Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 2, 2011 GWENDOLYN A. "TRIXIE" WHITTINGTON ADA — Services for Gwendolyn A. “Trixie” Whittington, 78, Stonewall are 10 a.m. Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Don Hoover officiating. Burial follows at Jesse Cemetery. Mrs. Whittington died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at her home. She was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Seminole to Leonard Rogers and Ellen Salyers Rogers. She attended Tipton schools and graduated from high school in Tipton, Okla. She married Everett Lee “Huck” Whittington on Aug. 4, 1951. Mrs. Whittington was a secretary at Sears until her retirement and had also owned and operated Ada Answering Service. Survivors include her husband, Huck Whittington, of the home; three sons, Earl Lee Whittington and his wife Veronica, Henderson, Texas, Roy Allen Whittington and his wife Gayla, Stratford, and Leonard Ray Whittington and his wife Paula, Nacogdoches, Texas; one daughter, Ellen Sharp, Allen; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Bearers will be Chad Whittington, Roy Whittington, Chris Thompson, Earl Whittington, Ray Whittington and Gary Deatherage. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 4, 2011 ***PAID OBITUARY*** STANLEY WELLER SASAKWA — Viewing will be held for family and friends for Stanley Steve Weller, 65, Sasakwa, on Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Weller died Thursday, September 1, 2011 near Sasakwa. He was born August 19, 1946, in Jesse, Oklahoma, to Dean F. and Annie Sanders Weller. He attended Stonewall schools. He married Angelina Ostrander on January 28, 2006. Mr. Weller was a heavy equipment operator for a Bay Area Construction Company in California until his retirement. He moved back to this area from California about four years ago. He was also a carpenter. Stanley was a loving and devoted father and husband and an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Angelina Weller, of the home; two daughters, Cynthia Weller of Sasakwa and Lisa M. Weller of Madill; two brothers, Delbert Weller and Danny Weller, both of Madill; two sisters, Pat Gaither and Linda Dunlap, both of Ada; three grandchildren, Thomas Kamp, Steven Kamp, and Caitlin Weller; and two great grandchildren, Matthew Duren and Austin Duren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Weller. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 4, 2011 JUNE HODGES ADA — No services are planned at this time for June Irene Hodges, 64, Ada. Ms. Hodges died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at a local nursing home. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 4, 2011 GERALDINE BAILEY COALGATE — Services for Geraldine June Bailey, 86, were Saturday at Brown's Funeral Service Chapel, Coalgate. She died Aug. 31, 2011. Brown's Funeral Service Chapel, Coalgate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 4, 2011 LOUIS MANUEL ADA — Graveside services for Louis Kevin Manuel, 49, Ada, are 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Manuel died Aug. 31, 2011. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 6, 2011 CHARLENE MESSENA HOLLAND MIDWEST CITY — Services for Charlene Messena Holland, 80, Midwest City, are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Valley Baptist Church, the Rev. Randall Christy officiating. Burial follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Holland died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at an assisted living center in Midwest City. She was born Feb. 19, 1931, to Charlie and Alma Lance Boyd at Ada. She attended school at Stonewall. She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Union Valley Baptist Church. She and Vernon Lewis Holland were married in 1952 in Vanoss. He died in 2005. Survivors include a son, Chuck Holland and wife Joannie, Del City; two grandchildren, Ashley Holland, Ada, and Chase Holland, Del City; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lawrence Norvel and Genice Norvel; and a sister, Ellene Ward. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 7, 2011 ARTHUR RAY TAYLOR ROFF — Private family services will be held for Arthur Ray Taylor, 56, Roff. Mr. Taylor died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Feb. 8, 1956, in McAlester to Clarence and Shirley Reddish Taylor. He attended school in Santee, Calif. Mr. Taylor was a trucker driver until his retirement and had served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Survivors include a daughter, Megan Nulph of Pennsylvania; four sisters, Dixie Lee and Joann Quinn of Michigan, Jennie Berry of Roff, and Robin Davis and her husband Ken of Stratford; two nephews, Jeremy McBride and his wife Kara, Skiatook, and Joshua McBride and his wife Jennifer of Michigan; a niece, Samantha Taylor and her husband David of Roff; and other nieces, nephews and family members. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 7, 2011 DR. WALTER DICKSON “BUDDY GASTER" ADA — Services for Dr. Walter Dickson “Buddy” Gaster, 72, Ada, are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Ada, the Rev. Arthur Blessitt officiating. Burial follows at Swan Hill Cemetery. Dr. Gaster died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 at a Tulsa hospital. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 7, 2011 ***PAID OBITUARY*** DR. BUDDY GASTER Dr. Walter Dickson “Buddy” Gaster of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Sunday morning, September 4, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Buddy was born in Monticello, Arkansas on August 16, 1939 to Joya Dickson and Bert Gaster. He lived the majority of his younger years in West Monroe, LA with his mother and sister, JoAnn Gaster, who now reside in West Monroe, LA with her husband Jim. On May 26, 1967 Buddy began a lifelong love affair when he married Nina Louise Johns in Bastrop, LA. He spent his life cherishing and providing for his family. He dearly loved his daughters, Lori Murray of Owasso, OK and Kristi Dixon of Ada, OK. He graciously welcomed Lori’s husband Tim Murray and Kristi’s husband Cody Dixon into his circle of nearest and dearest. One of his proudest days came when his grandson, Kellen Murray was born. Kellen quickly took hold of Buddy’s heart in a way only a grandchild could. The highlight of Buddy’s year came when he would annually gather his family and make the trip to the Florida beaches he loved sharing with them so much. Buddy received a Bachelor of Science degree in business and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Louisiana in Monroe, LA. Buddy received his doctorate degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. Buddy was an educator and administrator. His most recent position was as Dean of the John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. Prior to being named Dean at Southeastern, Buddy held positions of Director, Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Graduate Studies as well as Marketing Professor. Buddy also spent 30 years as a faculty member and department chair in the School of Business at East Central University in Ada, OK. While at ECU Buddy received faculty of the month awards five times and was named the S.C. Boswell professor four times. Buddy served on countless other collegiate boards and committees. Whenever he was called to lend his leadership and expertise, Buddy was gladly obliged. Buddy loved teaching and that did not always mean in a college classroom. He was an exceptional educator and an accomplished teacher of martial arts, having received his second degree black belt. He spent years teaching young and old the lessons of discipline and respect. Buddy loved animals and prized his dogs. He spent hours cultivating relationships and bonds with his dogs and none could argue that his dogs loved him in return. He was as dedicated to his pets as his pets were to him. Buddy maintained a phenomenal work ethic and always believed in giving back to his community. He spent countless hours providing uncompensated services to area business and organizations. Buddy provided free consulting services for many small business across the region. He was Chairman and member of the Ada Planning and Zoning Board; Ada Board of Adjustments Member; Ada Chamber of Commerce Member; Ada Area Christmas Lighting Project Director; Vice President and member of the Pontotoc Area Technology Center Board; Public Relations Director of Ada’s Relay for Life. Buddy maintained a very special relationship with the Chickasaw Nation and spent countless hours as an advisor and mentor to its members, staff and administration. Buddy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Buddy served as a military police officer and during his service he was assigned to the security detail for a number of high profile government officials. Buddy was preceded in death by his mother, Joya. Services for Buddy will be Thursday, August 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ada. The Reverend Arthur Blessitt will officiate. Following the services Buddy will be laid to rest at Swan Hill Cemetery west of Ada. Pallbearers will be David Hatton, Phillip Perkins, Billy McCurdy, Eddie Easterling, Frank Johnson, Jr., and Brian Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be George Smith, Frank Johnson, Sr., Tim Murray, Cody Dixon, Gov. Bill Annoatubby and Bill Lance. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. In lieu of sending flowers the family asks that you make a contribution to the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Foundation in the name of the Center for Native American Business and Research. The center was a passion of Buddy’s as he worked to improve the business opportunities and understanding of Native American people. The Southeastern Foundation, Attn: Center for Native American Business and Research, 1405 N. 4th, PMB 4187, Durant, OK 74701. He followed dreams, not rules. He invested in people instead of things. He was the uncommon combination of a Thinker and Doer. He was never afraid of offending someone if it meant allowing them to grow. He always sought to maximize relationships, often at the expense of time. He vigorously protected those he loved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 7, 2011 WILLIAM THOMAS BEACH ADA — Services for William Thomas Beach, 87, are at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, at Chapel of The Good Shepherd, McNeil’s Funeral Service, Mustang. Burial follows at Mustang Cemetery, Mustang,. Mr. Beach died Thursday Sept. 1, 2011. He was born June 8, 1924, in Steedman, Okla., to Bryant and Cora McCoy Beach. He was a cross country truck driver and owned and operated a tractor repair and restoration service. He was a member of Lakehoma Church of Christ in Mustang. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters LaRue and Betty and two brothers W.J. and Joe. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Monette of the home, six daughters Sharon Robertson and husband Franklin of Phoenix, Ariz., Kathy Romano and husband Frank of Dana Point, Calif., Brenda Hathaway and husband Ken of Mustang, Deborah Frederick and husband Gerry of Phoenix, Ariz., Gayla Graham and husband Butch of Woodland Park, Colo., and Pamela Dodson and husband Randy of Phoenix, Ariz., 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.mcneilsmustangfs.com. McNeil's Funeral Service, Mustang ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 8, 2011 MAE JO WAGNER ADA — Services for Mae Jo Wagner, 89, Ada, are 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at First United Methodist Church of Ada (located at the corner of 14th and Broadway), with David Daniel officiating. Burial follows at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood. Visitation is one hour before service time. Mrs. Wagner died Sept. 6, 2011, in Mesquite, Texas. She was born to Samuel and Ruby Irwin on Aug. 2, 1922, in Atwood. Mrs. Wagner is survived by her only child, John Wagner and wife Gina of Dallas; grandchildren, James Wagner of California, Jonathan Bailey of Dallas, Ashley Butz of Austin, and US Marine Joshua Bailey of 29 Palms, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Lillie Jo Butz, and Alexander Bailey; brother, Leon Irwin of Latta, Okla.; and sister Dorothy Douglas of Midwest City, Okla.. She was preceded in death by her brother Milton Irwin, and husband, Bill Wagner. Online condolences may be made at lynchfuneralservice.com Lynch Funeral Service, Caddo Mills, Texas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 8, 2011 WALLACE DORAN "DOE" McRAY SEMINOLE — Services for Wallace Doran “Doe" McRay, 75, Seminole, are 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at Seminole Church of Christ, 4200 Highway 99N. Charles Kymes and Les McGalliard are officiating. Burial follows at Little Cemetery. Mr. McRay died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, at Seminole. He was born March 6, 1936, in Holdenville to John R. and Berta Elva Bagwell McRay. He grew up in Holdenville, attended school there and graduated from Holdenville High School in 1954 where he was a member of the football team and an all-state football player. After graduating in 1960 from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., he worked with the Church of Christ in Wewoka for a year. He then went to work with Church of Christ in Ada as its Bible Chair director which was an outreach program of the church to the students of East Central University, for more than 10 years. Mr. McRay his family moved to Seminole in 1971 to take over McRay Brothers Water Well Drilling from his father. He owned and operated it until his retirement in 1998. While in the water well business, he served as president of Oklahoma Water Well Association and as president of the National Water Well Association, working with legislators to improve the water well drilling industry. He was also appointed to serve on Oklahoma Water Resources Board. While living in Seminole he filled in as preacher at Church of Christ in Little and Cromwell. He was also a deacon and elder at Seminole Church of Christ. He was the announcer for Seminole High Football for 10 years and a Master Class amateur (Ham) radio operator Survivors inlude his wife of 53 years, Sue McRay, Seminole; two sons, Todd McRay, Mangum, and Bryan McRay and his wife Sunny, Shawnee; and a daughter, Amy McRay, Oklahoma City; a brother and sister-in-law Harold and Evelyn McRay, Lawton; brother-in-law, Larry Cain, Tulsa; two sisters-in-law, Linda McRay, Fort Smith, Ark., and Neva McRay, Edmond; and grandchildren, Darcey, Whitney, Jake, Jaxen, Jace and Olivia. Bearers are Jake Cain, Mark McRay, Matt Cain, Brian Adams and Jeff McRay and David McRay. Honorary bearers are Jack Mattingly Sr., Jeff Davis, Ralph Bellamy, Howard Byerly, Thurman Edwards, Syd Morgan, Jim Hardin and Brent Adams. Memorial donations may be made to the McRay Preaching Scholarship at Oklahoma Christian University at P.O. Box 11000, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73136 or Building Fund at the Seminole Church of Christ. Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 8, 2011 THOMAS A. DAVIS LINDSAY — Graveside services for Thomas A. Davis, 82, Lindsay, are 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at Green Hill Cemetery, Lindsay, the Rev. Matt Celoria officiating. Mr. Davis died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at a Lindsay nursing home. He was born March 16, 1929, at Stonewall to Elmer Edward and Leona Peacher Davis. He worked in the oilfield, retiring about 1990 from Shebester Well Service after 30 years of working there. In his younger days, he worked as a logger in Oregon. In 1990, Thomas married Shirley Hearon at Chickasha. He made a profession of faith on Aug. 30, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of the home in Lindsay; stepdaughters, Renee Chastain and her husband Bud of Wichita Falls, Texas, Diane Johnson and her husband, Matt of Chickasha, Linda Tecumseh of Lindsay, and Debbie Bell and husband Delbert of Lindsay; stepson, Gary Henson of Lindsay; a brother, John Davis of Stonewall; sisters, Zena Mae McCraw, Lois Davis, and Dovie Spence all of Ada; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.winansfuneralhome.com. Winans Funeral Home, Maysville -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 8, 2011 CARLA GWEN FLICK WYNNEWOOD — Services for Carla Gwen Flick, 62, are 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Wynnewood. Burial follows at Oaklawn Cemetery, Wynnewood. DeArman Funeral Home, Wynnewood ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 9, 2011 EDDIE CALVIN PRICE OKLAHOMA CITY — Services for Eddie Calvin Price, 72, Oklahoma City, formerly of the Francis area are 2 p.m. Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Ada, Wayne West officiating. Burial follows at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Francis. Mr. Price died Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Pontotoc County to Wesley and Mildred West Price. He attended grade school in Francis and graduated from Francis High School. He also attended Seminole Junior College. He married TaNam (Kim). She preceded him in death. Mr. Price served in the U.S. Army from 1960 until retiring in 1979 as a first sergeant. He later was employed with Lucent Technologies. Mr. Price was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Neal Price of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Price of Davenport, Iowa; two granddaughters, Heather and Megan; two great-granddaughters; and a sister and best friend, Patsy Franklin of Shawnee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Mildred West Price; a brother, Wesley Neal Price; and a brother-in-law, Charles Franklin. Bearers will be Tom Bingham, Kenneth West, Darrell Price, Keith Kerr, Robert Robinson and Jerry Robinson. Honorary bearers will be Jeff Price and Cody Franklin. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 9, 2011 ALFRED CARL "A.C." ADAMS CYPRESS, TX — Graveside services for Alfred Carl "A.C." Adams, 79, Cypress, Texas, formerly of the Ada area are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rosedale Cemetery at Ada. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond, the Rev. Gary Brykt officiating. Mr. Adams died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at a Cypress, Texas, hospital. He was born June 12, 1932, in Holdenville, Okla., to Homer A. and Mable Johnston Adams. He attended Butner grade school and graduated from Old Butner High School in 1950. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from East Central State University in 1953 and a Master of Education degree in 1955 from East Central. He married Ruth Ann Canterbury on Dec. 26, 1960, in Ada, Okla. Mr. Adams was an elementary school teacher and principal. Later he was a director for the Oklahoma State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services retiring in 1994 after 32 years of service. He was a member of Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Cypress, Texas, a HAM radio operator and a member of Edmond Amateur Radio Club. He was a member of Deer Creek Kiwanis Club and Red Cross/Salvation Army Disaster Relief team. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Canterbury Adams, of the home; two daughters, Lisa Adams Matthews and her husband Larry, and Carla Adams Mackey and her husband Doug; a granddaughter, Samantha Mackey; a grandson, Adam Mackey; one sister, Glenda Pannell and her husband John; a nephew, Keith Pannell; niece, Lora Pannell Sladovnik; and numerous cousins. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 11, 2011 SHARON KNIGHT SULPHUR — Memorial services for Sharon K. Knight, 67, are 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at Faith center Church, Sulphur. She died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at Oklahoma City. DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home, Sulphur ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Monday, September 12, 2011 VERBA OLETHA "TAP" KENNEDY NOBLE — Graveside services for Verba Oletha “Tap” Baber Kennedy, 86, Yukon, are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pontotoc Cemetery. Mrs. Kennedy died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at a Yukon nursing facility. She was born Nov. 5, 1924, to Oscar Edward and Bobbie Kincaid Brewer Baber at Tishomingo. She graduated from Pontotoc High School and was a homemaker. She and Roy Kennedy were married in 1975. He died in August 1989. Survivors include a son, Marvin Clark and wife Gena, Noble; three daughters, Verbalene Simpson and husband Cliff, Chapel Hill, Tenn., Teresa Stoud and husband Tony, Guthrie, and Lenora Englebretson, Union City; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, James “Peck” Baber; three sisters, Mildred Pierce, Mary Ann Holt and Betty Jo Hamilton; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Monday, September 12, 2011 TAMMY HAMPTON MARIETTA - Services for "Tammy" Louise Hampton, 40, longtime Marietta resident, are 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at Brown's Funeral Service Chapel, Coalgate. Burial follows at Moore Cemetery. She died Sept. 8,2 011, at Denton, Texas. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 13, 2011 ROY LYNN WOFFORD ALDERSON — Services for Roy Lynn Wofford, 58, Alderson, are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Glen Russell and Gene Sluder officiating. Burial follows at Lula Cemetery in Lula. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Wofford died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at McAlester hospital. He was born Aug. 12, 1953, in Ada to William Earl and Juanita Williams Wofford. He graduated from Allen High School in 1971. He served in the Oklahoma National Guard, worked as a sales representative for Key energy, and was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include a son, Chris Wofford and wife Jeanie, Preston, Okla.; daughter, Kerri West and husband Ernie, Canyon, Texas; son, Jamie Wofford and wife Brandi, Indianola; brother, Harold Ray Wofford and wife Brenda, Allen; sister, Billie Doris Russell and husband Glen, Farris; five grandchildren, Timothy Blake McCullah, James Daniel Wofford, Jeffrey Allen Wofford, Easton Tade West and Nathan Lee West; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Winfred Earl Wofford and Gary Dean Wofford. Bearers are Shawn Wofford, Ross Wofford, Chuck Wofford, Brad Wofford, Craig Wofford, David Wright and Terry Kinyon. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 13, 2011 DOLLY ODESSA HAMILTON STRATFORD — Graveside services for Dolly Odessa Hamilton, 87, are 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at Maxwell Cemetery, Oil Center. She died Sept. 10, 2011. Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 13, 2011 VIVIAN LORENE LITCHFIELD WYNNEWOOD — Services for Vivian Lorene Litchfield, 98, are 2 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Wynnewood. Burial follows at Oaklawn Cemetery, Wynnewood. She died Sept. 9, 2011. DeArman Funeral Home, Wynnewood -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 13, 2011 LaPHALENE HERRING WYNNEWOOD — Services for LaPhalene Herring, 76, are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at Higher Ground Chruch in Pauls Valley. Burial follows at Oaklawn Cemetery, Wynnewood. DeArman Funeral Home, Wynnewood -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 13, 2011 DOUGLAS LAVOYD ISAACS KONAWA — A wake service for Douglas Lavoyd Isaacs, 68 and a life-long resident of Konawa, is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Grace Community Church in Vamoosa. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at Grace Community Church. Burial follows at Maxwell Cemetery, Oil Center. Mr. Isaacs died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at his home. Visitation is nightly at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa until 7 p.m. ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 14, 2011 TOMMY CHARLES "CHARLIE" McFERRAN DURANT — Services for Tommy Charles “Charlie” McFerran, 51, Durant, formerly of Allen, are 10 A.M. Thursday at Allen Church of Christ, Danny Stewart and Jim Corley officiating. Burial follows at Allen Cemetery. Family and friends may call at Criswell Chapel in Allen from 4 p.m. Wednesday until service time. Mr. McFerran died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at a Denison, Texas, hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1960, in Oklahoma City to Tommy and Charlene Harrington McFerran. He graduated from Allen High School in 1978 and worked for the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad for 24 years. He moved to the Durant area 21 years ago. He was a member of University Avenue Church of Christ in Durant. He married LaDonna Huddleston on March 2, 1990, in Durant.. Survivors include his wife, LaDonna McFerran, of the home; one son, Matthew McFerran and his wife Amanda, Durant; one daughter, Cara McFerran and a grandson, Rylan, Durant; father and stepmother, Tommy and Sue McFerran, Atwood; one sister, Angela Budzinsky and her husband Joe, McAlester; one brother, Jeff McFerran and his wife Donna, Henryetta; and many other relatives and friends in the Atwood-Allen area. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlene McFerran. Bearers are Roger Merriman, Gary Don Howard, Kenny Nickell, Jesse Nickell, Bobby Harrington and Gibb Hardesty. Honorary bearers are Norman Spencer, Curtis Kitchens, Jeff Huddleston, Bill Russell, Johnny Sheppard, John Webb and Benny Bennett. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 14, 2011 JOHN MARTIN SOUSA SULPHUR — Memorial Service for John Martin Sousa, 51, are 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at First Christian Church with Tim Kowalski officiating. Mr. Sousa died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. He was born Jan. 7, 1960, to Joseph Manuel and Helen G. Tebeau Sousa in Fort Lewis, Wash. Mr. Sousa graduated from Radnor High School in Radnor, Pa., and attended National University in Oceanside, Calif. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in June 1977. During his career, Mr. Sousa served as a machine gunner, paratrooper, jump-master, air delivery specialist, water safety survival instructor, drill instructor and combat service support chief. He received numerous meritorious service commendations, including the Navy Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal with six stars, Combat Action Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with five stars, and many more. Mr. Sousa served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield campaigns. He earned the rank of master sergeant before retiring in 1999, with 22 years and seven months’ service. He and Tracie Jo Owens were married May 28, 1988, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Mr. Sousa was a member and past exalted ruler of Benevolent Order of the Elks in Sulphur. He was also a member of First Christian Church where he served as a deacon and member of the choir. Survivors include his wife, Tracie and son, Jonathon Matthew Sousa, both of the home; mother, Helen Sousa, Cookeville, Tenn.; two brothers, Joseph Sousa, Tampa, Fla., and Jim Sousa and wife, Aimee, of Highand Park, N.J.; three sisters, Maureen Durkin, Elko, Nev., Kate McGarry and husband, John, of Louisville, Tenn., and Seanna Rupe and husband, Scott, of Cookeville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Manuel Sousa. Hale's Krien Funeral Home, Sulphur -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 14, 2011 GRACE MAE PEARCE STRATFORD — Services for Grace Mae Pearce, 93, are 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15, 2011, at Pickard Funeral Home Chapel, Stratford. Burial follows at McGee Cemetery, Stratford. She died Sep. 11, 2011. Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 15, 2011 WANDA JOY COFFE JONES COALGATE — Funeral services for Wanda Joy Coffe Jones, 70, Coalgate, are 3 p.m. today at Brown's Funeral Chapel in Coalgate. Ms. Jones died Sept. 11, 2011 at Oklahoma City. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 16, 2011 ROBERT WAYNE PAYNE BYARS — Funeral services for Robert Wayne Payne, 36, Byars, will be 2 p.m. Sept. 19, 2011 at Pickerd Funeral Home in Stratford. The Rev. Troy Madden will officiate. Burial will be at Byars Cemetery in Byars. Mr. Payne died Sept. 13. Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Monday, September 19, 2011 LEWIS FRANKLIN STRATFORD — Services for Lewis Franklin, 95, are 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Pickard Funeral Home Chapel, Stratford. Burial follows at Corley Cemetery, Stratford. Mr. Franklin died Sept. 16, 2011. Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Monday, September 19, 2011 EMMALEEN JOHNSON ADA — Services for Emmaleen Johnson, 53, Ada, are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery. Ms. Johnson died Sept. 12, 2011, at Pittsburg, Pa. She was born June 27, 1958, to Glen Ray and Nancy J. Copeland Johnson, at Oklahoma City. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 20, 2011 JOHNNIE EDWARD BELL SULPHUR — Services for Johnnie Edward Bell, 67, are 2 p.m. Wednesdsay, Sept. 21, at First Baptist Church. Burial follows at Oaklawn Cemetery. Mr. Bell died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2011, at Sulphur. DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home, Sulphur -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 20, 2011 DALE ANTHONY STOKES KONAWA — Memorial service for Dale Anthony Stokes, 58, Konawa, will be scheduled at a later date. He died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa ================================================================================================================ Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 21, 2011 LAURA IRENE (JACKSON) KINARD DAVIS — Funeral services for Laura Irene (Jackson) Kinard, 38, were held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept 20, 2011, at the Midway Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Willard McCartney, Jr. officiating. Interment followed in the Green Hill Cemetery. Laura was born Aug. 23, 1973, in Ada to Thomas F. and Rilla I. (Taylor) Jackson. She died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. Laura and Eddie Chance Kinard were married June 30, 2007 at the Arbuckle Lake in Sulphur. Laura was a 1991 graduate of Byng High School. She was employed by the United State Postal Service. She worked in area post offices including, Ada, Moore, Ravia and Bowlegs. She currently held the position of Postmaster of the Wynnewood Post Office. Ms. Kinard is survived by her husband, Eddie; daughter, Jeni Moore, of Ada; mother, Rilla Webb and husband, Roy, of Ada; father, Thomas Jackson and wife, Rosa Lee, of Ada; sister, Shelley Sweat and husband, Gary, of Nogal, NM; step-sister, Tabby Pletcher and husband, John, of Ardmore; step-brothers, Bobby Webb and wife, Brenda, of Davis; Billy Bennett and wife, Christie, of Poteau, and Wes Bennett of New York; nieces and nephews, Bethany, Forrest, and Christian Sweat, Logan Webb, Michael Jennings and Austin, Sarah and Nathan Bennett. Laura was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Luke and Geneva Taylor, and paternal grandparents, Charlie and Daisy Jackson. Bearers were Dusty Parsons, Nate Rhodes, Brandon Lindell, Forrest and Gary Sweat and Bobby Webb. Hale's Krien Funeral Home, Davis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 21, 2011 REBA HOLLOPETER ADA — A memorial service for Reba Hollopeter, 73, Ada, will be held Thursday Sept. 22, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at Wintersmith Park Pavillion by the carousel. No funeral services are planned. Ms. Hollopeter died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Oklahoma City. =============================================================================================================== Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 22, 2011 ROBERT ELMO CROSS ALLEN — Services for Robert Elmo Cross, 80, Allen are 2 p.m. Friday at Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church; the Rev. Buddy Drake officiating. Burial follows at Black Rock Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard is conducting military honors at the cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Allen Chapel from 4 p.m. Thursday until service time. Mr. Cross died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 10, 1931, in Allen to Holder and Inez Thomas Cross. He lived in the Citra area as a child and attended Citra schools. He married Mary Lou Walston in 1951. She died in 1971. He later married Loyce Gunter in 1974. Mr. Cross was an auto mechanic for Ada Ford until his retirement. He moved to Texas where he was employed as a welder until retirement. He then moved back to Allen in 1990. Mr. Cross was a member of Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church and had served in the U. S. Army as a paratrooper. Survivors include his wife, Loyce Cross, of the home; two sons, Randy Cross and his wife Dianne of Allen and Lynn Cross and his wife Ramona of Atwood; a niece, Marlene Hopper and her husband Mike of Allen; a stepdaughter, Wilda Anderson and her husband Craig of Wichita Falls, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Darla Cross of El Reno; brothers, Mike Cross, Wayne Cross and Haskell Cross, all of Hinton, Leo Cross of Thomas, and Bennie Bryant of McAlester; sisters, Loretta Hughey of Ada, Darlene Garren of Weatherford, and Joyce Bryant of Allen; grandchildren, Brian Cross, El Reno, Lori Eaton, Calumet, Robert Cross and wife Cheryl and Steven Cross, both of Wichita Falls, Texas, Craig Cross and wife Lacie and Ashley Cross, both of Atwood and Felicia LaFerry, Ada; eight great-grandchildren; 22 nieces and nephews; and many other friends and church family. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Bobby Dale Cross; a stepson, James LaCaze; a sister, Luella Ingram; and two brothers, Chester Lee Cross and Homer Cross. Bearers will be Mike Hopper, Mike Walston, Duane Fenwick, Justin Bryant, Roy Lee Scott and Shawn Cross. Honorary bearers will be Phil Meyer, Bennie Bryant, Red Huffstutlar, Donnie Huffstutlar, Curtis Hughey, Paul Ingram, J.B. Owens, Steven Dobbins, Eugene Sanders, Louis Jarrett, Frank Griffin, Harold Akins and James Jackson. The family says those who wish may make memorial contributions to Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church, 407 E. Lexington, Allen, OK 74825. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 22, 2011 JOHN MARION DAVIS GARLAND, TX — Services for John Marion Davis, 71, Garland, Texas, formerly of the Roff area are 2 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial follows at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Davis died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at his home. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 23, 2011 TEX SEYMOUR BYNG — Graveside services for Tex Seymour, 80, Byng, is 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at New Bethel Cemetery in Byng. Officiating is Bobby Johns. Mr. Seymour died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at his home in Byng. He was born Jan. 1, 1931, in Pauls Valley to Ed Seymour and Maud Patterson Seymour. Mr. Seymour graduated from Byng High School in 1949 and attended Oklahoma A & M until he was signed to play professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. He played for two years until he married Wilma Helen Bushers at home plate in Johnson City, Tenn., on June 14, 1951. They were married 60 years and had five children, Roger, Paula Sue, Mike, David and Dana. He worked for Fred Jones Ford in Oklahoma City for 13 years before moving the family to Byng in 1967. He taught auto body for 13 years and another 14 years in construction for Byng Schools before retiring in 1994. Survivors include his wife, Helen Seymour of the home; three sons, Roger Seymour and his wife Julie of Custer, Wash., Mike Seymour and his wife Kathy of Byng, and David Seymour and his wife Patti of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Dana Sims and her husband Kyle of Edmond; two sisters, Tressie Zumsteg of Oklahoma City and Betty Eslick of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Wesley and Lucas Seymour and Drew Sims; and five great-grandchildren, Gracie, Cooper, Emlyn, Bentley, and Jordan Seymour. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Paula Sue Seymour; his parents, Ed and Maud Seymour; two brothers, Bob and Scott Seymour; and two sisters, Essie Beller and Dorothy Turner. Online guest book at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 25, 2011 L.D. BRADY STONEWALL — Services for L.D. Brady, 69, Stonewall are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stonewall First Baptist Church, the Rev. Richard Dickerson officiating. Burial follows at Jesse Cemetery. Mr. Brady died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at his home. He was born March 13, 1942, in Stonewall to H.R. “Hank” and Noma Stewart Brady. He lived in the Stonewall area where he attended Stonewall Schools and graduated in 1960. He received a bachelor’s degree in physical education and history from East Central University in 1964. He married Glenda Sue Dale on Aug. 10, 1962, at First Baptist Church in Stonewall. They lived in Coalgate, Stonewall, Rush Springs and back to the Jesse area where they have lived since 1990. While in Coalgate, Mr. Bady worked part-time for Cooper Funeral Home where he was an embalmer, ambulance driver and funeral attendant. From 1965-1966, he was principal, teacher and coach at Ahloso Grade School. He was a pumper for Conoco Oil for 19 years, a rancher, and had worked for Stonewall schools in the maintenance department for almost 20 years. Mr. Brady was a longtime active member of Stonewall First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Brady, of the home; his children, Deena Shepherd and her husband Brad, Kingfisher, Michael Brady and his wife Deana, Rush Springs, and Brad Brady and his wife Denae, Stonewall; his grandchildren, Tyler and Bradyn Shepherd, Myka Brady, and Tatam, Gage and Kaeson Brady; his siblings, Wilma and Marion Ledbetter, Stonewall, R.V. and Sharon Brady, Stonewall, Louis and Blanche Brady, Tecumseh, Nola and Johnny Daniel, Stonewall, June and Howard Pharr, Stonewall, Barbara Coleman of Kansas, and Imogene Pierce, Midwest City; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.R. “Hank” and Noma Brady; and a brother, Donald “Dunk” Brady. Bearers are Kevin Flowers, Larry Brady, Isaac Thomas, Rance Kowey, Bill McGeehee, and Jon Saint Jr. Honorary bearers are Sam Townsend, Johnny Daniel, Pat Daniel, Glen Haney, Jerry Stewart, Glen McDonald, Howard Pharr, Larry Jackson, Charles Hisaw and Lewis Abbott. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 25, 2011 MAXINE BAULCH ADA — Graveside services for Maxine Baulch, 83, Ada, are 2 p.m. Monday at Rosedale Cemetery, the Rev. David Daniel officiating. Mrs. Baulch died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at a local nursing home. She was born June 5, 1928, in Mildred, Kan., to Paul and Marie Levings Sutton. She attended schools in Okay, Ark., and Saratoga, Ark., and graduated from Ada High School. She married Clyde Baulch on Nov. 10, 1946, at Wewoka. Mrs. Baulch was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of Pontotoc County Election Board, participated in Ada Community Theatre and was a Valley View Regional Hospital volunteer. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Baulch, of the home; two sons, Terry Baulch and his wife Jeanne, Ada, and Trent Baulch and his wife Chloe, Tulsa; a daughter, Toni Cooper and her husband Dr. Craig Cooper, Springdale, Ark.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, September 25, 2011 ***PAID OBITUARY*** REBA HOLLOPETER June 2, 1939 to Septemer 17, 2011 Reba Fern Davis Hollopeter went to be with her Lord and Savior and many beloved family members on Saturday, September 17, 2011. She was married to Daniel Frank Hollopeter of Kalispell, Montana on March 12, 1952, who proceeded her in death. Her highest priority in life was taking care of family. She is survived by her sister, Patsy Harmon, husband Ted, of Kalispell, Mt; daughters Danette Hollopeter of Wetumka, OK; Merry Russell, Edmond, OK; Patsy Roberts, Ada, OK; Anna Penke, husband Phil, of Dunbar, Nebraska; and Theressa-Lynn Hollopeter of Ada, OK and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. =============================================================================================================== Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 27, 2011 EMMA LOUISE HILL TECUMSEH — Memorial services for Emma Louise Hill, 82, Tecumseh, formerly of Ada, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wewoka Kingdom Hall, Randall Patterson officiating. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada. Mrs. Hill died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at a Tecumseh nursing home. She was born July 28, 1929, in Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, to Major Jasper Bolin and Annie L. Lock Bolin. She married Walter Lee Hill July 3, 1946, in Texarkana, Ark. He died March 23, 1977, in Seymour, Baylor County, Texas. She and her family moved from Texas and settled in Johnson County, Oklahoma, in 1960. They later moved to Pontotoc County in the early 1960s living first in Stonewall and later Ada. Mrs. Hill was a homemaker until the mid 1970s, then she worked as a cook at Stonewall High School until retiring in the mid 1990s. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Ada. Survivors include six daughters, Wanda L. Williamson, Shawnee, Peggy J. Cavazos, Mississippi, Nancy S. Hill, South Carolina, Virginia G. McLaughey, Shawnee, Lelia J. Hill, Oklahoma, and Melissa R. Hunter, Sasakwa; and four sons, Major Hill, Tulsa, Nathan D. Hill, James D. Hill, and Paul R. Hill, all of Shawnee. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 27, 2011 BRANDY EARLENA MAY ALLEN — Funeral services for Brandy Earlena May, 35, Allen, are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at Allen High School Auditorium in Allen. Burial follows at Maxwell Cemetery in Oil Center. Officiating is the Rev. Ed Rutherford. Public viewing will be Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, from noon until 8 p.m. at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home and Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at the Church of God of Prophecy in Allen from to 8-11:30 a.m. Mrs. May died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1975, in Omaha, Neb., to Bert Barnes and Brenda Koontz. Mrs. May graduated from Allen High School in 1994. She was a longtime resident of Allen, a member of Church of God of Prophecy and a homemaker. She married Roy May on Dec. 28, 2001, in Ada. Survivors include her husband, Roy May of the home; father, Bert Barnes, Gerty; mother, Brenda Koontz, Allen; two brothers, Brad Alan Lewis, Ada, and Buddy Lee Barnes, Allen; one sister, Bridgett Lehan Lindsey and her husband James, Allen; maternal grandparents, Gavin and Gwen Jenson, Eufaula; paternal grandmother, Peggy Breger, Coalgate; four nephews, Gherin and Ronin May, Sedrick Lindsey and Seth Milo Jones; three nieces, Jayden Lindsey, Emily Brooke Jones and Cody Odessa Lewis; and one great-niece, Rylan Skye Jones. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather. Bearers are Dan Greenhill, Matt Good.man, Danny Ray Batchelor, Jessy James Batchelor, Buddy Lee Barnes and Joseph Johnson. Honorary bearers are Roy O. May, Don Bray, Paul Goodmnan, George Cramer, Bert Barnes, Dan Batchelor, Clyde Hart, Terry Johnson and Brad Lewis. An Online guest book is available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 27, 2011 ROBERT ALLEN LADD ALLEN — Graveside services for Robert Allen Ladd, 62, Oklahoma City, are 2 p.m. are Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at Byrd's Prairie Cemetery, Tupelo. Mr. Ladd died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at Oklahoma City. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 28, 2011 GERALD D. DYER DEL CITY — Funeral services for Gerald D. Dyer, 72, of Midwest City are 2 p.m. Today, Sept. 28, 2011 at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home in Del City. Burial will be at Arlington Memory Gardens. Mr. Dyer died Sept 25, 2011. He was born Sept. 23, 1939 to James Monroe and Allie Mae (Turner) in Marlow. He was next to the youngest of 17 siblings. Mr. Dyer retired from Kraft foods after 25 years of service. His parents and 10 siblings preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Mary; two sons: Gerald D. Dyer and Eric G. Dyer & his wife, Stacy; two daughters Donna Bagley and husband Robert and Tammy Walker and husband Jeff; one brother and five sisters; and six grandchildren: Erin McDonald, Morgan Walker, Taylor Bagley, Tanner Dyer, Jordan Dyer, and Gage Dyer. Condolences may be offered at www.eisenhourfuneralhome.com. Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home, Del City -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 28, 2011 KENNETH EUGENE JANDA ALLEN — Graveside services for Kenneth Eugene Janda, 80, Allen, are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Allen Cemetery. Mr. Janda died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 at his home. He was born May 11, 1931 at Gracemont, Okla. to Ludvick Charles and Gertrude Jamar Janda. He married Geraldene Boland Nov. 15, 1948 in Bakersfield, Calif. She died Aug. 22, 1996. He and his family moved to this area in 1956 from California. He later married Wilma Lou Hatton on March 1, 1997. Mr. Janda was an iron worker and had also owned and operated Allen True Value Store. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Lou Hatton Janda; three sons, Ronnie and Marsha Janda, Terry and Ann Janda, and Mike and LouAnn Janda; two step-children, Linda and the late Mike Byrd and Bobby and Shelly Hatton; six grandchildren, Sheryl and Kenny Fortner, Darrell and Casey Janda, Ashlee and Doug Dickey, Justin and Megan Janda, Todd and Brandi Janda, Lindsey and Heath Boyles; four step-grandchildren, Dillon and Julia Byrd, LaNette, Linda and Bobbie Lee Hatton; 12 great grandchildren, July and Colby Sawyer, Jayme, Cody and Rachel Janda, Tucker Dickey, Jace and Tripp Janda, Brylen and Ty Janda, and Lane and Karter Boyles; and five step great grandchildren. Bearers will be Ronnie Janda, Terry Janda, Mike Janda, Darrell Janda, Todd Janda and Justin Janda. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 28, 2011 JOHNNIE ROSS JOHNSON SASAKWA — A Memorial Service celebrating Johnnie’s life will be held starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 on the Johnson Farm, Sasakwa. Friends are invited to come join in the celebration. Mr. Johnson died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1934 at Sasakwa to Lonnie Ray and Edith Mae Watson Johnson. He went to school and graduated from Sasakwa High School. Mr. Johnson worked in the oil fields in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Montana. After retiring he moved back to the family farm and ranched. He is survived by three grandchildren, Mikka, Josh, and Jarod; two sisters, Thelma Lois Webster and her husband Rawleigh of Enid, and Gilson Ruth Morris and her husband Harold of Purcell; nieces, Taunya, Debbie, Pam, Alica, and Lanie; and nephews, Randy, Mike, Lonnie, Danny, Joel, Dennis and Donald and their families. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Juli Ann Ronan; his parents; two brothers, Floyd Ray Johnson and Charles Lee Johnson; an infant sister, Barbara Alene Johnson; and a nephew, Phillip Martley. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Sasakwa High School Athlete Department, 303 E. Coolidge, Sasakwa, OK 74631. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 28, 2011 ARON DALE HOUSE KONAWA — Funeral services for Aron Dale House, 64, Konawa, are 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. The Rev. Wesley Martin will officiate. Mr. House died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at his home. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 28, 2011 RUTHIE MAE GIBSON DAVIS — Funeral services for Ruthie Mae Gibson, 82, Davis, are 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at First Christian Church in Davis. Burial will be at Green Hill Cemetery in Davis. Ms. Gibson died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Sulphur. DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home, Sulphur =============================================================================================================== Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 29, 2011 REV. JOE HOWRY ADA — Services for Rev. Joe Howry, 84, Ada, are 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Ada, the Revs. Joe Dixon, Justin Villines, Tony Peak, Seth Johnson and Richard Bailey officiating. Burial follows at Rosedale Cemetery. The Rev. Howry died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born May 13, 1927, in Earlsboro to Willie Berry “Jake” and Susie Green Cary Howry. He graduated from McLish High School and East Central University. The Rev. Howry was a minister serving at Red Oak, Union Valley, Connerville, Canton, Pauls Valley, Allen and Lovelady Baptist churches. He was also a caseworker for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Department from 1980 until 1992. He was a member of Lovelady Baptist Church, had volunteered with Adult Protective Services, a member of the Ministerial Alliance, and the Allen Masonic Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 until 1952. He married Joyce Ann McNeill on June 16, 1959, in Fittstown. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Howry of the home; two sons, Coy Howry and his wife Patty of Ada, and Keith Howry and his wife Kelly of Ada; five grandchildren, Daniel Howry, Danna Borntrager and her husband Jonathan, Haley Howry, Kolby Howry, and Kolton Howry, all of Ada; two brothers, Jack Howry and his wife Kathy, Ada, and George Howry, Ada. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Theron Howry and Virdell Howry; and one sister, Thelma Ramsey. Bearers are Keith Howry, Coy Howry, Kolby Howry, Kolton Howry, Daniel Howry, and Jonathan Borntrager. Honorary bearers are Jerry Howard, Bill Snyder, Terry Don Teel, Frank Jared, Ken Hudson, and Caleb Burrows. The family says those who wish may make memorials to Lovelady Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1699, Ada, OK 74821. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 29, 2011 CYNTHIA KAY "CINDY" HORTON LANCASTER ALLEN — Services for Cynthia Kay “Cindy” Horton LanCaster, 63, Allen are 10 a.m. Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Glenn Russell officiating. Burial follows at Little Cemetery near Seminole. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. LanCaster died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born April 6, 1948, in Ada to Ret. MSGT Ura Manuel and Helen Viola Reed Horton. She attended schools in Germany, Olney and Tupelo and graduated from Tupelo High School in 1966. She married Jerry Don LanCaster. Mrs. LanCaster was self-employed and had previously worked at Blue Bell in Coalgate and Wrangler in Seminole. Survivors include her husband, Don LanCaster, of the home; her children, Donita Barnes and her husband Josh, Ada, Helen McKay and her husband John, Tupelo, Barry LanCaster, of the home, Brad LanCaster, Brian LanCaster, and Ronni Hardion, all of Sulphur; her mother, Helen Reed Horton, Ada; two brothers, Durwin Horton and his wife Leveta, Yukon, and Adrian Horton and his wife Kathy, Allen; a sister, Vicky Standridge and her husband Jim, Pauls Valley; her grandchildren, Shane Sorrels, Ada, Kurtis Jacobs, Francis, Tyler Pierce, Ada, Kelsey McKay, Tupelo, Alanah McKay, Tupelo, Wesley LanCaster, Edinburg, Texas, Katelyn LanCaster, Emilee LanCaster, and Bradley LanCaster, all of Sulphur; and one great grandchild, Cannon Jacobs, Ada; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, retired MSGT Ura M. Horton, a sister, Alecia Horton, and a nephew, Branden Horton. Bearers will be Kurtis Jacobs, Joe Standridge, Deano Adams, John C. Ellis, Brad Lancaster, and Mike Hardion. Honorary bearers will be Shane Sorrels, Tyler Pierce, Adrian Horton, Durwin Horton, Jimmy Standridge, Clifton Ellis, and Barry LanCaster. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 29, 2011 WILLIAM "KINLEY" McKINLEY SANFORD COALGATE — Graveside services for William "Kinley" McKinley Sanford, 77, are 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Non Cemetery. He died Sept. 26, 2011, at Pauls Valley. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 29, 2011 MILDRED ELIZABETH SMITH GAY SULPHUR — Services for Mildred Elizabeth Smith Gay, 90, Sulphur, are 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Sulphur. She died Sept. 27, 2011. Hale's Krien Funeral Home, Sulphur =============================================================================================================== Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 30, 2011 ALVA SHORTES ADA — Services for Alva A. Shortes, 87, Ada, are 10 a.m. Saturday at Morris Memorial Baptist Church, the Rev. Gary Jamar officiating. Burial follows at Swan Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Shortes died on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at a local hospital. She was born Oct. 16, 1923, in Moscow, Colo., to Charles K. and Babe Marie Dunlap Hunt. She was a bookkeeper for Pontotoc Road Co. and retired as a bookkeeper from Cherokee Paving Co. in 1984. She later was a bookkeeper for Jane Muntz and Ruth Hunter. She was a longtime active member of Morris Memorial Baptist Church. She married Stanley J. Shortes on June 26, 1942. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2005. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia McBride, Ada, Rhonda Whisenant and husband Bruce, Ada, and Pam Clarke and husband Rocky, Washington, Okla.; one son, Terry Shortes and wife Debbie, Ada; one brother, Floyd Hunt and wife Bette, Hutchinson, Kan.; one sister, Blanche Kenyon and husband Don, Hutchinson, Kan.; grandchildren, Michael McBride and wife Cherilyn, Kelly McBride and wife Karen, Lisa Laxton and husband Roger, Chris Whisenant and wife Tricia, Tim Shortes and wife Kristin, Philip Shortes and wife Stephanie, Shannon Smith and husband Brad, Lacee Andrews and husband Nick, Lindsey Myers and husband Casey, and Case Clarke; great-grandchildren, Morgan McBride, Ryley McBride, Julie Sanchez, Kevin McBride, Christopher Laxton, Josh Laxton, Cameron Laxton, Kylie Laxton, Cole Whisenant and wife Victoria, Joei Whisenant, Cade Whisenant; Emily Shortes, Trenton Shortes, Jackie Perez, Hagan Smith, Gavin Smith, Brighton Smith, Nicholas Andrews, Cash Andrews, Bella Andrews, Madison Myers and Jace Myers; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ann Lancaster and Jane Muntz. Bearers are grandsons, Michael McBride, Chris Whisenant, Kelly McBride, Tim Shortes, Philip Shortes and Case Clarke. Honorary bearers are Bill Malone and Brad Lancaster. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 30, 2011 BENNETT SHERRER BELLA VISTA, Ark. — Services for Bennett Lee Sherrer, 89, Bella Vista, Ark., are 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Bella Vista Baptist Chruch, 50 East Lancashire Blvd. Burial follows at Bella Vista Cemetery. Mr. Sherrer died Sept. 25, 2011, in Omaha, Neb., while visiting family there to celebrate his 89th birthday. He was born Sept. 20, 1922, in Snow, Okla. He was a graduate of Antlers High School, Eastern Oklahoma A&M College, and Oklahoma State University. During World War II he served as a radiology technician at an Army Air Corp Hospital in San Angelo, Texas. Much of his life was spent in Ada, Okla., where he was manager of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. In 1999, he moved to Bella Vista where he lived until his death. He was a member of Bella Vista Baptist Church and, before his move, the First Baptist Church of Ada, Okla. Mr. Sherrer was preceded in death by his parents Robert L. Sherrer and Delanie Robison Sherrer; brothers, Leonard Sherrer, Lloyd Sherrer, A.L. Sherrer, and Laverne Sherrer; and sisters Audry Holland and Wilma Franks. He was also preceded in death by a brother Osborn Lowell Sherrer who died as a newborn. Survivors include his wife, Lucretia Sailors Sherrer of the home; ta son, Joe Sherrer and wife Liz of Moore, Okla; and a daughter, Susan Allen and husband Geoff of Omaha, Neb.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, and nieces including the following: sister, Loretta Westbrook and husband David of Garland, Texas; brothers, Leon Sherrer of Durant, Okla., and William L. Sherrer and wife Valda of Mena, Ark.; grandchildren Tim Allen and wife Jen of Fenton, Mo., and their children Alexander and Gabriel; Andy Sherrer and wife Megan of Norman, Okla., and their children Sheridan and Jackson; Josh Allen of Minneapolis, Minn.; Jennifer Agilar and husband Tony of Omaha, Neb., and their children Trinity, Brianna, and Gabrielle; and John Sherrer and wife Joni of Edmond, Okla., and their children Samuel and Syndey. The family suggests expressions of condolences in lieu of flowers be made to Youth Falls Creek Camp Scholarship Fund of Bella Vista Baptist Church, 50 Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 30, 2011 MOZELLE WOOD STRATFORD — Services for Mozelle Wood, 87, Stratford, are 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 at Free Will Baptist Church of Stratford. Burial follows at McGee Cemetery, Stratford. Ms. Wood died Sept. 28, 2011. Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford