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Orlena Marie	Obits. Miami News-Record, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK	#501	[-]
Member Posts: 25811 Jul 25 08 3:56 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Friday, July 25, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/25/obituaries/obit1.txt Johnson, Rebecca Louise "Becky" Prater Becky Johnson (March 09, 1943 - July 23, 2008) When the sun came up on the morning of March 9, 1943, in Broken Bow, Okla., it was a delightful day. That was the day God chose Rebecca Louise Prater to come from heaven to earth and only He could have known just how many lives she would effect. Becky Prater-Johnson has now moved into heaven on Wednesday, July 23 at 5:23 p.m. She was number eight in a family of 10, five boys and five girls, to grace the home of the Rev. Earl and Erna Prater. The Prater family soon found permanent residence in the rural area of Seneca, Mo., where Becky's dad worked as a saw mill owner and a Methodist minister. Becky married Denny Johnson on Jan. 14, 1961, in her father's home in rural Seneca Mo. They were married 47 years. Denny and Becky were blessed with two sons: Roger Johnson, born Sept. 11, 1961, who, with his wife Piper, now resides in Joplin Mo.; and Rusty Johnson, born July 30, 1964, presently residing with his wife Lisa in Miami, Okla. Denny and Becky have eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Becky's surviving siblings include four brothers, Melvin Prater of Fairland, Okla., Don Prater of Wyandotte, Okla., Ken Prater of Seneca, Mo., and Danny Prater of Richardson, Texas, and one sister, Mary Lewis of Miami, Okla. Her parents, one brother and three sisters preceded Becky in death. Friends and family serving as pallbearers include: Ronnie Rabel, Randy Prater, Rick Prater, Benjamin McCormick, Mathew McGehee and Jonathan Smith. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday ,July 26, 2008, at the Community Church in Commerce, Okla., with Dennis Lewis and Keith Manion officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home in Miami, Okla. Interment will follow at Glen Abbey Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home. Becky's life was committed to serving her family. Her home was her castle and her husband was her special delight. Her faith and trust in God was at the core of everything. We celebrate her life. We choose now to honor her and we hold her example and standards high. Paid Obituary Friday, July 25, 2008 1:12 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Orlena Marie	Obits. Miami News-Record, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK	#502	[-]
Member Posts: 25811 Jul 28 08 4:43 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Monday, July 28, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/28/obituaries/obit1.txt Armstrong, Wiley Wiley Armstrong (February 01, 1922 - July 25, 2008) Wiley Armstrong of Picher died Friday, July 25, 2008, at his home after an illness. He was 86. Mr. Armstrong was born Feb. 1, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., to Deck and Claudia (Cooper) Armstrong. He was a retired teacher with the Picher School System and a member of the First Baptist Church of Cardin. He married Wanda Thompson on Sept. 2, 1942, in Checotah, Kan. She survives, of the home. Mr. Armstrong served in the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and three brothers; a daughter, Janet Barnes, and one grandson, Philip Barnes. Additional survivors include a son, Kyle Armstrong of Broken Arrow; a brother, Marvin Armstrong of Pittsburg, Kan.; one sister, Corrine Moore of Otis, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Ben Barnes, Adam Barnes, Bucky Barnes, Becky Enloe, Kayla Armstrong, Bret Armstrong and Joel Barnes, and 14 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Treece, Kan., with the Rev. Charles Clevenger officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Picher. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/28/obituaries/obit2.txt Buffalo, Marie Dianne Emily Callahan Leahy Marie Dianne Emily Buffalo (August 02, 1948 - July 26, 2008) Marie Dianne Emily Buffalo, 59, of Grove, Okla., passed from this life Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 12:25 a.m. at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo., after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 2, 1948, in Boston, Mass., to the union of John H. and Victoria Beaulieu Callahan. She was of the Catholic faith. She retired in 2001 as a Teaming Facillitator for Texas Instruments, before moving to this area from Taunton, Mass. Marie D. Callahan and Arthur R. Buffalo Jr. were united in marriage June 5, 2006, in Jay, Okla. He survives, of the home. Also surviving are two sons, James Joseph Leahy and Kevin Michael Leahy, both of Bonita Springs, Fla. She has one granddaughter, Hannah Marie Leahy, and 10 stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, John Joseph Callahan. Funeral services will be Monday, July 28, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Quapaw Tribal Long House, Quapaw, Okla., with the Rev. Geoffery Buffalo officiating. Interment will follow at the Quapaw Tribal Cemetery. Her sons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Services are under the direction of Derfelt's Baxter Chapel, Baxter Springs, Kan. Mrs. Buffalo will lie in state at the Quapaw Longhouse after 1 p.m. Sunday. A Rosary will be observed at the Longhouse Sunday evening at 7 p.m. with Fr. Chrystomong Ah Moung officiating. www.derfeltsbaxterchapel.com Paid Obituary ----- http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/28/obituaries/obit3.txt Bresee, Llora Jackie Walters Llora Jackie Bresee (October 24, 1922 - July 24, 2008) Llora Jackie Bresee of Picher died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at her home after an illness. She was 85. Miss Bresee was born Oct. 24, 1922, in Singer, La., to John and Fannie (Bass) Walters. She lived in Picher all of her life. She graduated from Picher High School and from Northeastern State Teachers College in 1949. She was a member of Rho Thera Sigma, honorary scholastic fraternity, and Delta Sigma Ki, speech fraternity. She taught school for 38 years in Oklahoma. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Picher and attended Faith Church of God in Picher. Survivors include two nephews and their wives, Calvin R. and Alice Walters of Frontenac, Kan., and Travis O. and Viola Walters of Tecumseh; one niece, Jillian M. McNatt of Oklahoma City, several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John C. Walters, and one sister, Margaret Walters. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Picher. The Rev. Arland Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/28/obituaries/obit4.txt Glover, Scott Bruce Scott Bruce Glover (September 18, 1962 - July 24, 2008) Scott Bruce Glover of Miami died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness He was 45. Mr. Glover was born Sept. 18, 1962, in Tulsa to William Lee and Eva Ann Glover. He had lived in the Miami area all of his life. He was a member of the Commerce Community Church, the Commerce Boosters Club and had coached all phases of youth sports. He was president of Commerce Little League baseball and football programs. Mr. Glover was assistant manager at Green Country Concrete for more than 16 years. He married Kimberly (Fanning) Glover on Nov. 11, 1995. She survives, of the home. He was preceded in death by his father and adoptive mother Ralphine Mayes. Survivors include two sons, Alex Fanning and Jordan Scott Glover of the home; a daughter, Emily Madison Glover of the home; his mother and stepfather, Eva and Jim Rice of Ark City, Kan.; two brothers, Jerry Glover and his wife Robin of Pittsburg, Kan., and Stephen Glover and his wife Karen of Mesquite, Texas; two sisters, Kimberly Wright and her husband John of Tulsa, and Christine Patrick and her husband Jack of Commerce; four stepbrothers, James Rice of Salt Lake City, Adam Rice of Stephensville, Mo., Mark Rice of Shider, David Glover of Monticellio, Main, one stepsister, Connie Rice of Joplin and several nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Commerce Community Church with the Rev. Paul Adams and the Rev. Bob Rabel officiating. Pallbearers will be David Davis, Jessie Tyree, David Maxville, Clint Glover, Alan Eads and Travis Eads. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Maxville, Paul Adams, Luire Erispe, Bryson Sullivan, Josh Ball and Dexter White. Interment will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. In Lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Scott Glover Scholarship Fund in care of Security National Bank. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/28/obituaries/obit5.txt Spoon, James Howard 'Bo' James Howard 'Bo' Spoon (April 09, 1925 - July 25, 2008) James Howard "Bo" Spoon of Miami died Friday, July 25, 2008, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. He was 83. Mr. Spoon was born April 9, 1925, in Picher to Fred and Mamie (McAlester) Spoon. He married Anita Stitt. She survives, of the home. He retired from the Picher Public School District after more than 42 years of service as a teacher, coach and administrator. He was a member of the Lions Club and several other civic organizations. He attended the Picher Methodist Church and held a master's degree from Pittsburg State University. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Spoon, and a sister, Marie Searcy. Survivors include a daughter, Cinda Coach and her husband Kenneth of Miami; two grandchildren, Tonja Mahallati and her husband Ramin of Los Angeles, and Robbie Coach and his wife Michelle of Miami, a great-grandchild, Tyler Coach of Miami and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Southern Hills Baptist Church south of Miami with the Rev. Bill Richey and the Rev. Gary Reed officiating. Interment will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery under the direction of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home . The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the church. Monday, July 28, 2008 12:01 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
Orlena Marie	Obits. Miami News-Record, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK	#503	[-]
Member Posts: 25811 Jul 29 08 7:41 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/29/obituaries/obit1.txt Harrison, Melanie Baldwin Melanie Baldwin Harrison (September 27, 1965 - July 27, 2008) Melanie Baldwin Harrison of Broken Arrow died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas. She was 42. Mrs. Harrison was born Sept. 27, 1965, in Baxter Springs, Kan. She graduated from Miami High School in 1983. She had lived in the Tulsa, Broken Arrow area for 22 years. She was a homemaker. She married Doug Harrison of rural Miami on Oct. 17, 1983. He survives, of the home. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lloyd and Emma Forson and Louise Baldwin. Additional survivors include two sons, Tyler Wade Harrison and Ryan Scott Harrison of the home; her parents, Kenneth and Mary Baldwin of Miami; a sister, Kimberly Baldwin Bui of Los Angeles; three stepbrothers, Kenneth Baldwin Jr. of Sherman Oaks, Calif., Mark Baldwin of Miami and Bruce Baldwin of Pittsburg, Kan., and a stepsister, Marcia Gardner of Louisburg, Kan. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Southpark Community Church in Tulsa. The Rev. Randy Scott will officiate. Interment will be in Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. Visitation will also be held at 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the Southpark Community Church. www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/29/obituaries/obit2.txt Kizziar, Gene Gene Kizziar (Ca. 1922 - July 27, 2008) Gene Kizziar of Oklahoma City died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Epworth Villa. He was 86. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home on 23rd Street in Oklahoma City. Pallbearers will be Bob Morris, Wayne Rhode, Gary Kizziar, Mike Turner, Grady Kizziar and Derek VanNostrand. Services under the direction of Jim Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/29/obituaries/obit3.txt Palmer Jr., Daniel Lee Daniel Lee Palmer Jr. (January 28, 1950 - July 26, 2008) Daniel Lee Palmer Jr. of Miami, Okla., died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. He was 58. Mr. Palmer was born Jan. 28, 1950, in Vinita, Okla., to Daniel Lee and Betty (Abbott) Palmer Sr. He had lived in Miami for 10 years, moving from Afton, Okla. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He graduated from Afton High School in 1968. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Afton. He worked for the City of Miami Sanitation Department for nine years. He was preceded in death by his mother. He married Sharon Palmer Whitecrow and later married Jeannie Swineheart Palmer on Nov. 4, 2000, in Joplin, Mo. She survives, of the home. Survivors include his wife; Jeannie Palmer of the home; one son, Daniel D. Palmer of Miami; a daughter, Kimberly Crager of Riverton, Kan.; a stepson, Tyrell McGehee of the home; his father, Daniel Palmer Sr. of Afton; two brothers, Greg Palmer of Oklahoma City and Jim Palmer of Edmond, Okla.; a sister, Sharon Miles of Wichita Falls, Texas; four grandchildren, Taylor Noblin, Kyle Jolley, Blake Palmer and Ridge Crager. He was "Pappy" to Chance Lasiter and Alexus Lasiter. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church in Miami, Okla. Rick Kyles will officiate. Interment will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, northwest of Grove, Okla. The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com Paid Obituary http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/29/obituaries/obit4.txt Peters, Alvin Claus Alvin Claus Peters (January 31, 1922 - July 27, 2008) Alvin Claus Peters of Miami died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Osborn Care and Rehab Center in Miami. He was 86. Mr. Peters was born Jan. 31, 1922, in Elk City to Carl C. and Pearl (Beashaw) Peters. He had lived in Miami for 32 years, moving from California. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked for B.F. Goodrich where he retired in 1985. He married Marie Peters. She preceded him in death in November 2000. A brother and sister also preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, James peters of Bend, Ore., and Timothy Peters of Hesperia, Calif.; a daughter, Janice Peters of Crestline, Calif.; a brother, Kenneth Peters, 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at marshfield City Cemetery in Marshfield, Mo., with the Rev. Curtis Richardson officiating. www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:47 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
Orlena Marie	Obits. Miami News-Record, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK	#504	[-]
Member Posts: 25811 Jul 30 08 5:14 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/30/obituaries/obit1.txt http://www.monett-times.com/index.cfm?event=obit.view&id=6AE3458C-19B9-E2F5-464A4865689E2A08 Aldinger, Mary Boke Farmer Mary Boke Aldinger (February 01, 1942 - July 25, 2008) Mary Farmer Aldinger of Afton died Friday, July 25, 2008, at her home. She was 66. Mrs. Aldinger was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Lantry, S.D., to Harry and Frieda (Schreier) Boke. She lived in Pierce. Mo., City for many years where she had worked at the Creamy Cafe. In 1994, she married Bill Aldinger and moved to Afton where the couple operated Horse Creek Tack Shop. Mr. Aldinger also died July 25. Mrs. Aldinger was a member of the Cowboy Junction Church in Vinita. She is survived by two daughters, Darla Jess of Morrisville, Mo., and Denna Wilks of Purdy, Mo.; two sons, Alan Farmer of St. Louis and Paul Farmer of Louisburg, Kan.; two sisters, Joann Witt of Monett, Mo., and Joyce Bible of Stotts City, Mo., two brothers, Roy Boke of Springfield, Mo., and Danny Friend of Exeter, Mo., and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Gene Needham officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Burial has not yet been announced. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mary Farmer Aldinger memorial fund in care of the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/30/obituaries/obit2.txt Aldinger, William Rodney William Rodney Aldinger (October 18, 1934 - July 25, 2008) William Rodney Aldinger of Afton died Friday, July 25, 2008. He was 73. Mr. Aldinger was born Oct. 18, 1934, in York, Penn., to WM J. and Kathleen (Wilkinson) Aldinger. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Aldinger was a member of the Cowboy Junction Church in Vinita and a 50-year member of Local 520 Harrisburg, Penn., Plumbers and Pipe-fitter Union and Shiloh, Penn., American Legion Post 791. He had lived in Afton for 20 years, moving from York, Penn. Survivors include three daughters, Karen S. Warner and her husband Ed of Red Lion, Penn.; Sharon Miller and her husband Larry of Oswego, Kan., and Stacey L. Baugher and her husband Greg of Parsons, Kan.; a son, Bill Aldinger and his wife Tami of Oswego, Kan., and six grandchildren, Amy Warner, Abby and Todd Dise, Vickie Baugher, Cody Aldinger and Emily Aldinger. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Cowboy Junction Church in Vinita with Wade Markum officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Cowboy Junction Church. Services are under the direction of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. http://www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com/obit.html http://www.grovesun.com/articles/2008/07/29/news/doc488f43a853075703161499.txt Afton couple dead in apparent murder/suicide By Sheila Stogsdill Special to the Grove Sun Daily Published: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 11:22 AM CDT AFTON - An Ottawa couple are dead from apparent gun shot wounds in a murder-suicide slaying, Ottawa County Sheriff Terry Durborow said Saturday. Dead are William Aldinger, 73, and his wife, Mary, 66, both of Afton. Authorities' believe William shot Mary early Friday evening, Durborow said. Durborow said a call was dispatched to medical personnel around 6:10 p.m. in reference to an "unknown medical problem" at the residence. An Ottawa County deputy found the couple dead in an outbuilding which doubled as a western tack store, he said. Family members told authorities the couple was having marital problems, Durborow said. The person who made the call was a relative who had gone to the residence and found the bodies, he said. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/28/news/news7.txt Rural Afton couple found dead AFTON - An Ottawa County man and his wife died Friday in what sheriff officials believe was a murder suicide. The bodies of William Aldinger, 73, and his wife, Mary, 66, were found in a tack shop on their property just east of Afton on Oklahoma Highway 59, according to law enforcement reports. Officials believe William Aldinger shot his wife once in the head and then turned the gun on himself. According to county reports, William Aldinger suffered two gunshot wounds. One to the chest and another to the head. Ottawa County Sheriff Terry Durborow said a call was dispatched to medical personnel at 6:10 p.m Friday in reference to an "unknown medical problem." Durborow said the dispatcher notified the sheriff's office of the call because the caller "seemed very upset" County detectives and an investigator with the Oklahoma State Medical Examiners Office responded to the scene. Sheriff officials confirmed that the couple had a history of domestic disputes. Wednesday, July 30, 2008 1:41 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ Last Edited By: Orlena Marie Jul 30 08 5:21 PM. Edited 1 times.
Orlena Marie	Obits. Miami News-Record, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK	#505	[-]
Member Posts: 25811 Jul 31 08 2:35 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/07/31/obituaries/obit1.txt Cummings, Wanda L. Mason Wanda L. Cummings (December 31, 1944 - July 29, 2008) Wanda L. Cummings of Miami died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was 63. She was born Dec. 31, 1944, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Boyd and Louise (Nance) Mason. Mrs. Cummings had lived in Miami since 2005, coming from Roland. She had previously lived in Danville, Ark. She worked as the manager of the Route 66 Motel in Afton. Survivors include three daughters, Jeannette Mason and Kathleen Cummings of Miami and Michelle Mason of Catoosa; five brothers, Robert Mason of Grove, Don Mason of Albuquerque, N.M., Edwin Mason of Spring Grove, Penn., Hank Mason of Murphy's, Calif., and Ralph Mason of Anaheim, Calif., a sister, Darlene Saum of Anaheim and one grandson. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Foundation Freewill Baptist Church in Grove with chaplain Geoff Buffalo officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adcock Funeral Home in Afton. Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:30 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
Orlena Marie	Obits. Miami News-Record, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK	#506	[-]
Member Posts: 25811 Aug 1 08 3:10 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Friday, August 01, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/01/obituaries/obit1.txt Aldinger, Mary Boke Farmer Mary Boke Aldinger (February 01, 1942 - July 25, 2008) Mary Farmer Aldinger of Afton died Friday, July 25, 2008, at her home. She was 66. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cowboy Junction Church in Vinita. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/01/obituaries/obit2.txt Brittain, James James Brittain (April 23, 1929 - July 30, 2008) Longtime resident of Miami, Okla., Mr. James Brittain, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in Joplin, Mo. James was born to his family J.C. and Anna Dart Brittain on April 23, 1929, in Miami. He served his country faithfully in the U. S. Army. James was a dispatcher for Consolidated Freightways for over 33 years at his retirement. He was also a firefighter in his younger years. On July 25, 1953, James took Miss Angie Boyd as his bride in Miami. They celebrated their 55th anniversary this month. James was a longtime and dedicated member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a member of the second milers' class. Although James is no longer with us, his memory and legacy will be kept alive through the family and friends he leaves behind which include: His wife Angie, of the home; one Daughter, Susie and her husband Bill Rowe of Joplin, Mo.; a Brother, John Brittain of Tulsa, Okla.; two Sisters, Janelle Damlougi of Laurel, Miss. and Joan and her husband Ray Metzger of Sperry, Okla.; two grandsons, Justin and his wife Chrissy Larsen of Springfield, Mo., and Andrew and his wife Madelaine Larsen of Biloxi, Miss., and two great-granddaughters, Kinnadee and Ella Larsen. A private family service has been scheduled. Services are under the direction of Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home. Paid Obituary http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/01/obituaries/obit3.txt Hopper, Mary Lou Housh Mary Lou Hopper (April 9, 1927 - July 31, 2008) Mary Lou Hopper passed away July 31, 2008, in Grove, Oklahoma. Mrs. Hopper was born on April 9, 1927 in Bluejacket to Lloyd and Esther Franklin Housh. She married Coleman Hopper in 1957. They owned and operated the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Picher. She was a licensed practical nurse for many years working at Miami Baptist Hospital and home health care. Mrs. Hopper loved to travel and spent one year as a nurse working in Saudi Arabia. She lived in Fairland for many years and was a longtime member of Hudson Creek Baptist Church in Fairland. In her later years, she moved to Grove and joined the First Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed reading the Bible. She is preceded in death by her husband in 1973, sister Helen Taylor and brother Don Housh. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Matthews of Grove and Lorie Paslay and her husband Jim of Henryetta; five grandchildren, Colby Matthews and his wife Juli of Independence, Kan., Russ Matthews and his wife Susan of Springfield, Mo., and Erin, Emily and Courtney Paslay of Henryetta; six great-grandchildren, Caleb, Josh, and Jacob Matthews, Alex and Jon Matthews and Rylee Paslay, and one brother, Tom Housh and his wife Sharon of Miami. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at the Paul Thomas Chapel in Miami. Burial will be at the Fairland Cemetery Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. Friday, August 01, 2008 1:01 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ Last Edited By: Orlena Marie Aug 1 08 3:13 PM. Edited 1 times.
Orlena Marie	Obits. Miami News-Record, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK	#507	[-]
Member Posts: 25811 Aug 4 08 7:07 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Monday, August 04, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit1.txt Cohen, Leonard Rosco "Rossâ" Leonard Rosco Cohen (July 03, 1930 - August 02, 2008) Leonard Rosco "Rossâ" Cohen of Picher died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. He was 78. Mr. Cohen was born July 3, 1930, in Seneca, Mo., to John Howard and Helen Edna (Chambers) Cohen. He lived in the Picher area since 1973, moving from Washington State. He worked as a fruit picker traveling from Washington State to Missouri. He married Mary Ann Luther on June 22, 1987, in Washington. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include three brothers, Larry Testerman of Hopkinsville, Ky., Robert Testerman of Miami and Bill Testerman of Jones; two sisters, Bev Moser of Edmond and Shirley Skaggs of Seneca; one stepdaughter, Dorothy Bennett of Baxter Springs, Kan.; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Baxter Springs, Kan., Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Picher. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit2.txt http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/05/obituaries/obit2.txt Guest, Warren C. Warren C. Guest (January 08, 1937 - August 01, 2008) Warren C. Guest of Miami died Friday, Aug 1, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami after a short illness. He was 71. Mr. Guest was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Chester, Pa., to Warren Sr. and Agnes (Baymore) Guest. He was veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War serving in the Army as a sergeant first class. He also served in occupied Germany during his tours. He was a member of Commerce Community Church, the Lions Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Columbus, Kan. He was married to Renata Oriani. She preceded him in death. He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jonette Guest, and his parents. He later married Agnes Baymore. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include two sons and their wives, Raymond and Regina Guest of Miami and Sirio and Michele Oriani of Marietta, Ga.; three daughters, Janet Sweet of Joplin, Mo., Gloria Norman of Charleston, S.C., and Betty Skeetoe of Houston, Texas; one brother, Herbert Guest of Commerce; one sister, Florence LaFlora of Miami, Fla.; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. The Rev. Robert Rabel will officiate. Burial will be in Columbus Parks Cemetery in Columbus. The Army will provide military rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit3.txt Scott, Mendota Irene Dawes Mendota Irene Scott (February 11, 1931 - August 02, 2008) Mendota Irene Scott of Miami died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 77. Mrs. Scott was born Feb. 11, 1931, in Quapaw to Charles and Lottie (Nonkesis) Dawes. She lived in the Miami and Quapaw area all of her life. She received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Tahlequah. She was employed as a teacher by the Quapaw Public Schools for 16 years. She was a member of the National Educators Association and the Quapaw chapter of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of Spring River Indian Baptist Church. She married John D. Scott on Nov. 21, 1961, in California. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include three sons, Donald E. Scott of Quapaw, Dennis J. Scott of Ozawkie, Kan., and John Lee Scott of Yorba Linda, Calif.; three daughters, Diana Wilhite of Santa Ana, Calif., Nancy Minney of Whittler, Calif., and Rae An Plemmons of Quapaw; two sisters, Coweta Ulrey of Quapaw and Lula Soper of Carl Junction, Mo.; 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and four brothers. Services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Quapaw Tribal Building. The Rev. Geoff Buffalo will officiate assisted by the Rev. Ed McFall. Burial will be in Ottawa Indian Cemetery. Kevin Dawes and John Ballard will conduct Indian rites. He may be viewed at the Quapaw Tribal Building. Pallbearers will be John Lee Scott, Ted Faulkner, Josiah Plemmons, Jason Scott, Justin Scott and Dave Green. Memorials are suggested to Heaven and Earth Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home. Note: I may be wrong, but I think she lived on west 21st St, with her first husband, also a Scott, who died there when their house burned. If so, she later married Harry Lee Shallenburger, they had a daughter and divorced. If it's not her, the sister's names are certainly almost the same. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit4.txt Knight, Bessie Virginia Gilbert Bessie Virginia Knight (April 13, 1918 - August 03, 2008) Bessie Virginia Knight passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at her home in Miami. She was 90. Mrs. Knight was born April 13, 1918, in Commerce to Elisha and Lela Gilbert. She graduated from Grove High School and later moved to Miami in 1942 to work as a seamstress at Patterson's during World War II. She met and married Ernest Paul Knight on Jan. 30, 1946. Mrs. Knight was a homemaker, seamstress and cook who loved her family and friends. She was a charter member of Bethany Christian Church and elder emeritus who served her church for more than 50 years. The importance of literacy and education for all people was a lifelong passion, and she was instrumental in forming the Literacy and Evangelism International program in Miami and volunteered as a tutor and tutor trainer for more than twenty-five years. She had a love for gardening that inspired her to work in the art of pressed flowers. Her flowers, real or pressed, were used to create beautiful floral arrangements as well as cards, pictures and other keepsakes for friends and loved ones. She also shared this talent by giving pressed flower demonstrations to many clubs and organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995 and sister Margaret Tipton. She is survived by her children, Sherry and husband Jim Cummings of Weatherford, Paul Knight and his wife Junelle of Oklahoma City and Carla and her husband Mike Lillie of Miami; five grandchildren, Matthew Knight and his wife Misha of Oklahoma City, James Cummings and his wife Geraldine of Anadarko, Joshua Cummings of Weatherford, Vanessa Lillie of Washington, D.C, and Nathan Lillie of Stillwater and three great-grand children Malley and Mabrey Knight and Julianna Cummings. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory can be made to Bethany Christian Church Memorial Fund or Literacy and Evangelism International, 1800 S Jackson Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74107-1897). The family will receive friends for visitation today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Christian Church with Pastor Ron Eden officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Walker Cemetery in Welch. Paid obituary http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit5.txt Brock, John L. John L. Brock (September 22, 1939 - July 30, 2008) John L. Brock, longtime resident of Fairland, died at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., Wednesday, July 30, 2008. He was 68. Mr. Brock was born Sep. 22, 1939, in Fairland, to Melvin and Anna (Whipkey) Brock. He graduated with the Fairland High School class of 1959. He married Darlene Flint on Jan. 24, 1959, in Miami. She survives, of the home. He was preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Brock was a veteran, having served in the Air Force. He was a self-employed backhoe operator. He moved to Fairland in 1948, coming from Hickory Grove. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fairland and the Masonic Frisco Lodge 24. Additional survivors include: Two daughters, Jennifer Looper of Fairland and Angie White and her husband, Ron, of Fairland; his father, Melvin Brock, of Fairland; a brother and his wife, Gene and Brenda Brock of Fairland, a sister and her husband, Ruthie and Larry Boyd of Fairland and six grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m., Saturday at First Baptist Church in Fairland with the Rev. Andy Krebs officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Wesley Holden, John Looper, Aaron White, Levi White, Michael Looper, Owen Looper and Tim Boyd. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Clark, Frank Tipton, Scottie Bennett, Larry Body, Jay Calan, Ron White and Rex DeLamatter. Burial was at Fairland Cemetery. The family request donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Fairland, in care of the funeral home http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit6.txt Coatney, Ray D. Ray Coatney (October 25, 1915 - July 29, 2008) Ray D. Coatney of Miami died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami after an illness. He was 92. Mr. Coatney was bornn Oct. 25, 1915, in Nowata to Norris and Annie (Wigger) Coatney. He had lived in Miami since 1946, moving from Nowata. He served in the Marines during World War II. He had worked at Westco as a recapper for several years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Miami. He married Marie (Cowan) Coatney. She preceded him in death in 2003. Mr. Coatney was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. Survivors include a son, Mike Coatney of String, Ark.; a daughter, Anne and her husband Bert Dresia of Miami, five grandchildren, Dale Dresia, Kenny Dresia, Lisa and Tim Kinion and Steve Coatney, and three great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Miami with the Rev. Rick Longcrier officiating. Pallbearers will be Johnny Mevay, Paul Williams, Reed Williams, Marion Gladden , Leslie McCord, Bob Hunt and Clef Wilken. Interment will be at Nowata Cemetery in Nowata. Services are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit7.txt Mathews, Merle Wendell Merle Wendell Mathews (January 16, 1934 - July 29, 2008) Merle Wendell Mathews died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, following a long battle with lung cancer. He was 74. Mr Mathews was born to Elmer E. and Ella (Montgomery) Mathews in Delaware, Okla., on Jan. 16, 1934. He graduated from Commerce High School in 1952 and later from Okmulgee Technical School. He served with the Army during the Korean war. He retired from the Oklahoma City Metro Tech Dist. 22. Mr. Mathews was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul W. Mathews. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley (Miller) Mathews; a daughter, Paula Koellner and her husband Buddy Mark of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jenna Koellner of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Virginia Moudy of Okmulgee, and Norma Jean Shannon of Oklahoma City and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were Friday at Mercer Adams Chapel in Bethany. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery in Oklahoma City. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit8.txt McMillan, Ronald Ray Ronald McMillan (November 13, 1937 - August 01, 2008) Ronald Ray McMillan of Wyandotte died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness. He was 70. Mr. McMillan was born Nov. 13, 1937, in Bushnell, S.D., to Allen Roy McMillan and Mabel Alice (Hendrickson) McMillan. He married Patricia Schiffbauer on June 16, 1957. She survives, of the home. Mr. McMillan graduated from Carthage High School. He attended Ozark Bible College and Lincoln Christian College. He was a church minister for 50 years. He also worked as a sports official and as a funeral pre-arrangement counselor for many years. He had served as chaplain for the police and fire departments in Frankfort, Ky. Additional survivors include a son, Timothy McMillan of Clinton; two daughters, Kimberly Camp of Joplin and Beverly McMillan of Carl Junction, Mo.; two brothers, Merwyn McMillan of Joplin and Allan McMillan of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Lorraine Pierce of Rogers, Ark. and four grandchildren. Services will be 8 p.m. Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Blendville Christian Church in Joplin. Services are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Mo. www.ferryfuneralhome.com Ronald Ray McMillan Aug 1, 2008 Services Information Ronald Ray McMillan Ronald Ray McMillan, 70, Wyandotte, OK, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008 at St. John's Medical Center, Joplin, MO following a lengthy illness. He was born November 13, 1937 in Bushnell, SD to Allan Roy McMillan and Mabel Alice Hendrickson McMillan. He was married June 16, 1957 in Wyandotte, OK to Patricia Schiffbauer and she survives of the home. Ron was born in South Dakota and spent part of his youth there. He moved to Jasper, MO at about the age of 12 and graduated from Carthage High School. He attended Ozark Bible College and Lincoln Christian College. He was a Christian church minister for 50 years. He also spent years as a sports official and also worked as a funeral pre-arrangement counselor for many years. He was a chaplain for the police and fire departments in Frankfort, KY. In addition to his wife Pat, survivors include one son, Timothy McMillan, Clinton, OK; two daughters, Kimberly Camp, Joplin, MO and Beverly McMillan, Carl Junction, MO; four grandchildren; two brothers, Merwyn McMillan, Joplin, MO and Allan McMillan, Jacksonville, FL; one sister Lorraine Pierce, Rogers AR He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Lloyd McMillan. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Blendville Christian Church, 2201 S. Picher St, Joplin, MO with Timothy McMillan officiating. Interment will follow in Wyandotte Indian Cemetery, Wyandotte, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO. Friends may call now and until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends at Blendville Christian Church in Joplin between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. prior to the service The family suggest that memorials may be made in his honor to the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772. Monday, August 04, 2008 1:55 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ Last Edited By: Orlena Marie Aug 5 08 5:03 PM. Edited 1 times.
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 5 08 5:02 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/05/obituaries/obit1.txt Brodrick, David Leroy David Leroy Brodrick (April 29, 1950 - August 03, 2008) David Leroy Brodrick died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, after an extended illness. He was 58. Mr. Brodrick was born April 29, 1950, in Wyandotte to Mervin and Ila Brodrick. He attended school in Miami. He later lived in the Grove area. He was a veteran of the Army, serving from 1969 to 1973 with two years of service in Germany. He held a number of jobs in and around the Grove area including driving a school bus for the Miami and Grove public schools and serving the Jay and Grove areas as a paramedic. He was also self-employed. He married Evelyn Lois Baty of Miami on Oct. 29, 1971. She survives. Additional survivors include one daughter and her husband, Sunni and David Porter of Grove; two sons, Jeremy Brodrick and wife Jennifer of Grove and Jeffrey Brodrick of Bartlesville; his mother, of Miami; one brother and his wife, Ivan and Kathy Brodrick of Miami; one sister and her husband, Diane and Jim Walker of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and three grandchildren, Emily and Megan Porter and Tucker Brodrick, all of Grove. He was preceded in death by his father. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Delaware Baptist Church. Burial will be in Olympus Cemetery in Grove. Pallbearers will be David Porter, Jeremy Brodrick, Carl Holt, Johnny Stroud, Lee Brodrick, Darin Stroud, Dustin Holland and Jarrell Gray. Honorary pallbearers are Ivan Brodrick and Jim Walker. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/05/obituaries/obit2.txt http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/04/obituaries/obit2.txt Guest, Warren C. Warren C. Guest (January 08, 1937 - August 01, 2008) Warren C. Guest, 71, of Miami, Okla., died Friday, Aug 1, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami after a short illness. He was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Chester, Pa., to Warren Sr. and Agnes (Baymore) Guest. He served and retired from the United States Army as a sergeant first class, he was in both Korea and Vietnam, he also served in occupied Germany during his tours. He married Renata Oriani who preceded him in death. He was a member of the Commerce Community Church, the Lions Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Columbus, Kan. After the passing of his first wife, he married Berneice Christensen and she survives, of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant daughter, Jonette Guest. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Raymond and Regina Guest of Miami and Sirio and Michele Oriani of Marietta, Ga.; three daughters, Janet Sweet of Joplin, Mo., Gloria Norman of Charleston, S.C., and Betty Skeetoe of Houston, Texas; one brother, Herbert Guest of Commerce; one sister, Florence LaFlora of Miami, Fla.; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Miami, Okla., with the Rev. Robert Rabel officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbus Parks Cemetery in Columbus. The United States Army will provide honors. Paid Obituary Tuesday, August 05, 2008 1:20 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 6 08 3:36 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/06/obituaries/obit1.txt Andrew, Joe Cephus Joe Cephus Andrew (Ca. 1925 - August 05, 2008) Joe Cephus Andrew of Cleveland, Ga., died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. He was 83. Mr. Andrew was retired from the Army, 82nd Airborne having served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Andrew of Cleveland; two sons, Rodney Andrew of Cleveland and Ricky Erwin Andrew of Monroe, Wash.; one daughter, Debra Diane Massey of Midwest City; two sisters, Hazel Epps of Seattle, Wash., and Nina Martin of Santa Fe, N.M.; one brother, J.D. Andrew of Wichita, Kan., six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland. www.barrettfh.com http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/06/obituaries/obit2.txt Miller, Delpha Pauline Blalack Garrett Delpha Pauline Miller (March 27, 1924 - August 04, 2008) Delpha Pauline Miller of Miami died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eastwood Manor in Commerce. She was 84. Mrs. Miller was born March 27, 1924, in Fairland to Julius and Lillie Elizabeth (Roberts) Blalack. She lived in the area all of her life She was a homemaker and a member of Eastside Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Garrett, in 1956; her second husband, Preston Miller, in 1970; one daughter, Loisa Joyce, three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include one son and his wife, Delbert and Judy Garrett of Wyandotte; one brother and his wife, Kenneth and Judy Blalack of Miami; three grandchildren and their spouses, Paula and Monty Schnautz, Mike and Lisa Garrett and Rick and Lisa Garrett, all of Miami, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. The Rev. Gary Rhoades will officiate. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Pallbearers will be Mike Garrett, Rick Garrett, Monty Schnautz, Adam Schnautz, Gary Hignite, Lyndon Cook and Tom Botts. www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com/obit.html http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/06/obituaries/obit3.txt Miller, Donna Lou Hargrove Donna Lou Miller (November 07, 1925 - August 01, 2008) Donna Lou Miller of Bartlesville died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. She was 82. Mrs. Miller was born Nov. 7, 1925, at Centralia to Omer and Mona (Newland) Hargrove. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1943. She moved to Bartlesville in 1951. Beside babysitting and being involved in volunteer work, she served for 13 years as a teacher at Bellringer School. She married Charles Miller on Feb. 5, 1946, in Coffeyville, Kan. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ivan Hargrove. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Larry Miller will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial are suggested to Cornerstone Hospice, 3414 SE Kentucky, Bartlesville, Okla. 74006. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/06/obituaries/obit4.txt Ross, Victoria Marie King Victoria Marie King Ross (October 08, 1968 - August 03, 2008) Victoria Marie King Ross of Grove died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. She was 39. Mrs. Ross was born Oct. 8, 1968, in Eldorado Springs, Mo. She lived in the Miami area most of her life. She graduated from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in May, 2001, and received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan., in 2002. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Dillion Ross of Miami; one daughter, Mika Ross of Oklahoma City; her father and his wife, George and Elizabeth King of Grove; her mother, Peggy Jaynes of Weir, Kan., and five sisters, Natasha Gibson of Oklahoma City, Jenny Barnes of McKinney, Texas, Holly Blaylock of Miami, Amanda Thomas of Girard, Kan., and Leah King of Tulsa. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church in Miami. The Rev. Leon Weece will officiate. Burial will be in Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home in Seneca, Mo. http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com/ http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/06/obituaries/obit5.txt Smith, B. Eileen Watts B. Eileen Smith (September 24, 1924 - August 04, 2008) B. Eileen Smith of Seneca, Mo., died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at her home after an illness. She was 83. Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Luther to James Raymond and Vera Lela (McCarty) Watts. She was a homemaker and a member of Seneca United Methodist Church. She married Charles W. Smith on Dec. 9, 1944, in Seneca. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Mac Watts. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Charles Eugene and Wenona Smith of Webb City, Mo., and Stanley Ray and Janet Smith of Pinehurst, Texas; one daughter and her husband, Charleen Kay and Ray Wilkinson of Iantha, Mo.; one brother and his wife, James Gary and Jo Ann Watts of Crestline, Kan.; two sisters, Norma Helm and Marilyn Gallemore and husband Bill, all of Seneca; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Seneca United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cynthia Royce will officiate. Burial will be in Seneca Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Matt Hymer, Preston Smith, Chris Hymer, Jacob Hymer, Alex Smith and David Riddle. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Mackey, Jamie Rice, Billy Wilkinson and Charles Whitekiller. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home in Seneca. Memorials are suggested to Seneca United Methodist Church or the Ronald McDonald House in care of the funeral home. http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com/ http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/06/obituaries/obit6.txt Wallis, Wayne W. Wayne W. Wallis (1930 - August 04, 2008) Wayne W. Wallis died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, following a stroke in April. Mr. Wallis was born in 1930 in Picher to John M. and Goldie W. Wallis. He graduated from Picher High School in 1948 as valedictorian. He graduated from Oklahoma University in 1956 with a bachelor of arts in business administration. He later lived in Houston, Texas. He was a veteran of the Air Force. He was a buyer for Foley's Department Store in Houston for many years. Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Smith of Miami, Ariz., and Helen Vanover of Commerce; one niece, Karen Shepherd of Commerce, and three nephews, Gordon Jones and Randy Jones, both of Miami, and Douglas Smith of Arizona. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Wallis, and one sister, Betty Baker. Cremation was handled by Paul Thomas Funeral Home. No services are planned. www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com/obit.html Wednesday, August 06, 2008 1:35 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 7 08 3:37 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thursday, August 07, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/07/obituaries/obit1.txt Morton, Virginia Lee Hoffman Virginia Lee Hoffman-Morton (Ca. 1942 - August 02, 2008) Virginia Morton died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at St. John's Hospital in Joplin, Mo., of a massive stroke. She was 66. Survivors include her husband, Marvin L. Morton of Miami; two daughters and their husbands, Norma and Rick Hasel and Lynette and Lee Greger, all of Lincoln, Neb.; one sister, Mary Carpenter of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Marvin Hoffman of Nelson, Neb., and grandchildren, Amanda Hasel, Matthew Cullinane and Michael and Allison Cullinane, all of Lincoln, and Stephen Cullinane of Athens, Greece. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dale "DeDe" Morton; her mother, Betty Kieckhaefer; her father, Wilber Hoffman, and one brother, William Hoffman. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Aug. 16 at Plains Baptist Church, 2902 Randolph Street in Lincoln. Thursday, August 07, 2008 1:59 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ PARKER MORTUARY 1502 S. Joplin Street Joplin, MO 64804 (417) 623-4321 or toll-free at (888) 423-4321 www.parkermortuary.com Virginia Morton (Died August 2, 2008) Sign Guest Book \| Send Private Condolences Virginia Morton 66, passed away Saturday (8-2-08) at St. John's Hospital in Joplin Missouri of a massive stroke. Survivors include her husband, Marvin L. Morton of Miami Oklahoma; daughters & son-in laws, Norma & Rick Hasel of Lincoln Nebraska, and Lynette & Lee Greger of Lincoln Nebraska; grandchildren, Amanda Hasel of Lincoln Nebraska, Matthew Cullinane of Lincoln Nebraska, Michael & Allison Cullinane of Lincoln Nebraska, and Stephen Cullinane of Athens Greece; siblings, Mary Carpenter of Kansas City Missouri; and Marvin Hoffman of Nelson Nebraska; and many more relatives and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her daughter, Dale "DeDe" Morton; mother, Betty Kieckhaefer; father, Wilber Hoffman; and brother, William Hoffman. Memorial Services will be held Saturday (8-16-08) 11:00 A.M. at the Plains Baptist Church 2902 Randolph Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. The reception will be held at the same location.
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 12 08 1:56 AM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Monday, August 11, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/11/obituaries/obit1.txt Parsons, Shirley F. Cook Shirley F. Parsons (February 05, 1933 - August 06, 2008) Shirley F. Parsons of Arlington, Texas, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at home. She was 75. She was born Shirley Ann Cook on Feb. 5, 1933, in Stinnett, Texas, to Thornley Ray and Erma Cook. She grew up in Miami, graduated from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in Tahlequah and earned a master's degree from the University of Colorado. She taught English in the Denver Public School System and retired after many years. Survivors include her husband, LaVern Parsons; three sons and their wives, Donald V. and Pam Downum of Wilkesville, Ohio, Robert G. and Nancy Downum of Aurora, Colo., and Kelsey R. and Julie Downum of Arlington; one brother, Theodore W. Cook of Lubbock, Texas, and Saudi Arabia; one sister, Wanda Jackson of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Skalecke of Elizabeth, Colo., Tamara Smith of Portland, Ore., Elizabeth Driscoll of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Dustin Girard of Mar Vista, Calif., and Christie Barlow of Aurora, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Carl Cook. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore Funeral Home in Arlington. www.moorefuneral.com/ http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/11/obituaries/obit2.txt Wood, Tony Alan Tony Alan Wood (March 24, 1957 - August 08, 2008) Tony Alan Wood of Fairland died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at his residence. He was 51. Mr. Wood was born March 24, 1957, in Afton to William Donald and Jeanne (Wilson) Wood. He lived in the Ottawa County area most of his life except for 14 years he lived in Alabama. He was a 1975 graduate of Miami High School. He worked for B.F. Goodrich in Miami and in Tuscaloosa, Ala., until his retirement in 1998. Survivors include one son, Kelly Wood of Nauvoo, Ala.; his mother, of Miami; one sister, Teresa Wood of Miami, and two grandchildren, William Gentry Wood and Natalie Jackson Wood. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Moody and Geneva Wilson and William and Maude Wood. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Pastor Ron Eden will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/11/obituaries/obit3.txt Dalgarn, John Harrison John Harrison Dalgarn (May 03, 1926 - August 08, 2008) John Harrison Dalgarn of Miami died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was 82. Mr. Dalgarn was born May 3, 1926, in Eufaula to John and Firsey (Mitchell) Dalgarn. He had lived in Miami since 1985, moving from Bartlesville. He was a retired school teacher and had finished his career in the Bartlesville Public School System. Mr. Dalgarn was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having serving in the Army. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the American Legion, Mulvane Masonic Lodge, Witchita Scottish Rite Consistory and Miadian Shrine Temple in Wichita. Kan. He married Mary Haner on Nov. 24, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include a son, John Dalgarn and his wife Joyce of Miami, and two grandsons, John Dalgarn Jr. of Miami and Joe Dalgarn of Pittsburg, Kan. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/11/obituaries/obit4.txt http://www.miaminewsrecor.../21/obituaries/obit11.txt Morton, Troy Allen Troy Allen Morton (Ca. 1965 - August 07, 2008) Troy Allen Morton, formerly of Miami, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in Glencoe. He was 45. Mr. Morton was affiliated with the United Methodist Church of Maramec and enjoyed hunting and watching movies. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Allen Morton; his grandfather, Ray Allen Morton; and grandparents, George and Lorene Nixon and Howard and Alice Krout. Mr. Morton is survived by his wife, Tonya Morton, of the home; his mother and stepfather, Mary and Jerry Davis of Miami; a brother, Stephen Morton of Bartlesville and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be planned at a later date. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/11/obituaries/obit5.txt Pyle, Gary T. Gary T. Pyle (April 26, 1950 - August 07, 2008) Gary T. Pyle, while moving from Alamogordo, NM., to Joplin, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in Vinita. His death followed a lengthy illness. He was 58. Mr. Pyle was born in Rockford, IL, on April 26, 1950, to Mikey and Marion (Hammond) Pyle. He was a retired copper miner, having worked for the San Manuel Mining Co., in Arizona. He married Sandra J. Goodwin on July 25, 1980, in Tucson, AZ. She survives, of the home. He is also survived by a son and his wife, Nicholas and Geri Pyle of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, and a granddaughter, Charli Paige Pyle of Ft. Dodge. No services are planned. Arrangements provided by Adcock Funeral Home in Afton. Monday, August 11, 2008 2:37 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ Last Edited By: Orlena Marie Aug 21 08 4:25 PM. Edited 1 times.
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 12 08 4:24 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/12/obituaries/obit1.txt Lytle, George A. George A. Lytle (October 26, 1943 - July 03, 2008) George A. Lytle died July 3, 2008, in a motorcycle accident in Dallas, Texas. He was 64. Mr. Lytle was born Oct. 26, 1943, in Miami. He was the son of Fred and Leaner Lytle of Miami. He attended Miami schools, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami and graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He lived in Tulsa, New Mexico and later in Texas. He taught school in Tulsa for many years and retired from Will Rogers High School. Survivors include three children, Gary, Greg and Melanie, and sister, Velenta of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were held July 9 in Dallas with cremation following. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/12/obituaries/obit2.txt Pryor, Cathie Lynn Collins Cathie Lynn Pryor (March 23, 1967 - August 09, 2008) Cathie Lynn Pryor of Chanute, Kan., died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was 41. Mrs. Pryor was born March 23, 1967, in Bartlesville. She was an algebra teacher at Chanute High School. She married Randy Pryor on Aug. 18, 1990, in Claremore. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Zachary and Nicholas Pryor; her father, LeRoy Collins of Miami; her mother, Stephanie Snow of Chanute, and one brother, Gary Collins of Claremore. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Chanute. Burial will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today from at Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel in Chanute. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church youth group in care of the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2008/08/12/obituaries/obit3.txt Stotts, Karen Lynn Lester Karen Lynn Stotts (November 08, 1952 - August 10, 2008) Karen Lynn Stotts of Miami died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at her home. She was 55. Mrs. Stotts was born Nov. 8, 1952, in Miami to Lee and Edna (LaFalier) Lester. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1971 and attended beauty college. She lived in the area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a day care provider. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She married Gerald Eugene Stotts on May 5, 1972, in Miami. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include one daughter, Carrie Ruth Stotts of Chetopa, Kan.; one brother, Steve Lester of Miami, and one sister, Judy Davis of Miami. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. The Rev. Ed McFall will officiate. Burial will be in Miami Nation Cemetery in Miami. Pallbearers will be Bill Moses, Scott Blackledge, Steve Blackledge, Nathan Blackledge, Rocky LaFalier and Bill Lester. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:09 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 20 08 6:39 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit1.txt Holden, Homer "Hap" L. Homer 'Hap' L. Holden (December 06, 1932 - August 17, 2008) Homer "Hap" L. Holden of rural Fairland died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. He was 75. Mr. Holden was born Dec. 6, 1932, in Byron to Harry and Corda (Flowers) Holden. He moved to Fairland in 1995, coming from Wichita, Kan. He was a veteran of the Navy and then the Marines. He worked as a carpenter with Hazard Construction in California and then as a spares planner with Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fairland, the Fairland American Legion and the Fairland Senior Citizens. He married Mary Iverson on June 7, 1984, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Robert Holden of Saugus, Calif., and Steven Holden of Chula Vista, Calif.; two stepsons, Steven Young of Ocala, Fla., and Michael Young of Camdenton, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Darlene Castellana of Olivenhain, Calif.; one brother, Bill Holden of Argonia, Kan.; four sisters, Harriet Blakely of Oklahoma City, Rowena Watkins of Springfield, Mo., and Thelma Brumley and Ruby Rogers, both of Wichita, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Fairland. The Rev. Carole Minter will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Adcock Funeral Home in Fairland. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in Fairland. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit2.txt Stevens, Rose Marie Wolfenbarger Rose Marie Stevens (March 22, 1949 - August 17, 2008) Rose Marie Stevens of Quapaw died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami after an illness. She was 59. Mrs. Stevens was born March 22, 1949, in Miami to Church and Wilma Marie (McKibben) Wolfenbarger. She lived in Quapaw all her life. She was employed by Willowcrest Hospital. She and her husband owned and operated Long Branch Saloon in Quapaw. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Quapaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Stevens; her parents; her stepfather, Blanchard Floyd McKibben, and one brother, Floyd Douglas McKibben. Survivors include one son, Robert Eugene Shelton II of Wyandotte; three daughters, Tonya M. Barnes of Miami, Misty Dawn Beattie of Peoria and Christy Jean Burrow of Miami; one stepdaughter, Kimberly K. Pease of Chetopa, Kan.; three brothers, Joe Junior McKibben and Curtis Lee McKibben, both of Quapaw, and Charles Ray McKibben of North Miami; one half brother, Blanchard Floyd McKibben III of Quapaw; three sisters, Delores Lucille Grube, Gay Lynn McKibben and Tony Elizabeth Torres, all of Quapaw, 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Baxter Springs (Kan.) Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe McKibben, Curtis McKibben, Charles McKibben, Blancher Floyd McKibben III and Don Hogan. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Picher. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit3.txt Kirk, Mattie Caroline Mattie Caroline Kirk (May 18, 1934 - August 18, 2008) Mattie Caroline Kirk died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Mrs. Kirk was born May 18, 1934, in N.C. She moved to the Broken Arrow Nursing Home on Feb. 9, 1998. She was crowned nursing home queen. She worked in a ladies apparel store in Miami and went to work at Bama Pie in 1980. She and her husband adopted her nephew, James, in 1980 following her brother's death. She married Charles Don Kirk in 1953. He preceded her in death in August, 1995. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Broken Arrow Nursing Home. Bob Zigmont will officiate. Burial will be in William Cole Creek Cemetery in Miami. Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit4.txt Holbrook Jr., Melvin Melvin Holbrook Jr. (October 04, 1931 - August 18, 2008) Melvin Holbrook Jr. of Miami died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw after an illness. He was 76. Mr. Holbrook was born Oct. 4, 1931, in Belding, Mich., to Melvin and Nathella (Brewer) Holbrook. He worked for Wiseta in production control. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miami. He married Maureen M. Doran. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include four sons and their wives, M. Paul and Joni Holbrook III, Matthew D. and Sherri Holbrook and Maurice J. and Maria Holbrook, all of Michigan, and Mark D. Holbrook of Springfield, Mo.; one daughter and her husband, Meleen M. and John Froman of Miami, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miami. The Rev. Carl Kerkmeyer will officiate. Pallbearers will be M. Paul Holbrook, Mark Holbrook, Matthew Holbrook, John Froman, Maurice Holbrook and Benjamin Holbrook. The family will receive friends and the Rosary will be read from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit5.txt Mead, Imogene Thomas Imogene Mead (October 05, 1921 - August 15, 2008) Imogene Mead of Chetopa, Kan., died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. She was 86. Mrs. Mead was born Oct. 5, 1921, in Hockerville to Hobert and Idabelle (Shamblin) Thomas. She lived in the Chetopa area most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Chetopa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin I. Mead Sr. in 1991; her grandson, Bryan D. Mead, and a great-grandson. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Darwin I. and Maria Mead of Midland, Texas, and Billy G. and Linda of Parsons, Kan.; six grandchildren, Lourie Fry, Lisa Shireman, Amber Mead, Billy D. Mead, John Bechyne and Michelle Satterfield, and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Picher. Joe Fry will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Chetopa. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit6.txt Kinder, Jack M. Jack M. Kinder (? - August 11, 2008) Jack M. Kinder of Quapaw died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, after a long illness. He retired from Yellow Freight in 2000 after 25 years as a dock worker. Survivors include his wife, three sons, one stepson, one stepdaughter, two sisters, one brother, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit7.txt Pee, Lorene R. Caldwell Lorene R. Pee (November 19, 1920 - August 15, 2008) Lorene R. Pee of Chetopa, Kan., died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kan. She was 87. Mrs. Pee was born Nov. 19, 1920, on a rural Chetopa farm to Robert S. and Savilla (Viney) Caldwell. She attended Cook School and Chetopa High School. She was a homemaker and was a babysitter for 41 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chetopa. She married Clarence Pee on May 6, 1938. He preceded her in death in July, 1979. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Frankie and James Pee; one daughter, Peggy Tyler, three brothers and five sisters. Survivors include one sister, Ruby Yost of Chetopa; three grandchildren, Paula Green, Michael Tyler and Lisa Olivarez-Silvey, and four great-grandchildren, Raven Olivarez, Adriean Castro, Derek Green and DeLaina Green. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Chetopa. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery in Chetopa. Arrangements are under the direction of Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. www.forbeshoffman.com http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit8.txt Newman, Gilbert Dwayne Gilbert Dwayne Newman (May 14, 1931 - August 13, 2008) Gilbert Dwayne Newman of Grove died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at his home. He was 77. Mr. Newman was born May 14, 1931, in Arapaho to Ross Bliss and Osa Estelle (Huddleston) Newman. He lived in Grove for 22 years, moving from Anchorage, Alaska. He was a retired aircraft mechanic from the Air Force, retiring in 1978. He was also retired from the State of Alaska. He was a member of Independent Baptist Church in Grove. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Newman, of the home; one daughter and her husband, Kathy Lynn and Gary Bryden of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Randol Newman of Pauls Valley; one sister, Nina Foster of Pauls Valley, and one grandchild, Jarrett Bryden. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and two brothers. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Independent Baptist Church in Grove. Retired Army Chaplin Billy Fowler will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, Mo. Military rites will be conducted by the Air Force. Pallbearers will be Bill Coomler, Gary Bryden, Thomas Sorochman, Jess Clark, Dennis Hutchison and Brock Wallace. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/20/obituaries/obit9.txt Dillingham, David Lee David Lee Dillingham (April 28, 1934 - August 13, 2008) David Lee Dillingham of Afton died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami. He was 74. Mr. Dillingham was born April 28, 1934, in Oklahoma City. He moved to Afton in 1937, coming from Enid. He was a graduate of Afton High School with the class of 1953. He retired from B.F. Goodrich after 30 years of employment. He was also a farmer and truck driver. He was a charter member of Trinity Southern Baptist Church in Afton and served as music director for 23 years. He married Hazel Tipton on Aug. 21, 1955, at Afton. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons and their wives, David and Linda Dillingham Jr. of Elgin and Darryl and Laura Dillingham of Owasso; seven grandchildren, Brett Dillingham, Chris Dillingham, Derek Dillingham, Lindsey Kirkpatrick, LeAnn Rodrick, Jacob Dillingham and Tyler Dillingham, and three great-grandchildren, Gage Dillingham, Damen Dillingham and Laney Dillingham. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Meada Faye (Taggart) Dillingham. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Southern Baptist Church in Afton. The Rev. Terry Bunch and the Rev. David Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Afton. Pallbearers will be Brett Dillingham, Chris Dillingham, Derek Dillingham, Ty Kirkpatrick, Justin Rodrick and Eddie Tipton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Trinity Southern Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Adcock Funeral Home in Afton. Memorials are suggested to Trinity SBC Family Life Center or Mount Hope Perpetual Care Fund, in care of the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecor.../20/obituaries/obit10.txt Terry, Forest Cam Forest Cam Terry (February 09, 1920 - August 12, 2008) Former Miami, Okla., resident, Forest Cam Terry, of Grove, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at Grove General Hospital. He was 88 years old. Forest was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Grove, Okla., to Forest and May (Johnson) Terry. He was a graduate of Grove High School, class of 1938. He attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, graduating in 1940; Lowry Air Force Base Air Craft Armor Training School, graduating in 1942, and Spartan School of Aeronautics of Tulsa, graduating in 1949. He received his commercial pilot license and flight instructor license to teach both twin engine and single engine sea planes. Forest enlisted in the United States Air Force on Aug. 16, 1941. He served four years and was trained in aircraft armor maintenance. He proudly served during World War II and was honorably discharge on Sept. 12, 1945. Forest resided in Fairland from 1952 until 1976. He then moved to Miami where he remained until December of 2007, relocating to Grove. He was active with the Northeastern Military Burial Detail since 1987, serving as chaplain. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion where he also served as chaplain as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Miami, Okla. He was a member of the Forty and Eight Chef De Guar and a member of the Hudson Creek Baptist Church. Forest was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Twyla May Lacey, who died on Aug. 7, 1947. He is survived by a special friend, Faye Bloomer of Grove; one son, Bill Terry and his wife Sheila of Fairland, Okla.; two daughters, Charlotte Searcy and Carol Duffell, both of Miami, Okla.; five grandsons, Christopher Stone of Tulsa, Jon Paul Stone of Iowa, Russell and Adam Cooper and Ryan Duffell, all of Miami; four granddaughters, Amanda Nichols of Claremore, Jeri Renee Hiltzman of Cushing, Okla., Miranda Jones of Fairland and Cami Duffell of Miami; 11 great grandchildren and a host of friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Hudson Creek Baptist Church with pastor Jim Drake and the Rev. Harold Neal assisting. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Clift, Frank Tipton, Bob Detherage, Jayne McCarty, M.H. Dake, Morris Merit and Glen Thomure. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard McCarty, Linda Jackson, Billy Hanna and Ty Cobb. Interment will be at Buzzard Cemetery in Grove, Okla. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 147, Veterans Funeral Detail. The body will lay in repose at the Thomas Funeral Home in Welch, Okla., and will be moved to the Adcock Funeral Home of Fairland Saturday morning and will remain until service time on Monday. Services under the direction of Jim Thomas, Thomas Funeral Home of Welch, Okla. Paid Obituary http://www.miaminewsrecor.../20/obituaries/obit10.txt Morton, Troy Allen Troy Allen Morton (January 07, 1963 - August 07, 2008) Troy Allen Morton was born on Jan. 7, 1963, in Miami, Okla., to Joseph Allen Morton and Mary Morton Davis. He passed from this life on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in Glencoe, Okla., having reached the age of 45 years and 7 months. He married Tonya G. Krout on May 14, 1988, and they made their home in Glencoe. He was affiliated with the United Methodist Church of Maramec and was a loving husband, son, brother and devoted uncle. He enjoyed hunting and watching movies. Troy is survived by his wife, Tonya Morton of Glencoe, Okla.; mother and stepfather, Mary and Jerry Davis of Miami, Okla.; brother, Stephen Morton, Bartlesville, Okla.; stepbrothers, Johnny Davis and wife Barbara of Miami, Okla., and Wayne Davis and wife Lisa of Antwerp, Ohio; niece, Stephanie Christian Morton of Tulsa, Okla.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale and Carol Krout of Glencoe, Okla.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Andy and Cinda Krout, and nephew, Coleman Dale Krout of Wellston, Okla.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bobby and Marjorie Krout, and nephew, Shelby Dale of Ponca City, Okla.; nieces, Brittney Krout and Whitney King, and great-nephew, Trever Michael of Ponca City, Okla., plus a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Troy was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Allen Morton; his grandfather, Ray Allen Morton, and grandparents, George and Lorene Nixon and Howard and Alice Krout, and one of his best buddies, Charles Copen. Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla. Paid Obituary http://www.miaminewsrecor.../20/obituaries/obit12.txt Miller, Alice Louise Davis Alice Miller (June 02, 1926 - August 13, 2008) Alice Louise Miller of Miami died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at Osborne Care & Rehab Center in Miami after an illness. She was 82. Mrs. Miller was born June 2, 1926, in Dalhart, Texas, to Manuel and Hessie Mae (Hatfield) Davis. She lived in Miami since 1960, moving from Snyder. She was a salesclerk for May's Drug for 20 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Miami. She was a bridge player and a member of various local clubs. She married Edward Miller on June 1, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1964. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sisters and one granddaughter. Survivors include four sons, Michael Miller, Robert Miller, Jack Miller and Harry Miller, all of Denver, Colo.; three daughters, Linda Rhodes of Sugarland, Idaho, and Janet Vaughan and Nancy Hart, both of Miami, 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Miami. Elder Robert Miller will officiate. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor.../20/obituaries/obit13.txt Wallace, Hazel Lucille Long Hazel Lucille Wallace (June 10, 1923 - August 11, 2008) Hazel Lucille Wallace of Wyandotte died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center after an illness. She was 85. Mrs. Wallace was born June 10, 1923, to Cody and Clara Long. She was a homemaker, a charter member of the United Methodist Church in Wyandotte, Tops 600 in Seneca, Mo., the Red Hat Society and the United Methodist Women. She was the faith keeper for the Seneca-Cayuga Indian Tribe. She married Leonard Wallace on Aug. 16, 1938. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1984. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, James WhiteEagle, Gordon Whitetree, Jerry Whitetree and Clifton Rex Whitetree; two sisters, Christina Stanger and Mary Lind, and two great-grandchildren, Brett Wencil and Hope Bell. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Norman Wallace of Grantville, Kan., Jack and Glenda Wallace of Tulsa and Richard and Ruby Wallace of Wyandotte; three daughters, Grace Lockner, Clara Wallace and June Wallace, all of Wyandotte; two brothers and their wives, Tommy and Julie Whitetree of Miami and Terry and Molly Whitetree of Tulsa; three sisters and their husbands, Margaret Dunning and Sally and Patrick Leaf of Grove and Lenora and Gordon Sparks of Wyandotte; 21 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Wyandotte. The Rev. Gary Moody and Don Bates will officiate. Burial will be in Basset Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Morris Wallace, Mark Wallace, Mike Wallace, Tommy McDade Jr., Jack All "A.J." Hart and Bryan Dale Wencil. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob VanBethusen, Steven Vanbethusen, Christopher "Bear" Schmidt, Terry Wallace, Bill Wallace, Roger Wallace, Chris Lee Stanger, Craig Stanger and Michael Lockner. She may be viewed at the family home, south of Wyandotte. Arrangements are under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home of Seneca. http://www.miaminewsrecor.../20/obituaries/obit14.txt Pryor, Cathie Lynn Collins Cathie Lynn Collins Pryor (March 23, 1967 - August 09, 2008) Cathie Lynn Collins Pryor, 41, of Chanute, Kan., passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. Cathie was born in Bartlesville, Okla., on March 23, 1967. Cathie married Randy Pryor on Aug. 18, 1990, in Claremore, Okla. Randy remains at their home in Chanute, with their sons, Zachary and Nicholas Pryor. Cathie was a teacher at Chanute High School. Other survivors include her father and stepmother, LeRoy Collins and Sallie Collins of Miami, Okla.; her mother, Stephanie Snow of Chanute; a brother, Gary Collins of Claremore; a stepsister, Sidney Musgrove of Miami; a stepbrother Casey Musgrove of Ponca City, Okla.; and her maternal grandmother, Louise Williams of Joplin, Mo. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Floyd and Lois Collins of Miami, and her maternal grandfather, Les Williams of Joplin. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Chanute. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. today in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Arrangements are under the attention of Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel, Chanute. Memorials in her name may be made to the United Methodist Church Youth Group and may be left with the funeral home. Paid Obituary Wednesday, August 20, 2008 4:31 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ Last Edited By: Orlena Marie Aug 20 08 8:42 PM. 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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 26 08 12:35 AM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Monday, August 25, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit1.txt Harold Victor Knight Knight, Harold Victor (March 22, 1914 - August 23, 2008) Harold Victor Knight of Vinita died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at his home. He was 94. Mr. Knight was born March 22, 1914, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Victor L. and Mary (Davis) Knight. He was a World War II veteran of the Army. He raised cattle. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and was an active member of Timberhill Church of Christ. He married Alice Josephine Foxworthy on Sept. 5, 1945, in Girard, Kan. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include two sons and their wives, Harold L. and Carole Knight and Terry and Dianna Knight, all of Pryor; four daughters and their husbands, Peggy Edgar of California, Jeannie and Larry Martin of Pryor, Betty and Jeff Couch of Fort Smith, Ark., and Vicki and Larry Timmerman of Mannford, and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arthur and Victor Knight, and two sisters, Thelma Corns and Virginia Withrow. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. Minister Justin Garrett will officiate. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery, west of Welch. Pallbearers will be Larry and Jamie Martin, Jeff Couch, Bill McHone, Bill Seigel and Bill Tallman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit2.txt JoAnn Fluke Fluke, JoAnn Stookey (June 23, 1933 - August 19, 2008) JoAnn Fluke of Miami died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at her home after an illness. She was 75. Mrs. Fluke was born June 23, 1933, in Alluwe to Earl and Rebecca (Baker) Stookey. She lived in Miami since 1958, moving from Vinita. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone as an operator. She was a member of Laur Alpha Sigma Sorority, First Church of God in Miami and Church Women United. She married Oran Fluke on Sept. 1, 1956, in Miami. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include one son and his wife, Kent and Ronda Fluke of Dover; two daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Bijan Niavarani of Edmond and Natasha and Jeff Nieze of Ingleside, Ill.; one sister, Waunita Fair of Mustang, and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Church of God in Miami. The Rev. Jean McCray will officiate. Burial will be in Nowata Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. Paid Obituary http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit3.txt Virdalea "Sunny" Collier Collier, Virdalea "Sunny" ? (June 06, 1919 - August 21, 2008) Virdalea "Sunny" Collier died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, due to complications from cancer while residing at Eastwood Manor Care Facility in Commerce. She was 89. Mrs. Collier was born June 6, 1919, in Craig County. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford D. Collier. Survivors include three children, Michael, Sherry and Timothy Collier, and three grandchildren, Shawn, Steven and Brittany Collier. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. today and before the service from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at Walker Cemetery in Welch. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit4.txt Imogene Atchley Deems Deems, Imogene Atchley (February. 19, 1922 - August 23, 2008) Imogene Atchley Deems of Miami died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Deems was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Piney to Clarence and Eula (Worley) Atchley. On July 18, 1940, she married William Deems in Baxter Springs, Kan. He survives, of the home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Miami and was a homemaker. Mrs. Deems is preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Dalton Perkins. Additional survivors include two daughters: Elaine Irvin of Miami and Jan Babbitt and her husband Virgil of Liberty, Mo; three grandchildren, Traci Irvin, Sean Babbitt and Kimberly Triplett and her husband Rob, and two great grandchildren: Zachary and Dulcie Babbitt. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. The family will be receive friends and family for visitation from 6 to 7 p.m Monday at Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit5.txt Billy Frank Jones Jones, Billy Frank (November 19, 1937 - August 19, 2008) Billy Frank Jones died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Okmulgee. He was 70. Mr. Jones was born Nov. 19, 1937, in Miam to David Wilbert and Nathailyia Lorraine (Brumback) Jones. He owned and operated a wholesale nursery for many years. He married Bessie May Coulson on July 2, 1956, in Miami. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include his children, Billy Eugene Jones of Okmulgee, David Wayne Jones and wife Theresa of Harrison, Ark., Charles Dale Jones and wife Amanda of Catoosa, Kenneth Earl Jones and wife Fran of Inola, Brenda Kay Hamon of Okmulgee, Franetta Jean Bryan and husband Richard of Haskell, Claude Raymond Jones and wife Sandy of Inola, Frankie Lynn Daughtry and husband Mike of Angier, N.C., and Wilbert Gene Jones and wife Carrie of Inola; siblings, Davetta Cox of Fairland, Wilbert Dale Jones and wife Prudy of Claremore, Virginia Pearl Jones of Miami, Ida Claudette Godsey and husband Bill of Fairland, 30 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Linda May Replogle and Nathan Leon Jones, and one brother David Lee Jones. Services were 2 p.m. Friday at Ottawa Indian Baptist Church in Miami. Burial was in Ottawa Indian Baptist Cemetery in Miami. Arrangements are under the direction of Kennedy-Amis-Kennard Funeral Service of Broken Arrow. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, 2227 E. Skelly Dr., Tulsa, OK 74105. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit6.txt Harley E. "Ed" Minnier Sr. Minnier Sr., Harley Edward "Ed" (October 12, 1934 - August 21, 2008) Harley E. Minnier Sr., age 73, of Wheaton, Mo., passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in his home with his family, after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Minnier was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Hughesville, Penn. On Nov. 25, 1960, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Russell, who survives. Ed, as most people know him, received his education in Hughesville, Penn. At age 19, he joined the United States Air Force and served for 20 years. He was a T/sgt. with the North American Air Defense Command Headquarters. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange until 1993 when he retired the second time. Ed was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wheaton, Ancorage Masonic Lodge No. 17, Al Aska Shrine Temple, American Legion, the Scottish Rite and the 40 and 8 club. Survivors include his loving wife, Dorothy, of the home; two sons, Harley E. Minnier Jr. of Fairview, Mo., and Allan J. Minnier Jr.; three stepgrandchildren, George Raybin, Mark Raybin and Lori Pruitt; one great-granddaughter, Tierney Sky Garrison; one step great-granddaughter, Jade Pruitt; one brother, Robert Minnier of Montoursville, Penn., and three sisters, Esther Johnson of Warren, Ohio, Alfreda Sones and June Walsh both of Hughesville, Penn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marguerite (Scheffler) Minnier; a brother, Harley Eugene Minnier; a sister, Gladys coleman and a great-grandson, Evan Olan Garrison. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in Wheaton United Methodist Church under the direction of McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton. Burial with Military Honors will be in Muncie Chapel Cemetery, Wheaton, Mo. Masonic Rites will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. in McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton. www.fohnfuneralhome.com Contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital in memory of Ed. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit7.txt Kathryn E. White White, Kathryn E. Doty (March 09, 1959 - August 22, 2008) Kathryn E. White of Afton died at Logan Medical Center in Guthrie, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, after an illness. She was 49. Mrs. White was born March 9, 1959, in Tulsa to Kenneth and Evelyn (Moore) Doty Sr. She moved to Afton in 1983, coming from Tulsa. She attended the First Assembly of God Church. She married David White on October 11, 1982, in Tulsa. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include three sisters, Deborah Lopez of Reno, Nev, Cheryle Humbert of Neosho, Mo, and Carol Ann Hart of Tulsa, and a brother, Kenneth E. Doty Jr. She was preceded in death by her father and mother. Services will be 11 a.m., Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Afton with the Rev. Ron Allen officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Bill Reed and Stacy Reed. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow. The family will receive visitors from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Adcock Funeral Home in Afton. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit8.txt Mary Waybright Waybright, Mary McClintic (August 04, 1923 - August 20, 2008) Mary Waybright of Commerce died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at the University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., after a sudden illness. She was 85. Mrs. Waybright was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Miami to Harold and Viola (Mathes) McClintic. She lived much of her life in Commerce. She worked for the government as an inventory clerk for several years before retiring. She was a homemaker. She was an active member of the ladies auxiliary and Liberty Baptist Church of Miami. She married Virgil Waybright on Aug. 17, 1940, in Miami. He survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Judy Allen of Commerce and Marcie Campbell of Quapaw; one brother, William McClintic of Miami; one sister, Pat Betts of Hutchinson, Kan.; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Liberty Baptist Church in Miami. Pastor Brad Jinks will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas Funeral Home of Welch. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/25/obituaries/obit9.txt JoAnn Fluke Fluke, JoAnn Stookey (June 23, 1933 - August 19, 2008) JoAnn Fluke of Miami died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at her home after an illness. She was 74. Mrs. Fluke was born June 23, 1933, in Alluwe to Earl and Rebecca (Baker) Stookey. She lived in Miami since 1958, moving from Vinita. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone as an operator. She was a member of Laur Alpha Sigma Sorority, First Church of God in Miami and Church Women United. She married Oran Fluke on Sept. 1, 1956, in Miami. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include one son and his wife, Kent and Ronda Fluke of Dover; two daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Bijan Niavarani of Edmond and Natasha and Jeff Niece of Ingleside, Ill.; one sister, Waunita Fair of Mustang, and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Church of God in Miami. The Rev. Jean McCray will officiate. Burial will be in Nowata Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor.../25/obituaries/obit10.txt Geral D. Carlin Carlin, Geral D. (August 15, 1923 - August 19, 2008) Geral D. Carlin of Picher died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at his daughter's home after an illness. He was 85. Mr. Carlin was born Aug. 15, 1923, in Picher to Theodore and Angie (Carver) Carlin. He lived in Picher all of his life He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was postmaster in Picher for 17 years and worked many years in the Picher Post Office. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Picher. He married Eunice Smith on Oct. 9, 1942. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Merl Carlin, Kenny Carlin and Gabriel Carlin. Survivors include one son, Mark Carlin of Picher; one daughter and her husband, Nancy and Jackie McNeely of Quapaw; four grandchildren, Juli, Alex, Jesse and Abby, and one great-grandchild, Autumn "Sissy." Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. The Rev. Matt Hofeld will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Picher. http://www.miaminewsrecor.../25/obituaries/obit11.txt Guillermina A. Rosado Rosado, Guillermina A. Yzquierdo (June 25, 1951 - August 19, 2008) Guillermina A. Rosado of Miami died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. She was 57. Mrs. Rosado was born June 25, 1951, in Piedras Negras, Mexico, to Pablo and Elvira Aguinaga (Mohica) Yzquierdo. She lived in Miami for the past three years, moving from Minnesota. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Felix Rosado of Jordan, Minn., and Felipe Rosado of Cobden, Minn.; one daughter, Marysol Rosado of Miami; six brothers, Richard, Ruben, Manuel, Sabino and Pablo Yzquierdo, all of San Antonio, Texas, and Juan Jose Yzquierdo of Milwaukee, Wis.; three sisters, Patricia Alvarez and Norma Lopez of San Antonio and Armandina Benavides of Los Angeles, Calif., and three grandchildren. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor.../25/obituaries/obit12.txt John David Searl Searl, John David (March 29, 1953 - August 19, 2008) John David Searl of Cardin died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Miami Nursing Center after an illness. He was 55. Mr. Searl was born March 29, 1953, in Miami to Eural Loren "Bill" and Rosie (Gillett) Searl. He lived in the Cardin area most of his life except for several years in Tulsa. He was a veteran of the Army. He had worked for Searl Mechanical in Tulsa. He was of the Assembly of God faith. His wife, Barbara Crites, preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gene Searl and Howard Searl; three sisters, Carolyn Tanner, Barbara Rusher and Lavetta Fatrick, and one great-grandson. Survivors include one son, Michael Hilton of Quapaw; two daughters, Kara Snow of North Miami and Kim Dixon of Miami; one sister, Martha Searl of Commerce, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. The Rev. Charles Clevenger will officiate. Pallbearers will be Gene Snow, Danny Snow, Stacy Snow, Alex Snow and Michael Hilton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Picher. Monday, August 25, 2008 3:33 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ Last Edited By: Orlena Marie Aug 26 08 10:36 PM. Edited 1 times.
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 26 08 9:54 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/26/obituaries/obit1.txt Bunce, Yong Ye Yong Ye Bunce (December 29, 1933 - August 25, 2008) Yong Ye Bunce of Quapaw died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami after an illness. She was 74. Mrs. Bunce was born Dec. 29, 1933, in Seoul, South Korea. She lived in the Quapaw area for 43 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Quapaw First Assembly of God Church. She married Russell Bunce in 1965 in Seoul. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include one son, Ernie Allen Bunce of Quapaw; one sister, Kwak Kum Duc of South Korea, and three grandchildren, Marcus Bunce, Rusty Bunce and Elicia Bunce. She was preceded in death by one son, Rusty Bunce in 1990. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Picher. The Rev. William Webber will officiate. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Grimes, Charlrick Horn, Tom Burrows, Jerry Kibel, Wayne Bunce and Ernie Bunce. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/26/obituaries/obit2.txt Miller, Frances Holderman Frances Holderman Miller (January 17, 1916 - August 19, 2008) Frances Holderman Miller of Miami died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove after a short illness. She was 92. Ms. Miller was born Jan. 17, 1916, in Pryor. She moved from Chouteau to Miami. She received her teaching certificate from Northeastern State College in Tahlequah. She taught high school English in Chouteau. In Miami, she taught eighth grade science until her retirement in the late 1970s. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Miami for many years. She married J.C. Miller on May 13, 1939, at Claremore. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Owen Matthew Hardy. Survivors include one daughter and her husband, Dianne and Richard Hardy of Anderson, S.C. Private services will be with the immediate family. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Pryor. Arrangements are under the direction of the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove. Memorials are suggested to the Miami Public Schools Enrichment Foundation, 26 North Main, Miami, OK 74354. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/26/obituaries/obit3.txt Smith, James Lee James Lee Smith (March 28, 1959 - August 23, 2008) James Lee Smith of Miami died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at his home. He was 49. Mr. Smith was born March 28, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Beverly (Short) Speers. He lived in the Miami and Wyandotte area for 30 years. He was a self-employed welder. He was of the Baptist faith. He married Mary Turner on July 14, 1985, in Wyandotte. She survives, of the home. Additional survivors include one son, Jonathan Smith of Miami; one daughter, Beverly Smith, of the home, and his mother, of Miami. He was preceded in death by his father, Logan Lee Smith, and his brother, Jonathan Mack LaFon. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. Tuesday, August 26, 2008 3:04 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 27 08 6:29 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/27/obituaries/obit1.txt Debbie L. Bond Bond, Debbie L. Carpenter Hicks (December 15, 1956 - August 24, 2008) Debbie L. Bond of Miami died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa after a sudden illness. She was 51. Mrs. Bond was born Dec. 15, 1956, in Martinsville, Ind., to Bill and Rose Mary (Day) Carpenter. She moved to Miami in 1993, coming from Tuscaloosa, Ala. She worked in maintenance with the Miami Housing Authority. She married Corbie Bond on Aug. 14, 1989, in Tuscaloosa. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include one son, Nehemiah Joel Hicks of Martinsville, Ind.; two stepsons, Scott Bond of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jason Bond of Pascagoula, Miss.; three stepdaughters, Jacqueline Jeudice of Broken Arrow, Regina Sheridan of Carrollton, Texas, and Corbie Jean Faddy of Moundville, Ala.; five sisters, Pam Breedlove, Becky Whedon, Janet Vermillion, Carol Mackinson and Julie Hayden, all of Martinsville, and 12 grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Fairland Cemetery. The Rev. Carole Minter will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Adcock Funeral Home in Fairland. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/27/obituaries/obit2.txt Walton Price Price, Walton (July 28, 1924 - August 24, 2008) Walton Price of Quapaw died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at his home. He was 84. Mr. Price was born July 28, 1924, in Cleveland, Okla., to Thomas and Lula (Smallwood) Price. He lived in North Miami prior to moving to Quapaw four years ago. He was a World War II veteran of the Navy and saw action in New Guinea. He worked in the construction industry throughout his life. He was affiliated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Baptist faith. He married Edna Brock on Oct. 5, 1946, in Columbus, Kan. She survives. Additional survivors include four sons, Gary Price of Quapaw, Russell Price of Riverton, Kan., and Roger Price and Dwight Price, both of who live on Price Hill in Ottawa County; two daughters, Charlene Carver of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Lora Pierce of Quapaw; 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Abbott Funeral Home chapel in Baxter Springs. Tim Warren will officiate. Burial will be in Lowell (Kan.) Cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 28 08 4:57 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thursday, August 28, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/28/obituaries/obit1.txt Victoria Nicole Blackfox Blackfox, Victoria Nicole (January 30, 2008 - August 26, 2008) Victoria Nicole Blackfox of Miami, Okla., died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami. She was 6 months old. Victoria was born Jan. 30, 2008, at Miami, Okla., to Jason Shannon and Christina Blackfox. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bobby Dean Blackfox, and great-grandparents, Mary Blaylock Olsen and Joseph John Olsen. Survivors include her mother, Christina Blackfox of the home; her father, Jason Shannon of Grove, Okla.; three brothers, Brandon Blaine of the home, Bobby Blaine of Quapaw, Okla., and Max Mariscal Jr. of the home; her maternal grandparents, Tom and Alicia Chase of Wyandotte, Okla.; her paternal grandparents, Craig and Donna Kuchta Sr. of Grove, Okla.; her paternal grandfather, Terry Shannon of Broken Arrow, Okla., and her uncles and aunts, David Belk, Joshua White, Kelly Auten, Kim Kuchta, Craig Kuchta Jr., Damian and Tonya Blackfox, Josh and Bandi Blackfox, Victoria Blackfox, Rhonda Chase and Razor Chase. Graveside services will be Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Peoria Indian Cemetery in Miami, Okla. The Rev. Geoff Buffalo will officiate. Indian rites will be conducted by Paul Barton. Pallbearers will be Damian Blackfox, Josh Blackfox, Joshua White and Craig Kuchta Jr. Services are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. Paid Obituary http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/28/obituaries/obit2.txt Braden Boswell Boswell, Braden Braden Boswell, infant son of Nikiah Boswell and Kevin Brown, will have a graveside service at 2 p.m. today at Buzzard Cemetery in Grove. Arrangements are under the direction of Adcock Funeral Home in Afton. http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/28/obituaries/obit3.txt Donald Lynn Voiles Voiles, Donald Lynn (June 27, 1937 - August 26, 2008) Donald Lynn Voiles of Miami died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. He was 71. Mr. Voiles was born June 27, 1937. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Glen Abbey Cemetery in Miami. Arrangements are under the direction of Adcock Funeral Home in Fairland. Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:39 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Member Posts: 25811 Aug 29 08 4:25 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Friday, August 29, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...8/29/obituaries/obit1.txt Teresa Burkybile-Moss Moss, Teresa McCoin Burkybile (March 08, 1966 - August 26, 2008) Teresa Burkybile-Moss of Bluejacket died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa after a lengthy illness. She was 42. Mrs. Burkybile-Moss was born March 8, 1966, in Kellogg, Idaho. She graduated from Welch High School and received an associate's degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. She lived in Bluejacket for nine months, moving from Commerce. She worked as a lab tech for Fisher Scientific Inc. since 1987. She was a member of North Miami Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Moss, of the home; two sons, Robert Burkybile III and Todd Burkybile, both of Tahlequah; one stepson, Curtis Moss of Miami; two stepdaughters, Lindsey Moss and Sarah Moss, both of Miami; her father and stepmother, Mac and Sharon McCoin of Commerce; her mother, Nellie Hatfield of Galena, Kan.; one brother and his wife, Sammy and Carol Wright of Norman; two half brothers, Brent Hatfield and Jeremy Barr, both of Joplin, Mo.; three stepbrothers and their wives, Rodney Langley of Commerce, Monte and Debra Langley of Welch and Tony and Lisa Langley of Laurel, Del.; one sister and her husband, Sherry and Les Sater of Grove; one half sister, Tiffanie Maas of Waterloo, Wis., and one grandchild. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Adcock Funeral Home chapel in Afton. The Rev. Phil Shyers will officiate. Burial will be in Ottawa Indian Cemetery, east of Miami. Pallbearers will be Rodney Langley, Monte Langley, Tony Langley, Dallas Herrera, Bob Perren, Robert Livingston, Brent Hatfield and Jeremy Barr. Honorary pallbearers will be Les Sater. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friday, August 29, 2008 1:38 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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Member Posts: 25811 Sep 2 08 3:19 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tuesday, September 02, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/02/obituaries/obit1.txt Wanda Mae Baldwin Baldwin, Wanda Mae Nichols (October 26, 1922 - August 31, 2008) Wanda Mae Baldwin died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa following a short illness. She was 85. Mrs. Baldwin was born Oct. 26, 1922, in Miami to Damon Clay and Ola Mae (Hanna) Nichols. She lived in the Miami area until moving to Grove in 1965. She moved to Tulsa in 2006. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Grove. She married John Forrest Baldwin Jr. on April 2, 1943. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, John Damon Baldwin of Tulsa and Steven Baldwin of Grove; one daughter, Stephanie Baldwin of Tulsa; one sister, Georgia Stanley Bowen of Rogers, Ark.; four grandchildren, Jacque Ann Schulze, Christopher Steven Baldwin, Ike Damon Baldwin and Emily Kate Baldwin, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. The Rev. Bob Barker will officiate. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/02/obituaries/obit2.txt Francis C. Burt Burt, Francis C. Flood (December 16, 1957 - August 25, 2008) Francis C. Burt of Commerce died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. She was 50. Mrs. Burt was born Dec. 16, 1957, in Pawhuska to Alvin Junior and Louise (Johnson) Flood. She lived in Commerce for 16 years, moving from Missouri. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ernest E. Burt, of the home; two sons, Earnest Burt Jr. of miami and Cliff D. Burt of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Sylvia Irene Talbot of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Carrye H. Burt of Miami; her mother, Louis Hewitt of Broken Arrow, and one sister, Peggy Cecil of Broken Arrow. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, George Flood. Services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Ottawa Indian Cemetery, east of Miami. The Rev. Geoff Buffalo will officiate. Leonard Smith will conduct Indian rites. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/02/obituaries/obit3.txt Betty Sue Patton Patton, Betty Sue Humbard Shipman (July 25, 1928 - August 28, 2008) Betty Sue Patton of Miami died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, in Joplin, Mo. She was 80. Mrs. Patton was born July 25, 1928, in Oak Grove, Ark. to Arthur and Mamie (Thurman) Humbard. She lived in Miami since 1955. She married Robert Patton on Jan. 12, 1970. He preceded her in death. She and her husband owned and operated Patton Shoe Store for many years. She was a member of Commerce Community Church. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Billie Jack Shipman; her parents; two brothers, Thurman Humbard and Arnold Humbard, and one sister, Virginia Brasswell. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Robinson of Miami, and Lee Patton of Miami; one sister, Walsie Aday of Miami, and three grandsons, Chris Robinson, Michael Robinson and Brandon Vanderree. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Hale Cemetery in Oak Grove. The Rev. Bob Rabel will officiate. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home in Miami. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons Bible Foundation or the OU Foundation Class of 1976 scholarship fund. http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/02/obituaries/obit4.txt Fred William Stanley Jr. Stanley Jr., Fred William (March 01, 1928- August 28, 2008) Fred William Stanley Jr. of Baxter Springs, Kan., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was 80. Mr. Stanley was born March 1, 1928, in Hamilton, Texas, to Fred William and Wilma C. (Tucker) Stanley Sr. He was a World War II veteran of the Navy. He worked as foreman at copper mines and was employed by Inspiration Mine in Globe, Ariz. He was retired for 30 years. He was a member of Bethel Community Church in Baxter Springs, attended men's prayer breakfast on Tuesdays and active in "Men In Prayer." He married Opal Lorene Stanley on June 16, 1951, in Bentonville, Ark. They were married 57 years. Survivors include one son, David E. Stanley of Apache Junction, Ariz.; one daughter and husband, Peggy and Dennis Youngberg of Miami, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Community Church. The Rev. Mark Kerr will officiate. Burial will be in Baxter Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Derfelt's Baxter Chapell in Baxter Springs. http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/02/obituaries/obit5.txt Fred William Stanley Jr. Stanley Jr., Fred William (March 01, 1928- August 28, 2008) Fred William Stanley Jr. of Baxter Springs, Kan., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was 80. Mr. Stanley was born March 1, 1928, in Hamilton, Texas, to Fred William and Wilma C. (Tucker) Stanley Sr. He was a World War II veteran of the Navy. He worked as foreman at copper mines and was employed by Inspiration Mine in Globe, Ariz. He was retired for 30 years. He was a member of Bethel Community Church in Baxter Springs, attended men's prayer breakfast on Tuesdays and active in "Men In Prayer." He married Opal Lorene Stanley on June 16, 1951, in Bentonville, Ark. They were married 57 years. Survivors include one son, David E. Stanley of Apache Junction, Ariz.; one daughter and husband, Peggy and Dennis Youngberg of Miami, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Community Church. The Rev. Mark Kerr will officiate. Burial will be in Baxter Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Derfelt's Baxter Chapell in Baxter Springs. Tuesday, September 02, 2008 2:14 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/ Last Edited By: Orlena Marie Sep 3 08 1:34 AM. Edited 1 times.
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Member Posts: 25811 Sep 3 08 7:11 PM ezOp Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - Miami News-Record Obituaries http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/03/obituaries/obit1.txt Irma Lee Abbott Abbott, Irma Lee Adams (November 25, 1937 - August 28, 2008) Irma Lee Abbott of Brookings, S.D., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the Brookings Health System after an illness. She was 70. Mrs. Abbott was born Nov. 25, 1937, in Miami to Frank B. and Lucille (Collins) Adams. She moved to South Dakota in 2001. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church and was a cook at Rancho Restaurant in Commerce. She was married to Dwight Abbott. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Harold Gene Abbott of Bentonville, Ark.; two daughters, Carolyn Navarre and Julia Diane Pewo; one sister, Mary Ellen of Locust Grove, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Carl Greenfeather and Josh Bear officiated. Pallbearers were Derek Moe Sr., Joseph Rowe Pewo III, Anthony James Pewo, Joshua Bear, Stetson Hart and Carl Greenfeather. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Commerce. http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/03/obituaries/obit2.txt Eudora Darland Darland, Violet Eudora Hill (December 13, 1929 - September 01, 2008) Violet Eudora Darland of Miami died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Miami after an illness. She was 78. Mrs. Darland was born Dec. 13, 1929, in Daisy, Tenn., to John D. and Flora Thelma (Gardner) Hill. She lived in the Narcissa and Vinita area, moving to Miami in 1993. She was a school teacher for 25 years, teaching for many years in the Vinita School System. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Miami, the Retired Teachers' Association and Women on Mission at First Baptist Church. She married Charles Darland on Sept. 17, 1951, in Kingston. He survives, of the home. Additional survivors include one son and his wife, Daniel Charles and Vickie Darland of Hillsboro, Mo.; three daughters and their husbands, Dr. Rebecca Darland of Festus, Mo., Patricia and Jim Barnes of Gentry, Ark., and Shirley and Chuck Hudson of Big Cabin; one brother, John Hill of Denison, Texas; one sister, Patricia Randolph of Kingsland, Texas, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Miami. The Rev. Rick Longcrier and the Rev. Bob Barker will officiate. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami. Pallbearers will be Bob Hunt, Bob Rasor, Leslie McCord, Dwight Praytor, Cliff Wilkins and Leroy Ingram. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in care of Special Missions. http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/03/obituaries/obit3.txt Granville Lee Rigsby Rigsby, Granville Lee "Bud" (January 31, 1929 - August 30, 2008) Granville Lee "Bud" Rigsby died Saturday, Aug. 30. Mr. Rigsby was born Jan. 31, 1929, in Thomas to Allie Bell and Harrison Rigsby. He moved to Ontario, Calif., and relocated to the Quapaw area in 1965. He was a resident of Higher Call Nursing Home in Quapaw since January. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the Army. He did managerial work in Miami for the Derby gas station, the carpet factory and the mop factory. He later became a full-time cattle and turkey rancher. He married Dorene Wanzer in 1952. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Terry and Kevin Eifert of Miami, Sherry and Glen Ashcroft of Owasso and Vicki Stokes of Miami; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Freedom Church in Owasso. Arrangements are under the direction of Churchill Funeral and Cremation Service in Owasso. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice in Grove. http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/03/obituaries/obit4.txt Carole Sue Tyler Tyler, Carole Sue Couch (October 11, 1938 - August 29, 2008) Carole Sue Tyler of Miami died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Osborne Care and Rehab in Miami. She was 69. Mrs. Tyler was born Oct. 11, 1938, in Hockerville to Charles "Mutt" and Thelma Treca (White) Couch. In 1954, she moved to Baxter Springs, Kan., with her family. She worked for Learn's Clothing Factory and Done's Dog Food in Joplin, Mo. She worked for several years in housekeeping at Baxter Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Canaan Tabernacle Church in Baxter. She attended Gateway Assembly of God in Welch. She married Robert "Bob" Tyler in in 1971 in Las Vegas, Nev. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Sue Lynn; her parents; one brother, Leslie Dale Couch, and one sister, Velma Louise Mitchell. Survivors include two sisters, Karen Kay Thompson and her husband Dale of Miami and Joyce Darline Rader of Galena, Kan. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. Pastor John Dorsey will officiate. Notes: Lerner Brothers Manufacturing Company http://www.kinglouie.com/main/history.asp Doanes Pet Foods http://www.miaminewsrecor...9/03/obituaries/obit5.txt Lucille Vanatta Vanatta, Lucille Morrison (February 17, 1919 - August 30, 2008) Lucille Vanatta of Miami died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. Mrs. Vanatta was born Feb. 17, 1919, in North Miami to Joe Leroy and Flossie Fern (Kimerer) Morrison. She attended area schools and graduated from Oklahoma A&M with a bachelor of science degree in 1938 and from Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kan., with a master's of science degree in 1968. She began teaching second grade in Commerce and resumed teaching in 1957. She completed 30 years before retiring in 1984. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and a hospital volunteer for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Reviewers Club and Retired Teachers. She married Jack Howard Vanatta in November, 1941. He preceded her in death in November, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Ronnie and Sherry Vanatta of Corinth, Texas, Mary and Bob McMullun of Chica, Calif., and Bill Vanatta of Miami; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Diana and Geoff Gilstrap and Julie and Jeff Le Blanc, all of Joplin, Mo., John and Linda Ahmadi of Windsor, Calif., Joseph and Holly Ahmadi and David Ahmadi of Chico, Jay and Amber Vanatta of Denton, Texas, and Josh and Candace Vanatta of Plano, Texas, and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Helen Hutchinson officiated. Burial was in G.A.R. Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home. Wednesday, September 03, 2008 1:27 PM EDT Copyright 2008 The News Record http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/
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