Body Ever received a frantic phone call from someone needing help? Out of nowhere in a dazzling blue sky, that swiftly moving thunderstorm of need rolls in over your nice quiet afternoon. And the peaceful rhythm of the day is suddenly set to an uneven beat.

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Body Poteau Public School superintendent Dr. Don Sjoberg announced the District Teacher of the Year –– Victoria Fisher, who is in her fourth year of teaching Spanish at Poteau High School.

Body Memorial services for Shelby Glen Talley, of Spencerville, Okla., will be at 10 a.m. Feb.

Body Graveside services for Chester McCloure were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at Goodland Cemetery with the Rev. Keithen Brown officiating. Chester went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Rowlett, Texas, at the age of 66.

Body Funeral services for Sandra Jean “Jeanie” Campbell, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Feb.

Body Funeral services for Vernon Ray Babcock, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Feb.

Body Billy Joe Garrett was born on June 27, 1976 in Valliant, Okla., to William “Tak” Garrett and Betty (Haley) Garrett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Garrett.

Body Funeral services for Kimberlin Woods, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Jan.

Body Funeral services for Charles Wilson James will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at First Assembly of God Church in Hugo, Okla., with Pastor Keithen Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hugo. Charles went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan.