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GANDY, Velva
WAURIKA, OKLAHOMA: Velva Ruth Gandy died August 8, 2001 at the Westbrook Nursing Home in Waurika. She was born April 7, 1910 in Beaver, OK to W.P. and Rosa J. Zinn. She owned Gandy's Flowers, and formerly worked at the ASC office. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Weatherford, OK. Survivors include her husband, H.R. Gandy; a daughter, Veldean Reynolds of Marlow; three sons, Gary Gandy of Waurika, Bob Gandy of Wichita Falls, TX, and Bud Gandy of San Clemente, CA; a brother, Domby Zinn of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; her nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and five brothers. Interment was at the Marlow Cemetery in Marlow, OK by Dudley Funeral Home.

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GASTGEB, Mary Jane
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA: Mary Jane Gastgeb, 80, died April 6, 2011. She was born September 1, 1930 in Bellevue, PA to Chauncey and Dorothy Marlatt. She relocated to Norman from the Pittsburgh area in 1969. She was a member of the DAR, and was active with therapy dogs. She attended University Lutheran Church, and enjoyed crocheting, raising dogs and reading. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Downey (Alfred) of Norman, and Ruth Ryan (Tim) of Red Oak, TX; a son, David Gastgeb (Kathy) of Newcastle; a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. William C. Marlatt of Siler City, NC; a sister-in-law, Margaret Marlatt of Garner, NC; her grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held at University Lutheran Church. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park with arrangements by Primrose Funeral Service.

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GATTIS, Lena
MULDROW, OKLAHOMA: Lena Marie Gattis, 45, died October 31, 2005. She was born August 28, 1960. She worked at Baldor, and was a member of the Jubilee Church in Van Buren. Survivors include her husband, Paul Gattis; five sons, Nathan, David, and Matthew Gattis, all of Muldrow, and Dustin Davis and Brandon Davis, both of Van Buren, AR; three brothers, Jim Vines, Steve Sibary, and Randy Vines; six sisters, Sherry Sibary, Laurie Burdett, Shirley Bradley, Debbie Bell, Nancy McConnell, and Diana Posey; 2 grandchildren; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Vines; and a brother, Steven Vines. Interment was at Dooley Cemetery by Martin Funeral Home.

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GENTRY, Henry A., Sr.
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA: Henry Alfonso Gentry, Sr., 86, died August 13, 2006. He was born October 7, 1919 in Ardmore to Rev. J.B. and Madie Perkins Gentry. He owned Henry's Shoe Shine Parlor. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korea, and also served with the Oklahoma National Guard. He was a Mason and a longtime Ardmore resident. He enjoyed fishing and walking. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Williamson Gentry; a daughter and son-in-law, Velma and Floyd McGee of Ardmore; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Henry A. Gentry, Jr.; his parents; two sisters, Phelan Gentry Chapel annd Johnnie Pearl Gentry Agers; and a granddaughter. Services were held at Corinth Baptist Church. Interment with military honors was at Hillcrest Memorial Park by Craddock Funeral Home.

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GEORGE, Betty
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Betty Faye George died August 17, 1986. She was born September 15, 1928. She was a member of Springdale Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, A.D. George; three sons, Leon Baylock, Harland Baylock and Danny Baylock; two daughters, Cindy and Julie; her mother, Daisy Cates; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at Springdale Baptist Church. Interment was at Rose Hill Memorial Park.

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GIFFORD, Troy
CHEROKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: Troy Don Gifford, age 5 months, died April 17, 1944. He was born October 27, 1943 to Herschel and Maxine Holderby Gifford. Burial was at Manus Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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GILBERT, James
ADA, OKLAHOMA: James Gilbert, 77, died December 14, 2002 in Ada. He was born November 2, 1925 in California to Mr. and Mrs. Dee Gilbert. He had worked as a handyman, and formerly lived in Davis. He came to Ada in 1998. There are no known surviving family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Gilbert. Interment was at Green Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fox Funeral Home.

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GILL, Gwendolyn
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Gwendolyn Gill, 87, died April 8, 2007. She was born October 9, 1919 to Zimri and Mae Rose Chilton. She retired from Sears after 35 years of service, and was an election board judge. She attended Sheridan Avenue United Methodist Church, and enjoyed sewing, baking, and fishing. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Regina Gill of Owasso; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gary Pierce of Rockford, IL; a brother, Maurice Chilton of Prairie Grove, AR; a daughter-in-law, Candice Jones of Grove, OK; her grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyed E. Gill, Sr.; a son, Loyed E. Gill, Jr.; a daughter, Donna Logsdon; her parents; and two brothers, William Chilton and Winston Chilton. Arrangements were handled by Floral Haven Funeral Home.

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GLASGOW, Uvah
RINGWOOD, OKLAHOMA: Uvah Arretta Thomason Glasgow, 91, died April 25, 2009. She was born July 20, 1917 near Ames, OK to James Munkres and Mertie Mason Munkres. She enjoyed birdwatching, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by a brother, Roy (Rusty) Munkres of Ames; her nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Louis Wilmott of Fairview. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Alva Thomason and Alden Glasgow. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Ringwood. Interment was at the Ames Cemetery under the direction of Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home.

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GLOSUP, Ruth Lee
DEL CITY, OKLAHOMA: Ruth Lee Glosup, 86, died September 28, 2009. She was born February 4, 1923 to William and Dollie Bethel. She was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and the Rebekah Lodge, and enjoyed bingo. She organized parties for nursing homes and veterans' groups, and provided entertainment as a clown. Survivors include two sons, Nathaniel Yazzie (Dana) of Bethany, and Stephen DeSantis of Del City; a daughter, Ann Floyd of El Reno; a stepson, Robert Burnett (Linda) of Altus; a daughter-in-law, Carmen Sweeten of New Mexico; 7 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Derald Sweeten. Interment was at Schoolton Cemetery with arrangements by Ford Funeral Service.

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GOINGSNAKE, Vickie
ADAIR COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: Vickie Goingsnake died March 16, 1953. She was born January 10, 1953 to Clifford and Rosie Goingsnake. Burial was at Green Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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GOODPASTER, Ethel
WAGONER, OKLAHOMA: Ethel Goodpaster, 84, died December 15, 2007. She was born November 6, 1923 to Edna Petty and Edgar Roach. he was a former assembly worker at Prestolite, and attended the Abundant Life Church in Wagoner. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and genealogical research. She is survived by a son, Kent Goodpaster of Wagoner; three sisters, Opal Skinner of Chouteau, Lola Towe of Inola, and Ruby Badley of Chouteau; her nieces and nephews; her grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Goodpaster; a daughter, Velta Hibbard; and adaughter-in-law, June Goodpaster. Services were held at the chapel of Shipman Funeral Home. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery.

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GOVETT, Ellen
SULPHUR, OKLAHOMA: Ellen Joyce Govett, 82, died March 25, 2004. She was born November 21, 1921 in Denison, TX to T.E. and Lockey Lee Taylor Freeman. She was a musician and a piano teacher, and had attended East Central University and Oklahoma City University. She attended Sulphur United Methodist Church, where she served as a church musician for over 50 years. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and the Schubert Music Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce W. Govett; a brother, William Freeman; and her parents. Services were held at Sulphur United Methodist Church. Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery by DeArman Funeral Home.

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GRAHAM, Florence
GARVIN, OKLAHOMA: Florence Ann Graham, 73, died June 6, 2009. She was born January 13, 1936 in Pleasant Hill, OK to Dave and Irene Jennings Wheeler. She was a retired secretary, and formerly worked at the L.P. gas company. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and animals. Survivors include her husband, Junior Graham; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Eddie White of Idabel, and Sandra and Bruce Jackson of Lockesburg, AR; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Phillip Cobb of Oklahoma City, and Alan and Connie Cobb of Lakeside, AZ; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dwaine Diemer of Garvin; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Doug and Georgia Graham of Garvin; a sister, Virgie Faircloth of Wylie TX; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Helen Wheeler of Garvin, Dink Wheeler of Idabel, and Myrl and Joan Wheeler of Hollycreek; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a stepdaughter, Sherry Johnson. Arrangements were handled by Bunch Singleton Funeral Home.

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GRASS, Anna
TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Anna Liza Grass died June 13, 2002. She was born June 3, 1919 to Looney and Lucinda Ketcher Rattlingourd. She was a member of Elm Tree Indian Baptist Church, where she served as a deaconess and a member of the WMU. She was the mother of Bobbie Jean O'Field of Woodall, Carol Sixkiller of Tahlequah, and David Grass, Stanley Grass, and Alfred Grass, all of Jay. Interment was at Grass Cemetery.

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GRAY, Hazel
SALLISAW, OKLAHOMA: Hazel Gray, 64, died November 18, 2002 in Sallisaw. She was born January 26, 1938 to William T. and Inez Durbin Green. There were no known surviving family members. Interment was at Buffington Cemetery with arrangements by Agent Funeral Home.

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GREEN, Emma
BROKEN BOW, OKLAHOMA: Emma Mae Green, 68, died October 18, 2005 in Oak Hill. She was born August 12, 1937 in Mount Shasta, CA. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Ben Tatum; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were handled by Brumley Funeral Home.

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GREGORY, Herman
FREDERICK, OKLAHOMA: Herman O. Gregory, 84, died May 16, 1989 in Frederick. He was born October 17, 1904 in Paradise, TX. He retired from civil service at Tinker Air Force Base, and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Birdwell Gregory; a daughter, Shirley Robinson of Sugarland, TX; a sister, Clara Rodgers of Kilgore, TX; 2 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Frederick Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Gish Funeral Home.

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GRIFFIN, Mike
WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA: Mike Dennis Griffin, 88, died November 30, 2004 at the Quail Ridge Living Center. He was born April 14, 1916 in Oklahoma to Mike Denver Griffin and Eula Wright Griffin. He was a farmer and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended the First Methodist Church of Siloam Springs. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Joann Chesney of Colcord; a sister, Dura Farmer of Siloam Springs; two brothers, Pete Griffin of Neosho, MO and Sam Griffin of Summers; and 2 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Griffin. Interment was at Norwood Cemetery in Washington County, Arkansas under the direction of Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home.

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GRINDLE, Duane
GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA: Duane Herschel Grindle, 80, died July 1, 2008. He was born June 8, 1928 in Coyle to Clyde Herschel and Bessie Mae Shoemaker Grindle. He enjoyed beekeeping, and had a pet Dachshund named Sugar. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Creed (Paul) of Guthrie, and Bonnie Vandeveer of Slaughter, LA; two sons, Danny Grindle and Jerry Grindle (Judy), all of Guthrie; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Grindle; a brother, George Ivan; and a son-in-law, Lonnie Vandeveer. Burial was at Clarkson Cemetery with arrangements by Smith-Gallo Funeral Home.

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GRINSTEAD, Doris
FAIRVIEW, OKLAHOMA: Doris Arlene Morrison Grinstead, 82, died November 22, 2006 at Fairview Regional Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1923 in Altus, OK to Irving and Exie Mae Coe Morrison. She was a caregiver for both children and the elderly, and formerly worked assembling Cessna and Beach Aircraft in Wichita, KS. She was a member of the Fairview Assembly of God Church, where she worked in the nursery. Survivors include her nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Ilean Maddox of Falling Waters, WV; a brother-in-law, Welcome W. Grinstead (Florene) of Canton, OK; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilford Grinstead; her parents; and a sister, Maxine Morris. Services were held at the Assembly of God Church in Fairview. Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery with arrangements by Fairview Funeral Home.

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GRIZZLE, Wanda
HOLDENVILLE, OKLAHOMA: Wanda Grizzle, 74, died June 30, 2009. She was born December 30, 1934 to Earnest and Ruby Britton Merriman. She attended the Church of Christ in Holdenville, and enjoyed gardening and yard work. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William Meredith Grizzle; two children, Kimberly Grizzle Brow (Chris), and Gayle Grizzle Jinks (Steve); 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Meredith Dale Grizzle; and her parents. Interment was at Holdenville Cemetery with arrangements by Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

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GROSSMAN, Max
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA: Max Grossman, 69, died August 4, 2009. He was born September 2, 1939 to Clara Mae Brown and Lewis Martin Grossman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served as an aircraft mechanic. He retired from Panhandle Eastern as a maintenance mechanic with 28 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, yard work, and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Delma Jean Kenney Grossman; a son, Bill Kenney (Julie) of Whitehouse, TX; a daughter, Kenda Davis of Guymon; a sister, Barbara (Jack) Ballenger of Tulia, TX; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Kevin Grossman and Kory Grossman; his parents; and a grandson, James Davis. Interment with military honors was at Elmhurst Cemetery by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors.

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GROTE, Elisabeth
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA: Elisabeth Grote, 72, died December 30, 2007. She was born in Germany July 17, 1935. She was raised in Frankfurt, Germany, and came to America in the 1950s. Survivors include five children, John Patrick Grote, Jerri Lynn Silvernail, Judith Grote, Jeffrey James Grote, and Joseph Edward Grote; two sisters, Maria and Irmgard Manuel; two brothers, Walter and Herman; 14 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kenneth Grote; and a brother, James Leroy Grote. Arrangements were handled by Becker Funeral Home.

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GROTTS, Wanda
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA: Wanda Louise Clouse Grotts, 82, died July 2, 2010. She was born October 11, 1927 in Earlsboro, OK to Norman and Minnie Clouse. She enjoyed music festivals and shopping. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Ann (Thomas) of Norman; two sisters-in-law; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Grotts, Jr.; two sons, Darrell Alan and Jerry Lynn; three sisters, Mae, Faye, and Flora; four brothers, Thomas, Gene, R.C., and Eddie; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by Primrose Funeral Service.

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GRUBBS, Ben
Ben F. Grubbs, 77, died February 5, 1932. He was born October 10, 1854. He was preceded in death by his wife. Interment was at Chambers Cemetery with arrangements by Chaney Funeral Home.

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HAEFNER, LeRoy
EDMOND, OKLAHOMA: LeRoy Haefner, 60, died February 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1948 in Perry, OK to Harry and Vannie Irene Parker Haefner. He was an industrial engineer, and held a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University. He attended Faith Bible Church. Survivors include four sisters, Minnie M. Haefner of Sapulpa, Ruby R. Mills (Mike) of Watauga, TX, Ada M. Castonguay of Bellevue, NE, and Bonnie I. Mitchell (Francis) of Kelso, WA; and two brothers, Harry G. Haefner (Janice) of Perry, and William W. Haefner (Irene) of Joshua, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment was at the Bohemian Cemetery by Brown-Dugger Funeral Home.

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HAGAN, Danny
KEYES, OKLAHOMA: Danny Hagan, 100, died October 18, 2007. He was born Febuary 12, 1907 to of Henry A. and Ura N. Loomis Hagan. He was married twice, first to Bessie M. Whisennand, and later to Marie Jackson. He is survived by a son, Hank Hagan of Keyes; a sister, Ora Burns of Keyes; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Wilowbar Cemetery with arrangements by Miller Mortuary of Liberal, KS.

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HAINTA, Mary
CARNEGIE, OKLAHOMA: Mary Hainta, 71, died November 25, 2010 at Physicians Hospital in Anadarko. She was born October 19, 1939 to Taft and Mattie Daugomah Hainta in Lawton, OK. She retired from the Indian Health Service after 23 years, and also worked as a librarian, beautician, and a sales clerk at Supernaw's in Anadarko. She was a member of the Kiowa Tribe and the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women. She attended St. Richard's Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Anthony Louis Hainta (companion Sandy Jay) of Anadarko, a daughter, Doah Do Hainta of Anadarko; two sisters, Vernola Hainta Pruitt of Carnegie, and Charlotte Lomayesva of Parker, AZ; a brother, James W. Hainta (Jackie) of Mountain View; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Arlene Hainta McLemore and an infant sister; and a brother, Joseph Taft Hainta. Services were held at St. Richard's Catholic Church. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery with arrangements by Ray and Martha's Funeral Home.

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HAKEN, Henry
MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA: Henry Haken, 96, died April 30, 2009. He was born October 10, 1912 near Marshall to Gesienus Haken, Sr. and Kassina Aelkens Haken. He was a cattleman and farmer, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six sisters, Kassina Janzen, Reka Bass, Freda Haken, Elizabeth Stroll, Bessie Ryan, and Anna Wagoner; four brothers, George, Dick, an infant brother, and Gesienus Haken, Jr.; and his parents. Interment was at the North Marshall Lions Cemetery under the direction of Abernathy Aaron Funeral Home.

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HALVE, Otto
ALTUS, OKLAHOMA: Otto Halve, 72, died February 13, 1959 at his residence. He was born in Dresden, Germany on April 14, 1886. He came to the U.S. as a child. He was a retired sign painter, and a member of the Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Survivors include his wife, Emma Norman Halve; and five brothers, Rudolph Halve of Altus, and Max, Ellis, Rhinhold and Ernest Halve, all of Waco, TX. Services were held at the First Methodist Church. Interment was at the Altus Cemetery with arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home.

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HAMM, Jimmie
LEXINGTON, OKLAHOMA: Jimmie Albert Hamm, 69, died February 10, 2003 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1933 in Agra to Leland Albert and Jane Elizabeth Sparks Hamm. He was a carpenter. He was a member of the Carpenters' Union and the General Assembly and Church of the First Born. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean Bowen Hamm; six daughters, Margaret Corter (Tom) of Harrah, Donna Jean Doyle of Enid, Imogene Crumbley (Tim) of Purcell, Linda Beth Bowen of Hillsdale, and Marilyn Hamm and Kathryn Rodgers, both of Lexington; five sons, Jerry Albert Hamm (Annette), James Kenneth Hamm, and Johnny Murl Hamm (Angella), and all of Lexington; and Joe Bowen (Sonya) and Jason Bowen, all of Hillsdale; three sisters, Fannie Holder (Harold) of Lexington, Clara Harper of Purcell, and Lois Penrod of Parkland; three brothers, Marvin Hamm (Edda Faye) of Lexington, Harold Hamm (Sue Ann) of Enid, and Lonnie Hamm (Louise) of Eugene, OR; 24 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Farrow Hamm; his parents; four brothers, Joe Hamm, Samuel Eugene Hamm, Leland Alfred Hamm, and Wesley Wright Hamm; three sisters, Annis Hayles, Frona Idlett, and Carolyn Skinner; and a grandson, Gregory Wayne Crumbley. Arrangements were handled by Wadley's Funeral Service.

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HAMMER, Eugene Debs
BROKEN BOW, OKLAHOMA: Eugene Debs Hammer, 91, died September 8, 2009. He was born June 14, 1918 to John B. Hammer and Elizabeth Jane Riley Hammer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and served in the South Pacific. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow for over 50 years. He enjoyed gardening and music. Survivors include three children and their spouses, Joan Elaine Hammer Formby (Don) of Bedford, TX, Larry Hammer (Terry) of Georgetown, KY, and Mark Hammer (Donna) of Hochatown; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Moore Hammer; two sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow. Interment was at Crown Hill Cemetery by Brumley Funeral Home.

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HAMPTON, Wilda
FAIRLAND, OKLAHOMA: Wilda Pearl Hampton, 93, died May 15, 2009. She was born March 26, 1916 to Charlie and Nellie Bowman Norris. She attended the First Baptist Church of Fairland, and enjoyed quilting, sewing, flower gardening, and puzzle books. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Bobby Wagner of Houston, TX; 6 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Stratton; three sisters; three brothers; her parents; and a grandson. Bill Stratton. Services were held at Fairland First Baptist Church. Interment was at Fairland Cemetery by Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home.

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HAMRICK, Charlie
VERDEN, OKLAHOMA: Charlie M. Hamrick, 90, died June 7, 1970 at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was born January 13, 1890 in Trion, GA. He was a retired farmer and a World War I veteran. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was survived by three brothers, Russell, Roy and Wilford; and a sister, Sarah Adeline Harper. Services were held at the Verden Church of Christ. Burial was at the Verden Cemetery with arrangements by Hansen Funeral Home.

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HANAN, Leeta
BIG CABIN, OKLAHOMA: Leeta Brooks Hanan, 100, died August 1, 2007. She was born November 7, 1906 in Big Cabin, Indian Territory, to Henry Trout and Stella Lauchner Trout. She attended Big Cabin First Christian Church for over 80 years, and was a member of the Big Cabin Country Club. She enjoyed cooking. She was married to Gerald Hanan, and later to Joe Cochrane. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Kilpatrick of Big Cabin; a brother, Reuel Cochrane of Big Cabin; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Hanan; two children, Conrad Hanan and Jerre Price; her parents; two sisters, Jane Sharp and Lucille Sims; a brother, Argil "Sonny" Trout; and a great-grandson, Chell Kilpatrick. Arrangements were handled by Luginbuel Funeral Home.

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HANKEY, Minnie
AMORITA, OKLAHOMA: Minnie Ann Hankey, 72, died January 9, 1950 at her residence. She was born February 28, 1878. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was survived by her husband, C.B. Hankey; five sons, Chester H., Edward B., Clyde W., Floyd W., and Noble P. Hankey; a brother, Frank Winans; a sister, Grace Hoover; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Eugene Hankey. Services were held at the Amorita Baptist Church. Burial was at the Byron-Amorita Cemetery.

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HANNAFORD, Jimmie Lee
KANSAS, OKLAHOMA: Jimmie Lee Hannaford, 54, died September 11, 1997. He was born January 9, 1943 to Tom and Edith Weber Hannaford. He was a truck driver, and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two daughters, Merri Jo Barns and Teresa Jean Keen; three sons, Jonathon Hannaford, Brian Hannaford, and Jimmie Ray Hannaford; and a brother, Eugene Hannaford. He was preceded in death by a son, Leeland Wayne Hannaford. Burial was at Kansas Cemetery under the direction of Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home.

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HANUN, Peggy
Peggy Jerhea Hanun, 70, died January 13, 2010. She was born December 11, 1939 to Marcus Marion and Clara Jane McKinster Edgell. She was a health care provider, and was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge, where she held the offices of Noble Grand and Vice Grand. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by two daughters, B.J. Irwin and significant other Carrie Whitley of Henderson, NV, and Charlynn "Bo" Jones and Lonnie Joe Jones of Seminole, a brother, Harold Edgell and wife Elva of Seminole; four sisters, DeWanda Edgell of Seminole, Iola Brown of Oklahoma City, Marketta Barnum and husband Jim of Chinook, AZ, and Carolyn Hopper of St. George, UT; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Arnold Hanun; two brothers, Carl and Daryl Edgell; and three sisters, JoAnn Cooper, Mae Longan and Jessie Leachman. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Internment was at Little Cemetery by Swearingen Funeral Home.

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HARCROW, Rosa
GLOVER, OKLAHOMA: Rosa Lee Harcrow passed away November 18, 2005. She was born December 15, 1930. She attended Glover Assembly of God, and enjoyed quilting and flowers. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Harcrow; a daughter, Lynn Davis of Glover; three sisters, Vivian McKeever of Idabel, and Bonnie Colson and Mildred Westbrook, both of Glover; a brother, John Elton Gibson of Broken Bow; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; 10 nephews; and 16 nieces. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marie McKeever; three brothers, Leeburn, William, and Abb Gibson; and her parents. Interment was at Glover Cemetery under the direction of Brumley Funeral Home.

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HARDAGE, Rufus J., Jr.
WRIGHT CITY, OKLAHOMA: Rufus Jerome Hardage, Jr. died October 27, 2008. He was born December 6, 1988. He was a 2008 graduate of Wright City High School, and attended the First Assembly of God Church of Wright City. He worked at McDonald's, and enjoyed fishing and basketball. Survivors include his parents, Rufus Hardage, Sr. and Katherine Osborne Hardage; two sisters, LaToria M. Hardage of Wright City, and Monica Griffin (Derrick) of Clarksville; a brother, Chris Cherry (Chasity) of Carrollton, TX; his grandparents, Ruthie Mae Hardage of Wright City, Chester Lee Hardage III of Valliant, and George Osborne of Broken Bow; a nephew; 5 nieces; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Goldie Mae Osborne; and an uncle, Michael Ray Hardage. Services were held at the Wright City High School Auditorium. Interment was at Slater Cemetery under the direction of Brumley Funeral Home.

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HARDING, Monte
HASKELL, OKLAHOMA: Monte Blue Harding, 72, died September 15, 2009. He was born March 18, 1937 in Delphos, KS. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Lorna Joy; a daughter, Pam Hopperstad; and two sons, Matthew Hopperstad and Zachary Harding. Interment with military honors was at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Gary Kelley's Add'Vantage Funeral and Cremation Service of Tulsa.

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HARPER, Eugene
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Eugene Harper died April 11, 2012. He was born December 19, 1920 in Oklahoma to Sank and Annie Colbert Harper. Survivors include four children, Donald R. Harper of Norman, Wanda McCarthy of Midwest City, and Roy Lee Harper and Linda K. Barnett, both of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Irene Carter of Oklahoma City, and Doris Hobbs and Hazel Haymon, both of California; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Harper; and a daughter, Annie Jean Futrel. Interment was at Hillcrest Memory Garden in Spencer with arrangements by Rolfe Funeral Home.

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HARRIS, Ronald E.
STROUD, OKLAHOMA: Ronald Edgar Harris, 67, died July 11, 2002 in Stroud. He was born January 7, 1935. He is survived by his wife, Almeta Harris; a daughter, Sandra Tate of Apache; two sons, Michael W. Harris of Stroud, and Ronald G. Harris of Fort Cobb; a sister, Georgia Noble of Stroud; 13 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at the Sac and Fox Community Center. Interment was at the Sac and Fox Cemetery with arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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HARRYMAN, Hazel
COLCORD, OKLAHOMA: Hazel Marie Harryman, 89, died January 6, 2009. She was born July 26, 1919 to Andrew Jackson Thompson and Mellie Mae Vincen Thompson. She was a member of Bethel Holiness Church. She is survived by three daughters, Beverly Jean Wilkes (Bobby Gene) of Tulsa, Sharon Silcox (Dwindell) of Colcord, and Alta Lavell Harryman of Colcord; a brother, Harold Thompson of Hughson, CA; two sisters, Lula Martin of Hughson, CA, and Dorlene Drake of Goodman, MO; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James I. Harryman; a son, James Elwood Jackson Harryman; three brothers, Roy Thompson, Clarence Thompson, and Vernon Thompson; and three sisters, Alma Walker, Helen Ford Wilson, and Alberta Ford. Burial was at Mount Hermon Cemetery under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home.

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HARSH, Ralph
ENID, OKLAHOMA: Ralph A. Harsh, 83, died June 9, 1987. He was born February 23, 1904. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Ianza Harsh; a daughter, Verta Miles of Shallowater, TX; a son, Nolen Harsh of Enid; a sister, Norma Martin of Coolidge, KS; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Henninger-Allen Funeral Home.

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HARWELL, Velma
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA: Velma Ann Harwell, 90, died March 24, 2005 in Shawnee. She was born December 26, 1914 in Keokuk Falls, OK to Walter Lee and Georgia Ann Watkins Klutts. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sharon Harwell of Meeker, and Denny and Maxenne Harwell of Shawnee; 3 grandsons; 11 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Harwell; her parents; and a grandson, Lloyd Harwell. Arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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HATCHER, Joseph
BLACKWELL, OKLAHOMA: Joseph Newton Hatcher, 67, died November 22, 2008. He was born February 8, 1941 in Bel Air, OH to Henry Joseph and Rachael Arizona Byard Hatcher. He retired from Acme Foundry, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the DAV, and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Jean Clawson Hatcher; a son, Gerald Hatcher of Stillwater; a brother, Vernon Hatcher of Smithfield, WV; four sisters, Elva Flick and Patty Quinn, both of West Virginia, and Mary Metz and Emma Green, both of Ohio; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Oscar Dale, Ernie Ray, Francis Lee, and Henry Herbert Hatcher; and his parents. Interment with military honors was at the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home.

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HAWK, Leta Mae
TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Leta Mae Duck Hawk, 58, died February 9, 2006. She was born March 24, 1947 to Cornelius and Lizzie Bearpaw Duck. She enjoyed quilting, puzzles, and yard sales, and attended Cherry Tree Baptist Church in Stilwell. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Tracy McLemore of Stilwell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Renee Hawk of Stilwell, and Kenneth and Karen Hawk of Oklahoma City; six sisters and their spouses, Louella and Bob Gonzales, Jennie Duck, Osie and Gabriel Castro, Dora Duck, Martha Carol Salinas, and Susie and Fred Riddle; two brothers and their spouses, Tex and Annabell Duck, and George and Debbie Duck; her grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Hawk; a brother, Sid Duck; and her parents. Services were held at Cherry Tree Baptist Church. Interment was at Feathers Cemetery by Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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HAWN, Maggie
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA: Maggie Hawn, 67, died April 15, 1952. She was born in January of 1885 to Mr. and Mrs. James L. Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bo Hawn. Burial was at Greenhill Cemetery.

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HAYSLIP, Henry
MOUNTAIN PARK, OKLAHOMA: Henry Clay Hayslip, 77, died April 6, 1985 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1907 in Commerce, TX to Walter and Lucy Sims Haslip. He worked in civil service at Tinker Air Force Base, and was also a granite worker. He is survived by his wife, Viola Hayslip; a son, Eugene Hayslip; four daughters, Almeta Bonness, Brenda LaBeth, Doris Locklin and Betty White; three brothers, Earl, Willie and Dick; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Mountain Park. Burial was at Mountain Park Cemetery with arrangements by Preston Leckie Funeral Home.

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HEADLEY, William L.
BLUEJACKET, OKLAHOMA: William Lonzo Headley died June 17, 1938. He was born in 1883 to Daniel and Elmedo Barnhouse Headley. He was married to Pearl Headley. Interment was at Bluejacket Cemetery.

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HEINZIG, Dorothy
PRAGUE, OKLAHOMA: Dorothy Mae Heinzig, 88, died August 19, 2003. She was born August 12, 1915 to Hubert Leroy and Myrtle Mary Duggan Smith. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, and attended the First United Methodist Church of Prague. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Thomas Lundregan of Chandler, AZ, and Carolyn and Jay Rumberger of Siloam Springs, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Velma Smith of Ardmore; a sister, Jewel Bell Schima of Shawnee; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandson. She was preceded her in death by her parents; her husband, George Theodore Heinzig; and two sisters. Interment was at the Prague Cemetery with arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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HENDREN, William H.
COLCORD, OKLAHOMA: William Hix Hendren died February 26, 2008. He was born December 13, 1929. He was a welder. Arrangements were entrusted to Wasson Funeral Home.

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HERNDON, Christine
CALERA, OKLAHOMA: Christine Herndon, 74, died January 11, 1985. She was born December 28, 1910 in Fort Worth. She was a former resident of Odessa, TX. Survivors include her husband, Winfred; four daughters, Ann Holder, Lanell Bearden, Dorine Fine, and Laura Munsey; two sons, Charles and Ronald; 23 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Colbert First Baptist Church. Interment was at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert under the direction of Coffey Funeral Home.

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HERRMANN, Winona
CHANDLER, OKLAHOMA: Winona L. Herrmann, 83, died March 13, 2009. She was born August 2, 1925 to James and Willie Caroline Woods Isaacs. She worked as a nurse's aide and a cook. She is survived by five daughters, Cecilia Herrmann of Stillwater, Janet Gwartney of Hammond, Janonne Short of Oklahoma City, Pamela G. Herrmann of Stillwater, and Janelle Wilkinson of Colepepper, TX; a son, Rolfe E. Herrmann of Chandler; two brothers, Donald Isaacs of Moore, and Henry Lee Isaacs of Tecumseh; three sisters, Ollie McCabe of Bethel, Viola Doriske of Schaghticoke, NY, and Elizabeth McCown of West Brooke, TX; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Redford E. Herrmann; her parents; and a sister. Services were held at the Church of the First Born. Interment was at Parkland Cemetery with arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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HICKS, Laura
ENID, OKLAHOMA: Laura Alice Hicks, 81, died February 18, 2008. She was born January 24, 1927 to Ralph and Sophia Ensley Kelly. She was a graduate of Enid Business College. She worked for the Garfield County Assessor's Office and the Tulsa County Assessor's Office. She is survived by her husband, William Hicks; a son, Bruce "Chip" Hicks; 3 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two brothers; and a sister. Services were held at Central Christian Church. Arrangements were handled by Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

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HIMES, Irene
TALIHINA, OKLAHOMA: Irene H Himes, 87, died August 19, 2008. She was born November 5, 1920 to the late Atchison and Angeline McIntosh Hickman. She was a retired LPN at Choctaw Nation Health Care Center, and attended Greenhill Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Melvin and Linda Himes of Poteau; two sisters, Nancy Ondersma of Phoenix, AZ, and Georgia Frazier of Talihina; a brother, Jerry Hickman of Fort Smith, AR; a stepsister, Pauline Fish; 3 grandchildren; two nieces; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special friend; Beverly Picott of Talihina. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Babe Himes; a sister, Margaret Hickman; a niece, Donna Frazier Godsby; and a nephew, Ellem Benjamin Frazier, Jr. Services were held at Greenhill Baptist Church. Interment was at Old Talihina Cemetery by Talihina Funeral Home.

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HISS, Jewell
BETHANY, OKLAHOMA: Jewell D. Hiss, 73, died June 15, 2001. She was born September 9, 1927 in Stratford to Tee and Lena McClendon. She was a retired insurance adjuster with Hartford Insurance. She was past president of the Oklahoma City Claims Association and the Oklahoma State Claims Association. She is survived by a daughter, Bobbye Genschel; and a sister, Edith Bostelman. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Kyle; a sister, Aline Cavner; and three brothers, Bob, Dud, and Troy. Interment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Ardmore by Bill Merritt Funeral Services.

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HITE, Athena
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Athena M. Hite, 80, died February 21, 1999. She was born October 13, 1918 to Nick and Edna Locke Billionis in Pittsburg, KS. She was a member of Moose Lodge #862. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Rena and Lynn Guffey, Clifford and Velma Hite, Carolyn Venable, Harold and Elaine Hite and Donna and Joe Martin, all of the Tulsa area; four siblings, Joyce Gorney of Broken Arrow, and Robert Billionis, Mary Spencer, and Irene Myers, all of Pittsburg; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford E. Hite; and a sister, Cleo Smith. Arrangements were handled by Floral Haven Funeral Home.

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HODGE, Loyd
CADDO, OKLAHOMA: Loyd Clinton Hodge, 75, died April 3, 1992 at Bryan County Manor Nursing Home. He was born November 20, 1916 in Alabama. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Cordelia Lamb Hodge; a sister, Della Pearson; four brothers, Floyd (Buck) Hodge, Jimmy Hodge, Johnny (Dick) Hodge, and Loys Hodge; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Caddo Cemetery under the direction of Coffey Funeral Home.

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HOLLANDER, Robert G.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Robert George Hollander, 74, died September 25, 2009. He was born December 29, 1934 to George and Ruth Hollander. He retired from the Oklahoma City Fire Department and the State Firefighters' Pension System. Survivors include his wife, Mary Hollander; two daughters, Katie Hollander, and Susan Atherton (Brian); a sister, Janet Fuller (Wayne); a brother, Byron Hollander (Dorothy); 3 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother, Roland. Interment was at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery by Smith and Kernke Funeral Home.

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HORNER, Angela
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Angela R. Horner, 40, died December 4, 2009. She was born November 1, 1969 to Johnny Horner and Tresa Thompson Horner. She is survived by a son, Casey Welcher; a daughter, Carre Welcher; her mother, Tresa Horner of Tulsa; her father, Johnny Horner (Vanessa) of Henryetta; a brother, John Horner (Tamra) of Okmulgee; a stepbrother, Kyle Donathan of Tuscon, AZ; her cousins; her aunts and uncles; and her friends. Interment was at Westlawn Cemetery with arrangements by Shurden Funeral Home.

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HOSCH, Lyndene
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA: Lyndene Hosch, 70, died January 12, 2006. She was born January 22, 1935 to Bill and Eunavay Farris Hopson. She was a human resources director at the Ertle Co., and later for the Oklahoma State School for the Deaf. She enjoyed reading and writing. She is survived by her husband, James H. Hosch; a son and daughter-in-law, James J. and Kelly Hosch of Dallas, TX; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother. Interment was at Rosehill Cemetery under the direction of Craddock Funeral Home.

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HOWE, James
GROVE, OKLAHOMA: James Whedon Howe, 64, died November 14, 2005 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1941 in Escondido, CA to William B. Howe, Jr. and Marion Cumming Smith Howe. He was a retired pastor and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Gaddis Howe; a stepson, Michael Helm of Cleburn, TX; two stepdaughters, Sharon Leach of Bartlesville, and Carol Welch of Plano, TX; two brothers, Louis Howe and William B. Howe III; and 7 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements were handled by Turner Funeral Chapel.

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HOWELL, Ivy
MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA: Ivy E. Howell, 85, died January 19, 2004. She was born December 26, 1918 to Emile Anthony and Ivy Emily Garretson Polumbus. She was a beautician, and also managed National Uniform Co. in Falls Church, VA. She was a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by two sons, Walter R. Howell III and wife Sandy of Shawnee, and John A. Howell and wife Maria of Edwardsville, KS; a daughter, Ivy J. Bradford and husband Heath of Midwest City; two brothers, Eugene Polumbus and wife JoAn of Tulsa, and Tip Polumbus of Denver; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Howell, Jr.; a son, Joseph; a sister, Jessie; and two brothers, William and LeRoy.Interment was at Arlington Memory Gardens by Paylor Funeral Home.

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HOWELL, Zena
FREDERICK, OKLAHOMA: Zena Howell, 83, died July 4, 1975. She was born July 12, 1891. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Lee Roy and J.E. Howell; a sister, Mrs. Nola Crawford; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church. Interment was at Stratford Cemetery with arrangements by Dalton-McLellan Funeral Home.

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HOWETH, Cecil
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Cecil A. Howeth, 72, died May 24, 2006. He was born February 13, 1934 in Sulphur, OK to Earnest and Ova Howeth. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Scherlene Howeth; three daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Duane Sperry, Pam and Fred Smothermon, and Kendall and Scott Grein; two sisters, Ernestine Tully and Velma Brown; a brother, Argle Howeth; 3 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Virginia Lee Howeth. Services were held at Tulsa Baptist Temple. Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur, OK by Freeman Harris Funeral Home.

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HUDNALL, Walter E.
NOWATA, OKLAHOMA: Walter Edmond Hudnall, 86, died September 25, 2006. He was born November 19, 1919 to Walter and Hermina Hudnall. He retired from McDonald Douglas, and was a punch press engineer. He enjoyed cattle, horses, the outdoors, and camping. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Sutliff Hudnall; a daughter, Regina Runge; his sons, Ray, Dale, Phil, and Mark Hudnall; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded by a brother, Vernon Hudnall; three sisters, Madonna Hudnall, Marcella Rogers, and Mary Ann Lowery; and his parents. Arrangements were handled by Luginbuel Funeral Home.

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HULSEY, Vernard
SPAVINAW, OKLAHOMA: Vernard Wayne Hulsey died June 29, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1928 in Jenks, OK to Leroy and Effie Zinn Hulsey. He was a farmer and rancher, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed horse riding and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Delberta Holloway Hulsey; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Paul Parker, and Pauleta and Don Jones; five sisters, Oleta McDaniels, Hazel Feeback, Ethel Faye McGlothlin, Lola Mae Traver, and Leona Gilbert; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Orville Hulsey. Interment was at Mose Ridge Cemetery with arrangements by Grand Lake Funeral Home.

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HUNT, Maybeale
TUSHKA, OKLAHOMA: Maybeale "Pinkie" Pirtle Hunt, 95, died May 30, 2002. She was born December 25, 1906 to Dr. Martin and Ida Mae Keezee Pirtle. She attended Southeastern State Teachers College. She was a schoolteacher in the Sacramento, CA area, and taught for 25 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Atoka. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Pauline Hawkins of Dallas, TX; a niece; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Hunt; a sister, Jane Pirtle; two brothers, Homer and Otto Pirtle; and her parents. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Atoka. Interment was at Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo under the direction of Brown's Funeral Service.

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HURST, Agnes
MEEKER, OKLAHOMA: Agnes Hurst, 87, died September 20, 2005 in Shawnee. She was born January 1, 1918 in Choctaw to Hiram A. and Lillie Claypool Fowler. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chandler. She is survived by her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hershel Hurst; her parents; four sisters; and two brothers. Interment was at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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IKER, Clemmie
ALLEN, OKLAHOMA: Clemmie Lucile Iker, 95, died May 21, 2009. She was born April 10, 1914 in Bromide, OK to Rev. W.H. Holley and Lizzie Dorthula Baldwin Holley. She attended Allen First Baptist Church. She is survived by four sons, Phillip Iker of Calvin, James Iker of Ada, and Ira L. Iker, Jr. and Leonard Iker, both of Allen; four daughters, Barbara Schulze of Florida, and Frances Nelson, Jeanie Davis, and Joan Roach, all of Ada; a sister, Willie Inez Herring of Ada; 12 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira L. Iker; a daughter, Judith Woodall; a sister, Leona; and two brothers, Jack and Arthur. Services were held at the Allen First Baptist Church. Interment was at the Allen Cemetery under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home.

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IRICK, George
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: George B. Irick, 87, died October 27, 2009. He was born September 20, 1922 to John Travis and Arvilla A. Bowman Irick. He was a plumber, and owned his own company. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He is survived by a son, George Bruce Irick and wife Diane; two daughters, Sonja Weeks and husband Clarence, and Rebecca Henning and husband Curtis; four brothers, John Lee Irick, Bill Irick, Jack Irick and Jim Irick; a sister, Joyce Williams; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris Irick; and a sister, Darlene Lowrey. Arrangements were entrusted to Vondel L. Smith and Sons Mortuary.

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IRVIN, Dorothy
POTEAU, OKLAHOMA: Dorothy T. Irvin, 69, died November 1, 2008. She was born April 30, 1939 in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Castalo and Bernice Vasquez. She retired from Unarco, Inc. in Wagoner, and was a Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Irvin; three sons, Michael Irvin of Broken Arrow, Danny Wilkerson of Van Buren, AR, and Robert Wilkerson of Mulberry, AR; a stepdaughter, Bobbie Lynette Bird of Stillwell; a brother, Gregory Vasquez of Colorado Springs, CO; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home.

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JANTZ, Gertrude
GOLTRY, OKLAHOMA: Gertrude Mae Jantz, 88, died January 25, 2008 at Great Plains Care Center in Helena. She was born May 28, 1919 in Greensburg, KS to David and Lena Schmidt Dirks. She was a member of the Helena Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Leon Jantz; three children, Jane Ging of Helena, Carol Jantz Swopes of Newkirk, and Gordon Jantz of O'Fallon, IL; a brother, Ernest Dirks of Stillwater; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son. Services were held at the Helena Church of Christ. Interment was at Karoma Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home.

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JAY, Mary
FORT COBB, OKLAHOMA: Mary Virginia Jay, 85, died January 6, 2009 in Chickasha. She was born November 3, 1923 southwest of Fort Cobb to Claude and May Pewo Nesahkluah. She was a member of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, and a charter member of the Apache Service Club. She was also a member of the Apache Blackfeet Society and the Native American Church, and was the oldest female elder of the Apache Tribe. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Austin and Kelley Klinekole of Boone; a sister, Mary Hawkins of Fort Cobb; a sister-in-law, Leatrice Jay of Fort Cobb; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Houston Klinekole, Sr. and Thomas Jones; a son, Houston Klinekole, Jr.; two daughters, Linda Houstine Klinekole Scales and Mary Ruth Galindo; her parents; a sister, Rosalee Jay, and a brother, Elmer Finley Jay, Sr. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anadarko. Interment was at Cache Creek Cemetery with arrangements by Comanche Nation Funeral Home.

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JEWELL, Samuel
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA: Samuel Benjamin Jewell, 61, died November 22, 2007. He was born February 14, 1946 in Buffalo, NY to Howard and Helen Dobozin Jewell. He was a customer service representative for The Assurant Group. He served as a U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant during the Vietnam War, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. He is survived by his wife, Christine Clude Jewell; a daughter, Sheri Jewell-Roy of Edmond; a sister, Rose Pickett of Chattanooga, TN; and twin granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements were handled by Becker Funeral Home.

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JOHNSON, Love
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Love V. Perry Cooper Johnson, 95, died November 8, 2000 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1905 in Dardanelle, AR to Daniel and Elizabeth Wood Perry. She was a former resident of Pine Bluff, AR, where she was a member of Word Church Fellowship. She is survived by a son, Rev. Ronald A. Cooper of Tulsa. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Pine Bluff, AR with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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JONES, Alvin
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Alvin Walter Jones, 88, died April 18, 2011. He was born December 16, 1922 in Chandler, OK to James and Mable Jones. Survivors include his sons, Ronald Jones (Karen), Ray Jones, and Terry Jones (Sherril); a daughter, Glenis West; 9 grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Jones; a daughter, Phyllis Clark; his parents; and sisters Norma, Mary Lou, and Lois. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park with arrangements by Primrose Funeral Service.

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JONES, Helen
BETHANY, OKLAHOMA: Helen Jones, 73, died October 1, 1980 at her residence. She was a member of the Unity Church. She was a former resident of St. Joseph, MO, and had worked at La Mode dress shop. She came to Bethany in 1948. Survivors include her husband, Jess R. Jones; and a sister, Mrs. R.D. Jones of St. Joseph, MO. Interment was at the Bethany Cemetery with arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home. Note: One record gives her husband's name as Jeff.

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JONES, Melody
WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA: Melody Rose Jones, 44, died April 21, 2007. She was born September 5, 1962 to Richard and Charlotte Ann Stiles Johnson. She was a certified nursing assistant at the Seiling Nursing Center and a cook in the dietary department, and also worked for Avis Rentals. She attended Oral Roberts University. She was married to Paul Jones. She is survived by a daughter, Jenny Jones of Seiling; two sons, Joe Jones and James Jones, both of Chester; her mother, Charlotte Anson of Canton; a sister, Patty Widney of Oakwood; and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Joe Dean Anson; and her maternal grandparents. Services were held at Elm Grove Community Church. Burial was at Little Robe Cemetery under the direction of Redinger Funeral Home.

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JONES, Rosa
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Rosa C. Jones, 98, died June 11, 2000. She was born June 29, 1901 in Turnerville, TX to J.H. and Francis Cornelia Hollingsworth Cooksey. She attended First Bible Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Survivors include a son, Leonard Jones of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Betty Jo Jackson and Tommie Nell Brown, both of Oklahoma City, Margaret Eckstrom of Clearlake, CA, and Annie Mae Moll of Bay City, MI; 13 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth D. Jones; a daughter, Francis Noralene Culvahouse; and 6 grandchildren. Burial was at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Brown's Funeral Service.

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JOURNAGAN, Clarence
MIAMI, OKLAHOMA: Clarence Dale Journagan, 61, died January 23, 2011 in Miami, OK. He was born October 15, 1949 in Miami, OK to Robert and Margaret Journagan. He worked for the Miami Police Department for many years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include a daughter, Christi Journagan Reed of Miami; a son, Ronald Journagan of Miami; his mother; two sisters, Kay Mrkonich and Johnnie Davis, both of Miami; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Arrangements were entrusted to Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home.

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JUMPER, Fannie
JAY, OKLAHOMA: Fannie Jumper, 14, died December 26, 1928. She was born in 1914 to Plez and Fannie Thompson Jumper. Interment was at Jay Cemetery with arrangements by Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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KARAS, Lewis
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA: Lewis Robin Karas, 72, died December 29, 2008. He was born December 9, 1936 in Cairo, Egypt to Robin and Anisa Karas. He was a graduate of College de la Salle in Cairo, and was a retired accountant. He had been a Lawton resident since 2000. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Manal Robin-Hanna and Dr. Sameh Hanna; a son and daughter-in-law, Sherif and Maryam Robin of Canada; a sister, Wedad Wassef of Canada; two brothers, Antoine Karas of Egypt, and Joseph Karas of Canada; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frolanz Dawood; and a sister, Mary Karas. Services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.

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KEENEY, Margie
PAULS VALLEY, OKLAHOMA: Margie Keeney, 85, passed away January 28, 2009. She was born December 12, 1923 to William Robert and Ora Uretta Legg Mincey. She was the retired manager of Children's World in Duncan and Tri-County Nutrition in Waurika. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane Huber of Fletcher, and Becky and Stacy Lawrence of Pauls Valley; a son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Deanna Keeney of Gun Barrel City, TX; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Keeney; four brothers, Woodrow Mincey, Vestal "Son" Mincey, Shirley Mincey, and Paul Mincey; and three sisters, Glenn Clifton, Estal Clark, and Robbie Eversole. Burial was at Temple Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home.

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KELLEY, Edward Lee
ENID, OKLAHOMA: Edward Lee Kelley, 77, died November 25, 2007. He was born March 25, 1930 to Lee Douglas and Zola Marie Wheeler Kelley. He was a retired firefighter for the Enid Fire Department, and owned Ed Kelley Electric Co. He was a member of the Enid Civitan Club, the Elks, and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Hughes Kelley; a son, Ed Kelley of Wagoner; a daughter, Marilyn Sullivan of Hillsdale; a brother, Donald Lloyd Kelley of Enid; two sisters, Ann Simpson of Tulsa and Sue Ingold of Broken Arrow; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son; and a granddaughter. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

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KELLY, Lieselotte
McALESTER, OKLAHOMA: Lieselotte Kelly, 81, died August 3, 2008. She was born in Germany on December 29, 1926 to Gottfried and Gabriella Ehrenberger Borrenkott. She came to America in the early 1950s. Survivors include a brother, Siegfried Borrenkott (Waltraud) of McAlester; a granddaughter, Lisa Burkhart of Killeen, TX; a great-granddaughter; a niece; three nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Kelly; a son, Fred Kelly; two brothers, Fred Engels and Adolf Borrenkott; and her parents. Interment was at Mission Memorial Park Cemetery in Seaside, CA with arrangements by Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home.

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KELSEY, Rondal H.
PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA: Rondal Harold Kelsey died April 8, 2011 at the Barnsdall Nursing Home. He was born March 22, 1932 in Pawhuska. He enjoyed traveling. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Kelsey Johnston; two grandchildren, Pierce Johnston and Brooke Johnston; his cousins; and his friends. Interment was at the Pawhuska Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

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KEPLER, Rev. Charles L.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Rev. Charles L. Kepler, 77, died May 14, 2009. He was a retired minister in both the Methodist and Unity denominations. He was born March 29, 1932 to Lucile and Leo Kepler. He attended Parsons College, Garrett Theological Seminary, and Unity Institute. Survivors include his partner, R. Carl Hicks; three children and their spouses, Kent and Linda of Oklahoma City, Kregg and Beth of Moore, and Karyn and Brian Burrell of Vero Beach, FL; the mother of his children, Dorothy G. Kepler; two sisters, Evelyn Fordyce of Mound, MN, and Aileen Emry of Fairfield, IA; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Lucille Ireland and Carol Richards. Services were held at the United Life Spiritual Center. Arrangements were handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service.

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KESSLER, Patricia Lee
GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA: Patricia Lee Kessler, 68, died February 28, 2008. She was born March 1, 1939 to Esker Leon and Alice Lee Dawson Harbin. Interment was at Lawnview Cemetery with arrangements by Smith-Gallo Funeral Home.

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KILPATRICK, Opal
HOLDENVILLE, OKLAHOMA: Opal Kilpatrick, 93, died December 20, 2008 at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville. She was born May 1, 1915 in Bixby, OK to Edward W. Smith and Ada Jenkins. She was a member of the Sasakwa Church of Christ, and enjoyed painting, art, reading and cooking. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Raymond G. Kilpatrick; two daughters, Wantha Grantham (Jay) of Sasakwa, and Phyllis Barnes of Tyler, TX; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters; seven brothers; a son-in-law, Bobby Barnes; and a grandson, Terry Barnes. Interment was at Lone Dove Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

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KING, Bruce
LOCUST GROVE, OKLAHOMA: Bruce F. King, 75, died September 4, 1996 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1921 in Flint, MI to Dewey and Frances King. He was raised in Toledo, OH. He retired from Food Machines and Chemical Corp., and moved to Locust Grove in 1992. Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Renee) King of Maumee, OH and Jack (Loreen) King of San Jose, CA; a brother, Dewey R. King of Locust Grove; 5 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two wives, Jean L. Holcomb King and Non Earl Scott King. Interment was at Metzgar Cemetery in Helena, OH. Arrangements were handled by Key Funeral Home and Nopper-Veh Funeral Home. Note: One record lists his date of birth as March 23, 1921.

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KING, Cauline
AFTON, OKLAHOMA: Cauline Oakley King, 88, died March 15, 2012 at Family Care Center in Fairland. She was born August 15, 1923 in Afton to John and Mabel Pyte Oakley. She worked in retail sales at the Buffalo Ranch, and was a longtime caretaker of the Sixkiller Cemetery. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Afton. Survivors include two sons, Sammy King and Eugene King (Mary), all Afton; two sisters, Fern Overacre of Fairland, and Rowena Countryman of Denver, CO; 5 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette King; her parents; four sisters, Cleo Oakley, Emalese Rider, Dayna Linn, and Pauline Harrison; and six brothers, Nolan Oakley, Bobby Oakley, Lyle Oakley, Charles Oakley, Leo Oakley, and Vernon Oakley. Interment was at Sixkiller Cemetery with arrangements by Adcock Funeral Home.

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KING, Charles W.
STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA: Charles William King, 79, died February 12, 2008. He was born January 22, 1929 to Walter and Mary Mignon Calvin Monroe. He was a member of IBEW Local #444 in Ponca City for 35 years. He attended Lost Creek Methodist Church, and enjoyed gold prospecting, fishing, farming, and working cattle. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Twilla Jean Hancock King; four daughters, Christina Miller (Tim) of Bossier, LA, Ramona White (George) of Cape Coral, FL, and Sue Knox (Robert) and Charla Kavanaugh (John), all of Oklahoma City; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Carol Brown; and his parents. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Palmer-Marler-Carberry Funeral Home.

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KING, Maudie
CLINTON, OKLAHOMA: Maudie Ruth King, 87, died April 8, 2006 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born October 4, 1918 southeast of Clinton, OK to Claude and Edna Giles Snider. She and her husband were farmers. She is survived by two sons, William King of Clinton, and Jim King of Kirkland, WA; a brother, Kenneth Snider (Lena) of Clinton; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin R. King; her parents; and a brother, G.P. Snider. Services were held at Chapel Hill Methodist Church. Burial was at Chapel Hill Cemetery by Stanley-Lee Funeral Home.

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KIRACOFE, William
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA: William C. Kiracofe was killed in action during World War II on October 7, 1944. He served with the U.S. Army. He was born May 23, 1921. Burial was at the IOOF Cemetery in Norman, OK.

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KIRKHAM, Lorita
BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA: Lorita Lee Kirkham. 70, died April 29, 2007. She was born May 30, 1936 to Hoyt and Ruby Cox Robertson. Survivors include her husband, Bill; a sister, Marlis and husband Sherman Suttles of Cushing; her nieces and nephews; and her cousins. Interment was at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta with arrangements by Ninde Funeral Directors.

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KIRKPATRICK, Gerald
PERRY, OKLAHOMA: Gerald Kirkpatrick, 66, died February 11, 2004 at Perry Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15, 1937 in Oklahoma City to Archie and Geneive Fowler Kirkpatrick. He was a former salesman, and also worked as a handyman. He served in the Air National Guard, and was a Methodist. Survivors include two sons, Coby Kirkpatrick of Fort Worth, TX, and Kim Kirkpatrick of Colorado Springs, CO; his mother, of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Edwin Kirkpatrick of Richardson, TX, and John Kirkpatrick of Oklahoma City; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Interment was at McGuire Cemetery with arrangements by Brown-Dugger Funeral Home.

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KITCHIN, Beatrice
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA: Beatrice E. "Bea" Kitchin, 94, died March 21, 2004. She was born September 9, 1909 in Reed, OK. She is survived by two sisters, Audrey Kincannon of Griggs and Novella Williams of Guymon; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 4 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd A. Kitchin. Services were held at Sunset Lane Baptist Church. Interment was at Elmhurst Cemetery under the direction of Henson-Novak Funeral Home.

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KLASSEN, Titus
PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Titus Dean Klassen, 73, died April 25, 2007 in Hutchinson, KS. He was born May 14, 1933 in Newton, KS to Herman and Margaret Duerksen Klassen. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 37 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sue Majors Klassen; two sons, Mike and Marla of Ponca City, and Max and Kim of Drummond; a sister, Rose Green of Crockett, TX; three brothers, Tom Klassen of Dodge City, KS, Durward Klassen of San Antonio, TX, and Jim Klassen of Texas; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers. Arrangements were handled by Trout Funeral Home and Crematory.

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KLEFFMAN, Dorothy
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA: Dorothy Lee Kleffman, 84, died January 17, 2011. She was born March 19, 1926 near Guymon to Charles Joseph and Mary Ellen Cochran Sturdivan. She married Fred William Kleffman on February 5, 1945. She is survived by two sons, David Kleffman of Guymon, and Richard Kleffman of Edmond; a daughter, Kay Schickedanz of Dumas, TX; a brother, Walter Sturdivan of Stockton, CA; 2 grandsons; and a great-grandson. Services were held at the Guymon Church of the Nazarene. Interment was at Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon under the direction of Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home.

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KNAPICK, Martha
MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA: Martha C. Knapick, 93, died November 13, 2009. She was born December 30, 1915 in San Antonio, TX to Pedro V. and Ignacia Ramos Chavez. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Lorraine Miller; two sons, Darrel Patrick Knapick and Charles Rene Knapick (Joyce); a sister, Rose Shaffer; a brother, William Chavez (Estella); 8 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her close friends, Robert and Jan Epps. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; three brothers; and a grandson. Services were held at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Ford Funeral Service.

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KNIGHT, Kenneth
SPIRO, OKLAHOMA: Kenneth G. Knight, 55, died January 28, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. He was born October 24, 1955 in Poteau to Charles and Phyllis Skinner Knight. He was a Baptist. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Jerri Knight of Wister; a daughter and son-in-law, Mandy and Chris Clark of Poteau; his mother, Phyllis Hayes of Spiro; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Charlsi Bandy and Janet and Chuck Sandlin, all of Spiro; a brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Ginny Knight of Fort Smith, AR; 5 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Services were held at Shepherd's Heart Pentecostal Church of God in Poteau. Interment was at the Howe Cemetery in Howe, OK with arrangements by Evans Funeral Home.

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KNOWLES, Mary Lou
LOCUST GROVE, OKLAHOMA: Mary Lou Knowles, 65, died May 24, 1999 at her home. She was born October 19, 1933 in Shawnee, OK to William and Dora Nichols Hale. She was a former Illinois resident, and had relocated to Locust Grove around 13 years ago. She was a Baptist, and enjoyed flower gardening, reading, and feeding hummingbirds. She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Knowles; a daughter, Mary Cummings of Rantoul, IL; three sons, Randy W. Knowles (Cheryl) and Richard E. Knowles, Sr. (Pat), all of Locust Grove, and Ralph W. Knowles, Jr. (Betty) of Hobbs, NM; a sister, Helen Click of Odessa, TX; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dorothy Wise and Ilene Harden; and a granddaughter, Misty Mathis. Interment was at Bryan Chapel Cemetery with arrangements by Locust Grove Funeral Home.

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KOEHNE, Darmon
JAY, OKLAHOMA: Darmon D. Koehne, 78, July 18, 2008 at his home in Jay. He was born August 27, 1929 in Oldham, SD to Carroll and Alvina Koehne. He owned a heating and air conditioning business for over 40 years, and enjoyed reading and collecting Western novels. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Kathleen O'Malley Koehne; four daughters, Karen Stover (Lonnie) of Midwest City, and Kathryn Templeton (Gene), Sandra McClain, and Barbara Maynard (Dale), all of Choctaw; a sister, Sharon Gardner of Princeton, MN; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Koehne; and a sister, Caryl Ferguson. Arrangements were handled by Ellis Family Funeral Home.

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KUMMELL, Mabel
ENID, OKLAHOMA: Mabel Kummell, 91, died December 16, 2008 at the Enid Senior Care Center. She was born near Watonga, OK on April 8, 1917 to Fredrick William and Maude Frances Smith. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and flowers. She is survived by four sons, Rick Kummell of Kingfisher, Gary Kummell of Las Cruces, NM, and Bob Kummell and Dewayne Kummell, both of Enid; a brother, Ivan Smith of Wichita, KS; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Kummell; her parents; and nine siblings. Services were held at Canton Christian Church. Interment was at Longdale Cemetery by Haigler-Pierce Funeral Home.

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KUVER, Elwin E.
CRESCENT, OKLAHOMA: Elwin Elmer Kuver, 88, died August 12, 2009. He was born September 6, 1920 in Crescent to Sam and Viola Swank Kuver. He retired from the Crescent Public Schools, where he worked as a bus driver, custodian, basketball coach, homeroom parent and band sponsor. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed painting, and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Artie Campbell Kuver; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sharon Kuver of Combine, TX; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Kenny Hudson of Wynnewood, Pam and Larry Cole of Oklahoma City, and Tricia and Kevin Kennedy of San Jose, CA; 8 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Tommie Kuver; a sister, Virginia Gwinn; and a granddaughter. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Crescent. Interment was at the Crescent Cemetery with arrangements handled by Abernathy-Aaron Funeral Home.

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KUYKENDALL, David
BLAIR, OKLAHOMA: David D. Kuykendall, 55, died January 10, 1985 at his residence. He was born September 25, 1929 in Kelton, TX. He had worked at a service station in Blair. Survivors include two sisters, Laverne Cardwell of Austin, TX, and Irene Cook of Sunnyvale, CA; and two brothers, Charley of Hendrix, and Eddie of Gainesville, TX. Interment was at the Blair Cemetery with arrangements by Tims Funeral Home.

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LaFONTAINE, Inge
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA: Inge L. LaFontaine, 75, died December 16, 2009. She was born in Germany August 13, 1934 to Friedrich and Margarete Perschke Greissner. She was a former cashier at Mac's Grocery Store, and later worked as a bartender at Little Star Tavern. She is survived by a son, Leo LaFontaine III (Lori) of Lawton; two daughters, Sylvia Erickson (Dale) of Wadena, MN, and Cathy LaFontaine-Blue (Chris) of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Herta Greissner of Germany; 3 grandchildren; and her special friends, Tina, Jessie and Giovanni. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo LaFontaine, Jr.; and a brother. Arrangements were handled by Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.

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LAIL, Billy Joe
WYNNEWOOD, OKLAHOMA: Billy Joe Lail died October 17, 2007. He was born February 4, 1932 in Wynnewood to Richard F. and Rena Mae Lail. He was a retired paint foreman with the Santa Fe Railroad, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended Wynnewood United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by two daughters, Karen Barker and Diana Grice; three sons, Michael Lail, William J. Lail, and Matthew T. Lail; two sisters, Sue Coder and Jean Sewell; his grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Grizzle Lail; a sister; a brother; and his parents. Services were held at Wynnewood Pentecostal Church. Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery with arrangements by DeArman Funeral Home.

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LAIRD, Lance
MIAMI, OKLAHOMA: Lance Ralph Laird, 64, died February 22, 2009. He was born February 22, 1945 in Miami to Dudley James and Ruby Ross Laird. He lived in Miami for six years, and was previously a resident of Los Angeles, CA. He was a machinist at Cinch Connections, and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by a daughter, Sandy Laird of Sherman Oaks, CA; a son, Nick Standing of Los Angeles, CA; a sister and her husband, Elissa and Bert Patahdal of Pink; and a brother and his wife, Lamont and Rebecca Laird of Miami. Interment was at the G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami by Paul Thomas Funeral Home.

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LAMAS, Aurelio
HOOKER, OKLAHOMA: Aurelio Lamas died February 13, 2007. He was born October 14, 1925 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico to Vincente and Maria R. Lamas Ruiz. He was a retired railroad worker, and had been employed with the Rock Island, Cotton Belt and Southern Pacific railroads. He is survived by six sons, Aurelio Lamas, Jr. (Jennifer) of Kansas City, MO, Angel Ruiz (Laurie) of Hooker, Jesse Ruiz (Mary) of Hooker, Tony Lamas (Lucy) of Beaver, Felipe Lamas (Tina) of Rio Rancho, NM, and Robert Lamas of Hutchinson, KS; two daughters, Tisha Ruiz of Blackwell, and Gloria Miranda (Lupe) of Turpin; a sister, Consuelo Ramirez of Lubbock; 25 granchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eusebia Urrutia Lamas; his parents; a brother, Sotero Lamas, and a great-grandson. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hooker. Burial was at Hooker Cemetery.

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LAMBRECHT, Richard
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Richard O. Lambrecht, 81, died June 2, 2009. He was born April 10, 1928 to Otto and Ellen Pierce Lambrecht. He was a superintendent and carpenter for Lambrecht Construction. Survivors include his wife, JoeAnn Lambrecht; two sons, Larry (Jo), and Richard (Debbie); 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a nephew; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery under the direction of Mercer-Adams Funeral Home.

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LAMONS, Dolly
OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA: Dolly Everett Lamons, 85, died June 14, 2009. She was born April 3, 1924 to George Everett and Mary Olivia Fields Everett. She was a Service Mission Corps volunteer with the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, and took care of 40 foster children through Baptist Children's Home. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and collecting state spoons. Survivors include a son, Paul L. Lamons (Joyce) of Apopka, FL; a daughter, Pamela Sue Hostetter (Earl) of Gardners, PA; two sisters, Ruth E. Wallace of Olathe, KS, and Oreta E. Taverne of Pittsburg, PA; 4 grandchildren; a great-grandson; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Lamons; her parents; a brother, Hermon H. Everett; and a sister, Maud E. Randall. Services were held at Okmulgee First Baptist Church. Interment was at Haskell Cemetery with arrangements by Shipman's Funeral and Cremation Service.

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LANG, C.L.
EL RENO, OKLAHOMA: Cordy Lee Lang, 68, died October 24, 1984. He was born May 22, 1916. He was a native of Chickasha, and had been a resident of Albany, GA. He was a retired Air Force master sergeant, and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a Mason and Shriner, and was a member of the Air Force Sergeants' Association. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Isobelle Lang; a daughter, Betty Knott of Springhill, TN; a son, Jack Lee Lang of Albany, GA; four brothers, Jack Lang of Lawton, Robert Lang of Oklahoma City, and Mandeville Lang and Billy Lang, both of Midwest City; and 6 grandchildren. Interment was at the El Reno Cemetery by Wilson Funeral Home.

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LANIG, Roxie
GRANITE, OKLAHOMA: Roxie Lanig died September 10, 1978 in Mangum. She was born December 23, 1910 in Lehigh. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Joe; three sons, Rudolph Hahn of Sterling, IL, Charles Hahn of Kansas City, KS, and Robert Hahn of Riverside, CA; and four daughters, Mrs. Patricia Parker of Dewey, Mrs. Wade Tyler, Jr. of Mangum, Mrs. Edith Parker of Euless, TX, and Mrs. Mabel Whatley of St. Louis, MO. Services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment was at the Lutheran Cemetery in Granite with arrangements by Greer Funeral Home.

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LANSDALE, Adolph W.
STRINGTOWN, OKLAHOMA: Adolph William Lansdale, 80, died April 26, 1995. He was born August 21, 1914 to Virgil C. and Pearl Nelson Lansdale. He was a retired farmer, and attended the Stringtown Assembly of God. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, crafts, and playing the harmonica and fiddle. He is survived by a sister, Mattie Barham of Stringtown; three brothers, Jack Lansdale of Stringtown, Johnny Lansdale of Marshall, TX, and Doyle Lansdale of Kansas City, MO; and his stepmother, Rose Lansdale of Stringtown. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Lansdale; two brothers, Troy Lansdale and John W. Lansdale; and his parents. Services were held at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Mount Olive Cemetery by Brown's Funeral Service.

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LaPORTE, Joe
CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA: Joe Edward LaPorte, 48, died October 3, 2005. He was born August 31, 1957 in Tulsa to Kathryn JoAnne King and Bob Wayne LaPorte. He worked for the Mohawk Water Treatment Plant in Tulsa for over 25 years. Survivors include two sisters, Kathryn Spencer and Sandra Hamm; three brothers, Bob LaPorte, John LaPorte, and David Banther; his grandmother, Kathryn Hasbrouck; his nieces and nephews; and his great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandfather; and his paternal grandparents. Interment was at Sinnett Cemetery under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home.

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LATHAM, Geneva
IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Geneva Latham, 97, died November 18, 2008 in Idabel. She was born November 28, 1910 in Murray, KY to James R. Wilson and Celina McDaniel Wilson. She was a former resident of Wright City. She attended the First Baptist Church of Wright City for over 70 years, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia McClure (Bill) of Sherman, TX; a son, John Latham (Jean) of Tulsa; a sister, Dessie Sutterfield, of Idabel; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Lee Latham; her parents; three sisters, Amelia Anderson, Mebbie Collins, and Heneriyetta Faughtenbery; and a brother, Noble Wilson. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Wright City. Interment was at Slater Memorial Cemetery.

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LAUBHAN, Victor E.
AMES, OKLAHOMA: Victor E. Laubhan, 88, died May 27, 2008. He was born September 9, 1919 in Drummond to Conrad and Matilda Laubhan. He was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a farmer, and served on the Ames School Board. He attended the Ames Church of Christ, and was on the Alva Bible Chair Board. He is survived by his wife, Eilena Sloan Laubhan; three daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and John Sheffield of Ames, Vickie and Shawn Tuohy of Waukomis, and Sharon and Robert Van Arsdale of Harrisburg, MO; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Brenda Laubhan of Edmond; a sister, Pauline Laubhan of Enid; a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Velma Lee Laubhan of Norman; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Services were held at the Ames Church of Christ. Burial was at the Ames Cemetery under the direction of Henninger-Allen Funeral Home.

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LAWMASTER, Margaret
WATTS, OKLAHOMA: Margaret Sue Lawmaster, 62, died June 30, 2009. She was born December 15, 1946 to Elmer Stanley and Marie Stephens Stanley. She was employed by Gates Rubber Company. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by three sons, Danny Lawmaster and David Lawmaster (Tammy), all of Watts, and Brian Cannon of Neosho, MO; two daughters, Gala Hammer (Terry) of Watts, and Tammy Lawmaster of Tahlequah; two brothers, Ronnie Stanley of Watts, and Rick Stanley of Oologah; two sisters, Margie Shook of Westville, and Judy Brewer of West Siloam Springs; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lawmaster. Interment was at Baptist Mission Cemetery with arrangements by Wasson Funeral Home.

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LAX, Shirley
FREDERICK, OKLAHOMA: Shirley Kay Lax, 52, died May 27, 2009. She was born July 2, 1956 in Clinton, OK to Timothy Lax and Opal Stevenson Lax. She attended Draughon's Business College in Wichita Falls, TX. She is survived by a daughter, Crystal Morris of San Antonio, TX; two sisters, Deborah Crowder of Lawton, and Rita Walker of Frederick; four brothers, Leonard Lax of Elizabeth City, NC, and Ronnie (Bernice) Lax, David (Ardella) Lax, and Donald (Minnie) Lax, all of Amarillo, TX; a grandson; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Opal Lax; a son, Wendell Lax; a sister, Gloria Lax; and her parents. Services were held at 13th and Josephine Church of Christ. Interment was at Frederick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Jackson Funeral Home.

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LEACH, William W.
COMMERCE, OKLAHOMA: William Wesley "Bill" Leach, 85, died October 1, 2011 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Commerce. He was born August 24, 1926 in Cheyenne County, KS. He was a farmer and rancher, and was a former resident of Bird City, KS. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Leach; two daughters, Delores Sager of LaCrosse, KS, and Janice Baldwin of Cleveland, TN; two sons, Gary Leach of St. Francis, KS, and Dexter Leach of Minneola, KS; a sister, Nadyne Kinser of Paonia, CO; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vada Beeson Leach. Services were held at Wesleyan Community Church in Bird City, KS. Interment with military honors was at the Bird City Cemetery under the direction of Knodel Funeral Home.

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LEADER, Billy
ADA, OKLAHOMA: Billy John Leader, 73, died October 17, 2004 at a local hospital. He was born January 29, 1931 in Homer to John and Irie Neely Leader. He had attended East Central University, and worked at the Ada Candy Company for 26 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He attended the Worship Center Church of God. He was a member of the Promise Keepers and active in prison ministry at Holdenville. He is survived by his wife, Dena Yates Leader; four children, Sherry Darbison (Reggy) of Ada, Linda Mitchell of Moore, Brenda Harris (Jerry) of Oklahoma City, and Dennis Leader (Tonya) of McAlester; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Billy Leader, Jr. and William J. Leader; his parents; and an uncle, Elmer Neely. Services were held at the Worship Center Church of God. Interment was at Oakman Cemetery.

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LeCLAIR, Perry
STROUD, OKLAHOMA: Perry Lavaire LeClair, 41, died May 26, 2011 in Oklahoma City. He was born September 12, 1969 in Oklahoma City to Alexander Lionel LeClair and Georgia Harris Noble. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Georgia and Jimmy Noble of Stroud; his sisters, Kelli Cozad of Lawton, Sandra Harris of Apache, Teresa Ann LeClair of Shawnee, Tanya Monroe of Arizona, and Tina Jo Cozad and Shelly Cozad, both of Anadarko; and his brothers, Mike Harris of Stroud, R.G. Harris of Apache, Kenneth Cozad of Anadarko, Howard Cozad of Wichita, KS, and Clifford Monroe of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father. A wake service was held at the Sac and Fox Community Center. Interment was at the Sac and Fox Cemetery in Stroud with arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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LeFLORE, Dreda
DURANT, OKLAHOMA: Dreda LeFlore, 94, died June 4, 1990 at King's Daughters Nursing Home. She was born August 4, 1895 in Indian Territory. She was a longtime clerk at Herd's Hardware, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Durant. Survivors include three nieces, Mamie Miller Ballew of Durant, Odile Patrick of El Paso, TX, and Dreda Gerard of Henderson, NV. Services were held at the First Baptist Church. Interment was at Highland Cemetery with arrangements by Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home.

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LEPPERT, Dixie
CHEYENNE, OKLAHOMA: Dixie Mae Leppert, 67, died May 23, 2009. She was born October 30, 1941 in Cheyenne to William Orval and Sylvie Irene Musick. She had worked as a waitress, and also worked at Cordell Mercantile and the Rook Theatre. She attended Cheyenne United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Leppert; her cousins; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her paternal grandparents, Austin and Cordelia Musick; and her maternal grandparents, Joe and Bessie Payne. Services were held at Cheyenne United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Cheyenne Cemetery under the direction of Whinery Funeral Service.

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LESSIN, Arno
WAGONER, OKLAHOMA: Arno H. Lessin, 90, died November 29, 2008 in Broken Arrow, OK. He was born December 8, 1917 in McCausland, IA to Fritz and Freda Rasche Lessin. He was a farmer, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a son, Daryl Lessin of Wagoner; a daughter-in-law, Claudia Lessin; a grandson; 2 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Fayrene "Faye" Quigley Lessin; his parents; two sisters, Gladys Faso and Bernice Kindelsperger; and two brothers, Wilbur and Fred Lessin. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery under the direction of Mallett Funeral Home.

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LINN, James R.
COLCORD, OKLAHOMA: James Riley Linn, 72, died June 30, 1977 in Jay. He was born November 12, 1904 in Delaware County, OK to Jonas L. and Lydia Beamer Linn. He attended the Church of Christ. He was survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marie Combs and Mrs. Ruby McIntosh; and four brothers, Jack, Lee, Nuten, and Wesley. Services were held at the Church of Christ in Colcord. Burial was at Row Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home.

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LIPPS, Louise
HARRAH, OKLAHOMA: Louise Lipps, 81, died November 3, 2004 in Midwest City, OK. She was born November 26, 1922 in Grand Saline, TX to Charles Ives and Purnie Leon Hobbs Johnson. She was a retired steno clerk for Tinker Air Force Base, and attended the First Baptist Church of Harrah. She was a Past Royal Matron in the Order of the Amaranth, Past Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star, and Past Mother Advisor in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She came to Harrah in 1999, and formerly lived in Midwest City. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Carpenter (Mike); two brothers, Charles Johnson (Mildred) and Billy E. Johnson (Doris); 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer; and her parents. Interment was at Arlington Cemetery by Barnes and Johnson Funeral Home.

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LITTLE, Mae
IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Mae Little, 68, died January 15, 2005 in Idabel. She was born May 20, 1936 in Carraway, AR. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, James V. Little; two daughters, Debra Tunnell of Idabel, and Bonita England of Haworth; three sons, James Little, Jr. of Bogota, Ricky Carter of Foreman, AR, and Eugene Little of Ashdown, AR; her mother, Jessie Rhodes of Ashdown, AR; a sister, Mary Warner of Texarkana; three brothers, James Rhodes of Ashdown, AR, Richard Rhodes of Foreman, AR and Charles Rhodes of Perryville, AR; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Orlie G. Little. Interment was at Smith Cemetery in Bogota, TX under the direction of Conley-White Funeral Home.

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LOCKWOOD, Wanda
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA: Wanda Lee Lockwood, 79, died March 27, 2009. She was born November 5, 1929 in Lawton to Henry Lewis and Neta Mae Jones Totty. She was a retired secretary for Lawton Transit Mix, and was a former operator at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She attended Centenary United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Lawton Craft Club. She enjoyed crafts, camping, and bowling. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Wesley Lockwood; two sons, Lewis Scott (Yolanda) Lockwood of Cache, and Gregory Wesley Lockwood of Tulsa; two sisters, Louise Bell of Lawton, and Rosemary Hopkins of Medford, OR; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Leland Totty, James Edward Totty, and Everett Wayne Totty. Interment was at Fort Sill National Cemetery under the direction of Becker Funeral Home.

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LOLLIE, Wilma
HENRYETTA, OKLAHOMA: Wilma Lollie, 91, died March 11, 2006. She was born September 27, 1914 to Jess and Ada Herndon Carter. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Extension Club. She attended First Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Hazelwood of Henryetta, and Marilyn Wooten of Henryetta; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Lollie; her parents; and her stepfather, Louis Kennon. Services were held at the First Christian Church. Interment was at Westlawn Cemetery by Rogers Funeral Home.

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LONELODGE, Alice
ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA: Alice Ann Lonelodge, 47, died April 20, 2009 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born July 12, 1961 in Pawnee, OK to Charles Lonelodge, Sr. and Nancy Ahboah Lonelodge. She was a member of the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribe and the Native American Church. She enjoyed attendind powwows and going to Gold River Casino. Survivors include four children, Norma Jean Lonelodge, Dale Lonehat, and Gregory Lynn Klinkole, all of Anadarko, and Twila Jean Jackson of Oregon; her parents, of Anadarko; a sister, Christine Talton of Anadarko; a brother, Charles Lonelodge, Jr. of Anadarko; a half-brother, J.J. Lonelodge of Anadarko; 10 grandchildren; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Ruth Lonelodge; her paternal grandparents, Eddie and Dorothy Lonelodge; and her maternal grandparents, Wilson and Mildred Ahboah. Services were held at Grace Christian Fellowship Church. Interment was at Memory Lane Cemetery by Smith Funeral Home.

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LONG, Canary
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Canary Long died February 24, 2011. She was born July 18, 1934 in Misissippi, and was the daughter of Bob Rimmer and Rena Rucker. Family members include four sons, Gene Long, Jerome Long, Craig Long, and Kenneth Long; a daughter, Kathy Vann; and seven siblings, Robert Rimmer, Willie Rimmer, Rudy Rucker, Sharnel Morton, Hattie Boatner, Roy Brown, and Tom Brown. Services were held at Northeast Church of Christ. Interment was at Hillcrest Memory Gardens under the direction of Temple and Sons Funeral Directors.

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LOPEZ, Belva
GERONIMO, OKLAHOMA: Belva Ann Nahno Lopez, 76, died February 20, 2009. She was born May 22, 1932 south of Apache, OK to Walter Nahno and Lottie Fisher Kerchee. She was a member of the Comanche Tribe. She worked over 20 years in the moving and storage business, and was co-owner of an outdoor flea market. She enjoyed playing bingo and card games, and had a dog named Buddy. Survivors include three daughters, Dorene Horton Evans (Arnold) of Newkirk, and Michelle Evanoff and Edie Lopez, both of Geronimo; a son, Walt Lopez of Lawton; two sisters, Betty Crocker of Lawton, and Berdina Lopez of Cache; a brother, Wallace Coffey of Lawton; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Lopez; four siblings, Rose Ann Krayeski, Walter Kerchee, Melvin Kerchee, and Lorene Pewewardy Kerchee; and her parents. Interment was at Highland Cemetery with arrangements by Becker Funeral Home.

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LOVEALL, Jack
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA: Jack E. Loveall died May 26, 1985 at Lawton Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1919. He was a construction contractor and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, John and Lee; two sisters, Lena Jordan and Bernice Percell; a brother, J.J. Loveall; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Bennington Baptist Church. Interment was at the Bennington Cemetery under the direction of Becker Funeral Home.

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LOWE, Jeanie
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Jeanie Lowe, 82, died November 15, 1996. She was born April 12, 1914 to Robert H. and Annie Pultz Jenkins. She attended Highland Community Church. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Foster, Lonnie Lindley, and Karolyn Dodson; a brother, Raymond Jenkins; a sister, Illa Asher; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. Services were held at Highland Community Church. Burial was at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Chapel Funeral Home of Fayetteville, AR.

LOWERY, Jeff
WAURIKA, OKLAHOMA: Jeff Clayton Lowery, 53, died May 8, 1998 at a hospital in Wichita Falls, TX. He was born October 1, 1944 in Charlie, TX. He was a cook, and had also worked in construction for 10 years, and at Prestons Plastic for 6 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Grubbs Lowery; a daughter, Tenya Looney of Randlett; a son, Jimmy, of Randlett; a sister, Betty Griffin of Charlie; a brother, Gary, of Gilmer; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at the Randlett Cemetery under the direction of Gray Funeral Home.

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