| Mildred F. Seiglar Our Mom and Grandmother, Mildred F. Seiglar, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2006 in Altus, Oklahoma. She was born on June 8, 1917, to Arthur Scott Fisher and Ethel Elizabeth Fisher (McGehee) in Webb City, Mo. Mildred Married Raymond L. Smith in Webb City, MO., and together they had three children, Delvis R. Smith, Connie J. Johnson and Linda J. Sides. Her husband preceded her in death in 1951. She later married Lon W. Seiglar in Sacramento, CA and he preceded her in death in 1993. She moved to Altus, Oklahoma in 2004 to be near her daughter. Mildred was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Delvis Smith, daughter, Connie Johnson and a granddaughter, Debbie Dee Smith. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Harald and Linda Sides of Altus, Oklahoma, daughter-in-law, Monica Smith of Fair Oaks, CA., seven grandchildren, Tammy Proctor and husband Steve, Julie Smith, Mark Smith and Todd Johnson, all of Sacramento, CA, Lori Morgan and husband Glen of Plano, TX, Trisha Sides of Wichita Falls, Tx., Stephanie Goekeler and husband Tom of Tulsa, Ok., seven great grandchildren, Chase and Madison Morgan, Carlie and Cole Goekeler, John and Christian Porctor and Justin Smith. She also leaves many, many special friends. |
| SHAFER William (Bill) Noel Shafer, age 87 of Altus, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 29, 2006 at Tamarack Retirement Center. Bill was born on May 11, 1919 at Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Henry Noel and Dulcie (Smith) Shafer. He graduated from Dickson High School in Carter County in 1937 and received a bachelor’s degree in industrial education from East Central State Teachers’ College in 1941. On September 5, 1940 he married Norma Lou McClain in Durant and they spent fifty wonderful years together before her death in 1991. Bill was a vocational counselor at Ft. Sam Houston during World War II. He taught industrial education at Seminole Junior College before being employed by Altus Junior College in 1948. He earned a master’s degree in industrial education from Oklahoma State University in 1951. Shafer created the drafting department at Altus Junior College, when classes were held in an old barracks building near the Altus High School. Known for his humor, Shafer said that he and Mason Dickerson, former speech instructor, called his first drafting class a “cla” because it wasn’t big enough to need a whole word to describe it. Asked if the 1976 move to the current campus was difficult, Shafer said, “Not really. All I had to move was my grade book. We didn’t have money for anything else.” Bill always spoke fondly of his days at Western Oklahoma State College and the Altus community. “The faculty was just like a big old family and had a lot of fun. If I had a choice and had it to do over, I’d pick Altus,” he said. A member of the Oklahoma Education Association, National Education Association, and the IOTA LAMBA SIGMA at OSU, he attended the First Baptist Church of Altus. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Norma Lou, two brothers and one sister, Bill is survived by three children, William N. Shafer, Jr. and wife Lexa Kay of Norman, Gary Mark Shafer of Boca Rotan, Florida and Gina Huey and husband Clark of Altus; three grandchildren, Steven Noel Shafer of San Diego, California, Shawn Renee Shafer of Burbank, California and Andrew Taylor Huey of Victoria, Texas along with many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Bill Shafer will be Friday, September 1, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Player and Jerry Don Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Bill Shafer will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6 until 7 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family of Bill Shafer at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| James C. Shrum James Cravens Shrum, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at the English Village Manor in Altus where he had been a resident for several years. Jim was born April 28, 1924, in Eldorado, Oklahoma, to Eddie Cravens and Edith Eleanor (Daniels) Shrum. After his mother’s death when he was four, he, his brother Larry, and sister, Evelyn were raised in Eldorado by their maternal grandparents, James and Mary Daniels. His father later married Flossie Scroggins. On December 21, 1942, Jim and Sudie Mae Smith were united in marriage in Altus. He entered the United States Army June 4, 1943, serving with the 10th Mountain Division. He served his country during World War II, participating in campaigns in North Africa, Germany, and France before being wounded at Lake Gada, Italy. He received numerous medals including the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, American Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal and a Presidential Citation. He was discharged as a Corporal on March 19, 1947. Upon his discharge, he returned to his wife in Eldorado where he was involved in farming for many years. He became a heavy equipment operator for Jackson County and moved to Olustee in 1963. Jim worked with heavy equipment for various companies and individuals for over 30 years. He and Sudie Mae enjoyed 35 wonderful years together before her death on May 3, 1978. Jim enjoyed hunting, coin collecting, and was an avid fisherman. His favorite times were family camping trips on the Daniels homeplace south of Eldorado. He was a longtime member of the Olustee Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cravens Shrum, Edith Shrum, and Flossie Shrum; his grandparents, Jim and Mary Daniels; three wives, Sudie Mae Shrum in 1978, Juanita Shrum in 1994, and Mary Ann Foster Shrum in 2002; one son, Eddie Glenn Shrum in 1987; two brothers, Larry Shrum and Waylon Shrum; and by one sister, Mary Evelyn Bailey. Jim is lovingly survived by his son, Jimmy Shrum of Russell, Oklahoma and a very special daughter-in-law, Karen Shrum of Russell; three granddaughters: Mary Mae and husband, Tony Guevara of Hollis and their children Ashley Mae and Anthony Guevara; Christina and husband, Allen Collins of Altus and their children, Dakota, Canyon and Journey Perkins and Jace Collins; Kerry Shrum and Chris Spalding and children, Cherokee and Christopher Johnson and Christopher Spalding Jr.; and by one grandson, Jimmy A. Shrum, Jr. and wife Callista and their children, J.T. and Kaydee Shrum. Also surviving are two brothers, Donald and Carolyn Shrum of Quanah, Tx. And Weldon and Di Ann Shrum of Kamay, Tx.; two sisters, Joyce Edmonds of Quanah, Tx. and Marie and Corky Clayburgh of Sheridan, Wy.; and by a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at the Eldorado Cemetery with Bud Adkins officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Homes. Online tributes for Jim Shrum may be made to www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| STOUT Thelma Faye Stout, age 95 of Altus, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Stout was born on July 22, 1911 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Thomas Francis and Ida May (Blundell) Vaughn. Moving to Southwest Oklahoma from California in the late 1940’s, she and her husband, Glen, began farming with his dad. After Glen’s death in 1984, Thelma continued the farming operation for several years. An active member of the First United Methodist Church, Thelma enjoyed playing Canasta at any opportunity, was president of her flower club, learned the game of golf at age fifty and was very good at the game and was a longtime member of the Elks Golf and County Club of Altus. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, Barbara Jean Sanders in 1997, one sister and three brothers, she is survived by three grandchildren, Stephanie Sanders of San Rafael, California, Kimberly McCullough of Charlottesville, Virginia and Derek Sanders and wife Michelle of New York City, New York; two great grandchildren, Madison Faye McCullough of Charlottesville, Virginia and Vaughn Derek Sanders of New York City, New York; a son-in-law, Marvin Sanders of Charlottesville, Virginia and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Thelma Faye Stout will be Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Altus with Rev. David Player officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Thelma Faye Stout will greet friends from 6 until 7 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Online tributes may be made to the family of Thelma Faye Stout at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Sutton Bess Ruth Sutton, 85, formerly of Eldorado, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. She was born Sept. 24, 1920, in Eldorado to John and Cora Elizabeth (Conway) Crume. She attended school in Eldorado and later went away to college for a short time. She lived in many places during her adult life including Amarillo, Lubbock, and Quanah, Texas. She and her second husband, Jason Sutton, moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and lived there for about one year. In 1975, she and her husband moved back to Quanah until his death in the mid-1990's. She then moved back to Eldorado for a short time before going into the nursing home in Snyder. Her family was very proud when she decided to go back to college at the age of 72 to obtain an associate's degree in computer application. She loved to go to church and sing in the choir. Her passion was helping others, no matter their station in life. She also enjoyed making things for her grandsons. She is survived by her son, John LaReau and wife Pam of Plano, Texas; two grandsons, Britt Lane LaReau and wife Tiffany of Woodstock, Ga., and Brock Jared LaReau and wife Geneva of The Colony, Texas; one great-grandson, Bradley LaReau of Woodstock, Ga.; and one brother, James C. “Jimmie” Crume of Eldorado (currently living in Snyder.) She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and four sisters. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesda at the Eldorado Cemetery. Services are under the direction of our Funeral Home in Hollis, Ok, Patterson Greer Funeral Homes. |
| Mary Elizabeth Swoboda Mary Elizabeth Swoboda, age 50, passed away Tuesday, June 06, 2006, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was born in Fremont, Nebraska on July 7, 1955, to Leon and Julaine (Boothe) Hammond. Mary married Jeff Swoboda on July 5, 1985, in Omaha, Nebraska. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband Jeff Swoboda of the home, mother, Julaine Hammond of Fremont, Nebraska, five children, Jacob Swoboda, Roger Swoboda both of Fremont, Nebraska, William Swoboda, Nellie Swoboda and Julaine Swoboda all of Altus, Oklahoma. She is also survived by two sisters, Jamie Cassidy of Hooper, Nebraska and Nicole Peacock of Nebraska, two grandchildren, Ja’nelle and Jadean. She is preceded in death by her father, three grandparents and one brother, Christian Hammond. Prayer Vigil will be Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 9, 2006 at 11:00am at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Joe Arledge officiating under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Mary Elizabeth Swobada at www.lowell-tims.com |
| SPAULDING Lydia Janine Spaulding, age 55 of Olustee, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Janine was born on June 6, 1951 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Jack Blanton and Dorothy Willie (Moore) Henderson. She married Pat Spaulding on July 25, 1969 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Moving to Olustee from the Shreveport area in 1982, Janine and Pat established their home and became very involved in the community. A Godly woman, Janine’s first love was God and then her family and friends. In 1983, she and Pat became foster parents and over the years they loved and cared for over ninety children who became their own. Very active in the First Baptist Church of Olustee where she had a passion for missions, Janine loved crocheting, cooking, sewing, any type of craftwork, fishing with Pat and attending the activities that her grandchildren were involved in. Janine was a trainer for new foster parents and was known for her patience, forgiving nature and love for others. She also had a special love for her dog, Sadie, whom she adored. As a prayer warrior, she interceded for many people and had God and Jesus as her first allegiance along with her church. Janine was known for her fantastic cooking and for many years was involved in feeding students at the Western Oklahoma State College Baptist Student Union. Preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law, Joann June Spaulding and a step sister Carlyn Adornetta, she is survived by her husband, Pat of the home; five children, Richie Basaldua, Sarah Garcia and husband Raymond, Lori Reyes and husband Ricky all of Olustee, Jeremy Spaulding of Blair and Kathi Ramirez and husband Javier of Elmer; one sister, Clarice Fulmer and husband Wesley of North Richland Hills, Texas; twelve grandchildren, Mitchell Basaldua, Hannah Basaldua, Ericka Garcia, Patrick Garcia, Richard (Paco) Reyes, Caleb Reyes, Kallee Reyes, Tyler Reyes, Alyssa Molina, Johnathon Ramirez, Gabby Ramirez and Abi Ramirez; step mother, Ozella Henderson; father-in-law, Pat Spaulding and Wife Peggy of Chouteau, Oklahoma; three foster girls currently living in her home along with many foster children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral services for Janine Spaulding will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Altom officiating. Interment will follow at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Janine Spaulding will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from 6 until 8 p.m. |
| SNELL Jimmy D. Snell, age 80, long-time resident, cattleman and businessman, passed away late Friday evening, September 29, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Jimmy was born on August 20, 1926, at Cordell, Oklahoma to H.D. and Faye (Perry) Snell. He attended schools in Vernon, Texas, New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated Altus High School class of 1943. After graduation he volunteered, with his father’s consent, for military service in the U. S. Navy. He was stationed on Guam for eighteen months during World War II. Upon returning home he attended and graduated Oklahoma State University with a B.A. degree. He entered business with his father, H.D., and brother, Perry, in the United Grocery Company. Later he had the responsibility of buying the cattle for the meat markets of United. He married Virginia Mock on June 6, 1947 and to this union was born Linda, Mark and Betsy. Jim loved golf, his horses, cutting events, team roping and following Oklahoma State University sports. He retired in 1973 and later moved to his ranch bordering the Wichita Wildlife Refuge. On December 30, 1995, he married Riva Smith and continued to be active in the ranching and cattle business. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, H.D. and Faye Snell Ridling; two brothers, Jack Snell and Perry Snell; two sisters, Beatrice Pope and Margaret Jones. He is survived by, his wife, Riva, of the home; three children, Linda Anthony and husband Bob of Laguna Beach, California, Dr. Mark Snell and wife Lisa of Clinton, Missouri and Betsy Koontz and husband Dr. Doug Koontz of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Jayce Treumann and husband Neil of Henderson, Nevada, Sommer Anthony of Tucson, Arizona, Jim Anthony of Laguna Beach, California, Zachary Koontz of Stillwater and Katelyn Koontz of Stillwater; two great grandchildren, Aubrey and Ella Treumann of Henderson, Nevada; step-daughters, Stephanie Smith of Altus and Francis Hammack and husband Michael of Edmond, Oklahoma; four step grandchildren, Alexandria Smith and James Smith of Altus, Oklahoma and Turner and Ty Hammack of Edmond, Oklahoma along with many other relatives and a host of friends. Special recognition to Charles and Wanda Barker, Robert and Alice Carter, Gwyn Barker and Carleen Jackson for their compassionate care and friendship. Funeral services for Jimmy Snell will be Monday, October 2, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Altus with Dr. Jeff Moore and Rev. Nancy Adler officiating. The family will be available to greet out-of-town guests, in the fellowship hall from 9 until 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell- Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Jimmy Snell will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation or the charity of your choice. Online tributes may be made to the family of Jimmy Snell at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Janice Carol Spence Janice Carol Spence, 59, of Blair and formerly of Headrick, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2006, at the Plantation Village Care Center in Altus. Janice was born January 4, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Aden Wood and Alaine (Cook) Campbell. Her dad was in the Armed Forces during her growing up years and they eventually settled in Jackson County, where Janice attended Altus High School. She married Roy Spence August 12, 1984, in Vernon, Texas, and he preceded her in death September 11, 1996. Janice worked at the Altus Air Force Base as a Human Resource Specialist in the Civilian Personnel Office for thirty years. She retired May 1, 2004. She loved working with and helping anyone with physical disabilities due to her own past experience. She loved and cherished her family, friends, and co-workers and was always there when they needed her. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Janice is survived by two sons, Trebor Thornton and wife Carrie of Altus and Dean Thornton and wife Denise of Headrick; her mother, Alaine Campbell of Blair; one sister, Lana Dwinell and husband Harry of Texas; two brothers, Pat Campbell and wife Suzie of Blair and Larry Ayers and wife Sandy of Texas; four grandchildren, Taylor Shelby, Colton, and Cambrie Thornton; one nephew, Cort Campbell and wife Holly of Blair; great-niece and great-nephew, Chloe Campbell and Cole Campbell, both of Blair, and a host of other relatives and many friends. Janice was preceded in death by her father, Aden Campbell, and husband, Roy Spence. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, October 7 at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Reverend Dan Lambert officiating. Interment will follow at the Navajoe Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Friday, Oct. 6, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. |
| Wiley L. “W.L.” Scott Wiley L. “W.L.” Scott, 83, of Gould, Oklahoma, passed away at his home south of Gould on Sunday, November 26, 2006. W.L. was born April 22, 1923, to Clarence and Lela (Turnbough) Scott in Harmon County, Oklahoma. He married Leva Joy Aldridge July 4, 1948, in Harmon County. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corp. W.L. worked as a Soil Conservation Technician for Harmon County from 1940– 1955, in Comanche County from 1955-1961, and in Tillman County from 1961–1978. After his retirement in 1978, he and Leva Joy moved back to Harmon County to make their home on the farm south of Gould. He continued his work by raising wheat on the farm and was the Field Appraiser for the Harmon County Assessors office for over 10 years. W.L. was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gould and served as Deacon for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Leva Joy Scott of the home in Gould; four sons, Edward Ray Scott and wife Vicki Lynn of Grand Prairie, Texas, David Eugene Scott and wife Lana Kay of Altus, Neal Kent Scott and Scott Lichtman of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Timothy Gail Scott and Marlon Breaux of Oklahoma City; one sister, Mildred Barefoot and husband Delmer of Shamrock, Texas; a sister-in-law, Luvena Scott of Mangum; four grandchildren, Christopher Ray Scott and wife Teresa of Olathe, Kansas, Michael Lynn Scott and wife Laura of Arlington, Texas, Kristina Ann Scott of Norman, Oklahoma, and Kaci Alicia Scott of Claremore, Oklahoma, and two great- grandchildren, Trenton Scott and Tagen Scott, both of Olathe, Kansas. W.L. was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lela Scott, and three brothers, Leland Scott, C.A. Scott, and Edward Ray Scott. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, December 1. Funeral Services for Wiley Scott will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, December 2, 2006, at Patterson Greer Chapel with Reverend Jim Pritchard officiating. Interment will follow at the Liberty Cemetery south of Gould under the direction of our funeral home in Hollis, Patterson Greer Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty Cemetery, c/o Sally Hickerson, Gould, OK 73544, or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. On Line tributes may be made at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Smith William Carl “Bill” Smith, 80, of Altus, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Bill was born May 17, 1926, to Erle and Nellie Susan (Warnock) Smith in Sanford, Colorado. He came from a third generation pioneer ranching family in Conejos County, Colorado, and Rio Ariba County, New Mexico. Bill graduated from Sanford High School in 1944 and entered the United States Army Air Force where he served with the 9th Airborne Division in Germany in the 1945-46 occupation. He later attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado, and BYU in Provo, Utah. Bill married Lorraine Bagwell January 7, 1951, in Manassa, Colorado. To this union were born three daughters, Roxanne, Teri Lynn, and Susie, and one son, Michael William, who died in infancy. Bill began flying as a commercial pilot in Oklahoma in the late 1950’s. He lived in Gore, Oklahoma, at the time where he met his business partner and dear friend, J.B. Sheffield. Bill moved his family to Altus, Oklahoma, in the early 1960’s to start Sheffield-Smith Spray Company, a chemical and aerial application firm. He was also the co- owner of Sheffield-Smith Elevator & Supply Company, which he and his partner purchased in the mid-1960’s. Bill accumulated many thousand hours flying over fields in southwest Oklahoma and retired at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Michael William, one brother, Bob Smith, and one sister, Doris Ann Smith. Bill is survived by his wife, Lorraine Smith of the home in Altus; three daughters, Roxanne Brewer of Lawton, Teri Lynn Smith of Dallas, Texas, and Susie Fluckiger of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren, Jessica Brewer and Scott Brewer, both of Lawton, and Erin Fluckiger of San Antonio, and one sister, Frankie Jean Barr of Denver, Colorado. There will be a family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. There are no local services scheduled, but there will be a private memorial service held in Colorado at a later date. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| SCOGGIN Dovie Imogene Scoggin, age 93 of Altus, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Dovie was born on November 1, 1913, in Olustee to Frank Alney and Virginia Francis (Newton) Drake. A faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Altus and a fifty-three year member of Methodist Women Circle, Dovie loved her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert in 1979; a son, Scotty Scoggin in 1992; one great-grandson, Christopher Brandon Wilmes in 1975; one sister Quanita Taylor; five brothers, Marvin Drake, Cecil Drake, Floyd Drake, Wandee Drake and F.A. Drake, she is survived by one daughter-in-law, Patricia Scoggin of Altus; three granddaughters, Linda Anderson and husband Paul of Duke, Patti Scoggin of Crowley, Texas and Dee Ann Henderson and husband Scott of Altus; seven great grandchildren, Gene Paul Wilmes, Melissa Everson, Whitney Anderson, Heather Stroud, Shannon Schwartz, Meridith Henderson and Scott Dee Henderson; seven great-great grandchildren, Kaydee Wilmes, Tori Everson, Dal Everson, Jolie Everson, Hallie Everson, Tanner Stroud and Trinity Schwartz; one sister, Della Mose of Houston, Texas and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Dovie Scoggin will be on Monday, January 8, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Player officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Dovie Scoggin will greet friends from 4 until 6 on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. |
| STOTZER Charlotte Irene Stotzer, age 59 of Altus, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007. Charlotte was born on February 10, 1947, to John and Ida Mae (Folley) Jewell in Altus. On August 13, 1966, she married Robert Stotzer and they moved to New Jersey shortly after their marriage. After her husband’s retirement, they moved back to Altus in 1999, where they made their home. Playing dominoes, bingo and spending time with her family and friends were the things Charlotte enjoyed most of all in life. Preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Ericka Urrutia in 2006, she is survived by her husband, Bob, of the home; one daughter, Eileen Warnock and husband Pat of Union, New Jersey; a son-in-law, Diego Urrutia of Hillsborough, New Jersey; four grandchildren, Casey, Paige, Jake and Marcus and many other family members and friends. Funeral services for Charlotte Irene Stotzer will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Brian O’Hair, elder of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the Altus City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Charlotte Stotzer will greet friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Jackson County Memorial Hospital Hospice at 1104 N. Spurgeon, Altus, OK 73521 in memory of Charlotte Stotzer. Online tributes may be made to the family of Charlotte Stotzer at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Ella Mae Sifford Ella Mae (Burch) Carter Sifford, 98, passed away early Saturday morning, January 27, 2007, at the Colonial Manor II Nursing Home in Hollis, Oklahoma. Ella, the second of nine children, was born July 1, 1908, in Bromide, Oklahoma, to Benjamin Franklin and Ola (Bates) Burch. During her childhood, she lived with her family in Roby, Texas, and in South Texas. In 1916, they moved to Olustee, Oklahoma, and it was there that Ella spend most of her childhood with her seven brothers and one sister. She helped in the home and with the field work. Ella attended school at both Olustee and Aaron, a country school. In 1927, she won a string of pearls for being “most popular” with the community and friends. Ella and Ray (Sailor) Carter were united in marriage in 1928 and to this union one child, Norma Sue Carter Robinson, was born. In 1933, Ella was converted and joined the Baptist Church in Olustee. She worked in the church in Ravia, Oklahoma, by teaching both youth and adult Sunday School classes. In 1936, the family moved to Hollis, but during World War II, they worked in defense plants in Michigan and Borger, Texas. After the war, the family again lived in Hollis for several years before moving to Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where they worked for 18 years on an Angus ranch owned by Ella’s brother, Clarence Burch. Her husband preceded her in death in 1972. In 1974, Ella married Reverend Edward G. Sifford of Olustee. They lived in Cheyenne, Waurika, and Erick, Oklahoma, until Ed’s retirement from the ministry in 1981, at which time they moved to Hollis. Ella joined the Methodist Church with her husband and had been a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hollis since 1981. Ella met everyone with a hug and a smile. She possessed a quick wit and an incredible sense of humor. She embraced life with zeal and enthusiasm and her generosity and compassion touched many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sifford; son-in-law, Carl Robinson; sister, Pearl Royal; brothers, Clarence Burch, Arthur Burch, Jess Burch, Dave Burch, and Bennie Burch. Ella is survived by her daughter, Sue Robinson of Hollis; three grandsons, Gary and wife Judy, Roger and wife Kathy, all of Hollis, and Ed and wife Janna of Yukon; two step-daughters, Dana Zerger and Jessie Feather; two step-sons, Eddie Sifford and Kenny Sifford; brothers A.W. “Buddy” Burch and wife Edith of Hollis, and Tom Burch of Purcell; sister-in-law, Lula Mae Ridlehuber; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces. Funeral Services for Ella Sifford will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 29, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Hollis with Reverend Sally Barber and Reverend George Isbell officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis under the direction of our funeral home in Hollis, Patterson Greer Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 224 N. 2nd, Hollis, OK 73550 in Memory of Ella Sifford. |
| Nicole (Strawn) Smith After a 10 month battle with a rare cancer called sarcomatoid mesothelioma, Nicole (Strawn) Smith, age 34, passed away February 1, 2007. She was surrounded by family. Nicole, since a child, has loved animals of all types and worked at the Hollis Vet Clinic for a short time. Nicole showed Polled Hereford cattle and won top honors in both showmanship and grooming competitions. She was proud of these accomplishments. Nicole married Damon Smith (from Hollis) in 1995. Nicole loved her husband, but she especially loved her daughter Tayler Smith, age 9. Nicole was a dedicated and loving mother. Her life was consumed with love for Tayler. Nicole worked for two years as a cross walk guard at Tayler’s school and many people in Elk City knew Nicole as the “cross- walk lady.” Nicole was adored by many, and she received great pleasure from her cross-walk work. Nicole left an impression on everyone whom she met. Her smile and green eyes are unforgettable. Nicole had a great sense of humor and her smile and humor were contagious. Nicole was always willing to help others. Nicole was especially helpful to her two siblings, Greg and David. She was a person always willing to accept without judgment and give support and encouragement. To both Greg and David, Nicole always knew the right thing to say at exactly the right time. Without her strength, our lives would be very different. Nicole helped many people “get on the right path.” She was an angel on earth and never gave up on anyone. Nicole was always there to lean on. She shared her strength with confidence and compassion. Nicole is sadly missed by her family: Damon Smith and Tayler Smith, both of Elk City; Nicole’s parents, Jim and Linda Strawn of Eldorado; brothers, David Strawn, also of Eldorado and Greg Strawn and wife Lori, along with their children: Ryan, Berritt, and Lilly. She is also survived by David and Lavinda Smith of Hollis, Scotty, Jennifer, and Abbie Smith of Hollis, and Kenny, Rhonda, and Torrie Smith from Amarillo. Nicole was preceded in death by her Uncle Henry David Jackson, Sue Ann Steinly, Nova Strawn, and Henry Jackson. Funeral Services for Nicole Smith will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, February 5, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Eldorado with Reverend Pete Wylie officiating. Interment will follow at the Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado under the direction of our funeral home in Hollis, Patterson Greer Funeral Home. |
| Lionel Dwayne Stowers Lionel Dwayne Stowers, age 75, a lifelong resident of Retrop, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 in Norman. Lionel was born on November 12, 1931 in Retrop to Wallace and Tama (Davis) Stowers. On February 25, 1953 Lionel married Phyllis Lynn Cothran in Stillwater and they were married 54 years before his death. Lionel graduated form Oklahoma A&M University was a Farmer and Rancher in Retrop. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sentinel. In his younger years he was a great handyman, he could fix the farm equipment and anything around the house. Lionel had a great sense of humor and he really enjoyed working and taking care of his cattle. He loved his family and looked forward to family gatherings. Lionel was a great husband, father, and friend and will be missed very much. Preceding Lionel in death were his parents, Wallace and Tama Stowers; one brother, Aubrey Stowers; and one sister Oretta Kennemer. Lionel is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home; three children, Michael Dwayne Stowers and wife Cindy of Cordell; Jen Anne Kemp and husband Steve of McKinney, Texas; Vicki Lynn Anderson and husband Jeff of Syracuse, New York; one brother, Lendell Stowers and wife Jean of Retrop; nine grandchildren, Matt Stowers and wife Lori, Mindy, and Mark Stowers; Lynley, Haley, and Landry Kemp; Harrison, Austin, and Jacob Anderson; and numerous other relatives and many friends. Services for Lionel Dwayne Stowers will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the United Methodist Church of Sentinel with Reverend Norman Wasson officiating. Interment will follow at Sentinel Cemetery in Sentinel under the direction of our funeral home in Sentinel, McClure Funeral Home of Sentinel. Memorial donations may be made on behalf of Lionel Stowers to the Parkinson’s Foundation of the Heartland, 1000 W. Wilshire, Ste. 364, Oklahoma City, Ok 73116, or organization of your choice. |
| Ruby Zelma Smith Ruby Zelma Smith, 79, of Altus, died Monday, March 12, 2007, at the English Village Manor in Altus. She was born January 25, 1928, to Burns and Arlee Thompson in Roosevelt. She married Houghford (H.L.) Smith on September 3, 1951, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She worked several years for Altus Public Schools as a cook at Altus Junior High and Altus High School and then as a cafeteria manager at Sunset Elementary School. After retirement, she was an Avon representative and received many service awards over the years. She was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 40 years serving in many different capacities, including being a Sunday school teacher, serving on the kitchen committee, and was a member of Senior Saints. She enjoyed attending church activities, watching Braves baseball, and visiting with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband H.L.; grandson, Aaron Michael Bush; two sisters, Bonnie Kidd and Sue Black; and sons-in-law, Bob Reynolds and Carl Willcut. She is survived by four children, Paula Reynolds, Joe Smith, Arleen Willcut, and Penny Bush and her husband Mike, all of Altus; ten grandchildren, Trina Reynolds, Tracy Pearson, Stephanie Smith, Francis Hammack, Tanner Smith, Shelby Smith, Amber Thaggard, Bernie Willcut, Garrett Bush, and Brennan Bush; ten great-grandchildren; four brothers, Maynard Thompson of Beaumont, Texas, Donald Thompson of Hampton, Virginia, Jimmy Thompson, and Kenny Thompson, both of Altus; one sister, Carrie Martin of Dalhart, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 14, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Altus with Reverend Synott Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Gaile D. Stein Gaile D. Stein, age 86, a resident of Clinton, formerly of Elk City, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 in Clinton. She was born on August 22, 1920 in Foss, Oklahoma to James B. and Trula (Adams) Davis. Gaile graduated from Burns Flat High School. On April 5, 1973 she married Leonard H. Stein and they were married for over 34 years before her death. Preceding Gaile in death were her parents James B. and Trula Davis; one brother, Charles D. Davis. Gaile is survived by her husband Leonard H. Stein of Clinton; daughter Shirley Burgtorf and husband Alan of Clinton; four grandchildren, Jim and Laura Butcher; Jon and Jackie Butcher; three great grandchildren, Gage, Sydney, and Reid Butcher; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services for Gaile D. Stein will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Paige Cemetery in Burns Flat with Reverend Larry Holder officiating. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clinton. In lue of flowers please make donations on behalf of Gaile D. Stein to the Methodist Living Center in Clinton. Online tributes to the family of Gaile D. Stein may be made at www.lowell-tims.net |
| Southall Ina Mae (Hamilton) Southall, age 90, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 at English Village Manor, where she had resided, due to failing health since December, 2003. Ina Mae was born November 15, 1916 in Telephone, Texas to James and Della (Alexander) Hamilton. The only daughter in a family of six children. Ina originally came to Jackson county as a little girl in 1927. She attended school at Humphreys and Porter High School. After many years of farming cotton the family moved to the Calumet / El Reno Oklahoma area. Starting in 1942 Ina worked at the Douglas Aircraft Plant as a skilled reviter for over 3 1/2 years during WW II, building C-47’s. A true Rosie Reviter. Ina married Minor Southall on September 22, 1945. She then began her career as a wife, mother and homemaker. She and Minor were married for over 53 years and continued to live on their farm. Preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three brothers, Ina is survived by her children, Linda of Seattle Wa. Jane and husband Richard of Edmond Ok. One granddaughter Becky and husband Todd Vess of Oklahoma City, Ok. grandsons, Scott and Dan Hill of Edmond Ok. one great granddaughter, Caitlin, and one great grandson Logan Services for Ina Southall will be at, 1:00 P. M. Thrusday, March 29, 2007 at the Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Dan Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 from 6:00 until 7:30 at Lowell-Tims Home. |
| Jacqueline Arletta Smith Jacqueline Arletta Smith, 79, of Mangum, formerly of Altus, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the Mangum City Hospital. Jacqueline was born April 19, 1927, in Paris, France, to George and Gabrielle Mary (Begot) Fouque. She married Gene Arthur Smith and they had 34 happy years together. Jacqueline and Gene lived in Altus for many years before moving to Mangum about five years ago. Her family loved her beautiful French accent and her sweet disposition. She was a homemaker and nurse and worked hard all her life. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband, Gene Smith of the home in Mangum; a son, Alain Fouque, and a grandson, Daniel Fouque. She is also survived by several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. There are no services scheduled to be held. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| SPENCE Diana Lee Spence, age 29, of Altus, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007, at Southwestern Medical Center in Lawton. Diana was born on July 2, 1977, in Altus. A 1995, graduate of Altus High School, Diana loved to work crossword puzzles, gourmet cooking, read, participate in karaoke and spend time with her husband and other family members. Diana is survived by her loving husband, David, of the home; her mother, Mary Perez of Altus; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Loyd and Priscilla Spence of Headrick; four sisters, Elizabeth Ramirez of Misawa, Japan, Linda Shimmin of Lakenheath, England, Sandra Perez of Altus and Lisa Garay of Temple, Texas; three nephews, Nelson Ramirez III, Samuel Spence and Noah Spence; three nieces, Candice Spence, Liliana Perez and Elena Shimmin along with many other family member and friends. Graveside services for Diana Spence will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007, at the Headrick Cemetery with Dale Spence officiating. Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. |
| SPERAW Stanley Clifford Speraw, age 83, of Altus, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 7, 2007, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Mr. Speraw was born on September 13, 1923, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Samuel and Naomi (Hempeg) Speraw. Joining the Army Air Corps at an early age, he met Minnie Opal Angel at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana and they were married on April 26, 1952 in Texarkana, Arkansas. Minnie preceded him in death on June 28, 2004, after fifty-two wonderful years of marriage. During his Air Force career, the family lived in many locations until moving to Altus in 1970. After thirty-two years of faithful service to his country, Stanley retired from the United States Air Force in 1974, as a Chief Master Sergeant with numerous decorations that include the Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and many, many more. During retirement, he enjoyed spending his time working crossword puzzles, reading, working in his yard and feeding the birds. His greatest times, however, were spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he dearly loved. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, two sisters and a grandson, Justin Beuttler, he is survived by five children, James Speraw and wife Debbie of Crestview, Florida, Shelia Blain and husband Dale of Huntington Beach, California, Michael Speraw and wife Pamela of Littlerock, Arkansas, Lisa Johnson and husband Dave of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Tina Burrows and fiancée Donald Scott of Glenpool, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Mariessa Olmstead and husband Jerime of Texas, Sandra Speraw of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, James Michael Speraw and wife Corina of Crestview, Florida, Aron Blain of Bellflower, California, Stephanie Beardshear and husband Brian of Huntington Beach, California, James W. Cyrus of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ashley McNear and husband Ryan of Moore, Oklahoma and John Levi Burrows of Altus; three great grandchildren, Cody Higgins, Aaron Olmstead and Hayden McNear along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services for Stanley Speraw will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. Internment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Carl Sidney Smith Carl Sidney Smith, a life-time resident of Altus, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2007, with his children at his side. Born February 17, 1924, he was the son of George and Sophia Smith. In August of 1945, he married Tommy Lee Patton, the mother of his four children. He is survived by daughter, Carla Goldsmith and husband Larry of Dallas, Texas; son, Monty Smith of Magnolia, Texas; daughter, Kim Banister and husband Gary of Flower Mound, Texas; and daughter, Melody Brewer of Rockwall, Texas. Carl cherished his role as Granddaddy to nine grandchildren, Shelby, Mycah, Whitney, Gatlin, Wade, Marcy, Landon, LeeAnn and Dana; and two great-grandchildren, Camryn and Chloe. He also leaves behind one loving sister, Katie Lou Tomlinson of Concordia, Kansas; sister-in-law, Virginia Sue Smith of Crowell, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Carl’s lifetime was spent doing what he loved most, farming and ranching. Being outdoors, working with horses and cattle gave him his greatest joy. He was a “cowboy” in the truest sense of the word, who, at age 62, broke his last horse, Nevada. His kind heart and sweet nature will always be remembered and missed by his loved ones. The family will received friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Thursday evening, September 20, 2007 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, September 21, 2007, at 10:00 am in the Lowell-Tims Chapel with Ray Mims officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims. On line tributes can be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Betty Jo Cunningham Starr Betty Jo Cunningham Starr, 82, died peacefully Monday night at Jackson County Memorial Hospital with her family near her. Betty was born in Mangum on August 7, 1925, the daughter of Ivan and Bess Cunningham. She graduated as Valedictorian from Mangum High School in 1943. She attended Oklahoma College for Women (now known as USAO) in Chickasha. In 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, James G. Starr. James and Betty reared their family in Altus, then moved to Oklahoma City in 1986. Betty returned to Altus in 2006 to live with her daughter and family. Betty’s grandparents, Wilson M. Cunningham and Jeanie Dickey, came to Jackson County from Tennessee in the late 1890’s to take advantage of free land being offered by the homestead laws. The family acquired land north of Duke. Her grandparent’s first home, like those of other settlers, was a half dugout. Betty’s grandmother, Jeanie Dickey Cunningham, succumbed to the flu epidemic that swept the county at the close of WWI. In the spirit of a true pioneer, W.M. Cunningham promoted the town of Duke and helped establish Rock School. The Cunningham family continued to farm in Jackson County throughout most of the twentieth century. Betty was a member of the USAO Alumni Board and the USAO Alumni Council. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She loved to play bridge and to be with her friends. She was an avid Sooner football fan, as well as any sports her grandchildren were involved in. She cherished her family and her faith. Having her family near was her greatest joy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James, and son Dr. Dwight Starr. She is survived by her sons Mike and his wife Pam, of Wheaton, Illinois; Bubba, and his wife Mona, of Benton, Arkansas; daughters Jan Smith and husband Ricky, of Oklahoma City, and Cathy Madl and husband Dave,of Altus. She also had 15 grandchildren, as well as 10 great-grandchildren. Betty will be greatly missed by many whose lives she touched. We all were simply blessed to have known her and be a part of her life. Funeral Services for Betty Jo Cunningham Starr are scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Altus with Zane Newton officiating. Interment at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family will greet friends Wednesday evening December 5, 2007 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Youth Department in memory of Betty Jo Cunningham Starr. On line tributes can be made to the family Betty Jo Cunningham Starr at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Everett Lee Smalts Everett Lee Smalts passed away Monday, December 3,2007 in Altus. He was born April 5, 1917, near Elk City to John Franklin and Vergie Mae Smalts. He graduated from Elk City High School. On August 23,1941 in Elk City, Oklahoma Everett and Mary Ruth Kingsford were united in marriage. She preceded him in death July 7, 2004. He was called into the ministry at a young age and completed his ministerial training at Oklahoma Baptist University. He pastured at several churchs in Southwest Oklahoma, Willow, Roosevelt, Martha, Bethel, Tipton, Duke, Frederick (Tesca), Olustee, Warren, Russell, as well as Kansas and Texas. He not only served as the pastor but also many times the custodian, painter, handyman and anything else to serve the church. He was active in the ministry for 65 years and made many life long friends everywhere he served. God called Everett and his wife, Ruth, as a team and that is the way they served until she became ill in 2001. Everett was the father of six sons and made it a point to raise them by example. He was a hard worker and always on time. He didn’t expect any less from his sons. He laid a foundation and legacy that will live on through his family as well as the many others he reached through his ministry. He also had a great love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He told them all great stories of the past but really enjoyed telling them over a hamburger. He had such a great love for people. He would go out of his way to speak to an old friend or familiar face. Everett was preceded in death by his wife, his oldest son Richard, his parents, brothers, Earl, Gene, John Clifton, one sister Velma Mae, a daughter-in-law, Tammy. He is survived by five sons, Gordon and Rita Smalts, Darrel and Sandy Smalts, Ron and Teresa Smalts, Altus, Jerry Smalts, Oklahoma City, Stan Smalts, Tulsa. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great- grandchildren; one sister Evelyn Davis of Wichita, Kansas, one brother, Dale and Lola Smalts of Hereford, Texas, one sister-in-law, Edna Smalts, San Antonio, Texas; and a host of nieces,nephews and many wonderful friends. Funeral Services for Everett Smalts are scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lowell- Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.V. Lobaugh offficiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Everett Smalts will greet friends Thursday evening December 6,2007 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Everett Smalts at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
SOUTHALL William Christopher “Bill” Southall, 76, long time Elmer resident passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. Roy McDaniel officiating assisted by Ricky Crouch. Burial will follow in the Altus Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Bill was born March 5, 1931 in Humphreys to Wiley Lloyd Southall and Esther Elizabeth Southall. He graduated from Humphreys High School in 1949, attended Altus Junior College, and graduated from Oklahoma A&M in 1954 with a BS in Business. While at Stillwater he was a member of the Phi Tau Fraternity After graduation he worked as a Fireman for the Rock Island Railroad and fired the rocket Train from Dallas to Houston. . He married Norma Lea Shirley November 27, 1954. Bill gave his life to the Lord when he was sixteen at the Humphreys Baptist Church where Rev. Noel George was Pastor. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Hess Baptist Church since 1960. He Served as Deacon, Music Director and Sunday School Teacher through the years. For six years he worked in accounting for an oil company in Midland, Texas. From 1960 through 1998 Bill farmed and during this time he employed several young men and enjoyed guiding and teaching them. Some will be pallbearers and the funeral service and one will speak. He loved farming, reading, trains, and music concerts and had a passion for “words”- always teaching vocabulary to those around him. He was an accomplished pianist in high school and played in several piano concerts in Altus. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years Norma Lea Southall of Elmer. One brother Guy Raymond Southall and his wife Lanita of Altus. A sister-in-law; Edna Mae Shultz and husband Cecil of Altus. One nephew; David Shultz and wife Tawna of Altus and two nieces Lisa Litsch and husband Kelley of Lubbock, Texas and Sandy Major and her husband Doug of Blackwell, Oklahoma. Also eight great nieces and nephews and five great-great nieces and nephews survive along with a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. On line tributes can be received by the family at www.lowell-tims.com. |
| Stanley Juanita Stanley, 92, of Hollis, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, at the Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Juanita was born September 30, 1915, to Frank and Minnie Lee (Berry) Harvill in Addington, Oklahoma. She graduated from Addington Schools in the early 1930’s. She married H.R. “Hub” Stanley November 2, 1935, in Waurika, Oklahoma. She and Hub moved to Hollis in 1943 where Hub worked for United Grocery. After a few years with United Grocery, he and Ed McClendon opened their own grocery store, S & M Grocery. Juanita owned “Juanita’s Dress Shop” for several years. After closing her dress shop, she worked as a sales clerk for Hill’s Department Store and Taylor’s Department Store for many years. In the 1960’s, Juanita and a group of friends traveled to Memphis, Texas, to work at Burlington Sheet Factory. She was very active in the First Baptist Church in Hollis where she served on various committees, including the nurturing committee. Her favorite pastime was her Friday afternoon coffee group held at her home where her many friends had coffee, cookies, and fellowship. Juanita is survived by two daughters, Judy Castleman and husband Jerry, of Houston, Texas, and Nancy Kirkpatrick and husband Larry, of Moore, Oklahoma; four grandsons, Chris Kirkpatrick and wife Torey, of Portland, Oregon, Kent Castleman and wife Diane, of Kingwood, Texas, Tommy Castleman and wife Kathy, of Garland, Texas, and Stan Castleman of Spring, Texas; one granddaughter, Judith Adams and husband Bryan, of San Springs, Oklahoma; seventeen great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Earnestine Harvill of Duncan, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hub Stanley on February 9, 1995, and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral Services for Juanita Stanley will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Hollis with Pastor Jim Westmoreland officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis under the direction of Patterson Greer Funeral Home. |
Billie Dale Scott Billie Dale Scott, 39, of Blair, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, at Southwestern Medical Center in Lawton. Billie was born May 28, 1968, in Tulare, California, to Billie Herman and Bonnie Lee (Burns) Scott. After the passing of this mother when Billie was very young, his father married Lucille Guinn and she became the loving mother who raised him in Farmersville, California. Billie graduated from Exeter High School in 1987. He married Teresa Holt January 25, 1992, in Farmersville. They moved to Blair in June of 1996, and Billie went to work for Kay Electric in Altus for four years. After leaving Kay Electric, he went to work for the Blair Public School System as maintenance supervisor, where he was employed until his death. Billie was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being involved in the 4-H program with his children. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blair. Billie is survived by his wife, Teresa, of the home in Blair; three children, Billie Dalton Scott, Faith Ann Scott, and Braylee Dale Scott, all of the home in Blair; his mother, Lucille Scott of Visalia, California; one sister, Kimberly Spohn and husband Ralph of Exeter, California; their children, Ralph Spohn, III, Rebekah Spohn, Caleb Spohn, Josiah Spohn, Randy Spohn, and Ryan Spohn; two step-brothers, Wayne Qualls and wife Connie, Marvin Qualls and wife Glennis, and one step-sister, Regina Shelton and husband Wayne, all of California. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, step-nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Billie was preceded in death by his father, Billie Herman Scott in 2005, his biological mother, Bonnie Lee Scott in 1973, and his grandparents, Edward and Ona Scott. In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for the family has been set up at First State Bank of Altus and the Blair School System. Funeral Services for Billie Scott will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2008, at the Blair High School Gym with Reverend Randy Mitchell, Reverend Jim Wiley, and Reverend Ralph Spohn, II officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Cemetery under the directions of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family will greet friends on Thursday, March 13, 2008, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Howard Wayne Shutt Howard Wayne Shutt, age 86, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. He was born January 18, 1922, in Columbus, Kansas, to Zora Bell (Smith) Shutt and George Graham Shutt. Howard lived in Columbus, Kansas, for many years before moving to Altus. He had served his country with the Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged. Howard and Mattie Harris were united in marriage May 10, 1974, in Altus, Oklahoma. Howard worked at Altus Air Force Base with Civil Service where he was the Fire Chief for the base. He retired January 31, 1978. Howard was a longtime member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge in Columbus, Kansas, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He is survived by his loving wife, Mattie, of the home in Altus, Oklahoma; two sons, George F. Shutt of Ephrata, Washington, Wayne H. Shutt and wife Trudy of Graham, Washington, and one daughter, Sheryll Etheridge and husband Mike of Edmond, Oklahoma. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many friends. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Graveside Services for Howard Wayne Shutt are scheduled for Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Edgmand Cemetery in Columbus, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Howard Shutt at www.Lowell-Tims.com |