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03/09/2026

Richard “Rick” Cecil Cable, Jr., 64, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

Rick was born on January 2, 1962, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to
Richard C. Cable, Sr., and Alice (Nace) Cable.

He graduated from McAlester High School in 1980 and went on to build a life rooted in family, hard work, and the outdoors. On May 10, 1985, he married the love of his life, Kelly Ramsey, in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Rick spent several years working at his parents’ grocery store, Cable In and Out, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep ties within the community. Later, he and Kelly opened their own businesses, Cable’s Garden World and Cedarville Woodworks. Kelly created and sold handcrafted furniture, while Rick enjoyed working alongside her and supporting their shared ventures.

Rick had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and was happiest when working outside. Over the years, he also worked for Big Mac hauling water, but the work he cherished most was ranching. His longest and most fulfilling career was as a cattle rancher, operating his own cattle business and dedicating countless hours to the land and livestock he loved.

Rick is survived by his daughter, Amanda Neily, and husband, Jonathan, of Hartshorne; his son, Adam Cable of McAlester; his sister, Carola Hutchinson and husband, Paul, of Texas; his brother, Darrell Cable, and wife Marilyn of Savanna; and his special friend, Bob Farris of Arpelar. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends who will cherish his memory.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kelly Cable, and his parents, Richard C. Cable, Sr., and Alice (Nace) Cable.

Rick will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

03/09/2026

Richard “Rick” Cecil Cable, Jr., 64, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

Rick was born on January 2, 1962, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Richard ...

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03/08/2026

Lois Marie (Egge) Hellerud, 79, of Stuart, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, in McAlester, Oklahoma.

At Lois’s request, no formal services will be held. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

Lois was born on July 7, 1946, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Clarence and Ruby (Egge) Egge. She graduated from high school in Fargo and later earned her associate’s degree while living in Los Angeles, California. Lois devoted much of her life to caring for and helping others. She worked for several years as a special education teaching assistant at Woodlawn Elementary School and later continued her work with special needs children at a group home in Redding, California, while residing in W**d, California.

Family meant everything to Lois. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were truly the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them. In 2014, as her health began to decline, Lois moved to Stuart, Oklahoma, where she lived with her son Patrick and daughter-in-law, Anna, who lovingly cared for her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruby Egge; her brother, Roger Egge; sister, Sandy Scheidegger and her sister-in-law, Brenda Egge.

Lois is survived by her sons, Dean Hellerud of Michigan, Patrick Hellerud and wife Anna of Oklahoma, and Wesley Hellerud of California; her grandchildren, Kelina Hellerud and Jesse Lalli, Virginia Sweet and husband Jeremy, Drew Hellerud, Bradley Hellerud, and Alexis Kelty and husband John; six great-grandchildren; her brothers, David Egge and wife Judy and Dwayne Egge; her special sister, Dorine Egge; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Lois will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched throughout her life.

03/08/2026

Lois Marie (Egge) Hellerud, 79, of Stuart, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, in McAlester, Oklahoma.

At Lois’s request, no formal services will be held. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

Lois was born on July 7, 194...

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03/08/2026

03/07/2026

Jerry Louise (Smith) James, 82, of McAlester, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, in McAlester.

Viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Bishop Chapel of Memories, officiated by Rev. Chip Lott. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery in McAlester.

Pallbearers will be Bryce Blankenship, Brodie Eddy, Landon Eddy, Daniel Cooper, and Richie Cutrer.
Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of New Hope Living Center.

Jerry was born July 7, 1943, in Camp Atterbury, Indiana, to Forrest Pershing Smith and Margaret Joy (Hawkins) Smith. As the daughter of a military family, she moved often during her childhood and even spent time living in Germany. Eventually settling in McAlester, she graduated from McAlester High School before pursuing her calling in nursing. She later graduated from nursing school in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and proudly served as a Registered Nurse.

On March 14, 1964, Jerry married Donald R. “Jim” James in Fort Smith, Arkansas, beginning a marriage built on love and shared life together.

Jerry dedicated many years to caring for others through her work. She first worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and in June of 1969 began her long career at McAlester Regional Hospital. She was especially known and remembered for her time working in the nursery, where she helped welcome countless newborns into the world with kindness and compassion.

She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and always considered herself a Lutheran, even while attending Calvary Baptist Church in later years. Jerry found joy in many simple pleasures of life. She loved tending to her flower gardens, playing the piano, and traveling to new places. She was also a talented seamstress who often made beautiful clothing for herself and others, a skill that reflected both her creativity and care.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Margaret J. Smith; her husband, Donald R. “Jim” James; and her brother, Forrest Aaron Smith.

Jerry is survived by her daughters, Aliya James and Victoria Riddle; her beloved grandchildren, Journey, James “J.J.”, Jacoby, Jaylee, and Amelia, who is expected soon; her nephew, Stephen Smith and wife Tammy; cousins Linda Cutrer, DeLoyce Patterson, and Krista Patterson; daughters of the heart, Melisza, Amberr, Stephny special friends Sue Miller and Minnie Crenshaw; along with many other family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

Jerry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her kindness, devotion to family, and years of caring for others will never be forgotten.

03/07/2026

Jerry Louise (Smith) James, 82, of McAlester, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, in McAlester.

Viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at B...

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03/07/2026

David Louis Deise, 73, of Krebs, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory. Cremation will follow.

David was born on March 3, 1953, in Falls Church, Virginia. He was raised in Del City, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Del City High School. Following high school, he served in the United States Marine Corps.

David spent much of his working life behind the wheel, a profession that suited his independent spirit. He worked for several years as a truck driver and later with Dixie Liquor. In more recent years, he enjoyed working as a delivery driver for Lowe’s until his retirement.
In his free time, David enjoyed watching University of Oklahoma Sooner football and Oklahoma City Thunder basketball. He also appreciated the simple pleasures of life—especially relaxing in the evening with a good glass of scotch. David was known for being truly one of a kind, with a personality and spirit that made him memorable to those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, including his mother, Elma (Smith) Deise.

David is survived by his daughter, Amber Wilson and husband Tanner; granddaughters, Brooklyne Glynn and Karsyn Richardson; and great-grandchildren, Paightyn Grace Garrett and Legend Carson Glynn.

David was a unique individual in every way. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family.

03/07/2026

David Louis Deise, 73, of Krebs, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory. Cremation will follow.

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03/06/2026

Georgia Kay (LeFlore) Collier, 77, of Crowder, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Crowder Church of Christ, officiated by Mr. Aaron Austin and Mr. Randy Workman. Burial will follow at Crowder Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Keith Yount, Tony Mounce, T.J. Cody, Bill Harris, Shorty Prater, and Bill Hayes.

Honorary pallbearers will be Maverick Rowell, Kevin Abrahamsen, Charles Rowell, Aiden Collier, Scott Butcher, Brooks Butcher, and David Arnold.

Kay was born to Buster C. and Florence Alma (Farris) LeFlore on May 8, 1948, in Crowder. She attended Crowder Schools and remained deeply connected to the community she called home throughout her life.

Kay worked for a time as a respiratory therapist at McAlester Regional Hospital and later spent several years as a waitress at the Crowder Café, where she enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. On February 21, 1992, she married Larry Odell Collier in Fort Smith, Arkansas. While she worked in several roles through the years, the role she cherished most was that of homemaker, caring for her family and creating a warm and welcoming home.

Her children and grandchildren were truly her pride and joy, and she loved every opportunity to spend time with them. Kay also enjoyed gardening, tending both flowers and vegetables, and found happiness in watching things grow. She loved to travel and see the world with her friends, taking several memorable cruises over the years.

Kay was a longtime member of Crowder Church of Christ, where she faithfully assisted with Vacation Bible School for many years and enjoyed being part of the church family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Buster C. LeFlore; mother, Florence Clanton; husband, Larry Collier; brother, Lynn E. LeFlore; and sister, Lorraine Lossing.

Kay is survived by her son, Buster Garrett and Sonya of Eufaula; daughter, Mechelle Taggart and husband Phillip of Vancouver, Washington; and step-son, Ethan Collier and wife Julie of McAlester.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jake Taggart and wife Sabrina, Jude Taggart and wife Cassidy, Kelly Garrett and wife Casey, Shenia Mick, Dakota Garrett and wife McKayla, Mackie’Lee Garrett, and Aiden Collier; great-grandchildren, Waylon Garrett, Gracelynn Garrett, and Jameson Taggart. Additional survivors include her nieces, Cheryl Cody and Sheila LeFlore; nephews, Lynn LeFlore and wife, Angie, Gregg Lossing, Warren Lossing, Bill Harris and Kevin Abrahamsen, along with many other nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Kay will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

03/06/2026

Georgia Kay (LeFlore) Collier, 77, of Crowder, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

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03/05/2026

Pamela Kay “Pam” Fink, 82, of McAlester, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 in McAlester.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2026 at Bishop Chapel of Memories, officiated by Rev. Chip Lott. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Fink, Joshua Fink, Jase Fink, Jaylen Fink, Ty Giaudrone and Turner Adam.

Pam married Ralph Fink in 1966 at her parents’ home in McAlester, beginning a loving marriage that lasted 55 years.

She worked as the Warden’s Secretary at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center and was also actively involved for many years with Ryan’s Run before retiring in 2008.

She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Pam enjoyed working in her yard and caring for her flower beds. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren, and she loved bringing everyone together to enjoy her homemade Italian meals.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Fink; her parents, Paul and Capitola “Jackie” Giaudrone; and a brother, Paul Steven Giaudrone.

Survivors include her sons, Jon Fink and Stephanie of Scipio, and Jeff Fink and Alicia of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren Jordin and Colin Gowin, Jamie Fink, Joshua Fink and Phoebe, Jase Fink, Jaylen Fink and Aryana, Melaina Lenzini, and Julianna Lenzini; great-grandchildren Charlie Faye Teague, Gunner Teague, Justin Fink, Amiyah Fink, Jolee Fink and Ally Gowin; brother Roger Giaudrone and wife Jeanne; sister-in-law Judy Giaudrone; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of New Hope and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to your church of choice or to the Scipio Baptist Children and Youth Camp Fund.