| Eddie Glen Garvin Eddie Glen Garvin, age 58 of Blair, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, July 8, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 10, 1947 in Hollis, Oklahoma to Willard O. and Opal D. (Seright) Garvin, Jr. Eddie graduated from Altus High School in 1966 and after graduation he moved to California where he meet the love of his life, Shelly McClusky. On February 18,1978, in Daly City, California, they were united in marriage. In 1979, they moved back to the Altus area. Eddie worked at Otasco’s, Skinner Toyota and Johnny Roberts Motors until he began work at Wilmes Chevrolet where he served as parts manager until the time of his death. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Shelly Garvin of the home; two daughters, Melissa Fixico and husband Dustin of Yukon, Oklahoma and Michelle Downing and husband Justin of Blair; three sons, Shawn Garvin of Norman, Oklahoma, Rodney Hays and wife Michelle of Frisco, Texas and Ryan Hays of Frisco, Texas; one brother, Larry Garvin of Kingfisher, Oklahoma; his mother-in-law, Stella McClusky of Altus along with many cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Eddie Garvin will be Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Internment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell- Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Eddie Garvin will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Monday, July 10, 2006 from 6 until 8 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family of Eddie Garvin at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Dorothy Evelyn Garvin Dorothy E. Garvin was born July 9, 1916 in Paintsville, Kentucky. She was the oldest daughter of the late George H. and Eunice (Combs) Preston and grew up on the family farm near Elk City during the Dustbowl. She died March 1, 2006, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. She met and married Buel Garvin in 1940 at Clinton, Oklahoma, while they were both students at Southwestern State Teachers’ College in Weatherford. They met in the cafeteria kitchen where they washed dishes to pay for college expenses. Dorothy has been a resident of Altus and Jackson County since 1950 and taught English in Altus schools until her retirement in 1975. She began her teaching career at Wilson Elementary and moved to Northeast Junior High when it was completed. The last portion of her professional career was spent teaching American literature, which she loved, to students at Altus High School. A life-long learner herself, Dorothy took art and piano classes as an adult and completed her Master’s degree after she turned fifty. Dorothy belonged to a number of historical and professional organizations including the DAR, BPW, Oklahoma Retired Teachers’ Association, and was an active member of the United Methodist Women. She and Buel were long-time supporters, not only of Altus High School athletics, but also of both the OU and OSU football programs. She enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family, including her five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, George, and four sisters, Kitty, Ann, Betsy, and Billie Kay. She is survived by four children; Sue Haley of Scottsdale, Arizona, James Garvin of Altus, Oklahoma, Harold Garvin of Montgomery, Texas, Jo Anne Nusbaum and husband Tom of Moline, Illinois; two sisters, Patty Brewster and husband Verland of Edmond, Oklahoma, Mary Whitehead and husband Floyd of Tuttle, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life service for Dorothy Garvin will be held Monday, March 6, 2006 at 12:00 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Player officiating. The Family of Dorothy Garvin will greet friends Sunday afternoon March 5, 2006 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Lowell- Tims Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in memory of Dorothy Garvin to the Altus Public Library or a charity of choice. On line tributes can be made to the family of Dorothy Garvin at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| GARZA Michael Dewayne Garza, age 26 of Stamford, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Jones County Texas as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Michael was born on August 8, 1979 in Chillicothe, Texas to Danny Salazar Garza and Deedra (Carroll) Freeman. On March 12, 1998 he married Tasha Lewis. Moving to Stamford in 2003, Michael was employed in the construction field with energy windmills. He enjoyed playing video games and the simple life, but his most favorite thing of all was spending time with his children and other family members. Preceded in death by his uncle, Noe Garza, he is survived by his wife Tasha Lewis of the home; three children, Makila Garza and Jelly Belly Garza, of the home and Michael Anthony Garza of Vernon; his mother, Deedra Lewis and husband Larry of Lueders, Texas; his father, Danny Salazar Garza and wife Maria of Lawton, Oklahoma; one brother, Joshua Garza and wife Jessica of Olney, Texas; one sister, Michelle Garza of Lueders, Texas; grandparents, Juan and Ester Garza of Bowie, Texas, Henry Freeman of Vernon, Texas and Venita Ray of Vernon, Texas; mother-in-law, Angel Lewis of Altus; father-in-law, Ivory Darton of Wellington, Texas and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and many friends. Funeral services for Michael Dewayne Garza will be Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Hanes officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Michael Dewayne Garza will greet friends on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family of Michael Dewayne Garza at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Luther Kenneth Guffy Luther Kenneth Guffy, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007 at his home in Northgate Estates in the Baptist Memorial Center, San Angelo, Tx. He was born March 27, 1920 in Byron, OK. to James Luther and Jessie Ruth (Sluder) Guffy. He granduated from Byron High School. On December 22, 1941, Luther and Marie C. Clainborne were united in marriage in Humphrey, OK. Luther served in the United States Amry Air Force from May 1942 to November 1945, at Tundal Field, Florida as an aerial gunnery instructor. Upon his discharge from service, he continued his education and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Oklahoma Baptist University. He received a Masters Degree in School Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Guffy taught school five years in Kansas and one year in Texas. He served 28 years as a school administrator with the Ector County Independent School District in Odess, Texas. He was a life member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, as well as a member of the local San Angelo Retired Teachers Association and the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Angelo and faithfully served as a Baptist Deacon for fify years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Luther and Jessie Guffy; a brother, Martin Monroe Guffy; and by three sisters, Mary Harriet Guffy, Lt. Col. Nellie E. Guffy, and Eloise Denninghoff. Luther is lovingly survived by his wife, Marie C. Guffy of San Angelo, Tx; one daughter, Marjorie E. Bolt and husband Richard R. of San Angelo, Tx; one brother, Wayne Guffy and wife, Lois of Byron, Ok.; 5 sisters, Zay Jimeson of Udall, KS, Ruth Lewis and husband Harold of McCune, KS, Jennie Fischer and husband S.C. of Jet, Ok., Bernice Joseph and husband Earl Joseph of Sylmar, Ca., and Grace Wessel and husband Darrell of Cherokee, Ok; one brother-in-law, Dr. James Denninghoff of Columbis, Mo; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2:00 Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the Lowell-Tims Chapel with Rev. M.V. Summers and Rev. Don Seigler officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the directions of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date in San Angelo. The family will be receiving guests at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 6 until 8 pm, Friday evening. Memorials may be made in Mr. Guffy’s name to the San Angelo Heath Care or a charity of your choice. A special thank you is extended from the family to the Baptist Memorial Center Hospice and the San Angelo Heath Care, and to all our friends who have supported us during this trying time. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Kitty Lou Goodson Kitty Lou Goodson, 78, of Olustee, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Kitty was born July 27, 1928, in Comanche, Texas, to Luther and Stella (Keeton) Reeves. She attended school in Abilene and later married B.W. Goodson on January 2, 1945, in Abilene. She and her husband, who was a Baptist preacher, lived in several Texas and Oklahoma towns. They moved from Pecos, Texas, to Russell, Oklahoma in 1962. Kitty also lived in Granite, Blair, and Olustee. Kitty loved being a preacher’s wife and homemaker and was a talented artist. She also loved to sew and made all her daughter’s clothes as well her own for many years. Kitty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Olustee. She is survived by three children, Dena Blain of Olustee, Craig Goodson and wife Rachel of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Andy Goodson and wife Linda of Colbert, Oklahoma; a son-in-law, Buford Blain and wife Wanda of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma; one brother, Wayne Reeves and wife Sharon of Sweetwater, Texas; six grandchildren, Sherry Spann and husband Jimmy, Debbie Williams, Shane Goodson, Dwayne Blain, Travis Goodson and wife Kathy, and Shanna Hall and husband Sherman; her great-grandchildren, Kitty Williams, Tylor Williams, Reba Spann, Shania Spann, Abigail Harris, Rebekah Harris, Samantha Goodson, Nathaniel Goodson, Benjamin Goodson, Megan Goodson, the twins, Kirsten Goodson and Caleb Goodson, Aubrey Goodson, James Hall, and Matthew Hall. Kitty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, B.W. Goodson June 28, 1998; a brother, William Reeves, and one sister, Elouis Shelton. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 31, at Lowell-Tims Chapel in Altus with Reverend Max Gunn officiating. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Cemetery in Roosevelt, Oklahoma, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Gober Edith Bell Gober, 93, longtime Altus resident passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Orlando, Florida. Edith was born September 8, 1913, in Eldorado, Oklahoma. She was the third of six children born to Ed Edward and Nora Bell (Smith) Doughten. On September 14, 1929, at the age of 16, Edith married Herbert H. Gober in Altus, Oklahoma. Making their home in Altus, they joined the Thomas Street Church of Christ where they remained devoted members. Edith and Herbert raised a very loving and close religious family. They were wonderful parents who always put their children before themselves. They taught their children, not only good moral values, but also how to enjoy each day and to enjoy all of God’s blessings and how to love and care for one another. They had over 63 wonderful years together before he passed away on December 18, 1992. Edith worked for many years at the Petite Shop on the Altus Square. As she became a grandmother, she rarely took home any money, instead used her wages to outfit her grandchildren whom she was so proud of and loved so much. Edith took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as her numerous nieces and nephews. She is lovingly survived by her children, Eddie Gober of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sue Bippes and husband Eddie of Orlando, Florida, and Joyce Higgins of San Diego, California; one sister, Elva Gober of Ft. Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. “Hub” Gober; her parents, Ed and Nora Doughten; two brothers, John Troy and Lloyd Doughten; and by two sisters, Edna Webster and Evelyn Burge. Services have been scheduled for 2:00 pm, Thursday at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will be receiving friends from 5:30 to 6:30, Wednesday evening at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| GATES Stephen Andrew Gates, age 36, of Olustee, passed away at his home on Monday evening, June 25, 2007. Stephen was born on July 17, 1970, in Guam, to Kenneth and Linda (Mann) Gates. Graduating from high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he joined the United States Army. Discharging in 1990, Stephen began work in Dallas, Texas, working for Cummins Southern Plains Diesel Parts and later transferred to the Oklahoma City location. In April 2007, Stephen moved to Jackson County to be closer to his family. Stephen is survived by his parents, Don and Nancy Tally, Sr., of Edmond, Oklahoma; three brothers, Don Tally of Olustee, Eddie Tally of Olustee and Harve Newby of Edmond; one sister, Angela Dawn McBride and husband Rob of Victor, New York, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. A memorial service for Stephen Andrew Gates will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Grimes Ruby Olivia Grimes, age 88, died peacefully August 9, 2007 in Yukon Oklahoma. She was born March 3, 1919 in Olustee, Oklahoma to Herbert and Lola Hughes. Ruby was raised in the Olustee and Martha communities. Ruby married Coy Grimes on June 30, 1940. Coy was a cotton farmer and they spent many years on a farm west of Altus. Preceded in death by her husband, Coy on January 23, 1998; her parents; sister Opal Evans; and brother Henry Hughes; she is survived by her brother Denzil Hughes and wife Jackie of Arp, Texas; sons Terry Grimes of Faison North Carolina; Phil Grimes and wife Leta of Mustang, Oklahoma; two granddaughters; Kristy Yeargain and son McKenzie of Mustang, Oklahoma; Stefanie Woodard and husband Ryan, daughter Kaelyn and twins Cole and Callie of Yukon, Oklahoma. Funeral services for Ruby Grimes will be 2 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2007, at First United Methodist Church of Altus with Rev. David Player officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family request in lieu of flowers, please make donation to Russell-Murray Hospice P.O. Box 1423 ElReno, Ok. 73036. |
| Maria Oralia Garcia Maria Oralia Garcia, 41, of Elmer, Oklahoma, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City on December 21, 2007. Maria was born July 2, 1966, in Portland, Oregon, to Felipe and Juanita (Perez) Garcia. She graduated from Southside High School near Elmer, Oklahoma, and participated in cheerleading, softball, and basketball. Maria later graduated from the Dallas Art Institute. She loved photography, art, cooking, and sewing. She was also a bank teller until recently. Preceded in death by her father, Felipe Garcia, Maria is survived by one daughter, Star D. San Miguel; her mother, Juanita Garcia; two sisters, Sylvia Garcia and Margarita Garcia; four brothers, Felipe Garcia, Jr., Rolando Garcia and wife Vicky; Jorge Garcia, and Felix Garcia; and four nephews, Dylon Garcia, Jorge Garcia, Jr., Michael Garcia, and Isaac Garcia. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Friday, Dec 28, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus. Funeral Services for Maria Garcia will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 29 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. On line tributes can be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| GILPATRICK Keith Gilpatrick, age 68, of Altus, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008, at Plantation Village Care Center. Keith was born on October 9, 1939, to Howard and Madelyn (Talkington) Gilpatrick in Altus. On June 20, 1970, he married Peggy Hamilton in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. He was known throughout southwest Oklahoma as a forty-three year employee of Johnny Roberts Motors. A member of Southside Baptist Church, Keith enjoyed fishing, but spending time with his family and friends brought the most joy to his life. Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Delores Lucas Gilpatrick in 1967, he is survived by wife, Peggy, of the home; three sons, Kenneth Gilpatrick and wife Denise of Altus, Kevin Gilpatrick of Henrietta, Texas and Todd Gilpatrick of Mangum; one daughter, Christy Harris and husband Stephen of Altus; six grandchildren, Stephen, Kayla, Dalton, Haley, Hunter and Hannah; one brother, Bobby Gilpatrick and wife Trish of Denton, Texas; three sisters, Phyllis Stark and husband Willard of Yukon, Oklahoma, Lana Hacking and husband Doug of Salt Lake City, Utah and Cathy Watson and husband Brad of Yukon, Oklahoma; aunt and uncle, Mary Jo and Johnny Roberts of Altus along with many other relatives and friends. Memorial services for Keith Gilpatrick will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home with Brother Jason Duree officiating. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will greet friends on Monday, February 11, 2008, from 6 until 7 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Logan Garnett passed away Monday March 17. No services will be scheduled. |
| Guadalupe Felan Guadalupe Felan, age 88 former Altus resident passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008 in Yukon, Oklahoma. He was born May 19, 1919 in Kingsburg, Texas to Narcisso Felan and Tomasa (Garcia) Felan. Guadalupe and Petra Felan were united in marriage in Sarita, Texas. She preceded him in death November 2, 1992. Guadalupe moved to Jackson County in 1961. He had lived in Yukon, Oklahoma for the last seven months. When he and his family moved to Jackson County he worked in the farming industry. He worked for Lewis Jackson in Martha, Oklahoma. He later owned and operated a auto mechanic shop for many years before he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by seven children; Bob Felan and wife Sara of Altus, Oklahoma, Elena Garza and husband David of Houston,Texas, Joe Felan and wife Alicia of Corpus Christi, Texas, Nancy Felan of North Carolina, Alberto Felan and wife Stephanie of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, Maria Wright of Yukon, Oklahoma and Richard Felan and wife Barbara of Yukon, Oklahoma. He is also survived by one sister Manuela Arriola of Victoria, Texas; thirty-three grandchildren and fifty-eight great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr.and Mrs. Narcisso Felan, wife Petra Felan, and two sons Robert and Samuel; four brothers and three sisters;two granddaughters Rosa Linda and Esmeralda Rameriz, two grandsons, Gasper and PiFi; two great-grandsons, Rudy Roblez, Gabriel Adam Felan; one great-granddaughter, Amanda Hicks and one great-great-great-grandson. Graveside services for Guadalupe Felan are scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Altus City Cemetery with Rev. Tim Zeman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Guadalupe Felan at www.Lowell-Tims.com |