MODESTO BEE, San Joaquin Valley,  California
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Oklahoma-related Obituaries
Contributed by Wayne Montgomery  [email protected]

ROBINSON, WESLEY E. 16 April 1913 - 30 March 1999
WESLEY EUGENE ROBINSON, 85, of Oakdale, died Tuesday, 30 March 1999, at Oakdale, California.
Mr. Robinson was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Oakdale seven years. He was a member of Calvary Christian Church. He belonged to the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; seven children;  stepdaughter, Dorothy; brothers, Frank and John ; two sisters and numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A gravside service was conducted on Friday, April 2nd, at Tipton-Pixley  Cemetery, Tipton, California.

NOBLETT, MARY E. 9 December 1909 - 27 March 1999
MARY ESTHER NOBLETT, 89, of Ceres, died Saturday evening, March 27th at her home.
Mrs. Noblett, whose maiden name was BUTLER, was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Santa Cruz from 1938-1952 and then moved to Modesto. During this period she was known as Esther ALBRIGHT.
She is survived by her brothers, Jess and Sam; her daughter Lillian and Catherine. She is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She has several nieces and nephews. All loved her dearly and also loved her great "cookie" baking skills.She was a member of the Church of the First Born in Denair.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 3, 1999 at Lakewood Memorial Chapel, Hughson, California.

FOSTER, DARRELL J. SR. 10 June 1940 - 31 March 1999
DARRELL J. FOSTER SR., 58, of Ceres, died Wednesday, March 31st, at Modesto, California.
Mr. Foster was a native of PAULS VALLEY, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Ceres five years and previously lived in Livingston five years and Turlock 27 years. He was a Navy veteran.
He is survived by his son, Darrell; parents, Jack and Ala Burleson and two grandchildren.
Private inurnment services have been held.

WALMSLEY, EUNYBELL 11 Dec 1920 - 1 April 1999
EUNYBELL WALMSLEY, 78 of Oakdale, died Thursday, April 1st, 1999 at Modesto.
Mrs. Walmsley was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Oakdale three years.
She is survived by her husband, Lyle; children, Susan , Harry and Tom ; sisters, Oneta and Pearl ; and 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted Monday, April 5th, at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

MORRIS, FRANCIS G. 29 October 1918 - 29 March 1999
FRANCIS GORDON MORRIS, 80, of Jamestown, died March 29th, 1999 Sonora, California.
Mr. Morris was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Jamestown 30 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Connie ; stepchildren, Howard and Doris ; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held at noon May 2nd at the Calaveras Mineral and Gem Club in Angels Camp.

SANDERS, CLYDE R. 27 December 1910 - 3 April 1999
CLYDE RAYMOND SANDERS, longtime Modesto businessman, died Saturday, April 3rd, 1999. He was 88 years old.
Mr. Sanders was born 27 December 1910 in PHILLIPS, OKLAHOMA, and lived in Modesto for 77 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 675.
He is survived by his wife, Mable ; children, Perry, Clyde, Patricia and Carolyn; brothers, Hershel and Merrill; and nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral Service was conducted April 8th, 1999, at Lakewood Funeral Home, with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

SAVOIE, IRENE C. 22 March 1923 - 28 March 1999
IRENE C. SAVOIE, 76, of Ceres, died Sunday, March 28, 1999 at Modesto, California
Mrs. Savoie was a native of CUSHING, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Ceres 39 years.
She is survived by her husband, Warren A; daughter, Linda ; brother, W. D. Camp ; sister, Norene ; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A graveside service was conducted Thursday, April 1st, at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

WHITMORE, ALMA 6 January 1905 - 27 March 1999
ALMA WHITMORE, 94, longtime Modesto City Schools teacher who became a Peace Corps volunteer in her 60s, died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in her Modesto home.
Mrs. Whitmore was born 6 January 1905 in FAY, OKLAHOMA, and lived in Modesto for more than 80 years. She was active in the First United Methodist Church of Modesto.
Alma and Chet Whitmore were married for 62 years before his death in 1997. Briggsmore Avenue in Modesto is named for the Whitmore and Briggs families.
She is survived by her children, Margaret, Edward and Charles; sister, Elsie; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was conducted at First United Methodist Church of Modesto.

WINBORN, TREBA L. 2 January 1913 - 10 March 1999
TREBA LOUISE WINBORN, 86, of Modesto, died Wednesday, March 10th.
Mrs. Winborn was a native of EL RENO, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto four years.
She is survived by her children, Treba and Corinna; stepson, Frank and four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several great-stepgrandchildren.
Private inurnment services have been held.

MARTIN, PAULINE A. B. 14 January 1933 - 12 March 1999
PAULINE ANNA BELLE "PENNY" MARTIN, 66, of Turlock, died Friday, March 12.
Mrs. Martin was a native of PRYOR, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Turlock 46 years. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
She is survived by her children, Connie, Bobbi A. and Larry D.; brother, Joe Kennedy ; sisters, Barbara and Wanda and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was conducted at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, with private burial services at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, California.

WELCH, PAULINE 12 June 1929 - 14 March 1999
PAULINE WELCH, 69, of Ceres, died Sunday, March 14th, Modesto, California.
Mrs. Welch was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Ceres 10 years. She attended Valley Christian Center, Modesto.
She is survived by her husband, Claude; children, Sandra, Tracye, and Jeffrey ; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service was conducted at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin and Downs, followed by burial at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

HASCH, INA I. 9 May 1915 - 12 March 1999
INA IRENE HASCH, 83, of Oakdale, died Friday, March 12, at Modesto.
Miss Hasch was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Oakdale for 20 years.
She is survived by her brother Paul and Dale Lewis .
A Graveside Service was conducted at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Oakdale, California.

RAINEY, LOUIS 17 June 1914 - 15 March 1999
LOUIS RAINEY, 84, of Modesto, died Monday, March 15, at his home.Mr. Rainey was a native of BYARS, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto 47 years. He attended Free Will Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene; children, Gloria and Don; brother, Jack; and four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs, followed by burial at Lakewoof Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

WILSON, BETTY A. 4 April 1935 - 12 March 1999
BETTY A. WILSON, 63, of Atwater, died Friday, March 12, at Merced, California.
Mrs. Wilson was a native of McALESTER, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Atwater 29 years, and previously in Modesto. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Atwater, California.
She is survived by her husband, Vaughn; children, Denise and Curt A.; brother, Frank Bernhardt; sisters, Margaret , Frieda , and T. J. ; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service has been held.

BURNS, NORA E. 18 November 1919 - 16 March 1999
NORA ELLEN BURNS, 79. of Escalon, died Tuesday, March 16th, at Modesto, California.
Mrs. Burns was a native of WELTY, OKLAHOMA. She had lived in Escalon since 1994, and previously lived in Modesto 44 years.
She is survived by her brother, Carl Smith; and sister, Audrey.
Funeral arrangements were private.

TOLLISON, ELVA 11 August 1925 - 16 March 1999
ELVA "GUMMIE" TOLLISON, 73, of Manteca, died Tuesday, March 16th at Modesto, California.
Mrs. Tollison was a native of DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Manteca 14 years and previously lived in Gilroy, California for 43 years.
She is survived by her children, Alvin , Ron , Marian , George and Vernon ; brother, Budah Christopher ; sisters, Connie, Lucille and Arzada ; and 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Burial services have been held.

LANE, VIRGIL E. 1 December 1920 - 17 March 1999
VIRGIL EUGENE LANE, 78, of Ceres, died Wednesday, March 17, at Turlock, California.
Mr. Lane was a native of CUSHING, OKLAHOMA. He had lived in Ceres since1981 and previously lived in Turlock seven years. He attended Northridge Assembly of God.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadine; children, Pat, Gary , Thea, Mickey and Vickie ; and 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted, followed by burial at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, California.

FERRELL, CHARLES 17 April 1936 - 24 March 1999
CHARLES FERRELL, 62, of Empire, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 , at his home.
Mr. Ferrell was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Empire 45 years. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1953 to 1961. He was in the Army Reserve and National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Joanne Digby; son, Carlon; stepchildren, Don, Kathy, Mary and John; brother, Duane ; sisters, Mattie and Alice; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services have been held.

RENNELS, MAREAH 21 February 1918- 24 March 1999
MAREAH RENNELS, 81, of Modesto, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at Gridley, California.
Mrs. Rennels was a native of INDIANOLA, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto 45 years.
She is survived by her brother, G. W. Rennels; and sister, Betty.
A graveside service was held, followed by burial at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

WRIGHT, RAYMOND J. 29 July 1925 - 23 March 1999
RAYMOND JUNIOR "JIM" WRIGHT, 73, of Copperopolis, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at Palo Alto, California.
Mr. Wright was a native of HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Copperopolis 28 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by children, Brian, Kevin, and brother, Troy; sisters, Teresa, Betty Joand Barbara; and three grandchildren.
Inurnment was at Copperopolis Cemetery, Copperopolis, California.

HOPTON, NINA P. 21 September 1914 - 7 April 1999
NINA PEARL HOPTON, 84, of Ceres, died Wednesday, April 7th, at Modesto. Mrs. Hopton was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Stanislaus County 42 years.
She is survived by her husband, John ; daughter, Carlene; step-children, Pam and Terry; sisters, Faye and Erma ; 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral and Burial Services here held on Monday, April 12th, at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

BAILEY, ANN S. 26 July 1930 - 19 February 1999
ANN SUTHARD BAILEY, 68, of Modesto, died Friday, February 19th, at Modesto.
Mrs. Bailey was a native of NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto 37 years. She attended church at the Salvation Army.
She is survived by her children, Larry and Shirley,; and five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Burial was in NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA.

EISENHOWER, ELIZABETH L. 9 June 1919 - 21 February 1999
ELIZABETH LOUISE EISENHOWER, 79, of Modesto, died Sunday, February 21, at Modesto.
Mrs. Eisenhower was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto 43 years. She was a member of the Southern
Baptist Church, Empire.
She is survived by her children, Kirk and Edward ; and nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were held at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

SANDOVAL, JEWELL 23 October 1913 - 20 February 1999
JEWELL SANDOVAL, 85, of Los Banos, died Saturday, February 20, at Modesto, California.
Mrs. Sandoval was a native of COWETA, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Los Banos 38 years and previously lived in Dos Palos. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Luciano; children, Lavonne , Joyce , Larry Peters, Gary , and Jerry ; and 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Burial was at the Los Banos District Cemetery, Los Banos, California.

FAULKNER, ALBERT 5 February 1908 - 24 February 1999

ALBERT FAULKNER, 91, of Gustine, died Wednesday, February 24, at Turlock.
Mr. Faulkner was a native of SULPHER, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Gustine many years. He was an Army veteran and belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Gustine.
He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy; brother, Gentry, and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial was at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, California.

RAMSEY, ROBERT L. 25 March 1941 - 26 February 1999
ROBERT LEE RAMSEY, 57, of Modesto, died Sunday, February 26, at Modesto.
Mr. Ramsey was a native of McCLOUD, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto since 1941. He was a member of Richland Faith Church, Ceres.
He is survived by his children, Robert, Pete, Jack and Tamera ; his mother, Mreata ; brothers Carl E. and Jack ;sisters, Loretta and Connie; and 10 grandchildren.
A graveside service and burial were held at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

WEDGE, BILLY J. 27 January 1936 - 1 March 1999
BILLY DEAN WEDGE, 63, of WISTER, OKLAHOMA, died Monday, March 1, at Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Mr. Wedge was a native of HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Oklahoma two years, Arkansas 15 years and Modesto 27 years. He was a member of the Methodist church in POTEAU, OKLAHOMA. He served in the Air Force 18 years.
He is survived by his wife, Billie; children, James, Steven and Janice; his mother, Clara; sisters, Wanda, Nelma and Linda; and five grandchildren.
Evans and Miller Funeral Home of POTEAU, OKLAHOMA were in charge of final arrangements.

LOONEY, ROY 11 March 1945 - 20 March 1999

ROY LOONEY, 54, of Denair, died Saturday, March 20, at Modesto.
Mr. Looney was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Denair 49 years.
He is survived by his wife, Theda; mother, Iola; sisters, Margaret, LaNita, and Neva.
A graveside service was conducted at Ceres Cemetery on Tuesday, March 22nd.

GRIGSBY, BILLY W. 8 May 1931 - 21 March 1999
BILLY WAYNE GRIGSBY, 67, of Modesto, died Sunday, March 21, at his home.
Mr. Grigsby was a native of HERRING, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto since 1947.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda; stepchildren, Jeff, Kevin and Douglas, Tamra, Tonya; sisters, Earlene and Jean; and two grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and five step-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California on Thursday, March 25.

HIGH, IDA M. 10 April 1921 - 19 March 1999

IDA MAE HIGH, 77, of Delhi, died Friday, March 19, at Turlock.
Mrs. High was a native of GIDEON, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Delhi 36 years.
She is survived by her children, Helen, Howard and Bob; sister, Lola, and nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted on Wednesday, March 24th, at Turlock Memorial Park.

PADGETT, R. E. 28 August 1917 - 21 March 1999

R. E. PADGETT, 81, of Modesto, died Sunday, March 21.
Mrs. Padgett was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto since 1961. She was a member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene and Order of Eastern Star, Ceres Chapter.
She is survived by her husband, Walter; son, Wally; sisters, Jeanne and Eva; and three grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, on March 26.

WHIPKEY, RAMONA R. 19 March 1935 - 17 March 1999
RAMONA RUTH WHIPKEY, 63, of Modesto, died Wednesday, March 17.
Mrs. Whipkey was a native of OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto 49 years.
She is survived by her husband, David E.; children, Michael, Angela and Pamela ; parents, Raymond and Ruth McDaniel ; brother, Delbert ; and sisters, Brendaand Gail.
Burial was at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, California on March 23.

WINKLE, HERSHELL 8 May 1919 - 19 March 1999
HERSHELL WINKLE, 79, of Ceres, died Friday, March 19, at Modesto.
Mr. Winkle was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Ceres 61 years. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children, Johnny and Debbie; brother, William; sister, Doris; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at First Missionary Baptist Church on March 23.

PHILPOTT, VIRGINIA M. 18 January 1907 - 18 Feb 1999

VIRGINIA M. PHILPOTT, 92, of Tracy, died Thursday, February 28.
Mrs. Philpott was a native of PARK HILL, OKLAHOMA. She had lived in Tracy since 1944. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her children, Jack, John and Ben; and nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A funeral service was held on Monday, February 23, with burial following at Tracy Public Cemetery, Tracy, California.

ASHLOCK, DONNIE R. 6 February1940 - 18 February1999
DONNIE RAY ASHLOCK, 59, of Modesto, died Thursday, February 18.
Mr. Ashlock was a native of RUSH SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto 17 years. He belonged to Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, Delhi.
He is survived by his wife, Karol; children, Jeremy, Jennifer, Shelly and Laura; brothers, Tommy, Lawrence, Ronald and Larry; a sister, Shirley; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, February 25, at Cornerstone Full  Gospel Church, Delhi, California.

JONES, TREVA M. 14 May 1913 - 20 February 1999
TREVA MAYE JONES, 85, of Oakdale, died Saturday, February 20, at her home.
Mrs. Jones was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Oakdale for 51 years.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her children, Shirley, Stella , Paul and Wanda Lou; brothers, Clifford and Gerald Gosnell; and 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 24, at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, with burial following at Oakdale Memorial Park.

BLAIR, ARLIS B. 13 November 1932 - 20 April 1999
ARLIS BURL BLAIR, 66, of Turlock, died Tuesday, April 20, at Modesto.
Mr. Blair was a native of HOMINY, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Turlock 29 years.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes; children, Sunny , Lindsay, and Randy ; brothers, Floyd and Bill ; sisters, Ann, Daisy and Oleta; and eight grandchildren and four great-grand-children.
A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, April 23, at Allen Mortuary, Turlock. Private burial services.

WELTZHEIMER, GARY G. 21 January 1942 - 18 April 1999
GARY GLENN WELTZHEIMER, 57, of Sonora, died Sunday, April 18, at , Modesto, California.
Mr. Weltzheimer was a native of OKLAHOMA CITY. He lived in Sonora 22 years. He was a Marine Corps
veteran, serving from 1960 to 1965,
He is survived by his wife, Terri; children, Cindy and Debbie; mother, Liz ; brother, Gerald ; and four grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted on Thursday, April 22 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, with burial following at Mountain Shadow Cemetery.

ALEXANDER, LaVELLE R. 19 April 1945 - 19 April 1999
LaVELLE RUTH ALEXANDER, 54, of Modesto, died Monday, April 19, at her home.
Mrs. Alexander was a native of OKLAHOMA CITY. She lived in Modesto 25 years. She was a member of Modesto Covenant Church.
She is survived by her husband, Leland; children, Allyson, and Matthew; brothers, Ronn, Tom and Lowell; and one grandchild.
A memorial service was conducted on Thursday, April 22, at Modesto Covenant Church, with private burial services following at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

CAGLE, ROBERT J. R. 18 January 1938 - 20 April 1999
ROBERT J. R. CAGLE, 61, of Ceres, died Tuesday, April 20 at Modesto.
Mr. Cagle was a native of PICHER, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Ceres two years, and previously lived in Modesto 54 years. He was an Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Danny, Jeff and Ginger; sisters, Pat , Shirley, Jean and Donnia; and four grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24th, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Hughson, with burial following at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

LOWE, EVELYN L. 1 May 1933 - 19 April 1999
EVELYN LEE LOWE, 65, of Delhi, died Monday, April 19th, at Turlock, California.
Mrs. Lowe was a native of Modesto. She had lived in Delhi since 1988 and previously lived in Arkansas several years, Hughson many years, and Denair a few years. Although a native Californian, Mrs. Lowe had extensive connections with members of her husband's family, the Lowe Family, which came from WASHITA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA,  and settled in the great Central Valley of California.

DAVIS, LESTER R. 13 June 1914 - 2 March 1999
LESTER R. DAVIS, 84, of Albany, Oregon, died March 2nd, 1999 at his home.
Mr. Davis was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Albany three years and previously in Ceres, Stanislaus County, from 1954 to 1874. He managed a mobile home park. Also, he taught welding at a community college, and worked as a welder on Shasta Dam and the Hetch Hetchy water project.
He worked in the Alameda Naval Shipyard during World War II. And he had worked mines in Death Valley and the Mother Lode for the U. S. Forest Service.
He was a member and elder of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by his children, Donna Barnard of Albany, Dianne Tanner and Darlene Warner; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service was conducted at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Albany, Oregon.

PARKER, BILLY L. 10 November 1932 -19 March 1999
BILLY LEE PARKER, 66, of Modesto, died Friday, March 19th, 1999.
Mr. Parker was a native of WEBBERS FALLS, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto 50 years. He was a roofing contractor; he owned Modesto Roofing. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Elaine Parker; brother, James R. Parker; and sisters, Mary Rider and Joyce Hogan.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 27th, 1999.

TIPPS, CARL R. 10 October1913 - 21 March 1999
CARL RUSSELL TIPPS, 85, of Modesto, died Sunday, March 21st, 1999, at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital.
Mr. Tipps was a native of LOCO, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto two years and previously lived in Riverbank 37 years. He was a boilerman for Carnation Company. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his step-daughter, Lilly Geib; sisters, Hazel Cornel and Christine Black; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Friday, March 26th, 1999.

COONCE, RAY W. 17 November 1921 - 24 April 1999
RAY WILBUR COONCE, 77, of Modesto, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, at his home. Mr. Coonce was a native of BRISTOW, OKLAHOMA. He had lived in Modesto since 1983. He had retired after a 15-year career as a heavy equipment operator for E. L. Yeager Construction, and was a member of the Operation Engineers Local in Pasadena.
He is suvived by his children, Wilbert Coonce of Phelan, Lois Pahia, Glenda Coonce, Randy Coonce and David Vernon of; brothers, Harrell Coonce of Ceres, Orville Coonce of Modesto and Martin Coonce; sisters, Lenora Dayton, Lorene McMillen and Florene Busby; and 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on April 28th, 1999, at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, and burial was at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, California.

HIMENEZ, EVELYN M. 2 January 1919 - 25 April 1999
EVELYN MAMIE HIMENEZ, 80, of Salida, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.
Mrs. Himenez was a native of OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. She had lived in Salida since 1985. She was an executive housekeeper at Doctors Hospital, San Leandro, for 14 years.
She is survived by her husband, Frank W. Himenez; children, Edwin Frith and Danny Himenez; sister, Delores Moses; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Services were private.

SANDERS, CLYDE R. 27 December 1910 - 3 April 1999
Longtime Modesto Businessman CLYDE RAYMOND SANDERS, 88, died Saturday, April 3rd, 1999 at Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Sanders was co-owner of Sanders Brothers Trucking for 45 years. Mr. Sanders was born December 27th, 1910 in PHILLIPS, OKLAHOMA, and lived in Modesto 77 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 675.
He is survived by his wife, Mable Sanders; children, Perry Sanders, Clyde Sanders Jr., and Patricia Kelch, and Carolyn Mueller; brothers, Hershel Sanders and Merrill Sanders; and nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral and Burial Services were conducted at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California,

WHITMORE, ALMA 6 June 1905 - 27 March 1999
Longtime Modesto City Schools teacher ALMA WHITMORE, who became a Peace Corps volunteer in her 60s, died Saturday, March 27th, 1999, at her Modesto home. She was 94 years old. Mrs. Whitmore was a Modesto teacher for some 25 years. More than 24 of those were spent teaching students with physical or mental disabilities. After retiring in 1970, Mrs. Whitmore and her family moved to South America for a Peace Corps assignment. There, her husband, Chet, taught dairy farming and she taught English and home economics. Both in their 60s at the time, the couple spent two years in Venezuela. "They just all of a sudden came home and said, "We're going to Venezuela for the Peace Corps,'" said their daughter, Margaret Bland. After leaving the Peace Corps, Mrs. Whitmore and her husband travelel frequently....from Alaska to China.
She was born January 6, 1905, in FAY, OKLAHOMA, and lived in Modesto for more than 80 years. She was active in First United Methodist Church. "She was always nice to everyone," Bland said. "If she wasn't smiling, there was something wrong." Alma and Chet Whitmore were married for 62 years before his death in 1997. Briggsmore Avenue is named for the Whitmore and Briggs families.
She is survived by her children, Margaret Bland and Edward Whitmore and Charles Whitmore; sister, Elsie Lovejoy; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was conducted on Thursday, April 1st, at the First United Methodist Church, Modesto, California.

WELCH, PAULINE 12 June 1929 - 14 March 1999
PAULINE WELCH, 69, of Ceres, died Sunday, March 14th, 1999, at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto. Mrs. Welch was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Ceres 10 years. She was a beautician 10 years. She attended Valley Christian Center, Modesto.
She is survived by her husband, Claude Welch; children, Sandra Burke, Tracye FitzSimmons and Jeffrey Welch of; and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service was held March 18, 1999, at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin and Downs, with burial following at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

HASCH, INA I. 9 May 1915 - 12 March 1999
INA IRENE HASCH, 83, of Oakdale, died Friday, March 12, 1999 at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto, California.
Miss Hasch was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Oakdale 20 years. She was a cook for 40 years.
She is survived by her brothers, Paul Lewis and Dale Lewis.
A graveside service was conducted on Thursday, March 18th, 1999, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Oakdale, California.

WILSON, BETTY A. 4 April 1935 - 12 March 1999
BETTY A. WILSON, 63, of Atwater, died Friday, March 12th, 1999, at Mercy Hospital, Merced California. Mrs. Wilson was a native of McALESTER, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Atwater 29 years and previously in Modesto. She was a homemaker. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Atwater, California.
She is survived by her husband, Vaughn Wilson; children, Denise Vineyard and Curt A. Wilson; brother, Frank Bernhardt;  sisters, Margaret Deckard, Frieda Bennett and T. J. Baughman; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at the United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 18th, 1999.

WINBORN, TREBA L. 2 January 1913 - 10 March 1999

TREBA LOUISE WINBORN, 86, of Modesto, died Wednesday, March 10th,1999, at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto, California. Mrs. Winborn was a native of EL RENO, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto four years. She was a waitress.
She is survived by her children, Treba Bell and Corinna Winborn; stepson, Frank Winborn, and four grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several great-stepgrandchildren.  Inurnment was private.

FERRELL, CHARLES 17 April 1936 - 24 March 1999

CHARLES FERRELL, 62, of Empire, died Wednesday, March 24th, 1999, at his home. Mr. Ferrell was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Empire 45 years. He was a  supervising custodian with Modesto City Schools. He was a graduate of  Modesto High School. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1953 to 1961.  He  was in the Army Reserve and National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Joanne Digby Ferrell of Empire; son Carlon Patrick Ferrell; stepchildren, Don, Kathy, Mary and John, all; brother, Duane Harding; sisters, Mattie Froman, and Alice Long; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin and Downs, Modesto, on Tuesday, April 2nd, 1999.

BURNS, NORA E. 18 November 1919 - 16 March 1999
NORA ELLEN BURNS, 79, of Escalon, died Tuesday, March 16th, 1999, at Vintage Faire Convalescent Hospital, Modesto, California. Mrs. Burns was a native of WELTY, OKLAHOMA. She had lived in Escalon since 1994, and previously lived in Modesto 44 years. She had retired after a 30-year career with Hartfield's Department Store; she was a saleswoman.
She is survived by her brother, Carl Smith; and sister, Audrey Boehme.
Burial Services were private.

TOLLISON, ELVA 11 August 1925 - 16 March 1999
ELVA 'GUMMIE' TOLLISON, 73, of Manteca, died Tuesday, March 16th, 1999, at Doctors Hospital.
Mrs. Tollison was a native of DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Manteca 14 years, and previously lived in Gilroy 43 years.
She is survived by her children, Alvin Tollison of Wilton, Ron Tollison, Marian Bell, George Tollison, and Vernon  Tollison; brothers Budah Christopher; sisters Connie Tollison and Lucille Tollison, both of Modesto and Arzada Tollison of Gilroy; and 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted on Monday, March 22, 1999.

LANE, VIRGIL E. 1 December 1920 - 17 March 1999
VIRGIL EUGENE LANE, 78, of Ceres, died Wednesday, March 17th, 1999, at Emmanuel Medical Center, Turlock, California. Mr. Lane was a native of CUSHING, OKLAHOMA. He had lived in Ceres since 1981 and previously lived in Turlock seven years. He was a mechanic for Rockwell International. He attended Northridge Assembly of God.
He is survived by his wife, Bernardine Louise Lane; children, Pat Gibson, Gary Lane, Thea Lane, Mickey Malcolm, and Vickie McGilvry; and 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral was conducted on Tuesday, March 23rd, 1999, with burial following afterwards at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, California.

JORDAN, BERTHA R. 26 September 1912 - 23 March 1999
BERTHA RUBY JORDAN, 86, of Modesto, fied Tuesday, March 23rd, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Jordan was a native of HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA. She had lived in Modesto since 1937. She had retired after a 25-year career as a cannery worker for Tillie Lewis Foods. She was a member of Airport Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her children, Bob Jordan of Reno, David Jordan and Linda Holt; brother Charles Ison; and eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. A funeral was conducted at the Airport Assembly of God Church on Friday, March 26, 1999, followed by burial at Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto, California.

WRIGHT, RAYMOND J. 24 July 1925 - 23 March 1999
RAYMOND JUNIOR "JIM" WRIGHT, 73, of Copperpolis, died Tuesday, March 23rd, 1999, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, Palo Alto, California. Mr. Wright was a native of HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Copperopolis 28 years. He was a roofing contractor for 45 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his fiancee, Ada Mae Rowell; children, Brian Michael Wright, Kevin Matthew Wright, and Suzette Conicoras; brother, Troy Wright; sisters, Teresa Monroe of OKLAHOMA, Betty Jo Haggard, OKLAHOMA, and Barbara Phifer of Pittsburg, Kansas; and three grandchildren.
Private inurnment services have been held at Copperopolis Cemetery, Copperopolis, California.

RENNELS, MAREAH 21 February 1918 - 24 March 1999
MAREAH RENNELS, 81, of Modesto, died Wednesday, March 24th, 1999, at Valley Oaks Health Care, Gridley. Mrs. Rennels was a native of INDIANOLA, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto 45 years. She was an assembly line worker for Hershey Chocolate, Oakdale, for 20 years.
She is survived by her brother, G. W. Rennels, and sister, Betty Mayer.
A graveside service was conducted on Saturday, March 27, 1999, at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

SAVOIE, IRENE C. 22 March 1923 - 28 March 1999
IRENE C. SAVOIE, 76, of Ceres, died Sunday, March 28th, 1999, at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, California. Mrs. Savoie was a native of CUSHING, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Ceres 39 years. She was a soap packer for Lever Bros. Company for 25 years.
She is survived by her husband, Warren A. "Al" Savoie; daughter, Linda Carr; brother, W. D. Camp; sister, Norene McDonald; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A graveside service was conducted at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughscon, California on Thursday, April 1st, 1999.

AREIAS, VENITA G. 19 January 1933 - 5 March 1999
VENITA G. AREIAS, 66, of Newman, died Friday, March 5th, 1999, at Emanual Medical Center, Turlock, California. Mrs. Areias was a native of Alpena, Arkansas. She lived in Newman 25 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the 50-Plus Club and Gustine Senior Citizens. She was a member of UPEC, Gustine. She was a past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion auxiliaries.
She is survived by Her husband, Anthony Areias; children, Faron Knowles, Deborah Osborne, Shanee Bento and Amelia Aguiar, Rebecca Schmidt and Pamela Gibbs; stepchildren, Terry Reis and Ricky Areias; brothers Joey York, Joel York, Grover York and Franklin York of OKLAHOMA; sisters Joanna Lawrence, Faye Ward of OKLAHOMA; and Virginia York; and 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral was conducted on Wednesday, March 9th, 1999, at Westside Christian Center, Gustine, with burial following at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, California.

HINES, OPHIA M. 21 July 1919 - 5 March 1999
OPHIA M. HINES, 79, of Riverbank, died Friday, March 5th, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto, California. Mrs. Hines was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Riverbank 54 years. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her caregiver, Shelly Calhoren; children, Mildren Faubion and Arleen Cooper, Charlotte Brignolo, and Paula Downs; brother, Emit Collier; sisters, Edna Easley, and Mildred Walls; and 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A funeral was conducted at the Riverbank Memorial Chapel, Riverbank, California on March 10th, 1999. Burial services were held at Burwood Cemetery, Escalon, California.

SMITH, LORENE 31 August 1910 - 5 March 1999
LORENE SMITH, 88, of Modesto, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at her home. Mrs. Smith was a native of OKLAHOMA. She had lived in Modesto since 1944. She was a line worked for Patterson Frozen Foods. She attended the Four-Square Church.
She is survived by her children, Gladys Barnes and Clarine Francis, James Barnes and Richard Barnes; and 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral was conducted at Allen Mortuary, Turlock, California on Monday, March 8th, 1999, with burial at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, California.

ELLIOTT, JUDY C. 5 July 1951 - 23 April 1999
JUDY C. ELLIOTT, 47, of Delhi, died Friday, April 23, in her home.Mrs. Elliott was a native of Merced. She lived in Delhi 47 years. She was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Elliott; children, Michael Elliott and Rebecca Glenn; brother, Randy Vannest; sisters, Lou Tennison, Beverly Pace, June Lofton , and Jenny Davenport; and four grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at noon Tuesday, April 27, at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, California. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park,Hughson.

McDANIEL, PHILLIP 25 July 1939 - 23 April 1999
PHILLIP Mc DANIEL, 59, of Modesto, died Friday, April 23, at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, California.
Mr. McDaniel was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto 50 years. He was a laboratory manager.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon McDaniel; children, Rhonda Sharp, Mike , Jackie and Tiny Frederick; brothers, Jerry McDaniel, Don McDaniel and Dave McDaniel ; sister, Pat Anson; and 13 grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, April 28, at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, Modesto. Burial will be at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, California.

FAULKNER, MARZEE D. 6 March 1926 - 24 April 1999
MARZEE DODSON FAULKNER, 73, of Crows Landing, died Saturday, April 24, at San Luis Convalescent Hospital, Newman. Mrs. Faulkner was a native of HOWE, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Crows Landing 47 years. She was a grocery clerk at Plaza Grocery, Patterson.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Faulkner of Crows Landing; children, Joe Dodson and Jane Perry; brother, John Hickman Jr.; sister, Florence Coleman; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, April 28, at Hills-Ferry Cemetery, Newman, California.

BAILEY, WILLIAM H. 10 August 1933 - 19 April 1999
WILLIAM HENRY BAILEY, 65, of Ceres, died Monday at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.
Mr. Bailey was a native of CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. He was raised in Ceres and returned to the Central Valley in 1969. He owned and operated Bailey's Plastering, Turlock. He was a bull rider on the rodeo circuit; he belonged to the California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1955.
He is survived by his wife, Murel Bailey; children, Luke Bailey, Billie Oliveira, Mark Bailey, Mary Bailey, Matthew Bailey, and Patsy Jenkins; brothers, Bobby Bailey, Donnie Renfrow, Ray Bailey and Lee Bailey Jr.; sisters, Virginia Potter and Shirley Vandenberg; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, California.

LEROY AND ERIA THOMPSON DIE ONE DAY APART -
Husband and wife LEROY AND ERIA THOMPSON died a day apart at different convalescent homes in Modesto.
Mrs. Thompson was 90 when she died Thursday, April 14, 1999 at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital. Mr. Thompson was 91 when he died Friday, April 15, 1999 at Hy-Lond Convalescent Hospital.
ERIA LIDA THOMPSON was born June 3, 1908, in TUTTLE, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Stanislaus County 55 years. LEROY ALFRED THOMPSON was born May 29, 1918. He lived in Stanislaus County 30 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
They are survived by Mrs. Thompson's children, Norma Darnell, Edna Whitfield and Maxine Baker; and 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson also is survived by her sister, Larkin Tucker of Arkansas.
A joint funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, April 20th, at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, California, followed by burial at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

BRINSON, TROY C. 25 April 1918 - 15 April 1999
TROY CLIFTON BRINSON, 80, of Modesto, died Thursday, April 15, at Doctors Medical Center. Mr. Brinson was a native of SPARKS, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto six years, in Idaho many years, and in Fair Oaks, California for 62 years. He was an electrician for 60 years; he worked mainly for Wismer & Becker, Sacramento. He was a member of the Foursquare Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his children, Theron Brinson and Michael Brinson; sister, Bertha Chester; caregiver, Katherine Polich of Modesto; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted on Monday, April 19 at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto. A graveside service and burial were held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Wednesday, April 21.

PETZ, LAURA G. 30 November 1924 - 27 February 1999
LAURA G. PETZ, 74, of Oakdale, died Saturday, February 27, at her home. Mrs. Petz was a native of ALEX, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Stanislaus County 52 years. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, John Edwards; four brothers; and five sisters.
Private graveside services and burial were conducted at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

SHIRLEY, DAIN V. 10 February 1918 - 28 February, 1999
DAIN V. SHIRLEY, 81, of Modesto, died Sunday, February 28, at Evergreen Rehabilitation Care Center, Modesto, California.
Mr. Shirley was a native of GRANITE, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto 23 years.  He was a mechanical engineer; he belonged to the Engineers Union.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Ann Shirley; children, Judy Richesin and Robert Shirley ; sister, Veichel Ferrill of Texas; and eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted on March 2nd at Ripon Cemetery, Ripon, California.

WADE, DOROTHY 1 November 1915 - 3 May 1999
DOROTHY WADE, 83, of Patterson, died Monday, May 3rd, 1999 at Mercy Hospital, Merced, California. Mrs. Wade was a native of POTEAU, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Patterson 48 years. She was a nurse's aide at Del Puerto Hospital. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her children, Jeanie Schriver and Gary Wade; sister Leona Landrum; and nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 7th, at First Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman.

WRIGHT, BETTY L. 30 October 1928 - 2 May 1999
BETTY L. WRIGHT, 70, of Manteca, died Sunday, May 2nd, 1999, at Doctors Hospital, Modesto, California. Mrs. Wright was a native of OLUSTEE, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Manteca 20 years and previously lived in Tracy. She was a waitress at Cyndi's and the Tracy Inn. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Wright; brother, Lynn L. Jackson; sisters, Myrle Aston, Wilma Edwards and Ina da Costa; and six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 7th, 1999 at P. L. Fry and Son Chapel in Manteca. Private burial.

UNION ORGANIZER "TINY" TRAMMELL DIES AT 67
TRAMMELL, J. R. 15 October 1931 - 6 May 1999
J. R. "TINY" TRAMMELL, a former Teamsters union organizer and member of the Stanislaus County Board of Education, died Thursday night, May 6th, 1999, after a long illness. He was 67. Mr. Trammell served as a business agent for Teamsters Local 748 for 12 years in the 1960s and early 1970s. The union now represents nearly 14,000 members in Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin counties who work at 21 food-processing plants in the region. Solonia Jones, secretary-treasurer of the union, worked with Mr. Trammell during those years and recalled the concern he had for people. "He was a very pleasant, compassionate and hard-working man," she said. "He was a big man and you would have thought he would carry a big stick, but he was a gentle giant." Jones said Mr. Trammell was the consummate business agent, always putting workers first. She said he also was involved in the drive to organize farmworkers, and worked to establish equal employment opportunities for women and minorities. "He was like an encyclopedia when it came to this union," Jones said. "His death is truly a loss to this industry." Mr. Trammell also was well known for owning a popular downtown lounge, Tiny's Front Page. He ran the business for nine years. He also was involved in the motion picture industry for 25 years, operating Tiny Trammell's Studio Rentals. Mr. Trammell served two terms as president of the county Board of Education. He was a member of the United Way's Budget and Allocations Committee. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, La Grange. He also belong to E Clampus Vitus and organized the first Widows Ball in Knights Ferry.
Mr. Trammell was born October 15, 1931, in OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA, and moved to Modesto in 1942. He served in the Navy for four years and belonged to the Naval Minewarfare Association.
He is survived by his wife, Antoinette "Toni" Trammell; children, Mike Trammell, Shelley Trammell, Garry Trammell and Vicki Trammell; brother, Dwight Trammell; sisters, Betty Blagg and Marge Ewy; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

WILSON, MAMIE E. 16 August 1902 - 5 May 1999
MAMIE ETHEL WILSON, 96, of Modesto, died Wednesday, May 5th, 1999, at her home. Mrs. Wilson was a native of COLONY, OKLAHOMA. She had lived in Modesto since 1941. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
She is survived by her children, Wesley H. Wilson and Betty L. Proctor; and seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 10th, at Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres, California.

REEVES, LARRY W. 14 June 1946 - 6 May 1999
LARRY WAYNE REEVES, 52, of Ceres, died Thursday, May 6th, 1999 at his home. Mr. Reeves was a native of MARLOW, OKLAHOMA. He had lived in Ceres since 1996 and previously in Stockton 50 years. He was a 32-year employee of Pilkington Libbey-Owens-Ford; he worked in automotive trucking.
He is survived by his children, Joel Allen Reeves, Teresa Hall, and Larry Wayne Reeves Jr.; father, Raymond Ernest Reeves; brothers, Gerald Ray Reeves and David Kerry Reeves; sisters Paulette Frank, Janis King, and Mary Plaster and Donna Plaster; and four grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, May 12th, 1999, at Wallace-Martin Funeral Home, with burial at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, California.

RILEY, WINSTON L. 3 March 1925 - 5 May 1999
WINSTON LEE RILEY, 74, of Waterford, died Wednesday, May 5th, 1999, at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, California. Mr. Riley was a native of HOLDENVILLE, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Waterford 63 years. He was a re-builder for Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, for four years. He was an Army veteran of World War II; he belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5059, Turlock.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Riley; children, Vernon Lee Riley, and Carolyn Jean Rogers; sisters, Kim Binge and Irma Duty; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted Monday, May 10th, at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, Oakdale, with burial following at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

ORR, LOVEY F. 4 January 1918 - 21 April 1999
LOVEY FRANCES ORR, 81, of Modesto, died April 21st, 1999, at Evergreen Rehabilitation Care Center.
Mrs. Orr was a native of OKLAHOMA. She lived in Modesto 30 years and previously lived in Turlock many years. She sold real estate and was in partnership with her husband in Santa Cruz; in the 1950s and 1960s, she sold real estate in Merced. She was a 1936 graduate of Livingston High School. She served on the Ballico Elementary School Board of Trustees. She was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Livingston.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra D. Orr; a brother, Garland Lingerfelt; and a sister, DeLois Crawford.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, May 15th, at Delhi Community Presbyterian Church, Delhi, California.

DANIELS, MONROE 18 May 1932 - 10 May 1999
MONROE "M.D." DANIELS, 66, of Modesto, died Monday, May 10th, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Daniels was a native of CARBON, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto 48 years. He was an employee of E.&J. Gallo Winery for 41 years; he was a supervisor. He was an Army veteran, serving from 1954 to 1955; he was in heavy weapons infantry.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Daniels; children, Larry Daniels of OKLAHOMA, Gary Daniels and Connie Beerbower; brothers, Carl Walker and Donald Walker, and Jerry Walker; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, May 13th, at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

RICHISON, ROY M. 10 December 1909 - 7 May 1999
ROY MARVIN RICHISON, 89, of Stockton, died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Richison was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Stockton four years and previously lived in Tracy 50 years. He retired in 1975 after a 28-year career with Holly Sugar; he was an agricultural laborer and security officer. He was a member of Tracy Community Church, Tracy.
He is survived by his children, Naomi Kirkendall, Mildred Wright, Robert Richison, Roy Richison and Shiela Trujillo; two brothers; 10 half-brothers, and 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, May 12th, at Hotchkiss Mortuary, Tracy, followed by burial at Tracy Public Cemetery.

SNODGRASS, JERRY D. 15 August 1947 - 10 May 1999
JERRY DONN SNODGRASS, 51, of Turlock, died Monday, May 10th, 1999 at Dameron Hospital, Stockton, California. Mr. Snodgrass was a native of OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Turlock a few months and previously had lived in Ceres since 1995. He was a pastor of the Assembly of God Church for 20 years; his last church was Northridge Assembly of God Church, Ceres. Also, he was on the OKLAHOMA CITY police force for 6 1/2 years. And he worked in the pro shop at St. Stanislaus Golf Course, Modesto. He was an Air Force veteran, serving from 1965 to 1968.
He is survived by his wife, Shelley Snodgrass; children, Sara Snodgrass and Joshua Snodgrass; and brothers, George Snodgrass OKLAHOMA and Wayne Snodgrass of OKLAHOMA.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 14th, at Neighborhood Church, Modesto. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

STARK, GLENDA G. 22 April 1943 - 6 May 1999
GLENDA GAY STARK, 56, of Jamestown, died Thursday, May 6th, 1999 at her home. Mrs. Stark was a native of HOLLIS, OKLAHOMA. She lived in Jamestown 16 years. She was a bartender for 20 years, including many years at Mountain Springs Country Club.
She is survived by her children, Steven Nelms, Ralenda Nelms and Malissa Rae; mother, Viola Himes, OKLAHOMA; brothers, Bud Gregory and G. Gregory; sisters, Brenda Fay Northweather of OKLAHOMA, and Linda Kay Davis of OKLAHOMA; and three grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13th, at Christian Heights Assembly of God Church, Sonora. Burial will follow at Mountain Shadow Cemetery, Sonora, California,

CANTRELL, LEROY M. 19 July 1923 - 10 May 1999
LEROY MARION CANTRELL, a teacher and coach at Hilmar High School for 30 years, died Monday at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. He was 75. He retired from teaching in 1984. Then, in 1989, he moved to Tucson and served as a missionary for the Southern Baptist Church. He was an active member of the church for more than 40 years.
He lived in Hilmar more than 30 years, and started his teacher career there in 1954. "When I say Lee was a coach, he was THE coach. He coached football, basketball, baseball, golf, everything," said Doug Boehme, a retired teacher and principal of Hilmar Middle School. "Beyond that, he was my next-door neighbor and a friend. He was a quietly impressive gentleman. When Lee spoke everyone listened, and he was very good with kids."
Leroy Marion Cantrell as born July 19, 1923, in BRISTOW, OKLAHOMA. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Cantrell is survived by his wife, Alice L. Cantrell, children, Jim Cantrell, Fran Blanton and Bill Cantrell, and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15th, at Sparks Gymnasium on Lander Avenue in Hilmar. The family will hold a private committal at North Hilmar Cemetery, Friday, May 14th.

DAVIS, LOYAL J. 5 April 1922 - 8 May 1999
LOYAL JAMES DAVIS, 77, of Riverbank, died Saturday, May 8th, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.
Mr. Davis was a native of HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Riverbank 35 years. He was a farmer with Henry Lester for 25 years.
He is survived by his children, Jerry Davis, Danny Davis, Donna Gause, Patsy Nicholson, and Cindy Davis, Don Davis, Roger Davis and Daryl Kasinger, and Evelyn Harris; step-children, Joe Decker, and Carolyn Miller and Betty Shockley; brother, Jack Davis; sisters, Gladys Ford, Sybil Kasinger, Shirley Spencer, Margie Boles and Betty Banks; and 19 grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 14th, at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, with burial following at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

EWING, GEORGE 25 January 1925 - 9 May 1999
GEORGE EWING, 74, of Sonora, died Sunday, May 9th, 1999, at his home.
Mr. Ewing was a native of Englewood, Colorado. He lived in Sonora 11 years, and previously lived in Columbia and BETHANY, OKLAHOMA. He was a San Francisco firefighter for 25 years. Then he was a fire investigator for Garnet Engineers for seven years and for Ex Port International, Irvine, for four years. He was an Air Force veteran, serving in the South Pacific.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ewing; children, Michael Ewing and Gary Ewing; two sisters; and one grandchild.
No services.

RAGSDALE, KENNETH 9 June 1928 - 10 May 1999
KENNETH "BUD" RAGSDALE, 70, of Pahrump, Nevada, died Monday, May 10th, 1999, in St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Henderson, Nevada. Mr. Ragsdale was a native of OKLAHOMA. He lived in Pahrump nine years, and previously lived in Ceres, California 30 years and Merced seven years. He was a carpet installer and owner of Modesto Carpet and Bud Ragsdale Floor Covering. He helped form the Caballeros Club, Modesto. He was a member of Keyes Assembly of God Church. He was an Army and Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. He was a boxer in the Army and continued as an amateur and professional boxer in the Merced area.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ragsdale; children, Pam Cayson, Kris Renshaw, and Lynn Hibdon and Kenny Sprouls; stepson, Barry Parris; brothers, Wayne Ragsdale and Don Ragsdale and Bill Ragsdale; sister, Elva Wiseman; and 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral was conducted Friday, May 14th, at Trinity Assembly of God Church, with interment at the Chief Tecopa Cemetery, Pahrump, Nevada.

OWENS, ALFRED L. 1 March 1918 - 12 May 1999
ALFRED LEE OWENS, 81, of Ceres, died Wednesday, May 12th, 1999, at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, California Mr. Owens was a native of OILTON, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Ceres 51 years. He was a carpenter for Stanislaus County for five years. He was a member of the Ceres Christian Church. He was an Army veteran, serving in 1945.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Owens; son, Travis Owens; brothers, Frank Owens of OKLAHOMA, and R. B. Owens of OKLAHOMA; sister, Agnes Brewer of OKLAHOMA, and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 18th, at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, California, with burial following at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

SCHABEL, ROBERT A. 29 November 1914 - 12 May 1999
ROBERT ALFORD SCHABEL, 84, of Modesto, died Wednesday, May 12th, 1999 at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto, California. Mr. Schabel was a native of OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. He lived in Modesto 41 years. He was a salesman for House of Carpets for 32 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Riverbank. He was an Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Ferrol Hillidge Schabel; children, Rebecca Neira and Judith Schabel-Loop; brother, Albert F. Schabel of OKLAHOMA; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 17th, at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, with burial following at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California.

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