| HADDEN Christine Sue Hadden, age 64 of Duke, passed away at Jackson County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Christine was born on October 21, 1941 in Portola, California to Delbert LeRoy and Ruth Vera (Lawry) Myers. She moved to Duke from Fall River Mills, California in 2005 to be nearer her family. She loved listening to music, playing Yahtzee, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Hadden and one sister, she is survived by five children, Dennis Hennessey and wife Barbara of Duke, Kathleen Simpson and husband Lawrence of Duke, Robert Hennessey of Antioch, California, Paul Hennessey of Duke and Michael Hobbs and wife Shawna of Redding, California; two sisters, Carla Myers of Oregon and Judy Northcut and husband Barney of Rogue River, Oregon; eighteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two special friends, Rovana Reyennitter of Oregon and Linda Minor of Antioch, California along with many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Christine Sue Hadden will be on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Duke with Rev. Keith Gillham officiating. Interment will follow at Duke Rock Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Christine Sue Hadden will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 from 6 until 7 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family of Christine Sue Hadden at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Oleta Hatton Oleta Mae Hatton passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006, at the English Village Manor. Graveside services have been scheduled for 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 13th at the Altus City Cemetery with Bill Osborne officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Oleta was born August 19, 1928, in Altus, Oklahoma to William Thomas and Rosie (James) Busby. On June 8, 1946, she and Johnnie Hatton were united in marriage in Vernon, Texas. They made their home in Altus where Oleta worked for Jackson County Courthouse as a bookkeeper and as a secretary for the County Commissioners for over 20 years. Johnnie and Oleta had over 55 wonderful years together before Johnnie passed away in 2002. Oleta was a member of the Nazarene Church and took great pride in being a wife and mother. She enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her daughters. Mrs. Hatton was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Johnnie; three sisters, Velma, Lucille, and Bonnie; and by two brothers, W.T. Busby and Melvin Busby. She is lovingly survived by her two daughters, Janice Loftis and Judy Derksen, both of the home in Altus; three grandsons, Scott Doll and his wife, Joanne of San Antonio, Texas, David Jeffrey Dickson and his wife, Leslie of Portland, Oregon, and Mickael Derksen of Laguna Hills, California; two great-grandchildren, Trinity and Winter Dickson; one sister, Vonneda Douglas of Altus; and by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends *** The family will receive guests from 7 pm until 9 pm, Friday evening at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.*** On line tributes can be made to the family of Oleta Hatton at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Charlie Leo Hoppe Charlie Leo Hoppe age 103, (Papa Charlie to all those who loved and admired him) went to be with his and our Lord, Sunday, March 19, 2006. He was born February 22, 1903, to Anthony and Ida Webb Hoppe in Weleetka Oklahoma. Charlie loved people and people all loved Charlie. He loved and lived for his Lord and his family. He was a truly a Christian mentor to his many friends and family members. His life was an example, a witness and testimony of his love for his Lord to everyone who knew him. On July 14, 1923, he married Virgie Pauline Patterson. They were married 67 years before her death in 1990. They had four daughters which he fondly referred to as Charlie’s Angels. He was most proud of being a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Altus since 1948. He served as a Deacon for 58 years. Charlie became a member of the Gideons International in 1980 and was involved in their Jail Ministry and Bible placement. Charlie began working for Gulf Oil Company in 1926. After retiring from Gulf Oil Company he worked with the Civil Service for 9 years at Altus Air Force Base, he then worked another 16 years at Kizziar Feed Lot in Altus. For the last four years he has been a resident at the Plantation Village Retirement home. Our deepest gratitude goes to the caregivers at Plantation Village and to his very special friend, Lenora Gant and a special thanks to the staff at JCMH, and to Dr. Joe Leverett. He was preceded in death by his wife Virgie, six brothers, a son-in-law, Ralph Morgan and three grandchildren, Chuck Stearman, Sharon Stearman and Robert Morgan. Charlie is survived by his four daughters, Paulene (Polly) Morgan of Houston, Texas, Pat Stearman and husband Al of Gillette, WY, Ruth Kizziar and husband Don of Altus, Oklahoma and Rieta Selberg and husband John of Germantown, TN. Nine grandchildren; Jenny Head husband Jamie of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rieta Dennis and husband Mike of Gillette, WY, Kathy Stearman of Gillette, WY, Kim Wilmes and husband Jeff of Altus, Oklahoma, Steve Morgan and wife Annette of Houston, Texas, John Mark Selberg and wife Tina of Germantown, TN, Jim Selberg and wife Melinda of Germantown, TN, Barbara Brown and husband Tripp of Chattanooga, TN and David Selberg and wife Robin of Germantown, TN, and twenty one great- grandchildren, Teresa Stanfield, Holly Morgan, Cheri Hugle and husband Jason, Joe Morgan, Jamie Neal and husband Jerry, Chad Adams and wife Ellie, Kirk Wilmes, Sarah Dennis, Jesse Dennis, Katie Wilmes, Catherine Choate, Ashley Selberg, John Connor Choate, Kelly Selberg, Lauren Morgan, John William Selberg, Davis Hoppe Selberg, Rachel Morgan, Ben Selberg, Mary Ragna Selberg, Griffin Selberg and four great- great- grandchildren, Jeremiah Couchane, Devon Tyler Stanfield, Jay Austin Hugle and Zada Morgan. Our loss has made heaven just a little more beautiful. Funeral Service for Charlie Hoppe will be held Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening March 22, 2006 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Charlie Hoppe at www.lowell-tims.com Memorial may be made to the TV Ministry of First Baptist Church of Altus or to the Gideon International |
| HUTCHINS Michael Ray Hutchins, age 32 of Altus, passed away late Tuesday evening, January 3, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mike was born on June 2, 1973 in Minot, North Dakota to Larry and Vonda (Shelby) Hutchins. He loved working with model cars, Orange County Choppers, watching stock car racing and going to the lake. His greatest love was his son, Nicholas, and spending time with him. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Karen Hutchins of Randlett, Oklahoma, his parents; Larry and Vonda Hutchins of Burkburnett, Texas, his son, Nicholas Ray Hutchins of Randlett, one step-son, Travis Elliott of Randlett, two sisters; Connie Bartlett and husband Steven of Altus and Michele Garcia and Husband Jimmy of Burkburnett, Texas along with a host of many, many friends. Funeral services for Mike Hutchins will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2006, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Online tributes may be made to the family of Mike Hutchins at www.Lowell-Tims.com. |
| HARDEMAN Rosetta Hardeman, age 75 of Altus, passed away early Saturday morning, September 16, 2006, at English Village Manor in Altus. Rosetta was born April 15,1931 in Douglas, Georgia to Elax Crockett and Viola (Ward) Crockett. She married Earnest Hardeman on August 26, 1988 at St. Johns Baptist Church in Altus, Oklahoma. They enjoyed eighteen wonderful years of marriage together. Rosetta had lived in the Altus community since 1983 moving here from Florida. She worked as a house keeper for several families in the Altus area. She was an active member of St. Johns Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and being with her church family. Her pastimes were spent fishing with her friends and taking care of her husband and home. She is lovingly survived by her husband Earnest of Altus; four sisters Mollie Randolph of Citra, Florida, Doris Williams and Ruth Ward of Broxton, Georgia, Louvenia Crockett of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; and three brothers, Thurman Crockett of Ft. Myers, Florida, David Crockett and Willie Crockett of Douglas, Georgia; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also survived by her special friends Rev. Robert Bostic and his wife Jacqueline of Altus, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Hazel Randolph, one son Stanley Randolph; two sisters, Lola Taylor and Ella Littleton, two brothers; Elax Crockett,Jr. and Leroy Crockett. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Bostic 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 of Rosetta Hardeman at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Gilbert Z. Hopkins Gilbert Hopkins was born at Lugert on August 29, 1921 and passed away on December 17, 2006 at the VA Center in Lawton, Ok. His parents were Albert Hopkins and Lula Mae (Winters) Hopkins. He attended Mt. Tepee School, earned a GED, Graduated from several industrial courses and earned college credits . He was a career employee of Oklahoma Natural Gas, where he rose from manual laborer to become a Superintendent. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, post Master twice and a Rainbow Dad. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army stationed in Europe (France, Germany, Belgium) during WWII. He received several medals during his military service and was honorably discharged. He enjoyed fishing, raising cattle and being on his farm and was a devoted care-giver to his beloved wife after she suffered a major stroke in 1996. He was a hard working, honest and gentle man, who had a deep abiding faith in his Savior He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laudise Mae (Starr), two sons; Gilbert Gene Hopkins and his wife Judi, Jerry Wayne Hopkins and his wife, Linda; one daughter, Kathryn Childress and her husband,Jerry; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters and one grandson. Funeral Services for Gilbert Hopkins are scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Blair, Oklahoma with Rev .Randy Mitchell officiating . Interment will follow at the Warren Cemetery, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Gilbert Hopkins will greet friends on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, from 7:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. at Lowell-Funeral Home. |
| Haught Velma Elizabeth Atchley Haught died on December 23, 2006, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. She was born on June 14, 1916, in rural Harmon County, Oklahoma, north of Gould, Oklahoma. She was the third of twelve children born to Lyttleton Harrison Atchley and Rassie Louella Shelby. Velma attended school at Shrewder, City View, and Gould. She graduated from High School at Gould in 1935, and she attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha. Velma was an outstanding basketball player in high school at Gould and played on a state championship basketball team. Velma and Carlos Lee Haught eloped and were married on September 3, 1937, in Vinson, Oklahoma. They concealed their marriage from their parents and friends for several months, but their marriage ultimately lasted for more than sixty-three years and ended only with Carlos’ passing in 2001. Carlos and Velma were members of Brownlow Nazarene Church. After it closed, they attended Metcalf Baptist Church and then First Baptist Church in Gould. Velma is survived by four children, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, and three brothers: Son, Phil Haught and his wife Nova of Custer City, Oklahoma; their son Sage and his wife Naomi of Katy, Texas, and their daughter Megan and her husband Scott Smeltzer of League City, Texas. Daughter, Sherry Davis and her husband Lendon of Childress, Texas; their son Chad of Pueblo, Colorado, his wife Irene and their children Veronica and Alan; son Lance of Dallas, Texas, son Kyle and his wife Roxana of Bloomington, Indiana; and son Eric of College Station, Texas. Son, Doug Haught and his wife Judy of Elk City, Oklahoma; their daughter Lauren Shelton and her husband Brandon of Plainview, Texas; daughter Shannon Haught of Kirksville, Missouri; and son Keenan of Elk City. Son, Mark Haught and his wife Carolyn of Elmer, Oklahoma; their daughter Kelsey of Elmer; daughter Allison Saenz, her children JJ, Matthew, and Korey of Altus; and son Heath Hocker of Altus, and his sons Isaiah and Blake. Sister, Glenda Gallup and husband A.N. of Amarillo, Texas; sister, Bernice Stahl of Pryor, Oklahoma; brother, Randall Atchley and wife Rose of Amarillo, Texas; brother Darrell Atchley and wife Jeri of Turpin, Oklahoma; and brother Kenneth Atchley and wife Marie of Quinlan, Texas. Velma and Carlos farmed for more than fifty years north of Gould. Velma also worked for Harmon County Memorial Hospital for 26 years. She enjoyed gardening and other outdoor projects, watching any kind of sports, as well as cooking and generally doing for her family and others. She found no greater joy than preparing and serving meals to all people who came to her home. She placed a great value on education. After Carlos died in 2001, she was determined to stay on their farm alone, and she succeeded in doing that until April of 2005 when she moved to Tamarack Assisted Living Center. Velma was preceded in death by her parents and six of her siblings: Lavern, Carl, Lester Abraham, Loyd Lynn, Leon, and an infant sibling. Services are Wednesday, December 27th at 2 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus and burial will be at the Gould Cemetery. Family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm at Lowell-Tims. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the Gould Alumni Association at Stockmans Bank in Gould. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Hammond Paul F. “PJ” Hammond, Jr. of Altus, Oklahoma, died on January 16, 2007, from a work related accident at Altus, AFB. PJ was born in the Naval Hospital at Pensacola, Florida, on January 8, 1965, to Paul and Barbara (Kolbe) Hammond. He and his family moved to Vallejo, California, in 1970. At the age of 12, he became a member of Vallejo Chapter Order of DeMolay and later served as Master Councilor. He graduated from Hogan High School in Vallejo, California, and attended Solano Community College in Suisun, California. At the age of 19, PJ enlisted in the Air Force. Upon completing Basic Training at Lackland AFB in Texas, he was stationed at Castle AFB in Atwater, California. While there he met and married the former Rebecca Kimberly Stout. He was also stationed at Kadena, AFB, Okinawa where he obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his service in the Air Force he received a SAC Master Technician Award, Good Conduct Medal, Outstanding Unit Ribbon in Operation Desert Shield/Storm and several letters of appreciation and commendation. Upon leaving the Air Force he attended San Joaquin Valley College in Fresno, California, and while on the President’s List received an AS Degree in Aircraft Maintenance. He also tested for and received an Airframe and Powerplant License from the FAA. PJ and his wife moved to Altus, Oklahoma, when he was hired to work in Aircraft Maintenance as a Civil Service employee. At the time of his death, he was a Dedicated Crew Chief WG-11 on a KC-135R tanker. PJ is survived by his wife Kimberley, (his four legged children), his parents Paul and Barbara Hammond of Vallejo, California; his sister Linda, her husband SMGT James Greer, and two nephews, Mark and Christopher Woodard of Sacramento, Calfornia; and numerous aunts and uncles located around the country. On Friday, and Saturday, January 19 and 20, from 8 AM until 9 PM, a viewing will be held at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory in Altus, Oklahoma, followed by a Memorial Service on Monday, January 22 at 5:00 PM at the same location. Inurnment will take place at a National Cemetery in California at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the PJ Hammond Memorial Fund established at Red River FCU Account #95808. Online tributes may be made to the family of PJ Hammond at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| HURST Esther Faye Hurst, age 90 of Altus, passed away on January 19, 2007. Mrs. Hurst was born on May 21, 1916, to William G. and Moss Matilda (Lindley) Thompson at Eldorado, Oklahoma. She graduated from Lincoln School, near Eldorado, as the valedictorian of her senior class and married Willis Newton Trammel on November 2, 1935. To this union, there were two children born, Barbara Trammell and Jerry Trammell. After their marriage, they lived in Eldorado for a short time before moving to Tulsa, during World War II, where Willis worked for Douglas Aircraft. Later, moving to Kermit, Texas, Willis was killed in a work related accident. Mrs. Trammell and the children moved back to Eldorado for a short time and then later to Altus where she met and married William Albert Hurst on September 15, 1947, in Headrick. Mr. Hurst passed away in 1983, and Mrs. Hurst continued living in Altus until her death. She loved working as a bookkeeper for many years with Anthonys Department Store, sewing and playing the piano, but most of all she loved her church, First Baptist Church of Altus, and being involved in the mission work of her church. She was instrumental in the beginning of the Spanish Mission Work in Altus. Preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, seven brothers and sisters and two grandchildren, she is survived by two children, Barbara (Trammell) Anderson and husband Harlan of Altus and Jerry Trammell and wife Mary of Chester, Virginia; five grandchildren, Steve Anderson and wife Pat of Burlingame, California, Becky Halsch of Cobb, California, Doug Anderson and wife Cari of Blackhawk, California, Mike Trammell of Denver, Colorado and Lori Ankele and husband Tony of Denver, Colorado; Ten great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, Merry Katherine, Jackie, Cain, Phyllis and Patty; one brother, Arvel Thompson and wife Willie Ruth of Midland, Texas; one brother-in-law, Bobby Trammell and wife Joy of Pampa, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Pearl Brown of Atlanta, Texas and Sherry Trammell of Eldorado along with many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Esther Faye Hurst will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Esther Faye Hurst will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, from 5 until 6 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| 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 |
| Velma Mae Hewett Velma Mae Hewett, age 88, former Altus resident passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the Great Plains Regional Hospital in Elk City, Oklahoma. She was born September 24, 1918 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Jess and Anna Belle (Dodson) Riggs. In February of 1937 at Tipton, Oklahoma Velma and James T. McCarty,Jr. were united in marriage. He preceded her in death November of 1954. She later married Cleo E. “Red” Hewett on April 8, 1955 in Altus, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death February 12, 1993. Velma had lived in the Altus community for many years before moving to Canute, Oklahoma to be close to her family. Velma had worked at Randels Dress Shop, Altus Western Wear, and Stevens Jewelry as a sales clerk for many years. She was a member of W.O.W., American Legion, and the Good Sam’s Club. Velma and Red enjoyed square dancing with the Silver Buckle Square Dance Club. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. She is survived by two daughters; Glenda Mae Jordan and husband Leon of Canute, Oklahoma, Kathryn E. Stillwell and husband Charles of Altus, Oklahoma; one sister Pat Dill and husband Bob; one brother Glenn Riggs and wife Dottie all of Ft. Worth, Texas. Velma is also survived by her six grandchildren; Thomas McMullen, Myron L. McMullen,Jr., Tonja Sifton, Dan Tomlinson,Jr., Kathryn A. Cryer and Matthew E. Stillwell; eight great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands,two sisters and one brother. Funeral Services for Velma Mae Hewett are scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lowell- Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Stillwell officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family will greet friends Sunday afternoon March 18, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Velma Mae Hewett at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| 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 |
| Roy A. Holsey Roy A. Holsey, age 94 of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2007 at English Village Manor. He was born July 24, 1913, in Mt. Park, Oklahoma to Minnie (Wilson) Holsey and Wiliam Holsey. Roy and Lucille Chester were united in marriage May 11,1953, in Roswell, New Mexico. They shared fifty-four wonderful years together. Roy farmed in the Jackson County area for many years. He was never shy about telling anyone that “he loved the land.” When he wasn’t busy on the farm, he enjoyed watching sports on TV and spending time with family and friends. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. He is survived by his loving wife Lucille of the home in Altus; one son Wayne Holsey and his wife Mary of Duke, Oklahoma; one daughter Sue Vaughan and her husband Wendal of Stillwater, Oklahoma; two sisters-in-law Irene Holsey of Altus, Oklahoma, and Mary Jane Holsey of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by three grandsons, Heath and Jennifer Holsey of Altus, Chad Braker of Guthrie, Texas, Grant Braker of Altus, Oklahoma; three granddaughters, Lauren Holsey of Stillwater,Oklahoma, Tammy and Mike Lamb of Salina, Kansas, Jennifer and John Earls of Duke, Oklahoma; four great-grandchildren, Kreighton Holsey of Altus, Oklahoma, Garrett Earls of Duke,Oklahoma, Kristian Lamb and Hannah Lamb of Salina, Kansas; and a host of other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents, four brothers Clarence, Elmer, Ralph and Ray. Funeral Services for Roy A. Holsey are scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lowell- Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Memorial may be made in honoary of Roy Holsey to the First Baptist Pray Ministry Altus Oklahoma. The family will greet friends Tuesday evening December 11, 2007 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home On line tributes can be made to the family of Roy Holsey at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Lillie M. Huey Lillie M. Huey 87, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Lillie was born May 15, 1921, in Bessie, Oklahoma to Samuel and Elizbeth (Fleming) Kiehn. Lillie and Jessie L. Huey were married December 6, 1941 in Cordell, Oklahoma. They moved to Altus in 1966 where Lillie was employed at Jackson County Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1983. Lillie was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus. Lillie is survived by her husband Jessie of the home; one daughter, Joyce Wissell and husband Ron of Altus; one son-in-law, Greg Rafferty of Altus; one sister, Rosella Sorrels of Claypool, Arizonia; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. Lillie was proceeded in death by one daughter, Patricia Rafferty; her parents; two sisters; three brothers and one great-granddaughter. Funeral Services for Lillie Mae Huey will be at 2:00 pm Monday, December 17, 2007 at the Emmunuel Baptist Church with the Reverand Boyd Whitehead officiating. Intement will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family will greet friends Sunday, December 16, from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family at www Lowell-Tims.com. |
Tribute To A Loving Father and Husband Joe Lewis Henderson Joe Lewis Henderson, age 62, formerly of Altus, passed away early Friday morning, December 14, at his home in Oklahoma City. Joe Lewis Henderson was born on August 9, 1945, to Alice Henderson and Johnnie Lewis. Joe was youngest of seven children and he and his siblings were born and raised in Hinds County, Jackson, Mississippi. Joe attended and graduated from Lanier High School were he was a member of the wrestling team and an Honor Student. He joined Bertha Chapel Baptist Church and was baptized at age 14. Joe loved to hunt and fish and immediately after graduating from high school in 1966, he joined the military where he served in Viet Nam until stationed in Altus where he worked as a cashier at the Altus Air Force Base before retiring. From his first marriage, Joe and his wife were blessed with a daughter, LaFonda. Joe loved to read and valued a good education which led him to pursue and receive an Associate Degree from Western Oklahoma State College. Joe remained faithful to the church and found a place he could call home at New Hope Baptist Church, Altus, Oklahoma, where he was a faithful member for over 20 years. At New Hope, Joe wore many hats as he rededicated his life and faith back to the Lord. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Head of the Finance Committee, Sunday School Teacher for Senior Adults, Head Usher, Assistant to the Pastor and in charge of ‘what do you need done, now.’ Joe was also an active and trusted member of the Eureka Grand Lodge, State of Oklahoma, F&AAYM, Prince Hall Origin, National Compact, for over 25 years. He was a member of Sunrise Lodge # 48, Lawton; Solomon Butler Chapter of Royal Arch, Lawton; St. John Commandry # 1 of Knights of Templar and Hiram Consistory # 1. A 32 Mason, Henderson has served as Patron of Naomi Chapter #10, Lawton and Vester Jean Chapter # 28, Snyder/Lawton; Worship Master, Sunrise Chapter #48; High Priest and Prophet, Solomon Butler Chapter #1, Royal Arch, Lawton and Frank Evil Grand Chapter #1 of Royal Arch; Secretary/Treasurer, St. John Grand Commandry #1 and Grand Secretary, Eureka Grand Lodge. Joe later married Louise Hawkins of Altus and for 27 years they became soul mates that even death could not keep apart. Joe was soft spoken, gentle, and kind. He was willing to do whatever he could for others and he and Louise’s house was always open to friends and family especially after church. Joe lived for the Holidays because it gave him a chance to be with family. Thanksgiving and Christmas were his two favorites because it gave him the opportunity to feed the ones he loved and then watch the smiles on their faces as family and friends opened presents and got the very ‘gifts’ they wanted. Due to increasing poor health, he moved to Oklahoma City and attended Kingdom Ministries until his untimely death. Joe and Louise lived 17 months together in Oklahoma and despite his health concerns, he never stopped living for her and his grandchildren. Joe Henderson was loved by dearly by his entire family because his heart never stopped giving and loving. His parents, one sister, five brothers, and his beloved wife, Louise preceded him in death. Joe leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Lafonda of Oklahoma City, one grandson, Aquarius of Oklahoma City, four stepsons, Randle Hawkins (Elaine) of Altus, Oklahoma; Donald Dean Riley of Oklahoma City; Roy Douglas Hawkins (Cherry) Houston, Texas; Bobby Hawkins of Wichita, Kansas; three step daughters, Linda Obleton (James) of Accokeet, Maryland; Lisa White (Kelvin) of Lumberton, New Jersey; Carmen Wynn (Albert) of Oklahoma City, two brothers, Carel Horton and R.L. Horton (Verlin); one sister, Carrie Horton-Battle; one brother-in-law, Seymore Batttle, and special niece, Barbara Taylor, all of Jackson, Mississippi. Also 16 grand children, 11 great-grand children, and a host of other relatives and friends will cherish the fond memories spent with Joe Lewis Henderson, beloved husband and father. The family will receive friends Thurs. Dec 20 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Joe Henderson will be 11:00 am Friday, Dec. 21 at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Elder De Wayne Jones officiating. Internment will follow at 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 |
| Wanda Lee Hazzard Wanda Lee Hazzard, 54, of Blair, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly at her home in Blair, Oklahoma, on Saturday, December 22, 2007. Wanda was born March 22, 1953, in Vian, Oklahoma, to Herman and Merle (Ross) Cowett. She graduated from Lookeba High School in 1971. Wanda was a supervisor at SKF Manufacturing in Hobart, Oklahoma, for 24 years. She lived in Blair for the past 34 years, where she raised her son. Wanda loved gardening, her cats, and was an avid OU football fan. Her greatest joy in life was her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Herman Cowett, one brother, Herman Cowett, Jr., one sister, Crystal Cowett, maternal grandparents, and paternal grandparents, Wanda is survived by her son, James Hazzard and wife Jennifer of Lawton; her mother, Merle Cowett of Blair; seven sisters, Bea Lewis of Gore, Oklahoma, Darlene McConnell, also of Gore, Allene Hebensperger and husband John of Hobart, Thelma Wohl and husband Richard, Kathy Halcomb and husband Bart, Freda Buckner and husband Lonnie, and Linda Cowett, all of Blair; two brothers, R.B. Cowett of Vian, Oklahoma, and L.D. Cowett and wife Linda of Pourm, Oklahoma; three grandsons, Ryan Hazzard, Christopher Hazzard, and Matthew Hazzard, all of Lawton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Graveside Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 26 at the Blair Cemetery with Pastor B.J. Armstrong officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus. On line tributes can 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 |