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TALLEY, Mary Lee
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Mary Lee Talley, 75, died May 10, 2000 in Oklahoma City. She was born July 30, 1924 in Hope, AR to Edgar Walker and Mary Evelyn Abner. She was a former resident of Love County. She came to Oklahoma City in the 1970s, and attended Tabitha Baptist Church. She is survived by eight sons, Barry Wayne of Oklahoma City, Kenneth Ray of Midwest City, Curtis Blaine of Del City, Neal Eugene of Pauls Valley, Michael of Jacksonville, FL, William "Bill" Everett of Hawaii, Duane Russell of Edmond, and Tony Randall of Houston; four daughters, Deborah Morgan of Del City, Tanya Scarborough of Midwest City, Rosemary Payne of Langston, and Belinda Wilson of Houston; a sister, Earnestine Davis of Texarkana, AR; a brother, Johnny Walker of Sacramento, CA; 26 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Morris. Services were held at Tabitha Baptist Church. Interment was at Trice Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kirk-Dawson-Dillard Funeral Home.

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TAMBOLLEO, Mario
WISTER, OKLAHOMA: Mario Vittorio Tambolleo, 90, died January 27, 2005 in Wister. He was born in Scauri, Italy on December 7, 1914 to Frank and Francisco Corrente Tambolleo. He was self-employed, and was a former resident of San Clemente, CA. Survivors include a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Jack R. Hall; 5 grandchildren; 2 nieces; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie (Patt) Uraine Tambolleo; and his parents. Cremation arrangements were handled by Grace Manor Funeral Home.

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TANYAN, Francis
SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA: Francis Elizabeth Burgess Tanyan, 78, died March 30, 2007. She was born May 5, 1928 in Konawa, OK to Walter Caesar Burgess and Nancy Alexander Burgess. She was married to Edwin Tanyan. She is survived by a son, Lee W. Wood of Denton, TX; two daughters, Nancy Jo Hearndon of Seminole, and Jane Boydstun of Ada; two sisters, Evelyn Puntka of Shawnee, and Martha Mae Palmer of Seminole; a brother, Jonas Burgess of Seminole; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Seminole Indian Baptist Church. Burial was at Seminole Indian Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Albert
CIMARRON COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: Albert Murry Taylor died May 17, 1906. He was born July 4, 1897 to Benjamin Watts and Clarkie Abigail Williams Taylor. Burial was at Nettleton-Taylor Cemetery.

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TAYLOR, Mary
WESTVILLE, OKLAHOMA: Mary Elizabeth Taylor died August 23, 1996. She was born December 31, 1919 to Harvey C. Eastwood, Sr. and Myrtle Ebert Eastwood. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a son, Kenny Taylor; two daughters, Betty Walkingstick and Claudia Day; and a sister, Barbara Pruitt. Burial was at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson, KS by Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, AR.

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TERWAINIS, Edward
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Edward A. Terwainis, 78, died November 27, 1998. He was born February 12, 1920. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jerry Bookman; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at the New Temple Section of Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fitzgerald Funeral Service.

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THOMAS, Lillian
DURANT, OKLAHOMA: Lillian Thomas, 65, died May 28, 1985. She was born in Staffordshire, England on June 24, 1919. She had been a resident of Bryan County for over 30 years, and was a Methodist. She is survived by her husband, J.L. Thomas; a daughter, Chris McClour of Durant; a son, Mike of Dumas, TX; three sisters, Liz O'Nions, Liza Wilde, and Becky Watson, all of England; a brother, Sam Lloyd of England; and 2 grandchildren. Burial was at the Calera Cemetery.

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THOMPSON, Emma
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Emma Thompson, 80, died August 13, 1996. She was born February 11, 1916 to Eli and Ida Dodson Faubus. She was a retired bookkeeper for Standard Iron and Metal Co. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Turner, Frances Swartz, and Patricia Metoyer; a son, Charles W. Thompson; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church. Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery under the direction of Vondel Smith and Son Mortuary.

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THOMPSON, Myrtle
WESTVILLE, OKLAHOMA: Myrtle Thompson, 90, died July 30, 1999 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1909 in Beggs to Mike E. and Elizabeth Roberts Davidson. Survivors include three sons, Arthur, James, and Lewis; three daughters, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Ella Mae; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Thompson; her parents; two daughters, Virginia Irene Walker and Eva Leona Bowles; and 7 grandchildren. Interment was at the Westville City Cemetery with arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home.

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THORNE, Harold
GROVE, OKLAHOMA: Harold I. Thorne, 94, died September 22, 2007 at Grove Nursing Center. He was born September 29, 1912 in Ottumwa, IA to David and Sara Thorne. He was a longtime resident of Ottumwa and Keokuk, IA, and had lived in Grove for the past 24 years. He was a World War II veteran, and served on the aircraft carrier Steamer Bay. He was a Mason for over 50 years, and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a charter member and elder of Grace Presbyterian Church in Grove, and enjoyed fishing, especially in Canada. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia A. Thompson; a grandson; 2 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mary Fern Thorne; and a son, Harold Eugene Thorne. Interment was at Shaul Cemetery in Ottumwa, IA with arrangements by Ellis Family Funeral Home.

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THRASH, Perfelthia
TATUMS, OKLAHOMA: Perfelthia M. Thrash, 77, died September 19, 2006. She was born July 1, 1929 to Willie and Ada B. Carter Hooks. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, and enjoyed cooking and growing flowers. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Thrash, Sr.; five daughters, Carolyn Breath (Estus) of Tatums, Denise Hurley of Lawton, and Pamela Thrash, Yvonne Thrash-Jones, and Sylvia Williams, all of Oklahoma City; three sons, Lewis Thrash, Jr. (Resheedia), Stanley Thrash, and Rev. Reginald Thrash, Sr. (Joetta), all of Tatums; 25 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and ten brothers. Services were held at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial was at Tatums Cemetery with arrangements by Wooster Funeral Home.

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TIFFEY, Mildred
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Mildred Tiffey, 76, passed away September 7, 2009. She had 9 children; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Gary Kelley's Add'Vantage Funeral and Cremation Service.

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TIGER, Glen
SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA: Glen Tiger, 53, died November 2, 2008. He was born July 26, 1955 to George William Tiger, Sr. and Ella Mae Tanyan Tiger. He was a member of the Ceyvha Band of the Seminole Nation. He is survived by his wife, Lahoma Ruth Tiger; his children and their spouses, Robby and Sandy Tiger, Jimsey and Angelina Tiger, James Fixico, Jennette and George Codd, Tarena and Joshua Craig, Toni and Michael Morgan, Tiffany and Michael Parker, Cheyenne Tiger, and Tisha Tiger; two sisters, Leona Tiger and Ruby Atman; five brothers, Curtis T. Harjo, Albert Tiger, Simon Harjo, Clifton Tanyan, and Tony Harjo; 16 grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; his aunts and uncles; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clifford William Tiger, George William Tiger, Jr. and Alan Tiger; and a sister, Carolyn Tanyan Talamasey. Burial was at the Tiger Family Cemetery by Swearingen Funeral Home.

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TINDELL, Alfred
TALIHINA, OKLAHOMA: Alfred Dewitt Tindell, 80, died December 21, 2007. He was born February 14, 1927 in Stuart, TX to Jess and Birdie Scott Tindell. He was a rancher and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Joy Davis of Antlers, Karen and Larry Mansel of Atoka, Dinah and Dean Bipperman of Kosoma, and Sharon and Johnny Messer of Soper; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Elvis Tindell of Centerpoint, and Don Tindell, and Jesse and Faye Tindell, all of Darwin; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Matthew Tindell; two daughters, Judy Coffelt and Nancy Cannon; and his parents. Interment was at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with arrangements by Talihina Funeral Home.

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TINKLER, Barbara
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Barbara Irene Beck died May 11, 2008. She was born March 5, 1935 to the late Dr. Lawrence L. Beck and Lodena Kathryn Hardin Beck. She worked in the accounting department at Humble Oil and Skelly Oil, and retired from Williams Oil. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, and taking care of animals. She is survived by her husband, Jim D. Tinkler; a sister, Inez Dalton of Napoleon; and three nieces.Interment was at Deepwater Cemetery in Deepwater, MO by Moore Southlawn Funeral Home.

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TOMLINSON, Rita
KEOTA, OKLAHOMA: Rita Tomlinson, 53, died June 27, 1994. She was a factory worker, and attended Flower Hill Pentecostal Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Rocky Dale Tomlinson; a daughter, Ginger Lynn Toon; a brother, Henry Joe Allen; two sisters, Judy Mae Sanders and Linda Scott; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Flower Hill Pentecostal Church of God. Interment was at Cache Cemetery by Mallory Funeral Home.

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TOTTY, Bonnie Jean
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Bonnie Jean Totty, 85, died September 20, 2011 in Tulsa. She was born November 4, 1925 in Kansas City, KS to James Robert and Thelma Griffin Macoubrie. She was an artist and seamstress. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Leo; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Judy Totty; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by Moore's Southlawn Chapel Funeral Home.

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TRAIL, Lena
WAGONER COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: Lena Trail died August 27, 1907. She was born October 27, 1885. She was the wife of Ben Trail. Burial was at Choska Cemetery.

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TRAW, Cleo
POTEAU, OKLAHOMA: Cleo Francis Traw, 84, died September 15, 2009. She was born June 14, 1925 to the late Luther Francis and Beulah Mae Thornton Richardson. She was a longtime employee of the Hamlin plant, a graduate of Talihina Beauty School, and a CNA. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and quilting. She attended the Whitesboro Assembly of God Church. Surviving family members include her children and their spouses, Terry and Donna Traw of Poteau, Betty and Bernie Fairchild of Odessa, MO, and Barbara and Jim Silva of Indiana; a sister, Thelma Mae Baker of California; a brother, Arvin Richardson of Whitesboro; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great granddaughters, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, George Aynes and Joe Traw; and a great-granddaughter. Interment was at Whitesboro Cemetery by Talihina Funeral Home.

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TRENTHAM, Claud
COALGATE, OKLAHOMA: Claud Trentham, 76, died January 2, 2008. He was born November 2, 1931 to Henderson and Myrtle McNutt Trentham. He was a farmer and rancher. He is survived by his wife, Cleo Inez Glass Trentham; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Danny Burns of Coalgate; a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Tammy Trentham of Coalgate; a sister, Blanche Meaders of Coalgate; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Homer McClure and Jimmy Trentham; six sisters, Lena Popejoy, Polly Baker, Bessie Keener, Pearl Williams, Mary Armstrong, and Lorene Luellan; his parents; and a grandchild, Kati Trentham. Interment was at McCarty Cemetery by Brown's Funeral Service.

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TROBAUGH, Gussie
HAMMON, OKLAHOMA: Gussie Cleo Trobaugh died May 20, 2002 at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born November 25, 1924 in Rockwall, TX to John M. and Lettie Lowry Stewart. She retired from the Hammon Co-op, and had formerly lived in Indiana. She is survived by her children, Rick Trobaugh ( Trena) of Ringwood, Doug Trobaugh (Darylin) of Butler, and Cleola Johnson (James) of Pasadena, TX; two sisters, Dessie Webb of Strong City, and Allie Smith of Elk City; 12 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; 4 brothers; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at the United Methodist Church of Hammon. Interment was at Red HIll Cemetery by Martin Funeral Home.

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TURTLE, Tony
WATTS, OKLAHOMA: Tony Jimmie Turtle, 82, died January 7, 2005. He was born March 30, 1922 to Adam Turtle and Nellie Mannon Turtle. He was a retired electrical shop employee, and attended Illinois River Baptist Church. He is survived by a brother, William Turtle of Chewey; five nephews, Paul Wayne Turtle of Westville, O.J. Turtle of Oaks, and T.J. Turtle, Bill Turtle, and Dean Turtle, all of Watts; and a niece, Phyllis Jean Turtle of Watts. Services were held at Illinois River Baptist Church. Burial was at Sands Cemetery by Wasson Funeral Home.

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TWOMBLY, Alfred C.
CIMARRON COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: Alfred C. Twombly died November 29, 1923. He was born July 27, 1909 to Clarence and Lucy Twombly. He was survived by his parents; and three brothers, Roy Twombly, George Twombly, and Charles Twombly. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Alice Twombly. Burial was at Marella Cemetery.

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UNDERHILL, Tyree Lee
ADA, OKLAHOMA: Tyree Lee Underhill, 38, died October 22, 2007. He was born April 21, 1969 to Jerry Jay and Katy Lee Carpitcher Underhill. He had worked with the direct care staff at DJK Enterprises for 10 years. He is survived by three brothers, Victor Underhill of Ada, Jackie F. Davis of Lawton, and Earl Underhill of Wichita, KS; a sister, Kary J. Underhill of Konawa; an aunt, Virgina Cosar of Konawa; an uncle, Charles Reevus of Wichita, KS; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Jay Underhill and Katy Lee Carpitcher Cass; a brother, Joe Davis; a sister, Joyce Underhill; a niece, Kristi Davis; and two uncles, Jackie and Freland Carpitcher. Burial was at the Carpitcher Family Cemetery in Wolf, OK under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home.

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UNRUH, Helen
ENID, OKLAHOMA: Helen Unruh, 83, died January 16, 2008. She was born March 18, 1924 to John J. and Eva Buller Thomas. She attended Grace Bible College in Lincoln, NE. She was a sales clerk at Woolworth's from 1963 until its closing, and formerly worked in an egg factory. She was a member of the Mennonite Brethren Church, and volunteered in the nursery. She is survived by her husband, Karl Unruh; three daughters, Patricia Schroeder of Norman, and Cynthia Unruh and Karol Anderson, both of Colorado; a son, Darrell Unruh of Enid; a sister, Louise Finke of Texas; a brother, Alvin Thomas of Miami; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister; a brother; and two granddaughters. Services were held at Enid Mennonite Brethren Church. Burial was at Mennonite Brethren Cemetery by Henninger-Allen Funeral Home.

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VANCE, Floy
ENID, OKLAHOMA: Floy A. Vance, 84, died January 29, 2009. She was born August 26, 1924 to LeRoy and Beulah Wells Craig. She was a graduate of Enid Business College, and was a retired school secretary for Cleveland and Monroe Elementary Schools with over 20 years of service. She was a volunteer at Humphrey Heritage Village and Integris Bass Medical Center. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Enid, and was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Vernon Women's Extension Club. She is survived by two sons, Craig E. Vance of Lahoma, and Larry J. Vance of Wichita, KS; a brother, Eldon J. Craig of Enid; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Vance; an infant son, Donald Vance, Jr.; a brother; and her parents. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Enid Cemetery by Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home.

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VANDIVER, Gertrude
BROKEN BOW, OKLAHOMA: Gertrude Vandiver, 90, died April 17, 2002 in Broken Bow. She was born March 4, 1912 in Haworth, OK. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by two daughters, Hattie Barrick of Broken Bow, and Louise Griffin of Horatio, AR; two sons, Buddy Young and Cotton Young of Eagletown; two sisters, Myrtle Lawler and Tina Mae Dickerson of Eagletown; three brothers, Roy Fortune of Broken Bow, B.B. Warren of Eufaula, and Dale Warren of Bethel; 9 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charlie Young and Louis Vandiver; two daughters, Kathryn Morris and Bessie Vanhoose; a granddaughter; and 4 grandsons. Interment was at the Eagletown Cemetery with arrangements by Norwood-Coffey-Leonard Funeral Home.

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VARGAS, Albert T.
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA: Albert Thomas Vargas, 69, died June 12, 2005. He was born in Roy, NM on June 9, 1936. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and attended St. Peter's Catholic Church. He is survived by three sons, Phillip Vargas of Albuquerque, NM, Rueben Vargas of Englewood, CO, and Albert Vargas of Aurora, CO; four sisters, Jean Darbro of Guymon, Kathy Gomez of Liberal, KS, and Clara Rojas and Patsy Gallegos, both of Dalhart, TX; a brother, Thomas Vargas of Dallas; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment was at Elmhurst Cemetery under the direction of Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home.

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VAVERA, Mark
DEL CITY, OKLAHOMA: Mark Wayne Vavera died November 13, 2009. He was born September 13, 1958. He owned All Clean Services, and was a retail manager at Family Dollar and TG&Y stores for 34 years. He is survived by a brother; four sisters; an aunt and uncle; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to Sunny Lane Funeral Home.

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VEITCH, Martha
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Martha L. Veitch, 85, died September 13, 2003 at her residence. She was born June 26, 1918 in Pawnee, OK to Wesley and Sarah Bowmon Spillers. She was a member of Sooner Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Arnold Veitch; two daughters, Anita Cowles and Sharon Ruler (John), all of Oklahoma City; four sisters; a brother; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Freddie Williams; and her parents. Interment was at Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary.

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VINEYARD, Charlotte
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA: Charlotte Belle Vineyard, 77, died February 27, 2002. She was born March 27, 1924 to the late William T. and Lillian Adams West. She worked at the Ardmore Day Nursery, and was a former school cafeteria employee. She attended Mary Niblack Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Elmer J.B. Vineyard; two sons, Kenneth of Ardmore, and Larry of Hemet; a daughter, Joanne Martin of Hemet; a brother, L.D. West of Ardmore; a sister, Lona L. Warner of Marietta; 8 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two brothers, W.T. and Bruce West; and two sisters, Elizabeth Carter and Frankie Goodwin. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home.

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VOIGT, Herman
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA: Herman Voigt died June 4, 1934 in a dynamite explosion while working on a geophysics engineering crew. He was born January 4, 1905 to Ludwig and Caroline Voigt. Burial was at Grace Hill Cemetery.

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WALKER, Hollie
ADA, OKLAHOMA: Hollie Walker, 79, died September 4, 1965 at a local hospital. She was born January 24, 1886, and was a native of Coal County. Survivors include three sons, Jack Walker of Ada, Johnny Walker of Clovis, NM, and Joe Bob Walker of California; and seven daughters, Mrs. Virgie Dew of Ada, Mrs. Willie Vertrees of McAlister, Mrs. Margie Rushing of Filmore, CA, Mrs. Hollie Boatright of Roff, Mrs. Bessie Bays of Moorbay, CA, Mrs. Thelma Yancey of Sherman, TX, and Mrs. JoAnn Bell of Lakewood, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Forrest Walker, who she married in 1903 in Pontotoc County. Burial was at Pontotoc Cemetery by Smith Funeral Home.

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WALL, Jesse
KANSAS, OKLAHOMA: Jesse Edward Wall, 81, died December 24, 2003 at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born May 18, 1922 in Latimer County, OK to Gibson and Mary Kincaid Wall. He was a retired administrator of the Seneca Indian School in Wyandotte. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and served in the Thunderbird Division of the 45th Army Division. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Kay Dement of Georgia, and Pat Dunn of Daytona Beach, FL; three sons, Jim Wall of Kansas, OK, John Wall of Morganfield, KY, and Brick Wall of Albuquerque, NM; a brother, Hubert Wall of Burkburnett, TX; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Wasson Funeral Home.

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WALLACE, Allene
BLUE, OKLAHOMA: Allene Wallace, 74, died August 27, 2009 in Blue, OK. She was born January 13, 1935 in Rising Star, TX to Jim and Chata Ellis McKeehan. She was a member of Blue Baptist Church, and enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her husband, W.O. Wallace; a daughter, Brenda Daniel (Kent) of Durant; a son, Boyd Wallace (Karen) of Blue; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandsons; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and several siblings. Services were held at Blue Baptist Church. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Durant under the direction of Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.

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WALLIS, Otherene
SAND SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA: Otherene Frankie Wallis, 77, died August 28, 2007. She was born June 25, 1930 in Seiling, OK to Frank and Viola Watkins Mozingo. She was a longtime teacher's aide. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church, where she was active with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and enjoyed sewing, gardening and gospel music. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Leslie Ray Wallis; a son, Ray Wallis, Jr. (Sandra) of Sand Springs; a sister-in-law, Betty McGinnis (Sam) of Prague, OK; a nephew; a niece; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Marie Mooney, Anna Mozingo, and Laura Bell McClaflin. Arrangements were handled by Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service.

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WARD, Melvice
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA: Melvice D. Ward died July 16, 2009. He was born December 24, 1916. He is survived by a son, Donald L. Ward (Janette); two sisters, Dorothy Spann and Jeanell Blancett; 3 grandchildren ; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was a farmer, mechanic and land investor, and enjoyed gardening. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Altha Mae Ward; his parents, Felix Monroe Ward and Sara Leona Risinger Ward; three brothers, Thomas Minor Ward, Travice E. Ward, and Felix Monroe Ward, Jr.; and five sisters, Ollie McCalip, Orien Winkle, Eunice Nickens, Mertice Baker, and Lessie Rolley. Interment was at Resthaven Memory Gardens with arrangements by Havenbrook Funeral Home.

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WARRIOR, Barbara
STROUD, OKLAHOMA: Barbara June Warrior, 55, died September 4, 2002 in Edmond. She was born June 10, 1947. She is survived by a sister, Chenenia LaDeaux of Stroud; her brothers, Thomas (Barbara) Warrior and Morris G. Warrior, all of Stroud, Dean R. Tartsah of Bristow, Antowine (Kathy) Warrior of Clinton, MA, and Bert Samqua of Florida; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. A tribal wake and funeral service was held at the Sac and Fox Community Center. Interment was at the Sac and Fox Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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WASHINGTON, Vorece
ALTUS, OKLAHOMA: Vorece Washington died January 26, 2008. She was born February 10, 1919 to the late Velma and Charlie Patterson. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church for approximately 70 years. She is survived by two sons, Willie G. Washington of Oklahoma City, and Robert Washington of Lakeside, CA; a daughter, Mary Clark of Warner Robins, GA; two brothers, Albert Patterson of Altus, and Lemoine Patterson of Gallup, NM; a son-in-law, Willis Booker of Maywood, IL; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Washington; a daughter, Velma Booker; three sisters; and two brothers. Interment was at the Altus City Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

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WATASHE, James, Jr.
SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA: James Watashe, Jr., 84, died November 15, 2011. He was born July 14, 1927. He was a machinist, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force Air Rescue. He was a member and groundskeeper of the Community Indian Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Alice; his children and their spouses, Douglas and Pam Watashe, Teresa and Frank Locust, Diana and Melvin Wilson, Justine Gail Jones, Elizabeth and Howard Baker, Jr., and Paulette Shade; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and his friends, including Pastor Truitt and Anna Johns. He was preceded in death by three sons, Vincent, Benjamin and Dean; his father, James Watashe, Sr.; his mother, Hattie Barnett; a sister, Dorothy Lee; and three brothers, Lawrence, Andrew and Lewis. Wake and funeral services were held at the Community Indian Baptist Church. Interment was at the Watashe Family Cemetery by Smith Funeral Home.

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WATKINS, Betty Sue
ADA, OKLAHOMA: Betty Sue Watkins, 74, died March 5, 2009 at Mary Hurley Hospital in Coalgate. She was born July 7, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL to Earl and Isabell Williamson Watkins. She worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company with over 35 years of service, and was an honorary life member of the Communication Workers of America. She moved to Ada from East St. Louis in 1954. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, and enjoyed reading. Survivors include a brother, William Watkins of Oklahoma City; and three cousins, Buddy Watkins of Ada, and Eddie and Glenn Watkins, both of Coalgate. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Earl Howard Watkins. Interment was at Lehigh Cemetery near Coalgate, OK under the direction of Smith-Phillips Funeral Home.

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WATSON, Helena
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Helena Stine Watson died August 19, 1986. She was born February 12, 1929 in Wilburton, OK. Survivors include her husband, Donald Watson; a brother, J.W. Stine of Moore; three sisters, Sandra Reeves of Tuttle, Murel Owen of Norman, and Joy Byrd of Leavenworth, KS; an aunt, Callie Greear of Oklahoma City; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at the Church of God of Prophecy. Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Oklahoma. Note: One source lists interment at Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City.

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WEEKS, Omer
HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA: Omer Weeks, 75, died March 25, 1976 at a hospital in Poteau. He was born July 5, 1900. Survivors include his wife, Della Weeks; a daughter, Verna Bowman of Santa Rosa, CA; a half-sister, Inez Burks of Bellflower, CA; a half-brother, Julius Weeks of Muskogee; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Burial was at Loving Cemetery by Dowden Funeral Home.

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WEEMS, Helen
IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Helen Virginia Weems, 78, died May 25, 2010. She was born January 13, 1932 in Idabel to John W. Travis and Edna Canterberry Travis. She was a member of the Church of Christ, and enjoyed crocheting, dancing, and collecting angels and bells. She is survived by a daughter, Sherri Lynn Justice (Michael) of Moore; two sons, James Martin Weems of Idabel, and Thomas Randle Weems (Vicky) of St. Louis, OK; three sisters, Marie Hicks of Oklahoma City, Pauline Diggs of Carson City, NV, and Betty Johnson of Crescent City, CA; two brothers, John Travis, Jr. of Idabel, and Kenneth Travis of Boise, ID; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Norwood-Nation Funeral Home.

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WELCH, Gene
MULDROW, OKLAHOMA: Gene L. Welch, 77, died May 6, 1994. He was born August 1, 1916. He was self-employed, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his adopted family, Eddie and Betty Edison and their children. Interment was at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR under the direction of Agent Funeral Home.

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WELCH, Jacob
McALESTER, OKLAHOMA: Jacob Welch, 79, died November 19, 1938. He was born in Wales on March 4, 1859 to James and Louisa Brown Welch. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Chaney Funeral Home.

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WELDON, Ruby
WAGONER, OKLAHOMA: Ruby Weldon, 79, died January 31, 1929. She was born February 5, 1849 to Mr. and Mrs. James Dandridge Willison. She attended St. James Episcopal Church. She was married to Wade West, with whom she had five children. She was later married to Ebenezer Weldon, with whom she had three children. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery. Note: One record gives her year of birth as 1848.

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WHEELER, LaVerda
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA: LaVerda M. Wheeler, 73, died January 20, 2006. She was born July 10, 1932 in Ardmore to E.A. and Lela Musgrave Hale. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Maye of Billings, MT; a son, James Michael Wheeler of El Paso, TX; three sisters, Louise Adams of Ardmore, and Andrea Johnson and Linda Barrick, both of Oklahoma City; two aunts, Thelma McMillian and Vera Akins, both of Ardmore; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Craddock Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Neysa Jean
TERLTON, OKLAHOMA: Neysa Jean White, 51, died April 7, 2007. She was born September 3, 1955 to George Warren Sawyer and Betty Imogene Henderson Sawyer. She had been a petroleum company secretary, and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, reading, and playing computer solitaire and poker. Survivors include her husband, Chris; two daughters, Shelly Shipley Johnson, and Melanie Noe (Jeremy) of Mannford; her sisters, Starla Wright (Dino) of Terlton, Kay Sawyer of California, and Denna Hayden (Mark) and Joyce Gant (Johnny), all of Tulsa; her brothers, Weldon Brewer (Mildred) of Tulsa, George Sawyer (Christine) of Oilton, and Jesse Brewer of Renton, WA; 4 grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Brandon Jenkins. Services were held at Revival Free Will Baptist Temple. Interment was at Oakhill Cemetery in Mannford under the direction of Palmer Marler Funeral Home.

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WIGHT, Michael P.
TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Michael Paul Wight, 7, died January 11, 1950. He was born November 25, 1942 to Paul and Margarete Farley Wight. Burial was at the Tahlequah City Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Elouise
WHEATLAND, OKLAHOMA: Elouise Williams, 82, died November 29, 2008. She was born July 10, 1926 to Charlie and Eva Ferguson Buchanan. She attended Beverly Hills Baptist Church, and enjoyed camping, cooking, and sewing. She is survived by her husband, Ted; a sister, Eula Faye Kirkland; her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Buchanan; and a sister, Freda Lancaster. Services were held at Beverly Hills Baptist Church. Burial was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery by Smith and Turner Mortuary.

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WILLIAMS, Hyacinth
PICHER, OKLAHOMA: Hyacinth Crystal Williams, 53, died January 9, 1958 at St. John's Hospital in Joplin, MO. She was born July 29, 1904 in Webb City, MO. She was survived by her husband, Joseph H. Williams. Burial was at the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in Miami, OK with arrangements by Paul Thomas Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Ida
MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA: Ida Anna Williams, 86, died January 3, 1986. She was born June 26, 1899. She retired from retail sales. She is survived by a daughter, Marie Richardson; two brothers, Clifford Jones and William Carl Jones; and a sister, Esther Benton. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Doss Williams; and a son, Carl Dale Williams. Interment was at Arlington Memory Gardens by Paylor Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Rev. Jerry D.
CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA: Rev. Jerry Dean Williams, 49, died May 8, 2007 in Chickasha. He was born May 23, 1957 in Oklahoma City to Jerry W. and Verjetta Harp Williams. He was minister at the Body of Christ Church at 5th and Missouri, as well as at other locations. He is survived by his mother, Verjetta Williams Hatley; his stepfather, Darwin Hatley of Oklahoma City; a sister, Cynthia Riley of Tuttle; two brothers, Toby Williams and Tim Williams, both of Tuttle; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Services were held at the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Sevier Funeral Home.

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WILLINGHAM, Lillian
BROKEN BOW, OKLAHOMA: Lillian Louise Willingham, 85, died November 30, 2006 at Crystal Falls Nursing Home in De Queen, AR. She was born December 17, 1920 in Goodwater, OK to the late Samuel Wakefield Willingham and Elizabeth Kay Keith Talley. She was a member of the Eckankar religion. She is survived by three sisters, Lois Willingham, Phyllis Smith, and Wanda Stevens, all of Eagletown; 6 nieces; a nephew; and her friends. Arrangements were handled by Brumley Funeral Home.

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WILLIS, William
PITTSBURG, OKLAHOMA: William "Bill" Willis died April 30, 1934. He was born January 1, 1873. Burial was at the Pittsburg Cemetery.

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WILSON, Elsie
FORT GIBSON, OKLAHOMA: Elsie Marie "Pet" Wilson, 76, died July 28, 2010. She was born July 3, 1934 to Elliott and Pauline Carter Pettit. She formerly worked at Western Hills Guest Ranch. She is survived by four daughters, Janice (Danny) Wilson of Tahlequah, Wanda (Vernon) McDowell of Muskogee, and Carnita Mayfield and Sandra (Joe) Wilson, all of Fort Gibson; a son, Charles (Glenda) Mayfield of Muskogee; a brother, Lewis Pettit of Muskogee; two half-sisters, Regina Mills and Shemita Mills, both of Muskogee; a brother-in-law, Oz Wilson; her grandchildren, including three she raised, Glenn Mayfield, Regina Mayfield, and Monte' Mayfield; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Fort Gibson. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter; a brother; two sisters; and her parents. Interment was at Four Mile Branch Cemetery with arrangements by Keith D. Biglow Funeral Home.

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WINDECKER, Margaret
WAYNOKA, OKLAHOMA: Margaret Windecker, 88, died July 11, 2009. She was born August 16, 1920 to Joe and Stella Icke Neff. She worked at Marshall Funeral Home for 35 years, and also worked at the E.P. Clapper Memorial Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Alice Perkins (Nelson) of Weatherford; a son, Terry Windecker of Eagle River, AK; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Windecker; a daughter, Joyce Wright; a son, Billy; an infant son; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at the Waynoka Church of God. Interment was at the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery by Marshall Funeral Home.

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WINDLE, Joe
GRANITE, OKLAHOMA: Joe P. Windle, 64, died March 14, 1975 at his residence. He was born February 2, 1911 south of Granite. He attended Oklahoma Christian College, Oklahoma State University, and Southwestern State. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Granite Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Effie Murray Windle; a daughters, Linda; a sister, Alice McClendon; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at the Granite Church of Christ. Burial was at the Granite City Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home.

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WINFREY, Dora
SALLISAW, OKLAHOMA: Dora Elizabeth Winfrey, 90, died January 13, 1970. She was born September 23, 1879 to Thomas and Josephine Monroe. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a son, Rex. Services were held at the Methodist church in Vian. Interment was "at Sallisaw, OK cemetery".

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WINKLE, Ruth
CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA: Ruth A. Whisenhunt Winkle, 93, died April 2, 2010. She was born January 1, 1917 to Willie A. and Ethel Whisenhunt. She attended the First Baptist Church of Checotah. She was a retired seamstress, and worked for the White Stag Sewing Factory. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, yard work, and the outdoors. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Karen and Bob James of Checotah, Don and JoAnn of Broken Arrow, Jolena Schroader of Greenville, KY, Cheryl and Craig Paine of Tulsa, and Darrell and Shirley of Eufaula; two sisters, Velma Smith and Willie Brinsfield; two brothers, Bane Whisenhunt and Boggus Whisenhunt; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis J. Winkle; her parents; a sister, Dona Tackett; and two brothers, Gene Whisenhunt and Jack Whisenhunt. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Checotah. Interment was at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hampton Mortuary.

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WINTER, Dr. Thomas G.
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Dr. Thomas Greeley Winter died February 20, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 21, 1927 in Glendale, CA to Clare and Frank Winter. He was a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in electrical engineering, and held a Ph.D. in applied physics from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He was chairman of the physics department at Tulsa University, and previously taught physics and supervised graduate work at OSU. He had formerly worked in heavy equipment sales for Westinghouse, set up a plastics factory in Chile, and worked for the U.S. government. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, the Summit, and the Tulsa Tennis Club. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Josephine Grasselli Winter; a daughter, Clare M. of Ashland, OR; three sons, William H. of Tulsa, Frank E. (Jennifer) of Telluride, CO, and Thomas A. of Sao Paolo, Brazil; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at Christ the King Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Fitzgerald Funeral Service.

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WITCHER, Lola
CHANDLER, OKLAHOMA: Lola Mae Witcher, 94, died January 10, 2004. She was born September 3, 1909 to John L. and Sarah Jane Mooreman Witcher. She was a Southwestern Bell telephone operator, and attended Chandler Southern Baptist Church. She is survived by three nieces and their spouses, Jane and Charles Bridges of Chandler, Retta and Melvin Matthews of Oklahoma City OK, and Suzanne Witcher of Edmond; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers. Services were held at Chandler Southern Baptist Church. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery by Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

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WOLF, Sister Mary Irene
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Sr. Mary Irene Wolf, R.S.M., died August 24, 1985 at Mercy Health Center. She was a longtime educator and school principal, and was named Outstanding Catechist for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Survivors include four brothers, Leo, Lawrence, Anthony and Albert; two sisters, Tina and Rose Wolf; her nieces and nephews; and her religious community. She was preceded in death by a sister, Veronica; and three brothers, Joe, Andy and Henry. Services were held at the Mercy Health Convent Center. Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery with arrangements by Smith and Kernke Funeral Home.

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WOOD, Effie
BROKEN BOW, OKLAHOMA: Effie Wood, 99, died December 6, 2002 in Broken Bow. She was born November 26, 1903 in Indian Territory. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Carl Mangus of Lacombe, LA; a son, Haskell Wood of Lufkata; 9 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wood; and two sons, Harold Wood and Otis Wood. Interment was at Holly Creek Cemetery under the direction Norwood-Coffey-Leonard Funeral Home.

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WOOD, Marie
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Marie Sue Wood, 87, died December 7, 1998. She was a member of Southeast Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Louis Wood of Nowata, and R.W. Wood of Lenapah; two daughters, Virginia Illingsworth of Tulsa, and Johelen Pierce of Oklahoma City; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston "Red" Wood. Interment was at Floral Haven Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Eastlawn Chapel.

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WOODS, Velma
STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA: Velma Irene Woods, 96, died August 24, 2009. She was born December 22, 1912 to Irene Olivia and Charles Walter Bicket. She and her husband ran the Woods Cafe from 1945 to 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, M.L. Woods; and a daughter, Phyllis Jean Woods Alexander. Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 27 at Interment was at Sayre-Doxey Cemetery by Rose Chapel Funeral Service.

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WORCESTER, Douglas Lee
TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Douglas Lee Worcester died September 9, 2008. He was born May 27, 1980 to Alvena Annette Morgan Ayala and Douglas Glenn Worcester. He was a student at Tulsa Welding School. He enjoyed chess, playing pool and dominoes, and card tricks. His is survived by his parents; his stepfather, Carmelo Ayala of Edmond; his sisters, Alisha A. Worcester of Tulsa, and Martha, Dora, and Sandra Ayala of Edmond; his brothers,Carmelo M. Ayala of Guthrie, and Oscar, David, and Omar Ayala of Edmond; four nieces and three nephews; and his aunts and uncles. Interment was at High Springs Indian Cemetery by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

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WORKMAN, Lela
STILWELL, OKLAHOMA: Lela Workman died February 17, 2009. She was born December 19, 1927 to Wilson and Sallie Hitcher. She was a retired home health care provider. She attended Fairfield Baptist Church, and enjoyed sewing, singing, fishing, and reading the Bible. Survivors include a son, Clarence Workman (Jennifer) of Searcy, AR; two daughters, Gina Matthews (Steve) of Stilwell, and Judy Lankford (Larry) of Duncan; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Mae Hitcher; two brothers, Clarence Hitcher and Tom Hitcher; three infant siblings; and her parents. Interment was at Ketcher Cemetery with arrangements by Hart Funeral Home.

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WRIGHT, Georga M.
PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA: Georga May Martin Wright, 93, passed away February 12, 2011 in Pawhuska, OK. She was born December 7, 1918 in Coffeyville, KS, the oldest daughter of Dee Martin and Goldie Bridges Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Teddy (Theodora) and George Presgrove of Velma, and Sheila and Alton Lawrence of DeQueen, AR; her siblings, Jenny Gipson of Skiatook, Lois Eaton of Tonkawa, Mundy Martin and Sharon of Hennessey, and June and Glenn Finn of Odessa, TX; a brother-in-law, Paul Deyo of Luther; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Becky Wright; and 3 nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar N. Wright, Jr.; a son; her parents; two brothers, Andy Martin and J.D. Martin; three sisters, Sharon Martin Roe, Darlene Bartlett, and Joy Deyo; a son-in-law; and a step-grandson. Interment was at the Pawhuska City Cemetery under the direction of McCartney's Johnson Funeral Home.

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WYATT, Vilettia
GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA: Vilettia "Baby Doll" Wyatt, 95, died July 5, 2010. She was born May 8, 1915 in Fort Deposit, AL to Felix and Mary Golson Braggs. She is survived by two granddaughters, Lynn Nickelberry and Carla Gower, both of Oklahoma City; and two nephews, Harvey Braggs and Naymon Braggs, both of Guthrie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elsworth Wyatt; a son, Herman Gower; her parents; and a grandson, Herman Gower, Jr. Burial was at Summit View Cemetery with arrangements by Smith-Gallo Funeral Home.

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YATES, Lella
ALTUS, OKLAHOMA: Lella Belle Yates died at the Altus House Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1882 in Nashville, TN. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Gerald S. Yates of Wichita Falls, TX; a daughter, Mrs. J.R. McLaughlin of Altus; a sister, Mrs. Lee Cates of Fort Worth, TX; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Yates. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Wichita Falls, TX with arrangements by Tims Funeral Home.

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YIRSA, Marilyn
NOWATA, OKLAHOMA: Marilyn Lee Yirsa, 76, died January 20, 2008. She was born March 16, 1931 to Arthur Foster and Leota Gatten Foster. She was a retired teaching assistant at the Nowata Schools with 22 years of service, and was a former manager at KNFB Radio. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and the Disciples Women. She also attended the Monday Morning Prayer Group, and was secretary of the Library Board. She was a member of the Historical Society Board and a co-founder of the Diamond Point School Preservation group. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Gene "Pete" Yirsa; five children, Jerry and Vicky Yirsa, Janice and Don Burn, Vicki and David Cowan, Donna Fuller, and Lynn and Brenda Yirsa, all of Nowata; two sisters, Thelma Sterba and Bernice and Dave Morehead of Bixby; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Raleigh Foster. Interment was at Nowata Memorial Cemetery.

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ZANDERS, Herman H.
CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA: Herman Herbert Zanders passed away December 3, 2008. He was born September 30, 1928 to Percy and Mittie Zanders. He was a U.S. Army veteran with over 20 years of service, and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Okmulgee. Survivors include two daughters, Norma Syas of Atlanta, GA, and Denise Zanders of Chicago, IL; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; two nephews; four nieces; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Onita; and four brothers, Alvin, Louis, William, and Percy Zanders. Arrangements were handled by Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors.

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ZIESKE, Gloria
ENID, OKLAHOMA: Gloria E. Zieske, 86, died February 16, 2008. She was born Jan. 16, 1922 to Carl and Charlotte Wolf. She is survived by three daughters, Jane Aebie of Chardon, OH, Jean Harmon of Enid, and Joy Tichenor of Oxford, MS; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Zieske; a brother; and a sister. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery by Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

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ZITOON, Betty
McALESTER, OKLAHOMA: Betty Jean Zitoon, age 2 years, died December 31, 1932. She was born May 20, 1930 to Habib and Lemia Zitoon. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Chaney Funeral Home.

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ZUCK, Melvin C.
MADILL, OKLAHOMA: Melvin Cory Zuck, 89, died January 16, 2007. He was born December 22, 1917 in Eldorado, KS to Edward Earl Zuck and Pearle Shaffer Zuck. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Madill. He was a ham radio operator and a Mason, and was a member of the AARP and NARFE. He is survived by a stepson, Howard Brown; and four stepdaughters, Virginia Wise, Jane VanSickle, Kate Vincent, and Alice Shoemaker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Louise Holcomb Zuck. Interment was at Shay Cemetery under the direction of Watts Funeral Home.

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