All Obituaries

Sally Holly, 78 of Idabel, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.   She was born April 1, 1942, the daughter of Joe and Jerry Griffith.  She was a special education teacher and a devoted and loving Mother. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed dearly. She is survived by her son, Joe Holly; sister and brother-in-law, Gay and Phil McCallum; niece Katy McCallum and nephew, Patrick McCallum. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Jerry...

Nita McCain, 84 of Idabel, passed away October 7, 2020 at her home.   She was born September 6, 1936 at Idabel, the daughter of M.C. and Annie Lee Womack.  She attended Forest Grove Elementary School and was a 1954 graduate of Idabel Gray High School.  She was a member of the Redland United Methodist Church. Nita and her husband of sixty-five years, Billy, made their home in Idabel where they raised their five children. They were married September 2, 1955.  ...

Michael Clepper, 69 of Idabel, passed away October 2, 2020 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 5, 1951, the son of Teddy and Mary Ebbs. He graduated from Idabel Gray Hight School in 1969. He obtained an Associates of Arts Degree from Eastern Oklahoma State University.  He was a welder by trade having been in the industry for thirty years. He married Debbie Austin on October 31, 1996. He was a member of the Idabel Masonic Lodge since 1987, serving for thirty-three...

Doris Perkins, 89 of Idabel, passed away September 30, 2020 at her home.  She was born December 13, 1930 at Chelsea, Alabama, the daughter of Samuel and Lucille Williamson.  Doris was a high school math teacher, teaching for thirty-four years.  She a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  She enjoyed quilting, rock collecting, organizing the local gem and mineral club, genealogy and helping others.  She volunteered numerous years and served as a board member of Hand to...

  Khaliann Cachet Thompson, 20 of Idabel, passed away September 26, 2020 at Idabel, Oklahoma.  She was born November 5, 1999, the daughter of Jason Thompson and Beth Johnson.   Khaliann was a former student of Idabel High School.    Khaliann was an avid football fan.  In fact, she was her brother’s biggest supporter.  She supported her family in everything they did and would drop everything to help them in a time of need.  She was their...

Clara Frances Russell, a former long-time resident of Idabel, Oklahoma passed away September 26, 2020 at her residence in Naperville, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 94 years of age.  She was born in West Fork, Arkansas on August 3, 1926, the daughter of Willie Parks Rosebeary and Ethel Ivy (Davidson) Rosebeary.  Clara was one of ten children.    Clara met Luke Russell at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, OK--where they both worked--and...

Ronald Homer Gilbert, beloved bubba, daddy, and pawpaw, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home in Idabel with his family by his side. Ron was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 10, 1941, to Pat and Homer Gilbert. Ron was a draftsman most of his life, living mainly in Houston, Texas, before retiring to this area to be near his family. In his younger days, he enjoyed bow hunting, fishing and karate (even having a sparring match with Chuck Norris). In his...

Elliston Cecil Durant, 81 of Idabel, passed away September 11, 2020 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital.  He was born October 5, 1938 at Millerton, Oklahoma, the son of Eddie and Minnie Wesley Durant.   He was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County.   Cecil was a carpenter and contractor.  He enjoyed watching football, hunting and fishing. In his younger days, he enjoyed training hunting dogs.  He also enjoyed growing vegetables in his garden and sharing them with...

Wallace Tushka of Idabel, OK was born May 13, 1947 in Broken Bow, OK.  He is the son of Austin Levi Tushka and Velma Lee (Ontaiyabbi) Roberts.  Wally passed from this life on September 7, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas.  He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jimmy Tushka, Walton Tushka, Austin Wayne Tushka; and two sisters, Norma Jean Tushka and Ada Wilson.    Wallace is survived by two brothers, Ernest Tushka and wife...

Aaron Blake Lawler, 30, passed from this life into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  He was born December 3, 1989 in Hugo, Oklahoma the son of Greg and Monica (Whitaker) Lawler.   Aaron was usually the life of any party with his quick grins and even faster comebacks.  He had the biggest heart and would give you the shirt off his back, plus his jeans and boots for good measure.   Aaron was a beloved father, son, brother, grandson, uncle...