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Obituaries
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Shirley Louise Phillips
Rush Springs Gazette 1/22/1998
Shirley Louise (Bond) Phillips of Moore died Sunday Jan 18, 1998 at Hillcrest Health Center. She was 48.
Funeral services wereh held at 10:30 am Tuesday at Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Rev Elmer Whitehead
officiating. Burial was in the Rush Springs Cemetery.
She was born in Chickasha on Oct 16, 1949 to Hayden Bond and Frankie Cast. She attended Rush Springs Schools. Mrs
Phillips was a housewife.
She and William Eugene Phillips were married on Perryton Texax in 1969.
Survivors include: her husband of the home; a son, William Eugene Phillips Jr of Moore; a daughter Shelia Phillips
of the home; her parents Hayden and Frankie Bond of Moore; a brother, Alan Bond of Yukon; and five granchildren.
Serving as pallbearers were: Robert Romines, Mike Watson, Scott Bond, Glen Grissom, Jim Watson and Jack Crossem.
Donald Leroy Pierce
Funeral home obituary:
DONALD LEROY PIERCE, 78, of Lawton, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, with Randy Thomason officiating.
Burial will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery.
He was born March 25, 1930, in Rush Springs, Okla., to Emory Joseph and Verdia Williamson Pierce. He attended school
in Rush Springs. In 1947, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He married Ora Fay Carter on February 5, 1951 in Henrietta, Texas. She died September 16, 2000.
He owned and operated Pierce and Son Plumbing, Heating and Air for over 40 years, until his retirement in 2007
due to ill health. He was a member of Park Lane Church of Christ.
Survivors include his sister, Norma Ward and her companion Glen Neal of Duncan; four daughters and three sons-in-law,
Belinda and Bill Arnold, Tonya and Lavon Repp, all of Lawton, Kimberly and Durl White of Saginaw, Mich., and Stacy
Pierce and her fiancé Rick Bryant of Lawton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Debbie Pierce of
Cocoa Beach, Fla., Bryan and Traci Pierce, and Don and Brenda Pierce, all of Lawton; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-
grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Patrick Pierce, and an infant son, Bruce Pierce.
Condolences: www.beckerfuneral.com
Bobby Gene Pilgrim
Duncan Banner, May 23, 2002
Service for BOBBY GENE PILGRIM, 68, of Del City, who died Wed., May 22, 2002, in Integrated Specialty Hospital
in Midwest City, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Church of Christ in Rush Springs with Clif Werhan officiating.
Burial will be in Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel of Rush Springs.
Christine Maybell Kirk Pilgrim
Duncan Banner, Thurs., Apr. 12, 2007
Marlow - CHRISTINE MAYBELL KIRK PILGRIM, 94, of Marlow, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Marlow.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Church of Christ in Rush Springs, with Clif Werhan officiating. Burial will
be in Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs.
Christine was born October 3, 1912 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, to William M. and Rebecca Elizabeth Myers Kirk. Christine
had been a resident of Rush Springs since the age of 14. She married Willie Lee Pilgrim on May 6, 1930, in Dougherty.
He preceded her in death April 24, 1980, after 50 years of marriage.
She was a housewife and mother, and loved the peanut, watermelon and sweet potato fields. Since she was a pioneer
woman of Rush Springs, she milked cows, then separated the milk to sell the cream on Saturday to buy groceries
for the following week. The only transportation she had was a team of horses and a wagon to get to town on Saturday
for such a long time. Christine also loved feeding the cattle with Willie, and the grandchildren loved that also.
She always had a garden to feed her family.
She has been a member of the Rush Springs Church of Christ since 1948. She was a member of the Sperling Home Demonstration
Club. She won several blue ribbons with her entries into the Grady County Fair with her canning of fruits and vegetables.
Christine was very handy around the house and she enjoyed baking.
Survivors include two daughters, Helen Nadine Devault Hudson of Oklahoma City, and Marie and Robert Kuntz of Rush
Springs; two sons, Carl Joseph Pilgrim and Mary Kay Fisher of Reno, Nev., and Jerry Wayne Pilgrim of Lawton; 16
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great- grandchildren; a brother, Earnest Kirk of Davis, Okla.;
and a sister, Gladys Scaff of Davis.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Willie Mae Smith Tucker; two sons, Alva Otis Pilgrim
and Bobby Gene Pilgrim; two grandsons, Kenneth Duesman and Steven Duesman; and three sisters.
Bearers will be James Sweet, Woody Robertson, Ron Parrish, Joe Blain, Paul Loveless, Joe Knutz.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Cummings and Roy Jennings.
Condolences to: www.callawaysmithcobb.com
Tennie Rosetta Pittman
Funeral services for Tennie Rosetta Pittman, 101, of Chickasha, were held at 1 p.m. on Monday,
April 9, 2001, at Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs.
Rev. Elmer Whitehead officiated.
Tennie Rosetta Pittman was born Jan. 22, 1900, in Rogers, Ark., and died on Friday, April 6, 2001, in Chickasha.
Burial will be in Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel.
DAVID EUGENE PERKINS
Services for David Eugene Perkins, 56, of Minco, will be held on Saturday,
September 1, 2007 at 2:30 pm at the First Baptist Church of Minco with Rev. Stephen Shelhamer of the First Baptist
Church in Minco officiating.
Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetry in Minco under the direction of Huber-Reynolds
Funeral Home of Minco.
David Eugene Perkins was born on September 19, 1950 om Buckeye, Arizona to
James and Elsie (Defibaugh) Perkins. He died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at his home in Cogar.
Lois Lorene Powell
Duncan Banner, Wed., May 24, 2006
Tulsa - Former Rush Springs resident
LOIS LORENE POWELL, 85, of Tulsa, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006, in Tulsa.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Rush Springs Cemetery under direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb
Chapel.
Fern Marie Pursley
Fern Marie Pursley, 81 of Rush Springs died Sunday, August 11, 2002 in Gregston Nursing Home,
Marlow.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug 14 in the Church of Christ in Rush Springs with Clif Werhan
officiating.
Burial was in Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pursley was born December 17, 1920 in Sunset Texas, the daughter of Charley Howell and Lutie (Brewer) Howell.
She and Gordon Pursley were married June 20, 1942 in Tulsa Oklahoma.
She grew up in Rush Springs where she graduated from high school in 1938. She also lived in Illinois for several
years before moving to Pampa, Texas in 1956. She retired to Rush Springs in 1972. She was a homemaker.
Fern was an active member in the Rush Springs Church of Christ where she was a member. She also enjoyed cooking
and helping others in any way she could.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Pursley of Rush Springs and Wayne Pursley and wife Pat of Rush Springs; brother
Jimmy Glass and wife June of Ninnekah; and a siter, Jean Shaver and husband Arnold of Abilene, Texas; three grandchildren;
and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Griswold, James Sweat, Danny Martin, Johnny Walker, Terry
Havins, Don Hall and Billy Evans.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Sweat and Ocie Davis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation
George P. Pursley
Obit from the Rush Springs Landmark 11 Oct 1913
George Pursely, aged 15, son of Commissioner Pursely, who resides east of Rush, was accidentally killed last Sunday.
In company with others he was out riding when his horse stumbled and fell down. His injury was such that he died
almost instantly. Friends here in Rush and elsewhere sympathize with the family. Death is always sad but when it
comes instantly and snuffs out the life of the young is pathetic.
Arthur Horrace Randolph
Funeral services for Arthur Horrace "Art" Randolph, 80, of Chickasha, Okla., will be
held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel.
Art Randolph was born Dec. 15, 1921, in Rush Springs, Okla., and died on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Oklahoma City.
Burial will be in Rush Springs Cemetery, Rush Springs, under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
Helen LaVerne Randolph
Our Heavenly Father welcomed Helen LaVerne Hale Randolph into his loving arms on Friday, June
17, 2005. She is celebrating now, as she was on her birth, August 4, 1923, when she was welcomed by Gladys Ivy
McAdoo Hale and Ollie Webster Hale.
She grew up in Grady County and graduated from the Rush Springs High School.
She and Arthur Randolph were married 62 years at the time of his death on August 13, 2002. LaVerne is also preceded
in death by her mother in 1928; her father on June 15, 1982; and her stepmother, Lillie Hale, on November 17, 1991.
Survivors include her daughter Loretta Randolph Wright and her husband Winfred of Oklahoma City, OK. Two brothers:
Ollie Junior Hale of Rush Springs, OK and Archie Hale of Abilene, KS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and
nephews and a multitude of longtime friends, most of whom she met during the 55 years in the car business and antique
collecting, which was her passion. One of her greatest joys was giving to mothers With a Heart of Gold.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chickasha.
Those of us [who] were blessed by knowing LaVerne, will miss her beautiful smile and her unforgettable distinctive
laugh. The family wishes to thank Jannette Steverson, Donita Martin and Della Green for their love and care for
LaVerne.
In lieu of flowers any donation to the Gideon International, and/or, the American Diabetic Association, are greatly
appreciated.
The family will hold a visitation, Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
Marty Ray Reavis
Service for Marty R. Reavis, 36, of Rush Springs, who died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, in Chickasha,
is pending with Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs.
Burial will be in Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel.
A memorial funeral fund has been established at First National Bank and Trust Company in Rush Springs.
Arthur Lee Reed
Arthur Lee was born to Walter Arthur and Fannie Lee (Beck) Reed. Arthur Lee graduated from Cox
City. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He lived in the Cox City area most of his life. Arthur Lee
worked in the oilfield for several different oil companies. He enjoyed listening to country music.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Survivors include his friends and caregivers, William and Gladys Justus of rural Marlow.
Memorial services were held Jan. 17, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Marlow, with the Rev. Elmer Whitehead
officiating. Burial was Jan. 14 in the Rush Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral
Home in Marlow.
Oleta Reeves
Former Rush Springs resident Oleta (Cast) Reeves 82, of Oklahoma City died Sunday, Aug 27 1995
in the Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Wednesday, Aug 30, in the Baptist Temple Church in Oklahoma City. Graveside
services followed at 1:30 pm in Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Bill Merritt Funeral Home of Bethany.
Mrs Reeves was born Nov 11, 1912 to John Robert and Edith (Borden) Cast in Rush Springs.
She was married to William Clay Reeves on Jan 9, 1933 at Chickasha.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, James Vernon Reeves who died in infancy; on daughter
Marilyn Ruth Leierer; and one grandson Kevin Leierer,.
She is survived by one grandaughter, Marla McCullough of Houston, TX; three great-trandson, John Robert McCullough,
Michael Layne Hardy and Adrienned McCullough, all of Houston; one son-in-law, Mel Leierer, Conroe TX and many nieces
and nephews.
Paul William Rice
Paul William Rice, 72, of Rush Springs died Friday March 10, 2000 in Baptist Medical Center,
Oklahoma City.
Funeral services were held on 2 p.m. Monday March 13, in the Southern Baptist Church with the Rev Elmer Whitehead
officiating. Music was by Shanna Rice, soloist, and Geraldine Hale and Wanda Halbert, musicians. Burial was in
Rush Springs Cemetery under direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home.
Mr. Rice was born March 3, 1928 in Lone Wolf, the son of Hiram McMillin and Gladys Rice.
He was married to Helen [Winch] Rice June 3, 1950 in Shawnee.
He attended Lone Wolf and Hobart Schools. He had lived in Rush Springs since December 1954. He graduated from USAO
in 1989 with a degree in sociology.
He was employed with the U.S. Post Office and was a farmer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a veteran
of the Army Air Corp. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Rush Springs where he was a deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brother; one son, David Rice, and one grandson, Jason Burch.
Survivors include his wife Helen Rice of the home, two daughters, Susan Burch and her husband Lowell f Tulsa and
Cheryl Rollow and her husband Rick of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sons, Bill Rice and his wife Mary of Edmond
and James Jackson and his wife Betty of Amarillo Texas; a brother Ed McMillin of Oklahoma City and a sister, Gladys
Meek of Rush Springs; 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Travis Glen Jackson
Funeral service for Travis Glen Jackson, 75, of Chickasha, Oklahoma will be
held at 2:00 pm, Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.
Travis Glen Jackson was born January 3, 1933, in Crumwell, Oklahoma the son of William Nelson and Gladys Mae (Boggess)
Jackson and died July 15, 2008 in Chickasha. Travis lived in the Chickasha area for over 30 years. He worked at
a gas station, was a member of pipe and steam fitters local 38 out of San Francisco. He drove his own truck. Travis
served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service
stars, the United Nations Korean Service Medal, the American Defense Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon,
and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. He was a member of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: Herbert Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Loretta
Jackson of the home; six children: Dale Glen Jackson; Janet Reyes; Randy Dale Jackson; Pamela Y. Jackson; Beverly
Jean Brogan; and Steven Travis Jackson; eight brother: Raymond Jackson, Herbert Jackson, Buster Ford, Alfred Ford,
Charles Ford, Virgil Ford, Bob Ford, Floyd Ford; seven sisters: Lucille Newton, Helen Schiels, Estella Holterman,
Lela Herigstad, Mary Stark, Joan Does, and Emma Morton; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Nina Bernice Richardson
NINA BERNICE RICHARDSON, 86, of Rush Springs, Okla., passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Oklahoma
City.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rush Springs Cemetery, with Richy Large officiating. Services
will be under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs.
Nina was born Wednesday, Mar. 1, 1922, in Cox City, to Russell Welch and Ethel Haines Welch. Nina lived most of
her life in the Rush Springs area. She graduated from Cox City High School. She married Curtis Richardson on Dec.
2, 1975, in Marlow. She worked as the purchasing agent for the Swiss Chalet Restaurant in Houston, Texas. Nina
was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Richardson of the home; a son, Bob Jones and wife Reba of Houston; three
grand-children; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Erma Romine
Funeral service for Erma Romine, 62, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday,
December 31, 2004, in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home.
Erma Romine was born December 29, 1942, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and died December 29, 2004, in Oklahoma City. She
lived all of her life in Chickasha. She was ordained minister. Mrs. Romine preached and served the Lord as an Indian
Missionary for over 40 years in Chickasha. She married Morris Romine on July 30, 1960.
Survivors include her husband, Morris Romine, of the home; two daughters, Shelia DePriest, of Rush Springs, and
Leann Parrott, of Chickasha; two sons, Michael Romine, of Bristow, and Randy Romine, of Chickasha; one sister,
Annie Lubke, of Rush Springs; and four grandchildren.
Interment will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Evelyn Minerva Romines
Obit: ROMINES, Evelyn M., 72, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Southgate Baptist Church,
Moore (John M. Ireland, Moore).
Evelyn M. Romines was born November 23, 1933 in Rush Springs, OK to Hilda Evelyn Hayes and Robert Clyde Cast. She
passed away on July 19, 2006 in OKC.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Southgate Baptist Church in Moore with interment
to follow at 3:30 p.m. at Rush Springs Cemetery, Rush Springs, OK.
Services are under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel, Moore, OK.
Onnie Belle Davis Roy
Funeral services for Onnie Belle Roy, 89, of Marlow, Okla., will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,
Aug. 21, 2003, at Southern Baptist Church, Rush Springs, Okla.
Rev. David Hale will officiate.
Onnie Belle Roy was born Nov. 24, 1914, in Poolville, Texas, and died on Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Gregston Funeral
Home in Marlow. (error?)
Burial will be in Rush Springs, under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel of Rush Springs.
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