Ada News Obits November 2016 - Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Rita Floyd Return to Pontotoc County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/pontotoc/pontotoc.html December 2016 ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgenweb.org ===================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 1, 2016 LOIS LEE DAVIS ADA -- Services for Lois Lee Davis, 89, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ada Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Revs. Frank Trent and Donna Gustin will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Ms. Davis passed away, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at an Ada nursing home. She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in the Canyon Creek Community near Jessie to Elmer Edward and Leona Peacher Davis. She attended school at Onward and Harden City. Ms. Davis moved to Ada from the Stonewall-Jessie area in 1953. She was a housekeeper for the Ackley family for several years. She was employed with Brockway Glass Co., retiring in 1986 after 33 years of service. She was a member of Ada Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she served as church secretary for 29 years. Survivors include two sisters, Zena Mae McCraw of Ardmore and Dovie Leval Spence of Ada; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was everyone's Aunt Lois. Aunt Lois made birthday cakes and crocheted and quilted many blankets for the special people in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Leona Davis; and two brothers, John Davis and Thomas Davis. Bearers will be John Parker, Carl Nowlin, Jimmie Tilley, Tim Cornelius, Daniel Blythe and Curt Frye. Honorary bearers will be Kent Lee, Jason Lee and Jim Wilson. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 1, 2016 MAX LADEL HIBBARD ADA -- Max Ladel Hibbard, 82, of Ada passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Max was born Nov. 19, 1933, in Asher to James and Mable Crenshaw Hibbard. He married Frances Ann Knowles of Shawnee and had two sons, Mike and Tim. Max was the owner and operator of Hibbard Bit Service from 1962 until his retirement in 1989. After his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling the country, camping and RV-ing with their close circle of friends. Max was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Ray Hibbard. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances of the home; his son, Mike Hibbard of Moore; and his son, Tim Hibbard and his wife, Rhonda, of Ada. His grandchildren include Robert Hibbard and his wife, Alicia, of Edmond, Erin Hibbard of Oklahoma City, Sean Hibbard of Norman, Cody Hibbard and his wife, Brandi, of Mustang; and four great-grandchildren. Services to honor his life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada. The Revs. Jerry Wells and Harold Ware will officiate. Graveside service will follow at Vista Cemetery, in Asher. Bearers will be his three grandsons and members of his Sunday school class. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 1, 2016 JASON DOUGLAS ERICKSON ALLEN -- Services for Jason Douglas Erickson, 45, of Allen are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Allen school auditorium. Keith Warren will officiate. Burial will follow at the Allen Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Friends and family may call at the Allen Chapel from 4 p.m. Tuesday until service time. Mr. Erickson passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at his home. He was born April 17, 1971, in Ada to Don and Paula West Erickson. He attended Allen schools and graduated from Allen High School. He was a driver for Reagent Chemical, a member of the Church of Christ, and a member of the Allen Lodge #81 AF & AM. He currently served as chief of the Allen Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Jane of Ada; a son, Zayne Erickson of Ada; two daughters, Shayna Ross and her husband Derek of Allen and Britney Gibson of Allen; his mother, Paula Erickson of Allen; his sister, Traci Tatum of Allen; a brother, Mike Erickson of Allen; and five grandchildren, Kolter, Easton, Hadleigh, Kyan and Keaton. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Erickson; and his grandparents, Kenneth and Lucille West. Bearers will be Zayne Erickson, Sean Taylor, Scottie Morrison, Shade Kindrick, Mike McCarn and Jason Goodknight. Honorary bearers will be the Allen Lodge #81 AF & AM. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 1, 2016 KAIDEN FAY FOWLER ADA -- Graveside services for Kaiden Jay Fowler, 2-month-old son of Caleb Byrd and Lacey Lynn Fowler are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Francis. Rich Putnam will officiate. Kaiden passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at a local hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 2016, in Ada. Survivors include his parents, Lacey Fowler and Caleb Byrd; a sister, Kalynn Fowler; a brother, Hagen Byrd; his grandparents, Kari Eldred and Johnnie and Shellie Byrd; his great-grandparents, Pat Peay and Terry Fowler and Jon Parks of the home; his great-great-grandmothers, Nina Tiffin and Alma Sjurset; three uncles, Aaron Fox, Kane Fowler and Michael Thurman Fowler; an aunt, Danielle Fox; two cousins, Ryan Inslee and Danica Fox; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Judy Fowler. Bearers will be Kane Fowler, Aaron Fox, Joe Tingle and Sheldon Brown. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 2, 2016 DONETTA R. JOHNSTON ADA -- Donetta R. Johnston passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on Oct. 29, 2016, in Ada at the age of 57 years. Donetta was born in Ada to her parents Donald and Sherlene Johnston Sept. 23, 1959. Donetta has been a longtime devoted employee of Valley View (Mercy) Hospital for over 15 years. She worked as the admitting clerk and later as an administrative assistant. Donetta was raised in Tupelo. She lived in Fitzhugh for the last 9 years. Watching her children and grandchildren play ball brought great joy to her life. Serving Team Kids at church brought her great joy as well. Although Donetta is no longer with us, her memory and legacy will be kept alive through the family and friends she leaves behind, which include her mother, Sherlene Elliott of Ada; her daughter, Jacquelyn and her husband, Daniel Evelly, of Fitzhugh; a son, Jerry and his wife, Emily Hines, of Ada; six grandchildren, Jasmine, Destiny, Justin, Dawson, Gavin and Kynlee; and a host of cousins, longtime friends, neighbors, co-workers and church family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church. Pastor Reno Dye will officiate. Interment will follow at Centrahoma Cemetery. Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada www.phillipsfuneralservice.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 2, 2016 DOUGLAS ERVIN MEASHINTUBBY ADA -- Memorial services for Douglas Ervin Meashintubby, 58, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Carpitcher will officiate. Mr. Meashintubby passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at his home. He was born May 3, 1958, in Talihina to Joseph and Nellie Killer Meashintubby. He graduated from Calvin High School and moved to Ada in 1983. He married Debra Mae Abosso Dec. 20, 1982. Mr. Meashintubby was a home health care provider. Survivors include his wife, Debra of the home; a son, Sky Meashintubby of Knob Noster, Missouri; a daughter, Amanda Davis of Kilgore, Texas; two step-sons, Chris Lawrence and Mike Lawrence, both of Ada; two sisters, Glenda Carpitcher of Konawa and Vicky Pettigrew of Ada; and two brothers, Robert Meashintubby and Ken Meashintubby, both of Ada. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Nellie and Joseph Meashintubby; his sister, Lynda Simmer; his brother, Matthew Meashintubby; a grandson, Preston Lawrence; grandparents, John and Sallie Harjo and Abro Meashintubby; and great-grandmother, Addie Hickory. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada www.phillipsfuneralservice.com ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, November 3, 2016 LOIS LEE DAVIS ADA -- Services for Lois Lee Davis, 89, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ada Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Revs. Frank Trent and Donna Gustin will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Ms. Davis passed away, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at an Ada nursing home. She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in the Canyon Creek Community near Jessie to Elmer Edward and Leona Peacher Davis. She attended school at Onward and Harden City. Ms. Davis moved to Ada from the Stonewall-Jessie area in 1953. She was a housekeeper for the Ackley family for several years. She was employed with Brockway Glass Co., retiring in 1986 after 33 years of service. She was a member of Ada Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she served as church secretary for 29 years. Survivors include two sisters, Zena Mae McCraw of Ardmore and Dovie Leval Spence of Ada; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was everyones Aunt Lois. Aunt Lois made birthday cakes and crocheted and quilted many blankets for the special people in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Leona Davis; and two brothers, John Davis and Thomas Davis. Bearers will be John Parker, Carl Nowlin, Jimmie Tilley, Tim Cornelius, Daniel Blythe and Curt Frye. Honorary bearers will be Kent Lee, Jason Lee and Jim Wilson. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, November 4, 2016 DONALD RAY DOPSON ADA -- Donald Ray Dopson entered Earth Sept. 3, 1957, born to Betty and Reed Dopson in Ada. He departed this planet Oct. 22, 2016, to a heavenly abode. He is survived by his siblings, Ronald Dopson and his wife, Lawana, Elizabeth Massey and her husband, David, Peggy Lewis and her husband, Bryan, Rebecca Dorris, Rebecca (Becky) Bicknell and her husband, David, Deborah Graves, Rhonda Frost and her husband, Bill, and Timothy Dopson and his wife, Tammy. His nieces and nephews were his pride and joy, Caralynne Coon and her husband, David, John Young, Joseph Culbertson, Jennifer Dopson West, Thomas Dopson, Tammy Brooks Gore and her husband Chris, Amanda Griffin, Aubrey Dopson, Shannon Dopson, Shawn Dopson, Justin Lewis, Clint Dorris, Josh Dorris and Heather Frost Stevenson. He is survived by one uncle, Hugh (Pete) Odom, numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and 19 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Motley Bentley and Reed Dopson; his stepmother Nan Dopson; his stepfathers, John Gregory, W.C. Motley and Richard Bentley; and his grandparents. One of his favorite jobs was running the projector at the McSwain Theatre in Ada. He proudly served his country as an Army combat medic and was stationed several places, including Oklahoma, Texas and Germany. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ. Minister Ed Poblete will officiate. Honorary pallbearers are Joseph Culbertson, John Young, J.J. Odom and Chris Gore. In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up at Citizen's Bank of Ada to help defray costs. Any donations would be greatly appreciated by the family. We cannot express enough thanks to the crew at Sooner Stop, Jeff and Sharon Sibble, Deputy Travis Wilson and the Pontotoc County Sherriff's department and Byng first responders. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, November 4, 2016 CATHY LEIGH EHRSAM STONEWALL -- Memorial services for Cathy Leigh Ehrsam, 63, of Stonewall are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Earl Hood will officiate. Mrs. Ehrsam passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at her home. She was born Dec. 28, 1952, in Gardner, Kansas, to Jack and Emma Nadine Denny Burch. She attended school in McLouth, Kansas. She also attended a surgical tech school and truck driving school. She married Ernie Ehrsam Dec. 23, 1977, in Fresno, California. He preceded her in death in March 2001. Mrs. Ehrsam was a surgical technician and a truck driver. Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Hunter and Webb Holifield; two step-daughters, Tracy Lynn Spencer and her husband, David, and Kelly Acuna and her husband, Danny; a step-son, Sonny Ehrsam and his wife Stacy; her grandchildren, Cody and Jordan Brooks, Chris and Taleitha Bates, Billie Nadine Hendley, Danielle, David and Justin Moore; and her siblings, Carol Beaman, Tresa West, Keith Burch, Sheri Burch, Patty Elliott, Brian Burch, Becky Burch and Dawn Quinn; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a daughter, Michelle Moore. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, November 4, 2016 TIMOTHY DOWELL HARLIN JESSE -- Services for Timothy Dowell Harlin, 65, of Jesse will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dennis Heath will officiate. Burial will follow at Jesse Cemetery. Mr. Harlin died, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at his home. He was born May 22, 1951, in Ada to Van L.V. and Velma J. Broughton Harlin. He graduated from Stonewall High School and was a drywall contractor. Survivors include one son, Timothy Van T.V. Harlin of Tacoma, Washington; one daughter, Venus Harlin of Purcell; and a brother, Rodney Harlin and his wife, Linda, of Stonewall. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Terry Harlin. Bearers will be Jeff Krebbs, Chris Lott, Joe Schutte and Robert Gregory. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, November 4, 2016 MANOTA JUSTINE LEWIS FITTSTOWN -- Services for Manota Justine Lewis, 94, of Fittstown are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Connerville Baptist Church. The Rev. Richard Dickerson will officiate. Burial will follow at the Connerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Ms. Lewis passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at an Ada hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1922, in Connerville to Daniel Webster and Lucinda Ella Castle Duncan. She attended Pontotoc schools. Ms. Lewis was a cook's assistant at McCalls Chapel, East Central University cafeteria and later the Ada Retirement and Care Center. She was a member of Fittstown Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Tony Lewis and his wife, Patty, of Sand Springs and Ben Lewis and his wife, Theresa, of Ada; a daughter, Sandra Wyche and her husband, Ross, of Fittstown; seven grandchildren, Tonya Blansett and her husband, Brian, of Bristow, Wesley Wyche and his wife, Gena, of Cleveland, Jessie Wyche and his wife, Maggie, of Fittstown, Tony Webster Lewis of Tulsa, Shannon Lewis of Lawton and Melanie Jones and Ashley Lewis, both of Norman; and nine great-grandchildren, Malorie Scott, Jordan Scott, Trey Jones, Lilly Wyche, Jarrett Wyche, Violet Wyche, Lyric Linton, Lakyn Lewis and Layne Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers and sisters, James Duncan, Alvin Duncan, Leota Coker, Ralph Duncan and Ervin Duncan; and two very young sisters, Clarise Duncan and Ferris Duncan. Bearers will be Wesley Wyche, Jessie Wyche, Jordan Scott, Brian Jones, Freddie Jones and Trey Jones. Honorary bearers will be Jim and Dan Parrish. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 5, 2016 JAMES DON MARTIN ADA -- Services for James Don Martin, 73, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Bud Jones will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mr. Martin passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at an Ardmore hospital. He was born July 5, 1943, in Ada to Leo and Laura Mae Spear Martin. He graduated from Latta High School. Mr. Martin had been employed with Blue Bell Manufacturing, Reeves and Wickhams Packing Plants in Ada and retired as a truck driver for Werner Enterprises in Dallas. He was a member of the Cottage Avenue Church of Christ in Ada and served in the U.S. National Guard from 1964 to 1970. Survivors include a sister, Linda K. Davis and her husband, Don, of Ada; one nephew, Gene Davis and his wife, Kelli, of Norman; two nieces, LaDonna Halverson of Ada and Laurie Truelove and her husband, Joel, of Tahoka, Texas; several great-nieces and great-nephews, Taylor Davis and his wife, Hilary, Amanda Garcia and her husband, Mike, Jessica Halverson, Aleesha Truelove, Mariah Halverson, Brooke Watts and her husband, Barrett, Kayla Halverson and Joshua Davis; and great-great-nieces and nephews, Zoe and Zane Garcia and Kaius Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bearers will be Steven Elmore, Scot Ladd, Taylor Davis, Joshua Davis, Brandon Elmore, Brandon Atkins and David Jones. Criswell Funeral Home www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 5, 2016 PATTY EILEEN COTTON ALLEN -- Services for Patty Eileen Cotton, 79, of Allen are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Buddy Drake will officiate. Burial will follow at the Allen Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Allen Chapel from 4 p.m. Sunday until service time. Mrs. Cotton passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born April 23, 1937, in Allen to Marshall Clayborn and Estella Mae Cook Whitehead. She graduated from Allen High School and also received an associate's degree. She married Gerald Wayne Cotton June 1, 1955, in Ada. He preceded her in death Nov. 6, 1980. Mrs. Cotton was an inventory control manager in the administration office at Houston Community College until her retirement. Professionally, Patty was a member and served as an officer in the college Office of Professional Association and the National Secretaries Association. Patty loved sewing, quilting and canning. She was a member of the Ada and Allen Home, Community and Education clubs. She enjoyed helping with the quilts and wherever else needed at the Pontotoc County Fair. She had also been a member of the Ada and Allen Quilting clubs. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Cotton Welch and her husband, Dan, of Houston and Kelly Todd and her husband, Mike, of Allen; four grandchildren, Taylor Welch and his wife, Katy, of Houston, Kalenn Crane and her husband, Charles, of Rosenberg, Texas, and Atty Todd and Jack Todd, both of Allen; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Ben Welch; a brother, Fred Whitehead and his wife, Shirley, of Lawton; a sister-in-law, Joan Whitehead of Allen; a brother-in-law, Jack Bryant of Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Mozelle Stephens, Lorraine Mitchell and Romaette Bryant; two brothers, Walter Whitehead and Marshall Whitehead; and a brother-in-law, O.S. Stephens. Bearers will be Taylor Welch, Charles Crane, Dan Welch, Mike Todd, Carlous West and James Arnold. Criswell Funeral Home www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 5, 2016 ROBERT JACKSON ARDMORE -- Robert L. Jackson, 68, was born Oct. 29, 1948, to Marie and Merle V. Jackson in Chaffee, New York. He passed from this life Oct. 31, 2016. Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army at the age of 18. After serving his time in the Army, he traveled the United States working as a horse trainer, horse trader and horse entrepreneur. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Goodrich. He is survived by his wife, Jill Jackson; his daughter, Holly Muench and her husband, Teryn; and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Craddock Memorial Chapel. Joel White will officiate. Craddock Funeral Home, Ardmore www.craddockfuneralhome.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 5, 2016 JIMMY LEE YOUNG ADA -- Services for Jimmy Lee Young, 72, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Monday at Covenant Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Latta. The Rev. Linda Snelling will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mr. Young passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at his home. He was born June 29, 1944, in Oklahoma City to Elmer Wesley and Modena Mae Hammond Young. He graduated from Braggs High School and received an associate's degree. Mr. Young was a maintenance supervisor for Flex-N-Gate until his retirement. Survivors include a brother, Larry Young and his wife, Nancy, of Ada; his soulmate, Armada Deaton of Ada; his nephews, Michael Meredith of Fremont, California, and Rick Myers of Yukon; his nieces, Sharon Shaw of Seminole and Norma Weger of Ada; and many other great-nieces, great-nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Denna Clark and Shirley Myers; and two brothers, Colin Young and Farrel Young. Bearers will be Ray Quiett, Frank Kiser, Rick Cranford, Justin Hutching, Shannon White and Ron Davidson. Criswell Funeral Home www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 9, 2016 MILDRED LANCASTER ADA -- Mildred Lancaster, 89, departed this life Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in Ada. She was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Holdenville to Shird Merriman and Lucy Pearl Winkles Merriman. She lived most of her life in Sasakwa. She married Henry Lancaster March 12, 1946, and he preceded her in death March 14, 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of Baptist Church in Vamoosa. Mildred enjoyed making fried pies, gardening, cooking and raising chickens. She was a good carpenter and even built her own barn. Preceding Mildred in death are her parents; her husband; a son, Johnny Gene Lancaster; four sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Evelyn Elliott, Vada Norman and Claretta Norman; three brothers, Carl Merriman, Wayne Merriman and Arlene Merriman. Survivors include children, Judy Waddell of Ada, Danny Lancaster of Sasakwa, Debbie Watters and her husband, Keith, of Sasakwa and Brett Lancaster and his wife, Cindy, of Sasakwa; 12 grandchildren and their spouses, Chad Boyd and his wife, Tammy, of Kingston, Brandon Boyd and his wife, Jan, of Sasakwa, Sunny Anderson of Durant, Jourdan Waddell of Ada, Daniel Lancaster of San Francisco, California, Jared Norman and his wife, Lisa, of Sasakwa, Tanner Watters of Sasakwa, Jennifer Blackburn and her husband, Eugene, of Sasakwa, Lisa Franklin and her husband, Rick, of Norman, Brittney Lancaster of Prague, Blake Lancaster of Sasakwa and Dylan Lancaster of Sasakwa; her brothers, Dean Merriman of California, and Gene Merriman of Las Vegas; her sister, Elva Phillips of Seminole; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Chad Boyd, Brandon Boyd, Jourdan Waddell, Jared Norman, Tanner Watters, Blake Lancaster and Dylan Lancaster. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Lancaster, Chuck Lancaster and Eric Lancaster. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Vamoosa Baptist Church. Pastor Kevin Duck and Edward George will officiate. Burial will follow at Lone Dove Cemetery. Stout-Phillips Funeral Service, Wewoka www.phillipsfuneralservice.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 9, 2016 ROLLAND VERNON BENSON SR. Allen -- Memorial service for Rolland Vernon Benson, Sr., 94, of Allen will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Deacon Dennis Fine officiate. Mr. Benson passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Arbuckle Memorial Hospital in Sulphur. He was born May 10, 1922, at Pullman, Michigan, to Walter Washington and Alvira Mae Hayes Benson. He attended school, married, and raised a family in Michigan before moving to Allen in 1983. He married Carlene Ellen Stephan Oct. 5, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan. Mr. Benson was a machinist and inspector for Hayes-Albion Corp. in Jackson until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 10, 1942, until being honorably discharged Dec. 5, 1945. He was a combat infantryman during World War II. He received the World War II Victory Ribbon, Purple Heart, two Bronze Service Stars, American Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star. Mr. Benson was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #11194 and the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Carlene of the home; sons, Rolland V. Benson Jr. and his, wife Debbi, of Parma, Michigan,, and George A. Benson and his wife, Vicky, of Sacramento, California; his grandchildren, Scott Benson and his wife Kris and Paul Benson and wife, Jamie both, of Jackson, Mississippi, Michelle Benson Kim and her husband, Dr. Joon Kim of Phoenix, Arizona, Joseph Benson of Los Angeles, Benjamin Deverman and his wife Saina of California and Jason Deverman of Jackson, Missippi; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; half-brother, Clarence Benson and wives Lola and Thelma; and a daughter, Frances Eilene Benson. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 9, 2016 LEON VIRGIL GREENWOOD OKLAHOMA CITY -- A lifelong resident of Ada, Mr. Leon Virgil Greenwood, 67, passed away Nov. 7, 2016, in Oklahoma City. Leon was born Jan. 16, 1949, in Milburn to Virgil and Geraldine (Factor) Greenwood. Serving his country faithfully, Leon served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a surveillance manager for the Chickasaw Nation for many years and served as the Seminole Nation program director for 16 years. Leon loved his Chickasaw heritage. He was a longtime, respected elder of the nation. Leon performed native dances all over the state, attending Indian rodeos and riding bareback. He was also the owner and operator of Greenwood Family Restaurant. Leon is survived by his companion and special friend, Peggy Walker Greenwood of Ada; four sisters, Diane Catron of Tishomingo, Pat Greenwood Cox of Ada, Evelyn Wood of Stonewall and Linda Greenwood of Purcell; a brother, Dewayne Greenwood of Blanchard; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, longtime friends and neighbors. Leon was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Carolyn Mendoza, Virgina Boston and Georgie Fraizer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center. Chaplain Randy Wade and Pastor Steve Walls will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Milburn. Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada www.phillipsfuneralservice.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 9, 2016 DEBBIE SANDERS-FINN BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Deborah Kay Debbie Sanders-Finn, 56, passed away in the presence of her loving family Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Bakersfield, California. She was born July 3, 1960, in Ada. Debbie grew up and attended grade schools in Ada, and attended high school and graduated from Tupelo High School in 1978. She moved to Shafter, California, shortly after her high school graduation and enjoyed her life in the Shafter and Bakersfield communities since 1978. Debbie was well known by all as a hard worker, who started her management career in the rose industry at Jackson and Perkins Rose Co. She continued her career in management at Lowes Home Improvement in the shipping and receiving department. She obtained her cosmetology license and was working as an administrator and caregiver in a board and care facility. Debbie loved to care for others and had a special calling in this area. She filled so many needs in others lives, giving personal attention, love and care anytime anyone needed her. She also loved to celebrate any occasion and she experienced her greatest pleasure by hosting parties for friends and family. She loved Lucille Ball and Nascar and took every opportunity available to her to enjoy her hobbies. Debbie was fortunate enough to enjoy traveling to many areas of the United States and went on several cruises, enjoying the company of family and friends as well. Debbie will be greatly missed, as we all have a void in our hearts from her passing. Though we are comforted by knowing she is celebrating the ultimate occasion of being welcomed by our Lord and Savior into His arms while being serenaded by her family singing Amazing Grace as she slipped peacefully out of her earthly body into Heaven. Debbie was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Johnny W. Sanders and William H Misenhimer; her aunt, Billye Hooser; and a cousin, Lisa Hooser-Reeves. Debbie is survived by Joeseph Finn; her fur babies, Lucy, Desi and Gracie; her grandmothers, Viola Misenhimer and Ermal Sanders; her parents, Johnny Sanders and Glenn and Phyllis Sanders; her sister, Lori Crabb and family; her brother, Bobby Sanders and family; a bonus sister, Tammy Bliss and family; her loving nieces and nephews; her adoring aunts, uncles and cousins; and three bonus daughters, Dana Towse and family, Tawny Mucci and family and Tabitha Blazich and family. Please come and join us in a Celebration of Life to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Elks Lodge in Bakersfield, California. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at the Lula Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 9, 2016 DORA MAXINE CALHOUN ADA -- Services for Dora Maxine Calhoun, 88, of Ada, are at 11 a.m. Thursday at 32nd Street Church of Christ. Roy Deering will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Calhoun died Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at a local nursing home. She was born April 2, 1928, in Ravia to James Milburn and Anna Atchley Wallis. She moved back to Ada from California in 1964. She married Earl James Smith in 1945 and he preceded her in death in November 1960. She married James Calhoun Sept. 17, 1965, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mrs. Calhoun was a nurse's aide and retired as a custodian from Byng School after 16 years of service. She was a member of Galey Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Jim Calhoun; two sons, Ronald and his wife, Darlene Smith, of Ada and Michael Glen Smith of Newport, Arkansas; a stepson, Charles Duane Calhoun and his wife, Judy, of Oklahoma City; a sister, Bobbie Rue of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Elaine Courtright, in 2012. Bearers will be Jeremy Humphers, Jacob Humphers, Nathan Smith, Jordan Smith, Jayden Mills and Dennis Kymes. Honorary bearers will be Steve Littleton, Michael Mills, Nathan Miller and Thomas Blevins. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ============================================================================================================================================================The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, November 10, 2016 GLENN KNIGHTEN ALLEN -- Services for Glenn Knighten, 70, of Allen, are at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Allen School Auditorium. Ed Rutherford will officiate. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery near Francis. Family and friends may call at the Allen Chapel from 4 p.m. Friday until service time Saturday. Mr. Knighten passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at his home. Please see the full obituary on our website. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, November 10, 2016 ROGER LYNN SCOTT ADA -- A celebration of life memorial service will be held for Roger Lynn Scott, 60, at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wintersmith Lodge in Ada. A potluck dinner will follow the service. =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 15, 2016 RICHARD DEAN TUCKER OKMULGEE -- Richard Dean "Doc" Tucker, Okmulgee, formerly of Ada and Meeker, Oklahoma, died on September 14, 2016, just a week prior to his 76th birthday. Dr. Tucker was born on Sept. 22, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Katherine Burson and Carver Hearn Tucker. He attended grade and secondary schools in Fayette, Alabama; college at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama; and completed his degree in veterinary medicine at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, in 1967. An exemplary student, he was awarded the Upjohn Award for Proficiency in Large Animal Medicine. Moving to Oklahoma, he became a partner in the Ada Veterinary Clinic, where he remained until he established the Ada Equine Clinic. Widely recognized in the horse industry for his veterinary skills, Dr. Tucker worked both private horse farms and at Remington Racetrack. Retiring to Meeker, he pursued his dream of establishing a vineyard and produced quality grapes for Oklahoma wineries. He was a member of the Oklahoma Grape Growers Association, the Oklahoma and American Equine Associations, and the Oklahoma and American Veterinary Medicine Associations. Dr. Tucker is survived by three children, Dean Tucker and wife, Julie of Richland, Oregon, Beth Walker of Vanoss and Dona-Karel Doffin and husband, Randy, of Vanoss; his sister, Lorraine Whitley, of Fayette, Alabama; his best friend and longtime companion, Joyce Bradford of Okmulge; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Chickasaw Community Center in Ada. Intedgrity Funeral Home, Hemnryetta www.integrityfuneralservice.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 15, 2016 GEORGE ANDERSON DALLAS -- Mr. George S. Anderson passed from this life Nov. 11, 2016, in Dallas with family gathered around him, at the age of 82 years. George was born Dec. 24, 1933, in Chattanooga, OK, to his parents Elmer and Alma (Hudson) Anderson. George lived in Waurika and worked for Cotton Electric as a high-line electrician for many years before moving to Tecumseh to serve as superintendent of the city's electric department. While in Waurika, he served as mayor and also on the city council. George was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Jaycees. Surviving George includes a daughter, Carolyn Anderson and friend, Sara Sprecher, of Dallas; a son, David Anderson and wife, Jamie, of Ada; a sister, Aurora McKown of Velma; a granddaughter, Kelsey Anderson, who was the apple of his eye; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding George in death include his parents, Elmer and Alma Anderson, grandmother Maud McKee; his beloved wife of 60 years, Frankie Ann Moore Anderson; a daughter, Cynthia Ann Anderson; two brothers, Donald and Billy Anderson; and two sisters, Maxine Hurst and Irene Anderson. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church, with Pastor Don Sayer officiating. Interment will follow at Chattanooga Cemetery, south of Lawton.\ Family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Senior Sunday School Class (Don Sayre). Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.phillips funeralservice.com Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 15, 2016 FRANK KENNETH BARNES ADA -- Services for Frank Kenneth Barnes, 65, of Ada are at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Harold Ware and Mr. Bruce James will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Barnes passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1951, at Holdenville to Cyril Kenneth and Vena Simmons Barnes. Mr. Barnes graduated from Frederick High School and later, the University of Oklahoma in 1973. He married Wanda Rea McElveen Robb Nov. 7, 1992. Mr. Barnes was a respiratory therapist, retiring from Mercy Hospital in Ada. He had also worked in Texas and South Carolina. He was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; his son, Kristopher Robb-Barnes and wife, Heather, of Honolulu, Hawaii; two grandchildren, Kamryn and Harper Barnes; two brothers, Don Barnes of Norman and Johnnie Blanton and wife, Vickie, of Edmond; and two sisters, Kay Rediker and husband Glenn and Carol Hefner, all of Frederick. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Mercy-Ada Cancer Center, 423 N. Monte Vista, Ada, OK 74820. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 16, 2016 DEBORAH KATHLEEN PRIEST HOLDENVILLE -- Memorial Services for Deborah Kathleen Priest, 67, of Holdenville are at 10 a.m. Friday at Morris Memorial Baptist Church in Latta. The Revs. Steve Wilburn, Ron Chastine and Paul Priest will officiate. Mrs. Priest passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born April 15, 1949, in Holdenville to Clinton and Aubrey Strickland Dooley. She graduated from Calvin High School and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from East Central University in Ada. She married Melvin Priest Aug. 30, 1968. He preceded her in death Nov. 16, 2014. She and her family lived for eight years in Non on the family farm, later in Shawnee and Ada for several years, and the last 14 years on the family farm southeast of Holdenville. Mrs. Priest taught school in Wewoka for a year, Calvin for two years, Moss for two years and she taught 4th grade in Latta for 18 years, where she retired in 2007. Mrs. Priest was a member of Banner Baptist Church in Horntown. Survivors include three sons, Paul Priest and his wife, Charla, of Madill, Greg Priest and his wife, Bobbie, of Stonewall and Mark Priest and his wife, Amber, of Davis; a sister, Joy Dooley Ring and her husband, John, of Holdenville; a sister-in-law, Wanda Sue Dooley of Harrah; a brother, Bob Dooley and his wife, Glenda, of Salem, Missouri; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe and Loretta Priest and Terry and Loretta Abney, all of Ada; her grandchildren, Kristal Newberry and her husband, Jarrod, Stephanie Vanderburg and her husband, A.J., Dexter Priest and his wife, Reighna, Katie Harp and her husband, John, Dakota Priest and his wife, Holly, Maria Priest, Lane Priest, Damon Gregg, Kayla Priest and Jayden Priest; 16 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Peyton, Kason and Reighna Newberry, Adison, Aaryn and Alivia Vanderburg, Wyatt and Hudson Priest, Gavin, Kallie and JaLeigh Harp, Serenity, Breighdn and Jaylee Butler and Rifle Priest; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Troy Lee Dooley; and a great-granddaughter, Kallie Blaire Harp. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 16, 2016 KENNETH BRADY MCALESTER -- The passions of Deborah's life were her husband Melvin and her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, walking in the woods on her farm and watching her grandkids play ball. She loved being Nana. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, November 17, 2016 JOHN CARROLL EMBRY ADA -- Services for John Carroll Embry, 79, of Ada, are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Henry Lippard will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Embry passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Ada. He was born Oct. 24, 1937, in the Maxwell Community northwest of Ada to Webb Wallace and Johnie Fay Brecheen Embry. He attended schools at Maxwell, Galey and Asher. He married Linda Sue Brinlee June 27, 1959, in Dustin. He was a self-employed contractor and carpenter. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and attended Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; two daughters, Holly Sue Romines and her husband, Roger, of Campbell, Texas, and Melinda Lynn Grider and her husband, Kenny, of Durant; a son, John Carroll Embry Jr. and his wife, Joy, of Galey; seven grandchildren, Lucas and Brett Romines, Coty Embry, Chris Bus, Randall McDaniel and Rachel and Mary Grider; four great-grandsons, Austin and Eli Bus, Kandyn Romines and Tristan McDaniel; his brothers, Jerry and Jack Embry, both of Colorado; and two sisters, Margaret Frankovich of Tecumseh and Betty Jones of Ada. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, November 17, 2016 GLADYS THOMPSON CONNEL ADA -- Services for Gladys Thompson Connel, 99, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Friday at Ada First Free Will Baptist Church. The Revs. David Sutton and Dean Stone, along with her grandsons Justin and Jarrod Presley, will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs. Connel passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at an assisted living center. She was born July 17, 1917, in Guin, Alabama, to John and Della Barker Chaffin. She attended elementary school in Guin. She and her family moved to the Ada area in 1927 and she attended school in Union Valley and Stonewall. She married Dow Thompson Nov. 25, 1933, in Union Valley. She and her husband owned and operated a grocery store for years, and later a drive-in cafe. She went to work in the dietary department at Valley View Regional Hospital in 1960, where she remained for 23 years. Dow preceded her in death June 11, 1981. She married Hershel Connel Feb. 13, 1985. He preceded her in death July 28, 1999. Mrs. Connel was baptized in 1941 and was a longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Ada. Survivors include a son, Johnny Thompson and his wife, Evelyn, of Ada; a daughter, Janice Presley and her husband, James, of Ada; a brother, Bradford Chaffin of Jonesboro, Georgia; a step-daughter, Linda Lyttle of Houston; three grandsons, Justin Presley and his wife, Heather, and Jarrod Presley and his wife, Calli, all of Ada, and Sean Thompson and his wife, Cynthia, of Waddell, Arizona; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Faith, Ethan, Emma and Hayden Presley; one step-granddaughter, Marta Tang; one step-grandson, Edward Blane Lyttle; and five step-great-grandchildren, Zachary, Kaylee and Hannah Tang and Jonathon and Christopher Lyttle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Dow Thompson and Hershel Connel; a daughter, Naomi Allison; a son, Jim Thompson; a brother, Braxton Chaffin; and a stepson, Paul Connel. Bearers will be family members and longtime friend, Terry Clark. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, November 17, 2016 KENNETH RAYMOND BRADY TULSA -- Kenneth Raymond Brady, 84, educator and minister, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Formerly of Ada, he resided in McAlester at the time of his death. Mr. Brady was born Oct. 8, 1932, near Sulphur to William Jesse (Jake) and Minnie Ola (Prewett) Brady. He graduated from McLish High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954, then began his higher education at East Central University in Ada. He married Beverly Sue Hill Aug. 9, 1958, in McAlester. After receiving his Bachelor of Science he began a teaching career in Marlow. Next was Turner Public School near Marietta. He then entered the University of Oklahoma, where he earned his Master of Science. He taught one year in Sulphur and four years at Eastern Oklahoma Junior College before returning to East Central University in Ada, where he joined the Math Department. With the exception of 1990-1992, during which he taught at Central Baptist College in Conway, Arkansas, he was at ECU until December 2003. His ministry efforts were many. He served 14 years as state director of missions for the Baptist Missionary Association of Oklahoma. He also held many offices at the local, state and national level. Ordained in 1954, his first pastorate was at Big Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Wewoka. Over the years, the Lord led him to East High Hill in Tushka, Spears Chapel in Ryan, Jerusalem in Gerty, Shady Grove Missionary Baptist in McAlester, Rocky Point Missionary Baptist in Lula, Dolberg Missionary Baptist in Roff, Sunshine Missionary Baptist in Hickory, Harmony Baptist in Gerty and College Heights Baptist in Ada. At his passing, he was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in McAlester. Mr. Brady is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly; two daughters, Karla Beth Massingill and her husband, Kent, of Hurst, Texas, and Susan Lynne Davis and her husband, Jeff, of Warner; two sisters, Joyce Summers of Ada and Mary Ellen Hooser and her husband, John, of Lincoln, Arkansas; a sister-in-law, LaNelle Brady of Temple, Texas; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Hoyt, Harold and William Brady; two sisters, Faye Littlepage and Minnie June Griffin; and his father- and mother-in-law, Carl and Stella Hill. An Ada service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Viewing will be available before the service. A service will also be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bishop Chapel of Memories in McAlester. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery north of McAlester. Memorials may be sent to the Baptist Missionary Association of Oklahoma Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 5171, Ardmore, OK 73403. Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory, McAlester www.bishopfuneralservice.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 19, 2016 NORRIS DEAN LILLARD ADA -- Services for Norris Dale Lillard, 79, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Monday at Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Dave Evans will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mr. Lillard passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 3, 1937, in Lula to William Benson and Estelle Glover Lillard. His mother passed away when he was two-years-old. His father later married Lois Kerr. Norris attended Lula schools and graduated from Lula High School. He married Elnora McDonald July 27, 1957. Mr. Lillard was the superintendent of Rosedale Cemetery for the City of Ada, retiring in 1999. He was a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church in Ada. Survivors include his wife, Elnora of the home; a daughter, Vanessa Sawyers and her husband, Stanley, of Ada; his mother, Lois Lillard of Ada; two sisters, Nell Jackson and her husband, Oniel, of Ada and Tawana Hynes of Stroud; and two grandchildren, Conner and Madilyn Sawyers. He was preceded in death by his father, William Lillard; a son, Darcy Dean Lillard in 1974; and a brother, Waymon Lillard. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 22, 2016 DEMONELL HAMPTON STEVENSON ADA -- Demonell Hampton Stevenson passed away Nov. 17, 2016, in Ada. She was born June 14, 1933, in Tecumseh to William N. Shirey and Pearl Marie (McDaniel) Shirey. Demonell married Jimmy Richard Stevenson April 14, 1952, in Ada. Upon Jimmy's retirement, she began nursing school. She fulfilled her dream of nursing for 10 years as an LPN at Valley View Regional Hospital. She loved watching sports and taking care of her grandchildren. Playing cards and needlework were her pastimes. She will be missed by those who knew her and those who affectionately called her Nanny. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Emmie Hampton, who lovingly raised her and her husband, Jimmy Stevenson. Survivors include her children, Richard D. Stevenson of Ada, Jeanie Laree Ellis and her husband, Rick, of Tupelo, Tammy Lee Atwood and her husband, Bob, of Edmond and Barton Lynn Stevenson of Oklahoma City; her grandchildren, Tasha Walters and her husband, Jeremiah, Mitchell Worley and his wife, Kaitlyn, Kari and Nick Wilson and Jimmy and Chris Childress; her great-grandchildren, Elliott Worley, Daniel Walters, Jade and Ruger Ellis; and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, Demonell requested donations be made to the Cumberland Covenant Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 15791 State Highway 1W, Ada, OK 74820. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 22, 2016 OPAL MAE WALKER ADA -- Services for Opal Mae Walker, 76, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jerry Parnacher and Sandy Harjo will officiate. Burial will follow at Dixon Chapel, west of Stratford. A Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Walker passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at her home. She was born May 16, 1940, in Byars to Sebern and Nora Smith Gibson. She attended Goodland School at Muskogee and Byars School. She married Herman Walker Sept. 17, 1963, in Ada. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker and a member of Dixon Chapel Church. Survivors include her husband, Herman of the home; a daughter, Debbie Carnes and her husband, Gerald of Ada; a son, Thurman Dewayne Walker of Ada; six grandchildren, Michael Carnes and Gabriel, Daniel, Jared, Jalena and Mahyla Walker; five great-grandchildren, Kyle Carnes, Jadyce Burns, Sari Walker, Irie Walker and Aubrey Walker; and two sisters, Zella Gaines and her husband, William, of Ada and LaVern Walker and her husband, Gary, of Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Nancy Coltz, Ida Stick, Judith Wallace, Rozella Gibson and Joyce Gibson; and two brothers, Ezra Wallace and Joe Wallace. Bearers will be Michael Carnes, Daniel Walker, Gabriel Walker, Jared Walker, Jeremy Wallace and Jason Wallace. Honorary bearers will be her nephews, Christian Williams, Tom Gaines, Wendell Gaines, Gary Walker Jr., Merle Stick Jr., and brothers-in-law, Virgil Walker and Gary Walker Sr. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 22, 2016 TERRY LEE ROBERSON SAND SPRINGS -- Graveside services for Terry Lee Roberson, 67, of Sand Springs are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Crossroads Cemetery in Sasakwa. Edward George will officiate. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Mr. Roberson passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Troy and Billie Jo Johnson Roberson. He married Shirley Jean Lindsey Feb. 14, 2015, in Claremore. Mr. Roberson was an inspector with the Oklahoma Highway Department and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Clint Roberson; and a maternal grandmother, Maggie Johnson. Bearers will be Sonny Lindsey, Thomas F. Byrd, Dax T. Byrd, Redena Byrd Hall, Ruby Sue Hemphill and Jimmy L. Hemphill. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 23, 2016 ERNEST FELIX MCGUIRE ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ernest "Ernie" Felix McGuire passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Arlington, Texas, after a long battle with Alzheimers. Ernie was born Feb. 2, 1936, in Oklahoma City to James "Harry" and Elizabeth "Betty' McGuire. He was raised in Oklahoma City while spending his summers in Hydro on the family farm. Ernie graduated from Catholic High School (McGuinness) and while there, he excelled in athletics. He was noted as scoring the first touchdown for Catholic High and for scoring more points in basketball at that time. He then went on to receive a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Oklahoma. After finishing school he moved to Ada, where he raised a family while building a career as a custom home builder. He moved to Arlington, Texas, in the early '80s, where he spent the remainder of his life. Ernie will be remembered for his love of life, exuberance for dance and being the life of the party. He enjoyed gardening, camping, sports and attending all of his children's many activities. Ernie is survived by his children, Michele Sutton and her husband, Chris, Susan McGuire, Dawn Jones and Corey McGuire; as well as grandchildren, Amanda Centeno, Sarah Jones and Dax Jones; along with great-grandchildren, Collier and Lillie; his older brother, Jim McGuire of Pawhuska; Ernie's dearest friend, Mitzie Hall; and his extended family, Greg, Lisa, Brenda, Cindy, Cathy and numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends. The family would like to extend their appreciation for the support and friendship of his lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Clara Ann Muglia and Sister Mary Mark McGuire; and his brother, Patrick McGuire. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Dr. in Oklahoma City. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery. Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors, Oklahoma City www.smithandkernke.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 23, 2016 DARRELL BRISCOE BRYAN, Texas -- Darrell W. Briscoe of Bryan, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Born Aug. 25, 1942, in Durant to Lucille and Henry Briscoe, he lived most of his young life in Ada. He was a graduate of Ada High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from East Central University. He owned and operated Briscoe's Farm Fresh Garden Center in Ada for many years before moving to Houston, where he worked as an insurance adjuster and investigator and became a partner with Abercrombie, Simmons and Gillette. He also managed the partnership's Beaumont, Texas, office for seven years. During their time in Beaumont, Darrell and his wife, Rodonnah, met their dear friends, Ed and Susan Gallier. In 1998, Darrell and Rodonnah, moved to Henderson, Nevada, where he was employed by Binion's Casino. He retired from WinCo Foods in 2015 and moved back to Texas during the first part of 2016 to be near family. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rodonnah Briscoe; two children, Kim Bridges of Cypress, Texas, and Bill Briscoe of Aurora, Colorado; a stepdaughter, Vannessa Burson and her husband, Rusty, of College Station, Texas; two sisters, Donna Reynolds and her husband, Dave, of Mustang and Judy Woodroof and her husband, Steve, of Irvine, California; and two sisters-in-law, Diann Flickinger of Sour Lake, Texas, and Candace Gonzales of Rogers, Arkansas. He had seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Oasis Baptist Church in Henderson and became a regular attendee of Central Baptist Church and the LifeBuilders Sunday school class in Bryan, Texas. His favorite pastimes were playing golf and watching football, and his passion was landscaping and yard work. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 23, 2016 JUNIOR RAY BURRIS ADA -- Services for Junior Ray Burris, 70, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Saturday at A Place of New Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church in Latta. The Rev. Toby Willoughby will officiate. Burial will follow at New Bethel Cemetery in Byng. Mr. Burris passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born May 2, 1946, in Willis to R.F. and Lois Looney Burris. He attended Tipton schools and graduated from Tipton High School. He married Melba Hatcher Aug. 8, 1964, in Frederick. He and his family moved to the Ada area June 13, 1986, from Tipton. Mr. Burris was a truck driver until his retirement, and of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Melba of the home; his children, Tonya Ulrich and her husband, Bryan, of Ada, Trinda Zukosky and her husband, Anthony, of Ada, Shanella Arnett and her husband, Matthew, of Tushka and Stoney Burris and his wife, Nyree, of Ada; a sister, Reda Dominey of Tipton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bearers will be Steve Hatcher, Jackie Hatcher, Allen Shane Dominey, James Dale Blackford, James Howard Hatcher and Don Hatcher. Honorary bearers will be Larry Fowler, Wesley and Scotty Fowler. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 23, 2016 NANCY JO MCDANIEL OIL CENTER -- Services for Nancy Jo McDaniel, 78, of the Oil Center Community are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Revs. Drew Isaacs and Jerry Orsburn will officiate. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. McDaniel passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at her home. She was born Oct. 2, 1938, in Valliant to Audrey George and Edith Teague Vanlandingham. She and her family moved to the Pickett area in the early 1950s. She attended grade school at Pickett and graduated from Vanoss High School in 1956. She married Jerry McDaniel July 7, 1956. Mrs. McDaniel was a secretary at Wickhams Packing Co., later a secretary for J&S Trucking and a secretary and bookkeeper for Jerry McDaniel Trucking. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; a son, Steve McDaniel and his wife, Phyllis, of Ada; a daughter, LeeAnna Williams and her husband, Joe, of Ada; five grandchildren, Justin and Megan McDaniel, Nina and Robbie Blair, Jerreck and Sadie McWilliams, Camdyn Williams and Caityn Williams; six great-grandchildren, Brayden, Braxton and Brooklyn McDaniel, Corbin and Carmen West, and Thomas Blair; three sisters, Alta Power of Hayworth, Audrey Vanlandingham of Ada and Mary Patton and her husband, Frank, of Stonewall; and two brothers, Floyd Vanlandingham and his wife, Betty, of Woodward and George Vanlandingham and his wife, Linda, of Fargo. She was preceded in death by her father, Audrey George Vanlandingham; and her mother, Edith Grose. Bearers will be Steve McDaniel, Justin McDaniel, Joe Williams, Robbie Blair, Jerreck McWilliams and Brayden McDaniel. Honorary bearers will be Clay Young, Stacey Robertson, Bill Bolin, J.B. Bolin and Sean Lackey. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 23, 2016 GEORGE MITCHELL HECK CENTRAHOMA -- Church services for George Mitchell Heck, 75, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Coalgate. Family night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Brown's Funeral Service chapel. George was a longtime Centrahoma resident. He passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Ada to Odie and Effie (Thornton) Heck. He attended and graduated from Centrahoma High School, then received his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from East Central University. He married Sherry (Whatley) Heck June 19, 1976, in Waco, Texas. He was a well-known coach and rancher in Oklahoma and Texas. He loved to coach football, basketball, baseball and track. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Coalgate, a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association and the Texas School Coaches Association. Survivors include his wife, Sherry of the home; his daughters, Jerri Zachary and her husband, Larry, of Durant, Ginger Crawford of Durant, Shannon Hill and her husband, Charles, of Latta; a son, Odie Heck and his wife, Crystal, of Tupelo; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Channels and her husband, Matt, Alissa Zachary, Alexandria Zachary, Nathan Crawford, Taylor Crawford, Tyler Grigg, Bentley Hill, Maygan Hill, Brazos Heck and Taos Heck; one sister, Ima June Newton of Waco, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Cleatus Heck, Brutus Heck and Keith Heck; and one sister, Melba Evans. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate www.brownsfuneralservice.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, November 25, 2016 CECIL PIERCE JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- Graveside services for Cecil Lee Pierce, 76, of Jefferson City, Tennessee and formerly of Ada, will be held at Jefferson City Memorial Gardens. Mr. Pierce passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, in Jefferson City. Survivors include a sister, Ethel Hurley of Ada; three brothers, Bennie, Kenneth and Donnie Pierce; a son, Tony Pierce; a daughter, Reba Dianne; a stepson, Donnie Hankins; and a very close and dear friend, Charlie Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bessie Pierce; his wife, Betty; and two sisters, Barbara Wilson and Celestine Jones. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 26, 2016 MARY PATRICIA DECAMP TUPELO -- Memorial services for Mary Patricia DeCamp, 76, of Ada and formerly of Tupelo, are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tupelo First Baptist Church. Pastor Craig Cochran will officiate. The viewing will be held Tuesday morning prior to the service at First Baptist Church in Tupelo. Mrs. DeCamp passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born Dec. 21, 1939, at Coalgate to Cody Pat and Evelyn Guinn Smith. She married Belnard L. DeCamp on June 30, 1956. He preceded her in death Sept. 27, 2013. Mrs. DeCamp was a seamstress at Blue Bell Manufacturing Co. and she was a member of Tupelo First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Patty Ann Atkinson and her husband, Billy, of Ada; a son, Cody Hal DeCamp and his wife, Sherry, of Lexington; two brothers, Dennis Smith and Sharon of Colbert and Jimmy Smith and wife Maryetta of Green Forest, Arkansas; two sisters, Lynda Rivett and her husband, Ben, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and Treasa Ford and her husband, John, of Garfield, Arkansas; and two stepbrothers, Carl Rhyne and his wife, Sherry, of Denison, Texas, and Gene Rhyne and his wife, Pat, of Pottsboro, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Belmard DeCamp; a grandson, Willie Atkinson; a brother, DeWayne Smith; and a stepsister, Rosemae Fugetti. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 26, 2016 MELINA MAE LOWE ADA -- Services for Melinah Mae Lowe, 23, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jimmy Horath will officiate. Burial will follow at Five-Mile Cemetery. Ms. Lowe passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, November 26, 2016 PEGGY SUE ELLIS WEWOKA -- Services for Peggy Sue Ellis, 77, of Wewoka are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gleaners Holiness Church in Wewoka. The Revs. Larry and Tony Chesser will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada. Mrs. Ellis was born Jan. 24, 1939. She was married to her loving husband, The Rev. Paul Wayne Ellis, for 63 years. They had five children, Deborah Sue Bell, David Wayne Ellis, Paul Timothy Ellis and twin daughters, Mary Jan Ellis and Teri Ruth Ann Walkup. Peggy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was in the ministry with her husband for more than 50 years. They pastored, evangelized and had a radio ministry. She opened a mission center in Wewoka, helped organize and start the Meals on Wheels program and was a foster Mother. Peggy devoted her life to helping others know Jesus. She had great faith and praised God until her last moment here on Earth. Peggy was an amazing Woman of God. She had a special way of encouraging those who were discouraged. Peggy had an anointed song ministry, played the piano and had writings published. Peggy loved her husband dearly, her family and helping lead others to Christ. That is what she lived for. She always opened her home to those in need, even strangers. Survivors include her husband, Paul Wayne Ellis of the home; three daughters, Deborah Bell and Mary Ellis both of Seminole and Teri Walkup and her husband, John, of Oklahoma City; a son, Paul Timothy Ellis and his wife, Patricia, of Wewoka; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; her mother, Gladys Marie Cole of Purcell; one brother, John Ott of Purcell; one sister, Gloria McGee of Ada; and lots of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, John Clifford Ott; her son, David Wayne Ellis; her sisters, Sharon Hollingsworth and Jo Ann Stringer; and her brothers, Stephen Ott and Elmer Ott. Bearers will be Stanley Johnson II, Jeffery Walters II, Specialist Enrique Martinez II, Christopher Martinez, Adam Johnson and Eric Martinez. Honorary bearers will be Justin Edwards, Bobby Malone, Timothy Jacob Ellis and Rylan Walters. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, November 29, 2016 MARY SUE PEERCY TISHOMINGO -- Mary Sue Peercy, loving wife, mother and grandmother died Nov. 28, 2016, in her home. Her husband, Mickey, was by her side. Mary Sue was born Feb. 24, 1949, to Haskell and Mary (Maddux) Richardson of Madill. She married Mickey Peercy Oct. 11, 1968, and they made their home in Tishomingo. Mary Sue was a 1967 honors graduate of Madill High School. She attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University and began a long banking career in Marshall County. She began as a teller and eventually became the vice president of operations at BancFirst in Madill. She enjoyed her career and worked with people she loved. Her greatest love was her family. She adored her husband and truly had fun being his wife for 48 years. They set a terrific example for their son, Michael Peercy, and his wife, Katy. She was also a supportive mom, who always encouraged Michael to do what made him happy. He loved music, and she never missed a performance, even when he was in college. She was proud of his educational and professional accomplishments, but she was most proud of the fact that he is a devoted husband and father. She treated Katy like her own child, not an in-law, and thought it was funny to say that she had two kids (and they just happened to be married to each other). Mary Sue was shy and quiet, but she had a great sense of humor. Her joy bubbled up most when she spent time with her granddaughters. Sarah Marguerite (Maggie) Peercy, 19, and Marianna Maddux Peercy, 7, were the light of her life. She was Maggie's role model, favorite friend and constant companion. There is no love like Nana and Maggie love. Mary Sue also loved Maggie's closest friends like her own and cherished their shopping trips and sleepovers. Mary Sue loved Marianna's independent spirit and delighted in every moment they spent together. Marianna always knew she could count on her Nana for a hug, a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and hours of playing whatever she wanted to play. Mary Sue's extended family was also special to her. Her sister-in-law, Gayle Teel, was one of her best friends. She and her husband, Dwain, have been Mickey and Mary Sue's neighbors, not just their relatives, for 46 years. Mary Sue loved Gayle and Dwain's children and grandchildren very much. Kristi (Teel) Lee and her husband, Shawn, live in Sulphur with their children, Kara and Colton. Scott Teel and his wife, Sandy, live in Moore with their children, Brent and Jaxson. Family night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Watts Chapel. Her family will lead the service. Graveside service will follow at Tishomingo Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Peercy, Scott Teel, Shawn Lee, Billy Duke, J.J. Means, Kevin Feuerborn, Joe Davidson and Michael Henthorn. In lieu of flowers, or if you would like to honor Mary Sue with a gift, please consider giving to the United Methodist Women in her name. They will designate your gift to be used for children because Mary Sue discreetly purchased things for children in need on a regular basis. You may mail your gift to UMW c/o First United Methodist Church of Tishomingo, P.O. Box 26, Tishomingo, OK 73460. "She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy ...She is clothed with strength and dignity ... Her children arise and call her blessed," from Proverbs 31. Watts Funeral Home, Madill www.wattsfuneralhome.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, November 30, 2016 DEWAIN FARRELL SHAW ADA -- Services for Dewain Farrell Shaw, 82, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Bud Jones and the Rev. Famous Cochran will officiate. Burial will follow at Box X Cemetery near Oil Center. Mr. Shaw passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, near his home. He was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Seminole to Joseph Edward and Dovie Opal Wilson Shaw. He attended school at Summers Chapel. He married Dorthia Jo "Dot" Nelson April 16, 1951 at Eunice, New Mexico. She preceded him in death Jan. 21, 2011. Mr. Shaw was a barber and, along with his brother, Jerry Shaw, co-owned Shaw's Barber Shop from 1955 until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of Cottage Avenue Church of Christ, a member of the Outlaw Lawmen's Association and a roll member of the Arkansas-Missouri Cherokee Tribe. Survivors include two sons, Roger Shaw of Ada and Farrell Shaw of Ada; a daughter, Denise Byrd and husband, Charles, of Ada; one brother, Kenneth Shaw and wife, Ruth, of Ada; a sister, Wilma Danielson of Seminole; five grandchildren, Camey Malouf, Chantel Shaw, Pete Byrd, Chase Byrd and Joseph Shaw; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Bearers will be Brandon Atkins, David Jones, Justin McDaniel, Jess Atkins, Mikey Atkins and Steve Elmore. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================