Pontotoc Co., OK - Obits: Paid Obits 2005
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Tuesday, January 4, 2005
Kay Smith
Cassandra Kay (Parnell) Smith, 60 of Willis, Oklahoma passed away Thursday
December 30, 2004.
Kay was a 1962 graduate of Ada High School. Kay married Hadden Lee Smith of
Ada on November 28, 1964. Kay spent the majority of her adult life living in
Del City, Oklahoma. She was employed by Southwestern Bell for 17 years. Kay &
Hadden moved to their lake home in 1997. Kay had some many talents of which
she loved to sew, do arts & crafts, loved her computer, her cats, cooking,
gardening, canning, & could make just about anything.
Kay is survived by her spouse, Hadden of the home and one son, Kevin Lee
Smith of Del City, Oklahoma, her parents, John & Floy Hooper of Del City,
sister, Sesanie Webb, her spouse Robert, nephews, Colin & Dylan Webb of
Oklahoma City, sister Clenda Andrews, her spouse Brent of Del City, a niece
Kellie Wilbanks, Texas and a nephew Dusty Alexander Del City.
Services will be Tuesday January 4, 2005 at the Willis Baptist Church 2 p.m.
with interment at the Willis Cemetery.
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Sunday, January 16, 2005
ROGER BENSON
Roger Lloyd Benson, age 64, of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away Thursday,
January 13, 2005 at Medical Center of Lewisville.
Roger was born on October 24, 1940 in Pampa, Texas to Lloyd Gleed Benson and
Helen Lorene Armistead Benson.
He graduated from Hobart High School in 1959. He married Margery Karen
Dudgeon in Hobart, Oklahoma on January 22, 1961 and graduated from Oklahoma
State University in 1964. Roger served in the United States Army for six years
during the Vietnam War achieving the rank of Captain. He continued his
education at the University of Oklahoma, receiving a Juris Doctorate Law
degree, and began establishing his practice as an Attorney in 1972. In 1991 he
received an additional Masters in Tax Law (L.L.M) from Southern Methodist
University. He was certified as an attorney, a certified public accountant and
was also a certified financial planner. Roger believed his greatest
accomplishments to be raising his family, managing a law practice for 32 years
and surviving the Vietnam War.
While in the Army, he received numerous awards including 2 Bronze Stars, 2
Purple Hearts, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, National Defense Service
Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat
Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Expert Badge with
Rifle Bar, Expert Badge with Pistol Bar and Parachutist Badge.
He was very involved in the communities where he lived. He was a current
member of the Creekwood Christian Church in Flower Mound Texas and a former
member of the First Christian Church in Ada Oklahoma. Organizations to which
he belonged included Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, from which he recently
received the Paul Harris Fellow award; Leadership Lewisville; Lewisville
Chamber of Commerce; Lewisville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors; Texas Bar
Association; Oklahoma Bar Association where he served as House Delegate;
Pontotoc County Bar Association serving as President and Secretary/Treasurer;
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ada serving as President and Director and also
receiving the Kiwanian of the Year; Ada Area Chamber of Commerce serving as
Vice President, Director and Chairman of various committees; Leadership Ada;
Mayor's Steering Committee for Economic Development; Ada Area Community
Development Corp serving as Vice President and Director; Certified Cities
Program serving as Chairman Economic Development Division; Science & Natural
Resources Foundation of OK serving as Trustee; and United Way Fund Drive 1980
- 1999.
Roger is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen, three daughters Maria
Branson and her husband, Bob of Flower Mound, Texas; Deidre Brickner and her
husband, Jeffrey of Cincinnati, Ohio; Lora Wilson and her husband, Jesse of
Ada, Oklahoma. Grandchildren, Sean and Kelsey Branson, Aaron and Abigail
Brickner and Bradon Wilson. He is also survived by sisters, Joyce Liles of
Amarillo, Texas and Helen Bostwick of Pittsburgh, Kansas.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 10:30 AM at
Creekwood Christian Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Reverend Tommy Thompson
will officiate. A Service of Interment will follow at 4:00 PM at Rosedale
Cemetery in Ada, Oklahoma. A time for family and friends to visit will follow
each service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to Creekwood
Christian Church Building Fund at 2660 Forest Vista Drive, Flower Mound, Texas
75028; or First Christian Church at 101 E. 13th, Ada, Oklahoma 74820; or
the charity of your choice.
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville, Texas is in charge of arrangements.
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Sunday, January 23, 2005
GERALD W. MILLER
GIG HARBOR - Longtime Ada resident Gerald (Jerry) Miller passed away at his
son's home in Gig Harbor, Washington on January 19, 2005. Services are being
arranged through Criswell Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. on Monday, January 24, at the First Christian Church, located at the
corner of Broadway and East 13th in Ada. The service will be followed by a
processional to Rosedale Cemetery.
Jerry was born on June 10, 1918, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Raymond
Miller and Audrey Gilliam.
Jerry is preceded in death by his younger sibling, Harold Sanders.
Jerry grew up in Ada, attended Irving Elementary, Ada Junior High School, and
Ada Senior High School. He moved to the Kenai Peninsula in Alaskan Territory
after High School and worked as a metal smith until the United States entered
WWII. He joined the Navy and met his wife, Bessie Wood from Flippin, Arkansas,
while he was stationed at the Bremerton Naval Compound in the Puget Sound
Region of Washington.
After the war ended, Jerry and Bess met in Oklahoma and married in 1946.
Initially they resided in Clinton, Oklahoma, and managed Ray's Motel. Later
Jerry and Bess moved to Ada, to start an upholstery business while Bess worked
at Scotty's Cafe' on Main Street. From 1957 through 1968 they owned and
operated Terry's Drive-In on East Main and Jerry's Drive-In on South
Mississippi. In the sixties they began purchasing farm land northeast of Ada,
and ran a successful Aberdeen Angus-Brangus cattle business until 1999. After
retiring from the restaurant business, Jerry worked full-time for Gibson's,
until the store closed, and then for Wal-Mart until he was 80 years young.
In the spring of 1999, Jerry and Bess' only child, Terry, moved them to Gig
Harbor, Washington, because of their failing health. Bess passed away in March
of 2001, and was returned to Ada to be laid to rest at Rosedale Cemetery.
Jerry leaves his son, Terry, his daughter-in-law, Julie Randolph Miller from
Idabel, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Two of the
grandchildren, Haley Miller and Hatch Miller, live in Gig Harbor, and the
oldest grandchild, Celeste Billingham, resides in Winter Park, Florida, with
her husband, John, and the two great-grandchildren, Johnny and Abby.
The family invites all who knew and loved Jerry to celebrate his life this
Monday.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2005
HARRY P. ZIMMERMAN
MIDDLETON - Harry Paul Zimmerman, UW Professor Emeritus, passed away
peacefully Monday, January 24, 2005.
Harry was born on New Year's Day, 1923, at home in Ada, Oklahoma to John
Wendell and Clara Frances Zimmerman. He joined a brother, John. Sisters Clara
Ruth and Phyllis Nan followed to complete the family.
Harry grew up in Ada, attending Horace Mann, the laboratory school for East
Central State College from first grade through high school, where his father
was principal. His college career at East Central was interrupted by World War
II. In the European Theater of Operations, he was engaged in the Battle of
the Bulge, fighting with the 808 Tank Destroyer Battalion, 80th Infantry of
Patton's Third army and seeing 225 consecutive days of battle. They were in
one of the farthest outposts of the Enn River when the war ended.
After the war while finishing his undergraduate work at East Central, he met
his wife, Lorene Johnson, who was the Assistant Registrar at the college.
They were married at the First Methodist Church in Ada on August 10, 1947.
He continued on to complete his Master's and Doctorate at the University of
Oklahoma. When offered the opportunity to return to Wisconsin to accept a
position at the University of Wisconsin in 1958, he recalled the pristine
countryside around Camp McCoy and transplanted his young family permanently.
Harry's career at the University was bound up in the history of the
relationship between the School of Education, Extension Division and
Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
His work included administration in the Department of Education, Acting
Director of the Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction and Director of NDEA
Institutes for Media Specialists. He personally felt his greatest service
mentoring graduate students studying for the Masters and Doctoral degrees.
Harry served as a Fulbright Lecturer and Director of the Instructional
Technology Center at Amadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 1973-1974. One
of his proudest pursuits after retirement was writing a book, My Name Was
Harry, 1942-1945, accounting his war experiences.
Harry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorene, their daughter, Kay L.
Hagness (Bill) of Middleton, son, H. Paul (Karen) of Apple Valley, MN., dear
grandchildren, Erin and Sarah Hagness, Nick and Leah Zimmerman. He is
further survived by his brother, John W. Jr. (Alline) of Oklahoma City, OK.,
and sister, Phyllis Lasarsky (Stanley) of Ada, Ok.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Clara Ruth Alexander.
Memorial Services will be held at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101
University Avenue, Madison at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2005 with the
Reverend David McRoberts presiding. Family and friends may call on Friday from
10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be in
Middleton Junction Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the John W. and Clara F. Zimmerman Memorial
Scholarship, East Central University Alumni Foundation, Ada, OK 74820.
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Centers, Middleton, Wis.
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Thursday, February 3, 2005
MICHAEL ALLISON
Michael Cudahy Allison, born at Allen, Oklahoma to Wade Henry and Alice (Keel)
Allison November 11, 1910 and went to join our LORD January 23, 2005.
He and mother were united in marriage February 7, 1937 and were blessed with
their children, Michael Gerry and Sheryl Ann.
He was preceded in death by son Michael Gerry, mother and father, brothers
Cornish Allison and Bob Allison, Ada; Calvin Allison, Allen, Oklahoma; sisters
Mae Alexander, Oklahoma City, Thelma Brumley, Panole, California; Vadare
Justice and Hilda Malone, Allen, Oklahoma, Judy Campbell, Stonewall, OK, and
nephew, Billy Joe Alexander, Oklahoma City.
Mike is survived by his wife Imogene and daughter Sheryl Ann "Shawn" Jones and
daughter Joy, Oklahoma City; nieces and nephews: Pat Bowman Brumley, Panole,
California; Glenn Brumley, Temple, California; Oren Alexander, Okarche;
William Alexander, Oklahoma City; Ruby Winters, Tulsa; Gary and Larry
Whitaker, Houston, TX; Norman Fallin, Jr., El Paso, TX; Kenneth Fallin,
Nacogdoches, TX; Bob and Don Allison, Allen, OK and devoted companion Tiffany.
He attended school at Conway, Oklahoma, Chilloco Indian School, and Byng High
School, 1933. He was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church for 53 years
serving as Sunday School teacher and deacon, and a member of the Gideons
International and Royal Ambassadors. During his life he was a leader in the
Boy Scouts of America, Last Frontier Council, for 62 years. He was Explorer
Advisor for Post 123 for many of those years. Mike received the Silver Beaver
award, the highest award bestowed upon a scout leader. He was recipient of the
Scouter's Key, Order of the Arrow, Wood Badge; and a Charter member of the
Camp Masters Corp. at Camp Kickapoo for over 40 years. He was a Scout advisor
for 55 years in the OU football ushering program. He personally organized and
led seven different high adventure trips to Canada, taking 40-50 Explorer
Scouts each time to the Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base near Ely,
Minnesota. There the scouts attained their Canoe 50 Miler award. He also led
scouts on two Boy Scout National Jamborees. He was a member of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce. He was a past Chairman of the Sports & recreation
Association, working in conjunction with others to bring to Oklahoma City the
89er baseball club and National Finals Rodeo; a YMCA Baseball Coach; Member:
Chamber of Commerce; and was honored in 1965 by the Jaycees-Who's Who in
Greater Oklahoma City; Board of Baptist Children's Home.
During his professional years he worked at the M&P Store in Ada where he met
Imogene; the Borden's Milk Company, Colonial Baking Company now Rainbo,
Merchants Biscuit Company now Keebler, Bill Doyle Office Supply and Scott Rice
Office Supply, co-owner of the fifth Avenue Lithographing & Printing company;
and was active in Real Estate sales for 30 years retiring from First Place
Realty.
He took pride in his ability to continue to drive and remain active as a
realtor until his retirement in 2003 at the age of 93.
During his life Mike enjoyed his scouting adventures, golfing, hunting and
fishing and watching and attending sporting events, especially OU football
games, golf and bull riding. Mike's highest adventure was his devotion to his
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He always made sure the young men he led had an
opportunity to dedicate their life to the Lord. Christ was always first in his
life and to Him he gave all the glory and honor.
Smith and Kerne Funeral Home, Oklahoma City
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Tuesday, March 22, 2005
SARAH McGLAMERY
Sarah Juanita McGlamery was born on March 2, 1915, in Ada, OK, the daughter of
Henry and Hattie Deering.
She died on March 18,2005 at her home in Dallas. Juanita was preceded in death
by her husband of 64 years, M.E. McGlamery; son, Marshall Norman; and
granddaughter Shelly Grantham.
She is survived by her daughters, Sarah Grantham and husband Les of Dallas,
Judy Brennan of Richardson, and Susan Dudley and husband Bob of Dallas.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are Bruce and Michelle Thompson, Elissa
and Bret of Tyler, Donald and Sabrina Grantham, Stephanie, Lauren and Garrison
of Dallas, Victor and Kari Grantham, Cordell and Jarrett of Killeen, Leslie
and Kevin Brisendine and KayDee of Mesquite, and Stacy and John O'Hearn of
Mansfield. She is also survived by a sister, Anna Carroll Lindsey of Gilmer;
three sisters-in-law Geneva Deering of Ada, OK, Lorine Shoemaker of Corpus
Christi, and Katherine Spivey of Lubbock; and many nieces and nephews.
Juanita served beside her husband as the consummate pastor's wife. She was
also a dedicated interpreter for the deaf serving many years at Hampton Place
Baptist Church in Dallas. She began the ministry for the deaf at Twenty-
Second Street Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ and First Southern Baptist Church
in Las Vegas, NV. While in Las Vegas she also interpreted the local news on
TV. She taught sign language to numerous people. In addition, Juanita taught
sewing classes in church community centers in Tucson, Las Vegas, and Dallas.
She opened her home to family, friends or strangers in need. Her warm,
generous spirit will be greatly missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to International or North American
Missions through Cockrell Hill Baptist Church. Service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday March 22, 2005 at Cockrell Hill Baptist Church, 1138 Cockrell Hill
Rd., Dallas, Texas.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday March 21, 2005, at the funeral
home. Interment will follow at Pine Forest Cemetery in Sulpher Springs at 3:00
PM.
Laurel Land Funeral Home, Dallas, Texas 75232
214-371-1336
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Friday, April 1, 2005
RUBY LEE DUCKWORTH
Ruby Lee Duckworth passed away on Saturday March 5, 2005 at the age of 92.
Ruby was born on January 31, 1913 in Wing, Arkansas to James Wiley and Eula
Kirkes.
She is preceded in death by her husband Earl E. Duckworth.
Ruby was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother who will be
dearly missed by those whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her children; Mary L. Duckworth, Willa M. Selvage both of
Cheyenne, WY. She is also survived by grandchildren; Derek Selvage Sr. and
wife, Kimberly of Los Alamos, NM., Dr. Amy Duckworth-Dawson and husband, John
of Detroit, MI., Lisa Powell and husband, Regi of Omaha, NE., and
greatgrandchildren; Derek Selvage Jr., and Ruby Selvage.
A Graveside servrice will take place at a later late in Ada, OK.
There are 10 local services.
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Thursday, April 28, 2005
DANIEL HONEYMAN JR.
Daniel Bernard Honeyman, Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday, April 27.
Dan was born in Seneca Kansas on December 28, 1931 to Daniel Bernard Honeyman,
Sr. and Elizabeth Susan Ott- Honeyman.
He graduated from Wichita State University and served in the Air Force during
the Korean war. Dan retired from the Tulsa County Health Department after 25
years of service.
Dan spent his retirement years serving in many capacities of volunteer work,
including Past President of Fayette County Christian Center for Concern in
Fayette, Alabama and as a volunteer fireman at West Panama City Beach Fire
Department, where he loved to drive the fire truck. He loved to golf, read and
spend time with family.
He is survived by his beloved wife arid best friend Nina Honeyman and five
children: Daniel (Skip) Bernard Honeyman, III, Bradd Honeyman, Michael
Honeyman, Meegan Honeyman- McCartney and Tina Stone. Grandchildren Lindsey
Honeyman, Elizabeth Susan Honeyman, Leah Beth Honeyman, Maxx Honeyman, Mattie
Honeyman, Chet Rossin, Montana Rossin, Danielle Honeyman, Ali-Nina Honeyman
and best 4-legged pal, Buddy.
None of this can explain what a wonderful man has passed or how much his
family will miss him.
His family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to McCall's
Chapel School in Ada, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Ada,
Oklahoma Saturday, April 30th at 10 a.m.
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Wednesday, May 04, 2005
JAMES ROSS ANGLIN
Jim's journey through this life was completed 4-25-05 at the age of 55.
He was preceded in death by his parents T.B. (Red) and Letrice Anglin,
brother, L. Wesley (Red) Anglin and brother-in law, Boyd Ingram.
He is survived by his wife, Sue, son Travis, daughters Tracy Allison and Stacy
Dyer, brother Eddie, sisters June Lindholm, Wanda Ingram, Ruth Ann Fuller and
Susie James, very close and special brother-in-law Charles James Jr., four
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.
A 1968 graduate of Coalgate High School, "Jim" was a veteran of the U.S. Army
"SCREAMING EAGLES" of the 101st. Airborne Division and survived Vietnam. He
worked for Westinghouse, the U.S. Army Amm. Dept., Savanna and currently
worked for Garrett Trucking.
We will miss you our Jim, Gee, Uncle Minnie, Cosmo, but we know you'll be at
Jordan to help us across.
The family invites everyone to come celebrate his life with us - 10 a.m. May 7
at the Choctaw Bldg., 103 E. Calif. St., Coalgate.
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Friday, May 6, 2005
JIM GASSAWAY
GASSAWAY, Jim F., 77, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Born August 27, 1927 in Coalgate, Oklahoma, he was the son of P.L. and Lillian
Gassaway.
He and Evie Toler were married on July 5, 1947.
He is survived by children Caroline Emig of Ponca City, Kevin and wife Rita
Gassaway of Tulsa, and Justin Gassaway of Tulsa and by grandchildren Danny
Gassaway, Kate Emig and fiance Joel Wesch, and William Emig. He is also
survived by sisters Betty Mount of Tulsa and Peggy Whitt-Asher of Shidler.
Jim served several terms as Senior Warden for St. Luke's Episcopal Church in
Ada and St. John's Episcopal Church in Tulsa. His work in the Episcopal Church
was meaningful and of extraordinary significance to him.
He had a lifelong distinguished record of service, beginning with active duty
with the U.S. Marine Corps in 1945-1946 and 1950-1952. His undergraduate
degree was granted from East Central State University in Ada in 1949. With a
law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, he began practicing
law in 1955 in Ada until he moved to Tulsa in 1982.
Jim's service to the Oklahoma Bar Association included eight years as a member
of the Board of Bar Examiners, Vice-President of the Oklahoma Bar Association,
President of the Oklahoma Bar Association, and Fellow of the Oklahoma Bar
Foundation. He was an active member of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
He served for 18 years as the Oklahoma Bar Association's sole representative
on the Trial Division of the Court on the Judiciary.
Jim recognized and emphasized the serious obligations of service and conducted
himself never lightly or unadvisedly, but with wisdom and as a gentleman.
Jim's life has been dedicated to the highest standards of professional
conduct, a true desire to improve our judicial and legal system, and profound
love and regard for the legal profession.
The funeral will be Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal
Church in Tulsa at 4200 S. Atlanta Place. A family service for the interment
of ashes will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to McCall's Chapel School, 13546
County Road 3600, Ada, Oklahoma 74820 or St. John's Episcopal Church, 4200 S.
Atlanta Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105.
Stanleys Funeral Service, Tulsa
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Sunday, May 15, 2005
RUBY JOHNS
A Graveside Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005 at South
Park Cemetery for Ruby Griffin Holt Johns, age 97, of Roswell, who passed away
May 10, 2005 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Pastor Jim Suttle of
Calvary Chapel of Roswell will officiate. Visitation was held from 4:30 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2005 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Miss Ruby was born November 16, 1907 in Nashville, Arkansas to Rube and Fanny
Griffin. They have preceded her in death as well as her first husband, Guy N.
Holt and her second husband, Murray C. Johns. She was also preceded in death
by four brothers: Hugh, Matthew, Brown and Dick Griffin; and a sister: Rachel
Scroggins.
She is survived by her daughters: Dolores "Dokie" Singleton and her husband,
Bob of Miami, Florida and Jane "Spunky" Baldock and her husband, Bobby of
Roswell; one son: William "Billy" Johns of Dexter, NM; two stepsons: Donald
and Murray Johns of Oklahoma; two granddaughters: Jan Ayerst and her husband,
Doug of Delray Beach, Florida and Lin Singleton of Alamogordo, NM; two
grandsons: Bobby J. Baldock and his wife, Dawn of Mesa, Arizona and
Christopher Baldock; seven great grandchildren: Rebecca, Robert, Matthew and
Katharine Ayerst of Delray Beach, Florida, Erin Leadingham of Alamogordo, NM
and Garrett and David Baldock of Mesa, Arizona; plus many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Johns received her teaching certificate from East Central State College
in Ada, Oklahoma before she married Guy Holt. After their marriage, they moved
to Oil Center, NM where she was postmaster and was also engaged in the grocery
and oil business with her husband. They moved to Roswell in 1945 where they
owned and operated the Ideal Food Mart until Guy's death in 1946. She worked
in various retail stores and later married Murray Johns.
She learned to swim, ride a bike and paint later in life. She was a gifted
writer, artist and active businesswoman. She was very devoted to her family
and was dearly loved.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, New
Mexico.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2005
ROBERT CASON
Robert William Cason III, age 49, died peacefully at his home in Norman,
Oklahoma Sunday, 19 June 2005.
Nicknamed "Yoda" by family and friends, Robert was a master of unconditional
love. His greatest strength was teaching others to live in faith, hope and
love. We are all better because of his rich and powerful life.
Robert was born July 8, 1955, in Ada to Robert W. and Susan Cason Jr. He
graduated from Ada High School in 1973. After receiving a Masters Degree from
ECU in music education, Robert taught in the band programs at Tuttle,
Blanchard and Norman Public School Districts. Robert was well loved by his
students and will be missed as a mentor and champion supporter of the arts
programs in the public schools. He taught his students to "let the music flow
like melted chocolate." Recently, he explained, "For 21 years I was fortunate
enough to share life through music. The disease may have taken my career but
it will never erase the power of the experience of teaching someone else how
to play music and then learning more about music - and life - from my
students. Robert was a member of CODA - Central Oklahoma Directors
Association; MENC - National Association for Music Education, OMEA Oklahoma
Music Educators Association and PAS - Percussive Arts Society. He was a
consummate percussionist and natural golf and tennis player. The Casons are
members of St. Stephen's Methodist Church.
Proceeded in death by his parents; grandparents, P.A. and Josephine Norris;
Lula and R. W. Cason, Sr., and his sister Kate June Cason.
Robert is survived by a large, loving family and army of friends. His family
includes his wife of 22 years, Cindy Robin Kellogg-Cason, sons Robert Andrew
Cason, Daniel Norris Cason, Jonathon Patrick Cason and daughter Sarah Michelle
Cason of Norman. Additional family include sister Trigg Davison Yerby and her
husband William Yerby of Ada; brother Denver Norris Davison and his wife Tori
Davison of Ada; sister Celeste Cason Barringer and her husband John Barringer
of Ardmore. Others include Donald Homer Kellogg and Jane Kellogg of Ada; Patsy
Jane Roller and John Roller of Norman; Donna Marie Ashelford and Jason Andrade
of Australia, Donald Eugene Kellogg and Jennifer Logsdon Kellogg of Ada; Debi
Burris Sovereign and Mike Sovereign of Ada; Jay and Kathy Burris of Dallas,
Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at McFarlin United Methodist Church in Norman
Thursday, June 23, at
11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to The Instrumental
Music Fund, in honor of Robert William Cason at the Norman Community
Foundation, 502 East Main, Suite 101, Norman Oklahoma 73071. Funds will be
used to foster joy and appreciation of music through the Norman Public
Schools' Instrumental Music Programs by providing instruments, equipment,
curriculum, clinicians and guest conductors, composing fees and scholarships
for students who could not otherwise participate in instrumental music
programs.
May God richly bless and keep Robert. "Well done good and faithful servant."
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Wednesday, June 29, 2005
DELBERT KNIGHT
Delbert Robert Knight, a resident of Stratford was born June 19, 1923, in
Apperson, Okla., to Lillie Bell (Johnston) and James Russell Knight.
He passed away June 27, 2005, at his home southwest of Stratford at the age of
82 years and 8 days.
Delbert grew up during the Depression, but that didn't deter him from becoming
successful at his endeavors. He served as a Radar Crewman in the U.S. Army
during World War II. In WWII, he served in the Pacific Theater. Following his
service, he owned a Texaco Station and also served as a Justice of the Peace
in Sierra Blanca, Texas. During this time he met his wife of 56 years, Frances
Baylor and they were married on February 14, 1949, at the Baylor Ranch outside
Sierra Blanca Texas. He worked for the U.S. Border Patrol until 1951 when the
family moved to Stratford, Oklahoma. He supported the Stratford community by
serving on the School Board for nine years and working with the Booster Club,
Roundup Club and Young Farmers for many years. He was an Honorary FFA member
and member of the Methodist Church.
Delbert was a Cattleman, Oil man and owned and operated the Rocking K Ranch
and was the good guy in the white hat. He loved the land and was proud of his
animals. Until shortly before his death, he drove through the pastures
everyday to check his Angus Cattle. He belieed in honesty, stood for what was
right and had little patience with those who didn't practice the same.He
adored his wife, loved his children and celebrated his grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to a Charity of your choosing.
Survivors: His devoted Wife and Care giver Frances Eleanor (Baylor Knight,
Stratford, OK; One Son and Daughter In Law, Robert Baylor and Debra Knight,
Stratford, OK.; Two Daughters and and Sons In Law, Mary Jeanne and James
Qualls, Stratford, and Beth Anne and Jim Little, Lexington, OK.; 13
grandchildren, Lindsey Foster, Colorado Springs, Colo., Laura, Matthew, and
Michael Knight, Stratford, OK, Dr. Heath Qualls, Weatherford, TX, Dannette and
John Qualls, Stillwater, OK, Amy and Spanky Assiter, Canyon, TX, Yancy Paul,
Lexington, OK, Caleb and Ashley Paul, Purcell, OK, Jamie Little, Pauls Valley,
OK, Travis and Brooke Little, Canyon, TX, and Megan Little, Norman; Four
Great- grandchildren, Brittney and Julia Sprakes, Rachael Assiter and Smith
Paul; Two Brothers, Maurice and Jeanne Knight, Edmond, OK, Bob Knight,
Oklahoma City, OK; Two Sisters, Vonda Merrill, Shawnee, OK, and Velva Ann and
Bob Bivins, Shawnee, OK; One Sister In Law, Katherine Knight, Florida; One
Brother In Law, Bernard Sharp, Shawnee, OK; Also by a wealth of Nieces,
Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephes, andmany other relatives and Friends.
Preceded by His Parents, Two Sons Delbert Robert Knight Jr. and James Russell
Knight; Two brothers, Wilbur H. "Blackie" Knight and Russell Knight; three
sisters, Neven V. Walbridge, Nella Lou "Babe" Sharp and Wanda Knight.
Pallbearers will be Yancy Paul, Caleb Paul, John Qualls, Heath Qualls, Michael
Knight, Matthew Knight. Honorary Pall-Bearers, Darrell Weast, Forrest Weast,
J.D. Masters, Truman Harris, Jack Eldridge, Travis Little.
Services will be held Thursday June 30, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Pickard Funeral
Home Chapel, Stratford, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. Charlie Baumann. Burial
will be at McGee Cemetery, Stratford, Oklahoma.
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Sunday, July 10, 2005
BRET BRADDY
ADA - Bret Braddy, life-time resident of Ada, was called home to be with his
Lord July 7, 2005. His peaceful and unexpected departure from the Oklahoma
Heart Hospital reunited him in heaven with his parents Kenlock and Sue Braddy.
Bret was 47 years old and had lived the past 30 years as a miraculous survivor
of cancer. Bret will be remembered as a kind-hearted individual who genuinely
cared about others.
He held a degree in industrial arts from East Central University and spent
several years on the professional motorcycle racing circuit as one of the top
100 racers in the country. He earned the number 87 from the American
Motorcycle Association. Bret formerly owned a new car dealership in Ada and
was presently employed by Ram Jack Systems Distribution. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Ada and a faithful participant in a monthly
businessmen's bible study group.
He is survived by his family guardians Marion Fenton and Dorotha Fenton of
Ada, Brad and Becky Fenton of Oklahoma City, Scott Fenton of Plano, TX, and
Cindy Fenton Carr of McAlester. Additional recognition is expressed for Rusty
Bond, Rick Lewis, Breckton Lunsford, and Jeremy Johnson.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Criswell Funeral Home
in Ada and the memorial service will be held Monday, July 11 at 12:00 p.m. at
Criswell Funeral Home, followed by interment at the Fairview Cemetery in
Shawnee.
Bearers are Rusty Bond, Rick Lewis, Bob Gray, Phil Reed, Lance Fenton and
Jason Fenton.
Criswell Funeral Home
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Wednesday, July 20, 2005
ALBERT T. WATSON, Jr.
DALLAS, Texas - Services for Albert Thomas Watson, Jr., resident of Dallas,
will be held at Criswell Funeral Home, Ada, Oklahoma Thursday July 21 at 12
noon, followed by burial at Rosedale Cemetery, Ada. He died Monday July 18,
2005 at his home.
He was the son of Albert T. and Ethel Amelia Riddle Watson. He was born May 1,
1923 in Fitzhugh, Oklahoma.
He attended public schools in Ada, East Central State University, the
University of Colorado, and was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He
served as an Air Force B-25 pilot in the Southwest Pacific in World War II,
assigned to the 42nd Bomb Group, 13th Air Force. In the Korean War he was a
meteorologist with the 20th Weather Squadron attached to the 3rd Bomb Group,
5th Air Force as staff weather officer. In that capacity, he flew combat
missions as A-26 pilot in Korea. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, the Commendation Ribbon, the American,
Philippine and Korean Presidential Unit Citations, and many theater and
service decorations. He was a retired Major in the United States Air Force. He
was a lifelong Presbyterian.
When residing in Greenville, Mississippi, he was president of the Delta
Implement Companies. Upon retirement, he was an investment broker affiliated
with the firm of Eppler, Guerin and Turner in Ardmore and Dallas. Upon his
second retirement, he continued his life-long enthusiasm for international
travel by serving as a tour guide representing Golden Bear Travel, ocean
cruise specialists, of Novato, California. He visited 86 countries, numerous
times.
Mr. Watson is survived by two daughters: Amelia Evans Watson of Dallas and
Gay Watson Pieralisi and grandsons John and Thomas Pieralisi of Greenville,
Mississippi, and two sons: Albert Thomas Watson III, Atlanta, and Glenn R.
Watson II and grandchildren Katie and Trey Watson of Ada; one sister, Lois
Holmes Duncan of Ada, and one brother, Glenn R. Watson of Los Angeles.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Watson McCoy of Denver, and two
brothers, Dr. J. Kenneth Watson of Gainesville, Florida, and Lewis M. Watson
of Ada, Oklahoma.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
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Friday, July 22, 2005
KATE WILLIAMS
ADA - Memorial services for Kate Lenora Williams, 77, Ada, are 2 p.m. Saturday
at the Rollow Chapel of the First United Methodist Church, Rev. Bob Langston
will officiate. The family will receive friends following the services at the
First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Williams died July 21, 2005, at a local nursing home. She was born
January 1, 1928 at Whitewright, Texas to W. L. and Henrietta Kincaid.
She attended and graduated from Whitewright schools. She received a Bachelor
of Science degree from Texas Women's University in Social Work and her M. S.
from Oklahoma State University in Sociology. She was the first Area Executive
Director of Girls Scouts at Bryan, Texas. She moved to Ada with her husband
Don in 1953 when they established the Ada Veterinary Clinic. She also taught
Sociology at East Central University. In 1971, the family moved to Guymon,
where Katie began a new career as a commodity broker for Hitch Commodities.
She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church. She was a past
president of Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Auxiliary and past President of the
Ada Parent Teachers Association, as well as being active in a wide variety of
other civic endeavors. Her devotion to her husband and her children was
unparalleled, and her sweet spirit was a joy to all who knew her.
She married Don Williams at Whitewright, Texas, August 27, 1949.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Bill Kincaid.
Survivors include her husband, Don Williams of Ada; a son, Dr. Nat Williams
and his wife Cathy, Las Cruces, N.M.; two daughters, Donna and husband, Dr.
Rex Mann, Perryton, Texas, and Laura and husband William Toellner, Woodward,
Oklahoma; nine grandchildren, Greg Grunewald, Sarah Grunewald, Stephen
Williams, Kate Williams, Sage Minnick, Dallyn Minnick, Jennifer Mann, Charles
Mann, and Mark Mann and one great-grandson, Max Grunewald.
Bearers will be Greg Grunewald, Stephen Williams, Sage Minnick, Charles Mann,
Mark Mann, and Dr. Laurin Patton.
The family says those who wish may make memorials to the First United
Methodist Church, P. O. Box 566, Ada, Oklahoma, 74820 or the Pontotoc Adult
Day Care Center, P. O. Box 2002, Ada, Oklahoma 74820.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
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Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Jewel Dean Faulkenberry Fisher Smith
Jewel Dean Faulkenberry Fisher Smith left us August 8, 2005. Leaving behind
twenty people to carry on. Please pray for us. Services will be 10:00 a.m.
Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home.
Children:
David Fisher, Kim Garbutt, Wyatt Fisher, Gentry Fisher, Jim Fisher
Turner Fisher, Katherine Fisher, Debra Meredith, Dundee Melton, Chad Melton,
Tabitha Paylor, Zane Melton, Hailey Melton, Terry Fisher, David Fisher,
Jill Bates, Jessica Fisher, Brian Smith, Savannah Smith, Hunter Smith
12. Fisher's, 3 Smith's, 4 Melton's, and 1 Paylor is her fruit.
I pray it is good.
In Jesus Name
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005
IZYAL STOUT
ALLEN - Graveside services for Izyal McElroy Stout, 94, Allen, are 1:30 p.m.
today at Davidson Family Cemetery, Frederick, Otho Rogers will officiate.
Mrs. Stout died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at an Allen nursing home. She was
born Nov. 28, 1910, in Pocahontas, Ark., to William Fowler and Viola Adams
McElroy.
She attended school at Grandfield, Okla., and graduated from Grandfield High
School at the age of 61. Before moving to Allen from Frederick in 1970, she
lived at Davidson, Frederick, Allen and Grove.
She married Arthur Irvin Stout June 13, 1929. He died in November 1966 in
Frederick.
Mrs. Stout was a homemaker, mother of seven children, farmer and rancher, and
a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by four children, Rose Marie "Margie" Stout, age 5,
Roy Franklin Stout, age 41, Dean Stout, Ronnel Irvin (Ronnie) Stout age 37,
Cloy Dean Stout, age 57, husband Arthur Irvin, age 62; two grandchildren,
Bradley Don Rogers, 28, and Melanie Stout, 3.
Survivors include five remaining children - Dewayne Faller (Dutch), of Hot
Springs, Arkansas, Gwendolyn Sue and husband Jerry Edwards of Allen, OK;
Patricia Kay and husband Otho Rogers of Melrose, New Mexico, foster daughter,
Tina and Roger Cosby, Ada, OK. Also preceding Izyal in death are her parents,
W. F. McElroy and Viola Adams McElroy, two brothers, Lester McElroy and Vernon
McElroy; one sister, Alpha McEfford; two half-brotners, Claud and Luke
McElroy.
She had 17 living grandchildren, Roy Kent Stout, Indianapolis, Indiana,
Rebecca Muenchow, Winston- Salem, North Carolina, Micki Qualls, Abilene,
Texas, Tim Stout, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Diane Ponzio, Arlington, TX, Susie
Adair, Weatherford, Texas, Marty Stout, Arlington, TX; Michael Stout,
Frederick, Oklahoma, Chasen Arthur Stout, Hot Springs, Arkansas; Mark Stout,
Houston, Texas, Todd Stout, Plano, Texas; Tacy and Terry Olivo, Allen, OK,
Tanya and Denise Smith, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Tonda Edwards, Fayetteville,
Arkansas, Reed Rogers, Disney, OK, Shannon Rogers, Melrose, NM; Darren Cosby,
Dallas, Texas and Keith Cosby, Ada; 20 great,-grandchildren; and six great-
great- grandchildren.
She was a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and mentor to many
orphans, prisoners, and needy. She lived her life for Christ and left a legacy
to her family and friends. She was a farmer, rancher, gardener, cook,
hospitality, counselor, missionary, disciplinarian, taxi, seamstress, manager
and had the ability to make any situation an opportunity to tell souls about
Christ. Through her, many people in the U. S. A. and abroad have heard God's
word. She has fought the good fight, finished the course, and she has gone to
her heavenly reward.
Bearers will be Roy Kent Stout, Tim Stout, Chasan Stout, Michael Stout, Reed
Rogers, Mark Stout and Todd Stout. Honorary bearers will be Brad Rogers, Becky
Muenchow, Micki Qualls, Diane Ponzio, Susie Adair, Marty Stout, Melanie Stout,
Tacy Olivo, Tanya Smith, Tonda Edwards and Shannon Rogers.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
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Thursday, September 8, 2005
ROXIE MAE OWENS
Roxie Mae Owens was born July 21, 1909, in Trent, Texas to Jessie and Tempie
Lillie O'Neal Flood. She was the second eldest of eleven children. She and her
family traveled by covered wagon, and she worked in the cotton fields as a
child.
She was married at the age of 24 to her beloved husband Harvey Alvis "Bud"
Culver. They made their home in Anson, Texas where they had two beautiful
children, Harvey and Sue. Roxie worked in a sewing factory for many years. She
enjoyed countless hours of quilting, not only as a job, but as a hobby.
After her husband's death in December 1961, she moved to Ada, Oklahoma. She
worked in the hospital and nursing home taking care of patients. Roxie
remarried in April, 1972 to Arthur Owens. He died in March 1980.
She spent her life taking care of others. She was the cherished mother of
Harvey Culver and wife Sharron, of Bloomington, Minnesota, also her precious
daughter Sue and husband Gene Schultingkemper, of Ada, OK; adored grandmother
of Kelly and husband Jim, Chris and wife Kathy, Kim and husband Gary,
Christopher and wife Janice, and Stephan; eight great grandchildren, Megan,
Morgan, James Casey, Sarah, Mitchell, Paige, Joshua and Caitlin. She is also
survived by several siblings, nieces and nephews.
She was loved by many. Those who knew her saw her passion and love of life.
She was an inspiration to her family as she taught us the meaning of love. She
grew up in the depression and taught us all tremendous courage. She will be
remembered as a loving, devoted mother and grandmother.
Roxie went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2005. She will be greatly
missed by all.
Her life celebration will be Friday, September 9, 2005 at the Criswell Chapel,
Dr. Rusty Fuller will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Bearers will be Harvey Culver, Gene Schultingkemper, Chris Schultingkemper,
James Casey Culver, and Gary Perkinson. Honorary bearers will be Troy
Schultingkemper, Don Ellis, and Glen McGuire.
Many thanks to Ballard's nursing home staff, Ruby Ransom and others, hospice
nurse Lan Vandeveer and staff. Also thanks to all our friends who have shown
so much love and support.
May God richly bless you all for your love and kindness during our sorrow.
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Friday, September 09, 2005
FRANCIS MAYHUE
ADA - Memorial services for Francis Edward Mayhue, 70, Ada, are 2:00 p.m.
Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, The Rev. Daniel K. Schieffler,
Rector, of St. John's Episcopal Church, Ft. Smith, Arkansas will officiate.
Mr. Mayhue died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at his home. He was born March 7,
1935 in Ada, Oklahoma to G. C Mayhue, Sr. and Geneva Humphrey Mayhue. He
attended Byng Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary. He graduated from Ada
High School, where he was a letterman for three years in football, basketball
and baseball. He played on two State Champion Football teams in 1951 and 1952.
Mr. Mayhue received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Government in
1959 from East Central University and received a law degree from the
University of Oklahoma Law School in June 1961.
Mr. Mayhue served in the U. S. Army from September 1954 until August, 1956 in
Korea and Japan.
He began his legal career in 1960 as a Bailiff and Law Clerk in Cleveland
County; in 1961-1962, he was a Sole Practitioner-Law, in Ada; 1962-1964, Part-
time County Attorney; 1964-1966, County Attorney in Pontotoc County;
1966-1969, he was a Law Partner in the firm of Ward and Mayhue; 1969-1970,
Associate District Judge, Pontotoc County; 1970-1971, Board of Land Appeals,
U. S. Dept. of Interior, Washington, D. C.; he was admitted to practice before
the U. S. Supreme Court, November 9, 1971; 1971- 2000, U. S. Administrative
Law Judge, Dept. of Health and Human Services. From 1964-1965, he was a
faculty member at East Central State University, teaching U. S. Government,
Oklahoma History, Government and Speech. From 1977-1978, he served on the
faculty of American College, Fort Smith, Arkansas, teaching Business Law and
General Business.
Mr. Mayhue attended St. John Episcopal Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was
a former member of Grand National Quail Club, Oklahoma; Statewide Planning
Committee for Vocational Rehabilitation; Executive Board of Directors, March
of Dimes, Pontotoc County; Ada Chamber of Commerce; Ada Football Booster Club,
Ada Jaycees; 1966 President of the Ada Kiwanis Club; member of the American
Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity;
Association of Administration Law Judges; Dept. of Health and Human Services;
and the Oklahoma University College of Law Association. He was the president
of the Pontotoc County Bar Association in 1963, Chairman of the March of Dimes
Drive in 1962, President of the Adult I Men's Sunday School Class at the First
Baptist Church from 1967-1968.
Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Nielsen, Georgetown, Texas; a son, Ed
Mayhue, Ft. Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Tyler Nielsen, Georgetown, Texas,
Tanner Nielsen, Georgetown, Texas, Amber Mayhue, Fort Worth, Texas, and Taylor
Mayhue, Fort Worth, Texas; a step-son, Bob Mayhue, Fort Smith, Arkansas; step-
grandchildren, Madison Mayhue, Fort Smith, AR, and Mackenzie Mayhue, Fort
Smith, AR; a brother, G. C. Mayhue, Jr., Ada; a sister, Mary Jo Samora, Ada;
and nieces and nephews, E. T. Mellor, Marty Mellor, Bryan Mellor, Sadie
Wilson, Charles D. Mayhue, Richard T. Mayhue, Cathy Blackburn, Toni Jean
Kalan, Teresa Lynn Scott, Tommy Mayhue, and Tammy Paris; an aunt, Mabel
Humphrey; and cousin, Joe Humphrey.
He was preceded in death by his father, G. C. Mayhue, Sr. in 1959, mother,
Geneva Mayhue in 1966, and brother, Charles Donald Mayhue in 1929, and two
sisters, Pauline Mayhue in 1942 and Ethel Walker in 1995.
Memorials may be made to the Amercian Legion Children's Home, 1300 Summers
Place, Ponca City, OK 74604 or the East Central University Foundation, c/o
East Central University, P. O. Box Y-8, Ada, OK 74820.
Criswell Funeral Home
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Friday, September 09, 2005
DICK BEARD
ADA - Services for Vernard Chester "Dick" Beard, 99, Ada, are 2:30 p.m. Friday
at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Beard died Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at a local hospital. He was born
August 31, 1906 at Avery, Texas to Wheeler and Laura May Hart Beard. He came
to Ada from eastern Oklahoma.
He married Lois Lamb April 14, 1977 in Sulphur, Oklahoma. She died January 29,
1999. Mr. Beard served in the U. S. Army during World War II as an artillery
gun crewman. He was of the Baptist faith.
Dick had an interesting career working with animals. He trained and showed
trick horses in rodeos, trained bird hunting dogs for numerous dog owners, had
his own traveling donkey basketball shows, performed in rodeos with a Brahman
bull named Sunny, showed Shetland ponies at shows across America. Many for Asa
and Marjorie Hutchinson, where Dick served as foreman.
At one time, Dick had a trained bear and a performing monkey. When Dick wasn't
working with animals, he ran cattle and drove trucks and busses. He loved
performing in rodeos, especially bullriding and occasionally, calf-roping.
Dick was a man who loved to laugh and he shared that laughter with others.
Survivors include a brother, Herbert Beard and his wife Rosalie, Corpus
Christi, Texas; nephew, Richard Beard, Portland, Oregon; niece, Ann Scotney,
Atlanta, Georgia; step-grandson, Charles Thompson, Sherman, Texas and John
Keeling, Ada; a step-granddaughter, Kim Keeling, Ada; great nieces and
nephews, Christi Werner, Dallas, Texas, Kirk Baker, Atlanta, Georgia, Jerry
Beard, Lubbock, Texas, John Beard, Nashville, Tennessee, Amanda Rosetta,
Portland, Oregon, and Anna Faye Rosetta, Portland, Oregon.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
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Friday, November 4, 2005
Owen Gilmore
ALLEN — Services for Owen Gore "Buck" Gilmore, 97, of Allen are 2 p.m.
Saturday at First Baptist Church, Allen. Burial follows at the Allen Cemetery.
Mr. Gilmore died on November 2, 2005, at his home. He was born May 22, 1908,
at McAlester to original Allen settlers Edwin Theodore and Sarah Angeline
Bruner Gilmore.
He grew up in Allen, graduating from Allen High in 1927. He continued his
education at the University of Oklahoma and East Central University until the
Depression.
Mr. Gilmore served his country during World War II as a Boatswain's Mate
Second Class for the Coast Guard with the distinction of wearing the
Philippine Liberation Ribbon with a bronze star. After the war, he worked for
the Corporation Commission and in the oil fields and established a farm and
ranch in Allen.
On July 18, 1953, he married Betsy Martha Buchanan, Ada.
Buck is survived by his wife of 52 years; two sons, Owen Buck and wife Myriam
of Tahlequah and Roy Edwin of the home; one daughter, Sarah Angeline Garcia
with husband, W.T. Skye Garcia, Ada; two grandsons, Owen David Gilmore of
Tahlequah and Zachary Star Garcia, Ada; two granddaughters, Jesicah and Sarah
Molly of Tahlequah; and one great-grandson, Evan Gilmore of Tahlequah.
Bearers are Richard Ashlock, David Gilmore, Zachary Garcia, Buel Buchanan,
Merle Buchanan, Harry Barnes, Wayne Bullard, George Isaacs, Frank Rodd, Jack
Smith and Edwin Smith.
Buck's friends and family remember him as a man who loved life and lived life
to the utmost. His was a life of service to others, not only to his family and
county, but he gave generously of his time and possessions to his community,
particularly young people. His list of accomplishments include teacher and
coach in Sasakwa, OK, ladies basketball coach for championship teams in the
Oklahoma City area, Adjutant General, Commander, and Trustee of the American
Legion, Post No. 238, membership chairman of the Allen Chamber of Commerce,
receiving an "Award for Service" in 1991 and a "Lifetime Achievement Award" in
1992, Boy Scout/Cub Scout leader with service spanning a 40-year period in
which he received several awards including "Allen's No. 1 Scout."
In 1977, Mr. Gilmore received Scouting's highest award, the "Silver Beaver,"
and in 1994 he was inducted into the Boy Scouts of America, Harry Miller
District's "Hall of Fame." With his pioneer and Native American roots, Owen
Gore "Buck" Gilmore has been an important part of Allen's history and legacy,
and we will miss his strength, optimism, great passion and loving spirit of
service.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Orpha Lou fisher
On November 14, 2005, Orpha Lou Morrison Fisher, 65, passed from this life
quietly, with grace and dignity, at her home beside her family, after a long
and valiant battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. She lived well each
day, in both sickness and health, enjoying all that life had to offer and
always giving of herself to those she loved and to every person she met. Orpha
Lou was an ever loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, but
most of all, she was a best friend to so many.
A private burial service, limited to the immediate family, will take place in
her hometown of Ada, Oklahoma. Her life will be celebrated with a special
memorial service on Friday, November 18 at 3 p.m. at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 4400 North Shartel, in Oklahoma City, with Dr. Michael
Anderson and Dr. Randall Spindle officiating.
Orpha Lou was born on December 22, 1939, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma
City. Her parents, Donnie and Finis Morrison, lifelong residents and school
teachers of Ada, predeceased her. She attended the Ada public schools,
graduating from Ada High School in 1957. In 1960, she graduated from St.
Anthony School of Nursing in Oklahoma City, where she remained on the nursing
school faculty for four years. In 1961, she married her high school friend,
Dr. Darryl Fisher. In 1964, they moved to Baltimore where Dr. Fisher completed
his nine years of cardiovascular surgery residency at the John Hopkins
Hospital in 1973. Orpha Lou served as a pediatric nurse at the Hopkins
Childrens' Medical and Surgical Center and gave birth to their son and
daughter at the Hopkins hospital.
In the mid-1970s the Fisher family lived in Nashville where Orpha Lou was able
to be a full-time mom while developing a variety of interests: floristry,
gardening, painting, piano, choir. Her most enjoyable avocation, most
especially to her family and friends, was her talent in the kitchen, leaving a
legacy of memories of meals with friends and family as well as an enormous
collection of recipes. She was Editor of the Hopkins Cookbook, a compilation
of favorite recipes from the families of the Hopkins interns and residents, a
fundraising project of the Hopkins Housestaff Association.
For nearly three decades, Orpha Lou and her family have been active members of
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City. Orpha Lou served as a Deacon
and was an Elder of the church, but her most fulfilling contribution was her
devotion to the Westminster Mobile Meals program. For more than two decades,
she shared her caring personality and her wonderful cooking skills with
elderly and homebound members of her community. She earned the affectionate
nickname of the "mobile meals maven" because of her commitment to the food,
the meals, the cooks and the clients of the program.
Orpha Lou's love and passion were always and foremost her family. Her love,
her smiles and her laughter will always remain with her husband, her daughter,
her son, her grandchildren, and that large extended family of friends she
never lost touch with over the years.
Survivors include her husband and soulmate of 45 years, Darryl Fisher, of the
home; her son, Eric Scott Fisher Sr., of Oklahoma City; her daughter, Laura
Fisher-Clark, of Phoenix, Arizona; and her four so beloved grandchildren: Eric
Scott Fisher Jr. of Oklahoma City; Reid Dulaney Fisher of Oklahoma City;
Cameron Joseph Clark of Phoenix, Arizona; and Samantha Paige Clark of Phoenix,
Arizona. Her father Finis Morrison predeceased her in Ada, Oklahoma, in 1980,
and her mother Donnie Morrison died in 2004. Her younger sister, Glenda
Spencer, predeceased her in Bastrop, Louisiana, in 1994.
Honorary Pallbearers are Harvey Bender, M.D. of Nashville, Tennessee; Dan
Carmichael, M.D. of Oklahoma City; Sewell Dixon, M.D. of Kiawah, South
Carolina; James Donahoo, M.D. of Summitt, New Jersey; William D. Hawley, M.D.
of Oklahoma City; John Armstrong Henry, IV of Dallas, Texas; Robert Hill of
Nashville, Tennessee; Elbert C. Holmes, M.D. of Pacific Palisades, California;
Richard Mooney of Oklahoma City; Robert Pipkin, M.D. of Fremont, California;
William Sloan, M.D. of Los Angeles, California; The Honorable Michael Stano of
Stillwater, Oklahoma; John Vaughan of Oklahoma City; and William E. Walker,
M.D. of Houston Texas.
Criswell Funeral Home of Ada, Oklahoma, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Westminster Presbyterian
Church's Mobile Meals Program (Mobile Meals Program, Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 4400 North Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK 73118), or to the Society for
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road,
Suite 906 Hunt Valley, MD 21031), or to a charity of choice.
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Sunday, November 27, 2005
DR. DENNIS L. BOE
ADA — Services for Dr. Dennis L. Boe, 54, Ada, are 10:00 AM Monday at First
Baptist Church, Rev. Pat Kilby officiating.
Dr. Boe died Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at Bristow. He was born December 31,
1950, at Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Leonard and Althea Ruble Boe. He came to
this area in 1982 from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received Bachelors and
Masters degrees in piano from University of Minnesota and Doctorate in piano
performance from University of North Texas. He was piano instructor at West
Bank School of Music, Minneapolis; Director of Children of Hope performing
choir in Minneapolis; Professor of Music at East Central University; Honors
Director at ECU and Coordinator of OSLEP at ECU.
Dr. Boe was an active member of First Baptist Church of Ada, and was a member
of First Baptist Church Winds of Praise orchestra. Dennis had a passion for
his Lord and Saviour, his family, his church, his students, music, travel, and
the great outdoors, especially The Boundary Waters Canoe area in northern
Minnesota. He was past president of Great Plains Honor Association; he served
as chairman of Ada Library Board; served on the Board of Ada Arts and Heritage
Center; he was a Boy Scout leader and initiated the Ada Library Book Drive
with the Boy Scouts and the ECU Honors Students.
He married Monica Minar on May 19, 1979, at Northfield, Minnesota.
Survivors include his wife, Monica Boe, of the home; son, Eric Boe and
daughter, Meredith Boe; two sisters, Sandra Kelley, Lake Mills, Iowa, and Pat
Shideler, Albert Lea, Minnesota; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Bearers are Art Sorenson, John Kerr, Ron McDonald, Dominic Digiulio, Paul
Rowe, Mark Hollingsworth, Steve Walker and Brian Brown. Honorary bearers are
Mike Lindblom, Jim Minar, Mike Paul, Harold Ware, Joe Pryor, Tim Bray and Mel
Haworth.
The family says those who wish may make donations for a piano scholarship
being established at ECU in his memory.
Criswell Funeral Home
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Tuesday, December 6, 2005
DONALD E. RUST
Donald E. Rust, 86, Ada, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, December 2,
2005. He was the devoted husband of Alice Rust for 63 years.
Born in Sayre, Oklahoma on July 16, 1919 to T. E. and Myrtle Anderson Rust,
Don was one of six children.
He was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers, Eugene, Harold and
Everett, and one sister, Lola.
He is survived by his son, Larry Rust and his wife Ruby, Ada, and one
grandson, Larry Rust, II of Eugene, Oregon. He is survived by his brother, Tom
Rust and his wife Carol of Portland, Oregon.
During his career, Don achieved a Master's Degree in education. He was a
teacher, coach, principal, assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of
Schools. He retired in 1983 after serving Pueblo, Colorado School District #70
in Pueblo, Colorado for 37 years. He will be remembered as an unselfish
leader, a great father and grandfather, and friend.
The city in which he lived most of his working career benefited greatly from
his vision of a consolidated school system, the leadership in Pueblo
Beautiful, and the recognition of lifetime achievement by the school system he
worked in and loved.
He also served as president of the Colorado Education Association, and was
founding member of the Educators Credit Union. Don was also a lifetime member
of the Masonic Lodge and a 33rd degree Mason.
Services for Don will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the
Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, Oklahoma, with Revs. Carl Hayes and Frank
Trent officiating. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery in Ada.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
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Sunday, December 11, 2005
REO PURCELL
Reo Johnston Purcell, age 93, died after a lengthy illness at The Virginia
Hospital Center Tuesday December 6, 2005. She was born in Altus, OK, and grew
up in the Depression and Dust Bowl days. On graduation from East Central
University, she taught in a high school in the oil fields and had many Native
American students. Following this she was the executive director of the Camp
Fire Girls in several cities including Washington, D.C., from 1945 to 1947.
During World War II, she was the director of a USO in New York City, very near
the docks where the major troops hips came in.
In 1952, she and her husband frome da building maintenance firm, Space
Cleaners Inc. which became one of hte largest in the area. She served as
administrative manager until her retirement. After retirement she remained
activ ea sa volunteer in the camping programs of the ARC of Northern Virginia
and the Camp Fire Girls and Boys. She has received many citations for her work
with youth groups and the mentally challenged and handicapped.
Mrs. Purcell was preceeded in death by her only child, Caryn Purcell.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Purcell, and several nieces and
nephews.
Robert J. Murphy Funeral Home, Arlington, Va.
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Thursday, December 29, 2005
EDNA PRINCE
ADA — Services for Edna Pauline Prince 91 Ada are 11:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30,
at the Church of God of Prophecy, Allen, OK. The Rev. Ed Rutherford will
officiate. Burial will follow at the Allen Cemetery. Mrs. Prince died Wed.
Dec. 28 at a local hospital Ada, OK.
She was born Dec. 25, 1914 Clarksville, Ark. to Dawson Bailey and Ruth King
Bailey.
She attended school in Elkins, Ark. Mrs. Prince was a homemaker. Mrs. Prince
and her family moved to the Allen, OK from Fayetteville, Ark. when she was a
young woman.
She married Scott Prince June 16, 1936 in Allen, OK. He died June 10, 1984 in
Ada, OK. She and her husband and family moved to Ada from the Allen, and
Atwood, area in 1960. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at
Allen, OK.
Survivors include two sons James Prince and wife JoAnn Prince, Pickett, OK.
Veldon Prince and wife Kay Prince, Mansfield, Texas, two daughters Jackie
Rhodd and husband Steve, Stratford OK., Flora Warren and husband Lloyd,
Madill, OK. Ten grandchildren Michael Prince and wife Keri Ada, OK, Lori
Maples and husband Ray, Edmond, OK, Ted Rauschert, Tacoma, WA, Maureen and
husband Junior Taylor, Grapeview WA, Tim Prince, Omaha, Neb., Andrea Wyrick
and husband James, Little Rock, Ark., Kerrie and husband Brian Walkup,
Coalgate, OK, Noauara and husband Bill Hastings, Atoka, OK, Brenda and husband
Randy Heck, Coalgate, OK, and Benji Britt, Ada, OK. One sister-in-law Doris
Bailey, Fayetteville, Ark. One daughter-in-law Diane Prince, Kansas City, Mo.
Nineteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Scott three brothers,
Gordon, De Ross, and Sonny Bailey, all of Fayettville, Ark. One sister Nadine
Hopper, San Antonio, Texas. One granddaughter Kimberly Prince, Four children
Barbara Ruth, Bill Scott, Kenneth and Randy Prince. Bearers are Steve Rhodd,
Rodney Gray, Brian Walkup, James Wyrick, Tim Prince, Michael Prince.
Visitation from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Smith-Phillips Funeral Home Ada, OK
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