All Obituaries

James Brock, 77, of Idabel passed away March 15, 2023 in Navarre, Florida. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clardy Funeral Service.

Major Charles Ray Kelly of Holly Creek, left this life on March 11, 2023 in Idabel, OK at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his loving family. While growing up in Idabel he played football, ran track, and was a member of the high school drama club. He loved hunting, fishing, playing golf, and just about any other activity as long as it was outdoors. Charles was of the Baptist faith and was baptised at the First Baptist Church of Idabel. He is preceded in death by a brother, James Kelly and...

Helen Mae Watson, 89, of Goodwater, passed away on March 6, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Helen was born on October 1, 1933 to Thomas and Jessie Archer in Bakersfield, CA.  When she was a teenager, the family moved from California to SE Oklahoma.  In 1952, she married Doyle Watson and the couple made their life in Goodwater, OK. Helen loved gardening and had a green thumb that anyone would be envious of - she could grow anything.  She enjoyed walking her yard and...

Odell Bodine, 56 of Broken Bow passed away March 2, 2023 at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clardy Funeral Service.

Osborn Gerald Nakishi Davis, 69 of Wright City, passed away February 14, 2023 at Paris, Texas. He was born January 16, 1954 at Talihina, Oklahoma, the son of Winston Davis Sr. and Rosie Davis. He was a member of the Nanih Chito United Methodist Church at Wright City. Osborn grew up in the area, but lived in Arlington for fifteen years building signs, before coming home in 2005. He was a jokester and loved giving people a hard time. Osborn enjoyed all OU Sooner sports, especially basketball...

On January 6, 2023, Jewel Turnage passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 years old.  She was born to Johnny and Sadie Rolen on March 11, 1931 in Pollard, OK and was a lifelong resident of McCurtain County. Jewel loved small town life, spending her time gardening, quilting, working in her yard and visiting with her many friends and neighbors.  Jewel always made time for friends, provided support for many neighbors and had a great love for her family. Jewel enjoyed...

Sheila Ann Sullivan was born February 7, 1947 in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Marvin Alderman and Sara Batton. She married Fate Sullivan November 1, 1965. She was a Florida native until she and her husband Fate moved to Oklahoma. Over the years, Sheila spent her time fishing on the coast, watching sports and rodeos, and mostly loving her 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, her family and her dogs. Sheila passed away January 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of...

“To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord.” On Dec. 31st, 2022 at 19 years of age, Hunter Richard Douglas McPeak was welcomed home and into the presence of his Lord.  Hunter was born on September 5th, 2003 to Sarah Hairrell (McPeak) and Bo McPeak. He was a 2022 graduate of Idabel High School and a proud member of the Idabel Warrior Football Team. Following graduation, Hunter attended Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology where he was studying...

Deloris Ernesteen Chrisman, 79 of Idabel, passed away December 31, 2022 at Idabel. She was born June 3, 1943 at Idabel, the daughter of Ernest and Dorthy Farley Tipton. She married Manuel Amador at Houston, Texas on August 31, 2016. Ernesteen loved bluegrass music and working puzzle books. Her love for arrowhead hunting and rock hunting often led to traveling down dirt roads and different areas to find them. She was quite crafty and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She was very outgoing and...

Mary Nell Owens, 86 of Swords Creek, Virginia, passed away December 26, 2022 at Huntington, West Virginia. She was born January 6, 1936 at Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of Harvey and Georgia Bennett Carrell. She married Elva Owens on July 11, 1953 at Clarksville, Texas. She was a sweet Christian lady who was ready to meet her Lord and Savior. Devoted to raising her children and grandchildren, Mary enjoyed being a full-time mom, grandma and great-grandma. She enjoyed playing with her...