Ruby Dugan, 78, of Poteau, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003 in Chanute, Kan. She was born Sept. 21, 1924 at Tuskahoma. She was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church in Poteau, had worked at Wal-Mart for several years and retired. She was a uniquely artistic woman who created wonderful things with her hands. She was an avid reader and loved her cats.

She was preceded in death by her husband Toby Dugan; and her parents, Joseph S. and Ludie (Dehart) Richmond.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Artheia and Gary Hageman of Poteau and Tosca and Cliff Harris of Chanute, Kan.; one son, Rick and Kathy Rainwater of Poteau; two brothers, Paul and Fran Richmond of Oklahoma City and Larry and JoAnna Richmond of Keystone, Okla.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Evans Chapel of Memories with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery at Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Pallbearers will be John Robertson, Duane Rainwater, Tom Lannigan, Terry Richmond, David Richmond and David Spurlock.

Honorary pallbearer will be Veachel Davis.

Oakland Cemetery