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The Shawnee News-Star
215
N. Bell
Shawnee, OK 74801
submitted by
Kay Sugg Best
published June 1, 2005
Billy W. Lewis
Harrah resident Billy W. Lewis,
73, died Sunday, May 29, in Midwest City.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Elmwood Cemetery, Choctaw, with the
Rev. Glen Walters officiating.
Smith-Parks Funeral Service, Harrah, is directing arrangements.
Leon Collinsworth
Konawa resident Leon Collinsworth,
56, died Monday, May 30, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Chapel in
Konawa. Burial will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of
Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa
H.J. Cooper
H.J. Cooper, 86, of Tulare,
California, died Saturday, May 28, 2005 in Visalia, California. Funeral services
will be held today at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home in Tulare. Burial will follow
at Tulare District Cemetery.
He was born May 30, 1918 in Tecumseh to Jim and Cordelia Cooper. He attended
Tecumseh schools and was a 1938 graduate of Tecumseh High School. He worked in
the family furniture and undertaking business in Tecumseh. He was a partner with
his brother in the business until moving to Tulare, California in 1951, where he
and his wife, Betty, established Cooper Home Furnishings on South K Street. He
was a founding member of the South K Improvement Association. He was also a
member of the Tecumseh Alumni Association and attended Tulare United Methodist
Church.
Known by all for his stories and good humor, H.J. enjoyed traveling and
visiting, but most of all was devoted to his garden, proudly sharing his fruit
and vegetables. He will be dearly missed and joyously remembered by his family
and friends.
In 1993, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty Cooper. He was
also preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Virgil and Lynn Cooper.
He is survived by two sons, Marc Cooper and his wife, Toni, of San Rafael,
California and Kim Cooper of Fresno, California; one niece, Linda Kaye Dunlap
and family of Edmond; and three nephews, Jim Cooper and family of Tecumseh, B.J.
Cooper and family of Oklahoma City, and Phil Cooper and family of Austin, Texas.
Lois Elizabeth Haynes
Stroud resident Lois Elizabeth
Haynes, 89, died Saturday, May 28, in Stroud.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church in Stroud with the Rev
John Sowers officiating. Burial will be in the Stroud Cemetery under the
direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud.
Virginia Boggs
Virginia Hudspeth Boggs born
January 13, 1917 in Carrol County, AR, daughter of William Ross and Amo (Usrey)
Hudspeth. Moved to Oklahoma at the edge of five with her parents, and lived in
OK for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Antlers High School. She
married Hobart Boggs March 13, 1939. They moved from Wilburton to Shawnee in
1948. She has been a member of Im manuel Baptist Church since 1956. She was
precinct official for the Pott. County election board.
Virginia came from a musical family. Her mother and granfather Usrey played many
musical instruments, and she played the piano. She shared her love of music with
her husband and children. She enjoyed playing gospel music, but the favorite
song of her children was the Black Hawk waltz. She played it many times for
them, even into their adult years. She remained a gentle and caring soul amid a
house full of lively children. She loved playing cards and checkers with her
grandchildren; warning them before each game that she didn't like to lose. She
referred to her grandchildren as the "love of her life".
Virginia enjoyed traveling, church activities and family. She and her sisters
enjoyed each other's company, and had many happy times together. her door was
always open for family, and she hosted numerous family gatherings over the
years. Her coconut pie and divinity were always on the request list. She enjoyed
having coffee with a very special group of ladies over the years.
Throughout her life, she was heard to say, "You have to accept what life hands
you and make the best of it". She leaves a legacy of love, support, and
compassion. She was a wonderful Mother, adored grandmother, devoted Baptist and
a loyal Democrat. She touched many lives in her 88 years, and will be greatly
missed by all who loved her.
Preceded in death by her husband, one son, Jimmy, two grandsons Bobby Hill and
Hughie Hill, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter and
son-in-law, Janice and Dannye Mckaig; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Cathy
Boggs and Butch and Cindi Boggs; one stepdaughter, Betty Hill; three stepsons,
Tom Boggs, Pat Boggs, and Dick Boggs; her beloved grandchildren and great
grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Carmenia and Jeff Chaffin.
Services for Virginia will be held at the chapel of Walker Funeral Service,
Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Dr.
Larry Adams will officiate, assisted by Rev. Sam Hendry.
Ray O. Bolt
Ray O. Bolt went to be with the
lord on May 29, 2005. Ray was born on March 11, 1929 in Brownwood, Texas.
Descended from a pioneer Texas family which had lived there since 1852, he was
the sixth of eleven children born to Carl J. and Lillie Ferrill Bolt.
Ray married Alice Brooks on January 8, 1956 in Shawnee, OK. They lived in
Odessa, TX from 1956 to 1958 when they moved to the Shawnee area. They lived in
McLoud since 1962. Ray was a master stonemason and bricklayer, building several
beautiful homes, as well as much commercial work. An example of his skill is
shown in OK. He also volunteered many hours building churches. He operated a
backhoe business in McLoud for 30 years. He also had many hobbies, such as
planting and grafting trees, fishing, restoring old cars, woodworking, and
growing and harvesting pecans and strawberries. In McLoud, Ray was well known
for his musical talents, and often sang specials in church. Aboe all else, he
loved his Savior and his family.
Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years, and children Deborah K. Bolt of
Schertz, TX; Denise and husband Phillip Miller of Moore, OK; and Jason Bolt of
McLoud, OK; Two granddaughters, Rachel and Shannon Miller of Moore, OK; Four
sisters, Anna Belle Lee of Quero, TX; Valrea and husband, Everett Thomas of
Conroe, TX; Billy Jean and husband Gill Higgenbottom of Taylor, TX; and Fay Pope
of Point Blank, TX. Four brothers: Carl J. Bolt, Jr., and wife Mary of Caldwell,
TX; Jack and wife Irene Bolt of Crockett, TX; Judith and wife Joyce Bolt of
Goldwaite, TX; and Joel David Bolt of Kingsland, TX; also numerous neices, and a
host of friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Yvonne Williamson and
Dorothy Johns.
The casket will be open until service time and not opened after service.
Funeral Services of Ray will be held at the chapel of Walker Funeral Service,
Thursday, June2, 2005, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Clyde Quick officiating, burial will
follow at Tecumseh Cemetery.
published June 2, 2005
Debbie Jo Reynolds Hodge
Newalla resident Debbie Jo
Reynolds Hodge, 49, died Monday, May 30, in Newalla.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frank
Hodge officiating. Burial will follow at Brown Cemetery under the direction of
Cooper Funeral Home.
published June 3, 2005
James K. Kinnamon
McLoud resident James K. Kinnamon,
73, passed away Thursday, June 2, at his home.
Mr. Kinnamon was born June 30, 1931, in Tecumseh to John R. and Anna Kinnamon.
He attended North Rock Creek and Dale Schools.
Mr. Kinnamon worked at Tinker Air Force Base for 27 years. He retired Dec. 31,
1987, as a section unit chief of structural repair.
On Dec. 9, 1950, he married Sue Cox northeast of Shawnee.
Mr. Kinnamon was a former member of the Dale Lions Club and coached summer
league baseball at Dale for 16 years. He also was a triple A pitcher for JONCO.
He is preceded in death by his parents, twin grandsons and twin
great-granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; four children and their spouses,
Debbie and Jimmie Roberts, Jimmy and Debi Kinnamon, all of Shawnee, Vera Hudson
and Ron Zabel of McLoud, and Michael and Troylene Kinnamon of Meeker; 10
grandchildren; 20 grandchildren; five brothers and their spouses, R.S. "Bob" and
Beulah Kinnamon of Shawnee, Johnny and Gladys Kinnamon of Dale, J.D. and Linda
Kinnamon of Dale; four sisters, Wilma Lackey of Shawnee, Anna Mae Enocks of
Plano, Texas, Rose Honeycutt of Shawnee, and Betty and Monty Barnett of Tulsa;
two brothers-in-law and their wives, J.R. and Rebecca Cox of Oklahoma City, and
James and Janice Cox of Shawnee; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Dale Cemetery with the Rev. Larry
Sparks officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 6465 S. Yale Suite 206,
Tulsa, OK 74136-7804.
Langston James Stone
Langston James Stone, infant son
of James Dean Stone and Brandi Chantel (Copeland) Stone, was born and died
Sunday, May 29, at Unity Health Center in Shawnee.
Survivors include his parents, James Dean Stone and Brandi Chantel (Copeland)
Stone; sister, Jeanne Breanna; grandparents, Geri Stone of Meeker and Bobby
Carol Grammer of Campbellsville, Ky.; aunts and uncles, Kenneth Stone of Meeker,
Randee Stone and his wife, Allie, of Dallas, Texas, Deana Davis of Shawnee,
Bridgette Copeland of Campbellsville, Bethany Copeland of California; and many
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Lee Stone; and a cousin,
Blake Ryan.
Services will be privately held under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
George C. McElhanon
Former Shawnee resident George C.
McElhanon, 83, died Saturday, May 28.
Service will be Saturday at the Union Baptist Church under the direction of
Temple and Sons Funeral Directors, Inc.
Thelma L. (Dukes) Martin
Harrah resident Thelma L. (Dukes)
Martin, 81, died Tuesday, May 31, in Shawnee.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Memory Lane Cemetery in Harrah
with the Rev. Gary Eubanks officiating.
Smith-Parks Funeral Service of Harrah is directing arrangements.
published June 4, 2005
James K. Kinnamon
McLoud resident James K. Kinnamon,
73, passed away Thursday, June 2, at his home.
Mr. Kinnamon was born June 30, 1931, in Tecumseh to John R. and Anna Kinnamon.
He attended North Rock Creek and Dale Schools.
Mr. Kinnamon worked at Tinker Air Force Base for 27 years. He retired Dec. 31,
1987, as a section unit chief of structural repair.
On Dec. 9, 1950, he married Sue Cox northeast of Shawnee.
Mr. Kinnamon was a former member of the Dale Lions Club and coached summer
league baseball at Dale for 16 years. He also was a triple A pitcher for JONCO.
He is preceded in death by his parents, twin grandsons and twin
great-granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; four children and their spouses,
Debbie and Jimmie Roberts, Jimmy and Debbi Kinnamon, all of Shawnee, Vera Hudson
and Ron Zabel of McLoud, and Michael and Troylene Kinnamon of Meeker; 10
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five brothers and their spouses, R.S.
"Bob" and Beulah Kinnamon of Shawnee, Johnny and Gladys Kinnamon of Dale, J.D.
and Linda Kinnamon of Conroe, Texas, Don and LaVonna Kinnamon of Stroud, and Tom
and Betty Kinnamon of Dale; four sisters, Wilma Lackey of Shawnee, Anna Mae
Enochs of Plano, Texas, Rose Honeycutt of Shawnee, and Betty and Monty Barnett
of Tulsa; two brothers-in-law and their wives, J.R. and Rebecca Cox of Oklahoma
City, and James and Janice Cox of Shawnee; along with numerous nieces and
nephews.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Dale Cemetery with the Rev. Larry
Sparks officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 6465 S. Yale Suite 206,
Tulsa, OK 74136-7804.
Billy Maxwell
Shawnee resident, Billy Maxwell,
69, died Friday, June 3, in Shawnee.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh with burial
following at Tecumseh Cemetery.
Cooper Funeral Home is directing arrangements.
Robert "Bob" Craig
Tecumseh resident Robert "Bob"
Craig, 67, died Wednesday, June 1, in Shawnee.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel in Tecumseh with burial
following at Dale Cemetary.
Cooper Funeral Home is directing arrangements,
Delores (McWater) Woolery
Delores (McWater) Woolery, 70,
passed away Thursday, June 2.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Cemetery, Shawnee.
Services are under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home.
Harold Glen Raper
Konawa resident Harold Glen Raper,
73, died Thursday, June 2, in Ada.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Pam Shirk and the Rev. Charley Henthorn officiating. Burial will follow at
Konawa City Cemetery under the direction of Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home of
Konawa.
published June 5, 2005
Robert Craig
Robert "Bob" Craig, age 67, died
Wednesday, June 1, in Shawnee.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Cooper Funeral Chapel with
the Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery under the
direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
He was born Aug. 13, 1937, in Steamboat Springs, Colo., to James Leonard and
Lila May (Crossan) Craig.
He was reared in Colorado and was a graduate of Central High School in Grand
Junction, Colo.
On July 3, 1969, he married Lou Bliven in Grand Junction, Colo.
He served 11 years in the U.S. Navy. Bob worked at Westinghouse, Scrivner Inc.
and Eaton Corp. until retiring in 2002. He enjoyed horses, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father and half-sister.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Lou Craig, of the home; sons, Timothy Dale
Craig of California, Richard Roy Craig of Chandler and Robert Reed Craig of
Colorado; daughters, Charie4 Louise Craig of North Carolina, Davina Dee Craig-Sealock
of Moore; two grandchildren, Devin Thomas Craig and Caitlin May Rose Craig of
Gastonia, N.C.; mother, Lila May Craig of Colorado; brother, Charles Leonard
Craig of Arizona; and a sister, Donna May Smith of Colorado.
Julianna Richards
Shawnee resident Julianna
Richards, 82, died Friday at a local hospital.
Richards was born March 19, 1923, in Shawnee to Lon and Lova (Wooley) Taylor.
She married Edward Richards March 21, 1938, in Shawnee. They were married 67
years.
Richards loved music, working as a music teacher and singing in the Richards
Trio. She was on the Oklahoma Music Teachers Honor Roll and served as president
of several singing conventions in Oklahoma.
She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers and was a dependable volunteer for the
American Red Cross.
Richards was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant son, Donnie Richards, two
brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by her husband of the home; five children and their spouses,
Phyllis Stewart and her husband, M.D. McBride, of Shawnee; Jerry Richards and
his wife, Lola, of Wanette; Terry Richards and his wife, Helen, of Shawnee;
Kathy Stacy and her husband, Chuck, of Shawnee; Jamie Richards of Nashville,
Tenn.; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Minnie
Taylor of Shawnee; several nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow
at Dale Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home
Billy Maxwell
Billy Maxwell, 69, Shawnee, died
Friday, June 3.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
Larry Sparks offciating. Burial will follow in Tecumseh Cemetery under the
direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Maxwell was born June 18, 1935, in Tecumseh to Arlie and Ruby Jewel (Wilson)
Maxwell. He was reared in the Tecumseh area. He also lived in Louisiana for 11
years before returning to Tecumseh 35 years ago.
On Nov. 20, 1970, he married Joyce Douglas in Shawnee. He served in the U.S.
Army. He enjoyed woodworking and worked as a carpenter most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Jarad Maxwell; one
brother and sister-in-law, Jelly and Rita Maxwell; and one sister and two
brothers-in-law, Juanita and Troy Crownover and George Giles.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Joyce Maxwell, of the home; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Larry and Carla Maxwell of Tecumseh and Jimmy and Vickie
Maxwell of Ada; four grandchildren; three great-granchildren; brother and
sister-in-law, Jack and Abbie Maxwell of Tecumseh; and one sister, Marie Giles
of Shawnee.
Hellen (Martin) Cranford
Hellen (Martin) Cranford, 79,
Shawnee, died Friday, June 3, in Midwest City.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Tecumseh Cemetery with
the Rev. Bill Matthews and Phil Thompson officiating.
Viewing will begin 4 p.m. Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper
Funeral Home.
Ralph Homer Cherry
Longtime Wolf area resident Ralph
Homer Cherry, 84, died Thursday, June 2, at Norman Veterans Center.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating. Burial will follow at Wolf Cemetery
under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.
Carmaleta Aldridge
Longtime Seminole County resident
Carmaleta Aldridge, 84, died Friday, June 3, at her home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Gary Wilburn and the Rev. Cal Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at
Wolf Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.
published June 7, 2005
Delores (McWater) Woolery
Delores (McWater) Woolery, 70, passed from this life June 2. She
was born November 27, 1934. She retired from Tinker AFB as an aircraft mechanic.
She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed working crossword and jigsaw puzzles and
reading.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Woolery; 2 daughters, Velta
Brewster and husband Rick, and LaDonna Fooladivanda and husband Nemat; five
grandchildren: Geoffrey and Rory Brewster, Allex and Barrett Tarr, and Evan
Fooladivanda.
She was preceded in death by Chester and Lucille McWater.
Graveside service was held Monday at Resthaven Cemetery, Shawnee under the
direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home.
Florence Amy Evans
Lifelong Lincoln County and longtime Chandler resident Florence
Amy Evans, 86, departed this life on Sunday, June 5, in Oklahoma City.
Florence was born Feb. 2, 1919, in Chandler to Claud William and Hattie Ann
(Day) Falkenstein.
She graduated from Chandler High School with the class of 1937. She obtained a
bachelor of science degree from Central State University in Edmond and a master
of science degree from Oklahoma State University.
On Nov. 25, 1942, she married Orville (Jack) Evans in Sapulpa.
Florence began her teaching career at the Lone Oak School, northeast of
Chandler, in a one-room eight-grade school. She also taught at Kickapoo Valley,
Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Parkland, Banner and Chandler School systems. She
taught school for more than 40 years.
She was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Chandler, PEO, DAR, Retired
School Teacher's Association and volunteered at the Lincoln County Museum of
Pioneer History.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Mary Evans of Chandler;
two daughters and son-in-law, Sue and Allan Crump of Little Rock, Ark., and Vera
Farmer of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Ruth Falkenstein of Denver, Colo., and Zola
Jones of Shawnee; four grandchildren, one great-grandson, other relatives and
many friends.
Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel, Chandler,
with Buster Sides officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery,
Chandler, under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.
Memorials may be made to the East Side Elementary Library, 901 CHS, Chandler, OK
74834.
Hellen (Martin) Cranford
Shawnee resident Hellen (Martin) Cranford, 79, died Friday, June
3, in Midwest City.
Mrs. Cranford was born May 2, 1926, in Lone Wolf, Okla., to Bryce and Edith
Martin. She was reared in Lone Wolf.
On June 2, 1945, she married Clifford Cranford in Hobart.
Following her marriage, she moved to Shawnee. She also lived in Del City and
Arlington, Texas. In 1987, she moved back to Shawnee where she has lived since.
Mrs. Cranford worked as a bookkeeper with the Associated Milk Producers until
retiring.
Her grandchildren and family were the focal point of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband on June 12, 1987, her parents, two
brothers and one sister.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Peggy Cranford of
Midwest City; one grandson and spouse, Paul and Mandy Cranford of Midwest City;
two granddaughters and spouse, Heather and Ryan Hancock of Yuma, Ariz., and
Leslie Cranford of Midwest City; one great-grandson, Carter Cranford of Midwest
City; two great-granddaughters, Gracie Collier of Yuma and Claire Cranford of
Midwest City; two sisters, Dorothy McDaniel of Langley, British Colombia, and
Iris Dishman of Center, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tecumseh Cemetery with the Rev.
Bill Matthews and Phil Thompson officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
Jannette Marie Falls
Shawnee resident Jannette Marie (Carpenter) Falls, 52, died Saturday, June 4, at
her home.
She was born Nov. 10, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, to Dr. Earl and Juanita
(Canales) Carpenter.
Falls was a 1970 graduate of Shawnee High School. She owned and operated the El
Burrito Mexican Restuarant in Shawnee.
She was a member of the St. Benedict Catholic Church and the Shawnee Elks Club.
Falls enjoyed bowling, golf and swimming.
She touched many lives with her smile and compassionate heart and will be missed
in her home of Shawnee where El Burrito restuarant was a gathering place for
friends old and new.
Falls is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Earl Carpenter, in 2004.
Survivors include her mother, Juanita Carpenter; three brothers, Dr. Gary
Carpenter D.C. and his wife, Lisa, of Choctaw, Dr. Bruce Carpenter D.C. and his
wife, Naifeh, of Shawnee, and Greg Carpenter of Shawnee; two sisters, Yvonne
Bannister of Green Mountain Falls, Colo., and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Armstrong of
Shawnee; three nephews, two nieces and several aunts, uncles and many friends.
Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service with
the Rev. Joachim Spexarth, O.S. B. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Shawnee, 3700 N.
Kickapoo, Shawnee, OK 74804.
published June 8, 2005
Jeannie Louise Brooks
Ashdown, Ark., resident Jeannie Louise Brooks, 56, died Friday, June 3, at
Texarkana, Ark.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Wanette Cemetery under the direction
of Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.
Clarence Holloman
Shawnee resident Clarence Holloman, 87, died Monday, June 6, at a local nursing
home.
A private burial was held Tuesday at the Fairview Mausoleum under the direction
of Walker Funeral Service.
Debbie (Clem) Blalock
Shawnee resident Debbie (Clem) Blalock, 52, died Monday, June 6, at a local
nursing home.
She was born July 6, 1952, in Shawnee to Robert Arthur & Betty Jean (Brakebill)
Clem.
Blalock attended Shawnee High School through her junior year and graduated from
an Oklahoma City High School.
She married Freddie Blalock and he preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death are her father, Robert Arthur Clem, and a daughter,
Aimee Nicole Blalock.
Survivors include her mother, Betty Clem of Shawnee; a daughter, Christy Batesal
of Oklahoma City; stepson, Freddie Blalock of Oklahoma City; sister and
brother-in- law, Vickie and Ronny Hunt of Harrah; four granddaughters, Kendra
and Kaiti Batesal of Bowlegs, Mikenzi Hunt of Harrah, and Brook Wolffrum of
Harrah; two nephews, Dustin and Brennin Hunt of Harrah.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church with
Bill Matthews and Phil Thompson officiating.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice of Shawnee
Lillie "Kay" Ives
Shawnee resident Lillie "Kay" Ives, 60, passed away Monday, June 6, in Oklahoma
City.
She was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Palo Alto, Calif., to Charles Elmer and Jewel Mae
(Denson) Winton.
Kay retired as a youth guidance specialist for the Central Oklahoma Juvenile
Center. She loved her grandchildren, family gatherings, picnics, and camping
trips with the family. She also enjoyed reading, playing games and researching.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rita Brennan.
Kay is survived by two daughters, Kelly Coffman and husband Chuck of Shawnee,
and Andrea McMillan and husband Hal of Ruther Glen, Va.; four sisters, Terry
Hill of Oklahoma City, Pam Snead and husband Ron of Fair Oaks, Calif., Julia
Heringer and husband Ed of Edmond, and Jo Ann Hennessey and husband Jim of Pilot
Hill, Calif.; four grandchildren, Andrew Coffman, Sarah Lyon, Nathan Coffman and
Kayte Coffman, all of Shawnee; and many friends and family.
Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Little Chapel of Roses with burial
following in Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of Resthaven Funeral
Home of Oklahoma City.
Ray Emmett O'Daniel
Maud resident Ray Emmett O'Daniel, 81, died Tuesday, June 7.
Ray was born Oct. 30, 1923, in Elmore City, Okla., to Emmett Hern (Jack) and
Grace Pearl (Moore) O'Daniel. He descended from a hard working father and mother
who moved to Maud in 1926.
On December 26, 1946, he married Betty Jo Richard after he came home from
serving in the Navy during World War II.
He touched many peoples lives with his compassion, funny stories and good humor.
He loved to be around people.
Ray worked as a butcher for his father in the O'Daniel Grocery until 1981, when
he became the owner.
He belonged to the volunteer fire department of Maud until he retired. He was a
former member of the Maud City Council, and the Maud school board. He loved
working with his cattle and in his garden. He enjoyed sharing his fruits and
vegetables with others. He was saved and a member of the Church of God in Maud.
He loved his wife, son, daughters and grandchildren very much!
He is survived by his wife of the home; one son, Charley O'Daniel and wife Trela,
of Yukon; four daughters, Kathryn Sue "Susie" O'Daniel of Maud, Mary Hopper and
husband Clarence of Maud, Debbie Malcom of Maud, Penny Hurd and husband Brent of
Bridgeport, Texas; two brothers, Howard O'Daniel of Ada, Curtis O'Daniel of
Maud; one sister, Jeanne Watkins of Purcell; 16 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Maud High School Auditorium with Charley
O'Daniel and Horace Griffin officiating under the direction of Knight-Swearingen
Funeral Home.
James William Mills
Midwest City resident James Willliam Mills, 84, passed away Thursday, June 2,
following a stroke.
He was born Jan. 24, 1921, in Acme to James Hodge and Maudie Beck Mills. He was
raised around Rush Springs with a brother and three sisters.
In 1942, he joined the Army Air Force and proudly served in World War II. Mills
was wounded by shrapnel and received the decoration of the FAME Campaign Medal
with three bronze stars and a Good Conduct Medal.
On July 4, 1945, he married his sweetheart, Mary Alice Poland, in Borger, Texas.
Following a honorable discharge from the Army, he worked as a welder in Fritch,
Texas, in the Carbon Black plants. Their two daughters, Shannon and Sharon, were
both born in Borger. His welding skills eventually led the family to Midwest
City where James was employed at Tinker Air Force Base for 25 years.
His retirement years were spent with family, building utility trailers and "settin'
up" at Mary's Swap Meat.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughters, Shannon Garrison and husband Troy,
and Sharon Power and companion Tim Young; seven grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren; sister, Faye Miller of Ponca City; many loved nieces,
nephews and friends.
Graveside service with military honors will be 1 p.m. today at Rose Hill
Cemetery in Oklahoma City under the direction of Mercer-Adams Funeral Service.
published June 9, 2005
Herbert L. Large
McLoud resident Herbert L. Large, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 8, at an
Oklahoma City hospital.
He was born June 8, 1928, in McLoud to Jewel and Nettie Large. He attended
McLoud schools and was the owner of H&F Lumber in Midwest City until his
retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in McLoud.
His parents; a son, Lawrence Large, and two daughters, Laura Villines and Ella
Large, preceded him in death. He married Jackie Lou Trollinger December 5, 1949,
in Seminole. She preceded him in death Dec. 26, 1991.
Mr. Large is survived by a daughter, Rita Hale of Lone Grove; son and
daughter-in-law, Tim and Joan Large of Caddo; six grandsons; three
granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeanetta Sumner and
her husband, Don of Shawnee, and Bonnie Kubiak of Oklahoma City, and two
brothers, Fred Large and his wife, Ann, of Edmond, and Ernest Large of Temple,
Texas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in McLoud
with the Rev. Ernest Graham officiating, assisted by the Rev. Bill Derrick.
Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home
of Shawnee.
Billy Joe Collins
Prague resident Billy Joe Collins departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, at his
home.
He was born April 10, 1934, in Paden to E.C. "Dooley" and Helen Pauline
(Roberson) Collins.
On Oct. 24,1952, he married Willie Pearl Watts in Okemah.
Collins retired from Tinker Air Force Base and was a member of Burnett Mission
Church in Paden.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Jan. 22, 2002; and his
brother, Junior Collins.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Joe Michael and Connie Collins of
Prague, and Roger and Jenny Collins of Prague; daughters and sons-in-law, Oletta
and Gary Opela of Prague, Charlotte and Ronnie VanBrunt of Prague; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Ralph and Ida Mae Collins of Paden, and James and Sheila Collins
of Eufaula; sister, Juanita Kendrick of Del City; and 14 grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at the Burnett Mission Church, Paden, with Brother
Paul Heard officiating. Burial will follow at Paden Cemetery under the direction
of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
Herbert L. Large
McLoud resident Herbert L. Large, 76, died Tuesday, June 7, at an Oklahoma City
hospital.
He was born June 8, 1928, in McLoud to Jewel and Nettie Large. He attended
McLoud schools and was the owner of H&F Lumber in Midwest City until his
retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in McLoud.
His parents; a son, Lawrence Large, and two daughters, Laura villines and Ella
Large, proceded him in death. He married Jackie Lou Trollinger December 5, 1949,
in Seminole. She proceded him in death Dec 26, 1991.
Mr Large is survived by a daughter, Rita Hale of Lone Grove; son and
daughter-in-law, Tim and Joan Large of Caddo; six grandsons; three
granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeanetta Summer and
her husband Don of Shawnee, and Bonnie Kubiak of Oklahoma City, and two
brothers, Fred Large and his wife, Ann, of Edmond, and Ernest LArge of Temple,
Texas.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in McLoud with
the Rev. Ernest Graham officiating, assisted by the Rev Bill Derrick. Burial
will follow at Dale Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of
Shawnee.
Mary Payne Wasson
Mary Payne Wasson, Shawnee, died Wednesday, June 8, at home following a lifelong
battle with her health. She was affectionately known by many as "Nana."
She was born on Feb. 22, 1920, in Bainbridge, N.Y., the only child of Harold L.
and Mabel Thompson Payne. She graduated from Afton High School (New York) in
1938, where her mother taught, and Syracuse University in 1942, earning a
bachelor of arts degree in education. She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority
and held many offices.
Following college graduation, Mary taught school for one year as a high school
English teacher in New York.
Mary and Walt Wasson met on a blind date for Walt's 20th birthday in 1939. They
were married on April 20, 1944, in Bainbridge, N.Y., while Walt was on furlough
from th U.S. Army Air Corps based in Gila Bend, Ariz. She joined him there
following completion of her teaching contract in June, 1944. They were married
for 56 years at the time of Walt's death in August 2000. Her wedding ring never
left her hand.
During World War II, Mary served as a civilian plane spotter with the Civil
Defense in Bainbridge and Gila Bend. She also served as the base librarian in
Gila Bend.
Mary was the "good company wife" for Corning Glass Works, moving from Corning,
N.Y. to Muskogee, back to Corning, Big Flats, and Oneonta, N.Y. before moving to
Shawnee in 1969 where Walt eventually retired.
Mary had served on the Altar Guild at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and was a long
time member of the Garden Club's Rose Unit in Shawnee, holding several offices
and was an active volunteer mother in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts USA and Camp Fire
Girls and often joked that she had proudly passed eight-grade math five times
(her own plus four children!)
For an only child who always wanted a large family, Mary did quite well. She is
survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Charles Duryee of
Shawnee, and Mary Jane and Ron Hughes of Oklahoma City; two sons and a
daughter-in-law, Keith and Betty Wasson of Roland, and David Wasson of Shawnee;
seven granddaughters and their spouses, Beverly and Scott Larson of Valrico,
Fla., Sandra and Pat Spencer of Conesus, N.Y., Katelynn Wasson of Roland, Brandi
and Justin Johnson of Tecumseh, Cherry Brooke and Stephen Mitchell of Ardmore,
Susan Wasson of Shawnee and Kelley Hughes of Oklahoma City; six grandsons and
their spouses, David Bostwick of Geneseo, N.Y., Bryan and Mellissa Wasson and
Stephen and Christy Wasson all of Roland, Logan Wasson of Idabel and Eric Hughes
and Tom Hughes, both of Oklahoma City, as well as five great-grandchildren,
Allison Spencer and Taylor Spencer of Conesus, N.Y., Shellby Wasson of Roland,
and Tiler Johnson and "Bubba" Cole Johnson of Tecumseh, and numerous generations
of nieces, nephews and cousins through marriage.
The family wishes to thank the kind nurses and caregivers of Loving Care Home
Health, especially Angie, Debra, Natalie who helped to make it possible for Nana
to remain in her cherished home of 34 years, the longest she ever lived
anywhere.
A memorial service will be held at noon, Saturday at the Emmanuel Episcopal
Church in Shawnee with the Rev. Clark Shackelford officiating. Burial will be in
the Columbarium at Emmanual Episcopal Church in Shawnee where she will join
Walter once again for eternity.
Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Endowment Fund or the
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Walker Funeral Service of Shawnee is directing arrangements.
published June 10, 2005
Evelyn Marie Chatham
Shawnee resident Evelyn Marie Chatham, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior
Wednesday, June 8.
She was born Feb. 4, 1931 in Mena, Ark. to George and Leota Kemp. Evelyn was a
housewife and mother who loved her family and enjoyed working in the yard and
fishing.
She is survived by three sons, Johnny Chatham and Barbara of Mustang, Gary
Chatham and Barbara of Shawnee, Keith Chatham of Shawnee; five grandchildren,
Debbie Carpenter and Ken of Mustang, Aymee Farris of Oklahoma City, Angie
Chatham of Arlington, Texas, Johnny Wood of Denver, Colo., and Shannon Wood of
Oklahoma City; two great-grandsons, Grant and Garrett Carpenter; two sisters,
Leota Nivens of Arkedelphia, Ark., and Judy Turpin of Pineridge, Ark., and her
loving pet, Codie.
She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Chatham in 1984 and grandson
Johnny Glenn Chatham in 1994.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bill Eisenhour Southeast
Chapel with burial following at Dale Cemetery, Dale, Okla.
Frankie Maydean Prater
Prague resident Frankie Maydean Prater, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 8 at her
home. She was born July 11, 1939 in Paden to Frank and Johnie Mae Cobble. She
grew up in the Paden community and attended schools there, graduating from high
school in 1957. She then attended Charles Beauty School in Shawnee and became a
beautician. She opened Frankie's Beauty Shop in Prague and operated the shop for
27 years before retiring in the mid-1970s. She and Charles Prater were married
in 1956.
Her father, Frank Cobble; one son, Michael Shawn Prater, and a brother, Billy
Dean Cobble, preceded her in death.
Frankie is survived by her husband, Charles Prater of the home; a daughter and
son-in-law, Shannon and Tim Denny of Pawnee; her mother, Johnie Mae Cobble of
Paden; two granddaughters, Shanon Good of Prague, and Amber Good of Winfield,
Kan.; one step-granddaughter Rachelle Denny of Cleveland; two nieces, Carrie
Henry of Paden and Lora Cobble of Prague; one nephew Dennis Cobble of Paden; two
sisters-in-law, Gladys Blue of Shawnee, and Anna Cobble of Wewoka.
Visitation with the family will be Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Walker
Funeral Service in Shawnee.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Burnett Mission north
of Paden, with the Rev. Paul Heard officiating assisted by the Rev. Tim Emmons.
Burial will follow at Prague Cemetery. Walker Funeral Service is in charge of
the arrangements.
Rheann Rogers
Shawnee resident Rheann Rogers, 63, passed away Tuesday, June 7, at her home.
She was born May 20, 1942 in San Diego, Calif., to Rhudell and Kathleen Akin.
She graduated from Escondido High School. On Feb. 23, 1962 she married Graden
Edward Rogers. She worked as a graphic artist.
Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. Rheann is survived by three
daughters, Rhonda Lindsey and her husband Scott of Prague, Michelle Olenick and
her husband Billy of Shawnee, and Tracy Farrill and her husband Steve of
Tecumseh; six grandchildren Clint Lindsey, Chris Lindsey, Todd Jackson, Michael
Rogers, Heather Farrill and Michael Farrill; two brothers Rudy Akin and his wife
Julie, Bill Akin and his wife Shirlee; one sister Carole Paxton and her husband
Richard and, life long friends Shirley Johnson and Sonny Carson.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Chapel of Walker Funeral
Service with the Rev. J. Clifton Briscoe officiating. Burial will follow at
Little Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.
Mason Garrett Presley
Healdton resident Mason Garrett Presley, 19, died Tuesday, June 7, in Ardmore.
He was born April 19, 1986, in Oklahoma City to Gary and Shelley Bodkin Presley.
Mason attended Healdton Public Schools his entire life, graduating in May. He
was very active in high school sports, lettering three years in baseball and
basketball and four years in football. Although Mason enjoyed all sports, he
loved being with his teammates even more, on and off the field.
During his sophomore year he was awarded basketball Oilfield Conference
All-Star, All Conference and All-Area Honorable Mention. During his junior year,
the team made the first round of the high school football state playoffs. The
baseball team he played for was the Class 2A regional champion and made it to
the Class 2A state quarter final game. During Mason's senior year, the football
team made it to the Class A state semi-finals. Mason was starting center and
defensive end for the Bulldogs and was chosen A-4 all-district, all-area
honorable mention, Senior all-star and chosen to represent the West team in the
Southern Oklahoma football classic game.
In addition to sports accomplishments, Mason was a member of the National Honor
Society and was awarded the Senior 2005 Masonic Award. He also was a member of
the Healdton First Baptist Church. Family and friends will miss his endearing
smile.
Mason is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jeanene.
Survivors include his parents, Gary and Shelley Presley of Healdton; sister,
Meredith Presley of Healdton; grandparents, Warren and Jerry Bodkin of Maud,
Bill Presley of Maud; aunts and uncles, Herb and Kelley Buchanan of Maud, Kathy
Bodkin of Jacksonville, Fla., Brad and Janis Bodkin of Maud, Billy and Pam
Presley of Maud, Tony and Carla Long of Shawnee; cousins, Brian, Brett, Lesley,
Dustin, Kash, Bryce, Chad, Scott and Cara; special friend, Joan Brown; numerous
other close friends and classmates.
Bearers will be Casey Powell, Bobby Nix, Todd Pierce, Caleb Brewer, Jordy Martin
and Jared Wilson. Honorary bearers will be the Healdton High School Class of
2005.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Healdton, with
Brother Phil Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud
under the direction of Spivey Funeral Home of Healdton.
Memorials may be made to the Healdton Alumni Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 771,
Healdton, OK 73438.
published June 12, 2005
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