Norman Birge, 1938 - 2006
Norman “Thinman” Birge, 67, of Broken Bow passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Texarkana. He was born September 17, 1938 at Clebit, Oklahoma to William and Elizabeth Gammon Birge.
Norman retired in 2000 after working for Weyerhauser for 40 years. He was affiliated with the Calvary Baptist Church in Idabel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Viola, in 2004; and two daughters, Alice Jean Birge in 1963 and Karen Jean Birge in 1997.
Norman is survived by his son, Dale Birge of Broken Bow; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Jacob Tunnell of Broken Bow; sister, Lottie Wynne of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Jacob and Michael Tunnel of Broken Bow; other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Conley-White Chapel in Broken Bow with Rev. Doug Clements officiating. Interment will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Monday, July 31, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Jewell Goolsby, 1909 - 2006
Jewell Stout Goolsby, 97, passed peacefully from this life July 27, 2006, in Yukon. She was born January 10, 1909, in Box Elder, Texas, to Henry and Donnie Stout.
Jewell began her teaching career at Holly Creek where she met and married the principal Dudley Goolsby and they were married for over 50 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Idabel, member of the Eastern Star, Mother Adviser for Rainbow Girls, McCurtain County Hospital Auxiliary, and New Century Club. She loved singing, was an excellent seamstress, playing cards (winning), traveling, fishing and bird watching. She loved to cook and her family will certainly miss her candy, chocolate cake and fried fish.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley, her sisters Valorie Stout, Vivian DeLony, Lucille Helms, Trula Shipman and brother Henry Stout and great-granddaughter Adrienne Ures.
She is survived by her children JoAnn and George Goodner, Peggy Thomas Norwood and Paul Norwood, Dudley and Nadine Goolsby all of Oklahoma City and Marilyn and Jerry Dixon, Yukon, her sisters Lurlene Harmon, Wright City and Geraldine and Jeff Stanfield, Tennessee, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday evening July 30, 2006
from 6:00 to 8:00 at Norwood Funeral Home in Idabel. Services will be held at
the First Baptist Church, Idabel, Monday July 31, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment
will follow at Denison Cemetery.
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Paul Joe “P.J.” Hollowell, 1932 - 2006
Paul Joe “P.J.” Hollowell, 74, of Broken Bow passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Texarkana. He was born July 19, 1932 to Paul Hamilton Hollowell and Aldie Moore Hollowell at Arden, Arkansas. He married Janetta Sanders on May 23, 1981 at Broken Bow.
Paul was a retired carpenter who worked for Brown and Root. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed playing pinochle. He was affiliated with the Baptist faith and was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Christine Hollowell, Nellie Moytz, and Maxine Nicholson; brother, Ervin Murray; and son, Karl Pennington.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Janetta, of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Theresa Haney of Broken Bow and Peggy and Jack Bicknell of Ft. Worth, TX.; granddaughter, Samantha Bicknell of Fort Worth; sisters, Faye Razo of California and Eva Harris of Durant; sister-in-law, Louise Murray; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery with Bro. Don Batchelor officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 28 at the funeral home.
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Maurice “Mr. Mac” McMullan, 1916 - 2006
Maurice “Mr. Mac” McMullan, 90, of Idabel passed away July 22, 2006 at Idabel. He was born April 17, 1916 at Prairieville, Texas, the son of Alta and John McMullan.
Mr. McMullan married Melba Carder in 1940 at Dallas, Texas. He had been a resident of Idabel since 1946. He was a charter member of the Idabel Rotary Club, VFW, American Legion, and a member of First Baptist Church of Idabel.
Mac loved being a cowboy. He enjoyed working on his ranch and riding his horse. He learned to play golf in his seventies. Mac loved his family and thought his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were just the smartest around. He was very proud of his family.
Mr. Mac was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.V. McMullan, 2 sisters, Marie Allen and Arneta Stiles.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Melba McMullan of the home, 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and David Brown of Idabel and Cindy and Norman Young of Riverton, WY, 4 grandchildren, John Ed and Cindy Brown, Doug and Debbie Brown, Jennifer Young and Jessica Young, 6 great-grandchildren, Jordanne Shuck, Sage Brown, Blake Brown, Tanner Brown, Joshua Brown and Madison Brown, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services were 11:00 Monday, July 24, 2006 at the First Baptist Church, Idabel. Brother Blake Gideon presided. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery, Idabel.
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Randall “Preston” Burton, 1938 - 2006
Randall “Preston” Burton, 68, of Broken Bow, passed away July 23, 2006 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital. He was born June 17, 1938, in Valliant, OK, the son of Albert and Virgie (Collie) Burton.
Preston enjoyed music, singing, horses, and gardening. He was a veteran who served our country in the United States Army. Preston married Barbara Daniel on October 20, 2005 in Hot Springs, AR. He was affiliated with the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Virgie Burton; and daughter, Lindsay (Burton) Haltom.
Preston leaves to cherish his memory his wife Barbara Echols Burton, of the home; daughter, Melania Foster and husband Dwayne, Broken Bow; step-son, Brian Echols and wife Charlotte; step-daughter, Holly Stewart and husband Brandon, Albuquerque, NM; brother, Dennis Burton and wife Pug, Broken Bow; sister, Donna Harriman, Broken Bow; step-grandchildren, Matthew Echols and Luke Echols; numerous nieces, nephews, and a great host of friends.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Broken Bow. Rev. Margo Vestal will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Mary Bell Tucker, 1937 - 2006
Mary Bell Tucker, 68, of Laramie, WY passed away July 20, 2006 at Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Ft. Worth, TX. She was born November 21, 1937, in Glover, the daughter of Light Pleasant Hunkapillar and Dollie (Swafford) Hunkapillar.
Mary married Roger N. Tucker Jr. on September 30, 1964 in Durant. She loved gardening, sewing, quilting, collecting dolls, and spending time with her family. She was affiliated with the Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Light Pleasant and Dollie Hunkapillar; and brother, Roland Hunkapillar.
Mary leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roger Tucker Jr., of the home; sons, Roger Tucker III, Paris, TX, and Richard Tucker and Randall Tucker, both of Ft. Worth, TX; daughters, Rebecca Dickerson, Windsor, CO, and Rachael Denton, Casper, WY; brother, Leon Hunkapillar, Tishomingo, OK; sisters, Ellen Huffman, Broken Bow, Mae Pollard, Cove, AR, and Wanda Anderson and Zona Mills, both of Irving, TX; grandchildren, Savannah Tucker, Zoe Tucker, Kayln Tucker, Bishop Dickerson, Kira Dickerson, and Sarah Denton; and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at Hochatown Cemetery. Rev. Cletus Hawkins will officiate.
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Clarence James Shrawder, 1922 - 2006
Clarence James “Jim” Shrawder, 83, of Broken Bow, passed away July 20, 2006 at Paris Regional Hospital. He was born November 19, 1922, in Millersburg, PA the son of Clarence Shrawder and Arnie Mae (Smeltz) Shrawder.
Jim was a veteran who served our country in the United States Army from November 20, 1940 till November 30, 1960 in Germany during World War II and retired at Ft. Hood, TX; he then was in civil service from May 1961 till March 1976 at Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, NY. He married Gladys Rudisill Dagenhart on July 14, 1993 in Texarkana. Jim enjoyed wood working, electronic equipment, and was an all around handyman. He was an avid reader who also enjoyed listening and recording music. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jim was affiliated with the First Assembly of God Church, Broken Bow.
Jim was a man that would capture anyone’s heart. He would help anyone in need and would give all he had to you if you wanted it. For anyone that knew Jim, you would never forget him. He was a man of honor and integrity. Jim was a self-made man, whatever he wanted to know he would read about it and find the answer. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. The world was a great place when he was around.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Arnie Mae Shrawder; first wife, Anna Virnkas Shrawder; and brother, Joseph Shrawder.
Jim leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Gladys Shrawder, of the home; son, Robert Shrawder and wife Diane, Round Rock, TX; daughter, Anne Marie Batchelor and husband Robin, Tacoma, WA; step-children, Randy Dagenhart, Abilene, TX, Roger Dagenhart, Broken Bow, Ronnie Dagenhart, De Queen, Ricky Dagenhart, Broken Bow, Sherry Gulich, Broken Bow, and Cindy Stovall, Bethel; brothers, Melvin L. Shrawder and Henry L. Shrawder, both of Harrisburg, PA, and Glenn M. Shrawder, Millersburg, PA; sisters, Grace A. Shrawder and Nancy L. Shrawder, both of Millersburg, PA; nineteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2006 at the First Assembly of God Church, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Broken Bow. Rev. LaRoi Wood and Rev. Tim Wood will officiate.
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Marion L. Morris, 1954 - 2006
Marion L. Morris, 52, of Sobol, passed away July 18, 2006 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1954, in De Queen, AR the son of Pete Morris and Louise (Miears) Morris of Wright City.
Marion liked to fish, hunt, and work on old cars. He was married on July 4, 1973 in Wright City to his loving wife Billie. Marion lived most of his life in Wright City and worked for twenty-eight and a half years at Weyerhaeuser in the plywood plant until it closed in December 2005. He loved his family with all his heart and will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Morris; niece, Angel Jackson; and nephew, Jake Green.
Marion leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Billie Morris, of the home; son, Lee Morris, of Wright City; daughter, Brandy Morris, of the home; mother, Louise Morris, of Wright City; brother, Ronnie Morris and wife Wanda, of Wright City; sisters, Nita Reed and husband Robert, Powderly, TX, Sharon Green and husband Rocky, of Wright City, Cathy Norman and husband Lacy, of Valliant, and Covel Johnson and husband Jerry, of Wright City; two aunts; two uncles; fifteen nieces; thirteen nephews; and a host of loving friends and extended family.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at Valliant Cemetery. Rev. Scott Stuart and Rev. Sam Bates will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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James Barber, 1958 - 2006
James Allen Barber, 47, of Haworth, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Haworth. He was born September 21, 1958 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of Arthur and Bessie Virginia Hanson Barber.
James was a heavy equipment operator and was employed at Brinkley Auctions for almost 30 years. He loved his job and those he worked with. He enjoyed writing poetry and watching classic TV shows. James had lived in this area for 35 years moving from Ft. Worth, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
James is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Ogg of Texas, and Carmen Miranda Atterberry and her husband J.B. of Idabel; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Roger Deen of Haworth; 3 grandchildren; many other relatives, and a host of friends.
Services will be on Sunday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Conley-White Funeral Chapel in Idabel with Larry Brinkley officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the funeral home.
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John Porton, 1914 - 2006
John Porton, 91, of Idabel, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at his residence. He was born October 4, 1914 in the Pleasant Hill Community, the son of Dave and Mattie Young Porton.
John was a retired pipe liner having worked for Texaco for 38 years. His passion was camping and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed traveling and working in his yard. John was a member of the Young’s Chapel Christian Church in Salem, Illinois, and had lived in Idabel since moving back in 1988 from Salem, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Norma Porton; his second wife, Mildred Porton; a brother, Harve Porton; sisters, Kate Campbell, and Josie Henthorn; and his half-brothers, Dock Baldwin, and Marvin Baldwin.
John is survived by his wife, Wanda Porton of Idabel; step-son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Linnie Worthy of Milfay, Oklahoma; step-daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie Coates of Jackson, Mississippi, Darlene Prest of Sparta, Illinois, Loaryne Walls of Millerton, Mona Armstrong of Olathe, Colorado, Sallae and Guy Posey of Stillwater, and Gaye and Gary Kirk of Stroud; a sister, Ruby Jones Galloway of Idabel; several special nieces and nephews; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be on Thursday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Conley-White Funeral Chapel in Idabel with Bro. Dean Justus officiating. Interment will follow in the Denison Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the funeral home.
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Howard Palmer, 1920 - 2006
Long-time native of McCurtain County, Howard Palmer, 85, passed away July 18, 2006. A proud soldier of the United States Army, he was born September 21, 1920, at Marshall Hill, the son of Carl and Mary Palmer.
Howard attended Marshall Hill School as a young boy, then Wright City schools, but attended Idabel schools most of his life. As soon as football became a part of his life, he made up his mind that he would play, and even become a coach himself. While playing football at Idabel High School, he received a scholarship from Centenary College at Shreveport, LA. He and his best buddy, Cecil Capehart, both traveled south and enrolled. However, they were both enlisted in the National Guard and were called into service for World War II. Howard, Cecil, and also Howard’s brother, Kenneth were assigned to the 45th Division and sent to Ft. Sill where they played football and baseball for the division. Howard went from playing end and halfback in high school to playing defensive tackle and defensive end in college.
In May of 1945, after spending 5 years and 7 months in the service, Howard returned home to his family. He received a Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, EAME Service Ribbon, Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Three Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, the Presidential Unit Citation, and five combat ribbons during his fight for our country.
When he returned home, Howard was united in marriage with his true love, Ruth Crim in December 1945.
Howard began working for the Highway Department, then the County Treasurer’s office. It was then that he decided to run for the Chief of Police. He served a 2 year term. Howard then accepted a scholarship to Southwestern University in Weatherford to play football. He finished his degree and taught school for nearly 30 years. He also worked as the athletic director, an assistant coach, head coach, and assistant superintendent.
Howard loved going to the lake camping and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.
Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Palmer, his parents and 2 brothers, Kenneth and Jimmy Carl Palmer.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Cynthia Palmer of Idabel, daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Kay and Paul Redden of Idabel, sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Charles Isom of Pharr, TX, 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Clay Palmer of Gladstone, MO, Michelle Hutchins of Moberly, MO, Cassy Garrett of Garvin, OK and Robie Kay Hansen of Kemp, TX, 2 step-grandchildren, Kevin Redden and Karie Walker both of Maybank, TX, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters-in-law and spouses, 2 nieces, 5 nephews, 2 special caregivers and a host of friends and other family members.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 21, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Norwood Funeral Home.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the First Baptist Church, Idabel with Brother Blake Gideon and Dr. Odell Carpenter presiding. Interment will follow at Canfield Cemetery.
As a gift of remembrance to Mr. Palmer, the family request that donations be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 623, Idabel, OK 74745.
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Nancy Ann Williston, 1934 - 2006
Nancy Ann Williston, 72, Idabel, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Carl Albert Indian Health Facility, Ada, OK. She was born June 29, 1934, at White Earth, MN, the daughter of the late Floyd and Frances Keahna.
Nancy married Thomas Williston on April 25, 1957, in Chicago, IL. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Idabel, and had lived in this community for 38 years moving here from Chicago, IL. Before moving here she sang with the Good News Quartet and after moving to Oklahoma she sang with the Oklahoma State Quartet. She retired from McCurtain Memorial Hospital as a Data Processor. She loved singing in church, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Frances Keahna; and one sister, Adonis Mae Londo.
She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Thomas Williston of the home; three sons, Thomas V. Williston, and Gary Williston both of Idabel, Donald Williston, Topeka, KS; one daughter, Nanette Hudson and husband Ronnie, Tulsa, OK; one brother, Vincent Keahna, Tama, IA; four sisters, Violet Frymire, San Mateo, CA, Mercilyne Hoyle, Bloomington, MN, Deanna Rasmasson, Burnsville, MN, and Lauren Lovejoy, Naytahwaush, MN; six grandchildren, Wendy Gaines and husband Aaron, Thomas A. Williston, Eric “Nikki” Williston, Natalie Ann Hudson, Neahna Kae Hudson, NeCee Frances Hudson, one great-grandchild, Ashton, several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Idabel with Bro. Melvin Palmer and Dr. Leonard Rascher officiating. Interment will follow at Canfield Cemetery, Idabel.
There will be a wake service from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Idabel.
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Arney “Sully” Sullivan, 1924 - 2006
Arney “Sully” Sullivan, 82, of Broken Bow, passed away July 14, 2006 at the V. A. Medical Center, Oklahoma City. He was born July 3, 1924, in Haworth, OK the son of William and Elnora (Brown) Sullivan.
Sully was a veteran who served our country in the United States Air Force. He liked hunting, fishing, and was a member of the N.R.A. and D.A.V.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Louise Sullivan; parents, William and Elnora (Brown) Sullivan; and brother, Burley Sullivan; and sister-in-law, Lola Mae Sullivan.
Sully leaves to cherish his memory his son, Tom Sullivan and wife Julie, Oklahoma City; daughter, Sherri Hereden and husband Michael, Broken Arrow; sisters, Mildred Hunkapiller, Idabel, and Irene Strube, Tom.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Idabel. Interment will follow at Haworth Cemetery. Rev. Stephen Carr will officiate.
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Joel John “Chubby” Colbert Jr., 1966 - 2006
Joel John “Chubby” Colbert Jr., 40, of Wright City, passed away July 15, 2006 at his residence. He was born February 8, 1966, in Talihina, OK the son of Joel and Mary Louise Colbert.
Chubby liked to fish, hunt, and spend time with his children and family. He lived in this area all of his life. He was a member of St. Matthew Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Mary Louise Colbert.
Chubby leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Janette Colbert, Talihina; sons, Josiah Colbert, Talihina, Joshua Colbert, Battiest, and Jeremiah Colbert, Battiest; daughter, Jeridan Colbert, Talihina; brother, Rick Kaniatobe and wife Phyllis, Glover; sister, Debra Gutierrez and husband Carlos, Broken Bow; nephew, Ishmael Gutierrez, Broken Bow; niece, Christy Kaniatobe, Millerton; cousins, Bud Anderson, South Dakota, Morgan Anderson, Broken Bow, Roger Anderson, Shawnee, and Amy Johnson, Tulsa; and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Presbyterian Cemetery, Broken Bow. Austin Battiest will officiate.
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Kay Norris, 1937 - 2006
Kay Baum Norris, 68, peacefully departed this life July 14, 2006 after a courageous battle against lung cancer. Born Dec. 25, 1937 in Seminole, Kay was the only child of Walter and Marjorie Baum. She married W.R. (Bob) Norris on Aug. 15, 1959 and had two children, Christopher and Kimberly.
Kay not only lived a life marked by excellence, but also inspired excellence in others. She graduated valedictorian of Midwest City High School in 1955 and was inducted into the MCHS Wall of Fame in 2005. After receiving many honors and enjoying various activities and positions, she graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1959.
Kay then worked as a high school speech and English teacher in Chillicothe, Ill., and Buffalo, N.Y., before she and her husband moved to Idabel and opened Norris’ Department Store. In Idabel, Kay’s focus shifted to creating a wonderful home environment for her family, involving herself in her children’s activities and also serving her community.
She co-founded the McCurtain Community Players, directing many of their successful productions (“1776,” “Diary of Anne Frank,” “Music Man” and “Our Town”), served as president of the PTA, the IHS Booster Club, the ICC Women’s Golf Association, was a charter member of the Idabel Jaycee Janes and McCurtain Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Kay and Bob remained tremendous supporters of their alma mater and received the OSU Alumni Service Award in 1994 and the Distinguished Service Award presented by OSU athletics in 1999. After buying a home in Stillwater, Kay had the honor of being tapped by then-OSU Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips to co-create Oklahoma State’s new athletic museum, Heritage Hall, which allowed her the unique opportunity to combine her love of history, athletics and OSU.
She poured herself into hours of research, travel to other sports museums, interviews, planning and cataloguing before the museum’s grand opening in October 2001. Kay was asked to remain on board as the director of Heritage Hall, overseeing its day-to-day operations as well as creating and managing the decor for other areas in the athletic center including dressing rooms, coaches’ offices and public areas.
During this period, Kay also became a mentor and tutor for the athletic department allowing her to work directly with many student athletes, helping them adjust to college life and encouraging them to perform as well in the classroom as they did on the playing fields. For this incredible labor of love and volunteerism, Kay received the “Celebrate State” Award presented by Dr. James Halligan in 2002, the “Loyal and True” Award presented by President David Schmidly in 2006 and the title of “Momma Norris” by many of her beloved students.
Although her accomplishments are many, Kay’s heart and energies remained grounded in her husband, children and grandchildren. Her son, Chris, and daughter-in-law, Julie, live in Stillwater with their two children, Katie (15) and Kevin (8). As the apple of Kay’s eye, she regularly attended their activities and would plan special outings for each of them.
Last fall, Kay was able to take Katie on a grand weekend in New York City, attending Broadway musicals and experiencing the Big Apple. Kay and Bob would also make regular trips to visit their daughter, Kimberly, and son-in-law, Johnny Guerrero, in Orange County, Calif., staying near the ocean, which she loved so much.
In addition to her children and grandchildren, Kay is survived by her husband Bob, with whom she traveled the world and created a beautiful, meaningful life. Services
celebrating Kay’s life and journey back to her Lord will be held at the First
Presbyterian Church in Stillwater on Monday, July 17, at 1 p.m. with reception following at Karsten Creek.
Services are under the direction of Strode Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in Kay’s honor to one’s charity of choice, the OSU Foundation earmarked for Heritage Hall (OSU Foundation 400 S. Monroe, Stillwater, 74074), The Mya Gonzales Foundation (www.themyagonzalesfoundation.org) or Judith Karman Hospice (P.O. Box 818, Stillwater, 74076). Visitation will be held at Strode Funeral Home, 610 S. Duncan in Stillwater, and friends may sign the memorial book from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. each day.
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Jessie Leon Stuart, 1924 - 2006
Jessie Leon Stuart went home to be united with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 13, 2006. Leon was born on August 1, 1924, in the Millerton area and was a lifelong farmer and rancher in the Valliant and Felker area.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2006 at the Felker Freewill Baptist Church located north of Valliant. Interment will follow at the Valliant Cemetery.
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Izetta “Bobbie” Deramus, 1936 - 2006
Izetta “Bobbie” Deramus, 69, of Broken Bow, passed away July 10, 2006 at Hillcrest Specialty Hospital, Tulsa. She was born December 27, 1936, in Odell, AR the daughter of Ralph and Ella Cuzick.
Bobbie was a member of Broken Bow Church of Christ. She was a wonderful mother and friend. We will miss her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Deramus; father, Ralph Cuzick, and brother Omer Cuzick.
Bobbie leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Ella Cuzick, Broken Bow; daughter, Connie O’Rear and husband Andy, Broken Bow; sons, John Deramus and wife Laura, McAlester, and Donnie Deramus and wife Krista, Tulsa; grandsons, Andy O’Rear Jr., Scott O’Rear, D.J. Deramus, and Tanner Deramus; very special great-granddaughter, Alexandria O’Rear; brother, Jess Cuzick and wife Laverne, Broken Bow; sisters-in-law, Lenora Gilbert, Lavon Austin and husband Amiel, Jo Wood, and Glenda Tadlock and husband Ricky, all of Broken Bow; brothers-in-law, Franklin Deramus and wife Linda, LA, Jimmy Deramus and wife Bonnie, TX, and Doug Deramus and wife Judy, Broken Bow; special friend who was like a sister, Pat Stafford and family; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Dan Fredman, Amiel Austin, and Doug Deramus will officiate. Interment will follow at Hochatown Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.
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Don Gates, 1917 - 2006
Don Gates, 89, Redland, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2006, at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, Idabel. He was born February 5, 1917, at Bethel, OK, the son of William “Bill” and Bess (Wilson) Gates.
Don married Faye Gates in September, 1947, at Mena, AR. He was a veteran who served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II, European Theater. He graduated High School at Battiest and Southeastern State College in Durant. He was a teacher at Broken Bow High School for thirty-four years retiring in 1976. He was also a poultry farmer and cattle rancher for thirty years. He loved being out on the farm with his son Terry. Don was self-made and very hardworking. Even after his physical health kept him from his farm, he still had a sharp mind, actively trading stocks on the internet. He was affiliated with the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Gates; parents, William “Bill” and Bess Gates; and sister, Hazel Mosley.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Terry Gates and wife Leah, Redland Community; daughter, Kathryn Wood and husband Larry, Kingston, OK.; brothers, Russell Gates and wife Dorothy, TX, Gene Gates, Tulsa, Billy Gates and wife Beth, CA, and Wendell Gates and wife Francine, Tulsa; six grandchildren, Brett Lane and wife Michelle, Blake Lane, Shelly Blalock and husband Shawn, Brandon Gates, Lindsey Gates and Anna McLain; three great-grandchildren, Colton Lane, Daxen Lane, Jace Gates.
Services will be at 2 P.M. Monday, July 10, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Idabel with Pastor Gary Lanier officiating. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery, Idabel.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home, Idabel.
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Shirley Ann Fulfer, 1946 - 2006
Shirley Ann Fulfer, 59, of Haworth passed away at her home on July 5, 2006. Shirley was born in Idabel, OK on December 12, 1946, the daughter of Seeb and Willie Mae Moore. She loved fishing, working in her flower garden, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Seeb Moore, 2 sons, Billy Gene Fulfer and William Thomas Fulfer, and 1 daughter, Ladonna Marie Fulfer.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 45 years, Earnest Fulfer, her mother, Willie Mae Moore, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Johnny and Viola Fulfer of Coalgate, OK, and Rodger Fulfer of Tom, OK, 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sarrah and James Barber of Haworth, OK, and Connie and Eric Moreland of Winthrop, AR, 3 brothers, James Moore, Charles Moore, and Carl Moore, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends at Norwood Funeral Home Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00. Services are scheduled for Saturday July 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Norwood Chapel, 212 E. Main St., Idabel.
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Joyce Faye Jackson, 1954 - 2006
Joyce Faye Jackson, 52, of Broken Bow, passed away July 4, 2006 at Christus St. Michael Hospital, Texarkana. She was born January 24, 1954, in Ft. Worth, TX to Roy and Yvonne Gayler.
Joyce married Phillip Jackson on February 28, 1970 in Wright City. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and playing with her grandkids. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Broken Bow.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, R.L. “Wilkerson” Jones and Virgil Jones; and paternal grandparents, John and Georgia Gayler.
Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Phillip Jackson and son Bryan, of the home; son, James Jackson and wife Tina and granddaughter Kamrin, Valliant; daughters, Tina Hilton and husband Michael and grandchildren Allen and Brittany, Glover, Hassie Milligan and husband David and grandchildren Tyler, Kayla, Wade, and Ethan, Glover; son, Jason Jackson and wife Tabatha and grandson Jayden, Glover; parents, Roy and Yvonne Gayler, Wright City; sisters, Brenda Whisenhunt, Valliant, Patricia Mitchell, Millerton, Tanya Johnson and Theresa Gayler, Wright City; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Keith Lyons will officiate. Interment will follow at Glover Cemetery.
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Willis Riley Whitten, Jr., 1919 - 2006
Willis Riley Whitten, Jr. was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, on November 18, 1919 and departed this life on July 3, 2006 at the age of 86 years 7 months, 15 days. His wife of fifty years, the former Ella LaVerne Angelley, preceded him in death on June 17, 1990. He was the son of Willis R. Whitten, Sr., and Estella Bridgette (Williams) who both came to Indian Territory before statehood.
W.R. Jr. is survived by his sons and their spouses, three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The sons and spouses are Darrell and Kathie Whitten, of Dallas, TX. and Dennis and Dorthea Whitten of Idabel. The grandchildren are; Glenn Whitten and wife Laura of Allen, TX, Greg Whitten and wife Melinda of McKinney, TX, and Karen Fought and husband Danny of Allen, TX.. Great-Grandchildren Riley, Caroline, Caleb, Catherine, Brenna, Aaron, Sam, Sterling and Annika will miss “Great Granddad Whitten”.
Mr. Whitten was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Idabel.
W. R. Jr., served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Combat Infantryman in Europe. He was wounded in action by an artillery burst from behind their lines. A disabled Veteran of World War II, he was proud of his service during the war and the weeks he spent sharing foxholes with Audie Murphy. W.R. and Audie communicated several times by letters after the war was over.
Those who bargained with Mr. Whitten as owner-operator of Whitten Antiques will not be surprised that he had a bargain with Sgt. Murphy: He joked “I’ll do your digging if you’ll do my fighting”. It worked pretty well for both of them. As far as bravery was concerned, he said “I sure hated to be the first one over the top, but I always figured that if the fellow in front of me could go, I could too”.
Mr. Whitten was an employee of the Idabel Postal Service for 31-1/2 years, retiring in October, 1976. After retirement he devoted his time to expanding and operating the family business, “Whitten Antiques”, of Broken Bow, OK.
Services will be conducted at the First Baptist Church, Idabel, on July 08, 2006, at 2:00 PM. Rev. Blake Gideon will direct the services with Rev. Bill McFatridge assisting. The family will receive friends at Norwood Funeral Home Friday evening, July 7th from 6:30 to 8:30.
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Hollie Dawn Scott, 2006
Hollie Dawn Scott, infant baby of Atwell-John Scott and Amanda Sharp, passed away July 3, 2006 at Gainesville Memorial Hospital, Gainesville, TX.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Mike James; paternal grandfather, Ronnie Follis; brother, Alan James; and sister, Heavenly Follis.
Hollie leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Atwell-John Scott and Amanda Sharp; brother, Kaleb Scott; aunts, Angie Coley and husband Curtis, Corsicana, TX, and Heather Earnhart, Bonham, TX; uncles, Mitchell James and Shane James, Broken Bow, and Ryan Follis, Bonham, TX.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2006 at Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow. Interment will follow at Holly Creek Cemetery.
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Charles R. Murray, 1950 - 2006
Charles R. Murray, 56, Idabel, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1950 at Tom, OK, the son of Hampton and Exie Murray.
Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Howard Murray.
He leaves to cherish his memory a special friend, Bobby Stapp, Idabel; two sons, Tracy Stapp and wife Leslie, Hot Springs, AR., Travis Stapp, Idabel; one daughter, Lisa Kahbeah and husband Brien of Golden, OK.; two brothers, Ben Murray and wife Mary, Ashdown, AR; Ken Murray and wife Hester, Tom, OK.; one sister, Patty Moore and husband Mike, Ola, AR.; three grandchildren, two aunts, one uncle, seven neices, one nephew, eight great nieces, four great nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside services were at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2006 at Tom Cemetery, Tom, with Troy Ridge officiating.
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