Archive - Jan 9, 2012
Esta Alice “Shorty” Pipkins, 95, of Pocola died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. Shorty was born June 21, 1916, in Pocola to John Eric and Gaitha (Tucker) Gregory. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andy; two sisters; two brothers; and two grandsons.Â
Shawna Jeanette Graham Beallis, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in Fort Smith. Shawna was born Aug. 9, 1977, in Big Springs, Texas, to Lucky George and Teresa Cay (Davis) Graham. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Shawna was a loving mother, precious daughter and sister. She always had fun living life.Â
Delbert Ray Chance, 49, of Spiro died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Private services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.
George Aaron Williams, 89, of Hutto, Texas, formerly of Poteau, 89, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Services will be held at Round Rock Cemetery, Round Rock, Texas, under the direction of Beck Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
Poteau Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency management officials were called to a Poteau residence a short time ago in reference to a man being pinned underneath.
Rescue crews with the Fire Department used the jaws of life to lift the vehicle from the man whose leg was pinned under the vehicle.
He was transported to a local hospital by LeFlore County EMS.
