TABB

Gordon Lee Tabb, age 76 of Lawton and formerly of Altus, passed away on Sunday evening, July 30, 2006 at
Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton.

Mr. Tabb was born on August 12, 1929 at Porter, south of Altus, to Ivan Ernest and Annie (Box) Tabb and
graduated from Humphrey High School. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Tabb served his
country during the Korean War and was awarded the Soldier’s Medal, the Army Occupation Medal (Japan),
the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.  In 1963, he married Gladys Prestage, in
Lawton, and to this union, one daughter was born.  Gordon later moved his family to Borger, Texas where he
worked as an equipment service technician, repairing musical and entertainment equipment.  In 1970, he took
early retirement due to his declining health.

Preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Wilma Williams, he is survived by one daughter, Diana Goold
and husband Bill of Edgewood, New Mexico; one step son, Larry Riley and wife Darla of Lawton; one sister,
Leta Wynona Blankenship of Eufaula, Oklahoma and one brother, Ivan Doyle Tabb along with many other
relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Gordon Lee Tabb will be on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the Ft. Sill National
Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma.  Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.

Online tributes may be made to the family of Gordon Lee Tabb at www.Lowell-Tims.com  
Joshua Telford


Joshua Telford was born on May 11, 1920 in Chapel Hill, Texas to Robert and Rosana Telford.
They later moved to Altus, Oklahoma when he was six years old.  He began his school years at Lincoln
School, where Mr. Kenyon was principal and later our own W.C. Davis.
Joshua went on to complete the eleventh grade. While he was a young man, he helped Mr. Holloway raise
swine.  He would drive a small wagon with a donkey hitched to it, to go and get garbage from restaurants to
feed the swine.
When Josh was old enough he enlisted into the U.S. Army and served three years, where he worked with the
military police.  He received an honorable discharge February 1,1946.
After his discharge from the Army he married Earlene Carroll and the marriage lasted until her death.
Joshua started to work for Mr. Melvin Johnson who owned the “Coconut Club”, The Hide Away restaurant and
another place on Nona as it was call then.
Josh, as he was called for short was manager and bouncer and he did an excellent job in that capacity.
He use to tell us, that it was nothing for Mr. Melvin to make three #2 tubs of money on a weekend. He trusted
Josh explicitly.
He was hired at the electric department by the City of Altus and worked there for several years.
After leaving that department, he was hired by the Altus Police Department and the streets all over town.  All of
the businesses knew and respected Mr. Josh Telford.  He was known and loved by all of Altusans except those
who chose to break the law.
After retiring from the police department he worked for the Altus Public Schools as a security officer.
Joshua met and married Sara Kenyon who taught school in the Altus Public School System. To that union one
daughter was born Frances Telford Pippins of Arlington, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Sara, one daughter Frances and husband Richard, two sons, Connie Gardley of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Clarence Jefferson and wife Marcella of Altus, Oklahoma; seven nieces, Sandra
Smith and husband William, Fredreka Smith of Altus, Barbara Badgatt and Harriet Badgatt both of Lancaster,
California, Rosa Newsome of Chapel Hill, Texas, Paulette Booker of Pacoima, California and Carol Siverand of
Galveston, Texas; nephews, Jerry Williams and wife Ann of Strafford, Missouri, Robert Williams, Jr. and wife
Doretha of Owasso, Oklahoma, Clarence Booker and Donnre Martin of Pacoima, California; grandchildren,
Joshua, Theodore and Jerrod Pippins of Arlington, Texas, Connie Wayne West of Texas, Khaleaf, Kerjia and
Klod Gardley of Clovis, New Mexico, Tychicus Jefferson of San Diego, California and great-grandson Cory
Tenell. He is also survived by great-nieces and nephews are Miranda Howell and Etienne Purefory of Altus.
These two helped their grandmother take special care of their great uncle when he needed them.
Other great nieces are Carolyn Bakkar of St. Louis, Missouri, Valerie Risinger of Oklahoma City, Christina
Smith of Altus; great-nephews, Jerry Williams Jr. of Mt. View, California, Joel Williams, of Strafford, Missouri,
David Williams of Owasso, and Billy Smith of Altus.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and Robert Telford, Rosana Telford, Ned Armstrong, Hester Badgatt,
Francis Haskell, Marvin Armstrong, Leon Armstrong, Marie Booker, Mary Williams, Constance Wynne and
Rosie Badgatt.
Funeral Services for Josh Telford are scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist
Church with Rev. Keith Wiginton officiating.  Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction
of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
On Line tributes can be made to the family of Josh Telford at www.Lowell-Tims.com
Ernestine Thompson

Ernestine Thompson was born July 19, 1917 near Martha, Oklahoma to Ernest Wright Warren and Iva Mae
Howard Warren. She married Garland Thompson on March 10, 1939.
Ernestine graduated from Martha High School in 1935, attended Altus Junior College, and Central State
Teachers College in Edmond. She graduated from Weatherford State Teacher’s College in Weatherford,
Oklahoma.  She taught 3rd grade and music classes at Porter High School for five years, then taught 3rd grade
at Robert E. Lee in Altus for twenty-three years. When Robert E. Lee closed, she was transferred to Rivers
where she taught 3rd grade for ten years.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Excelsior Sunday school Class, Circle I, Retired Teachers
of Jackson County, and Altus Literary Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Winfred, and husband Garland.
She is survived by daughter Judy Dodson and husband Keith, Grandchildren Debbie Cox and husband Robert;
Mark Dodson and wife Lisa; and Scott Dodson and wife Amy.  Great Grandchildren are Carly Cox, Allison Cox
and Chloe Cox , Marissa Dodson, Lauren Dodson and Cooper Dodson. Sisters in law are Ella Mae Thompson
and Ernestine Thompson of Mangum, and a nephew Joe Thompson and wife Gerry, nieces; Sherri Banister and
Ginger Renslow.
Special friends are Ignacio and Josephine Martinez, Juanita, Junior, Bessie and Angel and their families. Very
Special Caregivers were Mary Willeford, Erma Fortenberry and Erica Pantoja.
Services will be Thursday at 2:00pm at United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Dave Player and Pastor
Jan Oden.
Visitation will be Wednesday Sept. 14, 2005 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 7-8 pm, where the family will
greet friends. Memorials in honor of Ernestine Thompson may be sent to the Family Life Center at First United
Methodist Church or the organization or charity of your choice
Twana Thomason

Twana Lou Thomason, age 69 of Altus, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Jackson
County Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 12, 1936 at Friendship, Oklahoma to George Roy and Ollie (Thompson) Brake.  Moving to
Eldorado as a young girl, Twana later graduated from Eldorado High School in 1954.  On December 21, 1954,
she married the love of her life, Donald Thomason, and they spent fifty-one wonderful years together before her
death.  In 1962, they moved to Altus and established their home.  For many years, Twana worked for Doctors
Alva Hill, Mark Smith and Mark Goodman as a dental assistant before her retirement.  As a member of the First
Baptist Church, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who dearly loved her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Donald of the home in Altus, Oklahoma; three children Mark Thomason and
wife Susan of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Steve Thomason and wife Teresa of Elmer, Oklahoma and Janna Roe of Altus,
Oklahoma; three sisters Maxine Hogan of Mangum, Oklahoma, Clois Walker and husband David of Ft. Smith,
Arkansas, and Pat Lewis of Ft. Worth, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Wade Brake.
Funeral Services for Twana Thomason are scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in the
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Wiginton officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.        
The family will greet friends Friday evening March 17, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
On line tributes can be made to the family of Twana Thomason at www.Lowell-Tims.com
Michael Don Thompson, Sr

Michael Don Thompson, Sr., age 54 of Altus, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2005 as the result of a motor
vehicle accident north of Altus.

He was born March 31, 1951 in Altus, Oklahoma to Donald and Joy (Hall) Thompson.  Mike had lived in the
Altus community all of his life and was a graduate of Altus High School.  He owned and operated a saddle shop
for several years.  When he wasn’t busy making a saddle for many of the cowboys in the community he enjoyed
spending time with his family and friends, and he always enjoyed watching his son rope and cowboy.

Mike is survived by his mother Joy Thompson of Altus, Oklahoma; two children, Jennifer Williams and husband
Matt of Owasso, Oklahoma and Michael Thompson of Altus, Oklahoma, one sister Shelly O’Connor of Altus,
Oklahoma, a grandchild on the way, one nephew D.J. O’Connor; and a host of other relatives and many, many
friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Don Thompson, and grandparents.

Graveside service for Michael Don Thompson, Sr. is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Altus City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

The family of Michael Don Thompson, Sr. will greet friends Monday evening August 15, 2005 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

Online tributes can be made to the family of Michael Don Thompson, Sr. at www.Lowell-Tims.com.
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Virginia Holt Thomas

Virginia Holt Thomas, of Altus, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 in Jackson County
Memorial Hospital.  Virginia was born August 24, 1915 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Roscoe and Dennis Holt.  
She attended Altus Public Schools from first grade until graduation from high school in 1931.  Her college
career included years at Gulf Park College in Mississippi and the University of Texas, where she was a
member of Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority.
In 1934 Virginia married Gordon Hailey Thomas .  They lived in El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona before
returning to Altus to live in 1952.  In the 1960’s along with raising her family, Virginia returned to her life long
interest in art, painting, bridge, and travel.  She was active with local art groups, and was past-president of the
Southwest Art Association.  She was a member of the Voguette Bridge Club, played Mah Jongg, traveled to
New Mexico and Texas to paint, and traveled extensively worldwide.
Virginia was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Church Women, where she designed
and helped needlepoint the kneeling cushions in the church.  She was also past secretary of the Western
Trails Historical and Genealogical Society.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, and a granddaughter Elizabeth Murray Russell.  She is
survived by her husband Gordon, and a sister, Billie Sue Guysi, and brother-in-law George, of Woodlands,
Texas.  A daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bob Murray, two sons, Robert and his wife Pat, Steve and his
wife Elaine, Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive her.
Funeral Services for Virginia Thomas will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church with The Reverend Mike Trachman officiating.   Interment will follow at the Altus City
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family of
Virginia Thomas at www.Lowell-Tims .com
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th St;
Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104, phone 1-800-522-0211.

ARCHIE TARRANT

Archie Ray Tarrant, age 65, a longtime resident of Sentinel, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007, at
his home in Sentinel.

Archie was born on June 27, 1941 in Orlando, Oklahoma, to Lee Roy and Lola Belle (Stagner) Tarrant.  On
August 4, 1967, Archie married the love of his life, Barbara Johnson.  Archie and Barbara were married over
39 years and raised two children.  Archie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sentinel where he
was active in many aspects of the church.  He worked for Halliburton for 25 years and retired in 2004.  After
he retired, Archie became a member of the Sentinel City Council and cared very much about the Sentinel
community.  Archie loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  In his spare time,
Archie enjoyed caring for his cattle and taking his granddaughters to do “chores”.  Ask anyone to describe
Archie Tarrant and you will hear the words, “Archie was a good man” or “they don’t make men like that
anymore”.  Above all, Archie was the example of what a husband, father, grandfather, brother, father-in-law
and friend should be.  Archie will be dearly missed by anyone who ever knew him.

Preceding Archie in death were his parents Lee Roy and Lola Belle Tarrant.

Archie his survived by his wife, Barbara Tarrant, of the home; his two children, Anthony Tarrant and wife
Shelly of Elk City; Andrea Green and husband Marc of Sentinel; four brothers, Lee Roy Tarrant, Jr. and wife
Carol of Leota, Kansas; Garry Tarrant and wife Cheryl of Sand Springs; Glen Tarrant and wife Margaret of
Bixby; John Tarrant and wife Suzanne of Chandler; two sisters, Rosalie Russett and husband Daryle of
Georgia; Lu Ann Reid of Tulsa; five grandchildren, Raylee Tarrant, Makayla, Madlyn, Matthew and Timothy
Green; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends.

Services for Archie Tarrant will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the United Methodist
Church of Sentinel with Rev. Norman Wasson officiating.  Interment will follow at the Sentinel Cemetery under
the direction of our funeral home in Sentinel, McClure Funeral Home of Sentinel
Paul E. Trent

Paul E. Trent, age 78, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Oklahoma City.  Services have been
scheduled for Tuesday, March 6th at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Rev. George Lupton officiating.  Interment will
follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Paul was born March 17, 1929 in Liberty, Oklahoma to D.H. and Edyth Velma (Truax) Trent.  He attended
Brinkman, Cordell and Harmony Schools before graduating from Altus High School in 1947.  He continued his
education at Oklahoma City University and graduated with a BS Degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma A&M
in 1952.  Paul farmed with his father and his associates for many years before deciding on a career change.  In
the mid 1960’s, Paul decided to become a salesman in order to use his “gift of gab”.  He had always enjoyed
visiting with people and this was the perfect way to earn a living and enjoy it at the same time.  
But as much as he enjoyed selling, his greatest love was his children.  Paul loved to teach his children about the
world by showing them the world.  They shared many travels and adventures.  He was a wonderful, loving father
and left his children with a great legacy to pass on to their children.
Paul is lovingly survived by two sons, Lon Trent of Fresno, CA and Luke Trent of Emeryville, CA; one daughter,
Belva Riofrio, also of Fresno; one sister, Anita Claiborne of Altus, Oklahoma; four grandchildren , Rachael
Riofrio, Theresa Riofrio, David Trent and Matthew Trent; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Online tributes may be made to the family of Paul Trent at www.Lowell-Tims.com
Melton Perry Townsend,Jr.

Melton Perry Townsend, Jr. age 48, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 4, 2007.
He was born February 1,1959 in Altus, Oklahoma to Melton Perry Townsend,Sr. and Linda (Seay) Townsend.
He had lived in the Altus community for the last three years moving here from Clinton, Oklahoma. Perry worked
in the maintenace department for United Supermarket on East Broadway in Altus. He was an avid sports fan,
especially watching the OU Sooners.  He attended the Friendship Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother; Linda Townsend of Altus, Oklahoma, father Melton Townsend,Sr. of Clinton,
Oklahoma; one daughter Jourdan Townsend of Norman, Oklahoma; one brother Steve Townsend and his wife
Charlene of Lubbock,Texas; and one sister Tammy Frizzell and her husband Rodney of Newcastle, Oklahoma.
He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many wonderful friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral Services for Melton Perry Townsend, Jr. are scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Madison Clinton 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 of Melton Perry Townsend, Jr. at www.Lowell-Tims.com
TINNEY

Jackie (Jack) Tinney, age 68, of Altus, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 11, 2007, at Comanche
County Memorial Hospital in Lawton.

Jack was born on February 8, 1939, to Claude and Gertrude (Mayrhofen) Tinney in Martha.  While attending
Altus Schools, he began helping his dad with his plumbing business and followed in his dad’s footsteps,
becoming a contract plumber, retiring in 2001.  While attending Central Junior High, he met the love of his life,
Marie Wood, and they were married on August 25, 1956, spending fifty-one wonderful years together before his
death.  Playing golf with his buddies, hunting and training his dogs to hunt were some of his favorite pastimes.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jack is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home; one daughter, Sharon
Graumann of Altus; one grandson, Matt Graumann of Altus; one sister, Fayrene Stickney of Altus; one uncle,
Joe Mayrhofen of Altus; a special friend and hunting buddy, Steve Floyd of Altus, along with many other
relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services for Jack Tinney will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 16, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Boyd Whitehead officiating.  Internment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.

The family will greet friends on Sunday evening from 7 until 8 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com
TAYLOR

Fern Bates Taylor, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Plantation Village Nursing Center in Altus.
 Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 23, 2007, at the Highland Park Baptist Church in
Duncan with Rev. Winston Curtis officiating.  Interment will follow at the Hobart Rose Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.

Fern was born on the family farm south of Hobart on February 1, 1914 to John Ayers Bates and Maude
Elizabeth Cooper Bates.  She graduated from Hobart High School and worked in the dry cleaning business.  
She married Raymond W. Taylor and moved to Duncan where they owned and operated the Sunshine
Cleaners.  He preceded her in death and Fern continued to operate the business until her retirement at
almost eighty years of age.

Fern is survived by her niece, Pam Roudebush and her husband Robert of Altus, and a nephew, John Elkins
and his wife Donna of Mangum.  She is also survived by a great-nephew, Scott Roudebush and his wife
Michelle, two great-nieces, Kelley Roudebush Duncan and her husband Jeff, Kimberly Roudebush Picket and
her husband Gregg, eight great-great nieces and nephews, Gant, Jake, Nick and Todd Duncan, Carson,
Mason, and Hailey Pickett, Reagin Roudebush and many other relatives and friends.

Fern was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her parents, John and Maude Bates of Hobart, two
sisters, Tressie Hein of Altus, Thelma Elkins of Mangum, and one infant brother, Willard Bates.

Fern Taylor will lie in state on Monday, July 23, 2007, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Highland Park
Baptist Church at 1002 S. 10th Street in Duncan.  

Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com
Thomas


   Franklin Levi Thomas, age 93, of Duke, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 14, 2007.
 Frank was born in Duke on March 28, 1914 to Carley Easter (Wampler) and Mitchell Levi Thomas, and was
the next to youngest of seven boys.
   He started school at Rock School with Jemima Cunningham as his teacher and later he moved to Prairie Hill
School where Eula Chadwick was his teacher.  She also taught him when he moved to Duke School when he
was in the seventh grade in 1927.  Soon after this he had to quit school to find work, and worked for many
farmers in the Duke area.  Later he returned to school and received his high school diploma.  He and his
brother, Gene, published the Duke Times for 45 years.  He was the assistant editor, and ran the linotype.  
After his retirement from the Times, he worked at the Duke School where he loved children and made friends
with the staff as well.  Mitzi Marquart from Duke was a friend of Franks from her childhood and held a special
place in his heart.
   Frank was baptized in Turkey Creek when he was young.  He was a long time member of the Duke United
Methodist Church, where he has served as assistant treasurer for many years.  Mr. Thomas was presented a
Life Membership into the Duke Chamber of Commerce in 2003, honoring him as an outstanding citizen of the
Duke community.
   Frank Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and his six brothers, Paul, John, Burt, Eugene, Joe,
and Wesley.
   He is survived by several nieces and nephews including Linda Thomas Sherman of Cantonment, FL., David
Mitchell Thomas and his wife Diana, of Oklahoma City, OK., and Joel Levi Thomas and his wife, Joyce, of
Huntsville, AL.  Also, Frank is survived by a special friend, Robetha Darby and her family.
   The Celebration of Life service for Frank Thomas will be held at the Duke United Methodist Church on
Wednesday, October 17th at 10:00 am with Reverend Brett Thomasson officiating.  Interment will follow in the
Rock Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
   The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Duke Chamber of
Commerce at the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Duke, or the Duke United Methodist Church.

Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com
Hazel Anne Tigert

Hazel Anne Tigert, age 90, of Altus, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Jackson County Memorial
Hospital.

Hazel Anne (Zumbro) Tigert was born to Maude and Claude Zumbro on December 17, 1917 in Denison, Texas.  
Hazel moved to Altus with her family in 1921. They lived in the Ozark community where she attended the Ozark
school. She attended the Friendship Baptist Church, along with her family, and at the of 18 years accepted the
Lord as her personal Savior.  She was baptized at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Altus.

In 1942 she married Carroll Tigert. They made their home in Altus and had 3 children,
Ronnie Gene, Linda Renee and Erma Gay Tigert. Carroll and Hazel owned and operated the Altus Linen Supply.  
Hazel worked with Carroll in this business.  She later worked at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in the Laundry
Department, retiring in 1983.

Hazel is preceded in death by her husband Carroll Tigert in December 19, 1973; baby girl Erma Gay in June19,
1948; son Ronnie Gene in June 6, 1985: mother and father Maude and Claude Zumbro; two brothers, Ray and
Roy Zumbro;  one sister Ople Maye Lasko.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Cox and husband Johnny of Altus, one sister Cleo Beaver Barnett of
Altus, grandchildren Tonya Gay Tigert of Oklahoma City, Gary Tigert, of Oklahoma City, Christine Ward and
husband Cody of Cabot, Arkansas, Randy Montgomery and wife Cindy of Vernon Texas, Shelly Morren and
husband Jim,
of Blair Oklahoma, Carolyn Richardson and husband Richy, of Mangum, Oklahoma, and Brandi Cox-Welch, of
Altus, Oklahoma, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandson.

Graveside services for Hazel Anne Tigert will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 14, 2008, at the Altus
City Cemetery with Brother Jason Duree officiating. Lowell-
Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online tributes may be made to the family of Hazel Anne Tigert at wwwLowell-Tims.com
Carol (Moore) Turner
     
     Carol (Moore) Turner of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away at her home in Norman Monday, February 18,
2008, at the age of 63.
     Carol was born August 23, 1944, in Hollis, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Addie Lee (Sherman) Moore.  She
attended school and graduated from Hollis High School.  Afterwards, she pursued her college career at
Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.  Carol married Kenneth “Bub” Norman in the
summer of 1964 in Hollis.  They had two children, Kristi and Jeremy Norman, whom they dearly loved.
     Carol worked for the State of Oklahoma for more than 30 years and was still working at the time of her death
even though she was in ill health.
     Carol is survived by her daughter, Kristi Norman, of Norman, Oklahoma; one son, Jeremy Norman, of
McKinney, Texas; two brothers, Monte Moore of Whitney, Texas, and Kenneth Moore of Hollis, Oklahoma; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
     Her parents, Ralph and Addie Lee Moore, one brother, Bundy Moore, and three sisters-in-law, Charlene
Moore, Irma Moore, and Jeanette Moore preceded her in death.
      

Funeral Services for Carol Turner were held 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Patterson Greer Chapel
in Hollis with Reverend Richard Manning officiating.  Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis.

      
THORNBROUGH

Andee Kay Thornbrough, infant daughter of Monty and Kaylee Thornbrough, passed into the arms of Jesus on
Thursday evening, February 21, 2008, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.

Andee Kay was wanted and loved so by her parents and grandparents.  Many friends and family members were
also anxiously awaiting the safe arrival of her.  But God had a different plan for our little Andee Kay.  She has
forever left immeasurable memories on the hearts of those who have already grown to love her.  Andee will
forever be “0ur precious little angel.”

Her loving family includes her daddy and mommy, Monty and Kaylee Thornbrough of Altus; two uncles, Matt
Thornbrough and Mark Thornbrough of Sayre; one aunt, Kenna Anderson of Norman; her grandparents, Kenny
and Cheryl Anderson of Altus and Roy and Sandy Thornbrough of Sayre; great grandparents, Dale and Ann Lou
Caid of Granite, Sarah Thornbrough and the late Leaford Thornbrough of Sayre, Karl and Vivian Klick of
Oklahoma City, Bob and Jane Stephenson of Altus and Veda Anderson and the late Frank (Andy) Anderson of
Altus  along with many other relatives and family friends.

Funeral services for Andee Kay Thornbrough will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 25, 2008 at the First
Baptist Church in Altus with Dr. Jeff Moore and Pastor David Player officiating.  Interment will follow at the Sayre
City Cemetery with Rev. Gary Baird officiating.  Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of
Altus.

Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com  
Eva Grider Tucker

99, of Arlington, Texas, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, at the Green Oaks Nursing Center in Arlington.
       Eva was born February 5, 1905, in Quanah, Texas to T.G. and Bettie (Pope) Kearley.  She married Jack
Grider in 1928.  To this union, a daughter, Louise Grider, was born on July 7, 1932.  She died October 30, 1987.
Jack preceded his wife in death June 8, 1936.  Jack was killed in an accident while transporting gasoline in June
of 1936.  Eva later married Robert Tucker.  She lived in Oklahoma City for many years.  Eva attended the
Council Road Baptist Church and enjoyed the senior Sunday school class.  She loved to play bridge and
belonged to several bridge clubs.
       One of Eva’s favorite phrases was “God is good and all is well.”  She was a lovely lady and enjoyed giving to
others.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Altus City Cemetery with Bill Osborne
officiating.  Arrangements are
with Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.

Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com