All Obituaries

Floyd “Buck” Buckley, 73 of Idabel, passed away October 17, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma.   He was born December 29, 1947 the son of Floyd Ellyson and Dollie Irvin.  He was a member of the Victory Life Church in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.  He married Helen Gray on December 29, 1994.  A decorated Army Veteran, Buck served time in Korea and Germany, and served in the Vietnam War.  He was very proud of his military history and very...

Marthella Padron, 58 of Pittsburg, Texas passed away October 14, 2021.  She was born October 2, 1963 the daughter of Ruby and George Washington, Sr.   Marthella enjoyed shopping, eating out, acting goofy, Sonic trips for a fresh coca cola, taking care of her dogs, being outside, grilling, singing Choctaw hymns and taking her daughter, Grace, to “Build a Bear”.  She was a die-hard Texas Longhorn fan. Marthella leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Benito...

Donnie McHargue, 67, of Idabel, passed away October 7, 2021 in Paris, TX. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Larry Allen DeTar, otherwise known simply as DeTar, 71, passed from this life on October 6, 2021.  He was born September 2, 1950, in Ukiha, CA, to Wayne DeTar and Janet (Pine) Welch. After graduating from Mustang High School in 1968, DeTar proudly served the United States in the Air National Guard.  He moved to Octavia in 1975 and spent the rest of his life logging, hunting, fishing and racing in and around Southeast Oklahoma.  DeTar enjoyed working with...

Clara Sue Garrett, 84 of Idabel, passed away October 5, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 18, 1937 at Soper, Oklahoma, the daughter of Grover and Elsie Bell. Clara Sue spent many years of her life dedicated to cooking and baking.   Most recently she owned and operated Clara Sue’s Buffet and before that, L & S Chicken.  She was a wonderful cook and even better baker.  She could bake up to twenty-five cakes a day and made many wonderful cakes for family...

Jackie Eugene Maroney, 79, of Wright City, OK, passed from this life October 4, 2021, at the Choctaw Memorial Hospital, Hugo, with his loving wife at his side.  Jackie was born April 1, 1942, in Box Elder, TX, to Curtis and Louise (Tolison) Maroney. Jackie was an active deacon at the Freewill Baptist Church, Idabel.  Jackie lived in McCurtain County for the last 30 years, coming off the rodeo circuit.  He was a professional cowboy; bull riding and riding bareback.  He...

Larry “Sam” Trenver McKee, 78 of Idabel, passed away October 4, 2021 at Hill Nursing Home.  He was born August 26, 1943 at the Redland Community, the son of Martin and Grethel McKee.   Sam enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very good at making people laugh and always expressed what he had on his mind. Sam is survived by his sons, Larry McKee, Little Sam McKee; daughter, Linda McLarnon; sisters, Sue Needham and Juannie Shirey; special niece and caretaker, Janet...

Linda June Birchfield, 68, of Idabel, passed from this life October 1, 2021 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, Idabel.  Linda was born May 4, 1953, to Gavin Cain and Alice (Roberts) Coffee. Linda enjoyed listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival, being a full time mom, working part-time for the park and recreation department, and loved being around children. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Birchfield; father, Gavin Cain; sister, Elizabeth Seymour; brother, Jimmy Cain; and...

Eupha Lee Nolan, 84 of Idabel, passed away September 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 12, 1937 in Blytheville, Arkansas to DW “Pocket” and Pearly Self.  Gene and Eupha Nolan were married on September 14, 1953 in Luxora, Arkansas and had shared sixty-three years together. Eupha loved to enjoy a good coca-cola while putting together jigsaw puzzles. Eupha is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Vanessa and Jimmy Wake of...

James “Randy” Braddy, 63 of Broken Bow, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on September 23, 2021.  He was born January 9, 1958 at Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of Howard and Mary Braddy.   He married Sharon Hill on September 2, 1972 at Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Randy lived to fish.  He was active in the Kiamichi Team Bass Tournaments and also enjoyed fishing Lake Fork in Texas.  He enjoyed camping and was a great storyteller.  Family time...