Ocker Funeral Home of Alma

Lillian (Polly) Cowin, 94, of Mountainburg passed away into the presence of her Lord Jesus on Thursday, April 15. She is survived by 2 daughters, Gay Thurman and husband Bob of Dallas, TX and Suzan Casey and husband Scott of Midland, TX; 4 grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren; a sister, Leonora Jones of Mountainburg, AR; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene and Nicki Cowin, a niece and 2 nephews. Polly, with Perry her husband of 74 years, moved to their land in Schaberg in 1970. She partnered with him in pastoring two area churches, teaching and counseling young and old throughout their lives together. Polly was a city-girl with a pioneer heart who rose...

Reverend Perry Melvin Cowin, 94, of Mountainburg passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 with his family and friends around him. He was a retired Assembly of God minister with 50 plus years of service including serving as a former pastor of the Alma and Mountainburg Assembly of God Churches. Additionally, he and his wife, Polly, traveled and taught seminars for 20 years. Perry was born January 3, 1925 in Slaton, Texas to the late Perry Martin and Myrtle (Taylor) Cowin. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Otha Glen and Bill Cowin. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Mountainburg Assembly of God Church with graveside service and burial Saturday, November...