| Laudise Mae (Starr) Hopkins Laudise Mae (Starr) Hopkins was born on September 8, 1922 in Humphrey, Oklahoma. She grew up in the Jackson County area. Her elementary school years were interrupted so that she could work on her Dad’s farm with her brothers and sisters. She was married to Gilbert Z. Hopkins on September 9, 1939. She was barely 17. He was just 18. They were married in the home of Gilbert’s uncle, a minister. She was a homemaker for most of her life. She loved making a home and cooking for her family. She like to read, to fish, to sing and to take care of her beautiful flower beds. She loved the Lord and served Him in many ways over her lifetime. She was one of eleven children born to Alonzo Bell and Mattie Bell (Lillard) Starr. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, a precious grandson, her parents, two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by three brothers Glenn (Fern) Starr, Doug (Donna) Starr and Bill Starr all of Bakersfield, CA; four sisters Naomi Stanford of Blair, OK, Edna Adams of Altus, Ok, Joretta Blaylock of Santa Rosa, CA, and Cora Tillet of Bakersfield, CA; her children: Gilbert Gene and Judi Hopkins of Tulsa, OK, Jerry Wayne and Linda Hopkins of Coppell, TX, and Kathryn Ann and Jerry Childress of Livingston, TX; five grandchildren Cherie (Childress Howell of Bloomington, IL,Jeff Childress of Allen, TX, Pam (Hopkins) Naugher of Broken Arrow, OK, Michelle (Hopkins) Brooks of Jacksonville, FL, and Bryan Hopkins of Coppell, TX; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Laudise Mae (Starr) Hopkins are scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blair, with Rev. Randy Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Warren Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Laudise Hopkins will greet friends Friday evening January 26, 2007 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Laudise Hopkins at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HATCH Dorothy Mae Hatch, age 85, of Eldorado, passed away Sunday morning, March 11, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hatch was born on February 16, 1922, in Eldorado, to Jennie Mae (Weddle) and Charles Wesley Clonts. She attended Eldorado Schools and graduated from Eldorado High School in 1939. She married the love of her life, Frank W. Hatch on January 14, 1940, in Eldorado, and they spent sixty-seven wonderful years together before her death. Frank and Dorothy lived in San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Glendale, California and Victorville, California while Frank was serving in the United States Army. During that time, Dorothy was employed by the Civil Service. Following the war, they returned to Eldorado and opened a furniture store, and later Hatch Dry Goods. They were in business until their retirement in 1981. A successful businesswoman and a devoted wife and mother, she was a member of the Eldorado Methodist Church for sixty years and was active in church and community activities throughout her life. Mrs. Hatch was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Charles Carroll Clonts and her granddaughter, Sara Lyn Paulsgrove. She is survived by her husband, Frank Hatch, of Eldorado; her daughter and son-in-law, Carol Sue and Gene Paulsgrove of Newcastle, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Jay, James and Jana Paulsgrove of Norman, Oklahoma; her niece, Jo Karon Gunkel and husband Jerry of Eldorado along with many great nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. Graveside services for Dorothy Mae Hatch will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Eldorado Cemetery with Pastor Bobby Jones officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Eldorado. In lieu of flowers, her family has requested that donations be made to The Children’s Center, 6800 N.W. 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008, in memory of Sara Lyn Paulsgrove. Online tributes my be made to the family of Dorothy Mae Hatch at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| SEGURD GUSTAVES (SEG) HOVE Seg Hove passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Altus after 99 years of living for others. Seg was born in 1907, a few months before Oklahoma became a state, in a dugout near Olustee. He lived most all his life in Jackson County, attending school at Grandview, Prairie Hill, and Duke. Seg graduated from Oklahoma A & M with a degree in Education and held teaching positions in Fieldton, Texas and Prairie Hill before becoming a teacher and coach at Altus Junior High in 1935. His football team never lost a game. He was Principal of Wilson Elementary School, now named the Seg Hove Center, for thirty-seven years, until his retirement in 1972. During his teaching career, he only missed one day to have his tonsils removed. At Wilson, “Mr. Hove” was mentor to thousands of children and a father figure to many. He believed in the doctrine of starting children off right in the formative years. Anywhere around Altus, he was likely to be noticed and spoken to by his former pupils, and he welcomed the chance to talk to his beloved students. He was loved and respected by all. As one lady told it, “Mr. Hove treated us just like everyone else. He never showed favorites. We were all equally important to him.” Before and after retirement, Seg was active in many service and volunteer organizations focused on working with children. He worked with the Altus Boy Scouts of America for 35 years and as a Director in children’s Sunday school classes at the First Baptist Church. Seg volunteered with the Oklahoma Lung Association for 40 years and was on their State Board of Directors. He served as Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board. After joining the Kiwanis Club in 1938, he became a loyal member and willing volunteer. He was very active in Travelogue ticket sales, broom sales, and Safety Town. He was President in 1973-1974 and had over 35 years of perfect attendance. He exemplified the Kiwanis theme of “Light Up a Life”. Seg performed extensive work at the Museum of the Western Prairie restoring antique farm machinery. He served many years on the Museum’s Board of Directors, and was made “Honorary Curator of Farming Tools and Machinery” by the Oklahoma Historical Society. In addition to teaching and volunteering, Seg farmed the land that he grew up on. His parents immigrated to the United States from Norway. He was married to Edna Johnston Hove, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two children, Larry Hove of Fort Worth and Karen Hove Howard of Ponca City. Larry is married to Betty Murrell Hove, formerly of Altus; they have two children, Jennifer and Eric Hove. Karen’s husband is Bob Howard; their children are Jay Howard and Bree Moseley. Great grandchildren are Emily and Porter Moseley, Riley and Cole Hove, Conor Seg and Devon Kilkenny, and Ella Howard. The family would like to express special thanks to Carolyn Watson, Seg’s devoted caregiver; to the ladies at Friendship Inn Restaurant, who gave much more than just good food; to Jackson County Hospice, a truly caring organization; and to Dr. Randy Sheets, a special physician. Visitation is Tuesday evening, March 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home, 1100 E. Tamarack, Altus. A memorial service will be held at Lowell-Tims on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Honorary pallbearers are: James Boler, Dean Craven, Jimmy Davenport, Leroy Gardner, T. L. Gramling, Hatton McMahan, Ray Murrell, Bert Peterson, Lewis Street, and Bill Weyrick. Memorials may be made to Jackson County Hospice or to a charity of your choice. Online tributes may be made to the family of Irene Bowman at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Shasta Hays Shasta Hays, age 23, of Elk City, Oklahoma, formerly of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away March 8, 2007 in Carter, Oklahoma. Shasta was born on July 22, 1983 in Nashville, Tennessee. She moved to Aztec, New Mexico in 1991 and graduated High School in 2000. After high school she moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where she went to Barbazon Modeling School and graduated in 2001. Shasta then moved back to Clarksville, Tennessee where she resided until February 2007 when she moved to Elk City, Oklahoma. Shasta liked to draw, cook, crochet, make jewelry, style hair, listen to music, and study the Bible. She had a love for people and a gift of making friends. She never met a stranger and always thought of others and wanted to give of herself. She was loved by all her family and friends and will be missed greatly. Shasta will always be remembered for her enthusiasm and boldness. Preceding Shasta in death was her grandfather John O. Carter. Shasta is survived by her mother, Sammie Visage and husband Conard of Carter, Oklahoma; her father, Rodney Glenn Hays of Kentucky; one brother, Clayton Hays of Carter, Oklahoma; two sisters, Maisie Hays of Elk City, Oklahoma; Lanna Hays of Carter, Oklahoma; grandparents, Mae Carter; Glenn and Letha Hays; five aunts, Sherry Kucinski; Lisa Arteaga; Tiffany Hays; Hope Hays; Felicia Hays; one uncle, Ashley Hays; cousins, Neil Hyska; Laura Hyska; Jodi Hyska; Victor McClure and family; Jesse McClure; Clinton McClure; Cloe` McClure; one niece, Jersey Lee; friends, Ronnie Harrea; Sherry Overton; and numerous other relatives and many friends. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Cumberland Heights Elementary School in Clarksville, Tennessee. Inurnment ceremonies will be held Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the family farm in Carter, Oklahoma. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clinton, Oklahoma |
| Ora Mae Hopkins Ora Mae Hopkins, 84, former Altus resident, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007, at the Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, Oklahoma. She was born May 4, 1922, in Randall County, Texas, to J.W. and Pearl (Boggs) Johnson. She grew up in Hollis and graduated from Westview High School west of Hollis. She moved to Altus, Oklahoma, where she resided until after the death of her daughter, Patricia Renae Daugherty in 2004. Ora Mae’s health declined and she went back to Hollis to reside at Colonial Manor I Nursing Home where she enjoyed playing dominoes and visiting with friends. She also played the piano for the church services on Sunday mornings. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus. Ora Mae is survived by her son-in-law, Tom Daugherty, of Oklahoma City; two granddaughters, Tiara Taylor of Oklahoma City and Sheila Culbertson of Windsor, Missouri; two great-grandsons, Jeff and Taylor Culbertson of Windsor, Missouri; one sister, Mary Boyett and husband John of Amarillo, Texas; three brothers, Sammy Johnson and wife Loretta of Mt. Belvieu, Texas, James Johnson and wife Billie of Amarillo, Texas, and Charlie Johnson of Lubbock, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Cloetta Johnson of Hollis. Ora Mae was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Pearl Johnson; one daughter, Pat Daugherty; three brothers, Arnold, Don, and Bill Johnson; one sister, Laura Fry; a brother-in-law, Travis Fry; and four sisters-in-law, Helen Johnson Blewer, Zelma Johnson, Ruby Johnson, and Dovie Johnson. Funeral Services will be 3:00 pm, Monday, March 19, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus with Reverend Boyd Whitehead and Reverend Jerry Golden 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 |
| Opal Agnes Hooper Opal Agnes Hooper, age 89, former Elmer resident passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at English Village Manor. She was born October 24, 1917 in Seymour, Texas to Otis Muse and Julia (Qualls) Muse. Opal had lived in the Elmer community since 1940 moving to Altus in 2001. She owned and operated a beauty shop for many years before she retired. Opal and M.E. “Cooter” Hooper were united in marriage August 9, 1941. He preceded her in death February 7, 1993. Opal was a member of the Eastern Star, Elmer Home Demostration Club and the Hess Baptist Church where she was very active in her Sunday School class. She had several hobbies she enjoyed especially cooking and making her special dish of “Cole Slaw.” When she wasn’t busy in the kitchen she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by one son, Billy Emerson and his wife Merlene of Altus, Oklahoma; two sisters Neg Brown and her husband Tom of Olustee, Oklahoma, Bill Allen of Arizona. She is also survived by her grandson Bruce Emerson and his wife Lesa of Vernon, Texas; two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, Bobbye Marple, Cot Alexander, Betty Alexander and one brother, Otis Muse, Jr. Funeral Services for Opal Hooper are scheduled for Friday, May 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Sevedge officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Opal Hooper will greet friends Thursday evening May 3, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at Lowell- Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Opal Hooper at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HANSEL Josie Hansel, age 59, of Norman and formerly of Altus, passed away late Saturday evening, May 19, 2007 at her home in Norman with her family at her side. Josie was born on July 16, 1947, to Eleuterio and Remedios (Jarilla) Espinola in Manila, Philippines. As a professional singer, in 1968, Josie began a tour of Vietnam entertaining the American Troops. While on this tour, she met her future husband, Jay, while he was serving in the United States Air Force. Josie left Vietnam for the United States to await Jay’s arrival and they were married on August 22, 1970, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Shortly afterwards, Jay was assigned to Altus Air Force Base where they made their home. Following several assignments overseas and to Oscoda, Michigan, the Hansels returned to Altus in 1991, and lived until their move to Norman in 2003. Josie was a gifted singer who loved to praise God and spread the Gospel in song. While in Altus, Josie established the “He Chose Me” women’s ministry and also had the “Encourager” radio program on KKVO Radio for several years. Ministering to everyone was her vocation, while loving her family and being with them gave her joy in life. Preceded in death by her parents and one sister, she is survived by her loving husband, Jay, of the home; three children, Gina Wintermark-Hansel and husband Max Wintermark of San Francisco, California, Russell Hansel and wife Nelly of Altus and Janette Schulz and husband Chad of Norman; two grandchildren, Aracel Hansel and Andrew Schulz; four sisters, Connie Camet, Vangie Espinola, Myriam Dinnell and Purita Espinola; eight brothers, Willie Espinola, Ely Espinola, Rolando Espinola, Roger Espinola, Nelson Espinola, Nap Espinola, Noel Espinola and Boyet Espinola along with many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services for Josie Hansel will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Wiginton and Rev. James Ehrlich officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, from 7 until 8 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Hansen Kathy died peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2007, at Integris Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City with her husband, Charles Jeffery Hansen, and parents holding her hands. Kathy was born October 9, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska, the third child of James and JoAnne (Leslie) Sweeney. Katherine was raised in an Air Force Family living in ten different States or countries. She graduated from Clover Park High School in Tacoma, Washington, in 1983. She married Kenneth Rawlings on October 6, 1984; to this union was born Karalyn Anne in 1989. Kathy married Charles (Jeff) Hansen on June 12, 1995; to this union was born Grace Leslie in 1998. Kathy worked as Bank Manager for Bank of America in both Tacoma, Washington, and Benbrook, Texas. Until the time of her death, she worked as Office Manager for Wilmes Ford. Kathy was a devoted Catholic. She was very active in Pro Life, Project Gabriel. She established a Monday night Rosary group, taught religious education, and attended Adoration faithfully on Friday afternoons. She also enjoyed several world-wide Catholic Mom groups attending two retreats with them. She had just left Adoration when she suffered a major heart attack. Kathy had many interests and loves, including stamping, scrap booking, and all of her daughters’ activities. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Rosary. She leaves her husband, Jeff Hansen; daughters Karalyn (Kari) and Gracie; her loved step daughters, Angle- Rose Fell and her two children Livia and Hass, Kqura Hansen, all of Des Moines, Iowa; her parents; her brother, Tom Sweeney, and family of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her sister, Lori Cavin and her family of RAF Croughton, England; her grandmother Josephine Leslie of Walnut, Iowa; loving family members including sisters and brothers- in-law; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; Karalyn’s father, Ken Rawlings, his wife, Kelly, and their son Kolby, of Tacoma, Washington; her Wilmes Ford family; along with many friends. Funeral services for Kathy Hansen will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. The family will have a reception 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. There will be a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers an account, for the family, has been set up at Mid First Bank in Altus. On line tributes may be made to the family at www. Lowell-Tims.com. . |
Vernon Harris Vernon Harris, 81, passed away on July 16, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus, Oklahoma. Vernon was born on September 17, 1926, to Jerry and Ethel Harris in Tatum, Oklahoma, where he attended and graduated school. He met and married his wife Cassie Mae Harris of 50 years in Altus, Oklahoma. He attended Pilgrim Baptist Church in Tatum, Oklahoma and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Altus. Vernon lived in Altus for over 50 years, where he worked at the Altus Compress for over 20 years. He also worked as a farmer and a cook. His favorite interest were watching the westerns on television, fishing, playing his guitar, walking and visiting his friends and family. Vernon is survived by four sons, Vernon Harris Jr. and wife Barbara of Wichita, Kansas, Daniel Harris and wife Teresa, also of Wichita, Kansas, A.H. Harris of Altus, and Benny Lee Harris of Wichita Kansas; six daughters, Cassie Graham and husband Carl Graham of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Pansy Lenard and husband John Lenard of Altus, Daisy Fleming and spouse William Cherry of Altus, Vivian Felder and husband Arthur Felder of Birmingham, Alabama, Virginia Washington and spouse Sylvester Branch of Altus, and Winona Harris and spouse Kirk Hall of Altus; 30 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one sister, Savannah McGee of Tatum, Oklahoma; two brothers, Bennie Eddie Harris of Caruthersville, Missouri and Grady Harris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; his Macedonia Baptist Church Family and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Also a special tanks to his favorite nurse, “Jerri Dawn Spinks” Vernon was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Cassie Mae Harris in 1996; his mother and father; a daughter; two sons; and five brothers. “Dad, with special thoughts and memories in our hearts, we will never forget the walks and talks. Even though God has called you home, you will always have a special place in our hearts. Love, your Children and Grandchildren.” Services have been scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 721 W. Nona, Altus, Oklahoma. Pastor Kenneth Broughton will officiate. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Jesse D. Hays Jesse D. Hays, 88, of Hollis, passed away Monday, September 24, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Jesse was born February 26, 1919, in Terrell, Texas, to Andrew D. and Ida Jane (Baker) Hays. He married Letha McCauley April 25, 1942, in Hollis, Oklahoma. He became a member of the First Baptist Church in Gould during an old time summer Revival in August of 1941. After Jesse and Letha married, they made their church home there until they moved their letter to the First Baptist Church in Hollis on September 4, 1943. He has been a faithful and active member where he served as a Sunday school teacher, Brotherhood president, and training union director. Jesse served his country during World War II in the Army Air Force and was stationed in England for two years. He also was a member of the Oklahoma National Guard and was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Jesse served on the Hollis School Board and also was a member of the Hollis City Council for 18 years. He coached Little League baseball for 13 consecutive summers. Jesse owned and operated Hays Motor Company in Hollis for 36 years and retired in 1998. After his “retirement,” he started working for D & E Enterprises as a car salesman until recent weeks. One of his favorite hobbies was spending his summer days at the lake and catching catfish. He is survived by his wife Letha, of the home in Hollis; three sons, Lloyd Hays and wife Ann of Hollis, Mac Hays and wife Vonda of East Windsor, New Jersey, and Glen Hays and wife Gail of Hollis; two sisters, Florinda Van Orden of Checotah, Oklahoma, and Anna Mary King of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren, Jessica Hays, Leanne Hays, both of Haverton, Pennsylvania, Daniel Hays of Eastontown, New Jersey, Kerry Don Hays and wife Misty of Wytheville, Virginia, and Coreen LaTre and husband Steven of Lawton, Oklahoma; two step-grandchildren, Shelia Wyrick of Hollis, and David Ochoa of Oklahoma City; and five great-grandchildren, Arwydd Hays of Havertown, Pennsylvania, Cheilyn Wyrick of Hollis, Zoie Ochoa and Lola Ochoa, both of Oklahoma City, and Logan Hays of Wytheville, Virginia. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Albert, Robert, and Hugo Hays; one sister, Minnie West, and a half-brother, A.D. Hays. Funeral Services for Jesse Hays will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 27, at the First Baptist Church in Hollis with Reverend Jim Westmoreland officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis, Oklahoma, under the direction of Patterson Greer Funeral Home in Hollis. |
| HORNE Harley Elmer Horne, age 77, of Altus, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Plantation Village Nursing Center in Altus. Mr. Horne was born on March 9, 1930, to Edward and Lily (Wells) Horne in Dog Creek, Oklahoma. Leaving school at the young age of nine, he worked on a farm to help support his family. While a young age, Harley traveled to many locations while working in many different job fields. Moving to Wilburton, Oklahoma, he met Elsie Collins and they were married in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on August 18, 1949, on their third date. They spent fifty-eight wonderful years together before his death. During the early 1950’s he worked at a meat packing plant in Wichita, Kansas, until back problems caused him to change jobs. It was at this time he began working as a private security guard with Ritchie Construction where he spent the next thirty-five years. Preceded in death by his parents, Harley is survived by his wife, Elsie, of the home; two children, Terry Horne of Antihem, California and Sheila Spooner and husband Keith of Altus; five grandchildren, Nathan Horne and Kelsey Horne of Charleston, West Virginia, Vittoria Horne and Vincent Horne of Reno, Nevada and Harrison Spooner of Altus; one sister, Lucille Horne of Enid, Oklahoma; a special friend, Benny Giddeon and wife Doris of Wichita, Kansas along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services for Harley Horne will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus with Rev. Erin Martinez officiating. Interment 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 |
| HASTY Vera Mae Hasty, 77, of Altus, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus after a long battle with leukemia and arthritis. Vera Mae was born in Elmer, Oklahoma on February 27, 1930, to Thomas “Pete” Richardson and Bessie Mae (Huddleston) Richardson. She grew up in Elmer and attended Elmer and Southside Schools. She married Leo E. Hasty on January 22, 1949 in Vernon, Texas. They shared 58 years together in a loving home in Elmer, Duke and Altus. She was a member of Prairie Hill Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World. Vera Mae was a homemaker and a dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved crossword puzzles, sewing and playing games with her grandchildren. In spite of her physical challenges, she had an amazing outlook on life and loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Danlua Richardson. Vera Mae is survived by her husband, Leo E. Hasty, of Altus; her children, Glenn Hasty and wife Dona of Altus, Lisa Conner and husband Butch of Altus and Mark Hasty and wife Katrina of Duke; five grandchildren, Nicolas Conner, Keaton Hasty, Thomas Elkouri Hasty, Mason Hasty and Karter Hasty; one brother, Leo Richardson and wife Mary of Elmer; two sisters, Lois Messick of Altus and Murlene Heatherly and husband Stroud of Nashville, Tennessee along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services for Vera Mae Hasty will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Hall and Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will be receiving friends Friday October 19 from 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HANNERS Myra Sue Hanners, 62, of Duke, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 13, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Sue was born on July 4, 1945, in Durant, Oklahoma, to Jesse Presley and Velma Marie (Deel) Link. At a young age, Sue moved with her family to Quanah, Texas where she graduated and shortly afterwards married her high school sweetheart, Ronnie Lynn Hanners, in Quanah on August 23, 1962. He preceded her in death on December 6, 1992. Moving to Vernon for a short time, the Hanners quickly returned to Quanah to live. In the late sixties, Ronnie and Sue moved to Duke to be closer to Ronnie’s job at Republic Gypsum. Sue had a job in Quanah and for many years she drove the road daily to stay with that company. For a short time she worked at Wamps Foodliner in Duke and for several years she worked at Republic Gypsum until she resigned to take care of Ronnie, who had a kidney disease. After his death, Sue attended Vocational Technical training where she excelled in her secretarial skills and worked at several businesses in the area before working for Altus Sand and Gravel where she worked until her death. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Frank Link and Jimmy Link, she is survived by four children, Jana Turner and husband Mark of Duke, Lynn Hanners of Duke, Lisa Glidewell and husband Jason of Navajo and Jason Hanners of Duke; eight grandchildren, Lauren Turner of Stillwater, Morgan Turner of Duke, Samantha Adkins of Navajo, Larissa Adkins of Navajo, Morgan Glidewell of Navajo, Harlee Glidwell of Navajo, Ronee Glidwell of Navajo and Hayden Hanners of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Jo Ann Hale and husband Charles of Quanah, Texas, Mona Link of Ft. Worth, Texas and Brenda Kirkpatrick and husband Mark of Amarillo, Texas; two brothers, Bob Link and wife Myrtle of Quanah, Texas, Don Link of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one brother-in-law, Jackie Hanners of Wichita Falls, Texas a special friend, Paul Wilcoxen along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services for Myra Sue Hanners will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2007, at the Duke First Baptist Church with Rick Crouch officiating. Interment will follow in the Quanah City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends from 6 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HENDERSON Winnie Louise Hawkins Henderson, age 72, formerly of Altus, passed away late Saturday evening, December 1, 2007, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Hawkins was born to Alzada and Robert Hawkins on July 7, 1935, in Jacksonville, Texas. She was the only child to that blessed union. Her parents moved to Altus when she was very young. Louise was educated in the Altus school system and graduated from Lincoln High School. She later worked as Teacher’s Assistant at Lincoln and Heavenly Tots Day Care and continued to work in positions where she could share her love and nurturing spirit to others. At an early age she joined Macedonia Baptist Church where she was very active. Later she joined New Hope Baptist Church where she was a faithful member for twenty-seven years. She served in many capacities including President of the Pastor’s Aide Committee, President of the Choir, and President of the General Mission. After a brief illness she and her husband moved to Oklahoma City. She then became the blessed Mother Henderson of Kingdom Ministries. Louise had a strong belief and faith in the Lord and was a living example of the power of HIS word. She believed that it was not just enough to say you belong to a church but she believed in being involved which meant “when the church doors are open I will be there”. She was admired for her queenly attire and taste for fashionable dress from head to toe with matching hats, shoes, suits and purse. That’s just the way Louise rolled. Louise was the proud Mother of nine children of which two children preceded her in death. She raised her children in a God fearing home and even though she didn’t have much like most mothers in her neighborhood, the home was never lacking for ‘love and discipline’. She would say, “If you give your word or if you set out to do something you need to do it”. She was very direct and outspoken, but people didn’t usually mind because she was always “telling it like it is”. Louise loved people and loved being involved in community events especially ‘The Lincoln High School Reunion’. You could always count on her and her faithful sidekick, Ms. Bobbie Faye, to be on the door from sunup and sundown. And no, if you didn’t pay, you couldn’t get in. Louise treated everyone the same. She never met a stranger and was always willing to speak a kind word or do a good deed for anyone in need. She loved people and people loved her. Later in life Louise met Joe Henderson who was to become her husband for twenty-seven years. For twenty- seven years they epitomized the love that husbands and wives should share. They were truly living witnesses of what God can do when two people decide to put HIM first in their lives. Her parents Alzada and Robert, and two children, Cedric and Angela, preceded her in death. Willie Louise leave to cherish her memory, her husband Joe Lewis Henderson of Oklahoma City; four sons, Randel Hawkins (Elaine) of Altus, Donald Dean Riley of Oklahoma City, Roy Douglas Hawkins (Cherry) Houston, Texas and Bobby Hawkins of Wichita Kansas; three daughters, Linda Obleton (James) of Accokeek, Maryland, Lisa White (Kelvin) of Lumberton New Jersey and Carmen Wynn (Albert) of Oklahoma City; one step daughter, Lafonda Henderson of Oklahoma City; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one god daughter, Terria Copeland of Altus along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends that will always cherish and love the time spent with Ms. Louise. Funeral services for Winnie Louise Hawkins will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 7, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Elder DeWayne Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Ruth Florence Hooper Ruth Florence Hooper, age 88 of Altus passed away early Monday,March 10,2008 at Plantation Village Nursing Home. She was born January 26,1920 to Henry and Carrie Jane (Talkington) Shive. Ruth grew up in the Friendship Community graduating from Ozark High School. Ruth married Derwood E. (Jack) Hooper, November 3, 1945. They lived and farmed in the Friendship community later moving to the Warren community. After Jack’s death in 1997 she moved from the farm into Altus. Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved cooking, sewing, working in her garden and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and five siblings. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sara Kay, granddaughters; Melissa Thomas and husband Korey, Kayla Atwell and her husband Jimmy, sister-in-law, Earlene Shive and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home with Madison Clinton, pastor, Friendship Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Ruth Hooper will greet friends Tuesday evening March 11, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell- Tims Funeral Home On line tributes can be made to the family of Ruth Hooper at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| June Hendrick Geneveive “June” Hendrick, 87, of Houston, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Herman Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas. June was born August 14, 1920, in the Shrewder Community in Harmon County, Oklahoma, to Ferd K. and Edna (Goad) Riley. She was raised on the family farm near Dryden and graduated from Dryden High School. June married William Gardner Hendrick in 1940 in Hollis, Oklahoma, and he preceded her in death April 20, 1985. June loved sports and was an avid fan of the OU Sooners. She played Tournament Bridge and worked with the handicapped for many years. June was a faithful worker at Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Houston for the past 25 years. She is survived by two sons, Vince Hendrick and Bill Hendrick, both of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, William Jimmy Hendrick of Houston, Cole Hendrick of Dallas, Texas, and Carrie Hendrick of Austin, Texas; one great-granddaughter, Madeline Riley Hendrick of Dallas; one sister, Ruth Crowley and husband Herman of Oklahoma City, and several nieces and nephews. June was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three brothers, Paul Riley, O.D. Riley, and Garlon Riley. Funeral Services for June Hendrick will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Patterson Greer Chapel in Hollis. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis. |
| Michael Mount Hurley, 60, of Altus, passed away at his home Sunday, April 27, 2008. Mike was born December 21, 1947, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Gillean and Marisue (Mount) Hurley. The only son of their four children, Mike was the apple of his mother’s eye. He lived in Altus most of his life except for one year when he lived in Oklahoma City and one month in Lawton. Mike worked at Jim Click Chevrolet as an auto salesman for a number of years and was currently working at Wilmes Chevrolet, where he worked the past ten years. He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1977. In 1978, Mike and Brenda Ford were united in marriage and to this union, one son, Jay Paul Hurley, was born. Mike later married Tamye Rowland September 1, 2000, in Vernon, Texas, and they shared seven wonderful years together. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus and a long-time member and past president of the Altus Jaycees. He is survived by his loving wife, Tamye Hurley, of the home in Altus; one son, Jay Paul Hurley, one step-son, John Forrest Weathers and wife Christina, all of Altus; one step-daughter, Shawnna (Weathers) Pence and husband Jerimy of Elmer, Oklahoma; mother-in-law, Mable Rowland, of Altus; five grandchildren, Kailea Davlin, Brayden Weathers, Emily Weathers, Hunter Pence, and Baylee Pence; three sisters, Susan Tinkle and husband Steve of Thomas, Oklahoma, Nancy Horschler and husband John, and Jan Wills and husband Don, all of Altus; Mikes’ in-laws, B.F. Rowland, Jr. and wife Marcia, Daphne Crossland, Jasper Rowland and wife Shirley, Lynn Rowland and wife Pat, Steve Rowland and wife Barbie, all of Altus; six nieces, Kristi Wisely, Lisa Wills, Cindy Wilson, Mary Lea Rowland, Rashell Johnson, and Blair Abernethy; seven nephews, Kevin Tinkle, Tim Wills, Casey Rowland, Mike Crossland, Tyson Rowland, Jeff Rowland, and Blake Rowland; seven great-nieces, eight great-nephews, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 29, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Stillwater K Life, 3220 Cypress Mill Drive, Stillwater, OK 74074. Funeral Services for Mike Hurley will be 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Chapel with Kevin Tinkle 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 |
| Loretta “Susie” Horton Loretta “Susie” Horton, age 56, a long-time resident of Altus, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Susie was born in Altus on December 24, 1951 to Fred and Lela Robertson. On December 24, 1975 she married Harry Horton and soon after was the mother of three beautiful children whom she loved to play with and read to. Susie loved to read her Bible, write poems, and sing and dance. She was a long-time co- owner/operator of Horton Income Tax Service and was a very caring and loving Certified Medical Assistant. Susie was loved very much by her family and friends and she will be missed greatly. Preceded in death by her parents, Susie is survived by her husband, Harry Horton of Ft. Worth, Texas; one son, Michael Horton and Starla of Altus; two daughters, Thresa Roman and her husband Joseph of Fort Wainwright Alaska; Lisa Wilborn and her husband Coby of Ft. Worth, Texas; one brother, Wayne Robertson and his wife Sherry of Mineral Wells, Texas; one sister, Linda Whitehouse and her husband Karmen of Tulsa; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Services for Loretta “Susie” Horton will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rodney Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes to the family of Loretta “Susie” Horton may be made at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Sam Howard Sam Howard, 94, of Headrick, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Sam was born August 20, 1913, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, to Warren and Farrie (King) Howard. His family homesteaded in Jackson County near the Navajoe Community in 1884. He attended school at Navajoe and Friendship and later attended Oklahoma A & M College in Stillwater where he met and married Harriette Marie Childress May 18, 1941. Sam farmed and ranched on the original family homestead up to the time of his death. He served on several boards and committees, including the Historical Society, Navajoe Cemetery Association, the Friendship Methodist Church, and was a county committee member of the ASCS. He was the president of the local Farm Bureau for many years where he worked hard to build its standing in the community to what it is today. He also served on several committees at the state level for the Farm Bureau. Sam and Harriette were very committed to the Friendship Methodist Church until it disbanded. While at the Friendship Methodist Church, he served as District Lay Leader. He moved his membership to the First United Methodist Church in Altus in the mid 1980’s. Sam was the last person living who attended the original Navajoe School and was instrumental in the formation of the current Navajo School. There has been at all times at least one of his family members who has attended or taught at the original Navajoe School through the Friendship School to the current Navajo School. One of Sam’s favorite things to do was to sit on his back porch with his two dogs that he lovingly referred to as “the boys.” Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Farrie Howard, his wife, Harriette, who passed away May 10, 1965, and two brothers, K.C. Howard and Wash S. Howard, Sam is survived by four children, Helen Marie Holcombe of Altus, Robert Sam “Bob” Howard and wife Renee of Navajoe, Paul Warren Howard and wife Marsha of Altus, and Mary Sue Craven and husband Mark of Altus; two sisters, Jessie Howard Reynolds of Altus, and Bessie “Betty” Howard Doane and husband Ben of Lawton; six grandchildren, Bradley Warren Howard, Kimberly Lynn Muller and husband Rob, Chrystle Howard Kruska and husband Jarrett, Ryan Robert Howard and wife Erin, Brent Scott Howard, and Macie Craven Liles and husband T.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Muller, Emma Kate Kruska, and Lauren Muller. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Western Oklahoma State College or the Wesley Foundation of the First United Methodist Church in Altus. The family will receive friends Friday, May 16, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Reverend David Player officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Sam Howard at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| H.B. “Bob” Haynie, Jr. Henry Bruce “Bob” Haynie Jr. was born on October 29,1923 to Henry Bruce and Annie Dora Haynie at Garvin, Oklahoma. He graduated at Mannsville High School in 1941. He married Betty Sue (Coe) Haynie October 21, 1946. Betty and he were married for 55 years when she preceded him in 2002. They had three children of the marriage a surviving son Tim Haynie of Altus, Oklahoma and a surviving daughter, Brenda Dailey of Norman, Oklahoma. His son, Brent Haynie preceded him in death in 1989. He is survived by three grandchildren, Sara Polston of Norman, Oklahoma; Christopher Dailey of Norman, Oklahoma and Taylor Huey of Victoria, Texas. He is survived by his brother Harold Haynie and his wife, Betty of Newcastle, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Olson of Modesto, California; his sister, Joyce and her husband Rob Ritter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and one sister-in-law, Patsy Dial of Garnland, Texas. His brother, Clovis Haynie, sister, Mabel Barnes and sister, Elizabeth Linville, preceded him in death. He served in the Army during WWII in the 94th Division under General George S. Patton’s 3rd Army from August 1944-July 1946 in the European Theater. He was awarded two (2) Bronze Star Medals for heroic achievements in the Battle of the Bulge. He attended Southwest Oklahoma State University briefly and he operated and owned the Jackson County Credit Bureau and the Retail Merchants Association at Altus, Oklahoma for the past 54 years. He lectured about credit to students from grade school to college levels, to business and national trade organizations, civic clubs, the underprivileged and pre-released prison inmates. He wrote and published a consumer manual for sensible credit use entitled “Will This Be Cash or Charge” in 1975. He received the District Governor’s Citation for 54 years membership in Rotary Club. He was a past president of the Altus Rotary Club in 1965-1966. He was president of the Oklahoma Collections Association 1971-1972. He was president of the Associated Credit Bureaus of Oklahoma 1973-1974. He lived at Altus, Oklahoma for the past 60 years or so and had many friends, and associations here. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Altus. Services will be Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Player officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Bob Haynie will greet friends Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Bob Haynie at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Joyce Arta Hensley Joyce Arta Hensley, age 74, a resident of Altus for 22 years, formerly of Kirkland, Washington, passed away Friday, July 4, 2008 in Altus, Oklahoma. Joyce was born in Pocotella, Idaho on November 11, 1933 to George Llee and Florence R. (Steed) Nelson. On May 26, 1988 she married Harding Russell Hensley in Reno, Nevada and they were married for over 18 years before his death on October 3, 2006. Joyce retired as owner/operator of “The Hide Out” in Altus, Oklahoma and also worked for the city of Altus. She attended First Baptist Church and enjoyed picking pecans and shelling them and she would give them all to her family and friends. Preceding Joyce in death was her husband, Harding; parents, George L. and Florence L. Nelson; one daughter, Christy White; one brother, Bill Nelson; two sisters, Marilyn Brown; June Norman; one grandchild, Micheal Jones; one great grandchild, Todd Bauar. Joyce is survived by six children, Pat Jones; Micheal Jones; Sindee Frost; Shawn Leake; Kellie Sinclair; Kenneth White; two step-children, Rusty Hensley; Berry Hensley; one brother, Lyle Nelson; one sister, Jeany Smith; thirteen grandchildren, Miranda, Joe, Brenna, Cory, James, Chris, Fawn, Joyce, Lindsay, Stephaine, Christy, Brandon, MacKenzie; six great grandchildren, Brennda, Shaydon, Tanner, Adriana, Ayana, Adiana; numerous other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 6:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus, Oklahoma. Funeral services will follow in Sedro Woolley, Washington later in the week. Online tributes may be made to the family of Joyce A. Hensley at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Gladys Maxine Hawkins Gladys Maxine (Ford) Hawkins, age 78, a resident of Duke since 1990 and formerly of California, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 in Altus. Gladys was born in Frankfort, Indiana on December 28, 1929 to Edward and Nora (Phillips) Ford. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Duke and helped her friends as a caregiver at their homes. She enjoyed going to basketball games and watching TV game shows. Gladys loved helping and giving to other people and she will be missed very much. Preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Junior; Johnny, and Billy; three sisters, Bernice, Hazel, and Thelma; Gladys is survived by her special friends, Jean Wright of Duke; Maron Wright and his wife Wanda of Chickasha; all her friends of the Duke community; all her friends from California; and all her adopted grandchildren. Services for Gladys Maxine Hawkins will be private services conducted at a later time following cremation. Online tributes to friends of Gladys Maxine Hawkins may be made at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Harris Billie Sue Harris, 70, of Altus, passed away peacefully at her home in Altus Saturday, January 17, 2009, with her family at her side. Sue was born August 16, 1938, in Gould, Oklahoma, to Othar and Ethel (Faith) Stephens. She grew up in Gould and attended the Gould Schools until her junior year. Her family moved to Amarillo, Texas, during her senior year. She met the love of her life, Robert E. Harris, and they married June 16, 1956, in Amarillo. She and Bob moved to Altus and owned and operated the paddleboat concessions at Quartz Mountain State Park near Altus for twenty-five years. She was also a homemaker and loved to quilt with her many friends. Her greatest joy was spending time on what she called “fun days” with her grandchildren and the many others in her life. Sue was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Harris of the home in Altus; four children, Robert Dale Harris and wife Mary of Mosquero, New Mexico, Darla Harris of Oklahoma City, Derrell M. Harris of Amarillo, Texas, and Stephen Harris and wife Christy of Altus; two sisters, Dorothy Teague and husband Jimmy of Amarillo, Texas, and Joyce Bates and husband Melvin of Altus; one brother, Jerry Stephens and wife Virginia of Gould, Oklahoma; her extended family, Eddie Stephens and wife Terah, along with their children, Rainie and Bradley of Austin, Texas, Renee Brooks and Annesha and Tiffany, Christine Buckley and Cash; four grandchildren, Kristina Stephens, Hunter Harris, Kaylor McIntyre, and Hannah Harris, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Her parents, Othar and Ethel Stephens; one daughter, Gail McIntyre on March 11, 2006; three brothers, Joe Stephens, Arvil Stephens, and Edward Stephens, and two sisters, Chloe Beth Moore and Theo Williams, preceded Sue in death. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4323 N.W. 63rd, Suite 110, Oklahoma City, OK 73116; phone number 1-800-733-9888. The family will greet friends Tuesday, January 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore and Chaplain Jesse Forrest officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Altus under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Hatton Loree Hatton, 87, of Altus, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Plantation Village Nursing Home. Loree was born November 10, 1921, in Altus to David O. and Omega (Craig) Reid. She graduated from Friendship High School where she was a star athlete. Loree then attended Altus Junior College for several semesters. She married Carl Hatton in 1975 in Vernon, Texas. He preceded her in death July 31, 1988. Loree worked at Lacy’s Furniture in Altus from 1960 to 1962. She then moved to Lawton where she worked as a designer at Wolverton’s Furniture for five years. In 1967, Loree changed jobs and worked as a secretary for a construction company in Lawton. It was during this time that she and Carl married. Loree and Carl moved back to Altus in 1976 and was able to retire and take care of her family and friends. Loree cooked for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren all the time and was lovingly called “Owee” by all the grandkids. Loree was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. She is survived by her daughter, Donna James and husband Leon of Altus; three step-children, Carl Ivan Hatton of Hollis, John Mark Hatton of Iraq, and Barbara Cimina of Altus; one sister, Dora Savage of Ardmore, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Steve Williams and wife Wendy, Robbie James and wife Kathy, and Kyle James and wife Sheryl; eight great-grandchildren, Cody James, Kelsey James, Jonna Williams, Michele Williams, Ryan James, Casey James, K.J. James, and Kylee James; six nephews, Bill Contway, Paul Sherrill, Erby Hunter, David Reid, Mike Reid, and Mike Savage; three nieces, Wanda Lou Klaver, Carolyn Ruth Franzene, and Marilyn Kriet; and her many friends at Plantation Nursing Home and Assisted Living Center. Loree was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl Hatton, five brothers, Erby Hunter, David Reid, Donald Reid, Jimmy Reid, and Craig Reid; six sisters, Louella Savage, Esther Sherrill, Trula Leigh-Kendall, Texie Overton, Ocie Contway, and Opal Baker; and one niece, Phyllis Huff. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4323 N.W. 63rd, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73116; phone number 1-800-733-9888, or to the Relay for Life in care of First State Bank of Altus. Graveside Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at the Altus City Cemetery Chapel with Rod Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HAGER Nellie Beatrice Hager was born August 13th 1918 in Willow Oklahoma to James Cecil and Mellie Kate Boynton Thomas. Beatrice passed away Monday April 5, 2009 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus Oklahoma, at the age of 90. A graduate of Ocina High School, she married the love of her life, Thomas Earl Hager at the Methodist Church in Delhi Oklahoma on October 19th, 1935. They spent the next seventy wonderful years together until his death on October 19, 2005. After their marriage, they established their home in Mangum where Earl worked for the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. In the early 1940’s, they moved back to the farm, located six miles north of Willow, where she resided until March of 2004. Beatrice was then blessed to be able to live at Tamarack Retirement Center in Altus Oklahoma, where she was cared for by their loving staff. Beatrice was a full time housewife, a part time farmer, and a substitute teacher. Earl and Beatrice raised cotton and peanuts, cattle, and Christmas Trees. In her spare time Beatrice loved to quilt, sew, can, and bake where she was a perennial favorite at the Beckham County Fair. Beatrice served in her Ocina Farm Club as President, Vice President, and Secretary and was the hostess of their annual Christmas luncheon. In 2001 she received her 50 year pin from the Director of the State Homemakers Extension Service. Beatrice was a long time dedicated member of the Willow United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and yard work. She was also and avid fisherman and camper as she and Earl often took their travel trailer to Colorado to trout fish. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, she is survived by one daughter, Patricia Fite and husband Theo of Willow; one grandson, Thomas Francis Fite and wife Sandy of Aledo, Texas; two great grandsons, Joshua Thomas Fite and Nicholas Francis Fite along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Beatrice Hager will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Willow United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Northrip, Rev. Elbert Shumaker and Pastor Boyd Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow at the Willow Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum. Memorials may be made to the Willow Cemetery Fund or the Willow United Methodist Church in memory of Beatrice Hager. The family will greet friends on Monday, April 6, 2009, 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Greer Funeral Home in Mangum. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.GreerFuneral.com |
| Holley Beulah B. Holley, 95, a retired secretary from First United Methodist Church in Altus, Oklahoma, left us on April 2, 2009, and is now dancing and seeing her Lord and Savior face to face. Beulah was a native of Stonewall, Oklahoma, and moved to Tallahassee, Florida, in 1979 from Altus. She left many "footprints" behind at the First United Methodist Church in Altus. Beulah joined the church staff as secretary in 1950 and remained in that position for approximately twenty-five years. Her role expanded through the years to include responsibilities of receptionist, librarian, church visitor greeter, minister's personal secretary, membership secretary, and a co-editor of THE ALTUS METHODIST. As the workload of the church office expanded, Beulah received secretarial help, and she took on the job of Secretary of Finance. In addition to the responsibilities related to the church office, Beulah was active in the Wesleyan Service Guild, taught Church School classes, helped with Bible School, and became the projectionist with the church audio-visual equipment. In all these capacities, Beulah served as a dedicated Christian, devoted to full-time Christian service. Beulah retired in 1979 from the church staff, but she continued to help when needed, especially each year with the mechanics of the financial campaign of the church. She became involved in St. Paul United Methodist Church after moving to Tallahassee and has touched many lives in the church and in her neighborhood. Beulah was married to Elza Monroe Holley, who preceded her in death in 1977. “B.B.”, as her family knew her, will be truly missed. Her survivors include her sons, Max D. Holley and wife, Lee of Huntsville, Alabama, and Carter C. Holley and wife Janet of Tallahassee, Florida; sister, Billie White of Quanah, Texas; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. The family requests that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. Graveside services will be at the Altus Cemetery June 26th at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HENRY Keith Eugene Henry, age 65, of Mangum, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Midwest Regional Medical Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Mr. Henry was born on September 15, 1943, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Simon Franklin and Leola (Hopkins) Henry. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to McCurtain, Oklahoma where he attended school. Beginning a life-long career of painting, Keith moved to Tulsa where he spent several years painting in a steel shop. In the late 80’s, he moved to Mangum where he worked in a local café until his health forced him to retire. On February 25, 1994, he married Pat Mills, in Mangum, where he resided until his death. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Luther Henry and Mose Oliver Henry and one sister, Inez Henry, he is survived by his wife, Pat, of the home; one daughter, Keiva, of the home; three step-children, Robert Miller and wife Christi of Piedmont, Oklahoma, Tammy Payne and husband Billy of Mangum and Crystal Gallardo and husband Henry of Homestead, Florida; two sisters, Geneva Wright of Taft, California and Delois Bartholdi of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Keith Henry will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the Greer Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, from 6 until 7 p.m., at Greer Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.GreerFuneral.com |
| Hensley Michael Jay Hensley, 29, of San Francisco, California, formerly of Altus, passed away July 13, 2009, in San Francisco. Mike was born in Fairfield, California, on June 13, 1980. He graduated from Altus High School in 1999 where he was active in football. Mike liked to hunt, fish, and spend time with family and friends. He is survived by his dad and stepmother, Travis and Jackie Hensley of Altus; his mother Kathy Hensley of Medford, Oklahoma; a brother, Greg Hensley of Dallas, Texas, two stepsisters, Kirby and Shelly Broaddus of Altus Oklahoma; a niece, Alyssa Hensley of Dallas, Texas; his grandparents, Lee and Pat Harman of Gordonville, Texas, and Jerry and Orna Fay Davis of Sweetwater, Oklahoma, and Tom and Marlene Colley of Medford, Oklahoma. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of close and special friends. Memorial services have been scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Lowell-Tims Chapel under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HURD Arlan Eugene “Gene” Hurd, age 68, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas. Mr. Hurd was born on November 16, 1940, in Kingman, Kansas, to Arthur W. and Ethel (Logsdon) Hurd. He was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. Gene faithfully served his country for twenty-six years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Later he worked as a motorcycle mechanic for Altus Honda for nine years. Gene was of the Methodist faith and was a member of VFW Post 4876 of Altus. On June 17, 1978, he married Carol P. Wright in Hutchinson and they spent the next thirty-one wonderful years together before his untimely death. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Elbert Hurd, he is survived by his loving wife, Carol, of the home, in Altus; one son, Scott Russell and wife Patricia of Brownsville, Texas; two daughters, Vicki Churchman and husband Daniel of Leesburg, Georgia and Lisa Knoll and husband Scott of Garden City, Kansas; one brother, Edward Hurd, Sr., of Hutchinson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Lauren Russell of Brownfield, Texas, Russell Rhea of Leesburg, Georgia and Branee Knoll of Garden City, Kansas along with many other relatives and friends. Memorial services for Gene Hurd will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Chaplin Erin Martinez officiating. Inurnment services will take place at a later date in Kansas. Services are entrusted to Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory of Altus. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Presentacion Huerta Presentación P. “Coin” Huerta, Jr., 64, of Altus, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at his home in Altus. Presentación was born October 5, 1945, in Crystal City, Texas, to Presentación Huerta, Sr. and Belia Perez Huerta. He farmed most of his adult life for several landowners in Jackson County. He is survived by his sons, Michael, Mark, Jerome, and Matthew Huerta, all of Altus, and other relatives, Randy T. Garcia, Diana G. Brown and Quincy Brown, Rhonda R. Garcia, Brandy Garcia, and Ruby Jackson. He is also survived by numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Memorial Services were held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, at Lowell-Tims Chapel in Altus with Brother Lloyd Lopez officiating. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
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| Harbison DiuVerre M. Harbison, 92, died at her home in Charlotte, NC of natural causes on November 25th, 2009, while making beef stew for her family. She was the wife of the late Robert B. Harbison, Esq. Mrs. Harbison was born on January 7th, 1917 in Butte, Montana, to Virginia Coorough and Charles Beauvais. She was the eldest of nine children. She grew up in Utah and attended the University of Utah. During World War II, while working for the War Department, she met her husband-to-be, Captain Robert Harbison. After the war, they were married and moved to Altus, Oklahoma, where she lived until 1985. A memorial service and burial of her ashes will take place on January 18th, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus, with Father Ulysses D’Aquila (Fred Logsdon HHS class of 1968) officiating. She was a member of the Catholic Church; attending The Prince of Peace in Altus, OK and St. Gabriel’s in Charlotte, NC. She enjoyed being with her family, cooking, listening to music and reading. In the words of her family: "Mama Harb was a kind and gentle lady who took wonderful care of all of us. She will be missed greatly by both her family and friends.” She is survived by a younger sister, Ercelle L. Johnson, of Las Vegas, NV, her brother-in-law, George M. Harbison of Vici, OK, her daughters, Madeleine D. Harbison, of NY, NY and Martha L. Harbison, of Charlotte, NC, her son-in-law Ahmad J. Shahidi of NY, NY, her grandchildren, R. Wesley Rountree of Chapel Hill, NC and Meredith Rountree Tarble of Questa, NM, her great-granddaughters Lillian I. Rountree and Vivian I. Rountree of Chapel Hill, NC along with many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to 5501 Hardison Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28226, or emailed to madeleine. harbison@mssm.edu and mharbison@carolina.rr.com . Contributions may be sent to The Maria I. New Children’s Hormone Foundation. Credit card donations may be made through the following link: http://www.newchf.org/donate.php . Checks should be made payable to: The Maria I. New Children's Hormone Foundation c/o A. Geisser, Fenway Partners 152 West 57th Street New York, NY 1001 |