Obituaries

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Evelyn Dolores Adams

Graveside services for Evelyn Dolores Adams, 81, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Rush Springs, Okla., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2002, at Rush Springs Cemetery. Rev. Elmer Whitehead will officiate.

Evelyn Dolores Adams was born July 4, 1920, in Lincoln County, Okla., and died on Monday, June 10, 2002, at Texoma Christian Care Center, Wichita Falls.

Services are under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs.

The Chickasha Express-Star 12 June 2002
 

Rush Springs November 28, 1944

MRS. C. E. ALLISON RITES ARE HELD

Rush Springs, Nov. 28 - Funeral services for Mrs. C. E. Allison, 76, were conducted Sunday Afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Missionary Baptist church, Rev. Barry Garrett, pastor, conducted the services.

Active pallbearers were Warren Gilbreath, N. Mosley, Babes Gilbreath, Verdie Morris, Bill Henderson and Mr. Gilbert.

Honorary pallbearers were John Coyle, Neal Williams, Vel Cloud and T. K. Miller.

Mrs. Allison was born Dec. 4, 1868, at Fulton Mo., and died Nov. 23 in a Duncan hospital. (She was a daughter of B. F. Mosley)

She joined the church at an early age, and was a member of the Missionary Baptist church at the time of her death.

She married W. W. Glibreath, deceased, in 1890 and they made Rush Springs their home. She lived in the vicinity over 60 years. She was married to C. E. Allison Dec. 1, 1938, and they have made their home in Rush Springs.

She is survived by her husband, three sons, Frank Gilbreath, Idaho, Henry of Rush Springs, and Jesse of California; four step-sons and two step-daughters, one half-brother, Ben Mosley of Pauls Valley, and one half-sister from Norman.

Aleta Ruth "Pendley" Anderson

Funeral serves for Aleta Ruth Pendley Anderson were held at 10 am Monday, July 14, 2003 at the Trinity Baptist Church in El Reno, with interment in the Rush Springs Cemetery.
Officiating were Cliff Johnson and the music was presented by Candace Hensley and Earl Boyer. Services were conducted under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, El Reno.
Mrs. Anderson was born 21 Mar 1936, on the family farm at Rush Springs, and died Thursday, 10 July 2003 at her home in El Reno, following an extended battle with cancer.
She was married to Adrian Anderson on 29 Nov 1957 in Rush Springs and moved to El Reno in 1964. She was employed with Kelso's Department Store in the late 1960s, and with the Al Mays Tag Agency from 1970 to 1973. She was Canadian County Farm Bureau Secretary from 1973 to 1984. She later worked with her husband in the auction business prior to her appointment by the Oklahoma State Senate as Motor License Agent in El Reno which she continued to her death.
She was a member of the Amity Baptist Church, and prior to that she was a long time member of the Trinity Baptist Church which she dearly loved along with her many friends there.
Survivors include her husband, Adrian, of the home; a daughter Alaina Kay Ungerecht and husband John of Oklahoma City, and a son, Alan Jay Anderson and wife Margot of Plano, Texas. Her grandchildren, Erin Elane and Andrew Christian Ungerecht, and Alexis Vivian and Abigail Rae Anderson.
Also, her sister, Leatrice Pendley Sluder of Blanchard, her brother, Doyle Pendley and wife Dorothy of Rush Springs, sister-in-law, Betty Joe Anderson Murphy and husband Bedford of Healdton, many nephews, nieces and a host of loving friends, special among them were Susie Gallaway and Sue Snyder.
She was preceded in death by her parents James M and Vivian Tunnel Pendley of Rush Springs, her brother-in-law Vernon Sluder, and her very close friend Peggy Abner.
Pallbearers were Harold Hale, Mark Galloway, Davie Abner, L Van Perkins, Art Snyder, and Gid Tinsley.
 

The El Reno Tribune -- April 1, 2009

Thelma Irene Armstrong

Funeral services for Thelma Irene Armstrong were held March 31 at First Baptist Church in Union City with Rev. Eric Stock officiating. Burial was in the Hazel Dell Cemetery northwest of Minco. Services were under direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Armstrong died March 27 at Kindred Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Dec. 13, 1921, in Covington. In 1953 she moved from Lawton to Union City. She was a Gold Star Mother and member of First Baptist Church in Union City and El Reno VFW Auxiliary Post 382.

She is survived by a son, Dean Armstrong of Union City; daughters, Hazel of Oklahoma City, Velta Taylor of Edmond, Mary Lou of Minco, Barbara Kennedy, Pam Bradley and Karla Payne, all of El Reno; a brother, James Hedrick of Wichita, Kan.; a twin sister, Velma Garrett of Lawton, and sisters, Ruby Slimp of El Reno and Ruth Bybee of Corn; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Cecil Charlton

1928 - 2008

He was the son of Corbit Ray and Ruby Mae (Garrett) Charlton. He was raised in the Minco and Cogar communities and married Nellie Louise Jones on Aug. 30, 1950 in Clovis, N. M. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked as a welding and pipe inspector for a natural gas company. He retired in 1981 after 32 years. He lived in Joliet, Illinois for many years and moved back after his retirement in 1981. After his retirement, he worked for himself as a welder, farm hand and heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents Corbin and Ruby Charlton, wife Nellie on Nov. 3, 2007, and a brother-in-law Enis Anthony. Services were held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Union City. Rev. Eric Stock of the First Baptist Church in Union City officiated, with burial in the Hazel Dell Cemetery northwest of Minco under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home of Minco.

Nellie Louise Charlton

The El Reno Tribune -- November 7, 2007

Funeral services for Nellie Louise Charlton of the Minco-Cogar area were held today at Minco Church of Christ with Jim Ross officiating. Burial was in the Hazel Dell Cemetery under direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.
Mrs. Charlton died Sunday at her home. She was born Oct. 11, 1929, in Quail, Texas, and graduated from Quail High School. She moved to the Minco-Cogar area in 1981. She
was a homemaker and member of Quail Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil of the home; a daughter, Elene Charlton of Cogar; sons, Cecil Charlton of Cogar, Paul Charlton of El Reno and Rufus Charlton of Dwight, 111.; brother, C.H. Jones of Malakoff, Texas; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
 

Virginia Faith Charlton

Funeral services for Virginia Faith Charlton of Minco will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Assembly of God Church in Minco with Jim Ross and Josh Russell officiating. Burial will be in the Hazel Dell Cemetery under direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.
Mrs. Charlton died May 27 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Oct. 9, 1927, in Gracemont. She was raised in Gracemont and graduated from Gracemont High School in 1945. She was a farm wife and homemaker and member of Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her husband, Walter of the home; sons, Jim Charlton of Norman and Don Charlton of Anadarko; daughters, Sue Johnson and Judy Mitchell, both of Minco; brothers, Mallie Elrod of Grand Prairie, Texas, Weldon Elrod and Randy Elrod, both of Clovis, Calif.; sister, Sethena Murphy of Chowchilla, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 

Johnny Logan Gorham

The El Reno Tribune -- December 7, 2005

Funeral services for Johnny Logan Gorham of Minco will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hazel Dell Baptist Church northwest of Minco with Rev. Eddie Critchfield of Southern Heights Baptist Church in El Reno officiating. Burial will be in the Hazel Dell Cemetery under direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mr. Gorham died Monday at his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1930, in rural Minco. He was reared in Minco and graduated from Minco High School. He worked for Opitz Gin and Elevator in Binger as a truck driver for 28 years.

He is survived by his wife, Melva of the home; sons, Fred Allen of Union City and Doug Allen of McCloud; a daughter, Tami Jones of Stillwater; two brothers; sisters, June Bartlett of Hinton and Quanah Holkum of Chickasha; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.
 

Daryl Edward Mitchell

The El Reno Tribune -- January 18, 2006

Funeral services for Daryl Edward Mitchell of Minco were held Tuesday at Minco Assembly of God Church with Rev. Wes Warren officiating. Burial was in Hazel Dell Cemetery under direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mr. Mitchell died Friday in Minco. He was born April 2, 1959, in Meridian, Texas, and was reared in Glen Rose, Texas. He came to Minco in 1995. He worked as a project manager for AAR aircraft mechanics firm in Oklahoma City and attended Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by his wife, Judy of the home; sons, Joshua Russell of Springfield, Mo., Drew Russell of El Reno and Joseph Mitchell of the home; daughters, Amber Tanmongkolswat of Oklahoma City, Elizabeth Mitchell and Brandi Mitchell, both of the home; his father, Glen Mitchell of Glen Rose; his mother and stepfather, Paulene and Kenneth Price of Granbury, Texas; a brother, Terry Mitchell of Granbury; a sister, Rhonda Rodriguez of Sherman, Texas; and six grandchildren.

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Daryl Edward Mitchell, 46, of Minco, Okla. died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006 in Minco, Okla. He was the son of Paulene Price and brother of Terry Mitchell, both of Granbury.
Funeral services are today (Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006) at 10 a.m. at the Minco Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the Hazel Dell Cemetery near Minco.
He was born April 2, 1959 in Meridian to Glen and Paulene Gabrielson Mitchell. He was a graduate of Glen Rose High School. He married Judy Charlton Russell Jan. 27, 1995 at Conway, Ark.
He was employed in an aircraft mechanics firm at Oklahoma City, Okla.


Other survivors are his father, Glen Mitchell of Glen Rose; mother and stepfather, Paulene and Kenneth Price of Granbury; wife, Judy Mitchell of Minco, Okla.; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Pam Mitchell of Granbury; three daughters and a son-in-law; another brother and sister-in-law; and six grandchildren.

Emmett Ira Pate

Emmett Ira Pate was called into his Father's loving Arms, May 3, 2009 at the Odyssey House in OKC. Emmett was born February 10, 1927 to Walter K. & Anna Irene (Carmer) Pate in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and a very talented musician. Emmett married the love of his life, Edna, on May 20, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents a sister, Sarah three brothers, Chester, Galen & O Ray a son-in-law, Johnny W. Brown and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Edna of the home two daughters, Linda Brown of McLoud, OK, Nancy Charlton & son-in-law, Conn of Minco, OK two sisters, Evalina Rash and twin sister, Emma Eckert 10 grandchildren 14 great grand- children 9 great great grandchildren many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Bill Merritt Chapel with Pastor Eric Stock officiating. Interment will follow at Hazel Dell Cemetery, Minco, OK.

Myrtle Elizabeth "Foote" Peavler

Myrtle Elizabeth Foote Peavler died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday in Hazel Dell Cemetery, Minco, Okla., under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home in Minco.
Myrtle Elizabeth Foote Peavler was born May 1, 1918, in Durant, Okla. After graduating from Holdenville High School, she attended Oklahoma A&M. While there, she met her husband, Floyd Peavler. They were married Nov. 29, 1939. They lived in Fort Worth for 50 years where they raised their family. Myrtle was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Family members would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the caregivers who helped her these last few months.
Survivors: Children, Gary and wife, Janet Peavler, Carol Jean and husband, Patrick Brown; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 12/27/2008 
 

Lois Dean Roach

The El Reno Tribune -- May 13, 2007

Funeral services for Lois Dean Roach of Minco were held Friday at First Baptist Church of Minco with Rev. Steve Shellhammer officiating. Burial was in the Hazel Dell Cemetery under direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mrs. Roach died Tuesday at her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1938, in Minco and lived in the community her entire life. She was a homemaker and member of Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her husband, J. Roach of the home; a daughter, Janie Osborn of Minco; brothers, Jack Putman of Minco, Willard Oaks of Union City and Dewayne Oaks of Verden; a sister, Eleanor Barber of Eufaula; and four granddaughters.
 

Patricia Jean Arnold

RUSH SPRINGS - Funeral for Patricia Jean Arnold, 79, of Rush Springs, who died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Rush Springs, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel of Rush Springs. Burial will be in Rush Springs
Cemetery.

The Chickasha Express-Star 11 August 2003

TRAVIS WAYNE "BUD" ARNOLD

Funeral services for Travis Wayne "Bud" Arnold, 70, of Rush Springs, Okla., will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, in Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel of Rush Springs. Chaplain Bill Long will officiate.

Travis Wayne "Bud" Arnold was born Sept. 13, 1932, in Bromide, Okla., and died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at his home in Rush Springs.

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

The Chickasha Express-Star25 July 2003

GEORGIE ANN [RIGGS] AUTRY

Funeral service for Georgie Ann Autry, 99, of Marlow, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2003, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel, Rush Springs, Oklahoma, with John Kerr Officiating. Georgie Ann Autry was born August 5, 1903, at Glenrose, Texas, to Hugh Woodford Riggs and Martha Josephine (Latham) Riggs, and died Wednesday,
July 23, 2003, at the Gregston Nursing Home in Marlow.
She married John Egbert Autry on October 9, 1919, in Chickasha. He preceded her in death on August 28, 1966.
When Georgie was five years old, she traveled to Rush Springs in a wagon train and settled in the community, south of town. She was a homemaker and a farmer. Georgie attended the First Assembly of God Church in Rush
Springs.
She is preceded in death by parents, husband and daughter, Laverne Ragsdale.
Survivors include: grandson: Joe Thomas of Oklahoma City, OK; 4 granddaughters: Linda Wilkerson of Oklahoma City, OK, Judy McDonald of Tuttle, OK, Julie Williamson of Duncan, OK, and Janet Durbin of Oklahoma City, OK; nephew: Billie White of Duncan, OK.
Pallbearers: Joe Thomas, Gary Williamson, Tom McDonald and George Lurry.
Interment will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel. 

Oscar Dale Avants

Duncan Banner, Sun., Mar. 26, 2006
Rush Springs - OSCAR DALE AVANTS, 79, of Rush Springs, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006, in his home.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church, Marlow, with the Rev. Terry Koehn officiating. Burial will be in Rush Springs Cemetery under direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs.
Bearers will be Kelsey Avants, Larry Avants, Stewart Avants, Tyler Harris, Charles Nurse, Keith Vandelist, Chris Prier, Michael Gonzalez, Paul Mahoney and Heath Michael Avants Spence.
Honorary bearers will be Jordon Avants Spence, Sidney Spence, Gene Avants and Lon Avants. 

Olan A. Bailey

 OLAN A. BAILEY VICTIM WED. NIGHT OF TYPHOID

Olan A. Bailey, 32, died Wednesday night at his home here following a month's siege of typhoid fever. Funeral service is being held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Rush Springs cemetery, where interment is being made. Rev. J. W. Newman, pastor of the Methodist church, conducting it. Callaway & Mullican have charge of arrangements.
Olan A. Bailey was born July 11, 1900 at Gorman, Texas. He moved to Rush Springs with his parents 24 years ago, and spent the rest of his life here. He was united in marriage September 8, 1928, with Miss Golden Marsh, and to this union was born one son, who survive to mourn his death.
He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bailey, one sister, Mrs. Lera Gibbons, other relatives and many friends."

Rush Springs Gazette, Rush Springs, Grady county, Oklahoma, Thursday, August 12, 1971, front page.

"Funeral Services for John Baker Were Held Here Sunday.
Funeral services for John H. Baker, 90, were held Sunday, August 8th at 2:30 p.m. from the Church of Christ in Rush Springs with Raymond Murray officiating.
Baker was born May 26, 1881 in McClelan County, Texas and died Thursday, August 5th, at 11:55 p.m. at his home following a heart attack. He was married to Martha Leverett on December 4, 1904 in Montague County, Texas, and had lived in Rush Springs for 59 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Church of Christ.
Burial was in the Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Callaway-Smith Funeral Home.
Bearers were C.C. Jinks Burnes Burns, Jim Leu, Glen Jones, M.L. Todd and Raymond Gibbs.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Baker of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Margie Cloud of Rush Springs; one granddaughter, Mrs. Maxine Barrington of Rush Springs; 3 grandsons, Randle Cloud of Norman, Gary Cloud of Rush Springs and Douglas Cloud of Lawrence, Kansas and five great grandchildren." 

Oscar (Boyd) Baker Sr.

Duncan Banner, Tues., Apr. 4, 2006
Oklahoma City - Former Rush Springs resident OSCAR "BOYD" BAKER SR., 72, of Oklahoma City, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Oklahoma City.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Rush Springs Cemetery. Burial will be under direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Rush Springs

Ruby Juanita Beard

RUBY JUANITA BEARD, 79, of Rush Springs, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007, in Chickasha.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rush Springs Cemetery, with Rev. Elmer Whitehead and Drew Beard officiating. Services are under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Chapel in Rush Springs.
Ruby was born November 28, 1927 in Chickasha, to William Calvin and Amy Elizabeth Martin Randolph. She graduated high school from Acme. She lived in Rush Springs most of her life.
Ruby married Ralph Finley Beard on May 29, 1945 in Chickasha. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1984.
Ruby enjoyed shopping, going to Sonic, and collecting Hot Wheels. Her expertise was cooking, and she provided her grandchildren with her famous no-bake cookies. She liked to go bowling and dancing. Ruby was an active member of the Southern Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Lionel Beard of Sulphur, Terry Beard and wife Kathy, and Ralph Beard and wife Mayme, all of Rush Springs; a daughter, Renee Jones and husband Steve of Rush Springs; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two granddaughters, Holly Kalyn Beard and Jennie Marie Beard; and four sisters, Opal Meade, Dorothy Davidson, Wanda Adams, and Mildred Ivy.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kyle Jones, Jerome Jones, Tim Beard, Blake Beard, Jeremy Beard, Country Beard and Drew Beard.
Condolences to: www.callawaysmithcobb.com