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The Shawnee News-Star
215
N. Bell
Shawnee, OK 74801
submitted by
Kay Sugg Best
published Jun. 02, 2007
William Fredrick "Bill" Williams
Former Shawnee resident William Fredrick "Bill" Williams, 89, died Tuesday, May
29.
He was born May 6, 1918, to Fred and Ila Williams in Echo, Ark.
Bill graduated from UCO in 1966.
Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a top turret
gunner on a B-17. Bill was stationed in England and flew 34 bombing missions
over Germany.
He married Vera Conrey on July 5, 1947.
She preceded him in death in 1995.
He retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 1980.
They had three children, Merrill and wife, Jan of Bethany, Terrill and wife,
Cathy, Carolyn and husband, Ron Broomfield, both of Oklahoma City.
Survivors include two brothers, John and wife, Juanita of Shawnee, Walker and
wife, Maxine of Konawa; seven grandsons, Clinton, Vincent, Justin, Joshua,
Jordan, Jeff, Jeremy; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. today at Bethany First Church of the
Nazarene. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Betty Janette (BJ) McDonald
Shawnee resident Betty Janette (BJ) McDonald passed peacefully
at home 9 a.m. Friday, June 1, at the age of 65 after two years of battling
breast cancer.
She was born March 11, 1942, to Edna Lee Buttrill and Raymond Buttrill in Atoka.
BJ lived a full and happy life. Her sweet spirit will be missed.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Shanda McDonald of Shawnee;
granddaughters, Garrette and Jenna McDonald of Shawnee; sister, Marie Weehunt of
Shawnee; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Margie Buttrill of Oklahoma
City; niece and husband, Victoria and Howard Dickman of Chandler; grandnieces;
Holly, Brandy, and Christy and their families.
The Family of Ms. McDonald wishes to thank family friend, Bonnie Bell and
Liberty Baptist Church for their prayers. Many thanks also go to the beautiful
ladies of Loving Care Home Health/Hospice for their encouragement and support.
BJ wished for cremation and a small gathering for relatives and close friends
will be held in her remembrance at the family home 395-2277, Sunday June 3, 3
p.m. to 5 p.m.
Larry Joe Beasley
Larry Joe Beasley, 54, died Thursday, May 31.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at the Prague Cemetery with the Rev.
Randall Miller officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.
J.T. Heard
Lifelong Seminole County resident J.T. Heard, 84, died Thursday, May 31, at
Unity North Hospital, Shawnee.
Service will be 2 p.m. today, at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rick Hudson
officiating. Burial will follow at Lone Dove Cemetery.
published Jan. 03, 2007
Ruth Jane Nootbaar
Paden resident Ruth Jane Nootbaar, 63, died Saturday, June 2, in Paden.
Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will
follow at Prague Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service
of Prague.
JoAnne Melugin
Danville, Calif. resident JoAnne Melugin departed this life on Wednesday, May
23, in her Danville home.
Service will be 7 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Peace Lutheran Church in Danville,
Calif. She will be buried at Resthaven Cemetary in Shawnee, next to her parents
and husband.
Rubye J. Poe
Shawnee resident Rubye J. Poe, 91, died Saturday, June 2, in
Shawnee.
She was born Nov. 29, 1915, to John and Florence (Gunn) Hamon in Ripley, Okla.
She married Fred L. Poe on Nov. 29, 1933, and they enjoyed 47 years together
before he passed away on Sept. 3, 1981.
Rubye was an avid bowler since 1962, she enjoyed quilting, playing dominos, and
most of all her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred L. Poe; son, Freddy
Lynn Poe; daughters, Mary Alice Robinson, Bettye Louise McBride, and Clarice
Holt; one grandchild, one great-grandchild, five brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Patsy Hybarger and husband, Pat, of Tecumseh;
daughter-in-law, Lynda Poe; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one
great-great granddaughter.
Visitation will be Monday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Tom Harrison officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.
Mary VanDora Duncan
Longtime Chandler resident Mary VanDora Duncan, 60, departed this life Friday,
June 1, in Chandler.
She was born June 30, 1946, to William Aurthor and Mary Alice (Hobbs) Presley in
Chandler.
She married William Lee Duncan on Aug. 18, 1989, in Chandler. Mary was a
homemaker and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Chandler.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, William Lee Duncan of Sparks; one son, Roy
Harrison of Chandler; five daughter and sons-in-law, Judy and Howard Peace of
Chandler, Jean and Homer Smothers of Sparks, Jennifer Helms of Chandler,
Elisabeth and Joseph Walker of Davenport, Tami and Donnie McDaniel of Vici,
Okla.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and Jean McFarland of McLoud,
William and Cheryl Presley of Enid, Leonard and Dora Presley of Lawton; 15
grandchildren; one great-grandson; other relatives and many friends.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Chandler
with the Rev. Doyle Seeley officiating. Burial will follow at White Dove
Cemetery in Sparks.
A guest book is available to share your memories on-line at
www.parksbrothers.net.
Tony P. Ellison
Prague resident Tony P. Ellison, 92, departed this life on
Friday, June 1, in Prague.
Tony was born Feb. 7, 1915, to Henson Berry and May Pirl (Dunlap) Ellison in
Amarillo, Texas.
He married Juanita Lorene (Carpenter) on December 29 1947, in Prague. Tony was a
farmer, Vandoveer Oil Company truck driver, and a member of Prague Nazarene
Church.
He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Leisha, Ike, Berry, Johnny; two
sisters, Phoebe Green, Ethel Ellison; granddaughter, Vicki Leonard.
Survivors include his daughters, Jackie Capps of Chandler, Janice and David
Lewis of Ozark, Mo., Mary and Henry Thoma of Prague, Jo Ann and Les Stewart of
Prague; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Parks Chapel in Prague with Dan Wing and Kevin
Wehrli officiating. Burial will follow at Garden Grove Cemetery in Prague.
Arrangements under the directions of Parks Brothers Funeral Service of Prague.
A guest book is available to share your memories on-line at
www.ParksBrothers.net.
published Jan. 06, 2007
Terri Lynn Gibbs
Longtime Shawnee resident Terri Lynn Gibbs, 46, passed away
Sunday, June 3, in Shawnee after a hard battle with cancer.
Terri was born on June 20, 1960, in Frederick, Okla., to Kenneth B. and Eloise
Nicks. She graduated high school in 1978 in Fort Lupton, Colo.
On June 23, 1980, Terri married Lesley (Lane) Gibbs and they enjoyed many years
together before he passed away on March 31, 1995.
She then attended Seminole College, Gordon Cooper Technology Center and Rose
State College. She was a member of Adyelotte Baptist Church where she loved her
Sunday school class. Terri also enjoyed crafts, interior decorating, chickens,
and she loved to reminisce about her trip to New York. Terri was diagnosed with
melanoma in February 2006. It was a long hard battle for her and her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include her mother-in-law, Virginia Gibbs; her parents, Eloise Nicks
of Henryetta, Texas, and Kenneth Nicks of Frederick, Okla.; children, Jonathan
Gibbs and Alison Lesley Gibbs of the home; siblings, Deana Wofford of Henryetta,
Texas, and Mark Nicks of Wichita Falls, Texas; dear friends, Mike and Donna
Atchley, Jonetta Pope, Kathy and Gale Shropshire; numerous nieces, nephews,
other family members and friends.
Service will be 1 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff
Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a warm thanks to the staff of Heartland Hospice
and Rose Manor Nursing Center. Donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Pauline Ruth Trent Hill Crabtree
Pauline (Granny Pud) Ruth Trent Hill Crabtree passed from this life on Friday,
May 25, 2007.
She was born Nov. 23, 1925, to Rufus and Winifred Ruest Trent. She graduated
from White Rock Schools.
On Sept. 5, 1944, she married George Hill in Atoka. George preceded her in death
in 1968. They had five children. In 1973, she married Kenneth Crabtree in
Stroud, thus adding one son and two grandsons to the family.
Pauline was employed outside the home in many various positions including
working at Tinker Field for many years, but her focus was always on her family
and home. She was a wonderful seamstress and cook. She was an avid pie and jelly
maker, selling many of her items annually.
Her father; mother; two brothers, Neal Trent and Sam Trent; one sister, Evelyn
Wilkerson; two husbands and one stepson, Don Crabtree, preceded Pauline in
death.
She is survived by sons, George and Carolyn Hill of Tulsa, Ray and Carol Hill of
Kingfisher, and Gary Hill of Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Cassandra and
James Campbell of McLoud and Marsha Parker of Kingfisher; three sisters, Naomi
Wall of Oklahoma City, Linda and Wendell King of Ava, Mo., and Twyla and Bob
King of Eufaula; two brothers, Fred and Marie Trent of Kingfisher, and James
Trent of Moore; two sisters-in-law, Betty Trent of Oklahoma City and Peggy Trent
of Kingfisher; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchilren and a host of other
nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Service was held Friday, May 30, at the First Christian Church in Kingfisher
with Pastor John Sellers officiating. Burial was in the Kingfisher Cemetery
under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Kingfisher,
Russell-Murray Hospice, or Kingfisher Regional Hospita
Rubye J. Poe
Shawnee resident Rubye J. Poe died Saturday, June 2, in Shawnee at the age of
91.
Service will be 11 a.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom
Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the
direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
Billy Gene Harper Sr.
Former Shawnee resident Billy Gene Harper Sr., 76, died Saturday, June 2.
Service will be noon Wednesday at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel in
Columbia, S.C.
Johnnie Lee Hensley
Shawnee resident Johnnie Lee Hensley died Tuesday, May 22, in Shawnee at the age
of 54.
There was no service held.
Walker Funeral Service directed arrangements.
Juanita M. Beard
Harrah resident Juanita M. Beard died Saturday, June 2, in Midwest City, at the
age of 81.
Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Asa Smith Memorial Chapel, Harrah. Burial
will follow at Wellston Cemetery under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral
Service, Harrah.
Harry B. Hill Jr.
Harry B. Hill Jr., 59, went home to be with the Lord Jesus
Christ Monday, June 4. He died of a heart attack at his Oklahoma City home.
Harry was born Feb. 13, 1948, in Shawnee to Harry B. Hill Sr. and Frankie Joe
Barbe Hill.
He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee in 1970 with a bachelor
of science degree in administration and finance and began a career in municipal
government that spanned 37 years and included positions as director of finance
for the City of Shawnee, city manager of Shawnee, city manager of Moore, city
manager of Noble and city manager of Kingfisher. Later Harry became partners
with Glen Turner in their firm, Turner-Hill & Associates. They worked as
planning and administrative services consultants to more than 40 Oklahoma
municipalities and were specialists in grant applications and compliance. When
Glen retired Harry continued the business. He went on to broaden the business
into the area of affordable housing, including tax credits. Harry served on the
board of directors of the Shawnee and Moore Chambers of Commerce, and is a
former trustee and secretary of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund, which he
also served as secretary-treasurer. Known as "Mr. Bear" to his many friends,
Harry and Neva Hash united in marriage in 1983, beginning a partnership that was
personal and professional and celebrated life. Together, they consulted numerous
political candidates and were involved in public issue campaigns. In 1995 he was
appointed by Frank Keating as the Governor's representative on the Executive
Council of the Family Preservation and Support Initiative. He served a term on
the Ethics and Religious Liberty Committee of the
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. The officers and members of the Oklahoma
Professional Fire Fighters of Oklahoma presented Harry with their Meritorious
Service Award in 1999 in recognition of his work on special firefighter projects
in more than a dozen cities and towns. In 2002 Harry and Neva were founding
members of Grace Community Baptist Church where they have been active since the
church was started in south Oklahoma City five years ago.
Harry was preceded in death by his father, Harry B. Hill Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Neva; his mother, Frankie Joe Hill of Shawnee;
brother, John of Norman and sister Judy Levisay of Shawnee; two nephews, John
Michael and his wife Nikki and their daughter, Trinity of Moore; and Jacob of
Norman; one niece, Shelley Levisay of Shawnee; one aunt, Zada Mitchell of
Bakersfield, Cali.; numerous cousins, a legion of close friends and a loving
church family. Harry will also be missed by his beloved dog, Reagan.
Viewing will be until 11:30 a.m. Friday at Vondel Smith South.
Service will follow at 2 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, 6400 South
Sooner Road. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Grace Community Baptist
Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 891136 Oklahoma City, OK 73189. Directed by
Vondel Smith/South OKC, OK.
Sharon Joan Brinlee
Holdenville resident, Sharon Joan Brinlee, 63, passed away at
home on Monday, June 4, after a short battle with cancer.
Sharon Joan Brinlee was born September 23, 1943, in Holdenville to Laverne "Bun"
Smith and Marie Carroll Smith.
She was a graduate of Holdenville High School.
On May 31, 1961, Sharon married Curtis Brinlee and the couple made their home in
Holdenville.
She was a member of Capitol Heights Missionary Baptist Church and taught the
kindergarten Sunday school class for twenty years. Sharon was also the secretary
for the Capitol Heights Ladies Auxiliary. She was recently retired with
thirty-six years of dedication to Dr.'s Irby and Irby.
Sharon loved to read and collected figurines and ornaments. Her brightest smile
came when she spent time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Peggy Elliott.
Survivors include Sharon's husband, Curtis of the home; son, Kerry Dean and
wife, Becky of Seminole; daughter, Angela Gail Enos, and husband, Steve of
Holdenville; grandchildren, Katy and Kory Brinlee of Seminole, Brittany and
Amber Simpson of Holdenville; sisters Geraldine Smith and husband, Robert of
Holdenville, Carolyn May of Shawnee; brothers, Larry Smith and wife, Sandy of
Shawnee, Gary Smith and wife, Linda of Eufaula; extended family members
mother-in-law, Madge Brinlee of Holdenville; brother-in-laws, Hartsell Brinlee
and wife, Joetta of Okemah, Alton Brinlee and wife, Penna of Olive Branch,
Miss., Kenneth Brinlee and wife, Collene of Holdenville; sister-in-law, Pat Ray
and husband, Ed of Wetumka; and step grandchildren, Mitch and Blake Enos of
Holdenville. Sharon leaves numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and a
community of friends.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Capitol Heights Missionary Baptist Church
with Brother Jim Crawford officiating.
Pallbearers are Bob Irby, Mark Olney, Benny Miller, Charlie Ownbey, Jim Smith,
and Chase Phillips. The men of Capitol Heights Missionary Baptist Church will
serve as honorary pallbearers. Burial will follow at Holdenville Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, 301 East
Main Street P.O. Box 786, Holdenville, OK, 74848.
JoAnne Melugin Neavill
Born in Shawnee on Dec. 26, 1928, JoAnne Neavill (nee Melugin),
passed away Wednesday, May 23, in her Danville, Calif., home.
She was the daughter of Dr. Roy J. Melugin and Louise Campbell Melugin.
In her youth, JoAnne represented Shawnee at Girls State and was elected Governor
of Oklahoma Girls State in 1946.
She married Jack Neavill in Denve rin Feb. 1948. They were together until 1995
when he passed away. Together they raised a loving family of six children.
JoAnne is survived by Janet Louise Hersh, Jonnie Kay Atkinson, James Roy Neavill,
Jerry J. Neavill, Jeannie Anne Sousa, and Jill Marie Huckaby; grandchildren Eva
and Jesse Hersh, Mollie and Wendy Siegle, April Atkinson, Tony, Joanna, and Joel
Sousa, Jackie and Jamie Neavill, and Gianna Huckaby. All will miss their "Jamma"
JoAnne's gourmet cooking, vibrant piano-playing...and fun-loving sense of humor.
A popular San Francisco Bay area piano-bar entertainer, JoAnne was renowned for
her talent to not only play everyone's favorite songs by ear, but to remember
each singer's favorite--even if she hadn't seen him or her in years. Her life
growing up in Shawnee and experiences in California as an E.S.L. teacher,
pianist, community building volunteer and mother touched hundreds of lives with
grace, beauty and the joy of laughter. She will be dearly missed.
JoAnne's Memorial Service will be 7 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Peace Lutheran
Church in Danville, Calif. She will be buried at Resthaven Cemetary in Shawnee,
next to her parents and husband.
The family would love to hear from anyone that knew the Melugin family. Please
call 925-743-3857 or 925-820-7542 or email to
[email protected] or
[email protected].
Derek Wayne Underwood
Life long Seminole resident Derek Wayne Underwood, 20, passed
from this life Saturday, June 2, following a motorcycle accident in Shawnee.
He was born January 1, 1987, in Shawnee.
Derek graduated from Seminole Public Schools in 2006 and had worked for Ledco
Plumbing for two years and he was currently working at Wolverine Tubing in
Shawnee.
Derek was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lucille Underwood.
Derek leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Joan C. Underwood of Seminole;
one brother, Basil Underwood of Seminole; his fiancie, Juanita Porter of
Seminole; grandfather, Bill Underwood of Seminole; three uncles and an aunt, Bob
and Susan Underwood of Henessey, Gary Underwood of Asher and Brian Underwood of
Seminole; cousins, Gage Underwood of Seminole, Sadie Richards of Henessey, Lance
and Sara Painter of Henessey, Rusty Richards of Stillwater, Angie Underwood of
Henessey and Hugo Underwood of Henessey and a host of other family and dear
friends.
Viewing will be 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. today at Swearingen Funeral Home, 100
West Strothers Ave., Seminole.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Seminole Deacon
Marchand Fleming will officiate with Ed Bender and Mike Snyder assisting. Burial
will follow at Little Cemetery, north of Seminole (Located 8 miles North of
Seminole on Hwy. 377).
Casket Bearers will be; Davey Whitley, Austin Laxton, Jarrod Bender, Richie
Kelley, Chris Conway, John Beaver and Keith Aldridge. Honorary Bearers will be;
Mike Snyder, Jack Tinsley, Neil Abbott and Scotty Ledbetter.
Messages of condolence can be sent to the family online at
www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.
Lois Henry
Moore resident Lois Henry, 67, passed away Sunday, June 3, in
her home from congestive heart failure.
Lois was born August 9, 1939, to Charlie and Olive Stards.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Vernon.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Henry of the home; two brothers, Ed and Bob;
four sisters, Maxine, Irene, Irma, and Freda; three children, John Harrelson,
Kelly Robinson, and Benita Lang; 11 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Blue Lakes Baptist Church in
Norman with Pastor Jim White officiating. Burial will follow at the Wanette
Cemetery under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel in
Moore.
Cora Nadine Hodges
Seminole resident Cora Nadine (White) Hodges, 71, died Monday, June 4, at
Seminole Medical Center.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Holiness
Church, at the corner of Milt Phillips and Walnut street in Seminole.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.
Dan Earl Silverhorn
McLoud resident Dan Earl Silverhorn, 25, died Wednesday, May 30.
Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Thursday at Kickapoo Friends Center Church in
McLoud.
Jack "J.D." Manning
Chandler resident Jack "J.D." Manning, 77, died Monday, June 4.
Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel, Chandler.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service,
chandler.
published Jan. 07, 2007
Tomi Jean Yates-Fields
Honobia, Okla., resident Tomi Jean Yates-Fields, 80, died Sunday, June 3, in
Honobia.
She was born Mar. 31, 1927, in Mountain View, Ark., to Asa and Jaunita
(Richardson) Hutson.
Tomi was married in 1948 in Tucumcarie, N.M. to Claude Yates. He preceded her in
death Mar. 3, 1984.
She lived in the Tecumseh area until the late 1970s. In 1985 she retired form
Oklahoma State Forestry where she worked on a flashman tower. She later married
Ace Fields and moved to Clayton, Okla. In 1999 she returned to Honobia where she
lived her remaining years.
Tomi was a member of the Talihina Chapter of Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ace and Juanita Hudson; sister,
Virginia; brother Jimmie and two husbands, Ace Fields and Claude Yates.
Survivors include sons, Ernest and Judy Yates, and Harold and Gina Yates all of
Honobia, Okla.; daughter, Ann and Dean Phillips of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; brothers,
Charles and Cathy Branson and Richard Branson all of Honobia, Roy and Glenda
Branson of Maud; grandchildren, Pam Motley, Shelly Evens, Vickie Eagleston,
Darren Phillips, Derek Yates, Chris Krieg, Jennifer Krieg; seven
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Religious service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Little River Valley Christ Church,
Honobia with Leroy Williams Officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill
Cemetery, Tecumseh.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Branson, Darren Phillips, Chris Krieg, Lynn Phillips,
Jordan Evens and Robert Butler.
Arrangements are under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home, Talihina, Okla.
James E. Quinn
Oklahoma City resident James E. Quinn, 68, died Wednesday, June 6.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Parkland Cemetery in Parkland, Okla., under the
direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.
Patricia Mae Savage
Seminole resident Patricia Mae (Lewis) Savage, 77, died Tuesday, June 5, at
Unity Health Center in Shawnee.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole with
Bill Chesser officiating.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.
Valeria Gaines
Stroud resident Valeria Gaines, 93, died Wednesday, June 6, in Dallas, Texas.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11
a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church, Stroud with the
Rev. Willie McGasKey officiating. Burial will follow at Golden Valley Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Stroud
published Jan. 08, 2007
Leo Jones
Tecumseh residen Leo Jones, 83, died Tuesday, June 5, in
Tecumseh.
He was born July 13, 1923, in Keota, Okla., to Bryant and Nora Alberta (Brigance)
Jones.
Leo was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church of Tecumseh.
After 20 years in the Military Air Transport Service, Leo retired as a Chief
Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy in 1962. He served during World War II, as well
as Korea and Vietnam as a flight engineer. He enjoyed his Navy Career which took
him to Europe and Asia.
He was married February 28, 1948, in Ft. Smith, Ark. to Maxine Hall.
Leo attended San Jose State and San Jose City colleges in California completing
an associates degree in accounting and real estate. Upon moving back to Oklahoma
in 1971 he and his family moved to Tecumseh. Leo was a real estate broker and an
appraiser for nearly thirty years in the Shawnee area. He completed an
additional associate degree from Seminole Junior College.
Leo enjoyed working in the community and his church. He was president of the
Shawnee Board of Realtors, president of the Central Oklahoma National
Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, president of the Diamond K Kiwanis,
vice president of American Legion Post #260 in Tecumseh, Chair of the
Pottawatomie County Democrat Party, president of the India Shrine Club in
Shawnee. Leo was a 33rd Degree Mason. For many years he was treasurer of the
Home Finance Authority in Shawnee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bill Jones; and sisters
Lola Williams and Gerldine Vermeulen.
He leaves his wife, Maxine of the home; sister, Christine Tate and husband,
Wayne, of White House, Tenne., brother, Wayne Jones and wife, Jill, of Norwich,
England; brother-in-law, Bud Hall and wife, Geri, of Council Hill, Okla.; sons,
Richard of Meeker, Robert and wife, Jerry, of Tecumseh; five grandchildren,
Cavan Jones and wife, Erika, Rashael Jones, Lacey Jones, Miles Jones and Sarah
Weeks and husband, Jeff; and four great-grandchildren, Raven Jones, Reign Jones,
Madison Jones and Blake Weeks.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Broadway United Methodist Church of Tecumseh.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinson Foundation or the Broadway United
Methodist Church is requested. Make a gift by mail to National Parkinson
Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Bob
Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494. Or to make a gift by phone call
1-800-327-4545 (toll-free in the U.S.).
Glenda F. Buck
Our beloved Glenda F. Buck passed away Saturday, June 2, in San
Diego, Calif., while visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Martina Buck and
Dr. Mario Chojkier.
Glenda spent many years abroad with her late husband, George Buck, and family.
She has now come home.
Glenda is survived by her finance' Bob Valderas, her daughter, Dr. Martina Buck
and son-in-law, Dr. Mario Chojkier; son, Kevin Buck; and a host of other family
and friends.
A Rosary service will be 7 p.m. today at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Konawa with Father Matthew Brown, O.S.B. officiating.
Pall bearers will be Mario Chojkier, George Winters, Kevin Buck, Bob Valderas,
Charles Johnston and Gene Dennie. Honorary bearer will be David Green.
Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. She will be laid to rest at the
Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Konawa next to her father, Elmer Johnston;
mother, Lorena Boyd Johnston; sister, Mary Winters; and her brothers, J.E.
Johnston and Jack Johnston.
Mary Jean Garner
Shawnee resident Mary Jean Garner, 73, died Wednesday, June 6,
in Shawnee
She was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Ponca City to W.N. (Bill) and Mary (Sullivant)
Lee.
She attended and graduated from Ponca City High School with the class of 1951.
She was the co-recipient of the initial Conoco College Scholarship.
Mrs. Garner attended Monticello College, the University of Colorado, where she
was a member of the synchronized swim team, and graduated from the University of
Oklahoma with a B.A. in languages.
She was married June 22, 1956, in Ponca City to Steven T. Garner. Mr. and Mrs.
Garner were married for 50 years and were best friends for 55 years.
After living in Colorado, Texas and Kansas they settled in Shawnee in 1965. It
was in Shawnee where they raised their family and established an accounting
practice.
Mrs. Garner belonged to the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was a Unit Leader in Camp
Fire and Boy Scouts. She served on the Camp Fire Board for several years. Mrs.
Garner was a member of the First Presbysterian Church.
She loved her bridge club and many faithful friends. Traveling was enjoyed by
Mrs. Garner. She had many enjoyable lake outings with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Lee Garner and Woody Garner
of Shawnee; one daughter, Melanie and her husband, Jeff Defehr, of Weatherford;
one brother, Frank Lee of Oklahoma City; one niece, Kara Lee of Oklahoma City;
five grandchildren, William and Jeanie Garner, San Diego, Calif., Will, Ross,
and Zoie DeFehr of Weatherford.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Jody Defehr
officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Unity Health Center Foundation and American Cancer
Society.
Veda Mae Wall
Former Shawnee resident Veda Mae Wall, our beloved mother,went
to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, June 7.
She was born Nov. 29, 1925, in Shawnee to Floyd and Rosa Jackson.
Shortly after high school graduation she married Sturgeon "S.T." Wall. He
preceded her in death in 1983.
Veda had a variety of interesting jobs. Always with flair, she taught modeling
with Pat Shockley in Shawnee. She then worked for Ruth Meyers, Balliet's and
Rothschild's. She also taught "White Gloves and Party Manners for Children" and
served as Chairperson for Our Little Miss and La Petite from the late 1960s
until about 1975.
Veda attended service at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two children, D'Lisa Reynard of Nashville, Tenn., and Dennis
Wall and his wife, Sharon, of Chesterfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Corbin and
Allyson Wall; special care giver, Sarah Shassetz; and a host of other family and
friends.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Guardian Funeral Home North Chapel with
burial following at 1 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
(OMRF) for Alzheimer's Research.
Michael Brown
Tishomingo resident Michael Brown, 47, died Saturday, June 2.
Service will be 11 a.m. today at Ravia Church of God, Ravia, Okla., under the
direction of Clark Funeral Service, Tishomingo.
Ward E. Postman
Chickasha resident Ward E. Postman, 70, died Graveside service for Ward E.
Postman, 70, died June 6, in Chickasha.
He was born August 30, 1936, in Oklahoma City to William and Ada (Hoselton)
Postman.
He was married June 8, 1974, to Janice Blish.
Mr. Postman lived in Oklahoma most of his life. He taught for many years in
pubic schools and Vo-tech. He retired from Vo-tech in Columbia, Miss.
Mr. Postman served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1957.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Postman of the home; two sons, William B. and
Mickey; three daughters, Christy, Diana and Eugenia; step-daughter, Dawn; one
sister, Norma Dean Williams of New Iberia, La.; two brothers, Paul Postman of
St. Louis, Okla., and Donald Postman of Mustang.
Graveside service will be 4:30 p.m. Saturday Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha.
Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home,
Chickasha.
Jon Wisdom
Jones resident Jon Wisdom, 42, died Tuesday, June 5, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at Brown Cemetery with the
Rev. Ray Wad officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.
Leanora Grace Shaw
Chandler resident Leanora Grace Shaw, 79, died Wednesday, June 6.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday First Assembly of God Church in Chandler under
the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service.
Lou Ella Bergsten
Norman resident Lou Ella Bergsten, 71, died Wednesday, June 6, at her home in
Norman.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Walker Funeral Service Chapel
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.
published Jan. 09, 2007
Inez M. Proffitt
Tecumseh resident Inez M. Proffitt, 85, died Thursday, June 7,
in Shawnee.
She was born Feb. 10, 1922, to Odes and Nina (Emberton) Turner in Gamaliel, Ky.
At age 10 her mother died. She had a 5 year old sister and grew up quicker than
most girls.
On April 16, 1938, she married H. E. Proffitt in Tompkinsville, Ky. He preceded
her in death on March 13, 1993.
She and her husband moved to Illinois in 1955 where he had his own welding
business. Upon retirement in 1987, they moved to Tecumseh and have lived here
since. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1993.
She did book work for her husband's welding shop, along with being a homemaker,
and a church clerk for several years.
After Inez and her husband were saved, they took a big part in church and
continued until they were no longer able to do so. She had been a member of New
Hope Baptist Church since 1989.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; step-mother, Eva Turner and
sister, Ruth Madson.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Anson Proffitt of the home,
Aaron and Patti Proffitt; brother, Bethel turner of Novinger, Mo.; two
grandchildren and their spouses, Shawn and Tessa Proffitt of Okla. City and
Shanna and Jake Sears of Okla. City; two great-grandchildren, Asah Proffitt and
Avery Proffitt; and many friends and family.
Service will be 3 p.m. today at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Glendon
Sanders officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery.
To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to
www.cooperfuneral.com
Donald William "Duck" Marland
Shawnee resident Donald William "Duck" Marland, 69, passed away
Thursday, June 7, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 13, 1938, to Vernon Marland and Carrie Mack Stubbs, in Shawnee
He graduated from Pawnee Indian School, Chilocco High School and Haskell Indian
Junior College. He worked as a machinist and a painter.
He Served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.
He was a Tribal Member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Lifelong Traditional
Practitioner, Fox Clan Leader, Foremost Authority on Southern Sauk Music,
Champion Native American Dancer in all styles, artist, educator, athlete, and
Expert Head-dress Craftsman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and uncle, Edward Mack.
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Marland and LaDonna Marland; eight
grandchildren; two aunts, Carol Patterson and Linda Slick; two brothers, H.D.
Wood and Martin Patterson; four sisters, Patricia Ward, Muriel Wheeler, Jessica
Patterson, and Valarie Patterson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted
relatives, and many other family and friends.
Traditional Tribal Rites will be held Saturday evening at the Carol Patterson
residence. Burial will be 10 a.m. Sunday at the Old Dance Ground Cemetery.
Jon Wisdom
Jones resident Jon Wisdom, 42, passed away Tuesday, June 5, in Chattanooga,
Tenn.
He was born Sept. 25, 1964, to Ted and Vivian (Scism) Wisdom, in Shawnee.
He grew up in Tecumseh. He has also lived in Ohio, Florida, Norman, Saudi
Arabia, England, Virginia, Colorado and Texas before settling back in Oklahoma.
He married Tammy Switzer June, 2001. She preceded him in death Oct. 26, 2006.
He sold insurance for Mutual of Omaha, as well as being in car sales for Overall
ford in Jones. Along with his wife, they owned "Rockin' T Painting & Odd Jobs"
doing residential and commercial painting.
He enjoyed football, reading, his pets and family.
He was preceded in death by his wife and a brother-in-law, John Symanowski.
Survivors include his parents, Ted and Vivian Wisdom of Okla. City; two sisters
and one brother-in-law, Lisa Wisdom Beatley and Lori and Kenny Ray all of Jones;
three nieces; Loren Ray, Lacy Beatley and Summer Ray; grandmother, Imogene
Wisdom of Tecumseh; numerous friends and family.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Brown Cemetery with the Rev. Ray
Wade officiating.
To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to
www.cooperfuneral.com.
Darrell Allen Dukes
Prague resident Darrell Allen Dukes, 71, departed this life Friday, June 8, in
Prague.
He was born July 1, 1935, to Arthur Dewey and Alta Belle (Little) Dukes in
Paden.
He was a graduate of Paden High School. He married Maxine Ellison on Dec. 23,
1955, in Paden. Darrel was long-time employee of the Prague Public Schools. He
worked tirelessly as a volunteer with the City of Prague in various capacities
including ambulance service, fire department, and civil defense. He was a
retired Prague Fire Chief Defense Director. Darrell was a member of the First
Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Maxine Dukes of the home; sons,
Mike Dukes and his special friend, Amanda of Prague, Dennis Dukes and his wife,
Jamie of Prague; grandchildren, Allen and Brandy Moore of Paden, Mike Dukes Jr.
of Eufaula, Denise and Scott Cindle of Paden, Aimee Dukes of Tecumseh, Shelby
Dukes of Prague; great-grandchildren, Tanner Moore, Garrett Moore, and Bailey
Cindle; sisters-in-law, Dolores Dukes of Prague, Cheryl Dukes of Prague; many
nieces, nephews, and other friends.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Prague with Bro.
Tim Emmons officiating. Burial will follow at the Prague Cemetery. A guest book
is available to share your memories on-line visit
www.parksbrothers.net.
David Windel Harlan
Shawnee resident David Windel Harlan, 81, died Wednesday, June 6, at his
residence.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
Debra Bambrough
Shawnee resident Debra Bambrough, 45, died Wednesday, June 6, at her residence.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
Pauline F. Heskett
Former Shawnee resident Pauline F. Heskett, 86, died Wednesday June 6, in Corpus
Christi, Texas.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Walker Funeral Service Chapel.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service
Susie Virginia Stasso-O'Brien
Prague area resident Susie Virginia Stasso-O'Brien, 71, died Friday, June 8, in
Shawnee.
Visitation will be held through 9 p.m. Sunday at the Parks Brothers Funeral
Home, Prague.
Service will be held in Arlee, Mont., at a later date.
Arrangements are under the Arrangement of Parks Brothers Funeral Service,
Prague.
published Jan. 10, 2007
Leo Jones
Tecumseh residen Leo Jones, 83, died Tuesday, June 5, in
Tecumseh.
He was born July 13, 1923, in Keota, Okla., to Bryant and Nora Alberta (Brigance)
Jones.
Leo was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church of Tecumseh.
After 20 years in the Military Air Transport Service, Leo retired as a Chief
Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy in 1962. He served during World War II, as well
as Korea and Vietnam as a flight engineer. He enjoyed his Navy Career which took
him to Europe and Asia.
He was married February 28, 1948, in Ft. Smith, Ark. to Maxine Hall.
Leo attended San Jose State and San Jose City colleges in California completing
an associates degree in accounting and real estate. Upon moving back to Oklahoma
in 1971 he and his family moved to Tecumseh. Leo was a real estate broker and an
appraiser for nearly thirty years in the Shawnee area. He completed an
additional associate degree from Seminole Junior College.
Leo enjoyed working in the community and his church. He was president of the
Shawnee Board of Realtors, president of the Central Oklahoma National
Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, president of the Diamond K Kiwanis,
vice president of American Legion Post #260 in Tecumseh, Chair of the
Pottawatomie County Democrat Party, president of the India Shrine Club in
Shawnee. Leo was a 33rd Degree Mason. For many years he was treasurer of the
Home Finance Authority in Shawnee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bill Jones; and sisters
Lola Williams and Gerldine Vermeulen.
He leaves his wife, Maxine of the home; sister, Christine Tate and husband,
Wayne, of White House, Tenne., brother, Wayne Jones and wife, Jill, of Norwich,
England; brother-in-law, Bud Hall and wife, Geri, of Council Hill, Okla.; sons,
Richard of Meeker, Robert and wife, Jerry, of Tecumseh; five grandchildren,
Cavan Jones and wife, Erika, Rashael Jones, Lacey Jones, Miles Jones and Sarah
Weeks and husband, Jeff; and four great-grandchildren, Raven Jones, Reign Jones,
Madison Jones and Blake Weeks.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Broadway United Methodist Church of Tecumseh
under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinson Foundation or the Broadway United
Methodist Church is requested. Make a gift by mail to National Parkinson
Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Bob
Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494. Or to make a gift by phone call
1-800-327-4545 (toll-free in the U.S.).
Billy Guy Loftis
Shawnee resident Billy Guy Loftis, 59, passed away Wednesday,
June 6, at home on.
He was born July 21, 1947, in Shawnee to Guy T. and Norman Jean (O'Bright)
Loftis.
Billy was a 1965 graduate of Shawnee High School. He served with the 101st
Airborne Division of the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He retired from Tinker Air Force
Base. Billy's hobbies included enjoying the outdoors and making knives.
Billy was preceded in death by his mother, his grandparents, and aunts and
uncles.
Survivors include his son, Steven Loftis of Shawnee; daughters, Virginia Ann
Musselwhite of Mounteverde, Fla., and Carrie Renee Mulcahy of Rochester, Mich.;
nine grandchildren; his father and step-mother, Guy and Jean Loftis; brothers
and sister-in-law, Darrell and Fonda Loftis and Ronnie Loftis of Shawnee;
sisters and brothers-in-law Rocky and Wynona Richardson and DeAnn and Rick Fogle
of Shawnee; aunts, Joy Farley of Oklahoma City, Edna Loftis and Mildred Uhl both
of Shawnee; nieces, Paula Lyon and Lori Loftis both of Shawnee; nephew Dustin
Loftis, of Oklahoma City; great-nieces and a great-nephew; and numerous cousins.
A memorial service celebrating Billy's life will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in Billy's name to the
Disabled American Veterans.
Charles Ray Freeman Jr.
Tecumseh resident Charles Ray Freeman Jr., 21 months, died Thursday, June 7, at
OU Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 19, 2005, in Shawnee to Charles Ray Sr. and Tiffany Freeman.
His family is associated with Trinity Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Charles W. Freeman Sr.;
great-grandmother, Judy Lane; and great-great-grandmother, Gracie Sanders.
Survivors include his parents, Charles Ray Sr. and Tiffany Freeman; one sibling,
Ivory Dawn Patricia Dye; grandparents, Charles W. Jr. and Teri Freeman, Preston
and Teresa Tally and Doug Shelledy; great-grandparents, Audrey Hollingsworth,
Daniel Lane, Marian Moore; and many aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Graveside Dale Cemetery with the Rev.
Kay Smith officiating.
Billy Kinsey
Shawnee resident Billy Kinsey, 79, died Saturday, June 9, in Shawnee.
Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Beginnings Church with the Rev. Larry
Sparks officiating. Burial will be at Sallisaw City Cemetery, Sallisaw, under
the direction of Walker Funeral Service.
Luke Andrew Simon
Former Shawnee resident Luke Andrew Simon, 55, died Thursday, June 7, in Omaha,
Neb.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Little Cemetery under the
direction of Walker Funeral Service.
Rex W. Lowry
Lifelong Konawa resident Rex W. Lowry, 75, died Saturday, June 9, at his home.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Konawa Cemetery with Mark
Streetman, First Baptist Church of Konawa, officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.
James Edgar "ED" Clouse
Shawnee resident James Edgar "ED" Clouse, 83, died Wednesday, June 6, at Golden
Rule Nursing Home.
He was born Aug. 6, 1923, in Garber, Okla., to James "Jack" Haskall Clouse and
Theo Rebecca Reno.
Ed was married Aug. 1, 1943, to Oniece Clouse.
He served in the U.S. Army and was part of the D-Day invasion on Normandy beach.
He enjoyed being a caretaker of his family and friends, wood working, and
building.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Oniece Clouse; four brothers and
one sister.
Survivors include his children, Sandy Sadler of Garden Grove, Calif., and Jim
Clouse of Shawnee; grandchildren, Michael Crider, Brian Crider, Christina
Clouse, and Analicia Ticer; great-grandchildren, Mason Crider, Gracie Ticer and
Hallie Yim-Crider; and many other family members.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Service will be 9 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain
Mike McCauley officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park under the
direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
Special Thanks to the staff of Angelic Hospice and Golden Rule Nursing Home for
taking wonderful care of our Father.
published Jan. 12, 2007
Mary Jean Garner
Shawnee resident Mary Jean Garner, 73, died Wednesday, June 6,
in Shawnee
She was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Ponca City to W.N. (Bill) and Mary (Sullivant)
Lee.
She attended and graduated from Ponca City High School with the class of 1951.
She was the co-recipient of the initial Conoco College Scholarship.
Mrs. Garner attended Monticello College, the University of Colorado, where she
was a member of the synchronized swim team, and graduated from the University of
Oklahoma with a B.A. in languages.
She was married June 22, 1956, in Ponca City to Steven T. Garner. Mr. and Mrs.
Garner were married for 50 years and were best friends for 55 years.
After living in Colorado, Texas and Kansas they settled in Shawnee in 1965. It
was in Shawnee where they raised their family and established an accounting
practice.
Mrs. Garner belonged to the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was a Unit Leader in Camp
Fire and Boy Scouts. She served on the Camp Fire Board for several years. Mrs.
Garner was a member of the First Presbysterian Church.
She loved her bridge club and many faithful friends. Traveling was enjoyed by
Mrs. Garner. She had many enjoyable lake outings with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Lee Garner and Woody Garner
of Shawnee; one daughter, Melanie and her husband, Jeff Defehr, of Weatherford;
one brother, Frank Lee of Oklahoma City; one niece, Kara Lee of Oklahoma City;
five grandchildren, William and Jeanie Garner, San Diego, Calif., Will, Ross,
and Zoie DeFehr of Weatherford.
Service was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Jody
Defehr officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Unity Health Center Foundation and American Cancer
Society.
June Pauline Thompson
Longtime Shawnee resident June Pauline Thompson, 62, passed from
this life Sunday, June 10, at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee.
She was born March 1, 1945, in Aderdeen, Wash., to Lyle and Irene Blaine.
June moved to the Shawnee area 43 years ago from Redding, Calif. She was
affiliated with the Wesley United Methodist Church in Shawnee and had worked as
a caregiver, nanny and housekeeper for many years.
June is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Teresa Marie Rowton who
died on May 31, 2004 and by one great granddaughter, Bailey Breanne Harlin on
November 21, 2000.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Teddie and Thomas Gamel of
Garland, Texas, and Lynn and Bill Goodnight of Shawnee; three sons and a their
spouses, Frank Aaron Mills of Shawnee, Randy Mills and Kathy Boyd of Shawnee and
Paul Mills and Alanna Couch of Shawnee; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Linda
and Edward Parks of Woodland, Wash., and Jaxine Kennedy of Woodland, Wash.;
three brothers, Walter Blaine of Vancover, Wash., Bern Blaine of Woodland,
Wash., and Richard Blaine of Longview, Wash.; also surviving are numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of June's life is scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday at Wesley
United Methodist Church in Shawnee with Dr. Marvin Hudson officiating.
The family has requested that memorial donations be made to Wesley United
Methodist Church - 302 East Independence - Shawnee, Oklahoma
William Joseph Birney
Shawnee resident William Joseph Birney died Monday, June 11, at his residence at
the age of 81.
Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict Caatholic
Church with Father Joachim Spexarth officiating. Burial will be at Calvary
Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Loving Care Hospice, 1940 N.
Harrison, Shawnee, OK.
Other information is pending with Walker Funeral Service.
Maranell Adams
Meeker resident Maranell Adams departed this life on Sunday,
June 10, 2007, in Shawnee at the age of 76.
She was born on January 8, 1931, in Meeker to Noble William and Nellie Lee
(Harris) Smith.
She married Ford Hiawatha Adams on December 10, 1946, in Kansas.
Maranell retired from Tinker Air Force Base where she worked as a civilian tool
and parts attendant. She was a member of the Meeker Missionary Baptist Church.
Her parents; one sister, Jo Lamb; two brothers, Paul Smith and Ronnie Smith; and
one grandson, Vance Jarvis, preceded Maranell in death.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Ford Adams of the home; son, David
Adams of Meeker; daughters and son-in-law, Judy Weidenmaier of Moore, Debi
Jarvis of Meeker, Tracie and Ross Harrison of Choctaw; grandchildren, Robin,
Adam, Aaron, Mike, Jessie, and Noble; great-grandchild, Christian.
Viewing and visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Parks Brothers Funeral
Chapel in Meeker.
A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker
with the Rev. Monty Lamb officiating. Services are under the direction of Parks
Brothers Funeral Service in Meeker.
A guest book is available to share your memories on-line. Please visit
www.ParksBrothers.net.
Loretta Goodman Henley
Longtime resident Loretta Goodman Henley, 91, passed from this
life Sunday, June 10, at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee.
She was born July 20, 1915, to Clarence and Mary Ethel (Maynard) Goodman in
Massey, Okla.
Loretta married Clinton Henley on April 8, 1939, in Wewoka, he preceded her in
death March 17, 1990.
Loretta was a member of the Park and Seminole Church of Christ in Seminole where
she worshiped for 68 years. She was a member of the Highland Church of Christ in
Tecumseh from 1997 to the present.
Loretta worked as a LPN in Seminole for 34 years. She attended nursing school at
St. John's Hospital in Tulsa and completed her training at Seminole Junior
College. She worked at the Pace - Chambers Clinic and later at the Seminole
Hospital Clinic for Doctors Claude Chambers, Julian Wood, Jack Wood and George
Davis until she retired in 1992.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one daughter, Rebecca
Jane Henley who died in 1945.
Survivors include her one daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Bob Trousdale of
Tecumseh; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Trellys Henley of Santa
Rosa, Calif., David Henley of Tecumseh, Joe and Deidra Henley of Oklahoma City;
one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Margie Goodman of Prue, Okla.; 13
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of
nieces, nephews, other family and dear friends.
Viewing will be 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. today and until noon on Wednesday.
Swearingen Funeral Home - 100 West Strothers Ave. - Seminole, 74868 ///
405-382-3456
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Seminole Church of Christ with Kevin Rayner
officiating the service assisted by Bob Anderson.(Located on Hwy 377 across from
Seminole Airport). Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery (Located at the corner of
Boren and Strothers Ave. in Seminole)
Billy Kinsey
Shawnee resident Billy Kinsey died Saturday, June 9, at a local hospital at the
age of 79.
He was born March 24, 1928, in Sallisaw, Okla., to Bob Kinsey and Dessie (Miller)Kinsey.
He graduated from Central High in Sallisaw, Northern Oklahoma Junior College in
Tonkawa, Northeastern University in Tahlequah and earned his masters degree from
the University of Arkansas.
Billy was a retired Elementary Principle at Wilson Grade School, was
Superintendent of Central High School in Sallisaw, and was pastor of Baptist
churches for more than 30 years.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one grandson, Jon D. Kinsey; one
sister, Robbie Childers; five brothers, Boyce Kinsey, Donald Kinsey, Hoyt
Kinsey, Bud Kinsey and Kenneth Kinsey.
Survivors include his wife, Nelda Fern Kinsey of the home; two sons, Bill Kinsey
Jr. of Oklahoma City and James Kinsey and wife, Barbara, of Edmond; five
grandchildren, Blair Kinsey of Oklahoma City, David Kinsey and wife, Heather, of
Vanburren, Ark., Danny Kinsey of Oklahoma City, Keli Kinsey of McLoud and Kacey
Kinsey of Minco; two great-grandchildren, Molly Kinsey and Bali Kinsey; nieces,
nephews, other family and friends.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at New Beginnings Church with the Rev. Larry
Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, Sallisaw, Okla.
Debra Lynn (Owens) Bambrough
Shawnee resident Debra Lynn (Owens) Bambrough, 45, passed away
Wednesday, June 6, in Shawnee.
She was born Dec. 3, 1961, to William and Octavia Owens in Phoenix, Ariz..
She attended Washington Union High School in Fresno, Calif.
Debbie lived most of her life in the Fresno area and lived in Oklahoma for the
last year of her life. She was a member of the Church of the Firstborn. She
loved her family and children, animals, camping, and the outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Andrew Richmond, Ida Richmond,
Nathan Owens, Stella Owens; uncle, Luther B. Owens.
Survivors include her children, Kenneth Beard, Adam Beard, Cody Bambrough;
father, William Kenneth Owens Sr.; mother, Octavia Ruth Owens; sisters, April
Linn, Judy Baldwin, Betty Fujinami, Gladys Martinez; brothers, Michael Owens,
David Owens, Billy Owens Jr., Mark Owens, Gregory Owens; and alot of aunts,
uncles, and cousins from California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Montana and Missouri.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home with Bob Toland
officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of
Resthaven Funeral Home.
Vicki Lynn Walker-Cano
McLoud resident Vicki Lynn "Doll" Walker-Cano died Monday, June 11, at Mercy
Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 53.
Traditional Tribal Rites will be held Wednesday evening. Burial will be 9 a.m.
Thursday at Walker Family Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service
of Shawnee.
Dock W. Perry
Asher resident Dock W. Perry died Thursday, June 7, in Asher at the age of 47.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Asher with
Brother Dewayne Johnson officiating.
Jessie Sue Mayfield
Paden resident Jessie Sue Mayfield died Sunday, June 10, in Shawnee at the age
of 70.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Burnett Mission, Paden, Okla. Burial will
follow at Paden Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service
of Meeker.
published Jan. 13, 2007
William Joseph Birney
Shawnee resident William Joseph Birney, 81, died Monday, June
11, at his residence.
He was born June 21, 1925, in Greenville, Mich., to Edward Charles Birney and
Mary Loretta (Miner).
He earned his B.B.A. from the University of Detroit, Michigan.
On Aug. 22, 1953, he married Jan Eileen Zeyen in Fostoria, Ohio.
Mr. Birney worked as Clinic Administrator at Shawnee Medical Center Clinic. He
served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 and was recalled in 1949 to 1954. He
was a member of MGMA (Medical Group Management Association), Oblate of St.
Gregory's Abbey, St. Benedict Catholic Church.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who
is loved and will be missed by all.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Katherine Loretta Baron
and Margaret Mary Herda; four brothers, the Rev. Leo Edward Birney, S.J., and
the Rev. Harry Timothy Birney, S.J., missionary to Jaipur Ragasthan, India from
1950 to 1959, the Rev. James David Birney, S.J., and John Adelbert Birney,
Survivors include his wife, Jane Birney of the home; seven sons, William Richard
Birney and wife, Renea, of Tecumseh, Timothy Charles Birney of Shawnee, Michael
James Birney and wife, Michele, of Norman, Patrick Thomas Birney and wife,
Debra, of Shawnee, Daniel Leo Birney and wife, Teresa, of Tecumseh, Mark Kevin
Birney of Shawnee, and Matthew Scott Birney of Shawnee; two daughters, Eileen
Mary Birney of Jones, and Kathleen Marie Reed and husband, Bryan, of Imperial,
Mo.; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Rosary service will be 7 p.m. today at the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service. The
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict Caatholic
Church with Father Joachim Spexarth officiating. Burial will be at Calvary
Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Loving Care Hospice, 1940 N.
Harrison, Shawnee, OK.
Special thanks to Loving Care for the love and care of our husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather.
Kathryn Mitchell
Shawnee resident since 1963 Kathryn Mitchell, 86, died Monday June 11, in
Edmond.
She was born March 10, 1921, in Slaton, Texas, to Alfred and Vallie Whitehead .
She graduated from Slaton High School in 1938 and received a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Texas Tech University in 1946. After college she taught English in a
Spanish speaking school in Sonora, Texas.
In 1950, while working in Lubbock, Texas, she met and married Joseph Mitchell.
They were married 43 years until his death in 1993.
An accomplished artist and an avid reader, Kathryn was a beloved wife, mother,
aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Virginia Griffin; and a
grandson, Jared Maupin.
She is survived by sons, Fred Mitchell and wife, Kristen, of San Diego, Calif.,
and Robert Mitchell and, wife Rachel, of Edmond; grandchildren, Lynn
Mitchell-Parrish and husband, John Michael, James Mitchell and wife, Andrea,
Nicolette Bailey and husband, Brendan, John Paul, Katie, Lauren and Stephanie
Mitchell; great grandchildren, Angel, Alexander, and Justin Mitchell and Ryan
Bailey, and many other close family members.
Her sharp wit and warmhearted sense of humor will be greatly missed by all.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Slaton, Texas, at Englewood
Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Englund Funeral Service in Slaton.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shawnee Public Library.
Lillie Mae (Batt) Rafalko
Shawnee resident Lillie Mae (Batt) Rafalko, 70, passed away
Sunday, June 10, in Oklahoma City.
She was born March 2, 1937, in Decatur, Texas, to Grover Cleveland and Nadine
(Williams) Cazzell.
She attended Jackson Junior High School.
She was reared in Oklahoma City. Following marriage, she moved to Shawnee, where
she has resided since.
She worked as a custodian for Shawnee Public Schools and had also managed
hotels.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Walter Lee Batt and
Grover Amus Batt.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Rena Batt of Tecumseh
and Bill and Mary Batt of Shawnee; six grandchildren, Lydia Mitchell, Gary Lee
Batt, Michelle Batt, Jennifer Batt, Maria Batt and Bill Batt, Jr.; nine
great-grandchildren, Brittany Batt, Billy Batt III, Gary Batt, Justin Batt,
Ronny Harvey, Brooklyn Rose, Christy Adams, Nichole Batt, and Eddie Adams Jr.;
sisters, Faye Duke and Nora Coleman
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy
Ticer officiating. Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery.
To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to
www.cooperfuneral.com
Patsy Deatherage
Seminole resident Patsy Deatherage, 71, died Monday, June 11, at Seminole
Medical Center.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev.
Charles Creek officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home
published Jan. 14, 2007
Wesley Scott Davis
Longtime Meeker resident Wesley Scott Davis, 24, went to be with
the Lord on Tuesday, May 8.
He was born Feb. 1, 1983, in Oklahoma City.
Wesley enjoyed noodling, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time
with family and friends, especially his nephew, Nicholas.
He graduated from Prague High School in 2001 and was employed by PLH Enterprises
of Meeker as a stone mason.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Kenneth Wayne Gatlin.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Dana and Gerald Hacker of Paden;
father, Scott Davis of Meeker; sister and brother-in-law, LaCehelle and Junior
Ellis of Oklahoma City; nephew, Nicholas Ellis of Oklahoma City; grandparents,
Ruby Gatlin of Meeker and Lil Brown of Spencer; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins,
and many friends.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Living Waters Tabernacle in Meeker
with Sister Donna Morton officiating.
An online guest book is available to share your memories at
www.ParksBrothers.net
Richard Allen Jackson Sr.
Former Seminole County resident Richard Allen Jackson Sr., 69, died Wednesday,
June 13, at his home in Miami, Okla.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Strothers Chapel located in
Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole with military honors.
Further information is pending with Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.
published Jan. 15, 2007
Robert Leetka Sr.
Seminole residen Robert Leetka Sr., 84, died Wednesday June, 13,
at a Seminole nursing home.
He was born April 9, 1923, in Holdenville to Porter Leitka and Jowina (Tiger)
Reed.
Robert attended Sasakwa Schools. He worked for Tommie Cello Pac as a truck
driver. He enjoyed walking and playing softball and spending time with his
family. Robert was a member of New Tulsa Ceremonial Grounds.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Victory Ribbon,
Good Conduct Medal, Eame Theatre Ribbon and Four Bronze Service Stars. He had
served in Normandy, Northern France, and Central Europe with the 848 Bombardment
Squadron. He served with the Army tanks destroyer and was a marksman. He also
was trained as a mechanic on airplanes and engines
Robert was married March 23, 1946, in Seminole to Nelsey Palmer. She preceeded
him in death April 22, 2006.
He also was preceded in death by his parents, two grandsons, one great-grandson
and one great-granddaughter.
Survivors include his son, Robert L. Leetka Jr.; daughters, Sherry Littlecreek,
and Cora Smith; sister, Anna Fixico; seven grandchildren, twenty
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the White Family Cemetery with Marvin Keesee
and Chaplin Donnie Knight officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Tracey, Robert, Christopher,
Melissa, Tony, Steve, and Willie. Pallbearers will be from the Absentee Shawnee
Veterans Association.
Marjorie Lucille Richardson
Tulsa resident Marjorie Lucille Richardson, 91, died Monday, June 11.
Graveside service was Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Ethel Reese Cemetery,
Barnsdall, OK.
Arrangements were held under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry, OK.
Richard Allen Jackson Sr.
Former Seminole County resident Richard Allen Jackson Sr., 69, died Wednesday,
June 13, at his home in Miami, Okla.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service Saturday at the Historic Strothers
Chapel in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Strothers Chapel located in
Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole with military honors with the Rev. Kelly
Sampson officiating.
Arrangements are uner the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole
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