Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home & Cremation Service

06/04/2026

The first thing to do when someone passes is to take a deep breath.

Second, if your loved one passes away at home, hospice or emergency personnel can help guide you on what to do next. From there, give us a call and we’ll walk you through everything step by step.

And honestly, most families don’t know what to do at first. That’s completely normal. We’re here to answer questions, help with the details, and help you feel less overwhelmed.

06/04/2026

Community Chats with Dylan & Max and special guest, Wanda Ludwig

06/01/2026

Back by popular demand -
This Wednesday, June 3, at 8:00 pm, we will resume our Community Chats livestream! Life hasn’t really slowed down, but we’ve missed talking with you all. For now, we’re going to aim for the first Wednesday of each month and we will go from there!

🇺🇸 This week we have a very special guest, Wanda Ludwig! Wanda is the Post Commander of the Poteau DAV, Chapter 63. She is going to chat with us about the benefits that veterans are entitled to, as well as who qualifies as a veteran to receive certain benefits. Join us live and ask her questions, or send us your questions in advance!

We look forward to chatting with you all on Wednesday!

06/01/2026

Happy Monday, Heavener! Summer break is here, the flowers are coming out, and it's a bright start to a new week.

Wishing you a happy week this week.

05/31/2026

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Emma Jean Dodson Williams, 93, of Fanshawe, Oklahoma was born March 12, 1933 in Coweta, Oklahoma to Grover and Bessie Dodson and passed away on May 29, 2026. Emma was united in marriage to Roger Delano Williams on April 19, 1952. Emma moved to Fanshawe, Oklahoma from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

05/29/2026

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Andre Ming of Poteau, Oklahoma was born March 6, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas to Lonnie and Velta Brown Ming and went home to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on May 28, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 74. Andre is

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2nd Annual Memorial Day Service! We didn’t get many pics but, I thought I’d share the photos from the slideshow and share what few pics we did take! We also noticed that once the video posted from our livestream, it was rotated so you may not be able to watch the service the way it was recorded - at least this way you are able to see the photos of those we honored in the slideshow this year!

We look forward to next year’s service! We plan to do an earlier time with coffee and donuts next year so hopefully even more of you are able to attend. ❤️

05/25/2026

2nd Annual Memorial Day Service - May 25, 2026

05/25/2026

We hope to see you all at 1:00 in the chapel for our 2nd Annual Memorial Day Service!

We know so many of you probably have your own plans today, but if you have a few minutes to stop in and visit, we’d love to see you! We have the Poteau DAV and the Heavener VFW and Auxiliary coming to help us honor our heroes.

We also have refreshments (cookies and drinks!) AND Adrian is here to do crafts with the kiddos!!

05/25/2026

Today we remember the ones who bravely lost their lives serving our country.

We are privileged to sometimes be part of this story for a family, and it's a moment of reverence and humility for us. We can't thank you enough for laying down your lives for others.

Today we recognize your sacrifice.