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Higgins, Tedrowe

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-11-06 15:16:54Z

Little Tedrowe, the 22 month old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Higgins died on Monday evening, November 9, 1909, after a short illness, The funeral services were held at the church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.O. White of Evanston, Wyoming, an old friend of the family officiated. This was a very sad death, as this family seems to feel the hand of affiction more often than is usual in this world, this being the sixth death within less than three years. The bereaved parents and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 11-Nov-1909

Musick, E.L.

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-11-05 21:30:57Z

Funeral services for E.L. Musick, age 53 of Alex, Oklahoma, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009, in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Alice Wending will officiate.
E.L. was born the son of Elmer Gerald "Scooter" Musick and Ruth Varnell Musick on December 1, 1955, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He died at his home in Alex, Oklahoma on November 1, 2009.
Mr. Musick grew up in Cheyenne. At the age of 16, he started working in the oilfield. E.L. lived in the Cheyenne and Sweetwater area until 1990 when he moved to Alex. He married Geraldine Johnson on September 10, 1993, in Gainesville, Texas. After their marriage, they made their home south of Alex. He retired in 2003 as a drilling and rig building superintendent. E.L. loved fishing, coon hunting, bull riding, and being with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ruth Musick, two brothers, Johnny and Roger Musick, and one sister, Opal Butler.
Survivors include: Wife, Geraldine Musick of Alex; Daughter and husband: Misty Musick-Stitt and David of Haileyville, Daughter and husband; Shelly Richmond and Aaron of Chickasha, Daughter and husband: Kristi Kimbley and Sean of Kingman, Azrizona, Daughter and husband: Kortni Silva and Anthony of Chickasha; Nine Grandchildren: Trenton, Candace, Kaden, Raegan, Unique, Taelor, Danielle, Anthony and Colton; Brother and wife, T.J. Musick and Laura of Foss.
Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009 in the Cheyenne Cemetery in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Services will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Family Center for Autism, 13939-B North May Ave, #106, Oklahoma City, OK 73134, in memory of E.L. Musick.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 5-Nov-2009

Myers, Clella Carmen Copenhaver

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-11-05 17:33:23Z

Clella Carmen Myers left this world for her heavenly home on October 14, 2009 at Sayre, Oklahoma at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was born November 29, 1917 in the Bulo Community to Roxada Alma and Albert Jefferson Ccpenhaver.
She was married to Connie Allen Myers south of Bulo in her parents home on April 14, 1937. Clella and Connie were farmers throughout their marriage. She remained on the family farm west of Sayre until the death of her husband. She later moved to Sayre in order to care for her ailing father. In addition to farming and raising cattle, Clella worked as a nurse and caregiving at the at the Sayre Hosptial and nursing homes. She ofen stated that she "would have worked in caring for patients without pay, just for getting a hug". She and Connie were blessed with three children, one daughter, Alma Richardson, Sayre and two sons; Errol of Edmond, Oklahoma and Connie of Burnett, TX. All are members of the Church of Christ.
Clella was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 1 brother, Jefferson Lee Copenhaver.
She iss survived by her daughter, Alma Richardon of Sayre, Oklahoma and Connie D. Myers and wife Cheryl, Burnett, Texas; Errol L. Myers and wife Helen, Edmond, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Clella truly lived the inspiration given us in the Bible to do unto others as you wouldd have others do unto you. This verse is also carved into the family's gravestone. She showed her belief in this verse not only when she was well and healthy but also in the last days of her life. She was more concerned about being a burden to the doctors andd caregivers as well as family members that she was for herself. She is loved and will be misssed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Donations can be made to the Westview Boys Home or Tipton Boys Home.
Services were held October 16, 2009 at the Sayre Church of Christ officiated by J.A. Farber. Burial followed at the Lone Oak Cemetery under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 22-Oct-2009

Pedigo, Velta Rae Walker

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-11-05 16:28:20Z

Velta Rae (Walker) Pedigo of Jackson, Mississippi, died peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Friday, October 9, 2009 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center after a long and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She celebrated her 77th Birthday on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Velta Rae was born to Henry and Seaneth Walker on the homestead fatm in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. She attended 5 Star School. She was raised in Roger Mills County aand later moved to Oklahoma City and worked for Burroughs Corporation. She attended State College and met her friend Clay Pedigo and married him. They had 43 years of married life. They moved to Jackson, Mississippi shortly after marriage in 1967. To this union were born two boys Jeff and Scott. After raising her family she worked for U.S. Bankruptcy Trust, Ellen Shaffer, for nearly 20 years. She was a member of social soroity, Beta Sigma Phi, where she served several terms as president of her chapter as well as board member and president of the City Council both in Jackson and OKC. She was an active member of Brianwood Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a very loving and caring person.
She is survived by her husband, Clay, her son Jeff of Jackson; her son Scott and wife Lulu, grandchildren Walker and Elizabeth Pedigo of Madison, MI and her two brothers, Charlie and wife Myria Walker of Guhrie, Oklahoma and Ronnie and wife Glenda Walker of Weatherford, Oklahoma; aunt Minnie Vola Hillman of Roll, Oklahoma and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Seaneth Walker; grandparents, Alpha Thomas and Nancy Lyda Leddy and Vick and Katie Walker.
In lieu of flowers or other expressions, Velta requested that memorials by made to the American Cancer society.
Memorial services celebrating her life were held at Briarwood Pressbyterian Church in Jackson on Thursday, October 15, 2009.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 29-Oct-2009

Re: Wayne NATION Obituary

DJTracy63 — 2009-10-27 02:28:32Z

Thanks so much for your imput also. I found
Paul nation with a connection to Connie Nation
and a San Diego CA address which I sent to the
inquirer... You have been very helpful and we
try to answer all of people's questions.
Blessings, Judy near Cheyenne

Popejoy, Violet Elnora Howard

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-26 02:06:27Z

Violet Elnora (Howard) Popejoy was born to Jesse and Clara (Weger) Howard on June 6, 1918 as the youngest of twelve children. She married Carl Orland Popejoy on December 14, 1935 and had three children in Oklahoma: Nora Carlyn, Gene Orland and Floyd Dell.
During the great depression Carl went to California to find work. Standard Oil Company in Coaling, California employed him. While they lived in Coalinga, they had two more children: David Dwight and Michael Gary. Floyd Dell was killed in an auto accident at the age of seventeen on New Year's Eve 1957. Violet was a nurse while living in
California.
They moved back to Oklahoma in 1960's where they lived until Carl's health failed. Violet managed a rest home.
Carl preceded Violet in death on July 7, 1995 in the Cheyenne, Oklahoma Rest Home. Violet joined her daughter, Nora and lived in California and Arizona until entering Autumn Season's Assisted Living in Prescott Valley on May 1, 2009, where she passed away on September 7, 2009 at the age of 91 years.
Violet was a faithful Christian, a good mother and wife. Being a nurse she loved helping and caring for the elderly. Violet is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Popejoy, son Floyd Popejoy and eleven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children: Nora Denman and husband Edward; Gene Popejoy and wife Barbara; David Popejoy and wife Valery; Michael Popejoy and wife Sandra and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildre.
Her ashes are interred near the inte4rment of Carl Popejoy, her husband.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 22-Oct-2009

Alexander II, S

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-26 01:42:48Z

Funeral services for Samuel Robert Alexander II will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church of Sweetwater with Rev. J.M. Ashley officiating. Interment will be at Mulberry Cemetery, Sweetwater, Roger Mills County, OK under the direction of the Martin Funeral of Elk City, Oklahoma.
Samuel Robert Alexander II was born May 31, 1956 at Wheeler, Texas to Truman and Maxine (Burge) Alexander and passed away Monday, October 19, 2009 at the age of 53. He was raised in the Sweetwater area and attended Sweetwater Schools. Sam worked in the oilfield, was a painter and a sod layer until his health failed. He was married to Willaina Pyle on April 20, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Willanina Alexander of the Pampa, Texas home; one brother, Jerry Alexander and his wife Lisa of Sweetwater, Oklahoma and three sisters: Carole Russell of Phoenix, Arizona, Linda Banks and husband Harvey of Sweetwater, Oklahoma and Beverly Keathley of Sweetwater, Oklahoma.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 22-Oct-2009

Re: Lawanda Kay Haigood Larkey

doshiamae1 — 2009-10-25 19:08:14Z

Thank you for your concern.

Kay was the daughter of Wallace Lee Haigood and Doshia Mae Bartlett. I have posted both of my parents obituaries on the web site. She was the granddaughter of Joseph Gordis Haigood and Minnie Pearl James who were early settlers of Roger Mills County. Their obituaries are also posted. Her parents and grandparents are buried in the family plot in Cheyenne Cemetery. Internment was August 4, 2009. Kay's uncle Clarence Monroe Haigood was married to your Velma Tracy.

Thank you for the offer of lunch but when the time schedule we drove straight from Amarillo to Cheyenne.

Re: Wayne NATION Obituary

Dona_Donaldson — 2009-10-25 17:09:12Z

The Paul E. Nation Judy mentions married one of my cousins Connie Sue Bonds. I looked up the family on 411.com and they are living in California. They may be able to help you.

Parks, Ethyn "Dick"

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-23 01:01:11Z

Ethyn "Dick" Parks was born November 21, 1931 in Reydon, Oklahoma to Pearlie Lee and Phillip Henry Parks. He passed away October 16, 2009 at Reydon, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 25 days.
Dick grew up in Reydon graduating high school in 1949. After graduation he furthered his education at Panhandle A & M University in Goodwell, Oklahoma undtil he wasn't financially able to continue. Dick later worked at various places before being drafted into the United States Army in 1952. He served 15 months seeing the end of the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he was married to Clara Mae Bond Parks at Arapaho, Oklahoma on November 26, 1954. After their marriage Dick worked for Safeway moving briefly to Colorado Springs and later to Canon City. In 1980 Dick and Clara moved to Reydon where they made their home. Besides his family, Dick's passion in life was horses which he passed down to his only son. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with the Cub and Boy Scouts and was an accomplishe artist.
Thoughout Dick's life he was the proudest of his spiritual role not only in the church, but also leading his family to the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Gerald Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Clara, of the home; 1 son, Dick Parks and wife, Jeanne, Reydon, Oklahoma; 2 daughters, Cindy Nunn and husband, Kenneth, Pampa, Texas, Connie Steffey and husband, Jon, Allison, Texas; 6 grandchildren, 1 brother, Byron Parks, Montrose, Colorado; 1 sister, Nadia Martin, Reydon, Oklahoma; several great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:00 am at Reydon Community Building officiated by Randy Allen and Marty Field. Burial followed at White Rose Cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of
Rose Chapel Funeral service.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 22-Oct-2009

Larkey, Kay Haigood Blankenship

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-23 00:20:17Z

Kay Larkey, 65, of Amarillo died Sunday, August 2, 2009.
Services will be at 9 a.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Jim Wallace, pastor of St. Luke Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today in Cheyenne Cemetery, Oklahoma, with the Rev. Stephen Clark, associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Cheyenne, officiating.
Lawanda was born June 29, 1944, in Cordell, Oklahoma, the third child of Doshia Mae Bartlett and Wallace Lee Haigood. As a child, she moved to Guymon, Oklahoma, where she attended school.
She married Tracy Blake Blankenship on August 6, 1960. They were blessed with three children, Deborah, Michael and David.
She later moved to Amarillo and met and married Allen Larkey.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Karen Haigood.
Survivors include her special friend and companion, Billy Wills, of Amarillo; two sons, Michael and David Blankenship, both of Tulsa, a daughter and family, Deborah and husband Covey McGaha, their daughters, Amber McGaha, Christina and husband Kelly Helm and Melanie Doug Knight. She was especially proud of her great-grandchildren, Kayden, Chase, Preston Helm, Shaylee and Rylee Knight of Alvarado.
She also is survived by a brother, Joe Haigood and wife Loretha of Amarillo; and a sister Linda Prickett of Amarillo.
Linda Prickett 22-Oct-2009

Larkey, Kay Haigood Blankenship

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-23 00:19:06Z

Re: Lawanda Kay Haigood Larkey

DJTracy63 — 2009-10-23 00:09:28Z

I am so sorry to read of your loss...If our church had known we would have prepared a meal for your family while you were here in Cheyenne. We are so glad to have the obituary for our Cheyenne-Roger Mills County website. Could you please let me know who were Kay Larkey's parents so they might be listed by name in the obituary and what was the date of the interment in Cheyenne Cemetery.
Thank you for your help.
Blessings, Judy

Lawanda Kay Haigood Larkey

LindaPrickett97 — 2009-10-22 23:42:48Z

Kay Larkey

Kay Larkey, 65, of Amarillo died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009.

Services will be at 9 a.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Jim Wallace, pastor of St. Luke Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today in Cheyenne Cemetery in Cheyenne, Okla., with the Rev. Stephen Clark, associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Cheyenne, officiating.

Lawanda was born June 29, 1944, in Cordell, Okla., the third child of Doshia Mae Bartlett and Wallace Lee Haigood. As a child, she moved to Guymon, Oklahoma, where she attended school.

She married Tracy Blake Blankenship on August 6, 1960. They were blessed with three children, Deborah, Michael and David.

She later moved to Amarillo and met and married Allen Larkey.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Karen Haigood.

Survivors include her special friend and companion, Billy Wills, of Amarillo; two sons, Michael and David Blankenship, both of Tulsa; a daughter and family, Deborah and husband Covey McGaha, their daughters, Amber McGaha, Christina and husband Kelly Helm and Melanie and Doug Knight. She was especially proud of her great-grandchildren, Kayden, Chase, Preston Helm, Shaylee and Rylee Knight of Alvarado.

She also is survived by a brother, Joe Haigood and wife Loretha of Amarillo; and a sister, Linda Prickett of Amarillo.

Re: Wayne NATION Obituary

DJTracy63 — 2009-10-22 21:05:44Z

One of our local historians says that Wayne Nation was the Church of Christ preacher in the late 50's - 60's and his son Paul graduated here in 1964 and married.
You may contact me further at Tdale55@aol.com
Blessings

Re: Wayne NATION Obituary

DJTracy63 — 2009-10-22 04:39:14Z

I checked for two months of Cheyenne Star newspapers after the March 26, 1981 date and found no obit for Wayne NATION. I looked through our cemetery book and found no Nation interred at the Cheyenne Cemetery with a stone. I found a Paul Nation who graduated from CHS in 1964 but that is the only Nation that I found. My husband remembers a Wayne Nation, and he has lived here all of his life.
I will ask at our next genealogy meeting and see if I can
find out some more info...You can email me at Tdale55@aol.com. Blessings, Judy

Wayne NATION Obituary

deermeadow90 — 2009-10-20 15:31:38Z

Looking for information on Wayne NATION who lived in Cheyenne, Roger Mills, OK in 1955. He may have died there March 26, 1981. Looking for an obit.

Burnett, Florissa Marie Bell Weidner

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-16 22:18:13Z

Florissa Marie Bell was bon to Albert and Leona Bell on April 23, 1936. She grew to womanhood in Durham, Oklahoma, graduating from high school in 1954. She attended Central Christian College and later Panhandle A&M where she studied Home Economiccs and Journalism.
In 1959 she met Reuben Weidner while working as a typist at the Amarillo Policee Department. They were married on January 9, 1959 and made their home in Shattuck, Oklahoma. They had two daughters, Diana Carol and Kris Ann.
After Reuben's untimely death in 1968, Flo assumed responsibility for the insurance agency and over the next forty years built it into one of the most successful Farmers Union agencies in Oklahoma.
In the early 1970's, a friend introduced Flo to Dale Bennett. A friendshipp developed that led to marriage on February 27, 1972. The couple began their 37 year marriage of respect and commitment at the little rural airport just outside of Gage, Oklahoma.
In the coming years they reared their two teenage daughters.
Flo was never idle. She even approachedd her hobbies with a driving force. She combined her love of writing and cooking by creating and publishing over 18 cookbooks and writing numerous cooking columns. She was devoted to her six grandchildren and every one of them baked cookies with Grandma Flo.
She was deeply committed to her Church and spearheaded numerous Ladies' Day events. She taught Sunday school almost all of her adult life and for over a decade was invaluable a\at keeping the little Gage Church of Christ going.
Flo died on October 7, 2009. Memorial services were held at the Shattuck Church of Christ on October 10, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Weidner, her parents, Albert and Leona Bell and a nephew, Randy Haven.
She is survived by her husband, Dale Burnett of Gage; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Terry Chapman of Cherokee; a daaughter and son-in-law, Kris Ann and Kenneth Moyer of Fargo; six grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Darol and Peggy Bell of Abilene, Texas and a sister and brother-in-law, Carolee and Robert Paolino of Southington, CT and many friends.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Westside Boys Home or the Zambia Mission Fund c/o Mason Funeral Home.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 8-Oct-2009

Re: Biggs, Thomas Franklin Eliza

Debi124_1 — 2009-10-01 18:06:47Z

Vesta was married to Jesse Pyeatt (correct spelling) and she was my grandmother, they had four children, one died in infancy. Joseph Pyeatt, Shirley Pyeatt Boner, Darlene Pyeatt Bargas. Leona Pyeatt died as an infant in New Mexico. I am the daughter of Darlene Pyeatte Bargas, she has two children. Joseph died in the late 1990's. Shirley and Darlene are still living. currently in oregon. My name is Debi and my brother's name is Dwayne. Shirley has five children. Joseph had two sons, one still living.

Re: Dohle, John Jacob

sissy55136 — 2009-10-03 14:12:13Z

john jacob was my great grandfather, His wife Mary Ellen died in 1974, do you have any thing on her , would really like some help ,, thank you
Ellen

Re: DOWNEY in Roger Mills County

Erma_Lambert — 2009-09-19 21:50:00Z

John H. Downey and Sara E. Downey were my grandparents. John C. Downey was my uncle. I don't know which direction they lived from Strong City but at one time my cousins, Lafayette and Dessie McClellan owned the property that the grandparents homesteaded.

Re: DOWNEY in Roger Mills County

Erma_Lambert — 2009-09-22 00:35:00Z

Thanks for your reply. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated. Since I live in California and probably will never be in that area again. Erma

Lynn, Charles

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-19 14:29:54Z

Charles Lynn, the 16 year old son of Jesse Lynn who lives on the head of Elk Creek, met with a violent death last week. He was helping Mr. Robertson drive a bunch of calves when his horse fell throwing the boy violently to the ground and killing him instantly.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 9-Dec-1898

Thornton, Dale L.

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-17 15:32:05Z

Dale L. Thornton, 80, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept 3, 2009.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009 in Polk Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lane Boyd, pastor, the Rev. Marty Hammick, associated pastor, and the Rev. Kevin Deckard, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Thornton was born June 25, 1929, in Reydon, Oklahoma. He went to school in Reydon and finished high school in May 1948 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He graduated from Southwestern State College in May 1952 in Weatherford, Oklahomaa.
He served in the Army from November 1952 through October 1954 as transportation supply specialist, stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska.
He married Margaret Cassel on December 7, 1956, in Dumas, Texas. He was employed as an accountant at American Zinc Company of Illinois in Dumas, by Bell Helicopter Company in Amarillo from 1968-1978, and then with Pantex until 1990.
Mr. Thornton was a member of Polk Street United Methodist Church. He was active in Amarillo Senior Citizens Association and served as president from 1998-2002. He also volunteered in the Volunteer Income Tax Association program.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Thorntobn of Amarillo, two sons, Robert Thornon at Taos, N.M., and Ranger Thornton of Amarillo; a daughter, Renea Curry and husband Mike of Stinnett; three grandsons, Clayo Curry, Calvin Curry and Carson Curry.
The family suggests memorials be to Building Fund, Polk Street United Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 17-Spt-2009

Wood, John D.

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-17 14:54:49Z

John D. Wood was born February 15, 1970, in Elk Ciy to Bonita Belle and Bill White. He passed away September 6, 2009, at Cheyenne, at the age of 39 years. John will be laid to rest on the family farm in Center, Colorado.
John grew up in Elk City, where he attended school at Elk Ciy and Merritt. He later attended school at Western Oklahoma Vo-Tech. He began working in the oilfield and was currently working for TDS Service.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert. He is survived by his mother, Bonita Neatherlin, Center, Colorado; 4 children, Ashley Freeman, Missouri, Zachary Wood, Elk City, Bethany Wood Fidler, Sayre, and Rebecca Wood, Elk City; 1 sister, Dora Fidler, Sayre; 3 brothers, David Wood, Elk City, Michael Wood, Elk City, and Steven Wood, Lexington, Oklahoma; and several other relatives and friends.
Elk Citian, Elk City, OK 9-Sep-2009

Stone, Gladys Louise Garretson

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-17 02:08:54Z

Funeral services for Gladys Stone were conducted Monday,
August 24, 2009 at 2 p.m. from the First Assembly of God Church in Elk City, Oklahoma with Rev. T.D. Gilford officiating. Interment followed in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direc tion of the Martin Funeral Home of Elk City.
Gladys Louise Stone was born March 31, 1923 at Eakley, Oklahoma to Marion F. and Samantha Jane Cherry Garrison and passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the age of 86 years. She attended school in Reydon and Rankin, Oklahoma but because of economics and the depression sher had to delay her education to work in the fields. At the age of 50, Gladys graduated from high school also becoming proficient on the typewriter. It was a great day in her life when she graduated prior to her son. She was married to Atlas Stone on May 7, 1941. For a short time during WWII they lived in Junction City, Kansas and later in Elk City while Mr. Stone was stationed in Japan. In 1948, they moved to the home place west of Elk City where they worked together with the crops and cattle. Gladys was the Head Cook at Merritt Schools and then the Pastry Chef at Fairview School in Elk City where she retired. Great joys in her life were her family, crocheting, oil paintings, jig saw puzzles, dominoes, sewing, Senior Citizens, Farkle, Yahtzee, reading, writing poetry and work searches. She enjoyed cooking and was known with family and friends for her cinnamon rolls and expecially her donuts.
Gladys was a member of the First Assembly of God Church over 70 years and loved the Lord and her church. She always said, "If I don't see you again soon, I'll see you in Heaven".
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a great granddaughter.
Survivors include 5 daughters and 1 son, Kay Lee and her husband Jack of Clinton, OK; Wanda Vincent and her husband Wayne of Chalapa, Mexico; Glenna Kirk and her husband Gary of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; Sheri Warren and her husband Bruce of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; Terry Stone and his wife Elaine of Elk City, Oklahoma; and Chrissy Crotts and her husband Jeff of Burns Flat, Oklahomas; 22 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; 1 sister, Bettye Garretson of Greenville, SC and 2 brothers, Harlan Garretson of Paso Robles, CA and Dwight Garretson of Fredericksburg, VA.
Family members would like to express great love and gratitude for the exceptional care givern by Elkwood Assisted Memory Caref Center, Healthback home Health Service and Faith Hospice Care.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 3-Sep-2009

Jurgensen, Thomas Dean "Tommy"

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-16 21:15:27Z

Thomas Dean "Tommy" Jurgensen was born February 2, 1939 in Sayre to Nellie Etta and Alvin Garfield Jurgensen. He passed away October 9, 2009 at Sayre at the age of 70. Services were held Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Sayre First Baptist Church officiated by Gary Baird. Burial was in the Sayre-Doxey Cemetery under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service, Sayre. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com.
Tom graduated from Sayre High School and from Oklahoma State University, where he received his Masters Degree in Education. He lived in Ponca City and Stillwater before moving to Texas for a short time. He married Delores Ann (Meshew) at Sayre and together they raised three children, Ronnie, Dianne and Donna Gail, while making their home in Sayre. Tommy taught at Sayre Junior Colleege and was a rural mail carrier for the North Star Route until ill health forced his retirement. Tommy loved taking care of his cattle, working on the farm and was an avid Sayre Lady Eagle Softball fan. He was a member of the Sayre First United Methodist Church, but had been attending the Sayre First Baptist Church with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, Doran Jurgensen, and one sister, Jo Ann Gibson. He is survived by his two daughters, Dianne Cotton and husband, Dayne, Yukon; Donna Gail Robinson and husband, Robby, Sayre; one son, Ronnie Jurgensen and wife, Darla, Yukon; four grandchildren, Eric Jurgensen and wife, Sommer, Yukon; Stevi Dianne Robinson, Shawnee; Regan Jurgensen, Edmond; Caleb Thomas Robinson, Sayre; one brother, Tim Jurgensen and wife, Becky; 2 nieces, Sarah Bremer and husband, Kevin, and Miriam Jurgensen, all of Austin, Texas; and several other relatives and friends.
Elk Citian, Elk City, OK 14-Oct-2009

Owens, Baby Girl

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-15 20:42:41Z

Bud Owena has been working in Cheyenne and his family has resided on the farm near Roll, but they have decided to move to town. On Tuesday, November 2, 1909, Mrs. Owens with the children started to town with a load of household goods in a wagon drawn by a span of young mules and a Mr. Brazell was driving. On the way a dog ran out into the road causing the mules to become frightened and they ran away, throwing the occupants out and in the fall a six months old baby girl received injuries causing its death.
Burial took place in Cheyennne Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 4-Nov-1909

Ingram, Jay William

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-15 13:57:17Z

Jay William Ingram was born January 3, 1941 in Kinsley, Kansas to Mamie Mary and William Joseph Ingram. He passed away October 8, 2009 at Cheyenne, Oklahoma at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 5 days.
Jay grew up and lived in Great Bend, Kansas. He moved to various places before he was married to Mary Mozzell (Butler) Ingram at Great Bend, Kansass on Februaary 23, 1974. In 1977 Jay and Mary moved to Cheyenne to make their home. He enjoyed fishing, mechanic work, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents andd 3 sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; 7 children, William, Tina, Tracey, Dennis, Deanna, Jay and Joyce; 3 brothers, R.C. Ingram, Keith Ingram and Eldon Ingram; several grandchilddren and a host of other relaives and friends. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Cheyenne Cemetery officiated by Michael Larson.
Burial will be at Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 8-Oct-2009

Moore, Opal Pauline Harrel

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-02 19:39:26Z

Opal Pauline Harrel was born January 9, 1931 to Glayds (McKay) and James Harrel. The family made their home in the Canadian community. She passsed from this lif on August 10, 2009 at the aage of 78. Polly, as she was affectionaly called by her family and close friends, was the third child born to gladys and Jim. Brother Celo and sister, Hazel came first and the three were later joined by baby sister, Lou. Pauline lovefd all of her family dearly and wass very loyal to them. She had a special place in her heaart for little sister, Lou.
Pauline started her school years at the Canadian School attendeding there thru the eighth grade. Her first year of high school was spent at Liberty Center and she completed high school at Leedey graduating with the Class of 1948. Pauline was an excellent student and an outstanding athlete, excelling at basketball. Always a hard worker, she started working eaarly on at the Foster Dry Good Store and later in her parent's variety store. After graduation she worked for a year at the ASC office in Cheyenne, Oklahoma.
September 15, 1951 Howard Roy Moore and Pauline were married in the home of her parents. Dollie and Marshall Wilson were the matron of honor and best man. Melvin Harrel officiated as Minister. This began a wonderful partnership and marriage that lasted 58 years. They made their first home in the Moorewood community. Pauline and Howard were in the farming and ranching business all of their years together. She was a devoted and hard working partner, whether driving the tractor, working catllte, or preparing a mouth watering meal, she was the best. During their years at Moorewood, they were blessed with the birth of their child, daughter, Susan Gaye. Pauline was a wonderful and dedicated mother. Pauline had a gift to coach and was always enthusiastic whether Gaye was playing basketball or running barrels. They shared many fun times together.
As a youth Pauline attended church at Canadian and Liberty Center Schools. She was baptized as a young woman in the Leedey Baptist Church. After she and Howard were maried they began attending the Methodist Church in Leedey. She taught youth Sunday school for a number of years aned always enjoyed helping with Bible school.
Pauline was a natural grandmother and cherished spending time and playing with her two grandchildren, Shane and Sydney. She always liked to say, on September 29, 1989 she didn't lose a daughter, she gained a son-in-law, Shawn Frey from Eunice, LA.
Pauline Harrel Moore was a woman with great personlity and integrity who posssessed a contagious postive attitude. She was blessed with the gift of being an encourager to allo she met. She had a smile for everyone and a determined, never-give-up attitude. Some of her most favorite advice to Gaye was to always be a giver, and not a taker.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gladys Harrel; brother, Celo Harrel; father-in-law, Roy Moore, and nephew, Lynn Moore and his wife, Vana Calaway Moore.
Family rewmaining to cherish her memory are husband, Howard Roy Moore of Butler, Oklahoma; daughter, Gaye Frey and husband Shawn of Duncan, Oklahoma; mother-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Moore of Leedey, Oklahoma; grandson, Shane Frey and granddaughter, Sydney Frey of Duncan, Oklahoma; sister, Hazl Imhoff and husband Crawford of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Lou Evans and husband Clarence (Jr.) of Bethany, Oklahoma; nieces, Babara Craig and husband Ronni3e of Yukon, Oklahoma; and Donna Petree and husband Harold of Weatherford, Oklahoma; Janet Pauline Brown and husband Rick of Cherokee, Oklahoma; nephews, Keith Evans and wife Candy of Mustang, Oklahoma, Kenny Rounds and wife Debbie of Leedey, Oklahoma, and Larry Moore and wife Lori of Hammon, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Maxine Rounds and husband Billy of Leedey, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Dewayne Moore and wife Sue of Leedey, Oklahoma, and Eddie Moore aand wife Shawn of Haughton, LA; other family members and a lifetime of friends.
In the last bit of her life Pauline battled Alzheimer's disease with the samew dignity and determination that she did life. Thank you to all who vissited her during this time.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 13, 2009 in the First United Methodist Church, Leedey, Oklahoma with burial following in Red Star Cemetery. Services arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Leedey, Oklahoma.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 20-Aug-2009

Mootr, Opal Pauline Harrel

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-02 19:38:35Z

Vaughan, Delbert Sterling

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-02 18:49:41Z

Delbert Sterling Vaughan was born July 5, 1925 near Hammon, Oklahoma to Rupy Young and Romain (Smith) Vaughan. He passed from this life August 27, 2009 at the age of 84 in the Oklahoma Veterans Center, Clinton, Oklahoma.
Delbert grew up in Ellis and Dewey counties and attended school at Lone Star and Vici. He enjoyed sports and played on the last Vici High school football team. He joined the United Statess Army in Auust 1944 and served his country proudly. Before his honorable discharge in August 1946, he earned the rank of sergeant. Delbert spent many years as an acive member of the American Legion.
Delbert married Evelyn Faye McDannald in Woodward, Oklahoma on August 4, 1945. This union was blessed with three childdren: Dennis, Andrea, and Todd. The family lived in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. During these years he worked as a butcher, an oilfield derrick worker and for Oklahoma Publishing Company. Delbert and Evelynn owned and operated the Conoco Service Station in Leedey for over twenty years. After retirement, Delbert enjoyed raising rabbits and loved sharing them with all the children at Easter.
Delbert spent much of his time outdoors enjoying nature, cutting firewood, working in his yard, growing, beautiful flowers and feeding the hummingbirds. He and his family have great memories of camping tripss throughout the United States, Old Mexico, and special trip he and Evelynn took to Alaska. Homemade ice cream, OU Football and spending time with family were his favorites.
Delbert made a profession of faith and was baptized at the age of 21 in the pond by the South Canadian River at Camargo, Oklahoma. Delbert was an active member of the Leedey First Baptist Church as long as his health permitted.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, Rupy and Romaine Vaughan, sister, Jean Shaw; and brothers, Norman and Otis Clay Vaughan. He is survived by his loving wife of over 64 years, Evelynn of Leedey; two sons Dennis Vaughan and wife Nancy of Hammon, Oklahoma; and Todd Mac Vaughan and wife Kristina of Canute, Oklahoma; daughter Andrea Unruh and husband Harold of Weatherford, Oklahoma; grandchildren Julie Murlin and husband Stephen, Jennifer McCormick and husband Jason, Max Unruhn, Tina, and Miranda Unruh; great grandchildren Stacy and Madison Murhlin, Baily and Glen McCormick; great-great-grandchilddren Daly and Kohl Martin; special little girls Regan Poole and Jayda Reynolds, nieces, nephews, other family and many dear friends.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, Leedey, Oklahoma with burial following in Sunnyside Cemetery, Vici, Oklahoma. Services arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Leedey, Oklahoma.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 3-Sep-2009

Little, Doris Colene Perkins

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-02 18:01:11Z

Funeral services for Doris Colene Little were held Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Martin Funeral Chapel of Elk City with Rev. Danny Ringer officiating. Burial was in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Elk City. An online registry is available at www.martinfhok.com
Doris Colenee Little was born August 22, 1918, at Carter to John aand Nora (Edwards) Perkins and passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at the age of 91. She graduated from Canute High School and was married to P.J. "Ned" Little on March 13, 1936 at Elk City. With the exception of some 6 years in Durham, they lived in Elk City most all of their married life. She was employed at J.C. Penney Co. for over 20 years. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Elk City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, a grandson and a son-in-law, Jerry Adams.
Survivors include four children: Jim Little and his wife Sandy of St. Joseph, MI, Mary Katherline Adams of Rockwall, Texas, Paul Little and his wife Nancy of Elk City, Jo Ann Reuber and her husband Stan of Yukon, ninee grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
Elk Citian, Elk City, OK 30-Sep-2009

Bailey, Eula Mae Burgess

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-10-02 17:16:36Z

Services will be held Friday, October 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Rose Chapel officiated by Shane Coleman. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com.
Eula Mae Bailey was born March 26, 1921, in McClure, Oklahoma, to Anna Schultz and Franklin Earl Burgess. She passed away September 28, 2009, at Amarillo at the agee of 88 years.
Eula Mae graduated from school at Pie Flat, southeast of Hammon. She was married to Preston Erman Bailey at Hammon on April 9, 1939. They lived in Hammon, where Preston farmeed until 1953 when they moved to Pampa and she began workig for Hiland Pharmacy, retiring on October 30, 1984. They moved to Amarillo in 2002 to make their home. She was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Pampa, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Carlyn Baker and husband, Jerry, Amarillo, and Viva Kay Coulter and husband, Gary, Sayre; 1 granddaughter, Vanessa Norman and husband, Jeff; 2 great granddaughters, Brooke and Kathryn Norman, Allen, Texs; a sister Ruth Ann Collins, Butler; a brother-in-law, Frank Bailey and wife, Janice, Altus; a sister-in-law, Billie Bailey, Lubbock, Texas, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Elk Citian, Elk City, OK 30-Sep-2009

Andrews, Fred L.

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-30 20:45:56Z

Funeral services for the Rev. Fred L. Andrews, 81, Lawton, Oklahoma were held at the Lighthouse Church of God with the Rev. Dillon Marsh, retired ministewr, Mt. Zion, OK and the Rev. Delbert Hughes, pastor of Lighthouse Church of God, officiateed. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.
The Rev. Andrews died Sunday, September 13, 2009 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born February 24, 1928, in Strong City, OK to Merrel and Edith Archer Andrews. He grew up in Roger Mills County and attended school there. He moved to Clinton in 1940's, and married Wandaa Bennett on July 20, 1947, in Clinton. He later drove a bread truck and Pepsi Cola truck in Clinton, and then he and his wife moved to California in the early 1950s. They returned to Oklahomaa and lived in Cheyenne, where he worked as a plumber. They then began working in the ministry and pastured the Pentecostal Holiness Church. In 1960, they moved to Woodward and he was a pastor there before moving to Lawton in the 1980s. He also owned and operated Andrews' Roofing and Remodeling for several years. His wife preceded him in death on September 9, 1990.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Floyd and Marilyn Andrews, Dallas, TX; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Wayne Payne, Hermitage, TN and Kaye and Jim Biby, Jacksonville, FL; a brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Della Andrews; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Faye and Ed Jantzen, Lawton, OK and Dammie and Emmett Morris, Cheyenne, OK; five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; a great great grandson and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a granddaughter, Jean Davidson; three brothers, Emery Andrews, J.E. Andrews and E.L. Andrews and three sisters, May Parks, Jo Derryberry and Kiz Jeffcoat.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 24-Sep-2009

Fariss, Milton Louis

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-30 20:23:38Z

Mileton Louis Fariss, 51, life long rural resident of Leedey passed away September 16, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
Louis was born to parents Ira Milton and Fincel Virginia Fariss, March 17, 1958, in Elk City, Oklahoma. Attending all 12 years of school at Leeedey, he was active in FFA, at both locaal and state levels. At Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Louis majored in Animal Science. He excelled in extracurricular actives. Oklahoma FFA Northwest District Vice President, Oklahoma Junior Angus Association President, Block and Bridle Club President, and Outstanding Block and Bridle Senior. Louis remained a life long proponeent of his passions for leadership development and pulic speaking. While a student at OSU, Louis married Cyntia Diane Anderson (May 12, 1979). Louis was blessed with two daughters, Lexy Le and Lin De. The Fariss eventually made their home on a farm north-east of Leedey. Lexy and Lin followed in their father's academic footsteps, and were his life's pride and joy.
In addition to farming, Louis worked with Exxon from 1981-1996, holding various positions in Oklahoma and in offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Louis took a position with (Embridge) Mid-Coast in 1998. He was Manager of Compression Services for the Gathering and Processing Division at the time of his death. In addition to his professional life. Louis also served on the board of directors for Kiwash Electric co-operative, Inc. and the Oklahoma Weather Modification Advisory Board.
Louis worshiped with the Church of Christ in Leedey through his entire life, putting Jesus on in baptism at the age of 16. Louis had an unyielding passion for Christ and the church, who he served in many areas, including: song leader, Sunday school teacher, deacon, and elder.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cynthia Faris, Leedey; daughter and son-in-law, Lexy and Zeke Proctor, D.V.M., Siloam Springs, AR; daughter, Lin Fariss, Leedey; parents, Ira and Fincel Fariss, Leeddey; sister and brother-in-law, Dixie and Allen Arnold, Spring, TX, nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends.
Louis' life was focused on devotion, to God, family, church and community. His strength of character is his legacy.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 16, 2009 in the Leedey High School Auditorium, Leedey, Oklahoma with burial following in Evergreen Cemetery. Services arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Leedey, Oklahoma.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 24-Sep-2009

Struthers, Malachi Adam

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-30 19:45:26Z

Services for Malchi Adam Struthers a 9 year old Weatherford resident will be held on Tuesday September 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Servants Heart Church with Scott Page officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, Oklahoma under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home of Weatherford.
Malachi was born on December 13, 1999 in Elk City, Oklahomaa to Noble Struthers and Sherene Pooss and passed away on Saturday, Septembeer 26, 2009 at the Weatherford Regional Hospital. Malachi was raised in Weatherford and went to school finishing the third grade. Malachi enjoyed nature, animals, and video games.
Malachi is survived by his parents Noble Struthers and Sherene Poos and her husband Jeremy of Weatherford, two sisters, Morgan Struthers of Weatherford, and Randi Struthers of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jeremy Windham, of Bridgeport, Texas, and Noble Lee Struthers III of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, his maternal grandparents, Debbie and Ted Bruton of Peaster, Texas, and great grandmother Jeanne Henderson of Bedford, Texas.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 1-Oct-2009

Workman, Betty Jo Bonser

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-30 18:51:42Z

Memorial services for Betty Jo (Bonser) Workman, 75, of Edmond were held Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the Bggerley Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Betty was born April 5, 1934 in Moorewood, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. She passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
Betty graduated from Arnett High School. She married Bobby Laverne Woodman on May 4, 1956. She worked for the Oklahoma Employement Security Commission as a keypunch operator and later as a Tax Document Examiner.
Betty was an avid gardener and she loved being outdoors and enjoyed nature. She was generous to everyone she met. She was full of energy and always kept busy. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence Bonser and Minnie Pearl (Archer) Bonser, husband Bobby Workman; brothers, Bernard Bonser and Bobby Bonser, and sister, Bernie Fay Churchill.
Survivors include her children, Susan Koziolek and husband Matt of Edmond, Oklahoma; Michael L. Workman of Cashion, Oklahoma; and Sherri R. Workman of Chickasha, Oklaahoma; longtime friend and companion Sam Dunn; her brothers, Bill Bonser and wife Ann andd Dale Bonser and wife glenda, both of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Bryan Bonser and wife Anna, of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, aandd Barney Bonser of Sweetwater, Oklahoma; sisters, Bea Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Barbara sue Pond and husband Bill of Albert, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, as well as aa host of niecess and nephews and friends.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 1-Oct-2009

Bates, Clyde A.

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-27 21:45:46Z

Clyde A. Bates, well known at this place, died at his home at Elk City on Tuesday, October 12, 1909. Mr. Bates was a son of Bascom Bates, formerly a County Commissioner of Roger Mills County. He was a Philippine War Veteran and while in the service contracted a disease that made him practically an invalid.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 21-Oct-1909

Robinson, Rodney Farrell

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-24 13:38:37Z

Rodney Farrell Robinson was born June 14, 1939 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Alene and Delmar G. Robinson. He passed away September 17, 2009 at Strong City, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 3 days.
Farrell grew up in Strong City and attended school at Strong City before graduating from Hammon High School. He worked in construction until enlisting in the US Air Force in September of 1961. Farrell was married to Alyce Sanford at Huntington, England on November 9, 1968 and he made his career in the Air Force where he was a heavy equipment operator. Farrell served his countey during the Vietnam War and retired in 1981 as a Tech Sergeant with the 820th Civil Engineers Red Horse after 20 years of service. After his discharge, he returned to Strong City to make his home. Farrell enjoyed raising and showing Long horn cattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Alyce, of the home; one sister, Carla Sue Sanchez, Clinton, Oklahoma; one brother, Gary Robinson and wife Jamie, Morgantown, KY; a nephew, Gayon Robinson and wife, Sherry, Cimarron, KS; two nieces Debbie Powders and husband, Joe, Woodward, OK and Tammy Robinson, Dumas, TX; a cousin, Arlee Githens, Perryton, TX and a host of relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11:00 aa.m. at the Strong City Cemetery officiated by R.B. Mathis and Loyd Hall. Arrangements were under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service.
Pall Bearers Brad Bottom, Brian Hay, Dee Hay, Joe Hay, J.W. Little and Harve Hobbien.
Honorary Pall Bearers Buster Miller, Eddie Gibson, Jerry Riley, Sid Goff, Kenneth Hay, Raymond Baggett and Sam Dodson.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 24-Sep-2009

Jones, Sue Nell Trammell

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-24 01:31:09Z

Sue Nell Jones was born December 29, 1935 in Reydon, Oklahoma to Lorene Harmon and R.L. Trammell. Our beloved mother and grandmother left this world September 19, 2009 at Oklahoma City after a brief illness surrounded by her family.
Sue grew up in Cheyenne, Oklahoma until she was married to William Wayne "Bill" Jones in Denton, Texas on June 13, 1964. After their marriage they lived in Oklahoma City and Grapevine, Texas before moving back to Cheyenne and then to Elk City in 1987 to make their home. She worked for the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., FAA in Oklahoma City and at the Elk City Tag Office until ill health forced her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, canning and sewing but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and grandfchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, husband, 1 daughter, Donna Sue Chastain and 2 brothers, Robert "Bob" and Bill Trammell.
She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Schneider and husband, Donald, Elk City, OK; 1 son, Scott Jones and wife, Liz, Elk City, OK; 3 grandcchildren, Christen Westdyke, Elk City, OK, Elizibeth Sue Jones, Elk City, OK, Wayne Scott Jones,II, Elk City, OK; her mother, Lorene Trammell Webb; 1 sister, Margie Rightmire, Oklahoma City, OK; 3 sisters-in-law, Fern Trammell, Cheyenne, OK, Joyce Trammell, Cheyenne, OK, Sharon Wilson, Paducah, KY, Shirley Purdy, Madisonville, KY and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Whinery-Savage Chapel.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 24-Sep-2009

Edson, Emma Lee Smith

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-24 00:45:09Z

Emma Lee Smith Edson went to be with her Lord September 5, 2009. Funeral Services were held September 9, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas with burial in Laurel Lands Memorial Gardens. She was 89 years old. Pall bearers were David Burns, Ronnie Burns, Virgil Edson, James Edson, Jon Edson, Albert Smith, and Kasey Cantrell.
Emma Lee was born on September 9, 1919 near Snyder, Oklahoma, to Winnie Dell Hogue and Frank McKinney Smith.
She married Calvin Eugene Edson October 14, 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1993 after 53 years of marriage.
She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ.
Emma Lee was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker. She and her family lived both at Durham and Cheyenne, Oklahoma before moving to Fort Worth, Texas in 1952. The last eight years of her life she lived in Estate Health Care of Fort Worth, Texas, where she was loved by everyone. In 2007 she was elected Queen of the Estate by the other residents. Her family was a very important part of her life, and esp[ecially oned of her greatest treasurers was her grandchildren who spent many happy hours with her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a grandson, James Eugene Edson; and her parents.
She is survived by her three children, Virgil and Pat Edson of Crowley, Texas; James and Nancy Edson of Crowley, Texas; and Alice Tolleson of Burleson, Texas seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Albert and Joan Smith of Durham, Oklahoma; two sisters, Edith and Lavern Campbell of Crockett, Texas; Winna Mae and David Burns of Duncan, Oklahoma; 3 nephews, 4 nieces, one aunt and a host of other friends and relatives.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok 17-Sep-2009

Flowers, Lois Katheryn Haag

WandaPurcell13 — 2009-09-24 00:16:20Z

Lois Kathryn Henrietta (Haag) Flowers was born March 25, 1917 near Sweetwater, OK, and passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009, in San Antonio, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Annie Haag, husband Joe I. Flowers, brother Frank Haag, son David Flowers, and grandson Robert Flowers. She is survived by sons Tony Flowers and wife Carleene of Apopka, Florida and Joe D. Flowers and wife Esther of San Antonio, TX, grandchildren Melissa Mance and Jim of San Antonio, TX, Ginger Hernandez and husband Emmanuel f Tijeras, NM, Michael Flowers and wife Angie of St. Joseph, MO, and great grandchildren Tyler Steele and Sydney Claire Flowrs of St. Joseph, MO.
Lois was a member of the Erick Primitive Baptist Church and lived all of her life in the Sweetwater community until husband Joe's death in 2002, at which time she moved to San Antonio, TX. She wrote the Sweetwater News column for many years which was published in several local newspapers. In her column, she cronicled the local news and community events and activities and also was quite well-known for expressing her feelings about a wide range of topics of local, state, national, and international interest.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, September 12, 2009 a 2:00 P.M. at the Sweetwater Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Wrather officiating. Interment will be at the Buffalo Cemetery under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral service.
Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 17-Sep-2009

Re: Curtis, Clarence Day

DJTracy63 — 2009-10-07 05:44:23Z

Thank you so much -- we are about helping families
find their family -- so this is very important. I believe
that Wanda, the lady who puts on all of these
obits will re-type it with a corrected note....
Thanks again for helping us...
Blessings, Judy

Re: Dohle, John Jacob

DJTracy63 — 2009-10-07 05:37:50Z

Will check obits tomorrow on microfilm. First
query was about their living at RANKIN, which
later became Reydon, Oklahoma (not Rancon)
Blessings, Judy in Roger Mills County

Re: DOWNEY in Roger Mills County

DJTracy63 — 2009-09-20 07:02:19Z

It wouldn't be too hard to find where they lived. They owned the land, it will be in the County Clerk's office.
I have a McClellan contact that could probably
help you also. Please response to me at
Tdale55@aol.com
Blessings, Judy

Re: Spurlin, Daphne Lewis

MarilynHayes777 — 2009-10-01 18:43:38Z

Wanda, if you are related, I have some photos of her and Walter Spurlin which you may be interested in seeing.

Re: Spurlin, Daphne Lewis

MarilynHayes777 — 2009-10-01 18:43:37Z

Wanda, if you are related, I have some photos of her and Walter Spurlin which you may be interested in seeing.

Snider, Dumont, Lee

carleyworth — 2009-09-22 02:01:01Z

I'm researching the Lee family of Tulare, CA. I hope to get in touch with Sandra Snider of Madera who was researching Minnie May Lee Dumont. I would very much like to exchange information about Minnie May Lee who married William Dumont in 1890 and her family.
Thank you,
Carley
carleyworth@ucla.edu

Re: Curtis, Clarence Day

labdog777 — 2009-10-03 22:13:40Z

In the hopes of helping others find the ancestry information that they need I would like to point out that the spelling of both first and last names of C.D. Curtis daughter is incorrect. Her name is Rheaba Huft, not reba huff as is posted on your sight.