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Ima Benich

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 03:10:11Z

Services for Ima Benich, 83, were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Marietta’s First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Higle officiating.

Born August 30, 1908, in Marshall County, the daughter of Walter Scott and Julia True Mayo, Mrs. Benich died June 14, 1992, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta.

Mrs. Benich spent many years in Marietta where she was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church and taught Sunday School. Active in the Southern Baptist Church and Mission organizations, she was also a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Benich received her education in Aylesworth, Madill, Oklahoma City Business College, and Murray A&M College. She married Nay Benich in 1928 in Sulphur.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Flo Benich of Phoenix, Arizona, and Keith and Faye Benich of Nashville, Tennessee; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and John Daniels of Fairhope, Alabama; a brother, Logan Mayo of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Omega Harris and Rachel Brewster of Marietta; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Benich was preceded in death by her husband on April 30, 1990; and four brothers.

Interment in Lakeview Cemetery was under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral home. Serving as pallbearers were Bud Barnes, Wade Moore, Alvin Hilton, Reid Schnorrenberg, Bud Cochran, and Glen McCurtain.

Donations may be made to her favorite charity, The Baptist Children’s Home, Madill.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 19 June 1992, page 4

Pauline Johnson

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 03:08:20Z

Services for Pauline Johnson, 58, were Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Columbia, Tennessee, with Rev. Ed Adams officiating.

Ms. Johnson was born July 12, 1933, in Columbia and died June 13, 1992, at her residence in Thackerville. She was the daughter of James H. and Maggie Pearl Spires.

Ms. Johnson had lived in Thackerville the last three years, moving there from Columbia. She was a nurses aid at Frontier Manor Nursing Home in Gainesville, Texas. Ms. Johnson was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her mother, Maggie Spires of Columbia; three sons, Larry Pierce, Wendell Pierce, and James Pierce, all of Columbia; three daughters, Janie Reed of Thackerville, Betty Jo Meacham of Wilson, and Janice Payne of Columbia; three brothers, J.P. Spires, Harold Spires, and Jr. Spires, all of Columbia; five sisters, Mary Nelson, Mattie Dawson, Doris Grooms, Marie Pierce, and Owella Collins, all of Columbia; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia. Serving as pallbearers were Larry Pierce, Wendell Pierce, James Pierce, Jerry Scroggins, James Scroggins, Don Allison, and David Pierce.

Local arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 19 June 1992, page 4

Birda M. Powell

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 03:06:05Z

Graveside services for Birda M. Powell were conducted Monday at 1:00 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. David Holland.

Mrs. Powell was born June 9, 1906, in Story, Arkansas, the daughter of Walter L. and Annie Mae Cooper Lockhart, and died June 11, 1992, in the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Sulphur Springs, Texas.

A resident of Sulphur Springs for the past 21 years, she had previously lived in Marietta from 1941 to 1971 where she owned and operated Birda’s Beauty Shop. She married Ernest Powell October 12, 1951. Mrs. Powell was a member of the St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include a son, Charles Lamb of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Anna Lou McLarry of Sulphur Springs; a step-son, Richard Powell of Ardmore; two step-daughters, Joyce McBride and Opal Smithers of Ardmore; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her husband on January 17, 1979.

Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 19 June 1992, page 4

J. Kendall Hert

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 03:04:35Z

Private family graveside services for J. Kendall Hert were conducted Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery.

Born January 24, 1908, at Ralston, the son of Walter and Ruth Miller Hert, Mr. Hert died December 3, 1991, in the Memorial Hospital of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore.

Mr. Hert, a resident of Ardmore since 1983, married the former Pearl Milor June 29, 1944. He was a retired banker, having served as vice-president of Exchange Bank of Ardmore and First National Bank and Trust in Oklahoma City. Mr. Hert attended Oklahoma State University and was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Hert of the home in Ardmore; several nieces and nephews including Charles Milor, Johan Mott, and Miriam Cameron of Marietta, and Sammie Walker of Dallas, Texas.

Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home.

The family has requested that donations be made to the American Heart Foundation or other appropriate charities in care of Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Dec 1991, page 4

Mary B. McCain

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 03:02:48Z

Services for Mary B. McCain were conducted Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Burns and Rev. Kenneth Sayles officiating.

Born May 5, 1899, in Brenham, Texas, Mrs. McCain died November 30, 1991, in the Memorial Hospital of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore, at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Blair.

Mrs. McCain spent her early childhood in Love County and attended school at Ran, Indian Territory. She then moved to Texas and returned to Marietta in 1971. Mrs. McCain was married to James I. (Jim) McCain on May 31, 1924. A member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mrs. McCain was a homemaker and a foster grandparent for the Denton State School, Denton, Texas.

Survivors are daughter, Ethel Fields of Marietta; two cousins, Mose Blair of Marietta and Georgia Porter of Allen, Texas; eight grandchildren, Mary Jim Matthews of Colorado Springs, Texas, Paul Blair of Wichita, Kansas, Mazola Reed of St. Louis, Missouri, Georgia Jackson of Denver, Colorado, Claude Fields and Lillie Anderson of Marietta, Charleszetta Newberry of Gainesville, Texas, and Peggy Cox of Ardmore; 80 great-grandchildren, 50+ great-great-grandchildren, and 5+ great-great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. McCain was preceded in death by her husband on July 13, 1969.

Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, was under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Milton Dailey, Perry Halstied, Abraham Lindsey, Eugene Rambo, Ruben Rambo, Floyd Manuel, and Robin Byers. Honorary bearers included Charles Green, T.J. Williams, Elliott Pratt, Carl Newberry, Sylvester Cox, Samuel Cox, Emmit Cox, Claude Fields, Bobby Newberry, and Kniece Black.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Dec 1991, page 4

Glester Lee Burkhart

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:59:55Z

Graveside services for Glester Lee Burkhart will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville. Eddie Gibson will direct the services.

Mr. Burkhart was born November 12, 1932, in Marietta, the son of Todd and Dottie Burkhart, and died November 14, 1991, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Mr. Burkhart attended school at Thackerville and had made his home in Theodosia, Missouri, since 1977. A veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was employed as a salesman. Mr. Burkhart married Gladys LaRue on March 26, 1979. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Isabella, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Burkhart of the home; his father, Todd Burkhart of Ardmore; three sons, Glester Burkhart, Jr. of Killeen, Texas, Mark Burkhart of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Toby Burkhart of Ardmore; two brothers, Kenneth Colston of Lovington, New Mexico, and Don Burkhart of Marietta; and four sisters, Patty Abney of Noble, Velma Murry of Watauga, Texas, Dorothy Gibson of Bandalia, Illinois, and Connie Burkhart of Ardmore.

Mr. Burkhart was preceded in death by his mother, Dottie Burkhart; and a brother, J.D. Burkhart.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Dec 1991, page 4

Anita Mose

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:58:24Z

Services for Anita Mose, 63, were Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home, Ardmore. Officiating was Rev. Henry Marris.

The daughter of Watson and Emma Palmer, Mrs. Mose was born June 6, 1928, at Coalgate and died November 29, 1991, in an Ardmore hospital after a brief illness. She had lived in the Madill area all of her life and was employed by the Wyndham Baking Company.

Survivors include two sons, James Mose of Madill and Don Mose of Bennington; three daughters, Shirley Mose of McMillan, and Dorislene Morgan and Christine Lewis, both of Ardmore; a brother, Raymond Palmer of Ardmore; a sister, Lina Pickens of Madill; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mrs. Mose was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Mose, on September 27, 1971; two brothers, Bobby “Lubbin” Palmer in 1979 and Edward Palmer in 1986; and two sisters, Listy Johnson in 1986 and Elizabeth Palmer.

Interment was in the McMillan Cemetery under the direction of the Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Winston Palmer, Ronnie Johnson, Harry Bohanan, Bobby Palmer, Clayburn Pickens, and Bruce Palmer.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Dec 1991, page 4

Jeanne Pearl Spencer

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:56:10Z

Services for Jeanne Pearl Spencer, 70, were Thursday, September 12 in the Craddock Funeral Home Chapel, Ardmore with Rev. Billy Ward officiating.

Born August 13, 1926, in Marietta the daughter of Mike and Lucy Pearl Reeves Freeman, Mrs. Spencer died September 9, 1996, in a Duncan hospital.

Mrs. Spencer attended school in Greenville and Marietta and had made her home in Healdton for 43 years before moving to Marlow a year ago. She worked for Southwestern Bell in Ardmore and Healdton, at the Healdton Herald and was a file clerk at the Healdton Hospital, retiring in 1988. She married Norris Spencer November 9, 1951. Mrs. Spencer was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church, Marlow.

Survivors include her husband, Norris Spencer of the home in Marlow; a son, Ronald Spencer of Duncan; a daughter, Jana M. Spencer of Humble, Texas; two brothers, Carl Freeman of Gainesville, Texas, and Charles Freeman of Thackerville; and two grandsons.

Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Howard; and a son, Randell Lee Spencer.

Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Craddock Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Howard Percival, Carl McCormick, Lymon Nichols, Kelly Williams, Jim Coast and Jackson Waldo. Honorary bearers included Dennis Purkhiser, Bill Morgan, Lawrence Stewart, Sonny Emberling and Jerry Griffen.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 September 1996, page 4

Ronnie Dean Cavitt

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:53:51Z

Services for Ronnie Dean Cavitt, 31, were Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Bro. William Hunter.

Mr. Cavitt was born May 24, 1965, at Wilson, the son of Bobby and Helen Tackett Cavitt, and died September 13, 1996, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta.

A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. Cavitt attended both Thackerville and Marietta Schools. He married Jane Watkins August 17, 1984, in Tishomingo. Mr. Cavitt had worked for Hogan Jiffy Lube in Gainesville, Texas, for the past seven years.

He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Marilyn Cavitt of Marietta and Helen Simmons of Gainesville; his wife, Jane Cavitt of the home in Thackerville; two sons, Craig Cavitt and Brent Cavitt of the home; a daughter, Lora Cavitt of the home; maternal grandparents, Nadine Huey of Gainesville and Owen Clark Tackett of Marble Falls, Texas; two brothers, Donny Cavitt and Charlie Simmons of Gainesville; 11 sisters, Scarlet Yoast and Barbara Ward of Walnut Bend, Texas, Nichole Cavitt and Margie Simmons of Gainesville, Vickie Roper of Lebanon, Jean Alsup of Dickson, Teresa Theobold of New York, New York, Melanie Maggard of Thackerville, Hattie Klein of Ardmore, Melinda Pitts of Lone Grove and Len Gregg of Wylie, Texas.

Services were directed by Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Burneyville Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Watkins, Tom Yoast, Fred Grice, Randy Watkins, Johnny Jackson and Raymond Sieger. Honorary bearers were Charlie Bourbeau, Audie Jackson, Lonnie Cavitt, Jr. and James Cavitt.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 September 1996, page 4

J.D. Hanna

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:49:47Z

Services for J.D. Hanna will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Marietta with Dr. Stan Beason officiating.

Mr. Hanna was born October 23, 1990, at Quanah, Texas, and died September 17, 1996, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta, at the age of 95. He was the son of Welch C. and Dossie McElroy Hanna.

Mr. Hanna had made his home in Marietta since 1953, moving here from Ringling. A retired pharmacist and drug store owner, he had worked in Ringling, Waurika, Marietta and Muenster, Texas. Mr. Hanna was a graduate of West Texas State College and the University of Oklahoma. He had served on several school boards, agriculture boards and was active in many Methodist Church organizations. Mr. Hanna was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marietta.

He married the former Bonnie Turner on June 24, 1923, at Ringling, and she preceded him in death on September 28, 1987. Mr. Hanna was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. J. Dan and Marie Hanna of College Station, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Randall Hambrick of Marietta; a sister, Nita Merle Hull of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Diana Crawley, Kaye Roberts, Pam Edwards and Greg Hambrick; and eight great-grandchildren.

Interment will be in the Ringling Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.

The family requests donations to Skyline Urban Ministry, c/o Kennedy Funeral Home of Marietta.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 September 1996, page 4

Aubrey Carter, Sr.

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:47:27Z

Memorial services for Aubrey C. Carter, Sr. were at 11:00 a.m. September 10 in the Visalia District Cemetery, Visalia, California.

Mr. Carter was born at Burneyville November 27, 1924, and died September 5, 1996, at his home in Visalia following a long bout with cancer.

Mr. Carter served in the Navy during World War II, then worked for the Tulare County Probation Department and was chief investigator for the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Carter then branched out and owned and operated Carter Investigation and Security Systems in Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties. He married Laura Riegelhuth in Tahoe in 1993.

Mr. Carter was a past president of the California Private Investigators Association and a member of the Visalia Elks Lodge and Grace Community Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Carter of Visalia; two sons, Aubrey C. Carter, Jr. of Bakersfield, California, and Scott Carter of Dundee, Oregon; a daughter, Chris Sullivan of Visalia; two step-sons, Steve Riegelhuth of Visalia and Craig Riegelhuth of Merced, California; a brother, O.J. Carter of Ventura, California; two sisters, Beverly Jessup of Visalia and Euna Jane White of Jimtown; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services were directed by Miller Memorial Chapel.

This obit included a picture of Mr. Carter.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1996, page 4

Charlie Joe Dvorak, Jr.

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:45:24Z

Services for Charlie Joe Dvorak, Jr., 77, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, Texas. Officiating was Rev. Danny Ketchum.

Born February 6, 1914, Mr. Dvorak died September 16, 1991, in the Gainesville Memorial Hospital. He was a retired Santa Fe Railroad foreman. Mr. Dvorak married the former Inez Keltner in December, 1951, in Ardmore. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Gainesville.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Inez Dvorak of Gainesville; four daughter, Frances Louise Fuller of Irving, Texas, Gladys Treadwell of Ardmore, and Anna Sue Jacobs and Betty Sue O’Dell of Marietta; a stepdaughter, Betty June Pence of Gainesville; a brother, Joe Dvorak of Marietta; two half-brothers, David Autry Dvorak of Seiling and Billy Gene Dvorak of Marietta; a step-brother, Jack (Buddy) Motsenbocker of Marietta; a sister, Mary Frances Taliaferro of Marietta; 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Vernie Keel Funeral Home, Gainesville.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Steven Andrew Nickles

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:43:00Z

A private graveside service for Steven Andrew Nickles, infant son of Bob and Elizabeth (Dula) Nickles of Ponca City, was held September 13, 1991, at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Peter Nguyen, associate pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

The infant died at birth Wednesday, September 11.

In addition to this parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Clairann Dula of Lewisville, Texas (formerly of Marietta); grandparents, Clark and Susan Nickles of Ponca City; great-grandparents, Anna Tate of Binger, Ken and Bea English of Guthrie, and Coeweene Nickles of Ponca City; great-great-grandmother, Lonah Nickles of Ponca City; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Ina Fagan

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:41:06Z

Graveside services for Ina Mae Fagan, 86, were held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Elk City.

Mrs. Fagan was born August 14, 1905, in Paoli and died September 11, 1991, in the Bell Avenue Nursing Home, Elk City. She was born and raised in south Central Oklahoma and married Jesse James Fagan September 19, 1922, in Paoli. The couple moved to rural Elk City in 1940.

She is survived by five children, Dearl Fagan of Wagner, O.J. (Bud) Fagan of San Bernardino, California, Clifford Fagan of Elk City, Freda Marshall of Chickasha, and Roxie Roberts of Marietta; two sisters, Polly Myers of Elk City and Delia McPherson of Pauls Valley; 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Fagan was preceded in death by her husband on February 23, 1975; a daughter, three brothers, and a sister.

Services were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, Elk City.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

James Woodrow Fielder

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:39:24Z

Services for James Woodrow Fielder, 76, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Bennie Mathews, pastor of the First United Methodist Church.

Born November 27, 1914, at Pottsboro, Texas, Mr. Fielder died September 12, 1991, in the Love County Health Center in Marietta. He was the son of J.T. and Dovie Sinclair Fielder.

Mr. Fielder farmed in Marshall County until 1964, and then worked for the Civil Service, retiring after 14 years of service. He married the former Elsie Mary Fricke on December 19, 1935, in Marietta. They had made their home in Marietta since 1974. Mr. Fielder was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elsie Mary Fielder of the home in Marietta; two brothers, Kenneth W. Fielder of Tulsa and Troy Ray Fielder of Oklahoma City; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Awalt, Claude Brannan, Clark Tipton, Clarence Wagner, and Bill Lackey.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Betty Jean Hall

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:37:30Z

Services for Betty Jean Hall were Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Jimtown Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Davidson officiating.

Mrs. Hall was born October 15, 1930, at Jimtown and died September 12, 1991, at her home near Jimtown at the age of 60 following an extended illness. She was the daughter of W.F. and Rebecca Hartless Smith.

A resident of Love County all of her life, she and Jimmy Lou Hall were married October 9, 1945, at Marietta. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker and a member of the Jimtown Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lou Hall of the home at Jimtown; two sons, Luke Hall and Shorty Hall, both of Jimtown; two brothers, W.B. “Bill” Smith of Leon and Robert Smith of Butler; two sisters, Ruby Powers of Marietta and Quetha Ivins of North Richland Hills, Texas; four grandchildren, Josh, Christi, Rebecca Sue, and Jeff; and two step-grandchildren, Melane and Leah.

Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by three brothers, Andrew Smith, Ruben Smith, and George Smith; and two sisters, Frances Smith and Dora Smith.

Interment was in the Jimtown Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were F.S. Mapp, Larry Hicks, Delbert Hicks, Ott Ladner, Raymond White, and Joel Hicks. Honorary pallbearers included Thurston Hicks, Bay Ladner, David Black, James Weldon Hicks, Ulys Mapp, and Mike Parker.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Contributor Note: Growing up and attending school at Turner, I had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Hall. She was such a kind and beautiful lady.

Anna Christine Patton

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:33:18Z

Services for Anna Christine Patton will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Henry Nist, pastor of the Rubottom Baptist Church.

Born June 25, 1908, at Burneyville, Mrs. Patton died September 18, 1991, in Deaconess Hospital, Oklahoma City, at the age of 83. She was the daughter of Stephen and Wessie Burney Jackson.

Mrs. Patton had made her home in Burneyville and Marietta before moving to Oklahoma City in 1946. She married Samuel C. Patton in Leon on February 11, 1930. Mrs. Patton was a homemaker and retired after 24 years with Unit Parts Company in Oklahoma City. She was a member of the Burneyville Baptist Church.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Janie Patton of Oklahoma City; two daughters and son-in-law, Betty Wallis and Carolyn and Larry Evans of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Douglas Jackson of Lewisville, Texas, and Eugene Jackson of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Louise Franklin of Guymon and Viola Jackson of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Patton was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel C. Patton on November 3, 1987; and a brother, John Jackson on July 22, 1990.

Services are under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Lillie H. Testerman

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:30:37Z

Services for Lillie H. Testerman, 89, will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Miller officiating.

Mrs. Testerman was born October 31, 1901, at New Boston, Texas, the daughter of Edgar Eugene and Rosetta Snell Holt, and died September 17, 1991, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta.

A resident of the Greenville community since 1911, she married Jesse D. Testerman January 2, 1922, at Ardmore. Mrs. Testerman was a homemaker, and she and her husband, a former County Commissioner, operated a grocery store at Greenville for many years. She was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Jack Testerman of Greenville; a daughter, Aurette Evans of Bloomfield, New Mexico; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Testerman of Greenville; two sisters, Elva Howard of Overbrook and Julia Hickman of Ardmore; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Testerman was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse D. Testerman on April 22, 1978; a son, Kenneth Testerman on November 27, 1986; four brothers, Andrew Holt, Jay Holt, Ed Holt, and Walon Holt; and three sisters, Mamie Holt, Virgie Johnson, and Lila Thompson.

Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as casket bearers will be Ken Testerman, Jay Testerman, Jesse Evans, Clint Holt, Jerry Cole, and Walon Dare Holt.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Effie Butler Watson

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:26:59Z

Services for Effie Ava Butler Watson, 100, were at 10 a.m. Monday in Watts Memorial Chapel, Madill, with Danny Stewart officiating.

Born June 16, 1891, in Lebanon, Indian Territory, Mrs. Watson died September 14, 1991, at her residence. Reared in Marietta and Lebanon, she moved to Madill as a young woman. Mrs. Watson graduated from Marietta High School in 1909. She married Charles Maxwell Jones in 1915 in Lebanon. He preceded her in death in 1953, and she then married Dr. Stanley Bland Watson in 1957. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1974.

Mrs. Watson taught school for several years and was active in the insurance and real estate business for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include a son, Max Jones of Long Beach, California; a daughter, Oteka Delores Huskey of Madill; a sister, Lucille Hicks of Chickasha; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Woodberry-Forest Cemetery under the direction of Watts Funeral Home. Casket bearers were Dan Little, Joe Orr, John H. Jones, Randy McAdoo, Lloyd Henson, and Carol Stafford. Honorary bearers included Ernest Earl Ayres, Arbra Sparlin, Reuel Little, Dr. J.J. Herrin, and Jim Ewing.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Mark Alan Hull

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:24:06Z

Services for Mark Alan Hull were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in Freeman Auditorium of Turner School. Officiating was Rev. Rick Sowell and Rev. Johnny Sconce.

Born February 4, 1964, at Ardmore, Mr. Hull died September 15, 1991, as a result of an auto accident. He had lived in Love County all of his life and was employed as a truck driver with Love County District 2. Mr. Hull married the former Jowonna Robnett December 15, 1987, at Gainesville, Texas. He was a member of the Eastman Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jowonna Hull of the home; a daughter, Courtnie Hull of the home; his parents, Gary Hull of Marietta and Betty and Donnie Reed of Leon; grandparents, Jack and Lily Hull and Lucille Skaggs of Marietta; and two sisters, Penny Carlile and Ashlea Reed of Leon.

Interment was in the Leon Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bruce Mobley, Kent Shankles, Brian Wilson, Larry Don Hull, David Griffin, and Johnny Hodges. Honorary pallbearers included Love County District 2 employees.

This obit included a picture of Mr. Hull.

Marietta Monitor, 20 Sept 1991, page 4

Virgil Warren Thompson

mnreddout — 2013-05-24 02:18:27Z

Services for Virgil Warren Thompson were Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Daniel Gaither.

Born January 22, 1921, at Greenville, Mr. Thompson died February 2, 1996, at his residence near the Greenville Community. He was the son of Virgil and Lila Mae Holt Thompson.

A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. Thompson was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy. Mr. Thompson married the former Vera Martin at Gainesville, Texas, on July 6, 1946. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the V.F.W. in Gainesville.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Evelyn Thompson, Tom and Kaye Thompson and Ben and Pam Thompson of Marietta; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Don Dees and Aleta and Mark Dillard of Marietta; a brother, Herschel Thompson of Buhl, Idaho; a sister, Gertie Freeman of Marietta; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Services were under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in the Greenville Community. Assisting as pallbearers were Scott Thompson, Curt Thompson, Dan Dees, Greg Thompson, Brian Dees and Stacy Rushing. Honorary bearers were all working men of Love County.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 1 March 1996, Page 4

Contributor Note: I had the honor of knowing Mr. Thompson and he was a family man, hard worker and taught his children well.

Re: Norris Family, Love County

rpwalker709 — 2013-05-19 23:39:52Z

Linda,

Any information that you have on the parents of Nancy Catherine Gregory Norris would be greatly appreciated. Bud Norris, brother of Jesse Norris, was my grand father.

Richard Walker

oilx@hotmail.com

Joann Vaughan Comer

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 19:01:33Z

Graveside services for Joann Vaughan Comer were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17 at Legate Cemetery with Ben Bailey and Rev. Buddy Jackson officiating.

Born June 20, 1934 at Legate the daughter of Odis and Sylvia Vaughan, she passed from this life on Monday, December 14, 2009 at her home.

She married Curtis Comer on October 11, 1952 in Gainesville, Texas.

During her life she helped raise her younger brothers and sisters, as well as three children of her own, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joann always gave and did for others, never taking for herself. She helped her parents who were farmers, and later as their faded. She cared for her mother for over ten years until her own health started to fade. Joann loved to quilt, making special quilts for each of her own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She loved spending time with family and friends. She was always ready for good conservation. Joann was a retired CAN working 25 years in an Ardmore nursing home. She enjoyed doing for others, working in her yard, and would always make a home cooked meal for anyone that walked through her door.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Gloria Cook of Ardmore, Clara Davis and husband Ronnie of Rubottom and Odis Comer and wife Linda of Ardmore; three grandchildren, Stephen Comer, Christi Lawson and Joanna McCarthy, all of Ardmore; 10 great-grandchildren, Stephen Curtis, Brandon, Stephanie, Kayla, Kerya, Autumn, Christopher, Alyssa, Ava and Chance; three sisters, Jane Creecy and husband Gary of Ardmore, Lavetta Kays of Thackerville and Frances Routh of Independence, Kansas; five brothers, Donald Vaughan, Carl Vaughan and wife Sharon, Richard Vaughan and wife Rhonda, Melvin Vaughan, all of Ardmore and Lloyd Vaughan and wife Judy of Thackerville. She also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis; parents, Odis and Sylvia Vaughan; a sister, Ethel Vaughan; four brothers, Fince, E.J., J.C. and Allen Vaughan; brothers-in-law, TJ Kayes and Hugh Routh.

Pallbearers were grandchildren Stephen Comer, Christi Lawson, Joanna McCarthy, Scott Lawson, Jack McMillan and Sean McCarthy. Honorary bearers were brothers and sisters.

This obituary included a picture of Mrs. Comer.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 18 Dec 2009, page 4

Rainford E. Burton

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:59:07Z

Rainford E. Burton, 71, mechanic, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 11 at the Burneyville Baptist Church. (Flanagan-Watts)

Source: Marietta Monitor, 18 Dec 2009, page 4

Jeanne L. Rouse

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:57:27Z

Jeanne L. Rouse, 62, formerly of Marietta, retired State of Maine employee and Red Cross volunteer, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Services pending. (Flanagan-Watts)

Source: Marietta Monitor, 26 Mar 2010, page 4

Annie Laurie Evans Carroll

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:56:51Z

Annie Laurie Evans Carroll, 92, died Sunday, March 21, 2010. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 at the Christ Tabernacle Church in Marietta. (Alexander Funeral Home)

Source: Marietta Monitor, 26 Mar 2010, page 4

Weekend crash is first fatality of the year

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:54:37Z

The first fatal traffic crash in 2010 occurred over the weekend when a local woman lost control of her vehicle on icy roadways in Love County.

A report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol indicates that Dixie G. Anderson, 77, of Marietta, was pronounced dead in the emergency room of Mercy Health Love County Hospital following transport from the scene of her single-vehicle crash.

Anderson was driving westbound on Highway 32 approximately three miles east of Marietta when she lost control of her 2002 Chevy Trailblazer on an icy spot on the road. The vehicle ran off the roadway to the left, striking a tree.

Trooper David Duggan, who investigated the crash, cited unsafe speed for the weather conditions as the cause of the crash. Anderson was wearing her seat belt and her airbags deployed upon impact.

Troopers were assisted at the scene of the crash by Marietta Police and Volunteer Fire Departments.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 26 Mar 2010, page 1

Accidental shooting claims life of Leon man

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:53:08Z

The accidental firing of a .22 caliber pistol resulted in the death of a Leon man last weekend.

Authorities from the Love County Sheriff’s Department reported that a call was received of an accidental shooting in the 1 o’clock hour Sunday morning, February 14, in Leon.

While he was in the hospital Sunday, Stoney Chase Boone, 21, told officers that he had been cleaning his gun when it accidentally fired, shooting him in the chest.

Boone was transported from his residence by private vehicle until they were met west of Marietta by the Love County EMS, who took over his care and transported him to Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore.

Boone was unable to recover and died at approximately 1 p.m. as a result of his wounds.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 18, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 19 Feb 2010, page 1

Charlotte "Peggy" Burkhart

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:51:30Z

Charlotte “Peggy” Burkhart, 66, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 8, in the Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta.

Source: Marietta Monitor, (probably 9 Oct 2009)

Charles Otis Wilson

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:50:45Z

Charles Otis Wilson, 91, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 2, in the Watts Memorial Chapel, with interment in the Woodberry-Forest Cemetery.

Source: Marietta Monitor (probably 9 Oct 2009)

Wilda Nadine Landrum Goodwin

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:47:18Z

Services for Wilda Nadine Landrum Goodwin, 87, of Oklahoma City, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 2 in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with the Rev. Jody Ham officiating, assisted by Jerry Landrum and James Wright. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta.

Born January 6, 1922 at Thackerville, the daughter of Charles L. and Oda May Norman Landrum, she died Monday, September 28, 2009 at The Fountains at Canterbury Retirement Center, Oklahoma City.

A resident of Oklahoma most of her life, Mrs. Goodwin attended school at Meadowbrook, graduated from Marietta High School and then attended Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, where she was involved in photography and golf. She and William O. “Bill” Goodwin were married September 8, 1967 in Marietta, and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2001. Mrs. Goodwin had been employed as an administrative assistant for the IBM Corporation in Oklahoma City and also was very involved in the family’s cattle operation. Those who knew her will remember her wonderful smile. Mrs. Goodwin was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Clymer of Oklahoma City; a grandson, Robert Clymer and wife Rachel of Beaumont, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Ben Clymer and Katy Clymer of Beaumont.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Buddy Bale in 1979; and 16 brothers and sisters.

Pallbearers were Bob Clymer, Ben Clymer, Jerry Landrum, Johnny Eggars, William Paul Landrum and James Wright. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Brandt, Bill Landrum and George Landrum.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 9 Oct 2009, page 4

Audrey Elizabeth Oliphant

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:42:04Z

Audrey Elizabeth Oliphant, 90, a home health aide, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Nov 2009, page 4

William Oliver Ferguson

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:40:19Z

Funeral services for William Oliver Ferguson, 86, of Marietta, were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, at Griffin-Hillcrest Chapel in Ardmore, with Pastor Ronnie Carroll and Pastor Steve Carroll officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

William was born March 19, 1923 in Neoga, Illinois to Frances W. Ferguson and Mary (Hornbeck) Ferguson. He passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Marietta.

William enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He received an Honorable Discharge while in Norfolk, Virginia. William married Virginia Mae Warner on July 25, 1968 in Clinton, Illinois. William lived in Decatur, Illinois and worked for Firestone for five years. After his retirement in 1972, they moved to Ardmore. William was an avid fisherman and loved woodworking. He was a member of the Christ Tabernacle Church of Marietta and has served as Sunday School Superintendent and as Trustee of his former church home. Bill was a talented musician and loved playing the guitar. He will be remembered as an excellent cook. He loved his family dearly.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Jim Ferguson and Bucky Ferguson; a sister, Mary Neunlist; and a stepson, Larry Wayne Sliger.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Mae Ferguson of Marietta; daughter, Kathern Sue Trosper and husband, Bill of Marietta; one son, William Dennis Ferguson and wife, Docie Carol of Milton, Kentucky; three stepchildren, Bobbie Sliger and Sonny Sliger of Corsicana, Texas, and Betty Sue Paleti of California; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Ryan Rife, Dusty Rife, Jeff Langston, Brad Lyndsey, Billy Trosper and Dylan Trosper. Honorary bearer was Dr. J.T. O’Connor.

This obituary included a picture of Mr. Ferguson.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Nov 2009, page 4

Bob Birdwell

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:36:58Z

Services for Bob Birdwell, 71, of Marietta, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, in Marietta’s First Baptist Church, with Rev. Tommy Higle officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery.

Born January 13, 1938 in Jefferson, Texas, the son of Clarence and Elizabeth Anderson Birdwell, he died Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Mercy Health Love County.

Mr. Birdwell moved to Marietta in 1960 to make his home. He then lived in Dallas for a while, returning to Love County in 1990. He and Linda K. Davis were married in Weatherford, Texas on April 14, 1983.

A truck driver, Mr. Birdwell drove for Little Brownie, Ronnie Austin Cattle Company, ANR Freight System and most recently Love County District 1. Bob’s passion in life was driving his trucks and race cars. Specifically, he enjoyed working with Ronnie Austin, an individual who touched him dearly. Bob started driving a truck as a teenager and drove for more than 50 years without an accident. He also loved to tinker with items, taking them apart and putting them back together. He thoroughly enjoyed people, often playing pranks on them, but also always willing to help others as well. Bob enjoyed camping and traveling with his friends and was often the life of the party. He will be remembered for his unforgettable smile! As a child, Mr. Birdwell was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, but in recent years was affiliated with Marietta’s First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Linda K. Birdwell of the home; two sons, Steve Ray Birdwell and Kam Wayne Birdwell, both of Marietta; three daughters, Toni Dee Birdwell of Marietta, Shawnna Fethkenher of Mesquite, Texas and Gayla Lynne Snow of Grapevine, Texas; a brother, Joe Birdwell of Henderson, Texas; a sister, Judi Wetmore of Gentry, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Timmy, Whitney, Tiffany, Mehgan and Kandis; and six great-grandchildren, Alexis, Garyn, Taylor, Haden, Madysen and Bali.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Leroy Birdwell.

Pallbearers were Allen Jacobs, Tony Tamez, Vonder “Pete” Burkhart, Mike Caldwell, Richard Quisenberry and James Segler. Honorary bearers were Bunky Mayes, Lynn Puckett, Joe Pete Martin, Tom Canton, Jerry Scheihing, James Wade and Ronnie Austin.

Memorials may be made to the Youth Department of Marietta’s First Baptist c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, 100 East Main St., Marietta, OK 73448.

This obituary included a picture of Mr. Birdwell.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Nov 2009, page 4

Public Records

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:31:48Z

Marriage Licenses Issued

Francisco Tony Turlington, 34, and Nicole Gabrielle Arseneau, 39, both of Temple, Texas

Source: Marietta Monitor, 6 Nov 2009, page 3

Ida Mae Gaines

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:30:28Z

Ida Mae Gaines, 64, stock clerk at Weber Aircraft, died Monday, January 18, 2010. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 22 at the Nazarene Baptist Church, Dunbar Community.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 4.

Betty J. Baird

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:30:04Z

Betty J. Baird, 79, homemaker, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 15 at the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 4.

Esther Lucille (Harris) Barrick

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:27:15Z

Services for Esther Lucille (Harris) Barrick, 86, of Wilson, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 18 in the Burneyville Baptist Church with Rev. Stan Idell and Bro. Jimmy May officiating. Interment followed in the Burneyville Cemetery.

Born July 4, 1923 at Enville, the daughter of James Columbus and Maggie Lee Watkins Harris, she died Thursday, January 14, 2010 in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore.

Mrs. Barrick had been a resident of Love County most of her life, living primarily in the Burneyville area. For the past eight years she had been a resident of the Wilson Nursing Center. She and John Ray Barrick were married November 8, 1946 in Gainesville, Texas and he preceded her in death on September 9, 1968. Mrs. Barrick was a homemaker and caretaker most of her life as well as selling Studio Girl Cosmetics and making her own jewelry. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting, reading the Bible, listening to gospel music and writing poetry and short stories; however, her greatest pleasure was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Barrick was a member of the Leon Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Tony Bogardus Barrick; a grandson, Austin Cole Barrick; and three sisters, Reba Teague, Pauline Warthen and Joyce Sharp.

She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Shirley Barrick of Ardmore, Vernon and Nancy Barrick of Burneyville, Larry and Pam Barrick of Lone Grove, and Rocky Barrick of Alvarado, Texas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Larry Huffaker of Jimtown, Mary and Merl Bone of Wilson and Monica and Richard Benzer of Alvarado; a brother, J.C. Harris of Enville; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Chris Barrick, Brian Barrick, Jason Huffaker, Cory Bone, Branson Barrick and Dustin Barrick. Honorary bearers were Colby Barrick, John Barrick, Lori Tooley, Nick Huffaker, Ryan Huffaker, Kevin Bone, Natalie Bone, George Jeong, Caitlin Faustner, Hanna Barrick, Baylie Barrick and Brooklyn Barrick.

Memorials may be made to Cross Timbers Hospice, Mercy Memorial Palliative Care or the Alzheimer’s Association c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Marietta, Oklahoma 73448.

This obituary included a picture of Mrs. Barrick.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 4

Henry Linus Popp

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:24:14Z

Mass for Henry Linus Popp, 75, of Lindsay, Texas was conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 20 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay with the Rev. Raymond McDaniel officiating. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 19 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Born March 26, 1934 in Gainesville, Texas, the son of Frank and Anna Neises Popp, he died January 18, 2010 at Denton Regional Medical Center.

On December 28, 1954 he married Jeanette Zimmerer. He served in the Army as a medic stationed in Germany in 1955. He lived northwest of Lindsay all of his life. In the early 1960’s, Henry started a welding business at his home which later grew into Metal Sales on Highway 82 in 1968. All of this was done while still maintaining the family farm.

He was an avid outdoorsman. He purchased a ranch in West Texas where he enjoyed hunting with his family. He also enjoyed his weekly card game with his friends. He knew everyone from his regular attendance at farm auctions throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

He was on the Lindsay ISD school board for 20 years, a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus, on the Soil Conservation Service Board and a founding member of the Cooke County Fair Association.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Rita Bode and Thecla Gossett; a grandson, Chad Hermes; and an infant brother.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jeanette; four daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Tom Hartman of Muenster, Texas, Peggy and John Kasparek and Paula and Kenneth Hermes, all of Lindsay, and Patty and Chuck Bone of Marietta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Amy Popp and Andy and Jennifer Popp, all of Lindsay; nine grandsons; four granddaughters, three great-grandsons; and a sister, Elsie Hess of Lindsay.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lindsay Volunteer Fire Department or the St. Peter’s Church Restoration Fund.

This obituary included a picture of Mr. Popp.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 4

Clyde W. Rhoades

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:21:43Z

Services for Clyde W. Rhoades, 93, of Marietta were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 20 in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Travis Huffman officiating. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery.

Born March 14, 1916in Ark, the son of Will and Ruby Walker Rhoades, he died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his home in Marietta.

Mr. Rhoades had been a resident of Love County all of his life and attended Marietta Public Schools. He and Imogene Patton were married in Marietta on July 15, 1939. Mr. Rhoades was employed with the Soil Conservation Service and later retired from Red River Valley Rural Electric Association after 30 years as a heavy equipment operator. A very mechanical person, he enjoyed repairing small engines, lawnmower restoration and automotive repair. His hobbies also included gardening, fishing, hunting and raising and training bird dogs. Mr. Rhoades was a member of the Marietta Church of Christ.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a daughter, Judy Wright and a sister, Juanita Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Imogene Rhoades, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Betty Rhoades of Edmond and Mark and Margaret Rhoades of Duncan; son-in-law, Larry Wright of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren, Brett Rhoades and wife, Christy, Justin Rhoades and wife, Stacey, Ruthanna Kuhn and husband, Tobi, and Elizabeth Rhoades; and two great-grandchildren, Larkin and Jonas.

Serving as pallbearers were Omar Ramirez, John Thompson, Vance Parr, Paul Hallum, Duane Hicks and Tim Hicks. Honorary bearers were Glenn Smith, Sr., Tobi Kuhn, Justin Rhoades, Brett Rhoades and Frank Mitchell.

This obituary included a picture of Mr. Rhoades.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 4

Linda Kay (Cross) Banks

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:18:55Z

Services for Linda Kay (Cross) Banks, 47, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, at Marietta’s First Baptist Church with Lawrence Anderson officiating. Interment followed in the Oswalt Cemetery.

Born August 2, 1962 in Ardmore, the daughter of Jackie Richard “Jack” and Artie Mae Watson Cross, she died Thursday, January 14, 2010 in Mercy Health Love County.

A resident of Love County most of her life, Mrs. Banks had been employed at Michelin in Ardmore for 26 years as a trucker in tire building. In addition, she was a representative for Avon and Scentsy. Her hobbies included all types of arts and crafts. She was a member of the Eastman Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her father on June 20, 2008; and two aunts, Claudine Watkins and Joyce Hendrix.

Survivors include her mother, Artie Cross of Marietta; Ricky Banks of Overbrook; two sons, Erick Banks and special friend, Amanda of Ardmore and Kyle Banks and fiancé, Brooke, and children, Baylor and Kenadea of Marietta; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Bob and Brenda Cross of Marietta; grandmother, Jessie Cross of Marietta; aunts and uncles, Gloria and Zack Smith of Ardmore and Marilyn and Terry Gentry of Wilson; nieces and nephews, Brandon Kyle, Bree Cross, Amber Trammel, Heather Holland, Robert Wild, Aaron Roe, Jason Roe, Tanner Banks and Lauren Banks; and best friend, Sharon Dodson, as well as many other cherished friends.

Pallbearers were Aaron Roe, Jason Roe, Robert Wild, Jeremy Graham, Dewey Smith and Kyle Reed. Honorary bearers were Michelin Crew 1 Tire Building employees.

Memorials may be made to the Love County Toy Drive, c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Marietta, Oklahoma 73448.

This obituary included a picture of Mrs. Banks.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 4

Local woman dies in single-vehicle crash

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:15:49Z

The first fatality of the year resulted in the death of a Love County native.

Linda Cross Banks, 47, died from what law enforcement authorities labeled as “massive injuries” from a single-vehicle crash on Highway 77.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports reveal that her son, Erick W. Banks was driving a 2008 Nissan SUV southbound on Highway 77, approximately 3.5 miles north of Marietta at approximately 1:41 p.m., Thursday, January 14.

The vehicle reportedly ran off the east side of the roadway and into a ditch, overturning one and a half times before coming to rest on its side.

The passenger was ejected 30 feet from the vehicle’s point of rest. She was transported from the scene by Love County EMS to Mercy Health Love County Hospital, where she was pronounced dead by Dr. Larry Powell.

The driver was wearing a seat belt and was not injured as a result of the crash.

Assisting Trooper Miles Anderson at the scene were Trooper Marty Grisham, Trooper Ken Duncan, Trooper Darian Galloway, the Love County Sheriff’s Department, Greenville-Overbrook and Marietta Volunteer Fire Departments and the Love County EMS.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 3

Susan Scivally Stuart

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:12:53Z

Services for Susan Scivally Stuart, 56, of Haltom City, Texas, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 13 at Calvary Chapel, Haltom City. Interment followed at 3 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta.

Born December 5, 1953 in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of Roy and Rosalind Scivally, she died Sunday, January 10, 2010.

Mrs. Stuart was a devoted member of Calvary Chapel, Fort Worth, Texas, and was a caregiver for a number of years.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, M.C. Scivally and her maternal grandparents, Thurmon and Virgie Johnson.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Stuart; a son, Craig Crowdis and fiancé, Jessica of Memphis, Tennessee; two step-daughters, Melissa Naylor of Waco, Texas and Kerri Krustchinsky of Keller, Texas; parents, Roy and Rosalind Scivally of Haltom City; a sister, Tammy Scivally and fiancé, Billy of Lewisville, Texas; three brothers, Roy Scivally, Jr. and wife, Karen of Dallas, Cliff Scivally and wife, Christina of Springtown and Rob Scivally and wife, Brandy of Watauga; grandchildren, Brandon Krustchinsky and Justin and J.R. Ezell; a very special niece and nephew, Jade and Caleb Scivally; additionally two nieces; six nephews; one great-niece; three great-nephews; and her grandmother, Ethel Bond Scivally of Thackerville.

This obituary included a picture of Mrs. Stuart.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 22 Jan 2010, page 4

Dorothy C. Mathews

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:04:55Z

Dorothy C. Mathews, 90, of Irving, Texas, a retired nurse, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10 in the Lakeview Cemetery.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 10 Apr 2009

Bambi Dawn Phillips-Vaughan

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:04:11Z

Marietta

Bambi Dawn Phillips-Vaughan, 50, of Thackerville, a homemaker, died Friday, April 3, 2009. Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 9 in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 10 Apr 2009

Verna McCain

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 18:02:39Z

Services for Verna McCain, 96, of Marietta, were held a 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 7 in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with the Rev. Craig Rutherford and the Rev. Les Bussell officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Prescott, Arkansas, with Chaplain David Smith officiating.

Born March 10, 1913, near Blevins in Hempstead County, Arkansas, the daughter of John C. and Emma Stingley Pittman, she died Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore.

A homemaker, Mrs. McCain had been a resident of Marietta since 1950. She and Charles Edward McCain were married in Gurdon, Arkansas on January 26, 1935, and he preceded her in death on November 24, 1979. A 1934 graduate of Prescott High School, Mrs. McCain made her home there until moving to Marietta in 1950. Her hobbies included photography, sewing, traveling, gardening and cooking. Her family was her reason for living, both immediate and extended family. Her motto was, “Always be happy…be alive…enjoy yourself to the fullest.” Mrs. McCain had been a member of the First Christian Church in Marietta since 1950.

Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Ralph Hall of Austin, Texas, Laverne and Weaver Lafferty of Rio Vista, Texas, Barbara McCain of Lake Kiowa, Texas, Charlene and George Ritchie of Yukon, and Emogene and Lavoyd Crow of Denton, Texas; five grandsons, Walter Hall, Guy DeVilliers, Nathan Ritchie, David Crow and Jeffrey Crow; six granddaughters, Renee’ Hall, Denise Lafferty, Kelly Cate, Shannon Smith, Sharmaine Hill and Eydie Ritchie; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and six brothers, Allen, Imon, Fay, Tom, Bill and Henry Luther Pittman.

Pallbearers were grandsons and grandson-in-law, Walter Hall, Guy DeVilliers, Nathan Ritchie, David Crow, Jeffrey Crow and Charlie Cate. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, Renee’ Hall, Denise Lafferty, Kelly Cate, Shannon Smith, Sharmaine Hill and Eydie Ritchie.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 10 Apr 2009

Public Records

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 17:54:57Z

Marriage Licenses Issued

Roy Lee Bozeman Jr., 44, and Terrie Beth Kuhnly, 47, both of Thackerville

Joseph Berl Harrison, 23, and Jodi Nicole Harwell, 21, both of Overbrook

Gilberto Mejia Mendez, 21, and Vanessa Nicole Jefferson, 25, both of Ardmore

Everett Melton Durrett Jr., 40, and Stacy Lynn Goodwin, 32, both of Whitesboro, Texas

Michael Joseph Howard, 16, and Breanna Nicole Chilcutt, 19, both of Weatherford, Texas

Elbert Claude Richardson, 70, of Colbert, and Dee Ann Cox, 62, of Ardmore
*****
Divorces Granted

April Benefield from Thomas Avery Benefield

Donna Kay May from Jerry Lee May

Source: Marietta Monitor, 30 Jul 2010, page 3

Robert O. “Bobby” Peery

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 17:52:40Z

The Colony, Texas

Robert O. “Bobby” Peery, 64, expediter-machine shop, died Monday, July 26, 2010. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 30, at the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 30 Jul 2010, page 4

Mildred Barber Bowman

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 17:50:48Z

Memorial services for Mildred Barber Bowman, 88, of Dallas were held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 26, in the Chapel of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Dallas.

Born June 28, 1922 in Love County, she died on Monday, July 12, 2010 in Dallas.

Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Dallas Knife and Fork Club, the Erudites Study Club and for many years was an employee at the World Trade Center.

Mrs. Bowman is survived by her children, Bruce W. Bowman, Jr. and wife, Beverly of Dallas, William R. Bowman and wife, Bernadette of Doylestown, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Southwestern Medical Foundation, 2305 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75201.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 30 Jul 2010, page 4

Ladner family enjoys Easter celebration

mnreddout — 2013-05-19 16:28:45Z

By Laquitta Ladner, Contributor

The long awaited and much needed rain did not dampen the spirits of those attending the Ladner Family Easter dinner and egg hunt at the Ladner Family Home at Jimtown.

Attendance was down this year due to the morning rain showers, but the few egg hunters had an abundance of eggs to hunt. As usual, the many dozens of confetti eggs were enjoyed.

Those attending were grateful for the rain, an end to the smoke and wildfires, as well as being together.

Local residents in attendance were Mutt Hays, Tom and Valorie Hays, Lisa Hays, Sue Taliaferro, Jenna Hartman, Wade Taliaferro, Mickey and Andrea Locke, Bill and Karon Hilton and Justin Hilton, all of Marietta; Larry and Linda Taliaferro of Burneyville; Ott and Laquitta Ladner, Brian Ladner and Audrey Ladner of Jimtown.

Those present from outside Love County were Jeremy and Kathleen Hilton of Broken Arrow; Lynda Heitfeld of Carrollton, Texas; Pauline Monkres and Jimmy Monkres of De Soto, Texas; Grace Graham and Jason Graham of Duncanville, Texas; Paul and Belinda Marsh, Taylor and Amber, and Luke and Karla Dunlap, Jake and Gracie of McKinney, Texas.

Source: Marietta Monitor, 24 Apr 2009, page 5