| McINTYRE Roberta Gail (Gay-Gay) McIntyre, age 44 and loving wife, mother and daughter, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, March 11, 2006 from Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Gail was born in Amarillo, Texas on January 9, 1962 to Robert (Bob) E. and Billie Sue (Stephens) Harris and moved to Altus in June of 1974. She was a 1980 graduate of Altus High School, a graduate of Aladin Beauty School and later the owner and operator of Gail’s Hair Studio. She married Don McIntyre on June 29, 1985 and they spent twenty wonderful years together. Gail enjoyed traveling, especially when it was to Las Vegas, New York City or New Mexico, being outdoors and water sports. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family, especially while watching her son, Kaylor, participate in sports along with her nephew and niece, Hunter and Hannah. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Gail is survived by her husband, Don, and one son, Kaylor, both of the home; her parents, Robert (Bob) and Sue Harris of Altus; one sister, Darla Harris of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Dale Harris and wife Mary of Mosquero, New Mexico, Derrell Harris of New York City, New York and Stephen Harris and wife Christy of Altus; nieces and nephew, Nina Stephens of Mosquero, New Mexico and Hunter Harris and Hanna Harris of Altus; a special cousin, Eddie Stephens and wife Terah of Austin, Texas along with their children, Rainie and Bradley and many other cousins and a host of friends whom she loved and cherished. Funeral services for Gail (Gay-Gay) McIntyre will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Altus with Rev. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Gail (Gay-Gay) McIntyre will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Monday from 6 until 8 p. m. Online tributes may be made to the family of Gail (Gay-Gay) McIntyre at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| McLEAN Patricia Ann McLean, age 50 of Altus, passed away Saturday evening, November 4, 2006, at her residence. Patricia was born on September 17, 1956, in Altus to George and Billie (Morley) Natividad. Graduating from Tipton High School, Patricia attended nursing school in Oklahoma City and worked for a short time in the nursing field in the Oklahoma City area. She later returned to Altus where she worked as a home healthcare provider. On March 25, 2004, she married Ronnie McLean and lived in Altus until the time of her death. Preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sue Hendrix in 1999, Patricia is survived by her husband Ronnie, of the home; two sons, Josh Watlington and wife Brandy of Georgia and Jacob Watlington of Florida; one grandson, Austin Watlington of Georgia; two sisters, Jimi Coats and husband Randy of Altus and Georgia Velliquette and husband Bob of Florida; her mother-in-law, Virginia McLean of Sayre; her brother-in-law, Ken Hendrix of Oklahoma City; a special friend, Karen Richardson of Altus and many nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services for Patricia Ann McLean will be on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Boyd Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow at the Tipton Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Patricia Ann McLean will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family of Patricia Ann McLean at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| McELROY Blanche Marie McElroy, age 80 of Warren, passed away at the home her husband helped build for her early Thursday morning, January 4, 2007. Marie was born on July 7, 1926, to Edley Ray and Arebell (Dorries) Gipson at Wellington, Texas. Moving to Jackson County her junior year of high school, she attended Warren High School where she graduated. On June 23, 1945, Marie married the love of her life and soul mate, Leland W. McElroy and he preceded her in death in 1973. After establishing their home in the Warren Community, Marie began cooking at the Warren School and continued to cook there until they consolidated with Friendship School and became Navajo. Marie retired from Navajo School in 1992 after many years of cooking. Quilting, crocheting, keeping up with friends and family by writing letters, collecting angels and dolls, attending family reunions, researching family genealogy and attending Navajo Indian sporting events, particularly basketball, were the things she enjoyed in life. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leland; one son, Kerry McElroy in 1999, one sister, Juanita Coleen Gipson; two brothers, Wallace Gipson and Larry Gipson, she is survived by her daughter, Kay Stewart and husband David of Altus; a daughter-in-law, Anna McElroy of Deerfield, Kansas; three grandchildren, Beth Black and husband Jared of Edmond, Amanda McElroy of Deerfield, Kansas, Jeff McElroy of Deerfield, Kansas; one great grandson, Dax Graham Black of Edmond; a special niece, whom she dearly loved as her own child, Marie Timmons and husband John and their daughter Jamie of Altus; one sister Margie Eilen Love of Choctaw, Oklahoma; two brothers, Calvin Gipson and wife Joyce of Altus and Charles Gipson and wife May of Blair; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Gipson of Texas and Carolyn Gipson of Blair along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Marie McElroy will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at the Warren Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Marie McElroy will greet friends from 6 until 7 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family of Marie McElroy at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| McConahay Elizabeth May McConahay, age 61, of Altus, passed away Wednesday,August 1, 2007at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Elizabeth was born on March 29,1946, to Virgil and Cleta (Davisson) Decker at Kansas City, Missouri. She married Stanley McConahay on December 11, 1965 at Richards Gabauer, AFB Missouri. Elizabeth and Stanley moved to Altus in 1983 from Germany. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus. Elizabeth was active in church and mission work. She worked with the S. W. Baptist Assocation; a WMU Director for many years; a longtime member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed scrapbooking for her grandchildren and spending time with her wonderful family and cherished friends. Preceded in death by her father Virgil Decker; Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Stanley of the home; her mother Cleta Decker, of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; three daughters; Kimberly Henson and husband James of Sparta, Tennessee; Cindy Nelson and husband Chris of Blue Springs, Mo.; Jennefer Cox and husband David of Shawnee, Ok.; three sisters; Jacqueline Kamphefner and husband Ron of Kansas City, Mo; Janice Hile of Kansas City Mo.; Joyce West and husband Don of Greenwood, Mo.; two brothers; Larry Newman and wife Pat of Mt. Home Arkansas; James Decker and wife Diane of Blue Springs, Mo.; three grandchildren; Amberly Ranae Cox; Jacey Janae Cox; and Christopher Shane Nelson and a host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Elizabeth McConahay will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 4, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Rev. Boyd Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee’s Summit , Missouri on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 2p.m. The family will greet friends on Friday evening, August 3, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Elizabeth McConahay at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Maxine Lavon McMahan Lavon McMahan, age 74, former Olustee resident went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 1, 2007 in Boulder, Colorado. She was born June 10, 1933 in Tipton, Oklahoma to Alton Hollis and Lillie (Plew) Hollis. Being a mother to three wonderful sons; Sam, Mike and Danny Mains her life was continuously filled with love, laughter and special memories that the four of them shared together. On May 11,1970 in Wheeler, Texas Lavon and J.R. McMahan were united in marriage. He preceded her in death January 26,1995. Lavon worked for the First State Bank in Eldorado; and owned and operated Southwest Loans in Olustee. She worked for the Olustee Cooperative Association for over 18 years serving as the office manager and later promoted to the position of general manager. She owned and operated a commercial hog operation; and also worked as a credit manager for Zales Jewelry. Lavon was a longtime member of the Southwest Oklahoma Chapter American Red Cross Board. She served as the mayor for the Town of Olustee for 14 years, served on the board of the Oklahoma Municipal Airport Authority, Oklahoma Agriculture Cooperative Council. Lavon was an Oklahoma Honorary 4-H member for many years where she enjoyed helping many 4-H members of Southwest Oklahoma. Lavon spent many hours in helping children in the Olustee School System. She was involved with The Moms In Touch, and a member of the First Baptist Church, Olustee, Oklahoma. She is survived by her children; Sam Mains and wife Pam of Longmont, Colorado, Mike Mains and wife Carla of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Carl Ann Mains Ward and husband Bobby of Tipton, Oklahoma; four brothers, Alton and Sharon Hollis, Robert and Karen Hollis, Melvin and Jean Hollis, all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Eddie and Alma Hollis of Midland-Odessa, Texas. Lavon is also survived by her mother-in-law Marion Mains of Hopkinsville,Kentucky; seventeen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one son Danny Mains. Funeral Services for Lavon McMahan is scheduled for Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Altom officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Lavon McMahan will greet friends Wednesday evening September 5, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Lavon McMahan at www.Lowell-Tims.com Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in Ouster, or Disabled American Vets in memory of Lavon McMahan. |
| Bettty Sue McElroy Betty Sue McElroy, age 77 of Altus, Oklahoma passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma She was born October 3, 1930 in Altus, Oklahoma to Lillian Ruth (Holloway) Spears and W.T. Spears. Betty was a graduate of Altus High School and later attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Betty was a very dedicated OU Sports Fan. When she wasn’t watching sports she enjoyed playing cards and loved reading books. She was a longtime member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Altus. Betty is survived by three children; Carol McElroy of Altus, Oklahoma, Monty McElroy of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mary McElroy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is also survived by two granddaughters Katy Allen and husband Sean of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lisa McElroy of Tulsa,Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services for Betty Sue McElroy are scheduled for Friday, January 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev. Mike Trachman officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home The family of Betty McElroy will greet friends Thursday evening January 3, 2007, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research or to the charity of your choice in memory of Betty Sue McElroy. On line tributes can be made to the family of Betty Sue McElroy at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| McCOMBS Francile McCombs, age 89, of Warren, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 3, 2008, at English Village Nursing Home. Mrs. McCombs was born on October 26, 1918, in Durant, Oklahoma to Robert D. and Myrtle (Roberts) Scruggs. Moving to Jackson County in 1923, at the age of 5, she attended Blair School for twelve years and graduated in 1936. For the next few years she helped her father on the family farm. On May 16, 1941, she married the love of her life, Sam McCombs, and they spent the next forty wonderful years together until his death on October 24, 1981. After spending most of her life in the Warren Community, she moved to Altus on April 20, 2003, and lived there until her death. Drinking coffee and visiting with family and friends were some of her favorite pastimes, but watching baseball also ranked high among her favorite things to do. Francile was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters, Lucille Scruggs, Lydia Scruggs and Juanita Scruggs Wilson and one brother, Leamon Scruggs. She is survived by three children; Sammie Cook and husband Sam of Altus, Eddie McCombs of Helena and Rex McCombs of Elk City; four grandchildren, Scott Rice and wife Lisa of Duncan, Stacy O’Neal and husband Kevin of Marlow, Sam Rice of Enid and Brady McCombs of Altus; six great grandchildren, Robbi Rice of Duncan, Alex Rice of Duncan, Sierra Rice of Enid, Morgan Rice of Marlow, J.T. Ballard of Marlow, Landry O’Neal of Marlow and McKenzie McCombs of Norman along with many other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Francile McCombs will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Waugh officiating. Interment will follow at the Warren Cemetery under the direction of Lowell- Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends on Friday eveing from 6 until 7 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |