All Obituaries

Robert Daryl Cockrell, 66 of Idabel, passed away August 9, 2022. He was born September 2, 1955, the son of Bob and Fritzy Cockrell. Although being born in Cortez, Colorado, then moving to California when he was young, he spent most of his life in McCurtain County. He was a member of the Faith Christian Center in Broken Bow.   Daryl loved exploring trails and being out in God's creation. He loved finding arrowheads and swimming holes. He knew the log woods better than most,...

Auston Allen Scarborough, 82 of Idabel, passed away August 3, 2022 at Memorial Heights Nursing Home. He was born July 25, 1940 in the Shultz community, the son of Willie Marie Jackson and Paul Scarborough, Sr. Allen is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Penny Scarborough of Idabel; daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Ronnie Meyer of Idabel; brother, Paul Scarborough, Jr. of Idabel; sister, Viola Beard of Meridian, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Rachel Meyer, Brandon Scarborough and...

Jimboy Greek Lowman, 44 of Watson, passed away July 28, 2022 at Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born October 3, 1977 at Talihina, the son of Linda and Jimmy Lowman.   Jimboy always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to rock concerts, hunting, fishing, eating, and watching baseball.  Jimboy is survived by his father, Jimmy Lowman of Idabel; spouse, Trina Bowman of the home; daughter, Jessamyn Araya Tohwikili...

Frances Ellen Moore, 94, known to her family as Mema, passed away July 28, 2022 at her home.  She was born May 1, 1928 the daughter of Nova Bell Swarms and Rapheal Stanley.  She married Melton Moore in DeQueen, Arkansas on February 2, 1946 and the two were married three days shy of seventy-two years.  Frances and Melton owned and operated Idabel Glass Company and also a glass company in Napa, California when they lived there.  She loved to “go” and was always...

Ladine Keno, “Deanie” to close friends and family, was a caring mother and friend. She left this world suddenly in her home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born to Calvert and Gertie (Mouser) Smith on August 7, 1945 in McNary, Arizona. Growing up, she had four sisters and two brothers, Laura Ellen, Luella, Lovell, Lila, Calvert, and Carl Lee. Over those years, she adored her father who began his career as a brakeman on timber trains near Clebit, OK and later...

Christine Elizabeth Seymour, 85, of Broken Bow, passed away July 22, 2022 at Texarkana, Texas. She was born January 6, 1937 at Broken Bow, the daughter of Frank and Clara Jordan. She married Gid Seymour May 21, 1955. They had three daughters and made their home in Broken Bow. Just a few years ago, Elizabeth moved to the Redland Community to be closer to her daughters. Very passionate about her career, Elizabeth was a Mary Kay Consultant right up to her final days, making sure her...

Barbara Diana Clayborn, 72 of Haworth, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 14, 2022. She was born January 8, 1950 at Sweetwater, Texas, the daughter of Bertha and Jess Clayborn. Barbara was a homemaker devoted to her only son. She also helped raise her siblings. She loved her grandkids and her family. She enjoyed puzzles, watching television and cooking. She was happy-go- lucky and enjoyed pleasing people. She would give the shirt off her back to help someone...

Nita M. Fuller, 72, Midwest City, passed away July 12, 2022. She was born March 13, 1950 in Talihina, Oklahoma, the daughter of Loyd and Ethel Fuller. She graduated from Gray High School, Idabel and earned a BS Degree in Zoology and MS Degree in Wildlife Ecology from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Nita began her career with the US Fish and Wildlife service as a biologist at Wichita Mountains National Refuge in Oklahoma. From 1979 to 1983, she served as assistant refuge...

Terry Osborne, 36 of Broken Bow, passed away July 7, 2022. He was born December 16, 1985. Terry enjoyed swimming, gardening, video games, going to the lake and river and spending time with family and friends. He is best described as being a “professional pain in the butt”. He loved to aggravate and laugh. He loved all animals especially his dog Bingo. Terry is survived by his mother, Teresa Freeman; brothers, Lance Green and Brandy, Brian Osborne and Amber McManus, Joe Osborne,...

William Sheppard Gardner, Jr, 68 of Haworth passed away July 7, 2022 at his home. A full obituary will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with the cost of cremation.