Dowden-Roberts Funeral and Cremation Center

02/20/2026

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Donald Wayne Craft Donnie, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Heavener Nursing and Rehab. He was born on February 28, 1946, to Ralph and Vera Craft in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Donnie spent his early years in construction. He served in the Kansas National Guard for six years.

02/20/2026

In this quick clip, Dylan is showing one of the most important parts of the cremation process—the identification tag that stays with your loved one the entire time.

That tag goes into the crematory with them and remains with them through the whole process, making sure the right cremains are always returned to the right family. Your loved one is carefully identified from start to finish.

We know trust matters and this is just one of the many ways we make sure your loved one is cared for with respect and dignity.

02/17/2026

It’s not always easy to think about the future—but preplanning can be one of the best things you do for your family. 💛

When you plan ahead, you get to make decisions while things are calm, instead of leaving your loved ones to guess about your wishes during an emotional time.

Preplanning helps you:
• Lock in today’s prices
• Make sure your wishes are clear
• Take stress off your family
• Have peace of mind knowing it’s handled
• Keep control—your policy stays with YOU

You can get started right on our website or give us a call anytime to get started- just ask for Dylan!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends 💕

Today is all about love—and love doesn’t end just because someone is no longer here. It’s okay to miss the ones you’ve lost and still celebrate the people you’re with today.

If today feels happy, heavy, or somewhere in between, that’s okay too. Love shows up in a lot of ways, and it always stays with us.

02/13/2026

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Robin Jean Riggs, 72, of Poteau, Oklahoma was born to Emerson and Mary Franklin Adams on June 16, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Poteau, Oklahoma. She is survived by Two sons Matthew W. Riggs of Poteau, Oklahoma Paul R. Riggs of Poteau,

02/12/2026

You're probably wondering what this piece of equipment is- if you haven't seen our other posts.

This is our crematory machine- the piece of equipment that allows us to keep your loved one right here in Leflore County to be cremated, if that's what you, or your loved one, choose. We don't have to send your loved one to Fort Smith (the next closest city with a crematory). We can keep them right here at home.

If you ARE considering cremation, we encourage you to ask the important questions...."does my loved one stay here in your facility to be cremated?"
"Do you have a crematory and if you don't, how do I know I get MY loved one's cremains back?"

These are all important things to find out, and we're proud to be able to assure our families that their family member stays right here with us.

02/11/2026

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Jeffery Ray Caldwell of Poteau, Oklahoma was born June 27, 1967 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jerry Ray Caldwell and Barbara Carroll Traw Silva and passed away February 1, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 58. Jeff is survived by One daughter Cheyenne Lester and husband Derek of

02/11/2026

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Joanna Faye Wade of Page, Oklahoma was born on April 13, 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Joe Tommie and Wanda June Boyd Wade and passed away on February 9, 2026 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 62. She is survived by One daughter Shanna Jorae Brown and husband Jess

02/09/2026

Have you been by lately to see the updates to our facility? 💛

We believe that taking care of our families also means taking care of everything around them, too. We’re always investing in our building, our vehicles, our chapel, and the remembrance items we offer—so when you walk through our doors, it feels clean, peaceful, and well cared for.

Saying goodbye is never easy, but we believe the space you do it in should feel calm, comfortable, and respectful. If you haven’t stopped by in a while, we’d love for you to come see us and let us show you around. :)

02/05/2026

“Family heirlooms carry stories that words alone can’t tell.” — Unknown

Keepsakes have a special way of holding memories close. Whether it’s something passed down through generations or a small piece chosen to remember a loved one, those items carry stories, love, and connection. 💛

We offer a wide range of keepsake options for families—so each person can have something meaningful to hold onto. If you ever want to talk through those choices, we’re always here to help.

02/04/2026

Grief can show up in ways we don’t expect. It’s not always just sadness—it can feel like worry, heaviness, or that tight feeling in your chest that comes out of nowhere. And if you’ve felt that, you’re not strange or weak… you’re human. 💛

There’s no right way to grieve, and no timeline to follow. If today feels heavy, just know you’re not alone. We’re thinking of you always!

02/01/2026

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Margaret Delilah Nobles- known to most as Delilah, to many as Lala, Lollie, and to her greatest treasures as Mom, Mamaw Ollie, and GiGi- was born in the tiny community of Clearlake, Oklahoma, and raised in Howe, Oklahoma, a place small in population but rich in the values she carried