Ada News Obits September 2016 - Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Rita Floyd Return to Pontotoc County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/pontotoc/pontotoc.html November 2016 ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgenweb.org ===================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 1, 2016 LLOYD LEE FOX ADA -- Services for Lloyd Lee Fox, 63, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Donna and Martin Gustin will officiate. A Committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Speermoore Cemetery near Laverne. Mr. Fox passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at his home. He was born May 29, 1953, in Woodward to Nadine Effie Fox. Mr. Fox worked for All About You as a paper shredder. Survivors include a sister, Shannon Moore of Eaglewood, Colorado; and two aunts, Ann Heckart and her husband, Bill, of Breckenridge, Texas, and Clarene DeRoulet and her husband, Vince, of Union Valley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nadine Fox Marion; his stepfather, George Marion; and his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Olive Fox. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 2, 2016 LLOYD LEO JACK ADA -- Services for Lloyd Leo Jack, 85, of Ada are at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Ada. The Revs. Colton Lott and Vicki Collins will officiate. Burial will follow at Wetumka Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Lloyd Leo Jack died peacefully Aug. 30, 2016, at his home in Ada. He was born in Hughes County to General and Mabel Smathers Jack June 28, 1931. He graduated from Wetumka High School in 1950 and attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from East Central University in May 1955. He married his lifelong companion, Mary Effie Little, in 1951. A veteran of the Korean War and a proud ECU Golden Tiger, Mr. Jack made his life and reputation as a State Farm insurance agent from 1956 to 1995, providing his family with a quality life, friends and opportunities. He was a distinguished agent and honored for his excellence in salesmanship and the superior service he provided over the course of almost 40 years. He was a member of First Christian Church in Ada for many decades, notably serving as the coordinator for the church's Meals on Wheels team for seven years. He was a passionate leader for the evangelism team and gave generously of his time and resources to the church's youth program. Mr. Jack belonged to the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Life Underwriters Association. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Effie; his daughters, Beckie Wilson and her husband, Bill, of Oklahoma City and Lisa Estes and her husband, Rickey, of Ada; a nephew, Damon Colclasure and his wife, Carolina, of Oklahoma City; grandsons, Ryan Wilson and his wife, Kacy, Joe Estes and his wife, Sarah; and a cousin, Jean Webb. Additionally, he had three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Boyd and Tommy. A deep believer in the power of education, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the First Christian Church, earmarked for supporting higher education scholarships. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 2, 2016 CUMA WARD BOND ADA -- Services for Cuma Ward Bond, 86, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Kellos Walker will officiate. Burial will follow at Seeley-Blue Cemetery in Connerville. Ms. Bond passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at her home. She was born March 23, 1930, in Honobia to Henry and Amanda Harrison Ward. Ms. Bond was a Cook at the Dixie Coffee Shop until her retirement. Survivors include her children, Lee Ray Bond Jr., Maxine Williamson and her husband, Clayburn, Terry Bond and his wife, Janine, and James Bond, all of Ada; Glen Bond and wife, Janette, of Stratford; her daughter-in-law, Neva Bond of Ada; her sister, Lorene (Rena) Ludlow of Dallas; her grandchildren, Brandon and Alysia Williamson of Poplar, Montana, Dana Williamson and Adrienne Bond, both of Ada, Derrek and Ashley Bond of Norman, Johnathan Bond of Oklahoma City, Sheldon Bond and Leah Bond, both of Ada and Vanessa Nelson and Jon Nelson of Tecumseh; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lee Ray Bond; her son, Ronald Bond; and four brothers and four sisters. Bearers will be Derrek Bond, Johnathan Bond, Connor Williamson, Dylan Williamson and Sheldon Bond. Honorary bearers will be Brandon Williamson, Jordon Nelson, Noah Nelson and Keith Taylor. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 7, 2016 VICKIE VERNELL BLANKENSHIP ALLEN -- Services for Vickie Vernell Blankenship, 64, of Allen are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Church of God of Prophecy in Allen. The Rev. Ed. Rutherford will officiate. Burial will follow at the Allen Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the Allen Chapel from 4 p.m. Wednesday until service time. Ms. Blankenship passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at an Ardmore hospital. She was born Dec. 19, 1951, in Ada to L.C. and Wanda Raney Blankenship. She attended Allen schools and graduated from Allen High School. Ms. Blankenship was a licensed practical nurse for 40 years, having previously worked in the emergency room department at the Holdenville hospital. She worked for several nursing homes and McCalls Chapel. She last worked at Featherstone Assisted Living Center in Ada, and she was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Allen. Survivors include a son, Kelly Blankenship of Allen; her parents, L.C. and Wanda Blankenship of Allen; one brother, Terry Blankenship and his wife, Cindee, of Wilburton; a niece, Rachel Conley; and a nephew, Benton Conley. Bearers will be Dusty Henderson, Judd Henderson, Gary Cooley, Dale Johnson, Darrell Boyd and Ed McKerly. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ======================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 8, 2016 PHILLIP ALEXANDER OKLAHOMA CITY -- Services for Phillip Ray Alexander, 53, of Oklahoma City are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Randy Wade will officiate. Burial will follow at High Hill Cemetery. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Alexander passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Jan. 18, 1963, in Oklahoma City to Leroy and Dorothy Tyson Alexander. He married Dyanna Racz Feb. 14, 1998, in Poteau. Mr. Alexander was a welder and a machine maintenance worker. Survivors include his wife, Dyanna of the home; three sons, Justin, Dane and Brett Alexander; two daughters, Sunny and Chelsea; four sisters, Elizabeth Beck, Claudine Malone, Gwen Cravatt and Ladoria Williams; and two brothers, Ledon Alexander and Leroy Alexander Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Alexander and his mother, Dorothy Alexander Cravatt. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 8, 2016 BARBARA PRICE ADA-- Services for Barbara Janette Price, 81, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Rodger Arter and Jamie Perry will officiate. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery near Francis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Price went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Cedar Grove to Tollie David and Lovie Griffen Chism. She married Loyd Arthur Price March 10, 1951. He preceded her in death Dec. 2, 2007. Mrs. Price was a homemaker, an avid gardener and a seamstress. She was a member of Byng Free Will Baptist Church and was active in all church activities. She also taught Sunday School at Ada First Free Will Baptist Church for 25 years in her earlier days In her last few months, she made special memories with her new friends and family at Brookdale Care Center and Aspire Home Health Care. Survivors include her children, Teresa Daigrepont and her husband, Jimmy, of Shawnee, Darrell Price and his wife, Celeste, of Seminole and Debra Kerr and her husband, Keith, of Union Valley; six grandchildren, Amber Whitman and her spouse, Jordyn, Luke Kerr and his spouse, Talia, Brandy Sherrill and her spouse, Brad, Keressa Compton and her spouse, Brad, Afton Brauning and her spouse, Jed, and Alonna Price and her fiancé, Evan Smith; and 12 great-grandchildren, Jace Ayers, Abigail Ayers, Erin Mae Kerr, Allie Renae Kerr, Bryce Sherrill, Brody Sherrill, Brylee Sherrill, Maggie Rae Compton, Ella Ann Compton, Breanna Brauning, Braelyn Brauning and Josiah Brauning. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Bearers will be Keith Kerr, Luke Kerr, Brad Compton, Brad Sherrill, Jed Brauning, Evan Smith and Jimmy Daigrepont. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 8, 2016 THOMAS DOUGLAS ROYSE CITY, Texas -- Thomas H. "Tom" Douglas, 64, of Royse City, Texas, passed away Aug. 31, 2016, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. He was born Nov. 11, 1951, in Tulsa to Bobbie Hardin Douglas and Carolyn E. Douglas. A 1970 graduate of Duncan High School, Tom had great success as a quarterback for the football team. He then attended college at East Central University and Oklahoma State University, where he studied geology and petroleum land practices. As a young man, Tom served his country in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. His first job in the private sector was in his grandfather's oil and gas company, W.B. Davis and Co., where he learned many aspects of the oil and gas profession. For many years, Tom lived in and around Ada, where he formed Douglas Oil and Gas Co., Inc. and was involved in other oil and gas ventures in several Oklahoma counties. For years to follow, Tom worked in multiple landman positions for various oil and gas companies, completing this phase of his life at Comstock Resources of Frisco, Texas, as an in-house senior landman. He was an active member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL). Aside from work, Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, farming, ranching and all manner of sports. Tom is survived by his spouse, Marylin Douglas of Royse City; his daughter, Ashley Douglas Hampton and her husband, Adam, of Ada; his son, Brett Douglas and his wife, Talia, of McKinney, Texas; and two bonus children, Malissa Bailey and her husband, Rick, of Ada and Juan Villagomez of Royse City. He had five grandchildren, Kale, Knox and Kai Hampton of Ada, Maddox Douglas of McKinney, Texas, and McKenzie Ashcraft and her husband, Zack, of Ada; and two great-granddaughters, Paisley Allyn and Sawyer Scout Ashcraft of Ada. He is also survived by two brothers, Will H. Douglas of Rockwall, Texas, and Robert Michael Douglas of Norman; a sister, Camilla "Katie" Douglas of Ada; an aunt, Camilla Duffield of Lexington, Kentucky; four cousins, Leslie, Lynn, Megan and Kelly of Kentucky; and one niece, Megan Oglesby in Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church, 301 Main St., Lavon, Texas, with Pastor Mike Powell officiating. As an alternative to flowers, memorials in Tom's name may be made to First Assembly of God, Lavon Texas Missions Fund at 301 Main St., Lavon, TX 75166 Rest Haven Funeral Home, Rockwall, Texas ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 9, 2016 JOANN PAULSEN ADA -- Mrs. JoAnn Paulsen, 79, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, in Ada. She was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Long Beach, California, to her parents, Ardon and Alice (Hulstrom) Burns. JoAnn and her late husband, William, resided in Ada since 2005. They previously lived in Oroville, California, for 35 years. JoAnn loved crafting, cooking for her family, gardening and helping her husband with carpentry work. JoAnn is survived by a daughter, Debbie, and husband, Scott Blackwood, of Stratford; two sons, David and wife, Maliwan, Paulsen of Prattville, Alabama, and Duane and wife, Michell, Paulsen of Oak Hills, California; six grandchildren, Garrett, Lisa, Melissa, Kevin, Kyle, Brittany and Dylan; four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Hailey, Hercules and Alissa; and a host of longtime friends and neighbors. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William D. Paulsen, (October 1, 2014), and a son, Dale Paulsen. A memorial service and family gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 24, 2016, at a family home. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada www.phillipsfuneralservice.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 9, 2016 HAROLD STUART GLUCKMAN SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Stu Gluckman, 74, passed away Sept. 6, 2016. Stu was born Feb. 15, 1942, in Pontotoc County to Louis and Nell Gluckman. Stu grew up in Ada. He attended Ada High School and graduated from Oklahoma State University. Stu served his country honorably as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his continued service in the Army Reserve for 15 years, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. Stu began his career as a public safety officer with the Redondo Beach Police Department. He later settled in Sacramento, California, to start a family with his wife Lan. Stu joined the California Department of Justice in 1975 and held several positions until his retirement in 2001. Stu's desire to help others led him to start his own business, Spirits Rising Massage Therapy, after attending massage and reflexology schools in 1997 and 1998. He volunteered and gave to many charitable organizations. He was an active member of the congregation Bnai Israel Brotherhood Board. Stu had an affection for horses and in recent years volunteered much of his time at local horse rescues. He spoke often about the therapeutic nature of working with these beautiful animals. Stu was a proud grandpa, who adored his granddaughter Ayana and loved interacting and playing with her. Stu is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Lan; his two sons and his granddaughter, Nathan and wife, Elizabeth, and Eric and wife, Chinar, and their daughter, Ayana; his loving sister, Sandra; and his nieces, Leslie and Aliza and their families; and his cousin, Jenny, and her daughter, Sarah, and family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 9, 2016 EDRA JEANNE DARK ADA -- Edra Jeanne Dark, 88, passed peacefully from this life Aug. 22, 2016, in Ada. Jeanne was born June 26, 1928, in Broken Arrow to Riley Boyd Dodd and Louise Victoria Williams Dodd. Jeanne was the youngest of ten siblings and was both spoiled and teased by her brothers who were closest to her in age. Some of her childhood playmates included nieces and nephews who were older than she and who always admonished her to tell others that she was their cousin, not their aunt. Jeanne excelled in school, loved books, and, in the fall, could be found in the apple tree with a book and a salt shaker, eating apples as she immersed herself in a good story. Jeanne attended Broken Arrow High School and was a proud Broken Arrow Tiger cheerleader. Always strong-willed and competitive, Jeanne was not to be outdone by her athletic brothers. She once played in a girl's charity football game where she dominated the field in the rain and mud. A highlight of her high school years was participating in the Tulsa street celebration marking the end of World War II. After completing a course in secretarial studies, Jeanne moved to southern California to live with her brother, Bobby, and his wife, Oneida. It was there that Jeanne began dating a handsome, wavy-haired sailor who had left their hometown a few years earlier to serve his country during the war. She married Bert "B.L." Dark, the love of her life, Sept. 6, 1947, in Lynwood, California, and began her life as a Navy wife and mother. Often left alone while Bert was overseas, Jeanne was undaunted — once driving alone from Bremerton, Washington, to Jacksonville, Florida, with three young kids and a cocker spaniel. After 20 years of service, Bert and Jeanne moved back to their home state and bought a country home in Wynnewood. When her youngest child was nearing graduation, Jeanne was determined to forestall empty nest syndrome. Bolstered by expert sewing skills and a love of design, she opened Jeanne's Sew 'n Sew, a fabric store and Singer dealership, in Pauls Valley. Her independent enterprise was soon thriving, and Bert left his job and joined the business. Jeanne always joked that she was the Jeanne, and Bert was the Sew 'n Sew. They soon opened stores in Chickasha and Purcell. Retiring from business after twenty years, they enjoyed motorhome trips, many of which were Jeanne's genealogical forays. After Bert's death in 1996, Jeanne enjoyed volunteer work and the company of many beloved friends. She was active in First United Methodist Church of Pauls Valley, to which she lent her design skills by making many beautiful banners. She enjoyed quilting and made quilts for many family members. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Leon "B.L." Dark. She is survived by her brother, Bobby Dodd of Laguna Woods, California; her daughter, Diane Dark, of Ada; her son, Patrick Dark and his wife, Patty, of Santa Maria, California; her son, Michael Dark, and his wife, Cynthia, of Eagle, Nebraska; and her daughter, Debbie Thompson, and her husband, Mark, of Ada. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Diane's children, Rebekah Dark-Smith and Thomas Dark-Smith; Patrick's children, Angel Dark and Robert Dark; Debbie's children, Bobby Thompson, Ryan Thompson and Rachel Thompson; her great-grandchildren, Shirley Mohamad, Ben James Dark and Zachary Dark; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her companion of many years, Evan Cherry. According to Jeanne's wishes, there will be no funeral service. The family would be grateful for contributions made in the memory of Jeanne Dark to Nora Sparks Warren Library, 210 N. Willow, Pauls Valley, OK 73075. Wooster Funeral Home, Pauls Valley www.woosterfuneralhomes.com ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, September 10, 2016 KATHY MORGAN BRENDLE ADA -- Services for Kathy Morgan Brendle, 60, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Ada. The Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Brendle passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at her home. She was born Oct. 12, 1955, in Ada to Leonard and Marie Robison Morgan. She attended Fitzhugh and Latta grade schools and graduated from Latta High School. She received bachelor's and master's degrees from East Central University. She married Chuck Brendle Jan. 20, 1978. Mrs. Brendle was a third-grade teacher at Latta Elementary School for 34 years, retiring in 2010. She was a longtime member of Fitzhugh Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Chuck of the home; two daughters, Kristen Taylor and her husband, Bob, of Tuttle and Kelley Turner and her husband, Matt, of Fitzhugh; her parents, Leonard and Marie Morgan of Fitzhugh; two brothers, Shelby Morgan and his wife, Gayle, of Fitzhugh and Keith Morgan of Fitzhugh; a sister-in-law, Kaye McClure and her husband, John, of Kansas; two grandchildren, Breckin and Brendle Taylor; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bearers will be Bill Clark, Ron Tidwell, Shane Ellison, Joe Morrow, Dan Wyche and Gaylon Summers. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, September 10, 2016 ROBERT CHARLES ANDERSON OKLAHOMA CITY -- Services for Robert Charles Anderson, 86, of Allen are at 2 p.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. James Hammonds will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery with the Chickasaw Honor Guard conducting military honors. Mr. Anderson died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born March 8, 1930, in Wetumka to Clint and Tilda Mae Ussery Anderson. He attended Allen schools. He married Bobbie Sue Moreland March 4, 1952. She preceded him in death July 24, 1982. Mr. Anderson served 26 years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of master sergeant. After retirement, he held several other jobs. Survivors include one son, Paul Anderson and his wife, Karen, of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Cindy Hammonds and her husband, James, of Gerty, Charlene Popp of Wagoner and Karen Dull and her husband, Robert, of Wewoka; two brothers, Tommy and Jimmy Anderson, both of Allen; three sisters, Fran Berglund of Ada, Dorothy Poison of Moore and Mildred Burk of Allen; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cathy Janda; one brother, Don Anderson; one grandson, Robert Hammonds; and a son-in-law, Joe Popp. Bearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 14, 2016 JOANN ALICE PAULSEN ADA -- Mrs. JoAnn Alice Paulsen, 79, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, in Ada. She was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Long Beach, California, to her parents, Ardon and Alice (Hulstrom) Burns. JoAnn grew up in Hornbrook, California. She graduated from Yreka High School in 1955. She then moved to Alameda, California, to begin nursing school. On April 20, 1957, JoAnn married her high school sweetheart, Mr. William Paulsen in Yreka. They were married for 59 years. Joann was a housewife and mother to her four children while living in the California towns of San Pablo, Napa and Oroville. She worked as an office clerk in the x-ray department at the Oroville Hospital from June 1982 until her retirement in 2003. JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Debbie Blackwood and her husband, Scott, of Stratford; two sons, David Paulsen and his wife, Maliwan, of Prattville, Alabama, and Duane Paulsen and his wife, Michell, of Oak Hills, California; two sisters, Arlene Hunke and her husband, Fred, of Sonora, California, and Barbara Adams and her husband, Ronald, of Tehachapi, California, seven grandchildren, Garrett Blackwood and his wife, Tara, of Dallas, Lisa Hector and her husband, Dakota, of Ada, Kevin Blackwood and his wife, Stacy, of Ada, Kyle Blackwood of Norman, Melissa Paulsen of Chico, California, Brittany Newkirk and her husband, Chris, of Pinon Hills, California, and Dylan Paulsen and his wife, Ashley, of Glendale, Arizona; four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Hailey, Hercules and Alissa; and a host of other relatives and friends. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William D. Paulsen (Oct. 1, 2014), a son, Dale Paulsen; a sister, Marjorie Cole; and a brother, Donald Burns. A memorial service and family gathering will be held at 11 a.m., Sept. 24, 2016, at a family home. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada www.phillipsfuneralservice.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 14, 2016 RICHARD LESTER WINN FORT WORTH, Texas -- Richard Lester Winn, 74, died unexpectedly from a heart attack Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Richard was born April 21, 1942, in Pauls Valley to Wendell Sharron Winn and Helen Rose Rogers Winn. He was the first of five children. He attended grade school in Stratford and graduated from East Central University with double bachelor's degrees in mathematics and physics. Richard lived in Texas and worked for GTE most of his adult life. He is survived by his children, Jerri Wood of Madison, Kansas, Sheila Winn of Edmond, William Winn of Caddo Mills, Texas, Sarah Flake of Portland, Oregon, Jeff Winn of Fort Worth, Texas, Martha Baker of Wylie, Texas, Emily Carter of Wylie, Katie Winn of Watauga, Texas, and Tim Winn of McAlester; his sisters, Jane Hatchett of Konawa and Eston Gentry of Konawa; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Helen Winn of Stratford; his brother, Joe Pat Winn; his brother Mike Winn of Moore; and his granddaughter, Shelby Wood. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Stratford. ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday,September 15, 2016 FRANK GRIFFIN ADA -- Services for Frank M. Sonny Griffin, 79, of Ada, are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Crosspointe Church. Pastor Shawn Wiebers will officiate. Burial will follow at McGee Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Griffin died, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at his home. Sonny was born Oct. 13, 1936, in Ada to Sidney and Opal Slusher Griffin. He graduated from Stratford High School in 1955. He married Laura Hudson Ford Aug. 10, 1984. Sonny proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. From there, he went on to open Debbies Drive-In in Stratford and later opened the Dairy Queen on Arlington Street in Ada. He was a long time member of Crosspointe Church. He loved golfing and had a passion for woodworking until his health failed him. He is survived by his wife, Laura; and his children, Debbie Brecheen of Rogers, Arkansas, Kristen Jones and her husband, Jeff, of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Sid Griffin and his wife, Kellye, of Ada; two stepchildren, Becky Roberts and her husband, Bryan, of Baldwinsville, New York, and Tony Ford and his wife, Annette, of Bentonville; 12 grandchildren, Britni, Tyler, Shelby, Elijah, Ezekiel, Ezra, Hayley, Andrew, Claire, Josh, Matt and Nick; two great-grandchildren, Zoey and Maddox; three sisters, JoAnn Ballard of Ada, Nancy Smith of Stratford and Kay Winn of Moore; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Linda Lee Foster Griffin. Bearers will be grandsons and granddaughters. Honorary bearers will be Tommy Lunsford, John Daniels, Danny Eads, Lewis Perry, Charlie Forehand and Lloyd Miller. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, September 17, 2016 ALVIN EUGENE JAMAR ADA -- Services for Alvin Eugene Jamar, 83, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Southwest Church of Christ. Danny Stewart, Floyd Kaiser and Gary Jamar will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Jamar died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at a local nursing home. He was born Oct. 1, 1932, in Galey to Gene and Maudie Osborne Jamar. He graduated from Asher High School. He married Hazel Bettis on Oct. 27, 1956, in Ada. Mr. Jamar served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1955. He retired from Brockway Glass Company after 39 years and being a foreman for 32 years. He was the popcorn man at Citizens Bank for 10 years. He was also a member of the Church of Christ, where he served as elder and deacon at the Southwest Church of Christ, Prison Ministry and the Food Outreach at Yellow House. Survivors include his wife, Hazel, of the home; three daughters, Darla Hendricks and husband, David, of Ada, Karla Garberick and husband, James, of Ada, and Dena Withrow of Yukon; two grandsons, Dylan Hendricks and wife, Carly, and Dawson Hendricks; three granddaughters, Dayton Hendricks, Kalee Withrow and Kendyl Withrow; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Oma, Henry, Albert and his twin, Calvin; and one sister, Edna Wood. Bearers will be Dylan Hendricks, Dawson Hendricks, Bryan Kingery, Caleb Estes, Jerry Jamar, Ricky Jamar, Denny Bettis and Cary Gerth. Honorary bearers will be Eugene Cannon, Bobby Johns, Glendel Hatton, Terry Shortes, Elmer Gerth and Daryl Bond. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Cap Haitien Children's Home in care of the Southwest Church of Christ, 505 W. 17th, 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, September 17, 2016 RICHARD DEAN "DOC" 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 is pending. Integrity Funeral Home, Henryetta ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 20, 2016 JACK JUNIOR RAY ADA -- Services for Jack Junior Ray, 89, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Vicki Collins will officiate. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery near Clarita. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Ray passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home while surrounded by his family on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Jack was born in 1927, in Clarita to Robert Leonard and Beatrice McCartney Ray. After graduating from Clarita High School, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1947. While in the service, he was selected to the All Navy basketball team, which won the Pacific championship in 1947. After completion of his military service, Mr. Ray entered East Central State College. Jack played on the ECU Tiger Basketball Team under Coach Mickey McBride from 1949-1952. He helped the Tigers to the NAIA finals, with back-to-back appearances in the national tournament in 1951 and 1952. Ray was an all-conference selection his junior and senior seasons. "He ran our ball clubs on the floor," said McBride of Ray, considered to be one of the most popular players ever at ECU. Jack also played baseball for the East Central Tigers in 1949, as an infielder. He signed a professional contract in the summer of that year and played minor league professional baseball for four years for the Ada Herefords in the old Sooner State Leagues. Ray spent two years touring with the Harlem Globetrotters, playing for the Trotters' opposing team, after he graduated from East Central. Jack Rays coaching career began in Vanoss. After two years there, he piloted Stonewall for one season. He then stepped to the helm at Oklahoma City Central, where he remained for four years. After two years at Pauls Valley, Ray took the head job at burgeoning Moore High School for eight seasons. Moore has claimed him to be their most successful basketball coach ever. He also coached baseball for 19 seasons. In 1963, Jack Ray was honored by being selected to coach the South All-State Basketball Team. In 1977, Coach Ray was chosen to coach the Oklahoma basketball team in the annual Texas vs. Oklahoma Faith Seven basketball game in Shawnee. In 1979, Jack was selected as Oklahomas basketball coach of the year and nominated for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Coach Ray was inducted into the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Hall of Fame in 1996; the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2012; and the East Central Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Steve Huston, Jennifer and Gordon Deen and Julia and Bobby Roach; eight grandchildren, Stephenie Huston, John David Huston, Alex Deen, Austin Deen, Jackson Deen, Shelby Graham, Brandon Clifton and Kiely Deen; eight great-grandchildren, Laylah Huston, Sari Huston, Mia Huston, Jase Huston, Emma Graham, Miri Huston, Ellis Truett and Eli Graham. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Billie McGuire; and a daughter, Angela Ray. Bearers will be Gordon Deen, Austin Deen, Jackson Deen, Brandon Clifton, John David Huston and Danny Baker. Honorary bearers will be Kelly Campbell, Mike Thompson and Punk Thompson The family would like to give special thanks to McCortney Family Hospice for their loving care during this time. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 20, 2016 ANNETTE GREEN MILLER ADA -- Longtime Sasakwa resident, Annette Green Miller, 86, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Ada. Annette was born July 22, 1930, in Stratford to William H. Green and Mary Agnes (Bouska) Green. Throughout her life, Mrs. Miller worked as a librarian and established both a children's library and a medical library at several military bases. She later worked as an executive medical secretary at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She served as president of the Lackland AFB Secretaries Association until her retirement. She loved reading, cooking, entertaining and gardening and served her community through her church and the Sasakwa Women's Club. She exuded elegance and charm and was creative and talented with her hands, especially when it came to gardening and entertaining. She also wrote a book that has yet to be published. She was an active volunteer and faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Konawa. She was beloved and adored by her children and grandchildren and had a remarkable life, despite her father dying on her second birthday and her mother's hardship as a single parent while growing up during the Great Depression. After 50 years of marriage, she longed to join her husband, Fred, in Heaven. She was married to Fred Henry Miller Jr., who preceded her in death July 8, 2002. She is survived by her three sons; Richard Miller and his wife, Laura, of Stonewall, Michael Miller of Iowa City, Iowa, and Fred H. Miller III of Sasakwa; and her daughters, Marianne Miller of Seattle, Washington, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and her husband, Curt, of Ottumwa, Iowa, Mariette Stanson and her husband, Don, of Abilene, Texas, Mari-Eleanor Miller Martino and her husband, Ralph, of Westport, Connecticut; and one sister, Alyce (Green) Scott of Shawnee. Surviving grandchildren include Marie Laymance, Alexander Goggin, Patrick Geffon, Shauna Geffon, Johanna Geffon, Jennifer Miller, Eli Miller, Taylor Miller-Meeks, Jonathon Miller-Meeks, Dana Stanson, Daniel Stanson, Drew Stanson Clark, Fred Miller IV, Matthew Miller, Joseph Martino, Matthew Martino and Andrew Martino. Great-grandchildren include Gabriel Laymance, Amelia Laymance, Ellie Stanson and Lilly Stanson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Mari D'Anne Geffon; two grandsons, Christopher Miller and Sean Goggin; and brothers, Johnny Green, Joseph Green, Billy Green and David Green; and sisters, Katherine Kuestersteffen and Marie Veitenheimer. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, west of Konawa. Father Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. will officiate. Pallbearers will be Richard Miller, Michael Miller, Fred Miller, Jonathon Miller-Meeks, Daniel Stanson, Tony Kuestersteffen and Leo Kuestersteffen. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eli Miller, Patrick Geffon, Curt Meeks, Don Stanson, Ralph Martino, Max Geffon and Gary Veitenheimer. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in memory of Annette Miller c/o Father Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. at 47943 Abbey Road, Konawa, Oklahoma 74849. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa www.swearingenfuneral.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 20, 2016 ELMER GLENN LOVE ADA -- Services for Elmer Glenn Love, 80, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church. Dr. Rusty Fuller and the Revs. David Gray and Don Sayre will officiate. Burial will follow at the Maxwell Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Love passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at a Shawnee hospital. He was born Jan. 8, 1936, in St. Louis to Elmer Perry and Marguerite Farrington Love. He attended Worstell, Summers Chapel and Vanoss schools and graduated from Ada High School. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, he received his degree in business from East Central University. He was a retired tech sergeant, after having served more than 20 years on active duty. He married Virginia Bailey June 18, 1955, in Collinsville, Illinois. Mr. Love was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 18 in Sulphur, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1202, of Ada, and American Legion Post 191, of Stratford. He was a perpetual member of the Ada Masonic Lodge 119 and Pontotoc Lodge 136, and the Valley of McAlester Scottish Rite, where he obtained the highest rank of 33 degree Mason. He was a member of the Shawnee, Chapter 32, Royal Arch Masons, Shawnee Council 26 and Shawnee Commandery 36 of the York Rite bodies. He was a member of the Red Cross of Constantine, St. Luke Conclave of McAlester and a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour and a chapter emeritus member of the Knights of St. Andrew. He was also a member of Shriners of North America of India Temple of Oklahoma City, and past commander of McAlester Council of KADOSH. Glenn was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Ada. His ministry was being a volunteer at Jan Francis Care Center, working with the activity department for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of the home; his son, Glenn Love Jr. of Ada; his daughter, Lou Anne Love of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren, Shannon Goble and her husband, Tim, of Gulfport, Mississippi, Derek Love of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Travis Love of Biloxi; three great-grandchildren, Ethan, Mason and Colton Gobble, of Gulfport; two brothers, Harold Love of Ada and George Love and his wife, Martha, of Oil Center. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bearers will be the members of the Ada and Pontotoc Masonic Lodges. Honorary bearers will be members of the Fellowship Sunday School class of Trinity Baptist Church. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 20, 2016 JIMMY LEE SAVAGE OKLAHOMA CITY -- Services for Jimmy Lee Savage, 65, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bob Payne will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mr. Savage passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Feb. 24, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Lee Horace and Dona Lorraine Sedelmeier Savage. He married Susan Denice Roberts Nov. 15, 1996, in Ada. Mr. Savage was an oilfield pumper, having worked for Bob Cantrell. He was a member of Colbert Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his wife, Susan of the home; his children, Charles Savage and his wife, Marie, of LaBelle, Missouri, James Savage of Quincy, Illinois, Linda Savage-Quintela of Midland, Texas, Barbara Cox of Burkburnett, Texas, Kierstin Carter and her husband, Greg, of Ada and James Adams of Ada; 26 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Christopher Savage. Bearers will be Chad Adams, Cody Adams, Cory Adams, Blake Adams, Lance Stevens, Michael Stevens and David Adams. Honorary bearers will be Greg Carter, Jerry Meeks, David Painter and Rusty Atkeson. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 20, 2016 DR. LAQUETA DARLENE PARDUE-VAUGHN ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Laqueta, 65, passed from this life Aug. 13, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Memorial services for Laqueta will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 23 at Tupelo First Baptist Church in Tupelo. Laqueta was born Nov. 21, 1950, in Pasadena, California, to Troy and Vidoma Pardue. She married John Vaughn in 1968. They had two children and raised many "adopted" children. In 1978, the family moved to Oklahoma. She pursued a degree in psychology at East Central University, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees. She was employed by McAlester Public Schools for many years and later received her doctorate from Oklahoma State University. She was a gifted educator and had a great passion for special needs children. She loved sparking the desire to learn in those she educated. Laqueta ended her teaching career at her Alma Mater, East Central University, where she was a professor until her retirement. Her interests included swimming, reading, crafts and above all, socializing. She had a love for people and cared deeply for all. One of the last things she shared with her family was that she was ready to go home. She anticipated being with family members who had gone before her and looked forward to being in the presence of God her Father in heaven. Laqueta was preceded in death by her parents, Troy Pardue and Vidoma Pardue-Sando; her husband, Dr. John C. Vaughn; her sisters, Quanda Jo and Terry; and her brothers, Michael, Donald, Stacy and David. She is survived by a daughter, Stacie Kennedy and her husband, Mike, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a son, Joshua Vaughn and his wife, Christi, of Francis; her grandchildren, Jacob Vaughn, Jonathan Winton, Lauren Rudd, Austra Wheat, Catherine Vaughn-Hetzel and Willow Vaughn; her great-grandchildren, Kandence Vaughn and Percival Vaughn; her sister, Laqueta Garcia; her brother, Andre Pardue; and many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, Laqueta loved green plants, or would have preferred a donation in her name to a Leukemia Foundation of your choice. Cremation Society of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 21, 2016 JAMIE LYNN LINDSAY ADA -- Services for Jamie Lynn Lindsay, 31, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Friday at Union Valley Baptist Church. Pastor Randall Christy will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home. Ms. Lindsay passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at a local hospital. She was born March 31, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harold Warren Brereton Jr. and Sheila Kayrene Lindsay. She graduated from Byng High School and was a homemaker. Survivors include her mother, Sheila Lindsay Gordon and her husband, Tony, of Ada; two daughters, Desiree Lynn McAnally and Alyssa Kae McAnally; a son, Landyn James McAnally; brothers and sisters, Bridger Griffiths and his wife, Tish, Helen Beth Bleazard and her husband, Joe, Kay Griffiths, James Lindsay and his wife, Britney, Ron Beth and his wife, Heather, Nate Brereton, Candace Brereton, Sarah Brereton, Shannon Brereton, Alisha Green and Joe Brereton; and her ex-husband, Sly Yenei and his son, Ashton. She was preceded in death by an aunt, Roxanne Lindsay Whitt; and her grandfather, McKay S. Lindsay. Bearers will be Tim Foster, Nate Brereton, Sly Yenei, Ashton Yenei and Tony Gordon. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 21, 2016 ANGELA CARRINGTON EDMOND -- Angela Kaye Archer Carrington was born Dec. 10, 1969, in Tulsa, and died Sept. 15, 2016, in Edmond. Angela was the daughter of Bobby Ray Archer and Carolyn Sue (Brown) Archer. Angela was divorced from David John Carrington, who passed away Feb. 6, 2015. Their children are Jonathan Chase, London Raquel and Colton Lake Carrington of Edmond. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Billy Joe and Diane Archer, of Los Alamos, New Mexico; and her sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Paul Studiner, from Edmond. Angela passed away too soon and will be remembered with love by her children and family. Graveside services for Angela will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada. Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond www.matthewsfuneralhome.com ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 22, 2016 VALERIE JO LEFLORE STONEWALL -- Memorial services for Valerie Jo LeFlore, 73, of Stonewall are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Leon Hanerink will officiate. Ms. LeFlore passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at a Shawnee hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Duncan to Floyd and Lenora Ridenour Houston. She graduated from Duncan High School, attended Oklahoma State University and Central State and graduated from East Central University with a bachelor's degree. Ms. LeFlore was the post-mistress at the Stonewall Post Office for 31 years. Survivors include her three sons, Jimmy LeFlore and John LeFlore, both of Stonewall and Justin LeFlore of Ardmore; five grandchildren, John Clayton LeFlore, Mallory Bell LeFlore, Conner Durant LeFlore, Payton Jay Hilfer and Jaydynn Elizabeth LeFlore; and her cousins, Charles Sullivan and Janice Davis. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 22, 2016 PATTI JEAN KELLEY ALLEN -- Services for Patti Jean Kelley, 86, of Allen are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church in Allen. The Rev. Buddy Drake will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. Mrs. Kelley passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at a Holdenville nursing home. She was born April 25, 1930, in Allen to Coy C. and Omah Marie Burgess Plunk. She married Johnny Hoover Kelley May 28, 1948, in Indianola. He preceded her in death Sept. 28, 1999. Mrs. Kelley was a homemaker and attended Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her two sons, James Leo Kelley of Allen and Larry Dale Kelley of Dale; her daughter, Gloria Jean Hoff and her husband, John, of Atwood; six grandchildren, Christie Keylon, Brian Crabtree and his wife, Jennifer, Leah Watson and her husband, Ron, Jamie Kelley and his wife, Melissa, Keith Tillery and Chad Tillery and his wife, Lacey; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Jack Plunk and Bob Plunk. Bearers will be her grandsons. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, September 22, 2016 MARY ELLEN COLE ADA -- Services for Mary Ellen "Mutt" Cole, 90, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rick Garrett will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Ms. Cole passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center. She was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Coal County to John and Mary Frazier Cole. She attended Pleasant Hill grade school and graduated from Clarita High School in 1943. Ms. Cole was the office personnel supervisor at J.C. Penneys, retiring after 42 years of service. She started working for J.C. Penneys in downtown Ada in 1949. Ms. Cole was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the Ada charter chapter, Gamma Sigma, of Beta Sigma Phi, which was formed in 1951. Survivors include two nieces, Virgie Garrett and Mary Johnson and her husband, Roger; a nephew, Douglas Denson and his wife, Emma Lou; two great-nieces, Marie Garrett and her husband, Bob Carbaugh, and Joyce West and her husband, Dan; her great-nephews, Rick Garrett and his wife, Sherri, Steve Denson, Kent Denson and his wife, Cari, John Denson and his wife, Hillary, and Jason Tiger; 18 great-great-nieces and nephews; and a best friend of many years, Sara Bartcher. Bearers will be her nephew The family would like to express their thanks to Brookdale employees and McCortney Family Hospice. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 23, 2016 VICKIE JEAN JONES OWASSO -- Vickie Jean (Willingham) Jones was born March 21, 1946, at the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Dallas to Noel Penn Willingham and Mary Ray (Jernigan) Willingham. Jean, as she was known, passed away Sept. 15, 2016, in a Tulsa hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean graduated from Sunset High School in Oak Cliff, Texas in 1964. She married John McMahon after high school and moved to Bethany, where he was employed by American Fidelity Insurance Co. They moved their family to Ada in 1972. Jean was employed as a medical office manager and bookkeeper in Ada for many years. She was active in the League of Women Voters and held several state offices. Jean's favorite pastime was counted cross stitch and over the years, several of her creations were published in the British magazine Gold Cross Stitch. She never lost her interest in politics and stayed well-informed on the state and national political scene. Other interests included NASCAR racing, listening to jazz and Frank Sinatra, reading and attending local festivals. Jean married Donald G. Jones April 24, 2004, in Eufaula, and over the next several years they resided in McAlester, Yukon and Oklahoma City. During their 12 years of marriage, Jean attended many Masonic functions with her husband in McAlester, Tulsa, Guthrie and Washington D.C. and made many new friends that remember her fondly. At the time of her death, Jean and Donald were living in Owasso to be near her son and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Donald G. Jones; her son, Shawn McMahon and his wife, Dawn, of Owasso; her daughter, Alicia McMahon Scarbrough of Hawaii; and her grandsons, William McMahon, Jordan McMahon, Jubal Scarbrough and Cole Scarbrough. Donations can be made in her honor to the RiteCare Childrens Clinic at McAlester's Scottish Rite Center in McAlester. Memorial pending. Green Hill Funeral Home, Owasso www.greenhillok.com ======================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, September 24, 2016 OLLIE LEONA ELLIOTT ADA -- Graveside services for Ollie Leona Elliott, 85 of Ada are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at East Hill Cemetery in Roff. The Rev. Fred Huffman will officiate. Mrs. Elliott passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at a Coalgate nursing home. She was born July 23, 1931, in Hurley, New Mexico, to Newton Watson and Ollie Elizabeth Susan Ellason Pruitt. She attended school in Hurley. She married Odis Lee Elliott in 1950. He preceded her in death July 10, 1999. Mrs. Elliott was a homemaker and had been a waitress. She attended Pentecostal Holiness and Full Gospel churches. Survivors include three sons, Mickey Elliott and his wife, Barbara, of Coalgate and Alvin and Jim Elliott, both of Roff; a daughter, Cheryl Hummer of Fort Myers, Florida; one brother, Norman Pruitt of Pueblo, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, David Elliott; and two sisters. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, September 24, 2016 MELVIN DEAN HONEYCUTT TISHOMINGO -- Services for Melvin Dean Honeycutt, 81, of Tishomingo are at 2 p.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada. Mr. Honeycutt died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in Tishomingo. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, September 24, 2016 DORIS LEE SCOTT ADA -- Services for Doris Lee Scott, 92, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Ed Rutherford and Steve Hogue will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery Mrs. Scott died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at a local assisted living center. She was born June 23, 1924, in Allen to Lonnie Leon and Cara Wilkerson Blankenship. She married Bill Scott Dec. 14, 1946. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 2004. Mrs. Scott worked for the Ada Food System and was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Allen. Survivors include one daughter, Doretta Sellers and her husband, Jerry, of Ada; two grandsons, Scott Sellers of Ada and Jeramy Sellers and his wife, Rhonda, of Ada; one brother, L.C. Blankenship and his wife, Wanda, of Ada; two sisters, Evelyn Davis and her husband, J.R., of Fresno, California, and Carolyn Henderson of Allen; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; two brothers, Andrew and Bobby Blankenship; and three sisters, Florence Boyd, Viola Herrin and Wanda Jackson. Bearers will be Marty Jackson, Dusty Henderson, Brad Faust, Kendall McKibben, Bryan Smith and Steve Timmons. Honorary Bearers will be James Abbott, Luther Green and Glen Walker. The family requests memorials be made to the Church of God of Prophecy missions, P. O. Box 374, Allen, OK 74825. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 27, 2016 CARROLL DEAN MILNER OKLAHOMA CITY -- Carroll Dean Milner, 76, died Sept. 22, 2016, in Oklahoma City. Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Purcell. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery. Carroll was the middle of five children, born Aug. 9, 1940, in Atwood to William Joel and Essie Pearl (Desheilde) Milner. He graduated from Healdton Public School in 1958. He was inducted into the U.S. Army Feb. 4, 1961. He served proudly and was honorably discharged Nov. 9, 1965. He married Frances Kay McClain March 30, 1965, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Carroll was a pastor and ministered for 43 years at three different churches. He was the pastor at Country Side Freewill Baptist in Velma for 17 years, at Center Freewill Baptist in Ada for 10 years and then Purcell Freewill Baptist for 10 years, retiring in 2013. During his ministry, he performed 78 marriages and numerous funerals. Carroll also served as manager of the Purcell Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. He was the builder of many creations, including a 40-foot children's train made for parades and a half-scale 1918 Junker War Plant, which were both featured on Channel 9's "Is This A Great State Or What." He also built a replica of a mid-1900s oil derrick and found the time to restore a fully functional Herald Hauler. Carroll loved to camp and travel and thoroughly enjoyed being at the trailer house on Lake Texhoma in Little Glasses resort. His wife, his 2 boys, his grandkids and his church family were the light of his life. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, W.J. and Essie Milner; his father and mother-in-law, Ray and Juhree McClain. Survivors include his wife Frances (Frannie) of the home; his sons, Joel Ray Milner and his wife, Darla, of Purcell and William Clay Milner and his wife, Tracy, of Purcell; his grandchildren, Paige, Jackson, Mason, Reece, Owen and Hayden; his siblings, Linda Willougby and her husband, Tommy, Bill Milner and his wife, Jean, Ron Milner and his wife, Alberta, and Ken Milner and his wife, Fleta; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and host of church kids that he felt so privileged to have directed to the Lord, as well as many friends. Wadley's Funeral Service, Purcell www.wadleysfuneralservice.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 27, 2016 EFFIE MARIE STEWART OKLAHOMA CITY -- After a brief battle with Lymphoma, Effie Marie Stewart, 73, returned home to her Heavenly Father Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, surrounded by family and friends at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Her devotion to family and her firm belief in the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior supported her in her struggles and ultimately gave her peace. Effie was born April 29, 1943, in Calvin to the late Tom and Beatrice Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Beatrice Elliot; her brother, Clifford Elliott; and her sister, Ellen Mantooth. She attended and graduated from Calvin Public School in 1961. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Carroll Stewart; two sons, James Stewart and his wife, Janet, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Larry Stewart and his wife, Tina, of Ada; his grandsons, Christian Stewart of Laramie, Wyoming, Jordan Stewart and his wife, Mariah, of Green River Wyoming, and Zandon and Zeagan Stewart of Ada; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Effie was a gentle soul who found the time for anyone in need, a loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife. She was truly a woman of faith who loved Christian music and the Lord. She had a love for singing and was gifted with the ability to play the piano. She found solace in singing beautiful lyrics, evidence of her faith in Jesus. She loved attending church. Effie grew up in a large family and loved family reunions. She loved needlepoint, making beaded jewelry, cooking and was a very proud mother. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Effie Stewart will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Stonewall. Pastor Richard Dickerson will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Coal County. Family visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada www.phillipsfuneralservice.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, September 27, 2016 RHONDA CLAUDETTE ARTER YUKON -- Graveside services for Rhonda Claudette Arter, 59, of Yukon were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Rosedale Cemetery. The Rev. Rodger Arter officiated. Ms. Arter died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Oklahoma City. She was born Jan. 18, 1957, in Ada to Claude W. and Christeen Bowers Arter. She graduated from Latta High School. She graduated from East Central University with two degrees, the first in 1979 and the second in 1994. Ms. Arter was employed in medical records with Valley View Hospital and later as a medical record supervisor with Muskogee Regional Medical Center, where she retired. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Muskogee. Survivors include her cousins, Margaret Stephens, Shirley Mann, Denna Gordon and Rodger Arter of Ada, Donna Akins of Comanche, Linda Daffern of Tupelo, Katie Sue Bowers of Mississippi, John Arter of Jefferson City, Missouri, Jaqueta Keithley of Texas, Melanie Moore of Yukon and Neva Jo Stewart and Billy Bowers of Broken Arrow. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 28, 2016 DECHO DUKE ADA -- Decho Duke passed away Sept. 25, 2016, at his home in Ada. He was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Russet to Beatrice and Berry Duke. Decho married Patsy Ann Howell Sept. 30, 1977, and they would have celebrated 39 years of marriage Sept. 30, 2016. He grew up in Ravia. Shortly after high school he moved to California and lived there for 12 years. During that time, he married and had his two sons. While living in California he also worked as an auto mechanic and raced cars on the NASCAR circuit. After this time he moved back to central Oklahoma and lived in Connerville, where he started his work with Johnston County. He worked for Johnston County for many years before retiring and settling in Ada. He spent a lifetime doing what he loved — riding horses and motorcycles, but most of all chasing his best girl Patsy. He was preceded in death by one sister, Glorus Nesbitt; three brothers, (VZ) Bill Duke, Manchell Duke and (EO) Pete Duke; a son, Homer Lee Howell; and a sister-in-law, Linda Harrel. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Duke of Ada; his brother, (ED) Don Duke; two sons, Decho Duke of northern California and Barry Duke and his wife, Carrie, of Utah; a brother-in-law, Homer Howell; a sister in law, Carol Matthews; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of longtime friends and neighbors. Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Smith-Phillip Funeral Home, 123 East 13th St. Ada, OK. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Steve Gardener will officiate. Interment will follow at Connersville Cemetery. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada www.phillipsfuneralservice.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, September 28, 2016 PHILLIP BRUCE ROARK ALLEN -- Services for Phillip Bruce Roark, 74, of Allen are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Bruce passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Ada. He was born Dec. 29, 1941, to James and Gladys Triplett Roark, one of five children which included his twin sister Ruth. He joined the Army National Guard at the age of 14 and served his country for nine years. He graduated from Allen High School in 1959. During that time he also went to Nebraska and trained bird dogs. After high school, Bruce went to Hennessy and worked in an oil field supply store. Bruce attended East Central University for two years and studied accounting. Shortly after that, he became a self-employed carpenter and contractor for many years before he began working with his brother-in-law, Harvey Huckeby, building gaming centers and head start centers for the Chickasaw Nation. On Feb. 18, 1966, Bruce married Annette Cartwright and they had a daughter, Lee Ann. Then, Sept. 12, 1992, he married Linda Logan and became a father to daughter, Kelly, and son Corey Logan. Bruce enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved flying, fishing, traveling and raising his chickens. He was a true country boy at heart and loved working on the farm. He was a loving and loyal husband as well as a proud father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; his daughter, Lee Ann Starr and her husband, David, of Aubrey, Texas; his daughter, Kelly Logan of Allen, and her son Corey Logan and his wife, Sarah, of Stonewall; his twin sister, Ruth Huckeby of Ada; his granddaughters, McKenzie Starr, Chelsea Starr, Charlea Leonard and Katie Logan; his grandsons, Chad Starr, Chase and Courtney Rupe, C.J. Logan, Patrick Leonard, Trep Leonard and Cole Logan; five great-grandsons, Cooper Rupe, Cyle Rupe, Ryland Logan, Cayden Logan and Karson Logan; and one great-granddaughter, Hensley Mackedanz. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Herman Roark and Gale Roark; his sister, Jimmie Chiles; his granddaughter, Shyla Rupe; and his father-in-law, Charles Baugus. Bearers are Corey Logan, Kregg Leonard, David Starr, Tony Huckeby, Harry Crenshaw and Patrick Leonard. Honorary bearers are Trep Leonard, Rod Bailey, Ernie Sheppard, Hondo Huckeby, Danny McDougal, Purvey Knighten and Russell Gjovig. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The 22nd Judicial District CASA , 514 E. 10th St, Ada, OK, 74820, or Ada Senior Care Center, 301 E. Kings Road, Ada, OK, 74820. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com [Submitter's note: The copy in previous edition stated, concerning survivors, "Kelly Logan of Allen and her son Corey Logan and his wife........."] Criswell Funeral Home, Ada www.criswellfh.com =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, September 30, 2016 BOB LEE STRATFORD -- Services for Bob Lee, 75, of Stratford will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the DeArman-Pickard Funeral Home Chapel in Stratford. Burial will follow the services at 2 p.m. at Sardis Cemetery in Clayton. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday DeArman-Pickard Funeral Home in Stratford. Bob was born June 27, 1941, and died Sept. 27, 2016. He was a rancher. DeArman-Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford www.dearmanfuneralhome.com ==========================================================================================================================================================