HUGH GENE ALTSTATT, 70, of Heavener, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001. He was a longtime resident of the area, member of the Heavener Christian Church. He was a 1949 graduate of Heavener High School. Mr. Altstatt worked most of his life for Burnett Lumber Company until it was destroyed by fire in 1981, then was employed by the LeFlore County District No. 3 Highway Dept. until he retired in 1993. He married his wife Ellen May 28, 1948. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Ladonna Jean Mullins and husband Charles of Rowlett, Texas, Debra Kay McClain and husband Tim of Heavener, and Tammie Sue White and husband Terry of Royce City, Texas; one son, Hugh Gene Altstatt Jr. and wife Joyce of Heavener; one sister, Peggy Johnson of Heavener; one brother, George Altstatt, of Heavener; nine grandchildren; and one step grandson; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 in Heavener Christian Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. CLEO NOLAN, 94, of Poteau, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001. She was born Feb. 17, 1906 in Reichert. Cleo was a beloved grandmother, devoted wife, and mother. She was a homemaker and also worked as a sales clerk at times in several Poteau businesses. She was a Christian and longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Poteau, a member of the Quilting Club, and an original enrollee of the Choctaw Nation. Mrs. Nolan was preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Nolan and their daughter, Marcellious Dowell and a sister, Nita Kimberling. She is survived by three grandchildren, Nancy Vuong of Fort Smith, Linda Quinton of Bradenton, Fla. and David Carmack of Poteau, who was a longtime caregiver for his grandmother; six great-grandchildren, Steven and Quyen Vuong of Fort Smith, Lincoln Quinton and Bridgette Brady of Florida, and Lisa and Matthew Carmack of Poteau. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at the First Baptist Church of Poteau with the Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Summerfield Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. SUSAN MIASHAYA, 75, of Talihina, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001. She was born May 2, 1925 in Atoka County to Rinda Miashaya. She was a resident of Talihina since 1974. In the past 25 years Susan has touched the lives of many people. She loved to collect dolls and also to share her beloved collection with her many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by two special friends, Loren and Lureba Albright; and a host of other friends and loved ones. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at the Talihina Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carrol Fitzgerald officiating. Burial followed at the New Talihina City Cemetery under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Joann Martin, Freddy O'Dell, Nancy Pitcock, Crystal Dunn, Nikki Hibdon, Louise Garza, Phyllis Barron, Chris Ward, David Sipe, and David Spurlock. Copyright © 2001, The Poteau Daily News & Sun.