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The Shawnee News-Star
215
N. Bell
Shawnee, OK 74801
submitted by
Kay Sugg Best
published Aug. 15, 2006
Harvey L. Gibson
Tonkawa resident Harvey L. Gibson died Sunday, Aug. 13, in Tonkawa at the age of
68.
Harvey was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Norman to Willie Lewis and Sally (Bob) Gibson.
He was raised in Little Axe and had lived in Tonkawa for the past 25 years.
He attended Pawnee Indian School. He was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
and was active in the Native American Church. He enjoyed going to the Ceremonial
Grounds.
Harvey served in the U.S. Army.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Marvin Gibson and Richard
Gibson; and two sisters, Offie Gibson and Cleona Mann.
Survivors include four sons, Roy Gene Gibson of Harrah, Gary Gibson of Little
Axe, David M. Gibson and Wilfred L. Gibson, both of Ponca City; three daughters,
Sharon Shawnee of Shawnee, Katie Yates of Norman and Leila K. Hicks of Welty; 14
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Isaac Gibson of Little Axe
and Delbert Gibson of Sapulpa.
Wake service will be held tonight at the Absentee Shawnee Community Center with
Wiley Little Creek officiating. Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
Absentee Shawnee Burial Ground.
Cathryn L. Childers
Shawnee resident Cathryn L. "Kate" Childers, 65, died Friday, Aug. 11, in
Midwest City.
She was born March 29, 1941, in Bokoshe, Okla. to Bert Little and Mildred (Whitecotten)
Little.
She and her husband, Leo Elzie Childers, owned Leo's Tire Service in Oklahoma
City.
Cathryn enjoyed fishing, animals and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents and husband.
Survivors include three brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and
other family and friends.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Cemetery with Pastor Larry
Ice officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee.
Louis H. Harwell
Lifelong Tecumseh resident Louis H. Harwell, 69, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, in
Oklahoma City.
He was born March 15, 1937, in Tecumseh to John Hamilton and Pauline (Kline)
Harwell.
In 1955 he graduated from Tecumseh High School. He began working for R.S.
Goodman installing electrical highlines and later worked for Southwestern Bell
(later as AT&T) in Clinton, Wewoka and Shawnee. He retired in 1989 after 30
years of service.
Louis was a member of the Tecumseh Masonic Lodge and the Tecumseh Alumni
Association.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent most of his time working cattle and
cutting hay with his son.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Virginia Sanders and
Louise Harwell; and one brother, John H. Harwell Jr.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jeff and Shelly Harwell of
Earlsboro, Louis "Butch" Harwell of Shawnee; one daughter, Lauri Brockman of
Choctaw; grandchildren, Jodi and Jessica Harwell of Earlsboro, Allison Harwell
of Shawnee, Morgan Brockman of Choctaw; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John
and Faye Harwell, Bill and Carol Harwell, all of Tecumseh; three sisters and one
brother-in-law, Patsy and Robert Axtman of Missouri, Peggy Harwell of Shawnee,
Jane Harwell of Tulsa; brother-in-law, C.E. Sanders of Missouri; friend, Gerry
Smith of Shawnee; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends at Cooper Funeral Home today from 7 p.m. until 9
p.m.
Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Jeff Hogen,
pastor of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Tecumseh, officiating.
Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery.
Tonji Jo Pryor
Longtime Stroud resident Tonji Jo Pryor died Saturday, Aug. 12, in Shawnee. She
was 63.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Joe Jones officiating.
Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Shawnee under the direction
of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.
Carolyn Hancock WhiteCloud
El Reno resident Carolyn Hancock WhiteCloud, 56, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at
Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at the Wesley United Methodist Church in El Reno.
Burial will follow at El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson
Funeral Home, El Reno.
Marjorie Dill Bradbury Galpin
Seminole resident Marjorie Dill Bradbury Galpin, 81, died Friday, Aug. 11, in
Seminole.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Louis Armour and
Shane Iverson officiating.
Burial will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral
Home, Seminole.
published Aug. 16, 2006
Bill J. Fleming
Shawnee resident Bill J. Fleming passed away Monday, Aug. 14, at
his home. He was 74.
He was born Nov. 30, 1931, in Chickasha to W.O. and Viola (Large) Fleming.
Bill graduated from Shawnee High School in January 1951. He was a member of the
football and track team. Bill was a lifelong Cowboys, Cubs and Shawnee Wolves
fan.
On April 8, 1951, he married the love of his life, Mary Jo Truesdell. They spent
55 loving years together. Their union produced two children, Chris and Debbie.
In January 1951, he joined the U.S. Navy and very proudly served as a SeaBee. He
was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Argentina, Newfoundland and Port Leyoti,
French Morocco.
After serving he worked 12 years for Welex, then as a sales representative for
numerous national pet supply companies. During his retirement he worked with
Lupton Paint Company.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Fleming, of the home; children and spouses,
Chris and Jan Fleming, Debbie and Ron Taffe; brother-in-law and spouse, Buddy
and Fay Truesdell; sister-in-law, Nita Fleming; three grandsons, Richard and
Stephanie Fleming of Durant, Michael and Christina Fleming of Shawnee, Kevin
Taffe and fiance Sarah Ziolkowski of Norman.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Resthaven Funeral Home with Dwyane Dennis
officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Christopher Dee Starkey
Christopher Dee Starkey, 46, died Monday, Aug. 14, in Norman.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction
of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.
Jerry Dean Miller
Stroud resident Jerry Dean Miller, 63, died Monday, Aug. 14, in Stroud.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Thursday, and 8 a.m. until service
time.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel with Jerry Murfin
officiating.
Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Depew under the direction of Parks
Brothers Funeral Chapel, Stroud.
Nell J. Dorsey
Stroud resident Nell J. Dorsey, 86, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Stroud Health
Care.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Thursday.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
Burl MacKey officiating.
Burial will follow at Stroud Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers
Funeral Chapel, Stroud.
Margie L. Buoy
Shawnee resident Margie L. Buoy, 74, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, at an Edmond
hospital.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Liberty Baptist Church with Bill Matthews and
Phil Thompson officiating.
Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker under the direction of Walker
Funeral Service.
Marylea Fisher
Edmond resident Marylea Fisher, 76, died Saturday, Aug. 12, in Oklahoma City.
Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Marlow. The Rev. Max
Pyron and Dr. Joe Ligon officiated.
Burial followed at Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb
Funeral Home, Marlow.
published Aug. 17, 2006
Margie L. Buoy
Margie L. Buoy, 74, of Shawnee died Tuesday in an Edmond
hospital.
She was born May 16, 1932, in Paden to Clarance and Dovie Ann Van Cleave. She
graduated from Meeker High School and also earned an associate degree in
business from Rose State College.
Margie was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading and spending
time with her family.
She retired from Tinker Air Force Base. She also owned Massages by Marjolea.
She married William E. Buoy on July 9, 1949.
Margie was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and also was involved in the YMCA
and Salvation Army.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Leonard and Edward
Hill.
Margie is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Steve Buoy, Meeker, and
David and Rita Buoy, Meeker; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Regina and David
Simpson and Lisa and Steve Clifton, all of Shawnee; grandchildren and their
spouses, Michael and Amy Buoy and Matthew and Carmencia Buoy, all of Meeker,
Misty and Tim Scott, Topeka, Kan., L.E. Buoy, Anthony Buoy, Parker and Wesley
Buoy, all of Meeker, Jason Buoy, Dallas, Texas,Blake, Brooke and Benjamin
Simpson, Levi and Garrett Clifton, all of Shawnee; great-grandchildren, Madison,
Rachel and Macy Buoy, all of Meeker; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jeanie
Heath, Marietta, and Martha and Bill Bradley, Prague, and beloved relatives and
friends from northwestern Oklahoma.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Liberty Baptist Church with Bill Matthews and
Phil Thompson officiating.
Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Meeker under the direction of Walker
Funeral Service.
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Chester Lee Plunkett
Shawnee resident Chester Lee Plunkett, 71, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Shawnee.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Memorial Park under the
direction of Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh.
Virginia Mae Boydston
Harrah resident Virginia Mae (Yost) Boydston, 76, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, in
Harrah.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Harrah with Dr. Tony
Nickel officiating.
Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City under the
direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service, Harrah.
Vernon D. Parsons
Stroud resident Vernon D. Parsons, 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Tulsa.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Friday
at Parks Brothers Funeral Services in Stroud.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Deer Creek Baptist Church, Stroud, with the
Rev. Mike Haines officiating.
Burial will follow at Stroud Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers
Funeral Service, Stroud.
published Aug. 18, 2006
James Edward Bower
Victoria, Texas, resident James Edward Bower, 86, died Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Mr. Bower was taken care of by Vitas Hospice.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary Ellen Bower; parents,
Charles and Alma Bower; brother, Charles A. Bower; sister, Cleolynn Johnston;
niece, Christopher Ann Clements.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Curtis Bower of Victoria, Texas; son,
Thomas Arthur Bower of Guadalupe, Colo.; daughter, Julia Ann Bower of Austin,
Texas.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3002 Miori Ln.,
Victoria, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Porter Loring.
Memorials may be made to Victoria Bach Festival, St. Francis Episcopal Church or
Vitas Hospice, 5430 Fredericksburg Rd. No. 200, San Antonio, TX 78229.
Cozell Graham
Tecumseh resident Cozell Graham, 95, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Aug. 17,
at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born Feb. 1, 1911, in Haskell, Texas, to John Robert and Mary Elizebeth
Shackelford. She spent most of her young life in Texas, graduating from
Frankfort High School in Mineral Wells, Texas.
In 1934, she married Howard Graham in Wichita Falls, Texas. They moved to
Temple, Okla., where they farmed for several years. They later went into the
restaurant business in Duncan, Waurika and Temple.
Cozell was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her
family and volunteering at the senior citizens center and Meals-on-Wheels. She
was an active member of Freewill Baptist until her health declined.
After the death of her husband in 1973, she moved to Tecumseh.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Randall and Joyce Priddy of
Fort Worth, Texas, Jerry and Pauline Kinnaird of Comanche, Oklahoma, Dennis and
Mary Trahan of Tecumseh, Larry and Kathy Crawford of Midwest City; 12
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nephews,
nieces and lots of friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Angelic Family Hospice.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Dr. Steve Graham
and Mike McCauley officiating.
Burial will be 3 p.m. at Temple Cemetery, Temple, under the direction of Cooper
Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Donations may be made in Cozell's memory to Angelic Family Hospice.
Gale Ruth Kathleen Schwartz
Shawnee resident Gale Ruth Kathleen Schwartz, a beautiful angel, was called home
to heaven on Wednesday Aug. 16, at the age of 48. Gale, a former resident of
Duncanville, Texas, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Gale had fought and overcame ovarian cancer more than 10 years ago. Her amazing
courage never faltered when she learned of its return three years ago. She
participated adamantly in chemotherapy drug studies. She was determined to help
find a cure.
She was born in Woodside, N.Y. She and her family moved to Abilene, Texas, in
1969 where she attended Abilene High School. She made her home in Duncanville
for more than over 20 years before moving to Shawnee.
Gale was a member of Victory Church. She was an avid cat lover and a member of
the Humane Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loretta and William Schwartz.
She is survived by two brothers, William C. Schwartz, and his wife, Kay, of
Shawnee, and Paul Zuyus and family of Corpus Christi, Texas; two sisters, Joyce
Schwartz of Norman and Lori Schwartz of Norman; several aunts and uncles;
numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous
friends she had made in her life's journey.
Some people only worry
about getting the best life has to give...
But a few people...
Special people... like Gale...
Thought it more important to give life her best.
Some people wait around,
hoping good things will come to them.
Gale worked hard to make good things happen.
She constantly dreamed new dreams,
learned new things,
And accepted life's challenges
that were thrown at her with strength,
determination and grace.
Some people might have been afraid of such challenges,
experiences, And taking risks...
But Gale never let that stop her
Moment by moment, day by day,
She was the bravest person I've ever known...
And I'm proud she was my sister.
She will forever remain in our hearts...
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors and nurses at
OU Medical Center and the staff of Loving Care Hospice.
A private graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Charlotte Ann Bonin
Norman resident Charlotte Ann (Stokes) Bonin, 63, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, at
Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
Carl Whitfield officiating. Burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery under the
direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.
Vernon G. Statton
Meeker resident Vernon G. Statton departed this life Thursday, Aug. 17, in
Shawnee, at the age of 85 years.
He was born July 16, 1921, in Duncan, Okla., to David W. and Clara E. (Graham)
Statton. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
On July 26, 1941, he married Betty L. McDaniel in Oklahoma City.
Vernon worked many years at Tinker Air Force Base as a branch chief. He was a
member of First United Methodist Church in Meeker.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, one daughter and two brothers.
Survivors include two sons, David Statton of Edmond and Fred Statton of Meeker;
three daughters, Veta Statton of Choctaw, Verndadine Wages of Meeker and Norma
Henson of Oklahoma City; sister, LaVena Audrey of Oklahoma City; five brothers,
Tommy Statton of Oklahoma City, Everette Statton of Oregon, Lloyd Statton,
Marion Statton, both of Cleora, Okla. and Earl Statton of Moore; 10
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; other
relatives and friends.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist Church in
Meeker, or any organization of your choice.
Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Parks Funeral Chapel in Meeker.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Michael Melton officiating.
Burial will follow at Rossville Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers
Funeral Service, Chandler.
published Aug. 19, 2006
H. Harber Lampl
Shawnee resident H. Harber Lampl, 69, died Monday, Aug. 14, at
his home.
He was born Oct. 18, 1936, in Wichita, Kan., to Maurice Bernard Lampl and
Dorothy Nunnelly Spurr.
Harber graduated from Shawnee High School in 1954. He then attended Oklahoma
State University and graduated in 1959. In 1965, he graduated from the
University of Wisconsin School of Banking.
He was married to Dorothy Joan Ham from 1958 to 1978.
Harber worked in finance, banking and investments. He was a member of Greater
Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society of Pottawatomie County,
India Shriners, Free Masons, Knights of Templar and Oklahoma Heritage
Association.
He also was chairman of Hope House Big Gifts,a sponsor of Mabee-Gerrer Museum,
president of American National Bank of Shawnee, president of Oklahoma Bankers
Association, chairman of Board of Regents, Oklahoma State College Regent from
1972 to 1980 and an avid water skier and boater.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, David Lampl.
Survivors include his five children, Brad Lampl of Houston, Texas, Mignonne
Evans of Dallas, Texas, Mary Kaneakua of Kauai, Hawaii, Ellen Lampl of Austin,
Texas, and Suzanne Lampl of New York, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; brother, Maurice
Lampl and his children; nephew, Brent Lampl, the son of his brother, David Lampl.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Larry
Sparks officiating.
Memorials may be made to United Way, P.O. Box 697, Shawnee, OK, 74802.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.
Jesus Galindo Granados
Shawnee resident Jesus Galindo Granados, 57, died Tuesday, Aug.
15, of cancer at his home in Shawnee.
He was born April 28, 1949, in Meoqui Chihuahua, Mexico, to Ramon and Romelia
Galindo.
On April 30, 1967, he married Elsa Hernandez.
Preceding him death were his mother and father; brother, Juan Carrera; brother,
Luis Galindo; and sister, Maria Carrera.
Survivors include four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Beatriz and Roberto
Llamas, Carmen and Jose Rodriguez, Antonia and Ramiro Garcia and Martha Galindo;
three sons and daughters-in-law, Jesus and Juanita Galindo, Luis and Yadira
Galindo and Ramon and Flor Galindo; one daughter, Patricia Galindo; 13
grandchildren, Charlie, Jessica, Amie, Lisa, Alex, Amy, Leslie, Luis, Karen,
Stephanie, Dyanna, Fernando, Janeth, and one on the way.
Mass will be 10 a.m. today at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee with
Father Manuel Madallanes officiating.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Angelic Family Hospice.
Pearl Attebery
Chandler resident Pearl Attebery, 85, died Thursday, Aug. 17.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel, Chandler.
Jackie Ray Qualls
Wewoka resident Jackie Ray Qualls, 67, died Saturday, Aug. 8, in Holdenville,
Okla.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague.
Burial will follow at Little Cemetery in Seminole County under the direction of
Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.
Donna Deloris Snider
Longtime Wewoka resident Donna Deloris "Audie" Snider died Wednesday, Aug. 16,
at her home surrounded by her family.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Wewoka, with
the Rev. Amanda Lockwood officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery,
Wewoka, under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home of Wewoka.
published Aug. 20, 2006
Martha A. Mitchell Barker
Tecumseh resident Martha A. Mitchell Barker, 84, passed from
this life Friday, Aug. 18, in Shawnee.
She was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Canton, Texas, to Edgar Andrew and Ida Mae
(Woodruff) Strebeck.
She married Raymond Lewis Mitchell on May 29, 1945. He preceded her in death in
1963.
In 1957 she married Edward Tracy Barker. He preceded her in death in 1991.
She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Maud, where she lived for 30 years
before moving to Tecumseh.
She was a member of the Shawnee Rebekah Lodge No. 271.
She operated Globe Confectionery in Ardmore and operated two nursing homes in
Wilson. She worked at Lantz Drug in Shawnee and operated a restaurant in
Marietta.
She enjoyed her work at the Maud School cafeteria and operated a restaurant with
her daughter in Maud. She was head cook at Maud Nutrition Center for several
years and was a homecare provider until 1999.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, pets and fishing. She enjoyed playing the fiddle,
guitar, singing and piecing quilts.
She is preceded in death by her husbands; two grandchildren: Deborah Mitchell
and Buddy Dean Mitchell; three sisters, Lillie Harrison, Minnie Donahou and Myrt
Smith; and three brothers: Dutch Strebeck, Archie Strebeck and George Strebeck.
Survivors include one son, Louis Ray "Buddy" Mitchell of Tecumseh; one daughter
and son-in-law, Edna and Bob Montgomery of Tecumseh; 12 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held noon to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at
Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home of Maud at the corner of Broadway and Monroe
streets.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rosehill Cemetery in Ardmore with
Pastor John Mixon of Tecumseh New Hope Baptist Church officiating.
Casket bearers will be grandsons James Renfro, Dawayne Renfro, Danny Cramer,
Rocky Mitchell, Buddy Allen Mitchell and Robbie Mitchell.
Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home of Maud.
Helen Louise Hofmann
Former Shawnee resident Helen Louise (Harmon) Hofmann, currently a resident of
San Luis Obispo, Calif., passed into the waiting arms of her Lord Sunday
morning, July 16, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was 94.
Born Feb. 1, 1912, she was the only child of Charles and Lucy (Harris) Harmon of
Shawnee. Helen's parents divorced and when her father remarried, she gained
three brothers. She was reared by her grandparents in Shawnee and graduated from
Shawnee High School in 1930.
In 1933 she moved to the Long Beach area where she worked in the clothing
district and Van de Kamps, among other jobs.
On a city bus she met her husband, Navy sailor William Jacob Hofmann. After a
short courtship, William and Helen were married in 1936.
In 1938 the couple, now living in William's childhood hometown of Elyria, Ohio,
welcomed their only child, Carol Louise.
William's position as a welder with the military kept them on the move for many
years. The two made their final home in Quail Valley, Calif. Helen was a hostess
in the early 1960s for the Sun City development nearby. After William passed
away in 1999, Helen moved to San Luis Obispo to be close to her family.
Helen had as good of a life as any could wish for, without any major ongoing
concerns. She had a resounding triumph over breast cancer 14 years ago and took
daily walks. She continued to enjoy her many hobbies until a fall this past
January curtailed her activities.
She had a positive and loving soul which she shared with all her friends and
family.
Preceding her in death were her husband and her brother, Charles.
Survivors include her son-in-law and daughter, Bill and Carol Greene of Oceano,
Calif.; her only grandchild, Bill Greene, and his wife, Hily; and one
great-granddaughter, Sarah Greene, all of Paso Robles, Calif.; brothers, Clyde
Harmon of Santa Maria, Calif., and James Harmon of Utah; and her brother-in-law,
John Hofmann, and his wife, Margaret, of Eureka, Calif.
In accordance with Helen's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are
planned.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Helen's name to
your local hospice care providers.
Arrangements are under the direction of Reis Family Chapel, San Luis Obispo.
Cynthia Ann Troutman Peterson
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Troutman Peterson was born at Homestead Air Force Base,
Fla., on July 20, 1957, and departed from this life in Prague on Friday, Aug.
18. She was 49.
Cindy was the daughter of Clifton B. Troutman and Jerry L. (Ream) Troutman. She
graduated from Prague High School with the class of 1975. She then earned a
teaching certificate after graduating with a bachelor of science degree from
Oklahoma State University in 1979.
Following her graduation from OSU, she began her teaching career in the fall of
1979 at Strother Public Schools. She taught kindergarten and pre-kindergarten
continuously at Strother until her death. She had also earned a master of
education degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.
She was a member of the Prague United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father and both grandfathers.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Kristen and Billy Rusk of
Meeker and Kacey Harris of Prague; two sons, Scott McLaughlin and Tanner
Peterson, both of Prague; her mother, Jerry Troutman of Prague; two sisters,
Cathy Hall of Prague and Susan Riordan of Seguan, Texas; her maternal
grandmother, Flora Ream of Moore; her paternal grandmother, Berenice Troutman of
Durant; and four grandchildren, Lauryn and Taryn Rusk of Meeker and Bailey and
Cooper Harris of Prague.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Prague United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Dyton L. Owen officiating and Brother Tim Emmons assisting. Burial
will follow in the Prague Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
Parks Brothers Funeral Service of Prague.
A guest book is available to share memories online at
www.ParksBrothers.net.
published Aug. 22, 2006
Cynthia Ann Troutman Peterson
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Troutman Peterson was born at Homestead Air
Force Base, Fla., on July 20, 1957 and departed from this life in Prague, Okla.
on Aug. 18. She was 49.
Cindy was the daughter of Clifton B. Troutman and Jerry L. (Ream) Troutman. She
graduated from Prague High School with the class of 1975. She then earned a
teaching certificate after graduating with a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State
University in 1979. Following her graduation from OSU, she began her teaching
career in the fall of 1979 at Strothers Public Schools. She taught kindergarten
and pre-kindergarten continuously at Strothers until her death. She had also
earned a Master of Education from the University of Central Oklahoma.
She was a member of the Prague United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father and both grandfathers.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Kristen and Billy Rusk of
Meeker and Kacey Harris of Prague; two sons, Scott McLaughlin and Tanner
Peterson, both of Prague; her mother, Jerry Troutman, of Prague; two sisters,
Cathy Hall of Prague and Susan Riordan of Seguan, Texas; her maternal
grandmother, Flora Ream of Moore; her paternal grandmother, Berenice Troutman of
Durant; and four grandchildren, Lauryn and Taryn Rusk of Meeker and Bailey and
Cooper Harris of Prague.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Prague United Methodist
Church with Rev. Dyton L. Owen officiating and Bro. Tim Emmons assisting. Burial
will follow in the Prague Cemetery.
A guest book is available to share memories online at www.ParksBrothers.net.
Robert Samuel Kinnamon
Shawnee resident Robert "Bob" Samuel Kinnamon, 84, passed away
Monday, Aug. 21, at his home.
He was born June 24, 1922, at Econtuska Community to John Robert and Annie M. (Kubicek)
Kinnamon.
Robert attended North Rock Creek schools.
On Oct. 9, 1943, he married Beulah D. Guinn in Richmond, Calif.
He worked in a ship yard, at Steffans Dairy, and had the first convenience store
in Shawnee, P.D.Q. Grocery, which they later moved to Meeker where it became B &
R Food Town.
Robert was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, Chamber of Commerce, and was
former president of Grove School Board.
He was a hard worker who enjoyed raising cattle and spending time with his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Anna Mae Enochs; brother, James
Kinnamon; and son, Robert Earl Kinnamon.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah, of the home; three children and one
daughter-in-law, Janice Gett of Oklahoma City, Donna Wright of Norman, Ron and
Diana Kinnamon of Meeker; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three
sisters and one brother-in-law, Wilma Lackey, Rose Honeycutt, both of Shawnee,
and Betty and Monty Barrett of Cookson, Okla.; four brothers and sisters-in-law,
Johnny Lee Kinnamon and wife, Gladys, of Dale, Donald H. Kinnamon and wife,
Lavonna, of Stroud, J.D. Kinnamon and wife, Linda, of Conroe, Texas, Tommy
Kinnamon and wife, Betty, of Dale; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family
and friends.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hilltop Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary
Nickerson officiating.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Walker
Funeral Service.
Thelma Odessa Roberts
Lifelong Seminole resident Thelma Odessa Roberts died Sunday, Aug. 20, at
Seminole Estates Care Center in Seminole at the age of 91.
Viewing will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.
Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen
Funeral Home, Seminole.
Paul Waltman
Longtime Maud resident Paul Waltman, 73, died Saturday, Aug. 19, at his home in
Maud.
Service will be 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Maud, with the Rev. Wayne
Taylor officiating.
Burial will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud with military honors under the
direction of Knight~Swearingen Funeral Home, Maud.
published Aug. 23, 2006
Lula Faye McKey
Lula Faye "Pat" McKey passed away peacefully from the earth on
Tuesday, Aug. 22., surrounded by her loving family, to join her beloved late
husband, Bob McKey.
She was born in Konawa March 8, 1923, to Angie and Walter Moore. She grew up in
Shawnee and was the second youngest of five children.
On Dec. 11, 1945, she married her childhood sweetheart, Robert "Bob" McKey.
She worked a number of years a J's Hallmark and was a longtime member of Wallace
Avenue Baptist Church.
Pat relied heavily on her faith to overcome cancer and many other medical
conditions.
She always had a kind word and was truly loved by everyone who knew her.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sisters, Lillian Smith and
Jewel Roberts.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Larry Gill and Teresa
and Richard Finley, all of Shawnee; grandson, Blake Finley of Orlando, Fla.;
granddaughter and great-grandson, Lindsey and Hunter Steuart of Edmond; sister,
Linnie Rushing of Shawnee; brother, Dub Moore of Cleveland, Okla.; many dear
nieces and nephews; and her hospice family, Donnie, Earl, Georgia, Joyce, Julee,
Kim, Rachelle and Tracy.
The casket will be open until the service.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Walker
Funeral Service with the Rev. DuWayne Colvin, Scott Gordon, Donnie Knight and
Lindsey Steuart officiating.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Walker
Funeral Service.
Donations may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), 825
Northeast 13th Street, Oklahoma.
Howard Lee Edmonds
Howard Lee Edmonds, 59, born July 24, 1947, in Talladega, Ala., died Sunday,
Aug. 20, 2006.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Myrtle Marie Edmonds of Meeker,
and two sisters, JoAnn and Evelyn.
Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Nancy Edmonds; son,
Ricky Edmonds and his daughter, Hannah Edmonds; son and daughter-in-law, Terry
and Christina Edmonds and their daughters, Neesha, Kelsie and Tosha, all of
Meeker; along with many friends and family.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Living Waters Tabernacle in Meeker.
Jackie Ray Davidson
Paden resident Jackie Ray Davidson, 53, died Monday, Aug. 21, in Prague.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Welty Cemetery in Welty, Okla.,
with Pastor Terry Pittman officating.
Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.
Donny Lee Sipes
Wewoka resident Donny Lee Sipes died Monday, Aug. 21, at the age of 29.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Wewoka with the
Rev. John Lively officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the
direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.
published Aug. 24, 2006
George Ray Davis
Shawnee resident George Ray Davis, 71, died Monday, August 21,
in Shawnee.
He was born March 6, 1935, in Oklahoma City, to George Olen & Inez (Bentley)
Davis.
He was married May 8, 1950, in Chickasha, to Joyce Turley.
He was born and raised in Oklahoma City and had lived in Moore for several years
following his marriage. In 1979 he moved to Tecumseh and lived there until
moving to Shawnee in 2001.
He worked most of his life as a muffler repairman. He also worked for the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation for 11 years until he retired in 2001.
George was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and drag racing,
as well as deer hunting.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Keith Davis; and one
sister, Geraldine Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Debra
and Danny Wells of Earlsboro; four sons and daughters-in-law, George and Connie
Davis of Canyon City, Colo., Brad and Teresa Davis of Oklahoma City, Chris and
Donna Davis of Moore, and Jason and Angela Davis of Shawnee; nine grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Deloris Justine Lee
of Norman; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 25, at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Darrell
Witten, Chaplain of Heartland Hospice, officiating.
Esther R. Prudhom
Edmond resident Esther R. Prudhom passed away August 22, 2006.
She was born December 25, 1926, in East Greenville, Penn., to Elsie Endy Trew
and Paul Endy.
Esther moved to the Panama Canal Zone in 1943 where she graduated from high
school and worked for the U.S. Army. In 1945 she graduated from Central Radio
and Television School in Kansas City, Mo., and was employed by TWA, in
communications, at La Guardia Field in New York.
She returned to the Panama Canal Zone and married Ernest (Ernie) Prudhom
February 15, 1947, in Gatun, Canal Zone. She was a devoted wife and mother who
followed her husband's career with relocations to Pennsylvania, Florida and
Shawnee. She developed the volunteer program at Mission Hill Hospital in Shawnee
in the early 1970's and was the owner and operator of the Shawnee Travel Shoppe
for 10 years until her retirement in 1990. She and Ernie moved to Edmond in
1992.
Esther was a member of the Quail Springs United Methodist Church and a volunteer
at Mercy Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernie.
Esther is survived by one daughter, Terry Ritchey of Denver, Colo.; two sons Tom
and Vicki Prudhom, and Ernie and Bobbi Prudhom, Jr., both of Edmond; six
grandchildren, Paige West, Kristen, Tommy, Jennifer, Christopher and Dustin
Prudhom; and two great-grandchildren, Caroline and James West.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Quail Springs United Methodist Church. Burial
will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City under the direction of
Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mercy Hospital Hospice.
Roy Dee Biggs
Shawnee resident Roy Dee Biggs, 84, died Saturday, Aug. 19.
He was born Feb. 15, 1922, near Moore, Okla. He lived on his family homestead
and farm until moving to Shawnee in 1977.
In 1948, he married Helen Lorene Polley. They were married 55 years before she
preceded him in death in March 2004.
Roy worked at Douglas Aircraft during World War II and for Oklahoma Gas and
Electric Equipment Company for more than 20 years. He also farmed much of his
life and was the manager of Shawnee Golf and Country Club for nearly 10 years.
Roy was a longtime member of Shawnee Lions Club and St. Paul's United Methodist
Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Acy and Cassie Biggs; sister, Ruby
Lucile Biggs; two brothers, Floyd and Chester Biggs.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Nanette and Keith Powell, Shawnee;
son, Gregg, San Francisco, Calif.; granddaughter Camille Price and her husband,
Joseph, of Noble.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Shawnee.
Walker Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions in his honor can be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Building Fund and World Neighbors.
Agnes M. Mocabee
Former Konawa resident Agnes M. Mocabee, 88, died Monday, Aug. 21, at Northwest
Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel, Konawa, with the
Rev. Mitch Williams officiating. Burial will be at Vamoosa Cemetery under the
direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa.
published Aug. 25, 2006
Glenda Cathy Locke Willoughby
Choctaw resident, Glenda Cathy Locke Willoughby, 53, died Tuesday, August 22, in
Oklahoma City.
She was born Dec. 6, 1952, in Texarkana, Texas, to Marcus and Olif Locke.
Glenda graduated from Shawnee High School in 1971. Her career started out at St.
Anthony's and Baptist Hospital. Later on, she was employed by Wal-Mart. She
worked at the Shawnee store for several years, eventually transferring to
Oklahoma City.
She married Glenn Willoughby in 1975.
Glenda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved researching
genealogy and working with Girl Scouts.
She was a member of the Pink Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Olif Locke, and one sister,
Mary Nell Locke.
Survivors include former spouse, Glenn Willoughby, Midwest City; daughter, Jan
Silva, Shawnee; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Mike Green, Yukon; brother,
Frank Locke, Shawnee; brother and sister-in-law Duane and Jana Locke, Choctaw;
grandchildren: Jessica Locke, Brian Locke, Tristen Locke, Bryer Tucker, Carlee
Green, and Dakota Green; and one niece, Zena Cotton
Services will be 11 A.M. Saturday, at Pink Holiness Church, with Brother David
Wooten officiating.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.
Betty Frances Woodson
Sand Springs resident Betty Frances (Fowler) Woodson died Thursday, Aug. 24,
after a long struggle with multiple myeloma. She also suffered from macular
degeneration and hearing loss.
Betty was born March 14, 1929, in Oklahoma City to Marvin and Sallie Fowler.
She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1947, where she lettered in tennis and
was a member of National Honor Society.
After high school, she attended Oklahoma A & M. She was a member of Alpha Chi
Omega sorority and served as Rush Chairman.
She worked for a CPA in Shawnee before moving to Tulsa where she was a secretary
and worked in a law firm.
On Aug. 8, 1953, she married Charles S. Woodson at St. Paul's Methodist Church,
Shawnee.
The couple resided in Tulsa until 1960 when they moved to Drumright, Okla.
Betty was active with the Methodist Church, Elks Auxiliary, bridge club, library
board and numerous school activities. She also loved to play golf.
Due to her failing health, she and Charles moved to Sand Springs in 2005.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Betty is survived by her husband, Charles, of 53 years, Sands Springs; her
children, Charlotte Keho and husband, Danny, of Sand Springs, Scott Woodson and
wife, Dana, of Mannford, Okla., and Gary Woodson and wife, Julia, of Sand
Springs; grandchildren, Andrew Woodson and wife, Kendra, Peter Woodson, Matt
Woodson, Sammi Woodson, Aaron Woodson and Patty Keho; and two brothers, Joe
Wiley Fowler, Stillwater, and Jay Marvin Fowler, Dallas, Texas.
Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday at Euchee Valley Memorial Park, Cushing (6 mi. West
of Drumright).
A Celebration of Life will follow at First United Methodist Church, Drumright.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dean McGee Eye
Institute Foundation, 608 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Suite 300, Oklahoma City, OK,
73104.
Donations also may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 211 N. Penn,
Drumright, OK, 74030, or to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 336,
Sand Springs, OK, 74063.
Arrangements are under the direction of Palmer and Marler Funeral Home, Cushing.
Opal Louise Temple
Longtime Chandler resident Opal Louise Temple, 97, departed this life Thursday,
Aug. 24, at her home in Chandler.
She was born Aug. 19, 1909, at the family home East of Chandler. She was the
daughter of A.O. and Mabel H. (Rowley) Kalka.
Opal married Milton Glen Temple on April 19, 1935, in Chandler.
Opal was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards and other games. She also was an
avid gardener and walked frequently, even before exercise became popular.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Chandler.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; two brothers, Joe Kalka and
Irvin Kalka; three sisters, Minnie Lake, Ruth Clarkson and Viola Ingram.
Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Temple, of Chandler; numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Cemetery, Chandler, with
the Rev. Mike Mitchell and the Rev. Keith Cole officiating.
Expression of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, Cancer
Research Division of the Oklahoma Medical Foundation, or to Prairie View Hospice
in Chandler.
A guest book to share your memories is available on-line at
www.parksbrothers.net.
Mary Jo Fisher
South Lake Tahoe, Calif., resident Mary Jo Fisher, 77, died Monday, Aug. 14, in
South Lake Tahoe.
She was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Shawnee, to James Dewey Bachuss and Lula Pearl (Hause)
Bachuss
She was married to Lawrence (Tobe) Harvey Fisher.
Mary was a wife, mother, telephone operator and tire treader for Firestone.
She was a member of USO, PTA, mother's softball league and Lady's VFW Auxilary.
Mary loved to dance and to listen music. She also had a passion for reading and
loved science fiction movies.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Tobe Fisher.
Survivors include one brother, Clyde Bachuss; five children, 14 grandchildren
and 16 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Sparks
officating under the direction of Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee.
Mark William Ketterman
Shawnee resident Mark William Ketterman, 50, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, in
Tecumseh.
Viewing will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday
at Cooper Funeral Chapel.
Other information is pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper
Funeral Home.
Donald George Bailey
Donald George "Sockey" Bailey, 71, died Monday, Aug. 21, at St. Francis Hospital
in Tulsa.
Wake service will begin 6 p.m. Thursday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel. The
body will then be taken to Middle Creek Indian Baptist Church 3 p.m. today.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Middle Creek Indian Baptist Church #2,
Holdenville, with the Rev. Frank Moppin and the Rev. Tom Bear officating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.
Sharon S. (Walker) Patrick
Harrah resident Sharon S. (Walker) Patrick, 53, died Thursday, Aug. 24, in
Midwest City.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Arlington Memory Gardens in Midwest City
under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service, Harrah.
published Aug. 26, 2006
Alta Lee Holland
Shawnee resident Alta Lee Holland, 93, died Thursday, August 24, at her
residence.
She was born August 17, 1913, in Asher to Albert Lee Jackson and Velma (Lowden)
Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two sisters.
Survivors include her sister, Verna Lucus; brother, Delbert Jackson; many other
relatives and friends.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Resthaven Memorial Park (Trinity Chapel) with
the Rev. Bill Matthews and Phil Thompson of Liberty Baptist Church and Chaplain
Donny Knight of Heartland Hospice officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven
Memorial Park.
John Harvey Hamilton
Shawnee resident John Harvey Hamilton "uncle Johnny", 67, passed
away Wednesday, Aug. 23.
He was born June 29, 1939 to Claude and Lois Hamilton. When John was 18 months,
their home was destroyed in a fire that took the life of his mother. Because his
father was away on military service, he was raised by his aunt and uncle,
DeEsiree and John Rains.
John was married Feb. 14, 1959, in Lexington to Sue Coleman. They moved to
Inverness, Fla., in 1970 where he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the
Lions Club. He worked as a contractor for several telephone companies throughout
the country. They moved to Shawnee in 1992.
Johnny loved to deep sea fish and to watch Nascar. He also enjoyed to "hunt"
with his metal detector.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude L. Hamilton; uncle, John Rains;
aunt, DeEsiree Rains; and son, John L. Hamilton.
Survivors include his wife, Cherrel Hamilton of Shawnee; daughters, Lori Ann
Martin and husband, Doug of Smithville, Tenn., and Kimberly Dawn Joachim and
husband, Jeff of Houston, Texas; and nine grandchildren.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at Central Church of Christ in Shawnee.
Kenneth Ray Lingar
Kenneth Ray Lingar, 64, died Wednesday, August 23.
Graveside Services will be 12 p.m. today at Little Cemetery under the direction
of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.
published Aug. 27, 2006
Freida Lezzell Soderstrom
Freida Lezzell Soderstrom of Shawnee died Thursday, Aug. 24, at an Oklahoma City
nursing home. She was 81.
She was born Dec. 2, 1924, in Pauls Valley to William Frank and Virgie Jewell
(Knight) Love. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1943.
She married Gustave Raymond Soderstrom in November 1952 in Norfolk, Va.
She worked for the city of Shawnee water department as a clerk at the
drive-through window before retiring in 1991. She was a member of Wesley United
Methodist in Shawnee, but in recent years had been active in St. Luke's United
Methodist Television Ministries of Oklahoma City. She enjoyed cooking, reading,
sewing and collecting cookbooks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, W.E. "Dub"
Love and Ira Raymond Love, and her sister, Virginia Ellen Shelton.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Johnny Mansfield of
Oklahoma City; her brother and sister-in-law, Ted Duane and Betty Love of
Goliad, Texas; a niece, Pamela Love Metcalf, and her husband Clinton Ted, of
Spring, Texas; two cousins, Mary Lamb and Helen Brooks, both of Shawnee, and
other nieces, nephews and friends.
Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service with the
Rev. Linda Brinkworth officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke's United Methodist Television Ministries.
Coy Wynn Sims
Coy Wynn Sims, 60, died Friday, Aug. 25, at his home in the Little community
north of Seminole.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ at Little, with Don Ramsey
officiating. Burial will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of
Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.
Anita Louise Valliere
Funeral for Anita Louise Valliere will be 10 a.m. today at Loyal
Shawnee Community Building, White Oak, with Don Greenfeather officiating. Burial
will follow at Lewis Shawnee Cemetery under the direction of
Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service & Crematory of Claremore.
Anita died Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, at the age of
72.
The daughter of Leonard and Mary (Dick) Washington, she was born March 14, 1934,
in White Oak. She grew up in White Oak and graduated from Eufaula Indian School
as the Sequoyah Salutatorian of her class. Anita moved to Claremore in 1966 from
Pawnee.
In 1984, she retired from Claremore Indian Hospital. She was an elder of the
Shawnee Tribe and was proud of her heritage. Attending powwows was one of her
favorite activities.
Anita is survived by her son, George Valliere and wife Elaine of Claremore;
daughters, Mary Valliere of Tulsa, Carla Honeyestewa and family of Albuquerque,
N.M., and Bonnie Heminokeky and family of Shawnee; brothers, Alfred Halfmoon of
Wichita, Kan.; Melvin Halfmoon of Oakdale, Calif.; Freddie Halfmoon of Tulsa,
and James Squirrel of Miami; sister, Patsy Johnson of Tulsa; and grandchildren,
Edward George, Cassie Carpenter, Morgan Valliere, Mason Valliere and Whitney
Whitehawk.
published Aug. 29, 2006
Fred Leroy Ledford
Lifelong Shawnee resident Fred Leroy Ledford, 78, died Sunday, Aug. 27, in
Oklahoma City.
He was born June 7, 1928, in Shawnee.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Annabelle Buxton and Claud Ledford;
five brothers, Ted, Harry, Walter, Marvin and one at birth; two wives, Norma
Louise Aday Ledford and Tonya Morgan.
Fred is survived by children, Joe and Sheila Ledford, Shawnee, Cathy and Steve
Hopkins of Okla. City and David and Becky Ledford of Davis; seven grandchildren;
17 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; in-laws; friends, including
best friends, Kenneth Spears and Roland Parrish, both of Shawnee.
Visitation will be 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. today only at Resthaven Funeral Home,
Shawnee.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
William Mullins
Seminole resident William "Irv" Mullins died Sunday, Aug. 27, at the age of 90.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Seminole.
Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Clark
officiating. Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole is directing arrangements.
Seldo William Gilliland II
Prague resident Seldo William Gilliland II died Saturday, Aug. 26, at the age of
91.
Burial will be at Sandy Cemetery in Polk, Pa.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.
published Aug. 30, 2006
Johnthan Stephens
Shawnee resident Johnthan Stephens, 41, went to be with our
Father in heaven on Friday, Aug. 25.
As a young boy, he enjoyed hunting and raising Beagles with his father. He won
many hunting events at a young age.
Johnthan had recently completed training at Gordon Cooper Area Vo-Tech as an
upgrade skilled carpenter CTR. He worked construction and in the oil field most
of his life and was an avid body builder.
Johnathan enjoyed many other accomplishments in his life. Most of all he loved
his children and grandchildren who will miss his companionship greatly.
Preceding him in death were his loving father, Lonnie Vandever; sister, Louise
Thomison; grandmother, Marie Stephens; half brothers, Nathan and Mayo Bates; and
one nephew, Kirby Allison, of Denison, Texas.
He left behind his beloved mother, Ruby Vandever; two daughters and one
son-in-law, Christina Marie Stephens-Nadeau and husband, Dustin Nadeau, and
Nicole Stephens; two sons, Justin Dale (J.D.) Stephens and Nicholas Kade
Stephens, all of Shawnee; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Cathy and Donald
Cole of Denison, Paula Winlock and Debbie Robinson, both of Shawnee; two
brothers and one sister-in-law, Mike and Sandy Harris of Stroud and Gregory
Stephens; two grandchildren, Trinity Kaelynne Nadeau and Rhylee Mae Nadeau;
nephews and nieces, Michael and Lisa Botkin, Gregory Chance Stephens, Delaney
and Destiny Stephens, all of Shawnee, Eric Kyle Harris of Stroud, Austin Bizzell,
Shoshawne Bates, Dusty Bates, all of Shawnee, and Jeremy Allison, Robert
Campbell and Zek Tucker, all of Denison; one aunt, Rose Thompson of Shawnee;
cousins, Sherry Thompson of Dale and Victoria Wallace, Shawnee; great nephews,
Caleb Botkin of Shawnee and Tristen Allison of Denison; great niece, Celeste
Campbell of Denison; Serenity Ataddelety of Shawnee; Kayla Allison of Denison;
lifelong friend, Tommy Whitehead; and numerous other friends and family members.
Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Walker Funeral Chapel with a fellowship
dinner at the Sac & Fox multi-purpose room at 12:30.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee.
Gilbert E. Brown
Eufaula, Okla., resident Gilbert E. Brown died Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the age of
80.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Ridge Baptist Church 9 miles East of
Eufaula on Highway 9.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home,
Eufaula.
published Aug. 31, 2006
Betty Ruth Manis
Former Shawnee resident Betty Ruth (McKee) Manis entered her
eternal home Saturday, Aug. 26. She died in a convalescent hospital near her
Lafayette, Calif., home.
She was born Dec. 9, 1929, in Shawnee to Ralph H. and Clement L. McKee.
She graduated from Shawnee High School with the class of 1947 and attended OBU,
Kansas City Art Institute and Denver University.
At Denver University she met a dashing young man named Armen Manis, who would be
the love of her life. They were married Jan. 1, 1949, in Shawnee and lived
happily in California until her passing.
Betty relished her long career as a travel agent. She had many fond memories to
cherish and fascinating tales to tell.
Survivors include her husband, Armen, of the home; two sons and one
daughter-in-law, Barry Manis of Lafayette and Frank and Janice Manis of Los
Alamitos, Calif.; brother, Don McKee, of Oklahoma City; three granddaughters,
Lauren, Caroline and Julia of Los Alamitos; two nieces, Leslie Williams of
Oklahoma City and Jenni Smoliak of Jenks; three nephews, Brent McKee of Laguna
Hills, Calif., Jeff McKee of Phoenix, Ariz. and Chad McKee of Enid; cousins, Tom
Yates of Meadowview, Va., Mike Yates of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Skeets Yates of
Edmond.
There will be a private service.
At Betty's request, her earthly remains will be scattered throughout Jerusalem.
Vernon F. Fountain
Shawnee resident Vernon F. Fountain, 88, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Oklahoma
City.
He was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Crossroads, Ark., to Charlie F. and Lula Belle
(Morris) Fountain.
He moved to Oklahoma with his family as a young boy.
On Nov. 8, 1938, he married Mary L. Taylor in Alex, Okla. Following his marriage
he moved his family to California where they lived for 38 years before moving
back to Shawnee in 1980.
Vernon served in the United States Army during World War II.
He worked as a supervisor of commercial construction until his retirement.
Vernon enjoyed building and working with his hands, as well as fishing.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dale Fountain, grandchildren, Michael Ray
Fountain and Regina Clark; and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Fountain, of the home; son and daughter-in-law,
Rayford and Patricia Fountain of Pasadena, Calif.; son, Clifton W. Fountain of
Shawnee; daughter-in-law, Mellita Fountain of Olympia, Wash.; two
granddaughters, Amber Fountain of Pasadena, Calif., and Deanna Sanchez of
Houston, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas Sanchez, Anthony Sanchez
and Kerri Clark.
The family will be at Cooper Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday to
receive friends.
Service will be 12 p.m. Friday at Hillside Cemetery.
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