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Timmy Joe Degge
Funeral services for Timmy Joe Degge will be Friday, May 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM at the First Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the
Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Timmy Joe Degge was born October 11, 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Billy Joe Degge and Betty Jo (Brandt) Degge. He passed away May 14, 2013 at his home in Okemah at the age of 52.
Tim lived his whole life in Okemah and graduated from Okemah High School in 1978. Tim and his family have owned and operated Degge Oilfield Service in Okemah for 40 plus years. In his earlier years; he and his family also trained and raced Quarter Horses. He loved his wife, Ruth, of 33 years, his children and his grandchildren more than anything in the world. He took great pride and joy in raising his family on their ranch. Tim was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was loved dearly by family and many friends. We will miss him more than words can say.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Rhonda Stacy.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth (Stacy) Degge of Okemah; two sons, Josh Degge and wife Valerie of Okemah and Joseph Degge of Okemah; two daughters, Jennifer Degge of Edmond and Amanda Landrum and husband Chris of Okemah and three grandchildren, Ambree Jo Landrum and Graysn Joe and Sophia Noel Degge.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Josh and Joseph Degge, Max Henry, Johnny Leslie, Tommy Brandt and Rocky Duke.
Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Cheatwood
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Dr. Roger Thompson officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com
Thomas M. Ladner
Graveside services for Thomas M. Ladner will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Thomas M. Ladner was born September 8, 1948 in Cody, Wyoming to C.C. Ladner and Fern (Justice) Ladner. He passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 64.
Mr. Ladner worked for 37 years as an Industrial Radiologist. He and RoLonda (Guinn) Ladner were married May 6, 1977 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Mr. Ladner served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-1970. He was a graduate of Pharoah High School and enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and working with classic cars.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, RoLonda Ladner of Okemah; two sons, Mike Ladner and wife Tracy of Tulsa and John Ladner and wife Alysha of Atoka, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Cody, Tyler, Toby and Autumn Ladner and two step-grandchildren, Aubrey and Sierra Wolfe.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Layton, Lucas Guinn, Timothy Guinn, Matthew Guinn, Rick Guinn and Kenny Walker.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Bro. Gary Guinn officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Mayselle Woolridge
Funeral services for Mayselle Woolridge will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Castle Cemetery.
Mayselle Woolridge was born April 29, 1919 in Groesbeck, Texas to Charles Tidwell and Rettie (Sanders) Tidwell. She passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Yukon, Oklahoma at the age of 93.
Mrs. Woolridge had been a longtime resident of Castle, Oklahoma. She and Perry Woolridge were married November 24, 1948 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death February 1, 2010. Mrs. Woolridge was a loving homemaker who enjoyed gardening and working with cattle. She was also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Okemah.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her son, Carl Foreman and wife Bridgette of Rogers, Arkansas; two daughters, Terri Peak and husband Frosty of Yukon and Barbara Janet of Noble, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and seventeen great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Bob Shumake officiating and Rev. Ledtkey McIntosh assisting.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Adrian Green
Graveside services for Adrian Green will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Eastlawn Cemetery in Boley with Rev. Homer Williams officiating.
Adrian Green was born November 18, 1918 in Unadilla, Georgia to James Green and Rosie Bell (Riley) Green. He passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his home in Boley, Oklahoma at the age of 94.
Mr. Green had been a longtime resident of Boley. He was a laborer that had worked on the construction of the Boley School and on the Boley city water lines.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Homer Williams officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Warren Marshall
Nov 22, 1938 ~ Apr 18, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY
Warren Marshall, 74, passed away April 18, 2013. He loved fishing and being outdoors. Warren was a member of SW Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Shirley Marshall in May of 2000. Survivors include daughter Sherry Marshall, brother Roger Marshall, sister Ann Landers, grandchild Chad Marshall, special friend Linda Aynes, other loving relatives, friends and his church family. Viewing will be Saturday 4-8PM and Sunday 12-8PM at the funeral home. Services are 11:00 AM Monday at Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel. Committal service will follow at 2:00 PM at Okemah Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com . Directed by Vondel Smith/South.
Carly Jo Thompson
Funeral services for Carly Jo Thompson will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Okemah Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Carly Jo Thompson was born April 1, 1992 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Todd and Patty Thompson. She passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma at the age of 21.
Carly was a fun loving and outgoing free spirited young woman. She had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with her friends, family and especially loved her niece and nephew. Carly loved listening to music and facebook and was a 2011 graduate of Sapulpa High School. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her and loved her.
She is survived by her parents, Todd and Patty (Adams) Thompson of Okemah; her four brothers, Luke Thompson and wife Karli of Stillwater, Lance Thompson of Minot, North Dakota, Corby Ray and Sierrah Strickland of Minot, North Dakota and Dylan Page and Jesse Smoot of Stillwater; grandparents, Mack and Jo Frances Thompson of Okemah and Lois Northcutt of Bethany; her niece, Corah June Ray and nephew Brentlee James Page.
Serving as active pallbearers will be, Luke Thompson, Lance Thompson, Corby Ray, Dylan Page, Kent Green and Odie Henry.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Bro. Billy Green officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Joe Richard Wilcox
Joe Richard Wilcox, age 47. Richard was born in Kermit ,Texas The firstborn of Ed and Sharry “Dunn” Wilcox on May the 7th,1965.Richard entered into his rest with the Lord on March the 7th,2013.He is proceeded in death by his Mother ,Sharry Lynn Dunn, Grandparents ,Maxine Lofton Haynes ,George Earl Brem, And Horace E.Dunn, Also his great aunt and uncle Jeanette”Dunn”and Rex Wellington. He is survived by many family members and Father Ed Wilcox, Brothers ,Lance and Bryan Wilcox and Sister, Shelly Shepard. A Celebration of Richards life will be held on March the 30th at his Fathers home in Cameron, TX, If you would like to contact Richards Father for condolences, You are welcome, Ed Wilcox 4029 CR 227 Cameron, TX 76520. God Bless 1 Corinthians 13,
Cora Jean Stockstell McCarrell
Funeral services for Cora Jean Stockstell McCarrell will be held Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Amos Temple Church in Boley. Interment will follow at the Prairie Spring Cemetery.
Cora Jean Stockstell McCarrell was born August 26, 1943 in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma to Aaron Johnson and Emma Jane Johnson. She passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at her home in Boley at the age of 69.
Cora had been a longtime resident of Boley. She was a loving homemaker and housewife and a member of the Bell Chapel Church. In 1984 she married Richard McCarrell. Cora enjoyed cooking, raising plants and flowers and going to the casino.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Dale Buster Stockstell; and two brothers, Fred and Grady Johnson.
Survivors include her husband, Richard McCarrell of Boley; two sons, Greg Stockstell of Boley and Dennis Stockstell and wife Shanda of Tecumseh; one daughter, Jennifer Scott and husband Felix of Oklahoma City; four brothers, Leotis Johnson of Okemah, Eddie Johnson of Shawnee, Johnnie Johnson of Virginia and Frankie Johnson of Shawnee; two sisters, Lenora Wortham of Okemah and Elsie Johnson of Tulsa and three grandchildren, Danzel Stockstell, Fatimah Scott and Ibn Felix Scott, III.
Serving as active pallbearers will be her nephews.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Cleophus Jones officiating.
Visitation and viewing will be Saturday, 12-4 PM, Sunday, 12-4 PM, Monday and Tuesday, 9:00-5:00 and Wednesday, 9:00-8:00.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Juanita (Field) Dunson
Juanita (Field) Dunson, a longtime resident of Henryetta, passed from this life on Monday, March 4, 2013 in Okemah, Oklahoma at the age of 82. Juanita was born on September 15, 1930 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Punskee Field and Louisa Watson Field.
Juanita grew up in the Henryetta area, attending both St. Michael’s School in Henryetta and Haskell Institute. She graduated at Bacone. Juanita was an active member in the WSCS, where she served that organization as conference president. She also served on the National Board of Global Ministries. She was an avid shopper and loved to travel. She also loved camping and was a rock and shell collector. One of her favorite pastimes was taking pictures and socializing with friends and family.
Juanita was married to Eugene Dunson on December 15, 1948 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. From that union, she was blessed with 3 daughters, 3 sons, and two foster sons.
Juanita is preceded in death by her mother and father; 3 brothers, and one sister, Lucille Hicks.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Wanda Chapo and husband Thomas of Tecumseh, Susan Bear of Oklahoma City, and Linda Irene of Stanley, New Mexico; three sons, David Dunson and wife Lynn of Wetumka, Marty Dunson of Henryetta, and Daryl Dunson of Phoenix, AZ; two foster sons, Pete Riley and wife Glenda of Sand Springs and Richard Hicks and wife Rubeen of Sapulpa, OK; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and numerous other extended family and many good friends.
A wake service for Juanita was held at Thlopthlocco United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 8, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Thlopthlocco United Methodist Church, with Rev. Billie Nowabbi officiating. Interment followed the funeral at Thlopthlocco Cemetery under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.
Pallbearers were Thomas Dunson, Daryl Dunson, Jr., John Bear, Brad Lowe, Brent Watson, and Neal Rosanoff. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Jones, Matt Dunson, Marvin Thurmond, Tom Chapo, Randall Watson, Rex Watson, and Terry Linsey.
Betsy Sue Hewitt
Funeral services for Betsy Sue Hewitt will be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Greenleaf Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Little Quarsity Cemetery in Seminole County. Wake services will be held Sunday, March 10, 2103 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah.
Bety Sue Hewitt was born August 10, 1942 in Seminole County, Oklahoma to Billy Hale and Lucy (Coker) Hale. She passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her home in Okemah at the age of 70.
Betsy was a longtime resident of the Okemah area and was a former home health care worker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Melford Hewitt; one sister, Mary Randall and two brothers, Anderson and Jacob Hale.
Survivors include her two daughters, Betsy Varner of Okemah and Candice Cheatwood and husband Joe of Okemah; one step-daughter, Delores Early and husband Marlon of Okemah; three brothers, Donald, David and Jasper Hale all of Okemah; four sisters, Joyce Hale of Okemah, Maggie Coon of Cromwell, Carolyn Tucker of Okemah and Marie Berryhill of Okemah; and one grandson, Gunnar Varner.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Franklin and Nathan Lowe, Dustin Tucker, Willie Hale, Kuskvna Deere and Victor Berryhill.
Honorary bearers include Joe Cheatwood, Cunnar Varner, Manuel Coon and Phillip Deere.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Fred Lindsey.
Viewing and Visitation will be Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday, 12:00 – 4:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 – 8:00 PM.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Eugene Allen Green
Eugene Allen Green was born March 31, 1955 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Thomas Green and Lillian Manley Green and passed from this life February 21, 2013 in Oklahoma City at the age of 57.
Eugene was raised in the Weleetka area and as a young man attended the Sequoyah Indian Boarding School. After he left Sequoyah he joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served his country. Following his discharge, he spent a short time in Tulsa before finally settling in Oklahoma City, which he made his lifelong home. He had worked most of his adult life as a glazier, most recently for the Downtown Glass Company. He as married to Gina Marie Lankford and to this union a daughter, Amber Sarina, was born.
Eugene loved working on muscle cars and enjoyed helping others. His home was always open to everyone.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, a brother, Albert Green and his sister, Nancy Guteraze.
Survivors include: His daughter, Amber Sarina Lankford of Tulsa; His mother, Lillian Deere of Wetumka; Three brothers, David Green and his wife Grace of Shawnee, Joe Green of Tulsa, and Tony Green of Oklahoma City; Three sisters; Polly Buckley of Tulsa, Hettie Wallace and husband Jimmy of Oklahoma City, and Betty Bunny of Okmulgee; Three grandchildren; Alexis, Asia and Autumn; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services were held Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Alabama Indian Baptist Church in Weleetka with Rev. Eugene Whitlow, Pastor, officiating. Family members served as pallbearers. Interment was in the Weleetka Hillcrest Cemeterey under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of Weleetka.
Paul Abraham Custar
Funeral services for Paul Abraham Custar will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Paul Abraham Custar was born March 9, 1935 west of Okemah, Oklahoma to Daniel and Dorothy (Franks) Custar. He passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Midwest City, Oklahoma at the age of 77.
Mr. Custar had been a resident of the Okemah area most all of his life. He and Thelma Elaine Henshaw were married December 24, 1952 in Okemah. Mr. Custar owned and operated a small engine mechanic shop from 1973. He was a minister and operated a vegetable farm that has been in the Custar family for generations. Mr. Custar enjoyed singing and was a longtime member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Okemah.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Pauline Henshaw; one infant daughter, Danielle and one son in law, Rick Hopper.
Survivors include his wife Thelma Custar of the home west of Okemah; two sons, David Custar and wife Debbie of Okemah, and Rickey Custar and wife Kathy of Perkins; one daughter, Paula Hopper of Glencoe, Oklahoma; two brothers, Oscar Custar of Okemah and J.D. Custar and wife Janet of Sharron, Oklahoma; one sister, Helen Adams and husband Cotton of Okemah; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Carl Arbuckle, Daniel Custar, Junior Opela, David Tippery, and Cody Arbuckle.
Honorary bearers include: Cameron Hopper, Colton Arbuckle, Collin Arbuckle, Conner Arbuckle, Avery Opela and Austin Custar.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Donnie Custar officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Linda Darlene Parker
Funeral services for Linda Darlene Parker will be held Friday, February 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Assembly of God Church in Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery.
Linda Darlene Parker was born January 25, 1947 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Harold and Darlene (Banta) Newman. She passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Oklahoma City at the age of 66.
Linda had been a resident of the Wetumka area most all of her life having graduated from Wetumka High School in 1966. She and Rick Parker were married September 20, 1967 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Linda was a loving mother and homemaker who later became a devoted drug rehabilitation counselor. She worked with Second Chance Rehabilitation in Wetumka, Oklahoma Families First in Holdenville and the Holdenville Drug Court Program. Linda enjoyed working with her flower beds and spending time with her family and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Newman.
Survivors include her husband, Rick Parker of Wetumka; her father, Harold Newman of Wetumka; one son, Richard Shawn Parker and wife Marcia of McAlester; one brother, Melvin Leroy Newman and wife Regina of Wetumka and two grandchildren, Haley and Hayden.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Matthew Rogers, Ryan Bowers, Tyler Chastain, Wayne Flannigan, John Parker and Jeff Parker.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. John Roberts.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
HOMER
Homer, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born in Castle, Oklahoma, on October 18, 1925, to Vincent Everett and Henrietta Wyrick. Homer was a decorated WWII Veteran. He served in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations where he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Homer and Norma made their home and raised their family in San Joaquin. He was a builder in the area for many years. Homer is survived by his wife Norma; daughter, Ruth Ann Knapp and her husband Ralph; sons, Robert Wyrick and his wife Julie, and Ray; grandchildren, Rob and Suzanne, Becky and Jim, Richard and Robin; and greatgrandchildren, James, Jolene, Amanda, Matthew, and David. A Graveside Service will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens, Garden of Honor, on Monday, February 4, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, rernembrances may be made in Homer's name to Kerman United Methodist Church, 3095 N. Madera Ave, Kerman, Ca. 93630; or the charity of your choice .
Leatha Ester Marsh Scott
Services for Leatha Ester Scott will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Rev. Charles Jones officiating.
Leatha Ester Marsh Scott, 95, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was born on September 22, 1917 in Box, Oklahoma of Cleveland County to James Richard Burt, sr. and Alice Thompson.
Mrs. Scott had four brothers, Lonnie Burt of Oklahoma City, Tommy and Jessie Burt, both who died as infants and James R. Burt Jr. of Kingston, Oklahoma.
She married John Marsh Jr. on August 23, 1941 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. They had three children: John Marsh, III, Alice Payne and Susan Orr of Okemah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, 2 grandsons; Bill Marsh of Okmulgee and Kendall Ray Orr of Bristow; and her son John Marsh, III.
Leatha worked at the Okemah Hospital as a dietician and was a volunteer for the VFW. In her younger years she worked as a waitress and convenient store clerk.
Survivors include her two daughters, Alice Marsh Payne and Susan Orr both of Okemah; 12 grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Richie Clay Clarkson
March 29, 1963-February 14, 2013
Richie Clay Clarkson, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ February 14, 2013. Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma he married the love of his life Emily Rhine on July 19, 2008 in Okemah, Oklahoma. He was employed at Hiland Dairy for over 20 years, a very dependable and hard worker. Richie was a teacher at an Oklahoma truck driving school for several years. He left a wonderful example for all to follow offering his help whenever he was needed. Richie loved working on restoring his 1986 Chevy pickup. He fought a good fight throughout his short battle with cancer. He is survived by his mother and father, Shirley (Branscum) and Charles Lowrey, and James and Mary Clarkson, wife Emily and daughter Baylee of the home, two sons, Zachary Clay Clarkson, and Angela, Ricky Clayton Clarkson, and six grandchildren, three sisters Jimmie and Celeste Enochs, Cody and Suzanne Simmons, Kelli Mills, one brother Chuck and Patti Lowrey, and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. We love Richie and look forward to seeing him again. Viewing will be 1-8 PM Sunday at Resthaven Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2013 at Liberty Baptist Church, 711 E. Federal, Shawnee, OK, with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. For more information please visit www.resthavenfh.com.
Benny M. Benson
Services for Benny M. Benson will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Okemah with Rev. Wade Harelson officiating.
Benny M. Benson was born November 28, 1936 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Charles C. Benson and Jessie M. (Maury) Benson. He passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Okemah at the age of 76.
Mr. Benson was a longtime resident of Okemah and was a graduate of Okemah High School in 1954. He was the owner and past operator of Benson’s True Value Hardware in Okemah. He and his family had previously owned Otasco and True Value Stores in Prague, Stroud, Seminole and Weleetka. Mr. Benson was a former pilot and enjoyed hiking, scuba diving, camping and wood working. He was also a longtime member of the Okemah First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jo Lynne Higganbotham; one brother, Saxon Benson and one sister, Clarice Siniscalchi.
Survivors include his son, Bryan M. Benson and wife Ann of Prague; his daughter, Laura B. Haddox and husband Mike of Okemah; one son in law, Chris Higganbotham of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Andrew Benson, Emily Benson, Sarah Higganbotham, Haley Higganbotham, Molly Haddox and Abby Haddox; his dear and special friend Odessa St. Cyr of Okemah and his new Okemah Care Center family.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Visitation will be Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Jim Coleman West
Jim Coleman West, Davenport, Oklahoma, age 41, died Saturday, February 9, 2013. His services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Prairie Springs Indian Baptist Church in Okemah, Oklahoma. Interment will take place at the Anderson-West Family Cemetery in Okemah, Oklahoma.
Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service, Henryetta, OK.
An Online Guestbook is available at http://integrityfuneralservice.com.
Verna Henshaw
Funeral services Verna Henshaw will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Verna Henshaw was born March 29, 1912 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Joseph Brown and Emma (Walden) Brown. She passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Okemah at the age of 100.
Mrs. Henshaw had been a longtime resident of the Okemah area. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed sewing, yard work and gardening. She and Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Henshaw were married September 20, 1931 in Okemah. He preceded her in death October 28, 1981. Mrs. Henshaw attended the Assembly of God Church in Okemah.
Also preceding her in death were her parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren.
Survivors include her two daughters, Norma Kennedy of Okemah and Marie Agnew of Odessa, Texas; two brothers, Clarence Brown of Lodi, California and Arnold Brown of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Lola Canaster of Coalgate, Oklahoma, Vada Moses of Tulsa and Eva Crow of Ada, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Pat Goad, Terry Thiebaud and Renee Thiebaud; 7 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Charlie Good, Terry Thiebaud, Joe Billings, Dalton May, Kade Fogarty and James Kennedy.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Arlie Branson.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Donnie Ray McNac
Donnie Ray McNac, a resident of the Salem community, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 in Tulsa at the age of 56. Donnie was born on September 3, 1956 to Peter McNac and Emma R. Jacobs.
Donnie grew up in the Henryetta area, attending school at Ryal and Graham schools where he graduated from Graham High School. Shortly after graduation, Donnie joined the U.S. Army where he faithfully served as a staff sargeant from 1974 until 1985. After his honorable discharge in 1985, Donnie returned to the Henryetta area and attended OSU Tech where he studied heating and air conditioning and received his associates degree. He later worked for several years in maintenance at the Creek Nation Hospital in Okemah, Oklahoma. During the past several years Donnie has faithfully served as pastor of the Tulmochusse Church in Lamar, Oklahoma.
Donnie is preceded in death by his father, Peter McNac; by a grandson, Blake McNac; a brother, Kenny McNac; by his maternal grandparents, Lewis Jacobs and Mariah Jacobs; and by his paternal grandparents, Charlie McNac and Bessie Byrd McNac.
He is survived by his mother, Emma R. Jacobs of Henryetta; a daughter, Kimberly Morrison and husband Cliff of Henryetta; by 2 sons, Kevin McNac and wife Ramona of Ft.Gibson and Jacob McNac of the home; 4 sisters, Pam Chamberlain and husband Dewayne of Wilson, Marcy Hill and husband Jacob of Dewar, Lena Meely of Muskogee, and Sheila McNac of Tulsa; 2 brothers, MIchael Winap of Henryetta and Norman McNac of Henryetta; 2 paternal aunts, Mary Bullett of Tulsa and Martha Lowe of Morris; 2 maternal aunts, Janet Taylor of Henryetta and Netta J Long of Henryetta; 2 uncles, Joseph McNac and Okmulgee and Lewis Jacobs of Henryetta; a great uncle, Calvin Stick of Coweta; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, many other extended family and many good Oklahoma
A wake service for Donnie will be held at Shurden Chapel, 411 W. Division in Henryetta on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 5pm until 8pm.
A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Dewar with Rev. Matt Tiger and Rev. Alfred Berryhill officiating. Interment will follow immediately at the Jacobs Family Cemetery, south of Salem, under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.
Pallbearers will be Matt Chamberlain, Todd Chamberlain, Wesley Chamberlain, Erwin Bear, Adam Bear, Chris Jacobs, Mark Taylor, Ronnie Sharp, Brian Sharp, Steven Jacobs, Kyle Ganote, Chris Ganote, Robert Long, Jr., Andrew Long, and Tom Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Wallace Gambler, Jerry D. Powell, James Starr, and Rusty Powell. Flower girls will be cousins and nieces of Donie McNac
Gladys Maye Lawson
Gladys Maye Lawson was born April 20, 1921 in Okay, Oklahoma to George Washington Boling and Ada (Brentlinger) Boling. She passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 91.
Mrs. Lawson worked many years with Harman’s Telephone Answering Service and Retired from Phoenix Cleaners of Tulsa. On November 24, 1958 in Stigler, Oklahoma, she married Donald E. Lawson. He preceded her in death September 11, 2001.
She is also preceded in death by her parents and beloved poodle, Sam.
Survivors include her dear friend, Karl Renk of Tulsa and numerous nieces and nephews.
All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, OK.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Bernice Earleen Harvey
Services are pending for Ms. Bernice Earleen Harvey.
Bernice Earleen Harvey was born November 1, 1924 in Castle, Oklahoma to Earl Deaton and Inez (Case) Deaton. She passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Okemah at the age of 88.
After retirement in 2003, Mrs. Harvey returned to the Okemah area. She was a graduate of Mason High School and had been a licensed barber since the age of 16.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Harvey, II; her parents; one sister, Iona Logue and one daughter, Christina Rae Nowack.
She is survived by her two sons, Rodney Nowack of Okemah and Donald Nowack of San Diego, California; one daughter, Catherine Wilson of Apple Valley, California; one brother, Jack Deaton of Temeron, NM; one sister, Melva Deaton Gainer of Philmore, California; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, OK.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
John Freeland Dominic
John Freeland Dominic, 44, of Eufaula, passed away on January 19, 2013 at his home. John was born on February 18, 1968 in McAlester, Oklahoma to William James and Patricia Ann (Moore) Dominic. He attended and graduated from Eufaula High School in 1986. John served in the National Guard. He worked as a policeman for the Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Department and the Eufaula Police Department. John was a member of the Little Coweta Indian Baptist Church. He enjoyed a good joke, fishing, and spending time with his kids, Johnathan and Alexis.
Survivors include: one son, Johnathan Dominic; one daughter, Alexis Dominic, both of Sasakwa, OK; his mother, Patricia Sloan and husband, John, of Eufaula, OK; three brothers, Kenneth Dominic, of Norman, OK; Billy Dominic, of Sallisaw, OK; Danny Dominic, of Texas; one sister, Rachel Eden and husband, Fredie, of Eufaula, OK; two nieces: Victoria Eden and Teresa Dominic; two nephews: Fredie Eden Jr. and Jacob Eden; and a host of aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Dominic; grandparents, Freeland “Buddy” and Maybell Moore; and two aunts, Sharon Kay “Ginger” Mustin; and Mary Ann Day.
A wake service was held at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Little Coweta Indian Baptist Church. A funeral service was held at 1:00p.m. on Friday January 25, 2013 at the Eufaula First Baptist Church with Reverend Ernest Best, Reverend Dustin Tidwell, and Eufaula Chief of Police Don Murray officiating. Pallbearers were the Eufaula Police Department. Honorary pallbearers were Adams Jones, Jr., Sam Remis, Jason Jackson, Derrall Summers, Jimmy Caudle, D.J. Deere, Johnny Underwood, Travis Drake, Rusty Drake, Curtis Postoak, Matthew T. Cummings, Joshua Cummings, Washington Cummings, Ermin Russell, Fredie Eden, Jr., and Mark Moore-Blevins. Burial followed at Little Coweta Cemetery under the direction of Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.hbmfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made at any Arvest Bank to the John Dominic Memorial Fund for his children.
Harold A. Like
Funeral services for Harold A. Like will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Rev. Donald Baker officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, January 24th at 2:00 PM at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, Kansas with Pastor Ronnie Epps officiating.
Harold A. Like was born August 26, 1927 in Okemah, Oklahoma to S. Albert Like and Opal (Butler) Like. He passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 in Okemah at the age of 85.
Mr. Like, a resident of Okemah, was a member of the Last Chance Baptist Church. He retired from Twin City Tools in Olathe, Kansas. He and Velma Louise Franks were married April 26, 1985 in Lenexa, Kansas. Mr. Like also served his country with the United States Army from 1945 – 48 having been stationed in the Philippines.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother and his first wife, Betty.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Like of the home; two daughters, Linda Layman and husband Steve of Lawrence, Kansas and Sandy Rowe and husband Steve of Stillwell, Kansas; one step-daughter, Tanya Scott and husband Greg of Okemah; one brother, Marvin Like of Del City, Oklahoma; two sisters, Joyce Root of Okemah and Sue Massey also of Okemah; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Woodrow Wilson Bear
Woodrow Wilson Bear was born June 25, 1930 in Calvin, Oklahoma to Bennie and Nettie Bear. He passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 in Okemah at the age of 82.
Funeral services for Woodrow Wilson Bear will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Montesoma Baptist Church northeast of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Wake services will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Rev. Ledtkey McIntosh officiating.
Mr. Bear had been a resident of the Okemah area for the past 20 years. He and Florina Mae Simmer were married September 27, 1987; she preceded him in death April 19, 2009. Mr. Bear served his country with the United States Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Okemah. He enjoyed fishing, attending sporting events and visiting churches.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Betty Frank Taylor (2012); three children, Larry Jimmy and Brenda; two grandsons, Brandon and Baylor; three brothers and one sister, Jacob, George, Eastman and Leah.
Survivors include three sons, Eddie Gooden and wife Carol of Ft. Wingate, New Mexico, Edward Bear of Okemah and Victor Bear of Holdenville; one daughter, Loretta Bear of Holdenville; one step son, Joseph Hummingbird of Taft, Oklahoma; two step daughters, Virginia Crouch and husband Butch of Davis and Beverly Tisho and husband Kenneth of Shawnee; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews, James Bear, Phillip Bear, Marvin Bear, Carl Petsemoie, Herman Petsemoie and Roger Petsemoie.
Honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Coon, Conny Hart, David Lena, Dennis Bear and Robert Lay.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Bro. Ed Bear and Bro. Jay Downing officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Jerald Lee Cruce
Jerald Lee Cruce, 69, of Delaplane, VA passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Fauquier Hospital. He was born in Okemah, OK on November 26, 1943, a son of the late R.D. (Bill) and Kathleen Cruce. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by a brother, Robert (Buddy) Cruce and sister, Ruth Ann Benyshek.
Jerry enjoyed and worked in Germany and Saudi Arabia for several years after his Army service. After relocating back to the United States he held several facilities management positions for Page, Contel, GTE, and General Dynamics. Later, he started his own facilities management company, and later still became the founder and chairman of ComSource, Inc., an extremely successful telecommunications company located in Frederick, Md.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marlene Cruce who he met in Germany while in the Army, and brother, Charles B. Cruce of Checotah, OK. Also surviving are many extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fauquier Health Systems Foundation, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1095, Warrenton, VA 20188. Online condolences at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Mary Lynn Sullivan
Mary Lynn Sullivan was born on July 23, 1959, in Oklahoma City, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Paden, Oklahoma, at the age of 53.
Mary, the daughter of George and Artie May (Gooding) Jeffries, was a resident of Paden. She married Staff Sargeant Scott Sullivan becoming an army wife on August 13, 1994 at Fort Drumm in Watertown NY, where he was stationed for the next three years. In 1997 they moved to Vincea, Italy where they lived for four years. Living in Europe was the "adventure" of Mary's life. In 2001 they moved to Carrollton Georgia when Scott was stationed at Fort McPherson Georgia. They bought a home and lived in Carrollton for six years. In 2006 they moved back to Paden to care for Mary's mother. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Paden First Baptist Church. Her parents and grandparents preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Scott Sullivan of the home, one son, Andy Sullivan of Saginaw, TX; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Kenny and Carla Baker of Paden, Tracy and Susan Baker of Paden, Michael and Amanda Baker of Stillwater; Sisters and brothers-in-law: Debbie and Frank Willson of Enid and Christy and Tony Curtsinger of Castle; Brother-in-law: Ricky Brown of Lawton; Lonnell of Martin and her husband Bryan of Paradise, TX.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Paden First Baptist Church with Brother Terry Pittman officiating. Arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
Elvia Bush
Elvia Bush was born Elvia Reynolds November 13, 1918 in Clearview, Oklahoma. The last born to Joe Reynolds, a Black Freedman, and Delphia (Chief) Reynolds, a Muscogee (Creek) Indian. Elvia grew up in Clearview and attended Clearview High school. She was a great home maker and enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was very resourceful raising six children on her own. After all of Elvia’s children except her youngest named Helen left home, Elvia decided to head for Oklahoma City in pursuit of a better life. While in Oklahoma City, Elvia found employment at Saint Anthony’s Hospital and soon thereafter was hired as a seamstress for Streets Clothier. Elvia was settling into city life, but little did she know how much more city she would see. Bobbie, her eldest, became ill in Chicago and needed her mother to come and care for her.
Elvia packed up and headed for the Windy City to nurse Bobbie back to health. While there, she found that many took a liking to her peanut brittle. Her entrepreneurial spirit blossomed and she began selling peanut brittle to pay for her daughter, JoAnn’s, way through nursing school back home in Clinton, Oklahoma. Even though the peanut brittle business was going well, it seemed destiny that Elvia once again would be needed somewhere else. In 1970 her daughter Helen asked Elvia to come back home and help take care of her newborn baby girl…Ann. So once again, Elvia packed up, departed Chicago and headed back to Oklahoma City. There she helped care for all three of her grandchildren Greg, Kelvin and Ann until she was again called to care for others. Elvia returned to Clearview to help her sister Louise (Shug) care for their eldest sister Lena and ,soon thereafter, their niece Mary (Sugarfoot). After settling back into rural living, Elvia and Langston Bush were united in marriage. She joined the Church of Christ in Weleekta, OK where she and Langston worshipped together. Life once again would lead Elvia to help with the care of yet another grandchild. Her son, Joe Clark, returned to Clearview with daughter Helen Denise Clark.
Elvia possessed a kind, loving and giving heart. Not only did she care for family and friends, she cared about animals also. Many strays passed through Elvia’s backyard to get a meal. When her great grandchildren Emmi and Trey, grew tired of the daily chores of a pet, they gave their dog Moses to Elvia so she could care for it. She loved that white dog. One time Moses managed to lock Elvia out the house outside on the cold patio. Many years later, Elvia’s health began to slow her down. She reluctantly became the cared- for rather than the prideful caregiver.
During the early morning hours of Thursday, December 27, 2012, while blessed to be in the loving care of her daughter Helen, our Lord called Elvia home to rest.
Remaining to cherish her memory, are her eldest sister Lydia Martin of (Los Angeles, CA); daughter Bobbie (Al) Patillo of Chicago, Illinois; daughter Helen (Peter) Bush of Midwest City, Oklahoma; son Ruben “Pumpkin” (Gwen) Clark of Springfield, Illinois; son-in-law Joe Mitchell of Belleville, Illinois; a host of grand children, great-grand children, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Elvia’s parents, husband, two sisters, four brothers, two son’s (Oliver and Joe),one daughter (JoAnn) and one grandson preceded her in death
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Clearview Community Center with Donnie Nero officiating. Services were under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home.
Deborah Lynne Mealer
Graveside services for Deborah Lynn Mealer will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Deborah Lynn Mealer was born July 26, 1959 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Jack and Beulah Piearcy. She passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Tulsa at the age of 53.
Debbie had been a resident of Okemah for the past year. She worked as a caregiver for 10 years and was of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her two sons, Daryl Mealer and wife Kristin of Bakersfield, California and Kelly Mealer also of Bakersfield; one daughter, Regina Mealer and Kevin Kittrell of Okemah; two brothers, Larry Piearcy of Okemah and Kelly Piearcy of Bristow; five grandchildren, J D, Malia, Gunnar, Jack and Andrew and two aunts, Edna Smith of Okemah and Leona Maxwell of Okemah.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. David Hamilton officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Melvin J.D. Clark
Funeral services for Melvin J.D. Clark will be held Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery also in Okemah.
Melvin J. D. Clark was born August 16, 1920 in Trenton, Alabama to Lonnie and Hannah (Robertson) Clark. He passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his home in Yukon at the age of 92.
Mr. Clark had been a longtime resident of Drumright, Oklahoma and was currently a resident of Yukon. Mr. Clark grew up in the Okfuskee County area and was a graduate of Wilson School. He and Mickey Imogene York were married August 23, 1941; she preceded him in death April 30, 2011. He was drafted and served his country with the United States Army during WWII and had worked for 40 years in oilfields. Mr. Clark was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church of Drumright and enjoyed playing golf and fishing.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Bill, Wayne and John; one sister, Mary June Foster and one son, Melvin J.D. Clark, Jr.
Survivors include his daughter, Mickey Delores Kroll of Yukon and two grandchildren, Frank Walker of Dallas and Rhonda Lincoln and husband Barry of Oklahoma City.
Serving as active pallbearers will be nephews.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Pastor George Brock officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
David Lester
Graveside services for David Lester will be Saturday, January 5, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the Thlopthlocco Cemetery south of Okemah.
Antalo David "Beaver" Lester, 71, of Centennial, Colorado passed away on December 26, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Henrietta Millie Lester, children Eric Wilben Lester, Tanya Fireman; grandchildren Lily Marie Oats, Samantha N Lester, Jonathon O Lester, Alexander D Lester-Waugh; and sisters Lillian Kahler, Andrea Deer and Judy Knife Chief.
David Lester has served as the executive director of the Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT), based in Denver, Colorado, since 1982. Under the direction of the elected leadership of the 54 federally recognized US tribes and four First Nation Treaty Tribes of Canada, CERT has dramatically restructured the federal-Indian relationship with respect to minerals, mining, taxation, and tribal jurisdiction over environmental regulation on Indian lands.
Prior to joining CERT, Mr. Lester served as the Commissioner for Native Americans in the Department of Health and Human Services, a position to which he was first appointed under President Carter in 1978 and later re-appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1980. While at the Administration for Native Americans, he restructured its program from core administrative support of welfare services to Indians into a development agency.
In 1970, Mr. Lester became the first president of the United Indian Development Association in Los Angeles, the predecessor organization to the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1967 with a degree in political science.
Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Thomas Fixico
Funeral services for Thomas Fixico will be held Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Creek Chapel Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Creek Chapel Cemetery.
Thomas Fixico was born September 9, 1977 in Claremore, Oklahoma to George Fixico and Joyce Hale. He passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 35.
Thomas had been a resident of Okemah and a graduate of Butner High School in 1996. He was also a member of the Creek Chapel Church of Okemah.
He is preceded in death by his father, George Fixico and half sister, April.
Survivors include his mother, Joyce Hale of Okemah; one son, Tayten Fixico of Henryetta; two daughters, Kyla Fixico of Henryetta and Karissa Tiger of Henryetta; one brother, Kuskvna Deere of Okemah; and two sisters, Sheri Tiger and Kintv Deere both of Okemah.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Malcom Tiger and Rev. Edwin Jimboy officiating.
There will be services held Saturday, December 29th from 7-8 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. A wake service will be held Sunday, December 30th at 7:30 PM at the Creek Chapel Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Dr. Bob R. Mooneyham
Dr. Bob R. Mooneyham, born on January 7, 1938, was awakened from his dream of life on earth December 24, 2012, by his Lord and savior Jesus Christ, to live on in God’s kingdom. Bob’s dream of life was filled with many accomplishments and a family that loved him dearly. In his dream, he met, fell in love with and married Norma Jean Griskell Mooneyham “Wife”, his beloved soul mate of 52 years. Bob became the proud father, dad and best friend to Tamara, Cheryl and Robert. Later in life he welcomed son-in-laws Dennis James, Michael Hessman and daughter-in-law, Jenna Freie into the family he nurtured with love, compassion and understanding. As his dream of life continued he experienced the pride and joy of watching his family grow with the birth of five grandchildren, Dacia, Derek, Rachel, Tanner and Sydney. After the marriage of Dacia to Zac Selph, Bob was blessed with the arrival of two great-granddaughters, Makinlee and Zoey. In his dream, he was a devoted husband and father dedicated to providing the best comforts and pleasures possible to his family. He gave his family love and devotion that grew deeper with each passing day which will live on in their memories of a husband, dad and granddad who placed his family before himself.
Leadership was the key word in Bob’s career. He earned bachelor and master degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Doctor of Education from the University of Oklahoma. Throughout his dream he taught, coached, served as a guidance counselor, school superintendent, college professor and executive director. In 1975, Bob became Executive Director of the Oklahoma State School Board Association. He retired from OSSBA after 25 years as a very successful executive director, only to be lured back to work by the National Rural Education Association from 2000-2006. Bob made numerous contributions to education including co-founder of the Oklahoma Education Coalition and received numerous honors and recognitions. A few of these include, inductee into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame, OEA Friend of Education, Keepers of the Dream Award, UCO and Holiday, Texas Outstanding Alumni, Okemah Hall of Fame, and one of 75 Who Made a Difference in the OU College of Education. During the last six years of his dream, Bob became a cattleman where he traded in his desk for a truck, tractor and other big boy toys.
Funeral services for Dr. Bob R. Mooneyham will be held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the First Christian Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery also in Okemah.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Doug Hauenstein and assisted by Roy Lee Stone.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship fund at any BancFirst.
Kimberly Renee Coachman
Kimberly Renee Coachman was born April 20, 1982 at Ada, OK. She began her greatest adventure at 6;30 am on December 23, 2012 at the age of 30 years. She lived most of her life in Cromwell, OK and graduated from Butner schools in 2000. She graduated from Shawnee Beauty College and became a licensed beautician.
Kimberly was a devoted mother to her children ,daughter Dezie Rae and son Totkv.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Nettie Coachman; George and Ruby Stewart, brother Kenny Phillips.
Kimberly is survived by her children; father Frank Coachman of the home; mother Kathleen Stewart of Bristow; sisters Cassandra Phillips and DeAnna Phillips; brother William Phillips; numerous aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends. Service day and time will be added Wednesday December 26, 2012.
Paulbearers are: Keanen Johnson, Mike Barnes, Ed Deere, Kelly Wind, Arhlock Buckley, and Ray Tainpeah.
Wake Services will be 7:00 pm Thursday, December 27, 2012 at St Paul United Methodist Church Okemah, Okemah with Rev. Abe Jackson officiating and Rev. Paul Fixico assisting.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, December 28, 2012 at St. Paul United Methodist Church Okemah and burial will follow at Arbeka Cemetery, Okemah, OK.
Arrangements pending with Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.
An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.
Gene Calvin Curry
Age: 82
Resident of: McLoud, OK
Day/Date of Death: Saturday, December
22, 2012
Place of Death: Midwest City
SERVICE INFORMATION
Day/Date: Wednesday, December 26,
2012
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Graveside Services at
Little Cemetery
Officiating: Carol Walker
Funeral Home In Charge: Walker
Funeral Service
Gene
Calvin Curry was born April 19, 1930 in Oilton, Oklahoma the son
Lester Glen Curry and Anna Leora (Robinson) Curry. He graduated form
Cromwell High School. Gene served in the United States Army from 1948
to 1952. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. He moved to
McLoud in 2005.
Preceded
in death by his parents, his wife: Elsie Curry, and 2 brothers: Joe
and Jack Curry
Survived by: 4
Children: Connie June Gwaltney and husband Dennis of McLoud
Gloria Jean Duncan of Shawnee
Dianna Lynn James and husband Larry of Shawnee
John Calvin Curry and wife Alice of Stringtown
Grandchildren: Anitra Ann Kennedy
Marisa Leora Gwaltney
Toby Servis
Miles Eugene Neaville
Sharina Louise Curry
8
Great-Grandchildren
Brothers: Pat Curry and wife Phyllis of Cromwell
David Curry of Wewoka
And several niece, nephews, other family and friends
Leah Ann Jack
Funeral services for Leah Ann Jack will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Creek Chapel Church southeast of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Creek Chapel Cemetery. Wake services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 7:30 PM at the Creek Chapel Church.
Leah Ann Jack was born October 22, 1948 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to William and Helen Harjo Jimboy. She passed away, Monday, December 24, 2012 at her home in Tulsa at the age of 64.
Ms. Jack worked for fifteen years as an office clerk for the Tulsa Health Department and enjoyed knitting and reading books. She was also a devoted and dedicated member of the Creek Chapel Church of Okemah.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Elton Jimboy.
Survivors include her two sons, Noel Jack of Tulsa and Pete Jack of Tahlequah; two daughters, Juanita Jack of Tulsa and Anita Jack of Clearview; two brothers, David Jimboy of Holdenville and Marcy Jimboy of Allen, Oklahoma; five sisters, Edith Jimboy of Clearview, Louisa Chotkey of Glenpool, Robin Jimboy of Okemah, Margie Thompson of Glenpool and Princess Pat Chester of Hobart, Oklahoma; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be: Leroy Harjo, Michael Bowers, Richard Jimboy, Pahose Harjo, John Eric Foster and Chago Perez.
Honorary bearers include: E.J. Birdcreek, Julian Fixico and Tim Golden.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Edwin Jimboy and Rev. Jimmy Alexander officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Esther Wright
Esther Wright, 96, from McAlester, Oklahoma died on Thursday, December 5, 2012 at St. Paul Hospital. Her services were conducted on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in McAlester. Interment was at the Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service with Rev. Rodney Briggs officiating.
Esther was born October 5, 1916 near Okemah, Oklahoma, daughter of Charles M. & Edna Armstrong Earnest. She graduated from Okemah High School and later attended Hill’s Business College in Oklahoma City. Esther married Robert B. Wright on August 22, 1937 in Okemah. They made their home in Okmulgee, Oklahoma before moving to McAlester in 1949.
She was a legal secretary and accountant for several businesses including, M.W. Priddy Account, Altman Building Materials and Meeco Marinas. She retired in 1981 after 16 years of service for Meeco.
Esther was an active member of The First Baptist Church serving as teacher and director of primary children’s Sunday school department. Later, she was a member of the First Baptist Church chapel Sunday school class. She also worked for 26 years with the home bound and woman’s ministries.
She also delivered Meals on Wheels for a number of years and was a member of the daffodil club.
Survivors include: Son: Charles Gary Wright of Dallas, Texas; and Niece: Elizabeth Ann Been of Mason, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, R.B. Wright, and her brother, Dale Earnest.
Active Pallbearers were Paul Volturo, Chuck Wood, Lonnie Been and Dylan Been. Honorary Pallbearers were John Proctor and Larry Allford.
John Shetley
Funeral services for John Shetley will be held Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Freewill Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
John Shetley was born October 2, 1915 in Porum, Oklahoma to Fred and Laura Shetley. He passed away, Monday, December 10, 2012 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 97.
John served his country with the United States Army from 1942 – 45. He and Ruby Prewett were married October 12, 1972. John was also a longtime and devoted member of the Okemah Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Goldie Davis; two brothers, Eddie and Bill Shetley and one daughter, Anita Blackwood.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Shetley of Savannah, Tennessee; one daughter, Charlene Trammel and husband Joe of Denton, Texas; two step-children, Barbara Mathis of Savannah, Tennessee and Bill Cooper of Yakima, Washington; two brothers, Gene Shetley of Norman, Oklahoma and Albert Shetley of Oklahoma City; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Burton Perry officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Mary Louise Randall
Funeral services for Mary Louise Randall will be held Saturday, November 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Little Quarsity Cemetery south of Cromwell.
Mary Louise Randall was born July 20, 1936 in Cromwell, Oklahoma to Billy Hale and Lucy (Coker) Hale. She went to be with the Lord November 27, 2012 at Henryetta, Oklahoma at the age of 76.
Mary worked most of her life as a housekeeper and enjoyed collecting stuffed animals.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Lucy Hale; four children, Nelson Randall, Diane Randall, Sonja Hammond and Donnie Randall and two brothers, Anderson Hale and Jacob Hale.
Survivors include one son, Ronnie Randall of Smithville; three brothers, Jasper Hale, Donald Hale and David Hale all of Okemah; five sisters, Marie Berryhill, Betsy Hewitt, Carolyn Tucker all of Okemah, Maggie Coon of Cromwell and Joyce Hale of Okemah; five granddaughters, two grandsons and 4 great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be: Willie Hale, Gunnar Varner, Dustin Tucker, Kuskvna Deere and Thomas Fixico.
Honorary bearers include Joe Edgar Cheatwood and Phillip Deere.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Mitchell Taylor and Rev. Wallace Gambler.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Donna Ann Rich
Funeral services for Donna Ann Rich will be held Friday, November 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Welty Full Gospel Chapel. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery.
Donna Ann Rich was born October 15, 1961 in Castle, Oklahoma to Glenn and Anna (Callison) Whitson. She passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 51.
Donna was a longtime resident of the Okfuskee County area. She and Larry Rich were married in 1982 in Okemah. She worked for approximately 20 years at the Rainbow Nursing Care Center in Bristow and enjoyed fishing and playing bingo.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Larry Don Rich.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Rich of Welty one son, Kevin Rich of Cushing, Oklahoma; four brothers, James Walker of Okemah, Michael Ray Whitson of Castle, Glen Whitson of Sacaton, Arizona and Dan Whitson of Sacaton, Arizona; four sisters, Rose Hight of Malberry, Florida; Linda Frye of OKC, OK, Phyllis Whitson of OKC, OK and Susan Whitson of Sacaton, Arizona; four grandchildren, Zachary Rich, Alexis Rich, Courtney Lantz and Colbie Lants; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be: Mike Murray, Austin Murray, Kevin Rich, Bryan Duke, Matt Kimball and Mark Rich.
Honorary bearers include: Zach Rich and Shane Looker.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Bro. Wayne Gemmill officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Lillian Donnell
Funeral services for Lillian Donnell will be held Monday, November 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Assembly of God Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Lillian Taylor Donnell was born January 29, 1914 in Rolf, Oklahoma to Henry Wade Taylor and Myrtie (Wade) Taylor. She passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 98.
Mrs. Donnell had been a resident of the Tulsa area and a longtime resident of Okemah. She graduated from Rolf High School and later received a Master’s Degree from East Central University. She retired after being a teacher for 31 years having taught at Oriental Schools and Okfuskee School. Mrs. Donnell also worked as a reading specialist and counselor and was named the Teacher of the Year for the district. On February 21, 1934 in Madill, Oklahoma; she married George Leonard Donnell. He preceded her in death October 4, 1979. Mrs. Donnell was also a longtime member of the Assembly of God Church in Okemah.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Wade and Floyd; and three sisters, Corine, Ruby and Mada.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Dunn and husband Howard of Jenks, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Denny Dunn of Sapulpa and Timothy Dunn of Okemah and three great-grandchildren, Justin, Nathan James and Katherine Nichole.
Serving as pallbearers will be Howard Dunn, Denny Dunn, Timothy Dunn and Nathan James Dunn.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Arlie Branson.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
OBITUARY:
Curtis D. Phipps
Curtis
D. Phipps, long-time Davenport, OK, resident was born on February 24,
1919, in Osage County, OK, and departed this life on November 16,
2012, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 93 years.
Curtis
was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Bailey) Phipps. He served in the
United States Army during WWII. Curtis married Jeannine Thary on
March 20, 1946, in Gray, France. He worked for the City of Davenport
for many years and was of the Baptist Faith.
His
parents, one daughter, four brothers and one granddaughter preceded
Curtis in death.
Survivors
include, his wife of 66 years, Jeannine of the home, two sons and
daughters-in-law, Tom and Beulah Phipps of Chandler, OK , Curtis and
Jonita Phipps of Chandler, four daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth
Childress, of Shawnee, OK, Rita and Jim Wade of Chandler, Sonja and
David Ward of Okemah, Judy and Ron Brown of Houston, TX, 17
grandchildren, numerous great, and great-great grandchildren, other
relatives and many friends.
Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at
Davenport First Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Mitchell and Rev.
Johnny Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Davenport Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in
Chandler.
Monica Hope Salisbury
Monica Hope Salisbury was born on February 21, 1975, in Prague Oklahoma, and departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2012, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 37 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Monica, the daughter of Monty and Mickey White, was a resident of Prague. She married B.J. Salisbury on October 12, 2007. Monica graduated from Paden High School with the class of 1993 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2005. Although always available to help with work on the farm, Monica had applied her degree by working as a counselor at Stepping Stones until September 2008 when she was diagnosed with an astrocytoma brain tumor. It then progressed into glioblastoma in September 2012. Monica and her family traveled from Tulsa, to MD Anderson, to OU Medical Center trying to save her. She will be missed. Monica was preceded in death by her uncle, Sandy Lee; cousins, Donovan Davenport and A.J. Lee; and sisters-in-law, Keri Bridges and LaDonna Franklin.
Survivors include: Her husband: B.J. Salisbury of the home; Son: Montana Whitson of Paden; Daughters: Sage Whitson of Paden and Railey Salisbury of Prague; Step-son: Kaden Salisbury of Prague; Mother and father: Monty and Mickey White of Paden; Mother and father-in-law: Ted and Carol Salisbury of Prague; Brother and family: Starsky, Angelica, Colten, Tynslee, and Jensen White of Paden; Grandparents: J.B. and Norma White and Gene and Adabell Lee; Brother and sister-in-law: Chuck Salisbury of California and Lisa Salisbury of Indiana; And a host of other family and many friends.
Monica's family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, November 13, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 2:00, at First Baptist Church in Prague with Bro. Tim Emmons and Bro. Trey Teape officiating. Interment will follow at Prague Cemetery in Prague. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
A guest book is available to share your memories on-line.
Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net
James Ray “J.R.” Wright
Funeral services for James Ray “J.R.” Wright will be held Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Welty Church of God. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery.
James Ray Wright was born October 27, 1928 in Erath County, Texas to Odell W. Wright and Martha Ellen (Holder) Wright. He passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 84.
J.R. had been a longtime resident of the Welty area of Oklahoma. He and Marie W. Sikes were married December 14, 1947 in Erath County, Texas. J.R. worked in the grocery business for 21 years and also as a barber from 1976-1996 when he retired. He was a devoted member of the Welty Church of God having served on church board and enjoyed gardening and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 65 years, Marie Wright of the home; three daughters, Theresa Cook of Longview, Texas, Patricia Lynn Frank and husband Cal of Fort Worth, Texas and Nita K. Watts and husband Carson of Welty; one brother, O.D. Wright of Arlington, Texas; one sister in law, Dovie Wright of River Oaks, Texas; 7 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Michael J. Kelly, Carson J. Watts, Matt Jenkins, Monty Mayes, Steven Cook, and Tommy Cook.
Honorary bearers include Colton Jenkins, Chance Frank, Eddie Weaver, Dale Watts and A.D. Been.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Jerry Bradley and assisted by Jerry Bogle.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com
Pauline Frances Spears
Funeral services for Pauline Frances (Jackson) Spears will be held Monday, November 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Okemah Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta.
Pauline Frances Spears was born September 26, 1928 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Tony Isaiah and Ollie Mae (Melton) Jackson. She passed from this life on November 2, 2012 at her home in Weleetka at the age of 84.
Mrs. Spears was one of five siblings and lived in Tulsa when she married Rev. Johnny J. Spears on November 30, 1947. They were married 59 years and to this union was born one daughter. Moving to California in 1953, they lived there until 1962 when returning to Oklahoma. Her home has been in rural Weleetka since moving from Del City nearly 30 years ago.
In earlier years, she had worked for Oral Roberts Crusades and later was a homemaker and pastor’s wife. She was also employed at Jamil’s Steakhouse in Oklahoma in the 1960s, making their famous humus and tubule. A quiet lady with much inner strength, she loved everyone. Her grandchildren, Rebekah and Timothy were always the center of her world and she loved them immeasurably. She was also a guitarist playing approximately 60 years and played at church until nearly 80 years of age.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Tony and Ollie Jackson; her husband Rev. Johnny J. Spears; three brothers, Roland Jackson (at age 13), James D. Jackson and Billy Jackson and one sister, Barbara J. (Jackson) Caywood.
Survivors include one daughter, Frances Smith and husband Dr. Everett Smith of Weleetka; one granddaughter Rebekah Renfrow and husband Gary of Mustang and one grandson, Timothy Smith of the home in Weleetka. She is also survived by a special aunt, Alene Renfrow, with whom she grew up. Close in age, they were more like sisters. Also, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Serving as active pallbearers will be family members.
Honorary bearers include: Timothy Smith and Gary Renfrow.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Bill Harris and Pastor Jeremy Fairres.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Henry Harmon "Junior" Mayfield, Jr.
Henry Harmon Mayfield, Jr., was born on September 17, 1940, in Paden, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Sunday, November 4, 2012, in Prague Oklahoma, at the age of 72. Junior, the son of Henry, Sr., and Thelma (Tucker) Mayfield, was a resident of Paden. He married Donna Duncan on September 29, 1965 at the First Christian Church in Prague. Junior graduated from Paden High School and proudly served his country with the Oklahoma National Guard, 45th Infantry, Thunderbirds. Junior was a self-employed carpenter and of the Pentecostal faith. His father preceded Junior in death.
Survivors include: Wife of 47 years, Donna Mayfield of the home; Mother, Thelma Mayfield of Prague; David Mayfield of Paden; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Diana Whitson of Paden, Dana and Mike Sexton of Bristow, and Dolly and Gaylen Murphy of Locust Grove; Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Melvin and Alice Mayfield of Paden, John and Betty Mayfield of Wellston, Allen Mayfield or Prague and Louis and Sylvia Mayfield of Alabama; Sister and brother-in-law, Velma and Tim Beck of Prague and 11 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.
The Mayfield family will receive friends at Parks Brothers Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague with Bro. Paul Heard officiating. Interment will follow at the Paden Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
A guest book is available to share your memories online at www.ParksBrothers.net
Robert “Bob” Lacquement
A memorial service for Robert “Bob” Lacquement was held Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Calvary Baptist Church in Okemah and officiated by Rev. Steve Treagassor.
Robert “Bob” Lacquement was born December 30, 1963 in Cromwell, Oklahoma to Chester Lacquement and Blanch (Stewart) Lacquement. He passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 in Oklahoma City at the age of 48. Robert was living in St. Louis, Oklahoma at the time of his passing.
Robert attended Butner Schools and later graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1982. He was a registered nurse for over 20 years and was the pastor of New Life Missionary Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. Robert and Beverly Ann Smith were married December 12, 1985 in Okemah.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dustin Rex, Frankie Levi and Otto Rene; and four sisters, Roberta Childress, Cora Ann Lacquement and Rosie Boyd.
He leaves behind his wife Beverly Lacquement of the home; two sons, Emil Nelki Lacquement of the home and Shawn Martin of Maud, Oklahoma; two daughters, Jennifer LuJean Lacquement and fiancé Joey Harjo of Seminole and Kayla Martin of Maude, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Joseph and Carolyn Martin of Maud; five brothers, Chester Lacquement of OKC, Emil Lacquement of Maud, Mark Lacquement of Pauls Valley, Wayne Lacquement of Kansas and James Lacquement of Hoffman, Oklahoma; five sisters, Kathleen Bleeker and Florence Lacquement of Blackwell, Oklahoma and Phyllis Minor, Patricia Lacquement and Evelene Doshier of Okemah; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
All arrangements were handled through Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Tommy Frank
Funeral services for Tommy Frank will be held Monday, October 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the High Spring Baptist Church south of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Greenleaf Cemetery. Wake services will be held Sunday, October 28th at 7:00 PM at the High Spring Baptist Church.
Tommy Frank was born January 8, 1944 in Prague, Oklahoma to Henry Lewis Frank and Mary Lou (Harjo) Frank. He passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his home west of Okemah at the age of 68.
Tommy had been a resident of the Okemah area most all of his life. He worked with a tree and line service company for three years and was a member of the High Spring Baptist Church of Okemah.
Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Doyle Frank, Frankie Harjo and Jimmie Harjo; and one sister, Geraldine.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years; Helen (Holahta) Frank of the home; two sons, Tommy Frank Jr. of Okemah and Dodson Frank of Mustang; two daughters, Tina Gates of Muskogee, Oklahoma and Sherri (Frank) Powers of Dayton, Ohio; two step sons, Oscar Hicks and wife Richenda of Okemah and James Hicks wife Leyahna of Okemah; two step daughters, Terrie Lynn Hicks and husband Gary of Henryetta and Judith Hicks of Okemah; 6 sisters, Angeline Wolf of Tulsa, Wanda Little of Cromwell, Jeannie McDaniel of Tulsa, Augustine Cully of Tulsa, Zora Kimble of Muskogee and Patricia Valez; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Ricky Wolf, Michael Wolf, Justin Gray, Frankie Harjochee and Clint Harjochee.
Honorary bearers include: Oscar Hicks, James Hicks, Raymond Lowe, J.D. Wind, Richard Wind and Raymond Holahta.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Jesse Wind and Rev. Houston Tiger.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Bobby Charles
Hessman
Bobby Charles Hessman was born on July 18, 1931, in Paden, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Sunday, October 21, 2012, in Midwest City Oklahoma, at the age of 81.
Bobby, the son of Fred William and Lillian Pearl (Chaney) Hessman, was a resident of Paden. He graduated from Paden High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. Bobby married Della Sue Capps on April 17, 1970 in Paden, Oklahoma. He worked as a maintenance superintendant for the State of Oklahoma. Bobby was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paden, a carpenter, former Paden School Board member, and a member of the Paden Farmers and Ranchers. His parents; son, Douglas Hessman; brothers, Jack Hessman and Lt. Col. Fred William Hessman; and great-granddaughter, Angel Hessman, preceded Bobby in death.
Survivors include: His wife of 42 years: Sue Hessman of the home. Sons and daughters-in-law: Dewayne and Carol Hessman of Shawnee, Michael and Cheryl Hessman of Choctaw. Brother-in-law: Joe Capps, Sisters-in-laws: Esta Lee Hessman, Betty Spicer, Fern Smith and Fern Hessman.
Grandchildren: Tanner Hessman, Sydney Hessman, Scott and Jennifer Hessman, Jason and Jessica Hessman, Tara and Dale Gilbert, Sara and Sean Nicholas.
Great-grandchildren:
Damion, Savannah, Tyler, Aden, Alivia, Jaden, Jacob, and Jacen.
Many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 10:00, at the First Baptist Church in Paden with Bro. Letkey McIntosh and Bro. Terry Pittman officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Paden. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
Floyd M. "Junior" Osborne
1984 -2012
Floyd Marvin Osborne, Jr., a resident of Eufaula, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 28. "Junior" was born on January 5, 1984 in Okmulgee to Floyd Marvin Osborne, Sr. and Mary Christine Hill.
Junior grew up in Sasakwa and attended elementary school there. After several years there, he moved to Eufaula. He graduated from Eufaula High School in 2003, where he was an active member of the high school football and basketball teams. Junior was also a member of the Okfuskee Indian Baptist Church in Eufaula. He remained an active supporter of the Eufaula Ironheads and suppored them with great loyalty. He was also an avid Oklahoma State University fan.
Junior was preceded in death by his sister, Harriet Lindsey; and his grandparents, Tony and Irene Hill and Jeff and Medalia Osborne.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Lindsey of Okmulgee; his father, Floyd Osborne, Sr. of Sasakwa; a daughter, MyKah Osborne of Eufaula; 4 brothers, Mose Lindsey of Okmulgee, Sam Osborne of Okmulgee, Robert Mitchell of McAlester, and Marshall Osborne of Atoka; by 3 sisters, Sandy Lindsey of Okmulgee, Becky Lindsey of Okmulgee, and Tonya Osborne of Holdenville; 4 nieces and 6 nephews; 2 aunts, Mallie Hill of Okmulgee and Wanda Hill of Okemah; 4 uncles, Stoney Hill and wife Ruby of Okemah, Toby Hill of Okemah, Dewey Hill of Lamar, and Bill Hill and wife Della of Okemah; by cousins Tomie Hill and Sonja Hill of Muskogee; by other extended family and many good friends.
Viewing and visitation will be held at Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta on Tuesday, October 16 from 3pm until 8pm and on Wednesday from 8am until 3pm.
A Wake/Prayer Service for Junior will be held on Wednesday evening, October 17 at 7:30pm at Greenleaf Baptist Church in Okemah. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 18 at 2:00pm at Greenleaf Baptist Church in Okemah with Rev. Houston Tiger, Rev. Jempsy Harjo, and Joe Lowe officiating. Interment will follow immediately at the Hill Family Cemetery under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.
Amos Jack DeShields
Funeral services for Amos Jack DeShields will be Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Highway Baptist Church on Highway 18 south of I-40. Interment will follow at the Little Cemetery.
Amos Jack DeShields was born November 5, 1927 southwest of Okemah. He passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at his home near Bearden at the age of 85.
Jack had been a resident of the Okemah area most all of his life. He and Elizabeth Peggy Bowen were married September 19, 1947. Jack enjoyed farming and ranching on his Rainbow Hills Ranch and was a successful entrepreneur. He was the owner and operator of DeShields Building Stone, DeShields Energy and was a former service manager for Sears for many years.
He is survived by his wife Peggy DeShields of the home; his son, Dennis Jack DeShields and wife Janice of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; his daughter, Sheila deShields and her husband David Ian Hildreth of San Jose, California; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah with Rev. Derryl DeShields and Bro. Manuel Kishketon assisting.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com
Richie Peters
Richie Wayne Peters a resident of Henryetta passed away on September 29, 2012 in Houston, TX at the age of 44. Born August 13, 1968 in Okmulgee to Donnie and Linda (Rayburn) Peters. He married Carlena Nix on May 1, 1993 in Durant, Ok.
Richie graduated from Weleetka High School in 1986 and attended college at Eastern State University and graduated in 1993 from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He coached football and basketball at Hanna, Keota, Weleetka and Dewar, taking his Weleetka team to the state finals. He attended St. Michaels Catholic Church and loved the outdoors and playing Golf. Richie was currently working as a pipeline inspector and having done this work every summer for the past 8 years before going full time.
He is survived by his wife Carlena Peters of the home, Children: Cameron Peters of Henryetta and Ashton Peters of the home.
Parents: Donny and Linda Peters of Okemah
Father and mother in law: Rojer and Loretta Nix of Durant
Brother: Craig Peters of Okemah
3 Nephews: Austin, Tate and Bryce Peters
Great Niece and great nephew: Jencee and Kason Ford
Numerous cousins and other relatives
Memorial service will be held at 4:00pm, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Henryetta High School Gymnasium and interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.
Bennie “Sonny” Anderson
Funeral services for Benny “Sonny” Anderson will be held Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Nuyaka Baptist Church northeast of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Nuyaka Cemetery.
Bennie “Sonny” Anderson was born September 29, 1937 in Castle, Oklahoma to Butler and Louisa (Fish) Anderson. He passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 74.
Serving as active pallbearer will be: Ernest McPerryman, James Hicks, Oscar Hicks, Bobby Dearman, Roy Larney and Jason Smith.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Viewing and visitation will be Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com .
Gladys Lorene Gray
Funeral services for Gladys Lorene Gray will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Okemah Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Gladys Lorene Gray, 84, a longtime resident of Okemah, passed over from this life on August 10, 2012 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She was born on July 27, 1928 to Marion and Martha (Clem) White in Bristow, Oklahoma. When she wasn’t participating in the activities at the Church of Christ, you could find her at the library or in her garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frankie “Bill” Gray; son, Robert Gray; three brothers and two sisters. She will be missed by her family which includes her son, John Gray of Seminole; daughters, Ann Johnson and husband Daniel of Glenpool and Ellen Ward and husband jerry of Collinsville; daughter-in-law, Susan Gray of Middletown, Maryland; grandchildren, Kelli Quinn and husband Rodney of Kileen, Texas, Julie Johnson and husband Brad of Tulsa, Roger Gray Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, Megan Johnson and fiancé Dustin Marquiess of Glenpool and Lindsey Jeffries and husband Paul of Moore; 5 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Lowry of Oklahoma City and many other relatives and friends. Serving as active pallbearers will be Paul Jeffries, Dustin Marquiess, Roger Gray Jr., R.J. Quinn, Joshua Quinn, Rodney Quinn and Brad Johnson. Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Jeannie McMahan. Memorial contributions can be made to the Okemah Public Library.
Beatrice Faye Chaffin
Beatrice Faye Chaffin known by most as Sister B, a resident of Okemah, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at her home in Okemah, OK at the age of 79. She was born July 22, 1933 in Okemah, OK to William Taylor & Minnie (Benson) Taylor.
Beatrice married John Lee Chaffin on December 10, 1947 in Okemah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Lee Chaffin, son, Jerry Wayne Chaffin, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Riley Taylor, and Robert Taylor.
Beatrice is survived by 6 children,
Janice, Balentine of Haskell, Oklahoma;
Joyce McCroskey & husband Joe of Burleson, Texas;
Johnny Chaffin & wife Darlene of Slocum, Texas;
James Chaffin & fiancée Kristi Byrd of Okemah,
Joanna Hulstine & husband Jeff of Wetumka;
and Doug Chaffin & fiancée Shannon Proctor of Seminole;
21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-greatgrandchild,
as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012 at Highland Park Cemetery, Okemah, Oklahoma with Rev. Joe McCroskey, officiating. Services are under the direction and care of Shurden Funeral Home - Henryetta.
Gertrude
‘Trudie’ Ann Whitehead Green
Funeral
Services for Gertrude “Trudie” Ann Whitehead Green, 74, of
Okemah, Okla., will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at
Okemah Church of Christ, 701 W. Broadway in Okemah, with Bro. James
Branscum officiating, assisted by Kelly Bowen. Burial will follow in
Highland Cemetery.
Pallbearers
will be Johnny Green, Jimmy Green, Zachary Green, Jarrod Green,
Justin Green and Clint Faram.Trudie
was born July 2, 1938, in Passiac, N.J., to Theodore D. Whitehead and
Lillian Otto. She married Joe Alfred Green on April 10, 1959, in El
Reno, Okla. She passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at St. Francis
Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.The
Greens moved to Okemah in 1980. She was a member of Okemah Church of
Christ and active with the National Association of Retired Federal
Employees, where she was serving as president of the local chapter
and sergeant-at-arms for the state chapter. She was also an avid
supporter of the Mason High School basketball team. She enjoyed bus
tours, reading, knitting and crochet. She loved spending time with
her grandchildren.Trudie
was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Alfred Green on Sept. 8,
1997, and son, Harley Dillard Green.She
is survived by sons, Johnny Green and wife, Sandra, of Burleson,
Texas, and Jimmy Green and wife, Janet, of Montgomery, Texas;
grandchildren, Monica Faram and husband, Clint, and Zachary and
Allison Green, all of Burleson, Texas, Josslyn Green of Conroe,
Texas, and Jarrod and Justin Green of Montgomery, Texas;
great-granddaughter, London Faram; and step-great-granddaughter,
Rachael Faram.Viewing
will be held at Parks Brothers Funeral Home, 301 N. 3rd St. in
Okemah, on Thursday and Friday.Memorial
contributions to Okemah Church of Christ or the American Cancer
Society are requested in lieu of flowers.Online
condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Johnnie Lee Tillery
A memorial service for Johnnie Lee Tillery will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church in Okemah at 3:00 p.m. August 4, 2012. Pastor Steve Treagesser officiating.
Johnnie Tillery was born March 7, 1937 in Okemah, OK to Clearance and Mattie Tillery. He passed away July 31, 2012 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 75. Johnnie had been a resident of Okemah all his life. He worked as a service station attendant and laborer all his life. He was married to Maretta Gale Tillery for 16 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Maretta Gale shanks of Mesa, Arizona, a son Johnnie Lee Tillery II, sisters included Ruby Fuller, Bessie McCormick, Donna Sue Tillery, Betty Smith, Freda Wind, Dolores Smith, one brother, Buster Tillery and daughter-n-law, Judy Rainey Tillery.
Survivors include three sisters, Gladys Bennett, Opal Smith and Katie & husband, Ed Dennis all of Okemah, three brothers, Donnie and wife Elaine Tillery of Okemah, Leon and wife Imogene Tillery of Tulsa, OK, Marvin “Bozie” Tillery of Okemah, son Steven Duwaine Tillery and wife Rachel of Okemah, William Leon Tillery (Butch) of Evening Shade, Arkansas, one daughter Rhonda Tillery and girlfriend Edie Mobbs of Evening Shade, Arkansas. Grandchildren include Katie Griffith of Muskogee, Steven “TByrd” Tillery and Larissa Gail Tillery both of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Bailey Hinkle, Willie, Johnnie and Randy Tillery, all of Okemah, Sarah and Naomi Mobbs of Evening Shade, Arkansas.
Johnnie Tillery is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
Delcia Stevens
Delcia Stevens, 82, of Culpeper died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the University of VA Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1929 in Okemah, Oklahoma to the late James and Mattie Rice Weaver.
Mrs. Stevens was a Lieutenant in the US Air Force and was a nurse for over 48 years. After her retirement, she was the caregiver of the family. She loved golf, football and most any sport. She was loved by all who met her.
She is survived by her children, David J. Small and his wife, Debbie of Myrtle Beach and Dava L. O’Connell and her husband, Thomas of Culpeper, four grandchildren, Amanda O’Connell, Samantha O’Connell, Brent Small and his wife, Megan, and Cheyenne Small, and one great grandchild, Aiden Thomas Brown.
Additional survivors include one sister, Jimmie L. Ward of Fairview, OK, one niece, Sharon Ward of Portland, OR, one nephew, Gary Ward of Eden, OK, and three sisters-in-laws, Arline Barksdale of Lynchburg, VA, Nancy Hun Bizde of Richmond, VA and Carol Weaver of Yukon, OK.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lile Stevens and one brother, Charles J. Weaver.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11 am at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA with Rev. Sandy Martin officiating.
A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.found
andsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
Luella Kornelsen Dueck
Funeral services for Luella Kornelsen Dueck will be held Friday, August 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Boley Mennonite Church. Interment will follow at the Boley Mennonite Cemetery.
Luella Dueck was born September 2, 1961 in Mexico to John P. and Helena K. Plett. She passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 in Oklahoma City at the age of 50.
Mrs. Dueck was a resident of Paden, Oklahoma. She and Ben Dueck were married November 29, 1981 at the Boley Mennonite Church. Mrs. Dueck was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed quilting and working with her plants. She was also a member of the Boley Mennonite Church.
She is preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers and one daughter.
She is survived by her husband Ben Dueck of Paden, her parents, John P. and Helena K. Plett of Boley; one son, Jerry Dueck of the home, one daughter, Jeanette Dueck of the home; three brothers, Harold Plett and wife Anna of Mexico, Ervin Plett and wife Betty of Boley and Arden Plett and wife Carol of Boley; and two sisters, Virginia Wiebe and husband David of Boley and Elizabeth Dueck and husband Peter of Fairland, Oklahoma.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Percy Leon Sharp
Funeral services Percy Leon (Mojo) Sharp will be held Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the High Spring Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Sharp Family Cemetery.
Percy Leon Sharp was born April 19, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dug and Ina Lou Sharp. He passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 81.
Mr. Sharp had been a resident of the Okemah area most all of his life. He was a retired truck driver who loved to discuss politics and trading animals. Mr. Sharp served his country with the United States Airforce during the Korean War and was a member of the High Spring Baptist Church of Okemah.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ladonna (Yahola) Sharp in 2008.
Survivors include his son, Dug and Julie Sharp of Okemah; two daughters, Susan Doty of Okemah and Connie Sharp and John Lewis of Richardson, Texas; and two grandchildren, William Doty and Johnathon Sharp.
Serving as active pallbearer will be Johnathon Sharp, William Doty, Chris Fulsom, Vince Adams, Terry Yahola, Dug Sharp.
Honorary bearers include Ken Adams, Tim Atkins, Darrell Cox, and John Lewis.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Jesse Wind and Rev. Ed Bear.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Dale Sterling Brandt
Funeral services for Dale Sterling Brandt will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Dale Sterling Brandt was born December 9, 1932 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Sterling B. Brandt and Mary Edna (Burkes) Brandt. He passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Oklahoma City at the age of 79.
Dale was a longtime resident of the Okemah area having returned to the area in 1988. He was a retired diesel mechanic with Phillips Petroleum having worked in offshore drilling. He and Darlene Hope Cline were married June 23, 2000 in Okemah. Dale enjoyed driving around in his black and red ford and visiting with friends, drinking coffee and was very friendly. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Okemah and will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Florine (Flo); three sisters, Betty Jo Degge and husband Bill, Joyce Edna Rutland and Dorothy Chapman; and one daughter, Jeri Strausberg.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Brandt of the home in Okemah; two daughters, Kelly Lantis and husband Mark of Okemah and Kathryn Curran of Okemah; three step-daughters, Jenni Wells and husband Daniel of Okemah, Carri Bailey and husband Hank of Tulsa and Debbie K. Thomas of Perry; one step-son, Bryan Alan Duke of Okemah; one brother, David Brandt and wife Judy of Glenpool; one sister, Shirley Wilson and husband Lyndol of Ponca City; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be: Jason and Justin Friedman, Tommy Brandt, Tim Degge, Randy and Danny Rutland, Daren Wilson and Kevin Wilson.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Ledtkey McIntosh.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
William Rosco Scott
Funeral services for William Rosco Scott will be held Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Freewill Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery.
William Rosco Scott was born December 15, 1929 in Micawber, Oklahoma to William Daniel and Bertha (McKay) Scott. He passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 82.
Rosco had been a longtime resident of the Okemah area. He and Peggy Been were married December 2, 1950 in Kerman, California. Rosco worked many years as a heavy equipment operating engineer and served his country with the United States Army from 1951-52. Rosco enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church of Okemah.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, two brothers and one grandchild.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Scott of Okemah; one son, William D. Scott and wife Marie of Okemah; two daughters, Brenda Cervantes of Eugene, Oregon and Debra Rutherford and husband Boyd of Fresno, California; one brother, David Scott and wife Louise of Tranquility, California; one sister, Dorothy Jo Albin of San Jose, California; 5 grandchildren, William D. Scott Jr., Dony Scott, Melissa Rutherford, Heather Garcia and Nicolas Rutherford and 7 great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearer will be nephews.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Berton Perry.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Betty Mae Jones
Graveside services for Betty Mae Jones will be held Monday, July 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Betty Mae Jones was born April 3, 1923 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to John D. Cooper and Anna Clay (McGee) Cooper. She passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 in Grapevine, Texas at the age of 89.
Mrs. Jones was a graduate of Classen High School in Oklahoma City and later received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from the University of Oklahoma. She and William Lloyd Jones were married December 27, 1952 in Oklahoma City; he preceded her in death October 28, 2003. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker and a member of the Irving North Christian Church.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John and one sister, Annabel.
Survivors include her son, William Lloyd Jones Jr. and wife Stacy of South Lake, Texas; three daughters, Annabel Marie Jones of Tulsa, Betty Kathryn Jennemen and husband Gary of Bartlesville and Janet Lynn Jones Elsea and husband Gary of Austin, Texas and 8 grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Mary Ann Hall
Mary Ann Hall, resident of Henryetta, passed away Monday, July 09, 2012 in Okmulgee, OK at the age of 42. She was born September 14, 1969 in Okemah, OK to Joe Allen Waybourn & Priscilla (Fish) Waybourn.
She attended the Church of Christ in Henryetta.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary Joe Hall & fiancé Ethan Alexander Viersen of Henryetta, mother, Priscilla Waybourn of Okemah, four sisters, Loraine Waybourn of New York, Brenda Behlen of Texas, Lorene Fraser & husband Doug of Sapulpa, and Retha Dodson of Okmulgee, the love of her life, Brian David Hall of Afghanistan, nephews, Tyler Phillips, James Behlen, and Brian Behlen,nieces, Barbie Dodson, Rachel Pierce, and Leeanna Dodson, as well as a host great nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Church of Christ, Henryetta with Rex Walcher, officiating. Interment will be at the Fish Family Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home.
Flay Edgar Beasley
Flay Edgar Beasley (Beesley), 90, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Tablerock Nursing Home in Kimberling City, Missouri. He was born June 15, 1922 to Henry and Dixie (Poplin) Beesley in Oakland, Arkansas. On May 21, 1941, he married Ruby Fern Gates. He served in the United States Army in 1945. Flay was a farmer, then a glass-breaker at American Glass Co. in Okmulgee for 23 years until it closed, then he worked on oil well-service units until age 62. His retirement hobby was mowing yards in Okemah. He mowed as many as 28 yards and then he and Ruby moved to Branson, Mo. in 1999. He had many good years of retirement in Branson.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ruby Fern Beasley; four children, Don Beasley & wife Jean of Morris,Ok., Rick Beasley & wife Theresa of Branson, Mo., Debi Leete & husband Tom of Plano,Tx. and Becky Mandelbaum & husband, Ric of Palm Desert, Ca; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Harris, Zenith Brooks, Judy Cooper and six brothers; Alva, Fred, Bill, Eddie, Ted, & Danny Beesley.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Burial will follow the service at the Okfuskee Cemetery under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee.
Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Army.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Beasley, Bryan Beasley, Jonathan Beasley, Tyler Leete, Chris Standley, Shaun Raley and Nathan Beasley.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ben Haynes and Leroy Gates.
Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Family will greet friends Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee.
Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com
Harper Kate Morelock
Funeral services for Harper Kate Morelock will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Cowboy Crossroads Cowboy Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Prague Cemetery.
Harper Kate Morelock, infant daughter of Micah Morelock, passed away Saturday, July 07, 2012 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Aline Morelock.
Survivors include her grandfather, Jeff Morelock of Prague; grandparents, Dick and Karen Ladd of Mason, Oklahoma; great-grandfather, Donald Morelock of Prague; great-grandfather, Travis Fulfer of Conway, Arkansas and great-grandmother, Beverly Garrigus of Conway, Arkansas. She is also survived by one uncle, Jesse Ladd of Phoenix, Arizona and three aunts, Kim Wood of Louisiana, Stacey Lott of Chicago, Illinois and Megan Franco of Paden, Oklahoma.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Pastor Ron Hunter.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Elmer D. “Fat” Wilson
Funeral services for Elmer D. Wilson “Fat” will be held Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Okemah Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Elmer was born May 19, 1920 in McAwber, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma to Hilbert and Elizabeth (Mannon) Wilson. She he passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 92.
Mr. Wilson had been a resident of Okfuskee County all of his life. He and Sybl Lorene Jones were married December 12, 1943 north east of Okemah. They were happily married 65 years before she passed away September 2, 2009. Mr. Wilson graduated from Paden High School in 1939 and began his teaching career with a leadership certification in the late 1940’s. In 1954 he received his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State College. Mr. Wilson taught for 5 years at Mason Schools, 10 years at Bearden Schools and 17 years at Butner Schools. He was also a member of the Oklahoma and Okfuskee County Teachers Retirement Association. His teaching career spanned 34 years and also included Castle and Micawber Schools before his retirement.
Mr. Wilson was a leader in the local ranching industry having raised limousine cattle for many years. He and Sybl were named Okfuskee County Farm Family of the year and were members of the American Limousine Cattleman’s Association and the Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association. Mr. Wilson served one year as State Limousine Association Director.
Mr. Wilson was a longtime member of the Okemah Church of Christ and a devoted supporter of Okemah Public School Athletics.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Alvin and George Wilson; one sister, Jewel Webb; and one son in law, Bryce Hodges.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Hodges of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; three brothers, Carl Wilson and wife Velma of Okemah, Jess Wilson and wife Georgie of Okemah and Harlan Wilson and wife Peggy of Paden. He is also survived by his wonderful caregiver for 7 years, Laura Gibson of Okemah and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Serving as active pallbearer will be: Hoyt Gibson, Lyndol Wilson, Larry Wilson, Dewayne Wilson, Darrell Wilson and Danny Wilson.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Bro. Bobby Green.
Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Mr. Wilson to the “Youth and Children’s Ministry” at the Okemah Church of Christ.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Noah A. Guinn
Noah A. Guinn, 75 years went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012. Noah was born in Hanna, OK on August 30, 1936. He was the son of James Emerson Guinn and Minnie (Teem) Guinn.
Noah served his country in the Navy from 1955 to 1959 where he was a parachute rigger and tested parachutes. He married Katharine Sue McElwain on December 11, 1959 in San Diego, Ca.
They are the parents of Peter L. Guinn and wife Carol, Tulsa, OK, Thomas L. Guinn and wife, Amy, Fredonia, TX, Stephen J. Guinn and wife, Jill, IXL, OK and Samuel Noah Guinn with the Lord on June 22, 1982.
Noah is the Grand-dad to 7 grandchildren: Cole Guinn and wife Missy, Kelly Guinn, Spencer and Ella Guinn, Marlis Safeley and husband Ben, Dustin and Collin Ford; 5 great grandchildren, Jaelyn, Camden and Callahan Quisel, Jencee and Kason Ford.
Noah was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, John and Jimmy, and one sister, Letha Belle Scrimshire. He has two living brothers, Jerry of Eufaula and Ronnie of Okemah.
The family is honoring Noah’s request of no formal service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Baptist Home for Children 3800 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Lois Ruth Gauze
Graveside services for Lois Ruth Gauze will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Sandcreek Cemetery in Seminole County.
Lois Ruth Gauze left this world early Saturday morning, June 16, 2012 near Castle, Oklahoma. She was born March 29, 1945 in Oklahoma City.
Lois was raised in Wilburton, Oklahoma. She met and, in 1965, married Robert James Deal and they moved to Ida, Louisiana where they made their home and had three children. As all good things must end, Lois and her children moved back to Wilburton in 1970 and later that year to Okemah. In 1972, Lois married Edward Lee Gauze and had three more children. Here they made their home for 10 years. After Edward’s passing, Lois met and married Cleatis M. Luker and they had a daughter. Lois spent her entire adult life being a loving mother and grandmother, making a loving home for her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother, M.C. Landtroop; her first husband, Robert James Deal; her second husband, Edward Lee Gauze; and two sons, James Edward Deal and Robert (Bobby) Deal.
Survivors include her four daughters, Annie Deal and husband Robert Day of Mason, Oklahoma, Christine Bryant and husband Richard of Petal, Mississippi, Robin Rowan and husband T.J. of Welty and Melinda Graham and husband David of Castle; one son, Michael Williams of Dallas, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Melody Scott and Doug of Stamps, Arkansas, Anthony Maxwell of Okemah, Neal Smith of Mason, Tyler and Gavin Deal of Vivian, Louisiana, Adrianne Sturman and Austin Tillery of Petal, Mississippe, Braiden and Taiylor Rowan of Welty, and Andrew and Trenton Graham and Haley Wiley all of Castle. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Octavia and Trevor Scott of Stamps, Arkansas.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Dr. Roger Thompson.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Johnny Wesley Coon
Funeral services for Johnny Wesley Coon will be Monday, June 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Prairie Spring Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the West Anderson Cemetery. Wake services will be held Sunday at Prairie Spring Baptist Church.
Johnny Wesley Coon was born July 27, 1962 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Walter Coon and Lillie (Fixico) Coon. He passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at his home in Earlsboro, Oklahoma at the age of 49.
Johnny had worked as a security guard and as a tribal police officer for three years. He attended the Prairie Spring Baptist Church and enjoyed watching OU Football.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Survivors include his four daughters, Jordan Lasley, Brittany Coon, Demi Coon and Alexxis Coon all of Earlsboro; three brothers, Terry Coon of Earlsboro, Timmy Coon and wife Brenda of Welty and Billy Coon and wife Bonita of Okemah; and two sisters, Katherine Lee and husband Soloman of Lawton and Rosie Smith and husband Captain of Earlsboro.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Bro. Chad Smith, Bro. Timmy Coon and Bro. Billy Coon.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Wendell Williams
Wendell was born September 12, 1953 to Oliver and Barbara Williams. He was raised in the community of Grayson, OK and attended elementary school there as well. Wendell attended Morris High School in Morris , OK . While there he was a “star athlete” in basketball, for the Morris Eagles, but best known for his awesome skills on the football team. He was a member of the Morris High School graduating class of 1971.
Wendell confessed his life to Christ at an early age. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Grayson , OK . Later in life, he attended Goodwill Baptist Church in IXL , OK with his wife Betty. They were faithful members who grew together in Christian unity.
Wendell moved to the city of Tulsa , OK where he met and married Vickie (Moore) Williams on May 4, 1973. To this union two beautiful daughters were born; Sheamekah Sheree and Kammye Janae Williams. Wendell later in life moved to IXL and there he met and married Betty (Jones) Williams. In this union he proudly took on the title of “Father” to Jacqueline Denise and Bryan Preston Jones.
Wendell was employed with the State of Oklahoma, Department of Corrections for 31 years at J.H. Lilley Correctional Center in Boley, where he proudly upheld the title CSO IV. Wendell also held the title of Police Chief of Boley, the Fire Chief of the IXL Volunteer Fire Department, and the City Clerk for the town of IXL. Wendell was truly dedicated to all his many titles and served them well… “That was his way”
Wendell looked to the hills from which cometh his help on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from labor to reward and went home to be with his God.
His father, Oliver Williams, Jr., grandparents: Oliver Williams Sr. and Fredonia Williams and nephew, Damien Tucker all preceded him in death.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his mother, Mrs. Barbara Williams of Grayson, OK; his wife, Betty Williams of IXL, OK; siblings: Pastor Raymond Tucker (Wendy) of Grayson, OK, Leo Rice (Debbie) of Hart, TX, Ursula Rice of Oakland, CA, Vernon Maxwell of Grayson, OK and Jacqueline (Willie) Payne of Houston, TX; children: Sheamekah (Ronald) Dixon of Boynton, OK, Kammye Williams of Grayson, OK, Jacqueline Jones (Stanley LuGrand) of Midwest City, OK and Bryan Jones of IXL, OK, grandchildren: Alisha Jones, Ebony Jones, Kyle Wilkins and Shayla LuGrand and Hayzetta Draper, great-grandchildren, Tralyn Lewis and Caleah Breann. Wendell was also blessed with aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and a host of relatives and friends whom he all cherished.
The celebration of Mr. Williams will take place Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church 1001 E. Chicago St. in Okmulgee with his brother, Pastor Raymond Tucker, serving as eulogist. Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2012 from 1-7 p.m. at the House of Winn Funeral Home 607 E. Fifth St. Okmulgee, OK 74447.
Sandy Kidwell
Graveside services for Sandy Kidwell will be held Friday, June 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Sandy Kidwell was born July 17, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Charles R. Hammon and Dorothy Marie (Combs) Hammon. She passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 65.
Mrs. Kidwell was a loving housewife and former operator of a day care service in Salem, Oregon. She and Johnny Kidwell were married in Reno, Nevada in 1990. She was a member of the Victory Christian Church of Okemah and enjoyed cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Michael.
Survivors include her husband Johnny Kidwell of Okemah; three sons, Russell “Rusty” Pitts of Carson City, Nevada, Allen Pitts of Phoenix, Arizona and Shawn Patrick Pitts of Independence, Oregon; one brother, Kenneth A. Hammon of Aurora, Colorado; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Gerald Bobbitt.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Wayne Leroy Ramsey
Funeral services Wayne Leroy Ramsey will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the United Pentecostal Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Rock Creek Cemetery.
Wayne Leroy Ramsey was born May 14, 1979 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Wayne Lewis and Esther Ramsey. He passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at his home in Okemah at the age of 33.
Wayne had been a resident of Okemah most all of his life. He and Rosemary Dearman were married June 18, 2011 in Okemah. Wayne was an oilfield worker and enjoyed fishing and visiting his brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Dearman Ramsey of Okemah; his parents, Wayne Lewis and Esther Ramsey of Okemah; two step sons, Fred Ashley and wife Amy of Okemah and Kelwin Ashley and wife Latoya of Okemah; daughter, Marissa Ramsey, Okemah; one brother, Tyrone Ramsey of Okemah; two sisters, Waynetta Ramsey and Natasha Ramsey both of Okemah; one daughter in law, Brandy Shelby of Okemah; and three grandchildren, Ebony, Kelwin Jr., Natalee Ashley.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Wayne Lewis, Tyrone Ramsey, James Arthurs, Jonathan Smith, Everett Smith and Kelwin Ashley.
Honorary bearers include Dustin Thomas, Fred Ashley and Walter Dearman.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. David Shatwell.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Clifford Bear
Funeral services for Clifford Bear will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Montesoma Baptist Church north of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Knight Family Cemetery in Okfuskee County.
Clifford Bear was born July 12, 1933 in Okfuskee County to Lonnie Bear and Annie (Coker) Bear. He passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at his home near Haydonville at the age of 78.
Mr. Bear had been a resident of Okfuskee County all of his life. He worked many years as a Heavy Equipment Operator and also enjoyed working on and rebuilding lawnmowers. He served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Montesoma Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Stella Bear and Pat Noon; three brothers, Lucky Bear, Albert Bear and Atley Bear; two children, Robert and Rhonda Bear; one son in law, Elton Jimboy and one great-great-grandson, Mathias Contu.
Survivors include his wife, Birdie Lee (Knight) Bear of the home; two sons, Clifford Bear, Jr. of Okmulgee and Randy Bear and wife Mary of Sapulpa; three daughters, Frances Tilley and husband Leroy of Seminole, Genelle Jimboy of Tulsa and Sandra Miller and husband Lloyd of Ada; two brothers, Lon Bear and Ashley Bear both of Okemah; 31 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Chester Bear, William Jimboy, Jake Guinn, Craig Bear, Ashley Tilley and Joseph McNac.
Honorary bearers include Dustin Bear, Jarren Bear, Steven Bear, Duke Tilley, Ray Knight and Jesse Guinn.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Jay Downing.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Rachel L. (Garrett) Fullbright
After bravely facing extended illnesses, Rachel L. (Garrett) Fullbright, 79, passed into her eternal life in the loving presence of God on Thursday evening, June 7, 2012.
Rachel was born March 18, 1933 in Mason, Okla. to C.J. Garrett, Sr., and Bessie (Barber) Garrett. Rachel married Charles Fullbright in Castle, Okla. on November 22, 1952. Rachel and Charles had two daughters, Denise and Stephanie. After more than 20 years of service, Rachel retired from Mid-Del Schools.
Rachel is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 59 years, Charles Fullbright; her daughters, Denise (Barry) Haggerty of Panama City, FL, and Stephanie (Rodney) Stearns of Edmond; 6 grandchildren: Kristen (Patrick) Jinks and Kasey (Casey) Dye of Tampa, FL, Shelby and Matt Duggan of Edmond, as well as Emily and Molly Stearns of Edmond. She is also survived by 1 sister Lucille McVay of OKC, previously of Tulsa, and 3 brothers: C.J. Garrett, Jr. of Okemah, Wilburn Garrett of Wichita Falls, TX, and Melford Garrett of OKC, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive visitors on Monday, June 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Ford Funeral Service, 305 South Sooner Road, Midwest City. A celebration of life service will be held in the sanctuary of the St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 300 N. Air Depot Blvd., Midwest City on Tuesday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. with interment immediately following at Arlington Memory Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Rett Syndrome Research Trust, 67 Under Cliff Road, Trumbull, CT, 06611 in honor of Rachel’s granddaughter, Emily Stearns; or to Quality Care Hospice, 921 S. Sooner Road, Midwest City who were such tender care givers to Rachel in her last hours with us.
Alice McCrady
Alice McCrady, age 87, died Wednesday June 6, 2012 in Davis, Oklahoma. She was born at home on June 15, 1924 in rural Woods County, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by husband, Edd Sneary, mother, Maude Highfill Benson, father, Elza Benson, brothers, Donald Benson and Harold Benson, and sisters Louella Sternberger, Faye Hager and Joan Hall.
She is survived by her son Jerry Sneary, daughter Janet Crouch, sister Marion Jean Hatcher, brother Jim Benson, 5 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Alice attended rural Woods County grade schools. She was valedictorian of the class of 1942 at Horace Mann High School in Alva, Oklahoma. She married Edd Sneary on July 19, 1942. They lived in Alva until his death in 1980. In 1959, Edd and Alice bought the Mercury new car dealership which became known as Sneary Motor Co.
Alice was active in the school activities of their children, Jerry and Janet. She was especially active in Girl Scouts. She later enjoyed league bowling, and was active in the Order of Eastern Star. Alice was very dedicated to her family and the business. She was a really good cook, an avid gardener, a great seamstress, and a wonderful mom.
The family requests memorials be given to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, June 11, in the First Presbyterian church in Alva, Oklahoma. Interment will be in the Alva Cemetery following the service.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Jerry Sneary.
Online condolences may be made at www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com.
Bobby Haddox
Funeral services for Bobby Haddox will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Welty Church of God. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery.
Bobby Lee Haddox was born July 22, 1956 in Washington, DC to R.G. Haddox and Irma Deen (Giddens) Haddox. He passed away Thursday, June 07, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 55.
Bobby was a longtime resident of Ira, Texas and had been a resident of Welty since February of 1998. He and Lori Arnold were married March 15, 1975. Bobby worked as an oilfield Electrician from the age of 17 until he was ordained as a minister in 1994. He was the pastor of the Welty Church of God and also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and woodworking.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers in law, John Arnold and James Griswold.
Survivors include his wife Lori Haddox of the home in Welty; two sons, Lee Haddox and wife Jenny of Moore, Oklahoma and Wesley Haddox of Petersburg, Virginia; two sisters, Levoy Arnold and El Paso, Texas and Deborah Griswold of Abilene, Texas; and six grandchildren, Trinity, Brayden, Brianna, Ethan, Doc and Alyson Haddox.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jerl Vanderslice, James Vanderslice, Donnie Goff, Brandon Rowan, Jerry Bradley, and Jerry Bogle.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Ben Scroggs and Rev. Jarrod Vanderslice.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Evelyn Beth Jones
Graveside services for Evelyn Beth Jones will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Evelyn Beth Jones was born April 17, 1927 in Walters, Oklahoma to Charles M. Hawkins and Harriett Ruth (Winn) Hawkins. She passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 85
Mrs. Jones was a resident of Amarillo, Texas and a former resident of Okemah, Oklahoma. She and Raymond B. Jones were married May 14, 1949; he preceded her in death December 18, 2003. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker who enjoyed attending and having parties, dancing and traveling. She was a very outgoing lady who was very generous and kind to all. She will be dearly missed.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one son, Dub.
Survivors include her son, R.B. Jones, Jr. of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Melinda Wright and husband Larry of Princeton, Texas and Becky Tucker and husband Tommy of Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Charlyne Oliver of Amarillo, Texas; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Doug Hauenstein.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
June Livezey
Funeral services for Lois June Livezey will be held Friday, June 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Okfuskee Cemetery.
Lois June Livezey was born June 26, 1929 in Putnam, Oklahoma to Eugene P. Hite and Edith (Branham) Hite. She passed away Tuesday, June 05, 2012 at her home in Okemah at the age of 82.
Mrs. Livezey had been a resident of the Okemah area since 1941. She was a former owner and operator of a variety store in Okemah and a member of the 8th Street Community Holiness Church. Her first husband, Clifford Earl Anderson passed away on May 6, 2000. On January 2, 2007 she married George Robert Livezy. Mrs. Livezey enjoyed working on the farm for many years and also loved quilting.
She is preceded in death by her first husband Clifford Earl Anderson; one sister, Syble Wilhite; and her parents.
Survivors include her husband George Livezey of Okemah; step sons, Roy Livezey and wife Earlene of Tulsa and Goerge Livezey Jr. and wife Teresa Lynn of Tulsa; two daughters, Glenda Baker of Cookson, Oklahoma and Anita Lee of Grove, Oklahoma; step daughter, Teresa Ann Ackers and husband Brian of Bartlesville; 6 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Mark Rich, Richard Underwood, Bruce Brown, Samuel Goodwin, Ronnie Brown and Wesley Smith.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Larry Chesser and Rev. Wayne Gimble.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Vivian Wiley
A memorial service will be held for Vivian Yvonne Carson Wiley on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at Christian Temple Church located at 915 East Boston, in Okemah, Oklahoma. Ms. Wiley departed this life on June 2, 2012 at the age of 74. She was a resident of Oklahoma City at the time of her death. She lived in the Okemah area and was a resident of Castle for many years.
She was born on December 16, 1937 to Fred N. and Oletta M. (Gee) Carson in Yonkers, Oklahoma. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1956. Shortly after graduating High School she entered the United States Air Force and served her country for approximately four years. While serving in the military, she met her first husband, William Charles Smith. Of that union two children were born. Thereafter, she married Robert Elsworth Wiley who preceded her in death in 1974. Of that union two children were born.
She attended OSU Okmulgee in 1975 and became an LPN. She worked at Boley Training School for Boys from 1976-1980. Thereafter, she worked at Children’s Hospital for 18 years. She enjoyed reading, sewing and cooking and spending time with her friends and family. She dedicated her life to helping others.
She was preceded in death by her father, mother and two sisters, Violet Dunaway and Sandra Dancosse. She is survived by her four children, David Wiley, Dyalene Smith, Miriam Wiley and Travannon Wiley and wife, Stephanie; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Delano Carson and Fred Carson; and two sisters, Virginia Hossfeld and Carolyn Branscum.
Troy Raymond Ledbetter
Graveside services for Troy Raymond Ledbetter will be held Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Troy Raymond Ledbetter, a resident of the Norman Veteran’s Center, passed away Saturday, June, 2, 2012 at the age of 79. Mr. Ledbetter was born June 3, 1932, as one of twin boys, to Jacob M. and Ruth E. Ledbetter of Nuyaka, Oklahoma into a family of eleven children.
Mr. Ledbetter was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army and received a Purple Heart in 1951. After discharge from active duty, he attended school at Oklahoma A & M College in Okmulgee, Oklahoma graduating with an Electrical Contractors Certificate. His employment was with GRDA for 13 years as a supervisor and started a family in Cushing, Oklahoma. Mr. Ledbetter became a private pilot and then secured a commercial pilot’s license. Because of his love for flying he changed careers and became and Agricultural Arial Applicator working as a crop duster and owner and operator of Valley Arial Sprayers located in the lower Rio Grande Valley near the Pharr, Texas area for many years. He then established a home in McAllen, Texas. He then ended his business and flew for other operators in Texas and Oklahoma, retiring at the age of 72. Mr. Ledbetter also enjoyed traveling, playing golf and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara Meadows Ledbetter, four sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include his sisters, Lorene Romando of Okemah; Clarisse Smoot of Tulsa; and Mary Ruth Henshaw of Okmulgee; his children, Paula O’Bannion of Carrollton, Texas, Steven Ledbetter of Cushing, Oklahoma; Ruth E. Littlefield of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Mike Meadows of McAllen, Texas, and Carla Meadows of Stillwater, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He also left behind a close faithful friend, Wanda Rounsavill of Purcell, Oklahoma and other friends.
The family of Mr. Ledbetter would also like to give a special thanks to the great care provided by the doctors, nurses and staff at the Norman Veteran’s Center, Norman, Oklahoma and to Valir Hospice.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Steve Treagesser.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Jimmy Lee LeFlore
Funeral services for Jimmy Lee LeFlore, 64, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his home.
Jimmy was born on May 15, 1948 in Moyers, OK, the son of Herman & Mary (Jones) LeFlore.
He served his country in the U.S. Army.
He was a College Resident Assistant Supervisor for Haskell University and retired in 2003.
He married Wanda Jimboy on November 6, 1968 in Kansas City, MO. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include four daughters, Kimberly LeFlore, Kayla LeFlore, Cassandra LeFlore, Victoria LeFlore; one son, Truman LeFlore all of Lawrence; one granddaughter, Kaleigh LeFlore; two sisters, Ruth Moore, McAlester, OK, Jennifer Beckman, Tulsa, OK; one brother, Thomas LeFlore, McAlester, OK; nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the mortuary.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
Ryan Locust
Ryan Louis “Ryno” Locust, a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his home at the age of 21. Ryan, known by his family as “Ryno” was born to Regina (Holahta) and Robin Locust in Ada, Oklahoma on March 16, 1991.
Ryan was preceded in death by his father, Robin Locust, his maternal grandparents, his paternal grandfather, a special Aunt, Annie Holahta, and his uncle, Ronnie Locust.
He is survived by his mother Regina Holahta & Newman Phillips of Okemah, Sister, Robyn Gaches & husband Chris of Henryetta, Brother Russell Locust & wife Dez of Henryetta, Brother, Randall Locust & girlfriend Brina of Okemah, Brother, Noah Phillips of Okemah, Sister Tofa Locust of Briartown, Oklahoma, Sister, Reanna Duvall of Hitchita, Paternal grandmother: Ineecie Locust of Porum, Special friends: Marvin & Gail Tillery of Okemah, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Tafv Berryhill, Yahv Berryhill, Timothy Buckley, Jeremy Pulse, Nicoma Tiger, Silas Tiger. Honorary Pallbearers: Milke Pulse, Tim Holahta, Michell Harjo, Christopher Gaches, Tell Pangle and Marvin Tillery.
Wake Service will be held at 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 at Shurden Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside Services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Berryhill and Holahta Family Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Harjo officiating. Services are under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home, Henryetta.
An Online Guestbook is available at ShurdenFuneralHome.com.
James “Jimmy” Shandy
Funeral services for Jimmy Shandy will be held Friday, June 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Assembly of God Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery.
James Marion Shandy was born July 17, 1963 in Okemah to Willis Ray Shandy and Mary Sue (Welcher) Shandy. He passed away, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at his home in Okemah at the age of 48.
Jimmy had been a resident of Okemah all of his life having been a graduate of Okemah High School. He was currently employed with Okemah Oil Company and was a retired correctional officer.
He is preceded in death by his mother and one brother.
Survivors include his daughter, Bailey May Shandy of Okemah; his father, Ray Shandy of Okemah; four brothers, Buddy and wife Tonja of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Mark and wife Angie of Okemah, Bill and wife Kimberly of Okemah, and Michael Shandy of Okemah; and one sister, Robin Shandy of Okemah.
Serving as active pallbearers will be: Chris Duncan and Joshua, Jason, Jacob, Dalton and Colby Shandy.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Donald Baker.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Billy Joe Morris
Billy Joe Morris was born February 1, 1954 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Jimmy Tap Morris and Lucille Donna (Rippetoe) Morris. He passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home in Okemah at the age of 58.
Billy, a retired businessman, had been a longtime resident of Okemah. He operated the Crystal Video Store for ten years and had also been an expeditor for the Enardo Company in Tulsa for many years. Billy enjoyed movies and music.
He is preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his daughter, Heather Graves and her husband David of Tulsa; his father, Jimmy Tap Morris of Grandbury, Texas; one brother, Ronald Morris and wife Kay of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his uncle, Marvin “Whitey” Thomason and wife Virginia of Pharoah and his ex sister in law, Suzanne Titsworth and husband Randy of Okemah.
All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Kendall Ray Orr
Funeral services for Kendall Ray Orr will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 3:30 PM at the First Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery also in Okemah.
Kendall Ray Orr was born June 14, 1966 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Marvin Eugene Orr and Susan Jane (Marsh) Orr. He passed away, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home south of Bristow at the age of 45.
Kendall graduated from Butner High School in 1985. He and Sherene Annette McCollum were married December 14, 1991 in Harrison, Arkansas. Kendall worked as a maintenance mechanic for the glass plant in Henryetta for 22 years. He enjoyed coaching baseball for the little league and traveling teams, playing golf, hunting and fishing. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Bristow and Okemah.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents
Survivors include his wife, Sherene Orr of Bristow; his father, Marvin Eugene Orr of Helena, Oklahoma; mother, Susan Jane Orr of Okemah; four sons, Daniel Tyler McCollum, Brandon Ray Orr and wife Ashley, and Chaseten Ryan Orr all of Bristow and Joseph Earl Wright of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Brian Dewayne Orr of Okemah and Richard Lee Orr and wife, Crystal of Okemah; two nieces, Candice Orr and Brittanee Tipton and two nephews, James Middien and Jordan Middien.
Serving as active pallbearers will be: Richard and Brian Orr, Sean Brewer, Jim Goodwin, Gary Orr and Kevin Clark.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Rev. Brian Shaw.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Robert Williamson
Robert “Shorty” Williamson was born October 12, 1934 in Livia, Kentucky to Robert Clayton and Zoma (Fulkerson) Williamson. He passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years.
On December 18, 1968, Robert Williamson was united in marriage with Betty Gray in Virginia. Robert worked for Hasco Manufacturing as a machine operator and was a member of Cowboy Crossroads Church in Okemah. Robert and Betty have made Welty their home for the last 15 years, moving there from Depew. Robert enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching barrel racing, and attending church.
Robert is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty Williamson of the home; three daughters, Kim Shannon and her husband, Jeff of Welty, Penny Grant and her husband, Johnny of Depew, and Kathy Davis and her husband, Oz of Owensboro, Kentucky; one son, Robert L. Williamson of Owensboro, Kentucky; two brothers, James David Williamson of Owensboro, Kentucky and Russell Williamson of Renton, Washington; and one sister, Ara Whittaker of Owensboro, Kentucky; and eight grandchildren, Callie Shannon, Cassidy Shannon, Logan Grant, Jordan Grant, Clayton Davis, Harley Williamson, Andrew Coons, and Adrienne Coons. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Bonnie Coons; two sisters, LaDonna Jackson and Charlene Kirby.
Funeral Services will be held at 10a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Cowboy Crossroads Church in Okemah with Reverend John Riggs and Reverend Ron Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Welty Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home in Bristow.
Condolences may be made online at www.hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome.com.
Irene Sands Hummingbird
Funeral services for Irene Sands Hummingbird were held Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Tekopvchee Church in Holdenville. Interment followed at the Sands Family Cemetery in Okemah.
Irene Sands Hummingbird was born October 9, 1954 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Earl Sands and Wisey (Long) Sands. She passed away, Friday, May 11, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 57.
Ms. Hummingbird had been a longtime resident of the Okemah area. She worked for A.M.S. in Okemah for 9 years and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was also a member of the Tekopvchee Methodist Church of Holdenville.
She is preceded in death by her father, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Survivors include her mother, Wisey Sands of Castle, Oklahoma; one son, John Earl Sands of Castle; two daughters, Carol Humble of Castle and Jeanine Factor of Okemah; two brothers, Clifford Sands of Okemah and James D. Sands of Castle; two sisters, Jeannie Sands of Okemah and Barbara Sands of Castle; four nephews, Owen Sands, Brett Sands, Clifton Sands and Tye Stacy; and 5 grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers were: Owen, Brett, and Clifton Sands, Tye Stacy, Landon Humble and Jeremy Factor.
Honorary bearers included Siah Humble, Collin Sands, Kaleb Factor, Denim Sands, Carter Sands and Devon Sands.
Services were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Paul Fixico and Rev. Kenneth Cooper.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Nancy Davis Pennethy
Funeral services for Nancy Davis Pennethy will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Springfield Methodist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Springfield Cemetery.
Nancy Davis Pennethy was born September 20, 1926 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Samual William Davis and Judy (Canard) Davis. She passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at her home in Del City, Oklahoma at the age of 85.
Mrs. Pennethy had been a resident of Del City for the past 50 years. She and Arthur Edison Pennethy were married in 1945 in Oklahoma City; he preceded her in death in July of 2009. Mrs. Pennethy was a loving housewife and a member of the Springfield Methodist Church of Okemah.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one son.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Lee Pennethy and Lionel Keith Pennethy both of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Artesia Lynn Pennethy and Inel Nancy Pennethy both of Oklahoma City; one sister, Mary Jane Simmers of Omaha, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Family members will serve as active pallbearers.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Russell White and Rev. Clarence Yarhola.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Carole Ann Young
A memorial service for Carole Ann Young will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery Gazebo.
Carole Ann Young was born March 13, 1956 in Ada, Oklahoma to John Don Parsons and Jane (Cupps) Parsons. She passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 56.
Carole had been a resident of Okemah most of her life having graduated from Okemah High School in 1974. She worked many years at the Wrangler Plant in Okemah and was also a longtime home health worker. She was very involved in the Girl Scouts, Rainbow Girls and was an active member of the First Christian Church of Okemah. Carole also enjoyed having pets and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her uncle, Bill Carol.
Survivors include her aunt, Carolyn Carol of Okemah; her cousins, John Carol and wife Suan of Norman, Randolph Carol and wife Darcy of Canfield, Ohio, and Kathryn Dressler and husband Steve of Okemah; her fiancé, John Vanwinkle of Okemah and his children, Chance, Kathrine and Garreth Paul. She is also survived by her good friend, Danelle Childress and husband Rex of Okemah and children, Lori and Levi Magness; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Doug Hauenstein.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Lula May Fuller
Lula May Fuller, known to most as “Jackie” received her wings and went to be with her savior and loved ones who have gone on before her on May 4, 2012 at 9:55 p.m.
She was born to Morgan and Mary Magdalene (Alvis) Story on November 28, 1927 in Stidham, Oklahoma. She grew up in the small town of Krebbs.
“Jackie married Jack T. Fuller on October 23, 1945 and resided in Wetumka, Oklahoma for many years until moving to Okemah where they spent the rest of their 61 years of marriage together.
Jackie had one child. A baby girl was given to her and her late husband Jack, on July 14, 1949. Linda Kay Fuller was her mama’s pride and joy. Jackie took her daughter to Wetumka Assembly of God Church and raised her to know and love God. She spent many years as a leader of the Christian Ambassadors within the Assembly of God Church.
Jackie is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay Radebaugh & husband Johnny Phillip of Okemah, 2 grandchildren, Jon Kevin Radebaugh & wife Amber of Bixby, and Stephanie Erin Willison & husband Trae of Broken Arrow, 3 grandsons, Jonathan Phillip Radebaugh & wife Vanessa of Norman, Mason Cade Willison and Bryson Gage Willison both of Broken Arrow, one sister Juanita Thompson & husband Haskell of White Oak, Texas, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and wonderful friends.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Radebaugh, John Kevin Radebaugh, Jonathan Radebaugh, Trae Willison, Cade Willison, and Gage Willison. Honorary pallbearers will be James Fuller, Denny Edwards, Lance Warn, and Rusty Adams.
Jackie spent the majority of her married life being a wife, homemaker, momma, granny, and unconditional friend. She loved God and was baptized into Jesus confessing him as her savior. There is no way to measure the love and joy she brought to her family. There is no way to count the sacrifices she made for the happiness of others. Her smile, laughter, and love for her family and God will be forever engraved in all who were blessed to know her. A true angel on earth. Everybody’s sweetheart.
Visitation will be held at Integrity Funeral Service from 12:00 noon - 8 pm on Monday, and from 8am - 8pm on Tuesday.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Assembly of God Church in Okemah with Rev. Branson officiating and John Kevin Radebaugh assisting. Interment will follow the service at the Wetumka Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.integrityfuneralservice.com.
An Online Guestbook is available at http://integrityfuneralservice.com.
Randall Leon King
Randall Leon King was born December 28, 1959 in Meade, Kansas to Herbert Stanley King and Opal Rae (Wallis) Spencer. He passed away, Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Tulsa at the age of 52.
Randall grew up in Arkansas and had been a resident of Okemah for the past 4 years.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother, Opal Rae Spencer and husband Marvin of Okemah; his son, Randall King Jr. of El Dorado, Arkansas; two daughters, Katrina Jenkins and Rachel Arnold both of El Dorado, Arkansas; three brothers, Stanley King of El Dorado, Jeffery King of El Dorado and Gregory King of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Cheryl McGall of El Dorado and Beverly Nemeth of Woodbridge, Virginia; four grandchildren, Jaden Jenkins, Brendie King, Brandan King and Ryan Harris; and 15 nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, Stephanie Melton, Kelsey Farley, Timothy King, Josh Nemeth, Lauryn Nemeth, Harrison King, Desiree King, Angela King, Lacy Franks, Ryleigh King, Elijah King, Taylor King, Dakota King, Jason King and Jeremy King.
All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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