Obituaries

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DAVID CARL BUCHANAN

 

Funeral service for David Carl Buchanan, age 80 of Chickasha, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 19, 2007, in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel. David Carl Buchanan was born the son of Fitzhue Lee Buchanan and Sarah Elizabeth Adams Buchanan on June 14, 1927, in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He died on September 16, 2007, in Carnegie, Oklahoma.

David attended school at Meridian Public School in Grady County. He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947. After returning from the Army, he received his GED from Meridian High School. On December 24, 1948, he married Mildred "Mickey" G. Cook in Oklahoma City. David attended Gupton Jones Mortuary College in Dallas, Texas from 1958 to 1959. After receiving his morticians license, he worked at the funeral home in Fletcher for two years and at Davis Funeral Home in Guthrie for four years. In 1964, David went into the nursing home business in Okeene, where he remained for twenty years. During this time he farmed and ranched in the Okeene area. He was also active in the construction and contracting business building nursing homes and commercial buildings in Oklahoma and Texas. David moved to Mission, Texas in 1987 where he pursued his love of agriculture in the orange and grapefruit industry. He eventually moved to Chickasha where he lived the last four years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Harvey Buchanan, Charles Buchanan, James Buchanan, and Thomas "Jack" Buchanan, and four sisters, Elizabeth Brown, Naomi Kingsley, Mary Anna Stewart, and Ruth Bullen.

Survivors include:

Son: David M. Buchanan of Okeene; Daughter: Sherri G. Hilburn of Carnegie; Son: Kevin C. Buchanan of Weatherford, Texas; Son: Kent L. Buchanan of Edmond; Son: Kyle L. Buchanan of Norman; Eleven Grandchildren; Brother: Paul Buchanan of Lake Jackson, Texas; Sister: Myrtie Crumm of Chickasha; Sister: Elsie Hall of Crescent;

Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home.

 

 

HELEN WALDRON


The Express-Star

Funeral service for Helene Waldron, 87, longtime Chickasha area resident, will be held 1:30 pm Tuesday September 18, 2007 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday September 16, 2007 at Sevier Funeral Home. Helene Waldron was born April 7, 1920, in Tabler, Oklahoma the daughter of James Woodard and Annie Louella (McMasters) Brunt and died September 14, 2007 in Norman, Oklahoma.

Helene was born and raised in the Tabler area. She married George Waldron July 3, 1937 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. They raised their children in Tabler and also owned and operated Waldron’s Gas and Grocery Store for 54 years. After her husband’s death and her illness, she moved to Heartland Plaza in Moore, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by:

Husband: George Waldron; Parents; Sisters: Thelma Nance, Edith Orr, Pauline Brunt, and Corene Black; Grandsons: Steve Waldron and Rodney Waldron.

Survivors include: three sons and daughters-in-law:

Dale and Sue Waldron of Midland, Texas; Gale and Verna Waldron of Oklahoma City; Gary and LaVonda Waldron of Oklahoma City; two daughters and sons-in-law: Sonja and Leroy Scott of Tuttle; Diane and Ed Faulkner of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister: Hazel Taylor;

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

DEANNA JUNELL KIRKES


The Express-Star
 

Deanna Junell Kirkes, 66, Rush Springs, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2007 in Rush Springs. Services will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at the Eastside Baptist Church in Marlow with Rev. Jerry Couch officiating.

Burial will be in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs.

Junell was born Tuesday, August 5, 1941 in Byars, Oklahoma, to Howard Beller and Rossie (Covell) Beller. Deanna married Derrell Kirkes on September 2, 1983 in Marlow, OK. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1992. Junell was a lifelong resident of the Rush Springs area. She graduated from Pocassat High School in 1959. Junell retired from the Grady County Dept. of Human Services in the child welfare office after 22 years of service. She was the coordinator of the Grady County Children's Advocacy Team(CAT) and a certified domestic and sexual violence response professional. Junell enjoyed her CAT team. She loved her grandkids and enjoyed watching them play sports. She loved to travel and cook at Falls Creek. She was an active member of the Eastside Baptist Church.

Survivors include, two Sons; Johnny Pelley & wife Barbara of Chickasha, OK; Guy Huggins & wife Debbie of Chickasha, OK; two Daughters; LaNell Hill & friend Hank Tillian of Marlow, OK; Carolyn Hill & husband Charlie of Marlow, OK; five Grandchildren; Kaila Pelley, Lance Hill, Lezlie Hill, Trey Hill, Cody Hill; two Great- Grandchildren; Miya Hill, Maddie Hill; Brother; Coy Beller of Tulsa, OK; two Sisters; Norma Davis & husband Oris of Oklahoma City, OK; Bernice Loyd & husband Charley of Rush Springs, OK; Many Nieces, Nephews and Friends; Friend and Companion; Ray Doughty & sons Brandon Carlin and Zachary Doughty; Best Friend; Barbara Gail Smelly;

Junell was known as "Mema" to Harley Clement and to many children in her work at DHS and also to most all the Rush Springs Redskins, Marlow Outlaws, Oklahoma State AGR Fraternity and the Oklahoma State Wrestlers.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Son-Jerry Pelley, Parents, Brother-Ace Beller, Sister-Vonda Smith.

Pallbearers: Guy Huggins, David Spencer, Lynn Lee, Jeff Carroll, Casey Brooks, Rick Hinshaw, Honorary Pallbearers: Dent Dysart, Tanner Keck, Clay Hutson, Tyler Richey, Corey Krawtzow, Dustin McClenney, Zach Jordon.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grady Co. CAT Team, PO Box 1539, Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Online condolences may be made to callawaysmithcobb.com

 

 

JEROMY GAIL LOGAN

Funeral service for Jeromy Gail Logan, 6, of Choctaw, Oklahoma will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 17th at the First Assembly of God in Tuttle, Oklahoma.

Jeromy Gail Logan was born June 21st, 2001 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Chris Logan of Oklahoma City and Renay Logan of Choctaw, Oklahoma and went to be with Jesus, Friday, September 14th 2007 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

CAROLYN LENORA (LITTLES) LEE


Carolyn Lenora (Littles) Lee was born July 17, 1944 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to the parentage of Kelly and Ollie Littles. Following a long illness Carolyn died peacefully in September 1, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan.

Carolyn grew up in Chickasha, Oklahoma; she received her early education from Lincoln School and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Along with being a good student she played Junior High basketball. Carolyn was a graduate of Chickasha High School, class of 1962, where she played trombone in the marching band. Carolyn’s passion was baton twirling. Her love and talent for twirling led to her winning a superior rating in the Tri-State competition. She attended Oklahoma College for Women (USAO).

Carolyn married Norman Lee and they made their home in Detroit, Michigan.

She was retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Company. She is preceded in death by father, Kelly Littles, and brother, Donald. She is survived by her mother, Ollie Littles, Oklahoma City; three children, Ronald Lee, Wendy Coleman, and James Erick Lee; four grandchildren, DeMario, Jabriel, Corey and Ronald Jr., All residing in Detroit, Michigan.

Others left to grieve her passing are four sisters, A. Doris Newhouse, Dallas, TX; Jennifer Graham (James) of Oklahoma City, OK; Phyillis Littles, Seattle, WA; Arlene Hargis (Chip), Seattle, WA; and one brother, Mark Littles of Oklahoma City.

Service will be held September 12, 2007, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Temple and Son Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

 

 

JOSEPH LEE (JOE) WIGHT

Funeral service for Joseph Lee (Joe) Wight, age 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma, will be held 1:30 pm, Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home.

Joseph Lee (Joe) Wight was born August 2, 1931 in Las Animas, Colorado. He died Friday, September 7, 2007 in Edmond.

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, Okla. under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

DERRELL LEON PERSKE

Funeral service for Derrell Leon Perkse, age 68, of Chickasha, Oklahoma was held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 8, 2007 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home.

Derrell Leon Perske was born June 14, 1939 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jewels and Jessie (Loy) Perske. He died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 in Frederick, Oklahoma.

Mr. Perske was a long time Chickasha resident. He has worked for OK Furniture and later for Maramont Corp.

He and Mintie Lois Moore were married Febrary 1, 1991.

One child and his parents preceded him in death.

Survivors include:

His wife: Lois Perske of the home; two daughters: Deborah Derr and husband James of Chickasha; Darla Thornberry of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one son: Daniel Perske of Ninnekah; 27 grandchildrin and 13 great-grandchildren.

Interment was in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

JOHN HOWARD

Graveside service for John Howard, 29, of Avery, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Chickasha.

John Howard was born August 22, 1978 in Chickasha, Oklahoma the son of Robert William and Virginia Anne Beauchamp Howard and died September 18, 2007 from the results of an automobile accident near Avery, Texas.

John worked for LSI Red River Army Depot. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He and Brittany were married July 8, 2005 in Rockwall, Texas.

John was preceded in death by:

Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. John Beauchamp.

Survivors include: His wife: Brittney Howard of Avery, TX; one son: Payton Howard of Avery, TX; one daughter: Angelique Marie Howard of Chickasha; Parents: Bob and Anne Howard of Seymore, MO; two sisters: Angelique Howard of Rogersville, MO; Amber Howard Smith of Gravois Mills, MO; one brother: Derek Howard of Gravois Mills, MO; Mother-in-law: Caren Holder of Avery, TX Father-in-law: Billy Ralph Holder of Avery, TX.

Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, local arrangements under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

COLBY JUSTIN McENTIRE

Funeral Mass for Colby Justin McEntire, 2 year old son of Brian and Amanda McEntire, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 24, 2007 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Union City. Wake service will be held Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

 Colby Justin McEntire was born March 25, 2005 in Norman and was granted his angel wings on September 20, 2007, following a lifetime illness. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Colby had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life.

Colby’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His beautiful eyes and winning smile could melt the hearts of those around him. Colby possessed strength, perseverance, and an ability to overcome incredible odds. With his courage he helped us to believe that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories. He could spend hours playing with his favorite cars and tractor and cuddling close to those he loved much. He enjoyed playing with bubbles, dancing, finger painting, playing with his baby sister, and reading stories. he loved the color orange,Curious George, Diego, and his dog and cat, Zane and Callie

With Colby’s passing, we remind others that his life is one to be celebrated. Although we will miss him everyday, he will forever remain in our hearts. Through his teachings about life, we were able to create wonderful memories and it has been a privilege to be his parents. We are so thankful Colby’s sister, Macy, met her brother so she can hold dear the memory of Colby’s incredible courage.

Colby is survived by his loving parents, Brian and Amanda McEntire; sister Macy McEntire; paternal grandparents Linda Harris, Pat Buth, and Richard and Phyllis McEntire; maternal grandparents Ron and Karen Barrow and Norman and LouAnn Legleiter; paternal great-grandfather Elmor Buth; maternal great-grandmother Helen Klein, maternal great-grandparents Bill and Rita Legleiter; uncle/godfather Nathan Legleiter and wife Shanna; uncle Greg and wife/godmother Melissa; aunt Audrey Barrow; and cousin Nelson Legleiter.

He was predeceased by his paternal great-grandparents Chester and Ethel Harris, Myrtle Buth; and maternal great-grandfather Larry Klein.

Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Memorial contributions may be made to Colby Justin McEntire Memorial Fund at Chickasha Bank, Tuttle Branch. 405 381-9955.

You may also visit www.caringbridge.com to visit Colby McEntire

 

 

BERTHA HINTON STANDRIDGE


Funeral service for Bertha Hinton Standridge age 88, of Blanchard, Oklahoma will be held 2:30 pm Tuesday September 25, 2007 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home.

Bertha Hinton Standridge was born in 1919 near Cement, Oklahoma, the daughter of Emmett T. and Nellie Pearl (Stubblefield) Langford. She died Saturday September 22, 2007 on the family farm near Blanchard.

Bert (as she was lovingly called) was married to Earl Hinton on July 13, 1983. They resided on the family farm raising cattle till his death on February 2, 1994. She later married “Son” Anderson on her 77th birthday and lived happily in Rush Springs, Oklahoma till his death. She later married Harold Standridge in 2000. They resided in Chickasha until they moved to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Harold passed away on October 11, 2004. She lived her final days with her only child, Beth Ferrara, husband Ken and grandson Christoper on the family farm.

She was preceded in death by: one sister Faye Smith and one brother Bob Langford.

Survivors include: one daughter: Beth Ferrara and husband Ken of Blanchard, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: David Real, Jr. and wife Linnea of Plano, Texas; Sara Venable and husband Dusty of Chickasha, Oklahoma; Christopher Ferrara of Blanchard, Oklahoma; one great-grandchild: Kyler Ray Venable of Chickasha; two nieces and eight nephews and a host of dear friends.

Interment will be next to her husband Earl Hinton, at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha. Services are under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

GEORGE E. MITCHELL

Services for George E. Mitchell, 81, of Sand Springs, will be held on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 12:00 pm at the Hazel Dell Baptist Church Northwest of Minco. Rev. Gary Journeycake of the Hazel Dell Baptist Church will officiate.

Burial wll be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home in Minco.

George E. Mitchell was born September 21, 1926 in Anadarko to Claud and Lula Allen (Collins) Mitchell and died on Saturday, September 22, 2007 in Gallup, New Mexico.

 

 

JAMES HENRY ROSS

Reverend James Henry Ross died September 25, 2007 in Oklahoma City. Father Ross was born on February 9, 1922 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. All of those touched by his life will remember his ready smile and devotion to God. Father Ross was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on December 21, 1946 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Oklahoma City. He offered his first solemn Mass in Holy Name Church, Chickasha on December 27, 1946.

Father Ross attended grade school and high school at St. Joseph Academy, Chickasha, Oklahoma. He completed his freshman year of college at Oklahoma A. & M. (now Oklahoma State University), Stillwater in 1940, and then transferred to St. Benedict’s College, Atchison, Kansas, graduating Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in April 1943. In 1943, Father Ross entered Kendrick Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and completed an accelerated four-year program in December 1946.

Following his ordination, Father Ross served the parish of Saint Peter Church, Woodward and its missions until he was assigned to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help where he also taught classes at John Carroll Grade School and High School from 1947 – 1950. In 1950, Catholic High School (now Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School) was opened where Father Ross taught religion classes and was the first athletic director. During his teaching service, he also assisted at Christ the King Church, Oklahoma City. Father Ross always had a warm greeting for his many students and always called them by name.

During 1953, Father Ross served Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Cushing and Saint Mary Parish, Drumright. Both parishes are now in the Diocese of Tulsa. Father Ross also served Saint Patrick Church, Walters and Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel, Waurika (1953 -1955); Saint John Nepomuk Church, Yukon (1955-1958). In 1958, Father Ross was called to help establish the new parish of Saint Eugene, Oklahoma City where he served as pastor until 1967. Father Ross was pastor of Saint Barbara Church, Lawton (now Holy Family Church) from 1967 – 1975 and Saints Peter and Paul, Kingfisher from 1975 until his retirement in June 1997. Father Ross also served as Diocesan Moderator of the National Council of Catholic Women for many years (1955-1973).

Father Ross was one of four sons and three daughters of Henry Clay and Marie Angela Decker Ross, both of whom pre-deceased him. Brother Joseph Roy and his wife Mary, sister Mary Ann Doak and her husband John Doak, sister-in-law JoAnn Ross, and brother-in-law Elmer Volzer also pre-deceased Father Ross. Father Ross is survived by brothers Walter L. Ross and Father William Ross, El Reno and sisters Janet Marie Ross Volzer, Albuquerque, N.M. and Helen J. Ross Von Feldt and brother-in-law Wayne, Philadelphia, PA. Father Ross is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Catholic Pastoral Center Chapel on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with internment at Rose Hill Cemetery (formerly known as the Catholic Cemetery), 10th Street and Alabama Avenue, Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith & Kernke Funeral Home, 14624 North May, Oklahoma City.

In lieu of flowers, the family and friends of Father Ross request that memorials be made to the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. for the benefit of Saints Peter and Paul School, Kingfisher or Saint Katharine Drexel Retirement Center, El Reno.

 

 

LEROY COATS

Funeral services for Leroy Coats, 75, of Tuttle will be held at 3:30 pm, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Tuttle.

Leroy Coats was born September 14, 1932 in Whitesboro, Texas. He died Saturday September 29, 2007 at his home.

Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

 

 

SHANE RAY SANDERS

Funeral service for Shane Ray Sanders, age 35, of Chickasha will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 23, 2007, at the Full Gospel Church.

Shane Ray Sanders was born the son of Harvey Sanders and Barbara Basham Sanders on December 1, 1971, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He died on July 18, 2007, in Chickasha.

Shane lived in Chickasha most of his life. He had lived in Oklahoma City for the past six years and had recently moved back to Chickasha. Shane went to welding school in Tulsa and had worked as a welder in Oklahoma City and Chickasha.

He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Blythe Basham, Willie Mae Sanders, Jim Sanders, Jelly Basham and great-grandparents. Hazel Neal and Art Neal.

Survivors include: Mother: Barbara Sanders of Chickasha; Son: Shalyne Sanders of Chickasha; Son: Bradyne Sanders of Chickasha; Daughter: Lay la Sanders of Blanchard; Daughter: Lillian "Tiger" Green of Oklahoma City; Brother: Jimmy Sanders of Chickasha; Sister: Florence Bishop of Oklahoma City; Sister: Joan Tucker of Oklahoma City; Sister: Connie Sanders of Lone Grove; Sister: Terri Laurens of Duncan; Sister: Brenda Edwards of Chickasha; Girlfriend: Autumn Green of Oklahoma City;

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home.

 

 

ESTHER L. BROWN

Funeral or Esther L. Brown, 83, of Chickasha, will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Cement. Rev Paul Kelly will officiate.

Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Jefferson Funeral Home.

She was born December 27, 1923 in Reisel, Texas. She died on July 18, 2007 in Chickasha.

She was married to Arthur Brown in 1971 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She was formerly married to Jose Jacobs Sr.

She worked at USAO as a dietician and retired after 25 years. She was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Cement, Oklahoma. She graduated from public schools in Survivors include, Husband, Arthur Brown of Chickasha; children: Betty Jo Jacobs of Chickasha; Jo Ann Sanders of Colorado; sisters: Olivia McDowell of Cement; Jean Reece of Cement; Lorene Smith, Freda Howard, Alyce Franklin, all of Lawton; brothers: William Craine of Duncan; Sanford Craine of Austin, Texas.

Friends may call at Fletcher-Jefferson Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 23, 12 to 6pm.

 

 

WAYNE HOYT  “BUD” MITCHELL

Funeral services for Bud Mitchell, 76, of Chickasha will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel.

Bud Mitchell was born December 8, 1930, in Fletcher, Oklahoma, the son of Joe and Lucy (King) Mitchell. He died July 23, 2007, at his son’s home in Chickasha.

He grew up and attended schools in the Fletcher and Apache area.

On October 10, 1952, Bud joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he served in Korea for 31 months. He was “Honorably” discharged on May 18, 1955.

Bud was married to Willa Mae (Morgan) Mitchell for 44 years before she preceded him in death in 1998. After a three year courtship, Bud and Liddie Keller were married on May 15, 2007.

He owned and operated Bud’s Appliance and Auction Service in Chickasha for several years.

Bud was an active member of the American Legions, the V.F.W. and the DAV. He participated on the funeral honors teams, traveling all over Oklahoma to honor deceased veterans. He also enjoyed traveling, frequenting the casinos, fishing, playing cards and dominoes.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willa Mae; both parents; one son, Randy; grandson, Nicholas; seven brothers and seven sisters.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Liddie; four sons and daughters-in-law: Jimmy and Dee Mitchell, Allen and Kathy Mitchell, Terry and Cassie Mitchell and Scott and Sharon Mitchell; daughter and son-in-law: Stacey (Dalene) and Tracy House; step children: Mary and Joe Dyer, Alice and Glen Allen, and Ray Jr. and Marlene Keller; twenty grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

Interment will be in the Ninnekah Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.

 

 

ROBERT EDWARD STANLEY, JR.

Funeral service for Robert Edward Stanley, Jr. age 67 of Chickasha will be held 10:30 am Thursday July 26, 2007 at College Heights Baptist Church.

Robert Edward Stanley, Jr. was born March 24, 1940 in Hawaii. He was the son of Robert Edward Stanley, Sr. and Isabele Sylva. He died Monday July 23, 2007 in Chickasha. He and Melba Hix were married October 31, 1958.

He came from Hawaii to Louisiana and later to Lawton, Oklahoma. He has lived in Chickasha almost 50 years. Mr. Stanley worked for Dunn’s Food Center for over 40 years. He retired two years ago as Butcher Market Manager. He was a member of the Southern Hills Baptist Church.

His parents and one nephew Gary Moss preceded him in death.

Survivors include: His wife Melba Stanley of the home in Chickasha; four daughters and their husbands: Stacy Townsend and Paul of Chickasha; Monti Adams and Phillip of Killeen, Texas; Kimmi Gilbert and Joe of Chickasha; Tanya Sterett and Layne of Lawton; three sisters: Gerry Yahner, Evelyn Moss, and Jean Self’; one brother: Daniel Stanley; eleven grandchildren: Robi Rhodes, Robert Adams, Ashlee Battle, Cassie Stanley, Clay Adams, Jordan Gilbert, Nikki Adams, Whitney Sterett, Kaylee Gilbert, Blake Townsend and Brandon Townsend; two great-grandchildren: Zachary Battle and Trae Adams.

Interment will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

Janath Ash

Graveside service for Janath Ash age 65 of Moore, Oklahoma will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday July 27, 2007 at Fairlawn Cemetery.

Janath Ash was born February 3, 1942 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Otis and Eula Fay (Hawley) Ash. She died Monday July 23, 2007 at her home in Moore.

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

 

 

HARDIN GWINDLE GREENE

Funeral service for Hardin Gwindle Greene age 82 of Tuttle will be held 11:00 am Monday July 30, 2007 in the Sowers Memorial Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home in Tuttle.

Greene was born July 1, 1925 at Caddo, Oklahoma.

He was the son of Hardin Clinton and Lilly (Rex) Greene.

He died Friday July 27, 2007 at his home in Tuttle.

He and Dorothy Cecil were married September 11, 1947 in Norman, Mr. Greene served with the U.S. Marines during World War II.

He had worked as an Electronic Technician for 30 years at Tinker Field. He was a School Board member for 9 years in Tuttle. He also supported many School activities including the Booster Club.

His parents, brother Rex Darrel Greene and sister Bobbie Jean all preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy Greene of the home in Tuttle; three sons: Michael Greene and wife Sharon of Cooper, Tx; Mark Greene and wife Sheri of Oklahoma City; Marty Greene and wife Debbie of Bixby, Okla.; three sisters: Ruth Douglas of Tuttle; Patsy Merritt of Minco; Pebble Hovis of Ft. Cobb Lake, Okla ; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren

Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery Tuttle Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home, of Tuttle

 

 

MILDRED LOUISE BUCHANAN

Funeral service for Mildred Louise Buchanan, age 63, of Chickasha will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at the Full Gospel Church. Rev. Alice Wendling will officiate.

Mildred was born the daughter of Isaac David Bowerman and Luta Edna Roberts Bowerman on July 26, 1944, in Tribbey, Oklahoma. She died on July 27, 2007, in Chickasha.

Mildred grew up in Tribbey, Oklahoma. She and her family then moved to Chickasha where she married Jerry Buchanan on November 15, 1972. While in Chickasha, Mildred worked at local nursing homes and Grady Memorial Hospital. She began working for Delta Faucet soon after it opened, and retired as a shift supervisor with over 20 years of service. In her spare time, Mildred loved to paint and spend time with her family. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, and two sisters.

Survivors include: Siblings: Leonard Bowerman of Wynnewood; Guy Bowerman of Chickasha; Paula Murray of Chickasha; Sue Hames of Lexington; Velma Laughlin of Chickasha; Janice Jacobson of Alva; Sharon Richie of Chickasha; Ladonna Bowerman of Bethany;

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.