| Wendell Dewayne Adams Wendell Dewayne Adams, age 85, of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma passed away Monday, July 3, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He lived and farmed in the Headrick area for many years before moving to Nicoma Park. He was born April 6, 1921 in Headrick, Oklahoma to John Emore Adams and Ella Winnie Adams. On July 12, 1942 in Hobart, Oklahoma Dewayne and Winnie Mae Barker were united in marriage. She preceded him in death July 16, 1983. After retiring from farming he found many hobbies that he enjoyed, especially making monuments for cemeteries and the annual trips to seven cemeteries and fifty-one gravesites where he placed flowers and flags on the graves. He also enjoyed raising birds and designing lawn statues; and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by four sons, Jerry Adams and wife Alice of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Richard Adams and wife Barbara of Headrick, Oklahoma, Tommie Adams and wife Evelyn of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Billy Adams and wife Sharyn of Midwest City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Robin Merlene Adams, three brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services for Dewayne Adams are scheduled for Friday, July 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt.Park Cemetery in Mt. Park, Oklahoma under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family will greet friends Thursday evening July 6, 2006 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Dewayne Adams at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Roy Acosta Roy Acosta, age 51 of Altus, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, October 28,2006 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born May 27,1955 in Ellis County, Texas to Marshall Acosta and Mary (Barron) Acosta. Roy had lived in the Altus and Jackson County area all of his life. He worked for Chevalley Moving and Storage Company in Altus for twenty years. Roy’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his mother Mary Acosta of Altus, Oklahoma, two children; Carla Acosta and Tony Acosta both of Altus, Oklahoma. He is also survived by two sisters; Julia Revilla and husband Tommy of Altus, and Irene Sanchez and husband Raymond of Altus; one brother Marshall Acosta, Jr. also of Altus, Oklahoma, and a host of other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Acosta. *** Funeral Services for Roy Acosta are scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Tovar officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. *** The family of Roy Acosta will greet friends Monday evening October 30, 2006, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. *** On line tributes can be made to the family of Roy Acosta at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Francisca Herazo Ayala Francisca Herazo Ayala, age 75, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007. She died from injuries received in a tragic vehicle accident, on her way home from a Baptist Church Revival. Francisca was born September 17, 1931, in Guerrero, Mexico, the daughter of Lorenzo and Josefina (Herazo) Ayala. She was married to Manuel Valladares Roman and together they had ten children. Francisca moved to Altus seven years ago from Mexico to be with her children and their families in this area. She was an energetic lady, always on the move. She loved working and walking and could never be satisfied sitting still. When she wasn’ t looking for work that needed to be done, she loved to use her energy playing with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She had a wonderfully close family and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents Lorenzo and Josefina Ayala; and by one grandson, Manuel Valladares, Jr. Francisca is lovingly survived by five sons, Felix Valladares Ayala, Angel Balladares, Humberto Valladares, Adan Valladares, and Manuel Valladares; five daughters, Martha Peralta, Rosalva Valladares, Luzmaria Valladares Reyes, Maria Isabel Valladares, and Elvia Dejesus; three sisters, one brother, thirty-two grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. A Prayer Vigil will be held 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 3, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus. The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, May 4, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph H. Arledge officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| ASHLEY Mrs. Euva B. Ashley was born in Hot springs, Arkansas, on February,23, 1909, to Jack and Dollie (Cozart) Kastner. Euva and her family moved to Altus in 1923. She attended Altus High School. Euva married G.B.Ashley at First Baptist Church, Altus, on March 28, 1928. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Altus. She spent most of her life in Altus, except for a few years in Oklahoma City. Returning to Altus in 1960, she was employed by Altus Drug Store for eight years, then moved to Tuttle in 1987, and her final home was in Norman. Mrs. Ashley taught Sunday School many years. She loved teaching the teenage girls. She was a wonderful seamstress and found comfort in working in her flower garden that she loved. She also loved birds and had a number of parakeets that she taught to talk and say,”Jesus Loves Me”. She was a dedicated prayer warrior at First Baptist Church and spent one hour a week in the prayer room. She took pride in being called a prayer warrior by friends and family. When she moved to Tuttle, she became a member of First Baptist Church, where she participated in the prayer line. Euva Ashley was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Dollie (Cozart) Kastner; husband, G.B. Ashley; son, Glen B. Ashley and wife Bill; three brothers and one sister. Survivors include, grandchildren; Mack Ashley and wife Jackie, Checotah, Lea Ann Baugh, Norman, and Susan Ashley, Freeport, TX.; great-grandchildren Stephen Ashley and wife Shelly, Gulf Breeze, Florida; Kristi Kenney, Edmond; Ashley Coffman, Oklahoma City, and Derek Baugh, Norman; and sister-in-law, Laura Ashley,Altus and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Graveside services for Euva B. Ashley will be Tuesday, August 21, 2007, 11:00 am. With Dr. Jeff Moore officiating at the Altus City Cemetery. Arragments are under the direction of Lowell- Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Euva B. Ashley at www.Lowell-Tims. |
Lisa Moline-Aranda Lisa Ann Moline-Aranda, 49, of Hollis, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007, at her home in Hollis. Lisa was born May 5, 1958, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Dr. Lester and Lois (Rohrer) Moline. She grew up in Hollis and graduated from Hollis High School in 1976. Lisa worked in the health care industry since the 1970’s as an EMT and ambulance attendant. She later worked as an apprentice at Savage Funeral Home in Elk City. She attended college at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing in 1985. Lisa was licensed as a Registered Nurse in several states, including Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas. She was very compassionate to others in need, not only for people, but animals as well. Lisa was a member of many wildlife organizations including Audubon, the Gorilla Foundation, and C.R.O.W., an organization where she volunteered as a Vet-Tech. Lisa loved bird watching and worked in a wildlife hospital in Fort Myers, Florida from 1997 to 2000. Preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Lee Ann Moline, her maternal grandparents, Helen and Bob Rohrer, her paternal grandparents, Ted and Agnes Moline, and her great-aunt and great-uncle, Adeline and Ronald Savage, Lisa is survived by one sister, Linda Moline of Norman, Oklahoma; two brothers, Skip Moline and wife Kim of Keller, Texas, and Scott Moline and wife Marilyn of Oklahoma City. One aunt, Virginia Camp of Buffalo, Oklahoma; two nieces, Amanda Miller and husband Sean of Oklahoma City, and Sarah and Justin of Edmond; a nephew, Adam Moline, stationed in Iraq in the United States Army; a great-niece, Ashley Jones, of Oklahoma City; a great-nephew, Peter Jones, also of Oklahoma City; numerous cousins, other relatives, and many friends also survive her. Memorial donations may be made to Heart Line, Inc., P.O. Box 12832, Oklahoma City, OK 73157. Funeral Services were held 2:00 pm Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Patterson Greer Chapel in Hollis Reverend Richard Manning officiating. Interment will follow Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis under the direction of Patterson Greer Funeral Home. |
Richard Allen Richard Allen, age 78, a lifelong resident of Altus, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Altus. Richard was born in Ballenger, Texas on April 4, 1930 to Jasper and Bertha (Turner) Allen. On May 16, 1954 Richard married Genevieve “Petey” Smith in Amarillo, Texas and they were married for over 53 years. Richard was a Truck Driver and spent most of his time working. He enjoyed traveling with Petey and they traveled all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Richard was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend and he will be missed very much. Preceding Richard in death were his parents, Jasper and Bertha Allen; two brothers, Billy Yocham; Floyd Allen; two sisters, Faye Perdue; and Lola Hazelwood. Richard is survived by his wife, Genevieve “Petey” of the home; five children, Louise Briscoe and her husband Dean of Arkansas; Vicky Williford and husband Tony Don of Hillsboro, Texas; Jack Allen and his wife Lena of Blum, Texas; Richard B. Allen Tuttle, Oklahoma; Connie Allen of Hillsboro, Texas; two brothers, Robert Yocham of Blair; Monroe Allen of Altus; one sister, Mary Norris of Defuniak Springs, Florida; twelve grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services for Richard Allen will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Restlawn Cemetery in Altus with Reverend John Johnson officiating. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes to the family of Richard Allen may be made at www.lowell-tims.com |