7-12-2020
News
One new virus case in Pocola
One new coronavirus case in Pocola Saturday, according to the LeFlore County Emergency Management.
That gives the county 23 active cases. Seven cases are in Spiro, four in Pocola and Poteau, three in Heavener, two in Muse, with one in Talihina, Smithville and Talihina.
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Partly cloudy, hot again Sunday
Partly cloudy and hot again Sunday with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 70 degrees.
There is a slight chance of storms and rains again Sunday after storms moved through the area late Saturday night.
Sunrise is at 6:14 a.m. with sunset at 8:33 p.m.
Saturday’s high was 97, which tied for the highest temperature of the year with July 3, and a low of 72.
A total of .35 inches of rain was recorded, bringing the monthly total to 2.02 inches. Average rainfall for July is 3.10 inches.
Average temperatures for July 12 are a high of 94 and low of 66. Records were 105 in 1980 and a low of 49 in 1975.
LeFlore County calendar of events
The LCJ’s calendar of events lists the upcoming events in the area. This is a free service so if you or your group have an event coming up and would like it added to the calendar, please send an email tocraig@heavenerledger.com.
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
Heavener, Howe, LeFlore, Pocola and Poteau School Boards meet.
Tuesday
Services planned for Linda Hernandez
Poteau Chamber of Commerce meeting noon
Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC
Wednesday
Funeral service for Terry McGee
Thursday
Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon at Western Sizzlin
Heavener VFW bingo 6 p.m. Highway 59
Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council meet 6 p.m.
Obituaries and death notices
Obituary for Terry McGee
MUSE - Terry Dale McGee, 65, of Muse, was born Aug. 18, 1954 in Heavener, to Hubert McGee and Ella Mae (Branscum) Yandell and passed away July 9, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Funeral service is Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Heavener First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with Bro. Larry Stacy, Bro. Danny Southerland and Bro. Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
He was a life-long resident of the area, worked for K.C.S. Railroad, and was a retired logger and rural mail carrier. Terry was a family man, who enjoyed spending time with his family. He always said that he was a rich man as far as family goes. Terry also loved playing softball in his younger years, and also enjoyed the outdoors, either hunting or fishing.
Surviving family members are his wife, Cynthia McGee; his mother,Ella Mae Yandell, of the Lovings Community; his step-mother, Phyllis McGee, of Heavener; three daughters Terri Chenoa McGee of Poteau, Crystal Lewis and husband Gerie of Alva, and Windy Julian and husband Carlos of Hodgen; one son Bradley McGee and wife Shanna of Poteau; two step-daughters Jamie Collins and husband Jason of Chesterfield, Virginia, and Julie Hinchey of Richmond, Virginia; three step-sons Daniel Wade and wife Susan of St. Angelo, Texas,
Robert Hinchey of Muse, and Landon Broyles and wife Samantha of Tennessee; three sisters Denise Stacy and husband Larry of Howe, Elisia Naylor of Heavener, and Joyce Elsea and husband George of Heavener; six brothers Royce Wayne McGee of the Forrester Community,
David McGee of Heavener, Mike McGee and wife Dena of the Lovings Community, Russell McGee and wife Tammy of Red Oak, Randy Yandell of the Lovings Community, and Jeff McGee of Heavener; 20 grandchildren Jamese, Alexus, Aubrey, Katie, Rachel, Kristen, Kamiera, Karley, Trenton, Keaton, Sergio, Kalvin, Michael, Kaylie, Jakelin, Brylann, Breelana, Lynlee, Kashlyn and Nathaniel; nine step-grandchildren Hunter, D.J., Renni, McKeyla, Ashton, Joshua, Dylan, Brookyln and James; two great-grandchildren Kyrie Delao and Elijah Dale; Papa’s special twins Alexus and Aubrey McGee; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of many friends.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Hubert McGee; his step-father, Bob Yandell; one brother, Tony McGee; and his paternal grandparents, Jake McGee and Dora.
Pallbearers are Bradley McGee, Sergio Camacho, Trenton West, Keaton Lewis, Gerie Lewis, Danny Wade, Robby Hinchey, Daniel Carter and special pallbearer, Kyrie Delao.
Honorary pallbearers are Cody McGee, Chris McGee, Michael Branscum, Sam McGee, Curtis McGee and Carlos Julian.
Viewing is noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home. The family visitation is Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign his online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Obituary for Linda Hernandez
Funeral services for Linda Jimeia Hernandez, 74, of Harlowton, Montana, are Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro.
Interment will follow at the Spiro Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.
She was born March 27, 1946 in Bloomington, Indiana, to James and Mildred (Scott) Alexander and passed away July 7, 2020 in Great Falls, Montana.
She attended Faith Chapel in Harlowton, Montana.
Surviving family members are one son Allan Michael Hernandez and wife Dana Hernandez of Harlowton, Montana; one brother, James Alexander Jr. of Van Buren, Arkansas; one sister, Judy Jenkins, of Bloomington, Indiana; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Mildred Alexander; one daughter, Sharla Renea McCabe; and one sister, Barbara Karen Schroeder.