| EASLEY Donald Lee Easley, age 84 of the Humphreys Community, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Donald was born on December 27, 1921, in Tipton, to William C. and Maude E. (Moody) Easley. In 1940, he graduated from Laing High School and joined the United States Navy in 1942. In 1945, Donald returned from the Navy and made his home in Jackson County. On November 3, 1947, he married Pat Briscoe in Vernon, Texas and they spent fifty-eight wonderful years together before his death. Known for his patriotism and love for his country, Donald served as a Motor Machinist 2nd Class for the Navy aboard the USS Algorab for three years. He later worked for Humphreys Co-Op as a Cotton Ginnner and over saw the operation and production at the gin. Fishing and hunting were some of his pastimes, but his most favorite thing to do was spend time with his grandchildren whom he dearly loved. Donald was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hess, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Pat Easley, he is survived by his wife, Pat Easley of the home in Humphreys; two daughters, Karen Crow and husband Jerry of Honolulu, Hawaii and Kathy Busby and husband Mark of Altus; eight grandchildren, Nicole Crow, Courtney Braune, Kasey Ortega, Jennifer Crow, Andrea Busby, Andrew Crow, Emily Crow and Lexie Busby; nephew, Ron Easley and wife Sharon of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; two sister-in-laws, Jane Beach of Elmer and Peggy Risinger and husband Johnnie of Altus; two brother-in-laws, Sonny Briscoe and wife Carmen of Piedmont, Oklahoma and Kenny Briscoe and wife Mary of Quanah, Texas; four great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Donald Easley will be Monday, June 12, 2006 at 2 p.m. in Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Haught officiating. Interment will follow at the Hess Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Donald Easley will greet friends on Sunday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family of Donald Easley at www.Lowell-Tims.com. |
| Steve Espinosa And Glory Estelle Espinosa Steve Espinosa, age 28, and his infant daughter Glory Estelle Espinosa of Altus died from injuries resulting from an automobile accident in Texas on Wednesday, November 22,2006. Steve was born October 21, 1978, in Los Angeles, California, to Pablo Espinosa and Santa (Esquivel) Espinosa. Steve was the eldest child of six brothers and sisters. On July 7, 2001 in Palmdale, California, Steve and Amanda Dill were united in marriage. He worked with the sanitation crew at Bar-S Foods for the last five years. Steve had several hobbies he enjoyed especially music, art, playing the guitar and spending many wonderful moments with his children. He was of the Catholic faith but had attended the First Baptist Church in Altus for the last five and half years. Steve is survived by his wife Amanda of the home in Altus; his parents Pablo and Santa Espinosa of Inglewood, California, one daughter Kimberly of the home; three sisters, Anna Espinosa, Evelyn Espinosa and Adela Espinosa; two brothers Juan Espinosa and Freddy Espinosa all of Inglewood, California. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother Juana Atilano of Puebla, Mexico; maternal grandmother Maria Priciliana Garcia of Mexico City, Mexico; two nieces Celeste and Leslie Rodriguez of Inglewood, California; and a host of other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers. Glory Estelle Espinosa was born June 26, 2006 in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Amanda and Steve Espinosa. She is survived by her mother Amanda Espinosa of the home in Altus; one sister, Kimberly Espinosa of the home; maternal grandparents; Cindy and Michael Mundy of Altus, James and Sandra Dill, Sr. of Poplarville, Mississippi; paternal grandparents, Pablo and Santa Espinosa of Inglewood, California; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services for Steve Espinosa and Glory Estelle Espinosa are scheduled for Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Capote of Dallas, Texas, officiating. On line tributes can be made to the family of Steve and Glory Espinosa at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| MARVIN RINHOLD EUCHNER Marvin Rinhold (Ron) Euchner, 75, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Baylor Medical Center, Grapevine, Texas. Ron was born May 6, 1931, to William and Alice (Bonneson) Euchner in Hudson, Iowa. He graduated from Hudson Consolidated School in 1949. He married Margaret Ann Anderson in 1952, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. He entered the U.S. Air Force upon high school graduation. He served in the 4th Mobile Communications Division at Altus Air Force Base until his military retirement as Chief Master Sergeant in 1970. Ron was owner/operator of M&R Electric, Inc. in Altus, Oklahoma for over thirty years, finally retiring in 2003. Ron enjoyed yard work, fishing, playing Pinochle, tinkering in his work shop, and playing with his grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife Margaret. Ron is survived by one son, Marvin Euchner II and wife Lisa of Decatur, Texas, and daughters Kathy Carducci of Cambridge, Canada, and Gwen Zelewski and husband Tom of Southlake, Texas. Four grandsons, Jason Carducci of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Matt Carducci and wife Nicole of O’Fallon, Illinois, Andrew and Michael Zelewski of Southlake, Texas. One great-grandson, Luke Carducci of O’Fallon, Illinois. Funeral services will be at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Margie Van Oostrum officiating. Interment will follow at the Restlawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation on Friday, January 19, 2007, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On-line tributes can be made to the family of Marvin R. Euchner at www. Lowell-Tims.com. Memorials may be made to the American Lung and Heart Associations and Boys Scouts of America in memory of Marvin “Ron” Euchner. |
| ESQUIVEL Toney Esquivel, age 23, of Oklahoma City and formerly of Altus, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2007, as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Logan County. Toney was born on July 29, 1984, to Matias Esquivel and Elvia Luera in Altus. After attending Sunset Elementary and Altus Junior High, he began working and later moved to Hobart. In 2005, Toney moved to Oklahoma City where he met his wife, Crystal Yahola, and lived and worked until his death. He was employed as an Environmental Specialist with LVI Environmental Services out of Shawnee. In his spare time, Toney enjoyed playing and singing rap music, playing PlayStation and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, he is survived by his wife, Crystal Yahola, of Oklahoma City; his mother, Elvia Luera of Hobart; his father, Matias Esquivel of Florida; three children, Toney Jr., Alex and Taylor of the home; two brothers; two sisters along with many cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral services for Toney Esquivel will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Tovar officiating. Internment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| EVANS Doris Doughty Evans, 85, of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Doris was born on October 3, 1922, to Alva and Lillie Doughty of Martha. She graduated from Martha High School and attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her mother and father, four sisters and two brothers. Surviving are her three children, Marcella Gemmell and husband Bill, John Evans and wife Kathy and Ronald Evans and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Bradley, Frankie and Jeff Jewett, Jonathan, Todd and Tim Evans and Amanda Stinnett and husband Robert and Ryan and Brittany Evans; five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Graveside services for Doris Doughty Evans will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at the Martha Cemetery with Rev. David Player officiating. Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends from 6 until 8 p.m., on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1304 Merritt Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407 or Martha Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 276, Martha, OK 73556 or to the organization of your choice. |