| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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 |
| John A. Medlin SMSgt. (retired USAF) John A. Medlin, 64, passed away at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, Friday, May 9, 2008. John was born February 27,1944 in Wilson, North Carolina to John A. Sr. and Alma Ruth Medlin. On May 17,1978, he married Suzanne Smith and together they raised four beautiful children. He served in the United States Air Force for 26 years 1 month and 1 day. His duties included; flight engineer on the C-141, instructor for flight engineers on C-141 as well as a flight line Superintendent and mechanic. He retired in 1988. He was an avid member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father. His favorite pasttime was reading and telling many stories of his childhood. He is survived by his loving wife Suzanne, of the home in Altus; three sons, Glenn Leasure of Charleston, South Carolina, Don Leasure and his wife Jenny of Wichita, Kansas, Andy Medlin and his wife Trisha of Ft. Stewart, Georgia; one daughter Lanee Schindler and husband Scott of Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren, Tailor Medlin, Evan Medlin, Bethanie Medlin, Tyler Schindler, Cameron Schindler; one brother Greg Medlin and wife Lynne of Wilson, North Carolina; numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one granddaughter Savannah Schindler. Funeral Services for John Medlin will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Jolin officiating. Interment will follow in the Veterans Section at the Altus City Cemetery will full military honors. The family of John Medlin will greet friends Sunday evening May 11, 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of John Medlin at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| MARQUART Lillie Mae Marquart, age 94, of Lawton and formerly of Duke, passed away Friday evening, May 16, 2008, at The Village on Lee in Lawton. Mrs. Marquart was born on September 18, 1913, in Martins Mill, Texas to Lafayette and Rosa Lena (Green) Bass. With her mother’s death at her birth, Lillie Mae moved to Tishomingo as a small child with her father. Later, moving to Prarie Hill, she began school and graduated from Prarie Hill High School. After graduation, she and her father moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma where she attended Southwestern College for two years before she returned to Prairie Hill and married the love of her life, Gib Marquart, on November 16, 1934. Establishing a home on the farm, South of Duke in the Prairie Hill Community, she and Gib were involved in farming and their work with the United Methodist Church of Prairie Hill for many years. After Gib’s retirement in 1978, they moved to Duke and made their home until his death on July 21, 1995, after sixty wonderful years of marriage. As a member of the United Methodist Women for many years, Lillie Mae was very involved in her church activites and enjoyed quilting. She also loved spending time with her family and friends. In March of 1999, Lillie Mae moved to Lawton, to The Village on Lee. On Novemer 16, 1986, Gib and Lillie Mae celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at the Duke United Methodist Church with their children, family and many friends in attendance. Mrs. Marquart was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, Dura Burnside and three brothers, Earl Bass, Fred Bass and Grady “Bud” Bass. Survivors include three children, Wydon Warren and husband Troy of Lawton, Jerry Marquart and wife Karla of Duke and Vida Hamar and husband Jerald of Hydro; six grandchildren, Michael Warren and finance` Susanne Gillespie of Lawton and her daughter Cindy, Denise Howard and husband Kevin of Springfield, Missouri, Mitzi Marquart of Cleburne, Texas, Kacy Marquart of Duke, Pendra Cook and husband Terry of Hydro and Lanny Hamar of Yukon; three great grandchildren, Mitchell Howard and Garrett Howard of Springfield, Missouri and Kason Cook of Hydro; one sister-in-law, Roverta Henderson of Moore; four nephews, Donald Bass, Nolan Bass, Roger Bass and Elvin Burnside and two nieces, Helen McElvany and Freda Ratzlaff along with many friends. Funeral services for Lillie Mae Marquart will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Elbert Schumaker officiating. Interment will follow at the Prairie Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Sunday from 4 until 5 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Marez Laura Marez, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, along with her two loving sons Eliasar Ray (Chito) Marez and Elijah Blake (Lindo) Marez. Laura was born on September 26, 1987, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Joe and Frances (Garcia) Marez. She attended the Olustee Public Schools and later went to work at Bar-S. She enjoyed dancing, being the #1 make-up artist for her mom, and being her daddy’s #1 dancer. But the most important highlight of her life was spending time with her three children, Eliasar, Elijah, and Emry, and special friend Juan Garibay. She was preceded in death by her grandfather; Ramiro T. Garcia, grandmother, Reymunda Marez, great-grandfather, Candelario Suniga, Perfecto Garcia, Sr. and Ignacia Garcia; two uncles, Ramiro Garcia Jr. and Porfirio Garcia, Jr. She is survived by her parents; Joe and Frances Marez of Olustee, Oklahoma; her loving daughter Emry Brooke Solis, three brothers; Albert, Michael, and Jonathan Marez; two sisters, Reta Chabot and husband Kelly, and Melinda Neri and husband Jorge Neri, Sr.; three nephews, Nathan Chabot, Noah Chabot, and Jorge Neri, Jr., and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Eliasar Ray Marez (Chito) passed away with his loving mother Laura and loving brother Elijah on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. He was born September 11, 2003, to Laura Marez and Jesse Rodriguez. He loved his family and especially being with his grandma and grandpa, and his special uncle Eliasar Garcia. Elijah Blake Marez (Lindo) passed away with his loving mother Laura and loving brother Eliasar on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. He was born August 16, 2005, to Laura Marez and Marcus Molina. He loved being with his nana Frances and grandpa Joe and making everyone smile and laugh. He also enjoyed spending time with his special aunts and uncles. We will miss you and love you all three forever!! Funeral Services for Laura Marez, Eliasar Ray Marez, and Elijah Blake Marez are scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Laura Marez at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Joe Mayrhofen Joseph “Joe” Houston Mayrhofen, age 82, a lifelong resident of Altus, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008 with his family at his side. Joe was born in Altus on January 1, 1926 to Theodore “Bud” and Gennie (Choate) Mayrhofen. On October 4, 1947 he married Betty Jo Burgett in Vernon, Texas and they were married for over 57 years before she passed away in 2004. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII from 1944 to 1946 and was in the 85th Regiment 10th Mountain Division and received a Purple Heart after being injured in Northern Italy. Joe worked for Steffans Dairy from 1946 to 1956 then he went on to work for the civil service from 1956 to 1976. After retiring from civil service, he worked at the Altus Cotton Compress from 1976 to 1992 and retired in 1992. He was a member of the Altus DAV and was known by many people in Altus as a morning coffee drinker at McDonald’s. When his health started to fail, Joe moved to Headrick to live with his daughter and son-in-law. Joe was a great man that cared about his family and many other people and he will be missed very much. Preceding Joe in death was his wife, Betty Jo; parents, Bud and Gennie Mayrhofen; one son, Eddie Joe Mayrhofen; two brothers, Dan Mayrhofen; Charlie Mayrhofen; two sisters, Ozella Mayrhofen Wilson; and Gertruid Tinney. Joe is survived by one daughter, Donna Cain and her husband Wayne of Headrick; three grandchildren, Travis Cain and his wife Trish of Headrick; Kevin Cain of Headrick; Amber Becker and her husband Bill of Headrick; five great grandchildren, Christopher Cain; Ashley Cain; Emily Cain; Haley Newman; Riley Newman; special niece, Wilma Barber of Santa Barbara, California; and numerous other relatives and many friends. Graveside services for Joseph “Joe” Houston Mayrhofen will be at 9:00 am, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Altus City Cemetery with Reverend Ken Lyles officiating. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes to the family of Joe Mayrhofen may be made at www.lowell-tims.com |
Meadie Folley Mason Meadie Folley Mason, 91, of Vernon, Texas, passed peacefully from this life Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Vernon Care Center. Meadie was born March 15, 1917, in the Fargo Community, north of Vernon, Texas, to E.H. “Bud” and Esther (Haynes) Thomas, longtime residents of Wilbarger County. She was the third of five children and is the third to complete her journey of life on this earth. Meadie was taught the fundamentals of music by her late father, who had been an instructor at North Texas Normal School in Denton at the turn of the 19th and 20th century, and was also taught by “Aunt” Jenny Lovelace. She became an accomplished pianist at a very early age. After overcoming a severe illness in her young life, she managed to be in the first graduating class of Northside High School (1937) and ranked as Salutatorian. She was pianist for the Fargo Methodist Church, which her father and two brothers helped build, and in which Irl Holt still ministers and Carla Thomas Clayton performs accompaniments. While playing the piano for school and church functions, she was noticed, introduced, and married to Charles Folley. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married on November 13, 1937, in Frederick, Oklahoma, and moved to Davidson, Oklahoma, shortly thereafter where they resided until 1962. While in Davidson, she performed accompaniments at the Methodist Church alongside another talented musician, Ruby Reeser Jameson. She also played for large gospel “singing conventions” which were held over the entire region of southern Oklahoma and north Texas that were very popular in the fifties. She also accompanied the “Stamps Ozark Quartet” and other various well known singing groups of the time period. She gave her last recital at Merrill Gardens at the age of 88. As a wife and mother in the Davidson community, she participated in many social functions such as “room mother”, Sunday school teacher, bible school teacher, and Women's Missionary Society. She tutored her daughter to play the piano and sing. Eventually, a group developed into a trio called the “Tunettes” consisting of Vivian (Hamm) Thompson, the late Patsy Lane, and Meadie's daughter, Mary Esther. The three pretty girls who could sing with a style like the McGuire Sisters, accompanied by an accomplished piano player, wowed many groups around the southern Oklahoma and north Texas area for several years before they all went their separate ways. Meadie retreated to the farm, became employed by the Vernon Manufacturing Company, and attempted to complete the training of her red- neck boy child. Considering what she had to work with, she did a pretty good job. She and Charles moved to Vernon in 1962. Since she had made many new friends in Vernon, she quickly became a member of what is now known as the Faith United Methodist Church. As usual in that setting, she began to accompany the singing, and eventually met all the individuals who were to become her dearly beloved church family. She performed in that capacity until December 2004 and then, and only then, reluctantly stepped aside because of physical and mental limitations. Meadie is survived by her daughter and family, namely: Randall and Mary Christopher Collins of Vernon, Texas; grandson Chris and Cindy Christopher, and great grandson, Joshua and Zachary, of Quanah, Texas; grandson David and Karen Christopher and great grandchildren, Richard, Charla, Kimmi Kay, and Levi, of Phoenix, Arizona; her son and his family, namely: Glen Allen and Nancy Folley of Spring, Texas; grandson Gregory Allen Folley of Mesa, Arizona; grandson Roger Allen and Jodi Folley, and great grandsons, Reese Allen, Travis Allen, and Wyatt Allen, also of Mesa, Arizona; her two younger sisters, Mrs. Beryle Luedtke Cannafax of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Ms. Alice Scott Reese of Vernon, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many Thomas cousins residing in the areas of Murfresboro, Tennessee, Denton, Texas, Vernon, Texas, and Mountainair, New Mexico, who are direct issue of her father's 22 brothers and sisters. Meadie was preceded in death by her parents, “Bud” Thomas (1871-1962), and Esther Thomas (1890 – 1974), her husband of 56 years, Charles A. Folley (1917 – 1994), her second husband of six months, Herbert Mason, and her two older brothers, Richard Thomas (1913 – 1992) of Dallas and Wiley H. Thomas, Sr. (1915 – 2005) of the Fargo Community. It is very acceptable to sent flowers; however, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Faith United Methodist Church, 2420 High School Drive, Vernon, Texas 76384 (940-553-1643), Alzheimer's Research Foundations, or any charity of choice. May the Lord richly bless, and continue to do so, all the staff members of The Sterling House (aka Merrill Gardens), Vernon Care Center, Dr. Robert Borchhardt, Dr. Randall Schaffner, Pastor Tom Carter, Dr. John Wade, current pastor of Faith United Methodist Church, and all the wonderful members of Faith United Methodist Church, especially Aunt Alice Reese. Thanks to Tims Funeral Home (currently Lowell-Tims Funeral Home) of Altus, Oklahoma, for meeting our need in the time of crisis just as they have for other members of the Folley family over the past 50 years. Mrs. Mason will Lie in State Sunday and Monday at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus. She will Lie in State on Tuesday, August 19, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Vernon from 10:00 am until 12:30 pm. Funeral Services for Meadie Folley Mason will be held 1:00 pm., Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Vernon, Texas, with Dr. John Wade officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Vernon under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus. On line tributes can be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Warrenlene Morgan Warrenlene Morgan, 63, of Altus, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at her home in Altus. Warrenlene was born June 2, 1945, in Altus to the late Hence and Eddie Marie (Sterling) Fields. At a very early age, she accepted Christ and joined Macedonia Baptist Church where she was a devoted member until the Lord called her home. She attended and graduated from Lincoln High School and continued her education at Oklahoma University where she earned her degree. Warrenlene lived in Tulsa for several years and later returned with her family to Altus where she devoted twenty-seven years at the Employment Security Commission Office as a Claims Supervisor. She married Tommy Morgan January 15, 1999, in Floydada, Texas, and together they shared almost ten wonderful years. She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved husband, Tommy Morgan, of the home in Altus; her sons, Michael Fields and wife Marion of San Diego, California, Charles Martin and wife Lillian of Oklahoma City, and Kevin Martin of Tucson, Arizona; her step-children; a sister, Alene Johnson of Evansville, Indiana; a brother, Austin Griggs of Altus; her grandchildren, Tori Fields, Lakeisha Camar, Tamekia Smith, Aisha Cusic, Michael Fields, Jr., Lamycal Fields, Jerome Rice, Keviesha Martin, Matlene Martin, Jonathan Martin, and Artejai Martin; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Warrenlene was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Haywood Goodlow, her uncles, Charles Sterling and Florence Sterling, her aunts, Bercey Sterling and Alyce Foster, and a very special cousin, Sandra Foster. Funeral Services for Warrenlene Morgan will be held 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Broughton 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 |
| Moreau Roger Curtis Moreau, 89, of Altus, passed away suddenly at his home Friday, October 10, 2008. Roger was born December 25, 1918, in Olustee, Oklahoma, to Walter and Etta (Robinson) Moreau. He grew up in Jackson County and graduated from Olustee High School in 1936. He worked several jobs in Jackson County before moving to California to work in a machine shop up to the time that World War II became a reality for the United States. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1942 and served his country until February 16, 1946. He married Joyce Lee Francis August 17, 1946, in Altus, Oklahoma, where they raised their four children. He farmed for over 60 years and was still active in farming until his death. Roger was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. Preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, on January 12, 2002, his parents, one daughter, Robin Eddie, one granddaughter, Melissa Moreau, and two sisters, Joy Dickenson and Irma Moreau, Roger is survived by three sons, Mark Moreau and wife Kathy of Oklahoma City, Eric Moreau and wife Sharon of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Brad Moreau and wife Lynda of Altus; one sister, Elsie Fried and husband David of Mena, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Jarrod, Alexis, Kelsey, Paige, Aaron, Jeremy, and Amy; two great-grandchildren, Mason and T.J., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Roger Moreau will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Altus under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. |
| Walter Mitchell Walter Mitchell, age 64, a long-time resident of Altus and formerly of Mountain Park, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008 in Altus with his loved ones at his side. Walter was born in Mountain Park, Oklahoma on December 17, 1943 to Edgar B. and Cordelia (Davis) Mitchell. Walter joined the United States Navy as a Boatmaster in 1962 and retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force as an Avionics Instrument Systems Specialist. In total Walter had over 22 years of service to his country with an honorable discharge in 1984. His decorations include; the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was a member of the DAV of Altus. Walter was a main stay at the Friendship Inn and he lived in the Friendship Inn Apartments for 20 years. He enjoyed being at the Friendship Inn Cafe and spending time with friends, reading the paper, drinking coffee, and eating there. He enjoyed spending time with his special friend Marilyn and they would drive around and she would take him back home to Mountain Park where he liked to visit any time he could and he really enjoyed eating at Mel’s Diner and visiting with the waitresses there. Walter loved animals, especially his dog Callie, and he helped the Altus Animal Shelter by donating to them. He always liked giving to people and always was giving away small gifts to people. Walter was a good and caring person who loved being around his friends and loved ones and he will be missed very much. Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Coy Mitchell; four half brothers; two half sisters; Walter is survived by one half brother, Curtis Leroy Mitchell of California; one niece, Earlene Perry; one special friend, Marilyn Brakebill of Altus; other relatives; and a host of friends. Special thanks to Sara and all the staff at Friendship Inn. Graveside Services for Walter Mitchell will be Friday, November 28, 2008 at 1:00 pm, at the Mountain Park cemetery in Mountain Park, Oklahoma with Chaplain Jessie Forrest officiating. Under the direction of Lowell- Tims Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes to the family of Walter Mitchell may be made at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Mann Nadine Mann, 86, of Altus, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Nadine was born April 2, 1922, in Friendship, Oklahoma, to Robert F. and Mattie Jewel ( Ray) Shive. She grew up on a farm in the Friendship area and graduated from Friendship High School in 1940. She married Ray V. Mann January 23, 1953, in Clovis, New Mexico. He preceded her in death April 14, 1984. Nadine attended Altus Junior College for one year and loved her college experience. She worked as a clerk/typist in Civil Service for Altus Air Force Base, Amarillo Air Force Base, and the Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona for 26 ½ years before her retirement. Nadine moved back to Altus in 1986 where she made her home until her death. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles, go camping in Mexico, and sew. She made many clothes for her daughter but was especially proud of the wedding gown that she put many long hours into making. Nadine was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mattie Shive, her husband, Ray Mann, and one brother, Bobby Shive, Nadine is survived by one daughter, Beverly Grove and husband Kenny, of Altus; one step-son, Jimmy Ray Mann of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; one granddaughter, Summer Taylor of Altus; one grandson, Ron Taylor of Niles, Michigan; four great-grandchildren, Kody Taylor of Niles, Michigan, Emily Locon, Summer Locon, and Briana Locon, all of Altus; one nephew, Michael Shive of Killeen, Texas; two nieces, Terri Lynn Black and Sandra Kay Butler, also of Killeen, Texas; a cousin whom she considered her sister, Kathryn, “Katie” Milton of Oklahoma City, and very special friend, Glenda Robertson, of Lawton, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Nadine Mann will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online Tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Molina Rosa Molina Betancourt, age 55, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Vista Care Center in Lubbock, Texas. Rosa was born June 22, 1953, to Ramon Molina and Margarita Betancourt in Aguascalientes, Mexico. She was a dedicated nurse and loved her job until her health required her to retire. Rosa lived in Altus for several years, then moved to California, Nebraska, and finally moved to Plainview, Texas where she spent the last two years. She married Juan Gaitan in 1991, in Vernon, Texas. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family meant the world to her. She will be greatly missed. Rosa is survived my her husband, Juan Gaitan of Colima, Mexico; her daughter, Claudia Perez Molina, of Lincoln, Nebraska; three sons, Oscar Perez Molina of Los Angeles, California, Juan Carlos Perez Molina of Jersey City, New Jersey, and Ramon Gaitan of Lincoln, Nebraska; two grandsons, Juan Calzada, Jr. of Lincoln, Nebraska and Eric Perez of Los Angeles, California; four granddaughters, Diana Calzada, Yadira Calzada, Karen Calzada, and Claudia Calzada, all of Lincoln, Nebraska; one great-grandson, Cadillac Nicholas of Lincoln, Nebraska, and a son- in-law, Juan Calzada of Lincoln, Nebraska. Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon Molina and Margarita Bentancourt, one brother, Ramon Molina, and two sisters, Maria De Jesus Molina and Guadalupe Molina. A Vigil will be held at the home of Rosa Molina Betancourt, 509 W. Broadway, Altus, Oklahoma, on Monday, February 23, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Deacon Eulis Mobley officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| MADDOX Joe Alton Maddox, age 73, of Mangum, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Joe was born on July 1, 1935, to John Lafayette and Mona Fay (Alexander) Maddox near Reed, Oklahoma. A 1956, graduate of Reed High School, he began farming and running a service station in Reed shortly after graduation. After marrying Glenda Nichols in 1957, they moved to White Flat for a short time and later to Mangum where he served as a police officer. In the early 1960’s, Joe moved to Jaybuckle where he began farming and ranching until his death. A longtime member of the Rattlesnake Association, Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, working with his horses and being around animals of any kind. Joe’s entire life was spent within four miles of where he was born. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Murray Maddox and one sister, Neva Daniels, Joe is survived by three sons, Kent Maddox and wife Julie of Frisco, Texas, Ronnie Maddox and wife Terry of magnum and Herman Maddox and wife Karen of Mankins, Texas; seven grandchildren, Mandi Wofford and husband Kent of Wylie, Texas, Melissa Smith and husband Nathan of Plano, Texas, Krystle Carroll and husband Nicholus of Altus, John Lafayette Lafe Maddox of Mangum, Nasha Gibson and husband Dennis of Mankins, Texas, Adam Maddox of Plainview, Texas and Shayla Maddox of Archer City, Texas; five great grandchildren, James Wofford, Bond Smith, Christian Carroll, Mason Gibson and True Gibson; two sisters, Mary Eanes Early of Laramie, Wyoming and Wilda Donson of San Berdino, California; one brother, J.L. Maddox and wife Wilma of Reed along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Joe Maddox will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor James Hopkins, Pastor Herman Foust and Pastor Shawn Laughlin officiating. Interment will follow at the Cave Creek Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum.. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Greer Funeral Home in Mangum. Online tributes may be made to the family at WWW.GreerFuneral.com |
| MORRIS Rodney Dean Morris, age 52, of Mangum, passed away on Saturday evening, March 21, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Rod was born on March 15, 1957, to Herbert and Pauline (Hickman) Morris. He attended school in Redlands, California graduating from Redlands High School in 1975. In 1977, he married Tracey Miller. Their daughter, Marisa LeAnn, was born in 1978, and their son, Phillip Arthur, was born in 1982. Rod moved to Mangum, Oklahoma in 1989, and he started working at Grace Living Center. He enjoyed working with the patients and listening to their stories about the “old days”. Rod was an avid sports fan with OU being a favorite, rarely missing any of their football and basketball games that were on T.V. Mostly he enjoyed watching the California Angels baseball on television every night, but the happiest times of his life were spent with his family, especially his two grandchildren, Joshua Hunter and Brianna Pauline. Preceded in death by his father, Herbert Morris, in February 1981, he is survived by one daughter, Marisa Wiley; one son, Phillip Morris; two grandchildren; his mother, Pauline Wynn; one brother Ronnie Morris, all of Mangum and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service for Rodney Morris will be held at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the Russell Baptist Church with Dr. Dean Goodfellow officiating. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.GreerFuneral.com |
| MARSH Lela Marsh, age 92, of Altus, passed away April 28, 2009 at English Village Nursing Home. Lela was born in Kiowa County, on the family farm, to George and Nevada Barlow Newton on April 18, 1917. She married Melvin Marsh on May 2, 1933 and they had 69 wonderful years together before he passed away on Oct. 18, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Southwest Oklahoma. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Southside Baptist Church for many years. She was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother. Lela is lovingly survived by her three daughters, Nita Ledbetter of Oklahoma City, Patsy Kuchar of Altus, and Rita Pantalena of Guilford, CT; seven grandchildren, Brenda Daniel, Carl Gaver, Robin Leonard, Ronald Pantalena Jr., Davin Ledbetter, Frank Marsh Pantalena and Daniel Pantalena; 24 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin; her son, Lavon Marsh; her parents; five sisters, Gertrude Newton, Minnie Burrows, Ruby Hubbard, Fern Boyd and Opal Hunter; and by four brothers, Brownlow, Chester, Frank and Jessie Newton. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11:00 am, Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Erin Martinez officiating. Interment will follow in 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 |
MOCK Altus native, Frances McMahan Mock, age 78, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Frances McMahan Mock was born in Altus, Oklahoma, January 28, 1931, to Hatton and Adella (Minor) McMahan. She is a third generation native of Altus, descendant of pioneers, J.R. McMahan and Fredrick W. Minor. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, excelling at all of those, and she was a dear friend to many. Frances attended Altus public schools, Washington Elementary, Central Jr. High, and Altus High School, graduating in 1949 as an outstanding basketball player, swimmer, and salutatorian of her class. She was also the drum major of the band, football queen, and class secretary. She attended Stephens College in Missouri for a year before transferring to Oklahoma A & M, now OSU. She obtained her degree in Home Economics. At OSU, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, a beauty queen for the Redskin annual, and the 1952 sweetheart of Sigma Chi. Frances married her high school sweetheart, John Mock, on January 27, 1952, at the First Baptist Church in Altus. After finishing college, John was called into the Army and they were stationed in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Later, Frances followed John to Germany. After the tour was completed, they returned to Altus where John joined his dad, Ralph, and brother, Paul, in the family farming and cattle business. Frances was a loyal Bulldog and OSU Cowboy fan. She enjoyed going to football and basketball games, traveling with friends, playing bridge, attending Broadway plays in Oklahoma City, and meeting her friends for coffee on Thursday mornings. She is famous for her chocolate cake and date pinwheel cookies. She was active in P.E.O. and the First United Methodist Church in Altus and was a past member of Beta Mother’s Club and Aldonian. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. Frances McMahan Mock was preceded in death by her parents, Hatton and Adella McMahan, and sisters-in-law, Mary McMahan and Mary Nell Mock. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John, of the home; her daughter, Ann Mock Reeder and husband Carl, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her son, Barry Mock and wife Teresa, of Altus; grandchildren, Lance and Alexa Mock; her brother, Hatton McMahan and his children, Philip, Diann, and Dan McMahan; her brother-in-law, Paul Mock, and his children, Harrison Mock and Melissa Brewster; her sister-in-law, Virginia Snell, and her children, Linda Anthony, Mark Snell, and Betsy Koontz; her aunt, Elizabeth McAskill; and many other relatives and friends. Family will greet friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the First United Methodist Church in Altus with Reverend David Player officiating. Private interment for family will be at the Altus City Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be made in Frances Mock’s name to the First United Methodist Church for the Building Fund, P.O. Box 502, Altus, OK 73522, or to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104. On-line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Monroe Edgar Wilbert Monroe, 80, longtime resident of Southwest Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Edgar was born October 2, 1928, in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, to Stanley and Lundy Lucille (Brooks) Monroe. He grew up in the Lone Wolf and Granite area moving to Hedley, Texas, in 1985. Edgar was saved and baptized in 1983 in Mangum, Oklahoma. On June 29, 1963, Edgar and Sandra Gardenhire were married in Rossville, Georgia. They had just celebrated their 46th anniversary. Edgar had proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict by serving in the United States Army. After moving to Hedley, Edgar and Sandra started Monroe’s Peach Ranch. They were well known for their excellent peaches and established their first Fruit Stand on highway 287 east of Amarillo. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Marvin Monroe and Clyde Monroe; one sister, Lorene Monroe; and by one granddaughter, Lila Kate Monroe. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Sandra of the home in Hedley; five children, Regina Monroe of Memphis, Texas, Troy Monroe and wife Katherine of Hedley, Texas, Tony Monroe and wife Angie of Memphis, Texas, Jeremy Monroe and wife Angela of Clarendon, Texas, and Matthew Monroe and wife Shelby of Mangum, Oklahoma; one brother, Bill Monroe of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mary Edwards of Blair, Oklahoma, Pauline George, also of Blair, and Nell McGregor and husband Jerry of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, Paul Monroe and wife Carrie, Devonia Monroe, Colton Springer, Rochelle Springer, Josh Monroe, William Monroe, Addison Monroe, Eric Monroe, Sara Monroe, Erin Monroe, Caylor Monroe, Collin Monroe, Kylie Monroe, and Jacob Fineberg. Funeral services for Edgar Wilbert Monroe will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Trinity Holiness Church in Blair with Pastor Billy Hudson officiating. Interment will follow at the Blair Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com Edgar Wilbert Monroe |
| Miller Jerry Dale Miller, 73, of Altus, peacefully went into the lord’s hands at his home Saturday, July 18, 2009, after a long illness. Jerry was born January 18, 1936, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Aubra Clifton and Ruth (Creed) Miller. He married Shirley Bonds May 19, 1956, in Vernon, Texas. Jerry began his employment with AAFES one month after he graduated from high school. He started his career as a receiving clerk at Altus Air Force Base in the main exchange, which at the time was a small tarpaper building. After a stint as a Stockroom Manager, Jerry entered the services career field as a Service Station Manager. He was later promoted and transferred to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, as the Services Operations Manager. During the following years, he served in a variety of capacities within services at the Alamo Exchange Region headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, Lackland AFB, Texas, South Texas Area, AAFES-Europe in Munich Germany, and Central California Area at former Fort Ord. In 1984, he was transferred to his final assignment as the Area Services Manager at Red River Area Exchange in Bosier City, LA. He retired after 38 years of dedicated service. After his retirement, he and his wife Shirley enjoyed a lovely retirement home in Lake Kiowa, TX. In 2000 due to health reasons they left Texas and moved back to Altus, OK. Jerry liked many things but in particular he loved playing golf, fishing, solving crossword puzzles, especially Sudoku, horseracing, and visiting casinos. He was an avid OU fan and loved spending time with his family. Jerry is survived by his wife, Shirley Miller of the home in Altus; one son, Clifton Eugene Miller and wife Teresa; one daughter Dawn Rinehart and husband Jim; one sister, Patsy Eileen Norris and husband Joe; two grandchildren, Natalie Dabelstein and Kurt Elwood Rinehart; one great-grandchild, Noah Camp; numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. His parents, Aubra Clifton Miller and Virginia Ruth Miller, preceded him in death. Memorial donations may be made in Jerry Miller’s memory to any Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of one’s choice. Memorial Services for Jerry Miller will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Reverend Ken Lyles officiating. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |