All Obituaries

Virginia Lee "Toog" Durden, age 86, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, OK.  She was born on October 9, 1933 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Georgia (Avery) and Lee Brewster.   Virginia was united in marriage to Raymond Durden in the year 1950.  The couple lived many years in Florida, Trinidad, and Arkansas.  Virginia relocated to Oklahoma to be near her aunt, Margaret Shelton, after the passing of her...

Johnnie Voss, 70 of Idabel, passed away July 21, 2020.  He was born January 22, 1950 in America, Oklahoma.   Known by his CB handle “Easy Rider” Johnnie owned and operated Voss Trucking for numerous years.  He most recently served as a jailer for the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Department.   Johnnie was always ready for visiting or a gathering, especially if there was food.  He enjoyed mowing, going to the casino and fishing.  He...

Brenna Lee Gideon, 14 of Idabel, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.  She was born October 12, 2005 at Idabel, Oklahoma.   Brenna was a beautiful child that left us so unexpectedly. Although we wanted to keep her, God had other plans for her.  We know she is looking down on us all, telling us to keep our heads up.  She and Grandpa Gideon will watch over us until God calls us home.  She attended Haworth Elementary School. She attended numerous church youth...

Stephen Hopkins, 73 of the Forest Grove Community, passed away July 17, 2020.   He was born October 16, 1946, the son of Jack and Nadine Hopkins.  Stephen served in the United States as a paratrooper fighting among the 101st Airborne and the 109th Air Delivery during the Vietnam War. He was a jack of all trades and was self-employed most of his life, his latest career beginning in 1994 as a cattle rancher and chicken farmer which he loved, as well as his John Deere tractor....

Bessie Bee McKee, better known as “Mamaw”, passed away from this life into the arms of her Heavenly Father on July 15th, 2020 at 11:25 pm. with loved ones at her side. Bessie had traveled her journey in this life of 83 years, 9 months & 15 days, to meet her Savior. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents “Robert & Mable Babcock”, three brothers, two sisters and one great-grandson “Kagan Michael Paul McKee”. Bessie was born in Hugo, Oklahoma...

Joyce Wilkie, 82 of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away July 14, 2020 at Mustang, Oklahoma.  She was born September 12, 1937 the daughter of Elmer and Ruth Bruce.  Joyce married Oscar Wilkie on October 28, 1955 at the New Zion Methodist Church in Atoka, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker while raising her children, then later worked for Sherill’s Pharmacy and Wal-Mart.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the First United Methodist Churches, and United Methodist...

Eduardo Yanez, 27, passed away July 13, 2020 at Idabel.  He was born October 20, 1992.   Eduardo grew up in Idabel but spent the last 8 years in Kansas.  He enjoyed listening to music and singing.  He was always respectful and happy and enjoyed cutting up and joking with people.   He is survived by his parents, Raymundo and Maria Yanez of Kansas; brother, Noe Yanez of Idabel; sisters, Karina Yanez and Maria Yolanda Yanez both of Idabel; son, Samuel Yanez;...

Tammy German, 58 of Valliant, passed away July 6, 2020.  She was born August 18, 1961 at DeQueen, Arkansas, the daughter of J.R. and Shirley German.     Tammy lived in McCurtain County the majority of her life.  She had a big heart and a fun, joking personality that would always leave you with a smile on your face.  There was never a dull moment around her.  She was an honest person, who gave you her opinion whether you liked it or not.  She...

Charles Brakebill, 72 of Idabel passed away July 6, 2020. Services are pending.

Pamela J. Wade, 72 of Broken Bow, passed away June 24, 2020 at Hugo, Oklahoma.  She was born December 31, 1947, in Vallejo, CA, the daughter of C.F. “Flip” and Pauline Brandi.  She was a Southern Baptist, throughout most of her life, and a devout Christian.   Growing up in South Lake Tahoe, Pamela grew up with an appreciation for all things outdoors. In her younger years, she loved to spend time with her family, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting, as well...