Love County, Oklahoma - Obituaries ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== NOTE: To search for names; on the toolbar under EDIT, choose FIND and type in a name ================================================== Othell Thompson Graveside services for Othell Thompson, 67, of Thackerville, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins officiating. Mrs. Thompson was born March 17, 1935, in Loves Valley, the daughter of Raymond Jack "R.J." and Lucille Catherine Mask Goldman. She died Monday, March 18, 2002, in Southbrook Health Care Facility, Ardmore. She had made her home in Thackerville for the past two years, previously living in Joshua, Texas, for 30 years. She and Charles Thompson were married in Gainesville, Texas, on December 19, 1960. Mrs. Thompson worked in the cafeteria for the Joshua Independent School District before retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Calvary Chapel in Cleburne, Texas. Survivors include her mother, Lucille Goldman of Marietta; husband, Charles Thompson of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Hitt, Danna and Rick Clifton and Christy and Jason Amis, all of Marietta; and two grandsons, Tyson Clifton and Corey Hitt. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her father on February 14, 2002. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, OK March 22, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oleata Vaughn Culwell Services for Oleata Vaughn Culwell, 69, of Willis, were held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 30, at the Willis Baptist Church, with Gary Dempsey, Doug Vaughn and Brad Culwell officiating. Rhonda Culwell arranged the music. Mrs. Culwell was born July 31, 1931, in Love County, the daughter of Wallace and Ewilda Patton Phillips Vaughn. She died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Culwell was raised in the Loves Valley area, where she attended school. She moved around in the oil field with her family and lived in Perryton, Texas for 23 years before moving to Willis in 1984 where she lived the rest of her life. She and Charlie C.R. "Bob" Culwell were married August 17, 1948, at Gainesville, Texas, and he preceded her in death in October of 1999. Mrs. Culwell worked for 10 years as a cashier at Dave's Superette in Willis and was a member of the Willis Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Rhonda Culwell of Perryton, Texas, and Brad and Genia Culwell of Mannsville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy and Richard Johnson of Kingston and Patty Gregory of Ardmore; two brothers, Don Vaughn of Ames and Jerry Vaughn of Buffalo Valley; a half-brother, Larry Vaughn of Marietta; a sister, Winnie McKibban of Healdton; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Culwell was also preced in death by her parents. Serving as pallbearers were Colby Culwell, Pyne Gregory, Gary John Johnson, Ryan Culwell, Bryce Culwell and Dusty Culwell. Interment was in Burneyville Cemetery, under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill. Source: Marietta Monitor, Friday, July 6, 2001 Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Philip Anthony Schieber Memorial services for Philip Anthony Schieber, 38, of Dallas, were held at 7 p.m., Monday, October 23, at the Schieber residence in Dallas and at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 26, at the Love Funeral Home in Ottawa, Ohio. Mr. Schieber was born March 6, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Paul and Judith Tobe Schieber. He died Thursday, October 19, 2000, at his "weekend get-away" near Marietta. He had maintained a weekend residence in Love County for the past two years. Mr. Schieber graduated cum laude from Findlay College with a bachelor's degree in Computer Systems Analysis. He was the vice president/chief financial officer of the Berry Brown Advertising Agency in the Dallas area. Mr. Schieber was a member of the American Angus Association, the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Thoroughbred Association. He enjoyed raising and racing thoroughbreds. Survivors include his father, Paul Schieber of Leipsic, Ohio; grandmothers, Wilma Tobe and Theresa Schieber; three brothers, Thomas, Michael and Matthew; and four sisters, Laura, Susan, Lisa and Marilyn. Mr. Schieber was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Schieber. Arrangements were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 27, 2000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul E. Webb Services for Paul E. Webb, 79, were Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Southwest First Church of God, Moore, followed by grave-side services at 3:30 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta. Born January 21, 1917, in Case, Arkansas, the son of William and Anna Franklin, Mr. Webb died June 3, 1996. He married Ellen Geneva Sampson February 20, 1959, in Wewoka. Mr. Webb was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Masonic Lodge #536. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Geneva Webb of the home; three sons, Paul Lynn Webb of Yukon, Jerry Webb of Edmond and Paul Ervin Webb, Jr. of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Anna May Parks, Paula Sue Hawkins and Fannie Spruill, all of Oklahoma City; three step-children, Larry Craft of Oklahoma City, Judy Spradling of Norman and Roger Craft of Whitehouse, Texas; a brother, Jack Stanberry of Danville, Arkansas; a sister, Elaine Keith of Rogers, Arkansas; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by two infant sons. Services were directed by Hunter Funeral Home, Oklahoma City. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, OK June 7, 1996. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patty Jean Fox Graveside services for Patty Jean Fox, 71, of Courtney, were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 29, at the Rubottom Cemetery with Bro. Joe Heaton officiating. Mrs. Fox was born November 28, 1930, at Courtney, the daughter of Martin and Florence (Olsobrook) Carnahan. She died Sunday, January 27, 2002, at her residence in Courtney. She was raised at Courtney and attended school there. Mrs. Fox worked as a homemaker and was a member of the Rubottom Baptist Church. She and James Fox were married Feburary 17, 1946, at Gainesville, Texas. Survivors include her husband of almost 56 years, James of the home; two sons, Larry Fox of Burneyville, and Ronnie Fox of Burleson, Texas; two granddaughters, Trisha Fox of Courtney, and Mindy Giest of Mustang; a grandson, Clayton James Fox of Burleson; four great-grandchildren, Tristin Giest, Raven Nicole Giest, Molly Fox and Mercedes Fox; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Buren Carnahan, Euell Carnahan, Jimmy Don Carnahan and Benny Frank Carnahan. Interment was in Rubottom Cemetery, under the direction of Spivey's Reser Funeral Home, Ringling. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 1, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pauline Lee Goff Services for Pauline Lee Goff, 83, of Madill, were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 24, in the Watts Memorial Chapel, in Madill, with Richard Jones officiating. Mrs. Goff was born July 26, 1918, in Idabel, the daughter of Charley and Ruth Lee Charbonneau McHargue. She died Tuesday, January 22, 2002. She grew up around Holly Creek near Idabel and Broken Bow, and moved to Marshall County in 1929. She lived in Lebanon and Lark before moving to Madill in 1964. Mrs. Goff worked at the Madill Manufacturing Plant for several years. She and Marcus Goff were married February 9, 1949, at Sherman, Texas. Mrs. Goff was a member of the Madill Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Sylvesta Roy and Jeri Reese of Overbrook, Marcus Edwin and Gabie Goff Jr. of Tuttle, and Robert and Jennifer Goff of Marietta; two daughters, Kathrine Paulette Mayes of Aberdeen, Maryland and Betty Chumley of Madill; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Payne, Margaret Payne and Marie Clark of Tishomingo, and Lilly White of Madill; and one brother, Bobby Gene McHargue of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus on June 27, 1983; her parents; a son, Jerry Wayne Reese; a sister, Francis Hayes; a brother, Charlie McHargue; and a grandson, Troy Wayne Chumley. Pallbearers were, Robert Goff Jr., Jeff Reese, Roy Reese Jr., Michael Goff, John Goff, Dan Tice and Billy Knudtson. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 1, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patsy Louise Jones Services for Patsy Louise Jones, 62, of Ardmore, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 1, at Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta, with the Rev. Emmett Jones, the Rev. W.J. Cotton, the Rev. F.J. Patterson, the Rev. Lawrence Anderson and the Rev. Eugene Bellard officiating. Mrs. Jones was born March 22, 1939, at Burneyville, the daughter of Elmo and Clotilde Baker Toles. She died Wednesday, August 29, 2001, in Tulsa, at the home of her daughter. A resident of the Ardmore area most of her life, Mrs. Jones retired from Uniroyal after 16 years of employment. She was an active member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Marietta, where she served as president of the Women's Missionary Department. Mrs. Jones was also a volunteer for the Southern Oklahoma Blood Institute. Survivors include four sons, Douglas Peevy, Carl Scott and Jerold Kirk of Tulsa, and Anthony Brown of Marietta; a daughter, Dianna Kirk Markland of Tulsa; four brothers, Rev. Elmo Toles, Jr. of Burneyville, Elmer Gene Toles of Lawton, Frank Elry Toles of Germany and Billy Wayne Toles of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Margaret Moore, Vergie Stoughtenborough and Joann Toles of Ardmore; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Shedrick Jones in August 1995; her parents; and two brothers, Julius Smith and V.T. Smith. Pallbearers were Julius Toles, Milton Toles, Osante Moore, Lawrence McCarroll, Cory Willis and Tranille Washington. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Toles, Rev. Elmo Toles, Jr., Billy Toles, Elmer Gene Toles, and the deacons of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment was in Dunbar Cemetery, Burneyville, under the direction of Flanagan- Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, Friday, September 7, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patrick "Pat" Oscar Parker Services for Patrick "Pat" Oscar Parker, 62, of Leon will be held at 2 p.m. today (Friday), February 15, in the Freeman Auditorium at the Turner School, with the Rev. Ronnie Hill and Rev. Jimmy May officiating. Mr. Parker was born July 17, 1939, at Leon to Lyndon Oscar and Juanita Anna Jane Holland Parker. Mr. Parker passed away Wednesday morning, February 13, 2002, in Mercy Health Love County, Marietta. A resident of Love County all of his life, he and Wanda Peery were married May 11, 1957, at Wilson. Mr. Parker attended Murray State College at Tishomingo, two years and graduated from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, in 1960. He taught school 32 years, the last 23 years at Turner School, retiring as Vocational Agriculture Instructor in 1992. Mr. Parker was currently working with the OSU Extension Service as a crop inspector. He raised show pigs for many years in addition to raising cattle. Mr. Parker also enjoyed coon hunting and genealogy. He was a member of the Love County Fair Board, having served as a member for many years, and also as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Leon Baptist Church. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Lyndon O. and Amelva Parker of Leon; his wife, Wanda Parker of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Monica Parker of Leon; three daughters and son-in-law, Cherlynn Norman of Sarasota, Florida, Susan and John Kennedy of Marietta, and Laurie Powell of Burneyville; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Lois Parker of Burneyville; 10 grandchildren, Amber Reed, Royce Gillhum, Mariah Powell, Travis Reed, Whitney Kuykendall, Tara and Chuck McGill, Gabe and Carla Parker and Daniel Parker and 3 great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Parker, Madison and Gentry McGill; a nephew, several nieces and great-nieces. Pallbearers will be Travis Reed, Lance Parker, Gabe Parker, John Kennedy, Royce Gillhum, Jonathan Powell and Dan Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Bert Duke, Tommy Hartman, Pierce Monkres, J.C. Carlile, Wayne Bond, Joel Hicks, Frank Lornes, Sr., Woodrow Kendall, P.A. Hartman, Boog Taliaferro, Bob Taylor, Willie Hart, Billy Ray Robinson, "Bugs" Hicks, Bobby Graham, Alvie Reed and Larry Hicks. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, under the direction of Flanagan- Watts Funeral Home. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Cross Timbers Hospice or Leon Baptist Church, c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 15, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia Ruth "Pat" Burkhart Graveside services for Patricia Ruth "Pat" Burkhart, 67, of Thackerville, were held at 1 p.m., Monday, November 5, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Thackerville, with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins officiating. Mrs. Burkhart was born July 18, 1934, in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of Howard and Ruth Porter Burkhart. She died Saturday, November 3, 2001, at her son's residence in Marietta. A resident of Love County most of her life, Mrs. Burkhart was employed at Marietta Sportswear for 30 years, retiring as supervisor of the pressing deparment. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Thackerville and a life member of Gainesville VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tom P. and Susan Burkhart of Marietta; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Darlene Burkhart of Gainesville; a sister-in-law, Jo Burkhart of Gainesville; four grandchildren, Kenny and Nancy Stinson, B.J. and Jennifer Stinson, Larry Stinson and Amanda Hall, and Teresa Burkhart; and six great-grandchildren, Jo, Jamie, Tara, Taylor, Macy and Lily. Mrs. Burkhart was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sam W. Burkhart; and a niece, Margaret McPherson. Pallbearers were Mike Burkhart, Steve Burkhart, Jeff Burkhart, Greg Burkhart, Sam Burkhart and Hack Middlebrook. Honorary pallbearers were Kenny Stinson, B.J. Stinson, Larry Stinson, Larry McNeil and Kenneth Gary. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Cross Timbers Hospice c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 9, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Adroian Frazier Services for Robert Adroian Frazier, 77, of Leon, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 22, at Leon Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins and the Rev. David Shue officiating. Mr. Frazier was born September 23, 1923, in the Batson community in Love County, the son of Hinze and Ada Putnam Frazier. He died Wednesday, September 19, 2001, in Mercy Memorial Health Center in Ardmore. Mr. Frazier had been a resident of Love County all of his life. He and Edith Katherine Moore were married October 30, 1944, in Gainesville, Texas. Mr. Frazier attended Batson Public School through the eighth grade, then Burneyville Public School for the ninth and 10th grades, and graduated from Leon Public School. He lived in the Rocky Point community one year, then near Burneyville one year, before moving to the Grassburr community south of Leon. Mr. Frazier was a farmer/rancher and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Katherine Frazier of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, George and Pat Thompson of Krum, Texas; a daughter, Faye Blood of Corsicana, Texas; three brothers, Joe Ben Frazier, Mack L. Frazier and Jimmie Frazier of Leon; two sisters, Anna Dean Murr of Oktaha and Linda Hood of Krum; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Frazier was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alvin Frazier, Arthur Frazier and Bailey Frazier; and a sister, Addie Lee Billings. Pallbearers were Truman Patty, Vernon Barrick, Richard Wild, Terry Hyman, Jack Brintle and Mike Morton. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Cain, Snookie Rains, Jimmy Lou Hall, John Wallace McBride, Ott Ladner, Chock Barrick, Sam Barrick, Raymond Self and George M. Hicks Jr. Interment was in Leon Cemetery, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Flanagan-Watt Funeral Home, 100 East Main, Marietta, OK 73448. Reprinted from the Marietta Monitor, Love County, September 28, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rena B. Warthen Powell Serivces for Rena B. Warthen Powell, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. today (Friday), October 27, at Landmark Baptist Church in Ardmore with the Rev. Gene Branscum officiating. Mrs. Powell was born June 23, 1912, at Rubottom, the daughter of Daniel N. and Josie A. Catlin Chitwood. She died Tuesday, October 24, 2000 in Euless, Texas. She and Guy Warthen were married October 26, 1929, at Rubottom. Seven children were born to that marriage. He preceded her in death. In 1956, Mrs. Powell moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, and was employed at the Holly Dress Shop and the local bus station. She and Morgan Powell, of Wichita Falls, were married in 1965 and made their home in Hurst, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1988. Mrs. Powell's hobbies centered around her family, quilting and geneology. She authored several family articles for publication. Survivors include three sons, Wayne A. Warthen of Ardmore, and Ray G. Warthen and Pat Ziobro of Bethel Island, California; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Warthen Wallace and Homer Wallace of Hurst, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Janice Whatley Warthen of Ardmore; one sister, Alta Faye Jobe of Marietta; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Powell was also preceded in death by two infant daughters; and two sons, Charles Lee in 1979 and Billy M. in 2000. Serving as pallbearers will be David Brown, Otis Chitwood, Stuart Harlin, Kendall Johnson, Mark McClelland and Don Watkins. Interment will be at 4 p.m. in the Ringling Memorial Cemetery, Ringling, under the direction of Griffin-Kennedy-Watts Funeral Home, Ardmore. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 27, 2000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruby C. O'Daniel Services for Ruby C. O'Daniel, 54, of Wilson, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 14, in the Assembly of God Church in Wilson, with the Rev. Jim Gillum officiating. Mrs. O'Daniel was born September 17, 1946, in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of Vester. E.L. and Erma J. Brannon Pierce. She died Tuesday, September 11, 2001, in Wilson. Mrs. O'Daniel lived in Thackerville and Gainesville before moving to Wilson, where she attended school. She and Glen P. O'Daniel were married December 16, 1964, at Gainesville, and made their home in Wilson. Mrs. O'Daniel was very active in the Wilson Volunteer Fire Department Women's Auxiliary as long as her health permitted. Survivors include her husband, Glen of the home; a daughter, Edna Ocampo of Wilson; two sons, Cecil O'Daniel of Marietta and Vester O'Daniel of Wilson; eight grandchildren and a great-grandson. Mrs. O'Daniel was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Paul Dennis O'Daniel on December 6, 1965. Pallbearers were Josh McDonald, Raymond Dewitt, Kenneth King, Albert Morris and Al Morris. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Thackerville, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, September 21, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Eddy Langford Services for Robert Eddy Langford, 58, of Marietta, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 21, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with Ellen Davis officiating. Mr. Langford was born March 1, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, the son of William Harris and Lillian Christine Benson Langford. He died Sunday, February 17, 2002, at his residence in Marietta. Reared in California, Mr. Langford had made his home in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area for a number of years, then in Webster City, Iowa, for nine years before moving to Marietta in August 1998. He and Jerlene Gilmore were married May 11, 1979, in Reno, Nevada. Mr. Langford served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years during which time he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Rifle Expert Badge. He was employed as Superintendent for Fenix Construction in Ardmore. Mr. Langford was a member of the Unity Church of Denton, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Jerlene Langford of the home; a son, William Bradley of Frisco, Texas; a daughter, Darla Bradley of Marietta; a brother, John W. Langford of Saratoga, California; two sisters, Yvonne Croxton of Bakersfield, California, and Mary Paolucci of Redwood City, California; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Langford was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Larkin Harris Langford. Honorary pallbearers were Al Benson, Robert Hansen, Robert Bohac, Robby Bradley, Jimmy Weeks and Tom Raney. Interment with military honors was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 22, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ricky Everett Lee Graveside services for Ricky Everett Lee, 42, of Madill, will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Leon Cemetery, with the Rev. Parlee Russell officiating. Mr. Lee was born March 13, 1959, in Oklahoma City, the son of Richard and Lorene Taylor Lee. He died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Christus-St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris, Texas. Mr. Lee served in the National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Boss Lee; four children, Dawn Lee, Danny Lee, Misty Hall and Crystall Hall; five brothers, Larry Lee, Willie Joe Lee, Tommy Lee, "Hobo" Charles Lee and Sherman Lee; and two sisters, Dorothy Taylor and Linda Wolfe. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mary Francis Hall; and a sister, Francis Lee. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Bright- Holland Funeral Home in Paris. Source: Marietta Monitor, Friday, April 27, 2001 Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reford E. Tims Services for Reford E. Tims, 89, of Marietta were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Jim Enabnit. Mr. Tims was born June 7, 1910, at Rush Springs, the son of J.W. and Anna Speyers Tims, and died December 24, 1999, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. Mr. Tims had lived in Love County since 1947, moving here from Texas. He and the former Mattie Foster were married in 1941 at Graham, Texas. A retired farmer and rancher, Mr. Tims was a member of the First Christian Church of Marietta. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Tims was also a Mason and a member of the American Legion Post of Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Tims of the home; a daughter and son- in-law, Ann and Edd Fish of Gainesville, Texas; and two grandchildren, John and Michael. Mr. Tims was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Services were directed by Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Tom Brannan, Wayne Bond, Larry Martin, Rick Brannan, Bobby Michael and Dean Williamson. The family has requested that contributions be made to the charity of their choice. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 31, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rosa Florence Burge Services for Rosa Florence Burge of Ardmore were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Donny Custar. Born January 21, 1905, at Coalgate, Indian Territory, the daughter of George Washington and Callie Lawley Nichols, Mrs. Burge died July 9, 1999, at Elmbrook Nursing Home in Ardmore. Mrs. Burge had lived in Marietta for 22 years before moving to Ardmore in August 1998. She married Edgar L. Burge on February 1, 1945, at Gainesville, Texas. Mrs. Burge was a homemaker and a member of the Eastside Baptist Church of Marietta. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Sue Baker of Ardmore; a daughter, Loietta Landrum, also of Ardmore; a sister, Irene Abernathy of Amarillo, Texas; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Mrs. Burge was precededin death by her husband on January 31, 1984; a son, G.C. Baker in 1997; three daughters, Margaret Gwin in 1953, Marie Brown in 1987 and Juanita Wilson in 1995; a brother and two sisters. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery was directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons, Johnny Wilson, Ernie Baker, Terry Sutterfield, Jim Burge, Jacky Baker and Gil Austin. Honorary bearer was David Baker. Source: Marietta Monitor, Friday, July 16, 1999 Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raymond Jack (R.J.) Goldman Graveside services for Raymond Jack (R.J.) Goldman, 89, of Marietta, were held at 3 p.m. Monday, February 18, in Lake-view Cemetery, Marietta with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins officiating. Mr. Goldman was born September 26, 1912, at Royse City, Texas, the son of John L. and Maud McAnally Goldman. He died Thursday, February 14, 2002, in Gainesville Memorial Hospital, Gainesville, Texas. Mr. Goldman had lived in Love County most of his life. He and Lucille Catherene Mask were married October 1, 1932, in Love County. Mr. Goldman was a farmer, worked as a carpenter building houses in the area, and was also employed as Street Commissioner for the City of Marietta. He was a member of the Oddfellows and the Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Goldman of the home; a daughter and son-in- law, Othell and Charles Thompson of Thackerville; a brother, Garnett Goldman of Marietta; three grandchildren, Cheryl Hitt, Danna and Rick Clifton and Christy and Jason Amis; and two great-grandchildren, Tyson Clifton and Corey Hitt. Mr. Goldman was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Thelma Dee Bell. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, OK February 22, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randall J. Hambrick Services for Randall J. Hambrick of Marietta were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Marietta Church of Christ with Bro. Ray Hilliard officiating. Born October 14, 1939, at Leon, Mr. Hambrick died February 28, 1999, in Mercy Health Love County, Marietta, at the age of 59. He was the son of Cecil Floyd and Ethel Rosie Hallum Hambrick. A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. Hambrick married Nita Sue Hanna on February 14, 1959, in Marietta. He was a rancher and breeder of American Quarter horses and Appaloosa horses. Mr. Hambrick was a member of the Marietta Church of Christ and previously was involved with the American Quarter Horse Association, the American Appaloosa Horse Association, the Love County Chamber of Commerce, the Love County Jaycees and the Marietta Lions Club. Survivors include his parents, Cecil and Ethel Hambrick of Marietta; his wife, Nita Sue Hambrick of the home in Marietta; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Jenny Hambrick of Marietta; a brother and sister-in-law, Royce and Patsy Hambrick, also of Marietta; and two granddaughters, Ashley Hambrick and Jamie Hambrick of Marietta. Mr. Hambrick was preceded in death by his grandparents. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home with Bro. Murray McMurray conducting the committal service. Pallbearers were Allen Woody, Lynn Puckett, Bradley Randell, John Choate, Ronnie Savage and Tom Riley. Honorary bearers included Rick Selby, Don McMeans, David Brunt, Mike Turner, Marion Hicks, Pete Wright, Bob Ledbetter and Dr. Bud Willis, DVM. The family has requested that contributions be made to The Randall Hambrick Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o BancFirst of Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Friday, March 5, 1999 Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruby Jewel Mapp Services for Ruby Jewel Mapp, 87, of Jimtown, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, in the Jimtown Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Tittle officiating and Tony Ladner assisting. Mrs. Mapp was born March 19, 1914, in McMillan, the daughter of Sylvester and Mattie Johnson Ladner. She died Saturday, June 23, 2001, in Mercy Health Love County in Marietta. Mrs. Mapp had lived in the Jimtown area most of her life. She and V.U. Mapp were married April 7, 1933, in Ardmore. Mrs. Mapp was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning, in addition to quilting. She was a member of the Jimtown Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, V.U. Mapp of the home; two sons and daughters- in-law, F.S. and Trina Mapp of Jimtown and J.B. and Alta Mapp of Ardmore; six grandchildren, Mark Mapp, Carolyn Oats, Nancy Rhoades, Marie Mapp, Ramona Fox and Robert Mapp; 12 great-grandchildren, Samantha Mapp, Ashley Mapp, Chase Mapp, William Oats, Allan Oats, Scott Oats, Tayler Oats, Caleb Rhoades, Alissa Rhoades, Adonis Fox, Samuel Fox and Kacie Mapp; a brother, Ott Ladner of Jimtown; and five sisters, Azaline Hays and Sue Taliaferro of Marietta, Poline Monkres of De Soto, Texas, Grace Graham of Duncanville, Texas, and Francis Foster of Tilden, Texas. Mrs. Mapp was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Audrey Ladner; a daughter, Bernice Irene Mapp; five brothers, Wester Ladner, Charlie Ladner, Richard Ladner, Vester "Buck" Ladner and Andrew "Bay" Ladner; and two sisters, Emma Ladner and Epsy Harris. Serving as pallbearers were nephews Brian Ladner, Larry Taliaferro, Tommy Hays, Jimmy Monkres, Jeffery Graham and Haskell Folsom. Honorary pallbearers were Archelowe Terrill, Jimmy Hall, Johnny Hall, Larry Hicks, Joel Hicks, Lewis Blakley, Johnny Kirk Gordon, Badger McBride and Wesley V. Hull. Interment was in Jimtown Cemetery under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, Friday, June 29, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robby Joe Roseman Graveside services for Robby Joe Roseman, 28, of Marietta, were held at 4 p.m., Monday, July 9, at Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, with Bro. Ray Hilliard and Richard Barber officiating. Mr. Roseman was born October 17, 1972, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Bill Lenard and Sally Rose Talley. He died Friday, July 6, 2001, near Marietta. Mr. Roseman had lived in Marietta most of his life, previously making his home in Sanger, Texas, Denton, Texas, and Idaho Springs, Colorado. He was employed in construction. Mr. Roseman was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his parents, Sally Talley of Marietta and Bill Lenard of Falconhead; stepfather, Roger Talley of Ardmore; grandparents, Bea Smith of Ardmore and John and Joyce Talley of Shawnee; two sisters, Judy Talley of Marietta and Chamay Lenard of Idaho Springs, Colorado; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Roseman was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Riley, on December 25, 1996; and his grandmother, Mary Jane Riley, on January 31, 1997. Pallbearers were Sam Harris, Curtis Bowers, Todd Wickware, Randall Brodie, Cody Poe and Thomas Hayes. Honorary bearers were everyone who loved him. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Printed in the Marietta Monitor, Friday, July 13, 2001. Love County, OK In addition, the following memorial poem was written and published in the paper. "Remember" In Loving Memory of Robby Joe By M.S.B. 7/7/01 Remember the days that brought joy to your life, Remember the day you gave him life, Remember the times you saw him through, Remember the love he gave to you. But the trouble he went through, He scared others and you, too, But the struggles never end, Until he wants a new life to begin. Give him hope, give him joy, Give him faith and love to enjoy, Always and forever. But the day has finally come, And no one's to blame, Though it will never be the same, And he's in a better place, With the beauty of God's grace. Remember just for today, He has something to say, Mama I'm OK. But I want you to See what you have given to me, And how much you mean to me, I see and I believe that . . . You gave me hope, you gave me joy, You gave me faith and love to enjoy, Remember, remember. Always and forever." "I would like to express my appreciation and sincere gratitude to everyone from L.C.H.C., Emergency Personnel, Dr. O'Connor, Sheriff's Department, First Responders, Morning Star Staff and for all that helped Friday night - I know there were many. There is no one to blame, no guilt to be owned by anyone: Robby Joe is at peace with himself for the first time in a long time. (Leta . . . thank you) " Sally and Judy Talley. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronald Leroy Burt A memorial service for Ronald "Ronnie" Leroy Burt, 41, was held at the family home, 310 Driftwood Drive in Norman at 4:00 p.m. October 4. Mr. Burt died October 2, 1998, in Oklahoma City. He is survived by his parents, Lee Roy and Edna Marie Burt; two sons, Geary Brian Burt and Brad Lee Burt; and three sisters, Robin Klinglesmith, Cheryl Clayburn and Kim Burt. Printed October 9, 1998 - Marietta Monitor, page 4 (Love County, OK) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph L. Evans Services for Ralph L. Evans, 84, were Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Banks and Rev. Steve Gardner officiating. Born January 18, 1914, at Dora, New Mexico. Mr. Evans died May 16, 1998, in the Lake Country Manor Nursing Home, Marietta. He was the son of Lee and Molly Riley Evans. A resident of Greenville since 1949, he and Helen Giblin were married June 7, 1934, at Morgan, Texas. He was a retired building contractor. Mr. Evans was baptized when he was 19 and ordained as a deacon at the age of 26. He served in that capacity in each church family he had. Mr. Evans was a member and served as a Deacon of Eastside Baptist Church for 44 years, giving generously of himself to the church family and all others he encountered. Mr. Evans wrote "The History of Love County." He and the Marietta Monitor Publishing Company donated their time, services and profits from the book to finance the first Frontier Days of Love County in 1965 which he started and then served as chairman of that event for many years. He also authored "From The Cross To The Crown," a history of the Enon Baptist Association. Mr. Evans compiled information of all the cemeteries in Love County and was a founding member of the Love County Historical Society. He was instrumental in getting a hospital in Marietta, oversaw the construction of the building and served on the hospital board for many years. Mr. Evans also served on the board for Mental Health Services of Southern Oklahoma for many years as well as the board of the Chickasaw Multicounty Library System for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Evans of the home at Greenville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Louise Evans of Greenville, Kenneth and Ruth Ann Evans of Oklahoma City and Benny Evans of Stillwater; a daughter and son- in-law, Linda and David Kirby of Greenville; a brother, Trevenor Evans of Bloomfield, New Mexico; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Lee Evans in 1935; two brothers, Oscar Evans and J.C. Evans; and two sisters, Mary Waldrop and Wanda Warthen. Interment in the Greenville Cemetery was directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons, Gavin Evans, Justin Evans, Dale Redding, Kelvin Schoonover, Jason Evans, Daniel Evans and Phillip Knox. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Cathy Redding, Karen Schoonover, Jami Evans, Anna Evans, Tim Johnson, Jessica Redding, Joshua Knox, Molly Redding, Melinda Evans, Ginger Evans, Julie Evans, Susan Knox, Melody Evans, Carla Evans, Marianna Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Ian Redding, Lisa Knox, Kelsey Schoonover, Tony Evans, Sonia Evans and Morgan Evans; and Deacons of Eastside Baptist Church. Reprinted from the Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 22, 1998. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Lee Jones Services for Robert Lee Jones, 81, of Marietta, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 21, at John M. Ireland Funeral Home in Moore, with the Rev. David Evans officiating. Mr. Jones was born August 21, 1920, in Carnegie, the son of Felix B. and Paulina V. Shinn Jones. He died Monday, December 17, 2001, in Marietta. Mr. Jones lived most of his life in the Oklahoma City area. He graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City. Mr. Jones attended Riverside Military Academy in Georgia and also attended the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and retired as a Logistics Specialist from Tinker Air Force Base in 1972. Shortly after his retirement, he moved to the Marietta area where he lived until his death. Survivors include his wife, Catherine of the home; two sons, William Jones of Wilburton and Robert Jones of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Judith Kemler of Norman; a stepson, Buddy Ellis of Norman; two stepdaughters, Clauddia Jackson of Oklahoma City and Vicki Ellis-Wehr of Moore; four grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a wife, Dorothy Ellis Jones; and his sister, Wilma Bernice Jones Sisney. Interment was in Oakland-Knowles Cemetery in Crescent, under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 28, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rae (Hooker) Lyne Services for Rae (Hooker) Lyne, 24, of Euless, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday (today), March 2, at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore, with the Rev. Juan Manuel Guererro officiating. Mrs. Lyne was born October 27, 1976, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the daughter of Albert Clifton and Jane Ann Hooker. She died Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. Survivors include her husband, Miguel Lyne; parents, Albert Clifton and Jane Ann Hooker; one son, Jacob Hooker; one sister, Jan Jones; two brothers, Luke Hooker and Lee Hooker; and her grandmother, Delores Hooker. Serving as pallbearers will be Lee Hooker, Darrin Miller, Joe Cartwright, Gary Hays, Charlie Jones and Bruce Mobley. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Ardmore, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Printed in the Marietta Monitor - March 2, 2001, page 4 (Love County, OK) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronald Neil Robnett Sr. Memorial services for Ronald Neil Robnett Sr., 59, of Wilson, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 9, in the Assembly of God Church in Wilson, with the Rev. Mark Gunnels officiating. Mr. Robnett was born March 24, 1942, in Fort Cobb, the son of Roland N. and Esther Jones Robnett. He died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at his residence south of Wilson. Raised at Fort Cobb, Mr. Robnett graduated from Fort Cobb High School in 1960. In 1969 he moved to Wilson and was employed by Uniroyal Tire Corp. for 27 years. He was a member of the Hewitt Masonic Lodge #89. Survivors include two sons, Neil and wife Shannon Robnett of Burneyville, and Kelly Robnett and Julie Ward of Stratford; his mother, Esther Robnett of Mustang; a brother, Joe Robnett of Jimtown; two sisters, Shirley Dorsey of Fort Cobb and Gayle Horlivy of Yukon; six grandchildren, Lareme Robnett of Enville, Lauren and Bailey Robnett of Burneyville, Emily, Amanda and Becky Robnett of Ada and Shayleen Ward of Stratford; and special friends and neighbors, David, Daniel and Kellie Hull of Wilson. Mr. Robnett was preceded in death by his father, R.N. Robnett, in November 1992. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, Friday, June 15, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruby Oma Alexander Services for Ruby Oma Alexander, 89, of Marietta were Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Burneyville Baptist Church. Officiating were Bro. Floyd Johnson and Rev. Morgan Ashworth. Born November 5, 1909, at DeQueen, Arkansas, Mrs. Alexander died September 4, 1999, in Mercy Health Love County, Marietta. She was the daughter of Henry and Julia Ann Dollarhide McKee. A resident of Love County all of her life, she married Ben Alexander on June 17, 1928, in Marietta. Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker and a member of the Burneyville Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, L.B. Alexander of Highland, California; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharron and Preston McGehee of Marietta and LaVern and Chesley Turner of Wilson; a brother, A.C. Greer of Terral; eight grandchildren, Ben Forsythe, Allen Jackson, Pam Galles, Preston Harold McGehee, Sheila Guy, Lisa Alexander, Darren Alexander and Gregg McGehee; and 22 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her husband on December 12, 1996; a daughter, Yvonne Alexander on August 25, 1959; four brothers and two sisters. Interment in the Burneyville Cemetery was directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as casket bearers were Dr. Patrick Galles, Fred McKay, Brent Goodwin, Jason Jackson, Pete Wright and Bert Tickel. Honorary bearers included Dr. Tom O'Connor, Wayne Alexander and Ernest Alexander. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, September 10, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Riley Goins Memorial services for Rose Riley Goins, 93, were Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, Ardmore, conducted by Rev. C. Richard Mills, pastor. A Love County native, Mrs. Goins died November 22 in the Ardmore hospital after a brief illness. She was born April 27, 1905, in Marietta, Indian Territory, the daughter of the late Will and Jessie Rose Riley. A graduate of Kidd Key College, Sherman, Texas, she had attended Southeastern State Teachers College and taught in the Marietta School system prior to her marriage to J.I. Goins in 1932 at Marietta. They moved to Ardmore in 1947. Mrs. Goins was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Gardenia Garden Club and the YWCA. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Karen Goins of Norman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and B.C. Harris of Shawnee and Jan and Harry B. McCain of Shreveport, Louisiana; a brother, Carl J. Riley of Marietta; four grandchildren, Michael Goins Harris of Little Rock, Arkansas, James David Harris of Houston, Texas, Sally Goins Pendarvis of Oklahoma City, and Laura Ann Goins of Norman; and four great-grandchildren, Sara Ann Harris and John Michael Harris of Little Rock, Mary Megan Pendarvis of Oklahoma City, and maeve Murphy Harris of Houston. Mrs. Goins was preceded in death by her husband on September 27, 1991. Services were directed by Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Ardmore Garden Center. Reprinted from the Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 27, 1998. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert S. Fox A memorial service for Robert S. Fox, 73, of Yakima, Washington, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at First Baptist Church in Sunnyside, Washington. Mr. Fox was born September 16, 1928, at Milo, the son of Samuel Newton and "Fanny" Ward Fox. He died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at his residence in Yakima. Mr. Fox was raised in the Marsden area and attended Meadowbrook School. He moved to the Yakima Valley from southern California and had resided there for over 17 years. Mr. Fox was a member of the First Baptist Church. He and his wife, Phyllis, operated a Fox Lawn & Garden Service in Sunnyside, Grandview and Prosser, Washington. In his earlier years he was active in the Masons. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of the home; two sons, Steven Fox of Riverside, California and Tom Fox of Perkins; a daughter, Sheila Tanksley of Santa Barbara, California; a brother, James Walder Fox of Lebanon; two sisters, Frances Swinney of Marietta and Nellie Combe of Shawnee; a sister-in-law, Arlene Kruger; a step-son and two step-daughters; seven grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. Mr. Fox was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Irene, Jackie and Helen; a brother, Dow; two brothers in infancy and one step-daughter. Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah, Washington. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 12, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raymond Wilson Furrh Services for Raymond Wilson Furrh, 82, of Rubottom, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Rubottom Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jack Pryor officiating and Don Duke reading the eulogy. Mr. Furrh was born November 6, 1918, at Courtney, the son of Fred Sampson & Ethel L. White Furrh. He died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at his residence at Rubottom. A resident of Love County his entire life, he was a farmer who raised peanuts. Mr. Furrh was a member of the Rubottom Baptist Church. His hobbies included fishing and playing dominoes. Mr. Furrh was also a member of the Lone Grove Masonic Lodge. He was recently awarded a 50-year pin and a certificate that read as follows: "The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons Guthrie, Oklahoma In recognition of faithful Masonic service for a period of fifty years this FIFTY YEAR AWARD is presented by this lodge to RAYMOND WILSON FURRH with the gratitude, congratulations and best wishes of the officers and members. Their hope is that our fraternal bonds may strengthen with each passing day. Entered Apprentice August 29, 1949 Fellow Craft February 27, 1950 Master Mason August 21, 1950" Survivors include the mother of his children, Hazel M. Hyman of Rubottom; three sons, Richard Furrh of Ardmore, Teddy Furrh of Rubottom, and Pat Furrh of Grand Prairie, Texas; a daughter, Peggy Ellis of Grand Prairie; an aunt, Verna Wooldridge of Ardmore; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two great- great-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Furrh was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Pike Wesley Furrh. Pallbearers were Larry Norton, Bobby Bishop, James Glen, Don Duke, Rodney Parker and Karol Ray Walls. Honorary pallbearers were the Masonic Lodge members. Masonic graveside rites were held at the Rubottom Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. Printed in the Marietta Monitor, Friday, March 30, 2001, accompanied by a photo. Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Royce W. Hume Graveside services for Royce W. Hume of Marietta were Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Leon Cemetery with Rev. Ivan Poulter officiating. Born May 15, 1932, at Deport, Texas, Mr. Hume died June 25, 1999, at his residence. He was the son of Hubert O. and Pauline Swindle Hume. A resident of Marietta since 1980, Mr. Hume was a farmer for 19 years and worked eight years as a mechanic for the John Deere Company until his retirement in 1979. He and Wanda Kirk were married in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, in 1952. Mr. Hume ws a member of the Trinity Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wanda Hume of the home; two sons and daughter- in-law, Royce Dale and Ruth Ann Hume of Rusk, Texas, and Donald Hume of Marietta; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn Andrews of Marietta, Karla and Brett Haley of Winnsboro, Texas, and Lawanna and Kevin Satterly of Ardmore; a brother and sister-in-law, William "Bill" and Nancy Hume of Marietta; two sisters and brother-in-law, (Twin) Joyce and Raymond Brown of Fort Sumner and Rosalynn Lee of Clovis, New Mexico; 17 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Mr. Hume was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, James Hume in 1956. Services were directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Kevin Satterly, J.C. Scrivener, Tom Hume, James Sanford, Mike Buxton and Brett Haley. Honorary bearer was Mr. Hume's brother, Bill Hume. Source: Marietta Monitor, Friday, July 2, 1999 Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::Westlawn Memorial Park--Borger TX Roy W. Reese Services for Roy W. Reese, 77, of Burneyville, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, at N.S. Griggs & Sons Pioneer Chapel in Amarillo, Texas, with the Rev. Jeff Raines officiating. Mr. Reese was born in Bokhoma. He died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Amarillo. He was a resident of Oklahoma for many years, graduating from Oklahoma A&M University with a degree in industrial engineering. Mr. Reese was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a paratrooper. He and Peggy Bumgarner were married August 22, 1947, in High Point, North Carolina. She preceded him in death in 1994. Mr. Reese worked for Service Drilling Company in Borger, Texas, where he lived from 1955 until 1984. He retired as vice president of the company and moved to Falconhead. Mr. Reese was a member of the Church of Christ at Borger. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Haning of Amarillo; two sons, Dan Reese of Amarillo and Roy Reese Jr. of Midland, Texas; a brother, Dan Reese of Tennessee; two sisters, Sarah Taylor of Florida and Wilma Bell of California; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Interment was in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Borger. Memorials can be made to A Time To Share Outreach Project For Senior Adults, P.O. Box 50005, Amarillo, Texas, 79159, or to Baptist-St. Anthony's Hospice & Life Enrichment. Services were under the direction of N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, Amarillo. Printed in the Marietta Monitor, Friday, March 30, 2001. Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shirley Ann Rasor Services for Shirley Ann Rasor, 67, were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 22, at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Rusty Brock officiating. Mrs. Rasor was born November 26, 1934, in Ardmore, the daughter of Walter and Ruby Mae Fine Richerson. She died Wednesday, December 19, 2001, in a Humble, Texas, hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Rasor was a 1952 graduate of Ardmore High School. She and Elton Marion Rasor were married December 26, 1959, in Ardmore, and they had made their home in Onalaska, Texas, since moving there in 1992 from Houston, Texas. Mrs. Rasor had been a nurse and an office manager for a Houston law firm. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Sherry Marie Yellott of Houston, Linda Lee Wilson of Crosby, Texas, and Lauri Ann Sinclair of Bastrop, Texas; four grandchildren, William Yellott, Jacob Wilson, John Wilson and Brian Sinclair; two great-grandsons, Sidney Daniel Wilson and Keagan Wilson; a sister, Helen Richerson Vann of Kingston; and a very close cousin, Jim Fine of Ardmore. Mrs. Rasor was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, LaDell McClendon and Jo King; a brother, Burton Richerson; and a close cousin, Bill Fine. Services were under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Hospice Services, 18951 Memorial North, Humble, TX 77338. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 11, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Delia Mason Services for Sarah Delia Mason, 88, of Marietta, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 20, at the Church of Christ in Marietta, with Brother Floyd Johnson officiating. Mrs. Mason was born August 12, 1912, in Coffman County, Texas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dillard Norris, and died Wednesday, April 18, 2001, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. She had lived in Love County most of her life. She was a homemaker and was employed at the McGehee Catfish Restaurant in Marietta for more than 20 years. Mrs. Mason enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center and playing dominoes. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, H.M. and Alice Jane Moore of Marietta and B.D. and Mary Jane Moore of Davis; nine stepchildren; two sisters, Minnie Clowdus of Lindsay, California, and Lavada Martin of Martinez, California; three grandchildren, Brad, TaJuana and LaJuana; three great- grandchildren, Kevin, Ryan and Britney; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, P.H. Moore, on July 3, 1967; her second husband, Paul Mason, on December 6, 1984; four brothers and three sisters. Pallbearers were Bill McGehee, Preston Harold McGehee, Rudolph McGehee, David McGehee, Preston McGehee and Gregg McGehee. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan- Watts Funeral Home in Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Friday, April 27, 2001 Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stella Flatt Services for Stella Flatt, 91, of Fort Worth, Texas, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Leon Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Cash officiating. Mrs. Flatt was born October 14, 1908, at Roswell, New Mexico, and died December 25, 1999, in Fort Worth. She was the daughter of Henry and Mary Hyman. Mrs. Flatt had lived in Love County until 1950 when she moved to Texas to make her home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by five sons, Robert Flatt of Cleburne, Texas, Don Flatt and Charles Flatt of Fort Worth, Richard Flatt of Dallas, Texas, and Ronnie Flatt of Haltom City, Texas; three daughters, Velma L. Nabors and Cleta C. Becker of Fort Worth, and Mablene Linthicum of Rio Vista, Texas; a brother, Sprout Hyman of Leon; two sisters, Velma Reed of Leon and Faber Melson of Oscola, Texas; 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. Mrs. Flatt was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Flatt on December 24, 1990. Interment was in the Leon Cemetery with Keith Flatt, Bobby Flatt, Ricky Linthicum, Dewayne Becker, Brad Norman, Randy Nabors, Danny Linthicum and Charles Flatt serving as pallbearers. Services were directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 31, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sammie Joe Harris A memorial service for Sammie Joe Harris will be held Saturday, December 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Leon Cemetery. Born August 8, 1922, at Leon, Mr. Harris died November 12, 1999, at his home in San Diego, California, at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Fred and Mary Harris. Mr. Harris attended school at Leon and Southeastern Oklahoma State College. He married Paula Hicks on September 24, 1945, at Sherman, Texas. Mr. Harris served in the Navy during World War II and retired from General Dynamics, traveling throughout the world. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Paula Harris of the home in San Diego; a son, Joe Paul Harris of Alaska; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Shepard of Arnold, California; and several grandchildren. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mittie Blanche and Ora Edna. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 26, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shelby Jean Mote A private family memorial service for Shelby Jean Mote of Marietta will be held later this week, it has been announced by Kennedy Funeral Home. Mrs. Mote was born March 28, 1941, at Pulaski, Virginia, and died November 8, 1999, in Mercy Health Love County. Marietta, at the age of 58. She was the daughter of Thomas and Lucille Wright Carnell. A resident of Marietta for the past 26 years, she married Earl C. Mote on May 18, 1957, at Potsdam, Ohio. Mrs. Mote was a seamstress at Marietta Sportswear for 19 years. She was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include her mother, Lucille Brown of West Palm Beach, Florida; husband, Earl C. Mote of the home; two sons, Earl "Lee" Mote of Marietta and Floyd Thomas Mote of Ardmore; a daughter, Katherine Jean Savage of Marietta; two brothers, Richard Carnell of Richmond, Virginia, and Eddie Wayne Brown of Georgia; a sister, Frieda Pellicoatti of West Palm Beach; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mote was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Carnell; her step-father, William "Bill" Brown; and a sister, Vicki Brown. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 12, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thalia B. Porter Services for Thalia B. Porter were November 20 in the Trinity Baptist Church, Ardmore, conducted by Rev. Terry Tolbert. Mrs. Porter, daughter of the late William Herbert and Gracie Phillips Mayfield Hill, was born December 23, 1917, at Marietta. A member of the Trinity Baptist Church, she was retired from the Stromberg-Carlson Manufacturing Company. An avid gardener, Mrs. Porter loved working with her flowers. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Charles Dabbert of Ardmore; two grandchildren, Jana and her husband, Doug Jones of Arlington, Texas, and Dr. Brad Dabbert and his wife, Marla, of Lubbock, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Wilda and Jim Taliaferro of Lone Grove; four great- grandchildren, Madeline Dabbert, and Graham, Audra and Olivia Jones; two sisters-in-law, Florine Hill of Marietta and Edna Hill of Lawton; and several nieces and nephews. Services were under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Casket bearers were Brandon Dalrymple, Larry King Martin, Joe Pete Martin, Billy Hill, Jimmy Hill and James "Bunky" Mayes. Honorary bearers included George Lowe, Gene Conway, Little Bud Hill and Bill Mitchell. Memorials may be made to the Gideons or the Baptist Children's Home, Madill. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 26, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thelma Hazel Gear Bachhofer Graveside services for Thelma Hazel Gear Bachhofer, 95, of Prague, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 8, at Ringling Memorial Cemetery, with Bobby Perkins officiating. Mrs. Bachhofer was born December 3, 1904, in Jefferson County, Indian Territory, the daughter of Charlie H. and Ada Elizabeth Schartzer Gear. She died Friday, October 5, 2001, in Okemah. Mrs. Bachhofer was born and raised in Jefferson County and attended school at Mud Creek. She and Henry Wesley Bachhofer were married January 18, 1925, at Ringling. After her husband's death on November 13, 1983, Mrs. Bachhofer moved to Prague. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include five sons, Carl Bachhofer of Luther, Lawrence Bachhofer of Paden, Glenn Bachhofer of Prague, Gary Bachhofer of Marietta and Dale Bachhofer of Clarksville, Tennessee; four daughters, Bernice Moses of Arlington, Texas, Ada Kay Bachhofer of Fort Worth, Texas, and Zenobia Logan and Joyce Glasgow of Paden; 28 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. Mrs. Bachhofer was also preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Paul Wesley Bachhofer, Lindell Charles Bachhofer and Don Wayne Bachhofer; and two brothers, Marvin Gear and Ennis Gear. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Ringling. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 12, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trevenor Leon Evans Services for Trevenor Leon "T.L." Evans will be Friday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield, New Mexico, with Joe Bnce, pastor, officiating. Mr. Evans was born in Dora, New Mexico, on January 13, 1919, and died at his home in Bloomfield on December 12, 1999. He was the son of Lee and Mary Alzena Evans. Mr. Evans retired from El Paso Natural Gas after 23 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Aurette "Toots" Evans; his children/grandchildren, Shirley and John Curtis, Wanette and Roy Bausch, Jesse and Louella Evans, Lee and Pat Evans, Doug and Lore Mize, Tandra and Eddie Malcom, Tom and Maureen Curtis, Dan and Steph Curtis, Brooke Evans, Veronica and Reyes Marin, Christina and Dan Sabol, Kari Bausch, Trevenor "TJ" Evans, Sara Evans, Russell Bausch and Megan Evans; and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services are directed by Cope Memorial Chapel, Farmington, New Mexico, with interment in Memory Gardens, Farmington. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, Lottie Moon with the First Baptist Church, Echo Food Bank or Boy Scout Troop 324 Bloomfield. Visitation was December 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 West Arrington, Farmington. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 17, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trenton Lee Shurbet Graveside services for Trenton Lee Shurbet, 4 days old, of Thackerville, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 15, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Thackerville, with Bro. Murray McMurray officiating. Trenton was born November 8, 2001, in the Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas, the son of Chris "Bull" and LaSondra Embrey Shurbet. He died Monday, November 12, 2001, in the Plano hospital. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Tristan Shurbet of the home; his grandparents, Delmar and Gerri Shurbet of Thackerville, Don and Sue Patrick of Fort Worth, Texas, and Dickie and Nita Embrey of Gainesville, Texas; and great- grandparents, Velester Cain of Thackerville and Agnes Owen of Muenster, Texas. Trenton was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Claud Cain, Claybourn Delmar Shurbet, Dora G. Shurbet, Everett Embrey, Norma Faye Embrey and Ray Owen. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 16, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Marion Culwell, Jr. Graveside services for Thomas Marion "Curly" Culwell, Jr., 87, of Overbrook, were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 1, at Simon Cemetery, Love County, with the Rev. David Colaw officiating. Mr. Culwell was born January 3, 1914, in Simon, the son of Almenia Lavenia "Brownie" Samuel and Thomas Marion Culwell, Sr. He died February 27, 2001, in Ardmore. He moved to the Meadowbrook area with his family then returned to Simon where he attended elementary school and high school in Wilson. He and Altha N. Sexton were married in the spring of 1932 in Wilson. Mr. Culwell became a pilot in his late 20s and owned one of the first airplanes in this area. He loved to buzz the farmers and their mules in the fields. He was a flight instructor during World War II, then later served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, Mr. Culwell returned to Simon where he farmed and ranched the remainder of his life. He was also an amateur radio operator and a member of the Eastman Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of the home; a daughter, Almenia Culwell of Overbrook; a son, Thomas Monroe Culwell of Overbrook; two granddaughters, Jeanette and her husband, Aaron Carlile, of Overbrook and Cheryl Kay Culwell of Davis; two great-granddaughters, Brandi Kay Carlile and Lori Lynn Carlile of Overbrook; a great-grandson, Billy Bob Ball of Overbrook, and a great-great- granddaughter, Kaylyn Dawn Barbour. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Printed in the Marietta Monitor - March 2, 2001, page 4 (Love County, OK) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terry W. Folsom Services for Terry W. Folsom, 54, of rural Ardmore, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, in the Wilson First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Maddon officiating. Mr. Folsom was born April 23, 1946, at Greenville, the son of Rudolph Stanton and Helen Fisher Folsom. He died Sunday, November 19, 2000, at Oswalt. Born and raised at Greenville, Mr. Folsom graduated from Greenville High School in 1964, then attended two years of college at Murray State College in Tishomingo. He and Karen R. Samiec were married June 5, 1982, in Ardmore. Mr. Folsom had lived in Love and Carter counties most of his life. He had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Folsom had been employed by First National Bank in Ardmore for 13 years, then American National Bank for five years, from 1993 to 1997, the last four years as branch manager of the Wilson Branch. Survivors include his wife, Karen of the home; two daughters, Taloa and April Folsom, both of the home; two brothers, Jimmy Folsom of Marietta and Dr. Tandy Folsom of San Benito, Texas; and three sisters, Peggy Folsom and Beverly Thomas, both of Lewisville, Texas, and Mona Blend of Tyler, Texas. Mr. Folsom was preceded in death by his parents. Serving as pallbearers were Dr. Tom McCulloh, Ronnie Porter, Calvin Eubanks, Don Davenport, Ron Alexander and Shannon Roberts. Interment was in the Dixie Cemetery, north of Ringling, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 24, 2000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tammy Wanette Solesbee Services for Tammy Wanette Solesbee, 33, of Udall, Missouri, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, at Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel in Marietta with the Rev. Joe Patterson officiating. Mrs. Solesbee was born November 12, 1967, in Sherman, Texas, the daughter of Paul and Wanda Joy McAfee Shero. She died Wednesday, August 22, 2001, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. Mrs. Solesbee had been a resident of Udall for three months, previously making her home in Gainesville, Texas. She and Johnny Solesbee were married November 13, 1997, in Gainesville. Mrs. Solesbee was a teacher assistant. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Solesbee of the home; her father and stepmother, Paul Sr. and Mary Ruth Shero of Azle, Texas; two sons, Christopher Shero of the home and Frankie Whitaker of Midwest City; a brother, Paul Shero Jr. of Denton, Texas; two sisters, Mary Paulett Strong of Burleson, Texas, and Donnia Lynn Harris of Azle; a stepfather, Perry Foster of Thackerville; parents-in-law, Marilyn Solesbee of Gainesville and Mike and Sue Solesbee of Udall, Missouri; and four stepsisters, Connie Cummins of Azle, Mary Bennett and Marlene Clawson of Waxahachie, Texas, and Sandy Hurley of Woodward. Mrs. Solesbee was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Joy McAfee on December 26, 1999; her grandmother, Barbara Johnson in 1996; and her grandfather, Frank Johnson in 1999. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Thackerville under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Friday, August 31, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vester Ann Lornes Services for Vester Ann Lornes, 98, of Burneyville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, at Turner Public Schools Freeman Auditorium, with Elder Willie McGaskey, the Rev. Elmo Toles, Jr., Rev. Lawrence Anderson and Robert Clayton officiating. Mrs. Lornes was born October 22, 1903, at Burneyville, the daughter of Luther Hornbeak Sr. and Lizzie Williams Hornbeak. She died Monday, February 11, 2002, in Oklahoma City, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Lornes was a homemaker and had been a resident of Love County all of her life before moving to Oklahoma City three years ago to be with her daughter. She and Jesse Lornes Sr. were married at Burneyville, and to this union 10 children were born. Mrs. Lornes attended Dunbar School at Burneyville. She united with St. John Primitive Baptist Church at Burneyville at an early age. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Herman Lornes of Denver, Colorado, Frank Sr. and Sammie Lornes of Burneyville, L.J. and Dorothy Lornes and Willie Robert Lornes of Marietta; five daughters and son-in-law, Ruby Lornes of Denver, Colorado; Lucinda Hunter, Imileta L. Sheets, Jo Eddie Gallimore and Rosella L. and Alfred Walker, all of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Almeda Roberts of Ardmore and Euna Pearl Marshall of Seattle, Washington; one sister-in-law, Sarah Hornbeak of Burneyville; one niece she raised, Barbara Jean Hopkin of Seattle; 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great- great-grandchildren; and a host of other nieces, nephews and relatives. Mrs. Lornes was preceded in death by her husband on September 7, 1955; her parents; a son, Jesse Lornes, Jr.; a grandson, Arnold Dean Lornes; a niece that she raised, Addie Lee Woody; four brothers and seven sisters. Pallbearers will be grandsons, J.C. Anderson, Mark Lornes, Frank L. Lornes, Ronald C. Walker, Robert Sheets, Jr. and Robert Todd Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Gaines, Lawrence Lornes, Jr., Dwayne Jason Sheets, the Rev. Frank Lornes, Gregory Lornes and Alfred Walker III. Interment will be in the Dunbar Cemetery, Burneyville, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 15, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vera Flanagan Cole Graveside services for Vera Flanagan Cole, 87, of Mannsville, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, at Lakeview Cemetery, in Marietta with Bro. Bob Hector officiating. Mrs. Cole was born December 7, 1912, at Seymour, Texas, the daughter of Edd and Minnie Kate Underwood Johnson. She died Sunday, July 30, 2000 in Southbrook Healthcare Facility, Ardmore. She had been a resident of Love County most of her life. She and Ralph Flanagan were married April 28, 1928, and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1974. She then married Jim Cole on June 30, 1978, and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1994. Mrs. Cole was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Johnston County Memorial Hospital in Tishomingo for 21 years. She enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Cole was a member of the Marietta Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Merle Flanagan of Ardmore; one stepson, Jim Cole of Windsor, California; one stepdaughter, Jean Hohn of Somerset, California; one sister, Ruth Flanagan of Marietta; three grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cole was also preceded in death by two brothers. Services were under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Tipton Children's Home or Cross Timbers Hospice, c/o Kennedy Funeral Home. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, August 4, 2000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Veda I. Pool Stevens Services for Veda I. Pool Stevens, 93, of Ardmore, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, at Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with Dr. Glen Pool officiating. Mrs. Stevens was born October 24, 1907, in Oswalt, the daughter of Jay C. and Maude Knight Pool. She died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in Southbrook Healthcare Facility in Ardmore. A resident of Ardmore most of her life, Mrs. Stevens was the bookkeeper for the M.M. Wallace Cleaning Plant in Ardmore for 30 years, retiring in 1955. She married Ervin W. "Bud" Stevens on January 1, 1929, and he preceded her in death April 12, 1984. Mrs. Stevens graduated as valedictorian of her graduating class at Marietta High School and then attended Gonder Business College. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ardmore. Survivors include a sister, Hazel Simmons of Ardmore; two brothers, Lynn Pool of Marietta and Ben Pool of Midwest City; four nieces, Marjorie Jones, Linda Lewis, Veda Jean Sheppard and Judy Ann Pool; two nephews, Jay Pool and Jim Pool; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Stevens was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, M.G. Pool, Jimmy Pool and Earl Pool; and a sister, Emma Cooley. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan- Watts Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Friday, July 27, 2001 Love County, OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Long Services for Virginia Long, 81, of Royse City, Texas, were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 1, in the Williams Chapel in Garland, Texas, with the Rev. Nova Pittman officiating. Mrs. Long was born October 8, 1920, in Marietta. She died Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at her home in Royse City. She was of the Baptist faith for many years. Mrs. Long was a grocery store clerk, a homemaker and a baker. She lived several years in Gainesville, Texas, with her husband of over 20 years, Lester Long, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Long later married Hubert Faulkenberry. They were married for over 20 years before he also preceded her in death. Survivors include four step-children, Ronnie and Donnie Long, and Jean Burris and Darlean Burkhart, both of Gainesville; a sister, Minnie Lee Webb of Royse City; several step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives. Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Williams Funeral Directors, Garland. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 8, 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viola Olivia Buckaloo Graveside services for Viola Olivia "Baby" Buckaloo, 82, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 10, at Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, with the Rev. Jim Duck officiating. Mrs. Buckaloo was born July 25, 1919, in Loves Valley, the daughter of William Henry and Littie Mae Hughes Burton. She died Friday, September 7, 2001, in Lake Country Manor Nursing Home in Marietta. A lifelong Love County resident, she had worked as a presser at Marietta Sportswear and then in the packing department at Marietta Bakery before retiring. Mrs. Buckaloo attended school in Loves Valley. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Mary Buckaloo of Marietta; two brothers, Willard Burton of Marietta and Bo Burton of Mannsville; a sister, Rosie Crow of Marietta; two grandchildren, Lisa and Dennis Flanagan and Cheryl and Robert Holland; and five great-grandchildren, Robby Holland, Brandon Fincher, Ethan Fincher, Steven Flanagan and Mikey Flanagan. Mrs. Buckaloo was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, September 14, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vonnie Pippin Vonnie Pippin Vonnie Pippin, 67, of Amarillo died Saturday, July 20, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with Scott Greer, pastor of the church, officiating. Entombment will be in Memory Gardens Mausoleum by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 Bell St. Mrs. Pippin was born in Durant, Okla., on Jan. 8, 1935. She was married to Lloyd Pippin in September 1978 in Amarillo. She was a member of Paramount Terrace Christian Church. She had been a member of the Town Club until recently and was past president of the Geological Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tuesday Chapman, in 1995; and a grandson, Cash Chapman. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Monda Daniel of Friona and Lynne Ayllon of San Antonio; a son, Allen Pippin of Amarillo; three sisters, Dorotha Adams of Burneyville, Okla., Judy Bolen of Denison and Gene Nelson of Fremont, Calif.; two brothers, E.M. Wright of Seminole and Franklin Wright of Denison; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, July 22, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vernon Ray Whittington Graveside services for Vernon Ray Whittington, 62, of Denison, Texas, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 28, at Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, Texas, with the Rev. Keith Taylor officiating. Mr. Whittington was born June 5, 1939, in Thackerville, the son of Robert and Pauline Sifford Whittington. He died Wednesday, September 26, 2001, at Texoma Medical Center. Mr. Whittington served in the U.S. Army and retired as owner of Whittington Tile Company. He and Flo Bowen were married April 6, 1963, in Gainesville, Texas. Mr. Whittington was a member of the Baptist Church and the Denison Jaycees. Survivors include his wife, Flo Whittington of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brandy and James Doty of Denison and Shelley and Darin Bartholomew of Gilbert, Arizona; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Ray Buckaloo of Marietta; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Wilma Whittington of Denison, James and Verda Whittington of Gainesville, David and Linda Whittington of Woodbine, Texas, and Leon and Barbara Whittington of Thackerville; and three grandchildren, Nicole Doty and Ashley Doty of Denison and Taylor Bartholomew of Gilbert. Mr. Whittington was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. Arrangements were under the direction of Bratcher Funeral Home, Denison. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 5, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wylie A. McKnight Services for Wylie A. McKnight, 78, of Burneyville, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, at First Baptist Church in Marietta, with the Rev. Tommy Higle officiating. Mr. McKnight was born October 31, 1922, at Bangs, Texas, the son of Wylie A. and Ruth Anne Fields McKnight. He died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in the Ardmore Veterans Center. A resident of Burneyville for the past 17 years, Mr. McKnight previously lived in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. He and Dorothy Vivian McCalip were married March 13, 1944, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and they recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Mr. McKnight served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and also served in the 15th Air Force, stationed in Foggia, Italy. Decorations and citations he was awarded included the European-African-Middle Eastern with five Bronze Battle Stars, Distinguished Unit Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Air Medal with three Bronze Clusters and one Overseas Bar. Mr. McKnight was wounded in action on a mission over Toulon, France, on July 11, 1944. In 1983 he retired from Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth. Mr. McKnight was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marietta. His hobbies included woodworking, camping and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy McKnight of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Bobby Watson of Oceanside, California, Mary and Douglas Pearson of Draper, Utah, and Betty McKnight and Randy Crist of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Audrie Lee Coffman of Early, Texas, Bernice Stapleton of Burleson, Texas, and Lillian Dwiggins of Asheboro, North Carolina; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. McKnight was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack Norman McKnight; and a sister, Geneva McCormick. Pallbearers were family members and honorary pallbearers were the members of the Men's II Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, Marietta. Interment was in Terral Cemetery, Terral, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. The family has requested that contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Printed in the Marietta Monitor - April 6, 2001, page 4 (Love County, OK) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanda Alice Starritt Pitts Graveside services for Wanda Alice Starritt Pitts, 68, of Oklahoma City, were held at 12 p.m. Monday, July 17, at Lakeview Cemetery in Marietta. Mrs. Pitts was born November 1, 1931, in Marietta, the daughter of Tom and Velma Starritt. She died Friday, July 14, 2000 in Oklahoma City. She and her family moved to Tucumcari, New Mexico, when she was 15 years old. After moving to Oklahoma City, she received her bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1980 and worked for Atkinson Enterprises as their bookkeeper for 30 years. Mrs. Pitts was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, Ray Pitts of the home; three sons and daughters- in-law, Tom Jackson, Jack and Patti Jackson, all of Oklahoma City, and Chase and Karen Burris of Norman; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Van Daggs of Oklahoma City; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Vandon and Karen Starritt of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; one sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Neil Binford of Longview, Texas; four neices and three nephews. Mrs. Pitts was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Edward Burris. Services were under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, Del City. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, August 4, 2000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wessie Brown Livingston Funeral services for Wessie Brown Livingston, 82,were held August 30 at Biggers Funeral Chapel in Azle, Texas. Mrs. Livingston died August 26, 2000, at her home in Fort Worth. She was born January 12, 1918, at Burneyville, the daughter of C.R. and Willie Manning Hearell. She grew up in East Texas where her father was employed by Magnolia Oil Company. She was a gifted vocalist and sang for many years in the First Methodist Church Choir in Azle. Mrs. Livingston was also a member of a ladies quartet that performed at various Azle community functions. In her earlier years, she was a member of the nationally recognized singing group, "The Sweet Adelines." A licensed cosmetologist, she owned her own salon for many years. Mrs. Livingston was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Brown, on June 22, 1982. She and Lee Livingston were married on May 15, 1997, and he died on August 27, just one day following her death. Her survivors include a daughter, Judith Brown of Dallas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Christine Brown of Azle and Charles and Linda Brown of Syracuse, New York; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Rathburn of Nash, Texas, and Odessa Childs of Falconhead; two sisters-in-law, Naomi Hearell of Weatherford, Texas, and Bobbie Hearell of Kilgore, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her father on April 25, 1984; her mother on March 3, 1970; and two brothers, Sebron Hearell on September 16, 1976, and Ford Hearell on August 21, 2000. Love County relatives, other than her sister, include Tony Hearell, Odis Hearell, Audra Hearell, Ronald Manning, Irene Manning and Sandra Manning. Mrs. Livingston was also the niece of the late Alex Manning, John Manning, Boss Manning and Noah Hearell. Printed October 20, 2000 - Marietta Monitor, page 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W.B. Looney Services for W.B. "Bill" Looney, 90, of Marietta were Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Marietta Church of Christ with Bro. Floyd Johnson officiating. Born July 7, 1909, at Burneyville, the son of Dr. M.D. and Euna B. Burney Looney, he died August 9, 1999, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. Mr. Looney graduated from Burneyville High School in 1926, and attended the University of Oklahoma. The Looney family moved to Marietta in 1929. Mr. Looney married the former Mildred Brooks on December 24, 1933, and she preceded him in death on January 29, 1982. In 1934, Mr. Looney was elected Love County Treasurer, an office he held until retiring in 1942 to join the U.S. Army Air Corps in which he served during World War II. In 1947, Mr. Looney returned to the family home site at Burneyville, living there until 1974 when he and his family returned to Marietta to make their home. He married his second wife, Ruth L. Prichard on September 11, 1982, and she preceded him in death on May 23, 1985. Mr. Looney married his third wife, Oleta Hicks on April 19, 1986. She preceded him in death on June 3, 1990. Mr. Looney later retired from farming and ranching. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Marietta and the Burch Brothers Post #136 of the American Legion. A 32nd Degree Mason, Mr. Looney was a 40 year member of the Love County Excise Board and a current Board member of the Brannan Charitable Trust for the Love County Health Center. Mr. Looney was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Peggy Curran. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Joe Shinn of Houston, Texas; three granddaughters, Julianna Shinn of Houston, Mandi and Todd Liddell of Keller, Texas, and Polly and Perry Monaco of Tulsa; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Brooks Liddell and Reagan Gail Liddell; a niece, Cheron and Clint Adams of Dallas, Texas; and a great-niece, Kristi and Travis Taylor of Austin, Texas. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Phillip Birdsall, Jerry Kerr, Perry Monaco, John Yarbrough, Todd Liddell and Tim Hicks. Honorary bearers included Dude Riley, Jerry Cowan, Joe Rowe, Bob Brock, Todd Hicks, Claude Brannan, Dr. J.T. O'Connor, Jr., Bill Shankles, Gene Shepard, Fletcher Coble and Toby Hicks. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, August 13, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W.B. "Bill" Smith Services for W.B. "Bill" Smith, 90, of Leon, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins and the Rev. Jim May officiating. Mr. Smith was born September 23, 1911, in Sivells Bend, Texas, the son of William Franklin and Rebecca Caroline Hartless Smith. He died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in the Duncan Care Center, Duncan. Mr. Smtih had been a resident of Love County most of his life, having moved to the Leon/Jimtown area at an early age. He and Florence McBride were married March 10, 1942, at Leon. A farmer and rancher, Mr. Smith was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Florence Smith of the home; two sisters, Quetha June Ivens of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ruby Estelle Power of Marietta; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Robert Lee Smith, George Riley Smith and Andrew Jefferson Smith; and a sister, Betty Jean Hall. Pallbearers were Willie L. "Bill" Smith, James "Bud" Smith, Frankie "Luke" Hall, Bobby Collins, Ricky Johnson and Gene Addington. Honorary pallbearers were Badger McBride, Dude Powell, Clyde Rhoades, Tuffy McBride, Loyal Whatley, Glenis Hartman and Jimmy Lou Hall. Interment was in the Jimtown Cemetery, Jimtown, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, 100 East Main, Marietta, OK 73448. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, OK 29 March 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilma Carnahan Services for Wilma Carnahan of Vernon, Texas were at 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Parks officiating. Graveside services followed at 3:00 p.m. in the Rubottom Cemetery. Born April 19, 1929, at Wilson, Mrs. Carnahan died July 21, 1999, at her home following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Cecil and Florence Rambo Cox. She and Ewell M. Carnahan were married March 1, 1947, at Gainesville, Texas. She moved to Vernon from Wilson in 1959. Mrs. Carnahan was a homemaker and a member of the Travelers Square Dance Club. She was also a member of the Faith Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Ann Burkhart of Vernon and Debbie Pool of Wichita Falls, Texas; a son, Buell Carnahan of Fort Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Carnahan was preceded in death by her husband on March 30, 1989; and a daughter, Brenda Carnahan in 1973. Assisting as casket bearers were Jesse Appleby, Mickey Ferrell, Keith Bradford, Gene Morton, Luel Duffie and Larry Rackley. Honorary bearers were members of the Travelers Square Dance Club. Reprinted from the Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 30, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warren Dane Elrod Memorial services for Warren Dane Elrod, 51, of Gainesville, Texas, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 9, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home Chapel in Copperas Cove, Texas. Mr. Elrod was born September 24, 1949, at Sanderson, Texas. He died Monday, March 5, in a Killeen Hospital. He obtained a composite social science degree from Sul Ross Junior College of Del Rio, Texas, and Virginia State University, and special education certification from Texas Womens University. He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1971-1977. While in the service, Mr. Elrod received the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Parachute Badge and Sharpshooter Badge M-16. He later received an honorable discharge. He and Ronda Kay Dawson were married March 30, 1972, in Hopewell, Virginia. Mr. Elrod taught school at Hopewell, Lindsey, Texas, and Del Rio. He taught in the Gainesville Independent School District for over 20 years until retirement. He was a life member of DAV, a member of the Elks Lodge in Del Rio and the Gypsy Motorcycle International and was a past Boy Scout leader of Troop 668 in Gainesville. Mr. Elrod was of the protestant faith. Survivors include his wife, Ronda K. Elrod of the home; a son, Vincent Elrod of Fort Riley, Kansas; a daughter, Tammy K. Elrod of Wichita Falls, Texas; two brothers, Durrel L. Elrod of Del Rio and Raymond N. Elrod of Tacoma, Washington; and four grandchildren. Mr. Elrod was preceded in death by his parents. Services were under the direction of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home. Printed in the Marietta Monitor - March 16, 2001, page 4 (Love County, OK) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Willie Diane Mutziger Graveside services for Willie Diane Mutziger, 39, of Wilson, were held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, October 20, at Simon Cemetery, with the Rev. James Wigington officiating. Ms. Mutziger was born January 31, 1962, in Ardmore, the daughter of Lou Ann Redmon McElmurry and John A. "Diamond" Hembree. She died Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at her residence. Ms. Mutziger lived in Love and Carter counties her entire life. She had worked as head cook and dietary manager throughout southern and eastern Oklahoma nursing homes. Survivors include her children, J.D. Palmer of Coalgate and Jessie Rae Palmer and John Curtis Palmer of the home; her mother and stepfather, Lou Ann and Marvin McElmurry of Marietta; a brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Raylynn Hembree of Coalgate; her ex-husband, Joe Chandler of Wilson; her common-law husband, Danny Mutziger II of Wilson; and his family, including his father, Danny Mutziger Sr.; his brother, Willie and family; his sisters, Sanny and Cindy and families; his grandmother, Jean McGuiness; and many friends and relatives, including a cousin, Lida Mae Beck; nieces, Leslie Beck and Belle Hembree; and nephew, Ray Caldwell. Ms. Mutziger was preceded in death by a son, Billy Keith Palmer on February 12, 1983; and her father, John A. "Diamond" Hembree on April 18, 1994. Pallbearers were Larry Bohannon, Jack Eakins, John Eakins, Danny Mutziger II, Willie Mutziger and Danny Mutziger Sr. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Published in the Marietta Monitor, Love County, Friday, October 26, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Eugene Goldsmith William Eugene "Gene" Goldsmith of Seligman, Arizona, was born April 22, 1932, in Portales, New Mexico, the son of William Taylor and Edna Lottie (Fields) Goldsmith. He died March 4, 2001, at the Flagstaff Memorial Hospital in Flagstaff, Arizona. Mr. Goldsmith graduated from Meadowbrook School in 1950. He and Faye Stobbs were married July 18, 1950, and moved to Seligman soon after they married. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons and their families, Cary and Paula Goldsmith of Kingman, Arizona, and their daughter Amber and Tim and Barbara Goldsmith of Seligman and their children, Tiffany and Levi; a great- grandson, Kaleb York, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his mother, Amber Goldsmith; three sisters, Marie Bollen, Minnie Faye Butler Luman and Reba Hendricks; a brother, M.T. Goldsmith of Kingman; two aunts, Grace Brown of New Mexico and Lucille Wiley of Golden Valley, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. Printed in the Marietta Monitor - April 6, 2001 (Love County, OK) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W.E. Roberts Services for W.E. "Bill" Roberts were Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roland Luelf, minister of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Roberts was born January 18, 1930, at Enville, the son of J.A. and Syble Minyard Roberts, and died June 1, 1996, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta. Mr. Roberts had lived in Marietta since 1969, moving here from California. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Roberts married the former Roxie Fagan April 16, 1950, in Canute. He was the retired owner of Roberts Grocery which he and his wife Roxie operated 25 years. Mr. Roberts was of the Methodist belief. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Syble Roberts of Marietta; his wife, Mrs. Roxie Roberts of the home in Marietta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Lauren Roberts of Marietta and Terry and Becky Roberts of Garland, Texas; two brothers, Jerry Roberts of Mustang and Leo Roberts of Ardmore; and six grandchildren, Jason, Taylor, Terry Lynn, Joshua, Todd and Erica. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his father, J.A. Roberts in 1987; and a brother, Cal Roberts in 1985. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery was under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Gene Washburn, Don Bone, James Williams, Robert Hughes, Royce Lain and C.E. Treadwell. Honorary bearers included Joe Franklin, Stanley Welch and Joe Bell. The family has requested that donations be made to the Love County Ambulance Service. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, OK June 7, 1996. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------