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Obituaries 1
McClain County, Oklahoma
March 22, 1901
Uncle Tommy Glennon Dead
Mr. Thomas Glennon, an aged gentleman who had long made his home
in this vicinity, died last Saturday, on the SHANNON farm, of stomach troubles, having been in bad health for some
time. "Uncle Tommy" was widely known throughout this country and universally esteemed. Of genial, kindly
disposition, with ever a pleasant word for all he met, he had many friends, as was testified at the funeral, which
took place from the Catholic Church in this city on Sunday; the interment following at Hillside Cemetery. He leaves
a large family to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Henry Dumas
September 24, 1914
AGED LADY DIES
Mrs. Henry Dumas died at her home on Jefferson Street on Saturday night after a long illness with paralysis. The
funeral took place Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Father Von Wees, the lady having been a life long and consistent
member of the Catholic Church, the body being interred at Hillside Cemetery.
Mrs. Dumas was over seventy years of age and had been a widow for several years, making her home with her daughter,
Miss Melvina.
She leaves in addition to the daughter, several sons who are among the best citizens, these being Messrs. Joe,
Adolphus, Frank, Elmer and Homer Dumas.
Henry Dumas
Thursday, March 7, 1912
AGED CITIZEN DIES
Mr. Henry Dumus, an aged citizen of this place, who had long been
a sufferer from cancer of the stomach, died on Friday night, March 1st, the funeral taking place Monday, conducted
by Rev. Father Wilwerding, deceased having been a devout Roman Catholic.
Mr. Dumas was about seventy-six years of age, and had been for many years a resident of this section. An aged wife
who is in very feeble health survives him, together with seven children, six boys and one girl.
Mary E. Powell
May 1, 1927
Day Unknown
Mrs. Mary E. Powell died on Tuesday
Mrs. Powell of near Scoby school house, wife of Samuel Powell, died at the age of 68 years, 10 months, and 11 days.
Card Of Thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy shown
us in our saddest hour and for the beautiful floral offerings, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. Your thoughtfulness
is a great comfort to us in this hour of sorrow. - Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cassity, Mrs. H. A. Cassity, Mr. George Clement.
Thelma Alford
Miss Thelma Alford died Monday, April 25
Miss Thelma died in Oklahoma City hospital following an operation for
gall stones. Miss Alford was apparently well Friday but took sick Saturday and it was determined to take her to
Oklahoma City for an operation. She went through the operation but died soon afterward.
The remains were brought to Purcell by Mr. B. H. Rackley and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held Wednesday
morning at 10:00 o'clock at the Christian church and were conducted by Rev. F. M. Warren of Norman and Rev. W.
R. George of Wayne. A large crowd of friends and acquaintances attended the services paying their last respects
to their friend.
Miss Ruby Thelma Alford was born September 18, 1904, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.
N. Alford. She made her home in Murfeesboro until 1917 when her parents moved to Purcell to make their home here.
She has made her home in Purcell since that time.
Miss Alford attended high school here and graduated May 11, 1924, and was one of the outstanding students of her
class. Since graduating from high school she has been employed in the office of the county treasurer and in the
office of the Guaranty Abstract company. At the time of her death she was working for the abstract company.
Miss ALFORD was a member of the Christian church at Purcell and took great interest in the work especially the
work of the Christian Endeavor in which organization she was one of the leader. She was baptized and joined the
church when she was twelve years old. During her years in high school here and the few years since, she made many
friends in Purcell. Her disposition was gentle and kind and she always had a pleasant word for everyone. She will
be greatly missed by her many friends.
She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. ALFORD and three brothers besides other relatives and numerous friends
to mourn her loss. The register extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
David E. Western
D. E. WESTERN DIES TUESDAY. LIVED IN COUNTY FORTY-ONE YEARS.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the Rackley Chapel for David Edward Western,
who died Tuesday morning at his home. Rev. J. A. Russell conducted the services at the chapel with the Purcell
Masonic lodge in charge of services at the grave. Wesley Martin sang "Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour",
"Does Jesus Care" and "Rock of Ages". Pallbearers were D.C. Cavnar, Lee Minnix, W.C. Cox, Tom
Brantley, George Parker and Austin Beaver. Interment was made in Hillside Cemetery. "Precious in the sight
of the Lord is the death of his saints". Mr. Western was born March 27, 1873 in Claybrook Tennessee and came
to Texas with his parents when he was six years of age. He was married to Lee Ora Bowen June 19, 1893 in Hillsboro
Texas. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Thomas Edward of Whittier Calif, Elmer Earl of Purcell, and George
Leslie of Andrews Texas, five grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant children.
Mr. and Mrs. Western celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. Mr. Western had made his home in
McClaim county forty-one years, living east of Wayne a number of years and more recently in Purcell. He was a member
of the First Baptist church Purcell, Lodge No. 27 A.F. & A.M., the I.O.O.F. lodge, The Rebekah lodge and the
Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He had many friends in the county and was universally liked and respected as a good
man and citizen.
(NOTE ... Mr. Western's obituary made the front page of the
Purcell Register when it was published on September 6, 1945).
Lee Ora Bowen Western
MRS. WESTERN IS BURIED TUESDAY.
Mrs. D. E. Western, 69, wife of the late Dave Western, who died
in 1945, passed away at her home here Sunday after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday
afternoon from the First Baptist church with the Rev. J. A. Russell officiating. Interment was made in Hillside
cemetery. Mrs. Western came to Indian Territory with her husband in 1906. They lived at Wayne for a number of years
where Mr. Western was employed in a gin there. Later they moved to Purcell where they lived until their deaths.
She was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, T. E. Western, Purcell; George Western, Falfurrias
Texas; and two grandchildren. Casket bearers were: W. C. Cox, Jim Underwood, Earl Newman, Jim Tippit, Tom Brantley
and Bill Folsom.
published in the Purcell Register in Dec 1948
Lawnie Harrison Cypert
February 12, 1998
Funeral services for Lawnie Harrison Cypert, 82, of Purcell were
held February 10. Died February 8, 1998. He was born Nov. 11, 1915 in Mobeetie, Tex. to Charles Edward Cypert and
Rosa Lee TROUT. Married Nola Miller in Purcell on Nov. 8, 1938.
Dorothy Crane
February 19, 1998
Dorothy CRANE, age 90, died February 12, 1998 at Purcell. She
was born Oct. 1, 1907 in Mound City, KS. to John and Lottie NEEL and married J. K. CRANE in Ft. Scott, KS in 1929.
Ralph Peery
Ralph PEERY, age 57, died February 14, 1998 at Purcell. He was
born January 14, 1941 in Lexington to Ray and Laura Mae PEERY and married Sue CHANDLER
Nettie LaJune Perry
Nettie LaJune PERRY, age 72, died February 11, 1998. She was born
June 6, 1925 in Rosedale to Clyde and Lela THOMPSON and married Oliver Frankline PERRY Apr 21, 1946 in Fort Worth,
TX
Anita Louise Smith
Anita Louise SMITH, age 59, died February 12, 1998 at Purcell.
She was born Aug 22, 1938 in Purcell to Dee John and Ruby Elizabeth (Brown) Harper and married Lloyd Smith Sept.
5, 1956..Burial at Hillside Cemetery.
Samuel Carter
Samuel CARTER, age 76, died February 13, 1998 at Purcell. He was
born May 8, 1921 in Texas to William Carter and Carrie ALLEN.
Wiley Lockmiller
December 31, 1998.
Funeral services were held Saturday Dec. 26, 1998 for Fred "Omer"
Lockmiller of Purcell.
Mr. Lockmiller, who was born March 9, 1898 in Texas to William and Millie MCGEE Loclmiller, died December 22, 1998.
He was 100 years old.
Mr. Lockmiller had ranched in the Purcell area since the early 1920's.
He moved to Purcell from Woody Chapel in 1925. He was married to Lucy WILEY who preceded him in death March 15,
1986.
Mr. Lockmiller is survived by his daughters Geraldine and Rhonda; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and
four great, great grandchildren.
Interment in the Hillside Cemetery under the direction of the Yoakum-Damet Funeral Home.
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