Dowden-Roberts Funeral and Cremation Center

12/26/2025

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Robert William Dub Watson, 88, passed away on December 15, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was born in Long Beach, California on October 4, 1937, to Ralph Edward and Bonnie P. Bittle Watson. Dub was a retired Newspaper Manager for the Mercury News in San Jose, California. He also was

12/25/2025

The entire crew at Dowden-Roberts wishes each of you a Merry Christmas!

Thank you for welcoming us to your community this time last year. We have loved every minute of serving you all.

Have a joyous day today!

12/24/2025

Congratulations to Jamy Graham, you are the winner of the movie night Christmas Giveaway!!
I ( Kaci Roberts ) will be sending you a private message so we can arrange pickup.

Thank you ALL for participating! Stay tuned…we have something fun in store for everyone next week! 🥳

12/22/2025

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Johnny Dean Johnny Five Schertler of Pocola, Oklahoma was born in El Reno, Oklahoma to Johnny Richard and Hazel Juanita Spencer Schertler and passed away in December 18, 2025 at his home in Pocola, Oklahoma at the age of 66. He is survived by His wife Kelly Schertler of the

12/20/2025

It’s time for a Christmas giveaway!!

One of Dylan’s favorite holiday traditions is having a Christmas movie night with the family. We want to give another family everything you need for a fun Christmas movie marathon with your own family! The winner will receive a Roku, a heated throw blanket, AND a $50 Mazzio’s gift card.

How to enter:

🎄 Follow Dowden-Roberts Funeral and Cremation Center AND Mazzio’s Italian Eatery Poteau, OK.

🎄 Comment below and tell us your favorite Christmas movie AND tag a friend.

🎄 Share this post to your story.

🎅🏼 You may enter anytime between now and Tuesday, December 23 at 1:00 pm. The drawing will take place Tuesday afternoon.

🎅🏼 The winner will pick up their prize at Dowden-Roberts in Poteau during normal business hours!

✨ Good luck everyone and Merry Christmas!! ✨

❗️This giveaway is in no way sponsored by Facebook❗️

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12/17/2025

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Elsie Marie Miller Burkman passed away in her home on October 1, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born in Ray Arizona on December 29, 1948. At the time of her passing Elsie, and her loving husband Sam, resided in Pocola, Oklahoma. Elsie would fondly refer to Oroville,

12/11/2025

Ever wondered what really happens in those first steps of the cremation process?

In this video, Dylan walks you through it—what we do as soon as your loved one comes into our care, the simple paperwork we help you with, and how everything gets started. He explains it just like he would if you were sitting across the desk from him.

And just a reminder… we have our own on-site crematory, so your loved one stays right here with us the whole time. No sending them off. No outside facilities. Just people you know taking care of everything from start to finish.

If you’ve ever been curious about how it works, this is a good place to start.

12/10/2025

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Donald Edward Entmeier Don, 79, passed away on December 6, 2025, surrounded by family in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was born in Freeport, Illinois on September 5, 1946, to Wilma Pearl Entmeier and Roland John Munda. He was the former owner of Okie-Dokey Foods on Douglas Street in Freeport, Illinois. Later

12/08/2025

When a parent passes, it’s completely natural for each child to want something of their own to hold onto. We see it all the time, and we’re glad to offer lots of cremation remembrance items to help with that—small keepsake urns, jewelry, sharing urns, and other thoughtful pieces that let everyone have a little part of Mom or Dad close by.

And just a reminder: because we have our own on-site crematory, your loved one stays right here with us the entire time. They never leave our care. Ever.

If you’d like to look at the different options or just talk things through, you’re welcome to stop by anytime. We’re here to help however we can.

12/05/2025

The holidays can be really hard when you’re missing someone you love—whether it’s your first holiday without them or it’s been years. 💛

And you know what? It’s okay to be sad.
It’s okay if the memories hit a little harder.
It’s okay if the season feels different this year.

Grief doesn’t follow a calendar, and it doesn’t take time off for Christmas lights or holiday dinners. If you’re struggling this season, just know you’re not alone. Your feelings are real, they’re valid, and it’s perfectly okay to take things at your own pace.

We’re thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort for your heart.

12/04/2025

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Kellie Sabrina Pruitt of Wister, Oklahoma was born November 5, 1967 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jack and LaWanna Henson Collins and passed away on November 30, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 58. Kellie is survived by Her husband John Pruitt, Jr. of the home Her bonus

12/03/2025

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Stacy Marie DuCommun of Howe, Oklahoma was born on October 18, 1972 in Long Beach, California to Michael Lee and Mary Jane Gates Collins and passed away on November 22, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 53. She is survived by Her father Mike Collins and wife Mary