| Charles Albert Rabb, Jr. Charles Albert Rabb,Jr. age 73 of Altus, passed away Thursday, August 10.2006. He was born October 24, 1932 to Charles Albert Rabb, Sr. and Allie (Clarke) Rabb. Charles had lived in the Altus and Jackson County area for many years. He is preceded in death by his parent. Charles is survived by survival cousins and other relatives. Private graveside services were held Friday, August 11, 2006 at the Warren Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. |
| Miriam Earlyne Ragsdale Miriam Earlyne Ragsdale, age 81 of Altus, passed away at Jackson County Memorial Hospital late Friday evening, September 30, 2005. Mrs. Ragsdale was born on August 23, 1924 to Earl and Ester Logan. She married Curtis L. Ragsdale on February 29, 1952 in Long Beach, California. Mrs. Ragsdale was a registered nurse and worked for many years as a nurse in several doctor’s offices. As a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, she was very involved in the prison ministry, smoking clinics and food distribution. Her husband, Curtis L. Ragsdale, preceded her in death on October 6, 2004 after fifty-two years of marriage. Together they served their church and loved being involved in church activities and visiting with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister, Josephine, and her husband. Mrs. Ragsdale is survived by one son, Curtis E. Ragsdale and wife Debbie of Altus; one grandson, Zach Ragsdale and wife Tonya of Burleson, Texas; two great grandchildren, Taylor Ragsdale and Lexi Ragsdale of Burleson, Texas and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 7, 2005 at 10:30 am at the Keene Cemetery in Keene, Texas with Pastor John Johnson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Memorials can be made to Gardena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 16113 South Denker Ave., Gardena, CA 90247, in memory of Miriam Earlyne Ragsdale. Online tributes can be made to the family of Miriam Earlyne Ragsdale at www.Lowell-Tims.com. |
| Angel Antonio Roblez Jr. Infant son of Angel Roblez Sr. and Jessica Hartford, Angel Antonio Roblez Jr. passed away Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. Angel was born May 23, 2006, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is survived by his parents, Jessica Hartford and Angel Roblez Sr. of Altus, Oklahoma, Maternal grandmother, Caren Hartford of Altus, Oklahoma, Maternal grandfather, Richard Hartford Sr. of Bailey, Co., Paternal grandmother, Irene Roblez of Altus, Oklahoma, paternal grandfather, Esteban Roblez Jr. of Columbia, Mo., great grandfather, Richard Frank of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, paternal great grandparents, Francisco and Isabell Ruiz of Altus, Oklahoma, great grandmother, Narce Roblez, of Corpus Christi, Texas, great grandfather, James Hartford and Darlene of Bailey, Co., and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 10:00am at the Altus City Cemetery with Father Joe Arledge officiating. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family will greet friends Tuesday, May 30, 2006 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. |
| Roma M. Rouse Roma M. Rouse age 92, passed away Friday, March 25, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona after a short illness. She was born September 7, 1912 in Altus, Oklahoma, she was raised near Olustee, Oklahoma, she attendeded local schools and graduated from Olustee High school in 1929, she attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Southwestern College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma, graduating in 1933. After graduating from Oklahoma University Roma taught High school in Jackson County and Mcalester, Oklahoma from 1934-1942. She left teaching in 1942 and began a career at Stanolind Oil and Gas Company (now BP AMOCO) that same year in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she worked at Stanolind until 1956. Roma married John E. Rouse on September 4, 1956. She then moved to the One Bar Eleven Ranch near Encampment, Wyoming in 1956 where she helped her husband build a successful cattle ranch. The One Bar Eleven angus cattle herd became well known for outstanding quality and innovative advancements in the breeding of cattle. During the 1960’s and 1970’s Roma traveled the world with her husband and helped compile research on cattle worldwide. Their research lead to the publication of “World Cattle” and “The Criollo; Spanish Cattle in America”. During those years, Roma and John Rouse visited almost every country in the world. In 1986, John and Roma donated the One Bar Eleven Ranch and angus herd to Colorado State University for future research. They moved to Rio Verde, Arizona, where she lived until after her husband’s death in 1990. She moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona. Roma kept a portion of land and her house at the One Bar Eleven, which she continued to visit during the summers after her husband’s death. Roma was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Rouse, her parents Byrn N. and Eva L. McCormick, and her sister Angie Kels0, She is survived by step-daughter Martha Rouse Schalk, Step-grandchildren, Claudia Short, Steve Schalk and Karen Schalk, seven great-grandchildren, all of Albuquerque, New Mexico, cousin Dwain Jeter and wife Earlene of Rio Verde, AZ., step-daughter-in-law, Barbara Rouse of Arizona, and many close friends. Private Graveside services will be held at the Altus City Cemetery. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Roma’s memory to the Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust, PO Box 206, Cheyenne, WY 82003 Online tributes can be made at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Ragsdale Crystal Ragsdale, 47, of Monroe, Tennessee, passed away suddenly at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Crystal was born July 13, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Charles Ross and Beverly Jean (Walker) Galmon. She graduated from Granbury High School in Granbury, Texas, in 1979. She married Dr. Joseph W. Ragsdale December 8, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. He preceded her in death December 26, 2006. Crystal owned and operated her own business “Over the Sun” Spa in Livingston, Tennessee. She also held a real estate license and sold properties in her spare time. Crystal was a member of the Byrdstown Baptist Church in Byrdstown, Tennessee. Crystal is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Fritz of Monterrey, Tennessee, and Megan Ragsdale of Birmingham, Alabama; her parents, Charles and Beverly Galmon of Cookeville, Tennessee; one brother, Mark Galmon and his wife Spring of Birmingham, Alabama; her maternal grandmother, Nadine Walker of Algood, Tennessee, and her paternal grandmother, Mandy Galmon of Calhoun, Georgia. Crystal was preceded in death by her husband and her grandfathers, Earl Walker and Willie Ross Galmon. Graveside Services will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, January 18, 2007, at the Hess Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family of Crystal Ragsdale at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Rose Cindy Denise Rose, 47, of Altus, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus after a long battle with cancer. Cindy was born October 14, 1960, to Eddie F. Couch and Cynthia Ann (Rogers) Couch in Pampa, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Mangum, Oklahoma. She loved riding motorcycles, listening to music, hanging out with her many friends, and loved sports, especially O.U. Cindy was a staunch Democrat. More than anything, she loved her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie F. Couch and Cynthia Ann Cousins. Cindy is survived by her children, Lindsey Couch and special friend Cory Nichols, of Oklahoma City, Amber Rose of Altus, Danny J. Rose III, of Dallas, Texas, and Chelsea McKee of Altus; one sister, Robin Oxford of Altus; one brother, Edward (Ty) Couch and his wife Crystal of Mangum; six nephews, Rusty Couch, Levi Oxford, Austin Oxford, William Couch, Dallas Couch, and Jeffrey Wilson; one niece, Brittany Wilson, and many other loving family members and her many, many friends who have supported her during her battle with cancer. The family will receive guests from 6:00 until 9:00 pm Monday, October 15 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 16 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Chapel with Reverend Randy Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at the Blair Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red River Federal Credit Union under “Cindy Rose.” Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Bruce Rutherford Bruce Rutherford, 46, passed away suddenly at his home in Oklahoma, on December 11, 2007. Bruce was born March 12, 1961, in Wright County, Iowa, to Lloyd Rutherford and Joan (Hollinger) Thome Snow. He married Lisa Edgell and they had many happy years together before her death on July 30, 2006. Bruce served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty years before his retirement in 2002. He then began his career in Civil Service at the Altus Air Force Base where he was currently employed. He is sirvived by twin sons, Andrew and Alec Rutherford, of the home in Altus; his parents, Lloyd Rutherford of Maplewood, Minnesota, and Joan Thome Snow of Yuma, Arizona; one brother, Robert Wood of Little Canada, Minnesota; one sister, Julie Morrison and husband Arthur of Quincy, Michigan; two nieces, Amanda and Kelsey Wood, both of Angola, Indiana; two nephews, Arthur Carl Morrison and John William Morrison, both of Quincy, Michigan; mother-in-law, Sandy and Willie Shaw of Altus; and seven step-brothers and step-sisters. Funeral Services for Bruce Rutherford will be 2:00 pm Saturday, Dec 15, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Chapel under the directions of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line triabutes can be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| RICHARDSON Lena Evelyn (Render) Richardson was born November 13, 1928 in Eldorado, Oklahoma and passed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in the Hardeman County Memorial Hospital, Quanah, Texas. Lena Evelyn was the fourth child born to James Olin “Chum” and Lena Leslie (Gardner) Render. She was the only one who survived to adulthood. A 1946 graduate of Eldorado High School, Lena Evelyn attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha and Oklahoma A & M University in Stillwater. Much to the dismay of her parents, she did not complete her college education, but returned to Eldorado to marry “the love of her life” John Doyle Richardson on November 20, 1948 in Quanah, Texas. They made their home in Eldorado. Their only child, Leslie Joan, arrived on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950. The young family then moved to Wichita, Kansas. From there they moved to Yuma, Arizona where they farmed irrigated cotton; then to Lubbock, Pampa and Dimmitt, Texas, before returning to Eldorado to take over the Render family farm and to custom combine. While in Pampa, Lena Evelyn and John Doyle were both employed by Cabot, John at the plant and as a driver and Lena Evelyn in the downtown office where she had her first taste of technology as an IBM keypunch operator. While in Dimmitt, she worked part time in the office of the Castro County Judge. Following John Doyle’s death in 1971, she took on the farming operation and worked as an inspector at one of the factories in Eldorado; in the mid 1970’s she was employed as a house mother at the Canadian County Youth Shelter in El Reno, Oklahoma. Lena Evelyn then began working at the bank in Eldorado in 1978, where she worked until her retirement. Lena Evelyn and J.R. Miller were married in July, 1984. This was a second marriage for both. J.R. passed away in October, 1994. Lena Evelyn had a passion for reading. She campaigned long and hard for the bookmobile that services this area. A member of several local clubs and organizations, she gave one hundred percent to what she believed in. Rev. Don Ladner, formerly of Eldorado, will conduct her service on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eldorado First Baptist Church, where she was a member; burial will follow at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Eldorado. Preceded in death by her siblings; her parents; her husbands; son-in-law, James Crawford Gillam; her half brother, Glen Render, Lena Evelyn leaves behind her daughter, Joan Gillam and grandson, Trevin Gillam, both of Eldorado; a niece, Paralyn (Render) Moore, Canyon, Texas; a few relatives and a great number of friends. Her absence will create an emptiness in the hearts of those who knew her. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| RISINGER W.J. Risinger, age 87, of Altus, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Mr. Risinger was born on January 12, 1921, at Altus to Walter Jackson and Texie Ann (Elkins) Risinger. Living in Jackson Country all of his life, he worked on the farm with his parents for the first several years of his life. Being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942, he served in Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. On December 3, 1945, Mr. Risinger was honorably discharged and returned to Altus where he met Imogene DeFord. On September 25, 1948, they were married in Vernon, Texas and they were married fifty-seven wonderful years before her death on January 1, 2006. At the beginning of their marriage, they worked together picking cotton to make a living. In 1954, W.J. attended a trade school where he learned the art of bricklaying and worked on many projects in Southwest Oklahoma until his retirement. Fishing, boating, water skiing, working in the yard and raising tomatoes were some of his hobbies, but spending time with his family and friends were the important things in his life. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, five sisters and six brothers, W.J. is survived by two daughters, Donna Kirouac and husband Roger of Altus and Doris Stebbens and husband Rick of Altus; four grandchildren, Kim Gray of Altus, Melissa Gaulden of Altus, Todd Kirouac of Altus and Jeffery Stebbens of Oklahoma City; three great grandchildren, Devan Gray of Russelville, Arkansas, Jason Gray of Altus and Joshua Gaulden of Altus along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Graveside services for W.J. Risinger will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Altus City Cemetery with Rev. John Webb officiating. Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends from 6 until 7 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Earlene “Beans” Risinger, Earlene “Beans” Risinger, 81, of Hess, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, July, 29, 2008, at the Plantation Village Nursing Home in Altus. Earlene was born March 20, 1927, in Hess, Oklahoma, to Homer Francis and Lizzie Mae (Steen) Risinger. She grew up during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, where the western plains of Oklahoma proved to be as harsh and unforgiving as the economic landscape. Earlene received the nickname “Beans” for her favorite food staple. As a youngster and the first born of five children, Beans often escaped the rigor of working in the cotton fields by playing baseball with her family and friends. By the time she graduated high school, Beans had honed her pitching skills. In the spring of 1947, she decided to attend the “tryouts” in Oklahoma City for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The leagues formed in 1943, when many minor league teams disbanded and the future of Major League Baseball was in doubt due to players either enlisting or were drafted into the armed services. During the “tryouts”, Beans impressed league managers with her fastball and curve ball, both delivered in overhand motion. She learned her technique when she was very young from her dad, who was a sandlot first baseman. The AAGPBL offered her a contract to play in the 1947 season for the Rockford Peaches in Rockford, Illinois. However, she got as far as Chicago when fear and homesickness overcame her, and she returned to Oklahoma. One year later, the AAGPBL recruited her again for the 1948 season, and this time Beans reported to her new club in Springfield, Illinois. She spent one year with the Springfield Sallies, a team that succumbed to low attendance and little community support. Beans went to Grand Rapids, Michigan, home of the Grand Rapids Chicks, where she played from 1949 to 1954. She helped her team take the 1953 League Championship. The trophy is on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The AAGPBL disbanded in 1954, and Beans remained in Grand Rapids, where she enrolled in college and became an x-ray technician. She worked in orthopedics and retired from Drs. Bert Korhonen and Richard Bereza’s office after 25 years of faithful service. She stayed in Grand Rapids until two years ago, when she returned home to Oklahoma to be with her family. Beans was a consultant on the movie “A League of Their Own”, based on the AAGPBL. She even had her photo taken with the movie’s stars, Rosie O’Donnell and Madonna. Her rise to fame never went to her head; instead, she always wanted to mentor young women to “reach for the stars.” She wrote a one-page autobiography to send to young women to help them realize that dreams can come true. Beans is survived by her four brothers, Dale Risinger of Altus, Oklahoma, Bill Risinger and wife Sally of Hess, Oklahoma, Carl Risinger and wife Shirley of Altus, and Gary Risinger and wife Debbie of Elk City, Oklahoma; three nieces, three nephews, two great-nieces, two great-nephews, numerous cousins, and many close and wonderful friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma, 1930 NW Ferris, Suite 5, Lawton, OK 73507 or to the Oklahoma Sports Museum, P.O. Box 1342, Guthrie, OK 73044, Attn: Richard Hendricks. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Earlene Risinger will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore and Dr. Roy McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow at Hess Cemetery south of Altus under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Earlene “Beans” Risinger at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Allen Chance Ring Allen Chance Ring, age 28, a lifelong resident of Altus, passed away tragically Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in Tulsa. Allen was born in Oklahoma City on May 28, 1980 to Mary Stephanie (Adams) Ring and Dewayne Eugene Ring Sr. Allen was a member of the Victory Christian Center in Tulsa and worked in construction as a foreman and forklift operator. He enjoyed listening to music and writing poetry. One of his favorite things was to wake up early to see the sun rise. Allen was a friendly person and cared about people and would do anything he could to help anyone. His family was very important to him and his mom was his number one woman. He enjoyed cooking and really liked having family and friends around him at BBQ’s. Allen loved his family and friends and he will be missed very much by everyone that loved him. Preceded in death by his grandparents; Lewis and Bessie Adams; and George Lee Ring; Allen is survived by his wife, Joann Luna-Ring of Altus; mother, Mary S. Ring of Altus; father, Dewayne E. Ring Sr. of Spring Town, Oklahoma; stepfathers, Jessie Stover of Altus; Felemon Carbahal of Altus; five children, Gavin Lee Palmer of Altus; Charity Aleen Ring of Altus; Allen Chance Ring II of Altus; Serinity Luna of Altus; Madison Hill of Stillwater; three brothers, Dewayne Eugene Ring II of Altus; Daniel Franklin Ring of Altus; Paul Lee Taylor Ring and his wife Erica of Altus; five sisters, Irene M. Anderson and her husband Sean of Ponca City; JoEllen Hagaden and her husband Keith of Ponca City; Laurie Niaz and her husband Fazal of Tulsa; Stephanie Felan and her husband Alberto of Lone Wolf; Candy Lillian Martinez and her husband Carlos of Tulsa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends that Allen loved very much. Graveside services for Allen Chance Ring will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Restlawn Cemetery with Paul Gloria officiating. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory. The family of Allen Chance Ring will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Monday, August 11, 2008 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes to the family of Allen Chance Ring may be made at www.lowell-tims.com In lue of flowers the family of Allen Chance Ring asks that donations be made at the Red River Community Credit Union on behalf of Allen Chance Ring to account number 97671. |
| Francisco G. Roblez Francisco G. “Frank” Roblez, 54, of Altus, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2008, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Frank was born May 5, 1954, in Georgetown, Texas, to Cosme and Esperanza (Guerrero) Roblez. His family moved to Altus in 1966 where Frank attended Altus Public Schools. He worked as a custodian at Sunset Elementary School in Altus from 1987 to 2003, where he was well loved by staff and students. Frank enjoyed fishing, getting together with friends and family for cookouts, and watching all sport events on TV, especially OU football. His brother, Cosme Roblez, sister, Mary Perez and husband Seferino, and his brother, David Roblez and wife Jo Anne, and many nieces and nephews survive Frank. He is also survived by his precious dogs, which he considered his children, “Chance a Million” and “Emily Jones Johnson.” Frank took good care of them and they took care of him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cosme and Esperanza Roblez, two sisters, Cookie Roblez and Catalina Roblez, one brother, Domingo Roblez, and one niece, Diana Lee Spence. Funeral Services for Francisco Roblez will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, August 22, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Ortega officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Jackie Lee Russell Jackie Lee Russell, age 64, a lifelong resident of Altus, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at his home in Altus. Jackie was born in Altus on October 2, 1943 to Lloyd and Hazel (Allen) Russell. In 1957 when Jackie was 13 years old he joined the US Army and later was in the Oklahoma National Guard for several years and received an honorable discharge. He attended Trinity Baptist Church in Altus and worked as a truck driver for Jewett Scott Trucking of Mangum for over 32 years. Russell liked fishing, playing dominoes, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends who he loved very much. Preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Russell; and one grandson, Brett Englett; Jackie is survived by his mother, Hazel Russell of Altus; two children, Jackie Russell Jr.; Sharon Smith and her husband Guy of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Odie Russell and his wife Shirley of Hobbs, New Mexico; Donnie Russell of Vernon, Texas; one sister, Brenda Shirley of Altus; four grandchildren, Della, Josh, Chris, and Christy; three great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and many friends. Services for Jackie Lee Russell will be at the Prairie Hill Cemetery at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 18, 2008 with Brother Boyd Whitehead officiating. Online tributes to the family of Jackie Lee Russell may be made at www.lowell-tims.com |
| RUSSELL Lenard Leroy Russell, age 73, of Granite, passed away late Saturday afternoon, February 28, 2009, at his home. Mr. Russell was born on May 23, 1935, in Grayson County, Texas. Raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Coy Russell of Mt. Peak, Texas, he was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He moved to Ft. Worth, Texas as a young man and was employed by Mrs. Baird’s Bread and later worked for the City of Ft. Worth for ten years. While living in Ft. Worth, he met the love of his life, Donna Faye Grady and they were united in marriage on August 22, 1972. When asked what he was most proud of and most grateful for, he would reply, “It was the day I met my beloved Faye”. The two of them enjoyed going to the movies, eating out and cheering for their favorites at wrestling matches. In 1989, they moved to Granite to be closer to their family. Leroy enjoyed working in the yard, his garden and doing carpentry work, but his favorite pastime was watching wrestling with Faye and their beloved cat, Champ. Preceded in death by his grandparents, mother and father-in-law, Cass and Audra Grady, he is survived by his wife, Faye Russell, of the home; one son, David Allan Russell and his children of Ft. Worth; four sisters-in-law, Winona Graham of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Mary Lou Cross and husband J.T. of Willow, Gaye Crump of Granite and Sue Everhart and husband Jim of Terre Haute, Indiana; three brothers-in-law, Carroll Grady of Snyder, Oklahoma, Joe Grady of Altus, Oklahoma and Eddie Grady and wife Sharon of Midwest City, Oklahoma along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services for Lenard Leroy Russell will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Granite with Rev. Jim Hilton officiating. Interment will follow at the Willow Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Granite. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.GreerFuneral.com |
| RAULSTON Oscar B. (Junior) Raulston, age 63, of Granite, passed away at his home, on Saturday evening, March 7, 2009. Mr. Raulston was born on November 28, 1945, in Elk City, Oklahoma to Jack and Gladys (Estes) Raulston. After attending school at Willow and Granite, Junior moved to Mangum where he graduated in 1964. For a short time, he lived in California where he drove a truck, but he returned to Greer County in 1970 and began a thirty-year career in roofing. In July of 1975, he married Sherolyn Fletcher and she preceded him in death on January 16, 2000. Attending Grace Baptist Church for many years, Junior enjoyed shooting pool and working crossword puzzles, but watching sports and spending time with his family were the things he loved the most in life. Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, he is survived by one son, Ronnie Raulston and wife Ruby of Willow; one sister, Nadine Carver and husband Ronnie of Tulsa and one brother, Bill Raulston of Altus along with many nieces nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Junior Raulston will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Grace Baptist Church with Brother Tim Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow at Granite City Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Granite. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.GreerFuneral.com |
| RAY Jeffrey Scott Ray, 34, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Altus, passed from this life on Friday, March 20, 2009, as the result of a car accident. Jeff was born on August 12, 1974, to Billy and Cindy (Mackey) Ray in Altus, Oklahoma. He graduated from Altus High School in 1993. He later attended City College in Moore, Oklahoma and graduated with a degree in Computer Technology in 2002. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pete and Wilma Mackey and his paternal grandmother, Ellen Ray, Jeff is survived by his parents, Billy and Cindy Ray of Altus; his two sons, Damien Ray and William Ray, also of Altus; one sister, Joelle Dickenson; a nephew, Gage Dickenson; his paternal grandfather, William C. Ray, all of Altus; and a very special love in his life, Cheri Stanfield of Moore, Oklahoma. His extended family includes Jimmy Suba, Gregg Henngler, Tim Sanchez, Bucky Hunter, and Johnny Lopez. The mother of his children, Elizabeth Revilla, also survives Jeff. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Funeral Services for Jeff Ray will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with The Reverend Suzanne Mollison officiating. Online Tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Robuck Noah Robuck, beloved infant son of Chalyn Robuck and Nancy Garcia, came into the world Wednesday, February 11, 2009, and was taken into the arms of Jesus. Although he was in his mommy’s womb only sixteen weeks, his family already cherished him. Preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Kathong Robuck, Noah is survived by his parents, Chalyn “Charlie” and Nancy Robuck; his brothers and a sister, Dominick Robuck, Elijah Robuck, and Kalyn Robuck; his grandparents, Blanca Castro, Jesus Garcia, and George Robuck; his great- grandparents, Josefina Sanchez and Roman Chavez; aunts and uncles, Javier and Kathi Ramirez and Jack and Jennifer Robuck; and his cousins, Johnathon Ramirez, Gabby Ramirez, Abigale Ramirez, Madisyn Robuck, Jackson Robuck, and Faith Robuck. The family will hold a memorial service in Noah’s honor on Sunday, February 15, 2009, at the Olustee Community Church in Olustee, Oklahoma, with Debbie Kulbeth officiating. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| REASER Joe Don Reaser, 56, of Altus, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus following a courageous battle with cancer. Joe Don was born February 14, 1953, in Altus to C.W. and Lorene (Buck) Reaser in Altus. He lived most of his life in Jackson County and graduated from Navajo High School in 1971. Joe Don was born into a farm family and always knew that farming was going to be a major part of his life. Except for a few short years after high school when he attended Technical school in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and worked for Public Service Company, he was a farmer. He loved farming with his father, Ham Reaser, and brother, Eddie. Joe was the one who year after year insured all the equipment remained in good working order. He was at his best when faced with a piece of equipment everyone else thought could not be repaired. Joe Don had a gift of being able to see a problem with the equipment and the skill to transform it into a productive piece of farm machinery. Joe Don married Sherrie Phillips on May 4, 1979, in Altus. He was a family man: a devoted husband and father. They were in his thoughts regardless of where he might be or what he might be doing. He loved taking his family snow skiing in the winter and water skiing in the summer. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all the activities one would associate with growing up on a farm in Southwest Oklahoma. Anyone acquainted with Joe knew he was a Christian. It wasn’t known because of talk as much as was his actions and his example. He so visibly lived his life, as the Lord would ask each of us to live ours. He never turned anyone down who needed help. This is one of the things that made him most happy. He never expected, nor would he accept, anything in return. Joe’s friendship was unconditional. Joe Don was very active in the community and, in addition to farming, worked for the Jackson County Water Company. He was currently serving as president of the Jackson County Water Board. He also served on the board of Headrick Farmers Coop and the Headrick Cotton Gin Board. Joe Don was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Altus where he served on the finance committee. He is survived by his wife, Sherrie Reaser of Altus; one daughter, Lori Reaser of Oklahoma City; one son, Shane Reaser of Altus; one sister, Dixie McReynolds and husband John of Lawton; two brothers, Mac Reaser and wife Gail of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Eddie Reaser of Altus; two sisters-in-law, Phillis Findley and husband John of Bakersfield, California, and Vickie Cline and husband Billy of Altus; one brother-in-law, Phillip Phillips of Maryland; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Joe Don was preceded in death by his parents, C.W. and Lorene Reaser; one son, Kevin Dean Reaser in 1990; one brother, Gary Moser; mother-in-law, Joy Phillips; father-in-law, Phil Phillips, and a sister-in-law, Rosie Moser. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in Altus, Oklahoma, or the charity of one’s choice. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Joe Don Reaser will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Altus with Dr. Jeff Moore and Reverend Madison Clinton 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 |
| Robuk Private family services were held for George Robuk |