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11/09/2025

Jahala Williams, age 94 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on November 5, 2025 with family by her side. Jahala was born on November 7, 1930 to Bob Wilson Morgan and Naomi (Magness) Morgan in Victor, Oklahoma. Jahala was a member of the Talihina Methodist Church. She also owned the Talihina Beauty College and the Flower Box. Jahala loved spending time with family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Jahala is survived by her daughter Frances Williams of Talihina, Oklahoma; grandson John Thomas (JT) Williams III and wife Sarah of Van Buren Arkansas; great grandchildren Aubrey, Austin, and Aiden Williams; sister-in-law Cathy Morgan of Whitesboro, Texas

Jahala was preceded in passing by her parents Bob and Naomi Morgan; husband John Thomas (JT) Williams Sr.; son John Thomas (Tommy) Williams Jr.; two brothers and one sister

Graveside Services will be on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at 11:00AM at New Talihina City Cemetery in Talihina, Oklahoma with Bro. Kenny Bryant officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

11/07/2025

Daren Ray Duncan, age 59 of Whitesboro, Oklahoma passed away from this life on November 4, 2025. Daren was born on December 1, 1965 in Andrews, Texas to Carolyn (Duffield) and Rodger Cline. Later in life, he was adopted by his step-father, Gary Duncan, who raised him. Daren lived in the Kiamichi area most of his life. After graduating high school at East Chambers High School in Winnie, Texas, he went to work in the oilfield where he worked until later years when he drove a semi truck. Daren loved people and enjoyed telling stories and jokes and never met a stranger. He also enjoyed fishing, riding quads, and his dogs, especially "Harley". His children were his pride and joy and he loved his family dearly. Daren will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Daren is survived by his son, Logan Duncan of Dugway, UT; step daughter, Laura Kennedy (Randy) of Whitesboro, OK; sister, Latricia Hicks (Jeff) of Wayland, MI; mother, Carolyn Duncan of Hastings, MI; brother, Gary Wayne Duncan (Hope) of Fairfax, IA; nephews, Lucas, Gared, Collin, and Adam; niece, Alexandria; great nephews, Jeffrey, Henry, Theodore; great niece, Rose Gohn; step grandchildren, Alyssa and Diesel; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Daren is preceded in passing by his biological father, Rodger Cline; adopted father, Gary Wayland Duncan; grandparents, Esta Lee and Charley Duncan, and Johnnie and Emma Lea Duffield.

The family will host a Memorial Service on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:30PM at Albion Baptist Church. Cremation services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

11/07/2025

Judy Rae Daniel, age 83, of Albion, Oklahoma, entered into the gates of Heaven on November 6, 2025 at home with her family by her side. Judy was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on July 13, 1942 to Monte and Maybelle (Ringquist) Williams.
Judy was raised in Fargo, North Dakota, where she attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse in 1963. Judy’s love of nursing was displayed in her compassion and care that she gave to all of her patients. Her fondest memories of her nursing career were the years that she worked at Lewis Memorial Hospital in Yosemite National Park. Judy retired in 2018
after 55 years of being a Registered Nurse, with her last 45 years working for Indian Health Services and Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Judy‘s greatest joy came from her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished every moment she got to spend with her family. She also enjoyed traveling, Gaither Gospel music, David Phelps music, Dwight Yoakam, and Dulcimer’s, but she loved her yard sales.

Judy is survived by her children; Dany and Kimberly Daniel of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, their children, Joshua, Lydia, Josiah, and Christopher Daniel. Lisa and Daniel Craig of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, their children Samantha and fiancé Lewis Dodson, Sadie, LaShay, Annabel Craig. Mamie and Richard Thompson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, their children, Alicia and Al Carmichael, Adam and Jaylea Daniel and their daughter Lucy, Andrew and Emma Daniel, Amanda Daniel, Adeline Daniel, and Roxanne Thompson. Mike and Dawn Daniel of Wichita Falls, Texas, their children Julia, Caleb, Joshua, Autumn, Summer, Justin, Jacob, and Toby Daniel. She also leaves behind her lifelong friends, Marilyn Davis and Linda Cyzy, her dearest friend, Eva Waymire, and her cherished companion and furry friend, Rosie, who was a constant comfort to her for the last two years.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Monte and Maybelle Williams, her son, David Daniel, and granddaughter, Sarah Daniel.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons;
Adam Daniel, Andrew Daniel, Joshua Daniel, Caleb Daniel, Joshua Daniel, and Lewis Dodson.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Kiamichi Valley Ministerial Alliance food bank.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina.

Services will be on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00PM at Talihina First Baptist Church with Bro. Dany Daniel officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

11/04/2025

Imogene (Hairrell) Harris passed away from this life on October 10, 2025. Born on January 9, 1930, in Dunbar, Oklahoma, the daughter of J.C. and Janie Hairrell; brothers, Earl and Joey Hairrell

Imogene is survived by her son, John D. Harris, Jr., and his wife, Florence Biscarat Harris, of Poitiers, France. Her granddaughters are Justine, Marianne and Charlotte Harris. and they live in France; the children of her second marriage to Judge Allen Klein. They are Lee, Edie and Scott Klein as well as many nieces and nephews, including great nieces and great nephews, of the Hairrell family in Pushmataha County and elsewhere.

Imogene attended Clayton schools and graduated from Northeastern State College in Tahlequah. Imogene and her husband, John D. Harris (Sr.), graduated together from the University of Tulsa Law School on June 1st 1958. Imogene graduated at the top of her class. She and John were the first married couple to graduate the University of Tulsa Law School together, and they were the second married couple to pass the Oklahoma Bar together. Imogene retired in early 1995 after 22 years of service as a civil servant of the City of Tulsa. She served 17 years as a City Attorney, the first woman in such a position, and she served 5 years as the Attorney for the Tulsa International Airport Trust. Imogene was a trailblazer, and she one of the first female attorneys at Sun Oil Company before entering her civil service positions. She received the "Trailblazer for Women in Law" Award from the Tulsa County Bar Association. Imogene served as president of the Oklahoma Women Lawyers Association and the Tulsa County Women Lawyers Association.
Imogene received her 50-year pin from the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2009 in recognition of her 50 years of membership and work as an Oklahoma Attorney.

Graveside service will be on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00PM at Pine Spur Cemetery in Stanley, Oklahoma. Service have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

11/04/2025

Margie Lorene (Thompson) Killingsworth, age 87 of Afton, Oklahoma passed away from this life on November 3, 2025 in Fairland, Oklahoma. Margie was born on August 7, 1938 in Orr, Oklahoma to Susie Ellen (Locke) and John William Thompson. She married the love of her life, Orval Killingsworth in Archer City, TX on January 26, 1956 and they began their life journey together. Margie enjoyed reading a good novel, listening to country and gospel music and spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Margie is survived by her daughters, Barbara Taylor (Tommie) of Afton, OK, and Angela Bird (Nelson) of Fairland, OK; grandchildren, Shane Parks, Willie Lewis, Jason Taylor, D.J. Killingsworth, Kevin Heflin, and Tambra Killingsworth; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Luella Pruitt of Lawton, OK; as well as numerous extended family.

Margie is preceded in passing by her husband, Orval; parents, John and Susie; two sons, David Killingsworth and Randy Killingsworth.

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina.

Graveside services will follow at 2:00PM at Whitesboro Cemetery in Whitesboro, Oklahoma with Bro. Kenny Bryant officiating.
Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

10/31/2025

Brady Glenn Mattox, age 89 of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, passed away from this life on October 30, 2025 in McAlester, Oklahoma. Brady was born in Buffalo Valley on August 3, 1936 to Hazel (Evans) and Virgil May Mattox. He attended Buffalo Valley school until the 10th grade, when he quit school to go to work with his dad. He helped build roads, drove big trucks, and ran equipment. Brady married the love of his life, Alta Lee King on February 5, 1958 in Yanush, Oklahoma. They lived in New Mexico and Arizona and many other places before calling their home in Buffalo Valley / Yanush area. Some of his many careers included; hauling wrip wrap when they were building Sardis Lake, drove a truck across country, hauled logs to Arkansas, worked in asphalt, built pads for oil field locations all over Oklahoma, until he got hired on a Latimer County District 2 and worked there until retiring in 2007. He enjoyed going to the Yanush store and drinking coffee every morning with his coffee buddies. He loved to buy vehicles and stuff and fix them up and sell them. He always had something sitting out in his yard for sale. He loved to visit and talk to people. He always wanted to know his nurse and aides names, where they lived and if he knew their family. He often said, "you don't know if you don't ask." The last 4.5 years he spent living in Blocker, OK next to his daughter and son in law, letting them help take care of him. He was a fighter until the end.

Brady is survived by his daughter, Marcella Mounce and husband Tony; two very special nephews, Harvey and wife Alice of Barling, AR, and Harold and Maggie Mattox of Muskogee, OK; one niece, Vickie Lusby and husband Joe; two very special friends, Roy McCormick and Norman Burge; as well as many extended family and friends.

Brady is preceded in passing by his parents, brother, Howard Mattox; sister, Louise McCormick; wife, Alta Lee; daughter, Glenda Lee Mattox.

Pallbearers are Norman Burge, Kirk Anderson, Nathan Lucas, Harvey Mattox, Harold Mattox, and Jimmy Joe Garrett.
Honorary Pallbearers are Roy McCormick, Robert McCormick, Harlan Linker, Buster White, Tony Farley, and Rayford Bratcher.

Graveside services will be on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00AM at Cupco Cemetery in Yanush, Oklahoma with Bro. Rodney Tate officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

10/30/2025

Misty Louann Brewer, age 48 of Talihina, Oklahoma, was born on July 15th, 1977 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Lula (Nunley) Dighton. Misty passed away on October 27th, 2025 at home with family by her side. Misty worked in the medical field from the time she was 16 until her health caused her to have to quit. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and spending time with her family. She had a heart of compassion and would do anything she could to help people in need. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Misty is survived by her parents, Orville and Lula Dighton; brother, James Thomas Dighton; aunts, Tommie Nunley, Patty Dean and husband Wardell, Louise Creekburn, Loretta Ormsby and husband Jack, and Annette Dighton; uncles, Thomas Nunley and wife Rosa, Franklin Dighton and wife Ruth; and fiance, Chris Black; as well as many cousins, other extended family and a host of friends.

Misty was preceded in passing by her grandparents, Betty and Thomas Nunley, James and Melba Dighton, and uncle, WIlliam Nunley.

Visitation will be on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina.

Graveside services will on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Laura McGee Cemetery in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma beside her grandpa with Bro. Darrin Goode officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

10/18/2025

Janet Marie Didlot – Born 7/17/1962 in Silverton, OR and left this world unexpectantly 10/17/2025 in McAlester, OK. Janet was the daughter of Jim and Judy Didlot. Janet was preceded in death by her father Jim Didlot, her siblings Ricky & James Didlot, and her life partner Harold Jamison. She is survived by her mother - Judy Didlot, Son – Jimmy Dale Didlot and wife Ashley all of Clayton, OK. Brother - Dale Didlot & wife Tammi of Moore OK; Sisters - Debby Cossey, Donna Roberts & husband John all of Clayton OK. Grandchildren – Jean Marie and Charlie Rose Didlot of Clayton. Aunts and Uncles - Tate Henry, Clayton OK, Jerry Didlot (Christine) CA; Katy Wilson, AR; Frankie Broussard (Stoney); Donna Cox (Bob) all of Clayton OK; Plus many nieces and nephews.
Janet lived a very full life and most of it in Clayton OK. She wasn't afraid of hard work. She spent most of her working life cooking and serving people. She worked in the cafeteria at Clayton Schools, then went to work in the cafeteria at Eastern State College in Wilburton. Janet then started getting more involved in the healthcare food service area where she worked for the VA hospital in Talihina and ended her career at Latimer County Hospital in Wilburton. Janet’s hot rolls and cinnamon rolls were very well known and frequently requested.
Janet met her life partner of 25 years Harold Jamison and they spent time fishing, taking care of her cows and gardening until his sudden passing. However, the true loves of her life were her granddaughters, Jean and Charlie. She loved doing art projects and spoiling these little girls rotten.
A good game of farkle, checking out garage sales, playing bingo or trying her luck on a slot machine were something you might find Janet doing. She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.
Celebration of Life services will be on Monday, October 20. 2025 at 2:00PM at McCarn Funeral Chapel in Clayton, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

10/16/2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Barbara Maxine Hairrell, entered this world on August 11, 1943, in Lane, Oklahoma, born to Thomas Bailey and Syble Leonora Faulkenberry Sanders. The second of eight children. On October 12, 2025, she peacefully departed this life at home in Clayton, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara spent her early years in Lane before her family moved to Clayton, where she would create a lifetime of memories. It was in Clayton that she met and married the love of her life, Jerry Hairrell, on May 28, 1961. Together, they built a home filled with love and laughter for 26 years, until Jerry’s passing. Their union was blessed with five children.
A proud graduate of Clayton High School, class of 1961, Barbara pursued her passion for education at Eastern Oklahoma State College and later at East Central University, where she earned her teaching degree and a master’s degree in counseling. Mom was very honored to be selected to join Phi Theta Kappa. She began her career teaching high school English at Buffalo Valley, where she touched countless lives, inspiring and guiding her students until her retirement.
Barbara’s greatest joys came from her family. She was a devoted mother who cherished watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports and school activities, always celebrating their achievements and milestones. An accomplished seamstress and tailor, Barbara sewed for many in both Broken Arrow and Clayton, sharing her talent and creativity with her community. She also enjoyed traveling, especially the annual sister’s trips, a cherished tradition she kept as long as she was able.
Barbara is survived by her children: Sheila and Shawn Woelk of Westin Lakes, Texas; Jerry and Autumn Hairrell of Clayton; Janette and Ronny Henry of Sardis; Thomas and Jennifer Hairrell of Clayton; and Patrick and Angie Harrell of Clayton. She is also survived by her sisters: Pat Joslin of Antlers, Oklahoma; Mary and Gerald Poe of Lovington, New Mexico; Sue and Paul Alexander of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; Darlene Howze of Stigler, Oklahoma; and her brother Wayne Sanders of Clayton, Oklahoma; sister in law, Betty Sanders of Clayton. Barbara leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews, cousins and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Jerry Hairrell; grandson, Dustin Henry; great-granddaughter, Cholie Whitley; her parents; brother, Cecil Sanders; sister, Dian Harris; her in-laws, Dutch and Ollie Hairrell; and brothers-in-law, Harvey Joslin, John Walker, Gerald Howze, Tim Harris and Earl W. (Sonny) Hairrell.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at McCarn Funeral Chapel in Clayton, Oklahoma.
A service to celebrate Barbara’s remarkable life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2pm at the Church of Christ in Clayton, Oklahoma. Services will be conducted by Brent Franks, with interment following at Pine Spur Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Barbara’s nephews: Stewart and Chris Joslin, Jason Poe, John Walker, Jeremy Howze and Patrick and Michael Sanders
Honorary Pallbearers: Darrell Dougherty, Jimmy Dougherty and Tom Lucas
Barbara’s legacy of love, kindness, and dedication will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

10/14/2025

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10/07/2025

June Dee (J.D.) Butler, age 95 of Nashoba, Oklahoma passed away from this life on October 6, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. J.D. was born on November 27, 1929 in Octavia, Oklahoma to Lizzie Inez (Bowlin) and Frank Butler. After high school, J.D. enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country. In 1964, J.D. married the love of his life, Harlene (Tomlinson) in Paris, Texas and they began their life journey together. J.D. enjoyed hunting and fishing and working in the garden. Family was very important to J.D. and he enjoyed spending quality time with each one. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

J.D. is survived by his wife of 64 years, Harlene Butler of the home; children, Ron Butler, Cindy Butler, Timmy Butler, Raymond Tomlinson, Kathlene Jackson, and Yvonne Tomlinson; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. sisters, Dorothy Wright and Edna Louise Butler; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

J.D. is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Willie Ray Butler, Edgar Butler, George Butler, Rachael Shilling, Frank Butler Jr.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Butler, Don Butler, Benny Butler, Sherman Southard, and Miles Beasley

Visitation will be on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at McCarn Funeral Chapel in Clayton, Oklahoma.

Graveside services will be on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00PM at Nolia Cemetery in Nashoba, Oklahoma with Bro. Jerry Wamsley officiating. Services are under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service.

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