Dowden-Roberts Funeral and Cremation Center

03/12/2026

🌸 Today is National Plant a Flower Day 🌸

There’s something special about planting a flower in memory of someone you love. Watching it grow, bloom, and come back year after year can be a beautiful reminder of your loved one, and that love doesn’t end. 💛

If you’re missing someone today, maybe plant something in their honor. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just something simple that makes you think of them.

03/09/2026

Did you know you can choose an urn that really reflects your loved one’s personality? 💛

We have custom designs- like this Oklahoma State one- to simple, classic styles, and we offer lots of options to help you remember them in a way that feels personal.

And just a reminder… because we have our own on-site crematory, your loved one stays right here with us from start to finish. They never leave our care.

If you’d like to see the options or talk it through, Dylan, Janie, and the crew are always here.

03/06/2026

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William Grant Yeager, 92, lovingly known as W.G. or Bill was born November 4, 1933 to Paul and Fannie Jackson Yeager in Atoka County Ok. He finished his race on March 4, 2026. Bill was a born worker. As a kid, he loved to work on the farm with his

03/04/2026

We're sneaking behind his back, but we want to celebrate our own Dylan Roberts for joining the Board of Directors for the Poteau Chamber of Commerce!

We're so proud of you and the positive impact you'll make. Way to go!

03/02/2026

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” — Seneca

Mondays are a great chance for a fresh start. 💛

No matter what last week looked like, today is a new beginning. A new chance and a clean page. Let's tackle this week, friends!

02/27/2026

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Kathryn Marie Phillips Fisher Hickerson was born on April 19, 1954 to Mary Lou Prater Phillips and Marvin Odean Phillips. She passed away from this life on February 24, 2026 at the age of 71. Kathryn always lived with or by her mother. Kathryn worked in DeQueen, Arkansas at the

02/26/2026

Grief doesn’t go away—it changes. And that’s okay. 💛

Sometimes it feels like a deep ache that just never fully disappears. But bit by bit, with love and support, we learn to carry it in a way that helps us keep going.

If you’re dealing with loss today, be gentle with yourself. There’s no right timeline, and no one way to feel. You’re doing the best you can—and that’s enough. 🕊️

02/24/2026

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Bobby Ray Phillips of Hodgen, Oklahoma was born September 11, 1934 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Henry and Iva Gable Phillips and passed away February 18, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 91. Bobby is survived by Two sons Bobby Phillips and wife Jennifer Ricky Phillips and wife

02/23/2026

There are so many special ways to keep your loved one close. 💛

We have a selection of beautiful keepsake jewelry, small urns, and other meaningful remembrance items- plus lots of other options to choose from. Something simple or something a little more personal, there’s truly something for every family.

And if you’re not sure where to start, Dylan is always glad to sit down with you and help pick out the perfect piece.

02/20/2026

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Donald Wayne Craft Donnie, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Heavener Nursing and Rehab. He was born on February 28, 1946, to Ralph and Vera Craft in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Donnie spent his early years in construction. He served in the Kansas National Guard for six years.

02/20/2026

In this quick clip, Dylan is showing one of the most important parts of the cremation process—the identification tag that stays with your loved one the entire time.

That tag goes into the crematory with them and remains with them through the whole process, making sure the right cremains are always returned to the right family. Your loved one is carefully identified from start to finish.

We know trust matters and this is just one of the many ways we make sure your loved one is cared for with respect and dignity.

02/17/2026

It’s not always easy to think about the future—but preplanning can be one of the best things you do for your family. 💛

When you plan ahead, you get to make decisions while things are calm, instead of leaving your loved ones to guess about your wishes during an emotional time.

Preplanning helps you:
• Lock in today’s prices
• Make sure your wishes are clear
• Take stress off your family
• Have peace of mind knowing it’s handled
• Keep control—your policy stays with YOU

You can get started right on our website or give us a call anytime to get started- just ask for Dylan!