| Vadney Beverly Sue (Allbright) Vadney, 72, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Beverly was born February 1, 1934, in San Pedro, California, to Bruce Galloway and Faye Schuh (Williams) Allbright. She married Arnold Vadney April 14, 1956, in West Covina, California. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, oil painting, especially landscapes, and entertaining her friends and family. She was an avid reader and loved charity work, including the Catholic Church and the Care Channel. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and anyone who met this loving and giving woman. Beverly is survived by her husband, Arnold Vadney, of the home in Altus; four children, Barbara Faye McClain and husband Rocky of Panama City, Florida, Glenn Vadney and wife Christel of Fallon, Nevada, Mark Vadney and wife Michal of Altus, and Crystal Vadney of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; one brother, Bruce G. Allbright, II, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and one sister, Barbara Smith of Marion, Arkansas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother. A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 pm, Sunday, July 30, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus. The Funeral Mass for Beverly Vadney will be 11:00 am, Monday, July 31, 2006, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph H. Arledge officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prince of Peace Catholic Church Building Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Online tributes may be made to the family of Beverly Vadney at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Frankie Dale Vaughn Frankie Dale Vaughn went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 28, 2006. Dale was born September 13, 1963 in Vernon, Texas to Leslie and Lou (Taylor) Vaughn. He graduated high school in 1981 in Duncan, Oklahoma and later received his certification in heat and air installation at the All American Trade School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dale served his country in the National Guard and was honorably discharged several years ago. Dale enjoyed fishing and golfing and loved to play pool. The greatest enjoyment of his life was his family and friends. He is survived by his father Leslie Floyd Vaughn of Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister Cyndi Lenard , two brothers Bob Vaughn and his wife Michelle, Ron Vaughn all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. A Memorial Service for Dale Vaughn is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. in the Lowell-Tims Chapel with Ron Vaughn officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Dale Vaughn at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| VASSAR Beverly Jane Vassar, age 58 of Drumright, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 20, 2006 at Drumright Regional Hospital. Beverly was born on July 9, 1947 in Tulsa to Jimmie and Junia (Wood) Blackwell. A loving mother and grandmother of the Baptist Faith, Beverly was also a long time paralegal and real estate licensee. Spending most of her life in the Drumright area, she loved to play Bunco and was involved in the Winefest of Drumright, Drumright Athletic Association, the Drumright Booster Club and any activity that her children were involved in. Her most favorite pastime was spending time with her two children, grandchildren and other family members whom she dearly loved. Preceded in death by her father and one son, Trey Vice, Beverly is survived by one daughter, Nichelle Cude and husband Kevin of Yale and one son, Derek Vassar of Altus; three grandchildren, Haleigh Carothers, Jennifer Cude and Matthew Cude of Yale; one sister, Sharon (Kag) Blackwell of Drumright; three nieces and nephews, Connie Geresi and husband Rob of Stillwater, Brian Endicott and wife Shelly of Drumright and Jayne Vann and husband Rick of Tulsa along with a host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Beverly Jane Vassar will be Friday, June 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Drumright with Rev. John Baumert officiating. Internment will follow at Drumright North Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Beverly Vassar. Online tributes may be made to the family of Beverly Jane Vassar at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Earl Walker Earl Walker, age 90, passed away Friday, May 5, 2006 in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1915 in Altus, Oklahoma and was the son of the late Troy Franklin and Emily Bagley Walker of Tipton, Oklahoma. He married Nadine Bartley Walker on June 27, 1936 in Hess, Oklahoma and has shared over 69 wonderful years together. Earl was a retired superintendent with the Altus Electric Company in Altus, Oklahoma, he was a longtime member of Woodmen of the World, and an avid gardener and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Elvis Walker; and three sisters, Fran Wilkins, Clara Murl, and Opal Walker. Earl is survived by his wife, Nadine Bartley Walker; two daughters and a son-in-law, Beverly and Chuck Galmon, and Mattie Burton all of Algood; three grandchildren, Crystal and Dr. Wiley Ragsdale of Livingston, Mark and Spring Galmon of Birmingham, Al. Greg and Jennifer Sorrels of Yukon, Oklahoma; five great- grandchildren, Zack Sorrels, Grant Galmon, Ross Galmon, Tiffany Fritz, and Megan Ragsdale; and a great-great grandchild, Ashton Fritz. Graveside services are scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hess Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Earl Walker will greet friends Monday evening May 8, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Earl Walker at www.lowell-tims.com |
| WALKER Ninaruth Walker, age 87 of Altus, passed away Friday morning, May 19, 2006 at Plantation Village Care Center in Altus. Mrs. Walker was born on December 17, 1918 in Olustee to Oscar and Leona (Romine) Ketchersid. She married Maurice Don Walker on July 12, 1942 in Hollis. He preceded her in death in 1970. A member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years, Mrs. Walker loved her church and being involved in its activities. She also loved doing crafts and selling them from time to time. Preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Joe, in 1997, she is survived by three children; Betty Weaver and husband Hyland of Wheeler, Texas, Glenna Sargent and husband Frank of Ballwin, Missouri and James M. Walker and wife Vada of Midwest City, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren, Tommy L. Weaver, Tracy McMeans, Mark Sargent, David Sargent, Robert Sargent, Kyle Walker, Kevin Walker, Karla Wall, Kynda Davis, Brenda Wilmes and Mark Walker; sixteen great grandchildren and two sisters, Laura Ashley and Mozell Raley of Altus along with a host of other relative and many friends. Funeral services for Ninaruth Walker will be Monday, May 22, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with Brother Synott Matthews officiating, assisted by Rev. Gregory A. Hawn. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family of Ninaruth Walker will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Sunday, May 21 from 7 until 9 p.m.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Online tributes may be made to the family of Ninaruth Walker at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Albert Preston Webb Albert Preston Webb, 94, was born in Eldorado, Oklahoma on April 10, 1911. He passed from this life on February 8, 2006. Albert was proud to be part of the 1929 graduating class of Eldorado High School. He moved to Southern California in the early 1930s where he met and married Frances Doering in Santa Ana California, (1934). After retiring from the Retail Clerks International Union in 1973 he returned to his home in Eldorado. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances, brother Harvey M. Webb, and sisters Arminta Price and Gertrude Brownlow. Albert is survived by his sons James Webb of Wenatchee, Washington and Stephen Webb of San Diego, California and his loving granddaughter Jennifer Wilbanks, grandsons Michael Webb, Jeffrey Webb and Christian Webb, 6 great grandchildren, Korey, Chelsea, Kaylee, Bridgett, Parker and Kennedy, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 2:00pm at the Eldorado Cemetery, with Rev. Elbert Shumaker officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home ** Mr. Webb will lie in state Friday, February, 10, 2006 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus, and Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Lowell-Tims Chapel in Eldorado. Online tributes can be made to the family of Albert Webb at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Pamela Jean Weaver Pamela Jean Weaver, age 51 passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at her home in Altus. She was born October 9, 1954 to Robert Durham and Peggy Walden in Waurika, Oklahoma. She grow up in Altus, Oklahoma and graduated in 1973, after graduation she moved to New York, Wichita Falls, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma City and then back to Altus. On August 27, 1998, Pam married Gary Weaver in Vernon, Texas. Pam is survived by her husband Gary Weaver of the home, mother, Peggy Reed, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, one daughter, Rachel and one son, Robert and sister, Brenda McMillin and husband Eugene of Midland, Texas and one grand child. She is also survived by many other family members. She is preceded in death by her father. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:00am at the Altus City Cemetery, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Pamela Weaver at www.lowell-tims.com |
| WEAVER Edgar (Ed) Leon Weaver, age 80 of Mangum, passed away Sunday morning, August 6, 2006 at Mangum Community Hosptial. Ed was born on May 17, 1926 to Tom and Hattie (Chisum) Weaver in Mangum. A life long resident of Greer County, Ed married Estelle Gambill on April 5, 1947 and was a member of the Mangum First Baptist Church. Through the years, Ed held many positions, including; ten years with Gold Star Dairy, Sams’s Café, custodian at Mangum High School, General Dynamics at Altus Air Force building Missle Silos; Manager of Farmers Union Coop of Mangum, owned the backhoe service for digging graves for Bill Greer and since 1994 has been the funeral director’s assistant at Greer Funeral Home. Ed was also a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks and Woodmen of the World. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother Paul Weaver, he is survived by his wife, Estelle of the home; one daughter, Carolyn Thomas and husband B.J. of Sebring, Florida; one granddaughter, Cheryl Coffey and husband Wade of Stillwater; three great grand-children, Tyler Jenkins of the home in Mangum, Laramie Coffey of Stillwater and Wyatt Coffey of Stillwater; one brother, Raymond Weaver of Columbus, Georgia, two sistes, Marie Scalf of Mangum and Ethelene Britton of Chickasha, Oklahoma and a special niece, Susan Kyle of Mangum along with many other special nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of many friends. Funeral services for Ed Weaver will be Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Mangum First Baptist Church with Rev. Arol Steverson, Rev. Shawn Johnson and Rev. Jan Ivan Oden officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum. The family of Ed Weaver will greet friends on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2006 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Greer Funeral Home in Mangum. Online tributes may be made to the family of Ed Weaver at www.GreerFuneral.com |
| WEDDLE Eldorado lost one of its oldest residents on July 4, 2006, when Jewell Weddle passed away at the age of 97. On December 23, 1908, Julia Jewell Spencer was the eighth child born to James W. and Chimp Spencer in Wellington, Texas. J.W., born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Chimp, born in Fannin County, Texas, moved to Eldorado shortly after Jewell’s birth and spent the remainder of their lives there. Jewell survived her 13 brothers and sisters; Roy, born 1894, Richard, born 1896, Lillie, born 1897, Eldridge, born 1899; (died at an early age), Belle & Leither, twins born 1901; Ola Gertrude, born 1903, Ollie, born 1910, Lora Fay and R.A. born 1912; (R.A. died at birth), R. E., born 1913; (died as a baby), Lula Pearl, born 1914 and Bertha, born 1918. She also survived her husband, Albert; her oldest daughter, Geneva Dawson; and two sons-in-law, Kenneth Dawson and Tommie Hankins. She leaves a legacy of strength and determination. Jewell married Albert Buck Weddle in Eldorado on October 6, 1925, shortly before turning 17 and spent the next 58 years as his wife until his death on June 16, 1984. Jewell and Albert had two daughters: Joyce Geneva, born in 1926 and Billie Berniece, born in 1929. They lived and farmed for many years several miles east of Eldorado until Albert’s failing health required a move into town. They owned a home on Main Street across from the First Baptist Church where Jewell lived after Albert’s death until her move to the Grace Living Center in Mangum in September 1999. Although most people thought of Jewell as a farmer’s wife, she had a number of occupations that took her outside the home. During the 1940’s, she ran a café in Eldorado with her two daughters as waitresses; during WWII, she moved with the family to Wichita, Kansas and worked in the aircraft industry to help with the war effort; she and her sister, Pearl, wallpapered many homes in the area; and for many years, she was the area’s Studio Girl cosmetics representative. All of these occupations were in addition to her usual work at home and on the farm…Jewell was no stranger to working in the fields, chopping and picking cotton – and always had the heaviest sack! Jewell took pride in doing things well.. she worked hard to have a nice home and yard. She was skilled at flower gardening, canning, cooking… and was always working on another beautiful piece of crochet. In fact, Jewell was capable of accomplishing nearly anything she decided to take on. Her strength and spirit will be missed by her many family members and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Billie Hankins. Granddaughters: Ann Hatcher of Austin, TX; Shelia (Preston) Brown of Edmond, OK; Chris (David) Quisenberry of Vernon, TX; and Linda (Jerry) Blanton of Chandler, OK. Great-grandchildren: Cary Osborne, Shane (Tami) Osborne, T.J. Osborne, Scott (Angela) Bernard, Chad (Denise) Bernard, Alayna Miller, and Breana (Zane) Wooden. Great-great-grandchildren: Cameron Osborne, Kaitlyn Osborne, Harris Osborne, Brady Bernard, Regan Bernard, Jacob Miller, and Skylar Kelly. Jewell Weddle will lie in state at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus on Wednesday, July 5th and will lie in state at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Eldorado on Thursday. The family will receive guest on Thursday evening from 6:30 until 8:00 pm at the Lowell-Tims Chapel in Eldorado. Graveside services have been scheduled for 10:00 am, Friday at the Eldorado Cemetery with Rev. Dean Goodfellow officiating. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online tributes may be made to the family of Jewell Weddle at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Wiese Raymond Frank Wiese (Ray), 91, of Warren, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the English Village Manor in Altus. Ray was born February 13, 1915, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Ray was a veteran of World War II. While in the service, Ray was an Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant assigned to a bomber crew in the South Pacific. His airplane was shot down twice over the ocean, but both times, he lived to tell the tale. After World War II, he was stationed at Altus Air Force Base where he met and fell in love with Audrey Lee Goolsby. They were married on February 28, 1945, and moved back to Appleton, Wisconsin, where they had two sons. Ray worked at Zwicker’s Knitting Mills for 42 years, the last 18 of which he was the Director of Personnel. In 2001, Ray and Audrey moved back to Oklahoma. Since that time, they lived in Warren and were assisted by Audrey’s sisters and brothers-in-law, Vinita and Toby Elliott, Carolyn and Clifford McElroy, and Joyce and Calvin Gipson. Ray was an avid hunter, fisherman, canoeist, and general woodsman. He taught his sons and grandson the ways of the forest and the art of handling a canoe. But Ray enjoyed working on or around his houses as much as he enjoyed anything. He was, to say the least, a jack-of-all-trades. He was able to plumb or wire a house from the ground up. He did his own roofing, laid his own cement driveway and sidewalk, and could remodel any room in the house. Ray will be greatly mourned by his loving wife, Audrey Wiese, of the home; his sons, Terry Wiese of Altus and Jeff Wiese and wife Margaret (Peggy) of Fitchburg, Wisconsin; a grandson, Brian Komp, a granddaughter, Laurie Notz, and three great-grandchildren, Kyle Komp, Chloe Notz, and Elijah Notz. Ray was preceded in death by his older brother, Allen Wiese, his younger sisters, Virginia Nosbaum and Doris Dorshner, and his younger brother, Fred Wiese. At the age of 91, Ray was the last of his generation to pass away. Ray was an excellent husband and provider for Audrey, an exceptional father for Terry and Jeff, and wonderful grandfather for Brian and Laurie. The last few years of his life, Ray suffered from dementia, but he never forgot his love for his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, or relatives. Ray made the world a better place and will be sincerely missed. Funeral Services for Ray Wiese will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Warren, Oklahoma, with Bro. Terry Colwell and Bro. Kenneth Lyles officiating. Services are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. Online tributes may be made to the family of Raymond Frank Wiese at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Weldon Grant Wilson Weldon Grant Wilson, 77, of Altus, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Weldon “Wendy” was born November 5, 1928, in Olustee, Oklahoma, to William Henry Wilson, Sr. and Georgia Bernice (Grant) Wilson. He married Margret Wilson July 17, 1954, in Vernon, Texas, and she preceded him in death October 10, 1991. Wendy owned and operated Allied Van Lines in Altus for 37 years. He was an honorary member of Lions Club for over 37 years. He is survived by a son, Matt Wilson of Altus; three daughters, Betty Wilson and husband U.S. Wilson of New Cuyama, California, Debbie Pomisino and her husband of Taft, California, and Donna Brown and husband Bob of Marine City, Michigan; daughter-in-law Pat Adelman of St. Louis, Missouri; four brothers, Jon Wilson and Cooper Wilson, both of Altus, Harold Wilson of Verbena, Alabama, and U.S. Wilson of New Cuyama, California; two sisters, Carmen West of San Antonio, Texas, and Lora Festervand of Ft. Worth, Texas, and a special nephew, W. H. Wilson, III, of Altus, whom without him the family would be lost. Wendy is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Jerry Adelman, 5 brothers, and 1 sister. Memorial Service for Weldon Wilson will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 31, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Chapel under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Weldon Grant Wilson at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Hunter Scott Wood Hunter Scott Wood, Infant son of Kayla Brooke Wood, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2006, in Oklahoma City. He is survived by his mother, Kayla Brooke Wood of Altus, Oklahoma, grandparents Park and Brenda Wood of Altus, Oklahoma, his aunt, Sierra Wood of Altus, Oklahoma, and his godmother, Sherry Hendricks of Lawton, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Altus City Cemetery with Capt. Thomas Hanes officiating, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Hunter Scott Wood at www.lowell-tims.com |
| Kenneth Ray Wright Kenneth Ray Wright, age 74, of Warren, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006 in Del City, Oklahoma. He was born September 5,1931 in Purcell, Oklahoma to Walter and Lorene (Warren) Wright. He graduated from Warren High School in 1950. On October 17,1953 in Shamrock, Texas Kenneth and Atha Smith were united in marriage. They have lived in the Warren community for over 53 years. Kenneth worked for Green Motor Company and S.W. Truck & Tractor Company in Altus as a diesel mechanic for over 39 years before he retired. After he retired he enjoyed watching western movies and taking care of his greenhouse. His most enjoyable moments were the special times that he spent with his family and friends. Kenneth was a member of the Warren Baptist Church. He is lovingly survived by his wife Atha of the home in Warren, Oklahoma; four children, Delynn Dunn and husband Brian of Corpus Christi, Texas, Brenda Holwerda of Del City, Oklahoma, Kathy Burrows and husband Bobby of Del City, Oklahoma, Jimmy Wright and wife Kathleen of Warren, Oklahoma; one sister Arlene Weaver and husband Tom of Duncan, Oklahoma and one brother Farrell Wright and wife Wanda of Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Walter and Lorene Wright. Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Wright are scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at the Warren Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Osborn and Ardron Hinton officiating. Interment will follow in the Warren Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Kenneth Ray Wright will greet friends Sunday afternoon May14, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Kenneth Ray Wright at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| LaVeta Vinyard Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007 for longtime Altus-Jackson County resident who died Thursday, January 18. She was 87 and would have observed her 88th birthday on February 1. She was born February 1, 1919 in Oklahoma City to J.W. and Mary Robertson Eldridge. She attended Altus Public Schools and was graduated from Altus High School in 1936. She married Ray Travis Vinyard on September 15, 1938, in Altus where they made their home. He preceded her in death on August 9, 1998. Mrs. Vinyard worked outside the home while raising her family. She worked for several years for Altus Public Schools as a cook at Altus High School. She later served as Registrar at Altus Junior College and Western Oklahoma State College from 1960 to 1986 when she retired. Each student was more than a number to Mrs. Vinyard. She took a personal interest in each student that came through the college and worked to make their experience their best possible. Former students stayed in touch with her and visited her when they returned to Altus. At WOSC, she was a member of the Faculty Dames organization. She was also a member of the National Association of Educational Secretaries. Mrs. Vinyard was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Altus until health problems made her homebound. She taught a nine year old Sunday School class for a number of years. She also served as a secretary for a young adult Sunday School department. She and Mr. Vinyard were involved in a number of ministries, including mission work in New Mexico. She also worked with the Jackson County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and assisted her husband as a volunteer for delivering meals to shut-ins through the Altus Lions Club. Survivors include her two children, Ray T. Vinyard, Jr. of Oklahoma City and Janet Dobson and husband Keith of Altus. Two sisters are Audean Vinyard of Altus and Mary Jo Saunders and husband Raymond of Bradford, Pennsylvania. A brother is Ruben Long and his wife Marjorie of Altus. Five grandchildren also survive Mrs. Vinyard. They are Bo Dobson of Moore; DeJay Sams and husband Dexter of Lawton; Michele Almodovar and husband Luis of Chesapeake, Virginia; Paul Ray Vinyard and wife Melissa of Moore, and Keith Howard Vinyard and wife Pam of Oklahoma City. Fourteen grandchildren are Luis Almodovar,III, of Stratsburg, Virginia; Melissa and Jessica Almodovar of Chesapeake, Virginia; Amanda Blevins of Yukon; Jaydon, Abigail, Isabella, and Keithon Vinyard of Oklahoma City; Katrina Sams of Lawton; Peyton Sams of Medford, Oklahoma; Mercedes, Courtney, and Kirsten Vinyard of Moore. One great-great grandchild is Isis Almodovar of Stratsburg, VA. Other survivors include Yolanda Macias and husband Luis of Moore, and Betty Dobson of Oklahoma City. Funeral services for LaVeta Vinyard will be Tuesday, January 23, at 1:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Moore, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Altus; and Bill Bryan, nephew of Mrs. Vinyard, who is Chaplain of the Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction fo Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.On line tributes may be made at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Anthony Wilson Anthony Edward Wilson, 30, passed away Friday, February 23, 2007, at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Tony was born November 17, 1976, at the Blytheville AFB, Arkansas, to James and Ana (Jagolino) Wilson. At the age of 6, Tony’s family moved to Altus and he graduated from Altus High School in 1996. He was working on his Associate’s Degree at Western Oklahoma State College in Altus at the time of his death. Tony worked at Jackson County Memorial Hospital for about a year before going to work in the Sanitation Department at Bar-S Foods in Altus, where he was currently employed. He enjoyed music, photography, and loved drawing and painting. He had several paintings hanging at WOSC. Tony was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He is survived by his mother, Ana Wilson, of Altus; two brothers, James Wilson, Jr. and wife Jacqueline of Ft. Dix, New Jersey, and Gary Wilson of Altus; his maternal grandmother, Esperanza Jagolino of the Philippines; his nieces and nephews, Jasmine Watson-Wilson, Juliana Wilson, Damaris Cox, Isis Wilson, Shyiem Ray, Patrick Wilson, and Auset Wilson, and several other relatives and many friends. Tony was preceded in death by his father, James Wilson in 1985, his maternal grandfather, and his paternal grandparents. There will be a Rosary at 7:15 Friday, March 2, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, March 3, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph H. Arledge officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home |
| Wilma L. Warren Wilma L. Warren, 95, of Duke, passed away Sunday, March 18 at English Village Nursing Home in Altus. Wilma was born September 19, 1911, in Duke, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Agnes (Dowdy) Madden. She married Arnold Warren in July 1934 in Mangum, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in September 1978. She lived all her life in Duke. Wilma was a homemaker and a life-long member of Duke First Baptist Church where she was a church clerk for 40 years. She also taught a beginner’s Sunday School class for several years. She is survived by one son, Reid Warren and wife Deronda of Duke; two daughters, Gaye Hatchett of Huntsville, Alabama, and Rita Minor and husband Roy of Lawton, and a daughter-in-law, Sue Warren of Lawton. Wilma is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Dale Warren of Lawton, one son-in-law, Monte Hatchett of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21, at the Duke First Baptist Church with Reverend Ralph Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Cemetery in Duke under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JCMH Hospice or Duke First Baptist Church. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| WOOD Marian Wood, age 62, of Altus, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2007, at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Wood was born on March 5, 1945, in Ada, Oklahoma to O.L. “Tom” and Marjorie (Hunt) Martin. She graduated from Latta High School, near Ada, and later married Jimmy Wood on June 7, 1963. Moving to Altus from Sayre in 1975, Marian was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Altus. Going to sporting events that involved her grandchildren or any other activities that they participated in was one of her favorite things in life. As an accomplished seamstress, she sewed many things for her children and grandchildren. Marian worked a number of years with The Miss Altus Pageant, belonged to the Delta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for thirty years, worked at the Altus Board of Education for nine years and was secretary at First Baptist Church for three years, before her retirement. Preceded in death by her father; her stepfather, Norrell Vandegriff and her mother-in-law, Olive Belle Wood, she is survived by her husband Jimmy Wood, of the home; her mother Marjorie Vandegriff of Ada, Oklahoma; two daughters, Kim Hancock and husband Tony of Washington, Oklahoma and Kahla White and husband Mike of Snyder, Oklahoma; one brother, Arlis Martin and wife Betty of Ada, Oklahoma; one sister, Pat McCauley and husband Benton of McLoud, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Tyler Hancock, Taylor Hancock and Hunter Hancock all of Washington, Oklahoma, Megan White, Shelby White and Cole White all of Snyder, Oklahoma; her father-in-law, Loy Wood of Ada, Oklahoma; two brothers-in-law, Lynn Wood and wife Donna of Ada, Oklahoma and Glenn Wood and wife Marilyn of Wichita Falls, Texas and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life services for Marian Wood will be at 10 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Altus with Rev. Keith Wiginton and Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of Marian M. Wood. The family will greet friends on Sunday, March 25, 2007, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family of Marian Wood at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Paul Easley Wilson Paul Easley Wilson, 72, of Altus, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2007, at his home in Altus. Paul was born May 31, 1934, to Ambrose Easley Wilson and Ada Mae (Muse) Wilson. He grew up in Hess and Altus and was a life long resident of Jackson County. His grandparents were pioneers of the Hess community settling there in 1888. Paul married Bobbe Sue (Floyd) Wilson February 4, 1966. He worked in law enforcement for 25 years. He retired as Sheriff of Jackson County in 1989. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. He was also a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Paint Horse Association. He trained team roping and barrel horses and made sure his twin girls rode “Wilson trained” horses. Paul was an avid gun collector. He was honored with an Oklahoma fastest gun award. He started the gun shows at Frontier City. He was a state trap shooter, training youth in this activity, thus producing an Oklahoma Champion. Paul is survived by his wife, Bobbe Sue, twin daughters and their husbands, Lori and Richard Hayes, Tori and Melvin Hazel, three grandchildren, Mackenzie Hazel, Rydder M. Hayes, and Mallory Trombley, Guardian Angel, Debbie Scalf, one brother Gary Wilson of Moore, Oklahoma, and one sister Linda Heckendorf of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and a host of other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, April 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Chapel in Altus. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Chapel with Gary Wilson and Mike Wilmes officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Altus under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family requests memorials be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or Feed the Children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Walker Jaunita (Powell) Walker, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Saint Frances Hospital in Tulsa. She was born Oct. 14, 1922, to William Virgil and Alma( Stroud) Powell in Duke. She was a member of the Duke Methodist Church while living there. Jaunita attended Duke School for 12 years. After graduation, she worked at Boeing Aircraft Factory in Wichita, Kan. After several years she moved to Hollis where she worked for Dr. and Mrs.Lacy Bell. She married Cecil Walker in Hollis on Feb.10,1944. While Cecil served his country, they lived in different places. When Cecil finished his tour of duty they moved to Amarillo, Texas, where he was employed by a construction company. Due to this type of employment they lived in Portales, N.M., Barnswell, S.C., and Amarillo. In 1955 Cecil and Jaunita moved to Duke while Cecil was employed by Altus Air Force Base. Later they moved to Altus. While living in Altus Jaunita started a day center in her home. During those years of caring for and teaching children, they became friends of those children and remained good friends throughout their lives. Jaunita was an active member of the Highland Heights United Methodist Church, and of the U.M.W. as long as her health permitted. She and Cecil loved to travel and took a number of extensive trips. She loved to watch sports on T.V. Her favorite teams were O.S.U. Cowboys and Dallas Cowboys. Jaunita was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers and a sister. She is survived by three sons, Keith Walker of Dallas, Glenn Walker and wife Becky of Tulsa, and Joel Walker , who has been with her during her illiness in Tulsa; four sisters, Ina Mae Johnson of Mangum, Kathleen Stout and husband Fred of Duke, and Barbara McKinley and husband Gayle of Quanah, Texas, and Wynell Lankford and husband Max of Altus; two brothers, Noelin Powell of Wichita Falls, Texas, and James Powell of Quanah, Texas: three sisters-in-law, Naomi Fennel, Marie Bryant and Betty Ramey; a number of nieces and nephews; special friends, Ron Russell and wife Pam and Christy Woods. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lowell-Tims Chapel with the Rev. Brett Thomasson and Larry Willis officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| WATSON Hugh Enfield Watson, Sr., age 78, of Altus, passed away early Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Willow Park Health Care Center in Lawton. Mr. Watson was born on December 5, 1928, at South Bend, Indiana to Robert E. and Mabel Dell (Shaw) Watson. Moving to Altus in 1968, from Vietnam, he met and married Marion Sue Canada on May 2, 1969, at the Altus Air Force Base Chapel. Later in that same year, they moved to Germany while Hugh was still in the United States Air Force. Leaving Germany, they moved to Minot, North Dakota in 1972, and finally retired on March 1, 1974. Following Air Force retirement, Glasgow, Montana became home for the Watsons where Hugh was employed at an Air Force Base working with their fuels system. In 1976, they moved back to Altus where Hugh was employed by Brewers for a short time and later took a job with the City of Altus that lasted until his retirement in 1996. Hugh was a proud member of the Altus Masonic Lodge #62, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Korean War Vets and the Vietnam War Vets. Preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dwight Richard Watson in 1982; one brother, Robert J. Watson and two sisters, Velva Costa and Donna Seaver, he is survived by his wife, Marion Sue Watson, of the home; four children, Hugh E. Watson, Jr. and wife Gail of Santa Fe, Texas, Charles E. Watson and wife Vickie of Abilene, Texas, Mary Ardella Watson of Abilene, Texas and Kimberly R. Curtis and husband Brooks of Bethany, Oklahoma; one brother, Fred Myers of Montgomery, Alabama; one brother-in-law, Michael Canada of Altus; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Hugh Watson will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Laws 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 Sunday, April 15, 2007, from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to the family of Hugh Watson at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Williams Junious Monroe Williams, Jr. was born on December 27, 1929 in Altus, Oklahoma, the first child of Junious and Dora Bea Williams, Sr. Junious departed this life on July 22, 2007 at Intergis Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Lincoln School and attended the University of Arkansas. He entered the U.S. Army where he served over 20 years of military service, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. Junious worked at Traders Compress for twelve years flagging cotton. He then worked at Altus Air Force Base at Material Control, The Commissary and Base Supply. His parents, brother Leonard and first wife Alyce preceded him in death. He married Bernice Calip October 11, 1985, who passed away December 15, 1997 Junious injoyed sitting on his front porch, cruising around Altus in his red Pontiac and “hanging out” at the car wash with his friend Milton Johnson who considered Junious to be his brother away from home. Those left to cherish his memory are; one son, Henry Perry and wife Carolyn of Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Ava Houston, Altus, Grace Temple and husband Jerry of Las Vegas, Nevada; two step-sons, Rev. Kenneth O’Neal and wife Dorothy, Hobart, Oklahoma, Jimmy Earl Calip, Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Aline Gallop, Altus, Mildred Neely and husband Thomas of Lompoc, California; 7 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Celebration of Life service for Junious Williams, Jr. will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus with Rev. Kenneth O’Neal, Rev. Kenneth Broughton and Rev. Randle Hawkins officiating . Interment will follow at the Altus Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends on Friday, July 27, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 P.M. at Lowel-Tims Funeral Home. Masonic Rites will be performed by the Prince Hall Masons of the Fourteenth Masonic District. Online tributes may be made to the family of Junious Williams, Jr. at www.Lowell-Tims.com. |
| Evelyn Barr Wilson Evelyn Barr Wilson, age 89, longtime resident of Hereford, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 24,2007 at Tamarack Retirement Center in Altus, Oklahoma. Mrs. Wilson was born January 25,1918 in Elmer, Oklahoma to A.B. and Eva Barr. She married Ed Wilson, Jr. on January 22,1939 in Elmer, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death May 30, 2005. After high school she attended Oklahoma A & M majoring in home economics. Mrs. Wilson was able to be with her husband during WWII while he was stationed in San Diego and she worked in a munitions factory. After returning to Oklahoma Mr. Wilson became marketing director for the State Department of Ag. Mrs. Wilson became involved in Girl Scouts of America and was a troop leader. In 1957 the Wilsons moved to Hereford,Texas where they made their home. Mrs. Wilson was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Hereford, Texas and was active in many civic club activities. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Wilson Cone of Hereford, Texas; granddaughter, Kendra, grandson Steven; and great-grandson, Aidan all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.B. and Eva Barr, one brother Dawson Barr; two sisters, Opal Weaver and Helen Weeks. Graveside services for Evelyn Wilson is scheduled for Saturday, July 28,2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Altus City Cemetery with Ms. Beth Webb officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in memory of Evelyn Wilson to a charity of your choice. On line tributes can be made to the family of Evelyn Wilson at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Wilhite Terry Elvoy Wilhite, age 57, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at his sister’s home in Altus. Terry was born on September 3, 1949, in Hollis, Oklahoma to James Floyd and Edna Mae (Boggs) Wilhite. He grew up on the family farm north of Hollis and attended Arnett schools. After high school he was employed by Texas Highway Department until he was injured in December 1969. He lived in California and New Mexico before returning to Altus in 2001 to work at Altus Air Force Base as a recreation aide at the Fitness Center where he enjoyed meeting people and spending time with those he worked with. Terry’s favorite pastimes included fishing with his friends and relatives and doing leather crafts. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents Addison and Lou Etta Boggs and paternal grandparents Zeb and Donie Wilhite. He is survived by two sons Kevin Wilhite, of Texas, and Chad Trammel and his wife Darla of Aspermont, Texas; two sisters, Diane Johnson and husband Don and Lawanda Christian all of Altus. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Cole, Weston, Cable, and Brenna Trammell, two nephews, Loren Lee and Brent Bennett and three nieces, Delisa Pothorst, Krisiti Kakouras, and Kayla Bearden. Graveside services for Terry Wilhite will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2007, at O.M. Cemetery (10 miles north 2 and ½ miles west of Hollis) with Lainial Gilbert officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Terry Wilhite will greet friends Friday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Atha Mae Wright Atha Mae Wright, age 70, of Warren, Oklahoma passed away Monday, September 3, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. She was born January 3, 1937 in Shamrock, Texas to Robert V. and Hazel Fern (Sewell) Smith. On October 17,1953 in Shamrock, Texas Atha and Kenneth Ray Wright were united in marriage. He preceded her in death May 11, 2006. They had lived in the Warren community for over 53 years. Atha worked for Kellwoods Manufacturing as a machine operator for seven years; and worked beside her husband on the farm for many years. Atha enjoyed quilting, crocheting and especially watching hummingbirds. She was facinated by their unique abilities. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She was a member of the Warren Baptist Church. She is survived by four children, Delynn Dunn and husband Brian of Corpus Christi, Texas, Brenda Holwerda of Del City, Oklahoma, Kathy Burrows and husband Bobby also of Del City, Oklahoma, Jimmy Wright and wife Kathleen of Warren, Oklahoma. She is also survived by one sister Rita Richardson and husband Clois of Elk City, Oklahoma; two brothers Millard Smitha and wife Diane of Warren, Oklahoma and James Smith and wife Patti of Pampa, Texas; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many,many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother. Funeral services for Atha Mae Wright are scheduled for Friday, September 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Osborn and Rev. Kevin Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Warren Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Atha Mae Wright will greet friends Thursday evening September 6,2007 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society- Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of Atha Mae Wright. On line tributes can be made to the family of Atha Wright at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Leroy West Leroy West, 88, formerly of Altus, passed away Monday, September 17, 2007, at the Veteran’s Center in Clinton, Oklahoma. Leroy was born December 5, 1918, in Childress County, Texas, to Claude W. and Pearl (Gilmer) West. He married Velma Ann Powell and they were married sixty years before her death on March 11, 2003. Leroy served his country during World War ll in the United States Army and attained the rank of Sergeant. Lee, as he was known to family and friends, owned and operated Lee West & Sons Automotive Sales in several towns including Altus, Lawton, and Fort Worth. He was in business for over 45 years before retiring. Lee was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus. He is survived by four children, Mark Allen West, Stephen Loyd West, Vivian Ann West, and Brenda Lee West; three brother, Earl West, Bill West and Claudie West; ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Mr. West was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma; as well as by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral Services for Leroy West will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, September 21, 2007, in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Boyd Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow in the Louis Cemetery in Harmon County under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family at www. Lowell-Tims.com. |
| WOMACK Judith Anne Womack, age 58, of Altus, passed away early Monday morning, September 24, 2007, at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Judy was born on June 13, 1949, in Sayre, Oklahoma to Clarence Rowland and Lena Flowers (Turner) Barnett. A 1967, graduate of Erick, Oklahoma High School, she attended Sayre Junior College where she met and later married, the love of her life, Gwynn Womack on December 28, 1968, in Erick. Shortly thereafter, Gwynn joined the United States Air Force and they lived in Biloxi, Mississippi, Denver, Colorado, Aviano, Italy and finally, Altus. While in Altus, Judy began a career with Zales Jewelry that lasted for nearly thirty-five years. For many of those years, she served as the store manager. Judy enjoyed gardening, her cats, and spending time with her family and friends. A loving wife and mother, she traveled many miles with Gwynn, watching Thumper participate in wrestling, baseball and soccer events. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband, Gwynn, of the home; one son, Thumper Womack and wife Stacie of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Robert Bartlett and wife Sandra of Glen Ridge, New Jersey; two nieces, Bryna Covello and husband Frank of Verona, New Jersey and Kellyn Bartlett of San Diego, California and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Judy Womack will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 27, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.R. Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Elk City, Oklahoma under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, from 6 until 7 p.m. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Vanlandingham Windell Vanlandingham, 67, of Hollis, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Windell was born March 30, 1940, in Hollis, Oklahoma to JD and Mary Elizabeth Vanlandingham. Growing up, he attended Ron, Arnett, and Hollis schools, graduating from Hollis in 1958. When he was a small boy, his mother showed him three guitar chords, which set off a life-long love of playing the guitar. He taught himself from there and played at school, church, and community activities while growing up. When he was 14, he won a contest and played on a radio show, The Dixie Boy Jordan Show. Windell married Barbara Shumate on July 12, 1959, in Hollis. They made their first home in Gould. He was employed by C.R. Anthony in Hollis where he worked until January 1960. The next few years took the family to several different places including Pampa, Borger, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Clovis and Altus. Windell held many different positions throughout the years including Brown's Truck Stop, The Glass Shop, Gilt Edge Milk, and Sante Fe Railroad. Tiring of moving, Windell decided to bring his family home to Gould. He then held sales positions for Dixon-Kirchoff, Otasco, and Allison Equipment where he began doing what he loved best...selling cars! In 1975, he went into partnership with his brother-in-law, Loyd Colson forming C & V Enterprises, a pre-owned car lot. In 1977, Loyd left the business to teach school and Windell moved the business to Hollis and renamed it OK Auto Sales And Service which still continues. In February 1980, he became a Farmers Insurance Group Agent and continued that until 1993. He was appointed the Motor License Agent in 1985, a position he held until his death. Serving God was of utmost importance to Windell. He was saved at a revival service at Metcalf Church when he was eleven years old. In 1975, he began attending the First Baptist Church of Gould. He was ordained as a deacon in August 1977. He continued serving the First Baptist Church of Gould until the church closed in August 2005. Windell then joined the Church of the Nazarene in Hollis. He served as assistant Sunday school superintendent and church board member. He was a very important part of the music program. He played his guitar and sang bass with the congregational and special music with Barbara. This past year he fulfilled one of his dreams by starting the Gospel Jubilee at the civic center in Hollis. He poured his heart and soul into making it happen, no matter how ill he was. He said he always felt better when he left the jubilee. His desire was to bring the community together for music and fellowship. He loved his work in the car business. He told his family many times that working was his hobby. He also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar but most importantly spending time with his family. Windell is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara, of the home in Hollis; three daughters, Vickie Nebling and husband, Monte, of Altus, Sharon McCarver and husband, Bruce, of Hollis and Kaaren (Katy) Sexton and husband Marc of Rush Springs; nine grandchildren, Jerrod Williams, Justyn Williams and wife, Tiffany, Jeana Riley and husband, Joe, of Norman, Buddy Nebling of San Antonio, Texas, Derek McCarver and wife, Jennifer, of Oklahoma City, Carla McCarver of Weatherford, Evan Woodman and wife, Mandy, of Chickasha, Randy Woodman and wife, Heather, and James Woodman of Rush Springs; four great-grandchildren, Stevie and Jack Williams of Altus and Kandice and Gracie Riley of Norman; two brothers, Earl Vanlandingham and wife, Mary, of Bluff Dale, Texas, Melvin Vanlandingham and wife, Alice of Plainview, Texas; one sister, Gloria Lee of Amarillo, Texas, and a host of other relatives and friends. Windell was preceded in death by his parents, JD and Liz Vanlandingham, a brother Doyle Ray, an infant sister, and two sons-in-law, James Williams and Freddy Woodman. Funeral Services for Windell Vanlandingham will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, October 15, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Hollis with Reverend Jim Fishback and Reverend Sid Lutts officiating. Interment will follow at the Gould Cemetery in Gould, Oklahoma, under the direction of Patterson Greer Funeral Home. |
Bertie Marie Cook Wallace Marie Wallace lived a long and fulfilling life until she left us in the early morning hours of October 27, 2007. Marie was the second of seven children born of James A. Cook and Cecilia Rushing Cook. Born November 17, 1921, for the next 11 years her life was that of any normal little girl until her father died, and she had to assume a partial parental role for her 5 younger siblings. She graduated from Groveton High School in 1939 and finished Sam Houston State Teacher’s college in 1942 with a degree in Business Administration and a teaching certificate. She began teaching at the high school in China, Texas the following September. Her early teaching career lasted only one year when she met and married Robert Wallace in June 1943. As the wife of a rice farmer, she worked as a homemaker for the next 14 years. 1957 was a momentous year. In January, her only son, John Robert, was born and in August, her husband Robert died of a massive heart attack. She ran the rice farm until 1967 when she was recruited back into teaching at China Elementary School. She was persuaded the following year to begin her first major adventure. Her sister was stationed with her husband at Andersen Air Force base in Guam. She discovered a great teaching opportunity for Marie in Guam. So, in 1968, Marie moved to Guam, an island in the middle of the Pacific. Living on a tropical island, and traveling through the Pacific, allowed her to indulge in her passion for flowers. She served there for two years before returning to Texas in 1970. She resumed her teaching career in Beaumont Texas where she worked until retirement in 1989. Not yet ready to completely retire, she served as a missionary teacher for the next three years in American Samoa. Complications due to diabetes forced her into permanent retirement in 1992. Her missionary service was the culmination of a long life of service to her church. She served as GA director, Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible school superintendent, and choir director. She was in church whenever the doors were open whether it be Sunday morning or evening, Wednesday night, revivals, or any other church activity. This devotion to the church extended to wherever she lived ending with the First Baptist Church in Altus. As an extension of her devotion to God, Marie served as a “second” mother to several children around the world. She was limited during her last years by the physical manifestations of diabetes. She lost parts of both legs, and her eyesight was severely limited. She never lost her concern for her church or for others around her. She spent her last years at Plantation Village Assisted living center and nursing home. During this time she blessed those around her by visiting with the other residents daily and serving as their voice with the administration as a member of the resident council. She attended church each Sunday when possible up to the last week of her life. She is preceded in death by her brothers William L. Cook and William Alfred ”Fred” Cook and one sister Pauline Cook. She is survived by her son, John Wallace and his wife, Candace, of Tujunga, CA., one grandson, three great grandchildren, and sisters Cecilia Miller and her husband Walter H. Miller of Altus, Margie Billings of Nacogdoches, TX, and one brother James H. Cook and his wife Nelda of Arlington, VA. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, including Mindy Smiley and her family of Altus, Jean Marie Meacham and her family, also of Altus, and a number of “adopted” kids. In addition, she is survived by numerous step brothers and sisters from the marriage of her mother to R. L. Browning after the death of her father. Marie served as an example of love, generosity and kindness to all who knew her. The family will receive friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, Oct. 29. Funeral Services for Marie Wallace will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 30, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| Vorece Washington Vorece Washington was born February 10,1919 to the late Velma and Charlie Patterson. Vorece passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008 in Altus. She was united with Macedonia Baptist Church, in Altus, at an early age under the leadership of Rev. J.E. Ousley. She was married to the late George W. Washington. Vorece worked as a faithful member in the Macedonia Baptist Church for approximately 70 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She leaves to mourn her going away; a son, Willie G. Washington and family,Oklahoma City, son, Robert Washington and family, Lakeside, California, daughter, Mary Clark and family, Warner Robins, Georgia, Brother Albert Patterson and family, Altus, Oklahoma, Lemoine Patterson and family, Gallup, New Mexico, son-in-law, Willis Booker and family,Maywood, Illinois. She was also preceded in death by one daughter,Velma Booker; two brothers and three sisters. Vorece leaves to mourn three granddaughters, twelve grandsons, eight great-great-granddaughters, and nine great-great-grandsons. Funeral Services for Vorece Washington are scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Broughton officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes can be made to the family of Vorece Washington at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
| WALKER Charles Ivan Walker, age 77, former resident of Altus died in Roseville, California Saturday, March 8, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m Thursday at the Blair Cemetery officiated by Bill Osborne. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Charlie was one of eight children born of Chester Ivan Walker and Alta Lela Lackey. He had a normal baby’s life until his third birthday. In 1933 he contracted polio and was hospitalized until 1942. During this time period the hospital made him a Poster Child for the most improved of children suffering from Infantile Paralysis later to be known as polio. Despite Charlie’s affliction he never asked for a hand, however, he was always ready to extend his to others. Among his many accomplishments included being a master mechanic, graduating Heald College and working for the State of California for 30 years 23 of which were for the California Youth Authority as a program analyst. He married Virginia Fay Phillips July 24, 1960 in Sacramento, California and she died of cancer in 1976. Also preceding him in death were his parents, three sisters and one brother. Survivors include; his only son Ivan Ray Walker of Pioneer, California. Two grandchildren Joseph Ivan Walker and Jennifer Lynne Walker. Two brothers Johnie Walker of Blair, Oklahoma and Doyle Walker of Sacramento, California. One sister Patricia Walker Battles also of Sacramento survives. Charles also left behind many beloved nephews and nieces. On line tributes can be made to the family of Charles Walker at www.Lowell-Tims.com. |