All Obituaries

Jane Hervey Nation, 70 of Idabel, passed away May 18, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 29, 1952 the daughter of Shirley and John Hervey Sr. She met Charles Nation in 1995 and a few years later they married on April 18 th at DeQueen. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Idabel, Oklahoma. Jane enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and being on the houseboat at the lake. She was outgoing and never met a stranger. She enjoyed photography and entered...

Charles L Aaron was transported back to our  heavenly father God, where he came from. Isaiah, 46:3-4. Listen to me oh, house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, who has been carried from the womb. Even to your old age, I am HE, and even to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear even I will carry and will deliver you. When Mary, his wife of 51 years plus read the Bible to him, he always welcomed it. He loved  Choctaw hymns and would sing along....

Mary Lou Hunter, 67 of Idabel, passed away May 9, 2023 at her home.  She was born November 2, 1955 at Idabel, Oklahoma, the daughter of James and LaVerne Howard.  She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. A genuine caregiver, leader and role model, Lou dedicated countless hours of volunteer work to her community.  She was a 4-H sponsor, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, class sponsor, head of Choctaw Nation volunteer programs,...

Patricia Sue Kolb, 64 of Idabel, passed away April 26, 2023 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. Joe and Patricia Kolb shared a life of love together and were destined not to be apart for long. Joe Kolb passed away on March 26 th , 2023. Patricia Kolb was called to heaven on April 26 th , 2023. Joe and Patricia were married in the spring, and after 47 years, they departed together in the spring.  Joe and Patricia were born in Idabel, Oklahoma, where they spent their lives...

James Edwin Lane, Sr. passed away on April 23, 2023. He was born May 5, 1934 in the Oak Hill Community to parents, Clarence and Vivian Lane. He married Nancy Griggs on September 25, 1954 and the two had five children, Brad, Clarence “Buddy”, James, Cindy and Joe. James served as Oklahoma State Representative from 1966 to 1968 and as and Oklahoma State Senator from 1968 to 1980. He dedicated most of his life serving the people of Southeast Oklahoma. He was known as the bridge...

Kenneth W. Peters, 58 of Idabel, passed away April 21, 2023 at Idabel. He was born March 10, 1965, the son of Ned and Joyce Peters. An avid outdoorsman, Kenneth loved camping, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed having the family together for dinners or special events. He was always invested in his children’s dreams and accomplishments. He especially loved his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and always spoiled them like a grandparent and uncle should. Kenneth is survived...

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 NIV Kartier Montez Williams, was born March 26, 2023 at Tulsa, Oklahoma. An angel wrote in the book of life of Kartier’s date of birth, then on March 27, 2023 whispered as she closed the book “Too beautiful for Earth”. He was just shy of one day old. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Wilma and J.D. Williams...

Joe Allen Kolb, 71 of Idabel passed away March 26, 2023 in Dallas, TX. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clardy Funeral Service. A graveside service for Joe and his wife Patricia Kolb will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Hochatown Cemetery Pavilion. 

James “Jim” Raymond Brock was born June 20, 1945 in Liberal, Kansas, the eldest son of Glenn and Gayle Mitchell Brock. Jim lived most of his life in Texas. He met and married his first love, Elizabeth Taylor Brock in Irving, Texas. Together they had eight children. Jim proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky and was tasked with running an artillery tank that ultimately left his hearing impaired. He also served as...

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...