| Sylvia Sue Morgan Sylvia Sue Morgan, age 67 of Altus, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in Rugby, North Dakota as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Sylvia was born on November 22, 1938 to John and Lola Esteline (Banks) Lovelady in Hess, Oklahoma. She married Tom Morgan on May 1, 1965, at the First Baptist Church in Altus. Moving to Altus from Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico in 1971, Sylvia was a 30 year member of American Business Womens Association, a five year member of Toastmistress, current president of the Hess Cemetery Association, previous PTA president at Eugene Field Elementary, currently active as a RA Class Leader of 5th grade boys, previously a Sunday school teacher at the Hess Baptist Church for ten years and also served as a 4- H speech contest judge for many years. Sylvia’s parents were pioneer settlers in the Hess area and her great grandfather, William Ezra Banks, was the Jackson County delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Guthrie when Old Greer County Texas became part of Oklahoma. A Western Oklahoma State College business graduate in 1979, Sylvia loved to travel world wide and was an accomplished student pilot who soloed in 1984. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband Tom Morgan of the home; three children, Larry Russell Morgan and wife Monica of Falconhead Resort, Love County, Oklahoma, Sylvia Suzanne Morgan of Oklahoma City, Sharon K. Powers and husband Jack of Lawton; one sister, Gloria V. Cody and husband Rev. Bob Cody of Savoy, Texas; one brother, Bobbie Joe Lovelady and wife Jo of Ft. Worth, Texas; six grandchildren, Sarah Powers of Lawton, Karl Lang Jr. of Minot, North Dakota, Shea Burleson of Falconhead Resort, Love County, Oklahoma, Joshua Lang, Kate Powers and Jennifer Lang all of Lawton, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services for Sylvia Sue Morgan will be Monday, June 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. in Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Wendall Buck. Interment will follow at the Hess Cemetery under the direction of Lowell- Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Sylvia Morgan will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2006. Online tributes may be made to the family of Sylvia Morgan at www.lowell-tims.com. |
| Morgan Johnnie Akers Morgan, 75, of Vernon, Texas, formerly of Blair, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 7, 2006, at the Vernon Care Center in Vernon. Johnnie was born September 7, 1930, in Blair, Oklahoma, to John Wesley and Clara Mae (Roberts) DeShong. She graduated from Blair High School in 1948 and served as class secretary. She sang in her high school chorus and participated in many school activities including F.H.O., Annual Staff, basketball, volleyball, and was in the Senior Play. In her later years, Johnnie loved participating in the Senior Citizens Dance, Bowling League, and was active at the First Baptist Church in Blair. She loved baking pies and was a very good caregiver to her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Johnnie married J.P. Morgan in August of 2000 in Vernon. Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara DeShong, brothers, Bobby Jack DeShong and Benny Ray DeShong, and her previous husband, Jack Akers. She is survived by her husband, J.P. Morgan, of the home in Vernon; three daughters, Connie Leaf and husband Steve of Elmer, Oklahoma, Monica Morgan of Katy, Texas, and Marcia Newhardt and husband John of Yukon, Oklahoma; one son, Kent Cox and wife Marcie of Chico, Texas; five step-children, J.P. “Chip” Morgan and wife Carla of Plano, Texas, Larry Morgan and wife Agnes of Lubbock, Texas, Marvin Morgan of Montgomery, Texas, Penny Jo McPeters, also of Montgomery, and Kenny Morgan of Charleston, South Carolina. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brad and Shelly Leaf, Brian Cox, Hayli Cox, Dean and Lynn Leaf, Tatum, Jackson, and Mallory Morgan, Michael Newhardt, Leslie Denison, and Jamie and Jeff Berres; six great-grandchildren; three nieces, two great-nieces, one great-nephew, and many friends. Family will receive friends from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, July 10, at Lowell-Tims Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 11, at Lowell Tims Chapel with Reverend Randy Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family of Johnnie Morgan at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| MILNER With her family at her side, Imogene Milner, age 89 of Duke, passed away late Saturday evening at Hollis. Born March 29, 1917, in Olustee, Imogene was the daughter of the late William Allison and Lillis Gay (Rorex) Saunders of Martha. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold Milner of Duke and three brothers, Gordon, Wayne, Ray, two infant sisters and one infant brother. She is survived by a brother, John Saunders and his wife Florence of Littleton, Colorado, one brother-in-law, Elvin Glenn of Kress, Texas; her children, Gayle and Dale Ledbetter, Jeanette and Herbert Turner, Harold Gene and Donita Milner all of Duke and Edward (Bud) and Lynda Milner of Hollis; twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Imogene graduated from Martha High School and attended Altus Junior College, now known as Western Oklahoma State College. It was there she met the love of her life, Harold. They were united in marriage on February 25, 1937. They established their long life together on the Milner farm south of Duke, in the Prairie Hill area. Imogene was a lifelong member of the Prairie Hill Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, secretary, treasurer and organist. As a girl, Imogene worked in the cotton field beside her brothers and father. At the age of eleven, her mother was stricken by crippling arthritis. Imogene was thrust into the job of working, cleaning, and caretaking of her family without hesitation. She was a tremendous cook as many can attest. She won ribbons at the fairs with her cooking. When her daughter, Jeanette, asked a few years ago for her recipe book to make copies, Imogene said there wasn’t one. They were all stored in her mind. They sat down and Jeanette transcribed numerous recipes to paper as Imogene spoke from memory. The Milner home was always open to friends and relatives to stay. Visiting evangelists always stayed in their home and were always welcomed back anytime they were in the area. The Milner Home was always the Howard Johnson Inn for family reunions and nobody ever left hungry. Harold and Imogene were both very active with the Gideon and Ladies Auxiliary, distributing Gideon Bibles and visitations. Imogene enjoyed reading, singing and painting. She loved to be involved in any endeavors her children and grandchildren were involved in, whether it was church school, sports or livestock shows. Her love, patience, devotion, faith and friendship have been passed on to all who knew and loved her. Imogene truly possessed all the attributes from the book of Proverbs that describe, “A Virtuous Woman”. Funeral services for Imogene Milner are scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 4 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus with Rev. Gary Paul Baird officiating. Internment will follow at the Prairie Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Imogene Milner will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Monday evening, September 4, 2006 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Milner Scholarship Fund at Western Oklahoma State College, Jackson County Memorial Hospital Hospice or to the Gideons International. Online tributes may be made to the family of Imogene Milner at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Willie Dickson “Bill” Moore Bill Moore, age 62, of Elmer, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born May 5, 1943 in Altus, Oklahoma to John W. Moore and Ruby Elizabeth (Maxwell) Moore. On November 15, 1991 in Altus, Oklahoma Bill and Shirley Threadgill were united in marriage. Bill worked for several farmers in Jackson County including, Bill Southall, Phinis Lee, and Bill Hicks, before he retired. After he retired, he enjoyed working with his horses, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Elmer, Oklahoma. Bill is survived by his loving wife Shirley of the home in Elmer; two step-sons, James Vinson and his wife Linda of Altus, Oklahoma, Adam Vinson of Lawton, Oklahoma; one sister Sarah Smith of Elmer, Oklahoma; six brothers, Ike Moore of Humphrey, Oklahoma, Jack Moore of Moore, Oklahoma, Jessie Moore of Blair, Oklahoma, Louis Moore of Altus, Oklahoma, Larry Moore and his wife Edna of Arkansas, Gerry Moore of Altus, Oklahoma. He is also survived by four step-grandchildren, Kirstie Tynes, James Tynes, Megan Vinson and Rebecca Vinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Ruth Faye Raper; and one brother R.T. Moore. Funeral Services for Bill Moore are scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Erin Martinez officiating. Interment will follow in the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Bill Moore will greet friends Sunday evening April 30, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Bill Moore at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Lt. Colonel Paul Grady Meacham, ,Retired Lt. Colonel Paul Grady Meacham, 82, died Monday, February 20, 2006, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Paul was born May 31, 1923, in Moody, TX, to John and Mae Meacham. He served as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1942 to 1967. During his military career, Paul flew numerous aircraft including the B-17, B-47, C-46, and B-52. He was stationed at Altus AFB in 1960 and retired in Altus. Upon retirement, Paul opened and ran a successful real estate practice and remained active in the community. Paul served in numerous leadership capacities for the First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Lions Club for nearly 40 years and received the Melvin Jones Fellow for Dedicated Humanitarian Services from the Lions Club International Foundation in 2001. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and six sisters. Paul is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Jean Meacham, of Altus. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses: Terry & Vicki Meacham of Broken Arrow, Tom & Jean Meacham of Altus, Paula & Larry York of El Reno, and Mark & Kirsta Meacham of Overland Park, KS. Paul leaves seven grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Altus. Committal will be held at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin at 1:00 p.m. with full military honors. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Memorials in honor of Paul may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Altus or the charity of your choice. Friends are welcome to attend a visitation with the family that will be held Wednesday, February 22, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims. On line tributes can be made to the family of Paul Meacham at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Debbie Donn Martin Debbie Donn Martin of Enid, Oklahoma, formerly of Altus, Oklahoma, and Mason City, Iowa, passed away early Sunday morning, November 27, 2005. Debbie was in Altus, Oklahoma, visiting friends and family when she died of complications of an ongoing medical condition. Debbie was born on May 26, 1965, to Don and Kathy Wendel in Mason City, Iowa. She attended schools in Mason City, Iowa through the 11th grade and graduated from high school in Fort Dodge, Iowa. John Perrott and Debbie were married in March of 1987. Two sons, Brandon and Jeremy were born to them. Debbie moved to Oklahoma and later married David Martin on June 29, 1996. Debbie along with her husband and two sons have made their home in Enid, Oklahoma, for several years. Debbie’s life was most fulfilling for her when she was with her husband and sons, and when family and friends were gathered for holidays and birthdays. Debbie enjoyed excitement and found that in playing bingo, shopping and playing table games with family and friends. She always made these events fun for everyone with her infectious smile, laugh and good humor. Debbie also enjoyed her travels to meet family in Las Vegas and to spend time with Grandma Groh in Texas. In her youth, Debbie was an outstanding and highly ranked gymnast. Her dreams of a career as a gymnast were suddenly brought to an end when she was struck by an automobile while riding a moped with a friend at age fourteen. The effects of this injury plagued her throughout her life. Debbie is preceded in death by her father Donald Wendel who died suddenly of a heart condition on Thanksgiving eve when Debbie was eighteen years old. She is also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Willard and Bernice Wendel, her maternal grandfather Karl Groh, her step-mother, Blanche Janssen and uncle, Ken Alert. Debbie is survived by her husband David Martin, sons Brandon and Jeremy Perrott of Enid, Oklahoma, her mother Katharine and stepfather Clyde Janssen of Clear Lake, Iowa; three sisters and their husbands and families Lynn and Jason Wise of Mason City, Iowa, Diana and Eric Tate of Altus, Oklahoma, and Kimber and Jim Cuthbertson of Aurora, Illinois, maternal grandmother Doris Groh, Mason City Iowa. Stepsisters, Kay and Scott Grein, Clear Lake, Iowa, Annette and Mike Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa, and stepbrother, Dave and Teresa Janssen; her mother-in- law and father-in-law, Don and Rita Martin, and sister-in-law Cheryl Avant and nephew, Jeremy of Altus, Oklahoma. Debbie also has numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who adore her because of her ability to relate with them on their terms. Also, a special friend, Ladonna Robertson and her family, of Altus, Oklahoma. Funeral Services for Debbie Martin are Tuesday , November 29,2005 at 10:00 a. m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Altus, Oklahoma. Pastor George Lupton will be officiating, under the directions of Lowell-Tims funeral home. There will be Funeral Services at 10:00 a. m. December 2nd 2005 at Messiah Luthern Church in Mason City, Iowa. Interment will at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa. |
| Mansur, Dorothy Howard Dorothy Mansur, 96, passed away January 27, 2006 in Littleton, Colorado. Dorothy, born September 18, 1909 in Fort Worth, Texas moved with her family to Headrick in 1917. She was married to Glenn Mansur for 64 years. The couple moved to Altus in 1973. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Maurice and Paul Howard, her parents and her husband. Dorothy is survived by her one son Larry Mansur, his wife Linda Sue, 3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 10 great grandchildren |
| Dana Madsen Family requested no obit be posted and private family services will be held at a later date. |
| MAGUREGUI Roman Ray Maguregui, Jr., infant son of Roman Javier Maguregui and Christi Rae Perez, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Oscar R. Maguregui, Roman is survived by his parents of Altus; two half sisters, Miranda Lovett and Marissa Lovett of Altus; grandparents, Chuch and Connie Conner of Altus, Juan Perez of Dallas, Texas, Arlene Cupples of Benbrook, Texas along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held for Roman Ray Maguregui, Jr. at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Altus City Cemetery with Father Joseph Arledge officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. |
| Ellen Mae Harris Marks Ellen Mae Harris Marks passed from this life into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 17, 2006 at Alliance Hospital in Odessa, TX. She was born on October 25, 1913 in Adel OK. to Willie David and Lillie Mae Marsh. Ellen married Henry Harris in Antlers, OK. in 1938. They moved with their daughters, Bea and Lillie, to Altus, OK. in 1945. Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. After the death of Henry Harris, she married Ed Marks in Celina, TX. Ellen was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. At the time of her death, she was a member of Sherwood Church of Christ in Odessa, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, four brothers, five sisters, and her grandsons Mitch Hullum and Jason Sloniger. She is survived by daughters, Bea Hullum and husband Ronald of Odessa, TX., Lillie Sloniger and husband Jimmie of Blackwell, TX., four grandchildren Rhonda Mullins and husband Lanny of Dallas, TX., Marnie Putnam and husband Kenneth of Midland, TX., Monica Granath and Dana Maples of Clearfield, UT., and six great grandchildren Christina Mullins, Ethan Neves, Kayla Sloniger, Kelsey Granath, Bradley and Nick Maples, and many friends and relatives. Funeral Services for Ellen Mae Harris Marks are scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Lanny Mullins 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 Ellen Mae Harris Marks at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Mary Nell Mock Mary Nell Sipes Mock passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mary Nell was born February 5, 1924 in the historic “Rock House” south of Olustee, Oklahoma. The house, built by her grandfather L.Z. Eddleman in 1881,once the headquarters for the sprawling “Cross S Ranch”. Mary Nell was the daughter of Orley and Nellie Eddlelman Sipes, pioneer merchants of Olustee, Oklahoma. She attended the University of Oklahoma and was later employed by Sohio Oil Company in Oklahoma City. In 1949 she met and married Paul Harrison Mock and they established their home in Altus, Oklahoma. Mary Nell was an avid student of history and a great lover of music. She was a member of the Anne Lee Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, The First Families of Twin Territories, The Museum o f the Western Prairie, the Western Trails Historical Society, and the Jackson County Hostorical Society. She was past president of the Aldonian Club and an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she taught Sunday School. She will be remembered as a great lover of family and for keeping alive her rich family heritage of Texas and Oklahoma history, espeacially that of her families “Cross S Ranch” and it’s Headquarters which has been nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Family and friends describe Mary Nell as filled with grace and beauty and the epitome of class and elegance. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and their husbands, Helen and Carl Lightner and Jane and J.D. Prater. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Paul; one son Paul Harrison Mock Jr. and his wife Sandra of Irving Texas; one daughter, Melissa Brewster and her husband Dr. Scot Brewster and their children, Sterling, Meredith and Spencer, all of Rancho Santa Fe, California, and several nieces and nephews. Private Graveside Services will be held with a Public Memorial Service Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul”s Episcopal Church, Altus, Oklahoma with Rev. Suzanne Mollison officiating. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Following the service there will be a reception in the church parish hall. In lieu of flowers the family refquest memorial gifts be made to the Oklahoma Medical Researach Foundation in Mary Nell’ name for research on Alzheimer’s Disease. On line tributes can be made to the family of Mary Nell Mock at www.Lowell-Tims.com. |
| James H. Maxwell James H. Maxwell, formerly of Altus, passed away on April 28, 2007, in Richmond, Texas. Jim, as he was known, was born in Wheat, Tennessee on July 31, 1909. He served in the U. S. Navy in World War II assigned to the U. S. embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay. Jim married Dorothy Estes of Altus on December 22, 1945, in Berwyn, Maryland. Dorothy and Jim lived in Altus from 1946 to July 2004. He worked for the Bureau of Reclamation as well as Altus Air Force Base until his retirement in 1981. Survivors include wife, Dorothy, of Sugar Land, Texas; son, Van Maxwell, and his wife Louise of Richmond, Texas; daughter, Phyllis Howell, and her husband Arthur of Atascocita, Texas. Jim is also survived by granddaughters, Kelly Agnew and her husband, Chad, of Kingwood, Texas, and Katy Howell of Austin, Texas; and grandsons, Jared Maxwell, of Matagorda, Texas, and Brian Howell of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by great-granddaughters, Lily Katherine Belle Agnew and Ella Rose Agnew of Kingwood, Texas. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at the Altus Cemetery with Jerry Don Henry officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Alzheimer’s disease charities. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
MORGAN Thomas (Tom) William Morgan, age 75, of Altus, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Morgan was born on March 9, 1932, to Charles Henry and Loretta Marie (Neises) Morgan. Me married Sylvia Sue Lovelady on May 1, 1965 in Altus and she preceded him in death on May 30, 2006. Moving to Altus, forty-three years ago, from Etain AFB, France, Mr. Morgan retired at Altus Air Force Base with twenty-three years of service in Flight Operations. During his career he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. A longtime member of the Southside Baptist Church of Altus, on May 28, 1951, he graduated from the Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell, South Dakota. He was also a member of the 1st MOB/COMM “First In – Last Out” Preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia, he is survived by three children, Larry Morgan and wife Monica, S. Suzanne Morgan and Sharon K. Powers and husband Jack; four sisters, Elaine Goldammer, Gloria Arbuckle, Mary Carol Smith and Colleen Fitzgerald and husband Steve; two brothers, Alan “Chuck” F. Morgan and wife Lorraine and Ronnie Morgan and wife Barbara “Barb”; five grandchildren, Karl R. Lang, Jr., Sarah E. Powers, Joshua W. Lang, Katie L. Powers and Jennifer K. Lang along with many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Tom Morgan will be at 10 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Duree officiating. Internment will follow at Hess Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Melton Marie Melton, age 89, of Altus, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007, at English Village Manor in Altus. Marie was born on June 16, 1915, to Gordon and Minnie (Honea) Berry in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Clyde and Marie Melton resided at Lake Humphrey’s near Duncan, Oklahoma before moving to Altus. They were instrumental in establishing the Lakeside Baptist Church and opened their home to the first church services. They also contributed much of their time and efforts to help build the church when they weren’t fishing. When they moved to Altus they seved at the First Baptist Church and were active in the Keenagers, Sunday School and the Altus Senior Citizens. Special thanks to the staff at Tamarack Retirement Center and the English Village Nursing Home. Marie is survived by Jim and Judy Watkins of Austin, Texas; Jim and Mary Laird of Azle, Texas; Jack and Janet Diltz of Altus, Oklahoma; Van Melton of Altus, Oklahoma; and Bruce and Nelda Melton of Enid, Oklahoma; grandchildren; Jay and Jennifer Benway of Altus, Oklahoma; Jeff Diltz of Nashville,Tennessee; Pete and Amanda Watkins of Plano, Texas; Donna Goodin of Raleigh, North Carolina; Carie and Geoff Wood, of Azle,Texas; Jayme Laird of Ft. Worth, Texas; Bill and Michele Lang of Lubbock, Texas; Julie Melton of Long Beach, California; Darrell and Joy Venham of Laguna, California; Kevin and Jennifer Strop of Enid Oklahoma; Craig and Mandy Bruyn of Enid, Oklahoma; Raffi and Judy Grace Manissian of Plano, Texas; and Monica Melton of Plano, Texas; great-grandchildren Devin Watkins of Raleigh, North Carolina; Jayden and Jordan Benway of Altus, Oklahoma; Liam Watkins of Plano, Texas; and Pake and Lindy Lang of Lubbock, Texas. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Melton, step-son Monte Melton and grandson Mic Watkins. Graveside services for Marie Melton will be 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Restlawn Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating in Altus under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com. |
| Metcalf Lorene Metcalf, 93, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Hollis, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Lorene Ward was born April 27, 1914, to the union of Fay Dunlap and Carl Ward of Wellington, Texas. She had two brothers, James Neal and Carl Ed Ward and one sister, Leslie Velma. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. “Rene”, as she was called by friends, served her church faithfully through the prayer ministry of the Women’s Missionary Union, through singing in the church choir, and through teaching in Sunday School. On October 1, 1933, she was united in marriage to the late Paul Edward Metcalf and made a home in Hollis, Oklahoma, where they graduated from Hollis High School in 1933. Early in the marriage Lorene did the bookkeeping for Paul’s grocery stores, her family’s bakery, and sewed for the public and her family. To this union were born two sons, Robert Paul Metcalf and Jack Edd Metcalf, whom she leaves to cherish her memory as well as 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Her brother, James Neal Ward survives her and lives in Kemp, Texas. Lorene Metcalf was a God fearing woman, a praying mother, and a Christian lady of strong faith upon whom her family could call in times of crisis and great need. She prayed incessantly for her family, her pastor, her church, and for missionaries around the world. She was a woman of strong character, great compassion, and keen wisdom. Her achievements are a result of her reverence for God and her undying love for her Lord. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Hollis in memory of Lorene Metcalf. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LORENE METCALF WILL BE HELD 11:00 AM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007, AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN HOLLIS WITH DR. REX HORNE OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW AT FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY IN HOLLIS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR FUNERAL HOME IN HOLLIS,PATTERSON GREER FUNERAL HOME. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| MARTINEZ Ruth Lucille Martinez, age 91, of Altus passed away early Saturday morning, December 29, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Martinez was born on December 17, 1916, in West Plains, Missouri to Payson and Bertha (Lawson) Howard. Her father died when she was six months old and she lived with her grandparents for the next five years. Her mother remarried and they made their home in Tulsa where she went to school. She married Leo Smith and from this marriage she had two sons, Kenneth Smith and Jack Smith. She attended the Temple Church in Tulsa where she was baptized and loved going to the young married people’s classes. Moving to Altus in 1959, she met Felix Martinez. They were married on April 29, 1959, and spent twenty-five wonderful years together before his death in 1984. Ruth loved children and helped Felix raise their three children and many foster children. Being a homemaker and wife, she loved rearranging her furniture, music, dancing and working in her yard. Mrs. Martinez worked for the Salvation Army for many years and enjoyed going to church there. She always had to make chocolate pies for their potluck dinners. Preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, three sons, Jack Smith, Kenneth Smith and Felix Martinez, Jr., she is survived by one daughter, Mary Helen (Martinez) Davis and husband Cullen of Durango, Colorado; one son, Alfonso Martinez of Miami, Florida; one daughter-in-law, Lorene Smith of Altus; eleven grandchildren, Connie Jo Morris and husband Ken of Tampa, Florida, Annette Harper and husband Lloyd of Altus, Lucille Smith of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Jeremy Owen of Chelsea, Oklahoma, David Cody Owen and wife Tonya of Durango, Colorado, Allen Owen of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alisa Gay Martinez of Oklahoma City, Sammie Lynn Martinez of Colorado, Robin Martinez of Oklahoma City, Kelly Martinez of Oklahoma City and Jennifer Martinez of Miami, Florida; eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and all the residents at English Village Nursing Home that adopted her for their grandma. Graveside services for Ruth Lucille Martinez will be at 11 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2007, at the Altus City Cemetery with Major Ken Morris of the Salvation Army Church and Lloyd Harper officiating. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Nova Maudie Milburn Nova Maudie Milburn, 88, of Altus, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the Meadow Lake Estates in Oklahoma City. Nova was born October 31, 1919, in Altus and the family moved to the Elk City area about 1922 where she lived until 1949, after which the family moved back to Altus. She lived there until October 2007 when she moved to Meadow Lake Estates Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. Nova was one of seven children born to Wesley and Maudie (Dodson) Milburn. She became a Christian at an early age and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Altus for many years. Preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister, Nova is survived by one sister, Lula Mae Friesen of the same nursing home in Oklahoma City; one sister-in-law, Caroline Milburn, and several nieces and nephews |