Obituaries

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Margaret “Bowman” Farr

Margaret (Bowman) Farr of Tuttle, OK died Monday, August 7, 2006 in Oklahoma City, OK. Margaret was born on the Jim Tuttle Ranch north of Tuttle to Barney Leonidas and Lula Malcom Bowman on August 25, 1912. She started school in the fall of 1918 in a one room school building, Silver City, located two miles north of Tuttle. She went there four years until it was consolidated into Tuttle Schools. She then rode a bus to school.
She graduated from Tuttle High School in 1930 and from Draughn Business School, Oklahoma City, in 1936. She returned to Tuttle and worked for Sowers Grocery and also served as Tuttle City Clerk.
She married Walter Reed in 1942 and lived in Memphis where her daughter, Lynda, was born. She returned to Tuttle in 1947 and operated Bowman Variety Store with her parents. She married James M. Farr on July 29, 1954 in Tuttle and worked with him in his business Farr Wholesale. She and James moved to Okmulgee in 1970 where they resided for many years. They were both active in the Butler United Methodist Church. Margaret was also an active Volunteer at Okmulgee Memorial Hospital. James and Margaret moved back to Tuttle in 1998. James passed away in 2000.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers: Clyde M. Bowman and James Frank Bowman; two sisters: Anna Bell Bowman and Jennie Bowman Bailey.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Lynda and husband, William Kruse, granddaughter, Jennifer and her husband, Phillip Hollecker and grandson, Brian Kruse, and two great granddaughters, Danielle and Bethany Hollecker. She is also survived by five loving nieces, one nephew, and several cousins.
The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice for the care they gave Margaret.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice Foundation, PO Box 95245, Oklahoma City, OK 73143 or the Tuttle United Methodist Women, PO BOX 198, Tuttle, OK 73089.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006 at the United Methodist Church in Tuttle. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery at Tuttle under the direction of the Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Russella Kay “Arganbright” Franklin

Funeral services for Russella Kay Franklin, 56, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2006 at the Tuttle First Baptist Church.
Russella Kay Franklin was born April 6, 1950 in Anadarko, Oklahoma the daughter of Jim and Mary Lee (Adams) Arganbright and died August 24, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Kay graduated from Chickasha High School in 1968. She lived in Tuttle since 1970 and worked at Star Pharmacy of Tuttle from 1970-2006. Kay was a licensed pharmacy tech and clerk.
She and Joe Franklin were married January 27, 1969 in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Kay was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
She was preceded in death by: Her mother: Mary Lee Arganbright.
Survivors include: Husband: Joe Franklin of the home; three sons: Ricky Franklin and wife Tami of Tuttle, Jeff Franklin and wife Shelley of Oklahoma City, Michael Franklin of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Father and beloved stepmother: Jim and Ann Arganbright of Tuttle; two sisters: Kristie Scears of Midwest City and Karol Andrew of Tulsa; one brother: Dr. Kim Arganbright of Weatherford; four grandchildren: Kaylee Franklin, Gavin Franklin, Chloe Franklin and Caleb Franklin.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research or Vanderbuilt University, Familial Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Study, Cherly Markin 1-888-898-1550.

Taylor Raeann Haney

Taylor RaeAnn Haney was born August 18, 2006 in Oklahoma City to Clara Annie (Brown) and Terry Don Haney.
She passed away August 30, 2006 at 12 days old.
Survivors include her parents, Annie and Terry Haney of Tuttle; grandparents, Bob and Carol Brown of Chickasha, Bill and Becky Miller of Chickasha, Roger and Pam Haney of Amber; great grandparents, J.C. and Eufaula Turner of Amber, Delores and PJ Ball of Aransas Pass, Texas, Lillian Brown of Petersburg, Tennessee, Don and Mary Ferguson of Kingston, Oklahoma, Paul and Pauline Dahlhofer of Lexington, Ohio; Aunts and Uncles, Laura and James Romo of Tuttle, Kelli and Larry Gunter of Ardmore, Jason and Sarah Miller of Chickasha, Ashley Haney of Amber, Josh Gunter of Chickasha.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle. Reverend Paul Cunningham officiated with arrangements made by Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard.
 

Herbert (Bert) Sprague

Funeral services for Hilbert “Bert” Sprague, age 82 of Newcastle, Oklahoma were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 20, 2006 in Sowers Memorial Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home in Tuttle.
Hilbert (Bert) Sprague was born February 6, 1924 in Douglass, Kansas. He died Saturday September 16, 2006 in Tuttle, Oklahoma. He was the son of Orville and Lillie (Crumpton) Sprague.
He married Nellie Siegfried February 18, 1957 in Albany, Oregon. Mr. Sprague served in the U.S. Marines in World War II. He had worked as a furnace operator for a rare metals company in Albany, Oregon. He came back to Oklahoma in 1976 and had lived in Newcastle since 1999.
His parents and two brothers Archie and Herman Sprague preceded him in death.
Survivors include: His wife Nellie Sprague of the home in Newcastle; stepson: Aaron Mitchum of Tuttle; two stepdaughters: Karren Craw of Port Angeles, Washington, Charlotte Dahl of Colville, Washington; one sister: Tessie Taylor of Portland, Oregon; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; numerous nephews and nieces.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Thelma M. “Wampler” Brownen Hooker

Funeral services for Thelma M. Brownen Hooker, 88, of Chickasha, Oklahoma were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2006 in the Sowers Memorial Chapel, Tuttle.
Thelma M. Brownen Hooker was born January 2, 1918 in Tuttle, Oklahoma the daughter of George and Maggie (Conley) Wampler and died September 27, 2006 in Chickasha.
Mrs. Hooker lived in Grady County all of her life. She was a hairstylist and beautician. Mrs. Hooker owned and operated Thelma’s Beauty Shop in Chickasha from 1947-2004. She was a member of the Alex United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by: First husband: Clifford Brownen in 1967; second husband: Gus Hooker; two brothers: George Wampler and Hart Wampler. Survivors include: one son: Bob Brownen of Chickasha; four grandchildren: Marty Brownen, Sheryll Rodgers Brownen, Chuck Brownen, and Shelly Knox; five great grandchildren: Chad Brownen, Kyle Brownen, Krayton Rodgers, Katie Knox, and Alex Knox; one great great grandchild: Braeli Brownen; four sisters: Helen Joslin, Dorothy Baker, Pauline Martin, and Margueritte Novotny; one brother: Lon Wampler.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Curtis Ray Percell

Curtis Ray Percell was born April 19, 1928 in Bennington, Oklahoma to Mattie (Tuttle) and John Alford Percell.
Curtis attended school at White Sand. He worked for LeeWay Motor Freight for 26 years as a dock worker and driver and later drove a school bus for Newcastle, Tuttle, and Bridge Creek. Curtis married Ida Mae Brown on July 3, 1952 in Oklahoma City. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and enjoyed being outdoors and loved his family very much.
He passed away October 6, 2006 at 78 years of age.
Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae Percell of the home in Oklahoma City; daughters, Teresa Housh of Oklahoma City, Wanda Weber and her husband, John, of Blanchard; grandchildren, Sheresa McDermott of Tuttle, Crystal Weber of Ft. Meyers, Florida; brothers, James Percell of Durant, Kenneth Percell and his wife, Linda, of Oklahoma City; sister, Jerline Hobbs of Bochita; numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alford, Otis; sisters, Genette Chapel, Emmagene Schmidt, and Iona Percell.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Eisenhour Chapel, Blanchard. Reverend Emory Dye will officiate with interment held in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle. Arrangements made by Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard.

Daniel Richard Davis

A graveside service for Daniel Richard Davis, 52, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle.
Daniel Richard Davis was born July 28, 1954 in Pampa, Texas to Faye and William Davis and passed away Sunday, October 8, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Dan attended school in Oklahoma City, where he graduated from Capital Hill High School in 1972, and he graduated from Oklahoma University in 1975 with a degree in Radiology. He worked as Manager of Vascular Services at Presbyterian Hospital. Dan will be greatly missed by his family, friends and co-workers.
Dan was preceded in death by: His Parents.
Survivors include: His wife of 32 years: Donda Davis of the home; two sons and their wives: Kyle and Jennifer Davis of Oklahoma City; Kevin and Tonya of Derby, Kansas; three grandsons: Matthew, Jared and Conner Davis.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Ben David Nickels

Funeral services for Ben David Nickels, 82, of Chickasha, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2006 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home, Chickasha.
Ben David Nickels was born December 28, 1923 in Tuttle, Oklahoma the son of Lonnie B. Nickels, Sr. and Girtie Larcene (Elliott) Nickels and died October 25, 2006 in Chickasha.
Mr. Nickels lived in Chickasha for over 15 years.
He was preceded in death by: Parents; one brother: J. B. Nickels; one sister: Katie Jones; one daughter: Linda Brannagan
Survivors include: One daughter: Janis Emry; one sister: Liddie Keller; one brother: Lonnie B. Nickels, Jr.; grandchildren: Josh Emry and Heather Emry, Danny Brannagan, Shane Brannagan and wife Jenny; host of nieces and nephews.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

David Arthur (D.A.) Cruzan

Funeral services for David Arthur “D.A.” Cruzan, 72, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
David Arthur “D.A.” Cruzan was born April 11, 1934 the son of Lee and Bernice (Buck) Cruzan and died November 15, 2006 at his home in Tuttle.
Mr. Cruzan lived around Tuttle all of his life. He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded in death by: Father: Lee Cruzan; Sister: Betty Heldenbrand.
Survivors include: Mother: Bernice Cruzan of Tuttle; five sisters: Ava Cummings and husband Milburn of Tuttle, Wanada Klippel and husband Ealmer of Chickasha, Joy Hardesty and husband Lee of Horican, Wisconsin, Peggy Parish and husband Don of Oklahoma City, Lora Collins of Blanchard; one brother: Steve Cruzan of Stillwater; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Juanita Faye “McKinney” Bowman

Funeral services for Juanita Faye Bowman, 77, of Konawa, Oklahoma were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday November 28, 2006 at the Sowers Memorial Chapel, Tuttle.
Juanita Faye Bowman was born June 6, 1929 to Charley McKinney and Zoie McConnell McKinney and died November 25, 2006 in Konowa.
Juanita completed 11-1/2 years of school at Bridgecreek leaving to get married to Raymond Surber, a Tuttle rancher with two children, Frank Surber and Donna Baker. They had four children of their own, Deanna Fields, Betty Gregory, Carmen Pittenridge and John who prefers to be called Bud. Juanita helped with the ranch, raised a garden, cooked and sewed clothes for her and the children. She belonged to the Tuttle Extension Homemakers Club. She moved to Oklahoma City with her four children after their divorce and began working as a secretary and bookkeeper. She also worked for Unit Parts building automobile brake shoes and then was hired on at Tinker Air Force Base in the Oxygen Regulator Unit. February 14, 1976 she married John Bowman, a semi-truck driver, left Tinker and obtained her license as one of the first women truck drivers in Oklahoma. They traveled coast to coast and to Canada and the Mexican border. Once while picking up a load in New York, John promised her they would go to Niagra Falls. The freight happened to be explosives which were banned from the area, but they got close enough to see the falls anyway.
She and John retired from trucking and moved to Arizona where they became active in VFW post at Bause. Juanita was a life member of the Lady’s Auxiliary. Most of her adult life everyone called her “Mama”.
Juanita was preceded in death by: Parents; one brother: Sammy McKinney; one sister: Geneiva McKinney; one grandson: Cody Gregory.
Survivors include: Husband: John Bowman; four daughters: Deanna Fields, Carmen Pittenridge, Betty Gregory, and Donna Barker; two sons: Frank Surber and Bud Surber; two stepchildren: Laura Bowman and Jeff Bowman; one brother: Raymond McKinney; one sister: Jessie Daniel; 19 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Those are the statistics of Juanita Bowman, but we are here to celebrate her life. You are here today because she had an impact on your life either personally or through her children or husband. She had a strong spirit like the pioneer women who settled this country. She was optimistic and resourceful always happy to make do with whatever she had. She loved people and accepted everyone and was generous and willing to give you the shirt off her back without a thought for herself. Her glass was always half full, never half empty. Her beautiful red hair confirmed her spunky nature and willingness to try most anything as long as it had nothing to do with water; although, she did try water skiing with her brothers once in her thirties.
We are all richer people today because of the love she gave us.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Ruth Marie “Owens” Martin

Funeral services for Ruth Marie Martin, age 88 of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held 10:30 am Wednesday December 20, 2006 in the Sowers Memorial Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home, Tuttle.
Ruth Marie Martin was born November 7, 1918 in Hughes County near Allen, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Green and Minnie Owens. She died Sunday December 17, 2006 in Tuttle.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Ruth married Elmer Martin October 17, 1932. They had been married almost sixty-five and a half years when he died on April 9, 1998.
Ruth was a Sunday School Teacher for forty-three years. Her favorite scripture was Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Her daughter, Venita, said she has heard her mother quote that many times in those hard spots of life.
Ruth and Elmer lived in Duncan, Oklahoma for many years. While living there Ruth owned and operated a gift and crafts business. She designed, pieced, and appliquéd quilts of all sizes which she would hand-quilt. She sold hot air balloon, golf, flower, and doll quilts across the United States. She also made theme quilts about Oklahoma and Texas. Ruth took great pleasure in giving her quilts to family and friends. There is a quilt she and her granddaughter Pam made together, Pam having cross-stitched the blocks. There is one with a sports theme she made for her grandson Martin because of his love of sports. She also made quilts for her great-granddaughters Rana and Amber. At the funeral, the casket was draped with a quilt in loving memory of her extraordinary talent.
In 1977 Ruth and Elmer moved to Tuttle where she continued to teach Sunday School and make her quilts. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
Ruth was also preceded in death by her parents and four older brothers: John Pryor “J.P.” Owens, Sid Owens, Fred Owens, and Jess Owens.
Survivors include: her daughter: Venita Shaw and husband Ronald of Tuttle; granddaughter: Pamela Mackey and husband John of Wellston; grandson: Martin Walker of Oklahoma city; great granddaughters: Rana Camp and husband Kenny of Oklahoma City, Amber Leafty and husband Johnny of Wellston; great great grandson: Johnny Edward Leafty; great great granddaughters: Kaylynn and Dallas Leafty; nephew: Bill Griffin and wife Glendene of Allen, Oklahoma; other nephews, nieces, and friends in Tuttle, Allen and Duncan, Oklahoma and in California, Arizona and Arkansas.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Wayne Huey and to Roseann Yeakley, administrator of Tuttle Care Center, and to her staff for their compassionate care. Thank you, also, to Full Life Hospice for their special services in these last days.

Betty Jo “Mitchell” Lay

Funeral services for Betty Jo Lay, 77, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Sowers Memorial Chapel, Tuttle.
Betty Jo Lay was born March 6, 1929 in Walters, Oklahoma the daughter of Jess and Nellie (Bullard) Mitchell and died December 27, 2006 at her home in Tuttle.
Mrs. Lay lived in Tuttle for almost 50 years.
She was preceded in death by: Her husband: Carl E. Lay in 1989; three sisters; one brother; parents.
Survivors include: Two sons and their wives: Larry Eugene and Kathy Lay of Jacksonville, Florida, Michael Charles and Debra Lay of Tuttle, Oklahoma; One daughter and her husband: Patricia and Grady White of Bridgecreek, Oklahoma; One sister: Judy Schlotter; One brother: Sam Mitchell; 11 Grandchildren; 16 Great grandchildren.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Lorene Mae “Conner” Gourley

Funeral services for Lorene Mae Gourley, 97, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
Lorene Mae Gourley was born December 2, 1909 in Amber, Oklahoma the daughter of John Abraham and Nellie Burnley (Oliver) Conner and died December 21, 2006 in Tuttle, Oklahoma.
Lorene lived in the Tuttle area most of her life, moving back to Tuttle from Ozona, Texas in May of 2005.
She worked as a cook for several cafes in Tuttle and Tuttle Public Schools. She also served as a cook for Falls Creek and the Tuttle Care Center.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tuttle, Rebecca Lodge and the Tuttle Round-up Club.
Lorene and Dan Gourley were married, and he preceded her in death in 1979.
She was also preceded in death by: One son: J.T. Gourley; Infant grandchild: Patricia Mae; Parents; three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include: Two daughters and their husbands: Polly and Max Defibaugh of Tuttle, Pat and Richard Boykin of Water Valley, Texas; Two brothers and their wives: Jack and Alma Conner of Midland, Texas, Warren and Margie Conner of Katy, Texas; Five grandchildren: Danny Kaler and wife Cathy, Jesse Gourley and wife Debbie, Russell Gourley and wife Janet, Tony Churchill, Jerry Defibaugh and wife Bonnie; Two stepgrandchildren: Sheila Hibdon and Jeff Cunningham; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; Best friends: Bernice Kruzan and Marie Garrett.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Anthony (Tony) H. Courtney

Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” H. Courtney, 49 of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at the Tuttle Elementary School Cafetorium.
Anthony “Tony”’ H. Courtney was born December 8, 1957 in West Virginia. He went to watch the big baseball game in heaven with Jesus on Jan. 5, 2007. Tony was preceded in death by his father Lee Courtney of Indiana and his mother Geneva Courtney of Indiana, a brother Eddie Courtney of Indiana, and his sister Trina Courtney also of Indiana. Tony leaves behind his beautiful and loving bride of nineteen years Donna of the home, four sons: Tommy Pedrosa of Tuttle, Tristan Courtney of the home, Cody Courtney of the home and Nathan Courtney of Indiana; three daughters: Tabatha Courtney of the home, Kayla Courtney of the home and Nadine Courtney of Indiana and one grandson Kyle of Indiana. Also a brother Mike Courtney of Indiana.
Tony worked for the Tuttle School system for almost 10 years. Whether he was driving the special education bus (there were so many of the children that Tony loved and he would talk about them all the time), or if he was driving the cheerleaders wherever they needed to go, or doing his maintenance job, Tony was always giving of himself to help others. You could always count on having Tony at all of the Tuttle games no matter where or what game it was, he was there cheering for Tuttle and his kids.
Tony had many friends; he never met anyone who was not his friend. He touched each one of us in some way, and we will always remember him with warm thoughts in our hearts.
Pallbearers are Tristan Courtney, Grant Glasser, Joseph Scott, Nathan Harp, Zack Ramirez, Bryce Moore, Garrett Bayliff, Corey Potter, Reno Marical and J P Curlee.
Honorary pallbearers are Travis Simpkins, Butch Glover, Jimmy Nance, Mike Courtney, Tommy Pedrosa, Denis Fine, Clint Shultz and Randy Jaco.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Iris Annie “Rowland” Bradley

Iris Annie Bradley, age 99 of Wayne, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007 at Lexington Nursing Home.
She was born August 7, 1907 in Tuttle, Okla. to Lemuel Swain Rowland and Louisa Sullivant Rowland. She grew up in Tuttle and graduated from Tuttle High School. She later met and married Orin Bradley.
She graduated from the University of Oklahoma and also received a Masters degree from OU. Over the years Iris taught school in the Tuttle and Cyril School Systems. She also taught for many years at Wayne Public Schools. While in Wayne she was an active longtime member f the Wayne Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel and Louisa Rowland; her husband, Orin E. Bradley in 1990; a daughter, Lemois R. Ervi in 1998; a sister, Lillian Potter in 2004; and a granddaughter, Laura Ervi in 1988.
She is survived by a son-in-law , Robert Ervi and wife Donna of Garland, Texas; one Grandson, Richard Ervi and wife Suzanne of Fairfax, Va.; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, Okla. with Mr. David Howell officiating. Arrangements by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.

Christi Sue Stephens

Funeral services for Christi Sue Stephens, age 40, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held 1:30 pm Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the True Oak Fellowship Church of Tuttle.
Christi Sue Stephens was born July 11, 1966 in Metairie, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Muril Wayne Lewis and Marilyn Sue Bentley Freeman. She died Friday June 8, 2007 at her home in Tuttle.
Christi graduated from Marlow High School in 1984. She later moved to Bridgecreek and had lived in the Tuttle area for the last 12 years. She worked for Hoco Drilling Company in Edmond.
She and Scott Andrew Stephens were married June 2, 2005 in the Grand Cayman Island.
Her mother, Marilyn Sue Freeman, and grandmothers Bonnie Mae Haston and Trudy Lewis preceded her in death.
Survivors include: Her husband Scott Andrew Stephens of the home in Tuttle; Three children: Andrew Tyler Skidmore, Ethan Daniel Skidmore and Morgan Alyssa Stephens; Parents: Wayne and Sharon Lewis of Norman, Oklahoma; Step-Father: Arnold Freeman of Chickasha; Sister: Kellie Alifa and her husband Kossi of Tuttle; Three step-sisters and brother-in-laws; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and great friends.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christi Stephens Children Memorial Fund at Crosspointe Church, 2601 24th Ave. S.E., Norman, OK 73071. Please make checks payable to: Christi Stephens Children Memorial Fund.

J B BROWN

Funeral services for J B Brown, 73, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Tuttle United Methodist Church under the direction of Reverends Dave Conrad and Bill Long.
J B Brown slipped away from life but not our hearts and memories in his sleep Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 2007 in Baptist Hospital with family and friends by his side.
J B was born September 29, 1934 in Marlow, Oklahoma. After graduating from Bray High School, he married his grade school sweetheart, Nora Thompson, on Christmas day 1952 in Marlow, Oklahoma. Afterwards he served two years in the U.S. Army.
He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He worked for 30+ years and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration.
He was an active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in SW Oklahoma City and for the last 35 years the Tuttle United Methodist Church.
He volunteered for many years as the president of the Tuttle Band Boosters, served on many committees and held offices in both churches and worked with the Boy Scouts of America in Oklahoma City.
Before declining health some of his best days were spent fishing and working in his garden and yard.
His favorite activity was being involved in whatever his children or grandchildren were doing.
J B was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend to everyone who met him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Belle Brown, of Marlow, Oklahoma.
Survivors include: His wife of 54 years, Nora Brown, of the home; One son: Kelly Brown and wife Rebecca of Fort Drum, NY; One daughter: Laura Womack and husband Erick of Mustang; Four grandchildren: Landon and Ethan Womack of Mustang, Amy and husband Chris Lunow of Mustang, Lisa Brown of Deer Creek; One great grandson: Gavin Lunow of Mustang; One brother: Walter Brown; One sister: Anna Lee McLearen both of Marlow; Many nieces and nephews and his constant companion, his sock-fetching dog, Bingo.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuttle United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in JB’s name.

Floyd Ray Littleton

Floyd Ray “Bo” or “Cotton” Littleton, age 68 of Tuttle, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Floyd was born February 13, 1940 in Oklahoma City, the youngest of three children born to Clifford Decab and Mattie Ellen (Brown) Littleton. Bo was raised in Oklahoma City, attended U.S. Grant School and lived in Oklahoma City most of his life before moving to Tuttle in 2002. Bo loved his family and friends and especially enjoyed burning DVD movies and baking for them. He worked as a baker and a barber for many years. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Clifford and Mattie Littleton and his precious son, Curtis Ray Littleton.
He is survived by his daughter, Deanna McFarland and husband Mitch of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Georgia London of the home in Tuttle and Elsie Williams of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Symphony and Sebastian; Niece, Ernestine Williams of the home in Tuttle and many other family and friends.
Funeral Services were held. Saturday July 12, 2008 at the First Assembly of God Church in Tuttle with Pastor Larry Harris officiating. Pallbearers were Tony Baird, Carl Laffoon, Michael Laffoon, Floye Lee Lavarnway, Trent London and Brock Maroney. Honorary bearers were Barron Baird, Greg Lavarnway, Dillon Lavarnway and Rob Golowinski. Burial followed at the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Newcastle.

Loretta Mary Williams

Funeral services for Loretta Mary Williams, 83, of Tuttle, were held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 in the Tuttle Christian Church.
Loretta Mary Williams was born Jan. 28, 1925 in Jacktown, Okla., the daughter of Jeff and Etta (Vineyard) Mosier. She died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 in Oklahoma City.
She and Jim Williams were married Dec. 22, 1941 in Chickasha.
Mrs. Williams lived in Tuttle more than 60 years and was a member of the Tuttle Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Survivors include four children, David Williams and wife Robby, Jimmy Williams and wife Carlene, Ronnie Williams and wife Cheryl and Karen Williams and husband Greg, all of Tuttle; one brother, Ray Mosier; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home

Mildred Lucille Stowe

Funeral service for Mildred Lucille Stowe, 95, of Owasso, Oklahoma was held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Tuttle Church of Christ.
Mildred Lucille Stowe was born April 26, 1912 in Faxon, Oklahoma to Thomas and Catherine (Gordon) Long. Mildred went to be with Lord on April 21, 2008 just days prior to her 96th birthday.
In 1943, Mildred enlisted in the U.S. Army Women’s Auxiliary. After this she worked as a telephone switchboard operator in Winslow, Arizona and Tuttle.
She was a clerk and ace soda fountain operator at the Tuttle Star Pharmacy during the ownership of the Gannaway family and then the Arganbright family.
Mildred was a long-time member of the Tuttle Church of Christ. She loved going to church and was a faithful involved member. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, attended Ladies Bible Class and was very active in all church events as well as assisted her husband, J.C. with custodial work at the church.
She was a member of the Rooker-Wallace Chapter of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society and Margenell’s Eat Dessert First-Dine Out Club.
In 1998, she moved to Tulsa, reluctantly. Fortunately, Margenell’s Eat Dessert First-Dine Out Club was established shortly after this move.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, J.C.; brothers: Gordon and Owen; sisters Alna, Jessie, Ina and Callie; In-laws Claude Haywood, Raymond and Lois Stowe; Ernest and Thelma Watson, Gladys Stowe, David and Helen Stowe, Lester and Dorothy Stowe.
She is survived by her daughter Susan Stowe; sisters Ruth Haywood and Polly Dodge; brother-in-law: Bob Christie; nephews Tom Haywood, Randy Stowe, Don Stowe and Bobie Chrisstie; nieces Claudette Reed and Davalene Stubbs, Cindy Pekrul, Alice Loaiza, Cynthia Canfield, Catherine Dodge and Susan Christie.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle.