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Steven Charles Burton of Shady Point was born Feb. 9, 1967 in Rochester, New York to Roger G. and Alice (Mahaffey) Burton and passed away April 26, 2024 in Poteau at the age of 57. Continue reading “Obituary for Steven Burton”
Heath Miller of Richardson, Texas was born Feb. 18, 1967 in College Station, Texas to Dr. L. Lynn and Edwina (Goss) Miller and passed away April 25, 2024 in Pearsall, Texas at the age of 57. Continue reading “Obituary for Heath Miller”
Funeral service for Kimber Leigh Kirchner-Martinez of Cameron is 2 p.m. Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating.
Burial will follow at James Cemetery in Calhoun, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She was born April 11, 2024 in Tulsa to Kara Leigh Kirchner and Juan Andres Martinez and passed away April 11, 2024 in Tulsa.
You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com
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Goldia Jo Milligan of Poteau (formerly of Heavener) was born Nov. 21, 1941 in the Reichert community in Heavener to Emmitt and Mae (Metcalf) Milligan and passed away May 1, 2024 in Poteau at 82.
Funeral service is 4 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Reverend Ricky Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in the Reichert Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Jo was a longtime resident of the area. She was a 1959 graduate of Heavener High School. Jo attended Northeastern State University and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a business degree. She was an IT Specialist at Shell Oil Company. Jo was a member of the Faithbridge Church in Heavener. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Jo was an avid Oklahoma Sooner fan and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by
Two great nieces Tonya Woodruff and husband William of Poteau, and Dana Gilliam of Poteau.
Two great-great nieces Megan Woodruff and Samantha Gilliam, both of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
And a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Curtis Plummer; and one niece Janet Tolbert and husband Jerry Tom.
Pallbearers are her family.
Viewing is from noon until 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jo’s honor to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas, 75380.
To sign Jo’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Funeral services for Galen Sullins, 88, of Spiro is 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Spiro with Reverend James Smith officiating. Continue reading “Obituary for Galen Sullens”
Funeral service for Amanda Leann Smith, 36, of Pocola is 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Memorial Chapel in Poteau with Pastor Ronnie Robertson officiating. Continue reading “Obituary for Amanda Smith”
Funeral service for Gean Arthur Davlin, 86, of Shady Point is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Calvary Church in Poteau with Tim Painter officiating. Continue reading “Obituary for Gean Davlin”
Funeral services for Lonnie Hale are 10 a.m. Friday at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe with Pastor Larry Stacy and Liniel Hall officiating. Continue reading “Obituary for Lonnie Hale”
Memorial service for Joshua Matthew Janway, 4, of Howe is 2:30 p.m.Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Continue reading “Service set for Joshua Janway”
Darrel Ray Bills of Howe was born Oct. 30, 1956 in Oklahoma City to Felix D. Bills and Marita L (Mosley) Wilkins and passed away April 15, 2024 in Howe at the age of 67. Continue reading “Obituary for Darrel Bills, 67, of Howe”