Jackson Co., OK - Obits: From the Altus Times, Nov 1-30, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to the Altus Times for permission to upload their obits to the Oklahoma USGenWeb Archives. Copyright http://www.altustimes.com/ USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries NOVEMBER 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------- November 01, 2002 Ballard Irene Ballard, Oklahoma City, 85, died Tuesday in her home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today at the Burkhardt Chapel in the Frederick Memorial Cemetery with Ken Baird, officiating, Drexel Church of Christ Minister. Burial will be at the Frederick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gray Gish Funeral Home. She was born on November 8, 1916 in Snyder to Steve S. and Ethel (Triplett) Choate. She attended Laing School, in Tipton where she graduated in the class of 1935. She married Leon Ballard in 1938. She was a homemaker. She worked with her husband in business for a number of years. She worked for Hills Business College and Lincoln School for Civil Service training. In 1972, she started working at the Department of Human Services until she retired. After retirement, she worked as a caregiver for a number of years. When she became fully retired, she loved doing needlepoint, and reading from her bible. She was a lifelong member of Drexel Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, and grandchildren, Karen and David Lee. She is survived by three children, Phyllis Jean Jones, Gary Ballard, Judy Karen Powley, and son in law, Joe Powley, all of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Cleo Reid, of Abilene, Texas, Virgie Shankles, of San Diego, California; brothers, Jack Choate, of Sweetwater, Texas, Cecil Choate, of Roscoe, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drexel Church of Christ, 1301 N. Drexel Blvd., Oklahoma City 73107. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fisher Zadie Fisher, 86, died on Thursday in Altus. Services are pending with Lowell- Tims Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roberts Owen Wesley Roberts, Sr, 83, Sulphur, died on Thursday in Sulphur. Services will be at first Baptist Church, Sulphur on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richmond Adams officiating. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. He was born on February 15, 1919 in Blair to George Thomas and Ora Curry Roberts. He grew up in the Blair and Altus area. On December 19, 1941, he married Esteen Inzer and she preceded him in death in April of 1992. He was a WW II Veteran and he was a member of the VFW in Northfield, Minnesota. He retired as a maintenance supervisor at Carlton College in Northfield, Minnesota. He had also worked in construction as a carpenter. He moved to Sulphur in 1989. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Roberts, Blanchard; 2 sons, Owen W. Roberts, Jr., Sulphur, Leon M. Roberts, Wyoming; 1 sister, Evalene Bowman, Phoenix, Arizona; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yoder Norma L. Edwards Yoder, 73, died at her home in Wichita, Kansas on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Mangum with Rev. John Corbin and Rev. James R. Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Martha Cemetery under the direction of the Greer Funeral Home of Mangum. She was born on January 7, 1929 in rural Greer County to Clinton Pinkney and Clela Frances Wheeler Powell. She was married to James Glenn Edwards on December 25, 1946. To this union 2 sons were born. He preceded her in death in 1958. She later married Charles D. "Chuck" Yoder on August 1, 1979 at Mangum. She taught high school English and speech at Mangum High School for many years, retiring in 1989. She was a longtime active member of the First United Methodist Church in Mangum. She was very active in UMW, and the Keystone Sunday School Class, an a member of the Greer County Retired Teachers Association. She especially enjoyed quilting and sewing, making memories for her grandchildren. They moved to Wichita, Kansas, in May of 2002 to be near family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Glenn Edwards, and son Stephen Lawrence Edwards. She is survived by her husband Charles D. Yoder of the home in Wichita, Kansas; son James R. and wife Ruby Edwards, Wichita, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Susan Edwards, Sands Spring, Charles Yoder's son, Carl Yoder and wife, Karen of University Place, Washington, and David Yoder, Mangum. Also surviving are her eight grandchildren; two sisters, Fern Stidham, Dumas, Texas, Melba Johnson, College Station, Texas; and many nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist UMW or Hospice Care of Kansas in Wichita, Kansas. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2002 Fisher NOV. 3: Zadie "Lou" (Calhoun) Fisher, 86, died Thurs-day in Altus. Services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. this afternoon at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Rev. Brent Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. She was born June 24, 1916, in Salem. She was the daughter of Walter Franklin and Lue Vice Elizabeth (Piercy) Calhoun. On November 15, 1933, she married Arvin "A.R." Fisher. They lived their early years together in Morris. She was a dedicated homemaker until the death of her husband in 1970. At that time, she enrolled in a Home nursing class. She received her Pin and worked in this for the next ten years. She was proud that she learned to drive and bought her first car in order to be able to go to work. She lived at the Parkridge Estates for many years and had the distinction of being one of the Estates original residents. Her happy, fun- loving personality, enabled her to make friends easily. One special friend was Earl Prestidge. They enjoyed daily games of dominoes. She was known as the "Dominoes Champion". In August of 2001, she moved to Plantation Village Center. One of her talents was her ability to express her love through her poetry. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband A.R. "Pops" Fisher; and by six sisters. She is survived by children Ellen Faye Sanders and husband John, Yukon, Ralph Dale Fisher and wife Linda Kay, Mid Lotham, Texas, Linda Gail Fletcher and husband Jim of Altus and Ben Ray Fisher and wife Charlotte, also of Altus; her grandchildren, Johnny Dale Sanders and wife Lynn of Norman, Debbie Raye Corley and husband Ken of Blanchard, Bill Sanders and wife Jenny of Oklahoma City, Jerry Dale Fisher and wife Diane of Mid Lotham, Texas, David Wayne Fisher, also of mid Lotham, James Aaron Fletcher and wife Donna of Altus, Tammy Gail Grayson and husband J.C. of Lawton, Benny Ray Fisher and wife Janet of Mineral Wells, Texas, Natalie Sue Thorton and husband Brent of Miami, Texas and Jennifer Lou Fisher of Altus. Also surviving are one sister, Mamie Weaver; 18 great- grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hewett Robert E. Hewett, 67, Altus, died on Friday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Private memorial services were the wishes of the family. He was born June 23, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois to Claude E. and Bonnie (Bell- Brim) Hewett. He graduated from Mason City High School in mason City, Iowa. He married Cleo R. Wheeler on January 23, 1965 in Rock Island, Illinois. He retired in October of 1991 after a 30-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Nazarene Church in Mason City, Iowa. He enjoyed trains and spending time with family and especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Cleo of Altus; a daughter and son-in-law, Robbin and Russell Gardner, Headrick; sons Terry Hewett, Clinton, Iowa; Richard Hewett, Honeygrove, Texas; sisters Roberta Eno, Shefield, Iowa, and Rose Booker, Milan Illinois; brothers Ronald Hewett, Phoenix, Arizona, and Richard Hewett, Laredo, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lively Mary Helen Lively, died early Friday morning at the Mangum City Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 74 years. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Mangum. Officiating the service will be Todd McRay and Ken Hamilton. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of the Greer Funeral Home of. She was born April 27, 1928 in the Plainview community of rural Greer County to Homer and Jessie (Nippert) Rogers. She married Ray Glenn Lively May 23, 1946. To this union 2 sons were born. She was employed as a deputy in the office of the Greer County Treasurer on January 1, 1967. She was appointed Greer County Treasurer by the county commissioners on May 11, 1972 and remained in that position through elections until April 18, 1983. She then went to work for Clifton Scott as an auditor until 1985. In 1985, she opened Helen's Department Store and in 1987, she went to work for the City of at the golf course where she worked until 1997, retiring to help her husband more with the farming. He preceded her in death October 25, 1998. She then worked with the family in the Three's Company dress shop until she retired to her home. However, in retirement she was not idle, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Democratic Women, Plainview Farm Women's Club, and an avid quilter she belonged to the Greer County Quilters Guild. Hobbies of greatest importance were quilting and she constantly did things for her family. Helen was also a faithful and active member of the Mangum Church of Christ for many years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ralph and Foy Rogers. She is survived by sons Roger Lively and wife Fran of Mangum, and David Lively and wife Mary of Edmond, daughter-in-law Cindy Lively of Mangum, five grandsons, Dustin Lively and wife Tuni of Mangum, Micky Lively and wife Georgeanna of Mangum, Corey Lively and wife Lori of Stillwater, Matt Lively, Chickasha, and Clint Lively, Mangum. She is also survived by four great- granddaughters, Lauren, Loclynn, Madilynn, and Lynsi Lively; three brothers, Jimmy Rogers, Oklahoma City, Alfred Rogers, Mangum and Willie Rogers, Fort Worth, Texas, and her sister Rhonda Anderson, Snyder, Texas, along with other relatives and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Westview Boys Home at Hollis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nall Everett Lee Nall, 78, died Thursday at Clinton in the Veterans Center. A graveside funeral service was held on Saturday at the Altus Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum. He was born on January 22, 1924 in Altus to J. D. and Audie (Bullard) Nall. He served in the Navy during World War II entering in June 1946. He was awarded the American Area Service Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Area Service Ribbon with one bronze star, and the World War II Victory medal Ribbon. He was advanced to Seaman Second Class on January 25, 1945, being discharge on June 19, 1946. The following December of 1946, he entered the Army at Fort Sill, serving with the Battery A 502d Gun Battalion. He was discharged as a Corporal in January of 1950. He worked for Oden Flooring after his service in the military. He lived in the Altus area and the last seven years he resided at Clinton in the Veterans Center. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother, Cecil Nall and his wife Drucilla, of Mangum, two sisters, Opal Brown and her husband Lee of Lovington, New Mexico, Goldie Franklin and her husband Bill of Lubbock, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wileman Winfred Homer Wileman, Downey, California, 82, died on Tuesday in Bellflower, California. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Miami Cemetery in Miami, Texas, with Pastor Lance Wood of the Miami Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whately Funeral Directors of Pampa, Texas. He was born July 12, 1920 in Eric to Wilber Franklin and Jessie Mae Howard Wileman. He had been a resident of Downey, California for over 50 years. He retired in 1986 from KFI Talk Radio Station as an engineer after having served for 62 years in the profession. Winfred honorably served our country during World War II in the Merchant Marines as a Lieutenant, and spent 2 years overseas during his time of service. His primary hobby began at the age of 13 as an amateur radio operator, and had reached the extra class level. His call letters were W6A1. He also obtained his pilot's license and flew his own plane for many years. He was known to be a very social person and enjoyed visiting with people. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed telling jokes. He was always upbeat, very outgoing and honest. He is remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce C. Wileman, Downey, California; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Wayne and Kathleen Patricia Wileman, Huntington Beach, California; 1 brother-in-law and sister-in- law, Bob and Molly Certain, Monroe, Louisiana; 2 grandchildren, Steven Dennis Wileman and Jay Thomas Wileman; 4 great-grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Wileman, Brittney Lauren Wileman, Cayla Brook Wileman, and Austin Ty Wileman. Special Notice - The body will lie in state from 8 a.m. Monday until 9:45 Tuesday at the funeral home in Pampa. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 4, 2002 Hewett NOV. 4: Robert E. Hewett, 67, Altus, died on Friday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Private memorial services were the wishes of the family. Kincannon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He was born June 23, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois to Claude E. and Bonnie (Bell- Brim) Hewett. He graduated from Mason City High School in mason City, Iowa. He married Cleo R. Wheeler on January 23, 1965 in Rock Island, Illinois. He retired in October of 1991 after a 30-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Nazarene Church in Mason City, Iowa. He enjoyed trains and spending time with family and especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Cleo of Altus; a daughter and son-in-law, Robbin and Russell Gardner, Headrick; two sons, Terry Hewett, Clinton, Iowa; Richard Hewett, Honeygrove, Texas; two sisters, Roberta Eno, Shefield, Iowa, and Rose Booker, Milan Illinois; two brothers, Ronald Hewett, Phoenix, Arizona, and Richard Hewett, Laredo, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherrill Ralph William Sherrill, 88, Vinson, died Saturday at Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. today at Stewart Funeral Chapel, Hollis with Reverend James Westmoreland, officiating. Burial followed at Independence Cemetery. He was born April 16, 1914 to William and Cora Sherrill in Lone Wolf. He married Veldima Green February 1, 1933 in Hobart. He retired after farming and ranching in the Vinson area all his adult life. He lived in the Vinson community for 74 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by three sons, Gerald and his wife Patricia Sherrill, R. W. (Dub) and his wife Ella Sherrill, both of Vinson, Ralph "Fudd" and his wife Pauline Sherrill, Frederick; five daughters, Joyce Brown, Levelland, Texas, Melva and her husband Don Thompson of Anadarko, Earlene Pierce, Childress, Texas, Pat and her husband Homer West of Dallas, Texas and Ruth and her husband Mutt Lawson of Southgate, California; one daughter-in-law Lorene Sherrill of Bartlesville; twenty-nine grandchildren; fifty-five great- grandchildren, fifteen great-great grandchildren; one brother Rufus Sherrill, Vinson; and one sister, Louetta of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veldima in 1999; a son R. L. Sherrill in 1998; four grandchildren; and his parents William and Cora Sherrill. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walker Rheta C. Walker, 69, Martha, died Saturday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. She had been an English Village Manor resident for the past 15 years. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Madison Clinton officiating. Interment will follow services at the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. She was born June 24, 1933 in Altus to Bill and Winnie Hudson. She graduated from high school in Martha. She married Maurice Walker on December 23, 1950 in Martha. She was a secretary for 10 years at Altus Air Force Base, was a teacher's aid at the Martha School and then helped out on the family farm and raised her family. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School and working with the church youth group. She like gardening, cooking, canning watching basketball games and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Sue and Steve Winters, Altus; Jane and Dr. Terry Jones, Hobbs, New Mexico; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Juh-Ree Walker, Clinton; five grandchildren, Dawn and Dana Winters, Altus, Kara Walker Crane, Weatherford, Leah and Kristi Walker, Clinton; one great- granddaughter, Whisper Walker, Clinton and many friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 5, 2002 Moore NOV. 5: Raymond H. Moore, 78, of Frederick died Sunday evening in the I. H. S. Hospital at Grace Care Center, Wichita Falls, Texas. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Gray Gish Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Les Banks, pastor of Tesca Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray Gish Funeral Home, Frederick. He was born to Dee Moore and Dora (Smith) Moore in Versailles, Kentucky. He was raised in Muncie, Indiana, and graduated from Central High School, in Muncie, Indiana. He proudly served in the United States Army in Battery A 460 Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, in World War II. He was eighteen-years old when he parachute jumped in the invasion of Southern France, Rome, Arno, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. His specialty was a gun crewman. He received a Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, Emet Campaign Medal, with five Bronze Service Stars, and Good Conduct Medal. He was employed by Borg Warner in Muncie, Indiana as a Machinist Instructor. He retired may 1977 after 31 years. He came to Duncan, Oklahoma after retirement form Borg Warner, in 1980 and was employed by Chisholm Machine, in Duncan. He ranched while living there. In 1984, he was employed as greens keeper for the Frederick Country Club. In 1990, he went to work for the City of Frederick until 1997. He was married to Phyllis (Gray) Moore in 1952 in Muncie, Indiana at the Walnut Baptist Church. They celebrated 50 years last February 1. He was a Baptist. His favorite hobbies were fishing, gardening, and playing cards. He loved being with his family. In high school, he played for the Bear Cats, football and basketball teams for Central High, in Muncie, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Raymond in 1985. He is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home; son Jeffery Moore, Frederick; two daughters and son-in-laws Linda Darling and Joe Sutton, Frederick, and Jennifer and Gary Rushin; grandsons Michael, Brent, and Joshua Burleson, Frederick, Mark Withers, Frederick, Joshua Moore, Indiana, Nickolas Moore, California, Richard Withers and his wife Angela, Panama City, Florida; granddaughters, Kimberly, and husband Steve McKay, Panama City, Florida, Madison Burleson, Frederick, and Karrisa Moore, Indiana. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myers Sweetie Myers, 50, died Saturday at her home in Hollis. Funeral services for Sweetie Myers will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Patterson Greer Chapel with Pastor Jim Westmoreland officiating. Burial will follow at McKnight Cemetery under the direction of Patterson Greer Funeral Home in Hollis. She was born September 27, 1952, in Roosevelt to Clifford and Pauline (Oller) Myers. She married Garland Lee Pittman in October 1968 in Wellington, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1993. She attended the Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Garland Leon Pittman, Columbus, Nebraska, and Richard Lee Maestas, Winterhaven, Florida; one daughter, Kimberly Dawn Pittman, Hollis; five brothers, Harold Myers and wife Violet, of Muskogee, Murrell Myers and wife Jane, of Oklahoma City, David Myers and his wife Sally, Hollis, and Farrel Myers, Hollis; two sisters, Patty Ishcomer and husband Nathan, of Quanah, Texas, and Mary Reeves and husband Jerry, of Duke; five grandsons, three granddaughters, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Pauline Myers, her husband Garland Lee Pittman, daughter Peggy Lynn Pittman, and three brothers, Gene Myers, Gerald Myers, and Darrell Myers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walker Rheta C. Walker, 69, Martha, died Saturday at Jackson County Memorial hospital. She had been an English Village Manor resident for the past 15 years. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Madison Clinton Officiating. Interment will follow services at the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. She was born June 24, 1933 in Altus to Bill and Winnie Hudson. She graduated from high school in Martha. She married Maurice Walker on December 23, 1950 in Martha. She was a secretary for 10 years at Altus Air Force Base, was a teacher's aid at the Martha School and then helped out on the family farm and raised her family. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School and working with the church youth group. She like gardening, cooking, canning watching basketball games and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Sue and Steve Winters, Altus; Jane and Dr. Terry Jones, Hobbs, New Mexico; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Juh-Ree Walker, Clinton; five grandchildren, Dawn and Dana Winters, Altus, Kara Walker Crane, Weatherford, Leah and Kristi Walker, Clinton; one great- granddaughter, Whisper Walker, Clinton and many friends. The Walker family will greet friends and visitors Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 6, 2002 Delias NOV. 6: William H. Delias, 78, died early this morning at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kincannon Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 6, 2002 Adams NOV. 7: Richard D. Adams, 71, Altus, died Wednesday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kincannon Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delias William H. "Bill" Delias, 78, Altus, died Wednesday at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in the Memorial Chapel at Kincannon Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery. He was born June 18, 1924 in Bean Station, Tenn. to Oscar and Bertha Duty Delias. He graduated Russellville schools and later completed a business course. He enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country until his retirement. He married Joan Burton on Nov. 30, 1962 in Lawton. He was an avid bingo player, loved fishing and most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He attended VA meetings twice a week and remained active in leadership roles with the Disabled American Veterans serving as a service officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Johnie Jones; brother Curtis Delias; half-brother D.A. Jones and step-son Michael Kravig. He is survived by his wife Joan of the home; daughter Lisa Brown of Altus; step- daughters Kimberly Patterson of Norman and Janna Billings of St. Peters, Mo.; step-sons Arlyn Kravig of Van Nuys, Calif. and Kirk Kravig of Palm Springs, Calif.; step-sister Georgia Jones; step-brothers Elmer and Rowland Jones; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and many friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lightner Carl McCoy, 90, Tulsa, died Oct. 21, 2002. Graveside services, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus, are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Altus City Cemetery. The Rev. Buddy Dugan will officiate. He was born May 1, 1912 to Augustus and Mable "McCoy" Lightner in Olustee. He grew up in the Altus area where he attended school. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in business. He worked in banking for many years at Altus, Grandfield, Cleveland, Vinita, and Oklahoma City. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. He enjoyed a long marriage with his wife Helen who died in 1990. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Fred Roll of Vinita; sons and daughters-in-law, Mac and Sue Lightner of Overland Park, Kan. and Jim and Beverly of Tulsa. He is also survived by five grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Mary Nell Mock and husband Paul of Altus. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 8, 2002 Adams NOV. 8: Richard Adams, 71, Altus, died Wednesday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marjorie Van Oostrum officiating. Burial will follow services at the Lone Wolf Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home. He was born March 30, 1931 in Lone Wolf to Richard Hobart and Mildred Price Adams. He graduated from Lone Wolf schools and then with a Bachelors of Education from East Central University in Ada. He enlisted in the United States Air Force. He married Irma J. Smiley on Sept. 7, 1992 in Las Vegas. He worked as a supervisor for Community Action for many years. He was generally concerned with the welfare of the elderly and volunteered much of his time helping others. He was a member of L.A.M.P., the local chapter of the AARP and was the current President of the State AARP Chapter. He enjoyed reading and watching football. He was a member of the First United Methodist in Altus. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Raquel Emma Adams. He is survived by his wife Irma of the home; daughter Raquel Plummer and husband Bill of St. Clair Shores, Mi. and step- daughter Carol Connell and husband Bill of Garland, Texas; son Richard Frank Adams of Oklahoma City and step-son Don Byrd and wife Sue of Hollis; brother Robert Adams of Wichita, Kan., sister Sandra Southall of Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren and a host of friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blackshere Ronnie Blackshere, 55 of Altus, died Saturday at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. He was a resident of the Towers Apartments. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fikes Ewell Gean Fikes, 54, died Thursday at a hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born April 17, 1948 at Erick. He is survived by his wife Linda of 35 years of El Reno; daughter Michelle and son Mike ,both of El Reno; grandchildren Lane and Melodie Fikes of El Reno; mother Rosalie Fikes Rowden of Duke; brother Cleve Jay Fikes and sister-in-law Charlotte of Hampton, Va.; sister Madonna Carter and brother-in-law Rick Carter of Blair; several nieces and nephews, friends and very special friend, Joe of Yukon. He was preceded in death by his father Henry C. Fikes and one grandchild. Perdue Alice Faye Allen Perdue, 70, died Oct. 30. Services were held Saturday. She was born Jan. 29, 1932 to Jasper Brandon and Liberta Turner Allen. She grew up in Altus and graduated from Altus High School. She married Riley Perdue. After retirement from the Air Force, they came to DeFuniak Springs, Fla, where she was a sales clerk with The Quality Store in the 1960s. In the 1970s she was associated with TG&Y and Quality Western Wear. In the 1980s she was associated with Great Day Dollar Store. She and her husband built and opened Juniper Lake Superette, which she managed until her retirement in 1996. In her earlier years she was an avid bowler and participated in several leagues. In her later years she enjoyed cross stitching and crocheting afghans. Survivors include her husband of nearly 51 years, Riley Perdue; sons Alan Perdue and wife Luette of DeFuniak Springs, Riley Eugene Perdue and wife Songhui of Clifton, Va.; daughter Brenday Harp and husband Clark of Bennington; grandchildren Carl, John, Brandon Kord, Raven and Brittany; brothers Richard Allen and wife Petey of Tipton, Monroe Allen of Altus and Robert Yocham of Blair and sister Mary Norris of DeFuniak Springs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 10, 2002 Shelton NOV. 10: Sharron Kaye Shelton, 55, Altus, died Saturday at Integris Baptist Medical Center. Services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church in Altus. Services are under the direction of Cremation Society of Oklahoma. She was born May 20, 1947 at Seminole to Brenton Yound Burton, Jr. and Willie Mae Green Burton. She was the manager of the book department at Hastings. She was preceded in death by her mother Willie Mae Burton. Survivors include her husband James M Shelton of Altus; two daughters, Liane M. Claiborne of Virginia. Jana K Henderson of California; son Tracy L. Shelton of South Carolina; two sisters, Dee A. Black of California, Nancy A Pinkston of California; her father Benton Y. Burton, Jr. of Colorado; and one grandchild. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- von Tungeln J.D. von Tungeln of Snyder died Tuesday at Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton. He was born in the Hobart area July 26, 1924 to parents Lloyd A. and Rachel Campbell von Tungeln and was a life long resident of Kiowa County. He married Loretta Rae Haley on Nov. 3, 1943 and they had two sons, Louis Lloyd and Kevin Ray, The resided in Hobart until 1964, before moving to Snyder where they remained until their deaths. J.D. was self-employed most of his life, having auto body and wrecker businesses in Hobart, Snyder and Altus. Active in local politics, J.D. served as mayor and city councilman of Snyder as well as a member of the ambulance board for many years. J.D. was active with the youth in Hobart and Snyder and was a scout leader. He enjoyed being involved with his sons sporting activities and served as president of the Snyder Quarterback Club. A life long race fan, J.D. started racing go-carts and later competed in mini-sprint racing with his boys. He served his country during World War II as a waist gunner on a B-24 bomber stationed in England, flying more than 50 bombing missions over Germany. He is survived by two sons, Louis Lloyd "Moe" and wife Debbie, Kevin Ray and wife Sue; six grandchildren, Heather and Bob Baker, Amber Smith, Kasey and Brady McCombs, Caitlin von Tungeln, Bradley von Tungeln and Christopher Fields. He has eight great- grandchildren, all of Altus. Linda von Tungeln of the home and her daughter Zoe and family of Snyder also survives him. His parents, his wife Loretta and his sister Dorthea Mae, preceded him in death. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 11, 2002 Rowlett Sigrid Rowlett, 63, Altus, died Thursday. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Altus City Cemetery with Wayne Croft officiating. Services are under the direction of Preston-Leckie Funeral Home of Snyder. She was born Sept. 29, 1939, to Phillip and Kitty Meister at Darmstadt, Germany. She immigrated to the United States in 1963 and married David Lafayette Rowlett on Oct. 4, 1963 in Junction City, Kansas. She was a long time resident of Junction City where she worked at the Junction City Wire Harness Co. making wire harnesses for large trucks. She recently moved to Altus. Survivors include three sisters, Renate Bray and Marion Underwood of Altus and Ramona Meister of Milan, Italy; nieces and nephews, Frank and Katrin Meister of Oberasbach, Germany, Gary and Staci Bray of Topeka, Kan., Susan Underwood of Altus and Dario Maurizio and Jamine Tenani of Milan, Italy. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Manfred Meister; sister Irmtraud Conley; nephew Winfred Underwood, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Gary Bray, Sr. and Winfred Underwood, Sr. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tucker Walter Eugene "Gene" Tucker died Friday at Wellington Care Center in Wellington, Texas at the age of 94. Graveside services were held this afternoon at the O.M. Cemetery north of Hollis. Arrangements are with Patterson Greer Funeral Home in Hollis. He was born Feb. 3, 1908, in Harmon County to Ephraim Porter and Lillie Maude (McQuisten) Tucker. He farmed in Harmon County in Oklahoma and Collingsworth County, Texas most of his adult life. He served in the United Sates Army during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Pauline Tucker, Clara Jones, Blanche Carter, Alice Tucker and Marjorie Cann, and brothers Guy Tucker, Scott Tucker and J.W. Tucker. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thompson Ernest Thompson, 86, died Sunday. Services are pending with Greer Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 12, 2002 Thompson Ernest "Grandfaut" Thompson, 86, died at Mangum City Hospital Sunday after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held at the Roselawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Officiating will be the Rev. J.V. Oden. Arrangements are with Greer Funeral Home in Mangum. He was born March 12, 1916 in the Ladessa Community of Oklahoma to James R. and Letetia (Witt) Thompson. He married Edith Alexander on Dec. 11, 1937 in Mangum. The Thompson's spent their lifetime at Mangum where they raised their family and worked. He worked at the Russell, Martha and Mangum gins. He has a heavy equipment operator working for Horn and Smith Construction helping to build runways for the Altus Air Force Base and the Burns Flat runway. He worked for the Department of Transportation from July 1961 until his retirement in April of 1981. However, in retirement he farmed and raised, traded, and ran trail hounds. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, six sisters and a granddaughter, April Brinkman. He is survived by his wife Edith of the home in Mangum; two daughters and their families, Nedra Brinkman and Mona Elliott and her husband James, both of Mangum; grandchildren Marlin and Jelissa Brinkman of Shawnee, Marty Brinkman, Bryan and Rochelle Brinkman and Brad Brinkman, all of Mangum, Jimmy and Tina Elliott of North Richland Hills, Texas and Juanita and Jim Reeves of Mangum; and 11 great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 13: no obituaries today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 14: no obituaries today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 15, 2002 Webb Randy Webb, 23, Altus, died Wednesday in Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Robbins Funeral Home, Fletcher. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 17, 2002 Diefenderfer George Allen Diefenderfer, 43, Comfort, Texas, formerly of Altus, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel in Comfort. The Rev. Jim Holt will officiate and burial will be held at the Comfort Cemetery. He was born March 3, 1959 at San Antonio, Texas to Barry E. and Mary Helen (Navarro) Diefenderfer. He married Patsy JoNell Diefenderfer May 21, 1993 at Comfort. He was an oil field maintenance worker. He had worked in Egypt and in the Altus area where he farmed. Survivors include three step-daughters, Brittany Nicole, Kiersten Lee and Megan Ashley; his parents, Barry and Mary Diefenderfer of Comfort; a mother-in-law, Nell Cason of Kerrville, Texas; a brother, Steven Diefenderfer of Comfort. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Klepper Mildred Klepper, 90, died Wednesday at her home in Mangum. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Mangum with the Rev. J. V. Lobaugh and the Rev. Don Ross officiating. Burial was to follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stewart Funeral Services. She was born Oct. 9, 1912 in Mangum to Wiley O. and Mattie Jones Yarbrough. She married Perry Klepper Oct. 10, 1930 at the Baptist parsonage in Mangum. She spent her entire life in Mangum where she worked at Jones Electric, the Guarantee Bank and as an insurance agency. She later owned and operated the Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club. She enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, bird watching and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by daughter Peggy Walker, Jupiter, Fla.; son Perry L. Klepper, Mangum; sister Pauline Trumbo, Portland, Wash; sister-in-law Stella Yarbrough, Mangum; five grandchildren, Wes Walker and wife of Marlow, Wade Walker and wife Janis of Childress, Texas, Waleah Norton and husband Jerry of Jupiter, Tara Chambers and husband Jason of Granite, T.K. Klepper and wife Brandi of Colgate; nine great-grandchildren, Chris Klepper and James Perry Klepper, both of Colgate, Lindsey Chambers and Liberty Chambers both of Granite, Taylor Walker and Avery Walker both of Marlow, Jana Kay Walker of Childress, Texas and Zachary Norton and Matthew Norton, both of Jupiter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wylie and Mattie Yarbrough; husband Perry; three brothers, Homa Yarbrough, Burl Yarbrough, Otis Yarbrough and two sisters, Willene Motheral and Ollie West. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sellers Clifford G. Sellers, 69, Fayeteville, N.C. died Wednesday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery at Spring Lake, N.C. He served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife Marie Sellers; sons Michael Sellers of Farmersville, Texas and Christ Sellers, Raleigh, N.C.; sister Barbara Sloan of DeRider, La.; and his mother Olive Copeland, Mangum. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slate John Wesley Slate, 57, died Nov. 9 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. He was born on June 28, 1945 in Chicago Heights, Ill. to Wesley and Josephine (Scott) Slate. He spent most of his life in Chicago Heights until he moved to Altus in February of 2002. He worked as a nursing assistant and was a licensed paramedic. He worked for Grace Living Center after coming to Altus. Survivors include his children John, Vernon Jean, Wesley, Jeremie, Tyjoran, Ashley, Kendra, Jontonoi; a special friend, Toneisha and her daughter Z'kyra of the home in Altus; sisters Gertrude Slate and Joanne Slate of Chicago Heights and many other relatives and friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Webb Services for Randy Webb, 23, Altus will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Robbins Funeral Chapel in Fletcher with Phil Harryman of Yukon officiating. He died Wednesday at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Burial will be at the Fletcher cemetery under the direction of Robbins Funeral Home. He was born May 10, 1979 in Okmulgee to Bill and Virginia Webb. He attended school in Putnam City where he graduate. He later worked as a computer repairman and helped the athletic teams. He also attended vo-tech. He moved to Altus in 2002. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Dawn and Bud Smith of Marlow; father Bill Webb of Las Vegas; sisters Kelly Webb of Marlow and Lee Laney and husband Paul of Altus. Sympathy cards may be sent to the family online at www.robbinsfuneral.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 18, 2002 Carrisalez Jose N. Carrisalez, 66, died early today in Oklahoma City. Services are pending with Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Johnson Dalma Kay Johnson, 45, died Saturday at Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis. Services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church in Hollis. Pastor Jim Westmoreland officiated. Burial was Monday afternoon at the Castro County Cemetery in Dimmit, Texas. Services were under the direction of Stewart Funeral Service. She was born May 19, 1957 in Vaughn, N.M. to Maurice Allen Thompson and Katherine Darlene Ashcraft Thompson. She married Dale Johnson Dec. 20, 1986 in Amarillo, Texas. She was a home health care provider for 29 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children, her pets, reading and horses. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hollis and enjoyed church work and helping in Vacation Bible School. She is survived by her husband Dale of the home; daughters Katherine Gauthier of Altus, Chelsea Megan and Tina Marie, both of the home; sons Jimmy Montano of Roswell, N.M., Olson Chischilly of Phoenix, Ariz. and Shane Johnson of Mountain View; grandsons Hunter Johnson and Zebadiah Montano; brothers Allen Thompson and Ray Thompson, both of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her mother Katherine Ashcraft Thompson, her father Maurice Thompson, grandmother Dalma Doty and her grandfather Clarence Ashcraft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 19, 2002 Johnson Dalma Kay Johnson, 45, died Saturday at Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis. Services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church in Hollis. Pastor Jim Westmoreland officiated. Burial was Monday afternoon at the Castro County Cemetery in Dimmit, Texas. Services were under the direction of Stewart Funeral Service. She was born May 19, 1957 in Vaughn, N.M. to Maurice Allen Thompson and Katherine Darlene Ashcraft Thompson. She married Dale Johnson Dec. 20, 1986 in Amarillo, Texas. She was a home health care provider for 29 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children, her pets, reading and horses. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hollis and enjoyed church work and helping in Vacation Bible School. She is survived by her husband Dale of the home; daughters Katherine Gauthier of Altus, Chelsea Megan and Tina Marie, both of the home; sons Jimmy Montano of Roswell, N.M., Olson Chischilly of Phoenix, Ariz. and Shane Johnson of Mountain View; grandsons Hunter Johnson and Zebadiah Montano; brothers Allen Thompson and Ray Thompson, both of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her mother Katherine Ashcraft Thompson, her father Maurice Thompson, grandmother Dalma Doty and her grandfather Clarence Ashcraft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 20, 2002 Carrisalez Longtime Altus resident Jose N. Carrisalez died Monday in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Antonio Moreno officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. A Prayer Vigil has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lowell- Tims Funeral Home Chapel. He was born Jan. 26, 1936 in Los Fresnos, Texas. While in school he developed a strong love and skill for baseball. He played baseball throughout all of his school years. He always enjoyed watching baseball and it was one of his greatest pastimes. Two years after he graduated from high school he married Josefina Juarez on Aug. 26, 1956 in Rio Hondo, Texas. She preceded him in death Dec. 6, 2000. In April of 1957, he began his 33-year civil service career in Port Isabel, Texas as a water treatment plant operator. The Carrisalez family moved to Altus in January of 1962, where he worked in the Civil Service as a sewage plant worker. He was later reassigned to the Civilian Personnel Office as Equal Employment Manager for Altus Air Force Base. In January of 1989 he was reassigned as Chief of the Employment Development Section. While working as the Equal Employment Manager, he made an important contribution to what friend and local attorney Tal Oden likes to describe as a very vital and hard task. "His career was in human relations and sociology. He was a human relations consultant helping everyone learn to accept each other." He served on many committees to help other people such as finding employment for minorities, helping farmers and seasonal workers and Hispanic organizations and services. He was also chairman of Hispanic Heritage Week, member of the Altus Lions Club, and member of the American GI Forum. During his involvement in the Lions Club he served as president and was the chairman of many committees. He was also given the highest award that one can be given in the organization - the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. He participated in the Oklahoma Rural Opportunity Development Corporation, the Southwest Oklahoma Development Authority, and the Kiowa Indian Tribe Private Industry Council. He was also a disc jockey for the Spanish radio program on KWHW Radio for more than 20 years. He enjoyed announcing the grade school little league football games for many years. He was one of the founders of the Hispanics for Education and Cultural Awareness, a local organization. He was also a major force in bringing the League of United Latin American Citizens to Altus where the local chapter was formed. One of his biggest passions was working with the Boy Scouts of America, Boy Scout Troop 271, in which he had been active since 1968. He served as a committee chairman, Cub Master, Scout Master, District Commissioner, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award one can receive, for his 33 years of service to the Boy Scouts. He became the district commissioner, in charge of the five-county area, the southwest corner of Oklahoma - Jackson, Tillman, Kiowa, Greer and Harmon counties. His wife Josefina was a great supporter of Jose in his work with the Boy Scouts. He is survived by four sons, Elloid J. Carrisalez of Duke, Daniel Carrisalez and his wife Jeaneen of Blair, Orlando Carrisalez of Stillwater and Leonel Carrisalez of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Delia Caudill and Linda Lumdreras, both of Los Fresnos, Texas; two brothers, Blas Carrisalez of Brownsville, Texas, Federico Carrisalez of Ingleside, Texas; three granddaughters, Christa Carrisalez, Teresa Carrisalez, Jessica Carrisalez, three grandsons, Justin Carrisalez, Jared Carrisalez and Steven Jackson; and two great-grandsons, Jasper Chase Jackson and Phillip Carrisalez. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Josefina and a brother, Enrique Carrisalez. Memorials may be made to the Josefina Carrisalez Scholarship Fund ar the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in memory of Jose N. Carrisalez. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drury Eula J. Drury, 74, died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services are pending with Kincannon Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Madden Marietta Madden died Tuesday at Grace Living center. Services are pending with Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 21, 2002 Drury Eula Jo Drury, 74, Altus, died Monday at her residence following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. David Chittenden officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. She was born June 22, 1928 to Jack and Vivian (Peters) Portwood in Warren. She attended school in Altus and San Francisco, Calif. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State College in Weatherford. She married John Robinson Jan. 29, 1947 in Vernon, Texas. He preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1958. She married Eldon Drury on Aug. 12, 1966 in Altus. She was an educator in the Altus Public School System for more than 30 years, teaching English and Home Economics at Altus High School. She served as the librarian of Southeast Junior High School and as a substitute teacher until her retirement in 2000. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and the Western Prairie Good Sams Club. She enjoyed craftwork, painting, photography, reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband; daughter-in-law Cindy Robinson; grandson Mark Robinson and a great-grandson Donald Gonzalez. She is survived by her husband Eldon Drury, Altus; daughters and sons-in-law Jonnie and Tim Branton, Columbia, S.C.; Connie Snavely, Harrah, Vonnie and Bruce Barrett, Moultonborough, N.H.; step-daughter DeLeon Drury, Moore; sons and a daughter-in-law Lonnie Robinson, Augusta, Ga., Ronnie and Marie Robinson, Altus; step-son and his wife Ira Nolan and Gail Drury, Dallas, Texas; brother and sister-in-law Troy Gene and Cuca Portwood, San Angelo, Texas; brother-in- law and sister-in-law Victor and Ruby Robinson, Vernon, Texas; sister-in-law Gloria Porter, Altus; mother-in-law Leona Drury, Altus; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many friends. The Drury family will greet friends and visitors tonight from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Kincannon Funeral Home Gathering Room. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Klepper Dorothea Parton Klepper, 72, died Tuesday at Mangum City Hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Mangum with the Rev. John Robles officiating. Burial will follow at the Roselawn Cemetery in Mangum Stewart Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. She was born Nov. 29, 1929 to Hugh and Nettie Garrett Hawkins. She married Calvin Parton Aug. 28, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1993. She worked at Mangum City Hospital as an LPN nurse for many years. In 1997 she married Charlie Klepper. Her hobbies included traveling and painting. She was an active member of the Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Charlie Klepper; son Jim Parton and his wife Linda of Mangum; daughter Cathy Flanagan and her husband Larry D. of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandsons Jason Parton, Gary Parton and Kevin Flanagan; granddaughter Kathleen King; great-grandsons Justice and Devin King; members of her husband's family, Jim Klepper and his wife Pam, Brad and Keaton Klepper, Brenda Fletcher, Keith and Krista Fletcher. She was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Nettie Hawkins, step-mother, Dorothey Copp and one brother, Leon Hawkins. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Madden Marietta Madden, 85, of Altus, died Tuesday at the Grace Living Center. Graveside services, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus, were held this afternoon at the Altus City Cemetery. Bill Osborne officiated. She was born July 15, 1917 in Blair to Thomas Coston and Pricie Tibbits Coston. She married Paris William Madden in Altus on Dec. 15. She worked as a hairdresser and with P.W. they owned the Madden "66" service station. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading and poetry. She is survived by her sister Melba Marshall of Altus; granddaughter Jennifer Watucki of Altus; great-granddaughter Hanah Watucki and great-grandson Tommy Joe Gallegos; niece Tracy Wapaha and son-in-law Joe Denton. She was preceded in death by her husband P.W. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thurmond A memorial service for Brian Bradley Thurmond has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. He was born Sept. 23, 2002 in Altus to Kristie Thurmond. He died Sept. 29 at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City. He is survived by his mother Kristie Thurmond of Elmer; grandparents, Keith and Jane Thurmond, great-grandfather Harrison Thurmond, great-grandmother Nolda Bonds, all of Elmer; aunt Gussie Defoor; uncles Brian Keith Thurmond and Marshall Defoor, all of Elmer; three cousins and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his two great-grandfathers, Etoy Thurmond and Buck Bonds. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 22, 2002 Stinson Bailey Payton Stinson, 88, died at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Needwood Cemetery near Lutie, Texas. Junior Nippert will officiate. Stewart Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. He was born Dec. 3, 1913, northwest of Vinson to James Edward and Hattie Velena Upton Stinson. He attended Opal School until the sixth grade before moving to Needwood, Texas. He married Opal Fronterhouse in 1932, just south of the original homestead. Later, he worked for the Sante Fe Railroad Company for 25 years. He retired in 1979 and went back to ranching. He lived in the Vinson community all of his life. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He is survived by daughter Delta Gaye Stinson of Altus; son Claston Stinson of Texas; grandsons Tony and Steven Graham of Oklahoma City, Nikki and Chris Graham of Harrah, Gregory Graham of Blanchard; granddaughters Shelee Swartzendruber of Edmond, Shauna Singleton of Blanchard and Jana Weigel of Noble; and his special and best friend Irma Morgan of Mangum. Bailey was preceded in death by his father James Stinson; mother Hattie Stinson; daughter Delphine Graham in 1975; son Joe Stinson in 1987 and grandson Tim Graham in 1997. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOV. 24, 2002 Cortez Retired Lt. Richard F. Cortez, formally of Altus, died November 14 after a prosperous and distinguished life serving his family and country. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of CedarHill Chapel of Pensacola, Florida. He was born April 14, 1950 in San Bernardino, California to Delores and Richardo Cortez. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1990 as a Navy Diving Officer. Assignments included California, Connecticut and Hawaii. After retirement, he continued his occupational dream as training director for the Divers Academy in Camden, New Jersey. In 2000, he moved to Pensacola, Florida and worked as an oil rig diver and alter, as a a Navy Exchange Warehouse Supervisor. He had many interests such as diving, enjoying sunny days at the beach and flying kites. He was preceded in death by his mother, his father, and one granddaughter, Emmalee. He is survived by wife Anita; children Oric and wife Tina, Regina and husband Michael Watson, Adam and wife Jennifer, and Ryan and wife,Lindy. Additionally, he is survived by nine grandchildren, Phillip, Baylee, Dylan (Bubba), Triston, Christian, Rylee Kaden, Virginia and Carlee. Other surviving loved one's include Tony, Rosie, Carol Angie, Cameron and Tyler. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duke Roy Dean "Kink" Duke, 67, died Tuesday. He was a native of Altus and a life- long resident of Amarillo, Texas and a resident of Ocala, Florida, since 1989. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lillie Mae; daughter Debra Jane Duke; and sister Betty Ann Mosley. Survivors include son Gary Duke and wife Marion of Oklawaha, Florida; daughter Pamela Camarillo and husband Gilbert of Ocala, Florida; brothers Henry Gray, Irvine, California, James Baxter of Iowa Park, Texas, and Robert "Skeet" Baxter of Altus; sister Kathy Baxter of Amarillo, Texas; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hawkins Services are pending with Kincannon Funeral Home for Louise Hawkins, 87, Broken Arrow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ŠAltus Times 2002