Ada News Obits March 2016 - Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Rita Floyd Return to Pontotoc County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/pontotoc/pontotoc.html April 2016 ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgenweb. org ===================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 2, 2016 LOLA SULLIVAN GERTY — Services for Lola Mae Sullivan, 80, of Gerty are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gerty Methodist Church. The Rev. Kerry Groce will officiate. Burial will follow at Gerty Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Allen Chapel from 4 p.m. until service time Tuesday. Mrs. Sullivan died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Pauls Valley. She was born March 30, 1935, in Atwood to Oliver C. and Edna Rose Abercrombie Keeling. She married Dale Dwain Sullivan on Nov. 21, 1953. He died July 6, 2009. Mrs. Sullivan was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Dollie Bratcher and husband Neal of Wynnewood ; five grandchildren, Tesha, Tandi, Calvin, Michael and Amanda; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Garley Keeling and wife Sonya of Pasadena, Texas and Olen Keeling and wife Donna of Fittstown; three sisters, Oleva Bratton of Louisanna, Essie Keeling of Pauls Valley, and Mickey Dennings of Van Alstyne, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sherry Bacon; a great grandson; her brothers, Willard Keeling, Dewey Keeling, Dorsie Keeling, E.E. Keeling and Donald Keeling; and sisters, Othie Keeling, Pauline Davis, Connie Harris and Jennie Howard. Bearers are Neal Bratcher, Allen Ray, Dusty Ray, Kyler Ray, Rob Clowers and Bunkie Impson. Honorary bearer will be Garley Keeling. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 2, 2016 CARRIE MCGEE ADA — Services for Carrie McGee, 74, of Seminole, are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tony Folger will officiate. Burial will follow at Cairo Cemetery near Wardville. Carrie Jean departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, surrounded by family, following complications from a stroke. Carrie was born Jan. 19, 1942, in McAlester to Frances and Mary Furr Roberts. She married Tommy McGee Aug. 2, 1959. He preceded her in death in 2001. Carrie’s passion was education, having spent 45 years in the classroom touching and shaping the lives of her students. Her other interests included politics and various charitable organizations such as Wounded Warriors and the Alzheimer’s Association. Survivors include her four daughters, Melinda Stone and husband Richard of Seminole; Jill Brown and husband Ron of Ada; Angie McGee of Oklahoma City; and Sarah McGee of Konawa; seven grandchildren, Ryan and Luke Tapp; Russell and Rachel Brown; Joshua Whittington; Jordan Marsh and Dylan Tarver; two step-grandchildren, Caleb and Nathan Stone; two great-grandsons, Cullen Whittington and Rylan Tarver; two sisters, Mary Frances Ogden of Houston, Texas, and Jenny Morgan of Seminole; and a brother, Sam Roberts and wife Suzanne of Harker Heights, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, JoAnn Dale. Bearers will be Ron Brown, Richard Stone, Joshua Whittington, Russell Brown, Jordan Marsh, Dylan Tarver and Lucas Tapp. Honorary bearer will be Ryan Tapp. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 2, 2016 KERI BLEVINS ADA — Services for Keri Jacquelyn Blevins, 45, of Ada are 2 p.m. Friday at Morris Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. David Fensler will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home. Ms. Blevins passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at an Ada hospital. She was born May 26, 1970, to Carl Gene and Patsey Yvonne Lane Wages. She graduated from Byng High School and attended East Central University. Ms. Blevins was a benefit administrator for LegalShield Services in Ada. She was a member of Morris Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Kailee Aguilar and her husband Rio of Ada; a son, Kolby Blevins and his fiancé, Brittany Blankenship of Oklahoma City; a granddaughter, Kynlee Aguilar; her father, Carl Wages of Ada; one sister, Kristi Hayes and her husband Kenny of Ada; her nephews, Kody Hayes and wife Sarah, Kory Hayes, and Kade Hayes, all of Ada; a grand-nephew, Kase Hayes; grand-niece, Krislynd Hayes; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother; her maternal grandparents, Odis and Christine Lane; and her paternal grandparents, Charlie and Velma Wages. Bearers will be Kolby Blevins, Kody Hayes, Kory Hayes, Kade Hayes, Rio Aguilar, and Chasen Bennett. Honorary bearers will be Kenny Hayes and Kent Blevins. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 3, 2016S DENALDA SCHULTZ ADA — Services for Denalda Lorane Schultz, 85, of Ada are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Steve DeShazo will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Schultz passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at an Ada hospital. She was born May 17, 1930 in Bromide to Charles (Buck) and Henery Ione King Arnold. She attended school at Bromide. She married Eulus (E.C.) Schultz in 1947, at Coalgate. He preceded her in death November 5, 1990. Mrs. Schultz was a homemaker and had also worked for J. P. Emco for 10 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francis. Survivors include her son, Phillip Schultz; a daughter, Brenda McCurry and her husband Max; two grandsons, Kevin Truett and wife Tracy and Kendall Truett; four great- grandsons, Keifer Truett, Kyler Truett, Gage Truett and Dane Nelson; and two great-granddaughters, Rylynn Truett and Regan Johnson. Bearers will be Kevin Truett, Kendall Truett, Keifer Truett, Kyler Truett, Gage Truett, Rylynn Truett, Dane Nelson and Regan Johnson. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Pontotoc County Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.), 1200 Sandy Creek Drive, Ada, OK 74820. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 3, 2016S BETTY WILLIAMS MIDLAND, Texas — Betty J. Williams, 84, of Midland, Texas passed away Thursday, February 25 in Midland. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Memorial Park. A memorial service followed at 1p.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel in Midland, Texas. Betty was born on January 1, 1932 to Pete and Denzil Loomis in Lindsay. She went to grade school in Lindsay, graduated high school in Liberal, Kansas, and attended college at East Central State in Ada, where she met her future husband, Bill J. Williams. They married October 16, 1953. Betty was a devoted wife and loving mother to their three children, Kent, Brad, and Kim. The couple joined First Baptist Church of Midland in 1972 and have remained faithful members for 44 years. She was a member of the James Department Sunday school class and was very active in church activities, including church building programs throughout the USA. Betty loved to spend time golfing and was a member of Green Tree Country Club Women’s Golf Association for many years. Bill and Betty enjoyed traveling with their Motor Home Travel Club. She had a huge heart and donated 19 years to Meals on Wheels and was active in the Senior Citizen’s Garage Sale. Betty never met a stranger and was always kind to everyone. She was an incredible wife, mother, a doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Her face would light up whenever she was around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty believed in living every day to its fullest and always put God and her family first. Spending time with her loved ones was extremely important to her and she always attended the annual family reunion at Lake Texoma. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Betty is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill J. Williams; son, Kent Williams and wife Diane; her son, Brad Williams and wife Vickie; daughter, Kim Morris, all of Midland; grandchildren, Leann Hayes and husband Zach, Lisa Sims, Miranda Williamson, Ali Williams, Dylan Williams, Colton Morris, Colby Morris, and Kasey Morris; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Denzil Loomis, and brother, Ben Loomis. The family would like to extend their gratitude towards Suzette, Lucy, Maria, and Beverly at Comfort Keepers for their in-home care in the final months of life; Dr. P.K. Patel; the entire staff and nurses at Midland Memorial’s Continued Care for their care in the final weeks of her life; and to David Johnson, Jana Boyd, and their friends at First Baptist Church for their many hospital visits. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Midland, Texas =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, March 4, 2016 MILDRED MYERS ADA — Services for Mildred Luceta Myers, 92, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Earl Hood will officiate. Burial will follow at New Bethel Cemetery in Byng. Mrs. Myers passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at an Ada nursing home. She was born March 10, 1923, in Lula to Leonard and Dale Alley Treas Hill. She graduated from Lula High School. She married Dorsey Myers, Jr. Nov. 4, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He preceded her in death Oct. 8, 1982. Mrs. Myers was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Tubbs of Dickson and Jeana Smith and husband Jamie of Ada; a son, Randy Myers of Ada; two brothers, James Hill and his wife Shirley of Ada and Bill Hill and his wife Samantha of Edmond; a sister, Jean Johnson of Edmond; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Russell Myers; three sisters, Loura Cross, Goldie Beller and Tee Bailey; and two brothers, Leon Hill and Carl Hill. Bearers will be Jake Myers, Derek Myers, Wes Myers, Nick Tubbs, Connor Tubbs and Jamie Smith. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, March 4, 2016 LAVERNA MILES ADA — Laverna Louise (Powell) Miles, 68, passed away March 1, 2016, at her home in Ada. She was born Oct. 26, 1947, in Lodi, California, to Warren and Sarah “Jimmie” (Mowdy) Powell. Laverna married Dwayne Edmund Miles on May 26, 1966, at the Coalgate Baptist Church. Laverna attended and graduated from Coalgate High School in 1965. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma with bachelor’s degrees. Laverna was a school teacher at Norman Public Schools for many years. She was a member of Ada First Baptist Church and the Coalgate VFW Auxiliary. She was an artist, decorator and creator extraordinaire. She is survived by her husband, Dwayne Edmund Miles of the home; two daughters, Haley Finkelman and husband Alan of Bellaire, Texas, and Christa Miles of Norman; five grandchildren, Graylin Utt, Dorr Utt, Levi Finkelman, Noah Finkelman and Mia Finkelman; a sister, Dian Powell and husband Richard of Pryor; and a host of longtime friends and family. Laverna was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ronald and Donald Powell. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate. The Revs. Jerry Wells and Richard Magby will officiate. Interment will follow at Coalgate Cemetery. Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Brown’s Funeral Home, Coalgate =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 5, 2016 ANTHONY FIRAVICH ADA — Services for Anthony James (Tony ) Firavich, 92, of Ada will be scheduled at a later time. Mr. Firavich passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. He was born January 15, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, to Stanley G. and Agnes “Mometa” Zitkus Firavich. He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in Detroit in 1941. He came to this area to attend flight training school at East Central State College from 1943 to 1944. While at East Central, he met and married Marcheta Kyser of Ada. He served in the U. S. Army Black Hawks 86th Infantry Division. He was staff sergeant and leader of Company K of the 343rd Infantry Division. He was a decorated war hero, receiving many medals and accomendations including three Bronze Stars for his valor and heroism. He served in Germany as well as the Pacific Theatres of Japan and the Phillipine Islands. Staff Sgt. Firavich’s numerous acts of valor are documented in the two following books: “Black Hawks Over the Danube”, the history of the 86th Infantry Division in World War II by Richard A. Briggs, and also “The Colonels Combat Team 343 in WWII”, by Col. Carl G. Bloomquist. Both books are located in the historical archives of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. After the war, Tony completed apprenticeship in advanced engineering through Fisher Body and Ternstedt’s Divisions of General Motors. He was the founder of Pentagon Die and Manufacturing Inc., located in metropolitan Detroit. He was a member of the Engineering Society of Detroit, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, and the National Tool and Die and Precision Machining Association. He retired in 1989 and he and his wife returned to Ada. Tony was an accomplished and avid golfer. He was a member of Oak Hills Golf and Country Club in Ada and in 1993, he was the low-net club champion. He was formerly a member of the Washtenaw Country Club in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Additionally, he was an accomplished and avid pool player. He was a member of the Ada Elks Lodge #1640 and played pool up to the age of 90. For many years, Tony was a Little League baseball coach, an official sponsor of the Westland, Michigan Youth Athletic Association, as well as a youth ice hockey coach. Tony was affiliated with the Congregational faith. Survivors include his wife, Marcheta Firavich, of the home; and his children, Marcheta of Glennie, Michigan, Gina of Ada, and David of Hartland, Michigan; his grandchildren, Anthony Edward, Lisa-Anne Hartline, James Anthony, Lauren Elizabeth, Adam Keegan, Julia Ann, Tracey Ann and David Anthony; his great-grandchildren, Jaeden Lee, Haley May, Elena Kay, Isabella, Sheldon and Juston. He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Lisa, at the tender age of 14, and his eldest son, Anthony B.; a brother, Stanley; and sisters, Stella and Anna. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 5, 2016 ANN HOUSTON TULSA — Services for G. Ann Houston, 80, of Konawa will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Roger Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Mrs. Houston passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Clarehouse in Tulsa. She was born September 12, 1935, in Sasakwa to Troy and Sarah Doolen. She attended Rocky Point grade school and graduated from Vamoosa High School. She received Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education from East Central Univeristy in Ada. She married Bill Houston June 26, 1954 in Konawa. He preceded her in death October 2001. Mrs. Houston was a 3rd grade teacher for the Konawa School System until her retirement. She was a Christian and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include a son, Sam Houston and his wife Nannette of Sand Springs; a granddaughter, Laci Stocks and her husband Bobby of Coweta; grandson, Cody Houston of Sand Springs; a sister, Fern King of Konawa; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Harrison Doolen; and two sisters, Jesse Doolen-Ward and Johnnie Collinsworth. Bearers will be her son, Sam Houston; grandson, Cody Houston; granddaughter, Laci Stocks; and grandson-in-law, Bobby Stocks. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 5, 2016 GARY VIOLET CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — No services are planned at this time for Gary Lee Violet, 65, of Coral Springs, FL. Mr. Violet passed away on February 6, 2016 from natural causes. Survivors include his sister, Janis Walker and husband Jerry of Ada. The full obituary may be viewed at criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 8, 2016 HANK THOMPSON ADA — Services for James Monroe “Hank” Thompson, 91, of Ada will be held at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada on Wednesday, March 9th at 2 p.m. The Revs. Randall Christy and David Thompson will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Hank went to be with his precious Lord and Savior on March 5, 2016, at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Sulphur. He was born to H.G. Thompson, Sr. and Martha Gregory Thompson on Aug. 4, 1924 in Bethel. He was preceded in death by Virginia, his loving wife of 47 years. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Thompson, Jr., three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his son, David Thompson and wife Cindi of Marble Falls, Texas; daughter, Carol Dagenhart and husband Larry of Denver, Colorado; daughter, Gayle Hill of Ardmore; stepson, Steve Baxter and wife DJ of Ada; and stepdaughter, Jan Taylor and husband Greg of Ada. Hank has several nieces and nephews, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Hank was a member of the Union Valley Baptist Church, Stonewall. Hank loved the Lord and was sure of his Salvation through his belief in Jesus Christ. He was married to Virginia Baxter in 1967 and was very happily married for 47 years. Hank was never the same after Virginia passed away on April 8, 2015. Hank joined the Army in 1942 and served 3 ½ years, mostly in the South Pacific. He was a highly decorated veteran of WWII receiving numerous medals including the Bronze Star. Hank’s troops were the first ones into Nagasaki after the atom bomb was dropped there. As a result, he suffered from radiation poisoning throughout his life. Hank was in the construction business most of his adult life, building countless homes and light commercial buildings. He was loved by anyone who knew him, both young and old. Hank will be dearly missed. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 8, 2016 WALTER BUCHANAN ADA — Walter Wayne Buchanan, 81, of Ada, passed away March 4, 2016, in Chickasha to his parents, Walter and Evelyn Buchanan. In honor of Walter's wishes no services are scheduled at this time. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 9, 2016 JACQUELINE HUNEYCUTT ADA — Graveside services for Jacqueline Beth Huneycutt, 87, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Willis Cemetery in Willis, Texas. Mrs. Huneycutt passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at an Ada hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Revern Huneycutt; a daughter, Gloria Ann Myers; and a son, Ken Huneycutt. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 10, 2016 LEROY MCFADDEN JR. ADA — Services for Leroy McFadden Jr., 69, of Ada are at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. James Church of God in Ada. Elder Alfred Douglas will officiate. Burial will follow at Athens Cemetery. Mr. McFadden passed away March 6, 2016, at his home. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, March 11, 2016 MARGIE KERR ADA — Margie "Granny" Kerr went home to be with Jesus March 10, 2016. The family will be celebrating her 79 wonderful years of life at 2 p.m. Monday at First Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home. Margie lived her life as a soulmate for her husband, Don and loving mother to her four children. She loved spending time with her grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids. She was always the glue of the family, keeping everyone connected. When family and friends gathered, they feasted on large homemade meals filled with Granny's love. Margie was a devoted member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Ada and an inspirational prayer warrior who loved to share God's word. She was born Dec. 18, 1936, near Non to C.E. "Pete" and Annie Cross Wainscott. She attended Red Oak and Allen Schools. She married Don Kerr on Nov. 14, 1953. Mrs. Kerr was a homemaker and attended the First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Don of the home; two sons, Keith Kerr and wife Debra of Stonewall and Kenneth Kerr and wife Linda Sue of Wilburton; two daughters, Dawna Hutchings of Ardmore and Karen Roundtree of Stonewall; three brothers, Mearl Wainscott of Whitesboro, Texas, Millard Wainscott of Gerty and Morris Wainscott of Allen; three sisters, Lemesa Clenney of Atwood, Lou Janda of Ada and Ailene Brooks of Wilson; nine grandchildren, Jobrena Hutchings, Amanda and Jake Brooks, Luke and Talia Kerr, Chris and Lori Roundtree, Kent and Shelley Kerr, Taylor and Tessa Kerr, Keressa and Brad Compton, April Kratky and Maekayla and Joe Holloway; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ferman, Ben and Max Wainscott and a son-in-law, Brent Hutchings. Bearers will be Kent Kerr, Chris Roundtree, Luke Kerr, Taylor Kerr, Jordan Buck, Jay Tuley, Brad Compton and Jake Brooks. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 12, 2016 MYRADELLE SAINT COALGATE — Stonewall resident Myradelle Saint, 88, went home to be with her Lord on March 9, 2016, in Colgate. Myradelle was born May 12, 1927, in Tupelo to her parents Claude and Alta Harkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. March 14 at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dennis Heath will officiate. Interment will follow at Byrd's Prairie Cemetery in Tupelo. The full obituary by be viewed at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 12, 2016 KEITH LASHBROOK ADA — Memorial services for Keith Lozell Lashbrook, 65, of Stonewall are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Covenant Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Linda Snelling will officiate. Mr. Lashbrook passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at an Ada nursing home. He was born Dec. 22, 1950, in Bokchito to Maurice and Mary Lanell McCurley Lashbrook. He graduated from Stonewall High School. Mr. Lashbrook was an industrial sewing machine mechanic for Wrangler and later Globe. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include two sons, Ryan Lashbrook and his wife Maggie of Stonewall and Nick Lashbrook of Stonewall; one brother, John Lashbrook and his wife Kris of Stonewall; and many nieces and nephews. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 12, 2016 WAYNE FRANKS ADA — Services for Alfred Wayne Franks, 79, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Randy Golden will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Franks passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, at his home. He was born May 30, 1936, in Gainesville, Texas, to Albert Benton and Lucille Irene Thompson Franks. He married Ruth Hardin Shores April 24, 1974. Mr. Franks was an oilfield worker for many years. He and his wife lived in Ada from 1975 until 1994, when they moved to Arlington, Texas. He owned and operated an air-conditioning/heating business in Arlington from 1995-2008. He and his wife came back to Ada in 2010 from Arlington. He was a member of High Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of the home; his children, John Russell Shores of Ada, Beverly Robbins of Arlington, Texas, Kevin Franks of Wyoming, Meredith Bentley of Era, Texas, and Cynthia Ellis of Ada; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Wright, Pilot Point, Texas, and Shirley McCulley of Whitesboro, Texas; a brother, Boyd Franks of Pilot Point, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kerri Ann Robertson. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 15, 2016 REVA SUE WILLOUGHBY OIL CENTER — Services for Reva Sue Willoughby, 78, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. Officiating the services will be her grandson, The Rev. Jarrod Newby, assisted by her nephew The Rev. Toby Willoughby, and grandson Lucas Cane. Burial and graveside services will be held at Maxwell Cemetery, immediately following. Reva Sue Horton Willoughby, of Oil Center, passed away on March 11, 2016. She was born July 6th, 1937, near Tupelo, to Velma Bench Horton and Leon Horton. She married LeRoy Willoughby on Aug. 13, 1955. Mrs. Willoughby was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, D. Leon Horton; and two sisters, Dorothy "Cookie" Hasbell and Ruby Laxton. She is survived by her husband, Leroy of the home; daughter, Debbie Henson of Oil Center; Jan Newby and husband Jerrell of Oil Center; Patti Cane and husband Morris of Vanoss; Russell Willoughby of Oil Center; Vickie Holt and husband Rocky of Union Hill. She is survived also, by 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, numerous nephews and nieces and generations of friends and family who lovingly called her grandma, granny, and Aunt Sue. Mrs. Willoughby attended Latta Schools. For many years she worked alongside her husband on the family farm and grocery business. Her most important job was as a devoted homemaker, dutifully and lovingly caring for her many children and grandchildren. For many years she raised beautiful flowers and caring for her precious flower beds with the same loving attention, grace and tenderness that she was known and will be remembered for. Mrs. Willoughby was a wonderful cook, always preparing enough food for any number of family members and friends who she gladly welcomed to her table. She taught her daughters how to raise and preserve food, to sew and take care of a home and family. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Josh Newby, Erik Hatton, Micheal Willoughby, Jarrod Newby, Lucas Cane, Dal Willoughby, Doltin Holt and Noah Willoughby. Honorary bearers are Ronnie Hicks, husband of granddaughter Chasity Hicks; Richard Cooper, husband of granddaughter Merinda Cooper; and Scott Ward, husband of granddaughter Haley Ward. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 15, 2016 CECIL HALLUM ADA — Services for Cecil Hallum will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Central Church of Christ, 820 Stadium Drive, Ada. Bud Ross will officiate. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery. Cecil Vernon Hallum Jr. passed from this life on March 11, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Cecil was born Feb. 12, 1956, to Dorothy Toby-Hallum and Cecil Vernon Hallum. He lived in Ada, graduated class of 1974 at Byng High School and attended First Baptist Church, where he was baptized as a youth. He married Debora K. Horn on Nov 6, 1977, and began attending Central Church of Christ. Cecil is survived by his wife, Debbie; son Jeremy and wife Gina and grandsons Ashton and Colin; son Ben; daughters Talla, Katrina and Brianna; mother Dorothy; sister Barbara and husband John Wilson; brother John Hallum, all of Ada; sister Kathy and Darrell Hampton, Wilburton; as well as many nieces and nephews, and other extended family. Cecil was preceded in death by his son Darrell, his dad Cecil and his brother Bill. Cecil worked in the oilfield for several years. He loved being known as the "Dirt Guy", and had a dump truck and tractor service for many years. He made lots of friends, and always had a story to tell. Cecil was an adult volunteer with Boy Scout Troop 4 while his son was in scouts. He took pride in being a foster care dad, and loved his family and his children very much. Cecil was a hard working man; beloved son, brother, husband, friend, Dad and Papa, whose presence and humor will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials in Cecil's name to Central Bible Academy c/o Central Church of Christ, 820 Stadium Drive, Ada. Cecil loved helping children. Pallbearers will be Cecil's nephews, Carl Smith of Montana, Bill Hallum of Tulsa, Dewayne Hampton and Mark Hampton of Wilburton, Charles Smith and Ivan Smith, both of Ada. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 15, 2016 KENNETH MITCHELL ALLEN — Services for Kenneth Aaron Mitchell, 86, of Allen are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Buddy Drake will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4 p.m. until service time at the Criswell Chapel in Allen. He died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1929, near Allen to Odis and Mary Motes Mitchell. He attended the Chilocco Indian School. Kenneth married Betty Wallace on Oct. 24, 1952, in Van Buren, Arkansas. Mr. Mitchell was a rancher and farmer who also enjoyed team roping, rodeo events and dominoes. He served in the U.S. Air Corps, and was a member of Allen Masonic Lodge #81. Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; three daughters, Kathy Battles of Holdenville, Judy Smith and husband Ed of Allen; and Brenda Ashby of Konawa; one brother, Harrell Mitchell and wife Janelle of Allen; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Linda Beth Lee. Bearers will be grandsons, Dustin Battles, Corey Lee, Chris Lee, Chad Lee, Justin Smith, Johnathan Ashby and Tanner Ashby. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 15, 2016 JOHN CLIFFORD ELLIOTT SULPHUR — John Clifford Elliott, 81 was called to his Lord on March 11, 2016 in Sulphur. John was born Oct. 28, 1934, in Stonewall to his parents Lee and Marjorie Elliott. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. March 25, 2016 at Crossway Baptist Church in Sulphur. The Rev. Randy Sutherland will officiate with Rev. Bill Leveridge assisting. A life story of John will be distributed at the life celebration. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Fitzhugh United Methodist Church in Fitzhugh, OK 74843. Online condolences may be sent to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com. DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home, Sulphur =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 16, 2016 PEARLY LOUISE WILLOUGHBY OIL CENTER — Services for Pearly Louise Willoughby, 70, of Ada, are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Paula Tucker will officiate. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. Mrs. Willoughby passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016, at her home. She was born Sept. 10, 1945, in Ada to Norman and Ira Mae Lyda Greenwood. She graduated from Byng High School. Pearly married Troy William Willoughby Feb. 15, 1963. He preceded her in death Dec. 2, 1986. Mrs. Willoughby was a farmer and rancher, and later she was employed with the Arrow Café in Tecumseh. Mrs. Willoughby was a dog groomer and attended Maxwell Church. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Baxley and husband Mark and Tori Willoughby Gann and husband Steven, all of Ada; two sons, Troy William Willoughby Jr. and Mark Willoughby, both of Ada; her grandchildren, Ashleigh Baxley, Blake Braudaway and wife Brandy, Troy Willoughby III, Sash Willoughby, Derek Willoughby, Jacob Willoughby, Kelci Willoughby, Dacy Harrison, Jayden Willoughby and Sierra Willoughby, all of Ada; her great-grandchildren, Alexus Belcher, Trinity Belcher, Quenton Jackson, Braxton Braudaway, Brendon Braudaway, Bryson Braudaway and Mason Willoughby; three sisters, Evelyn Thompson of Ada, Morine Colquitt of Asher and Glin Greenwood of Purcell; and a brother, Jack Greenwood of Ada. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, William Davis, Cleotis Underwood and Norman "Ruder" Greenwood; and a great-grandchild, Bayleigh Braudaway. Bearers will be Steven Gann, Mark Baxley, Troy Willoughby III, Derek Willoughby, Chad Inman and Braxton Braudaway. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 16, 2016 GINNY GERLACH ADA — Memorial services for Ginny Gerlach, 85, of Ada will be held at a later date. Ms. Gerlach passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016, at a local hospital. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 16, 2016 STEPHANIE GEORGE ADA — Memorial services for Stephanie Lange George, 67, of Lula are at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Lula Community Building. Stephanie passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Mrs. Rhoda Lange and Dr. Stephan W. Lange, DVM. She is survived by her siblings, Stephen M. Lange of Phoenix, Arizona; Julia Lange of Santa Ynez, California; Pamela Lange of Ventura, California; and Peter Lange of San Rafael, California. Stephanie is also survived by a host of friends and the community of Lula, in which she lived. Stephanie tried in many ways to make the little community of Lula a beautiful place. She could often be seen out working around the community, planting flowers and manicuring lawns. A very talented woman, Stephanie was called upon to coordinate and decorate many community and family functions. Please join us in a Celebration of Life for Stephanie George Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 17, 2016 LAWRENCE "LARRY" PERRY ADA — Services for Lawrence Gene "Larry" Perry, 52, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Revs. Jerry Orsburn and Carey Gerth will officiate. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. Mr. Perry passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016, at a local hospital. He was born June 14, 1963, in Yakama, Washington, to Lawrence and Lyzene Hendrika Kooy Perry. He graduated from high school in White Swan, Washington. Mr. Perry was a corrections officer, retiring after 17 years of service. Previously, he was a farmer and ranch foreman for the B and L ranch near Allen. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his mother, Lyzene Isaacs of Ada; and numerous other relatives. Bearers will be Ed Freeman, Stacy Robertson, Shawn Lackey, Mike Casady, Terry Pinley and Jerry McDaniel. Honorary bearers will be Jim Ward, Delton Sutton, Ronnie Rowe, B. J. Robertson and Bobby Moore. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 17, 2016 PATRICIA RUTH MARION WICHITA — Patricia Ruth Marion, 80, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born Feb. 9, 1936, to James Wood and Ruth (Newbold) Lovell on the family farm in Lovell. Patricia married George C. Marion Sr. on May 1, 1952. She received her registered nursing degree from St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas, and bachelor of science from East Central University in Ada. She retired from Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Patricia attended All Saints Catholic Church in Wichita. Her family was the center of her life. She had a love of music, all music, especially show tunes. Patricia enjoyed gardening and reading. Survivors include her six children, Peggy Sowell and husband Mike of Wichita, Kansas; Sandy Marion of Atlanta, Kansas; Connie Tillery of Ada; George Marion Jr. and wife Denise of Wichita, Kansas; Jane Marion of Wichita, Kansas; and Mark Marion of Topeka, Kansas. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Lovell; and husband George C. Marion. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church in Crescent. Pastor Keith Gordon wilkl officiate burial will follow at Oakview Cemetery in Crescent. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Catholic Care Center Chapel in Wichita, Kansas. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at hayesfh.com. Hayes Funeral Home, Guthrie =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, March 18, 201 STEPHANIE GEORGE LULA — Memorial services for Stephanie Lange George, 67, of Lula are at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Lula Community Building. Stephanie passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE TO SUNDAY. Please join us in a Celebration of Life for Stephanie George. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 19, 201 ROBERT HESS FITZHUGH — Robert Edward "Bob" Hess of Fitzhugh, formerly of Manton, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was 76. Bob was born on Nov. 3, 1939, to William and Josephine (LeClair) Hess at Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Bob answered the call of duty, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed being outside, especially working in his yard and he loved the Great Lakes. Bob worked at General Motors in Pontiac, as a supervisor at Four Star and as a roughneck on the oil rigs until spending the final years of his career working as a roofing contractor in Texas. He was a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's witnesses. Bob is survived by his longtime companion, Frankie Mae Bittner of Fitzhugh; four children, Therese (Dale) Longstreet of Manton, Andy (Dawn) Hess of Wolverine, Michigan, Clay (Susan) Hess of Cadillac, Michigan and Ed (Cheryl) Hess of Kingsley, MI; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Longstreet, Ryan Longstreet, Andrew (Amanda) Hess, Abby Hess, Caden Hess, Alayna Hess, Colin Hess and Quinn Hess; one brother, Harold Hess; two sisters, Barbara Deacon and Mary Jean Rich; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, William Hess and two sisters, Beverly and Fran. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 22, 2016 DUWARD WILLIAMS STUART — Graveside services for Duward Wesley Williams, 92, of Stuart will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada. The Rev. Earl Scroggins will officiate. Masonic services will be held at the cemetery. Mr. Williams passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1923, near the Owl Creek Community to Wesley and Mattie Turner Williams. He attended Frisco and McLish schools. He married Catherine John Dec. 19, 1961, in Van Buren, Arkansas. Mr. Williams was a truck driver, worked with road construction and later was a rancher at the Bar W Ranch in Stuart. He was a member of the Allen Lodge #81 AF&AM for 71 years. Survivors include his wife, Catherine, of the home; three daughters, Kathy Hightower of Holdenville, Lavonda Peckio and her husband Paul of Stuart and Michelle Simmer of Arizona; a brother, Lewis Williams and his wife Pauletta of Stuart; and four grandchildren, Elizabeth Hightower and Cole Shupe, Quinn Simmer, Micah Simmer and Brenna Hamilton. He was loved by his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles Williams. Bearers will be Wesley Brown, Micah Simmer, Paul Peckio, Cole Shupe, Cap Williams and Brent Blaylock. Honorary bearers will be Melvin Turpin, Morgan Turpin, Roger Cupps and Billy Martin. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 22, 2016 SUE JAMES ARDMORE — Services for Carmoleta Sue James, 78, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Earl Hood will officiate. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. James passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at an Ardmore hospital. She was born Sept. 14, 1937, in Stratford to William and Annie Ashabranner Wall. She graduated from Vanoss High School. She married Wayne James. He preceded her in death in 1990. Mrs. James was a nurse's aide at Jan Frances Nursing Home, retiring after 30 years of service. Survivors include a son, Eddie James and his wife Kelly of Wildomar, California; three grandchildren, Casie Elkins and her husband Michael, and Shane and Shannon James; two great-grandsons, Brayden and Braxton Elkins; two sisters, Patricia Odom and Betty Allen; and a brother, Johnny Wall and his wife Angie of Bromide. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne James; her parents; two brothers, William Wall, Jr. and Billy Joe Ashabranner; and a sister, Patsy Clark. Bearers will be Heath Wall, Gage Wall, Billy Wall, William Odom, Hugh Jr. Odom and J.J. Odom. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 22, 2016 HOWARD RYLES ADA — Services for Arthur Howard Ryles, 75, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. David Gray will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Ryles died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at a local hospital. He was born to Oliver Cleve and Edith Marie Miller Ryles. He graduated from Wewoka High School. He married Patricia LaVoyce Thompson on June 5, 1986, in Denison, Texas. Mr. Ryles retired as the Services Manager for Bowie Ballard & Ada Ford after 45 years. He previously worked for Ada Auto and a parts store in Wewoka. He was an avid golfer, owned a stock car, loved his family dearly and was well known for his sense of humor and practical jokes. Mr. Ryles never met a stranger or stray dog. Survivors include his wife Pat of the home; five children, Lea Ann Jackson and husband Craig of Luther, Rick Kelley and wife Jalinda of Ada, Bryant Todd Kelley and wife Janna of Ada, Jay Howard Ryles and wife Rhonda of Conway, Arkansas, and Tonja Brundidge and husband Michael of Ada; nine grandchildren, Brad Allen Jackson, Chelsie Lynn Hoard, Stephen Dewayne Kelley, Zachary Ryles, Joshua Ryles, Annaliese Ryles, Jayson Ryles, Courtney Danielle Brundidge and Briley Faith Brundidge; and one brother, Mike Ryles and wife Cindy of Irving, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Oliver Cleve Ryles Jr. and Jim Johnson. Bearers will be Chad Ballard, Jim Ward, Keith Bonner, Sandy Schutte, Brian Chaney and John Chaney. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 23, 2016 HAZEL WOOD ADA — Hazel Wood, 80, life-long Seminole resident, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Ada. Hazel was born Nov. 3, 1935, in Connerville to parents, Emmett Wood and Maud (Spain) Wood. Hazel lived in Seminole county most of her life. As a child she lived in California and as a young mother she lived in Lorain, Ohio, with her younger children. Hazel was a community health representative for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and a child advocate for young mothers. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Spring Baptist Church, the Fushutchee Band and a General Council member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma for many years. She enjoyed helping tribal members. She also loved cooking, listening to country music and spending time with her grandchildren. Hazel is survived by five sons, Charles Tiger of Hollywood, Florida; Woodrow West of Wolf; Mickey Davis of Wynnewood; Kelly Davis of Konawa; and Jeff Larney of Ada; two daughters, Collen Larney of Oklahoma City and Terri Foster of Seminole. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Maud Wood; one daughter, Janice L. Hill; one son, Tony Davis; one granddaughter, Brandy Lee Davis; and one great granddaughter, Angel Warledo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Jimpsey Harjo and Ed George will officiate. A wake service was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Seminole. Serving as casket bearers are: Nakoma West, Casey Foster, Mickey Davis, Cody Foster, Brandon Davis, T.J. Ellis and Gabe Walker. Honorary casket bearers are grandsons, Tristen Larney, Vincent Walker, Adonis Kiser, Aiden Kiser and Paul Gonzales. Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 24, 2016 JOHN ELLIOTT SULPHUR — John Clifford Elliott, 81, was born to Lee and Marjorie Elliott on Oct. 28, 1934, in Stonewall. John passed away March 11, 2016, at his home in Sulphur. The second of five brothers and sisters, John graduated from Fitzhugh High School in 1952. He attended and graduated from Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) in 1957, and married his longtime sweetheart, Chloe Ann Felkins, on Sept. 21, 1957. John began his career as a geologist with Aztec Oil Co. in Dallas, Texas. John and Chloe moved back to the Ada area and were blessed with their first child, John Steven Elliott, in December 1963. In 1965, John and family moved to Ponca City, where he began his 28 year career with Conoco. John and Chloe were blessed with their second child, James Denton Elliott, in October 1967. John was an avid sports fan, as a player when he was young and later having coached little league baseball during his sons playing days. He enjoyed fishing and horse racing. He was the king of crossword puzzles. Upon his retirement from Conoco in 1993, John and Chloe moved back to the Ada area, purchased some land, and built a beautiful home together. He spent countless hours mowing the fields on his tractor, taking pride in the beautiful Bermuda grass. He had names for all of his red Brangus cattle. When it was time to slow down, John and Chloe moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, where they originally planned to retire. John so loved walking the neighborhood with their little black dog and visiting with all the great friends he and Chloe met during their time in the village. In July 2015, John and Chloe moved back to Sulphur to be closer to their children and family. Until his passing, John was able to work closely with family members and friends sharing his knowledge of the oilfield, managing a lease nearby his home. John is survived by his wife, Chloe; son John and fiancé Jayne Hughes of Sulphur; son James and wife Jill of The Colony, Texas; granddaughters Anna and Emma Elliott; grandsons Lane Hughes and Jack Ablett; sister Sue Powell of Norman; sister Nancy Clark of Duncan; brother James and wife Helen of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brother Miles Elliott and wife Kathy of Cookson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and other extended family. John was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Marjorie Elliott. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to The Fitzhugh United Methodist Church Fitzhugh, OK. 74843. A Celebration of John Elliott's life will be held Friday March 25, at 2:00PM at the Crossway Baptist Church in Sulphur with Rev. Randy Southerland officiating assisted by Rev. Bill Leveridge. Arrangements under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home in Sulphur, online condolences may be sent to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com. DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 24, 2016 HAYGEN SHERWOOD OKLAHOMA CITY — Graveside services for Haygen Lee Ray Sherwood, infant son of Timothy Grant Sherwood and Tiffany Dawn Houchen will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the New Bethel Cemetery in Byng. The Rev. Harold Holt will officiate. The infant was born and passed Monday, March 21, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Scotty Houchen; and great-grandparents, Lela and Emmuel Byington, Clareca Houchen-Bishop and Tommy Sherwood. Survivors include his parents, Timothy Grant Sherwood, Sr. and Tiffany Dawn Houchen; four brothers, Christian Sherwood, Jerriad Gordon and Gage Sherwood, of the home, and Timothy Sherwood Jr. of Coalgate; his grandparents, Connie Byington and Raymon Wright of Ada, Terry and Ted Miller of Lehigh, Sonja Hodge of Ada and Michael Sherwood, Sr. of Ada; his great-grandparents, Rick Bishop of Shawnee and Johnny and Maudine Airington of Lehigh; his aunts and uncles, Julie and Matthew Parker, Heather Hodge, Destiny and Jeffery Johnson, Brianna Wright, Blaine Wright, Stormy Houchen and Tyler Lowry, all of Ada, Shanda and Michael Sherwood, Jr. of Coalgate, and Steven and Amanda Koen of Atoka; and numerous cousins, and great-aunts and great-uncles. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 24, 2016 NAPOLEON WASHINGTON ADA — The Rev. Napoleon Douglas Washington, 65, was born to Fred and Dorothy Washington on June 17, 1950, in Wewoka, where he was also raised. Washington, who we called "Popo," changed addresses and went to his heavenly home that's not built by man on March 20, 2016. His devotion to his family, his church family, and his firm belief in God showed us all how to live the faith until the end and ultimately gave him peace. He was blessed with a loving family. He was united in holy matrimony to his best friend, Regina Colbert, on Aug. 19, 1972, in Stonewall. From this union was born a miracle daughter, Mekaelia Marquisha Washington. Napoleon helped raise Meka with patience, love, and humility. He taught her how to fall in love with Jesus! From the very beginning, he dedicated his daughter to God and encouraged her to explore the beauty of his holiness, leading her to become a Psalmist and worship leader. The Rev. Washington was a friend of God and a true worshipper at heart! He was kind and always had time to answer a question, interpret a dream or solve a problem, no matter how small! As a Pastor, he taught his church congregation that without holiness no man can see God. He taught that a personal relationship with Jesus guarantees heaven! He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with the heavenly Father and all is well. Popo's beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of his wife, Regina Washington; his daughter, Meka Washington; his sisters, Ruthie Barnette, Linda Washington, Wanetta Rogers, Mechelle Washington and Norvell Brown; and his brother, Tyrone Washington. And a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Washington; his sister, Sharon Washington; and his brother, Rickey Washington. A Wake Service will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Stonewall. The Rev. Willie Guient will officiate. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The family is grateful for all the flowers, prayers, condolences and memories shared. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, March 25, 2016 JOHN TURNER ADA — Services for John Wesley Turner, 94, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Joe Dixon will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Mr. Turner passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at a local hospital. He was born Dec. 26, 1921, in Centrahoma to Norvel Perry and Fannie Boland Turner and attended schools at Center, Lightning Ridge, Wilson, Vanoss and Latta. He married Lorene Berniece Richardson Feb. 7, 1942, in Ada. She preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2009, in Ada. Mr. Turner retired from Ideal (Holcim) Cement Plant after 39 years of service. He was a member of Oak Avenue Baptist Church and had served in the U.S. Army with the 67th Evac Hospital from Aug. 19, 1942, to Aug. 11, 1945. He served in battles in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland Ardennes and Central Europe. Survivors include his son, John Turner Jr. and his wife Glenda of Ada; three daughters, Jean Crockett and her husband Ben of Ripley, Christine Frantz and her husband Mike of Boerne, Texas, and Lorene Perkins and her husband Ed of Atwood; his grandchildren, Carol Crockett Briegge and husband Clay of Perry, Alan Crockett and wife Jennifer of Ardmore, Mark Crockett and wife Karen of Denton, Texas, Amy Frantz Lambert and husband Devon of Floresville, Texas, Melissa Frantz of Boerne, Texas, Rebekah Perkins Ulm and husband Spencer of Norman and Edmon Perkins of Mt. Rainier, Maryland; his great-grandchildren, Austin Allen, Katlyn and Ashlyn Briegge; Coleton, Kaylyn and Tanner Crockett; Caleb, Maggie and Creed Crockett; his siblings, Bill Turner, Norvel Turner, Doil Turner and wife Evelyn, and Jessie Mae Turner Robertson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece Turner; and siblings, George Turner and Novella Turner Gibson. Bearers will be Mark Crockett, Alan Crockett, Spencer Ulm, Coleton Crockett, Austin Allen and Devon Lambert. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, March 25, 2016 HERBERT BARNES ADA — Herbert Clay Barnes, 87, of Ada, was born March 2, 1929, in Gilsonite to James & Lucy (Ferguson) Barnes. He passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Ada. Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. He was married to Patricia Audette (Luna) Barnes in Sulphur on March 13, 1950. He lived in this area all of his life. Herbert graduated from Sulphur High School. After graduation, he worked in the oilfield as a roughneck before working at Dolese for 25 years. He later worked as a security guard for Haliburton. He was preceded in death by Audette, his loving wife of 59 years; his parents; a son, Allen Ray Barnes; a brother, Houston Barnes; and a sister, Rosa Beauchamp. Although he dearly loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed teaching them special life lessons, he really looked forward to being reunited with Audette. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Ann Scott and John A. of Tulsa; his son and daughter-in-law, Stanley Barnes and Sherry, of Ada; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three nephews. Pallbearers will be Marlin Luna, Perry Luna, Michael Barnes, Shane Barnes, John Scott and Aaron Burrows. Memorials may be made to the Ada First Baptist Church Falls Creek Cabin Fund, 521 S. Broadway Ave, Ada, OK. 74820. Online condolences may be sent to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com. DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 26, 2016 DONNA BAILEY ADA — Services for Donna Loraine Bailey, 69, of Ada are at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada. Father Billy Lewis will officiate. A Committal Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Center Point Cemetery near Wilburton. Father Bruce Brosnahan will officiate. Mrs. Bailey passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at a Tulsa hospital. She was born March 16, 1947, in Shattuck to Byron Boyd and Emily Julia Tillemans Beck. She graduated from Shattuck High School and attended college. She married Dennis Spencer Bailey June 7, 1971, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2011. Mrs. Bailey was a Department Manager for Orscheln Farm and Home in Ada and she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada. She attended a daily mass and was a Eucharistic Minister. Mrs. Bailey was an avid tennis player and enjoyed arts and crafts. Survivors include her daughter, Catherine Denise Bailey-Morgan of Haileyville; a former son-in-law, Bryan Morgan of Gerty; her grandchildren, Byron Spencer Bailey-Morgan and Chasity Houston of McAlester, Haven Breon Bailey-Morgan and Caynon Blaise Bailey-Morgan, both of Haileyville, and Garrett Grivette of Tulsa; two sisters, LaNell Dulworth of Moore and Myra Hargove and her husband Gregory of Oklahoma City; a brother, Gabriel Beck and his wife Jacquelyn of Hollywood, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Jane Bailey Dority and husband Albert; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Gordon Doyle Beck; brother-in-law, Bud Dulworth; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, George Spencer Bailey and Ella Bailey. Bearers will be Joe Murray, Matthew Knight and Mike Sherrell. The family says those who wish may make memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church in memory of Mrs. Donna Bailey, 1300 E. Beverly, Ada, OK 74820. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 26, 2016 BRENDA DEATON ARDMORE — Services for Brenda Elaine Deaton, 58, of Ada are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Henry Lippard will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Deaton passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at an Ardmore hospital. She was born June 25, 1957, in Bakersfield, California, to Andrew and Bertie Roark Deaton. She attended school in Bakersfield, California. Mrs. Deaton retired as a restaurant cook. Survivors include a son, Shane Cantrell and his wife Christy of Blanchard; her father, Andrew Deaton of Ada; two brothers, Terry Deaton and his wife Shirley of Tennessee and Ron Deaton and his wife Shanda of Ada; and three grandchildren, Courtney, Christopher and Ashley Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bertie Deaton. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 26, 2016 JOAN THOMPSON ADA — Services for Joan Cecilia Thompson, 77, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Billy Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Thompson passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at a local nursing home. She was born July 23, 1938, in Ada to Cecil James and Jewel Marie LaBarge Brannon. She graduated from Latta High School in 1957 and received a bachelor's degree in English from East Central University in 1961. She married Don L. B. Thompson May 17, 1963, in Ada. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 2015, in Ada. Mrs. Thompson retired as a secretary in the Vision Bank trust department. Previously, she was a stay-at-home mom for 15 years and worked for Oklahoma State Bank and Otasco in Ada. Mrs. Thompson was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, dancing with her husband and shopping. Survivors include her children, Leah Counts of Stonewall, Joey Thompson and his wife Tammy of Ada and Wade Thompson and his wife Amber of Ada; eight grandchildren, Cheyenne Counts, Cierra Counts, Ashlyn Beeler and husband Christian, Kalen Thompson, Chesney Counts, Kate Thompson, Knox Thompson and Alex Thompson; three sisters, Carol Gonzalez of Ada, Pat Butler and husband Donnie of Ada and Josie Keys and husband David of Lone Grove; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Bearers will be Kalen Thompson, Tony Gonzalez, Chip Davis, Nate Austin, Ethan Difalco and Christian Beeler. Honorary bearers will be Jose Gonzalez, David Keys and Donnie Butler. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 26, 2016 PATRICIA LACRONE ADA — Graveside services for Patricia Ann (Osborn) LaCrone, 83, of Stonewall will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Highland Cemetery in Stonewall. Mrs. LaCrone passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at an Ada hospital. She was born Jan. 18, 1933, in Snomac to Merl and Beatrice (O'Neal) Osborn. After graduating from McLish High School, she married Ralph W. LaCrone, Jr. on May 26, 1951. Pat and Ralph made their home for over 60 years near Stonewall. She taught Sunday School at The Fittstown Church of Christ where they were members and worked at Anthony's Department Store in Ada for ten years. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Stokes and her husband David of Cedar Park, Texas; son, Gary LaCrone of Little Elm, Texas; grandsons, Jon Stokes and his wife Breanna of Austin, Texas, Bryan Stokes and his wife Gabrielle, Austin, Texas; a great-grandson, Dylan Stokes; and great-granddaughter, Adrienne Stokes. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, March 26, 2016 BUD L. BOLES OKLAHOMA CITY — Bud L. Boles, 83, of Stonewall passed away March 21, 2016, in Oklahoma City. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Rosedale Cemetery. Pastor Harold Ware will officiate. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 29, 2016 JACKIE HARRIS ADA — Graveside services for Jackie Jean Harris, 87, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar Grove Cemetery near Francis. Mrs. Harris passed away Saturday, march 26, 2016, at an Ada nursing home. See the full obituary at criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 29, 2016 HENRY WHITSON ADA — Services for Henry Dean Whitson, 78, of Ada are at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Carl Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Stonewall. A Devine Mercy prayer will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Henry Dean Whitson went to join Christ in His glorious resurrection Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, with his wife, son and grandchildren at his side. He was born Nov. 29, 1937, at his parent's home in Oil Center. He was the youngest of five children born to Oscar and Dora Palmer Whitson. He grew up in Beebe and graduated from Vanoss High School. He married Carol Cook June 28, 1962, in Ada. He was a member of Galey Church of Christ. He was a well-respected paint contractor in the Ada area. Henry filled his free time outdoors, especially enjoying competing in fishing tournaments later in life. Henry and Carol were blessed with three children, James Whitson and his wife, Linda, of Ada; Steve Whitson and his wife, Carrie, of Chillicothe; and a dear daughter, Elizabeth, who is deceased. Papa Henry has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Mandee, Jennifer and Emily are the daughters of James and Linda; Mandee and husband, Casey Fowler, have two boys, Colby and Mason; Jennifer and husband, Jason Trimmer, have three children, Jaxon, Jarren and Jovee Liz; Emily and husband, Kyle Fogerty, have two sons, Dathan and Myles. Aspen, Denver, Greeley, Malachi, Mikelle, Caeli, Kateri, Jacinta, Zetamarie and Micahangelo Henry are the children of Steve and Carrie Whitson. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Kite of Ada; and numerous extended family members and friends. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Elizabeth; a brother, Steve; and sisters, Opal and Lenore. Bearers will be Billy Steele, Donnie Kite, Jerry Steele, Mike Bivens, Denver Whitson and Greeley Whitson. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 29, 2016 EDNA MUCK ADA — Mrs. Edna Sue (Cox) Muck, 85, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, in Ada. Sue was born June 8, 1930, to her parents Nannie L. and Dewey D. Cox in Silo. Sue has been a longtime Ada resident. She and the late Homer E. Muck Jr. were married Oct. 18, 1946, in Ada. Sue is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer Muck Jr.; a daughter, Betty Sue Atwood; a brother, Dewayne (Sonny Boy) Cox; and 2 infant grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Tucker of Ada; a son, Larry Muck and wife, Eva, of Sulphur; grandchildren Shane McDonald and wife, Laura, of Stratford; Shandy Ward and husband, Brandon, of Stratford; Angela Jackson and husband, Shane, of Stuart; Joey Muck and wife, Shannon, of Sulphur; Melissa Ratchford and husband, Shawn, of Sulphur; Lori Owens and husband, Trey, of Midlothian, Texas; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Eudene Hearndon of Ocala, Florida; and a host of extended family, longtime friends and neighbors. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Earl Hood will officiate. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Family will be receiving friends and family for visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 29, 2016 JULIE NEWSOM ADA — No services are planned at this time for Julie Ann Newsom, 52, of Ada. There will be a viewing from noon Tuesday until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Ms. Newsom passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1964, in Ontario, California, to Jack Lee and Pamela Luther Mock. She attended grade school in California and graduated from Ada High School. Ms. Newsom was a monitor technician in ICU at Mercy Hospital Ada. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; two daughters, Aubrie McFarland and Lea Newsom, both of Ada; a sister, Jamie Johnson; two brothers, Jack Mock Jr. and Richard Ailes; her mother, Pam Hoggatt; her grandchildren, Dillon Newsom, Chance McFarland, Makenzie McFarland, Lilly Keene and Rylee Newsom; and several nieces and nephews. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 29, 2016 LOIS ROPER ADA — Services for Edna Lois Roper, 97, of Ada are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. David Fensler will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs. Roper passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at her home. She was born Sept. 18, 1918, in Fitzhugh to Johnnie Henry and Roxie Golightly Hooser. She attended Fitzhugh school. She married James Jefferice "J.J." Roper Sept. 24, 1936. He preceded her in death Oct. 24, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Roper owned and operated several grocery stores in Ada and Latta. Later, she was a cashier at Dutch's Grocery Store. She was a longtime active member of Morris Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Roper was known as "Mannaw" and loved by everyone. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Rigsby of Ada; a son, Bill Roper of Ada; six grandchildren, Chris Rigsby, Chad Rigsby and wife Michele, Cheneé Gary and husband Scott, Elisha Hays, Robin Roberson and husband Scott and Venetia Phillippe and husband Levi; 10 great-grandchildren, Timothy, Trevor, Emily, Graham, Macy, Tanner, Matthew, Buck, Dakota and Morgan; and a brother, L. G. Hooser of Vanoss. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her son-in-law, Clive Rigsby. Bearers will be Greg Cochran, Rick Cochran, Graham Gary, Chad Rigsby, Trevor Rigsby, Timothy Teater, Chris Rigsby and Scott Gary. The family wishes to thank Victory Home Health and Hospice, Gayle Crane and Wanda Adams for their compassionate care and love. The family says those who wish may make memorials to Morris Memorial Baptist Church, 16121 CR 3540, Ada, OK 74820. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, March 29, 2016 RUDY NEWTON ADA — Graveside services for Rudy Dale Newton Sr., 85, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rosedale Cemetery. Bud Ross will officiate. Mr. Newton passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at a local nursing home. He was born May 6, 1930, at Ada to Benjamin Tolbert and Maude Lee Hutchins Newton. He married Carmelita Etier Oct. 6, 1950, in Ada. She preceded him in death. Mr. Newton was a self-employed tile layer and also owned and operated a piano shop. Survivors include daughters, Pamela Newton of Ada, and Vickie Bowman; two granddaughters, Amber Diane Donaldson and husband, Jeremy, of Ardmore and Amanda Holder; grandson, Joshua Alan Swearingen of Ada; and great-grandchildren, Abigail Gates and Dylan Donaldson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Rudy Newton Jr.; three sisters; and a brother. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 30, 2016 DEXTER PRUITT ADA — Services for Dexter Pruitt, 82, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Ada. The Rev. David L. Daniel will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Pruitt passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1933, in Jasper, Arkansas, to Will and Bertha Myers Pruitt. He attended Ada schools. He married Yvonne Ballard Oct. 12, 1952. Mr. Pruitt owned and operated the Pruitt Company in Ada for 54 years. Mr. Pruitt was a tireless civic worker who served on a number of boards including the Ada Chamber of Commerce Board, the Ada Industrial Development Corporation Board and the East Central University Foundation Board. He also served on the Southern Oklahoma Addiction Recovery Board and was a director at First United Bank. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne of the home; two daughters, Tammy Prentice and her husband, Mark, of Ada and Sheri Pruitt and her husband, Steve Romero, of Sacramento, California; a sister, Nadine Baldwin of Ada; three grandchildren, Brian Dexter Pruitt of Tulsa, Kacie Maloy and husband, Brett, of Ada and Charlie Prentice of Ada; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Ronnie Pruitt, in 1985. Bearers will be Mark Prentice, Steve Romero, Jim Park, Brett Maloy, Brian Pruitt and John Skaggs. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, March 30, 2016 CAROL ANN TREAT ADA — Services for Carol Ann Treat, 78, of Ada, are at 1 p.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Bob Payne will officiate. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Treat passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at her home. She was born March 8, 1938, in Ada to Aubrey Reuel and Madelon B. Anderson Rutherford. She attended Summers Chapel grade school and graduated from Vanoss High School. She received a bachelor's degree from East Central University. She married Leroy Treat Dec. 27, 1996, in Ada. They were married for 19 years. Mrs. Treat was a homemaker and also worked at McCall's Chapel as a qualified mental retardation professional. She was a member of Colbert Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Leroy of the home; one son, Kevin Jumper and his wife, Laurie, of Geary; two daughters, Anita Leveridge of Cashion and Andra Lafrate and her husband, Gary, of Brownwood, Texas; two stepsons, Marvin and James Treat, both of Ada; a brother, Ted Rutherford and his wife, Bobbie, of Stonewall; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Jim Rutherford, in 2010. Bearers will be Anthony Jumper, Tyler Leveridge, Drew Iafrate, Jared Beutler, Robert Hayes, Jamison Treat and Jerry Meek. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 31, 2016 PATRICIA BONAR ADA — Patricia Mae Phelps Bonar, 87, died March 27, 2016, in Ada. Burial will occur at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rosedale Cemetery. A life celebration service will follow at 11 a.m. at Ada First Baptist Church, where she was a lifelong member. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Pat was born Oct. 5, 1928, in Konawa. She married Joe H. Bonar June 10, 1948, in Ada. Joe preceded her in death Oct. 9, 2004. Pat played tennis well, winning several Ada Hard Rock Tournament divisions. She enjoyed conversation, music, cards and dominos, but especially family and friends. Pat earned a teaching degree from East Central University. She was a substitute teacher and, later, the Horace Mann school secretary. Pat served as the Ada City School Board President in 1983. She had many good friends from church, community and Baptist Village. Joe and Pat enjoyed traveling to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, England and Scotland, and Sanibel Island, Florida, was a favorite spot. Pat was energetic, enthusiastic, a good conversationalist and always ready to travel, go to a program or a party. She danced to the beat of any music and encouraged others to join in. She enjoyed a life well-played. Pat is survived by her sister, Marian Dozier of Austin, Texas; and five children, Susie Stringfield, Bruce Bonar, Melissa Cantrell, Barry Bonar and Margie Bull. "PatPat" has 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Donald D. and Vera Phelps; and a brother, Eugene D. Phelps. Grandsons will be pall bearers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making memorial donations to resurface the tennis court at Oak Hills Country Club, or to the Ada Baptist Village. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, March 31, 2016 T.J. PHILLIPS SULPHUR — Services for T.J. Phillips, 92, of Davis, are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Ray Talbott and Alan McCoy will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The U.S. Army Honor Guard will conduct full military honors at the cemetery. Mr. Phillips passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at a Sulphur nursing home. He was born Aug. 28, 1923, in Ada to Elmer Leeroy and Lillian Inez Morris Phillips. He married Phyllis Jeanne Ruhl Jan. 6, 1988, in Shawnee. Mr. Phillips was an E-8 master sergeant in the U.S. Army, retiring after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Dougherty Baptist Church, the Davis Lodge #42 AF&AM, and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, of the home; a daughter, Anita Akin and her husband, Phil, of Oklahoma City; a granddaughter, Tiffany Broyles and her husband, Jeremiah, of Newcastle; a grandson, Bailey Akin and his wife, Stephanie, of El Reno; five great-grandchildren; a stepson, Randy Crawford and his wife, Carol, of Davis; a stepdaughter, Karynn Morris and her husband, Danny, of Davis; five step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ruth Phillips; and sister, Geraldine Hopper-Davis. Bearers at the chapel will be his grandsons. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home ===============================================================================================================