Clyde “Richard” Taylor Clyde “Richard” Taylor, age 59 of Altus, passed away at English Village Nursing Home on July 27, 2003.  Memorial Services have been set for Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at  2:00 P.M. at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. Melvin Johnson will officiate. Richard was born April 24, 1944 at Wichita, Kansas to parents Clyde Delbert Taylor and Billie Louise Hicks Taylor.  He grew up in Southwest Oklahoma, and in 1960 entered the United States Army.  He was proud of his military service.  In 1961 Richard was honorably discharged and returned to the Altus area to work as a Bail Bondsman.  As a Bondsman, Richard lived and worked in the Altus, Lawton and Duncan communities.  He was a member of the Salvation Army and always enjoyed visiting with friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry Taylor.  Richard is survived by one daughter, Lisa Bolles and her husband Rodney of Batesville, Arkansas; two sisters, Donna Ann Jenkins of Altus, Oklahoma and Mary “Lou” Kelley of Vernon, Texas; one brother, Wenfred Gene Taylor of Tampa, Florida; three grandchildren, Kendra, Johnathan and David and a host of other relatives and friends.   The family has asked that memorials, in Richards honor, be made to the Salvation Army.  The family would also like to express their thanks to Jackson County Hospice and Jan Winters and Staff at the English Village Nursing Home.
	Brenda J. Tamez Brenda J. Tamez age 46, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004 at Jackson county Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born August 1, 1957 in Shreveport, LA, to Andrew J. and Annie M.  Hall. She moved to Altus in 1966 and attended Altus Public Schools. She enjoyed crafts, cooking and being with her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother Annie M. Hall and two sisters Paula M. Hall and Tiara L. Hall. She is survived by her son Darryl Allen Tamez of Altus, Oklahoma, currently serving his county in Iraq and granddaughter Riley whom she loved dearly. Her father and step-mother Andrew J and Rosalyn Hall of Altus, Oklahoma five sisters; Margaret Shaw of Moore, Oklahoma, Patsy Brown of Edmond, Oklahoma, Sondra Webb and husband Thomas of El Reno, Shenetta Roblez and husband Daniel of Altus, Oklahoma and Kathy Hall of Altus, Oklahoma. One brother Terry Hall and wife Cassey of Altus, Oklahoma, One step-brother; Jeremy Harris of Wichita Falls, Texas, one step-sister, Erica Harris, of Houston, Texas, grandmothers; Olivia Coleman of Keithville, LA, Ollie Hart of Altus, Oklahoma, Several nieces and nephew and a host of other family and friends. Services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 2:00pm at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Rev. Marty Barnes of Highland Height United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Tributes can be made at www.lowell-tims.com
				Diana  Terry Diana Terry was born May 28, 1953 in Tipton, Okla.  She was the daughter of  Doris Terry and the late Joe Terry.  She died Sept. 10, 2003 in Altus, Okla.  She married Raymond Hodge.  Diana was a home provider, a lifetime resident of Altus and Jackson County. She enjoyed cooking.  Her family and friends were the most important part of her life. Survivors include:  Husband,  Raymond Hodge  of Altus Mother,  Doris Terry  of Altus 2 Children: Norman Terry & Dana of Duncanville, Tx Cornelius Terry  of Okla. City, Okla. 2 Sisters:  LaDoris Robinson & Kenneth of Altus Shirley Lacy  of Las Vegas, Nev. 4 Brothers:  Louis Terry & Pat  of Las Vegas, Nev Joe Terry Jr. & Gwen of Okla. City, Ok. Terry Lee Terry & Jennifer of Altus Marvin Terry  of Seattle, Washington 8 Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends She was preceded in death by her father, 1 sister, Wanda Gildon, and 1 brother, Horace Terry Services for Diana Terry are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 15, 2003  at 1:00PM in the Lowell-Tims Chapel with Pastor DeWayne Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
					Doris Mae Terry Doris Mae Terry, age 75, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.  Doris was born April 25, 1929 in Texas to her father Horace King and a mother who died bringing her into this world.   Doris grew up in Texas where she married Joe Terry.   In 1948 Joe and Doris relocated to Tipton, Oklahoma.  In 1967 Doris and her family moved to Altus, Oklahoma where she raised a family of nine children.  She will always be remembered for humming gospel hymns while preparing the family meals.  She was a loving protective mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by Joe, her husband of 53 years; her parents Horace and Mary King; eldest son, Horace Terry; her eldest daughter, Wanda Gildon, and daughter, Diana Terry, two brothers; Willie Jones and John King.  She leaves behind four sons; Louis (Cookie) Terry and wife Pat of Las Vegas, Nevada, Terry Lee (Pokie) Terry and his wife Jenny of Altus, Oklahoma, Emory Joe Terry, Jr. and his wife Gwen of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Marvin Terry of Seattle, Washington; two daughters, LaDoris Robinson and her husband Kenneth of Altus, Oklahoma and Shirley Lacy of Las Vegas, Nevada.  Doris was also blessed with a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who’s love for her will continue throughout their lifetime.   Services for Doris Mae Terry are scheduled for Thursday, May 27, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Elder De W. Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Tributes can be made at www.lowell-tims.com
				Gertie  Lee Thomas Gertie Thomas was born Jan. 6, 1912 in Altus.  She was the daughter of the late Joe Henry & Lillie (Fike) Cain.  She died Sept. 8, 2003 in Altus. Gertie married Adron Wilson Thomas, March 16, 1935 in Altus and he preceded her in death, Aug. 17, 1977. Gertie was a life long resident of Altus and Jackson County.  Her hobbies included crocheting, gardening, and her grandchildren. Survivors include 1 Son            Robert Thomas                    Sulphur, Ok 3 Daughters  Julia Ann Loper                   Neosho, Mo. Sandra Jo Tiernan               Altus Billie Azlin                            Altus 12 Grandchildren and a host of greatgrandchildren 1 half sister          Irene Smith She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Services for Gertie Lee Thomas are scheduled for 2 PM Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003 at the Altus Cemetery with Mac McGuire officiating. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
			ALTA MAE (CRANDALL) THOMPSON The sun has set for a very proud, strong and vibrant woman. Alta Mae (Crandall) Thompson completed her earthly journey on September 19, 2004, surrounded by her loving family. Alta Thompson, age 94, of Altus, Oklahoma, formerly of Route One, Duke, Oklahoma, and before that, Sanger, Texas, was born on May 16, 1910 in Denton County, Texas.  Alta was the third, of seven children, born to Cordelia (LeGear) Crandall and Jacob Hall Crandall. Her siblings and their spouses were Franklin & Ethel Crandall, Iva Lorene Bentley & Dale Howard, LeRoy & Joyce Crandall, Alma Fay & J. Ira Groves, L.A. & Modene Crandall & Cordelia Elizabeth & Roy Markham.  All are deceased, except for Alta’s older sister, Lorene Howard of Ft. Worth, and one brother-in-law, J. Ira Groves of North Richland Hills, Texas and 5 nephews and one niece. Alta’s mother, Cordelia LeGear, was born in Hancock County, Tennessee, and came to Texas, as a child, in a covered wagon, in 1886.  Alta’s father, Jacob Hall Crandall, was born in Fannin County, Texas, and moved to Denton County in 1890. Alta’s husband, and business partner, Norris Carroll Thompson, whom she married on January 11, 1938, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, preceded her in death on December 18, 1986. Alta was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She loved many things, while here on earth, but more importantly, she loved the Lord and she loved her family. Left to cherish her life, and to celebrate her memory, is her cousin and her business partner, Francis Riley, of the farm home, her daughter and son-in-law Judy & Harvey Redelsperger of Richland Hills, Texas.  Also Alta leaves in God’s care, her precious grandsons, and their wives and children, including: Captain Chad Carter and his wife, Holly Carter, of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Michael Perry and his wife, Melanie Perry, of Arlington, Texas and Alta’s Great Granddaughters – Zoe Hope Perry, Elise Faith Perry, Madison Love Perry of Arlington, Texas and Raegan Lane Carter of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Also surviving Alta is one of Noris’ sisters, Ethel (Thompson) Galbreath of Joshua, Texas, and 4 nieces and 5 nephews. Alta’s extended family also includes her son-in-law’s children, Harvey, Khanmela, Antany, Cara, & Ashlyn Redelsperger, Kim Harbeck, and Jeff Redelsperger, as well as Kendall & Donna Aduddell, John & Karen Redelsperger, David & Jan Redelsperger and their families. Alta was born, and grew up, in Sanger, Texas.  Due to hard times and family illness, Alta had to quit high schook, one year prior to graduating, and go to work, in order to help support her family, and to help keep her younger two brothers and two sisters in school. Alta worked in a café, both as a waitress, and as a cook.  She was the cashier at the local movie theatre, that Norris operated, and she also ran a boarding house for several years.  Alta was able to keep her younger siblings in clothes and in school, until they all graduated from high school. Alta and Norris dated 10 years, before they could financially afford to get married.  After Norris finished his college years, at Decatur Baptist College, in Decatur, Texas, he went to work in the oil field and this is when they married. Not long after their marriage, Norris’ father, Edward Austin Thompson, died in 1940, leaving the Oklahoma farm, with no one to care for it, so Norris asked Alta if she would move with him to Southwest Oklahoma, just for one year, and help him get the farm ready to sell, then they could move back to Texas, where all of their family, on both sides, lived. Well, one year turned into two and two into three, and eventually one has turned into 63 years for Alta, to have lived in Oklahoma. Alta and Norris started off from scratch, as they borrowed the money to pay Norris’ widowed Mother for the Thompson farm, and then they began their farming and ranching career, with very few assets and many liabilities. Alta could always out pull Norris, when they pulled cotton,  They didn’t know that you needed to wear gloves, to pull cotton, when they moved to the farm, but thanks to some of their neighbors, they learned quickly, and the gloves sure made that back-breaking job, go a little easier. Norris’ cousin, Francis Riley, came to live with Norris and Alta, as soon as he graduated from High School  Except for the two years that he was in the Army, he has been right there, on the Thompson farm.  He moved there before Judy was born, and he is still there. After Francis’ military duty was over, he came directly back to the farm, and he and Norris started buying land, in a partnership, and Francis and Alta were still partners, until this past Sunday. In 1946 Alta had a daughter, who kept her busy, and out of the field.  As the daughter grew, her many activities, including driving many miles to take the daughter to piano lessons, sporting events, church activities, as well as 9 years in 4-H club.  Judy graduated from high school in Gould, Oklahoma and then graduated from SouthWestern State Pharmacy School, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, in 1969, and she has practived Pharmacy, since graduating, and since passing her State Board.  Judy continues to work as a Pharmacist, and works for Walgreen Pharmacy, in Hurst, Texas. Due to the fact that Alta had to quit high school, right before her senior year, she always had the drive and the dream to finish high school, and to get her high school diploma.  So in 1964, the same year that Alta’s daughter, Judy, graduated from high school, Alta also finished her senior year and received her high school diploma.  She received her diploma through a correspondence course with the American School of Correspondence. Alta was raised Methodist and Baptist.  Alta’s dad was Methodist and her Mother was Baptist, so she was sprinkled Methodist as a child, and was baptized into the First Baptist Church of Gould in 1952.  Alta was very active, in this church, for many years.  While active, in the church, she taught a Junior High Sunday School class, and served in this position for 8 years.  She ws Superintendent of the Intermediate Department of Vacation Bible School for 6 years.  Bible School usually came along, right about wheat harvest time, when she had to prepare meals for the harvest crew, but she managed to do both.  She was still a member of this same church, when she died. Alta was active in the LaHoma Extension Club of Harmon County and always had many entries in handwork, canning, and baking, in the County Fair, each fall.  She also served as Secretary of the Self-Culture Club, Vice- President of the Harmon County Council and was a member of the Eastern Star for 55 years. Alta always kept very busy at home, keeping her large country home, keeping the books on their land and also keeping the records on their registered Angus cattle.  She rode a 3 wheeler, to help check the irrigation, and cooked 3 meals a day for her husband and Francis and anyone else that might show up at noontime. Alta’s hobbies included ceramics, needlepoint and crafts of all sorts, flower gardening and also watering and mowing her acre of grass, surrounding the farm home. When Alta was born, in 1910, you could buy a loaf of bread for 4 cents and a gallon of milk for 34 cents.   Gasoline was 9 cents a gallon.  You could buy a new Ford automobile for $950.00 and the average annual income was $1,156.00.  Alta had seen a lot of changes in her 94 years. Alta had lived in the Tamarack Retirement Center for 8 years.  She loved her apartment and loved being close to the farms, to visit them periodically, and watch the crops planted, watch them grow, and watch them being harvested. Alta was an inspiration for new comers, to the Tamarack Retirement Center.  She told them all that it wasn’t the same as being at home, but it sure ran a close second.  Alta was up and dressed, every morning, with her hair combed and her make-up one, before breakfast, and had her breakfast with her tablemates, in the cafeteria. Alta has a very sharp mind and a great sense of humor, right up to the end, and her family Thanks God for allowing them to have her, here with them, for all of these past wonderful years. Alta’s favorite charity was the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, Inc., 3800 N. May Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  83112-9750. Funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Gould with Rev. Ralph Chapman and Rev. Sidney Lotts officiating.  Graveside services  will be Friday, Sept. 24, 2004 at 3: 00 pm in the Sanger Cemetery at Sanger, Texas.  Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
						Wilma  Earlene  Thompson Wilma Thompson was born March 26, 1920 in Jackson  County, Okla.  She was the daughter of the late J.E. and Rosa (West) Alexander.  She died July 27, 2004 in Altus, Okla. Wilma attended school at Porter High.  She married Harmon Thompson, Jan. 30, 1937 in Humphrey, Okla.  He preceded her in death, April 17, 1992.   Wilma worked at the 1st National Bank for 38 years before retiring as a Vice President in 1985.  She was a charter member of the Southside Baptist Church.  She had been selected as the Kiwanis Mother of the Year.   At the Southside Baptist Church, Wilma taught Sunday School and served as Church Treasurer.  She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include: 1 son          Joe Thompson & Gerry    Altus 1 Grandaughter      LaDaun Leverett & Steve    Arlington, Tex 2 Greatgrandsons   Jordon Paul and Dylan Kyle Leverett  of  Arlington, Tex. 1 Brother    J.E. Alexander,Jr. & Anna Mae  of Altus 1 sister     Betty Alexander  of Clarksville, Tenn. A special family friend, Orenta Thompson of Altus She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,  one sister, Alpha Rape. Services for Wilma Thompson are scheduled for 10 AM Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Duree officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family of Wilma Thompson will greet friends, Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 6:30PM-8:00PM
								Tidwell Rev. Claude Alfred (Pete) Tidwell, 91, formerly of Altus, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 in a Midwest City hospital.  Rev. Tidwell was born Dec. 30, 1912 in Point, Texas.  He was the son of the late John and Maggie (Taylor) Tidwell.  Pete moved to the Altus area in 1927 with his parents.  He retired from the Altus School System and also pastored several churches in the area.  He served his country during World War II in the Engineer Corps of the United States Army and was honorably discharged.  He married Ruby Goolsby and was married for 65 years before Ruby preceded him in death in 1995. Survivors include  : 2 Sons           James Tidwell and Nancy of Wichita, KS Bill Tidwell and Jody  of Newalla, OK 1 Daughter      Loreda Russell of Copperas Cove, TX 8 Grandchildren    Mike, Steve, Tammy, David, and Dirk Tidwell Wayne, Jim, and Don Russell 16 Greatgrandchildren 1 Brother  Oscar Tidwell   Altus, Ok 1 Sister  Helen Bonds   Altus, Ok Services for Rev. Claude Alfred (Pete) Tidwell are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. David Chittenden officiating.  Interment will follow at the Altus Cemetery. The family will greet friends, Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home        from 6:30-7:30PM Nancy   Wichita, KS                 Bill Tidwell and Jody     Newalla, OK
							Andy A. Tipton Graveside services for Andy Tipton, age 98, of Altus will be Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Altus City Cemetery with Bill Osborne officiating.  Mr. Tipton passed away on Monday, November 8, 2004, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Tipton was born to U.S. and Cora Ann Groves Tipton on April 6, 1906 in Jackson County, Oklahoma where he was a life long resident.  In 1925, Mr. Tipton married Frances Lawson.  This union was blessed with 54 years before Frances passed away in November of 1979.   Andy drove the gas transport for C.C. Henry Oil Company for many years and later worked for Moore’s Wholesale.  His last job, before retirement, was spent with Altus Public Schools as the crossing guard for Roosevelt Elementary at the Ridgecrest Road crossing.  In his spare time, he enjoyed riding horses and roping.  For several years, Andy had a roping pen in the south part of Altus where he enjoyed spending time. Those surviving Mr. Tipton are his two sons; Earnest Tipton of Sun Valley, California and Orley Tipton and his wife Betty of Altus, Oklahoma; one grandson, David Tipton of Oklahoma City and a granddaughter of Texas; one nephew Richard Tipton and his wife Barbara of Wagoner, Oklahoma and two nieces; Beverly Gramling and her husband Gene of Fort Worth, Texas, and Marjorie Garrison and her husband Phil of Altus, Oklahoma. Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, a sister, his wife and a granddaughter, Robbie Tipton in 1979. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Tributes can be made to the family at www.lowell-tims. com.
					VERNON TINSLEY Vernon Edmond Tinsley was born in Mangum, Oklahoma on June 14, 1927 to Ocie Carl and Bessie Lee (Rush) Tinsley.  He graduated in 1945 from Altus High School.  He served in the Army Air Force and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands.  He met Joyce Elayne Briscoe at the skating rink in Altus and they were married on July 3, 1949.   Vernon surrendered his life to Christ as a young adult and began his ministry in 1958 at Hope Baptist Church in Hollis, OK.  He went from there to Lone Oak Baptist Church near Sayre, Oklahoma, then to First Baptist McCloud and from there to Wallace Avenue Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK.  He then began a ministry in full time evangelism and ended his many years of full time preaching at Trinity Baptist Church in Altus.  One of Vernon’s favorite hobbies was playing golf and he played many rounds with many friends throughout his lifetime.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Leo Tinsley, Mildred Morris, Lois Newman, and Elmer Tinsley.         Vernon is survived by his loving and devoted wife and caregiver, Joyce and his children and their spouses, Don and Deborah Hardy, Oklahoma City, OK; Alan and Pam Tinsley, Walsenburg, CO; Mike and Jan Harris, Edmond, OK and Scott and Connie Tinsley of Tulsa, OK.  His grandchildren Sarah Miller, Bethany Tinsley, Autumn Tinsley, Macy Wilson, Trinity Tinsley, John Harris and Emily Hardy and one great- granddaughter Nicole Miller.  He is also survived by three step granddaughters and four step great- grandchildren. Vernon’s ministry and witness continued throughout his life even after his retirement.  He never complained during his lengthy illness but instead continued to attend church and tell people how God had blessed his life.” The verse Hebrews 12:1 “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us . . .”  accurately describes how his life was lived.          Services for Vernon will be held at 10: 00 a.m. on Monday, April 19 at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Reverend Jerry Wells and Reverend Gerald Lunsford officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hess Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.   Memorials can be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund in Vernon Tinsley’s name.  The family will be receiving guests at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 3-5 pm.
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