Jackson Co. OK, Obits from the Altus Times, February 2001 Altus Times February 2001 Obituaries Ahrendsen Frances Wallace Ahrendsen, 82, Lone Wolf, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, in Altus. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Lone Wolf with Pastor Ruth Atterberry officiating. Burial will follow at the Lone Wolf Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home of Lone Wolf. Ahrendsen was born July 4, 1918, in Lone Wolf, to Roy William and Idell (Schofield) Wallace. She finished high school in Lone Wolf and after one year at Hobart Junior College, she entered Harris Methodist School of Nursing in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated and received her registered nursing degree in September of 1941. In September, 1942, she entered the University of Texas, but that school year was interrupted when she joined the Army Nurse Corp. She was assigned to the 127th General Hospital, sponsored by the University of Texas. She went with her hospital unit to England in March of 1944. The unit went into France before St. Lo fell. She was injured in May of 1945 by an enemy land mine. She was retired from the Army due to physical disabilities on Sept. 1, 1946. She was awarded two Battle Stars and a Purple Heart. She married William Ward (Mike) O'Farrell on Sept. 4, 1943. Their daughter, Nancy Frances, was born Feb. 26, 1948. She was the only child born to this union. Mike had a son, Walter, by a former marriage. He married Carolyn Lyons and they had four children, Michael, Terri, Patti and Micki. Her husband died April 21, 1967. She married Carl Ahrendsen, Sr., on July 4, 1971. While she was living in Washington, she was director of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and was also director of Deaconess School of Nursing. She held the office of Commander in the Military Order of the Purple Heart. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Ahrendsen was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Idell; her husband William Ward (Mike) O'Farrell; one brother, Lloyd William (Bud) Wallace and one sister Mary Edith (Wallace) Lazenby. Survivors include: her daughter, Nancy O'Farrell of Puyallup, Wash.; one sister, Jane (Wallace) Smitherman of Lone Wolf and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lone Wolf Library or Head Lice International Center for Education, 11302 164th St. E, Puyallup, Wash. 98374. Borders John Borders, Sr., 91, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Burr officiating. Interment will follow at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Family Worship Center in his memory. Borders was born Aug. 27, 1909, in Texas. On Nov. 24, 1929, in Fort Worth, Texas, he married Pauline Perkins. She preceded him in death on April 9, 1991. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. As a young man, he was a carrier for the Texas Star Telegram. He then served as country circulation manager for the Fort Worth Press. He later was manager of a beer distributorship for more than 20 years in Tarrant County. He founded the Wholesale Beer Distributor of Tarrant County and also served as its president. he was a member of the Lions, Elks, Masonic Lodge, and Sertoma Clubs. He was an avid golfer and was retired as an Aetna Life Insurance Agent. Survivors include: his son and daughter-in-law, John, Jr. and Debra Borders, Altus; five brothers and sisters, William "Peg" Borders, Mrs. Inez Croft, Mrs. Hazel White, Mrs. Beulah Fleming and Dave S. Borders; two grandchildren, Curtis Cotnern and April Preston and her husband Shannon and one great grandchild, Connor Preston. Byers Jack Byers, former Altus business man, died Feb. 28, 2001, in Nashville, Tenn. Funeral services are to be announced and will be held in Nashville. Byers and his brother, Bill, owned Byers Construction of Altus. He was born Aug. 5, 1925. He was a member of the Tennessee Gideons, a former Gideon Oklahoma State President, a former member of the Silver Hair Seniors of Oklahoma, former member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Altus and a former associate pastor of Grandview Assembly of God Church in Elk City. He is survived by: one brother, Bill Byers of Yukon; two sisters, Jeanette Morris and Alberta Remington of Blanchard; his wife of 49 years, Bobbie Spinks Byers; a daugher, Debbie Byers Dorman and her husband Jack of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Donnia Byers Plew and her husband Markie of Nashville; one son, Mark and Toni Byers of Artisia, N.M.; six grandchildren, Jeffery Dorman, Erin Plew, McKindsey Plew, Jon Marc Plew, Mark Byers and Toby as well as many nieces and nephews. Madison Funeral Home, 219 Ole Hickory Blvd., Nashville, Tenn. 37115, 615-868-9020, is in charge of the arrangements. Cannady Elton Hall Cannady, Jr., 74, Granite, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Granite with the Rev. Ben Vanvacter and Gerald Gates officiating. Burial will be at Granite City Cemetery under the direction of People's Cooperative Funeral Home of Lone Wolf. Cannady was born Aug. 4, 1926, in Wilcox, Ariz., to Elton Hall, Sr. and Bessie Lee (Bass) Cannady. He graduated from Granite High School in 1944. He married Lois Marie Hamilton in 1944 in Mangum. She preceded him in death in November of 1993. He worked as an officer at Oklahoma State Reformatory for 27 years. He raised greyhounds all his life, beginning in 1946 and continuing through 1996. He was a member of the Granite Masonic Lodge #164 and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He served in the Army, being inducted Feb. 27, 1947, at Fort Lawton, Wash. He was very active in boxing while in the military and was a lifelong fan of all sports. He was active in the humane treatment and preservation of animals. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Cannady was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 49 years, Lois; one brother, William Porter Cannady, who died in 1981 and one sister, Mary Louise Hokett, who died in 1983. Survivors include: one son, Gary Wayne Cannady and his wife Tanya of Granite; one brother, Donald Wayne Cannady and his wife Diane of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Ferne Lea Harper and her husband John of Peoria, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Felicia and Chuck Martin, Teresa and Ira Hopkins, Mandy Cannady and Linsey Hughes; six great grandchildren and a special friend, Marie Thornton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Granite City Cemetery Fund. Cooper Velma Catherine Cooper, 84, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, in Muskogee. She had suffered a broken hip December and had been in rehabilitation in the Okmulgee area, hospitalized for most of the past 90 days. Services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Mangum Church of Christ with Eddie Beard and Ken Hamilton officiating. Interment was at Russell Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home. She was born in Cleburn, Texas, on April 13, 1916, to Samuel Joseph and Estelle Sorrell Miller. The family came to Greer County, arriving at Katy Depot. The bought a farm and moved to the Russell Community when she was 12-years-old. The family was raised and worked on the farm for many years. Cooper graduated from Gould High School and then attended business school in Dallas. She married Carl Robert Cooper on Oct. 23, 1936, in the Eastview Community. She raised her family and worked at the Mangum City Hospital as a nurse aid for 25 years. She then entered the Home Health field, beginning in 1991. She semi-retired about one a one-half years ago, when she underwent knee replacement. She was never a member of outside clubs or organizations because she was always involved in helping others, doing what she enjoyed most, nursing. Cooper was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James and Gene Miller; a sister, Sammy Storts and the father of her children, Carl Cooper. Survivors include: her children, Carol Lyles, Pat Cooper-Hart, Donna Thomas and Joseph Robert Cooper; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Curry Eula Mae Barker Curry, 77, of Altus, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 in Altus. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ancil Carruthers officiating. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. She was born May 2, 1923 in Paris, Ark. to Charles and Queen Ester Bates Elinberg. She lived in Altus in 1954 moving here from Paris, Ark. She married Albert Barker, Sr. June 10, 1939 in Scranton, Ark. He died in August of 1967. She married Pennsylvania Curry, Sr. Sept. 20, 1974 in Vernon, texas. He died April 21, 1995. She owned and operated a licensed day care center in her home for many years until she retired. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, spending time with her family and friends. She was a long time member of the Holy Revival Center, she was the church mother for many years. She is survived by her ten children, Rose Lang of Altus, Charles Barker and his wife Wanda of Altus, Albert Barker Jr. and his wife Althea, Queen Ester Fuller and her husband Clarence , Anna Marie Mays of Riverside, Calif., Ralph Barker and his wife Beverly, Jerrell Barker and his wife Beverly all of Oakland, Calif., Ralph barker and his wife Gwendolyn of Altus, Richard Barker and his wife Birdel of Shawnee, Linda Walker of Altus, Glen Barker and wife Cynthia of Oklahoma City; nine step-children, LaWanda Shelton, Pennsylvania Jr., C.W. London, Arron, Walter, Tim, Kenneth Curry and David Richards; Four sisters, Lula White of Spiro, Sue Bright of San Antonio, Texas, Clara Wade and her husband William of Fort Smith, Ark., Doris Petty of Oakland; two brothers, Raymond Ellingberg of Fort Smith, Ark., Charles Ellingberg of Berkley, Calif.; 31 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Albert Barker, Sr. and P.C. Curry, Sr., infant daughter, three brothers and three sister. Davidson Arleigh T. Davidson, 94, longtime resident of Eldorado, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. He will lie in-state at the Eldorado Chapel from 3 until 7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday until military graveside services at the Eldorado Cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Dean Goodfellow will officiate with arrangements under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Davidson was born Oct. 4, 1906, in Greer County, Indian Territory, near the present day Eldorado. He was the son of Benjamin T. Davidson and Lettie Brumnette Rexrode Davidson Bynum, both deceased. A World War II Army veteran, his service included service at Scoffield Army Barracks, Hawaii. He was a retiree from his career in carpentry. He was a devoted member of the Eldorado Historical Society, having contributed hundreds of hours of volunteer work on the well-established museum there. He attended the First Baptist Church of Eldorado for many years. He was preceded in death by brothers Cecil M. Davidson of Kansas, David Leslie Davidson of Tulsa and Arthur F. Davidson of Eldorado. Survivors include: brother, Charlie Glen Davidson of Quanah, Texas; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Dempsey George L. Dempsey, 86, long time Altus business man, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kincannon Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will be at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 30, 1914, in Kiowa County, one of eight children born to pioneer parents, Grant R. and Lillie Mae (Giles) Dempsey. He grew up on a farm near Snyder and finished high school at the Con 8 School in Kiowa County. He attended two years at Cameron College in Lawton and graduated in 1941 from Panhandle State College in Goodwell with a degree in agriculture. He did graduate work at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He taught agriculture in 1941-1942 at Altus Junior College. He married Grace Williamson in December., 1941. He served in the United States Navy from 1942-1945 during World War II. He returned to Altus in 1946 to teach agriculture at Altus Junior College until 1956. He was an active member of the American Legion. Serving as Post Commander as well as District Commander. He and his wife were charter members of the N. Thomas Church of Christ. In 1957 he went into the insurance and real estate business in Altus and continued for 36 years. He was the owner and manager of the George Dempsey Agency until his retirement in 1988. He worked with many agriculture related programs, farmed, and was active in the Oklahoma Farm and Land Institute for many years. He served as state president and president of the local Board of Realtors. He was a real estate appraiser for many years, doing work for the Veterans Administration and many others across Oklahoma. He was active in the Oklahoma Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and is past president of the Oklahoma chapter. In 1977 he published the book, "Success Through Marketing Farms and Acreages" and in recent years published a book of short stories of true incidents that happened during his lifetime. Dempsey's hobbies were his love for his family, his wife, two daughters, watching his two grandsons grow up, reading, fishing and he enjoy the Western Prairie Chapter of the Good Sams Club. Survivors include his wife, Grace of the home; two daughters, Elaine Hill, Boulder, Colo and Carla Taylor of Altus; two grandsons, Kyle and Todd Eshleman, Altus; four sisters, Geneva McKelvey, Hobart, Bernice Duncan, Gould, Ernestine Morpher, Fort Collins, Colo. and Charlena Mask of Snyder; two brothers, Clifton and Uriel Dempsey both of Blair; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Dempsey and a brother, Loyd Dempsey of Snyder. The Dempsey family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the Kincannon Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Street Church of Christ Building Fund. Dickerson Hazel Bell Metcalf Charlton Dickerson, 92, of Dennison, Texas, former Hollis resident, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Hollis with Pastor Jim Westmoreland officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Dickerson was born Dec. 21, 1908, to Walter Raymond and Emma Geneva Curb Metcalf in the Metcalf Community north of Gould. She attended grade school there as well as the Metcalf Baptist Church. In 1921, the family moved to a farm one mile south of Hollis. She graduated from Hollis High School in 1927. Her first job away from Hollis was with the American National Life Insurance Company in Galveston, Texas. She returned to Hollis and was employed at the "Doc" Charlton grocery where she met Robert Payton "Dick" Charlton. They were married on Sept. 27, 1936, in Franklin, Texas. They established a home in Altus where her husband operated a hatchery during part of the year. The rest of the year they traveled throughout the southern states where Mr. Charlton sold patent medicine. During these travels, she collected antiques. Her husband died of a heart attack in 1945, five years after the birth of their daughter. Dickerson and her daughter moved back to Hollis where she worked for C.R. Anthony and the Hollis Cotton Oil Mill. For the next 15 years, she worked for Public Service Company in Hollis. She served as treasurer of the First Baptist Church for a number of years. In 1961, she married Garland Dickerson. They established a home in Borger, Texas, where he was teaching school. They lived there until 1972. During their summers, the couple worked the Baptist Conference Facility in Glorieta, N.M. She kept books and Garland provided transportation for the staff and a couple of years they supervised the cafeteria. When her husband retired in 1972, they moved to Amarillo, Texas, and devoted most of their time to volunteer work. The couple then moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, in the late 1980's, to be near her daughter. Following her husband's death on Aug. 4, 1989, she lived in Elk City until 1993. In Elk City she was active in the First Baptist Church until moving to the McKinney-Dennison, Texas, area. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Paul and James Metcalf; one grandson, Preston Sexton and one sister-in-law, Geraldine Metcalf. Survivors include: three children, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Forney of Dennison, Texas; Forrest Dickerson of Carlsbad, N.M. and Betty Dickerson Sexton of Corpus Christi, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; three brothers, W.R. Metcalf of Oklahoma City, Harold Metcalf of Elk City and Bill Metcalf of Robertsdale, Ala.; four sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Folk Justin Earl Folk, 21, died Wednesday at Reydon. Services were held Monday at the Reydon Church of Christ. A memorial service was also held today at the Stewart Funeral Home Chapel in Hollis. He was born June 14, 1979. in Hollis. He moved to Canadian, Texas, in 1993, from Childress, Texas. He graduated from Canadian High School. He married Tara Baileys on June 20, 1998 in Canadian. He was a member of the Church of Christ, B.A.S.S. and North American Hunting Club. He worked for the City of Canadian in the street department and for King Well Service. Survivors include his wife, Tara Folk of Canadian; a son Brendan Fok; parents Rick and Cindy Folk of Calhan, Colo, and Glen and Judy Phillips of Ovett, Miss; three brothers, Marty Webb, Hollis, Randy Webb of Vinita and Jason Folk of Wellington, Texas; two sisters, Tina Shell, Wichita Falls, Texas and Erica Folk of Calhan, Colo.; grandparents, Fred and Gloria Folk of Guymon and Faye Bell of Hollis. Memorials may be made to Battered Women and Children Centers or your favorite charity. Freeland Memorial services for Loren (Dakota) Freeland, 75, Altus, are set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at the Kincannon Chapel with the Rev. S.K. Robinson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. Freeland was born July 19, 1925, in Kimball, S.D., to Charles and Florence E. (Lucas) Freeland. He died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. He attended school in rural South Dakota. He was in the farming business prior to entering the Navy on June 13, 1944, in Salem, S.D. He served until 1946, ending his military career as Seaman 2nd Class. He traveled all over the Midwest and continued farming and working with the harvest crews until his retirement. He was a member of the Baptist church and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include: two sisters, Adele Holter, Platte, S.D. and Alice Richards, Shelton, Wash.; three brothers, Ray Freeland, Phoenix, Ariz., Everett Freeland, Boiseville, Wis. and Micky Glasier, Colfax, Wis. and many friends at the coffee shop. Frye Vernon J. Frye was born April 14, 1918, in Weleetka, to James Larkin Frye and Isabelle Massey Frye and died Feb. 21, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, at the age of 82. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Weleetka Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Bob Hancock, pastor, and the Rev. Don Williamson officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Weleetka. Frye was raised in Weleetka and attended Weleetka Public School. On Dec. 13, 1941, he was married to Sally Ellig in Weleetka. They made Weleetka their lifelong home. In 1942, he entered the Army and served his country during World War II. He was awarded a Silver Star for his action in taking out an enemy machine gun, thereby saving many of his fellow soldiers. He also took out 15 enemy soldiers in the process. He received numerous other awards including the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Clusters. Following his discharge, he returned to Weleetka where he began a long career with the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. He retired in 1981 from a sister company, Transok, Inc. following 36 years of service. Frye was a drummer for many years. He had sat in with big bands such as Tommy Dorsey and Gene Krupa Bands as well as having played locally with the late Bob Wills. He was also a pilot and loved to fly. During summers he would often spend summer vacation dusting crops. Sports were also important to him. He was a member of the American Legion and had been affiliated with the Assembly of God Church in Weleetka. Frye was preceded in death by a daughter, Emily Faye Frye; brothers Jim, Bill Kivel, Virgil and Arnold; a sister, Ollie Mae England and a grandson, Shawn Steven Frye. Survivors include: his wife Sally, of the home; four children and their spouses, Vonda Kaye and Ronnie Sanders of Dustin, Victor J. and Linda Frye of Okmulgee, Verna Gay and Robert Mayfield of Altus and Billy Ray and Linda Frye of Weleetka; a brother, Vaughn Frye of Kilgore, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gildon Wanda Lynn Gildon, 51, of Altus, died Feb. 19, 2001. Serves are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. Elder DeWayne Jones will officiate. Gildon was born June 1, 1949 in Caldwell, Texas toJoe Terry and Doris (King) Terry. She married Aaron Gildon Dec. 18, 1964 in Frederick. She was a gifted cook, spent an active life and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Horace Terry. Survivors include her mother of Altus; her companion of many years, Ernest Thomas; two sons, Rodney Gildon and wife Christina and Adron Gildon, all of Altus; one daughter Carla Davis, Altus; brothers Louis Terry and wife Pat of Las Vegas, Nev., Terry Lee Terry and wife Jennifer of Altus, Joe Terry and wife Gwen of Oklahoma City, Marvin Terry of Seattle, Wash.; sisters Diana Terry and Raymond Hodge of Altus, Doris Robinson and husband Kenneth of Altus, and Shirley Lacy and husband Brian of Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Haines Eunice M. Haines, 78, long-time Altus resident, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kincannon Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Winfield, Kan., to Walter and Martha Frances (Tuggle) McCreary. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1940. She worked for Boeing Aircraft about four years and married Harold M. Haines on July 14, 1944, in Winfield, Kan. They moved to Manhatten, Kan., while Mr. Haines moved to Altus in 1946, and established the Altus Veterinary Hospital at its present location. She was a homemaker and helped her husband run the hospital for more than 50 years. Dr. and Mrs. Haines enjoyed a 57-year marriage. She delivered ice cream to the Altus nursing home residents, sometimes twice weekly, for more than 20 years, earning the name "Ice Cream Lady." She was a member of the Geological Society. She enjoyed collecting rocks, kittens and cats, traveling, visiting nursing homes and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Haines was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Survivors include: her husband, Dr. Harold Haines; two daughters, Terry Adams and her husband Mike of Altus, Kerry Charlton, Portland, Ore.; a son, Ki Haines, Houston, Texas; two granddaughters, Marcie Kelty of Stillwater and Jeana Moon of Portland; one sister, Jeanne Shaffer, Livingston, Texas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Jeri McCreary and John and Doris McCreary, all of Portland; four great grandchildren and many friends. Hale Funeral services for Lina L. Hale, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Kincannon Chapel with the Rev. Rod Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. She died Sunday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 8, 1919, in Sunset, Texas to William F. and Della Belle (Ragan)) Shaw. She graduated as Valedictorian from Elmer/Hess High School May 11, 1939. She married Noah Hale Sept. 4, 1940 in Hess. She stayed busy as a homemaker and raising her family. She worked for McClellan's in the early 1960's and later worked for Wackers/Winn's for more than 15 years. In her semi-retirement years she worked at the First United Methodist Church as a baby sitter for the Mother's Day Out program. During retirement, she still enjoyed small children and continued baby-sitting for several families. Her family were long time members of the Hess Baptist Church and later moved their membership to the First Baptist Church in Altus. She was also a member of the Rebecca's, IOOF auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and three sisters. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Dennis Kaan, Charleston, S.C.; one son, Ronny Hale, Sr. and wife Katherine, League City, Texas; a brother, Willie Shaw, New Hope, Ark.; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The Hale family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Kincannon Funeral Home family room. Haines Eunice M. Haines, 78, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are pending with Kincannon Funeral Home. Hepfer Don Hepfer, 63, of Abilene, Texas, died Feb. 19, 2001 at an Abilene medical center. Funeral services were held today at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Rev. John Smith officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis under the direction of Carter Stewart Funeral Home. He was born in Port Matilda, Pa. to Charles and Della Hepfer. He married Nancy Warren in Hollis on Aug. 17, 1956. He was a Baptist and a member of the Knights of Pythias and the V.F. W. He retired with the rank of Tech. Sgt. from the U.S. Air Force in 1973 at Dyess AFB in Abilene after a 20-year career. He then was employed by Montgomery Wards as an electronics saleman, retiring in 1999 after 23 years. He moved from Altus to live in Abilene. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hepfer, and a brother, Delmer Hepfer. Survivors include his wife of Abilene; two sons, Donald Frank Hepfer, Jr. of Rockwell, Texas, and Kavin Hepfer of Abilene; his mother and stepfather Della and David Maines of Warrior's Mark, Pen.; a brother, Charlie Hepfer of Julian, Pen.; two sisters, Janice Moyer and Loretta Stover, both of Julian, Pen.; a grandson, Donald Frank "Trey" Hepfer, III; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the Texas Cancer Center, 1957 Antilley Rd., Abilene, TX 79606. Howeth Dorothy M. Howeth, 71, died Wednesday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kincannon Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Joseph Jacobi officiating. Burial will follow at the Martha Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. She was born Jan. 29, 1930 in Walters to John Thomas and Artie (Durbin) Brown. She attended school in Walters. She married Eldon Howeth on March 22, 1947 in Walters. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, Country and Western dancing, crafts, bowling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eldon Howeth; and a granddaughter, Tammy Christine Howeth Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael and Brenda Howeth of Altus and Donald Howeth of Martha; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Louie and Lorain Brown of Oroville, Calif. and Carl Brown Lawton; a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Pruitt Peck of Duncan; four brothers-in-law, Lyman and wife Billie Howeth of Lawton, Vernon and wife Joy Howeth of Cache, Elvis Corbin of Rush Springs and Bill Howeth of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Mark Howeth of Rowlett, Texas and Lisa Davis and husband Mike of Altus and two- great-grandchildren, Dylan and Tyler Davis of Altus. Hove Edna Lee Johnston Hove, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend left this world on Feb. 24, 2001. Death was caused by complications from a massive stroke. She was the best cook in the entire world, a storyteller extraordinaire, and a bible teacher and scholar. Interment for Hove will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Altus City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service is set for 11 a.m. Monday at Lowell-Tims Chapel with the Rev. Keith Wiginton officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Hove was born in O'Brien, Texas, on July 9, 1911, to Melissa and W.D. Johnston. She was one of 13 children, ten boys and three girls, and had a twin brother, Sam. She was the last surviving child. She graduated from O'Brien High School and later was a student at Wayland Baptist College, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma A&M. She taught school in Fieldton and O'Brien, Texas, for three years. She was employed at the USDA Cotton Division for 14 years as a seasonal employee. She retired after nine years as a social worker with the Oklahoma Department of Welfare (Human Services) in 1973. She was married to Seg (S.G.) Hove at Knox City, Texas. They recently celebrated 66 years of holding hands and looking out at the world together. Hove joined the First Baptist Church of Altus in 1935. She taught Sunday School and worked in Training Union and Bible School with children ages nine through 12 years. She also taught several adult Sunday school classes; Business and Professional Women, Fidelis Matrons, Euzelian, Deborah, Anna, and Discovery 1. She read the Bible in its entirety for 18 consecutive years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling. In the summers of 1968 and 1972, they made trips to Norway, the birthplace of Seg's parents, who immigrated to America. While in Norway, they visited relatives and toured the country. They also traveled to Hawaii, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France and Switzerland. They enjoyed many bus tours, including trips to Canada, New England and Florida. Survivors include: her husband Seg; two children, Larry Hove of Fort Worth, Texas and Karen Hove Howard of Ponca City. Larry is married to Betty Murrell Hove, formerly of Altus. Karen is married to Dr. Bob Howard. There are four grandchildren, Jay Howard, Prairie Village, Kan., Jennifer Hove, Carlsbad, Calif., Eric Hove, Austin, Texas, and Bree Howard, Shawnee Mills, Kan. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Home, Oklahoma City, or the charity of your choice. "I have slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God." Jones Bobby Gene Jones, 72, Altus, died Tuesday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Wiginton and Sonny Tims officiating. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. He was born April 1, 1928 in Tipton to J.C. and Bernice (Herring) Jones. He lived in Tipton for many years. After graduating from Tipton High School, he served in the United States Army. He farmed and worked for Mt. Scott Foods and Randy's Meat Company as a salesman. He lived in Altus since 1975 moving here from Tipton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. Survivors include his wife, June Jones of the home in Altus; two sons, Steven G. Jones and his wife Cindy fo Claremore and Jimmy C. Jones and his wife Laura of Atlanta; two sisters, Pauline Gober of Frederick and Louise West of Granite; three step-children, Kelly Johnson, Mitch McKee and Scott McKee; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. Jones Don Brent Jones, 73, Lawton, died Sunday at a Lawton hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Wayne Ashlock officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Becker Funeral Home. Jones was born April 12, 1927, in Lawton and graduated from Lawton High School in 1945. He received the Eagle Scout Award in 1943. Jones married Irma Jo Howard in Lawton on Sept. 202, 1998. He went to work for Consolidated Gas Company in 1947 as a meter repairman. He was promoted to manager of the Oklahoma sales and service division in 1956. At one time he had worked for Arkla Gas in Lawton, Altus and Oklahoma City. During his career at Arkla, he received the Diamond Achievement Award. He retired from Arkla Gas after 50 years of service. He was the director of the Altus Chamber of Commerce from 1980-82 and served as president in 1988. He received the Altus Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Service Award in 1986. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Lawton where he served as president of the board. he had also served as the president of the board of the First Christian Church in Altus. He was a member of the Kiwanis, the Air Force Association, where he received the Distinguished Citizens Certificate at the Altus Air Force Base. He served as a member of the Military Affairs Committee and the Altus and Lawton Chambers of Commerce. He was a member of the Lawton Home Builders Association and served as home show director. He was also a member of the Gannon Cockers. He was listed in the Who's Who Worldwide Business Leaders in the 1993-94 edition. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob Jones. Survivors include: his wife Mary L. Jones, of the home; two daughters, Stephanie Sue Adair of Flower Mound, Texas and Kimberly Kay Barr of Norman; two sons, Brent Jones of Norman and Christopher B. Jones of Norman; six grandchildren, Kristan Cagle, Braedon Cagle, Alyssa Cagle, Kelsey Barr, Jonathan Barr and Chloe Jones. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society, Oklahoma Chapter, 3613 NW 56th St. #240, OKC, OK 73112. Jones Margaret M. "Peg" Jones, 95, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at English Village Manor. An informal celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Kincannon Funeral Home family room with the Rev. Harvey Friedell speaking. Burial will follow at a later date in the Verbank Rural Cemetery, Verbank, N.Y. Jones was born July 30, 1905, in Plymouth, Penn., to Thomas and Mary (Evans) Merrifield. She graduated from Plymouth, Penn. as valedictorian in 1923. She married Richard G. Jones of Feb. 1, 1930, in Plymouth. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, American Trapshooters Association and the First Presbyterian Church. She was a ham radio operator and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and singing in the church choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include: two daughters, Beverly McKinley of Altus and Elizabeth Jones of Penticton, B.C., Canada; two brothers, Charles Merrifield of Norwalk, Conn. and Thomas Merrifield of Plymouth, Penn.; three grandchildren, Bonnie Parker and her husband Sammy of Mangum, Robert McKinley and wife Cindy of White City, Kan. and William McKinley and his wife Darla of Burns Flat; 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The Jones family requests memorial contributions be made in her name to the First Presbyterian Church of Altus or the charity of choice. Elizabeth Ann "Lizzy" Matheson, 11, White Settlement, Texas, formerly of Altus, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Services are set for 2 p.m. today at Kincannon Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Everett Smalts and the Rev. Zane Newton officiating. Interment will be at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. She was born March 10, 1989, to Patricia A. Matheson in Altus. She and her mother had always lived with their Aunty Ruby. She had been homeschooled by Rebecca Grimes much of her life. Though she never spoke a word, she affect many lives. Matheson was preceded in death by her grandfather, Kenny Matheson. Survivors include her mother, Patricia, of the home; great aunt, Ruby Earls of Fort Worth; grandparents, Daniel and Shirley Bustos of Duke, Helen Matheson, Electra, Texas, Bill and Sherry Luke, Burkburnett, Texas; great grandmother, Silverene Webb, San Antonio, Texas; great grandmother Mary Ann Bustos, Duke; great grandfather, Doyle Webb, Tyler, Texas; aunts and uncles, Diana McGowan, Altus, Cindy and Bruce Swearingen, Beggs, Brenda and Johnny Brown, Chico, Texas; cousins, Nicole and Brittany McGowan, Danee' Meadows, Altus, Kaitlin and Kassidy Johns, Shiann Swearingen, Beggs, Shelby Brown, Chico, Texas, Craig Brown, Altus and many great aunts and uncles. A Lizzy Matheson love fund has been established at the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Duke. Memorials may also be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Oklahoma. Michael Emma Mae (Budai) Michael, 92, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services and interment are pending with Powers-Summer-Voiles Funeral Home in Sumner, Wash. Kincannon Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Michael was born Nov. 28, 1908, in Ellis County, Texas, to Steve and Elizabeth (Betts) Budai. She was a graduate of Ellis County High School and nursing school in Dallas, Texas. She married Royce Michael on April 3, 1937, in Tyler, Texas. She enjoyed her 20-year career as a registered nurse in several Texas hospitals and clinics. She was of the Catholic faith and liked to read, watch sports and spend time with her granddaughter and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Troy Revilla of Martha; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Revilla; two great grandsons; a great granddaughter, all of Martha; and a brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Ruby Budai, Ennis, Texas. Nation Curtis F. "Bear" Nation of Mission, Texas died Thursday at Mission Nursing Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Ric Brown Funeral Home in Mission. He was born June 15, 1928 to Fred and Lottie Nation. He attended Altus Schools and lettered in three sports in each year of high school. He spent 10 years in the 45th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Polk, La., Hokiddo, Japan, and Korea. He married Maurine Nation on June 9, 1958. They lived in Altus where he drove a truck, and worked for both the Altus Fire Department and Altus Police. After his retirement, he and his wife spent several years vacationing and then he began to work in Oklahoma state parks. He became the "adopted vet" of McAllen Elks Lodge in 1999. His hobbies included being in the outdoors and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Fred and a step-daughter, Barbara. Survivors include his wife Maurine, a sister, Sybil, several nieces, nephews and friends. Partanen Edward N. Partanen, 81, Altus, died Saturday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kincannon Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 26, 1919, in Winnie, Texas, to Esa and Sonja (Kolanen) Partanen. He graduated from Whitlock High School in Whitlock, Wash. He enjoyed a 22-year Air Force career as a meteorologist and retired in 1959 as a Master Sergeant. He lived about 30 years in Mexico, residing the majority of that time in Guadalajara. He moved to Galveston, Texas, in 1989, where he met and married Lucille Adams on June 19, 1992. They moved to Altus in February of 1993. He was a member of numerous organizations, including the Retired Enlisted Association, Disabled American Veterans, Smithsonian Institution, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Alaskan Air Command, American Meteorological Society, Mensa Society, Scouts Men Master and ROTC. He enjoyed gardening, fruit trees, woodworking, construction, music, dancing and game shows. Partanen was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife, Lucy; a step-daughter, Debbie Broan of Austin, Texas; a step-son, Donald Ray Hardin, Altus; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Willis Backmen, Longview, Wash.; three sisters-in-law, Louise Keck, Altus, Modean Jordan, Tulsa and Mary Rings, Stillwater; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Dorothy and Wayne Boyd, Oklahoma City, Janice and Dave Barrows, North Fort, Calif.; four brothers-in-law, Clyde Adams, Stillwater, Clifford Adams, Coyle, Ark. and Ben Adams, Ripley; two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Phelan Mary R. Phelan died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are pending with Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Plaster Jewel V. Plaster, 93, Altus, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ with Bill Osborne and Tom Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Frederick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. Plaster was born March 22, 1907, in Jacksboro, Texas, to George and Dona (Jonas) Plaster. She attended the Haskell School in Tillman County. She began work with Douglass Aircraft Manufacturing in Oklahoma City during World War II. She then worked in alterations with the John A. Brown Company in Oklahoma City for about 17 years until moving to Frederick in 1968 to help care for her mother. She moved to Altus in 1972, following the loss of her mother and worked of the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ, enjoyed sewing, crocheting and working crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include: one sister, Louise Hawkins of Altus; one brother, Haven Plaster of Fort Smith, Ark.; seven nieces, five nephews and many friends. Pool Doyle Ray "Jim" Pool died at his residence in Midland, Texas. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Midland with Bryan Briley officiating. Burial will follow at the Restlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 28, 1942 in Altus to Wilbur and Lillian Opal Pool. He attended Altus Junior College. He became a machinist at a young age, working in family business which was pool machine shop. He joined Texas Instruments in 1994 in Dallas and resided in Plano. He transferred to Midland in June, 1981. He retired from Texas Instruments in 1994. He married Sharon Bell in Altus on July 26, 1961. She died in 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila Paul and her husband Steven of Bastrop, Texas and Shannon Sherman and husband, Stuart of Midland; his brother, Bill Pool and his wife, Pauline of Lubbock, Texas; six grandchildren, Jason Sherman, Nathan Sherman, Drew Sherman, Joshua Paul, Cody Paul and Brady Paul; one niece and one nephew. Memorial contributions may be directed tot he Midland Cereal Palsy Center, 802 Ventura, Midland, Texas, 79705. Russum Richard W. Russum, 63, died Monday, Febh. 26, 2001, at South Padre Island, Texas. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Altus with David Chittenden and Richard McDole officiating. Interment will follow at Wilbarger Memorial Parke in Vernon, under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. He was born April 18, 1937, in Vernon, Texas, to Clinton and Ethel Dee (Bradley) Russum. He graduated from Lockett High School in Lockett, Texas. He married Charlotte Smith on Aug. 17, 1956, in Vernon. He was in the sales field most of his life, working for Tom's Peanut Company from 1960 until 1972. He worked for Shepherd Wholesale for several years. He worked for the S.P. Richards Company in sales from June of 1984 until his retirement in June of 1999. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, serving as Trustee, and a member of the Elk's Country Club in Altus. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, traveling and sports. Russum was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers. Survivors include: his wife, Charlotte; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Gerry Pruitt, Altus; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Clint and Sheryl Russum, The Colony, Texas, and Curtis Russum, Oklahoma City; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Aubrey and Merentha Russum, Aurora, Colo. and Eugene Russum, Fort Worth, Texas; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Leo Purvis, Stephenville, Texas, Irene and Ozell Walker, San Antonio, Texas, and Ruby and Kenneth Boman, Dallas; five grandchildren, Jenifer Reyes, Trevor and Briana English, Whitni and Andee Pruitt; a great granddaughter, Candace Reyes. Memorials may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Altus or the American Heart Association. The Russum family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Kincannon Funeral Home. Templer Lowell Nelson Templer, M.D., 64, passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas on Wednesday. Dr. Templer had battled Lymphoma for a long time. Dr/ Templer, a well-known orthopedic surgeon was born in Greer County, Feb. 12, 1936 to Woods and Mary Jo (Nelson) Templer. He attended school in Mangum and graduated in 1954. He continued his study at the University of Oklahoma. receiving a bachelors degree in 1958. In 1961, he graduated from OU as an M.D. . His internship was at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma from 1961 until 1962. His residencies were at OU from 1962 until 1966. He was certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1968. He was licensed with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners and Texas State Board of Medical Examiners . Dr. Templer was affiliated with Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon, Texas, Childrens Regional Hospital, Childress, Texas, Elkview General Hospital, in Hobart, Mangum City Hospital, Mangum and Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick. He also served as an orthopedic surgeon at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, Bryan County Memorial Hospital in Durant, Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland Texas, Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Midland, Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton and Southwestern Hospital in Lawton. Dr. Templer served as president for the Oklahoma Orthopedic Society in 1978, on the Board of Counselors, Oklahoma State Medical Association for six years, the Admissions Board, University of Oklahoma School of Medicine for five years, as Perceptor for the OU medical school form 19966 until 1984. He is survived by his father, Woods Templer; his children, Paul Borenstein, Alison Templer, Maggie Sasse, and Paige Owens and their mother Iva Nell Templer; a special friend, Mary Greer; a brother, Lyn Templer; and two grandchildren Dustin and Tyler Borenstein. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus. Officiating will be Father Dugan and Lane Rainwater. A private burial will follow. The family has requested memorial contribution be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1901 Falcon Rd., Altus, Ok., 73521 or Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, Oklahoma Chapter, 3613 Northwest 56th St., Suite 230, Oklahoma City, Ok., 73112. Services are under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum and Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Tillman Alma Wynell "Nell" Tillman, 83, Altus, died Sunday in Altus. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Duke Methodist Church with Martin Barnes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the Victory Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home, Lone Wolf. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson County Memorial Hospice. She was born Aug. 19, 1917 in Decatur, Texas, to John Henry and Ora Victora (Robertson) Baughier. She married Rollin C. Tillman Jan. 21, 1939 in Duke. She loved to sing and was part of the "Singing Baughiers." She was a member of the Methodist Church in Duke. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rollin, who died Jan. 19, 1971; a daughter, Donna Kay; a son, Harrell; four brothers, Guy Baughier, Glen Baughier, Boyd Baughier and Orlin Baughier; and a sister, Annie Blackburn Starnes. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Fleming of Hess; three granddaughters, Robin Fleming and Danielle Fleming of Hess and Laura Delamar of Dallas; a sister and brother in-law, Ruby and Frank Renfro of Cordell; three grandsons, Jeff Tillman, Dallas, Harrell Lynn Tillman and Sammy Eugene Tillman ; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Martha Hill of Cordell, Clara Stewart of Duke and Etta Baughier of Oklahoma City and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson County Memorial Hospice. Thomas Harvie G. Thomas, 80, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001 at the Quartz Mountain Care Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001, at the Kincannon Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. C.W. Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow at the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. He was born June 7, 1920 in Fannin County, Ga. to Carl and Betsy (Early) Thomas. He married Octa Mae Andrews on Feb. 11, 1958 in Las Vegas. He was a member of the U.S Army during World War II. He received many awards for his service including the American Theater Service Ribbon, EMET SV Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, and the Bronze Arrowhead LTR. He was a former member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and a current member of the Trinity Baptist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers, one sister, and one grandson, Michael Robert Gordon. He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Christian and husband James of Edgewater, Fla. and Edith Conditt and husband Roy of Altus; two brothers, Arthur Thomas of Epworth, Ga. and Lester Thomas of Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and a special friend and caretaker, Roberta Belcher. Umber Anna Novaline Umber, 76, Coffeyville, Kan. died Monday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Ford-Wulf-Burns Edgewood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the White Flat Cemetery near Mangum. She was born Nov. 13, 1924 near Mangum to John Carlton and Anna Lou (Whitmire) Pierce. She attended the White Flat High School at Reed, Mangum Junior College and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She taught in a one-room school near Clinton. She later taught high school English, speech and typing in Custer, Greer, Kiowa and Ellis counties. She owned and operated Umber Drug at Apache from 1959 until 1974. She later worked as a pharmacist in Lawton, Purcell, Anadarko, Carnegie and Cyril and Wichita, Coffeyville, Independence and Carney, Kan. She married Herbert L. Umber May 29, 1956 at Poteau. They were later divorce. She was an author of two books of poetry, "Stardust and Sand Dunes" and "Excelsior." She also wrote other anthologies and publications. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Coffeyville, Mensa, Poetry Society of Oklahoma and Kansas. She was listed as an author in Who's Who of American Women, World Who's Who of Women and in the Director of Distinguished Americans. Young Berdina Faye Young, 54, formerly of Altus, died Friday in Lawton. Services were held Monday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Anadarko. Survivors include her husband, Frank Young of the family home; two sons, Steven Paul Sunday of New York and Jason Young of California; a daughter, Susan Youngblood of California; two brothers, Stanley Holder of Carnegie and Tracy Holder of New York; four sisters, Francis Wise of Minnesota, Reba Quahdafe of North Carolina, Karen Brown of North Carolina, Mary Leon of California; grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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