.  He was the lead operator at Animal Feed Supplement.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Michael Branscum.

Survivors include his wife, Maggie of the home; sons & daughter in law, Travis Earl & Elizabeth Branscum of  Marietta, OK, Steven Michael Bondurant of Tucson, AZ, Casey Ray Branscum of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Randi Makayla Branscum of the home; 3 grandchildren, Kailey Branscum, Heaven Sustaire, Addison Branscum; sister, Lisa Morgan of Van Buren, AR; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives & friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Loving Cemetery, Loving, OK.  Pallbearers will be Tony Stimac, Travis Branscum, Casey Branscum, Michael Bondurant, Glenn Hanshew, Makayla Branscum.

Joe Cooper

Joe Matthew Cooper, 61, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Joe was born July 2, 1951 in San Bernadino, CA to Smokey & Juanita M.  Cooper.   Joe & Smokey Cooper had Cooper’s Furniture & Appliance.  He was an avid fisherman.  He loved his family and hosting family get togethers.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Matthew Nelson Cooper;  father in law & mother in law, Bill & La-Dean Ritter.

Survivors include his wife, Becky of the home; daughter & son in law, Crystal & Cody Lum of Shady Point, OK; brothers & sister in law, Randy D. & Cindy Cooper of Gans, OK, Gary N. Cooper of Sugarloaf, OK; uncle, John Cooper of Poteau; aunt, Joan Cooper of Poteau; sisters in law & husbands, Frances & David Butler, Virginia & Steve Hughes, Lora & Tim Daugherty all of Poteau; brother in law, Lawton Ritter of Spiro, OK; special friend, Margaret Gray; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; cousins, other relatives & loved ones; many friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Bro. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Daniel Martinez, Joe Nance, Michael Cooper, John Cooper, Gary Brown, Dennis James, & Brian McCaslin.  Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Lum, Brian Hughes &  David Eggleston. 

Bill Richard Montgomery

   Bill Richard Montgomery, 48, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home.  Bill was born August 24, 1964 in Poteau to J.F. & Grace (McClain) Montgomery. 

   Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jo of the home; sisters, Mary Ellen Amos,  Hellen Montgomery both of Poteau, Mary Jane Montgomery of Henryetta, Gracie Lee Montgomery of Vian; brothers, Charles Lee Montgomery, Tommy Montgomery & Jerry Don Montgomery of Poteau; several nieces and nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

   Memorial services – 5 pm, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.