Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home & Cremation Service

01/30/2026

Our website makes things a little easier when you need it most.

You can preplan a service, order flowers, view obituaries, and learn about different funeral options—all in one place.

Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for information right now, our website is there to help, anytime you need it.

01/28/2026

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Ronny Rene Williams, age 60, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ron was born on December 15, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the age of 18, Ron proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as

01/28/2026

01/25/2026

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Bettye Jean Glinski passed from this life on the evening of January 22nd in her home in Poteau while surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old. She was born in Bates, Arkansas on September 9, 1934 to Fred and Burbie Harris Burns. Most of her growing up years

01/23/2026

We never take it lightly when a family trusts us during one of life’s hardest moments.

Kind words like this mean the world to us. Thank you to every family who’s allowed us to walk alongside you—we’re honored to serve you.

01/20/2026

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Douglas P. Walker of the Glendale Community was born September 9, 1963 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Donald Douglas and Edna Maxine Walker and passed away January 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 62. He is survived by His wife of 41 years Teresa Walker of the

01/19/2026

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Lenda Mae Jackson Andrews of Heavener, Oklahoma was born February 2, 1943 in Bennington, Oklahoma to George and Jessie Hamill Jackson and passed away on January 17, 2026 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 82. She is survived by Two sons Todd Andrews and wife Annette of Howe, Oklahoma

01/19/2026

✨ Community Spotlight ✨

As you are aware, Max and Dylan have both had the honor of serving on the Heavener Fire Department. Max dedicated 25 years to the department, ultimately rising to the position of Chief before retiring in 2005. Dylan joined the department in 2001 and relocated in 2005, resulting in a temporary departure from the department. He rejoined in 2015 and currently serves as Assistant Chief. For them, as well as numerous others, it is an honor to contribute to the well-being of our community through volunteer service with the fire department.

For our community, this means having the assurance that someone will be present during emergency situations, such as fires, car accidents, major falls, or other health scares.

Today, our fire chief is Tim Davis. Tim and the remainder of the department are committed to ensuring our community's safety. Additionally, they engage in various charitable activities, including visiting schools, allowing students to ride in the trucks, utilize the hoses, and operate the sirens. They educate students on fire safety and demonstrate the appearance of firefighters in their gear, with the aim of alleviating potential fear in the event of a fire. During Halloween, they distribute candy downtown and permit children to explore their trucks and equipment. At Christmas time, they participate in the Heavener parade and collectively purchase gifts for a local family in need. On Christmas Eve, they es**rt Santa to deliver the gifts to the family.

All in all, Heavener is fortunate to have an exemplary department comprised of kind and compassionate individuals.

01/16/2026

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Joe Richard White of the Cedar Lake Community was born on December 24, 1950 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma to Leslie and Birine OMealey White and passed away on January 15, 2026 at his home in the Cedar lake Community at the age of 75. He is survived by One sister Connie

01/16/2026

January is National Thank You Month, and we don’t want it to pass without saying this from the heart. 💙

Thank you for trusting us during some of life’s hardest moments. Being invited into your lives during a time of loss is never something we take lightly. It’s truly an honor to serve you and your family.

And thank you, too, for letting us shine a light on this community we love so much. From sharing local businesses, to highlighting friends and neighbors, to hopping on our weekly live videos—your support makes it all possible.

We’re grateful for Heavener.
We’re grateful for our neighbors.
And we’re grateful for the trust you place in us every single day.

From all of us at Dowden-Roberts, thank you for letting us serve.

01/15/2026

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Today we gather to honor and remember the life of Bob Bowman Sr., a man whose roots ran deep in the soil of Heavener, Oklahoma, and whose life reflected hard work, service, faith, and devotion to his family. Bob was born in Heavener, OK on December 12, 1937 to Buster

01/13/2026

Today is National Funeral Director Day, a time to acknowledge the outstanding service of our community's two exceptional funeral directors, Max Roberts and Dylan Roberts, who have made a profound impact on our community. 💜

Max, licensed in 1977, began his full-time career in Heavener in July 1980. Dylan, who always aspired to follow in his father's footsteps, began assisting Max part-time in 1997 while attending high school and later pursued mortuary school, obtaining his license in 2005. He returned to Heavener in 2014 to work full-time alongside his father. Since then, they have been a cornerstone of our community, providing care and support to families during their most vulnerable moments.

Many people may not fully understand the dedication required of funeral directors, who are available 24/7, ready to respond to calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Max and Dylan demonstrate unwavering commitment to their profession, caring for families with the same love and compassion they would give to their own loved ones.

We extend our gratitude to Max and Dylan for your selfless service to our community, and for the kindness and compassion you consistently show to those in need. We appreciate the sacrifices you both have made to support others during the most challenging times of their lives. We are blessed to call you our hometown funeral directors.