All Obituaries

Judy Kay Hill, 74, peacefully passed away at her Idabel residence on September 29, 2023 after a brief illness.  Judy was born to Russell Lowell Hill and Virginia Irene Hill on August 28, 1949, in Idabel. Judy's journey began at Haworth High School, where she graduated in 1967. She later pursued higher education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University before dedicating her life and career to the community of Idabel.   Judy was a voracious reader and loved talking about...

Patricia Jean Bean, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday Sept 27, 2023. After a 3 year battle with cancer she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born June 8, 1949 in Eagletown, Oklahoma, the daughter of Troy and Cozy Crenshaw. Her childhood home was in Wright City, Ok. She attended Wright City School. She was married to Joe Bob Bean and they had two children. She lived her entire life in McCurtain County, where she worked as a USDA Poultry Inspector for many...

Howard Damon “Dee” Bates, 87 of the Schultz Community, passed away September 11, 2023 at Idabel. He was born October 5, 1935 the Claude and Gurtha Mathews Bates. As a young man he went to Illinois to work for Midwestern Contractors as a welder and at one time was considered one of the top in the country at beads and hot passes. There he became a member of the Aurora, Illinois Masonic Lodge and later transferred his membership to the Idabel Masonic Lodge. Dee married the love of...

Justin Cory Jones, 48 of Idabel, passed away September 6, 2023. He was born June 1, 1975 at Longview, Washington, the son of Hal and Janet Jones. Cory enjoyed spending time with family and always looked forward to their annual Christmas family vacation together. He was fun loving, hilarious, charismatic, witty and a very loyal friend. He was a cut- down artist. You didn’t want to get in a cut-down fight with him because he was sure to have the last laugh. He loved music, dancing and...

Michael Scott Gilley, age 42, born and raised in Idabel Oklahoma, was unexpectedly taken from this earth Monday, August 21, 2023. Michael has gone to heaven to join his mother Anita Campbell, uncle Mike Campbell and his grandparents Bill and Opal Campbell. Scott was skilled in many trades. Anyone that needed work done around the house or construction work could count on him to get the job done. Scott left behind his father and stepmom, Ronald and Christine Gilley; three sisters,...

Anthony Gordon Belvin, 70 of Haworth, passed away August 21, 2023 at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clardy Funeral Service.

Jerry Ezekiel Cooper, age 71, a resident of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home.  He was born February 21, 1952 in Casa Grande, Arizona to Don Ezekiel and Pearlie Mae Dye Cooper.   Jerry was retired from D & E Railroad having completed 41 years of service.  He enjoyed watching football games and spending time with his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy Dean Cooper and one great-grandchild, Jettson...

Ronald “Ronny” Lynn Nicholson, 72 of DeKalb, passed away August 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 20, 1951, the son of William Jr. “Bill” and Maxine Nicholson. An avid outdoorsman, Ronny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a talented wood worker and enjoyed piddling, fixing things, working in his sawmill and making just about anything he had seen. Ronny could best be described as witty, goofy, gruff, honest, caring and compassionate....

James Kenneth “Ken” DeLozier, 81 of the Pleasant Hill Community, passed away August 2, 2023. He was born October 3, 1941 at Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Charles and Emily James DeLozier. Ken spent most of his lifetime in the log woods. He grew up in Phoenix but he and his family moved to California in the early seventies to log the Redwoods. After, they returned to Phoenix for a short time before moving to Oklahoma where his mom was from. He thoroughly enjoyed the log woods...

Sandra Ruth Endo Chadwick, 55 of Eagletown, passed away August 2, 2023. She was born October 26, 1967, in Landstuhl, Germany, the daughter of Takashi and Jutta Endo. Sandra is survived by her step-daughters, Karissa Brauer and husband Dylen of Annandale, Virgina and Kerstan Chadwick of Charlottesville, Virginia; brother-in-law, William Chadwick and wife Theresa of Tenaha, Texas; sisters-in-law, Susan Geneva Chadwick of Winthrop, Arkansas and Annette Chadwick Jones and husband, Ricky of Queen...