All Obituaries

Michael Eugene Carriger, 65, passed from this life on September 21, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born in Bakersfield, California on July 3, 1957, to Homer Frederick and Eula Mae (Greenfeather) Carriger. Mike moved to Southeast Oklahoma in 1967 and made this area his home. Before his retirement, he worked many years doing maintenance for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Mike loved being outdoors, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and gardening. He especially loved taking...

David Helm, 64, passed from this life September 17, 2022 in Texarkana, Texas. David was born October 27th, 1957 in Nashville Arkansas to Jack and Doris Helm. He was a 1976 graduate of Antlers High School. David worked at the papermill in Ashdown, Arkansas for over 42 years before retiring in October of 2020. David was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed hunting on his families Half Circle Cross Ranch in Finley Oklahoma with his brother Jay and his Camp Everett Buddies. David loved...

Claude "Sam" Cessna entered the world on September 12, 1960 in Killeen, Texas. He passed from this life at the age of 62 at his home in Antlers, Oklahoma on September 16, 2022. Sam married Sheila Council in 1985 in Odessa, Texas. He was a man of Catholic faith who found joy in the simple things in life. For over 30 years, he worked as a driller in the oil field, and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for L&N Bridge. Sam enjoyed working on his truck, RC airplanes, and...

Michael Dean Oliver, 53, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Huntsville, Alabama. He was born March 31, 1969, in Lubbock, Texas, to Vance E. and Mary Dean (Trostle) Oliver. He was a Christian veteran of the United States Army, where he proudly served his country for ten years. Later in life, he became an Electrical/Mechanical Technician and worked for Pilot Thomas Logistics. Michael donated a lot of his time to working with disabled veterans and truly enjoyed helping...

Bobbie Ray Hendrix was born to Bobbie Lee Hendrix and Mahela Inez Pulliam in Corning, California on March 24, 1970. He passed from this life with his family at his side in Denison, Texas on September 6, 2022 at the age of 52. Bobbie married Carla Hall on Valentine's Day of 2003. He made his living as a diesel mechanic, and truly found joy in repairing vehicles and tinkering with things. Bobbie enjoyed the simple things in life, and could often be found hunting, fishing, or hunting fossils...

Pastor Larry Dean Crawford, 65, passed from this life September 4, 2022 in Paris, Texas. He was born on July 26, 1957 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Cecil and Florence (Fetter) Crawford. Larry graduated Antlers High School in 1975 and continued his education at seminary school. Following the footsteps of a long lineage of preachers, he too was called to preach. He went on to pastor many churches before accepting his final pastoral position at Westside Baptist Church in Antlers. Larry loved...

Cleoria Irene Shaw, 101, passed from this life September 3, 2022, in Antlers, Oklahoma. She was born, a twin, March 14, 1921, in Jumbo, Oklahoma, to George and Ada (Davis) Shaw. She grew up on her family's farm, and remained there with her parents until the time of their death. She attended school, with her siblings, in the Jumbo area. She did many chores around the farm and helped care for her parents and brother, Fay, later in life. When her parents and brother passed away, she...

Wesley Clay was born in Paris, Texas on February 24, 1957 to Bill Clay and Betty Sue Abbott. He passed away at the age of 65 on September 2, 2022 at his home in Snow, Oklahoma. Wesley served proudly in the United State Navy and during his time he trained as a Naval Nuclear Engineer. After his service he returned home to Oklahoma, where he remained even after his retirement. Wesley enjoyed passing his time hunting, fishing, and attending concerts. He is preceded in death by his father:...

Jeffrey Lynn Davis, Jr., 48 of Rattan, passed from this life on August 30, 2022 in Rattan, Oklahoma. He was born on September 23, 1973 in Talihina, Oklahoma. Jeffrey was a resident of Southeast Oklahoma for most of his life. He was a member of the Living Water Church of Antlers. Jeffrey was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music. His family was the most cherished part of his life, and he thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings. Above all else, he loved spending time with...

Johnny Lee Garman was born on June 7, 1958 in Antlers, Oklahoma to Bobby Lee Garman and Anna Faye (Shirley) Garman. He passed from this life on August 28, 2022 at the age of 64. Johnny had been a lifetime resident of Antlers. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and target practice at the river. Johnny kept his free time busy watching Gunsmoke and sharpening his knives. Above all else he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids, and always enjoyed a family gathering...