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Betty Lou Gray - November 01, 1942 - April 25, 2022

Departed: 04/25/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Betty Lou Gray, the daughter of Earnest and Clara (Noack) Leubner was born November 1, 1942, in Del Rio, Texas and departed this life on April 25, 2022, in Westville, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years, 5 months, and 24 days.

Betty enjoyed life, she loved being outdoors whether she was working in the garden or just watching the hummingbirds fly around her flowers. She had a green thumb and could grow anything. She was a diligent worker and was proud to be a Master Locksmith. She served as Treasurer, Vice President, and President of Locksmith Association. She worked at R-Keys in Siloam Springs, Arkansas for over 30 years. She was a strong Christian who loved the Lord and was the eldest daughter of four children. She graduated from Reagan High School. Betty touched many lives over the years and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Edward Patrick Gray; her brother: Gerald Leubner; granddaughter: Victoria Kleinsteuber; and her nephew: Jason Ridings.

She is survived by a loving family which includes her daughters: Virginia Gray and partner Shawn Searcy of Houston, Texas, and Renate Kleinsteuber and husband Mark of Hobbs, New Mexico; her brother: Earnest Leubner and wife Michelle of Springfield, Missouri; sister: Shirley Ridings and husband John of Bremond, Texas; sister-in-law: Cathy Leubner of Deland, Florida; grandchildren: Ryan Gray and wife Lydia, and Vivian Spinks; great grandchildren: Hunter Patrick, and Easton James; nephews: Joe Gray and wife Kathy, Christopher Ridings and wife Julie of Richmond, Texas, and Andrew Leubner and wife Linh of Seattle, Washington; nieces: Dana Gray and wife Lauren, Leah Higdon and husband Michael of Warrenton, Missouri, and Kate Ridings of Houston, Texas; great nieces: Gabrielle Ridings, and Lily Leubner; and great nephew: Jakob Ridings. Several friends, and other relatives also survive her.

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Jerry Dale Pruett, Sr. - April 02, 1943 - April 22, 2022

Departed: 04/22/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Jerry Dale Pruett Sr. was born on April 2, 1943, in Northern California to Virgil Pruett & Ruth Eads. He departed this life April 22, 2022, at his home in Westville, Oklahoma.

Jerry's family moved to the community of Rabbit Trap in Stilwell, Oklahoma when he was around 2 years old. He went to Rabbit Trap School until they moved to Kanas City, Ks. in 1952. He attended Elementary School at Prescott Elementary. He joined the Navy in 1960 when he was 17 in which he served his Country for 4 years he was Honorably discharged in 1964. He was stationed in many different places overseas, such as Singapore and Japan.

He did not graduate from High School but that did not stop him from being very smart with money & owning many different businesses. He bought our Grandpa Virgil Pruett's store on the North end of Stillwell. Pruett's Citgo Gas station. His wife Vi & him ran the store for many years. Connected to the Station was her Beauty Salon when she closed it down Dad put in a Liquor Store. Jerry had a home built for his family behind the station which is still there. Then in the Summer of 1976 they moved to Baron, where he built his family a Log Home. Dad & Mom always had a big Garden and they would can all summer. Dad made his famous Strawberry & Elderberry Jelly every Summer. He also made a mean Chocolate Pie. He owned & operated a Gravel Pit down Addilee Road that he bought from his Uncle Leonard on which our Grandpa Pruett lived. Then around 1985 dad bought another store in the middle of town next door to Roberts Funeral Home.

Dad raced Quarter Horses most of his life. A few places he raced his horses were Tahlequah Downs, Sallisaw Blue Ribbon Down, Missouri State Fair, Midway Downs in Stroud, Ok., Blue Stem Downs in Eureka, Kansas. He was a member of the AQHA for many, many years.

Daddy used to play a mean hand of Poker. Sometimes they played at our home behind the store. Other times they would play at James & Martha Calico's house. He also played Poker at the Cherokee Casino after it opened. He also enjoyed betting on the Horse Races. He bet on them at the Casino till he no longer could sit that long. So, he would pick them out write it all down and Jerry Dale or I would go bet for him. I would just hand the paper to the young lady. Because I was afraid I would do it wrong!!!! Daddy also played Poker in Baron with his friends; "Captin", John Kirby, Willard Meridith, Jim Bennett, Ronnie Davis, Jerry Scott, Ronnie Ritchie, & Dan Hembree.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; Virgil Pruett & Margaret Ruth (Pruett) Moore, Baby Sister Donna Fay Pruett, Brother Lee (Jr.) Pruett, & his ex-wife Viola Miller, & very dear Friend Buck Massey.

He is survived by his son; Jerry Dale Pruett Jr., Daughter; Pamela Ruth Burleson & Husband Brent, Daughter; Robin Lynn Cole & Husband Steve. Grandson; Winston Lee Pruett & Fiancé Shadawn Crisp Granddaughters; Samantha Fay-Ann McClure & Fiancé Dale Russell, Holly Pruett, Kinsley Drake & Fiancé Bobby Romagnano & Kevie Drake. Sister; Judy Ann Pruett.

Great Grandchildren: Kyle McClure, Keegan Russell, Braxton Pruett, Landon Oglesby, Ryder Laffoon, Kolton Fought, & Braycen Morris.

He is also survived by his Ex Daughter -n-Law Ruth (Pruett) Sellers; Ex Son-n-Law Donnie McClure & Wife Jenifer. Many cousins, nieces, nephews, and ex in-laws who loved him dearly, a host of friends & extended family also survive him. Daddy had a very special place in his heart for his nephew; James (Jimmy) Pruett, his Niece; Susan Ruth (Milbourn) Hatch & his girl as he called her Rachel Williams.

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Dewey Keeter - April 22, 1918 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Dewey “Granny” Williams Keeter, 103, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022, 14 days before her 104th birthday.

Dewey was born on April 22, 1918 in a one room log cabin to David H. Benham and Julie Edgmon Benham near Christie, Oklahoma. She was the third of nine children, which included three sisters and five brothers, all who preceded her in death.

She lived in Adair County, Oklahoma where she married Roy Clifton Williams in 1936. They were blessed with six beautiful children, OmaLeta (Melvin) Smith, Carl (Gail) Williams, Nancy (Larry) Lindabury, Judy (Carson) Glenn, Donald Roy (Rosetta) Williams, and Kathy (Johnnie) Janes. She enjoyed 27 wonderful years with Roy before his passing.

Dewey continued to live in Oklahoma and found love again with Willard Keeter. They were married on August 18, 1979 and they enjoyed gardening, canning, and attended bluegrass festivals until they made their home in Farmington, AR beginning in 2000.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands, her daughter OmaLeta Smith, her son Donald Roy Williams, two son-in-laws Melvin Smith and Carson Curtis Glenn, a grandson Ricky Smith, three sisters and five brothers.

She is survived by her son Carl (Gail) Williams of Westville, OK, her daughters, Nancy (Larry) Lindabury of West Fork, AR, Judy Glenn of Elkins, AR, Kathy (Johnnie) Janes of Farmington, AR, one daughter-in-law Rosetta Williams of Westville, OK, 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 31 great-great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, special friends and neighbors.

Dewey led a long, wonderful, faith-filled life and has left a legacy of over 100 family members. We will all miss Granny dearly, but we are so grateful for the time we had with her here on earth.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Meals on Wheels c/o Farmington Senior Activity and Wellness.

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Edna Jeanetta Roper - November 26, 1941 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Edna Jeanetta Bailey Clinton Roper of Westville, Oklahoma was born on November 26, 1941, in Proctor, Oklahoma. Edna was the daughter of Alfred and Frances Bailey. Edna departed from this life on April 7, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 80.

Edna was the most honest, stubborn-headed, God loving woman. She loved having all of her family with her. She enjoyed romance books and watching the Dallas Cowboy and Sooners play. She also loved watching western movies and loved watching WWE. The one thing that Edna loved more than family and God is Elvis Presley. She loved going and watching the Elvis impersonator.

Edna was survived by four children. Frances Hignite of Westville, Oklahoma, Troy Clinton of Westville, Oklahoma, Danny Clinton and Joni Onderdonk of Westville, Oklahoma, and Timothy Clinton of Westville, Oklahoma. She was also survived by twenty grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, seven brothers and sisters, and a bunch of nieces and nephews.

Edna was preceded in death by her son Ernie Clinton Jr., her grandson William Clinton, her two sisters Bobbie and Carolyn, and her two brothers Benny and Jimmy.

She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

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Raymond Walters - May 23, 1940 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Raymond Walters was born May 23, 1940, in Proctor, Oklahoma to Lafey (Punk) Walters and Fannie (Vaughan) Walters. He passed on March 11, 2022, at the age of 81 years. He was raised in Red Bird Holler.  He attended school at Sanders and Stilwell High School.

As a young man he made trips to California (Hitchhiking) several times, and said he picked a lot of cotton as a child.

In 1962 he married Ilene Kindle, who was born and raised in Turkey Holler, Oklahoma. Raymond and Ilene were both from poor families that were full of love.  He loved his family and early life, but he made it a goal in life to never be poor again. He and his family lived in Tulsa, OK, where he worked at Yuba Heat Exchangers from 1962-1970.  Raymond and Ilene both worked hard and raised their two sons, David and Brad, on a small farm in West Siloam.  From 1982 to 2003, he started to sell used cars in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Around that time, he bought 620 acres in Red Bird Holler, he loved to spend many hours improving the land, pond and deer hunting. He enjoyed spending this time with his sons and nephews. He sold the Car business in 2003, when his health started to decline.  But he never stopped working.  In 2013, he sold the land in Red Bird Holler and bought a bar – yep, a bar! Ilene was mad at him for a very long time, but he and Nick had plans. Nick had his first responsible job for 5 years.  Raymond (Pops) made a lot of new friends at Red Dirt, and he became “Pops” to a lot of young people.

In 1988 he got his first Grandson Nicholas (Nick) who he and Ilene raised and later adopted him as their own, which upgraded him from Grandson to Son. So that gave Nick two sets of parents. Mamaw & Pops and Brad & Robin. He enjoyed buying and selling land, along with bulldozing and brush hogging, no one could do it better than him, not even Brad and David. Even after his strokes. He also liked being outdoors, hunting, fishing, raising cattle, old cars

Raymond leaves behind to mourn his passing, his wife, Ilene Walters of the home, his children: David Walters and wife Teresa, Brad Walters and Nicholas Walters, grandchildren: Luke Walters, Jaden Farmer, great grandchildren: Ronnie King, Willie King and Desmond Walters, brother Arlus Walters and wife Lynda and their son Mike Walters, Joyce K. McDonald and husband Larry and their children Joye and Cory.

Preceding him in death were his parents Lafey and Fannie Walters four brothers Franklin, Floyd Ray, and Curtis and an infant brother Virgil.

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Wanda Morris - January 21, 1926 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Wanda Morris, 96, of Westville, Ok passed from this life on March 11, 2022 at Quail Ridge Living Center. She was born in Chance, Oklahoma on January 21, 1926 to Floyd and Ruth Mitchell. She taught school at Skelly and Procter Ford, and in 1945 she married Leland Morris. Together they had one daughter, Iva Carol. They moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she finished her education at the University of Tulsa. She taught school at Mingo Schools in Tulsa for 30 years, and during that time she earned her masters degree. She moved back to Westville in 1996 and enjoyed traveling and spending time with grandkids, and great grandkids. She was super sassy and you could always find her with an icee in her hand. She is survived by daughter, Iva Carol Roberts and husband Paul Lee, grandson Eddie Roberts, and wife Amy, granddaughter Lisa Williams all of Westville, Ok. She was also survived by four great grandkids, Amber Gonzalez, and husband Barion, Jake Roberts, Vanessa Williams, and Kenda Williams. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, and her husband Leland Morris.

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Patricia Wright - January 01, 1959 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Len Wright, daughter of William and Bertha (Kauffeld) Hogshooter, was born on January 1st, 1959 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on Monday, March 7, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 63 years of age.

She was loved and she loved those in her life deeply.

Patricia will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children, other relatives and friends.

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Jacob Dean - September 17, 2010 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Jacob Daniel Dean, son of Meghan Dean and Kyle Morton, was born in Siloam Springs, AR on September 17, 2010. He gained his entrance into heaven on March 5, 2022.

Jacob enjoyed playing with his hot wheels and building model cars with his dad. He also loved cruise nights; burnouts were his favorite part. He loved anything to do with the Fast and the Furious franchise. Jacob recently found a love for basketball and played for the 5thgrade team at Westville Elementary.

He was preceded in death by his Great Grandparents, Sonny and Arlene Farmer, Don and Dorothy Dean, Edith Morton, and Wayne and Mary Jo Isaacs. And Great Aunt Carolyn Farmer.

He is survived by an amazing, loving family that includes his parents Meghan Dean and Kyle Morton, twin sister Jaylyn, two brothers Mason Cox and Kayden Morton all of Westville, OK, Grandparents Dwight and Marsha Dean of Siloam Springs, AR, and Johnny and Sharon Morton of Westville, OK. Great Grandparents Don and Joyce Morton of Yellville, AR. Two aunts, Randi Dean of Junction City, KS, and Jaelyn Morton of Westville, OK. One uncle, Brayden Vaughn of Westville, OK. Cousins Tayvon and Amaiya Wright. Special great aunt, Billie Riepma of Westville, OK. And many great aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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Winnie Brown - November 07, 1945 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Remembering the life of Winnie Jo Brown, born November 7, 1945 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Mr. Nathaniel and Mrs. Cordie Brown.

Winnie was the eighth of nine siblings:  Imogene Sanders, Rialto, California; Vera Milton, Los Angeles, California; Betty Cowthran (James), Harvey, Illinois; Helen Butler, Houston, Texas; Linda Hert, Shreveport, Louisiana and proceeding her in death is Nathaniel Brown, Jr., Frances Bethune, and Assie Lee Brown.

She attended the public schools in Shreveport and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1963.  She also attended Butler College in Tyler, Texas where her interest was designing.  She moved to Los Angeles, California in 1972 and was employed at Lockheed Corporation for more than thirty years.  There she made and kept many “life-long” friends that will forever remember her “quiet spirit” and phenomenal “work ethic”.

She received the Lord at an early age, and was baptized at the Mt. Canaan Baptist Church of Shreveport, in 1956.  She later joined the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California.   She continued living her life as a “loving” and “devoted” Christian in everything that she did.  Her heart of “gold” was exemplified to all that knew her.  She was loyal and faithful to family and friends. Winne leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law Erik and Kristan McGhee who cared for her faithfully until her transition; the “absolute love of her life, her granddaughter, Raya;  5 sisters;  a special friend, Lend McGhee; her bonus children from the McGhee family, Lendell “Pap” , Ramonica and Jamila; grandchildren Mia, Taylor, Paige, Jasmine, Zoe, Madison and Aiden To know Winnie, was to love her.  She will forever remain in our hearts as we patiently wait to meet her again.  “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal” Isaiah 35:10.   We love you, forever! Scripture: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake…-Psalm 23:1-3

Memorial services to be held at a later date.

Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, Westville, OK.

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Julia Ann Eden - September 05, 1938 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Julia A. (Wyatt) Eden, 83, died March 04, 2022, due complications with COPD at Harry Hynes Hospice, St. Francis Hospital. She was born September 05, 1938, in Pratt, Ks. To Joseph L. and Jewell Alice Rebecca (Hoyt) Wyatt.

Julia was warm loving person, a great mentor, protector, teacher, spiritual guide, and great mother. She was a twice married widow. In 1956 Julia married James W. Thurman and they shared their lives together for 21 years. In 1978 she met William L. Eden; they married in 1979 and celebrated 19 years together.

Julia graduated from Isabel High School, Isabel Ks Class of 1956. After raising her children, she attended the Wichita Area Vocational Training School earning certifications in book keeping, corporate accounting, and office management skills. Using this knowledge she set out on a new adventure working for the Adair County Health Department, for 18 years and eventually retired in 1999.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Jane Wyatt, Joan (Wyatt) Winters, and a brother Richard Wyatt.

Surviving in addition to her brother, Phillip John Wyatt of Wichita, Ks, are daughters; Shelly and her husband Jonathan Wing, Cheney, Ks, Lydia Morrow, Derby, Ks, sons; James E. and Mary Thurman, Derby, Ks, Theodore A. Thurman, McPherson, Ks, Richard Allen, Claremore, Ok; 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

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Kristie Dawn Sands - April 27, 1975 - February 28, 2022

Departed: 02/28/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Kristie Dawn Sands of Westville Oklahoma was born on April 27, 1975 in Tahlequah Oklahoma. Kristie was the daughter of Willard and Reba Bird and Woodrow Sands.

Kristie departed from this life on February 28, 2022 in Westville Oklahoma at the age of 46. She loved the outdoors, going to the river, and going flea market shopping. She loved being around family, especially her grandchildren. You never would see her happier than when she was with her kids or her precious grandbabies . Another thing that she loved to do was

two-step, she could spend all night out with her siblings dancing the night away, and she also taught her kids how to do it too. She often picked up different hobbies. She had been enjoying Woodwork and gardening, but she only liked to plant flowers.

Kristie was survived by four children. Chandler Sands and Lisa Smith of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kane Kindle and Sunnye French of Weatherford, Oklahoma, and Dalton Keen of Proctor Oklahoma; one daughter Kaylea Kindle of Westville, Oklahoma. She was also survived by 2 grandchildren, Erica, Brinlee and was expecting a 3rd, Finnley. 10 siblings, and all her nieces and nephews.

Kristie was preceded in death by her sister Kimberly sands and her grandparents Laura Mae and JD Bird.

She will be missed by her family and friends dearly.

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Winston David Ketcher - March 21, 1994 - February 22, 2022

Departed: 02/22/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Winston David Ketcher (27) was born at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 21, 1994.

From the very beginning he had an uphill battle, but he rose to and surpassed all expectations. Despite his physical disabilities, he was able to graduate from Westville High School. He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he would go; with his bright personality that came out through his smile. He enjoyed spending time with his family watching youtube and anime videos on his tablet. Even though he was limited physically his imagination had no limits and was always able to entertain his loved ones.

On the very iconic day of February 22, 2022, Winston left this earth and gained his wings along with his legs that he had been working so hard for and joined his mother: Cindy Jean (Sexton) Ketcher and his father: David Lynn Ketcher in his Heavenly home.

Winston is survived by one brother: Christopher Ketcher of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one sister: Jasmine Ketcher of the home; grandparents: Roy and Georgia Sexton of Westville, Oklahoma; aunts: Rhonda and husband Marc Marsh of the home, and Patricia McGee and significant other Waylon Ross of Westville, Oklahoma. Other loved ones include a tribe of cousins who are not just family but some of his best friends: Dalton Marsh and fiancé Jessica Martin of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Kyiah Marsh of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Ashton Marsh of the home; Raven McGee of Morris, Oklahoma; Sadie Ross of Westville, Oklahoma; and Waylon Ross, Jr. of Westville, Oklahoma; and one very dear friend who he considered a brother: Shane Johnson of Nashville, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held at 10 am on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, Westville, OK with Skip Hanvey officiating.  Interment followed at Old Baptist Mission Cemetery, Westville, OK.

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Randy Lee Burke - June 10, 1957 - February 17, 2022

Departed: 02/17/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Randy Lee Burke, the son of T. J. and Patsy (Alcorn) Burke was born June 10, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 64 years, 8 months, and 7 days.

Randy was a survivor and fighter; he beat cancer twice. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He took his titles of Spouse, Dad, and Papa seriously and he fulfilled all their wishes to the very best of ability. He made ALL his family feel loved. If a disturbance arose, he would calm everyone and then feed them.

He was a hard worker and proved for his family as a mechanical engineer at Vera’s Bakeries in the Dallas area. Randy was an avid tool collector, and he collected guns, knives, and flashlights. He took pride in his variety of tools. He loved motorcycles, and going shopping was right up his alley.

He was preceded in death by his parents: T. J. and Patsy Burke; daughter: Kristen; and brothers: Larry, and James.

Randy is survived by his wife: Tina; children: James Burke and wife Jennifer of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, Chris Guthrie and wife Katelyn of Ohio, Brandon Burke and wife Kaleigh of Bryan Texas, Nathan Burke of the home, Rhonda Burke of Westville, Oklahoma, Rachel Campos of Houston, Texas, and Nerissa Burke of the home. He was also blessed with 12 grandchildren.

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Laura Grace Dixon - July 28, 1928 - February 16, 2022

Departed: 02/16/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Laura Grace (Self) Dixon, born July 28, 1928 in Waldron AR, made her journey to heaven on February 16, 2022 in Fayetteville AR. Grace lived a full life and enjoyed traveling, listening to gospel music, sewing, working on her puzzle books, cooking (the best biscuits and gravy and cherry pies in the world!), gardening, and watching all her grandchildren grow up. She cherished her collection of flowers, owls and teddy bears, and the time spent watching the hummingbirds out of her front window. To know Grace was to know sunshine in human form—she welcomed everybody with open arms and a kind smile. Everything she did was in the service of those she loved and cared for. She will be greatly missed by everybody who knew and loved her.

Grace is proceeded in death by her parents Lark and Frida Self, her husband Dean (Red) Dixon, four brothers and two sisters, and one grandchild. Grace is survived by her three children, Danny (Linda) Dixon of West Siloam Springs OK, Patricia (Lenny Grinder) Reponen of Watts OK, and Karen Crittenden of Watts, OK, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

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Roy William Copeland - December 06, 1926 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Roy William Copeland, son of John Newton and Dovie Mae (Dildine) Copeland, was born on December 6, 1926 in Baron, Oklahoma and passed from this life on January 29, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at 95 years of age.

Roy was a hard worker. He enjoyed gardening. As long as he was able, he would plant a garden every year. Roy wanted everyone to enjoy what he had grown in his garden. He would say, " If you want it, come get it!" He loved his dogs. His dogs loved him and cucumbers.

He was loved by his family and will be missed.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents: John and Dovie Copeland, sisters: Maybell Samuelson, Violet Jones, Marie Copeland and Carolyn Copeland, brothers: Joe, Darrell, John Newton, Jerry and Homer Copeland.

He is survived by his brother: Gilbert Copeland and wife Betty of Lincoln, AR, sister-in-law: Shirley Copeland of Bristow, OK, several nieces, nephews and honorary grandson: Brent Coggins of Lincoln, AR.

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Lonnie Eugene Davison - December 31, 1940 - January 26, 2022

Departed: 01/26/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Lonnie Eugene Davison, son of Geneva (Hulse) Davison and Ralph "PaPi" Davison, was born on December 31, 1940 in Lincoln, Arkansas and passed from this life on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

He was a strong man.  He had survived a massive heart attack, triple bypass, brain bleed, stroke and cancer.  Yet, he was still a humble man.  He was a man of few words, who loved spending time with his wife.  They loved each other dearly and had been married since February 4th, 1965.  They were blessed with almost 57 years of marriage.

Lonnie was a hard worker.  He was drafted into the Army in January of 1964 and served for years.  He was also a construction worked for 20 years and worked at Jet Stream for 30 years until retirement.

He took pride in his mowing.  He liked to go to Silcox and buy knives.  He liked listening to old country music while driving down backroads going way under the speed limit.  He loved coaching his son in baseball.  He had a blast spending countless hours at the casino with his wife, son and daughter-in-law.  He liked to get pedicures. He was a Chicago Cubs Baseball fan and loved the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen (McCown) Davison, parents: Ralph and Geneva Davison, brother: Russell Davison, great grandkids: Hunter Burrows and Kaisley Frazier.

He is survived by his sister: Wilma Dennis of Carlsbad, Texas and her children: Vicki, Denise and families.

His children: Ronnie Davison and wife Laura of Westville, OK and grandchildren: Felicia, Aaron, Lacey, Nikolas and 10 great grandkids.

Rhonda Hale and husband Scott of Westville, OK and grandchildren: Kassi, Brandon, Tiffany, Jonathan, Kiley, Cash, Xyler, Kerryonne, Easton, Hudson,  and 10 great grandkids.

Renee Bird and husband Terry of Stilwell, OK and grandchildren: Lonnie, Gary, Jeanene and 5 great grandkids.

Rusty Williams and wife Samantha of Westville, OK and grandchild: Aiden.

He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Jackie "Jack" Ball - May 20, 1937 - January 25, 2022

Departed: 01/25/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Jack Ball was born on May 20, 1937, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Howard and Bernice Ball and passed away on January 25, 2022, at the age of 84 years.

He was the one of five children and lived an outdoor life in the woods hunting and fishing. Jack served in the Army during the Vietnam war working on helicopters. After his discharge, he continued a career in heavy equipment construction around the country. Jack was an avid outdoorsman hunting, fishing, and trapping.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Bernice Ball; three sisters: Viola, Betty, and Bonny Jo.

He is survived by his sister: Virginia Jordan of Pryor Creek, Oklahoma; his sons: Rick of Baron, Oklahoma, and Jackie of Springdale, Arkansas; daughter: Lisa of Baron, Oklahoma; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Jack accepted Christ as his Lord and savior at the age of 77.

As per his wishes, he will be buried at the Piney Cemetery.

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Brice Wood - December 25, 1924 - January 21, 2022

Departed: 01/21/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Brice Lewis Wood, age 97, was born in Westville, Oklahoma, on December 25, 1924, to Oscar and Georgia Wood. He went to be with his Lord on January 21, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Geneva; his parents; brothers, Robert and Ross; sisters, Inez Carter and Juanita Edmiston; son-in-law, Donn Fitch; and grandson-in-law, Doug Ellis.

He is survived by his daughters: Judy Fitch, Carol Gipson and Patricia Titus. He has six grandchildren: Melanie Ellis, Lori McMillan, Gina Mardis, Rachael Thrailkill, Lance Gipson, and Bobby Adcox.  He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

A retired farmer, he enjoyed gardening. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Westville, Oklahoma.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by the Hospice staff.

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Joel Collins - April 29, 1956 - January 14, 2022

Departed: 01/14/2022 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Joel Collins was born on April 29, 1956, in Wynne, Arkansas to Harold and Geraldine (Washington) Collins and passed away on January 14, 2022, in Bentonville, Arkansas at the age of 65 years, 8 months, and 16 days.

Joel was a United States Marine Veteran, who loved God and his country. He worked 40 years as a long-haul truck driver. He enjoyed working for many years with Mr. Dale Snyder and enjoyed his retirement with his wife. He loved hunting and fishing but most of all spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Harold and Geraldine Collins.

Survivors include his wife: Joyce Collins of Westville, Oklahoma. Daughters: Nova and Mark Holt of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Christina and George Upton of Watts, Oklahoma; and son: Floyd Collins of Westville, Oklahoma. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Sister: Jacky and Jesse Salazar of Farmington, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.

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Madilyn "Emma" Emily Rose Greetan - September 23, 2021 - December 27, 2021

Departed: 12/27/2021 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Madilyn Greetan Passed Away peacefully in her sleep the morning of December 27th, 2021. Madilyn was born on September 23, 2021. She was known by the name Emma, a nickname that fit her well. During her three short months here on Earth Emma touched many lives and was loved deeply by her parents, grandparents, and siblings.

Her life was brief. while she only lived a few months, the joy she brought to our lives is enough to last a hundred lifetimes. we will look back on her stay with us as a very special time in our lives. She will be missed greatly.

Madilyn is the daughter of Dominic and Cheyenne Greeetan, of Bentonville, Arkansas. Three siblings, Jessica, Amellia, and Thomas survive her. Her maternal grandmother Laura Harrison and paternal grandmother Mary Hobbs.

Madilyn was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Nancy Woods and her aunt, Courtney Mattler.

Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Old Baptist Mission Church, Westville, OK with Bro. Larry Eubanks officiating.  Interment followed at Old Baptist Mission Cemetery, Westville, OK under the direction of Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, Westville, OK.

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Allen Lee Lockhart - January 24, 1947 - December 26, 2021

Departed: 12/26/2021 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Allen Lee Lockhart, son of Andrew Jackson and Flore May (Poff) Lockhart, was born on January 24, 1947 in Huntsville, Arkansas and passed unexpectedly from this life on December 26, 2021, at his home in Duncan Oklahoma at the age of 74 years, 11 months, 2 days. He attended Westville School and was a member of the Class of 1965. He enjoyed playing sports in his younger years. He also loved to travel and enjoyed the outdoors and seeing different sights. He loved watching football and other sports. Allen was a true Razorback and Dallas Cowboy fan. He thought the world of his kids, Mickey and Michelle and his 3 grandchildren Colton Lockhart, Jamie and Heather Brooks. On May 4, 2005 he married Clara Sue Richardson. He gained 3 more children, Angela, Michail and Kim and gained 9 more grandkids. Allen and Clara kept the road hot traveling the roads in Oklahoma and Texas. They enjoyed visiting the Casino's in Oklahoma. His latest find was Buc-ee's Convenience store in Texas and made several trips to Buc-ee's to pick up treats. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Flora Lockhart and Raymond and Fern Cline. Siblings, Lonnie Cline, Russell Cline, Jack Neal Lockhart, Jr., Mona Hazel Littrell, Nancy Kay Irvin, Ann Baughman and Lois Fuller. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Clara Lockhart of the home in Duncan, OK. Sister Sue Tarwater of Odessa MO, Children Mickey Lockhart of Westville, OK, Michelle Brooks and husband John of Stilwell, OK, Angela Groves of Ft. Worth, TX, Michail Cowan and wife Patricia of Duncan, OK and Kim Hanks and husband Shannon of Walters, OK. Grandchildren Colton Lockhart, Jamie and Heather Brooks, Bryce Groves, Lindsey Ledbetter, Erica Groves, Kristin and Brittany Cowan, Tanner and Colton Roberson and Breigh and Trystan Hanks. And a host of great children, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Casey Carr - Unknown - December 17, 2021

Departed: 12/17/2021 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Casey Allen Carr of Westville, Oklahoma was born October 3, 1981 in Arlington, Texas to Perry E. and Rebecca A. (Tate) Carr and passed away December 17, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 40. He is survived by: Wife: Shana Cheri Williams Carr, Son:  Jaxon Allen Carr of Westville, Oklahoma Daughter:  Haley Hilkey and husband Joziah of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Granddaughters: Stella and Sage Mother and Father: Rebecca Ann and Perry Edward Carr of Arlington, Texas Brother: Jordan Ray Carr of Arlington, Texas Sisters: Donna Lee and husband Charles Quarles of Bokchito, Oklahoma, Amy Christine and husband Wiley Collins, III of Mineola, Texas

Numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Wanda and Perry J. Carr of Arlington, Texas and Sarah and Alvin Parsley of Fort Worth, Texas.

Casey graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington, Texas in 2000.  He worked at Kelley Commercial of Fayetteville, Arkansas in maintenance.  He married Shana Cheri Williams on October 12, 2013.  Casey loved spending time with his family and friends as well as hunting and fishing when he got the chance.

Casey will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him as family.

Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, Westville, OK with Chris Hyndman officiating.  Interment  followed at Old Baptist Mission Cemetery, Westville, OK.

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Darryl Dean Mullin - May 30, 1942 - December 15, 2021

Departed: 12/15/2021 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Darryl Dean Mullin, the fourth child & second son of Gwen Franklin Mullin & Marjorie Pearl (Hamblin) Mullin, was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1942 in Clearfork, Oklahoma, Adair County. He lived his entire life of 79 years in Clearfork. He started his cattle herd in his teens & continued until 2017. In 1972 he began the broiler poultry business & continued until December 2012. He did all parts of haying for his own cattle & hauled square bales for many farmers for most of his adult life. He introduced many young boys/men to real work & sweat on the back of the hay truck. He loved to work. Hard work never bothered him. He not only loved to work, but he loved to hunt deer, turkey, elk, moose, bighorn sheep & ducks.

On May 29, 1964 Darryl married Lois Ann Mallory at the little Clearfork Church. They have lived in his Grandpap Mullin’s house since the first year of their marriage. They welcomed three wonderful children: Angela, Daniel & Dallas.

Darryl was saved at the tender age of seven at Clearfork. Bro. Arthur Essary was the evangelist. He served the Lord faithfully his entire life. He was faithful to church as long as he was able to get there. January 12, 2021 was his last service. He loved church, God, & his family. He was a faithful son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa, friend & neighbor.

He served as Sunday School Superintendent; Service Leader; Trustee; Deacon; and Christian School Worker. He did Jail Ministry for 17 years at Adair County Jail. He loved telling those men about a better life in Jesus Christ. He had a burden for their lost souls. Through the years many singers, preachers, missionaries, & others accompanied him for which he was very thankful.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Mullin, of the home near Westville, OK, children: Angela Johnson and husband Scott of Goshen, IN, Daniel Mullin and wife Donita of Siloam Springs, AR, Dallas Mullin and wife Sheila of Kansas, OK.

Grandchildren: Aaron Johnson, Esther Scrogham, Isaac Johnson, Desmond Mullin, Dexter Mullin, Ashley Donelle, Devon Mullin, Dustin Mullin, and Sheila Mullin.

Great grandchildren: Jace Scrogham, Brayden Scrogham, Harper Mullin, Drake Mullin, Daylon Mullin, MaKinzlee Mullin, Dirk Mullin, Derek Mullin, Paislee Mullin, Talonn Mullin, Raylon Mullin, Nevaeh Mullin, Audrey Mullin, & Decklyn Loper.

He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Faith Holiness Church, Westville, OK with Bro. Dennis Knapp officiating.  Interment followed at Westville City Cemetery, Westville, OK under the direction of Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, Westville, OK.

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Eileen Patricia Davison - April 05, 1944 - December 12, 2021

Departed: 12/12/2021 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Eileen Patricia (McCown) Davison, daughter of Preston William and Pearl Nannie McCown, was born on April 5th, 1944 in Upland, California and passed from this life on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was a kind hearted, loving, hardworking, hard headed woman.

Gene was her world, 56 years of marriage that began on February 4th, 1965. She enjoyed taking care of him. Her children were very special to her, even though she called them the wrong names. She loved being a grandma and a great grandma. Her grandbabies could do no wrong.

She always had a smile on her face, never met a stranger, had a sense of humor for everything and could strike up a conversation with anyone. She worked at Franklin Electric until she retired after 30 years. She enjoyed all of her friends she made there.

She was a fantastic cook, you never ate anything that tasted better than Nanny's food. She knew her recipes by heart, never having to measure. She made the best homemade cookies and macaroni salad.

Her love for Christmas was something that you couldn't miss. The house was filled with dancing and singing Christmas dolls. She would always play them for the kids when they came to visit. There were so many that you could barely walk in the door.

She loved her dog Dexter, going to yard sales and always had a Hallmark movie playing at any time of day unless she was at the Casino. Some would say that she lived there, she loved that place. Most of all, she was a Christian woman. She would always tell her grandkids to say their prayers at night. She exchanged Bible verses daily with a friend and loved receiving midnight Mom devotionals with messages and scriptures. Her last wish is for her family to be HAPPY!

She was preceded in death by her parents: Pearl Nannie McCown and Preston William McCown, siblings: John McCown, Jerry McCown, Glen McCown, Imogene Baublit, Deloris Williams, Harvey McCown, Novadene McCown, great grandkids: Hunter Burrows, Kaisley Frazier, great niece: Kayla Smith and niece: Darlene Rand.

She is survived by her husband: Lonnie Eugene Davison.

Sister-in-law: Wilma Dennis and children Vicki, Denise and family.

Her children: Ronnie Davison and wife Laura of Westville, OK, grandchildren, Felicia, Aaron, Lacey, Nikolas and 10 great grandkids.

Rhonda Hale and husband Scott of Westville, grandchildren, Kassi, Brandon, Tiffany, Jonathan, Cash, Xyler, Kerryonna, Easton, Hudson, Kiley and 10 great grankids.

Renee Bird and husband Terry of Stilwell, OK and grandchildren, Lonnie, Gary, Jeanene and 5 great grankids.

Rusty Williams and wife Samantha of Westville, and grandchild Aiden.

She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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Phyllis Devyrl Guthrie - July 27, 1929 - December 12, 2021

Departed: 12/12/2021 (Westville)

Obituary Preview: Phyllis Devyrl Guthrie, the daughter of James W. Butler and Ruth Edgemon Butler. She was born July 27, 1929, in Adair County, Oklahoma. She departed this life to be with the Lord on December 12, 2021, at the age of 92.

She was a retired cook from Siloam Springs Hospital.

She became a Christian at the age of 18. She attended Church as long as her health allowed her to. She loved the Lord.

She married Lenard Guthrie on November 21, 1945. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1981. To that union four children were born.

Phyllis loved family gatherings, playing games with family and friends, reading, visiting with people, word search puzzles, and eating out.

She was preceded in death by her parents: James W. Butler and Ruth Edgemon Butler; her husband: Lenard Guthrie; two daughters: Wyvonne Guthrie and Helen Warren; one sister: Nellie Keeter; one brother: Lawerence (Pat) Woodrow; two great-great granddaughters:  Skylar and Sierra.

Phyllis is survived by one daughter: Jean Larsen and husband Raymond of Colcord, Oklahoma; one son: Cecil Guthrie and wife Louise of Colcord, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren: Gary McAlpin and wife Mariah, Regina Anderson, Jeff Myers and wife Rita, Diane Buck and husband Layton, John Linde and wife Candy, Tommy Guthrie and wife Debbie, Kenny Guthrie and wife Courtney, and Tiffany Guthrie; two step granddaughters: Tiffany Tuell, and Chrystal Williams and husband Dagan; twenty-two great grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; three great-great granddaughters; and ten great-great grandsons. Also, a host of relatives and friends, and a special friend: Beverly.

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Amenities and Facilities

The funeral home is situated in a beautiful and serene setting, providing a peaceful atmosphere for families to gather and celebrate the life of their loved one. The facility features spacious visitation rooms, a chapel for memorial services, and ample parking for guests. The interior design is tastefully decorated, creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like a comforting embrace. From the moment you step inside, you'll feel the warmth and compassion that defines Roberts & Hart Funeral Home.

Services Offered

Roberts & Hart Funeral Home provides a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of each family they serve. These include:

• Traditional funeral services
• Cremation services
• Memorial services
• Pre-planning and pre-funding options
• Grief support and counseling
• Monument sales and design

Their experienced staff will guide you through every step of the planning process, ensuring that your loved one's farewell is both meaningful and memorable.

Caring for Your Loved One

At Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, they understand that every individual is unique, with their own story to tell. That's why they offer personalized funeral services that reflect the personality, interests, and accomplishments of your loved one. From traditional funerals to cremation services, they will work closely with you to create a celebration of life that honors your loved one's memory.

Supporting You Through Grief

Losing a loved one can be an overwhelming experience, leaving you feeling lost and alone. At Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, they recognize the importance of supporting you through this difficult time. They offer grief support groups, counseling services, and online resources to help you navigate the grieving process. Their compassionate staff is dedicated to helping you find solace and healing in the days ahead.

Community Involvement

Roberts & Hart Funeral Home is deeply rooted in the Westville community, actively participating in local events and charities. They believe in giving back to the community that has supported them for so many years. From sponsoring local fundraisers to hosting educational seminars on end-of-life care, they are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around them.

Contact Information

If you're looking for a funeral home that truly cares about your family's well-being, look no further than Roberts & Hart Funeral Home. Located at 1428 S Williams Ave., Westville, OK 74965, they can be reached by phone at [insert phone number] or through their website at [insert website URL]. Take the first step towards healing today by reaching out to their compassionate team.

A Final Word

In conclusion, Roberts & Hart Funeral Home is more than just a funeral home – it's a beacon of hope and comfort in times of need. With their rich history, commitment to excellence, and dedication to supporting families through grief, they have established themselves as a leader in the funeral industry. If you're facing the loss of a loved one or simply planning for the future, consider entrusting your care to Roberts & Hart Funeral Home. They will treat your family like their own, providing the compassion, empathy, and guidance you need during life's most challenging moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and surviving relatives.

What is the purpose of an obituary?

The primary purpose of an obituary is to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing and to provide details about their life and legacy. It also serves as a way to honor and celebrate the deceased person's life.

Who writes an obituary?

Obituaries are typically written by family members or close friends of the deceased, although funeral homes or online obituary platforms may also offer writing services. In some cases, a professional writer or journalist may be hired to write the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, and surviving relatives. It may also include information about their military service, awards, or notable achievements.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Traditional newspaper obituaries are usually limited to 200-500 words, while online obituaries can be longer and more detailed.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed and personalized tribute to the deceased person's life.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and some newspapers allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can help to personalize the tribute and make it more engaging for readers.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some newspapers may accept submissions online or via email, while others may require a phone call or in-person visit.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it is becoming increasingly common for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This can ensure that your life story is told accurately and in your own voice.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, location, and length of the obituary. Online obituaries may be free or low-cost, while traditional newspaper obituaries can range from $50 to several hundred dollars.

Can I edit or update an obituary after it has been published?

In most cases, it is possible to make corrections or updates to an obituary after it has been published. However, this may depend on the publication's policies and procedures.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The time frame for publishing an obituary can vary depending on the publication's schedule and deadlines. Online obituaries may be published immediately, while traditional newspaper obituaries may take several days or weeks to appear in print.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include meaningful quotes, lyrics, or poems in an obituary to add personal significance and context.

What if I want to keep the funeral private?

If you prefer to keep the funeral private, you can still publish an obituary without including details about the service. You can simply state that "private services will be held" or "a memorial service will be held at a later date."

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers?

Yes, many people choose to include a request for charitable donations in lieu of flowers in the obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased person's memory and support a cause they cared about.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers or websites that specialize in historical records. Many libraries also maintain archives of local newspapers that can be searched in person.

Can I republish an old obituary online?

Yes, you can republish an old obituary online through various platforms or websites that allow you to share historical content.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you need help writing an obituary, consider consulting with a funeral home staff member, a professional writer, or a friend who knew the deceased person well. You can also find online resources and templates to guide you through the process.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries don't have to be somber and serious. Including humorous stories or anecdotes can help capture the personality and spirit of the deceased person.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?

To ensure accuracy, verify facts such as dates, names, and places with multiple sources whenever possible. It's also a good idea to have someone review the draft before submitting it for publication.

Can I write an obituary for someone who died years ago?

Yes, you can still write an obituary for someone who passed away years ago. This can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and share their story with others.

What if I'm not sure what information to include in an obituary?

If you're unsure what information to include in an obituary, consider talking to family members or friends who knew the deceased person well. You can also consult with a funeral home staff member or professional writer for guidance.

Can I include links or URLs in an online obituary?

Yes, many online platforms allow you to include links or URLs in an online obituary. This can be useful for sharing additional information about the deceased person's life or providing access to memorial pages or fundraising campaigns.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

The length of time an online obituary remains available varies depending on the platform or website. Some sites may archive obituaries indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period of time.

Can I create a memorial page or website instead of publishing an obituary?

Yes, creating a memorial page or website is a great way to honor someone's memory and share their story with others. These types of tributes can remain online permanently and allow visitors to leave condolences and memories.